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User’s Guide
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1 Notations Used in This User’s Guide Indicates procedures which may result in damage or injury if sufficient care is not taken. CAUTION Indicates additional information and points which may be useful to know regarding a topic. TIP Indicates a page where useful information regarding a topic can be found. Click on the page number to s display that page. Indicates that an explanation of the underlined word or words in front of this symbol appears in the glossary of terms. Click the underlined wo
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2 Features of the Projector Brightness Control Colour mode function The following six preset colour modes are provided so that you can easily The brightness of the lamp can be set to one of two settings. obtain the optimum images simply by selecting the image quality. Fine and clear images can be obtained even in a bright room like a In addition, if projecting onto blackboards rather than projection screens in conference room and a classroom. places such as schools, you can select the "Blackbo
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3 Features of the Projector Easy to Operate Password protect function assists administration and theft prevention The accessory remote control can be used to carry out operations such as Password protection function allows you to limit using and changing the pausing projection (Freeze function sp.47), zooming in on important parts settings of the projector. This means that the projector cannot be used if it is of images (E-Zoom function sp.48) and pointing out important parts of taken with
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4 Contents Notations Used in This User’s Guide .....................................1 Basic Operations Features of the Projector........................................................2 Turning the Projector On...................................................... 31 Connecting the Power Cable..................................................... 31 Before Using the Projector Turning the Power On and Projecting Images .......................... 32 Turning the Projector Off........................
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5 Contents Troubleshooting Using the Help......................................................................69 Problems Solving .................................................................71 Reading the Indicators .............................................................. 71 When the Indicators Provide No Help...................................... 74 Appendices Maintenance.........................................................................84 Cleaning ............................
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Before Using the Projector This chapter describes the procedures for setting up the projector before use. Using the Remote Control to Operate the Mouse Pointer Part Names and Functions................................... 7 (Wireless Mouse Function) ................................................ 20 • Front/Top ...............................................................................7 Connecting to an External Monitor.................................. 22 Control Panel................
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7 Part Names and Functions Front/Top • • • • Zoom ring sp.36 Adjusts the image size. • • • • Control panel sp.8 • • • • Focus ring sp.36 Adjusts the image focus. • • • • Temperature indicator sp.71 Flashes or lights in different colours to indicate problems with the internal • • s • • Lamp cover p.86 temperature of the projector. Open this cover when replacing the lamp inside the projector. • • • • Lamp indicator sp.71 Flashes or lights in different colours to indicate problems with the proj
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8 Part Names and Functions Control Panel • • • • [Enter] button sp.40, p.66, p.69 • • s • •[Menu] button p.66 Automatically adjusts analogue RGB images from Displays and hides the configuration computers and RGB video images to the optimum menu. images. If a configuration menu or help screen is displayed, it accepts the current selection and moves on to the next- lowest level. • • • • [Esc] button sp.21 • • • •[Power] button sp.32, p.34 Stops the current function. Turns the projector power
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9 Part Names and Functions Rear • • • • [Computer1/Component Video1] port • • • • [Monitor Out] port sp.22 Outputs the projected computer's analogue RGB signals • • • • [Computer2/Component Video2] port sp.19, p.24, p.25 or RGB video signals to an external monitor from the Input analogue RGB video signals from a computer and RGB video signals and component videog source that is connected to the [Computer1/Component signals from other video sources. Video1] port. This feature is not available
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10 Part Names and Functions Base • • • • Front adjustable foot sp.38 • • • • Foot adjust lever sp.38 • • • • Lens cover string attaching stay Remove this when suspending the projector from a ceiling. • • • • Suspension bracket fixing points (4 points) sp.15, p.93 • • • • Air filter (air intake vent) Install the optional ceiling mount here when suspending the projector from a sp.84, p.89 ceiling. This prevents dust and other foreign particles from getting inside the projector when air is
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11 Part Names and Functions Remote Control If you position the over the button icon or button name, a description of that button will appear. • • • • [Page down] [Page up] buttons sp.20 • • • • Remote control light-emitting area sp.13 • • • • [Power] button sp.32, p.34 • • [E-Zoom] button ( ) ( ) sp.48 • • • • • • [ ] buttons sp.21, p.66, p.69 • • • • [Enter] button sp.21, p.66, p.69 • • [Freeze] button sp.47 • • • • • • [Esc] button sp.21 • • • • [Num] button sp.27 • • • • [Pointer] button sp.
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12 Before Using the Remote Control Inserting the Batteries Insert the batteries. 2 Check the positions of the (+) and (–) marks inside the battery The batteries are not already inserted into the remote control at the time the holder to ensure that the batteries are inserted the correct way. projector is purchased. You will need to insert the batteries that are provided with the projector before the remote control can be used. CAUTION Be sure to read the Safety Instructions/World-Wide Warranty
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13 Before Using the Remote Control Using the Remote Control and Remote Operating TIP Range •Do not allow sunlight or light from fluorescent lamps to shine directly onto the projector's remote control light-receiving areas, Using the Remote Control otherwise it may interfere with the reception of signals from the The remote control is used in the following way. remote control. If delays in the responsiveness of the remote control occur or if it PROCEDURE does not operate after it has been u
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14 Before Using the Remote Control Operating angle (vertical) Remote Operating Range Use the remote control within the ranges indicated below. If the distance or Operating distance Operating distance angle between the remote control and the remote control light-receiving approx. 6 m (20 ft.) approx. 6 m (20 ft.) area is outside the normal operating range, the remote control may not work. Approx. 15º Approx. 15º Operating distance Operating angle Approx. 15º Approx. 15º Approx. ±30º horizon
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15 Installation Setting Up the Projector Front/ceiling projection (Front/Ceiling projection) The projector supports the following four different projection methods, allowing you to choose the best method for displaying your images. CAUTION Before setting up the projector, be sure to first read the separate Safety Instructions/World-Wide Warranty Terms. Front projection (Front projection) Rear/ceiling projection using a translucent screen (Rear/Ceiling projection) Rear projection using
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16 Installation Screen Size and Projection Distance EMP-81/61 Recommended distance 87–1094 cm (2.9–35.9 ft.) The distance between the projector's lens and the screen determines the actual image size. Units: cm (in.) Units: cm (ft.) Units: cm (in.) Distance from While referring to the following table, position the projector so that the Projection distance centre of lens 4:3 Screen size images are projected onto the screen at the optimum size. to bottom edge Short
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17 Installation Screen 90º Centre of lens * * When installing against a wall, leave a space of about 20 cm (7.9 in.) between the projector and the wall. TIP The lens allows a zoom ratio of up to the following ratio. EMP-821 :Approx. × 1.6 EMP-81/61 :Approx. × 1.2 The projected images can be enlarged up to the following ratio. EMP-821 :Approx. × 1.6 EMP-81/61 :Approx. × 1.2 The image size will be reduced when keystone correction is carried out.
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18 Connecting to a Computer Eligible Computers CAUTION The projector cannot be connected to some types of computer, or When connecting the projector to a computer, be sure to check the projection of images may not be possible even if actual connection is following. possible. Make sure that the computer you intend to use satisfies the Turn off the power for both the projector and the computer before conditions given below. connecting them. If the power for either device is on at the time of
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19 Connecting to a Computer Projecting Images from the Computer The shape and specifications of the computer's monitor port will determine what type of cable should be used. Check the following to see which type of port your computer has. If the Monitor Port is a Mini D-Sub 15-pin Port (Example) Use the accessory computer cable to make the connection. To monitor port Computer cable To [Computer1/Component Video1] (accessory) or [Computer2/Component Video2] port (blue) TIP The input source i
