Notations Used in This Guide Safety Indications So that you can use the projector safely and correctly, symbols are applied in the documentation and on the projector to indicate possible harm to the user or to others and the risk of damage to property. The indications and their meaning are as follows.
Contents Projector Features..................5 Configuration Menu Part Names and Functions ................6 Front/Top......................6 Using the Configuration Menu..............30 Rear (EMP-6110) ....................7 List of Functions ..................31 Rear (EMP-6010) ....................8 Image Menu....................... 31 Control Panel ....................... 9 Signal Menu....................... 32 Remote Control ....................
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Contents PJLink (EMP-6110 Only) ................77 List of Supported Monitor Displays............78 Specifications ...................79 Appearance ....................81 Index ......................82...
Projector Features High reliability Control and monitor from a remote location by a LAN A highly efficient air filter is installed Control and monitor from a computer using EMP Monitor (EMP- Decreases the amount of dust that enters the projector. 6110 only) You can use the EMP Monitor software supplied with the projector to display and check the projector's status on a computer monitor and control...
Part Names and Functions Front/Top Name Function Air exhaust vent Allows cooling air from within the unit to How to open the zoom ring cover escape. Caution Do not place objects that may become warped or otherwise affected by heat near the air exhaust vent and do not put your face or hands near the air exhaust vent while projection is in progress.
Part Names and Functions Rear (EMP-6110) Name Function LAN port When a LAN cable is connected, you can monitor and control the projector over a LAN. p.72 RS-232C port When controlling the projector from a computer, connect it to the computer with an RS-232C cable.
Part Names and Functions Rear (EMP-6010) Name Function RS-232C port When controlling the projector from a computer, connect it to the computer with an RS-232C cable. This port is for control use and should not normally be used. s p.76 Remote receiver Receives signals from the remote control.
Part Names and Functions Control Panel Name Function [a] [b] buttons Adjusts the sound volume. If pressed when a configuration menu or a help screen is displayed, these buttons select menu items and setting values. s Quick Start Guide, p.30 [Help] button Displays and closes the help screen which shows you how to deal with problems if they...
Part Names and Functions Remote Control Name Function [Pointer] button Press to activate the on screen pointer. p.18 [Comp1] button Displays images from the Computer1 port. p.14 [Comp2] button Displays images from the Computer2 port. p.14 [S-Video] button Displays images from the S-Video port. p.14 [Video] button Displays images from the Video port.
Part Names and Functions Base Name Function [ID] button When using multiple projectors, press this button to specify the ID of the projector to be used. This button is also used to determine the ID of a projector and to check whether the remote control can be used.
Useful Functions This chapter explains useful functions for giving presentations and so on, and the security functions. Changing the Projected Image ......13 Color adjustment when using multiple projectors (Multi-Screen Color Adjustment) ..22 • Automatically Detect Incoming Signals and Change the Projected Image (Source Search) ....13 •...
Changing the Projected Image You can change the projected image in the following two ways. Using the remote control Using the control panel • Changing by Source Search The projector automatically detects signals being input from connected equipment, and the image being input from the equipment is projected.
Changing the Projected Image Changing Directly from the Remote Control You can change directly to the target image by pressing the following buttons on the remote control. Remote control Changes to images Changes to images from from the Computer2 the Computer1 port. port.
Functions for Enhancing Projection Selecting the Projection Quality (Selecting Color Procedure Mode) Remote control You can easily obtain the optimum image quality simply by selecting the setting that best corresponds to your surroundings when projecting. The brightness of the image varies depending on the mode selected. Mode Application Text...
Functions for Enhancing Projection Hiding the Image and Sound Temporarily (A/V Mute) Freezing the Image (Freeze) You can use this when you want to focus the audience's attention on what When the moving image on the screen is frozen, the image continues to you are saying, or if you do not want to show details such as when you are project, so you can project a moving image one frame at a time like a still changing between files during presentations from a computer.
Functions for Enhancing Projection Changing the Aspect Ratio (Aspect) If you press the button while the aspect name is displayed on the screen, it changes to the next aspect mode. When video equipment is connected, images that have been recorded in digital video or onto DVDs can be viewed in 16:9 wide-screen format.
Functions for Enhancing Projection Pointer Function (Pointer) Move the pointer icon. Remote control This allows you to move a pointer icon on the projected image, and helps you draw attention to the area you are talking about. Pointer icon Procedure You can choose from three different kinds of pointer icon ) in "Pointer Shape"...
Functions for Enhancing Projection Enlarging Part of the Image (E-Zoom) Move the cross to the area of the image that you want to enlarge. This is useful when you want to expand images to see them in greater Remote control detail, such as graphs and tables.
Specifying the projector(s) that will respond to the remote control when multiple projectors are used When the projector is being used together with several others, the Setting the projector ID projector that responds to the remote control can be limited as described below.
Specifying the projector(s) that will respond to the remote control when multiple projectors are used Choose the ID you want to set and press the [Enter] Setting the ID of the projector to be operated button. The ID of the projector to be operated must be set every time the projector is powered on.
Color adjustment when using multiple projectors (Multi-Screen Color Adjustment) When several projectors are lined up and projecting images, you can 2. Making image corrections adjust the brightness and color tone of each projector's image with Perform image correction for each of the projectors. Using image correction you can adjust from black to white in five multi-screen color adjustment so that the colors of images from each stages called levels 1 to 5, and in each level 1 to 5 you can adjust the...
Color adjustment when using multiple projectors (Multi-Screen Color Adjustment) Image Correction Method Adjusting "Color Correct. (G/R)" and "Color Correct. (B/Y)". Each time the [Enter] button is pressed the image displayed Procedure changes between the pattern display and the actual image, and you can check the adjustment results and make corrections in the actual Press the [Menu] button and select "Extended"...
Security Functions The projector has the following enhanced security functions. • "User's Logo Protect" • Password Protect When "User's Logo Protect" is set to "On" the user's logo cannot be changed and the following setting changes for user's logo are You can limit who can use the projector.
Security Functions Setting Password Protect Turn on "User's Logo Protect". Use the following procedure to set Password Protect. (1) Select "User's Logo Protect", and then press the [Enter] button. (2) Select "On", and then press the [Enter] button. (3) Press the [Esc] button. Procedure Turn on "Network Protect".
• If you continue to repeat the above operation and input the wrong password thirty times in succession, the following message is displayed and the projector does not accept any more password entries. "The projector's operation will be locked. Contact Epson as described in your documentation." Epson Projector...
Security Functions Restricting Operation (Operation Lock) Do one of the following to lock the operation buttons on the control panel. • Full lock All of the buttons on the control panel are locked. You cannot perform any operations from the control panel, including turning the power on or off.
Security Functions Anti-Theft Lock Installing the wire lock Pass an anti-theft wire lock through the installation point. As the projector is often setup on ceiling mounts and left in rooms See the documentation supplied with the wire lock for locking unattended, it is possible that someone may try and take the projector, so instructions.
Configuration Menu This chapter explains how to use the configuration menu and its functions. Using the Configuration Menu ......30 List of Functions ..........31 • Image Menu ...............31 • Signal Menu ...............32 • Settings Menu ..............33 • Extended Menu ..............35 •...
Using the Configuration Menu Selecting from the Selecting from the Changing the Exit top menu sub menu selected item Top menu Guide Sub menu (Settings) Buttons used Using the control panel Select the setting to change Using the remote control...
List of Functions Image Menu Items that can be set vary depending on the image signal currently being projected as shown in the following screen shots. Setting details are saved for each image signal. Computer image Component video /Composite video /S-video Sub Menu Function...
List of Functions Signal Menu Items that can be set vary depending on the image signal currently being projected as shown in the following screen shots. Setting details are saved for each image signal. Computer image Component video Composite video /S-video Sub Menu Function...
List of Functions Settings Menu Sub Menu Function Keystone You can correct vertical keystone distortion in images. sQuick Start Guide Operation Lock You can use this to restrict operation of the projector's control panel. s p.27 Pointer Shape You can select the shape of the pointer. s p.18 Pointer 1: Pointer 2:...
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List of Functions Sub Menu Function Test Pattern When the projector is setup, a test pattern is displayed so that you can adjust the projection without connecting other equipment. While displaying the test pattern, you can perform Zoom, Focus, and Keystone adjustments. To cancel the test pattern, press the [Esc] button on the remote control or the control panel.
List of Functions Extended Menu Sub Menu Function Display You can make settings related to the projector's display. Messages: You can set whether to display (On) or not display (Off) the source name when you change the input source, the color mode name when you change the color mode, a message when no image signal is input, and so on.
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*1 To download EMP Monitor software, go to http://www.epson.com, select your local Epson Web site and then select the support section. EMP Monitor is software that uses a computer to monitor and control the state of one or more projectors on a network.
List of Functions Network Menu (EMP-6110 Only) When "Network Protect" is set to "On" in "Password Protect", a message is displayed and the settings cannot be changed. You can make changes after setting "Network Protect" to "Off". s p.25 Sub Menu Function Wired LAN DHCP: You can set whether to use DHCP (On) or not (Off).
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List of Functions Sub Menu Function SNMP Set the SNMP. Trap IP Address 1/Trap IP Address 2: You can register up to two for the SNMP trap notification destination. The IP address registered in "Trap IP Address 2" is used when the IP address registered in "Trap IP Address 1" cannot be accessed. Community Name: Enter the community name for SNMP.
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List of Functions *2 When the mail notification function is set to "On" and the projector enters an abnormal/warning state, the following mail is sent. Subject: EPSON Projector First line: The projector name of the projector where the abnormality occurs...
List of Functions Info Menu (Display Only) Lets you check the status of the image signals being projected and the status of the projector. Items displayed vary depending on the image signal currently being projected as shown in the following screen shots. Computer image/Component video Composite video /S-video...
List of Functions Reset Menu Sub Menu Function Reset All You can reset all items in the configuration menus to their default settings. The following items are not reset to their defaults: "Computer1 Input", "Computer2 Input", "User's Logo", "Multi-screen", all items for "Network" menus (EMP-6110 only), "Air Filter Usage Time", "Lamp Hours", and "Language".
Troubleshooting This chapter describes how to identify problems and what to do if a problem is found. Using the Help............. 43 Problem Solving ..........44 • Reading the Indicators............44 t Power indicator lights red ............45 i · o · n Indicator is lit/flashing in orange or green ....47 •...
Using the Help If a problem occurs with the projector, Help uses on-screen displays to Confirm the selection. assist you in solving the problem. Using the remote control Using the control panel Procedure Press the [Help] button. The help screen is displayed. Using the remote control Using the control panel Use the same operations as procedures 2 and 3 to...
Problem Solving If you are having a problem with the projector, first check the projector's indicators and refer to "Reading the Indicators" below. If the indicators do not show clearly what the problem might be, refer to "When the Indicators Provide No Help". s p.49 Reading the Indicators The projector is provided with the following four indicators that indicate the operating status of the projector.
Stop using the projector, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet, and contact your local dealer or the nearest address provided in the Support and Service Guide. s Epson Projector Contact List Fan Error Stop using the projector, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet, and contact your local dealer or the Sensor Error nearest address provided in the Support and Service Guide.
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Support and Service Guide. s Epson Projector Contact List If it is cracked _ Replace it with a new lamp, or contact your local dealer for further advice. If replacing the lamp yourself, be careful to avoid pieces of broken glass (you cannot continue projecting until the lamp is replaced).
Support and Service Guide. s Epson Projector Contact List Low Air Flow If the message "The air filter is clogged. Clean or replace the air filter." is displayed, check the following two points.
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• If the projector is not operating properly, even though the indicators are all showing normal, refer to "When the Indicators Provide No Help" ( p.49). • If an indicator is displaying a status not described in the tables, contact your local dealer or the nearest address provided in the Support and Service Guide. Epson Projector Contact List...
Problem Solving When the Indicators Provide No Help Problems when projection starts If any of the following problems occur and the indicators do not offer a Power does not turn on s p.54 solution, refer to the pages given for each problem. The fan noise is abnormally loud s p.54 Problems relating to images...
Problem Solving Problems relating to images No images appear Check Remedy Did you press the [Power] button? Press the [Power] button to turn the power on. Are the indicators switched off? The power cable is not connected correctly or power is not being supplied normally. Connect the projector's power cable correctly.
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Problem Solving The message "Not supported." is displayed Check Remedy Is the image signal format setting correct? Change the setting according to the signal for the connected equipment. s"Signal"-"Video Signal" p.32 Only when projecting images from a video source Do the image signal resolution and the refresh rate Refer to the computer's documentation for how to change the image signal resolution and the refresh rate correspond to the mode? output from the computer.
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Problem Solving Interference or distortion appear in images Check Remedy Is the image signal format setting correct? Change the setting according to the signal for the connected equipment. s"Signal"-"Video Signal" p.32 Only when projecting images from a video source Are the cables connected correctly? Check that all the cables required for projection are securely connected.
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Problem Solving Image colors are not right Check Remedy Do the input signal settings match the signals from the Change the following settings according to the signal for the connected equipment. connected device? When projecting images from equipment connected to Computer1 or Computer2 port s"Signal"- "Computer1/2 Input"...
Support and Service Guide. s Epson Projector Contact List Is the operation lock set to "Full Lock"? Press and hold down the [Enter] button on the control panel for about seven seconds, a message is displayed and the lock is released.
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If the abnormal state continues, contact your local dealer or the nearest address provided in the Support and Service Guide. s Epson Projector Contact List Is power being supplied to the projector? Check that your electrical outlet or power source is functioning correctly.
Appendices This chapter provides information on maintenance procedures to ensure the best level of performance from the projector for a long time to come. Installation Methods..........57 Connecting a LAN Cable (EMP-6110 Only) ....72 Cleaning ..............58 Optional Accessories and Consumables ....73 •...
Installation Methods The projector supports the following four different projection methods. • Project images from in front • Project images from behind a of the screen (Front translucent screen (Rear projection) projection) Warning • A special method of installation is required when suspending the projector from the ceiling (ceiling mount).
Cleaning You should clean the projector if it becomes dirty or if the quality of Cleaning the Air Filter projected images starts to deteriorate. Clean the air filter when the following message is displayed. • "The air filter is clogged. Clean or replace the air filter." Cleaning the Projector's Surface •...
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Cleaning Procedure Catch Open the air filter cover. While pushing the air filter catches, pull the cover down. Air filter front face Orient the front face of the air filter downwards and tap the filter four or five times to dislodge the dust. Turn the air filter over and then do the same to knock the dust out of the other side.
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Cleaning Use a vacuum cleaner to remove the remaining dust Close the air filter cover. from the front face of the filter. Press the cover until it clicks into place. Install the air filter. • After cleaning the air filter, make sure you set "Reset Air Filter Time"...
Replacing Consumables This section explains how to replace the remote control batteries, the Replace the old batteries with new batteries. lamp, and the air filter. Caution Check the positions of the (+) and (-) marks inside the battery Replacing the Remote Control Batteries holder to ensure the batteries are inserted the correct way.
Replacing Consumables Replacing the Lamp Attention • The lamp replacement message is set to appear after the following Lamp replacement period time periods in order to maintain the initial brightness and quality It is time to replace the lamp when: of the projected images.
Replacing Consumables How to replace the lamp Procedure After you turn off the projector's power and the Warning confirmation buzzer beeps twice, disconnect the When replacing the lamp because it has stopped illuminating, there power cable. is a possibility that the lamp may be broken. If replacing the lamp of a projector which has been installed on the ceiling, you should always assume that the lamp is broken, and you Wait until the lamp has cooled down, then remove...
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Replacing Consumables Loosen the two lamp fixing screws. Install the new lamp. Insert the new lamp so that the lamp fits in place correctly and, once it is fully inserted, tighten the two screws. Take out the old lamp. If the lamp is cracked, replace it with a new lamp, or contact your Replace the lamp cover.
Replacing Consumables Replacing the Air Filter Attention • Make sure you install the lamp securely. If the lamp cover is Air filter replacement period removed, the lamp turns off automatically as a safety precaution. It is time to replace the air filter when: If the lamp or the lamp cover is not installed correctly, the lamp •...
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Replacing Consumables Remove the air filter. Close the air filter cover. Grip the raised part at the centre of the air filter and pull it straight Press the cover until it clicks into place. out. • Make sure you install an air filter. A message is displayed if the projector is used without an air filter, and the power Install the new air filter.
Replacing Consumables Resetting the air filter operating time The projector keeps a running total of the time the air filter is used and a message and indicator notify you when it is time to replace the air filter. After replacing the air filter, make sure you reset the air filter time from the configuration menu.
Saving a User’s Logo You can save the image that is currently being projected as a user's From the configuration menu, select "Extended" - logo. "User's Logo". s "Using the Configuration Menu" p.30 When a user's logo is saved, the previous user's logo is erased.
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Saving a User’s Logo The image is recorded and a selection marquee box When "Select this image?" is displayed, select is displayed. Move the box to select the part of the "Yes". image to use as the user's logo. Select the zoom factor from the zoom setting screen.
Screen Size and Distance See the following table to choose the best position for your projector. The values are only a guide. Units: cm (in.) Units: cm (in.) Projection Distance Projection Distance Distance Distance from the from the Minimum Minimum Centre of the Centre of the (Zoom Adjustment Wide)
Connecting to External Equipment Connecting to an External Monitor Connecting to External Speakers (EMP-6110 Only) Computer images being input to the Computer1 port can be displayed on You can connect speakers with built-in amplifiers to the projector's Audio an external monitor and the screen at the same time when connected to the Out port to enjoy a fuller quality of sound.
Connecting a LAN Cable (EMP-6110 Only) Connect with a commercially available 100baseTX or 10baseT type LAN cable. To LAN port To LAN port LAN cable (commercially available) Attention To prevent malfunctions, use a category 5 shielded LAN cable.
100" screen ELPSC10 Support and Service Guide if you want to use this installation method. Portable roll-type screens (Aspect ratio 4:3) Epson Projector Contact List 50" portable screen ELPSC06 A compact screen that can be carried easily (Aspect ratio 4:3) Consumables HD-15 cable ELPKC02 (1.8 m - for mini D-Sub 15-pin/mini D-Sub 15-pin)
AMX Device Discovery is a system setup technology developed by AMX Corporation. Using the AMX control system, devices to be controlled in the system can be easily set up. Epson has adopted this technology's protocol, and has implemented a setting whereby this protocol's functions can be enabled (ON). For details, refer to the AMX website.
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Glossary Squeeze mode In this mode, wide-screen images in 16:9 mode are compressed in the horizontal direction so that they are stored on the recording medium as 4:3 images. When these images are played back by the projector in squeeze mode, they are restored to their original 16:9 format. sRGB An international standard for color intervals that was formulated so that colors that are reproduced by video equipment can be handled easily by computer operating systems (OS) and the Internet.
List of ESC/VP21 Commands Command List Cable Layouts When the power ON command is transmitted to the projector, the power Serial connection turns on and it enters warm-up mode. When the projector's power has • Connector shape : D-Sub 9-pin (male) turned on, a colon ":"...
Manufacturer name displayed for "Manufacture name information query" Machine and Information System Industries Association) as a standard EPSON protocol for controlling network-compatible projector's as part of their efforts to standardize projector control protocols. Model name displayed for "Product name information query"...
List of Supported Monitor Displays Computer image Component video Number of Resolutions (dots) Refresh Rate Refresh Rate Resolution Pixels Used Signal Aspect Ratio Aspect Ratio Signal (Hz) (Hz) (dots) for Aspect 16:9 Display (dots) SDTV (480i) 1024 ^ 768 1024 ^ 576 VGAEGA 640 ^ 350 1024 ^ 560...
Specifications Product name Multimedia Projector Multimedia Projector EMP-6110 EMP-6010 Pixelworks DNX ICs are Dimensions 465 (W) ^ 146 (H) ^ 340 (D) mm (not including feet) used in this projector. Panel size 0.8" Display method Polysilicon TFT active matrix Resolution Angle of tilt 786432 pixels XGA (1024 (W) ^ 768 (H) dots) ^ 3...
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However, there is no guarantee that interference : Epson America, Inc. will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause Located at...
Index Connecting a LAN cable ........72 High altitude mode ..........35 Consumables ............73 How to replace the lamp ........63 Contrast ...............31 A/V mute ............16, 35 Control panel ............9 Abs. color temp ........... 31 Cross ..............19 Address 1/2/3 setting .......... 38 Image correction ..........
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Index Rear ..............35 Supported monitor displays ........ 78 Rear foot ............7, 8 Suspension bracket fixing points ....11, 81 Refresh rate ............40 S-video port ............7, 8 Network menu ............. 37 Remote control ............10 Sync..............32 Network protect ........... 24 Remote control light-emitting area .......11 Sync.
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Other product names used herein are also for identification purposes only maintenance instructions. and may be trademarks of their respective owners. Epson disclaims any and all rights in those marks. SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION shall not be liable against any damages This product uses open source software.