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  • Page 1 User’s Guide...

  • Page 2: Projector Features

    User’s Guide Projector Features Colour mode function Brightness Control 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 optimum images simply by selecting a Colour mode. 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.
  • Page 3 User’s Guide Projector Features Easy to Operate Password protect function assists administration and theft prevention The accessory remote control can be used to carry out operations such as pausing projection (Freeze function sp.51), zooming in on important parts Password protection function allows you to limit the use of the projector. of images (E-Zoom function sp.52) and pointing out important parts of This means that the projector cannot be used if it is taken without sp.31...
  • Page 4 User’s Guide Projector Features Network Support (EMP-745/737 only) When something goes wrong with the projector, such as a lamp blowing during projection, the projector can notify you of the error via e-mail. In addition, by using EasyMP… • Make easy network connection with a computer via a wireless LAN.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    User’s Guide Contents Projector Features..............1 Playing Sound from External Speakers (EMP-745/737 only) ............. 28 Before Using the Projector Connecting USB Devices (Digital Camera, Hard Disk Drive or Memory Devices) Part Names and Functions.............7 (EMP-745/737 only) ............. 29 Front/Top ..................7 Connecting USB Devices............
  • Page 6 User’s Guide Advanced Operations Appendices Functions for Enhancing Projection........50 Maintenance ................ 99 A/V Mute .................. 50 Cleaning ..................99 Freeze ..................51 Replacing Consumables ............100 Wide-screen Projection of Images from Video Equipment Saving a User's Logo ............105 (Changing the Aspect Ratio) ........... 51 Optional Accessories and Consumables ......

  • Page 7: Before Using The Projector

    Before Using the Projector This chapter describes the procedures for setting up the projector before use. Part Names and Functions........7 • Projecting Images from a Computer ........ 21 •If the Monitor Port is a Mini D-Sub 15-pin Port (Example) ..21 •...

  • Page 8: Part Names And Functions

    User’s Guide Part Names and Functions Front/Top • sp.40 Zoom ring • sp.8 Control panel Adjusts the image size. • sp.75 Temperature indicator • sp.40 Focus ring Flashes or lights in different colours to Adjusts the image focus. indicate problems with the internal temperature of the projector.

  • Page 9: Control Panel

    User’s Guide Part Names and Functions Control Panel • sp.37 [Source Search] button • sp.69 [Menu] button The next input source is searched for automatically in the following order and the Displays or hides the image input from the connected equipment is configuration menu.

  • Page 10: Rear

    User’s Guide Part Names and Functions Rear • sp.27 [Audio] port Input audio signals from connected equipment. When • [USB TypeB] port sp.22, p.113 projecting using the CardPlayer function of EasyMP, this port can be used to output the audio signals to Connects the projector to a computer via the USB g external speakers by setting "EasyMP Audio Out".

  • Page 11: Base

    User’s Guide Part Names and Functions Base • sp.41 Front adjustable foot • sp.41 Foot adjust lever • Lens cover string attaching stay Lace the lens cover string through the • Suspension bracket fixing lower case to secure the lens cover. points (3 points) sp.15, p.108 Install the optional ceiling mount here...

  • Page 12: Remote Control

    User’s Guide Part Names and Functions Remote Control If you position the over the button icon or button name, a description of that button will appear. • • sp.22 sp.13 [Page down] [Page up] buttons Remote control light-emitting area • [Power] button sp.36, •...

  • Page 13: Before Using The Remote Control

    User’s Guide Before Using the Remote Control Inserting the Batteries Insert the batteries. 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.

  • Page 14: Using The Remote Control And Remote Operating Range

    User’s Guide Before Using the Remote Control Using the Remote Control and Remote Operating Range •Do not allow sunlight or light from fluorescent lamps to shine Using the Remote Control directly onto the projector's remote control light-receiving areas, otherwise it may interfere with the reception of signals from the The remote control is used in the following way.

  • Page 15: Remote Operating Range

    User’s Guide 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.

  • Page 16: Installation

    User’s Guide Installation Setting Up the Projector • 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, make sure you read the separate Safety Instructions/World-Wide Warranty Terms first.

  • Page 17: Screen Size And Projection Distance

    User’s Guide Installation Screen Size and Projection Distance The distance between the projector's lens and the screen determines the actual image size. Recommended distance 100–1210 cm (3.2–39.7 ft.) Screen While referring to the following table, position the projector so that the images are projected onto the screen at the optimum size.

  • Page 18: Inserting And Removing Cards (Emp-745/737 Only)

    • Wireless LAN card (only the one supplied with the projector) • Wired LAN card (For details on compatible cards, please visit this PROCEDURE web site "http://www.epson.co.uk/".) Insert the PC card into the card slot so that it is facing • Memory card s "Specifications"...

  • Page 19: Removal

    User’s Guide Inserting and Removing Cards (EMP-745/737 only) Removal PROCEDURE Press the eject button to the left of the card slot. CAUTION The eject button will pop out. •Do not remove the wireless LAN card while the access lamp on the wireless LAN card is flashing green, this may damage the card.

  • Page 20: Access Lamp Status

    User’s Guide Inserting and Removing Cards (EMP-745/737 only) Access Lamp Status Wireless LAN Card Access Lamp Status The card slot access lamp does not light when a wireless LAN card has Card Slot Access Lamp Status been inserted into the projector. When a memory card has been inserted into the projector's card slot, You can check the network communication status by observing the status you can check the access status of the memory card by noting...

  • Page 21: Connecting To A Computer

    User’s Guide Connecting to a Computer Eligible Computers CAUTION The method for connecting the projector to a computer using a cable is When connecting the projector to a computer, make sure you check explained here. the following. If using an EMP-745/737, see the EasyMP Network Setup Guide for •Turn the power off for both the projector and the computer before information on how to connect to a computer over a network.

  • Page 22: Projecting Images From A Computer

    User’s Guide Connecting to a Computer Projecting Images from a Computer The shape and specifications of the computer's monitor port will determine •The input source is determined automatically based on the input what type of cable should be used. Check the following to see which type signals.

  • Page 23: Using The Remote Control To Operate The Mouse Pointer

    User’s Guide Connecting to a Computer Using the Remote Control to Operate the Mouse Pointer (Wireless Mouse Function) •If your projector is an EMP-745/737, the [USB TypeA] port on the You can use the remote control as a wireless mouse to control the mouse back of the projector does not function as a USB hub.
  • Page 24 User’s Guide Connecting to a Computer Once the connection has been made, the mouse pointer can be operated as follows. •If the mouse button settings have been reversed at the computer, the Moving the mouse pointer Left click operation of the remote control buttons will also be reversed. If you tilt the [ ] button on the remote Press the [Enter] button.

  • Page 25: Connecting To A Video Source

    User’s Guide Connecting to a Video Source Projecting Composite Videog Images CAUTION Use a commercially- available A/V cable to make the connection. When connecting the projector to video equipment, take the following precautions. •Turn the power off for both the projector and the video equipment before connecting them.

  • Page 26: Projecting S-Video Images

    User’s Guide Connecting to a Video Source Projecting S-Video Images Projecting Component Video Images Use a commercially-available S-Videog cable to make the connections. Use the optional component videog cable to make the connection. sp.108 "Appendices: Optional Accessories and Consumables" Use to connect the projector to a commercially available component video cable (RCA ×...

  • Page 27: Projecting Rgb Video Images

    User’s Guide Connecting to a Video Source Projecting RGB Video Images Use the accessory computer cable to make the connections. To RGB output port To [Computer/Component Video] port (blue) Computer cable (accessory) •The input source is determined automatically based on the input signals.

  • Page 28: Playing Sound From Video Equipment

    User’s Guide Playing Sound from Video Equipment The projector has a built-in speaker with a maximum output of 1 W. You can If the image signals are being input to the [Computer/Component output sound from connected video equipment (such as a computer or video Video] port deck) through the projector's built-in speaker if the video equipment has an audio output port.

  • Page 29: Playing Sound From External Speakers (Emp-745/737 Only)

    User’s Guide Playing Sound from External Speakers (EMP-745/737 only) When projecting using the CardPlayer function of EasyMP, you can output the audio signals to external speakers. Set the "EasyMP Audio Out" to "External" and connect speakers with built-in amplifiers to the projector's [Audio] port in order to enjoy a fuller quality of sound.

  • Page 30: Connecting Usb Devices (Digital Camera, Hard Disk Drive Or Memory Devices) (Emp-745/737 Only)

    User’s Guide Connecting USB Devices (Digital Camera, Hard Disk Drive or Memory Devices) (EMP-745/737 only) USB1.1-compatible digital cameras, hard disk drives and USB storage devices can be connected to the projector. Image files that are stored inside the digital camera and scenarios, images and movies that are stored inside USB storage s"Showing the devices can be played back by EasyMP CardPlayer.

  • Page 31: Disconnecting A Usb Device From The Projector

    User’s Guide Connecting USB Devices (Digital Camera, Hard Disk Drive or Memory Devices) (EMP-745/737 only) Disconnecting a USB Device from the Projector After projection has finished, disconnect the USB device from the projector by following the procedure below. PROCEDURE Position the cursor with the "EJECT" button on the CardPlayer screen and press the [Enter] button on s"Showing the remote control to close CardPlayer.

  • Page 32: Preventing Theft (Password Protect)

    User’s Guide Preventing theft (Password Protect) When the Password Protect function is activated, people who do not know the password cannot use the projector to project images when the power is turned on. Furthermore, the user's logo that is displayed on the background of the •If an incorrect password is entered three times in succession, the screen cannot be changed.

  • Page 33: Setting Password Protect

    User’s Guide Preventing theft (Password Protect) Setting Password Protect If the "Timer" Setting is for One Hour or More The password entry screen will not be displayed at all when the power is Use the following procedure to set Password Protect. turned on until the length of time that has been set has elapsed.
  • Page 34 User’s Guide Preventing theft (Password Protect) Turn "Power ON Protect" on. Enter the password. (1) Select "Power ON Protect", and then press the [Enter] (1) To set a password, select "Password" and then press the button. [Enter] button. (2) Select "ON", and then press the [Enter] button. (2) The message "Change the password?"...

  • Page 35: Basic Operations

    Basic Operations This chapter describes basic operations such as turning the projector on and off and adjusting the projected images. Turning the Projector On........35 Adjusting the Image Quality....... 44 • Connecting the Power Cable ..........35 • Adjusting Computer Images and RGB Video Images ..44 •...

  • Page 36: Turning The Projector On

    User’s Guide Turning the Projector On Turn the power on to start projecting images. Connect the accessory power cable to the projector. Check that the power cable connector is facing the same way as CAUTION the power inlet on the projector, and then insert the power cable Make sure you to read the separate Safety Instructions/World-Wide connector securely into the projector.

  • Page 37: Turning The Power On And Projecting Images

    User’s Guide Turning the Projector On Turning the Power On and Projecting Images Press the [Power] button on either the projector's control panel or the remote control to turn the projector's power on. A beep will sound to indicate that the projector is starting up. The Password Protect setting may cause the password entry screen to The Power indicator starts to flash green as the projector warms be displayed each time the power is turned on.
  • Page 38 User’s Guide Turning the Projector On If more than one external device is connected to the projector, use the remote control or projector control panel buttons to select the image source to be •If only one signal source has been connected, the signals from that projected while referring to the following table.

  • Page 39: Turning The Projector Off

    User’s Guide Turning the Projector Off Follow the procedure below to turn the projector's power off. CAUTION If the message "The projector is over heating. Make sure nothing is PROCEDURE blocking the air vent, and clean or replace the air filter." appears on Turn the power off for the signal sources that are the screen, press the [Enter] button on either the projector's control panel or on the remote control to turn the power off.
  • Page 40 User’s Guide Turning the Projector Off •If the Power indicator is flashing orange, operation of the [Power] buttons is disabled. Wait until the indicator lights continuously. •If "Standby Mode" in the configuration menu is set to "Network ON", fans will continue operating. This is normal and does not indicate a problem.

  • Page 41: Adjusting The Screen Image

    User’s Guide Adjusting the Screen Image These functions correct and adjust the projected images so that optimum Focusing the Screen Image images can be obtained. PROCEDURE Turn the focus ring to adjust the image focus. Adjusting the Image Size (Zoom Function) If keystone correction or Sharpness settings have been made, it may not be possible to adjust the focus correctly.

  • Page 42: Adjusting The Image Angle And Automatic Keystone Correction Function

    User’s Guide Adjusting the Screen Image Adjusting the Image Angle and Automatic Keystone If you can not set up the projetor so that it is at right angle to the screen Correction Function surface, you can tilt the projector up. By extending or retracting the front adjustable foot, you can adjust the projection angle upward to a maximum 12°.
  • Page 43 User’s Guide Adjusting the Screen Image If you tilt the projector up, keystone distortion will occur in the projected PROCEDURE screen. However, the projector is equipped with an automatic keystone While pulling the foot adjust lever at the front of the correction function that can automatically correct this keystone distortion projector, lift up the front of the projector to extend the on the screen.

  • Page 44: Manually Correcting Keystone Distortion

    User’s Guide Adjusting the Screen Image Manually Correcting Keystone Distortion The projector is provided with an automatic keystone correction function •When keystone correction is carried out, the projected image will which detects the vertical angle of the projector and carries out keystone become smaller.

  • Page 45: Adjusting The Image Quality

    User’s Guide Adjusting the Image Quality The quality of the screen images can be adjusted as follows. •If "Auto Setup" in the "Signal" menu is set to "OFF" (the default Adjusting Computer Images and RGB Video Images setting for this item is "ON"), automatic setup is not carried out. In this case, press the [Auto] button on the remote control or the [Enter] button on the projector's control panel to make the adjustment while Automatic Setup...

  • Page 46: Adjusting The Tracking

    User’s Guide Adjusting the Image Quality Tilt the [ ] button on the remote control or press the Adjusting the Tracking [ ] and [ ] buttons on the projector's control panel If vertical stripes appear in the projected to adjust the tracking value until the vertical stripes computer or RGB video images, and this cannot disappear from the images.

  • Page 47: Adjusting The Sync

    User’s Guide Adjusting the Image Quality Tilt the [ ] button on the remote control or press the Adjusting the Sync [ ] and [ ] buttons on the projector's control panel If flickering, fuzziness or interference appear in to adjust the synchronisation value until the computer or RGB video images, and this cannot flickering, fuzziness or interference disappears from be fixed using automatic setup, you will need to...

  • Page 48: Selecting The Projection Quality (Colour Mode Selection)

    User’s Guide Adjusting the Image Quality Selecting the Projection Quality PROCEDURE (Colour Mode Selection) The colour mode changes as follows each time the [Color Mode] button is pressed. The following six preset colour modes are available for use depending on the characteristics of the images that are being projected.

  • Page 49: Adjusting The Volume

    User’s Guide Adjusting the Volume The volume of the projector's built-in speaker can be adjusted as follows. PROCEDURE Press the [Volume] buttons on the remote control or the [ ] and [ ] buttons on the projector's control panel to adjust the volume.
  • Page 50 Advanced Operations This chapter describes functions for enhancing the projection of images, and how to use the configuration menus. Functions for Enhancing Projection ....50 Using the Configuration Menu Functions..55 • A/V Mute................50 • List of Functions ..............56 •...

  • Page 51: Functions For Enhancing Projection

    •The default user's logo is the EPSON logo. To change the user's logo, you need to record your own logo. s p.105...

  • Page 52: Freeze

    User’s Guide Functions for Enhancing Projection Freeze Wide-screen Projection of Images from Video Equipment (Changing the Aspect Ratio) This function pauses only the projected images. The sound keeps playing without pausing. This function changes the aspect ratiog of images from 4:3 to 16:9 when The image source will still be playing back the images even while component videog images,...

  • Page 53: E-Zoom

    User’s Guide Functions for Enhancing Projection E-Zoom When the [ ] button is pressed, the image is enlarged with the cross at its centre. When the [ ] button is This function lets you enlarge and reduce a part of projected images such pressed, the enlarged image is then reduced.

  • Page 54: Pointer Function

    User’s Guide Functions for Enhancing Projection Pointer function Tilt the [ ] button to move the pointer icon. To cancel the Effect function, press the [Pointer] button. This function lets you use the remote control to move a pointer icon around The pointer icon will then disappear from the screen.

  • Page 55: Operation Button Lock Function

    User’s Guide Functions for Enhancing Projection Operation Button Lock Function This function locks the buttons on the projector's control panel. This function is useful at times such as during show events so that only projection is carried out deactivating all buttons operation, or in places such as schools to limit the range of buttons that can be operated.

  • Page 56: Using The Configuration Menu Functions

    User’s Guide Using the Configuration Menu Functions The configuration menus can be used to carry out a variety of settings and adjustments. The menus have a hierarchical structure, with a main menu that is divided into sub-menus, which are further divided into other sub-menus. sp.69 Refer to "Using the Configuration Menus"...

  • Page 57: List Of Functions

    User’s Guide Using the Configuration Menu Functions List of Functions "Image" Menu Sub-menu Function Default • None of the settings can be adjusted if no signals are Color Corrects the vividness of the image colour. The settings can Presentation being input. Mode be saved separately for each type of source (computer or •...
  • Page 58 User’s Guide Using the Configuration Menu Functions Sub-menu Function Default Color Adjusts the absolute colour temperature and the intensity of Adjustment the red, green and blue components for each input source. Abs. Color Abs. Color Temp.g: Temp.: 7500K Lets you adjust bright colours within a range from reddish tinges to bluish tinges.
  • Page 59 User’s Guide Using the Configuration Menu Functions Component video g Composite video g Sub-menu Function Default S-Video g Color Corrects the vividness of the image colour. The settings can Dynamic Mode be saved separately for each type of source (computer or video source).
  • Page 60 User’s Guide Using the Configuration Menu Functions Sub-menu Function Default Color Adjusts the absolute colour temperature and the intensity of Adjustment the red, green and blue components for each input source. Abs. Color Abs. Color Temp.g: Temp.: 6500K Lets you adjust bright colours within a range from reddish tinges to bluish tinges.

  • Page 61: Signal" Menu

    User’s Guide Using the Configuration Menu Functions "Signal" Menu Sub-menu Function Default • The "Trackingg", "Sync.g", "Position" and "Resize" Auto Setup Selects whether the automatic adjustment function for settings can not be adjusted if no signals are being input. automatically optimising images when the input source is changed is turned "ON"...
  • Page 62 User’s Guide Using the Configuration Menu Functions Component video g Sub-menu Function Default Position Moves the image display position vertically and horizontally. Depends on •Press the [Enter] button on the remote control or on the connection projector's control panel and then make the adjustment using the display position adjustment screen that appears.

  • Page 63: Setting" Menu

    User’s Guide Using the Configuration Menu Functions "Setting" Menu Sub-menu Function Default Keystone Corrects vertical keystone distortion in images. Median value •When keystone correction is carried out, the projected image will become smaller. •If the text part of the image is blurred after keystone correction is carried out, decrease the sharpness setting.
  • Page 64 User’s Guide Using the Configuration Menu Functions Sub-menu Function Default EasyMP (EMP-745/737 only. Can be used only when projecting using Internal Audio Out EasyMP.) Select the way to output sound when projecting using EasyMP. Select the "External" to output the sound from external speakers with built-in amplifiers.

  • Page 65: Extended" Menu

    User’s Records a user's logo. EPSON logo Logo •Press the [Enter] button on the remote control or on the projector's control panel and then follow the instructions that appear on the screen. •A user's logo cannot be recorded if the "User’s Logo Protect"...
  • Page 66 User’s Guide Using the Configuration Menu Functions Sub-menu Function Default Projection Sets the projection position for the projector. Front • Front : Select when the projector is in front of the screen. • Front/Ceiling: Select when the projector is in front of the screen and suspended from the ceiling.
  • Page 67 User’s Guide Using the Configuration Menu Functions Sub-menu Function Default Standby (EMP-745/737 only) Network OFF Mode Set to "Network ON" to use network monitoring and control functions and the standby monitor out function while the projector is in standby mode. To enable the new settings, turn the projector's power off and wait until the cool-downg...

  • Page 68: Info" Menu

    User’s Guide Using the Configuration Menu Functions "Info" Menu Sub-menu Function Default • The "Info" menu shows the setting details for the current Lamp Displays the cumulative lamp operating time for both image source. Hours "High Brightness" and "Low Brightness". •When the lamp warning period is reached, the display •...

  • Page 69: Reset" Menu

    User’s Guide Using the Configuration Menu Functions "Reset" Menu Sub-menu Function Default Reset All Resets all items in all menus to their default settings. •Press the [Enter] button on the remote control or on the projector's control panel. •To reset settings such as "Image" or "Signal", select "Reset" from the respective sub menus.

  • Page 70: Using The Configuration Menus

    User’s Guide Using the Configuration Menu Functions Using the Configuration Menus Confirm the selection. Press the [Enter] button to confirm the selection of a menu item. The configuration menus can be operated using either the remote control or the projector's control panel. PROCEDURE Press the [Menu] button.
  • Page 71 User’s Guide Using the Configuration Menu Functions Select a sub-menu item. Change the setting. Tilt the [ ] button on the remote control up and down or press the [ ] and [ ] buttons on the projector's control panel to Example 1 move to the sub-item to be set, and then press the [Enter] button.
  • Page 72 User’s Guide Using the Configuration Menu Functions Close the menu. Press the [Menu] button. Refer to "List of Functions" for details on the functions of each menu item. s p.56...

  • Page 73: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting This chapter describes how to identify problems and what to do if a problem is found. Using the Help............. 73 Problems Solving..........75 • Reading the Indicators............75 •Power indicator lights red ............75 •Lamp or Temp indicator flashes orange ........76 •Power indicator lights green or orange/flashes green or orange ................

  • Page 74: Using The Help

    User’s Guide Using the Help If a problem occurs with the projector, the Help function uses on-screen displays to assist you in solving the problem. It uses a series of menus in a question and answer format. PROCEDURE Press the [Help] button. The help menu will be displayed.
  • Page 75 User’s Guide Using the Help Repeat the operations in steps 2 and 3 to proceed through the menu to more detailed items. The help menu is cleared when the [Help] button is pressed. If the Help function does not provide a solution to the problem, refer to "Problem Solving"...

  • Page 76: Problems Solving

    User’s Guide Problems Solving If you are having a problem with the projector, first check the projector's indicators and refer to "Reading the Indicators" below. sp.78 If the indicators do not show clearly what the problem might be, refer to "When the Indicators Provide No Help". Reading the Indicators The projector is provided with the following three indicators which indicate the operating status of the projector.

  • Page 77: Lamp Or Temp Indicator Flashes Orange

    User’s Guide Problems Solving : lit : flashing : off Status Cause Remedy or Status Internal temperature error The lamp will turn off automatically and projection will stop. Wait for about 5 minutes. After (overheating) about 5 minutes the projector will switch to standby mode, so check the following two points. After checking, press the [Power] button to turn the power back on.

  • Page 78: Power Indicator Lights Green Or Orange/Flashes Green Or Orange

    User’s Guide Problems Solving : lit : flashing : off Status Cause Remedy or Status sp.101 Lamp replacement notification Replace the lamp with a new one. If you continue to use the lamp after it has passed the replacement period, the possibility that the Orange lamp may break will increase.

  • Page 79: When The Indicators Provide No Help

    User’s Guide Problems Solving When the Indicators Provide No Help If any of the following problems occur and the indicators do not offer a solution, refer to the pages given for each problem. Problems relating to images Problems when projection starts sp.80 sp.86 No images appear...
  • Page 80 User’s Guide Problems Solving Problems Relating to Networks and EasyMP For EMP-745/737 only Mail notification messages are not being sent when a problem occurs sp.88 with the projector The projector cannot be monitored and controlled using the EMP sp.89 Monitor function An error message is displayed (error message when EMP sp.97 Monitor is running)

  • Page 81: Problems Relating To Images

    User’s Guide Problems Solving Problems relating to images No images appear Check Remedy Was the [Power] button pressed? Press the [Power] button to turn the power on. Are both indicators switched off? The power cable is not connected correctly or power is not being supplied normally. Connect the sp.35 projector's power cable correctly.
  • Page 82 User’s Guide Problems Solving Projection stops automatically Check Remedy Is "Sleep Mode" set to "ON"? When the "Sleep Mode" menu command has been set to "ON", the lamp turns off automatically if no operations are carried out for about 30 minutes while no video signal is being input. The Power indicator will flash orange at this time.
  • Page 83 User’s Guide Problems Solving The message "No Signal." is displayed Check Remedy Check that all of the cables required for projection are securely connected. sp.20– Are the cables connected correctly? p.26 Has the correct video input port been Press the [Computer], [S-Video], [Video] or [EasyMP](EMP-745/737 only) button on the remote control or the [Source Search] button on the remote control or the projector's control panel to change selected? sp.37...
  • Page 84 User’s Guide Problems Solving Interference or distortion appear in images Check Remedy Are the image signal format settings correct? If a composite videog S-Videog source is connected to the projector, use the "Video Signal" menu command to select the signal format. Only when projecting images sp.61 "Signal"...
  • Page 85 User’s Guide Problems Solving Image is truncated (large) or small Check Remedy sp.51 Has the "Resize" been set correctly? Press the [Resize] button on the remote control. sp.52 Is the image still being enlarged by the Press the [Esc] button on the remote control to cancel the E-Zoom function. E-Zoom function? Has the "Position"...
  • Page 86 User’s Guide Problems Solving Image colours are not right Check Remedy Do the input signal settings match the signals If you connect a computer or RGB video to the [Computer/Component Video] port, and select "Component Video" for "Computer Input" in the configuration menu, the projected image is tinged from the connected device? with purplish red.

  • Page 87: Problems When Projection Starts

    User’s Guide Problems Solving Images appear dark Check Remedy Have the image brightness and luminance Use the "Brightness" and "Brightness Control" menu commands to adjust the brightness and luminance. been adjusted correctly? "Image" - "Brightness" sp.56, p.58 sp.62 "Setting" - "Brightness Control" Has the image contrastg been adjusted...

  • Page 88: Other Problems

    User’s Guide Problems Solving Other problems No sound can be heard or the sound is faint Check Remedy sp.27 Is the audio source connected correctly? Check that the cable is connected to the [Audio] port correctly. Has the audio output setting been set to If using the EMP-745/737, you cannot play sound through the projector's built-in speaker when the "EasyMP Audio Out"...

  • Page 89: Problems Relating To Monitoring And Controlling Projectors Using A Network (Emp-745/737 Only)

    User’s Guide Problems Solving The fans do not stop when power is turned off (EMP-745/737 only) Check Remedy Is the "Standby Mode" configuration menu set If the menu is set to "Network ON", the fans will continue to operate after the cool-down period has finished.
  • Page 90 User’s Guide Problems Solving The projector cannot be monitored and controlled using the EMP Monitor function Check Remedy Is the wireless or wired LAN card inserted? Check that the wireless or wired LAN card is correctly inserted into the card slot of the projector. sp.17 "Inserting and Removing Cards"...
  • Page 91 User’s Guide Problems Solving EMP NS Connection starts, but a projector is not found Check Remedy Is the wireless or wired LAN card inserted? Check that the wireless or wired LAN card is correctly inserted into the card slot of the projector. sp.17 "Inserting and Removing Cards"...
  • Page 92 User’s Guide Problems Solving Check Remedy Is the LAN card you are using 802.11g or Only 802.11g or 802.11b compliant equipment can be used. You cannot use equipment conforming to any other standards (such as 802.11 or 802.11a). 802.11b compliant? WEPg encryption set to "ON"...
  • Page 93 User’s Guide Problems Solving Network Screen images are not displayed or the speed is slow Check Remedy Are you trying to watch a movie in the Media Depending on the computer, the Media Player video area may not be displayed, or the screen saver preview may not be displayed correctly.
  • Page 94 User’s Guide Problems Solving Network Screen cannot be used Check Remedy Are you using a personal firewall? Network Screen may be unusable when a personal firewall other than NS Protect is set up. For Windows When running Microsoft Office applications using Network Screen, the screen does not change as required Check Remedy Have you been moving the mouse constantly? As long as the mouse cursor is moved, the screen does not change.
  • Page 95 User’s Guide Problems Solving An error message is displayed Error messages from EMP NS Connection Check Remedy Failed to connect to a projector. Try to reconnect. If connection is still not possible, check the network settings at the computer and at the projector.
  • Page 96 User’s Guide Problems Solving Check Remedy Communication error occurred. Do you want A communication error occurred between the computer and the projector, and the connection was closed. to retry connection? If you click the "Yes" button, a reconnection will be attempted. If the connection attempt is not successful, check the network settings at the computer and the EasyMP network settings at the projector.
  • Page 97 User’s Guide Problems Solving Check Remedy Cannot find a projector of the specified Check that "Wired LAN connection mode" or "Access Point Mode (Wireless LAN)" setting is being used in the EasyMP configuration settings for the projector to be connected. In the wireless LAN addressg.
  • Page 98 User’s Guide Problems Solving Check Remedy ** contains an invalid path. The path of the file to be opened could not be found. This could be for the following reasons. •After the last time the scenario file was saved by EMP SlideMaker2, the file was moved to another (** is the path name containing the scenario folder.

  • Page 99: Appendices

    Appendices This chapter provides information on maintenance procedures to ensure the best level of performance from the projector. Maintenance ............99 List of ESC/VP21 Commands......113 • Cleaning ................99 • Command List ..............113 • USB connection..............113 •Cleaning the Projector's Surface..........99 •Cleaning the Lens ..............

  • Page 100: Maintenance

    User’s Guide Maintenance This section describes maintenance tasks such as cleaning the projector and Cleaning the Air Filters and Air Intake Vent replacing consumable parts. If dust collects on the air filter or the air outlet, it can cause the internal temperature of the projector to rise, and this can lead to problems with Cleaning operation and shortening of the optical engine's service life.

  • Page 101: Replacing Consumables

    User’s Guide Maintenance Replacing Consumables This section describes how to replace the lamp and the air filters. •The lamp replacement message is set to appear after the following periods of time in order to maintain the initial brightness and quality Lamp Replacement Period of the projected images.

  • Page 102: Replacing The Lamp

    User’s Guide Maintenance Wait until the lamp has cooled down, then remove the Replacing the Lamp lamp cover from the base of the projector. CAUTION It takes approximately one hour for the lamp to cool down by itself after the cool-down period has finished. •If you are replacing the lamp because it has stopped working, it is While pressing the two hooks, pull the lamp cover up to possible that the lamp is broken.
  • Page 103 User’s Guide Maintenance Take out the lamp. Install the lamp cover. Hold the lamp as shown in the illustration below and lift it up Insert the two cover tabs into the projector, and then press the and out of the projector. other side of the lamp cover until it clicks into place.

  • Page 104: Resetting The Lamp Operating Time

    User’s Guide Maintenance Select "Lamp-Hours Reset" from the "Reset" menu Resetting the Lamp Operating Time and then press the [Enter] button. The projector has a built-in counter which keeps track of the lamp operating time. When the cumulative operating time reaches a certain point, it causes the replacement warning message to be displayed.

  • Page 105: Replacing The Air Filter

    User’s Guide Maintenance Install the new air filter. Replacing the Air Filter If the air filters are broken or if the warning message reappears after they Slide the air filter covers in from the outside and push them in have been cleaned, they should be replaced. until they click into place.

  • Page 106: Saving A User's Logo

    User’s Guide Saving a User's Logo You can record the image that is currently being projected as a user's logo. Select "User’s Logo" from the "Extended" menu, and then press the [Enter] button. When a user's logo is recorded, the previous user's logo will be erased.
  • Page 107 User’s Guide Saving a User's Logo Select "Yes" in the sub-menu, then press the [Enter] The image to be recorded and a selection marquee button. box will be displayed. Move the marquee box to select the part of the image to use. Tilt the [ ] button on the remote control or press the [ ], [ ], [ ] and [ ] buttons on the projector's control panel to select the area of the image to use as the user's logo, and then press the...
  • Page 108 User’s Guide Saving a User's Logo Select "Yes" at the confirmation screen, and then Select "Yes" at the confirmation screen, and then press the [Enter] button. press the [Enter] button. The image will then be saved. Once the image has been saved, the message "Completed."...

  • Page 109: Optional Accessories And Consumables

    User’s Guide Optional Accessories and Consumables The following optional accessories are available for purchase if required. This list of optional accessories is current as of June, 2004. Details of accessories are subject to change without notice. Ceiling mount * ELPMB18 Optional Accessories Use when installing the projector to a ceiling.

  • Page 110: Glossary

    User’s Guide Glossary The following is an explanation of some of the terms used in this guide which may be unfamiliar or which are not explained in the text of this guide itself. Further information can be obtained by referring to other commercially-available publications. 5BNC A port used to input analogue video signals.
  • Page 111 A utility software program that allows the projector to be connected to a computer so that the computer can be used to control the projector. For details on acquiring the software and for instructions on using the software and compatible projector models, please visit the Web site http://www.epson.co.uk/support/download/index.htm. ESSID ESS is an abbreviation of Extended Service Set.
  • Page 112 User’s Guide Glossary SNMP This is an abbreviation of Simple Network Management Protocol. It is a protocol in a TCP/IP network for monitoring and controlling communication devices on the network, such as routers, computers, and terminals across the network. 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.
  • Page 113 User’s Guide Glossary Abbreviation for Wi-Fi Protected Access. This is an encryption standard that improves security which is a weak point of WEPg. TKIPg is used as the encryption method. A type of video signal with a resolution of 1024 (horizontal) × 768 (vertical) dots which is used by IBM PC/AT-compatible computers.

  • Page 114: List Of Esc/Vp21 Commands

    User’s Guide List of ESC/VP21 Commands Command List USB connection When a power on command is sent to the projector, the power will turn on Connector shape: USB (type B) • and the projector will change to warm-up mode. When the power has turned on, a colon ":"...

  • Page 115: Usb Connection Setup

    "pip-pip" confirmation buzzer sounds. PROCEDURE Download the USB driver (USB-COM Driver) from the EPSON website to your computer. The URL is as follows. http://www.epson.co.uk/support/download/index.htm. Install the downloaded USB driver on your computer.

  • Page 116: List Of Supported Monitor Displays

    User’s Guide List of Supported Monitor Displays Computer/RGB Video Component Video/RGB Video Resolutions for Resolutions (dots) Refresh Refresh rate g Resolution Signal resize display g Signal rate g (Hz) Aspect ratio g Aspect ratio 16:9 (Hz) (dots) (dots) SDTVg (525i) 1024 ×...

  • Page 117: Specifications

    User’s Guide Specifications Product name EMP-745 EMP-737 EMP-740 EMP-732 276 (W) × 70 (H) × 193 (D) mm (not including feet) Dimensions Panel size 0.7 inches Display method Polysilicon TFT active matrix 786,432 pixels (1024 (W) × 768 (H) dots) × 3 Resolution XGAg Focus adjustment...
  • Page 118 User’s Guide Specifications Safety UL60950 Third Edition Canada CSA C22.2 No.60950 European Community The Low Voltage Directive (73/23/EEC) IEC60950 3 Edition FCC Part15B Class B (DoC) Canada ICES-003 Class B European Community The EMC Directive (89/336/EEC) EN55022, 1998 Class B EN55024, 1998 IEC/EN61000-3-2, IEC/EN61000-3-3 Australia/New Zealand...

  • Page 119: Appearance

    User’s Guide Appearance 14.5 99.6 Centre of lens 107.5 40.84* 75.5 3-M4×9 *Distance from center of lens to suspension bracket fixing point Units: mm...
  • Page 120 However, there is no guarantee that interference :EPSON AMERICA, INC. will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause Located at...
  • Page 121 Corporation. Windows and Windows NT are registered trademarks of Microsoft Neither SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION nor its affiliates shall be liable Corporation in the United States of America. to the purchaser of this product or third parties for damages, losses, Dolby is a registered trademark of Dolby Laboratories.

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