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Epson user's guide multimedia projector emp-1715/1710, emp-1705/1700
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  • Page 1 User’s Guide...

  • Page 2: Notations Used In This Guide

    Notations Used in This Guide Attention Indicates procedures which may result in damage or injury if sufficient care is not taken. Indicates additional information and points which may be useful to know regarding a topic. Indicates a page where detailed information regarding a topic can be found. Indicates that an explanation of the underlined word or words in front of this symbol appears in the glossary of terms.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Projector Features...4 EMP-1715/1705 only... 5 Part Names and Functions ...6 Front/Top... 6 Control Panel ... 7 Rear ... 8 Base ... 9 Remote Control ... 10 Useful Functions Changing the Projected Image...13 Automatically Detect Incoming Signals and Change the Projected Image (Source Search) ...

  • Page 4: Projector Features

    Projector Features Small and light B5 file size (19.3 cm deep, 27.3 cm wide, and 6.8 cm high) with a light and compact body (1.6 to 1.7 kg Carrying is also easy as there is a special pocket for storing cables and so on in the soft carrying case supplied with the projector.

  • Page 5: Emp-1715/1705 Only

    Projector Features EMP-1715/1705 only Connect to a computer easily Computer and wireless connection Use a wireless LAN to connect easily 1 to 1 with your computer. s Wireless LAN Quick Connection Guide You can also connect to the access point. s EasyMP Operation Guide Connect using a USB cable (USB display) Simply by connecting a cable to...

  • Page 6: Part Names And Functions

    Part Names and Functions Front/Top Name Control panel Lamp cover Open this cover when replacing the projector's lamp. p.56 Air exhaust vent Attention 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.

  • Page 7: Control Panel

    Part Names and Functions Control Panel Name [Power] button Turns the projector power on or off. s Quick Start Guide [Source Search] Changes to the next input source that is button connected to the projector and is sending an image. p.13 [Enter] button If pressed during projection of computer signal...

  • Page 8: Rear

    Part Names and Functions Rear J I H Name USB port Type B Connects the projector to a computer by a USB cable, and the image on the computer is projected (EMP-1715/1705 only). Also, when using the wireless mouse function, you can connect to a computer by a USB cable.

  • Page 9: Base

    Part Names and Functions Base Name Suspension Attach the optional ceiling mount here when bracket fixing suspending the projector from a ceiling. points (3 points) s p.53, Name Air filter (Air intake vent) Foot adjust lever Front adjustable foot Rear foot Screw hole to fix wireless or cable LAN unit...

  • Page 10: Remote Control

    Part Names and Functions Remote Control Name [E-Zoom] button (z) (x) [Page Up] [Page Down] buttons ([) (]) [Esc] button [Enter] button [A/V Mute] button Turns the video and audio on or off. [Pointer] button [EasyMP] button Function (z) Enlarges the image without changing the projection size.
  • Page 11 Part Names and Functions Name [Computer] Displays to images from the Computer button (Component Video) port. p.14 [S-Video] button Displays to images from the S-Video port. p.14 [Video] button Displays to images from the Video port. p.14 [Auto] button If pressed during projection of computer signal images, it automatically adjusts the tracking, synchronization, and position to project the optimum image.

  • Page 12: Useful Functions

    Useful Functions This chapter explains useful functions for giving presentations and so on, and the security functions. Changing the Projected Image ... 13 • Automatically Detect Incoming Signals and Change the Projected Image (Source Search) ...13 • Changing Directly from the Remote Control ...14 Functions for Enhancing Projection ...

  • Page 13: Changing The Projected Image

    Changing the Projected Image You can change the projected image in the following two ways. • Changing by Source Search The projector automatically detects signals being input from connected equipment, and the image being input from the equipment is projected. •...

  • Page 14: Changing Directly From The Remote Control

    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 from the Computer (Component Video) port. Changes to images from the S-Video port.

  • Page 15: Functions For Enhancing Projection

    Functions for Enhancing Projection Selecting the Projection Quality (Selecting Colour Mode) 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 Photo (When computer images are input)

  • Page 16: Hiding The Image And Sound Temporarily (A/V Mute)

    Functions for Enhancing Projection Hiding the Image and Sound Temporarily (A/V Mute) You can use this when you want to focus the audience's attention on what you are saying, or if you do not want to show details such as when you are changing between files during presentations from a computer.

  • Page 17: Freezing The Image (Freeze)

    Functions for Enhancing Projection Freezing the Image (Freeze) When the moving image on the screen is frozen, the image continues to project, so you can project a moving image one frame at a time like a still photo. Also, you can perform operations such as changing between files during presentations from a computer without projecting any images if the freeze function is activated beforehand.

  • Page 18: Pointer Function (Pointer)

    Functions for Enhancing Projection Each time you press the button, the aspect name is displayed on the screen and the aspect changes. If you press the button while the aspect name is displayed on the screen, it changes to the next aspect mode. The colour mode can also be set using "Resize"...

  • Page 19: Enlarging Part Of The Image (E-Zoom)

    Functions for Enhancing Projection Move the pointer icon. Remote control You can choose from three different kinds of pointer icon ) in "Settings" - "Pointer Shape" from the configuration menu. p.34 Enlarging Part of the Image (E-Zoom) This is useful when you want to expand images to see them in greater detail, such as graphs and tables.

  • Page 20: Using The Remote Control To Operate The Mouse Pointer (Wireless Mouse)

    Functions for Enhancing Projection Move the cross to the area of the image that you want to enlarge. Remote control Enlarge. Remote control Each time the button is pressed, the area is expanded. You can expand quickly by holding the button down. You can reduce the enlarged image by pressing the [x] button.
  • Page 21 Functions for Enhancing Projection • The USB cable can only be connected to computers with a standard USB interface. If using a computer which is running Windows, the computer must have had a full version of Windows 98/2000/Me/XP Home Edition/XP Professional installed.
  • Page 22 Functions for Enhancing Projection • If the mouse button settings are set to reverse on the computer, the operation of the remote control buttons will also be reversed. • The wireless mouse function cannot be used while the following functions are being used. ·...

  • Page 23: Adjusting Colour For Several Projectors (Multi-Screen Colour Adjustment)

    Adjusting Colour for Several Projectors (Multi-Screen Colour Adjustment) When several projectors are lined up and projecting images, you can adjust the brightness and colour tone of each projector's image with multi-screen colour adjustment so that the colours of images from each projector match closely.

  • Page 24: Image Correction Method

    Adjusting Colour for Several Projectors (Multi-Screen Colour Adjustment) Choose the ID you want to set and press the [Enter] button. Press the [Menu] button to close the configuration menu. • Point the remote control at the remote receiver on the projector you want to operate, press the numeric button corresponding to the screen ID set while holding down the [Num] button, and then you can operate only the projector specified with the ID number.
  • Page 25 Adjusting Colour for Several Projectors (Multi-Screen Colour Adjustment) Adjusting "Color Correct. (G/R)" and "Color Correct. (B/Y)". Each time the [Enter] button is pressed the image displayed changes between the pattern display and the actual image, and you can check the adjustment results and make corrections in the actual image.

  • Page 26: Security Functions

    Security Functions The projector has the following security functions. • Password Protect You can limit who can use the projector. • Operation Lock You can prevent people changing the settings on the projector without permission. Managing Users (Password Protect) When Password Protect is activated, people who do not know the password cannot use the projector to project images even if the projector power is on.

  • Page 27: Setting Password Protect

    Security Functions Setting Password Protect Use the following procedure to set Password Protect. Procedure Hold down the [Freeze] button for about five seconds. The password protect setting menu is displayed. Remote control • If Password Protect is already activated, you must enter the password.

  • Page 28: Entering The Password

    • 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." Inquiries...

  • Page 29: Restricting Operation (Operation Lock)

    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.

  • Page 30: Configuration Menu

    Configuration Menu This chapter explains how to use the configuration menu and its functions. Using the Configuration Menu ... 31 List of Functions ... 32 • Image Menu ...32 • Signal Menu ...33 • Settings Menu ...34 • Extended Menu ...35 •...

  • Page 31: Using The Configuration Menu

    Using the Configuration Menu Selecting from the top menu Top menu Guide Buttons used Using the control panel Using the remote control Selecting from the Changing the sub menu selected item Sub menu (Settings) Exit Select the setting to change...

  • Page 32: List Of Functions

    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 Sub Menu Color Mode You can select the quality of the image to suit your surroundings.

  • Page 33: Signal Menu

    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 Sub Menu Auto Setup You can select whether, when the input signal changes, the image is automatically adjusted to the optimum state (On) or not (Off).

  • Page 34: Settings Menu

    List of Functions Settings Menu For EMP-1715/1705 Sub Menu Keystone You can correct vertical keystone distortion in images. sQuick Start Guide Auto Keystone You can correct keystone distortion automatically. (This item can only be selected when "Front" is selected from "Extended" - "Projection") Operation Lock You can use this to restrict operation of the projector's control panel.

  • Page 35: Extended Menu

    List of Functions Extended Menu For EMP-1715/1705 Sub Menu 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 colour mode name when you change the colour mode, a message when no image signal is input, and so on.
  • Page 36 List of Functions Sub Menu Operation Direct Power On: You can set whether Direct Power On is enabled (On) or disabled (Off). When it is set to "On" and the projector power cable is connected to an electrical outlet, be aware that sudden surges of electricity when power comes back on after a power outage may cause the projector to turn on automatically.

  • Page 37: Network Menu (Emp-1715/1705 Only)

    List of Functions Network Menu (EMP-1715/1705 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.27 Sub Menu To Network You can display the network settings screen.

  • Page 38: Info Menu (Display Only)

    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 Sub Menu Lamp Hours...

  • Page 39: Reset Menu

    List of Functions Reset Menu Sub Menu Reset All You can reset all items in all menus to their default settings. The following items are not reset to their defaults: "Computer Input", "User's Logo", "Multi-screen", all items for "Network" menus, "Lamp Hours", and "Language".

  • Page 40: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting This chapter describes how to identify problems and what to do if a problem is found. Using the Help... 41 Problem Solving ... 42 • Reading the Indicators...42 t Power indicator lights red ...43 i · o Indicator is lit or flashing orange...44 •...

  • Page 41: Using The Help

    Using the Help If a problem occurs with the projector, Help uses on-screen displays to assist you in solving the problem. Procedure Press the [Help] button. The help screen is displayed. Using the remote control Select a menu item. Using the remote control Confirm the selection.

  • Page 42: Problem Solving

    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 Reading the Indicators The projector is provided with the following three indicators that indicate the operating status of the projector.

  • Page 43: Power Indicator Lights Red

    Problem Solving Abnormal t Power indicator lights red Status Cause Internal Error Fan Error Sensor Error High Temp Error (overheating) Lamp Error Lamp Failure Lamp Cover Open Stop using the projector, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet, and contact your local dealer or the nearest address provided in the World-Wide Warranty Terms.

  • Page 44: I · O Indicator Is Lit Or Flashing Orange

    Problem Solving i · o Indicator is lit or flashing orange Status Cause High Temp Warning Orange Replace Lamp Orange • If the projector is not operating properly, even though the indicators are all showing normal, refer to "When the Indicators Provide No Help"...

  • Page 45: When The Indicators Provide No Help

    Problem 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 No images appear s p.46 Projection does not start, the projection area is completely black, the projection area is completely blue, and so on.

  • Page 46: Problems Relating To Images

    Problem Solving Problems relating to images No images appear Check Did you press the [Power] button? Are the indicators switched off? Is A/V Mute active? Is the A/V mute slide closed? Are the configuration menu settings correct? Is the projected image completely black? Only when projecting computer images Is the image signal format setting correct? Only when projecting images from a video source...
  • Page 47 Problem Solving The message "Not supported." is displayed Check Is the image signal format setting correct? Only when projecting images from a video source Do the image signal resolution and the refresh rate correspond to the mode? Only when projecting computer images The message "No Signal."...
  • Page 48 Problem Solving Interference or distortion appear in images Check Is the image signal format setting correct? Only when projecting images from a video source Are the cables connected correctly? Is an extension cable being used? Is the correct resolution selected? Only when projecting computer images Are the "Sync.

  • Page 49: Problems When Projection Starts

    Problem Solving Image colours are not right Check Do the input signal settings match the signals from the connected device? Is the image brightness adjusted correctly? Are the cables connected correctly? Is the "contrast " setting adjusted correctly? Is the colour adjusted correctly? Are the colour saturation and tint adjusted correctly? Only when projecting images from a video source Images appear dark...

  • Page 50: Other Problems

    Problem Solving Check Do the indicators turn on and off when the power cable is touched? Is the operation lock set to "Full Lock"? Other problems No sound can be heard or the sound is faint Check Is the audio source connected correctly? Is "External"...
  • Page 51 Problem Solving Mail is not received even if an abnormality occurs in the projector (EMP-1715/1705 only) Check Is "Standby Mode" set to "Network On"? Did a fatal abnormality occur and the projector come to a sudden stop? Is power being supplied to the projector? Remedy To use the mail notification function when the projector is in standby, set "Network On"...

  • Page 52: Appendices

    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 ... 53 Cleaning... 54 • Cleaning the Projector's Surface ...54 • Cleaning the Lens...54 •...

  • Page 53: Installation Methods

    Installation Methods The projector supports the following four different projection methods. Attention • A special method of installation is required when suspending the projector from a ceiling (ceiling mount). If it is not installed correctly, it could fall causing an accident and injury. •...

  • Page 54: Cleaning

    Cleaning You should clean the projector if it becomes dirty or if the quality of projected images starts to deteriorate. Cleaning the Projector's Surface Clean the projector's surface by wiping it gently with a soft cloth. If the projector is particularly dirty, moisten the cloth with water containing a small amount of neutral detergent, and then firmly wring the cloth dry before using it to wipe the projector's surface.

  • Page 55: Replacing Consumables

    Replacing Consumables This section explains how to replace the remote control batteries, the lamp, and the air filter. Replacing the Remote Control Batteries If delays in the responsiveness of the remote control occur or if it does not operate after it has been used for some time, it probably means that the batteries are becoming flat.

  • Page 56: Replacing The Lamp

    Replacing Consumables Replacing the Lamp Lamp replacement period It is time to replace the lamp when: • The message "Replace the lamp." is displayed when you start projecting. A message is displayed. • The lamp indicator flashes orange. Flashing orange •...
  • Page 57 Replacing Consumables Procedure After you turn off the projector's power and the confirmation buzzer beeps twice, disconnect the power cable. Wait until the lamp has cooled down, then remove the lamp cover. Loosen the lamp cover fixing screw with the screwdriver supplied with the new lamp or a + head screwdriver.

  • Page 58: Resetting The Lamp Operating Time

    Replacing Consumables Install the new lamp. Insert the new lamp along the guide rail in the correct direction so that it fits in place and push down on the area marked "PUSH", once it is fully inserted tighten the two screws. Replace the lamp cover.

  • Page 59: Replacing The Air Filter

    Replacing Consumables Replacing the Air Filter Air filter replacement period It is time to replace the air filter when: • The air filter is ripped. • When the message "The projector is overheating. Make sure nothing is blocking the air vent, and clean or replace the air filter." is displayed even though the air filter has been cleaned.

  • Page 60: Saving A User's Logo

    Saving a User’s Logo You can save the image that is currently being projected as a user's logo. When a user's logo is saved, the previous user's logo is erased. Procedure Project the image you want to use as the user's logo, and then press the [Menu] button.
  • Page 61 Saving a User’s Logo The image is recorded and a selection marquee box is displayed. Move the box to select the part of the image to use as the user's logo. Using the remote control You can save at up to 400 300 dots in size.

  • Page 62: Screen Size And Distance

    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.) 4:3 Screen Size 30" 61 ^ 46 (24.0 ^ 18.1) 40" 81 ^ 61 (31.9 ^ 24.0) 50"...

  • Page 63: Connecting To External Equipment

    Connecting to External Equipment Connecting to External Speakers You can output the audio for images being projected with the PC Free of EasyMP to external speakers. When "External" is set as the "EasyMP Audio Out" setting from the configuration menu, and the projector's audio in port is joined with an external amplifier's built-in speaker, you can enjoy a richer, more powerful sound.

  • Page 64: Optional Accessories And Consumables

    Optional Accessories and Consumables The following list of optional accessories is current as of July, 2006. Details of accessories are subject to change without notice and availability may vary depending on the country of purchase. Optional accessories Soft carrying case ELPKS16B Use this case if you need to travel with the projector.

  • Page 65: Glossary

    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, go to http:// www.epson.com and select the support section of your local Epson Web site. HDTV An abbreviation for High-Definition Television that refers to high-definition systems which satisfy the following conditions.
  • Page 66 Glossary Synchronization The signals output from computers have a specific frequency. If the projector frequency does not match this frequency, the resulting images are not of a good quality. The process of matching the phases of these signals (the relative position of the crests and the troughs in the signal) is called Synchronization.

  • Page 67: List Of Esc/Vp21 Commands

    List of ESC/VP21 Commands Command List When the power ON command is transmitted to the projector, the power turns on and it enters warm-up mode. When the projector's power has turned on, a colon ":" (3Ah) is returned. When a command is input, the projector executes the command and returns a ":", and then accepts the next command.

  • Page 68: Usb Connection Setup

    Procedure Download the USB driver (USB-COM Driver) from the Epson Web site to your computer. Go to http://www.epson.com and select the support section of your local Epson Web site. Install the downloaded USB driver onto your computer.

  • Page 69: Pjlink (Emp-1715/1705 Only)

    Input Connector PJLink Command Computer INPT 11 Video INPT 21 S-Video INPT 22 Manufacturer name displayed for "Manufacture name information query" EPSON Model name displayed for "Product name information query" EMP-1715/1705 PJLink Command AVMT 11 AVMT 10 AVMT 21 AVMT 20...

  • Page 70: List Of Supported Monitor Displays

    List of Supported Monitor Displays Computer image Refresh Rate Signal (Hz) VGAEGA 60, iMac VESA 72/75/85 SVGA 56/60/72/75/85, iMac 60/70/75/85, iMac SXGA 70/75/85 SXGA 60/75/85 SXGA 60/75/85 SXGA 60/75/85 UXGA MAC13" MAC16" MAC19" MAC19" MAC21" SDTV (525i) SDTV (625i) SDTV (525p) SDTV (625p) HDTV 50/60...

  • Page 71: Specifications

    Specifications Product name Dimensions Panel size Display method Resolution Focus adjustment Zoom adjustment Lamp Max. audio output Speaker Power supply Power consumption 100 to 120 V area 200 to 240 V area Operating altitude Operating temperature Storage temperature Weight Connectors Computer (Component Video) port Audio port S-Video port...
  • Page 72 Specifications Safety standards EMC standards UL60950-1 FCC Part 15B Class B (DoC) Canada Canada CSA C22.2 No.60950-1 ICES-003 Class B The Low Voltage Directive The EMC Directive (73/23/EEC) (89/336/EEC) IEC/EN60950-1 EN55022, Class B EN55024 IEC/EN61000-3-2 IEC/EN61000-3-3 Australia/New Zealand AS/NZS CISPR 22:2002 Class B...
  • Page 73 According to 47CFR, Part 2 and 15 Class B Personal Computers and Peripherals; and/or CPU Boards and Power Supplies used with Class B Personal Computers : Epson America, Inc. Located at : 3840 Kilroy Airport Way MS: 3-13 Long Beach, CA 90806...

  • Page 74: Appearance

    Appearance 3-M4^9 Centre of lens 39.4 107.5 28.5 11.4 99.6 142.4 * Distance from centre of lens to suspension bracket fixing point Units: mm...

  • Page 75: Index

    Index A/V mute ... 16 A/V mute slide ... 6 Air exhaust vent ... 6 Air filter ... 9 Air filter replacement period ... 59 Air intake vent ... 9 Angle of tilt ... 71 Aspect ratio ... 17 Audio port ... 8 Auto setup ...
  • Page 76 Index Rear foot ... 9 Rear screen ... 53 Refresh rate ... 38 Remote control ... 10, 20 Remote control light-emitting area ... 11 Remote receiver ... 6, 8 Replacing batteries ... 55 Request code ... 28 Reset all ... 39 Reset menu ...
  • Page 77 Neither is any liability assumed for damages resulting from the use of the information contained herein. Neither Seiko Epson Corporation nor its affiliates shall be liable to the purchaser of this product or third parties for damages, losses, costs, or...

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