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Epson EMP-8300 User Manual

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  • Page 2: Notations Used In This User's Guide

    The procedure indicated should be carried out in the order of the numbers. When "unit" or "projector" appears in the text of this User’s Guide, it may refer to items which are accessories or optional equipment in addition to the main projector unit itself.

  • Page 3: Features Of The Projector

    Features of the Projector Position adjustment function for a variety of projection screens Images can be projected regardless of the location. • If the screen is in a high position or the projector is suspended from a high ceiling. The position of the projected images can be adjusted vertically.
  • Page 4 The projector can display images at high resolutions with a high degree of luminance. In addition, images can be switched to low luminance if they are too bright when projecting in dark rooms or onto small screens. (EMP-8300 only) sRGB p.92...
  • Page 5 Features of the Projector EMP Multi Screen Adjustment When projecting multiple images on large-sized screen by multiple projectors making the images look one image, you may be bothered by the difference of colours between each projection. In such case, you can make multiple adjustments for the projectors using "EMP Multi Screen Adjustment". (EMP-9300 only) Read This First "Viewing the "EMP Multi Screen Adjustment Operation Guide""...

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Connecting to an External Monitor...33 Connecting an External Monitor ... 33 Checking Projected Images on an External Monitor While the Projector is at Standby (Standby Monitor Out) ... 34 Installing the Cable Cover ...35 Preventing theft (Password Protect)(EMP-9300 only)...36 When Password Protect is enabled... 36 Setting Password Protect ...

  • Page 7: Advanced Operations

    Using the Configuration Menu Functions ... 77 List of Functions ... 78 Using the Configuration Menus... 96 Projector Monitoring and Control using a Network... 99 Compatible Computers ... 99 Installing and Uninstalling the Projector Software ... 100 Network Cable Connections ... 101 Projector Connection Settings...

  • Page 8: Before Using The Projector

    Before Using the Projector This chapter describes the procedures for setting up the projector before use. Part Names and Functions... 8 • Front/Top/Side ...8 • Base...9 • Rear ...9 • Control Panel ...10 • Remote Control ...11 • Input/Output Ports...12 Before Using the Remote Control ...

  • Page 9: Part Names And Functions

    Part Names and Functions The illustration below shows the projector with a standard lens fitted. Front/Top/Side • • • • (Operation) indicator p.116 Flashes or lights in different colours to indicate the operating status of the projector. • • • •...

  • Page 10: Base

    Part Names and Functions Base • • • • Suspension bracket fixing points (4 points) Connect an optional ceiling mount here when suspending the projector from the ceiling. • • • • Air filters (2 places) (air intake vents) Prevent dust and other foreign particles from being drawn into the projector.

  • Page 11: Control Panel

    Part Names and Functions Control Panel Buttons with no description are the same as the remote control buttons. Refer to the remote control descriptions for details. • • • • [Auto/Enter] button p.57, p.96, Operates in the same way as the [Auto] button on the remote control. When pressed while a configuration menu or help menu is being displayed, it operates in the same way as the [Enter] button on the remote control.

  • Page 12: Remote Control

    Part Names and Functions Remote Control If you position the over the button icon or button name, a description of that button will appear. • • • • Remote control light-emitting area • • • • Indicator • • • • [Page] buttons p.24 •...

  • Page 13: Input/Output Ports

    Inputs audio signals from the source that is connected to the [Computer 1] port. • • • • Network port p.101 Use to connect the projector to a network. • • • • [DVI] port p.22, p.23 Inputs digital RGB computer video signals.

  • Page 14: Before Using The Remote Control

    Inserting the Batteries The batteries are not already inserted into the remote control at the time the projector is purchased. You will need to insert the batteries that are provided with the projector before the remote control can be used.

  • Page 15: Using The Remote Control And Remote Operating Range

    Remote control light-emitting area • Do not allow sunlight or light from fluorescent lamps to shine directly onto the projector's remote control light-receiving areas, otherwise it may interfere with the reception of signals from the remote control. • When not using the remote control, set the [R/C] switch on the remote control to "OFF".

  • Page 16: Remote Operating Range

    If you would like to ensure that remote control operations work properly from a distance, use the optional remote control cable set to connect the [Remote] port of the remote control to the projector's [Remote] port. See "Appendices: Optional Accessories"...

  • Page 17: Installation

    The projector supports the following four different projection methods, allowing you to choose the best method for displaying your images. CAUTION Before setting up the projector, be sure to first read the separate Safety Instructions/World-Wide Warranty Terms. • Front projection •...

  • Page 18: Screen Size And Projection Distance

    The distance from the lens to the screen determines the actual image size. The recommended distance and projection distance values given below are for when the projector is fitted with a standard lens. If the projector has been fitted with an optional lens, refer to the documentation provided with the lens.

  • Page 19: Connecting To A Computer

    Refer to the documentation provided with the computer for further details. • If the computer and projector are too far away from each other for the accessory computer cable to reach, use the optional VGA-HD15 PC cable.

  • Page 20: Projecting Images From The Computer

    "Computer2 Input" setting in the "Setting" menu to "Analog- RGB". • If more than one external component is connected to the projector, press the [Comp1] or [Comp2] button on the remote control after projection starts, or repeatedly press the [Computer/DVI] button on the projector's control panel to select the signal to be projected.

  • Page 21: If The Monitor Port Is A 13W3 Port

    "Computer2 Input" setting in the "Setting" menu to "Analog-RGB". • If more than one external component is connected to the projector, press the [Comp1] or [Comp2] button on the remote control after projection starts, or repeatedly press the [Computer/DVI] button on the projector's control panel to select the signal to be projected.

  • Page 22: If The Monitor Ports Are The 5Bnc Ports

    • Use the optional VGA-HD15/BNC PC cable to connect the monitor ports of the computer to the [Computer 1] port at the rear of the projector. See "Appendices: Optional Accessories"...

  • Page 23: If The Monitor Port Is A Digital Rgb Port

    • After projection starts, change the "BNC Input" setting in the "Setting" menu to "Analog-RGB". p.86 • If more than one external component is connected to the projector, press the [BNC] button on the remote control after projection starts, or repeatedly press the [Video/BNC] button on the projector's control panel until "BNC (Analog-RGB)"...

  • Page 24: If Connecting More Than One Computer

    Connecting to a Computer If Connecting More Than One Computer The ports shown below can be used to connect computers to the projector. If computers are connected to all of the ports shown below, a maximum of four computers can be connected.

  • Page 25: Using The Remote Control To Operate The Mouse Pointer (Wireless Mouse Function)

    You can use the remote control as a wireless mouse to control the mouse pointer on the screen by using the accessory USB port of the computer to the [USB] port at the rear of the projector. Computer Mouse used...
  • Page 26 Connecting to a Computer Once the connection has been made, the mouse pointer can be operated as follows. Moving the mouse pointer Left click Tilt the [ ] button on the remote Press the [Enter ( )] button. control to move the mouse pointer in If you press the [Enter ( )] button twice the direction of tilt.

  • Page 27: Connecting To A Video Source

    When connecting the projector to other video sources, take the following precautions. • Turn the power off for both the projector and the video source before connecting them. If the power for either device is on at the time of connection, damage may result.

  • Page 28: Projecting S-Video Images

    To [S-Video] port S-Video cable (commercially-available) If more than one external component is connected to the projector, press the [S-Video] button on the remote control after projection starts, or repeatedly press the [Video/BNC] button on the projector's control panel until "S-Video" is displayed on the projected image to select the signal to be projected.

  • Page 29: Projecting Rgb Video Images

    Projecting RGB Video Images RGB video is used when projecting RGB signals from a video source other than a computer that is connected to the projector. Either of the following two connection methods can be used. Use whichever method is suitable for the video equipment's port.

  • Page 30: If The Rgb Output Ports Are The 3Bnc Ports

    • After projection starts, change the "BNC Input" setting in the "Setting" menu to "RGB-Video". p.86 • If more than one external component is connected to the projector, press the [BNC] button on the remote control after projection starts, or repeatedly press the [Video/BNC] button on the projector's control panel until "BNC (RGB-Video)"...

  • Page 31: Playing Sound From The Video Equipment

    Playing Sound from the Video Equipment The projector has a built-in speaker with a maximum output of 7 W. You can output sound from the connected video equipment (such as a computer or video deck) through the projector's built-in speaker if the video equipment has an audio output port.
  • Page 32 Playing Sound from the Video Equipment If the video signals are being input to the [Video] port white To audio output ports To [Audio] ports RCA audio cable (commercially-available)

  • Page 33: Playing Sound From External Speakers

    Playing Sound from External Speakers You can connect speakers with built-in amplifiers to the projector's [Audio Out] port in order to enjoy a fuller quality of sound. Use a commercially-available audio cable with pin jack ⇔ stereo mini jack (3.5 mm) plugs or similar.

  • Page 34: Connecting To An External Monitor

    Connecting to an External Monitor If an external monitor is connected to the projector, you can operate the connected video equipment while viewing the images on the external monitor at the same time that they are being projected. This is useful when giving presentations.

  • Page 35: Checking Projected Images On An External Monitor While The Projector Is At Standby (Standby Monitor Out)

    (Standby Monitor Out) "Standby mode" is the mode where the projector's power cable is connected to the projector but the [Power] button has not been pressed (the projection lamp is not turned on). If the image signals from the connected video source are still being input...

  • Page 36: Installing The Cable Cover

    Installation Insert the cover tabs into the three cable cover mounting holes in the base of the projector, and then push the cable cover in until it clicks into place. Cable cover mounting holes Removal Remove the cable cover when replacing the lamp and when connecting and disconnecting any of the cables.

  • Page 37: Preventing Theft (Password Protect)(Emp-9300 Only)

    The Password Protect function is only available with the EMP-9300. 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 company logo and administrator's name that are displayed when the power is turned on cannot be changed.

  • Page 38: Setting Password Protect

    See "When Password Protect is enabled" • If Password Protect is set to "ON", attach the accessory Password Protect sticker to your preferred position on the projector as a theft-prevention measure. Password Protect Power ON Protect...
  • Page 39 (3) Press the [ESC] button. The next time the "Timer" setting is made, you can set the time that the projector can be used without needing to enter a password. If setting the time, continue on to the next step. If not setting the time, continue on to step 5.
  • Page 40 Preventing theft (Password Protect)(EMP-9300 only) Re-enter the password that you entered in step 8. The message "The new password is stored." will be displayed. If you enter the password incorrectly, a message will be displayed prompting you to re-enter the password. Once the setting is complete, press the [Menu] button.

  • Page 41: Basic Operations

    Basic Operations This chapter describes basic operations such as turning projection on and off and adjusting the projected images. Turning the Projector On... 41 • Connecting the Power Cable ...41 • Turning the Power On and Projecting Images ...42 • Selecting an Image Source While Viewing Projected Images (Preview Function)...44...

  • Page 42: Turning The Projector On

    Connect the accessory power cable to the projector. Check that the power connector is facing the same way as the power inlet on the projector, and then insert the power cable connector securely into the projector. Connect the other end of the power cable to an earthed electrical outlet.

  • Page 43: Turning The Power On And Projecting Images

    40 seconds to change). Changes from flashing to lit green Remote control • The remote control and projector's control panel buttons will not function while the indicator is flashing green. • Depending on the configuration menu settings, the message "No Signal."...
  • Page 44 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 projected while referring to the following table. You can also use the preview function to select the signal source.

  • Page 45: Selecting An Image Source While Viewing Projected Images (Preview Function)

    • If a laptop computer or a computer with an LCD screen has been connected to the projector, the images may not be projected straight away. After starting projection, check that the computer has been set up to output signals externally.
  • Page 46 Turning the Projector On Tilt the [ ] button to select the images to be projected. Move the red box until the desired image is selected. Computer1 Computer1 (Analog-RGB) Computer2 Video S-Video Press the [Enter] button. The selected images are then projected in the active window.

  • Page 47: Turning The Projector Off

    If the message "The projector is overheating. Clean or replace the air filter and lower the room temperature." appears on the screen, press the [Enter] button on the remote control or the [Auto/Enter] button on the projector's control panel to turn the power off and then clean the air filters. p.130 Press the [Power] button on either the remote control or the projector's control panel once more.
  • Page 48 When not using the remote control, set the [R/C] switch to "OFF". Attach the lens cover. Attach the lens cover to the lens when not using the projector, in order to stop the lens from getting dusty or dirty. Lens cover...

  • Page 49: Adjusting The Screen Image

    Press the [2] button on the remote control or the [T] (tele) button on the projector's control panel to reduce the images. Remote control If you would like to enlarge the images further, move the projector further away from the screen. p.17...

  • Page 50: Focusing The Screen Images (Focus Adjustment)

    Remote control Adjusting the Image Angle If the projector is set up so that it is at a horizontal or vertical angle to the screen, adjust as follows. If the projection area is too low or too high for the screen •...

  • Page 51: When Projecting From The Side Of The Screen

    Adjusting the Screen Image When projecting from the side of the screen If the projector cannot be set up directly in front of the screen, you can project images at a horizontal angle to the screen. If keystone distortion appears in the images, you can use the projector's Quick Corner function to correct this keystone distortion.

  • Page 52: Adjusting The Front Adjustable Feet

    Adjusting the Screen Image Adjusting the Front Adjustable Feet You can extend or retract the front adjustable feet to tilt the projector to adjust the upward projection angle within a maximum range of 9º. When using the front adjustable feet to adjust the angle of the projector, it may cause keystone distortion to appear in the images.

  • Page 53: Correcting Distortion In The Projection Area (Keystone Correction)

    Area Fits the Screen Exactly (Quick Corner) The Quick Corner function is operated using the configuration menu. p.54 If the angle of tilt when setting up the projector is within the range given below, the Quick Corner function can be used to correct the images.
  • Page 54 [ESC] :Return (Press 1 second to reset) Tilt the [ ] button on the remote control, or press the [Sync +], [Sync -], [Tracking +] and [Tracking -] button on the projector's control panel to correct the angle position. ]:Adjust :Move next...

  • Page 55: Correcting Vertical Keystone Distortion (V-Keystone)

    Adjusting the Screen Image • If you hold down the [Shift] button on the projector's control panel while pressing the [Sync +], [Sync -], [Tracking +] and [Tracking -] buttons, the units by which the adjustment value changes will become greater, so that correction can be carried out more quickly.

  • Page 56: Correcting The Height Of The Projection Area After Vertical Keystone Correction (Height Correction)

    Check that the projector has not been set up at an angle which exceeds the proper limit. • If the V-Keystone function is used while any of the following functions are in use, the function in use will be cancelled.
  • Page 57 Adjusting the Screen Image Tilt the [ ] button on the remote control to the left or right, or press the [Tracking +] or [Tracking -] buttons on the projector's control panel to correct the height while viewing the projected images. Video...

  • Page 58: Adjusting The Image Quality

    Remote control • If you press the [Auto] button on the remote control or the [Auto/ Enter] button on the projector's control panel while the E-Zoom function or Freeze function is active, the active function will be cancelled and then the adjustment will be carried out.

  • Page 59: Adjusting The Tracking

    Tracking adjustment can be carried out using either the projector's control panel or the configuration menus. This procedure explains how to use the projector's control panel to adjust the tracking. For adjustment using the configuration menus: See "Video" - "Tracking"...

  • Page 60: Adjusting The Sync

    Sync adjustment can be carried out using either the projector's control panel or the configuration menus. This procedure explains how to use the projector's control panel to adjust the sync. For adjustment using the configuration menus: See "Video" - "Sync."...

  • Page 61: Selecting The Projection Quality (Colour Mode Selection)

    Images conform to the sRGB colour standard. If the connected source has a sRGB mode, set both the projector and the connected signal source to sRGB. PROCEDURE Selecting the colour mode can be carried out using either the remote control or the configuration menus.

  • Page 62: Adjusting The Volume

    Adjusting the Volume You can adjust the volume for the sound from the projector's built-in speaker or from the external speakers that are connected to the projector. PROCEDURE The volume can be adjusted using either the remote control, the projector's control panel or the configuration menus.
  • Page 63 •Selecting the Computer Display Method... 71 •Projecting Wide-screen Images from Video Equipment ... 73 • Projector ID/Remote Control ID ...74 •Registering an ID Number for a Projector... 74 •Registering an ID Number for a Remote Control... 75 Using the Configuration Menu Functions ... 77 •...

  • Page 64: Functions For Enhancing Projection

    Solid blue Default setting • The default user's logo is the EPSON logo. You can change the user's logo by recording and setting your own logo. • If the screen appearance when using the A/V Mute function is set to "Black", the signals being input to the projector can still be viewed...

  • Page 65: Freeze Function

    To continue projecting the images, press the [Freeze] button once more. You can also continue normal projection by pressing the [ESC] button on either the remote control or the projector's control panel. Remote control • If you press the [Freeze] button on the remote control while a configuration menu or help menu is displayed, the configuration menu and help menu display is cancelled.

  • Page 66: P In P (Picture In Picture) Function

    Functions for Enhancing Projection Functions for Enhancing Projection When the [ ] button is pressed, the image is enlarged with the cross at its centre. When the [ ] button is pressed, the enlarged image is then reduced. The enlargement ratio will appear at the bottom-right of the screen.
  • Page 67 Functions for Enhancing Projection Functions for Enhancing Projection Tilt the [ ] button on the remote control to change the position of the sub-screen. Press the [E-Zoom] button on the remote control to change the size of the sub-screen to one of five available sizes.

  • Page 68: Effect Function

    Functions for Enhancing Projection Functions for Enhancing Projection Effect Function You can display a pointer icon on the images being projected, and then use the remote control to draw straight and curved lines. This function can be used to emphasise parts of an image that you want to draw attention to.

  • Page 69: Drawing Straight And Curved Lines

    Functions for Enhancing Projection The last pointer icon type used will remain as the current pointer icon until the projector's power is turned off, so that when the Effect function is used, that pointer icon will appear. When the projector's power is turned off, the pointer icon that has been saved using the "Pointer/Line 1"...

  • Page 70: Preset Function

    Saving "Video" Menu Settings PROCEDURE Press the [Menu] button on either the remote control or the projector's control panel, and then select the "Video" menu from the main menu. Then make the settings that you would like to be saved.
  • Page 71 Note that this will clear all of the preset settings. [Menu]: Exit Press the [Enter] button on the remote control or the [Auto/Enter] button on the projector's control panel to save the "Video" menu settings. When the settings have been saved, the input resolution will appear.

  • Page 72: Changing The Resize/Aspect Ratio

    When projecting computer images, the default method used is resized display. PROCEDURE The display method switches between real display and resized display each time the [Resize] button on either the Preset number and input remote control or the projector's control panel is pressed. resolution appear Remote control...
  • Page 73 Functions for Enhancing Projection Functions for Enhancing Projection If the input resolution is lower than the panel resolution (EMP- 9300:1400 × 1050, EMP-8300:1024 × 768) Resized display If the input resolution is higher than the panel resolution (EMP- 9300:1400 × 1050, EMP-8300:1024 × 768)

  • Page 74: Projecting Wide-Screen Images From Video Equipment

    Images that have been recorded in digital video and DVD images can be projected in 16:9 wide-screen format. PROCEDURE The display changes each time you press the [Resize] button on either the remote control or the projector's control panel. Remote control SDTV...

  • Page 75: Projector Id/Remote Control Id

    Functions for Enhancing Projection Projector ID/Remote Control ID If using more than one projector at a time, such as at a show, you can record ID numbers for the projectors and for the remote controls in order to simultaneously operate projectors with the same ID number. Alternatively, if you set the remote control ID to "0", all projectors can be operated by the...

  • Page 76: Registering An Id Number For A Remote Control

    [Tracking +] or [Tracking -] button on the projector's control panel to select the desired ID number (1–9). Press the [Enter] button on the remote control or the [Auto/ Enter] button on the projector's control panel to accept the ID number setting. Video...
  • Page 77 Functions for Enhancing Projection Functions for Enhancing Projection If you would like to check the ID number that is currently set for a remote control, press the [ID] button on the remote control so that the button lights, and then press the [ID] button once more. After a brief period, the [ID] button will flash, and the number of flashes will equal the remote control's ID number.

  • Page 78: Using The Configuration Menu Functions

    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. Refer to "Using the Configuration Menus"...

  • Page 79: List Of Functions

    Moves the image display position vertically and horizontally. •Press the [Enter] button on the remote control or the Adjust [Auto/Enter] button on the projector's control panel and make the adjustment. Tracking (Adjustment is only possible when analogue RGB signals Select...
  • Page 80 Using the Configuration Menu Functions Using the Configuration Menu Functions Sub-menu Function Color Corrects the vividness of the image colour. The settings can Mode be saved separately for each type of source (computer or video source). You can select from five different quality settings depending on the surroundings.
  • Page 81 Resets all adjustments values for the "Video" menu functions to their default settings. •Press the [Enter] button on the remote control or the [Auto/Enter] button on the projector's control panel to reset. • Select "Reset All" to reset all menu settings – including settings for the "Video"...
  • Page 82 Position Moves the image display position vertically and horizontally. •Press the [Enter] button on the remote control or the [Auto/Enter] button on the projector's control panel and make the adjustment. Brightness Adjusts the image brightness. Contrast Adjusts the difference between light and shade in the images.
  • Page 83 Selects the video signal format. •Press the [Enter] button on the remote control or the [Auto/Enter] button on the projector's control panel and choose the setting. •When set to "Auto", the video signal format is selected automatically.

  • Page 84: Audio" Menu

    Resets all adjustments values for the "Audio" menu functions to their default settings. •Press the [Enter] button on the remote control or the [Auto/Enter] button on the projector's control panel to reset. •Select "Reset All" to reset all menu settings – including settings for the "Video"...

  • Page 85: Effect" Menu

    Resets all adjustments values for the "Effect" menu functions to their default settings. •Press the [Enter] button on the remote control or the [Auto/Enter] button on the projector's control panel to reset. •Select "Reset All" to reset all menu settings – including settings for the "Video"...

  • Page 86: Setting" Menu

    Execute ]: Select ]: Enter Sub-menu Keystone Corrects keystone distortion in images. Press the [Enter] button on the remote control or the [Auto/ Enter] button on the projector's control panel, and then Adjust make the correction. S-Video •V-Keystone Logo Logo Analog-RGB •Quick Corner : Corrects the four corners of the projection...
  • Page 87 (standby mode) if no operations are carried out for approximately 30 minutes while the "No Signal." message is being displayed. (The orange.) •Projection starts again when the [Power] button on either the remote control or the projector's control panel is pressed. Default Black p.33...
  • Page 88 Protect has been set to "ON" and "No-Signal Msg." or "A/V Mute" is set to "Logo". •Press the [Enter] button on the remote control or the [Auto/Enter] button on the projector's control panel to reset. •Select "Reset All" to reset all menu settings – including settings for the "Video"...

  • Page 89: User's Logo" Menu

    Records a user's logo. •Press the [Enter] button on the remote control or the [Auto/Enter] button on the projector's control panel, and then follow the instructions that appear on the screen. •With the EMP-9300, a user's logo cannot be recorded if the "User's Logo Protect"...

  • Page 90: Advanced1" Menu

    Using the Configuration Menu Functions Using the Configuration Menu Functions "Advanced1" Menu Video Startup Screen ON OFF Audio Progressive Video Effect Color Adjustment Setting Color Temp. User's Logo Black Level Advanced1 White Level Advanced2 Rear Proj. ON OFF About Ceiling ON OFF Reset All Standby Mode...
  • Page 91 Press the [Enter] button on the remote control or the [Auto/Enter] button on the projector's control panel and make the adjustment. •RGB : Press the [Enter] button on the remote control or the [Auto/Enter] button on the projector's control panel, select "R"...
  • Page 92 Using the Configuration Menu Functions Sub-menu Function Ceiling Use when installing the projector on a ceiling. When set to "ON", the projected images are rotated 180° and are horizontally and vertically reversed. Standby Set to "Network ON" to use network monitoring and...

  • Page 93: Advanced2" Menu

    ]: Select ]: Enter Sub-menu Brightness (EMP-8300 only) Control This lets you set the lamp brightness to one of two settings. Select "Low" if the images being projected are too bright such as when projecting images in a dark room or onto a small screen.
  • Page 94 Function Direct (EMP-9300 only) Power ON When the projector's power cable is connected to a wall outlet, projection can be started without having to press the [Power] button. To turn the power off, press the [Power] button, wait for cool-down to finish then disconnect the power cable.

  • Page 95: About" Menu

    Using the Configuration Menu Functions Using the Configuration Menu Functions "About" Menu • The "About" menu shows the setting details for the current input signal. • The "Lamp" item appears as "0H" for 0–10 hours, and after that it appears in units of 1 hour. Computer (Analogue RGB, Digital RGB)/ Component Video (YCbCr YPbPr...

  • Page 96: Reset All" Menu

    Resets all items in all configuration menus to their default settings. •Press the [Enter] button on the remote control or the [Auto/Enter] button on the projector's control panel to reset. •Select "Reset" in an individual sub-menu such as the "Video" or "Audio" menu to reset only the settings for the items in each sub-menu.

  • Page 97: Using The Configuration Menus

    If using the remote control, tilt the [ ] button up or down to select a menu item. If using the projector's control panel, press the [Sync +] or [Sync -] button to select a menu item. The sub-menu items vary depending on the item selected in the main menu.
  • Page 98 Select a sub-menu item. If using the remote control, tilt the [ ] button up or down to select a sub-menu item. If using the projector's control panel, press the [Sync +] or [Sync -] button to select a sub-menu item. Startup Screen...
  • Page 99 The display position for configuration menus can be set to either the top-left or the bottom-right of the images. If you press the [Menu] button on either the remote control or the projector's control panel twice in succession when displaying a configuration menu, the configuration menu will be displayed in a different position from before.

  • Page 100: Projector Monitoring And Control Using A Network

    A Projector Software CD-ROM is included as an accessory with this projector. The Projector Software CD-ROM contains the EMP NetworkManager and EMP Monitor software. This software can be used to carry out the following network monitoring and control functions.

  • Page 101: Installing And Uninstalling The Projector Software

    [Run] to open the [Run] dialog box, type the drive letter of the CD-ROM drive followed by ":\SETUP.exe" in the [Run] box, and then click [OK]. Check that "Installing EPSON Projector Software" is selected, and then click [ If you click [ ], the language selection window will be displayed.

  • Page 102: Network Cable Connections

    Windows XP). EMP Monitor and EMP NetworkManager cannot be uninstalled simultaneously. Uninstall them one at a time. Network Cable Connections The projector can be connected to a network using a commercially- available 100baseTX or 10baseT network cable. To network port CAUTION You must use a Category 5 shielded twisted-pair cable to connect the network to prevent malfunction.

  • Page 103: Projector Connection Settings

    Projector Monitoring and Control using a Network Projector Monitoring and Control using a Network Projector Connection Settings When the projector is connected to the network, various settings such as IP address must be made using the configuration menus before the projector can be used.

  • Page 104: Problem Reporting Using The Mail Notification Function

    If EMP NetworkManager has been used to make the settings for the mail notification function, notification messages can be sent to a computer with a preset e-mail address when a problem or warning occurs with a projector connected to the network. This will notify the e-mail recipient that there is a problem with the projector.

  • Page 105: Mail Notification Settings

    Projector Monitoring and Control using a Network Mail Notification Settings PROCEDURE With Windows running, click [Start], point to [Programs] (or [All Programs]), point to [EPSON Projector] and then click [EMP NetworkManager]. EMP NetworkManager will start up. Double-click the icon for the projector to set mail notification for.
  • Page 106 The subject of the test e-mail message will be "TEST MAIL". It will contain the following information. Line 1 : Projector name Line 2 : IP address that has been set for the projector Line 3 : TEST MAIL (subject) • Sensor error •...

  • Page 107: If A Problem Notification Is Sent By Mail

    Projector address... If a Problem Notification is Sent By Mail If an e-mail message with "EPSON Projector" in the subject line is sent to IP addresses that have been set as mail notification destinations, the message is a notification message saying that there is a problem with the projector.

  • Page 108: Connecting Manually

    Projector Monitoring and Control using a Network Connecting Manually If the name of the projector that you would like to set up mail notification for does not appear in the window, use the following procedure to manually connect the projector.

  • Page 109: Centralised Monitoring And Controlling Of Projectors (Emp Monitor)

    Projector Monitoring and Control using a Network Projector Monitoring and Control using a Network Sharing EMP Monitor settings A projector list that has already been recorded by EMP Monitor can also be shared by EMP NetworkManager. PROCEDURE Start EMP NetworkManager.
  • Page 110 Click [Manual registration] to display the Manually register projector window. Enter the IP address and then click [Confirm]. If the Projector name appears, click [Add]. The Projector name will then be added to the list in the Register projector window.
  • Page 111 Manual registration function have changed, you can select the Projector name and then click [Edit] to change the IP address. [Edit] cannot be used for projectors that have been registered using the Auto...
  • Page 112 Projector Monitoring and Control using a Network The statuses of the registered projectors will each be displayed. Once a projector has been registered, the status of the projector will be displayed automatically each time EMP Monitor is started from then on.
  • Page 113 Windows to select ranges of projectors; for example, click the first projector in the range, and then while pressing down the [Shift] key on the keyboard, click the last projector in the range to select all projectors within the specified range. If you hold down the [Ctrl] key, projectors can be selected and unselected each time the projector name is clicked.

  • Page 114: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting This chapter describes how to identify problems and what to do if a problem is found. Using the Help... 114 Problem Solving... 116 • Reading the Indicators...116 • When the Indicators Provide No Help ...120 •Problems relating to images ... 121 •Problems relating to monitoring and controlling projectors using a network ...

  • Page 115: Using The Help

    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 on either the remote control or the projector's control panel.
  • Page 116 Using the Help Using the Help Repeat steps 2 and 3 to proceed through the menu to more detailed items. The help menu is cleared when the [Help] button is pressed. Help Menu No image appears on the screen. The image is not in focus. The image is disturbed.

  • Page 117: Problem Solving

    Problem Solving If you are having a problem with the projector, first check the projector's indicators while referring 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".
  • Page 118 After checking, press the [Power] button to turn the power back on. With the EMP-8300 after about 5 minutes have elapsed, disconnect the power plug and check the following two points. After checking, reinsert the power plug and press the [Power] button to turn the power back on.
  • Page 119 (Not abnormal) Press the [Power] button on either the remote control or the projector's control panel to start projection. When turning off the projector's power, disconnect the power plug from the electrical outlet when the projector is in this condition.
  • Page 120 Problem Solving • If the projector is not operating properly even though the indicators are all showing normal, refer to "When the Indicators Provide No Help". • If an indicator is showing a status which does not appear in the previous tables, contact you dealer or the nearest address provided in the...

  • Page 121: When The Indicators Provide No Help

    (Computer monitors and LCD screens have different colour reproduction performance, so that the colours projected by the projector and the colours appearing on the monitor may not necessarily match, but this is not a sign of a problem.) Images are too dark or too light...

  • Page 122: Problems Relating To Images

    Press the [Power] button on either the remote control or the projector's control panel to turn the power on. If you do not want sleep mode to be used, change the "Sleep Mode" setting to "OFF".
  • Page 123 The message "Not Supported." is displayed. Check Are the image signal format settings correct? If the signal from the video source which is connected to the [BNC] ports of the projector is being Does the mode match the frequency and...
  • Page 124 Interference or distortion appear in images. Check Are the image signal format settings correct? If a video source is connected to the [BNC] ports of the projector, use the "BNC Input" menu Are the cables connected correctly? Is an extension cable being used?
  • Page 125 If dual display has been activated in the Display Properties of the computer's Control Panel, the projector will only project about half of the image on the computer screen. To display the whole of the image on the computer screen, turn off the dual display setting.
  • Page 126 If the "BNC Input" menu command has been set to RGB video source is connected to the [BNC] ports of the projector, the images will appear purplish. If the "BNC Input" menu command has been set to "Analog-RGB" when a signal source is connected to the [BNC] ports of the projector, the images will appear greenish.

  • Page 127: Problems Relating To Monitoring And Controlling Projectors Using A Network

    "International Warranty Conditions" section of the Safety Instructions/World-Wide Warranty Terms booklet. Check if the power supply to the location where the projector is set up has been interrupted, or if the circuit breaker for the electrical outlet that the projector is connected to has been tripped.

  • Page 128: Other Problems

    "Advanced1" - "Standby Mode" p.91 Check if the power supply to the location where the projector is set up has been interrupted, or if the circuit breaker for the electrical outlet that the projector is connected to has been tripped.
  • Page 129 If operating the remote control from a distance or if you would like to ensure that remote control operations work properly, use the optional remote control cable kit. Set the projector up in a location where strong light will not shine onto the remote control light- receiving area.

  • Page 130: Appendices

    Appendices This chapter provides information on maintenance procedures to ensure the best level of performance for the projector for a long time. Maintenance ... 130 • Cleaning ...130 •Cleaning the Projector Case... 130 •Cleaning the Lens ... 130 •Cleaning the Air Filters and Air Intake Vent ... 130 •...

  • Page 131: Maintenance

    This section describes maintenance tasks such as cleaning the projector and replacing consumable parts. Cleaning You should clean the projector if it becomes dirty or if the quality of projected images starts to deteriorate. CAUTION Be sure to read the separate Safety Instructions/World-Wide Warranty Terms before cleaning.
  • Page 132 Maintenance Maintenance • Air intake vent in side of projector Place the projector flat and use a vacuum cleaner to clean the air intake vent. • If the air filters are broken or if the warning message reappears after they have been cleaned, they should be replaced. Replace them with new air filters.

  • Page 133: Replacing Consumables

    EMP-9300: Approx. 6900 hours EMP-8300: ·With continuous use at high brightness: Approx. 1900 hours ·With continuous use at low brightness: Approx. 2900 hours "Brightness Control"...

  • Page 134: Replacing The Lamp

    • If you are replacing the lamp because it has stopped working, it is possible that the lamp is broken. If replacing the lamp of a projector which has been installed to the ceiling, you should always assume that the lamp is broken and be extremely careful when removing the lamp cover.
  • Page 135 Install the new lamp. Hold the lamp so that it faces the correct way to fit into the projector, insert the lamp until it clicks into place, and then fold down the handle and secure it by engaging the tab.

  • Page 136: Resetting The Lamp Operating Time

    Resetting the Lamp Operating Time The projector has a built-in counter which keeps track of the lamp operating time, so that when the cumulative operating time reaches a certain point, it causes the replacement warning message to be displayed.

  • Page 137: Replacing The Air Filters

    Reset Lamp Timer Execute? Execute? Replacing the Air Filters The air filters can be replaced even if the projector is installed on a ceiling. PROCEDURE Turn the projector's power off, wait for the period to end, and then disconnect the power cable.
  • Page 138 Maintenance Maintenance Install new air filters into the air filter covers. Insert one of the tabs on an air filter into the air filter cover, and then press down on the other tab until it clicks into place. After replacing the two air filters, install the air filter covers.

  • Page 139: Saving A User's Logo

    [Menu]: Exit are projecting images which have a resolution that is different from the number of pixels on the projector's panel, and when you are projecting video images, the display size will change. User's Logo...
  • Page 140 Tilt the [ ] button on the remote control or press the [Sync +], [Sync -], [Tracking +] and [Tracking -] buttons on the projector's control panel to select the part of the image to use as the user's logo, and then press the [Enter] button on the remote control or the [Auto/Enter] button on the projector's control panel.
  • Page 141 • Saving the user's logo may take a few moments (about 15 seconds). Do not use the projector or any other sources which are connected to the projector while the user's logo is being saved. If this is not observed, it may result in errors in projector operation.

  • Page 142: Optional Accessories

    VGA-HD15/BNC PC cable ELPKC11 (1.8 m (6 ft.) - for mini D-Sub 15-pin/5BNC) Use in order to connect the projector to a computer with a 5BNC port. Digital video cable DVI-D/DVI-D ELPKC20 (3 m (9.8 ft.) - for DVI-D male/male)
  • Page 143 Use when installing the projector on a high ceiling or a ceiling with veneer panels. Ceiling mount ELPMB14 Use when installing the projector on a ceiling. *2 Cannot be installed by the customer. Please contact your dealer for assistance. *3 "EasyMP. net unit" is only for the EMP-8300.

  • Page 144: Glossary

    Cool-down This is the process by which the projector's lamp is cooled down after it has become hot through use. It is carried out automatically when the [Power] button on either the remote control or the projector's control panel has been pressed to turn the projector off.
  • Page 145 EMP Link21L 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...
  • Page 146 Sync (Synchronisation) The signals output from computers have a specific frequency. If the projector frequency does not match this frequency, the resulting images will not be of a good quality. The process of matching the phases of these signals (the relative position of the crests and troughs in the signal) is called "synchronisation".

  • Page 147: List Of Esc/Vp21 Commands

    List of ESC/VP21 Commands Command List When a power on command is sent to the projector, it goes into a warm-up state. When the power comes on, a colon ":" is returned. After executing a command, the projector returns a colon ":" and handles the next command.

  • Page 148: Cable Layouts

    : D-Sub 9-pin (male) • • • • Projector input : Control (RS-232C) • • • • connector <At projector> <At projector> (PC serial cable) <At computer> USB connection Connector shape • • • • <At projector> <At computer> (type B)

  • Page 149: Usb Connection Setup

    List of ESC/VP21 Commands List of ESC/VP21 Commands USB Connection Setup In order to control the projector using ESC/VP21 commands via a USB connection, the following preparations must be carried out. PROCEDURE Download the EMP Link21L EPSON website to the computer being used.

  • Page 150: List Of Supported Monitor Displays

    1400×788 1024×576 (16:9 aspect ratio) 1400×788 1024×576 1400×788 1024×576 Display mode (dots) aspect ratio 16:9 aspect ratio Signal display EMP-9300 EMP-8300 EMP-9300 EMP-8300 (525i, 525p, 1400×1050 1024×768 1400×788 625i, 625p) (750p) 16:9 – – 1400×788 – – 1400×788 Display mode (dots)

  • Page 151: Specifications

    Electronic (approx. 1:1.35) adjustment Lens shift Electronic (10:0–0:10) Lamp EMP-9300NL :UHE lamp, Rated 200 W, (light source) EMP-8300/8300NL :UHE lamp, Rated 320 W, Max. audio 7 W monaural output Speaker Power supply 100–240 VAC 5.4–2.5 A 50/60 Hz Operating +5º– +40ºC (41º–95ºF ) (No condensation)
  • Page 152 Specifications Specifications Safety UL1950 3 Edition Canada CSA C22.2 No.950-95 (cUL) European Community The Low Voltage Directive (73/23/EEC) IEC60950 2 Edition, +Amd.1, +Amd.2, +Amd.3, +Amd.4 FCC 47CFR Part15B Class B (DoC) Canada ICES-003 Class B European Community The EMC Directive (89/336/EEC) EN55022, 1998 Class B EN55024, 1998 IEC61000-4-2, IEC61000-4-3, IEC61000-4-4, IEC61000-4-5,...

  • Page 153: Appearance

    Appearance 4-M5 × 10 Centre of lens Centre of projector 92±11* 260.5 24.5 *Distance from center of lens to suspension bracket fixing point (The centre of the lens moves vertically when using the lens shift.) Units: mm...

  • Page 154: Index

    "About" Menu... 94 Cleaning the Air Filter ...130 "Advanced1" Menu ... 89 Cleaning the Lens...130 "Advanced2" Menu ... 92 Cleaning the Projector Case ... 130 Air exhaust vent... 8 Color... 81 Air filter ... 9 Color Adjustment ...90 Air intake vent ... 8 Color Mode ...60, 79, 82...
  • Page 155 Projector name ... 104 Projector Software ... 100 Screen size...17 Security lock...8 Quick Corner ... 52 "Setting" Menu ...85 Setting Up the Projector ...16 Sharpness...78, 81 Sleep Mode...86 Real display ... 72 SNMP ...102 Rear Proj..16, 90 Source...94 Refresh Rate...
  • Page 156 Index Index Supported Monitor Displays... 149 Using the Configuration Menu Functions ... 77 Suspension bracket fixing point... 9, 152 Uninstalling ... 101 S-Video ... 27, 81, 94 S-Video port... 12 Sync ... 57, 78 Vertical keystone correction ... 54 SYNC Mode ... 94 Video ...81, 94 SYNC Polarity...
  • Page 157 :EPSON Type of Product :Projector Model :EMP-9300NL / EMP-8300 / EMP-8300NL FCC Compliance Statement For United States Users This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
  • Page 158 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,...

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