Projection Procedure This explains the basic operations for preparing the projector before use and for starting projection. Setup... i • Using the remote control...i Connecting to Visual Equipment ... ii Turning on and Projecting ... iii • No image is projected... iii •...
Based on the projection distance, choose the best position for your projected image. The values are only a guide. Before setting up the projector, make sure you read the separate Safety Instructions/World-Wide Warranty Terms first. After making keystone correction, the projected image will be smaller.
(Commercially DVD players, VHS players, satellite tuners, RGB Component converters, video distribution machines, and so on. * The port names may vary depending on the equipment. Using EMP-X3 Connecting to a Computer To audio output port Audio cable (Commercially available)
Wide Top * For video equipment, press "play" to start playback. * The greater the angle of tilt, the harder the image is to focus. Setup the projector at a lower angle of tilt. Examples Panasonic SOTEC ■ Adjusting Focus...
Indicates configuration menu items. " (Menu Name) " Example: "Image"-"Brightness" 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. sp.68...
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Turning the Projector off ... iii Projector Features...4 Part Names and Functions...6 Front/Top ... 6 Control Panel ... 7 Rear (EMP-X3) ... 8 Rear (EMP-82/62)... 9 Base... 10 Remote Control ... 11 Adjusting and changing the image Adjusting the Image Quality ...13 Adjusting Computer Images and RGB Video Images ...
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(when using the EMP-82/62)... 66 Optional Accessories and Consumables...67 Glossary ...68 List of ESC/VP21 Commands ...70 Command List... 70 Cable Layouts ... 70 USB Connection Setup ... 71 List of Supported Monitor Displays...72 Specifications ...73 Appearance ...76 EMP-X3 ... 76 EMP-82/62 ... 77 Index...78...
The direct power on function means you can turn the projector on simply by plugging the power cable into the electrical outlet. Also, with the instant-off function you can finish quickly by unplugging the power cable immediately after use.
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Projector Features Manage users with password protect You can set up a password to restrict the use of the projector. Operation lock stops the use of all control panel buttons except for the Power button This can prevent your settings being changed by accident or on purpose, when using the projector at an event, at a school, and so on.
• Front adjustable foot sp.iii Extend and retract to adjust the projection angle when the projector is placed on a surface such as a shelf. • • • • •...
[Source Search] button sp.18 The input source is automatically searched for in the following order, and the input image from the connected equipment is projected. When using the EMP-X3 When using the EMP-82/62 Computer port Computer1 port S-Video port Computer2 port...
Part Names and Functions Rear (EMP-X3) • Computer port sp.i Inputs analogue RGB video signals from a computer and RGB video signals and component videog signals from other video sources. • Monitor Out port sp.66 Outputs the projected computer's analogue...
• Speaker • USB port sp.23, p.70 Connects the projector to a computer via the USBg cable when using the wireless mouse function. Computer images cannot be projected by the projector by using the USB cable to connect the computer.
Clean the air intake vent periodically. • Suspension bracket fixing points (3 points) sp.56, Attach the optional ceiling mount here when suspending the projector from a ceiling. Foot adjust lever • Front adjustable foot • Lens cover string attaching stay Remove this when suspending the projector from a ceiling.
Adjusting and changing the image This chapter explains how to adjust the quality of the image, the volume, the colour mode selection and so on, and also how to change the image. Adjusting the Image Quality ... 13 • Adjusting Computer Images and RGB Video Images...13 •Automatic Setup ...
If "Auto Setup" in the "Signal" menu is set to "Off", 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 computer or RGB video images are being projected.
Adjusting the Image Quality Adjust the tracking until the vertical stripes disappear from the image. Using the remote control The tracking value increases or decreases each time a button is pressed. Press the [Menu] button to exit the configuration menu. The image will flash when continuous tracking adjustment is carried out, but this is normal.
Adjusting the Image Quality Adjust the synchronization until the horizontal noise disappears from the image. Using the remote control The sync value increases or decreases each time a button is pressed. Press the [Menu] button to exit the configuration menu. •...
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Adjusting the Image Quality PROCEDURE Remote control Each time you press the button, the colour modes change in the following order. The current setting appears in the top-right corner of the screen each time the colour mode is changed. While the colour mode name is displayed on the screen, it does not change to the next colour mode setting unless you press the button.
Adjusting the Volume The volume of the projector's built-in speaker can be adjusted as follows. PROCEDURE Using the remote control Using the control panel When the button is pressed to the [ ] side, the volume increases, and when it is pressed to the [ ] side, the volume decreases.
The picture signal input from the connected equipment is automatically detected and projected. Computer S-Video Skip When using the EMP-X3 PROCEDURE Perform the Source Search. Using the Remote Control The screen being searched for is displayed, and then the image is projected.
Useful Functions This chapter explains useful functions for giving presentations and so on, and the security functions. Functions for Enhancing Projection ... 20 • Pausing the Image and Sound (A/V Mute) ...20 • Freezing the Image (Freeze) ...20 • Changing the Aspect Ratio (Resizing)...21 •...
Functions for Enhancing Projection Pausing the Image and Sound (A/V Mute) For example, this can be used if you want to pause the projection for a moment and focus the audience’s attention on what you are saying. Or if you are making a computer presentation and you do not want to show details, such as selecting different files.
Functions for Enhancing Projection Changing the Aspect Ratio (Resizing) This function changes the aspect ratiog of images from 4:3 to 16:9 when component videog, S-Videog, or composite videog projected. Images which have been recorded in digital video or onto DVDs can be viewed in 16:9 wide-screen format.
Functions for Enhancing Projection Move the pointer icon. Remote control You can use the "Pointer Shape" command in the "Settings" menu to change the shape of the pointer to one of three different shapes. sp.36 Enlarging Part of the Image (E-Zoom) This is useful when you want to see images in greater detail, such as graphs and details in a table.
If the USB terminal of a computer and the USB terminal on the back of this projector are connected by a commercially available USB A-B cable you can use the projector’s remote control like a wireless mouse to control the computer’s mouse pointer.
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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. If the computer is running a version of Windows 98/2000/Me/XP Home Edition/XP Professional that has been upgraded from an earlier version of Windows, correct operation cannot...
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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. ·...
Preventing theft (Password Protect) When the Password Protect function is activated, people who do not know the password will not be able to use the projector to project images, if the power has been disconnected since the password was last entered correctly.
If "Password Timer" is set to "Off", the password entry screen will be displayed each time the power plug is disconnected and reinserted from the electrical outlet. If the projector’s power is on when it is in standby mode, the password entry screen will not be displayed.
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Security functions Turn "Password Timer" on. If you don't use this setting, proceed to step 4. (1) Select "Password Timer", and then press the [Enter] button. (2) Select "On", and then press the [Enter] button. (3) Press the [Esc] button. (4) Select "Timer"...
Security functions 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.
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"Yes". The control panel buttons will be locked in accordance with the selected setting. There are two methods to cancel the projector's control panel lock. • Using remote control, change the "Settings" - "Operation Lock" in the configuration menu to "Off" .
Configuration Menu This chapter explains how to use the configuration menu and its functions. Using the Configuration Menu... 32 List of Functions... 33 • "Image" Menu...33 • "Signal" Menu...34 • "Settings" Menu...36 • "Extended" Menu ...37 • "Info" Menu ...39 •...
Using the Configuration Menu Selecting from the top menu Top menu guide Selecting from Changing the the sub menu selected item Sub menu (Settings) Buttons used Using the control panel Using the remote control Select the setting to change.
"Image" Menu The items that can be set will vary depending on the input source that is currently being projected. Setting details are saved separately for each source. Computer/RGB video Screen shot from EMP-X3 Sub-menu Color Mode Select the quality of the image to suit your surroundings.
"Signal" Menu The items that can be set will vary depending on the input source that is currently being projected. Setting details are saved separately for each source. Computer/RGB video Screen shot from EMP-X3 Sub-menu Auto Setup Selects whether the automatic adjustment function for automatically optimising images when the input source is changed is turned "On" or "Off".
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List of Functions Sub-menu Video Signal (Adjustment is only possible when composite video/S-Video signals are being input.) Sets the video signal format. With the "Auto" function, image signals are recognized automatically. If interference appears in the projected images or no images appear when you select "Auto", select the appropriate signal manually.
"Front", this menu cannot be selected. only) Operation When set to "On", the operation of all buttons on the projector's control panel except for the [Power] button will be disabled. Lock Pointer The shape of the pointer can be selected.
Sets the screen status to "Black", "Blue", or "Logo" when no image signals are being input. Startup Screen: The startup screen (the image projected when starting the projector) is displayed when starting (On)/ or not displayed when starting (Off). The setting is enabled after turning the power supply off and then back on.
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To enable the EMP Link 21L, turn the projector's power off and wait until the cool down period has finished. only) Standby Set to "Network On" to use network monitoring and control functions and the standby monitor out function while the projector is in standby Mode mode.
List of Functions "Info" Menu Lets you check the status of the image signals being projected and the status of the projector. (Display only) Computer/RGB Video/Component videog Sub-menu Lamp Hours Shows the cumulative lamp operating time. If it reaches the lamp warning time, the characters are displayed in yellow. The cumulative operating time from 0 to 10 hours will be displayed as "0H".
List of Functions "Reset" Menu Sub-menu Reset All Resets all items in all menus to their default settings. The "Computer Input", "Computer1 Input", "Computer2 Input", "User’s Logo", "Lamp Hours" and "Language" settings will not be reset to their defaults. Reset Lamp Clear the cumulative lamp operating time and reset to "0H".
Troubleshooting This chapter describes how to identify problems and what to do if a problem is found. Using the Help... 42 Problems Solving... 44 • Reading the Indicators...44 •Power indicator lights red ... 44 •Lamp or Temp indicator flashes orange ... 46 •...
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 Display the Help menu.
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Using the Help Repeat the operations in steps 2 and 3 to proceed through the menu to more detailed items. Press the [Help] button to exit the help menu. If the Help function does not provide a solution to the problem, refer to "Problem Solving"...
Problems 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".
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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. •Check that the air filter and air exhaust vent are clear, and that the projector is not positioned against a wall.
Power Orange • If the projector is not operating properly even though the indicators are all showing normal, refer to "When the Indicators Provide No Help" on the following page. • If an indicator is showing a status which does not appear in the previous tables, contact your dealer or the nearest address provided in the "International Warranty Conditions"...
(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 appear dark sp.52...
S-Videog source is connected to the projector, use the "Video Signal" menu command to select the signal format. "Signal" - "Video Signal" 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.
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If the connection is made while the power is already turned on, the function [Fn] key that switches the computer's video signal to external output may not work. Turn the power for the projector and the computer off and then back on again.
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Are the cables connected correctly? Is an extension cable being used? Has the correct resolution been selected? Set the computer so that the signals that are output are compatible with this projector. Only when projecting computer images Have the "Sync.g" and "Trackingg"...
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Only when projecting computer images Has the correct resolution been selected? Set the computer so that the signals that are output are compatible with this projector. Only when projecting computer images Press the [Resize] button on the remote control.
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Is the lamp due for replacement? If a composite videog S-Videog source is connected to the projector, use the "Video Signal" menu command to select the video signal format. "Signal" - "Video Signal" sp.35 Use the "Brightness" menu command to adjust the brightness. "Image" - "Brightness"...
There is probably a poor contact in the power cable, or the power cable may be defective. Reinsert the power cable. If this does not solve the problem, stop using the projector, disconnect the power cable from the wall outlet and contact the nearest address provided in the "International Warranty Conditions"...
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The operating range for the remote control is approximately 6m. Set the projector up in a location where strong light will not shine onto the remote control light-receiving area. Insert new batteries, while making sure that they are inserted the correct way around.
Failure to install correctly may result in injury or damage if the projector falls. • Do not set this projector up on its side to carry out projection,otherwise malfunctions may occur. • If you use adhesives on the ceiling mount to prevent...
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. Make sure you read the separate Safety Instructions/ World-Wide Warranty Terms before cleaning.
Maintenance Replacing Consumables This section explains how to replace the remote control batteries, the lamp, and the air filters. Replacing the 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.
• 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 on a ceiling, you should always assume that the lamp is broken and be extremely careful when removing the lamp cover.
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Maintenance 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 from the base of the projector. Loosen the lamp cover fixing screw with the screwdriver that is supplied with the spare lamp (or your own cross head screwdriver).
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Maintenance Install the new lamp. Insert the new lamp so that the lamp fits in place correctly and once it is fully inserted, tighten the two screws. Install the lamp cover. Slide the lamp cover and tighten the cover fixing screws. •...
Maintenance Resetting the Lamp Operating Time 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. Therefore, the counter needs to be reset after the lamp has been replaced with a new one.
If the air filters are broken or if the warning message reappears after they have been cleaned, they should be replaced. The air filter can be replaced even if the projector is installed on a ceiling. PROCEDURE After you turn off the projector’s power, and the confirmation buzzer beeps twice, disconnect the power cable.
Saving a User's Logo You can record the image that is currently being projected as a user's logo. When a user's logo is recorded, the previous user's logo will be erased. PROCEDURE Project the image you would like to use as the user’s logo, and then display the configuration menu.
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The image to be recorded and a selection marquee box will be displayed.
Computer/Computer1 port can be viewed on an external computer monitor at the same time they are being projected by the projector, so that the images can be checked at times such as when giving presentations. If the images being projected are from a source that is connected to the Computer2 port, these images cannot be output to an external monitor.
Pipe 570 (570 mm (22.44 in.)/silver)* ELPFP05 Pipe 770 (770 mm (30.31 in.)/silver)* ELPFP06 Use when installing the projector on a high ceiling or a ceiling with veneer panels. * A special method of installation is required in order to suspend the projector from a ceiling.
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. Aspect ratio The ratio between an image's length and its height.
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A device consisting of a projector case with a hole in it that a commercially-available theft-prevention cable can be passed through in order to secure the device to a table or pillar. This projector is compatible with the Microsaver Security System manufactured by Kensington.
List of ESC/VP21 Commands Command List When a power on command is sent to the projector, the power will turn on and the projector will change to warm-up mode. When the power has turned on, a colon ":" (3Ah) will be returned.
• <At projector> <At projector> (PC serial cable) <At computer> 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 <At computer> Download the USB driver (USB-COM Driver) from the EPSON website to your computer.
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Specifications Safety FCC Part 15B Class B (DoC) UL60950 3rd Edition Canada Canada ICES-003 Class B CSA C22.2 No.60950 European Community European Community The Low Voltage Directive The EMC Directive (73/23/EEC) (89/336/EEC) IEC60950 3rd Edition Australia/New Zealand AS/NZS CISPR 22:2002 Class B EN55022 Class B EN55024 IEC/EN61000-3-2...
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(2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Trade Name :EPSON Type of Product :Projector Model :EMP-82/62/X3 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.
ESC/VP21 ... 70 Cleaning the Air Filter... 57 "Extended" Menu ...37 Cleaning the Lens ... 57 E-Zoom ...22 Cleaning the Projector Surface ... 57 Color Adjustment ... 33 Color Mode... 15 Color Saturation... 33 Focus ring... 6 Color Temp... 33 Freeze ...20...
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Position ... 13 Search...11 Power indicator... 44 Security lock...6 Power inlet... 8 "Settings" Menu ...36 Power On Protect... 26 Setting Up the Projector ...56 Presentation ... 15 Sharpness...33 Problem Solving ... 44 "Signal" Menu ...34 Progressive ... 34 Sleep Mode...38 Projection...
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