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8Part Names and FunctionsFront/Top••••Air exhaust vent••••Control panel (P.9)••••Zoom ring (P.41)Adjusts the image size.••••Lamp cover (P.94)Open this

98Saving a User's LogoYou can record the image that is currently being projected as a user's logo.Procedure1Project the image that you would

995Select Yes at the confirmation screen, and then press the button.6Select the zoom rate in the Zoom rate setting screen, and then press the butto

100Optional AccessoriesThe following optional accessories are available for purchase if required. This list of optional accessories is current as of A

101GlossaryFollowing is an explanation of some of the terms used in this guide which may be unfamiliar or which were not explained in the manual itsel

102Interlaced scanningA method of image scanning whereby the signal bandwidth used is approximately half that required for sequential scanning when im

103List of ESC/VP21 CommandsCommand ListWhen a power ON command is sent to the projector, the power for the projector turns on. When the projector is

104Communication protocolUSB Connection SetupThis projector is controlled by ESC/VP21 commands, so if using a USB cable to connect the projector to a

105Cable layoutsSerial connection• Connector shape : D-sub 9 pin (male)• Projector input connector : Control (RS-232C)USB connection• Connector shape

106List of Supported Monitor Displays*1 Virtual (window) display*2 The EMP-600 is not compatible with UXGA.The EMP-820/811 can only handle UXGA displa

107Specifications*The USB connector is not guaranteed to operate correctly with all USB-compatible devices.Product name Multimedia projector EMP-820/8

9Control panelVolumePowerA/V MuteResizeSync+Tracking - Tracking +Sync-MenuSourceEscHelpComputer/YCbCrVideoKeystoneShiftAuto••••[Power] (P.37)Turns the

108SafetyUSAUL1950 3rd EditionCanadaCSA C22.2 No.950 -95 (cUL)European CommunityThe Low Voltage Directive (73/23/EEC)IEC60950 2nd Edition, +Amd.1, +Am

109AppearanceUnits: mm 274348104114187 7333.4181362344.333.7103.246.897.2116.5 90.816.712.8M4x10R3.8

110IndexButtons(Enter) button. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12[↑], [↓] buttons. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12, 26[1]/[2]/[3] (Effect) button

111Color mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63, 66Color temperature. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73, 102COM port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

112Lens cleaning. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92Lens cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8List of Functions . . . . . .

113sRGB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63, 66Stamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58, 68Startup screen. . . . . . .

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10Rear••••Remote control receiver (P.14)Receives signals from the remote control.••••Power inlet(P.36)Connects the power cord.••••Rear adjustable foot

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11Base••••Rear adjustable foot••••Front adjustable foot••••Air filter (air inlet) (P.92, 97)Prevents dust and other foreign particles from being drawn

12Remote controlPowerA/V MuteFreezeE-ZoomEscMenuComp1SourceVideoAutoPresetVolumeP in PS-VideoResizeComp2/YCbCrHelp••••Remote control transmitter (P.14

13Before Using the Remote ControlInserting the BatteriesThe batteries are not inserted into the remote control at the time of purchase, and so you nee

14Using the Remote Control and Remote Operating RangeThe remote control is used in the following way.Procedure1Set the R/C switch on the remote contro

15Tip :If you would like to use the remote control from a distance outside the normal operating range, use the optional remote control receiver.See “A

16InstallationSetting Up the ProjectorThe projector supports the following four different projection methods, allowing you to choose the best method f

17• Rear projection using a translucent screen• Rear/ceiling projection using a translucent screen* A special method of installation is required in or

Types of ManualThe documentation for your EPSON projector is divided into the following three manuals. The manuals cover the following topics.•••• Use

18Screen Size and Projection DistanceThe distance between the projector and the screen determines the actual image size.While referring to the table b

19Connecting to a ComputerCaution :When connecting the projector to a computer, be sure to check the following.• Turn off the power for both the proje

20Projecting Images from the ComputerThe shape and specifications of the computer’s monitor port will determine which projector port and what type of

21If the computer has a standard DVI or DFP -compliant digital video card or video output port, use an optional digital video cable or DVI analog cab

22Use the optional computer cable to connect the Computer 2/Component Video port at the rear of the projector to the monitor port of the computer.See

23Some workstation-type computers have a 13w3 monitor port.Use a commercially-available 13w3 ⇔ D-Sub 15-pin adapter cable to connect the Computer 2/Co

24Playing Sound from the ComputerThe projector has a single built-in speaker with a maximum output of 5W. You can use this built-in speaker to output

25Tip :• After making the connections, change the Audio Input setting in the Audio menu to either Audio1, Audio2 or USB, depending on which input port

26Example of USB mouse connection* If you make a USB connection, you can use the [↑] and [↓] buttons on the remote control. These buttons can be used

27Once the connection has been made, the mouse pointer can be operated as follows.Tip :• If the mouse button settings have been reversed at the comput

1Unpacking the ProjectorWhen you unpack the projector, make sure that you have all these components.If any of the components are missing or incorrect,

28Connecting to an External MonitorImages can be viewed on an external computer monitor at the same time they are being projected by the projector. Us

29Connecting to a Video SourceCaution :When connecting the projector to other video sources, take the following precautions.• Turn off the power for b

30Projecting S-Video Images• Use a commercially-available S-Video cable to connect the video source to the S-Video port at the rear of the projector.•

31Projecting Component Video Images• Use the optional component video cable to connect the video source to the Computer 2/Component Video port at the

32Projecting RGB Video ImagesRGB video is used when RGB signals that have copy protection added are input and projected.• Use the accessory computer c

33Tip :• RGB video is only compatible with sync-on-green signals. This can be checked by looking at SYNC Mode in the About menu.• After making the con

34Connecting to an External SpeakerYou can connect the projector's Audio Out port to speakers with a built-in amplifier in order to enjoy even fu

35Basic OperationsThis chapter describes basic operations such as turning projection on and off and adjusting the projected images.Turning On the Proj

36Turning On the ProjectorTurn on the power to start projecting images.Be sure to read the separate Safety Instructions/World-Wide Warranty Terms and

37Turning On the Power and Projecting ImagesProcedure1Turn on the power for all equipment connected to the projector.For a video source, press the [Pl

2Features of the ProjectorHorizontal and vertical keystone correction functionKeystone distortion in the projected image can be easily corrected, not

386If more than one signal source has been connected, use the remote control or control panel buttons to select the port which the signal source that

39Turning Off the ProjectorFollow the procedure below to turn off the power of the projector.Procedure1Turn off the power for the signal sources that

405Unplug the power cord from the electrical outlet.Caution :Do not disconnect the power cord from the outlet while the operation indicator is still f

41Adjusting the Screen ImageYou can adjust the screen image in order to obtain the best possible picture.Adjusting the Image SizeThe size of the proje

42Adjusting the Image AngleYou can change the projection angle for the projector. The projector should be as perpendicular to the screen as possible.Y

43If the projector cannot be set up so that it is perpendicular to the screen, you can use the keystone correction function which is described on the

44Correcting Keystone DistortionIn some cases it may not be possible to set up the projector so that the setting angle is perpendicular to the positio

45Tip :• When keystone correction is carried out, the projected image will become smaller.• Procedure to follow if using both horizontal and vertical

46Adjusting the Image QualityThe quality of the screen images can be adjusted as follows.Focusing the Screen ImageProcedureTurn the focus ring to adju

47Tip :• The [Auto] button on the projector's control panel does not work while a menu or help screen is being displayed. To use the [Auto] butto

301020304050607080FDCBAJulJunMarFebJanprojectorBrilliant, Attractive ImagesDespite its compact size, the projector can displayimages at high resolutio

48If flickering, fuzziness or interference appear in images that are input from the computer, and this cannot be fixed using automatic adjustment, you

49Adjusting the VolumeYou can adjust the volume for the sound from the projector's internal speaker or from the external speakers that are connec

51Advanced OperationsThis chapter describes functions for enhancing the projection of images, and how to use the setting menus.Functions for Enhancing

52Functions for Enhancing ProjectionThis section describes the various useful functions that can be used to enhance projection.List of FunctionsThe fo

53ProcedurePress the [A/V Mute] button on either the remote control or the projector's control panel.The image and sound will then be paused.Pres

54This function pauses only the projected images. The sound keeps playing without pausing.Furthermore, for moving pictures, the playback signal contin

55This function changes the aspect ratio of video images from 4:3 to 16:9 when video images are being projected. Images which have been recorded in di

56This function lets you enlarge and reduce a part of projected images such as graphs and tables.Procedure1Press the [E-Zoom] button on the remote con

57Tip :• The selected area can be enlarged to between 1 – 4 times, in 25 steps of x 0.125.• If a sub-screen has been set using the P in P function, th

4ContentsUnpacking the Projector... 1Features of the Projector...

58The [1], [2] and [3] buttons on the remote control can be used to add display effects to images that are being projected during a presentation. This

593Tilt the button on the remote control up, down or to the left or right to move the item displayed around the screen.Effect 1: The pointer icon mo

60This function lets you simultaneously display computer or component video images on the main screen and video images (Video or S-Video) in a sub-scr

61The size of the sub-screen can be changed to one of five different sizes.The following values are the ratios for the vertical and horizontal lengths

62Using the Projector Menu FunctionsThe setting menus can be used to carry out a variety of settings and adjustments.The menus have a hierarchical str

63Computer (Analog-RGB, Digital-RGB)Main menu Sub-menu FunctionDefault settingVideo Position (Analog-RGB only)Moves the image display position vertica

64* If set to sRGB, the color temperature for the Color Adjustment command in the Advanced menu will be set to 6500K.Video Reset Resets all adjustment

65Video (RGB-Video, YCbCr, YPbPr, S-Video, Video)Main menu Sub-menu FunctionDefault settingVideo Position Moves the image display position vertically

66* If set to sRGB, the color temperature for the Color Adjustment command in the Advanced menu will be set to 6500K.Video Color Mode Corrects the viv

67Audio menuMain menu Sub-menu FunctionDefault settingAudio Audio Input Sets the audio input port from Audio 1, Audio 2 or USB to match the current vi

5Before Using the ProjectorBasic OperationsAppendicesAdvanced OperationsAdjusting the Screen Image...

68Effect menuMain menu Sub-menu FunctionDefault settingEffect Pointer/Stamp Sets the three types of pointer icon which appear when the [1] button on t

69Setting menuMain menu Sub-menu FunctionDefault settingSetting V-Keystone Corrects vertical keystone distortion in images.• When keystone correction

70Main menu Sub-menu FunctionDefault settingSetting P in P Sets the input source for the sub-screen of the Picture in Picture function to either Compo

71User's Logo menuMain menu Sub-menu FunctionDefault settingUser's Logo Execute Records a user's logo. (P.98)• Press the button and f

72Advanced menuMain menu Sub-menu FunctionDefault settingAdvanced Language Sets the language for message displays.• Press the button and select the

73•The About menu shows the setting details for the current video source.•The Lamp setting appears as 0H for 0 – 10 hours, after that, it appears in u

74Video (S-Video, Video)Main menu Sub-menu FunctionDefault settingAbout Lamp Displays the cumulative lamp operating time.• When the lamp warning perio

75Using the MenusThe menus can be operated using either the remote control or the projector's control panel.Procedure1Press the [Menu] button on

765Select a setting value.If using the control panel, press the [Tracking -] or [Tracking +] button.If using the remote control, press the left or rig

77AppendicesThis chapter provides information on troubleshooting and maintenance procedures to ensure the best level of performance for the projector

78TroubleshootingThis section describes how to identify problems and what to do if a problem is found.Using the HelpIf a problem occurs with the proje

794Repeat the operations in steps 2 and 3 to proceed through the menu to more detailed items.You can exit the Help menu at any time by pressing the [H

80When Having Some TroubleIf you are having a problem with the projector, first check the projector's indicators.The projector is provided with t

81Lamp operating errorThis can happen when the power cord was disconnected from the electrical outlet before the cool-down period had finished the las

82Tip :• If the projector is not operating properly even though the indicators are all showing normal, refer to "When the Indicators Provide No H

83When the Indicators Provide No HelpIf any of the following problems occur and the indicators do not offer a solution, refer to the pages given for e

84No images appear (Messages do appear)• Check the mode which corresponds to the frequency of the image signals being output from the computer.Refer t

85Poor image quality• Has the focus been adjusted correctly?(P.46)• Has the front adjustable foot been adjusted so that the image angle is too big?If

86• Are the cables connected correctly?(P.19 – P.33)• Has the correct resolution been selected?Set the computer so that the signals that are output ar

87Only part of the image is displayed (Large/small)Images appear dark• The [Resize] setting may not be selected correctly.Press the [Resize] button. (

7Before Using the ProjectorThis chapter describes the procedures for setting up the projector before use.Part Names and Functions ...

88The image colors are not right• Has the image brightness been adjusted correctly?Video - Brightness (P.63)• Are the cables connected correctly?(P.19

89No sound can be heard• Is the audio source connected correctly?(P.24)• Has the correct audio input port been selected?Use the Audio Input command in

90The remote control does not workThe power does not turn off (after the [Power] button is pressed)• Is the R/C switch on the remote control set to th

91MaintenanceThis section describes maintenance tasks such as cleaning the projector and replacing consumable parts.CleaningYou should clean the proje

92If the air filter becomes clogged with dust, it can cause overheating and damage the projector.Stand up the projector in order to prevent dust getti

93Replacing ConsumablesThis section describes how to replace the lamp and the air filter.It is time to replace the lamp when:• The message "Lamp

94Caution :If the lamp stops working and needs to be replaced, there is the danger that the lamp may break when handled.If replacing the lamp of a pro

954Take out the lamp.Hold the lamp by the two recesses on the side to lift it up and out from the projector.5Install the new lamp.Hold the lamp so tha

96The projector has a built-in counter which keeps track of the lamp operating time. When the cumulative operating time reaches a certain point, it ca

97Procedure1Turn off the projector power, wait for the cool-down period to end, and then disconnect the power cord.The cool-down period lasts for abou