Epson EMP-260 Betriebsanweisung

1User's Guide

Part Names and Functions10Remote ControlIllustrations show the EMP-260.Name FunctionA[Power] button Turns the projector power on or off. s Quick Start

Part Names and Functions11BaseJ[Aspect] buttonThe aspect ratiog changes each time the button is pressed.s p.16KNumeric buttons Use these buttons when

Useful FunctionsThis chapter explains useful functions for giving presentations and so on, and the security functions. Changing the Projected Image (S

13Changing the Projected Image (Source Search)Changing the Projected Image (Source Search)The projector automatically detects signals being input from

14Functions for Enhancing ProjectionSelecting the Projection Quality (Selecting Color Mode)You can easily obtain the optimum image quality simply by s

Functions for Enhancing Projection15Hiding the Image and Sound Temporarily (A/V Mute)You can use this when you want to focus the audience's atten

Functions for Enhancing Projection16Changing the Aspect Ratio (Aspect)When video equipment is connected, images that have been recorded in digital vid

Functions for Enhancing Projection17Enlarging Part of the Image (E-Zoom)This is useful when you want to expand images such as graphs and tables to see

18Security FunctionsThe projector has the following enhanced security functions.• Password ProtectYou can limit who can use the projector.• Operation

Security Functions19f Setting Password ProtectUse the following procedure to set Password Protect. AHold down the [Freeze] button for about five secon

2Notations Used in This Guidef Safety IndicationsSo that you can use the projector safely and correctly, symbols are applied in the documentation and

Security Functions20f Entering the PasswordWhen the password entry screen is displayed, enter the password using the numeric buttons on the remote con

Security Functions21Check the buttons you can use and the operations they perform in the guide under the menu.BSelect either "Full Lock" or

Configuration MenuThis chapter explains how to use the configuration menu and its functions.Using the Configuration Menu ...23L

23Using the Configuration MenuASelecting from the top menuCChanging the selected itemBSelecting from the sub menuTop menuSub menu (Settings)GuideSelec

24List of FunctionsImage MenuItems that can be set vary depending on the image signal currently being projected as shown in the following screen shots

List of Functions25Signal Menu (EMP-280 Only)Items that can be set vary depending on the image signal currently being projected as shown in the follow

List of Functions26Signal Menu (EMP-260 Only)Items that can be set vary depending on the image signal currently being projected as shown in the follow

List of Functions27Settings MenuSub Menu FunctionKeystone You can correct vertical keystone distortion in images.s Quick Start GuideZoom(EMP-260 only)

List of Functions28Extended MenuSub Menu FunctionDisplay You can make settings related to the projector's display. Messages: You can set whether

List of Functions29Operation Direct Power On: You can set whether Direct Power On is enabled (On) or disabled (Off). When it is set to "On"

3ContentsProjector Features...4Part Names and Functions ...

List of Functions30Info Menu (Display Only)Lets you check the status of the image signals being projected and the status of the projector. Items displ

List of Functions31Reset MenuSub Menu FunctionReset All(EMP-280 only)You can reset all items in all menus to their default settings. The following ite

TroubleshootingThis chapter describes how to identify problems and what to do if a problem is found. Using the Help...

33Using the HelpIf a problem occurs with the projector, Help uses on-screen displays to assist you in solving the problem.APress the [Help] button. Th

34Problem SolvingIf you are having a problem with the projector, first check the projector's indicators and refer to "Reading the Indicators

Problem Solving35f t Power indicator lights red: Lit : Flashing: : OffStatus Cause Remedy or StatusInternal Error Stop using the projector, disconne

Problem Solving36Lamp ErrorLamp FailureLamp Cover OpenCheck the following two points.• Take out the lamp and check if it is cracked. s p.53• Clean the

Problem Solving37f i o Indicator is lit or flashing orange: Lit : Flashing : Off : Varies according to the projector statusStatus Cause Remedy or S

Problem Solving38f o Indicator is flashing green: Lit : Flashing : Off : Varies according to the projector statusStatus Cause Remedy or StatusAir F

Problem Solving39When the Indicators Provide No HelpIf any of the following problems occur and the indicators do not offer a solution, refer to the pa

4Projector Featuresf Features a high-performance air filterThe air filter minimizes the amount of dust that is drawn into the projector.f Message and

Problem Solving40f Problems relating to imagesf No images appearf Moving images are not displayedf Projection stops automaticallyCheck RemedyDid you p

Problem Solving41f The message "Not supported." is displayedf The message "No Signal." is displayedf Images are fuzzy or out of fo

Problem Solving42f Interference or distortion appear in imagesf The image is truncated (large) or small, or the aspect is not suitableCheck RemedyIs t

Problem Solving43f Image colors are not rightf Images appear darkf Nothing appears on the external monitorCheck RemedyDo the input signal settings mat

Problem Solving44f Problems when projection startsf Power does not turn onf Other problemsf There is no audio or the audio is too lowCheck RemedyDid y

Problem Solving45f The remote control does not workCheck RemedyIs the remote control light-emitting area pointing towards the remote receiver on the p

AppendicesThis chapter provides information on maintenance procedures to ensure the best level of performance from the projector for a long time to co

47Installation MethodsThe projector supports the following four different projection methods. Warning• A special method of installation is requir

48CleaningYou should clean the projector if it becomes dirty or if the quality of projected images starts to deteriorate. Cleaning the Projector'

Cleaning49AOpen the air filter cover.Hold down the catches of the air filter cover and swing the cover down.BRemove the air filter.Hold the tab in the

5Part Names and FunctionsFront/TopName FunctionAControl panel s p.8BLamp cover Open this cover when replacing the projector's lamp. s p.53CAir ex

Cleaning50EReplace the air filter.FClose the air filter cover.Push that part of the cover corresponding to each of the catches until you hear them cli

51Replacing ConsumablesThis section explains how to replace the remote control batteries, the lamp, and the air filter. Replacing the Remote Control B

Replacing Consumables52Replacing the Lampf Lamp replacement periodIt is time to replace the lamp when: • The message "Replace the lamp." is

Replacing Consumables53f How to replace the lampAAfter you turn off the projector's power and the confirmation buzzer beeps twice, disconnect the

Replacing Consumables54CLoosen the two lamp fixing screws. DTake out the old lamp. If the lamp is cracked, replace it with a new lamp, or contact your

Replacing Consumables55FReplace the lamp cover. f Resetting the lamp operating timeThe projector records how long the lamp is turned on and a message

Replacing Consumables56Replacing the Air Filterf Air filter replacement periodIt is time to replace the air filter when: • The air filter is ripped.•

Replacing Consumables57DInstall the new air filter.EClose the air filter cover.Push that part of the cover corresponding to each of the catches until

58Saving a User's Logo AProject the image you want to use as the user's logo, and then press the [Menu] button. BIn the configuration menu,

Saving a User's Logo59DMove the box to select the part of the image to use as the user's logo. EWhen "Select this image?" is displ

Part Names and Functions6Rearf EMP-280Name FunctionARemote receiver Receives signals from the remote control. s Quick Start GuideBSecurity slot (j) Th

60Screen Size and DistanceEMP-280See the following table to choose the best position for your projector. The values are only a guide.Units: cm (in.)

Screen Size and Distance61EMP-260See the following table to choose the best position for your projector. The values are only a guide.Units: cm (in.) U

62Connecting to External EquipmentConnecting to an External MonitorComputer images being input to the Computer1 input port or the Computer Input port

63Connecting a USB Cable (EMP-260 Only)Connect the USBg port of a computer and the USBport (TypeB) on the rear of the projector with a commercially av

64Optional Accessories and ConsumablesPrepare the following options and consumables. Purchase depending on usage. The following list of optional acces

65GlossaryThis section briefly explains terms that are used with the projector and difficult terms that are not explained in the text of this guide. F

Glossary66Squeeze mode In this mode, wide-screen images in 16:9 mode are compressed in the horizontal direction so that they are stored on the recordi

67ESC/VP21 CommandsCommand ListWhen the power ON command is transmitted to the projector, the power turns on and it enters warm-up mode. When the proj

ESC/VP21 Commands68f Connecting a USB (EMP-260 Only)Connector shape: USB (Type B)USB Connection SetupTo control the projector using ESC/VP21 commands

69PJLink (EMP-280 Only)PJLink Class 1 was established by the JBMIA (Japan Business Machine and Information System Industries Association) as a standar

Part Names and Functions7f EMP-260* Limited to computers with the following operating systems installed.Windows: 98/98SE/2000/Me/XP Home Edition/XP Pr

70List of Supported Monitor Displaysf Computer image*1 Connection is not possible if the equipment does not have a VGA output port.*2 EMP-260 is not s

71SpecificationsProduct name EMP-280 EMP-260 Pixelworks DNXTM ICs are used in this projector. Angle of tiltIf you use the projector tilted at an angle

Specifications72*1 At an altitude of 1500 to 3000 m, and when "Brightness Control" is set to "High", the operating temperature is

Specifications73Safety standardsUSA: UL60950-1Canada: CSA C22.2 No.60950-1EU: The Low Voltage Directive(73/23/EEC)IEC/EN60950-1This product is also de

Specifications74We: Epson America, Inc.Located at: 3840 Kilroy Airport WayMS: 3-13Long Beach, CA 90806Tel: 562-290-5254Declare under sole responsibil

75AppearanceUnits: mm400.0111.0115.0115.012.092.0127.0155.3Center of lens63.8*263.0* Distance from center of lens to suspension bracket fixing point3-

76IndexAA/V Mute ... 15Abs. Color Temp. ... 2

Index77Photo ... 14PJLink ...

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Part Names and Functions8Control Panelf EMP-280f EMP-260Buttons without numbers operate in the same way as in the figure above. See the numbers in the

Part Names and Functions9I[Menu] button Displays and closes the configuration menu.s p.23J[Wide] [Tele] buttons (EMP-260 only)Adjusts the image size.I