Epson EMP 71 User manual

Printed in Japan
402029000
(9002201)
01.11-.7A(C05)

Checking Accessories
When unpacking the projector and accessories from their box, check that the
following items are included.
If any of the components are missing or incorrect, please contact the place of purchase.
•Projector
• Lens cover with cord • Remote control • Two manganese dry cells for the remote control
• Power cord (9,8 ft (3 m)) • Computer cable
(6 ft (1,8 m)) • Audio/Video (A/V) cable (red/white/yellow)
(6ft (1,8 m))
• USB mouse cable (6 ft
(1,8 m)) • PS/2 mouse cable (6 ft (1,8 m)) • Safety Instructions/World- Wide Warranty Terms
• Instruction Manual
(this manual)
• Quick Reference Guide
• Soft case

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In This Manual
Getting Started
Name and function of each part and of the remote control operation
Setup
Special notes on setup, setup instructions, and screen size and projection
distance details
Projecting Images
Connecting with different devices and projecting and adjusting images
What You Can Do
Functions to get the most out of your projector
Menu Functions (Remote Control Only)
Basic menu functions and settings
Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting projection failure, bad projection, and other problems
Maintenance
Performing lamp replacement and other routine maintenance and care
General Notes
Optional parts, glossary, index, specifications

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Contents
In This Manual.................................................................................. 1
Features............................................................................................ 4
About The Manuals and Notations Used.......................................... 6
Getting Started
Part Names and Functions............................................................... 8
Remote Control............................................................................... 11
Setup
Special Notes on Setup.................................................................. 14
Setup Instructions........................................................................... 15
Screen Size and Projection Distance Details ................................. 16
Projecting Images
Connecting to a Computer.............................................................. 18
Connecting to an A/V Device.......................................................... 21
Providing Sound Through an External Audio Device...................... 23
Projecting Images........................................................................... 24
Adjusting Images............................................................................ 28
Ending After the Projection............................................................. 31
What You Can Do
Using the Wireless Mouse.............................................................. 34
Enlarging an Image......................................................................... 36
Adjusting Image Size...................................................................... 37
Adding Image Effects...................................................................... 38
Freezing and Deleting Images........................................................ 39
Displaying Help Screens................................................................. 40

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Menu Functions (Remote Control Only)
Learning Basic Operations............................................................. 42
Video Menu.................................................................................... 43
Audio Menu.................................................................................... 45
Effect Menu.................................................................................... 46
Setting Menu.................................................................................. 47
Advanced Menu............................................................................. 49
About Menu.................................................................................... 50
Reset All Menu............................................................................... 51
Troubleshooting
Possible Failures............................................................................ 54
When Indicators Do Not Help......................................................... 57
Maintenance
Projector Cleaning, Lens Replacement,
Air Inlet Cleaning.......................................................................... 64
Lamp Replacement........................................................................ 66
General Notes
Optional Accessories..................................................................... 70
Glossary......................................................................................... 71
Specifications................................................................................. 73
External Dimensions...................................................................... 75
Index.............................................................................................. 76

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Features
Compact and Lightweight
The compact, lightweight design of your projector (6.6 liters and roughly 3.1
kilograms (6.83 pounds) ) allows easy carrying.
Clear, Sharp Images
Though compact, your projector provides clear, sharp presentations even in
well-illuminated areas.
Global Video Signal Compatibility
Your unit projects virtually all of the video signal formats used world-wide,
including NTSC, NTSC4.43, PAL, M-PAL, N-PAL, PAL60, and SECAM.
Improved Video Image Clarity
Projection of distinct video images from composite video and S-video input is
possible.
"Keystone" Correction Function (See pages 29 and 47)
This built-in function allows easy correction of trapezoidal distortion caused by
projection angle.
Wireless Mouse Remote Control for Computer Mouse Operations (See
page 34)
The remote control allows wireless operation of various projector functions,
including cursor/stamp, horizontal bar display, and image enlargement and
reduction.
Presentation Effects Function (Remote control Effect button, See page 38)
Use of the remote control Effect button creates effective presentations.
Cursor/Stamp
Horizontal bar

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E-Zoom Function (Remote control E-Zoom button, See page 36)
Enlarges an image (from standard to 4x size vertically and horizontally).
Automatic image sizing with Wide/Tele button (See page 37)
Allows image enlargement and reduction.
Enlargement Reduction

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About The Manuals and Notations Used
Types of Manual
The documentation for your EPSON projector is divided into the following
three manuals. The manuals cover the following topics.
• Safety Instructions/World-Wide Warranty Terms
This manual contains information on using the projector safely, and also
includes World-Wide Warranty Terms and a Troubleshooting check sheet.
Be sure to read this manual thoroughly before using the projector.
• Instruction Manual (this manual)
This Instruction Manual contains information on installing the projector,
basic operation, using the projector menus, troubleshooting and maintenance.
• Quick Reference Guide
Contains an overview of the most commonly-used projector functions for
easy reference. You should keep this Quick Reference Guide near the
projector at all times and refer to it before starting presentations and while
using the projector in order to check details of operation.
General information
Meaning of "unit" and "this product"
When "unit" or "this product" appears in the text of this Instruction Manual,
they may refer to items which are accessories or optional equipment in addition
to the main projector unit itself.
Warning: Indicates procedures which may result in death or serious injury if
sufficient care is not taken.
Caution: Indicates procedures which may result in damage or injury if sufficient
care is not taken.
Tip: Indicates additional information and points which may be useful to know
regarding a topic.
*Indicates that an explanation of the underlined word or words in front of
this symbol appears in the Glossary of Terms.
Refer to the Glossary in the General Notes. (See page 71)

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Getting Started
Part Names and Functions........................................8
Remote Control.......................................................11

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Part Names and Functions
Projector Unit
[Front]
[Side]
[Rear]
[Bottom]
Operation Display Indicator
Problem/Alarm Display Indicator
Control panel
Wide/Tele Button
Focus ring
Front adjustable foot
Remote control receiver
Lens cover Front adjustable foot
Foot adjust lever
Power inlet
Air exhaust vent
Speaker
Air inlet
Input/Output ports
Air inlet
Front adjustable foot
Rear adjustable foot
Front adjustable foot
Lamp Cover