Epson EMP-713 User manual

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WARNING Never look into the lens while
the projector's power is turned on.
Be sure to read the Owner's Manual thoroughly before using this projector.
9001870
01.08
- .1A(C01)
Printed in Japan
EMP-713/703/503
QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE
Printed on 100% recycled paper.

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Setting Up Adjust the distance between the projector and
the screen until the desired image size is obtained.
* When installing to wall, leave a space of about
7.87 inches (0.2m) between the projector and the wall.
Page 4 of Owner's Manual
screen size
projection
distance
(7.7–9.2)
(11.5–13.8m)
(3.8–4.5)
148.3–180.2
223.9–271.7
299.5–363.3
450.7–546.3 inches
(3.0–3.6)
118.1–143.6
(2.3–2.7)
87.8–107.0
(1.5–1.7)
(1.1–1.3)
(–1.1)
–44.7
42.5–52.1
57.6–70.4
30"
26"
40"
60"
80"
100"
150"
200"
300"
(5.7–6.9)
61X46
53X40
81X61
120X90
160X120
200X150
305X228
410X300
610X460(cm)
Checking the Indicators
The projector is equipped with indicators that alert you to problems with projector operation.
The following tables show what the indicators mean and how to remedy problems that they indicate.
*1 If an indicator is showing a status which does not appear in the previous tables, contact your dealer or the nearest address provided on page 79 of
the Owner's Manual.
*2 Contact your dealer for a spare lamp.
Page 39 of Owner's Manual
Troubleshooting
Operation indicator
Lamp indicator
Temperature indicator
14
1
Operation Indicator
Lamp Indicator
Temperature Indicator
Indicator status Problem and remedy
Indicator status Problem and remedy
Indicator status Problem and remedy
Illuminated
in Orange
Blinking
in Orange
Blinking
in Orange
Blinking
in Orange
Standby condition
Projection starts when the is pressed.
Power
Cool-down in progress
After while, the projector switches to the
standby condition (the indicator lights orange).
Illuminated
in Green Projecting in progress
Blinking
in Green
Warm-up in progress
After warm-up is complete, projection
will start when a video signal is input.
Blinking
in Red
Blinking
in Red
Blinking
in Red
Internal problem
Stop using the projector and ask for projector
to be repaired. *1
Internal problem
Stop using the projector and ask for projector
to be repaired. *1
Extinguished
Extinguished
Extinguished
The power is not switched on
Illuminated
in Red
Illuminated
in Red
Lamp error
Replace the lamp with a new one . *2
Time to replace the lamp.
Replace the lamp with a new one . *2
Nearing the time for replacing the lamp
Prepare a new lamp.*2
The power has not been switched on or normal
projection is in progress.
The power has not been switched on or normal
projection is in progress.
Excessive internal temperature (overheating)
The lamp goes off automatically and projection
becomes impossible. Wait for approximately 5
minutes with the projector in that state. After 5
minutes has passed, pull out the power plug
once, then insert it again.
When the power plug is reinserted, the projector
will recover to the normal state, so press the
and turn on the power again.
High-speed cooling in progress.
If the internal temperature rises any higher,
projection will stop.
Check that the air inlet and exhaust vents are clear
and that the indoor temperature is not too high.
Power

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Computer
Audio
InOut
S-Video
Audio
R
L
Video
Connections Connecting to a Computer
Connecting to a Video Source
* Turn off the power for both the projector and the other equipment before connecting them.
Computer cable (accessory)
A/V cable (accessory)
To computer's
monitor port
(video port)
To video output connector (yellow)
To audio output L connector (white)
To audio output R connector (red)
Video connector (yellow)
Audio R connector (red) Audio L connector (white)
2
Depending on the shape of the
computer monitor terminal, it may not
be possible to make connections with
the accessory computer cable. Please
convert it using a commercially
available adapter, etc.
Computer connector
Pages 6,22 of Owner's Manual
Tip
Setting Up /
Connections
Computer
Audio
InOut
S-Video
Audio
R
L
Video
Troubleshooting
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Viewing the Online Help
This projector is provided with an online help function which can be used when you have a
problem using the projector.
Press .
1
Select the item to view.
Press the on
the projector's control panel.
Or tilt the on the
remote control.
2
Accept the selected item.
Press the on the
projector's control panel.
Or press the on the
remote control.
3
The selected item will appear
on the screen.
4
Projector Remote Control
Power
Source
Enter
Help
Help
Keystone
Select
Help
Help
Select
Enter
If you follow the instructions to solve the problem
unsuccessfully,unplug the power from the wall outlet and
contact your local dealer.
: Select : Enter : Exit
<HELP Menu>
<HELP Menu>
Help for the image.
Help for the sound.
Language selection.(Language)
Return
An image does not appear on the Screen.
The image is blurred.
The image is not displayed fully on the screen.
(cut off/too big/too small/partial)
The colors of the image are not correct.
The image is too dark.
The image is a trapezoid.
Return
: Select : Enter : Exit

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12
Momentarily turning off images and sound
First press the , select "Settings" and then "A/V Mute". Then select the type of screen to be displayed
when projection is being stopped. The following choices are available. The default setting is the black screen.
Projection of the images and sound will be restarted.
If you use this function while projecting moving images, the images and sound will still continue to be
played back, and you cannot return to the point where the A/V Mute function was activated.
The A/V Mute function momentarily pauses the image and sound, and displays either a blank blue
or black screen or the user's logo screen. It can be used when you do not want to show viewers
details of operations such as selecting different files when computer images are being projected.
A/V Mute function
Pages 36,52 of Owner's Manual
Functions for
Enhancing Projection
Press .
Press once more.
Power
Power
Power
Projecting
Remove the lens cover.
1
Connect the power cord to the projector.
2
Turn on the power for the
input source.
In the case of a VCR, press the PLAY button.
6
5
Press the to turn on the
projector's power.
4
Connect the power cord to an electrical outlet.
3
3
ON
1
6
5
2
4
If using the remote control, set
the R/C switch to the ON
position and then press the
.
will start flashing green and
projection will start.
(Warm-up in progress)
The indicator will light orange.
Operation
indicator
Pages 29,30 of Owner's
Manual
Rotate the zoom lever to the central position to extend the lens.

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If images do not appear ...
If you have other problems ...
If a laptop computer or a computer with a
LCD screen has been connected to the
projector, you may need to change the
output destination for video signals
depending on the computer keys ( or
) or the computer's settings. The
output destination can normally be
changed by holding down the computer's
and pressing one of the Function
keys.
Once the source has been changed, after
a short wait the projector will start
projecting. If the output has been
changed to external output, only the
external output should be used.
For details, refer to the documentation
provided with your computer.
Change the input
signal.
Refer to the online
Help information.
After restarting the computer,
change the Control Panel
monitor and sound settings
so that Mirroring is active.
4
* Refer to Troubleshooting.
Projector Remote Control
Projector Remote Control
Tip
Press , and
then follow the
instructions.
Examples of changing output
NEC
Panasonic
TOSHIBA
IBM
SONY
FUJITSU
Macintosh
Projecting
Power
Source
Enter
Help
Help
Keystone
Select
Help
Help
Power
Source
Source
Enter
Help
Keystone
Select
11
Enlarging part of projected images
Enlargement ratio
E-Zoom function
Page 36 of
Owner's Manual
After enlarging part of the image,
you can tilt the to scroll around
the image.
To cancel the enlargement effect,
press the .
Press the right side of the button
to enlarge the image.
Press the left side of
the button to reduce
the size of the
enlarged area.
Functions for
Enhancing Projection
Press .
Tip
Press to enlarge the image being projected.
Tilt the on the remote control to scroll to the area that is to be viewed.

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10
Enhancing presentation materials
Effect function
Page 51 of
Owner's Manual
Tip
Press . Press .
Press .
Functions for
Enhancing Projection
Press .
Press to erase the stamps,
squares, markers and free lines set
for decorative purposes.
Displays the pointer icon. Tilt the
to move the icon, and then
press to stamp the pointer
icon in position.
Displays the square icon. Tilt the
to move the icon to the
starting point, and then press .
Tilt the again to move the
icon to the ending position, and
then press .
Displays the marker icon. Tilt the
to move the icon to the
starting point, and then press .
Tilt the again to move the
icon to the ending position, and
then press .
Displays the free line icon. Tilt the
to move the icon to the
starting point, and then press .
Then tilt the in the direction
that the line is to be drawn.
Press the to complete line
drawing.
Adjustment Adjusting the projection angle
5
Adjusting the image size and focus
Focus adjustment
Image size adjustment
See page 7.
If you change the projection angle, you
may get keystone distortion in the
images.You can use the on
the projector's control panel to correct
keystone distortion.
Turn to Wide to increase the size
Turn to Tele to reduce the size
Tip
Pages 31,32 of
Owner's Manual
Becomes
lower
Becomes higher
Keystone
Lift the front of the projector while pressing on the foot lever, adjust the amount extension or
retraction of the front foot, then adjust the projector’s projection angle.
To make fine adjustments:

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6
Automatically adjusting computer images to the
optimum settings
Other adjustments
Remote Control
Using the on-screen menus
Remote Control
Main menu Remote control
Select
Move
down
Return
Move
right
Move
left
Move
up
Adjustment /
Turning Off the Projector
Press on the remote control to automatically adjust the tracking and the display position and
synchronization.
Press on the remote control to display the setting menu on the projection screen.
Then adjust the required settings, such as brightness, contrast and sharpness.
Functions for
Enhancing Projection
Using the remote control for one-person presentations
The remote control can be used to carry out the same functions as left-clicking and right-clicking mouse buttons
on a computer. You can use the remote control to control the computer's mouse pointer from a distance.
When using the remote control as
a wireless mouse, you need to
connect the projector as follows.
Use the USB mouse cable if you
are connecting to the computer’s USB
terminal.
If the mouse function does not
work after connecting a PS/2 mouse,
you will need to restart the computer.
Use only the accessory mouse
cable provided, otherwise the
wireless mouse function may not
operate correctly.
Mouse pointer movement
Tilt the in the direction you want
the mouse pointer to go.
Mouse clicks
Mouse/USB port
Mouse/Com connector
USB
Mouse
connector
Mouse
Mouse
Mouse cable
(accessory)
9
This projector is equipped with a variety of useful functions
for enhancing projection.
Refer to the corresponding pages of the Owner's Manual for
details on each function.
For left clicks: Press For right clicks: Press
Tip
USB Mouse
Mouse/Com
Computer
Audio
In
Out
S-Video
Audio
R
L
Video

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8
Turning Off
the Projector
Press the twice to turn off the
projector's power.
2
Turn off the power for the equipment connected
to the projector.
1
Check that is lit steadily with an orange color,
and then disconnect the power cord.
3
If the power cord is disconnected while is still flashing orange, it may cause problems with
projector operation.
will start flashing orange. (Cool-down in progress)
* Set the R/C switch on the remote control to the OFF position.
Operation indicator
Pages 29,30 of Owner's
Manual
Adjustment /
Turning Off the Projector
Power
Adjustment
7
If the images have keystone distortion ...
Press on the projector's control panel to correct the keystone distortion.
Correcting keystone distortion
Pages 38 of
Owner's Manual
When keystone correction is carried
out, the projected image will become
smaller.
The trapezoid correction state is
recorded in memory. Please readjust it
when the projection angle is changed.
If the images become uneven in
appearance after keystone correction is
carried out, decrease the Sharpness
setting.
Tip
Keystone
Power
Source
Enter
Help
Keystone
Select
Keystone

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8
Turning Off
the Projector
Press the twice to turn off the
projector's power.
2
Turn off the power for the equipment connected
to the projector.
1
Check that is lit steadily with an orange color,
and then disconnect the power cord.
3
If the power cord is disconnected while is still flashing orange, it may cause problems with
projector operation.
will start flashing orange. (Cool-down in progress)
* Set the R/C switch on the remote control to the OFF position.
Operation indicator
Pages 29,30 of Owner's
Manual
Adjustment /
Turning Off the Projector
Power
Adjustment
7
If the images have keystone distortion ...
Press on the projector's control panel to correct the keystone distortion.
Correcting keystone distortion
Pages 38 of
Owner's Manual
When keystone correction is carried
out, the projected image will become
smaller.
The trapezoid correction state is
recorded in memory. Please readjust it
when the projection angle is changed.
If the images become uneven in
appearance after keystone correction is
carried out, decrease the Sharpness
setting.
Tip
Keystone
Power
Source
Enter
Help
Keystone
Select
Keystone

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6
Automatically adjusting computer images to the
optimum settings
Other adjustments
Remote Control
Using the on-screen menus
Remote Control
Main menu Remote control
Select
Move
down
Return
Move
right
Move
left
Move
up
Adjustment /
Turning Off the Projector
Press on the remote control to automatically adjust the tracking and the display position and
synchronization.
Press on the remote control to display the setting menu on the projection screen.
Then adjust the required settings, such as brightness, contrast and sharpness.
Functions for
Enhancing Projection
Using the remote control for one-person presentations
The remote control can be used to carry out the same functions as left-clicking and right-clicking mouse buttons
on a computer. You can use the remote control to control the computer's mouse pointer from a distance.
When using the remote control as
a wireless mouse, you need to
connect the projector as follows.
Use the USB mouse cable if you
are connecting to the computer’s USB
terminal.
If the mouse function does not
work after connecting a PS/2 mouse,
you will need to restart the computer.
Use only the accessory mouse
cable provided, otherwise the
wireless mouse function may not
operate correctly.
Mouse pointer movement
Tilt the in the direction you want
the mouse pointer to go.
Mouse clicks
Mouse/USB port
Mouse/Com connector
USB
Mouse
connector
Mouse
Mouse
Mouse cable
(accessory)
9
This projector is equipped with a variety of useful functions
for enhancing projection.
Refer to the corresponding pages of the Owner's Manual for
details on each function.
For left clicks: Press For right clicks: Press
Tip
USB Mouse
Mouse/Com
Computer
Audio
In
Out
S-Video
Audio
R
L
Video

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10
Enhancing presentation materials
Effect function
Page 51 of
Owner's Manual
Tip
Press . Press .
Press .
Functions for
Enhancing Projection
Press .
Press to erase the stamps,
squares, markers and free lines set
for decorative purposes.
Displays the pointer icon. Tilt the
to move the icon, and then
press to stamp the pointer
icon in position.
Displays the square icon. Tilt the
to move the icon to the
starting point, and then press .
Tilt the again to move the
icon to the ending position, and
then press .
Displays the marker icon. Tilt the
to move the icon to the
starting point, and then press .
Tilt the again to move the
icon to the ending position, and
then press .
Displays the free line icon. Tilt the
to move the icon to the
starting point, and then press .
Then tilt the in the direction
that the line is to be drawn.
Press the to complete line
drawing.
Adjustment Adjusting the projection angle
5
Adjusting the image size and focus
Focus adjustment
Image size adjustment
See page 7.
If you change the projection angle, you
may get keystone distortion in the
images.You can use the on
the projector's control panel to correct
keystone distortion.
Turn to Wide to increase the size
Turn to Tele to reduce the size
Tip
Pages 31,32 of
Owner's Manual
Becomes
lower
Becomes higher
Keystone
Lift the front of the projector while pressing on the foot lever, adjust the amount extension or
retraction of the front foot, then adjust the projector’s projection angle.
To make fine adjustments:

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If images do not appear ...
If you have other problems ...
If a laptop computer or a computer with a
LCD screen has been connected to the
projector, you may need to change the
output destination for video signals
depending on the computer keys ( or
) or the computer's settings. The
output destination can normally be
changed by holding down the computer's
and pressing one of the Function
keys.
Once the source has been changed, after
a short wait the projector will start
projecting. If the output has been
changed to external output, only the
external output should be used.
For details, refer to the documentation
provided with your computer.
Change the input
signal.
Refer to the online
Help information.
After restarting the computer,
change the Control Panel
monitor and sound settings
so that Mirroring is active.
4
* Refer to Troubleshooting.
Projector Remote Control
Projector Remote Control
Tip
Press , and
then follow the
instructions.
Examples of changing output
NEC
Panasonic
TOSHIBA
IBM
SONY
FUJITSU
Macintosh
Projecting
Power
Source
Enter
Help
Help
Keystone
Select
Help
Help
Power
Source
Source
Enter
Help
Keystone
Select
11
Enlarging part of projected images
Enlargement ratio
E-Zoom function
Page 36 of
Owner's Manual
After enlarging part of the image,
you can tilt the to scroll around
the image.
To cancel the enlargement effect,
press the .
Press the right side of the button
to enlarge the image.
Press the left side of
the button to reduce
the size of the
enlarged area.
Functions for
Enhancing Projection
Press .
Tip
Press to enlarge the image being projected.
Tilt the on the remote control to scroll to the area that is to be viewed.

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12
Momentarily turning off images and sound
First press the , select "Settings" and then "A/V Mute". Then select the type of screen to be displayed
when projection is being stopped. The following choices are available. The default setting is the black screen.
Projection of the images and sound will be restarted.
If you use this function while projecting moving images, the images and sound will still continue to be
played back, and you cannot return to the point where the A/V Mute function was activated.
The A/V Mute function momentarily pauses the image and sound, and displays either a blank blue
or black screen or the user's logo screen. It can be used when you do not want to show viewers
details of operations such as selecting different files when computer images are being projected.
A/V Mute function
Pages 36,52 of Owner's Manual
Functions for
Enhancing Projection
Press .
Press once more.
Power
Power
Power
Projecting
Remove the lens cover.
1
Connect the power cord to the projector.
2
Turn on the power for the
input source.
In the case of a VCR, press the PLAY button.
6
5
Press the to turn on the
projector's power.
4
Connect the power cord to an electrical outlet.
3
3
ON
1
6
5
2
4
If using the remote control, set
the R/C switch to the ON
position and then press the
.
will start flashing green and
projection will start.
(Warm-up in progress)
The indicator will light orange.
Operation
indicator
Pages 29,30 of Owner's
Manual
Rotate the zoom lever to the central position to extend the lens.

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Computer
Audio
InOut
S-Video
Audio
R
L
Video
Connections Connecting to a Computer
Connecting to a Video Source
* Turn off the power for both the projector and the other equipment before connecting them.
Computer cable (accessory)
A/V cable (accessory)
To computer's
monitor port
(video port)
To video output connector (yellow)
To audio output L connector (white)
To audio output R connector (red)
Video connector (yellow)
Audio R connector (red) Audio L connector (white)
2
Depending on the shape of the
computer monitor terminal, it may not
be possible to make connections with
the accessory computer cable. Please
convert it using a commercially
available adapter, etc.
Computer connector
Pages 6,22 of Owner's Manual
Tip
Setting Up /
Connections
Computer
Audio
InOut
S-Video
Audio
R
L
Video
Troubleshooting
13
Viewing the Online Help
This projector is provided with an online help function which can be used when you have a
problem using the projector.
Press .
1
Select the item to view.
Press the on
the projector's control panel.
Or tilt the on the
remote control.
2
Accept the selected item.
Press the on the
projector's control panel.
Or press the on the
remote control.
3
The selected item will appear
on the screen.
4
Projector Remote Control
Power
Source
Enter
Help
Help
Keystone
Select
Help
Help
Select
Enter
If you follow the instructions to solve the problem
unsuccessfully,unplug the power from the wall outlet and
contact your local dealer.
: Select : Enter : Exit
<HELP Menu>
<HELP Menu>
Help for the image.
Help for the sound.
Language selection.(Language)
Return
An image does not appear on the Screen.
The image is blurred.
The image is not displayed fully on the screen.
(cut off/too big/too small/partial)
The colors of the image are not correct.
The image is too dark.
The image is a trapezoid.
Return
: Select : Enter : Exit

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Setting Up Adjust the distance between the projector and
the screen until the desired image size is obtained.
* When installing to wall, leave a space of about
7.87 inches (0.2m) between the projector and the wall.
Page 4 of Owner's Manual
screen size
projection
distance
(7.7–9.2)
(11.5–13.8m)
(3.8–4.5)
148.3–180.2
223.9–271.7
299.5–363.3
450.7–546.3 inches
(3.0–3.6)
118.1–143.6
(2.3–2.7)
87.8–107.0
(1.5–1.7)
(1.1–1.3)
(–1.1)
–44.7
42.5–52.1
57.6–70.4
30"
26"
40"
60"
80"
100"
150"
200"
300"
(5.7–6.9)
61X46
53X40
81X61
120X90
160X120
200X150
305X228
410X300
610X460(cm)
Checking the Indicators
The projector is equipped with indicators that alert you to problems with projector operation.
The following tables show what the indicators mean and how to remedy problems that they indicate.
*1 If an indicator is showing a status which does not appear in the previous tables, contact your dealer or nearest address provided at "International
Warranty Conditions" in "Safety Instructions/World-Wide Warranty Terms" included in the package.
*2 Contact your dealer for a spare lamp.
Page 39 of Owner's Manual
Troubleshooting
Operation indicator
Lamp indicator
Temperature indicator
14
1
Operation Indicator
Lamp Indicator
Temperature Indicator
Indicator status Problem and remedy
Indicator status Problem and remedy
Indicator status Problem and remedy
Illuminated
in Orange
Blinking
in Orange
Blinking
in Orange
Blinking
in Orange
Standby condition
Projection starts when the is pressed.
Power
Cool-down in progress
After while, the projector switches to the
standby condition (the indicator lights orange).
Illuminated
in Green Projecting in progress
Blinking
in Green
Warm-up in progress
After warm-up is complete, projection
will start when a video signal is input.
Blinking
in Red
Blinking
in Red
Blinking
in Red
Internal problem
Stop using the projector and ask for projector
to be repaired. *1
Internal problem
Stop using the projector and ask for projector
to be repaired. *1
Extinguished
Extinguished
Extinguished
The power is not switched on
Illuminated
in Red
Illuminated
in Red
Lamp error
Replace the lamp with a new one . *2
Time to replace the lamp.
Replace the lamp with a new one . *2
Nearing the time for replacing the lamp
Prepare a new lamp.*2
The power has not been switched on or normal
projection is in progress.
The power has not been switched on or normal
projection is in progress.
Excessive internal temperature (overheating)
The lamp goes off automatically and projection
becomes impossible. Wait for approximately 5
minutes with the projector in that state. After 5
minutes has passed, pull out the power plug
once, then insert it again.
When the power plug is reinserted, the projector
will recover to the normal state, so press the
and turn on the power again.
High-speed cooling in progress.
If the internal temperature rises any higher,
projection will stop.
Check that the air inlet and exhaust vents are clear
and that the indoor temperature is not too high.
Power

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WARNING Never look into the lens while
the projector's power is turned on.
Be sure to read the Owner's Manual thoroughly before using this projector.
90018701
01.09
- .2B(C01)
Printed in Japan
EMP-713/703/503
QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE
Printed on 100% recycled paper.