Epson EMP-800 / 810 User manual

WARNING Never look into the lens while
the projector's power is turned on.
Be sure to read the User,s Guide thoroughly before using this projector.
QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE

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 18 of User's Guide screen size
projection distance

Connections Connecting to a Computer
Connecting to aVideo 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)
You may need to use an optional
adapter or purchase a separate adapter
to connect the computer to the projector,
depending on the shape of the
computer's monitor port.
If connecting component video source
(such as a DVD player), you can use the
optional component video cable to
connect the source to the Computer
2/Component Video connector at the
rear of the projector.
Computer 2/Component Video connector
Pages 19--34 of User's Guide
Tip
Setting Up /
Connections

Projecting Remove the lens cover.
Connect the power cord to the projector.
Turn on the power for the
input source.
In the case of a VCR, press the PLAY button.
Press the button to turn on the
projector's power.
Connect the power cord to an electrical outlet.
If using the remote control, set
the R/C switch to the ON
position and then press the
button.
will start flashing green and
projection will start.
(Warm-up in progress)
The indicator will light orange.
Operation
indicator
Pages 36--38 of User's Guide

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
key 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.
* Refer toTroubleshooting.
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

Adjustment Adjusting the projection angle
Adjusting the image size and focus
Front adjustable foot Foot adjust button
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 , ,
and buttons on the projector's
control panel to correct keystone
distortion.
You can adjust the amount of extension for the front adjustable foot to adjust the projection angle.
The angle can be adjusted horizontally within a range of approximately 10°.
Turn to Wide to increase the size
Turn to Tele to reduce the size
Tip
Pages 41,42, 43 and 46 of
User's Guide

Automatically adjusting computer images to the
optimum settings
Press on the projector's control panel or on the remote control.The tracking,
display position and synchronization will be automatically adjusted.
Other adjustments
Press on the projector's control panel or on the remote control.The setting menu will be displayed on
the projection screen, and you can then adjust settings such as brightness, contrast and sharpness.
Projector Remote Control
Using the on-screen menus
Projector Remote Control
Main menu Projector Remote control
Move up
Move down
Move
right
Return
Return
Move
left
Select
Select
Move
down Move
right
Move
left
Move
up
Adjustment /
Turning Off the Projector

Adjustment
If the images have keystone distortion ...
Press on the projector's control panel to correct the keystone distortion.
If using both horizontal and vertical keystone correction,
carry out in the following order.
1 .With the front adjustable foot retracted, set the projector so that it is fully horizontal.
2 . Extend the front adjustable foot to adjust the angle as necessary.
3 . Adjust the vertical keystone distortion until both sides of the picture are vertical.
4 . Adjust the horizontal keystone distortion until the top and bottom edges of the picture are both horizontal.
Correcting keystone distortion
Pages 44 and 45 of User's Guide
When keystone correction is carried
out, the projected image will become
smaller.
The keystone correction settings are
memorized, so that if you change the
position or angle of the projector, you may
need to readjust the keystone correction
settings.
To return an altered keystone correction
setting to the factory default setting, do
the following.
To restore the vertical keystone correction
to the default setting:While holding down
the button, press the button for
1 second or more.
To restore the horizontal keystone
correction to the default setting:While
holding down the button, press the
button for 1 second or more.
If the images become uneven in
appearance after keystone correction is
carried out, decrease the Sharpness
setting.
Correction in
vertical direction
Correction in
horizontal direction
Tip

Turning Off
the Projector
Press the button twice to turn off the
projector's power.
Turn off the power for the equipment connected
to the projector.
Check that is lit steadily with an orange color,
and then disconnect the power cord.
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/approx.2 minutes)
* Set the R/C switch on the remote control to the OFF position.
Operation indicator
Pages 39 and 40 of
User's Guide
Adjustment /
Turning Off the Projector

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 a USB cable to connect the
projector to the USB port of a
computer.
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 button in the direction you want
the mouse pointer to go.
Mouse clicks
Mouse/USB port
Mouse/USB connector
Mouse cable
(accessory)
This projector is equipped with a variety of useful functions
for enhancing projection.
Refer to the corresponding pages of the User's Guide for
details on each function.
Wireless mouse function
Page 25 of User's Guide
For left clicks: Press [Left] For right clicks:Press [Right/Esc]
Tip

A pointer icon appears on the
screen.The type of icon changes
to one of three icons each time
the button is pressed.
Tilt the button to move the
pointer icon.
Press the button to stamp
the pointer icon on the screen.
A spotlight appears on the
screen.The size of the spotlight
changes to one of three sizes
each time the button is
pressed.
Tilt the button to move the
spotlight.
Enhancing presentation materials
A bar (straight line) appears on
the screen.
The type of bar changes each
time the button is pressed.
Tilt the button to move the
bar.
By pressing any button other than the
above, the stamps, spotlights and
bars used for decoration disappear.
Effect function
Page 57 of User's Guide
Tip
Press . Press .
Press .
Functions for
Enhancing Projection

Enlarging part of projected images
Enlargement ratio
Cross
E-Zoom function
Page 56 of User's Guide
Press the button on the remote control.
A cross will appear in the center of the image being projected.
Tilt the button on the remote control to move the cross to the area of the image to be enlarged.
After enlarging part of the image,
you can tilt the button to scroll
around the image.
To cancel the enlargement effect,
press the button.
Press the side of the button.
The area of the image centering
on the cross will be enlarged.
You can press the
side of the button to
reduce the size of the
enlarged area.
Functions for
Enhancing Projection
Press .
Tip

Momentarily turning off images and sound
First press the button, 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
Page 52 of User's Guide
Functions for
Enhancing Projection
Press .
Press once more.

Troubleshooting
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 .
Select the item to view.
Press the buttons on
the projector's control panel.
Or tilt the button on the
remote control.
Accept the selected item.
Press the buttons on the
projector's control panel.
Or press the button on the
remote control.
The selected item will appear
on the screen.
Page 76 of User's Guide
Projector Remote Control

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.
Indicator status Problem and remedy
Standby condition
Projection starts when the button
is pressed.
Internal problem
Stop using the projector and ask for
projector to be repaired. *1
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.
Lamp will soon need to be replaced.
Replace the lamp as soon as possible.*2
The appearance of the operation indicator
at this time will vary depending on the status
of the projector.
Indicator status Problem and remedy
Check that the lamp is properly installed
and the lamp cover is closed.
Or, replace the lamp with a new one.*2
lit flashing
*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 11 of the Safety Instructions/World-Wide Warranty Terms.
*2 Contact your dealer for a spare lamp.
Projecting in progress
Cool-down in progress
After approximately 2 minutes, the projector
switches to the standby condition
(the indicator lights orange).
Warm-up in progress
After warm-up is complete, projection
will start when a video signal is input.
Page 78 of User's Guide
This can happen when the power cord was
disconnected from the electrical outlet
before the cool-down period had finished
the last time the projector was turned off.
Wait about 2 minutes.After about 2 minutes,
disconnect the power plug and then re-
insert it.
High temperature inside projector (overheating).
The lamp will turn off automatically and
projection will stop.Wait for about 5 minutes
without operating the projector.After 5 minutes
have elapsed, disconnect the power plug and
then re-insert it.
Troubleshooting
Operation
indicator
Lamp
indicator Temperature indicator