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Epson EMP-S4 User Manual

Epson emp-s4 multimedia projector user's guide
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  • Page 1 User’s Guide...

  • Page 2: Notations Used In This Guide

    Notations Used in This Guide Indicates procedures which may result in damage or injury if sufficient care is not taken. Indicates additional information and points which may be useful to know regarding a topic. Indicates a page where useful information regarding a topic can be found. Click on the page number to display that page.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Projector Features..............4 Useful Functions Part Names and Functions.............6 Functions for Enhancing Projection ........20 Front/Top ..................6 Pausing the Image and Sound Temporarily (A/V Mute) ..20 Control Panel ................7 Freezing the Image (Freeze)............21 Rear ..................... 8 Changing the Aspect Ratio (Resizing) ........
  • Page 4 Contents Appendices Installation ................55 Setting Up the Projector............55 Maintenance.................56 Cleaning ..................56 Replacing Consumables............57 Checking Projected Images on an External Monitor (Monitor Output) ..............63 Optional Accessories and Consumables......64 Screen Size and Projection Distance ........65 Glossary ................66 List of ESC/VP21 Commands ..........68 Command List................

  • Page 5: Projector Features

    Projector Features Easy to use, big button control panel Direct Power On & Instant Off For ease of use, buttons are classified and arranged according to their The direct power on function means you can turn the projector on simply projection and adjustment functions.
  • Page 6 Projector Features Colour Mode You can enjoy images of "Photos", "Presentations", "Games", and so on, in the optimum colour tone by choosing the most suitable mode for your surroundings. sp.15 Security Function Manage users with password protect You can set up a password to restrict the use of the projector. sp.26 Operation lock stops the use of all control panel buttons except for the Power button...

  • Page 7: Part Names And Functions

    Part Names and Functions Front/Top • • Control panel Security lock ( ) sp.7 sp.67 • Lamp cover sp.59 Open this cover when replacing the projector's lamp. • Focus ring sQuick Start Guide Adjusts the image focus. • Air exhaust vent •...

  • Page 8: Control Panel

    Part Names and Functions Control Panel • • [Menu] button [Enter] button sp.12, p.32 sp.32 Displays and closes the configuration Automatically adjusts analogue RGB images from menu. computers and RGB video images to the optimum images. • If a configuration menu or help screen is displayed, it [Power] button sQuick Start Guide accepts and enters the current selection.

  • Page 9: Rear

    Part Names and Functions Rear • • • • Computer port S-Video port Video port USB port sp.24, p.68 sQuick Start Guide sQuick Start Guide sQuick Start Guide Connects the projector to a computer via the USBg cable when using the wireless mouse Inputs analogue RGB video signals from a Inputs S-Videog...

  • Page 10: Base

    Part Names and Functions Base • • Foot adjust lever Front adjustable foot • • Air intake vent Air filter (air intake vent) sp.56 Clean the air intake vent p.62 sp.56, periodically. This prevents dust and other foreign particles from getting inside the projector when air is drawn in.

  • Page 11: Remote Control

    Part Names and Functions Remote Control If you position the over the button icon or button name, a description of that button will appear. • • [Page down] [Page up] buttons Remote control light-emitting area sp.25 sQuick Start Guide • [E-Zoom] button ( ) ( ) sp.23 •...

  • Page 12: Adjusting And Changing The Image

    Adjusting and changing the image This chapter explains how to adjust the quality of the image, the volume, the colour mode selection and so on, and also how to change the image. Adjusting the Image Quality ......12 Adjusting the Projection Position (Image Shift) ............

  • Page 13: Adjusting The Image Quality

    Adjusting the Image Quality Adjusting Computer Images and RGB Video Images Adjusting the Tracking If vertical stripes appear in the projected Automatic Setup computer or RGB video images, and this cannot Automatic setup detects analogue RGB signals coming from a connected be fixed using automatic setup, you will need to computer, and automatically adjusts these signals so that the optimum adjust the...

  • Page 14: Adjusting The Sync

    Adjusting the Image Quality Adjust the tracking until the vertical stripes disappear Adjusting the Sync from the image. If flickering, fuzziness or interference appear in computer or RGB video images, and this cannot be fixed using automatic setup, you will need to adjust the Sync (synchronisation)g manually...
  • Page 15 Adjusting the Image Quality Adjust the synchronization until the horizontal noise disappears from the image. Using the remote control Using the control panel The sync value increases or decreases each time a button is pressed. Press the [Menu] button to exit the configuration menu.

  • Page 16: Selecting The Projection Quality (Color Mode)

    Adjusting the Image Quality Selecting the Projection Quality (Color Mode) PROCEDURE The following seven preset colour modes are available for use depending Remote control on the characteristics of the images that are being projected. You can easily obtain the optimum image quality simply by selecting the colour mode that corresponds to the projected images.

  • Page 17: Adjusting The Projection Position (Image Shift)

    Adjusting the Projection Position (Image Shift) When you cannot setup this projector directly in front of the screen, the Using the Remote Control Using the Control Panel projection position can be finely tuned without moving this projector. PROCEDURE Press the [Esc] button to close the adjustment screen.

  • Page 18: Adjusting The Volume

    Adjusting the Volume The volume of the projector's built-in speaker can be adjusted as follows. PROCEDURE Remote control When the button is pressed to the [ ] side, the volume increases, and when it is pressed to the [ ] side, the volume decreases. The volume gauge appears on the screen when the volume is being adjusted.

  • Page 19: Changing The Projected Image (Source Search)

    Changing the Projected Image (Source Search) Automatically Detect Incoming Signals and Change the Projected Image (Source Search) • When your video equipment is connected, start playback. The picture signal input from the connected equipment is automatically • The following screen is displayed when only the picture detected and projected.

  • Page 20: Useful Functions

    Useful Functions This chapter explains useful functions for giving presentations and so on, and the security functions. Functions for Enhancing Projection ....20 Security functions..........26 • Pausing the Image and Sound Temporarily • Preventing theft (Password Protect) ......... 26 (A/V Mute) ................20 •When Password Protect is Enabled ..........26 •...

  • Page 21: Functions For Enhancing Projection

    Functions for Enhancing Projection Pausing the Image and Sound Temporarily (A/V Mute) If you use this function when projecting moving images, the images and sound will still continue to be played For example, this can be used if you want to pause the projection for a back by the source, and you cannot return to the point moment and focus the audience’s attention on what you are saying.

  • Page 22: Freezing The Image (Freeze)

    Functions for Enhancing Projection Freezing the Image (Freeze) Changing the Aspect Ratio (Resizing) The source image continues to project even when the screen is frozen. You This function changes the aspect ratiog of images from 4:3 to 16:9 when can still perform operations such as changing files, without projecting any component videog, S-Videog, or composite videog...

  • Page 23: Displaying The Pointer (Pointer)

    Functions for Enhancing Projection Displaying the Pointer (Pointer) Move the pointer icon. Remote control This allows you to move a pointer icon on the projected image, and helps you draw attention to the area you are talking about. Pointer icon PROCEDURE You can use the "Pointer Shape"...

  • Page 24: Enlarging Part Of The Image (E-Zoom)

    Functions for Enhancing Projection Enlarging Part of the Image (E-Zoom) Move the cross to the area of the image that is to be enlarged or reduced. This is useful when you want to see images in greater detail, such as graphs Remote control and details in a table.

  • Page 25: Using The Remote Control To Operate The Mouse Pointer (Wireless Mouse)

    Functions for Enhancing Projection Using the Remote Control to Operate the Mouse Pointer (Wireless Mouse) • The USB cable can only be connected to computers with a standard USB interface. If using a computer If the USB terminal of a computer and the USB terminal on the back of which is running Windows, the computer must have this projector are connected by a commercially available USB A-B cable, had a full version of Windows 98/2000/Me/XP Home...
  • Page 26 Functions for Enhancing Projection Once the connection has been made, the mouse pointer can be operated as follows. • If the mouse button settings are set to reverse on the computer, the operation of the remote control buttons Moving the mouse pointer Mouse clicks will also be reversed.

  • Page 27: Security Functions

    If the password is entered correctly, projection will the wrong password thirty times, the following message will be displayed and the projector will not accept start. password entries any more. "The projector’s operation will be locked. Contact Epson as described in your documentation."...

  • Page 28: Setting Password Protect

    Security functions When "Password Timer" is set to "On" and "Timer" is used Setting Password Protect The password entry screen will not be displayed at all when the power is Use the following procedure to set Password Protect. turned on until the length of time that has been set has elapsed. When the set length of time has elapsed, the password entry screen will be displayed PROCEDURE each time the power is turned on.
  • Page 29 Security functions Turn "Password Timer" on. If you don't use this setting, proceed to step 4. (1) Select "Password Timer", and then press the [Enter] button. (2) Select "On", and then press the [Enter] button. (3) Press the [Esc] button. (4) Select "Timer"...

  • Page 30: Operation Button Lock Function

    Security functions Operation Button Lock Function Set to "On". If set to "On", none of the buttons on the control panel except This function locks the buttons on the projector's control panel. the [Power] button can be operated. This function is useful at times such as during show events so that only projection is carried out deactivating all buttons operation, or in places such as schools to limit the range of buttons that can be operated.

  • Page 31: Configuration Menu

    Security functions When the confirmation message is displayed, select "Yes". The control panel buttons will be locked in accordance with the selected setting. There are two methods to cancel the projector's control panel lock. • Using remote control, change the "Settings" - "Operation Lock"...

  • Page 32: Configuration Menu

    Configuration Menu This chapter explains how to use the configuration menu and its functions. Using the Configuration Menu......32 List of Functions..........33 • "Image" Menu..............33 • "Signal" Menu..............34 • "Settings" Menu..............35 • "Extended" Menu ...............36 • "Info" Menu ................38 •...

  • Page 33: Using The Configuration Menu

    Using the Configuration Menu Buttons used Selecting from Selecting from Changing the Using the control panel the top menu the sub menu selected item Top menu Using the remote control guide Sub menu (Settings) Select the setting to change.

  • Page 34: List Of Functions

    List of Functions "Image" Menu The items that can be set will vary depending on the input source that is currently being projected. Setting details are saved separately for each source. Computer/RGB video Component videog/ Composite videog/ S-Videog Sub-menu Function Color Mode Select the quality of the image to suit your surroundings.

  • Page 35: Signal" Menu

    List of Functions "Signal" Menu The items that can be set will vary depending on the input source that is currently being projected. Setting details are saved separately for each source. Computer/RGB video Component videog Composite videog/ S-Videog Sub-menu Function Auto Setup Selects whether the automatic adjustment function for automatically optimising images when the input source is changed is turned "On"...

  • Page 36: Settings" Menu

    List of Functions "Settings" Menu Sub-menu Function Keystone Corrects vertical keystone distortion in images. sQuick Start Guide Zoom Adjusts the size of the projected image. sQuick Start Guide Wide: Larger Tele: Smaller Image Shift Adjusts the projection position. sp.16 Operation When set to "On", the operation of all buttons on the projector's control panel except for the [Power] button will be disabled.

  • Page 37: Extended" Menu

    List of Functions "Extended" Menu Sub-menu Function Display This lets you make settings related to the projector's display. Message: Sets whether the input source name or colour mode name or a message is displayed on the screen ("On") or not displayed ("Off") at times such as when the input source or colour mode is changed or when no image signals are being input.
  • Page 38 List of Functions Sub-menu Function Direct Power On: Operation Sets whether direct power on is enabled ("On") or disabled ("Off"). When you set to "On" and leave the power cable connected to a wall socket, be aware of that sudden surges of electricity that may occur when power comes back on after a power outage may cause the projector to turn on automatically.

  • Page 39: Info" Menu

    List of Functions "Info" Menu Lets you check the status of the image signals being projected and the status of the projector. (Display only) Computer/RGB Video/Component videog Composite videog/ S-Videog Sub-menu Function Lamp Hours Shows the cumulative lamp operating time. If it reaches the lamp warning time, the characters are displayed in yellow.

  • Page 40: Reset" Menu

    List of Functions "Reset" Menu Sub-menu Function Reset All Resets all items in all menus to their default settings. •The "Computer Input", "Zoom", "Image Shift", "Lamp Hours" and "Language" settings will not be reset to their defaults. Reset Lamp Clear the cumulative lamp operating time and reset to "0H". Perform this procedure when you replace the lamp. Hours...

  • Page 41: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting This chapter describes how to identify problems and what to do if a problem is found. Using the Help............. 41 Problems Solving..........43 • Reading the Indicators............43 •Power indicator lights red ............43 •Lamp or Temp indicator flashes orange ........45 •...

  • Page 42: Using The Help

    Using the Help If a problem occurs with the projector, the Help function uses on-screen Select a menu item. displays to assist you in solving the problem. It uses a series of menus in a question and answer format. PROCEDURE Display the Help menu.
  • Page 43 Using the Help Repeat the operations in steps 2 and 3 to proceed through the menu to more detailed items. Press the [Help] button to exit the help menu. If the Help function does not provide a solution to the problem, refer to "Problem Solving"...

  • Page 44: Problems Solving

    Problems Solving If you are having a problem with the projector, first check the projector's indicators and refer to "Reading the Indicators" below. If the indicators do not show clearly what the problem might be, refer to "When the Indicators Provide No Help". sp.46 Reading the Indicators The projector is provided with the following three indicators which indicate the operating status of the projector.
  • Page 45 Problems Solving : lit : flashing : off Status Cause Remedy or Status High temperature error The lamp will turn off automatically and projection will stop. Wait for about 5 minutes. After Power (overheating) about 5 minutes the projector will switch to standby mode, so check the following two points. After checking, press the [Power] button to turn the power back on.

  • Page 46: Lamp Or Temp Indicator Flashes Orange

    Problems Solving Warning : lit : flashing : off Lamp or Temp indicator flashes orange Status Cause Remedy or Status High temperature warning (This is not an abnormality, but if the temperature rises too high again, projection will stop Power automatically.) •Check that the air filters and air exhaust vent are clear and that they are not up against a surface such as a wall.

  • Page 47: When The Indicators Provide No Help

    Problems Solving When the Indicators Provide No Help If any of the following problems occur and the indicators do not offer a solution, refer to the pages given for each problem. Problems relating to images Problems when projection starts No images appear Power does not turn on sp.47 sp.52...

  • Page 48: Problems Relating To Images

    Problems Solving Problems relating to images No images appear Check Remedy Was the [Power] button pressed? Press the [Power] button to turn the power on. Are the indicators switched off? The power cable is not connected correctly or power is not being supplied normally. Connect the projector's power cable correctly.
  • Page 49 Problems Solving The message "Not Supported." is displayed Check Remedy Are the image signal format settings If a composite videog S-Videog source is connected to the projector, use the "Video Signal" menu command to select the signal format. "Signal" - "Video Signal" correct? sp.34 Only when projecting images...
  • Page 50 Problems Solving Images are fuzzy or out of focus Check Remedy Has the focus been adjusted correctly? Turn the focus ring on the projector to adjust the focus. Is the projector at the correct distance? The recommended projection distance ranges from 87cm to 1212cm. sQuick Start Guide Is the keystone adjustment value too Decrease the projection angle to reduce the amount of keystone correction.
  • Page 51 Problems Solving Image is truncated (large) or small Check Remedy Has the "Aspect ratiog" been set Press the [Resize] button on the remote control. sp.21 correctly? Is the image still being enlarged by the Press the [Esc] button on the remote control to cancel the E-Zoom function. sp.23 E-Zoom function? Has the "Position"...
  • Page 52 Problems Solving Image colours are not right Check Remedy Do the input signal settings match the If a composite videog S-Videog source is connected to the projector, use the "Video Signal" menu command to select the video signal format. signals from the connected device? "Signal"...

  • Page 53: Problems When Projection Starts

    Problems Solving Problems when projection starts Power does not turn on Check Remedy Have you pressed the [Power] button? Press the [Power] button to turn the power on. Are all of the indicators switched off? The power cable is not connected correctly or power is not being supplied. Connect the power cable to the projector correctly.
  • Page 54 Problems Solving The remote control does not work Check Remedy Is the remote control light-emitting area Face the remote control towards the remote control light-receiving area. The operating angle for the remote control is approximately ±30º horizontally and approximately ±15º facing towards the remote control light- vertically.

  • Page 55: Appendices

    Appendices This chapter provides information on maintenance procedures to ensure the best level of performance from the projector. Installation ............55 Screen Size and Projection Distance ....65 • Setting Up the Projector .............55 Glossary............... 66 Maintenance ............56 List of ESC/VP21 Commands......68 •...

  • Page 56: Installation

    Installation Setting Up the Projector • Front/ceiling projection (Front/Ceiling projection) The projector supports the following four different projection methods, allowing you to choose the best method for displaying your images. • For ceiling mount installation (suspending from the ceiling), a special installation procedure is required. Failure to install correctly may result in injury or damage if the projector falls.

  • Page 57: Maintenance

    Maintenance This section describes maintenance tasks such as cleaning the projector and Cleaning the Air Filter and Air Intake Vents replacing consumable parts. If dust collects on the air filter or the air intake vents, it can cause the internal temperature of the projector to rise, and this can lead to problems Cleaning with operation and shortening of the optical engine's service life.

  • Page 58: Replacing Consumables

    Maintenance Replacing Consumables Insert the batteries. This section explains how to replace the remote control batteries, the lamp, and the air filters. Check the positions of the (+) and (–) marks inside the battery holder to ensure that the batteries are inserted the correct way. Replacing the batteries If delays in the responsiveness of the remote control occur or if it does not operate after it has been used for some time, it probably means that the...

  • Page 59: Lamp Replacement Period

    Maintenance Lamp Replacement Period • The lamp replacement message is set to appear after the It is time to replace the lamp when: following periods of time in order to maintain the initial brightness and quality of the projected images. •...

  • Page 60: Replacing The Lamp

    Maintenance Replacing the Lamp PROCEDURE • When replacing the lamp because it has stopped After you turn off the projector’s power, and the illuminating, there is a possibility that the lamp may be confirmation buzzer beeps twice, disconnect the broken. power cable.
  • Page 61 Maintenance Loosen the two lamp fixing screws. Install the new lamp. Loosen the two lamp fixing screws with the screwdriver that is Insert the new lamp so that the lamp fits in place correctly and supplied with the spare lamp (or your own cross head once it is fully inserted, tighten the two screws.

  • Page 62: Resetting The Lamp Operating Time

    Maintenance Select "Reset" from the configuration menu, and then Resetting the Lamp Operating Time select "Reset Lamp Hours". The projector has a built-in counter which keeps track of the lamp operating time. When the cumulative operating time reaches a certain For details on this operation, refer to "...

  • Page 63: Replacing The Air Filter

    Maintenance Install the new air filter. Replacing the Air Filter If the air filters are broken or if the warning message reappears after they Slide the air filter covers in from the outside and push them in have been cleaned, they should be replaced. until they click into place.

  • Page 64: Checking Projected Images On An External Monitor (Monitor Output)

    Checking Projected Images on an External Monitor (Monitor Output) While performing presentations and so on, you can check analogue RGB images and RGB video images from a computer being input to the "Computer/ Component Video" terminal by connecting an external monitor to this projector.

  • Page 65: Optional Accessories And Consumables

    Optional Accessories and Consumables The following optional accessories are available for purchase if required. This list of optional accessories is current as of June, 2006. Details of accessories are subject to change without notice. Varies depending on country of purchase. Ceiling plate* ELPFC03 Optional Accessories Pipe 370 (370 mm (14.57 in.)/silver)* ELPFP04...

  • Page 66: Screen Size And Projection Distance

    Screen Size and Projection Distance See the following table to choose the best position for your projected image. The values are only a guide. Units: cm (in.) Units: cm (ft.) Units: cm (in.) Projection Distance Offset 4:3 Screen Size Minimum Maximum Minimum Maximum...

  • Page 67: Glossary

    For details on acquiring the software and for instructions on using the software and compatible projector models, go to http://www.epson.com and select the Support section of your local EPSON website. HDTV An abbreviation for High-Definition Television. It refers to high-definition systems which satisfy the following conditions.
  • Page 68 Glossary Security lock A device consisting of a projector case with a hole in it that a commercially-available theft-prevention cable can be passed through in order to secure the device to a table or pillar. This projector is compatible with the Microsaver Security System manufactured by Kensington.

  • Page 69: List Of Esc/Vp21 Commands

    List of ESC/VP21 Commands Command List Cable Layouts When a power on command is sent to the projector, the power will turn on USB connection and the projector will change to warm-up mode. When the power has Connector shape: USB (type B) turned on, a colon ":"...

  • Page 70: Usb Connection Setup

    In order to control the projector using ESC/VP21 commands via a USB connection, the following preparations must be carried out. PROCEDURE Download the USB driver (USB-COM Driver) from the EPSON website to your computer. Go to http://www.epson.com and select the Support section of your local EPSON website.

  • Page 71: List Of Supported Monitor Displays

    List of Supported Monitor Displays Computer/RGB Video Component Video/RGB Video Source Projected Resolution (dots)* Signal Refresh rateg (Hz) Resolution Resolution* Signal Refresh rateg (Hz) Aspect ratiog Aspect ratio (dots) (dots) 16:9 640×480 800×600 SDTV g(525i) 800×600 800×450 VGAEGA 640×350 800×438 (D1) VESA 60/72/75/85,iMac*...

  • Page 72: Specifications

    Specifications * The USB interface complies with the USB 1.1 standard. Product name Multimedia Projector EMP-S4 The USB connector is not guaranteed to operate correctly with all USB- 327 (W) × 87 (H) × 247 (D) mm (not including feet) Dimensions compatible devices.

  • Page 73: Appearance

    Appearance 3-M4×9 Centre of lens 50.1* 83.7 104.7 69.7 *Distance from center of lens to suspension bracket fixing point Units: mm...

  • Page 74: Index

    Index Connectors........8 Consumables ........64 Air exhaust vent......6 HDTV .......... 70 Menu..........32 Contrast ........33 Air filter ......... 9 Help function ....... 41 Message ........36 Control Panel........7 Air intake vent ....... 9 High Altitude Mode..... 37 Monitor Out port ......8 Cross..........23 Angle of tilt........
  • Page 75 Index Power ON Protect......26 Sharpness........33 Presentation ......... 15 "Signal" Menu ......34 USB connection ......69 Problem Solving ......43 Sleep Mode........37 USB port ........8 Progressive ........34 Source........... 38 Projection........36 Source Search......7 Speaker........... 8 Specifications .......71 Video port ........
  • Page 76 However, there is no guarantee that interference :EPSON AMERICA, INC. will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause Located at...
  • Page 77 Microsoft Corporation in the United States of America. Dolby is a trademark of Dolby Laboratories. Neither SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION nor its affiliates shall be liable Pixelworks and DNX are trademarks of Pixelworks, Inc. to the purchaser of this product or third parties for damages, losses,...

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