Epson EMP-715/505 User Manual

Before useInstallationConnectionsProjectionUseful FunctionsAdjustments andSettingTroubleshootingMaintenanceOthersUsing the EasyMPFunctionPrinted in Ja

8 - Safety PrecautionsEMP-715/505E safe.fm Safety PrecautionsRead and observe the following safety precautions to ensure safe use of the equipmen

98 - TroubleshootingEMP-715/505E trouble.fmTemperature IndicatorPoint· Refer to the section on [When the Indicators Provide No Help] on the following

When the Indicators Provide No Help - 99EMP-715/505E trouble.fm When the Indicators Provide No HelpRefer to each relevant item if the following

100 - When the Indicators Provide No HelpEMP-715/505E trouble.fm● Messages[Not Supported] will be displayed[No Signal]will be displayed●Is the resol

When the Indicators Provide No Help - 101EMP-715/505E trouble.fmA message stating [No displayable files] will be displayed.●Have displayable files b

102 - When the Indicators Provide No HelpEMP-715/505E trouble.fmA message stating [File cannot be saved] will be displayed.●Is the memory card full?I

When the Indicators Provide No Help - 103EMP-715/505E trouble.fmThe image is unclear· The screen is blurred.· Focus can only be attained in certain

104 - When the Indicators Provide No HelpEMP-715/505E trouble.fmThe image is cut up (Large)/Small· The image is disturbed.· Noise appears●Has the cab

When the Indicators Provide No Help - 105EMP-715/505E trouble.fmThe image color is badThe image is dark●Has the image brightness been correctly adju

106 - When the Indicators Provide No HelpEMP-715/505E trouble.fmNo soundThe remote control will not work●Has the sound input been connected correctly

When the Indicators Provide No Help - 107EMP-715/505E trouble.fmThe projector will not switch off (after the [Power] button has been pressed)Problem

Safety Precautions - 9EMP-715/505E safe.fm●Never look into the lens when the power is switched on.An extremely strong light is emitted that may caus

108 - Cleaning the Projector, Cleaning the Lens, Cleaning the Air FilterEMP-715/505E mainte.fmMaintenanceThis section provides explanations on taking

Cleaning the Projector, Cleaning the Lens, Cleaning the Air Filter - 109EMP-715/505E mainte.fmCleaning the projector· Gently wipe the soiled parts o

110 - Replacing the Air FilterEMP-715/505E mainte.fm Replacing the Air FilterReplacement method 1Switch off the power supply, allow the projector

Replacing the Lamp - 111EMP-715/505E mainte.fm Replacing the LampReplace the lamp at the following times (model number: ELPLP14).When a message

112 - Replacing the LampEMP-715/505E mainte.fmReplacement method 1Switch off the power supply, allow the projector to cool down*, and then disconnect

Replacing the Lamp - 113EMP-715/505E mainte.fm5Attach the lamp cover.Align the direction, insert the fan, and then secure it in place with the one s

114 - Optional PartsEMP-715/505E option.fmOthersThis section provides explanations on optional items and after service care, as well as pro-viding de

Transportation - 115EMP-715/505E option.fm TransportationThe projector contains many glass and precision parts. Ensure that the following precau

116 - TerminologyEMP-715/505E option.fm TerminologyThis section provides simple explanations for the terminology used within the manual, items fo

Terminology - 117EMP-715/505E option.fmContrast By strengthening or weakening the tone of the colors, it is possible to project characters and pictu

10 - Safety PrecautionsEMP-715/505E safe.fmCaution●Never stand on the projector or place any heavy objects on it.Failure to observe this may result i

118 - SpecificationsEMP-715/505E option.fm Specifications* The USB port does not guarantee the operations of all equipment that supports USB.Prod

Check Sheet - 119EMP-715/505E option.fm Check SheetKindly take a copy of the check sheet and fill out the relevant items before contacting us in

120 - Check SheetEMP-715/505E option.fm● SoundInquiry details❒ No sound can be heard❒ The volume is too low❒ The sound breaks up❒ A differen

World-Wide Warranty Terms - 121EMP-715/505E option.fm World-Wide Warranty TermsThis product includes a world-wide warranty, which allows the equ

122 - World-Wide Warranty TermsEMP-715/505E option.fm<EUROPE>AUSTRIA :EPSON Support Center AustriaTech. Help Desk: 00491805 235470Web Address:

World-Wide Warranty Terms - 123EMP-715/505E option.fm<NORTH, CENTRAL AMERICA & CARIBBEAN ISLANDS>DENMARK :Tech. Help Desk: 80881127 ITALY

124 - World-Wide Warranty TermsEMP-715/505E option.fm<SOUTH AMERICA><ASIA & OCEANIA>ARGENTINA :Epson Argentina S.A.Avenida Belgrano 9

Index - 125EMP-715/505E 715E.IX IndexNumerics13w3 28AA/V Mute 67A/V Mute button 17A/V Mute Function 51About 68About menu 62Adjusting the Project

126 - IndexEMP-715/505E 715E.IXGGamma 65HHelp button 15Help Function 49II/O Terminal 14Image capture 67image signals 33Indicator 17Installation Proce

Index - 127EMP-715/505E 715E.IXSound connection 28Source 38Speaker 13Specifications 118Spotlight 57, 66Stamp 55Startup Screen 68sub menus 61S-Video

Safety Precautions - 11EMP-715/505E safe.fm●Always ensure that the power has been switched off, the plug has been disconnected from the power socket

EMP-715/505E declaration.fmDECLARATION of CONFORMITYaccording to ISO/IEC Guide 22 and EN 45014Manufacturer : SEIKO EPSON CORPORATIONAddress : 3-5, Ow

EMP-715/505E declaration.fmDECLARATION of CONFORMITYAccording to 47CFR, Part 2 and 15 forClass B Personal Computers and Peripherals; and/or CPU Board

EMP-715/505E declaration.fmFCC Compliance StatementFor United States UsersThis equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Cl

EMP-715/505E declaration.fmAll rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any fo

Before useInstallationConnectionsProjectionUseful FunctionsAdjustments andSettingTroubleshootingMaintenanceOthersUsing the EasyMPFunctionPrinted in Ja

12 - Safety PrecautionsEMP-715/505E safe.fmSafety Precautions●Using the projector outside of the permissible temperature range (+5C° to +35C°) may re

Parts, Names and Operations - 13EMP-715/505E intro.fmBefore Using This EquipmentThis section provides explanations on parts and part names, and the

14 - Parts, Names and OperationsEMP-715/505E intro.fm● Rear surface, Side surface 1 Power Inlet 2 Mouse/Com Port 3 USB Port 4 I/O Port● Rear Panel

Parts, Names and Operations - 15EMP-715/505E intro.fm● Operation panel (on top of the projector) 1 [Power] button (see page 37, 40 )Switches the po

16 - Parts, Names and OperationsEMP-715/505E intro.fm● I/O Ports 1 Computer / Component Video PortInputs computer analog image signals and AV equipm

Parts, Names and Operations - 17EMP-715/505E intro.fmRemote Control● Front Panel 1 Remote control light-receiving areaOutputs the remote control un

Accessory VerificationCheck to confirm that the following items are included in the package when removing the pro-jector and accessories from the box.

18 - Parts, Names and OperationsEMP-715/505E intro.fm10 [Enter] button (see page 31, 63)· Sets the menu item when pressed, and then moves onto the lo

Parts, Names and Operations - 19EMP-715/505E intro.fm● Rear Panel 1 Battery Cover1715_505E.bk Page 19 Friday, May 25, 2001 10:24 AM

20 - Parts, Names and OperationsEMP-715/505E intro.fmRange of Remote Control OperationsDepending on the distance and angle from the main unit’s light

Parts, Names and Operations - 21EMP-715/505E intro.fmInserting the Remote Control BatteriesThe remote control batteries are inserted in accordance w

22 - Installation ProcedureEMP-715/505E Installation.fmInstallationThis section provides an example of projector installation, and explanations on th

Installation Procedure - 23EMP-715/505E Installation.fmScreen size and projection distanceDetermines the distance that the screen must be from the l

24 - Installation ProcedureEMP-715/505E Installation.fmProjection anglesThe optimum projection screen is acquired by placing the center of the projec

Connecting the projector to a computer - 25EMP-715/505E Connections.fmConnectionsThis section provides explanations on connecting the projector to c

26 - Connecting the projector to a computerEMP-715/505E Connections.fmCondition #2: The resolution and frequency of the computer must be within the b

Connecting the projector to a computer - 27EMP-715/505E Connections.fmIn the case of the mini D-Sub 15 pin· Connect the computer's monitor port

Features - 1EMP-715/505E Features.fm Features● Crystal clear screenClarity has been vastly improved.Provides crystal clear projections even in

28 - Connecting the projector to a computerEMP-715/505E Connections.fm● When the monitor port is 13w3The Computer/Component Video port is also conne

Connecting the projector to a computer - 29EMP-715/505E Connections.fmConnecting external audio equipmentIt is possible to enjoy dynamic sound by co

30 - Connecting the projector to a computerEMP-715/505E Connections.fmConnecting up the mouse (wireless mouse function)This enables the computer’s mo

Connecting the projector to a computer - 31EMP-715/505E Connections.fmPerform the following mouse operations after the connection has been establish

32 - Connecting the video equipmentEMP-715/505E Connections.fm Connecting the video equipmentSwitch off the power supply to the projector and vid

Connecting the video equipment - 33EMP-715/505E Connections.fmIn the case of component (color differential*) image signals· Connect the video equipm

34 - Connecting the video equipmentEMP-715/505E Connections.fmIn the case of the digital tuner's D output port· Connect the digital tuner to the

Projection - 35EMP-715/505E projection.fmProjectingThis section provides explanations on starting and ending projection, and on the basic functions

36 - ProjectionEMP-715/505E projection.fm4Attach the supplied Power Cord to the projector.Check to confirm the shape of the projector’s Power Inlet a

Projection - 37EMP-715/505E projection.fmCommencing projection1Press the [Power] button to turn on the power supply.The Operation Indicator will beg

2- Contents ContentsFeatures 1Using this manual 7Symbol displays ...7Power cord

38 - ProjectionEMP-715/505E projection.fm3Select the Port to which the connection has been made when more than one item of equipment has been connect

Projection - 39EMP-715/505E projection.fm4Starting projection.Switch on the power supply to the computer or video equipment. If the equipment con-ne

40 - EndingEMP-715/505E projection.fm EndingEnd projection in accordance with the following procedure.1Switch off the power supply to the connect

Ending - 41EMP-715/505E projection.fm4Check to ascertain that the cooling down period has ended (the operation indicator will be illuminated in oran

42 - EndingEMP-715/505E projection.fm7Attach the lens cover.8Rotate the zoom lever to store the lens inside the projector.715_505E.bk Page 42 Frida

Adjusting the Projection Position - 43EMP-715/505E projection.fm Adjusting the Projection PositionThe projector can be adjusted into the followi

44 - Adjusting the Projection SizeEMP-715/505E projection.fm Adjusting the Projection SizeIt is possible to adjust the size of the projection and

Adjusting the Projection Size - 45EMP-715/505E projection.fmKeystone adjustmentMake the necessary adjustment when the screen has been distorted into

46 - Picture Quality AdjustmentEMP-715/505E projection.fm Picture Quality AdjustmentAdjusts image focus and disturbance.Focus adjustmentAligns th

Picture Quality Adjustment - 47EMP-715/505E projection.fmTracking adjustments (when projecting computer images)Adjusted when vertical stripes are ap

Contents- 3Connecting the video equipment 32In the case of composite image signals ... 32In the case of S image signals ..

48 - Introduction of FunctionsEMP-715/505E projection.fm Introduction of FunctionsThe functions that can be operated by pressing buttons when ima

Useful Functions - 49EMP-715/505E function.fmUseful FunctionsThis section provides explanations on the effective and useful functions, such as prese

50 - Useful FunctionsEMP-715/505E function.fm3Set the item.Press the [Enter] button to select the required item.4Repeat the operations explained in p

Projection Cutting - 51EMP-715/505E function.fm Projection CuttingIt is possible to temporarily mute or pause images and sound.A/V Mute Function

52 - Switching Image SizesEMP-715/505E function.fm Switching Image SizesSwitches between the window display and the resize display when projectin

Switching Image Sizes - 53EMP-715/505E function.fm(Example) When the input resolution is greater than the display resolution(in the case of 1600 x 1

54 - Enlarging Images (E-zooming function)EMP-715/505E function.fm Enlarging Images (E-zooming function)The projected size will remain as it is w

Effect Function - 55EMP-715/505E function.fm Effect FunctionEffects can be added to the presentation images with the use of the [Effect1] to [Ef

56 - Effect FunctionEMP-715/505E function.fmBoxDraws a Box on the image.1Press the [2] button on the remote control.A box will be displayed.2 Lower t

Effect Function - 57EMP-715/505E function.fmSpotlightShines a spotlight on a certain part of the image.1Press the [3] button on the remote control.T

4- ContentsHelp Function ...49Projection Cutting 51A/V Mute Function ...

58 - Effect FunctionEMP-715/505E function.fmBarDraws a bar line on the image.1Press the [4] button on the remote control.A bar will be displayed.2Pre

P in P Function - 59EMP-715/505E function.fm P in P FunctionIt is possible to display a video image as a sub-screen within a computer image or c

60 - Volume AdjustmentEMP-715/505E menu.fmAdjustment and SettingsThis section provides explanations on adjusting the projector volume and on setup me

Menu Configuration - 61EMP-715/505E menu.fm Menu ConfigurationThe menu enables the various adjustments and settings to be made.Menu itemsThe men

62 - Menu ConfigurationEMP-715/505E menu.fmPointThe lamp illumination time is displayed in units of 0H between 0 and 10 hours, and, in units of 1 hou

Menu Operations - 63EMP-715/505E menu.fm Menu OperationsThe menu is operated with the remote control.Operation method1 Press the [Menu] button o

64 - Menu OperationsEMP-715/505E menu.fm5Select the parameter value.Move the [Enter] button to the left and right to select the required setting.Poin

Menu Operations - 65EMP-715/505E menu.fmSetting itemsTo p MenuSub Menu Function Default ValueVideo Position Moves the position of the image display

66 - Menu OperationsEMP-715/505E menu.fmAudio Volume Adjusts the volume. 15Tone Adjusts the tone 0Reset Returns all sound menu adjustment values to t

Menu Operations - 67EMP-715/505E menu.fmSet-tingKeystone Corrects screens distorted into trapezoid shapes.· The screen will be reduced in size when

Contents- 5Function description 73Inserting the memory card 74Viewing EasyMP files 76Switching projected images across to EasyMP ...

68 - Menu OperationsEMP-715/505E menu.fm· The image menu and information displayed will differ in accordance with the projected input source, and Me

Menu Operations - 69EMP-715/505E menu.fmImage captureThe image currently being displayed will be saved onto the memory card.1Displays the images tha

70 - Menu OperationsEMP-715/505E menu.fmPoint· A certain amount of time is required for the saving process. Do not operate the projector or connected

Menu Operations - 71EMP-715/505E menu.fmUser logo registrationRegisters the images currently displayed as the user logo.1Displays the image that is

72 - Menu OperationsEMP-715/505E menu.fm5Select [Yes] and then press the [Enter].The enlargement/reduction screen will be displayed.6Select the enlar

Function description - 73EMP-715/505E software.fmUsing the EasyMP FunctionThis section provides explanations on the EasyMP functions that enable the

74 - Inserting the memory cardEMP-715/505E software.fm Inserting the memory cardA memory card is required when using the EasyMP functions.● Memory

Inserting the memory card - 75EMP-715/505E software.fm● Removing the cardPoint· Do not remove the memory card when the access lamp is illuminated i

76 - Viewing EasyMP filesEMP-715/505E software.fm Viewing EasyMP filesIt is possible to view the folders and files stored on the memory card with Ea

Viewing EasyMP files - 77EMP-715/505E software.fmSwitching projected images across to EasyMP1Press the [EasyMP] button on the remote control.The pro

6- ContentsThe projector will not switch off (after the [Power] button has been pressed) ...107Problems with EasyMP images ...

78 - Viewing EasyMP filesEMP-715/505E software.fmOperations on the file list display● Basic operationsThe contents of folders and files can be verif

Viewing EasyMP files - 79EMP-715/505E software.fm3Press the [ESC] button when the preview is being displayed.The preview will end and the screen wil

80 - Viewing EasyMP filesEMP-715/505E software.fmPointIt is possible to browse through the memory card from a computer that has a USB connec-tion whe

Viewing EasyMP files - 81EMP-715/505E software.fm● Setting up the display conditionsThis sets up the list preview and scenario playback display con

82 - Operating scenariosEMP-715/505E software.fm Operating scenariosIt is possible to play back scenarios stored in the memory card.Playing back sce

Operating scenarios - 83EMP-715/505E software.fmPoint· The playback conditions must be set at the time of creation, but the playback sequence and di

84 - Operating scenariosEMP-715/505E software.fm3Perform the following procedure to amend the sequence.(1) Align the cursor with the screen to be mov

Operating scenarios - 85EMP-715/505E software.fm5Align the cursor with [Return] and then press the [Enter] button.The results of editing will be aut

86 - Creating scenariosEMP-715/505E software.fm Creating scenariosScenarios are created with the special [EasyMP software] software.Install the Easy

Creating scenarios - 87EMP-715/505E software.fmCreating scenariosIt is possible to create image scenarios that combine several Microsoft PowerPoint

Using this manual - 7EMP-715/505E safe.fm Using this manualSymbol displaysA variety of picture displays have been used in this manual and on the

88 - Creating scenariosEMP-715/505E software.fm4Specify the document folder to be added to the scenario with the folder window on the left.A list of

Creating scenarios - 89EMP-715/505E software.fm6Follow the same procedure to add required items to the scenarios.When it is necessary to switch acro

90 - Creating scenariosEMP-715/505E software.fmPoint· It is possible to select the switching source when control lines have been inserted with the so

Creating scenarios - 91EMP-715/505E software.fmTransmitting scenariosIt is necessary to transmit created scenarios to the memory card for projection

92 - Creating scenariosEMP-715/505E software.fm5Click on the [Yes] button.Click on the [Yes] button and proceed onto the following procedures if the

Connecting up computer with USB cables - 93EMP-715/505E software.fm Connecting up computer with USB cablesBy connecting the computer and projector

94 - Connecting up computer with USB cablesEMP-715/505E software.fm3The [Add New Hardware Wizard] and the setup program can be ended with [Cancel].4O

Connecting up computer with USB cables - 95EMP-715/505E software.fm3Select the added drive.All subsequent operations are the same as Windows file op

96 - TroubleshootingEMP-715/505E trouble.fmTroubleshootingThis section provides explanations on potential problems and the methods of taking care of

Troubleshooting - 97EMP-715/505E trouble.fmLamp IndicatorBlinking in GreenWarm-u p in progress(Not an error)· Wait for a moment.· The green lamp wil