Epson EMP-30 User manual

Printed in Japan

404003500

02.08-.05A(C05)

Printed on 100% recycled paper.

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About the Manuals and Notations Used

The documentation for your EPSON projector is divided into the following four manuals. Refer to the

manuals in the order given below.

Unpacking and Installation Guide

This manual contains information on the procedures from unpacking the projector through to starting to use the

projector, and also describes the included accessories.

Safety Instructions/World-Wide Warranty Terms

This manual contains information on using the projector safely, and also includes safety instructions, world-

wide warranty terms and a troubleshooting check sheet.

Be sure to read this manual thoroughly before using the projector.

Setup Guide

This manual describes the preparations required in order to start using the projector (such as remote control

preparation and connecting video equipment or a computer).

User’s Guide (this manual)

This User’s Guide contains information on basic operation, using the configuration menus, troubleshooting and

maintenance.

General information

Meaning of "unit" and "projector"

When "unit" or "projector" appears in the text of this User's Guide, it may refer to items which are

accessories or optional equipment in addition to the main projector unit itself.

Types of Manual

Notations Used in This User’s Guide

Indicates procedures where personal injury or damage to the projector may occur if the

procedures are not followed correctly.

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 "Appendices". (p.59)

Indicates operating methods and the order of operations.

The procedure indicated should be carried out in the order of the numbers.

Procedure

1

Contents

Features of the Projector .........................................................................................2

Basic Operations

Turning On the Projector..........................................................................................6

Connecting the Power Cable...........................................................................................6

Turning On the Power and Projecting Images................................................................7

Turning Off the Projector..........................................................................................9

Adjusting the Screen Image...................................................................................11

Adjusting the Image Size..............................................................................................11

Focusing the Screen Image...........................................................................................11

Adjusting the Image Angle...........................................................................................12

Correcting Keystone Distortion....................................................................................13

Adjusting the Image Quality...................................................................................14

Using the EPSON Cinema Filter..................................................................................14

Selecting the Colour Mode ...........................................................................................15

Wide-screen Projection of Component Video and Video Images

(Changing the Aspect Ratio) ......................................................................................15

Adjusting Computer Images.........................................................................................16

Settings and Useful Functions

Using the Configuration Menu Functions...............................................................20

"Video" Menu ...............................................................................................................20

"Audio" Menu...............................................................................................................23

"Setting" Menu..............................................................................................................23

"Advanced" Menu.........................................................................................................24

"About" Menu...............................................................................................................25

"Reset All" Menu..........................................................................................................26

Using the Configuration Menus....................................................................................27

Useful Functions When a Computer is Connected................................................29

A/V Mute......................................................................................................................29

Freeze............................................................................................................................29

E-Zoom.........................................................................................................................30

Troubleshooting

Using the Help.......................................................................................................32

When Having Some Trouble..................................................................................33

(Warning) Indicator................................................................................................33

Power Indicator.............................................................................................................34

When the Indicators Provide No Help....................................................................35

Appendices

Maintenance..........................................................................................................44

Cleaning........................................................................................................................44

Replacing Consumables................................................................................................45

Optional Accessories.............................................................................................50

List of Supported Monitor Displays........................................................................51

Component Video Input/RGB Video Input...................................................................51

Composite Video/S-Video Input...................................................................................51

Computer ......................................................................................................................51

Specifications.........................................................................................................52

Appearance ...........................................................................................................54

Part Names and Functions....................................................................................55

Front/Top.......................................................................................................................55

Control Panel ................................................................................................................56

Left Side........................................................................................................................56

Rear...............................................................................................................................57

Base...............................................................................................................................57

Remote Control.............................................................................................................58

Glossary ................................................................................................................59

Index......................................................................................................................61

Basic Operations

Settings and Useful

Functions

TroubleshootingAppendices

2

Features of the Projector

Keystone distortion in projected images can be

corrected easily.

This makes images appear correctly even when

the projector has been set up on a tilted vertical

angle. (p.13)

EPSON cinema filter function

You can boost the quality of films by attaching the EPSON cinema filter that is

supplied with the projector and then changing the "EPSON Cinema Filter"

setting in the "Video" menu to "ON". This automatically causes video images

such as films to be projected at the optimum tint.

Automatic setup function

When projecting computer images, the signals from the connected computer are detected

automatically and adjusted so that the optimum images are projected. Even if several people are

giving presentations using the same projector, the optimum picture quality can be obtained simply by

disconnecting and reconnecting the computers.

Each individual setting can also be adjusted manually. (p.16)

Keystone correction function

Colour mode function

The optimum images can be projected simply by selecting the image quality from the following six

preset settings according to the projection environment being used. No other troublesome colour

adjustments are necessary. (p.15)

• sRGB • Normal • Meeting

• Presentation • Theatre • Game

Brilliant, attractive images

Despite its compact size, the projector can display images at high resolutions with a high degree of

luminance, providing beautifully clear images even in bright environments.

Easy to operate

The accessory remote control can be used for operations such as pausing projection (see "Freeze" on

p.29) and zooming in on important areas of an image (see "E-Zoom" on p.30).

3

5

Basic

Operations

This chapter describes basic operations such as turning

projection on and off and adjusting the projected images.

Turning On the Projector...................................6

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• Connecting the Power Cable ..............................................6

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• Turning On the Power and Projecting Images..................7

Turning Off the Projector...................................9

Adjusting the Screen Image............................11

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• Adjusting the Image Size..................................................11

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• Focusing the Screen Image ...............................................11

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• Adjusting the Image Angle...............................................12

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• Correcting Keystone Distortion .......................................13

Adjusting the Image Quality............................14

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• Using the EPSON Cinema Filter......................................14

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• Selecting the Colour Mode................................................15

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• Wide-screen Projection of Component Video

and Video Images (Changing the Aspect Ratio).............15

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• Adjusting Computer Images............................................16

• Automatic Setup ................................................................................16

• Adjusting the Tracking ......................................................................17

• Adjusting the Sync.............................................................................18

6

Turning On the Projector

This section describes the procedure from turning on the power to projecting images.

Procedure

1

Check that the power is turned off for

the projector and all components

connected to the projector.

2

Connect the video source or computer

to the projector. (

Setup Guide

)

3

Remove the lens cover.

4

Connect the accessory power cable to

the projector.

Check that the power cable connector is facing

the same way as the power inlet on the projector,

and then insert the power cable connector

securely into the projector.

5

Connect the other end of the power

cable to an earthed electrical outlet.

Wait until the Power indicator lights orange.

Connecting the Power Cable

The projector's control panel and remote

control buttons cannot be operated while

the Power indicator is flashing orange.

Be sure to read the separate

Safety Instructions/World-Wide Warranty Terms

before

projecting images.

Power

Lit orange

7

Basic Operations

Procedure

1

Turn on the power for all equipment

connected to the projector.

For a video source, press the [Play] button at the

video source to start playback if necessary.

Check that the Power indicator has stopped

flashing and is lit orange.

2

Press the [Power] button on either the

projector's control panel or the remote

control to turn on the power for the

projector.

The Power indicator flashes green, and after a

short period it stops flashing and projection starts.

Wait until the Power indicator lights green (it

normally takes about 40 seconds to change).

3

If more than one signal source has been connected, use the projector

'

s control

panel or the remote control buttons to select the port which the signal source

that you would like to use is connected to, while referring to the following

table.

*The items selected using the "Input Signal" command in the "Video" menu will appear.

Turning On the Power and Projecting Images

The projector's control panel and remote control buttons cannot be operated while the

Power indicator is flashing green.

Depending on the settings, the message "No-Signal." may appear. See "Setting" - "No-

Signal Msg." (p.23)

Port

Button to press

Display at top-right of

screen

Projector Remote control

Computer/

Component Video

The image source

changes each time

[Source] is pressed.

[Computer]

Computer *

YCbCr

*

YPbPr

*

S-Video

[S-Video/Video]

S-Video

Video Video

S-Video/VideoComputer

Menu

A/V Mute

E-Zoom

Freeze

Color Mode

Power

Enter

Power

Remote control

Changes from flashing to lit green

Connecting the Power Cable

Turning On the Power and Projecting Images

Turning On the Projector

8

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•

If only one signal source has been connected, the signals from that source will be

projected without needing to press one of the buttons from the previous table.

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•

If the "No-Signal." message does not disappear, check the connections again.

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If a laptop computer or a computer with an LCD screen has been connected to the

projector, the images may not be projected straight away. After making the connections,

check that the computer has been set up to output signals externally. The following table

shows examples of how to toggle output settings. For details, refer to the section of the

documentation provided with your computer under a heading such as "External output",

"Connecting an external monitor" or similar.

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If the same still picture is projected for a long period of time, the projected image may

become burned in on the computer screen. You should avoid leaving the same image

displayed for long periods.

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After startup, change the

Control Panel adjustments

so that Mirroring is active

Connecting the Power Cable

Turning On the Power and Projecting Images

9

Basic Operations

Turning Off the Projector

Follow the procedure below to turn off the power for the projector.

Procedure

1

Turn off the power for the signal

sources that are connected to the

projector.

Check that the power for all connected

components has been turned off.

2

Press the [Power] button on either the

projector's control panel or the remote

control.

The confirmation message shown left will appear.

If you do not want to turn off the power, press any

button except the [Power] button.

If you do not press any button, the message will

disappear automatically after seven seconds. (The

power will not turn off at this time.)

3

Press the [Power] button once more.

The lamp will switch off. The Power indicator

will flash orange and cool-down

will start.

The cool-down period lasts for about 20 seconds.

(This varies depending on factors such as the

ambient air temperature.)

When cool-down is complete, the Power

indicator lights orange.

4

Unplug the power cable from the

electrical outlet.

The projector's control panel and remote

control buttons cannot be operated while

the Power indicator is flashing orange. Wait

until it lights steadily.

S-Video/VideoComputer

Menu

A/V Mute

E-Zoom

Freeze

Color Mode

Power

Projector Remote control

Power OFF?

Please press key again

to power off .

Stops flashing and lights orange

Power

Do not disconnect the power cable from the outlet while the Power indicator is still

flashing orange, otherwise it may result in errors in projector operation and reduce

the lamp unit operating life.

Turning Off the Projector

10

5

Retract the front adjustable feet if they

are extended.

Gently push down on the projector while

simultaneously pressing the two foot adjust

buttons.

6

Attach the lens cover.

Attach the lens cover to the lens when not using

the projector, in order to stop the lens from

getting dusty or dirty.

Foot adjust buttons

Lens cover

11

Basic Operations

Adjusting the Screen Image

You can correct and adjust the screen image in order to obtain the best possible picture.

The size of the projected image is basically determined by the distance from the projector to the screen.

(Setup Guide)

If further minor adjustment is required, press the [Zoom] button on the projector's control panel to make the

adjustment. Minor adjustments can be made to the image size to between a zoom ratio of approximately

1.0 to 1.2 in 33 steps.

Procedure

Turn the focus ring to adjust the image

focus.

Adjusting the Image Size

The E-Zoom function lets you enlarge parts of the image. (p.30)

Focusing the Screen Image

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If the surface of the lens is dirty or misted

over as a result of condensation, it may

not be possible to adjust the focus

correctly. If this happens, clean or de-mist

the lens. (p.36, 44)

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•

If the projector is positioned outside the

normal projecting range of 0.9–11.3 m

(2.9–37.0 ft.), it may not be possible to

obtain the correct focus. If you have

trouble obtaining the correct focus, check

the projection distance.

Press the [Zoom] button on the

projector's control panel.

When pressed to the [W] side, the images

become larger.

Projector

When pressed to the [T] side, the images

become smaller.

Focus ring

Adjusting the Image Size Adjusting the Image Angle

Focusing the Screen Image Correcting Keystone Distortion

Adjusting the Screen Image

12

The projector should be set up so that it is as perpendicular to the screen as possible.

If it is not possible to set up the projector so that it is perpendicular to the screen, it can be set up at a slight

vertical angle instead. You can extend or retract the front adjustable feet to adjust the projection angle within

a maximum range of 10º.

Procedure

While pressing the two foot adjust

buttons at either side, lift up the front of

the projector so that the front

adjustable feet can extend.

Extend the front adjustable feet until the desired

angle is obtained, and then release the foot adjust

buttons.

To retract the front adjustable feet, gently push

down on the projector while pressing the two foot

adjust buttons.

Adjusting the Image Angle

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When the foot is adjusted, it may cause the projected images to become distorted. Use the

keystone correction function to adjust this distortion. (p.13)

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If the projector is tilted horizontally, turn the bases of the front adjustable feet to adjust the angle.

Seen from the side

Seen from above

9.6

1

Foot adjust buttons

(side)

Extend Retract

Front adjustable

foot

Centre of

lens

13

Basic Operations

When the projector is tilted, it will cause keystone distortion to appear in the image, but this distortion can be

corrected using the keystone correction function as long as the vertical angle of tilt is within a range of

approximately 15º.

Procedure

Correcting Keystone Distortion

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When keystone correction is carried out, the projected image will become smaller.

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The keystone correction settings are memorised. If you change the position or angle of the

projector, you may need to readjust the keystone correction settings.

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If the images become uneven in appearance after keystone correction is carried out, decrease

the sharpness setting. (p.21, 22)

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If the value displayed in the gauge on the screen stops changing when keystone correction is

being carried out, it indicates that the limit for keystone correction has been exceeded. Check

that the projector has not been set up at an angle which exceeds the proper limit.

15º

Approx. 15º above

Approx. 15º below

Projector Projector

If the bottom of the

image is elongated

If the top of the image

is elongated

Keystone correction can be carried out using either the projector's control panel or the configuration menu.

The following explanation describes how to correct keystone distortion using the projector's control panel.

For adjustment using the configuration menu: "Setting" - "Keystone" (p.23)

Adjusting the Image Size Adjusting the Image Angle

Focusing the Screen Image

Correcting Keystone Distortion

14

Adjusting the Image Quality

The quality of the screen images can be adjusted as follows.

When the accessory EPSON cinema filter is attached to the projector and the "EPSON Cinema Filter"

command is set to "ON", the images are adjusted to the optimum tint for movie theatre images.

If a computer is connected and the projector is being used for a presentation at such times, images will

appear darker than normal, so remove the EPSON cinema filter and change the "EPSON Cinema Filter"

setting to "OFF".

Procedure

1

Attach the accessory EPSON cinema

filter.

Align the projection on the focus ring with the

notch in the EPSON cinema filter and attach the

EPSON cinema filter.

2

Press the [Menu] button on the remote

control, and then select "EPSON

Cinema Filter" from the "Video" menu.

For details on this operation, refer to "Using the

Configuration Menus". (p.27)

3

Select "ON" and then press the [Enter] button.

4

After changing the setting, press the [Menu] button to exit the configuration

menu.

Using the EPSON Cinema Filter

Projection

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•

The EPSON cinema filter should always be installed so that the notch is aligned

with the projection on the focus ring. If the EPSON cinema filter is not installed

correctly, unevenness or lack of focus may occur in the projected images.

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•

Do not touch the glass surfaces of the EPSON cinema filter or the projector's lens

when attaching the EPSON cinema filter. If fingerprints or smears get on the glass

surfaces, it will reduce the clarity of projection.

Video

Audio

Setting

Advanced

About

Reset All

: Return : Select

/

: Set

Video Signal

Color Mode

Select [Theatre ]

Position

Adjust

Brightness

Contrast

0

Color 0

Tint

Sharpness 0

Aspect Ratio

Reset

Execute

+

-

+

-

0

+

-

Select [Auto ]

4: 3 16: 9

+

-

+

-

:

ON OFF

EPSON Cinema Filter

15

Basic Operations

The following six preset colour modes are available for use depending 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. The brightness of the images will vary depending on which

colour mode is selected.

Procedure

The colour mode changes as follows

each time the [Color Mode] button on

the remote control is pressed.

Normal → Meeting → Presentation → Theatre

→ Game → sRGB ...

The current setting appears in the top-right corner

of the screen each time the colour mode is

changed.

The default colour mode setting is "Normal"

when computer image signals are being input,

and "Theatre" when component video

or video

signals are being input.

This function changes the aspect ratio of images from 4:3 to 16:9 when component video images (YCbCr

and YPbPr) or video images (S-Video or composite video) are being projected. Images which have been

recorded in digital video or onto DVDs can be viewed in 16:9 wide-screen format.

Selecting the Colour Mode

Mode Application

sRGB Images conform to the sRGB colour standard. If the connected source has an sRGB mode, set both the

projector and the connected signal source to sRGB.

Normal Brightness is emphasised. For presentation in bright rooms.

Meeting Images are modulated using their original tints, with no colour enhancement.

Presentation For presentations in dark rooms.

Theatre Movie images are optimised using natural tints.

Game Brightness is emphasised. Ideal for playing video games in bright rooms.

The colour mode can also be set using the "Color Mode" command in the "Video" menu.

(p.21, 22)

Wide-screen Projection of Component Video and Video Images

(Changing the Aspect Ratio)

S-Video/VideoComputer

Menu

A/V Mute

Freeze

Color Mode

Power

Normal

Remote control

When images in squeeze

mode are projected at 16:9

When images in squeeze

mode are projected at 4:3

Using the EPSON Cinema Filter Changing the Aspect Ratio

Selecting the Colour Mode Adjusting Computer Images

Adjusting the Image Quality

16

Procedure

1

Press the [Menu] button on the remote

control, and then select "Aspect Ratio"

from the "Video" menu.

For details on this operation, refer to "Using the

Configuration Menus". (p.27)

2

Press the [ ] and [ ] buttons to set the

aspect ratio to either "4:3" or "16:9",

and then press the [Enter] button.

3

After making the adjustment, press the [Menu] button to exit the configuration

menu.

Automatic setup detects the status of the signals coming from the connected computer, and automatically

adjusts these signals so that the optimum images can be obtained. It involves adjustment of the following

three items: Tracking

, Position and Sync .

Adjusting Computer Images

Automatic Setup

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•

If "Auto Setup" in the "Video" menu is set to "OFF" (the default setting for this item is "ON"),

automatic setup is not carried out. If you press the [Auto] button on the remote control while

computer signals are being projected, adjustment will then be carried out.

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•

If you press the [Auto] button while the E-Zoom or Freeze function is being used or while a

configuration menu or help menu is being displayed, the function will be cancelled when you

press the [Auto] button, and then the adjustment will be carried out.

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•

Sometimes the signals may not be adjusted correctly depending on the type of signals being

output by the computer. In such cases, use the configuration menu commands to adjust the

tracking and sync settings manually. (p.17, 18)

: Return : Select

/

Video Signal

Color Mode

Select [Theatre ]

Video

Audio

Setting

Advanced

About

Position

Adjust

Brightness

Contrast

0

Color 0

Tint

Sharpness 0

Aspect Ratio

Reset

Execute

Reset All

+

-

+

-

0

+

-

Select [Auto ]

4

:

316

:

9

+

-

+

-

:

: Set

:

ON OFF

EPSON Cinema Filter

: Return : Select

/

Video Signal

Color Mode

Select [Theatre ]

Video

Audio

Setting

Advanced

About

Position

Adjust

Brightness

Contrast

0

Color 0

Tint

Sharpness 0

Aspect Ratio

Reset

Execute

Reset All

+

-

+

-

0

+

-

Select [Auto ]

4

:

3 16

:

9

+

-

+

-

:

: Set

:

ON OFF

EPSON Cinema Filter

ESCAuto

Enter

Remote control

17

Basic Operations

If vertical stripes appear in the projected images, and this cannot be fixed

using automatic setup, you will need to adjust the tracking

manually using

the following procedure.

Procedure

1

Press the [Menu] button on the remote

control, and then select "Tracking" from

the "Video" menu.

For details on this operation, refer to "Using the

Configuration Menus". (p.27)

2

Press the [ ] and [ ] buttons to set the

tracking value.

The tracking value increases or decreases each

time a button is pressed.

3

After making the adjustment, press the [Menu] button to exit the configuration

menu.

Adjusting the Tracking

The image will flash when continuous tracking adjustment is carried out, but this is normal.

Input Signal

Color Mode Select

Video

Audio

Setting

Advanced

About

Position

Adjust

Tracking

0000

Sync . 0

Brightness 0

Contrast

Sharpness 0

RGB

YUV( YCbCr YPbPr)

Auto Setup

Reset

Execute

: Select: Return : Adjust

Reset All

+

-

+

-

0

+

-

ON OFF

:

[Normal ]

:

ON OFF

EPSON Cinema Filter

+

-

+

-

+

-

Video

Audio

Setting

Advanced

About

Reset All

Input Signal

Color Mode

Position

Tracking

Sync .

Brightness

Contrast

Sharpness

Auto Setup

Reset

:

Select [Normal ]

0

1000

Adjust

Execute

RGB

YUV( YCbCr YPbPr)

ON OFF

: Select: Return

: Adjust

:

ON OFF

EPSON Cinema Filter

Using the EPSON Cinema Filter Changing the Aspect Ratio

Selecting the Colour Mode

Adjusting Computer Images

Adjusting the Image Quality

18

If flickering, fuzziness or interference appear in images that are input from

the computer, and this cannot be fixed using automatic setup, you will need to

adjust the sync

manually using the following procedure.

Procedure

1

Press the [Menu] button on the remote

control, and then select "Sync." from

the "Video" menu.

For details on this operation, refer to "Using the

Configuration Menus". (p.27)

2

Press the [ ] and [ ] buttons to set the

sync value.

The sync value increases or decreases each time a

button is pressed.

3

After making the adjustment, press the [Menu] button to exit the configuration

menu.

Adjusting the Sync

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If you adjust the sync without adjusting the tracking first, it will not be possible to get the best

adjustment results. Incorrect tracking adjustment may not be noticeable with some types of

picture. However, pictures with lots of lines and shading will tend to show incorrect tracking

adjustments more clearly, so be sure to check the tracking adjustment first.

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It may also be possible to fix flickering and fuzziness by adjusting the brightness, contrast ,

sharpness and keystone correction settings.

+

-

+

-

+

-

Input Signal

Color Mode Select

Video

Audio

Setting

Advanced

About

Position

Adjust

Tracking

0

Sync . 0

Brightness 0

Contrast

Sharpness 0

RGB

YUV( YCbCr YPbPr)

Auto Setup

Reset

Execute

: Select: Return

Reset All

0

ON OFF

:

[Normal ]

: Adjust

:

ON OFF

EPSON Cinema Filter

+

-

+

-

+

-

Input Signal

Color Mode Select

Video

Audio

Setting

Advanced

About

Position

Adjust

Tracking

0

Sync . 10

Brightness 0

Contrast

Sharpness 0

RGB

YUV( YCbCr YPbPr)

Auto Setup

Reset

Execute

: Select: Return

Reset All

0

ON OFF

:

[Normal ]

: Adjust

:

ON OFF

EPSON Cinema Filter

Using the EPSON Cinema Filter Changing the Aspect Ratio

Selecting the Colour Mode

Adjusting Computer Images

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