About The Manuals and Notations Used Types of Manual 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.
Contents Features of the Projector ... 2 Basic Operations Turning On the Projector... 6 Connecting the Power Cord ... 6 Turning On the Power and Projecting Images ... 7 Turning Off the Projector... 9 Adjusting the Screen Image... 11 Adjusting the Image Size... 11 Adjusting the Image Angle ...
(p. 12) Compact and lightweight The projector has a compact body with a footprint the size of an A4 page (274 (D) x 348 (W) x 104 (H) mm (10.79 (D) x 13.7 (W) x 4.09 (H) inches) and is light in weight (approximately 4.2kg (9.3 lbs)).
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Operations This chapter describes basic operations such as turning projection on and off and adjusting the projected images. Turning On the Projector ...6 Connecting the Power Cord ... 6 Turning On the Power and Projecting Images... 7 Turning Off the Projector...9 Adjusting the Screen Image...
This section describes the procedure from turning on the power to projecting images. Be sure to read the separate Safety Instructions/ World-Wide Warranty Term s and check the points that must be noted before using the projector to project images. Connecting the Power Cord...
Turning On the Power and Projecting Images Procedure The buttons on the remote control and the projector's control panel cannot be operated while the The message "No-Signal." may appear depending on the projector's menu settings. (p.24) If more than one signal source has been connected, use the remote control or control panel buttons to select the port which the signal source that you would like to use is connected to, while referring to the following table.
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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.
Do not disconnect the power cord from the outlet while the flashing orange. If you disconnect the power cord while the indicator is still flashing, it may result in errors in projector operation and reduce the lamp unit operating life. Turn off the power for the signal sources that are connected to the projector.
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Gently push down on the projector while pressing the foot adjust button. 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.
Seen from the side If the projector cannot be set up so that it is exactly perpendicular to the screen, it can be set up so that it is tilting slightly horizontally or vertically. To tilt the projector upward, adjust the front adjustable foot to tilt the projector at an angle of up to a maximum 12 .
Correcting Keystone Distortion When the projector is set up at an angle, keystone distortion may appear in the projected images. If the projector is adjusted to within a range of approximately 30 vertically or 10 horizontally, the keystone correction function can be used to adjust this keystone distortion.
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Projector Procedure to follow if using both horizontal and vertical keystone correction: 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.
Images conform to the sRGB standard. If the connected video source has an sRGB mode, set both the projector and the video source to sRGB. Procedure The color mode setting can also be changed using the Color Mode command of the projector's Video menu. (p.21, 22) Turn the focus ring to adjust the image focus.
Selecting the Color Mode of video images from 4:3 to 16:9 when video images are being The aspect ratio changes each time the [Resize] button on either the remote control or the projector's control panel is pressed. Remote control 16:9 display...
Resize Projector While a menu or help screen is being displayed, the [Auto] button on the projector's control panel can be used to select and accept menu items. In such cases, press the [Auto] button of the remote control, or exit the menu or help screen before using the [Auto] button on the projector's control panel.
While holding down the [Shift] button on Sync+ the projector's control panel, press the Tracking + Auto [Sync +] button. The sync value increases each time the button is pressed.
Adjusting the Volume Yo can adjust the volume of the sound coming from the projector's built-in speaker. Procedure Shift Sync- Resize A/V Mute Volume Projector Press the [Volume Keystone projector's control panel or the [Volume -,+] button on the remote control.
Settings and Useful Functions This chapter describes the environment setting menus and useful functions that can be used when a computer is connected. Environment Setting Menu Functions and Operations ...20 Video Menu ... 20 • Video...20 • Computer ...22 Audio Menu... 23 Setting Menu ...
Environment Setting Menu Functions and Operations The setting menus can be used to carry out a variety of settings and adjustments. The menus have a hierarchical structure, with a main menu that is divided into sub-menus, which are further divided into other sub-menus.
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Advanced Menu User's Logo Menu About Menu Function button on the projector's control panel or the [Enter] button :Ideal for projecting images with greater modulation and intensity. :Ideal for enjoying presentations such as movies which have large numbers of dark scenes.
(Analog-RGB only) Moves the image display position vertically and horizontally. Press the button on on the projector's control panel or the [Enter] button on the remote control, and make the adjustment using the display position adjustment screen that appears. (Analog-RGB only) Adjusts computer images when vertical stripes appear in the images.
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. If the images become uneven in appearance after keystone correction is carried out, decrease the sharpness setting.
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. If the images become uneven in appearance after keystone correction is carried out, decrease the sharpness setting.
Use when projecting images from behind a translucent screen. When set to ON, the projected images are horizontally reversed. Use when installing the projector to a ceiling or when using the projector upside down. When set to ON, the projected images are horizontally and vertically reversed.
Environment Setting Menu Functions and Operations About Menu The About menu shows the status of the current image source. The Lamp item appears as 0H for 0 – 10 hours, after that, it appears in units of 1 hour. Composite Video , S-Video Main menu Sub-menu About...
Resets all items in all environment setting menus to their default settings. Press the button on the projector's control panel or the [Enter] button on the remote control to display the confirmation screen, and select Yes. Select Reset in an individual menu to reset only the settings for the items in each sub-menu.
Environment Setting Menu Functions and Operations Using the Menus The menus can be operated using either the remote control or the projector's control panel. Procedure Computer/YCbCr Menu Tracking - Shift Projector Main menu Source Menu Sync+ Tracking - Shift Sync-...
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Advanced Menu User's Logo Menu About Menu Select a setting value. If using the projector's control panel, press the button. If using the remote control, press the left or right edge of the [Enter] button. If a setting is executed or a sub-menu item continues to another level, "...
Projector Black Default setting The default user's logo is the EPSON logo. You can change the user's logo by recording and setting your own logo. (p.51) Freeze This function pauses only the projected images. The sound keeps playing without pausing.
If a sub-screen has been set using the P in P function, the enlargement function is applied to both the main screen and the sub-screen. If the E-Zoom function is in use, the projector's buttons cannot be used to perform adjustments such as keystone correction, tracking adjustment and sync adjustment.
Useful functions when a computer is connected P in P (Picture in Picture) This function lets you project computer images or component video images in the main screen, and a video image (Video or S-Video) in a sub-screen. The video image in the sub-screen can be set using the P in P command in the Setting menu. (p.24) The P in P function cannot be used if the refresh rate for the computer images is set to interlaced.
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Remote control If you change and set the position of the sub-screen, the sub-screen will appear in the last position which was set using the P in P function. The E-Zoom function can be used at the same time that the P in P function is being used. If the audio input ports for the main screen and sub-screen are preset using the Audio Input command in the Audio menu, you can change the selected audio source by pressing buttons [1] or [2] on the remote control.
Troubleshooting This chapter describes troubleshooting procedures for the projector. Using the Help ...36 When Having Some Trouble ... 37 When the Indicators Provide No Help ...39...
Using the Help If a problem occurs with the projector, the Help function uses on-screen displays to assist you in solving the problem. It uses a series of menus in a question and answer format. The questions vary depending on the type of image source.
When Having Some Trouble If you are having a problem with the projector, first check the projector's indicators. The projector is provided with the following three indicators. These indicators alert you to problems with projector operation. The following tables show what the indicators mean and how to remedy problems that they indicate.
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Green Orange If the projector is not operating properly even though the indicators are all showing normal, refer to "When the Indicators Provide No Help" on the following page. If an indicator is showing a status which does not appear in the previous tables, contact your dealer or the nearest address provided at “International Warranty Conditions”...
(p.9) Press the [Power] button on either the remote control or the projector's control panel. (p.7) Turn the projector power back on. To cancel the sleep mode setting, set Sleep Mode in the Setting environment setting menu to OFF.
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The recommended distance from the projector to the screen is within 0.9 - 12.4 m (3.0 - 40.7 ft.). Set up the projector so that the projection distance is within this range. (Setup Guide) Adjust the projection angle so that the projector beam...
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Probable cause Is the lens dirty? Has condensation formed on the lens? If the projector is suddenly taken from a cold environment to a warm environment, condensation may form on the lens, and this may cause the images to appear fuzzy.
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If dual display has been activated in the Display Properties of the computer's Control Panel, the projector will only project about half of the image on the computer screen. To display the whole of the image on the computer screen, turn off the dual display setting.
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Check the volume for the audio source. Adjust the volume so that the sound is audible. (p.18) The projector may be in A/V Mute mode. Press the [A/ V Mute] button on the projector’s control panel or the remote control to cancel the A/V Mute...
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Is the fan still operating? After the [Power] button on either the remote control or the projector's control panel is pressed to turn off the power, the cool-down Condition The remote control does not work Set the R/C switch on the remote control to ON.
Appendices This chapter provides information on maintenance procedures to ensure the best level of performance for the projector for a long time. Maintenance ...46 Cleaning... 46 • Cleaning the Projector Case...46 • Cleaning the Lens ...46 • Cleaning the Air Filter ...46 Replacing Consumables ...
If the projector is particularly dirty, moisten the cloth with water containing a small amount of neutral detergent, and then firmly wring the cloth dry before using it to wipe the projector case. Then wipe the case again with a soft, dry cloth.
Replacing Consumables This section describes how to replace the lamp and the air filter. Lamp Replacement Period It is time to replace the lamp when: The message "Lamp Replace" appears on the screen when projection starts. A message will be displayed. indicator flashes orange or lights red.
If the lamp stops working and needs to be replaced, there is the danger that the lamp may break when handled. If replacing the lamp of a projector which has been installed to the ceiling, you should remove the projector from the ceiling before replacing the lamp. If the projector cannot be removed from the ceiling, you should always assume that the lamp is broken and handle it with extreme care during removal.
Dispose of used lamps properly in accordance with your local regulations. Resetting the Lamp Operating Time The projector has a built-in counter which keeps track of the lamp operating time. When the cumulative operating time reaches a certain point, it causes the replacement warning message to be displayed. Therefore, the counter needs to be reset after the lamp has been replaced with a new one.
In order to prevent any dust on the air filter from getting into the projector, be sure to stand up the projector so that the handle is at the top. Install the new air filter.
Tilt the [Enter] button on the remote control to select the part of the image to use as the user’s logo, and then press the projector's control panel or the [Enter] button on the remote control. If the video signal being input is a YCbCr...
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Saving a User's Logo Saving the user's logo may take a few moments (about 40 seconds). Do not use the projector or any other sources which are connected to the projector while the user's logo is being saved, otherwise it may result in errors in projector operation.
RGB output interface. * A special method of installation is required in order to suspend the projector from the ceiling. Please contact the place of purchase if you would like to use this installation method.
List of Supported Signal Resolutions Component Video Input/ RGB Video Input Signal SDTV (525i) (D1) SDTV (625i) SDTV (525p) (D2) HDTV (750p) 16:9 (D4) HDTV(1125i)16:9 (D3) Composite Video/ S-Video Input Signal TV (NTSC) (PAL, SECAM) Refresh rate (Hz) Resolutions for resized display (dots) 800 ×...
Computer Signal PC98 VGACGA VGAEGA VGA text VESA SVGA SXGA SXGA SXGA SXGA+ MAC13” MAC16” MAC19” MAC21” TV (525i) TV (625i) SDTV (525p) HDTV (750p) HDTV(1125i, 1125p) *1 Virtual (window) display *2 Connection is not possible if the equipment does not have a VGA output port. Component Video Input/ RGB Video Input Composite Video/ S-Video Input Refresh rate (Hz)
Storage temperature Weight Connectors Home Theatre Projector EMP-TS10 348 (W) x 104 (H) x 274 (D) mm (13.7 (W) x 4.09 (H) x 10.79 (D) inches) (not including protruding parts) 0.9 inches Polysilicon TFT active matrix Full-line 12-phase block sequential writing...
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Safety UL1950 3 Edition Canada CSA C22.2 No.950 -95 (cUL) European Community The Low Voltage Directive (73/23/EEC) IEC60950 2 Edition, +Amd.1, +Amd.2, +Amd.3, +Amd.4 FCC 47CFR Part15B Class B (DoC) Canada ICES-003 Class B European Community The EMC Directive (89/336/EEC) EN55022, 1998 Class B EN55024, 1998 IEC61000-4-2, IEC61000-4-3, IEC61000-4-4, IEC61000-4-5,...
Foot adjust button (p.11) Attach when not using the Press this button while lifting projector to prevent the lens up the projector in order to from becoming dirty or make fine adjustments to the damaged. adjustable foot or to retract it.
Part Names and Functions Control Panel [Power] button (p.7) Turns the projector power on and off. [Computer/YCbCr ] button (p.7) Changes the image source between the Computer 1 port and the Computer 2/ Component Video port. [Menu] button (p.28) Displays or hides the menus.
Rear Control (RS-232C) port Connects the projector to a computer using an RS-232C cable. This port is for service use, and should not normally be used. USB port ( Setup Guide ) Connects the projector to a computer using a USB cable.
Control panel Base Indicator Lights when a remote control signal is being output. [Power] button (p.7) Turns the projector power on and off. R/C switch (p.7) Turns the remote control power on and off. [Enter] button (p.28, 36, Setup Guide )
The momentary canceling of audio and video output. This projector has an [A/V Mute] button which you can press to momentarily stop the projection of pictures and sound. The picture and sound can be restored by pressing the [A/V Mute] button on the projector’s control panel or the remote control once more.
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High-Definition Television. 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.
Index General Terms A/V Mute function ...24, 30 About menu...26 Advanced menu...25 Air filter cleaning ...46 Air filter replacement ...50 Appearance...58 Aspect ratio ...15 Audio input ...23 Audio menu...23 Audio1 port ...61, Setup Guide Audio2 port ...61, Setup Guide Automatic adjustment ...16 Bass ...23 Battery compartment cover (Remote control) ...Setup Guide...
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Index Noise reduction... 21 No-Signal... 24 Operating temperature ... 56 Operation indicator... 37, 59 Optional accessories ... 53 Overheating ... 38 P in P function ... 24, 32 Part Names and Functions ... 59 Picture in Picture ... 24, 32 Position ...
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Type of Product Model DECLARATION of CONFORMITY According to 47CFR, Part 2 and 15 Personal Computers : EPSON AMERICA, INC. : 3840 Kilroy Airport Way MS: 3-13 Long Beach, CA 90806 : 562-290-5254 : EPSON : Projector : EMP-TS10 / ELP-TS10...
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FCC Compliance Statement For United States Users This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio or television reception.
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CORPORATION’s operating and maintenance instructions. SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION shall not be liable against any damages or problems arising from the use of any options or any consumable products other than those designated as Original EPSON Products or EPSON Approved Products by SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION.
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