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Notations used in this guide Indicates content that may cause the unit damage or malfunction. Indicates additional information and points that may be useful to know regarding a topic. Indicates a page where useful information regarding a topic can be found. Indicates operating methods and the order of operations.
Contents Contents..............Settings and Adjustments Safety Instructions............. Setup Menu Operation and Functions ....... 50 Use and Storage............Using the setup menu ..............50 Discs and USB Storage ..........10 Setup menu list ................51 Parts Name and Functions......... 12 Language code list ..............53 “Digital Output”...
Safety Instructions All safety and operating instructions should be read before using the unit. After you have read all instructions, save this information for later reference. The documentation and the unit use graphical symbols to show how to use the unit safely. Please understand and respect these caution symbols in order to avoid injury to persons or property.
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Important safety instructions Follow these safety instructions when setting up and using the projector : • Read these instructions. • Keep these instructions. • Heed all warnings. • Follow all instructions. • Do not use this apparatus near water. • Clean only with dry cloth. •...
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Warning To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture. Do not use in wet areas Unplug the unit from the outlet and refer all repairs to qualified service personnel under the following conditions: •...
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Warning Do not place containers with liquids, water or chemicals on top of the unit. If the containers spill and the contents get inside the unit, fire or electric shock may result. Do not Never look into the unit lens when the lamp is switched on as the bright light can damage your eyes. Do not do Never push metallic or flammable objects or any other foreign materials through the air intake or air exhaust vents, fire or electric shock may result.
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Caution Class 1 LASER Product Do not open the top cover. There are no user serviceable parts inside the unit. Do not disassemble Do not use the unit in places where there are lots of humidity or dust, near cooking or heating appliances, or in places where it may come into contact with smoke or steam.
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Caution Unplug the unit from the outlet before cleaning. This avoids electric shock during cleaning. Disconnect the plug from the outlet When cleaning the unit, do not use wet cloths or solvents such as alcohol, thinner or benzine. Water infiltration or deterioration and breakage of the unit case could result in electric shock. Instructions Incorrect battery usage may cause leakage of battery fluid and battery rupture, which could result in fire, injury or corrosion of the unit.
(Hg). Please consult your local regulations the unit is not in use, be sure to attach the lens cover. • EPSON will not be held responsible for damage regarding disposal or recycling. Do not dispose of it with normal waste.
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Transportation cautions LCD panel • The LCD panel is manufactured using extremely • Many glass and precision parts are used within high-precision technology. this unit. In order to prevent impact during However, black dots may appear on the panel, or transportation, re-use the box and protective some red, blue or green dots may light up extremely packaging you received at the time of purchase.
Discs and USB Storage CD-R/RW CDs created with a CD recorder Discs CD+R/RW or a computer. • Can play the following files Readable disc types recorded in the ISO9660 level- 1 or -2/UDF format: The following discs can be played. MP3/WMA/JPEG/Kodak Picture CD/FujiColor CD/ Symbols...
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• This unit can play only one memory card even if Unreadable disc types multiple cards are mounted on the card reader. • The following discs cannot be played. Mount only the card you wish to play. - DVD-ROM - CD-ROM - PHOTO CD - DVD audio - SACD...
Parts Name and Functions Front Name Function Close the lens cover to protect the lens when the unit is not in use. Slide lens cover You can stop the projection completely by closing the lens cover during projection. However, if this state continues for 30 minutes, the unit lamp is turned off automatically.
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Rear Name Function Can be connected to the RGB output port of a computer. p. 44 Computer input port Component input port Can be connected to the component (YCbCr or YPbPr) output port of a video device. p. 44 Video input port Can be connected to the ordinary image output port of a video device.
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vVolume adjustment buttons sp. 20 vZoom button sp. 20 vEnter button sp. 29 vReturn button sp. 29 vPower button vPlay/Pause vw/v button sp. 22 sp. 21 button sp. 23 vSource button vStop button sp. 45 sp. 22 Name Function Focusing ring Move to the left or right for image focusing.
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Remote Control Handy functions Advanced functions sp. 37 sp. 32 sp. 45 sp. 25 sp. 34 sp. 39 sp. 25 sp. 48 sp. 49 sp. 35 sp. 40 Buttons used during playback Buttons used when adjusting audio sp. 22 sp. 23, 24 sp.
Preparing the Remote Control Inserting the batteries At the time of purchase, the batteries are not installed into the remote control. Insert the batteries provided with this unit, before use. Push in the catch on the rear of the remote control, then lift it upwards.
Quick Start Playback procedure No complicated connections are necessary. You do not even need to select the television type or change the input. You can enjoy your DVDs on the big screen by following these four easy steps. The standard speakers support Dolby Virtual Speaker, and you can enjoy real stereo surround sound using the left and right speakers.
Installation Projection distance and screen size Place the unit in a position that will Position this unit so that it is parallel to enable the optimum size image to be the screen. projected on the screen. Screen When you use a 16:9 ratio, 80” type widescreen, for example, place the unit approximately 237 cm away from the screen.
Disc Playback Playing a disc and projecting Insert the disc into its slot by facing the disc label upward. If you are using a dual-side disc, face the side you wish to play downwards. Insert an 8-cm disc into the disc slot center position.
Adjusting the projection position and volume Adjust the volume and image being projected. Fine-tuning the projection size (Zoom button) To increase the size, To decrease the press the “W” side. size, press the “T” side. Volume control (Volume) Using the main unit Using the remote control Focusing (Focus ring)
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Correcting keystone distortion of the image (Keystone) To raise the position of the projected image on the screen, extend the front adjustable feet by turning them. Adjust the feet in such a way that the unit is level. You can adjust the feet on the projection lens side only.
Turning off the power When you have played back a disc, press to eject the disc from its slot. • Once you have pressed , if you want to play back the ejected disc again, you cannot push it back into the disc slot manually. Press Press If the lamp was on, the lamp turns off and the Power indicator on the main unit...
Basic Playback Operations From here on, operations are explained primarily using the buttons of the remote control. You can also use the buttons with the same markings as those on the unit control panel to achieve the same effect. Pause Set the [Function] position before performing operations Press during playback.
Set the [Function] position before performing operations Skip Press during playback or when paused. If you press once during chapter/track playback, playback returns to the start of the chapter or track being played. After this, playback returns to the start of the previous chapter/track each time you press .
While the color mode name is displayed, Temporarily using the projector’s press repeatedly until the desired light as illumination (Break) color mode appears. After waiting a few seconds, the color mode name disappears and the picture quality changes. : Suitable for use in a The break function is useful if, in the middle of a bright room with the movie, you want to get up or move around, get a drink,...
Advanced Operations Becoming a playback expert Playback from a DVD menu Some discs have the following kinds of original menus saved in them. •Root Menu: When multiple titles (image and audio) have been recorded, this integrated disc information is displayed. •Menu: Title-specific playback data (chapter, angle, audio, and subtitle menus) is displayed.
Press • Certain discs may not contain a menu. If a menu is not recorded, these operations cannot be executed. • Depending on the disc, playback may begin automatically, even if is not pressed. Playback a Video CD from the menu You can play a disc by selecting the desired chapter from any of the following two menus.
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To turn to the previous/next page of the menu screen Press when the menu screen is displayed. To call the menu screen during playback Each time is pressed, the menu goes back by one step. Press repeatedly until the menu is displayed. To call the PBC menu screen When you display the playback information or the preview screen, the PBC mode is canceled.
Select the track you want to see using and press The selected track is played. ® JPEG, MP3/WMA and DivX playback Set the [Function] position before Although the files stored in a disc and performing operations a USB storage device are played back by selecting the desired file from a File List, the function varies depending on the file, as follows.
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• If is displayed, you will return to the File List when you press twice. • When you select “Others” from the settings menu and set the “MP3/ ® JPEG Nav” to “Without Menu”, all MP3, WMA, JPEG and DivX files are listed.
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When playing MP3/WMA audio Once menu selection is complete and the audio begins, close the lens cover. The projection lamp turns off and you can enjoy just the music being played. Open the lens cover to turn the lamp back on. Simultaneous MP3/WMA and JPEG playback If a disc contains a mix of MP3/WMA and JPEG files, you can enjoy the Slideshow with sounds.
Playback by selecting the chapter or track number During playback or when paused, select the chapter or track number you wish to play by pressing the numeric buttons. s “When using the numeric buttons” p. 26 • Can also be used when stopped. •...
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(If “Others” is selected from the settings menu and if “MP3/JPEG Nav” is set to “With Menu”) Screen Function Contents display Repeat One File repeat Repeats the current file. Repeat Folder Folder repeat Repeats files in the current folder. Shuffle Random play Randomly plays files in the current folder.
Program play Set the [Function] position before You can set titles, chapters, and tracks to playback in your order of preference. performing operations Press during play or when paused. The program screen will appear for you to set a playback sequence. Using the numeric keys, enter title and track/chapter numbers sequentially.
• You can set the program play of up to 10 discs. Also, you can set up to 20 tracks or chapters of each disc. Your settings are held in memory even when you have changed the discs. Insert the disc with the playback sequence set in the disc slot, press , and select “Start”...
Changing the audio language When a disc has been recorded with multiple audio signals or languages, you can switch to the available audio signal or language of your preference. Press during playback. The current audio settings are displayed on the screen. Select the desired settings by pressing repeatedly.
Changing the angle For discs that have been recorded with multiple camera angles, you can switch from the main angle to a different camera angle of your preference, such as from above, or from the right, during playback. Press during playback. The current angle is displayed on the screen.
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Pressing , position the pointer on the desired item and press • You can set the title/chapter/track number and time by using the numeric keys, and set the play start time.sp. 26 • When the selected item appears, select the desired value using and press •...
Setting the sleep timer Set the [Function] position before When the time you set on the sleep timer has passed, the unit power switch is performing operations turned off automatically. You can prevent unnecessary power from being consumed if you fall asleep while watching a movie. If the sleep timer is set to “Sleep Off”...
Changing the aspect ratio Set the [Function] position before The unit automatically recognizes the aspect suitable for the input signal, and performing operations the image is projected in the appropriate aspect. If you want to change the aspect yourself, or if the aspect is not correct, you can change it in the following way.
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When projecting component video (SDTV), composite video images Screen Size Aspect Normal Full Zoom Letterbox Normal Full Zoom When projecting component video (HDTV) images Screen Size Aspect 16:9 Fixed to full size (16:9) When projecting computer images Wide panel computer images are always projected at the normal (wide screen) setting. If wide panel computer images are not projected in the correct aspect, press the button to change to an appropriate aspect.
Playback by attaching a peripheral device Connecting a USB storage device You can attach a USB memory or multicard reader that conform to the USB 1.1 to the unit and play the following format files. • MP3/WMA files • JPEG files •...
Connecting to another video device, a TV set, or a Computer Aside from the built-in DVD player, this unit can project images by connecting to a computer or the following devices with a video output port. - Video recorder - Game machine - Video device with built-in TV tuner - Video camera and others Video equipment signal format The kind of video signal that can be output depends on the video equipment.
Connecting with a component video cable V id e o C b / P A u d io C o m To Audio input p o n e C r / P r port White Output To Audio out port RCA audio cable Audio (commercially available)
Projecting images from external video equipment or a computer Open the lens cover and press When you press , the following menu appears on the screen. The orange pointer points to the currently selected source. Select the desired source by pressing , and press Turn the device power switch on, and press the [Play] or [Playback] button on the video device.
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You can switch the image signal destination from the computer by holding down and pressing (the key is usually labeled s Computer “Documentation” After switching, wait a few seconds for projection to start. Examples of Switching Output Epson Toshiba IBM/Lenovo Panasonic Sony SOTEC Dell...
Audio Settings Listening with headphones Caution • When listening with headphones, make sure the volume is not too high. You may damage your hearing when listening to sounds at high volume over an extended period of time. • Do not set the volume too high from the outset. A loud sound may be produced suddenly that may cause damage to your headphones or your hearing.
Connecting to audio equipment with a digital coaxial audio input port You can connect to AV amplifiers and so on or equipment capable of making digital recordings when they are equipped with a coaxial digital audio input port. When connecting, use a commercially available coaxial digital cable. Fully plug the audio cable connector into jack.
Select the desired settings by pressing repeatedly. : Dolby Virtual Speaker mode (default setting) : Stereo mode When using the headphone the sound mode automatically changes to the Stereo mode as the Dolby Virtual Speaker mode is not applicable on headphone output.
Settings and Adjustments Setup Menu Operation and Functions The settings of this unit can be adjusted to suit the environment in which it is used. Using the setup menu Press during playback or when stopped. The following setup menu is displayed. Press and select the desired icon.
Press to select the item to be set, and then press The settings are displayed on the right. Select the setting you wish to change, and press To display other setting pages, select a desired icon by repeatedly pressing After setup is complete, press to close the setup menu.
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Audio page Setting Item Setting Contents Digital Output All: Use when connected to a DTS/Dolby Digital Decoder, Select the kind of output signal according to or when connected to equipment with these functions. the equipment connected to the Digital PCM Only: Use when connected to equipment that is only Coaxial Audio-Out port.
“Digital Output” settings and output signals “Digital Output” Settings Playback Disc Stream Linear PCM DVD video Linear PCM Stereo DTS DVD video DTS bit stream 48 kHz, 16 bit linear PCM Dolby digital DVD video Dolby digital bit stream 48 kHz, 16 bit stereo linear PCM Audio CD, Video CD, SVCD 44.1 kHz, 16 bit stereo linear PCM/48 kHz, 16 bit linear PCM DTS Audio CD...
Operations and functions on the Visual Setup menu You can adjust the brightness, contrast, and other values of the projected image. Operations on the Visual Setup menu Press during projection. The following menu is displayed. Press to select the item to be set, and then press Press to select the item to be set, and then...
Visual Setup menu Image page Setting Item Setting Contents Brightness Adjusts the image brightness. Contrast Adjusts the difference between light and shade in the images. Color Saturation Adjusts the color saturation for the images. (This is not displayed when a computer is connected.) Tint Adjusts the image tint.
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Info page Item Contents Information Lamp Hours: Total usage time of the lamp. 0H is displayed for 0 to 10 hours. Changes to units of Displays the 1 hour at 10 hours and above. The display turns yellow text when it is time to current status.
Appendix Troubleshooting Reading the indicators You can check the status of this unit using the indicators on the top panel. Check each condition in the following table and follow the steps to remedy the problem. * If all indicators are not lit, the power cable is not connected correctly or the unit is not powered.
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Error When lights on red : lit : flashing : off Internal failure Wait for approximately 1 minute and 30 seconds. Disconnect the power cable from the electrical If the error continues Then, disconnect and reconnect the power cable. outlet and contact your dealer. Wait for approximately 1 minute and 30 If the indicator status does not change when seconds.
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Normal When the indicators are off : lit : flashing : off Standing-by Shows that the unit is ready to be used. Orange During In warm-up mode, pressing has no effect. warming up Do not unplug the power cable during warm-up. This may reduce the lifespan of the (Approx.
When the indicators provide no help If this unit is not functioning normally, check the following notes before requesting repairs. However, if the unit fails to improve, contact your dealer for advice. Reference At these times Check here page Power does not turn on sp.
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When using external video or computer mode Reference At these times Check here page • Is the power for the connected equipment turned on? No images appear sp. 45 Switch on the power to the connected equipment, or start playback depending on the playback method for the connected equipment.
Maintenance This section describes maintenance tasks such as cleaning the unit and replacing consumable parts. Caution Before starting the maintenance, unplug the power cable from the electrical outlet. Cleaning Cleaning the air filter and air intake vent When dust builds up on the air filter or the air intake vent, or the message “The unit is overheating.
Consumables replacement period Air filter replacement period When the air filter gets dirty or is broken Lamp replacement period • The message “Replace the lamp” appears on the screen when projection starts. • The projected image gets darker or starts to deteriorate. •...
How to replace consumables Replacing the air filter Dispose of used air filters properly in accordance with your local regulations. Filter: Polypropylene Frames: ABS resin Turn the power switch off and when a short beep sounds, unplug the power cable. Remove the air filter cover.
Replacing the lamp Caution The lamp is hot immediately after use. Once the power has been switched off, allow approximately one hour to pass before replacing the lamp to allow it to cool thoroughly. Turn the power switch off, and when a short beep sounds, unplug the power cable.
Tighten the lamp attachment screws firmly. Install the lamp cover. • Install the lamp and the lamp cover securely. For the safety of this unit, the lamp will not turn on if the lamp or the lamp cover is not installed correctly. •...
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Select “Yes” and press to initialize the setting.
Projection Distance and Screen Size Refer to the following table and place the unit in a position which allows the best possible projection for the size of the screen. Units: cm (ft.) Projection Distance 16:9 Screen Size Minimum Maximum (Zoom Adjustment Wide) - (Zoom Adjustment Tele) 30”...
Compatible Resolution List Composite video Units: Dots Aspect Mode Signal Resolution Normal Full Zoom 720 x 480 640 x 480 854 x 480 854 x 480 TV (NTSC) (4:3) (16:9) (16:9) 720 x 360 720 x 576 640 x 480 854 x 480 854 x 480 TV (PAL, SECAM)
Compatible MPEG format list Extension Video Codec Audio Codec Resolution .AVI MPEG-1/MPEG-2/ MPEG- PCM/ADPCM/MPEG/ PAL: 25 Hz 720 x 576 or less 4(Advanced Simple Profile) MP3/WMA/AC3/DTS NTSC: 30Hz 720 x 480 or less .VID/.DIV/ MPEG-4(Advanced Simple PCM/ADPCM/MPEG/ PAL: 25 Hz 720 x 576 or less .DIVX(Home Theater)/ Profile) MP3/WMA/AC3/DTS...
Specifications Product name EH-DM2 Dimensions 320W x 135H x 230D mm (Including projections) Panel size 0.55” wide Display method Polysilicon TFT active matrix Resolution 409, 920 pixels (854W x 480H dots) x 3 Focus adjustment Manual Zoom adjustment Digital type (Approx. 1:1.35) Lamp (light UHE lamp, 140W, Model No.: ELPLP44 source)
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Glossary HDTV Aspect An abbreviated form of “High-Definition Television system” to The ratio between an image’s length and its height. HDTV be applied to a high-definition TV set that can satisfy the images have an aspect ratio of 16:9 and appear elongated. The following requirements: aspect ratio for standard images is 4:3.
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