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1. Mouse Com AC inlet Right Audio Audio Out Repeater Audio In Connecting to a PC Desktop Computer This section describes how to connect the projector to your PC desktop with the projector s video audio and mouse cables You must connect the video cable the audio and mouse cables are optional Connecting to a Computer 23 24 Connecting the projector s video cable Computer Out port Computer In computer s monitor cable optional Note Computer configurations vary See your computer manual for the location of the ports needed to connect your projector 1 Turn off the projector and computer if they re on 2 Connect either end of the projector s video cable to the Computer In port 3 Disconnect the computer s monitor cable from the video port on the back of the computer 4 Connect the other end of the projector s video cable to the computer s video port 1 Setting Up the Projector 5 Ifyou want to view the video on the computer monitor connect the computer s monitor cable to the projector s Computer Out port This is especially useful when the projection screen is behind you 6 Tighten the screws on all connectors Connecting the projector s audio cable 1 If you will be using audio connect one end of the audio cable that came with the projector to the Audio In jack on the projector o
2. am are a S Connecting to a Computer You can connect the projector to a computer capable of XGA VGA or SVGA output The PowerLite 7550C is also capable of projecting SXGA images The projector resizes VGA and XGA images for the PowerLite 5550C and VGA SVGA and SXGA images for the 7550C The following types of computers are supported p IBM compatible desktop or laptop PC p Apple Macintosh desktop computer including Macintosh Quadra Macintosh Centris and Power Macintosh p Any Apple PowerBook with video out capability Connecting the Power Cord 21 22 You can connect the projector to two video sources simultaneously for example a computer and a VCR and you can connect a separate audio source for each video source If you will be using the optional ELP Link III software you ll also need to connect the ELP Link II cables See Chapter 4 for instructions after you finish connecting the projector to your computer Note If you want to use the remote as a mouse and your computer doesn t have a PS 2 mouse connector you must use the ELP Link III kit to connect the projector to a computer 1 Setting Up the Projector The illustration below identifies all the interface ports on the back of the projector you may want to refer to this as you connect your computer or other equipment to the projector Left Audio S Video In Video In Computer Out power switch Computer In
3. OOO A Audio In jack audio cable 2 Connect the other end of the audio cable to the audio out port on a sound card in the computer Connecting to a Computer 25 26 Connecting the projector s mouse cable Connect the projector s PS 2 mouse cable if you want to use the projector s remote control as a mouse pointer for the computer Note If you ll be using the optional ELP Link III software you need to connect the mouse cable included in the ELP Link III kit instead See Chapter 4 for instructions PS 2 mouse cable 1 Disconnect the computer s PS 2 mouse cable from the mouse port on the back of your computer and replace it with the small end of the PS 2 mouse cable that came with the projector 2 Connect the other end of the PS 2 mouse cable to the projector s Mouse Com port 1 Setting Up the Projector Connecting to a PC Laptop Computer This section describes how to connect the projector to your PC laptop with the projector s video audio and mouse cables You must connect the video cable the audio and mouse cables are optional Connecting the projector s video cable Computer In port oi projector video cable Note Laptop configurations vary See your computer manual for the location of ports needed to connect your projector 1 Turn off the projector and computer if they re on 2 Connect eit
4. WA ELP Link III oix File Option Help Defaults z Registration L Delete Bar Ge is I Screen Cier z Detail Setting E El El Keyboard Customize Projector Setting Starting ELP Link II 99 Note If you see a prompt asking you to open the software or select a port the projector may be disconnected or connected to an incorrect COM port If you want to run the software without the projector connected click Unconnected and Execute If the projector is connected click Select a port and retry Then select the COM port you re using on the next screen Starting the Program on a Macintosh 1 Open the ELPLink3 folder 2 Double click the ELP Link 3 icon ELP Link III starts and three menus File Option and Help appear at the top of the screen Note If the projector is not connected to your Macintosh or is connected to the wrong COM port you see a message indicating that there is no response from the projector If you want to run the software without the projector click Unconnected and Execute If the projector is connected click Select a port and retry then select the COM port you re using on the next screen 3 If you re starting ELP Link III for the first time select COM Port from the Option menu then choose either the amp printer or Q modem port whichever port you connected the serial cable to 4 Select Property Setting from the Option menu You s
5. 0 cece eee Cleaning the Air Filter ye inpernu E oe be auld e e A ee ees Replacing the Lamp srne ipie foe Rh ee nt aS I Be See ee Transporting the Projector 0 cece cece ne nen 6 Troubleshooting Using the Online Help Menu 0 0 0 ccc teens Problems with the Projector 0 0 cece eens Problems with the Remote Control 0 cece cece Problems with the Image or Sound 0 cc cece cece eens 7 Technical Specifications Glossary Index Contents 131 132 132 133 134 137 139 140 141 144 145 149 155 159 Introduction The EPSON PowerLite projector is a compact lightweight projector that lets you project full color images and video onto a large screen for presentations It supports IBM compatible PCs and laptops as well as Apple Macintosh Power Macintosh and PowerBook computers Note The projector also supports a wide range of video formats See page 153 for details on supported computers and video formats In addition to its size and versatility your projector offers the following advantages p You can connect it simultaneously to two image sources one PC or Apple Macintosh computer plus one video source such as a VCR or camcorder p You can connect the projector to an audio source for one or both image sources The audio source can be the computer video source or another device such as a stereo Introduction It produces images that ca
6. 90 4 Using ELP Link III Connect the other end of the PC serial cable to the serial port on the back of your computer If you want to use the remote control as a mouse for your computer connect the 9 pin end of the PS 2 mouse cable that came with your ELP Link III kit to the MOUSE terminal on the square end of the main cable Es yy Note If your computer uses a serial mouse perform steps 5 and 6 using the serial mouse cable that came with your ELP Link III kit instead of the PS 2 mouse cable Connect the other end of the PS 2 mouse cable to your computer s mouse port Tighten the screws on all connectors If you have a laptop configure it to work with an external mouse You may have to set the display to appear on both the laptop s screen and the projector Some laptops let you change this setting with the keyboard s function keys or by using a setup utility provided by the computer manufacturer Check your laptop s manual for instructions Go to page 96 to install the software Connecting the ELP Link III Cables 91 92 Connecting to a Macintosh Desktop or PowerBook The following instructions explain how to connect the ELP Link II cables to your Macintosh desktop or PowerBook The steps are the same for both types of computers except where noted otherwise You must connect both the main cable and the Mac serial cable that came with the ELP Link III kit to use the ELP Link III software and the E
7. pointer button As you select a menu a submenu of options appears to the right The options available in some submenus vary depending on whether the current image source is the computer or a video source 3 Adjusting Projector Settings 3 Press either the Enter A button control panel or the top or bottom multi purpose button remote to move to a submenu list The following screen display shows the options for the Video menu when the image source is the computer Audio Setting l L g Effect About Haget All Keturi A dbi dd jus tment 4 Press the up or down arrows control panel or press up or down on the pointer button remote to scroll through the submenu options 5 Press either the left or right arrow buttons control panel or press right or left on the pointer button remote to change a setting on one of the submenus 6 When you have finished changing settings press the Menu button to go back to the Main menu you may need to press it more than once Your changes are saved automatically Changing a Menu Setting 71 72 Adjusting Video Settings Image Source Computer You can adjust the projected image by using the Video menu The following options are available when the image source is Computer Note The computer must be connected and operating and the image source on the projector must be set to Computer for you to access these menu options To change the image so
8. Note You will not be able to use the Effects buttons if ELP Link III is active Minimize or close the program first Assigning Functions to the Effects Buttons 103 104 The table below describes the available functions and how to use them Function Description and usage Line Ellipse Box Draws a straight line on the screen Press the Effects button assigned to this effect Then press the bottom multi purpose button once to define the line start position Move the pointer using the remote pointer button Then press the bottom multi purpose button again to define the line end position To draw another line position the pointer where you want the line to start and press the bottom multi purpose button again to define the new line start position Draws an ellipse oval on the screen Press the Effects button assigned to this effect Then press the bottom multi purpose button once to define the start position of the ellipse Move the pointer using the remote pointer button Then press the bottom multi purpose button again to define the end position of the ellipse To draw another ellipse position the pointer where you want the ellipse to start and press the bottom multi purpose button again to define the start position for the new ellipse Draws a box on the screen Press the Effects button assigned to this effect Then press the bottom multi purpose button once to define the position of one corner of the
9. Transparent Makes the background text or image visible through the bar Stamp Selects a stamp Click the stamp to be used or click New Stamp to design Cursor Change Screen Clear Key Macro your own stamp You can also click Edit to make changes to the selected shape or Delete to delete the selected shape Changes the pointer shape Click the desired shape or click New Cursor to design your own pointer You can also click Edit to make changes to the selected shape or Delete to delete the selected shape No options available This tab lets you define up to 16 preset key commands 16 different custom functions for the specified Effects button See Defining and Using Key Macros below for step by step instructions 4 Using ELP Link III Defining and Using Key Macros all key macros assigned to this Effects button appear in this list You can use key macros to assign your own customized functions to Effects buttons Follow these steps to define a key macro 1 Select Key Macro as the function for an Effects button See Assigning Functions to the Effects Buttons on page 102 for details 2 Click Detail Setting on the ELP Link III main dialog box You see the Detailed Setting dialog box Dieta Sethe enter the key macro here click here to save the key macro and add it to the Register Key list Assigning Functions to the Effects Buttons 109 110 3 Position the cursor in the Regis
10. If you re using the remote control as a mouse pointer press the top multi purpose button 5 Click OK to save your changes and return to the ELP Link II main dialog box Your changes remain in effect until you enter new changes in the Detail Setting dialog box so you can use the same style effect or the same key macros in different presentations The following table describes the options available for each function Function Options Line Width Sets the line width from 1 to 32 points Grid Specifies whether to have the line snap to the corners of a grid by entering the size of the sides of the box in pixels dots up to 100 Color Specifies a color for the line Transparent Makes the background text or image visible through the line Ellipse Width Sets the line width from 1 to 32 points Color Specifies a color for the line Transparent Makes the background text or image visible through the Fill ellipse Fills the ellipse with color Assigning Functions to the Effects Buttons 107 108 Function Options Box Width Sets the line width from 1 to 32 points Color Specifies a color for the line Transparent Makes the background text or image visible through the box Fill Fills the box with color Make oval shape Rounds the corners of the box Bar Width Sets the line width from 1 to 300 points Color Specifies a color for the bar Direction Sets the direction of the bar horizontally or vertically
11. The next screen asks if you want to install the ELP Link HI User s Guide and Adobe Acrobat Reader Select the User s Guide if you want to install it and Acrobat Reader if it is not already installed on your system Then click Install Follow the instructions on the screen to install the software When the installation is complete click Finish Installing the Software on a Macintosh l 2 Insert the Projector Software CD into your CD ROM drive Double click the ELP Link icon if the program doesn t open automatically Then double click the Installer icon You see a dialog box asking you to select a language to use Select a language and click OK Select your projector model ELP EMP PowerLite 5500 or 7500 series from the pull down list and click OK You see the software license agreement Read the agreement and click Accept to continue You see the Installer screen Select either Easy Install or Custom Install from the pull down list at the top of the screen The Easy installation automatically installs the ELP Link III software the online ELP Link HI User s Guide and Acrobat Reader if it is not already installed on your system If you select Custom Install you then need to select which of the following items to install ELP Link II V2 0 ELP Link III User s Guide and Acrobat Reader Installing the ELP Link III Software 97 98 Check the items you want to install ELP Link III V2 0 must be installed
12. control panel or a multi purpose button remote to display the confirmation screen Next select Yes and then press a multi purpose button remote or the Enter lt l button control panel to reset the Video Menu If you change your mind select No and then press a multi purpose button remote or the Enter lt 4 button control panel to clear the confirmation screen without changing any settings Adjusting Audio Settings You can use the Audio menu to adjust the settings shown in the following table Menu item Description Volume Treble Bass SRS SPACE Adjusts the volume level for the speakers and audio out terminal Adjusts the treble tone of the speakers Press the right arrow button control panel or press right on the pointer button remote to increase the treble tone Press the left arrow button control panel or left on the pointer button remote to decrease the treble tone Adjusts the bass tone of the speakers See Treble for details Adjusts stereo sound Increasing the value widens the sound Adjusting Audio Settings 75 76 Menu item Description SRS CENTER Reset Adjusts stereo sound Use this setting to balance the stereo sound Returns all menu items to their factory defaults Select this item and then press the Enter 4 button control panel or a multi purpose button remote to display the confirmation screen Next select Yes and then press a multi purpos
13. eee 86 Connecting the ELP Link III Cables 20 0 0 0 c eee eee eee 87 Connecting to a PC Desktop or Laptop 0 0 0 ce cee ees 88 Connecting to a Macintosh Desktop or PowerBook 92 Installing the ELP Link III Software 0 0 2 0 cee 96 Installing the Software for Windows 0 0 cece ee eee eee 96 Installing the Software ona Macintosh 00 0 e ee eee eee 97 Startins ELP EKIL oid due ieaoo ia esti thie ate cas let das ecb abel 4 5 98 Starting the Program from Windows 0 eee eee eee 99 Starting the Program on a Macintosh 0 0 0 2 cee eee eee 100 Changing the COM Port Assignment 2 0 cee eee ee eee eee 101 Assigning Functions to the Effects Buttons 2 0 e ee eee 102 Modifying Functions 0 0 cece eects 107 Defining and Using Key Macros 00 0 c cece eee eee eee 110 Saving and Recalling Effects Button Assignments 112 Assigning Functions to the Keyboard 0 0 c eee eee eee 114 vii viii Using the Projector Setting Dialog Box 0 e eee eee eee Using the Quick Change Toolbar 0 00 00 cece eee eee es Changing Projector Settings 0 cece eee ees Testing Projector Performance 0 0 0 cece eee eee eens Running ELP Link III Without the Projector 002 0200 eae 5 Maintenance Cleaning the Lens Cleaning the Projector Case
14. panel or a multi purpose button remote to display the confirmation screen Next select Yes and then press a multi purpose button remote or the Enter lt 4 button control panel to reset the Effect menu If you change your mind select No and then press a multi purpose button remote or the Enter lt button control panel to clear the confirmation screen without changing any settings Modifying the Special Effects 81 82 If you have the optional ELP Link III software you can reconfigure the Effects buttons with different functions See Assigning Functions to the Effects Buttons on page 102 for more information Displaying Information About Your Projector The About menu displays information about your projector You see the following when the image source is Computer Item Description Frequency Resolution Refresh Rate Lamp Displays the horizontal and vertical frequency of the computer Displays the output resolution of the computer video output Displays the refresh rate of the computer video output Displays the number of hours the current lamp has been used The lamp light flashes orange and red when the projector lamp is near the end of its normal life When this happens replace the projector lamp with a new one as soon as possible You see the following when the image source is Video Item Description Video Signal Lamp Displays the video signal Displays the
15. seven days a week call 800 922 8911 EPSON FaxAdvice Access EPSON s technical information library by calling 800 922 8911 You must provide a return fax number to use this service EPSON Referral Service For the location of your nearest Authorized EPSON Reseller or Customer Care Center call 800 922 8911 When support is required follow the calling instructions on the back of the EPSON Private Line Technical Support card included with the projector Technical support is also available in the U S by calling 310 974 1202 between 6 AM and 6 PM Pacific time Monday through Friday In Canada call 905 709 3839 Toll or long distance charges may apply Before you call please have the following information ready p Product name p Product serial number p Personal identification number PIN for EPSON Private Line Technical Support 8 Introduction p Computer configuration p Description of the problem You can purchase accessories from EPSON Accessories at 800 873 7766 or visit our web site at www epsonsupplies com U S sales only In Canada please call 800 873 7766 for dealer referral Where to Get Help 10 Introduction Setting Up the Projector This chapter describes how to unpack the projector connect it to other equipment and turn it on Before it can project any images the projector must be connected to a video source such as a computer VCR camcorder or DVD player If you wa
16. 2 mouse cable 1 Connect the small end of the PS 2 mouse cable included with the projector to the laptop s mouse port 2 Connect the other end of the PS 2 mouse cable to the projector s Mouse Com port 1 Setting Up the Projector Connecting to a Desktop Macintosh This section describes how to connect the projector to your desktop Macintosh with the projector s video audio and mouse cables You must connect the video cable the audio and mouse cables are optional Make sure you also have ready the Macintosh desktop adapter and monitor adapter that came with the projector You ll need the monitor adapter only if you ll be displaying the image on your monitor screen as well Connecting to a Computer 31 Connecting the projector s video cable Computer In port Computer Out port Macintosh desktop adapter Macintosh monitor adapter projector video cable computer s monitor cable Note Macintosh computer configurations vary See your computer manual for the location of the ports needed to connect your projector 1 Turn off the projector and your Macintosh if they re on 2 Connect either end of the projector s video cable to the Computer In port 32 1 Setting Up the Projector 3 Locate the Macintosh desktop adapter that came with your projector and remove the small cover as shown below 4 Set the DIP switches on the desktop adapter to select the resolutio
17. 5 mm stereo mini jack 3 7 inches 93 mm 9 4 inches 238 5 mm 13 6 inches 346 mm 9 4 lb 4 3 kg 50 60 Hz 100 to 120 VAC 10 2 2 A 50 60 Hz 200 to 240 VAC 10 1 0 A 50 60 Hz Operating 220 W Standby 30 W lt 41db A normal use 151 Environmental Safety 7 Technical Specifications Temperature Humidity United States Canada Operating 41 to 95 F 5 to 35 C non condensing Storage 14 to 140 F 10 to 60 C non condensing Operating 20 to 80 RH non condensing Storage 10 to 90 RH non condensing FCC Part 15J Class B UL1950 Rev 3 DOC SOR 88 475 CSA C22 2 No 950 Rev 3 Supported Computers and Monitor Displays The following table lists the display formats supported by the projector Computer type Formats Resolutions IBM PC and EGA 640 x 350 IBM PC compatible NEC PC 400 640 x 400 VGA60 VESA 72 75 85 640 x 480 VGA Text 720 x 350 VGA Text 720 x 400 SVGA 56 60 72 75 85 800 x 600 XGA 60 70A 75 85 1024 x 768 SXGA 70 75 85 1152 x 864 SXGA 85 1152 x 864 SXGA 60 75 1280 x 1024 Apple Macintosh EWS TV Standard 8 and 13 24 bit color monitor 16 19 21 NTSC PAL PAL60 SECAM 640 x 480 832 x 624 1024 x 768 1152 x 870 1280 x 1024 640 x 480 768 x 567 PowerLite 7550 only Note The frequencies of some computers may not allow the image to be displayed correctly 153 Computer In and Computer Out connector p
18. Glossary Phase Alternation by Line A 625 line video broadcast format used in Western Europe India China Australia New Zealand and parts of Africa A measurement of drawn or printed objects One point equals 1 72 inch Projecting the image from behind the screen A measure of the amount of detail contained in an image Resolution can be measured in dots per inch or in pixels Image sharpness and clarity improve as resolution increases A type of color scheme that defines color as percentages of red green and blue A type of video signal used in S VHS videotape formats It transmits luminance and color separately System Electronique pour Couleur Avec Memoire A 625 line TV system used in France Eastern Europe Russia and parts of Africa A power saving feature in which the projector s lamp is turned off when the projector has not been used for 30 minutes In sleep mode only a minimum amount of the projector s circuitry remains on SVGA SXGA VGA XGA Super Video Graphics Array SVGA provides higher resolution than VGA Super Extended Graphics Array SXGA provides higher resolution than XGA Video Graphics Array A high resolution display adapter that provides a variety of video modes Extended Graphics Array IBM s next generation display adapter XGA provides higher resolution than VGA 157 158 Glossary A Accessories 3 9 Adjusting bass 75 122 brightness 72 74
19. Key Macro Execute Projector Setting Note For information about default assignments to the Effects buttons see Using the Effects buttons on page 61 For information about defining key macros see Defining and Using Key Macros on page 110 102 4 Using ELP Link III You can return Effects button assignments to their default values at any time by selecting Defaults in the list box in the upper left corner of the ELP Link III main dialog box Follow these steps to change Effects button assignments l Click the list box that corresponds to the button you want to change and select a new function from the list See the screen on the preceding page Repeat step 1 for each button to which you want to assign a new function If you want to modify any of the functions click Detail Setting and follow the instructions in Modifying Functions on page 107 If you want to create more than one set of button assignments go to Saving and Recalling Effects Button Assignments on page 112 Otherwise continue with step 5 Click the Execute button at the bottom of the ELP Link II main dialog box when you ve made all your changes If you created only one set of Effects button assignments these assignments will be active whenever you use the Effects buttons If you created more than one set of assignments the last set you created will be active until you select a different set
20. box Move the pointer using the remote pointer button Then press the bottom multi purpose button again to define the position of the opposite corner of the box To draw another box position the pointer where you want the box to start and press the bottom multi purpose button again to define the start position for the new box 4 Using ELP Link III Function Description and usage Bar Stamp Cursor Change Screen Clear Key Macro Creates a horizontal or vertical bar You can use this function to highlight or underline a portion of the screen Press the Effects button assigned to this effect Move the bar using the remote pointer button Press the bottom multi purpose button to lock the bar in place To draw another bar move the pointer to the new bar location and press the bottom multi purpose button again to lock the new bar in place Leaves one or more copies of a pre selected image on the screen Press the Effects button assigned to this effect Use the pointer button to place the stamp where you want it to appear Then press the bottom multi purpose button to lock the stamp in place To display another stamp move the pointer to the new stamp location and press the bottom multi purpose button again to lock the new stamp in place Changes the pointer shape from a flat arrow to a three dimensional arrow or other shape Press the assigned Effects button to display the new pointer shape Clears all spec
21. but the User s Guide and Acrobat Reader are optional 7 Click Install to install the software on your hard disk 8 When installation is complete click Quit If you are installing Acrobat Reader you see the Acrobat Reader 3 0 Installer screen 9 Click Continue You see the software license agreement for Acrobat Reader 3 0 10 If you don t want to install Acrobat Reader click Decline Otherwise click Accept and follow the instructions on screen 11 When installation is complete restart your computer Starting ELP Link III Before you start the ELP Link III program make sure you ve done the following P P P Connected the necessary cables and installed the ELP Link III software Turned on both the computer and projector Disabled any screen savers Note You can also run the software without the projector although you can t change projector settings or perform certain other tasks See Bringing out detail in your projected image on page 128 for details 4 Using ELP Link III Starting the Program from Windows If you have Windows 95 98 or NT click Start point to Programs ELPLink3 and then click the ELPLink3 program icon The ELP Link HI program icon appears minimized on the taskbar Click the minimized icon If you have Windows 3 1x double click the ELPLink3 program group icon in the Program Manager Then double click the ELPLink3 icon The ELP Link III main dialog box appears
22. by hand See Transporting the Projector on page 137 for instructions Additional Components Depending on how you plan to use the projector you may need these additional components p For complete control of the projector from your computer or to program enhanced special effects on the remote control you need the optional ELP Link III kit You can purchase the kit from your dealer or by calling EPSON Accessories at 800 873 7766 U S sales only 14 1 Setting Up the Projector To receive an S Video signal you will need an S Video cable One is usually provided with your video device A separate cable is required for each video source To connect the projector to a Macintosh PowerBook you may need a video out cable and an adapter The video out cable is provided by or can be purchased from Apple Computer for all PowerBooks that have video out capability and require the cable If your PowerBook doesn t include one see your Macintosh dealer Additionally some PowerBooks come with an adapter for a high density 15 pin VGA connector To connect the projector to an external sound system you need an RCA to 3 5 mm stereo audio cable You can obtain one from your computer dealer To use the remote control when the projector is not in line of sight of the remote you need an optional infrared repeater For more information call 800 843 5465 or visit this web address www xantech com To connect a serial
23. connect the ELP Link III cables and use the optional ELP Link III software Chapter 5 Maintenance describes how to perform limited maintenance such as replacing the lamp or cleaning the air filter Chapter 6 Troubleshooting describes how to interpret your projector s warning lights and what to do when you encounter specific problems Chapter 7 Technical Specifications lists the projector s technical specifications A Glossary and Index are provided at the end of the manual 4 Introduction Safety Instructions Always follow these safety instructions l 2 Place the projector on a flat stable surface Don t use the projector near water or sources of heat Don t place the projector or remote control on top of heat producing equipment and avoid places subject to shocks and vibrations or high or rapidly changing temperatures and humidity Use attachments only as recommended Use the type of power source indicated on the projector If you re not sure of the power available consult your dealer or power company Place the projector near a wall outlet where you can easily unplug it Placez le projecteur pr s d une prise de contacte ou la fiche peut tre d branch e facilement Insert the projector s three wire grounding type plug into a properly grounded outlet If you have a two prong outlet contact an electrician to replace it Don t touch the plug with wet hands as thi
24. control allow you to enhance your presentation with special effects for example you can use highlighting or a box or line to emphasize different parts of the Controlling the Projector 61 62 screen Each button is assigned a function in the factory You can use the Effect menu to modify the appearance and behavior of these functions See Modifying the Special Effects on page 81 If you have the optional ELP Link II software you can assign different functions to each button or you can program buttons with your own functions See Assigning Functions to the Effects Buttons on page 102 for details To cancel a function press the bottom multi purpose button twice To repeat a function move the pointer to a new location and repeat the process The following table summarizes the default assignments Button Function Description 1 Pointer Displays the pointer as a three dimensional arrow or other user defined shape rather than a flat black arrow 2 Box Draws a box on the screen Press the Effects button then press the bottom multi purpose button once to define the position of one corner Use the pointer button to move the pointer Then press the bottom multi purpose button again to define the position of the opposite corner of the box 2 e Using the Projector Button Function Description 3 Line Marker Clear Draws a straight line on the screen Press the Effects b
25. save a set of E ex F button E Stamp HI E Box z assignments R Cursor Change p E Screen Clear EJ E 7 Detail Setting Execute Kernoa Projector Setting Follow these steps to save a set of Effects button assignments 1 Click Registration on the ELP Link II main dialog box 2 When you see the Function Setting Register dialog box type a name for the set and click OK If you create more than one set of Effects button assignments the last set you created will be active until you select a different set Assigning Functions to the Effects Buttons 111 Note If you have multiple sets of Effects button assignments make sure you register and name each new set If you fail to register the set it disappears as soon as you recall another set To recall a set of button assignments select its name from the list box in the upper left corner of the ELP Link HI main dialog box You don t need to click Execute to activate the set To delete a set of assignments from the list box select its name and click Delete 112 4 Using ELP Link III Assigning Functions to the Keyboard You can also assign functions to keys or key combinations on your keyboard Because these assignments remain in effect until you clear them you can customize the keyboard of a computer that you frequently use with the projector You can then use the keyboard instead of the Effects keys on the remote control A ELP Link I
26. to replace the lamp when P P The projected image gets darker or starts to deteriorate The projector lamp light is red or is flashing orange and red alternately The message LAMP REPLACE appears on the screen when the projector lamp comes on To order a replacement lamp contact your dealer or call EPSON Accessories at 800 873 7766 in the U S and ask for part number ELPLPO7 or visit our website at www epsonsupplies com U S sales only In Canada call 800 873 7766 for dealer referral 5 e Maintenance Warning Let the lamp cool before replacing it Also don t touch the glass portion of the lamp assembly this can cause premature lamp failure 1 Turn off the projector and unplug the power cord from the electrical outlet and the projector Wait at least 20 minutes for the bulb to cool 2 Place the projector on its side with the handle at the top so you can easily access the lamp cover Note Placing the projector in this position keeps dust from getting inside the projector housing 3 Use a screwdriver coin or similar object to loosen the retaining screw on the lamp cover When the screw is loose lift off the lamp cover You can t remove this screw from the cover Replacing the Lamp 135 4 Use a screwdriver coin or similar object to loosen the two screws holding the lamp assembly in position You can t remove these screws either Caution Don t touch the glass portion of the lamp as
27. to use as a logo Press the Menu button to open the Main menu Select the User s Logo menu by pressing the down arrow button on the control panel or the pointer button on the remote control Then press the Enter button to display the User s Logo Setting window The message Do you use the present image as a user logo appears on the screen Choose Yes or No by pressing the left or right arrow buttons on the control panel or pressing left or right on the pointer on the remote control Then press Enter A selection box appears over the image To select the portion of the image you wish to use as the logo use the arrow buttons on the control panel or the pointer button on the remote control Once you ve selected the desired area press the Enter button 3 Adjusting Projector Settings The message Do you use this image appears on the screen Select Yes and press the Enter button If you want to change the position select No Next the Zoom rate setting window appears on the screen Select a rate using the arrow buttons or pointer then press the Enter button The message Do you save the user logo appears on the screen Select Yes and press the Enter button If you don t want to save the logo select No Note Saving the logo may take a moment Don t use the projector or other sources computer video speaker etc while the logo is being saved When the message Saving the user logo is complete
28. to use its assigned function The function may be a factory default or you can assign a new one with the optional ELP Link III software See Using the Effects buttons on page 60 for default settings Pointer button Lets you navigate the menus Press left or right to select menu options Can also be used as a mouse pointer in place of the computer s mouse pointer The projector must be connected to the computer with the mouse cable included with the projector or with the ELP Link III mouse cable 2 e Using the Projector Button Function Top multi purpose button Bottom multi purpose button AV Mute Resize Custom Freeze Help Volume Power Acts as a right mouse click Press to open submenus Acts as a left mouse click Press to open submenus Turns the projector s audio and video output off and back on again clears all special effects and displays a black blue or user defined logo screen Resizes the image on the screen to match the resolution of your computer display See page 56 for details Lets you zoom the image using the top zoom out and bottom zoom in multi purpose buttons Keeps the current computer or video image on the screen until pressed again Displays the Help menu See Using the Online Help Menu on page 140 for details Adjusts the volume Turns the projector lamp on or off Using the Effects buttons The Effects buttons on the remote
29. 00 x 600 or 1024 x 768 display is selected For a Macintosh with Mac OS 8 1 or above choose Control Panels under the Apple menu and then choose Monitors amp Sound In the Monitors amp Sound screen select a resolution from the Resolution box For supported display settings see Supported Computers and Monitor Displays on page 153 You may also need to modify your presentation file if you created it for a different resolution See your software manual for details The message NO SIGNAL is displayed The problem may be any of the following the wrong image source is selected the image source is not connected to the projector there s no signal coming from the computer or the signal isn t reaching the projector Make sure the connectors are securely attached to both the projector and the image source 6 Troubleshooting Then check that the image source is selected correctly If your projector is attached to a Macintosh make sure that the DIP switches on your Macintosh desktop adapter are set correctly See your Macintosh documentation if you need instructions When NO SIGNAL is displayed you can t access any options on the Video menu except Auto Try turning the Auto Set Up feature off then restart your computer and manually adjust the Tracking and Sync settings The computer s power management may cause the screen to go blank or display NO SIGNAL A blank screen is displayed The projector can t int
30. 118 120 121 color balance 73 74 120 121 color saturation 74 120 121 contrast 73 74 118 120 121 image position 72 image quality 72 to 75 128 to 129 screen whiteness 76 123 sharpness 74 121 speaker tone 75 122 speaker volume 75 122 stereo sound 75 122 treble 75 122 Air filter cleaning 133 to 134 Amplification 45 Anti theft device 15 Audio Audio tab ELP Link II 122 connecting 15 24 27 33 39 44 45 menu 67 75 to 76 Auto Set Up feature 147 B Bar function 105 109 Bass 75 122 Batteries changing 18 to 19 Blank menu option 77 123 Boxes drawing 104 modifying 81 109 159 160 Brightness ELP Link HI setting 118 120 121 projector menu settings 72 74 specification 149 Buttons control panel 63 to 64 70 Effects see Effects buttons remote control see Remote control C Camcorder adjusting the projected image 74 to 75 connecting projector to 11 41 to 44 Case cleaning 132 Ceiling hanging the projector from 77 123 Changing batteries 18 to 19 menu language 77 projector settings 70 to 71 118 to 123 Cleaning air filter 133 to 134 case 132 lens 132 Color adjusting screen whiteness 76 123 balance 73 74 120 121 projector menu setting 73 74 Index saturation 74 120 121 COM port changing 101 Compatibility 153 Composite video 41 155 CompuServe 7 Computer In pin assignments 154 Computer Out pin assignments 154 Computer adju
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32. II Mm E Eile Option Help Defaults zl Registration L Delete 5 Bar z R Cursor Chanos Execute Detail Setting Projector Setting click to display the Keyboard Customize Setting dialog box Assigning Functions to the Keyboard 113 114 Follow these steps to assign functions to the keyboard 1 Click Keyboard Customize on the ELP Link II main dialog box A dialog box similar to the following appears The functions listed are those currently assigned to the Effects buttons on the remote control Ceiba Cevtiomemed Seth urong the cileni tunchon to ang Ine kar Cl tee Z m semence SS Ceg e 1S Cuse chage OO O 2z 2 sum a 3 Oe COC LS 5 2 Position the cursor in the field beside each function and press a key or key combination To use the combination of the Ctrl key and a second key hold down the Ctrl key while you press the other key Note To clear an assignment position the cursor in the field you want to clear and click Clear 3 Click OK to return to the ELP Link HI main dialog box 4 Ifyou want to make key assignments for additional functions recall a new set of Effects button assignments in the main dialog box and repeat steps 1 through 3 4 Using ELP Link III To use these functions see the table on page 104 Instead of using the remote control s multi purpose button click the left mouse button Windows or click your mouse once Maci
33. Note If you have a PowerBook you may need to choose Mirroring in the Display Control Panel to display the image on the PowerBook screen as well as the projector screen See your Macintosh documentation for details This step is not necessary on some newer systems which can detect a dual video signal Go to page 97 to install the software Connecting the ELP Link III Cables 95 Installing the ELP Link III Software You can use the ELP Link III software on any Windows system and on Macintosh OS System 7 x and OS System 8 x Installing the Software for Windows l 2 Turn on your computer and start Windows Close any open Windows applications and turn off any screen savers Insert the Projector Software CD into your CD ROM drive If you have Windows 95 98 or NT the installer program should start automatically Go to step 5 If it doesn t click Start then Run and type E SETUP substitute the correct drive letter for your CD ROM drive if it is not E Then click OK If you have Windows 3 x open Program Manager and select Run from the File menu In the Run dialog box type E SETUP substitute the correct drive letter for your CD ROM drive if it is not E then click OK When you see the ELP Link III welcome screen select the language you want to use and click OK Select your projector model ELP EMP PowerLite 5500 or 7500 series from the pull down list and click Next 96 4 Using ELP Link III sa
34. an image between Gamma and Gamma 3 Gamma 3 Provides a natural image 3 Click Pattern Display to display a test pattern with the gamma correction applied If you re not satisfied with the image repeat steps 2 and 3 using a different setting 4 Click Close when you re finished Running ELP Link III Without the Projector You can run the ELP Link III software without the projector connected if you want to prepare for a presentation and the projector isn t available You can assign new functions to the Effects buttons on the remote control then save your changes as a set You can assign functions to your keyboard or define a key macro to use with one of the Effects buttons You can also create and save a new user logo although you can t download it to the projector until the projector is connected and operating To run ELP Link III without the projector connected select Unconnected and Execute from the Option menu Note Always deselect this setting before exiting ELP Link III so the program starts correctly the next time you use it 4 Using ELP Link III Running ELP Link III Without the Projector 129 130 4 Using ELP Link III Maintenance Your projector needs little maintenance However you should do the following P P P Clean the lens so dirt or smears don t appear on the screen Clean the projector case when necessary Periodically clean the air filter at the bottom and rear of the proje
35. ange Toolbar 118 R Rear projection 77 123 156 Remote control batteries 18 to 19 button functions 58 to 60 customizing Effects buttons 106 110 to 111 infrared repeater 15 problems 59 144 to 145 range 59 151 using the Effects buttons 60 to 62 Replacing the lamp 134 to 136 Reset All menu 83 Resize button 56 to 57 64 Resolution 56 to 57 149 153 156 S Safety instructions 5 to 6 Saturation 74 120 121 Screen image problems 145 to 148 Screen saver 145 Screen adjusting whiteness 76 123 SECAM 156 Setting tab ELP Link II 123 Index Sharpness 74 121 Sleep mode 48 156 Software installing 96 to 98 launching 98 to 100 Sound problems 148 Speakers adjusting the tone 75 122 adjusting the volume 60 64 75 118 122 connecting projector to 45 Specifications electrical 151 environmental 152 general 149 to 150 lamp 150 mechanical 151 mouse compatibility 151 remote control 151 repeater interface 151 safety 152 sound 150 Stamp function 105 109 Status lights 47 65 to 66 141 to 144 Stereo sound adjusting 75 122 Support technical 7 to 8 SVGA 2 21 56 to 57 149 153 S Video signal 14 41 156 Switching image sources 59 64 SXGA 21 57 153 157 Sync 72 120 T Temperature light 47 65 66 141 to 144 requirements 152 Test pattern displaying 120 122 123 Testing projector performance 124 to 125 Tint 74 121 Tone adjusting 75 122 Tool
36. as been cut off Projector Status Lights 67 Projector Lamp Light Light status Meaning Orange and red The lamp needs to be replaced See Replacing the Lamp on flashing alternately page 134 for instructions Steady red Flashing red Off Projector lamp has burned out Replace it to project images See Replacing the Lamp on page 134 for instructions There s a problem with the projector lamp lamp power supply or lamp fuse or a circuit malfunctioned in the projector The lamp is functioning normally Temperature Light Light status Meaning Flashing orange Steady red Flashing red Off Projector is too hot Projector has turned off automatically because of overheating There s a problem with the cooling fan or temperature sensor Call a service representative The projector is functioning normally 68 2 e Using the Projector Adjusting Projector Settings You can use the buttons on the remote control or the projector s control panel to access seven projector menus which let you control the following settings p The Video menu controls the look and quality of the projected image whether the image source is a computer or another video source for example a VCR p The Audio menu controls audio features such as the volume level tone setting and stereo sound p The Setting menu lets you adjust basic projector options p The User s Logo me
37. bar using 118 Tracking 72 120 Transporting projector 137 Treble 75 122 Troubleshooting image and sound problems 145 to 148 projector problems 141 to 144 remote control problems 144 to 145 Turning the projector on and off 46 to 48 TV supported display formats 153 U Unpacking projector 12 to 14 User logo creating 78 to 80 126 to 128 displaying 77 V VCR adjusting the projected image 74 to 75 connecting projector to 11 22 41 to 44 VGA 2 21 56 to 57 153 157 Video jacks 44 menus 67 72 to 75 signal mode 77 123 supported formats 153 Video settings ELP Link III 121 Video source changing 72 74 connecting projector to 41 to 44 Volume 60 64 75 118 122 WwW Warning lights 65 to 66 141 to 144 World Wide Web 7 X XGA 2 21 56 to 57 153 157 Z Zoom ratio 150 Zoom ring 54 to 55 165
38. cent screen Selecting ON turns mirroring on while OFF turns it off for a normal image Specifies whether a black screen a blue screen or a user defined logo displays when the screen is blanked See page 78 and page 126 for more information about creating a user logo Specifies the input image signal mode You can select from AUTO NTSC NTSC 4 43 PAL PAL N PAL M PAL 60 and SECAM Selects the menu language Japanese English French German Italian Spanish or Portuguese Returns all menu items to their factory defaults Select this item and then press the Enter 4 button control panel or a multi purpose button remote to display the confirmation screen Next select Yes and then press a multi purpose button remote or the Enter l button control panel to reset the Setting menu If you change your mind select No and then press a multi purpose button remote or the Enter 4 button control panel to clear the confirmation screen without changing any settings Changing Basic Projector Settings 77 78 Creating and Assigning a User Logo You can use the User s Logo menu to define a logo for the screen and assign it to the AV Mute button Once you ve assigned a logo you can press the AV Mute button on either the remote control or the control panel to display the logo Creating the User Logo Follow these steps to create and store a logo l 2 3 Display the image with the projector you wish
39. cting to an External Speaker or Public Address System Although the projector s internal speakers are enough for most small or medium size rooms you can connect the projector to an external speaker or public address PA system for large rooms or to gain maximum benefit from the projector s built in 3D sound function To connect the projector to an external sound system you need to get an RCA to 3 5 mm stereo audio cable from your computer dealer 1 Turn off the projector and speaker or PA system if they re on 2 Connect the cable s 3 5 mm stereo miniplug to the projector s Audio Out jack lt i S aei Giza ia a RRA LLNS 0000 stereo audio cable Audio Out jack Connecting to an External Speaker or Public Address System 47 48 3 Connect the RCA plugs to the speaker or PA system Insert the cable s red plug into the Audio R jack and the white plug into the Audio L jack 1 Setting Up the Projector Turning the Equipment On and Off It s best to turn on the projector and its attached equipment in the following order 1 Video source such as a VCR if your video source is not your computer 2 Audio source if different from the computer or video source 3 External amplified speaker or PA system if you ve connected one 4 Projector see instructions below 5 Computer When you re ready to turn off the equipment do
40. ctor If you have problems with the projector first turn it off and unplug it Then plug the power cord back in and turn the projector back on If this doesn t solve the problem check the lights on top of the projector These lights alert you to problems with projector operation power light projector lamp light temperature light Problems with the Projector 141 142 Light Color Meaning Temperature Flashing orange The projector is too hot Red The projector has turned off automatically because of overheating Flashing red There s a problem with the cooling fan or temperature sensor Call a service representative Projector Red or The lamp needs to be replaced See Replacing the lamp flashing orange and Lamp on page 134 for instructions red Flashing red There s a problem with the projector lamp lamp power supply or a lamp fuse or there s a circuit malfunction in the projector Power Flashing green The projector is warming up Allow about 30 Flashing orange Steady green Steady orange Off seconds The projector is cooling down Both the power and the projector lamp are on The projector is in sleep mode There s an internal projector problem or the power to the projector has been cut off See the following pages for information on what to do when you see these warning lights or encounter other specific problems with the projector 6 Troubleshooting The power light is
41. ctor A clogged air filter can block ventilation needed to keep the projector from overheating Replace the lamp and air filter as needed If any other part needs replacing contact your dealer or a qualified service person 131 p When transporting the projector follow the packing guidelines on page 137 to avoid damaging the delicate internal components Warning Before you clean any part of the projector turn it off and unplug the power cord and any other cables that are attached Never open any cover on the projector except the lamp and filter covers Dangerous electrical voltages in the projector can cause severe injury Don t try to perform any servicing other than the maintenance procedures explained in this chapter Refer all other servicing to qualified service personnel Cleaning the Lens Clean the lens whenever you notice dirt or dust on the surface Lightly wipe the lens surface with a soft dry lint free cloth To remove dirt or smears on the lens moisten a soft cloth with an alcohol based cleaner and gently wipe the lens surface Cleaning the Projector Case To clean the projector case first unplug the power cord To remove dirt or dust wipe the case with a soft dry lint free cloth To remove stubborn dirt or stains moisten a soft cloth with water and a mild detergent Then wipe the case Don t use alcohol benzene thinner or other chemical detergents These can cause the case to warp 5 Mainte
42. d appears on the screen press the Menu or Enter button to display the Main menu Creating and Assigning a User Logo 79 80 Assigning the Logo to the AV Mute Button Follow these steps to assign the logo to the AV Mute button 1 Press the Menu button to open the Main menu 2 Select the Setting menu and press the Enter button 3 Select the Blank AV Mute option then highlight Logo 4 Press the Menu button to return to the Main menu Now you can press the AV Mute button on the control panel or the remote control to display your logo Press it again when you want to stop displaying the logo 3 Adjusting Projector Settings Modifying the Special Effects The Effect menu lets you modify the appearance of special effects You can also use it to change the cursor speed or reset the Effects buttons to their factory defaults Item Description Pointer Box Line Marker Clear Cursor Speed Reset Changes the pointer s shape and size This is similar to the Cursor Change function in the ELP Link III software see page 105 and page 109 Specifies the color of the box outline Specifies the line width and color Specifies the color and width of highlighting Clears the screen of special effects Sets the cursor pointer speed to Low Middle or High Returns all functions assigned to the Effects buttons to their factory defaults Select this item and then press the Enter 4 button control
43. e button remote or the Enter 4 button control panel to reset the Video menu If you change your mind select No and then press a multi purpose button remote or the Enter lt 4 button control panel to clear the confirmation screen without changing any settings Changing Basic Projector Settings You can adjust basic projector settings by using the Setting menu Menu item Description Prompt Color Temperature Temporarily displays a message on the projector screen to identify which source computer or video is providing the image Select OFF if you don t want this prompt to appear Adjusts the whiteness of the screen Positive color temperature values provide a cold white negative values provide a warmer white Press the right arrow button control panel or press right on the pointer button remote to increase the color temperature value Press the left arrow button control panel or left on the pointer button remote to decrease the color temperature value 3 Adjusting Projector Settings Menu item Description Ceiling Rear Projection Blank AV Mute Video Signal Language Reset Flips the projected image so it looks correct when you re hanging the projector upside down from the ceiling Selecting ON turns this feature on while OFF turns it off for a normal image Mirrors the projected image so it looks correct when you re projecting from behind onto a translu
44. ection Distance 4 52 Focusing and Positioning the Screen Image 00 0200 eee eee 54 Resizing the Projected Image 00 cece eect nen 56 Controlling the Projector 2 0 0 0 cette eens 57 Using the Remote Control 2 0 0 0 0 ccc eens 58 Using the Control Panel 0 0 eect tenes 63 Projector Status Lights 0 0 ccc ete e ene n nes 65 Power Light 3 i239 ies he Wis a a Galt ee et rd ket 65 Projector Lamp Light miinat ie aha ee a Bd wih T MA wh hw a 66 Temperature Light prerie oiee ie kee ond fin eho mesons 66 3 Adjusting Projector Settings 67 Accessing the Main Menu 0 0 0 cece cee eee een enna 69 Changing a Menu Setting 0 0 0 cette ens 70 Adjusting Video Settings Image Source Computer 72 Adjusting Video Settings Image Source Video 02 00 5 74 vi Contents Adjusting Audio Settings ous het ae Haba we Palaces ee ee T5 Changing Basic Projector Settings 20 0 ce eee eee eee eee eee 76 Creating and Assigning a User Logo 2 0 cee cece eee eens 78 Creating the User Logo 1 cee eee nes 78 Assigning the Logo to the AV Mute Button 00005 80 Modifying the Special Effects 2 0 eee ene 81 Displaying Information About Your Projector 0 000 ee eee 82 Resetting All Menu Options 000 cee cette 83 4 Using ELP Link III 85 Unpacking the ELP Link HI Kit 0
45. ed Specifies how the projector is installed if you are not using front projection Rear Proj Use this setting when projecting to the back of a screen so the image is flipped left to right Ceiling Use this setting when the projector is installed on the ceiling so the image is flipped top to bottom Temporarily displays a prompt on the projector screen identifying which source computer or video is providing the image Adjusts the whiteness of the screen Positive color temperature values provide a cold white negative values provide a warmer white Press the right arrow button on the control panel or press right on the remote s pointer button to increase the color temperature value press the control panel s left arrow button or left on the remote s pointer button to decrease the color temperature value Specifies the input image signal mode AUTO NTSC NTSC 4 43 PAL PAL N PAL M PAL 60 or SECAM Enables or disables display of the test pattern currently selected Resets all settings to their default values 4 Using ELP Link III Testing Projector Performance You can use the Test Pattern dialog box to test your projector s focus resolution color fidelity and grayscale quality Each of the test patterns on the dialog box tests a different aspect of projector performance 1 Click Test Pattern on the Projector Setting dialog box The following dialog box appears Test Pattern Using the Pro
46. ed in Chapter and Chapter 4 for ELP Link HI The correct image source may not be selected Press the Source button on the remote control or the control panel to choose another image source Some screen savers appear as a blank screen Make sure any screen savers on your computer are disabled while using the projector w A screen saver appears on the screen and won t go away Press the ESC key the right mouse button or the top multi purpose button if you re using the remote control as a mouse to stop the screen saver This will also clear any effects you have on the screen You should disable any screen savers on your computer before using the projector Problems with the Image or Sound 145 146 w Only part of the computer image is displayed If the computer s output resolution setting is higher than 800 x 600 PowerLite 5550C or 1024 x 768 PowerLite 7550C the projector resizes the image If the computer output is not compatible with this resizing choose a different display setting on the computer In Windows 3 x use Windows Setup in the Main program group In Windows 95 98 or NT 4 0 right click on the desktop select Properties click the Settings tab and use the dialog box to select the resolution you want For a Macintosh with Mac OS 8 0 or lower choose Control Panels under the Apple menu and then choose Monitors In the Monitors screen choose Options and make sure Macintosh Hi Res Display or another 8
47. edures explained in Chapter 5 Problems with the Remote Control w The projector doesn t respond to remote control commands The remote control may be too far from the projector or at too wide an angle to the infrared receiver See page 59 for details The remote control s batteries may be low on power Replace them If you are using the remote as a wireless mouse make sure the projector s mouse cable is securely connected to both your computer s mouse port and to the projector s Mouse COM port or the main cable if you are using ELP Link II For details see Chapter 1 or Chapter 4 for ELP Link HI Light that is too strong or certain types of fluorescent lighting may affect the projector s infrared receivers Dim the ambient lighting and turn off any fluorescent lighting Move the projector out of direct sunlight Turn off any nearby equipment that emits infrared energy such as a radiant room heater 6 Troubleshooting If you are using ELP Link III make sure you selected the correct COM communication port for the serial cable when you set up the ELP Link III software If necessary you can change the COM port from the Option menu See page 101 for more information Problems with the Image or Sound w No image appears on the screen Check that the power light is on and the lens cover is off Also make sure the power cord video cable and any other cables you are using are securely connected as describ
48. ee the ELP Link II main dialog box Note Your Macintosh screens may look slightly different than the screens shown in this chapter 100 4 Using ELP Link III Changing the COM Port Assignment If you didn t select the correct COM communication port when setting up the software or if you ve changed the COM port to which the projector is connected you can change the COM port setting from the ELP Link III software 1 Select Com Port from the Option menu 2 Choose a COM port from the list that appears Changing the COM Port Assignment 101 Assigning Functions to the Effects Buttons You can use the ELP Link III software to assign different functions to the remote control s Effects buttons or program Effects buttons with your own customized functions You can also save the assignments you make as a set then recall that set at a later date when you want to use it for a different presentation You assign functions from the ELP Link III main dialog box select Defaults here to return all button assignments to their default values WA ELP Link III _ of x File Option Help Registration Deis z Bar E f Stamp E a Box select a function from this list box for Effects button 1 m Screen Clear E click here to modify a Detail Setting function or define a key macro El El Keyboard Customize Line Ellipse Box Bar Stamp Cursor Change Screen Clear
49. emote The projector enters color adjustment mode Use the pointer button remote or up and down buttons control panel to select a color Next use the pointer button remote or left and right buttons control panel to adjust the selected color Increase the setting for more intense color or lower the setting for less intense color When you finish making adjustments press the Menu button on the control panel or the remote to return to the Video menu When enabled this feature allows the projector to sense the computer signal input and adjust it to the current projector settings If the projector doesn t automatically recognize the video source disable this option Then adjust the tracking and sync settings If this does not resolve the problem try setting your computer s video to a different resolution or refresh rate Returns all menu items to their factory defaults Select this item and then press the Enter 4 button control panel or either multi purpose button remote to display the confirmation screen Next select Yes and then press the Enter lt f button control panel or a multi purpose button remote to reset the menu If you change your mind select No and then press a multi purpose button remote or the Enter lt 4 button control panel to clear the confirmation screen without changing any settings Adjusting Video Settings Image Source Computer 73 74 Adjusting Video Settings Image S
50. eo cable from your computer dealer p If your video source has a small round one prong composite RCA video connector use the audio video A V cable that came with the projector The A V cable has three RCA plugs on either end of the cable 1 Setting Up the Projector 3 For S Video insert one end of an S Video cable into the projector s S Video In connector Insert the other end into the S Video Out jack on your video device S Video In connector S Video cable If you want to use your S Video device as an audio source too follow the instructions earlier in this chapter for connecting the projector s audio cable except connect it to your S Video device instead of your computer Connecting to a Video Source Other Than a Computer 45 4 For composite video connect the yellow RCA plug on one end of the audio video cable to the projector s Video In port Connect the other yellow RCA plug to the video out jack on your video device L Audio Video In port R Audio If you want to use your composite video device as an audio source too connect the other plugs on the audio video cable to the Audio jacks on the projector insert the white plug into the L Audio jack and the red plug into the R Audio jack Connect the plugs at the other end of the audio video cable to the audio output jacks on your video device 1 Setting Up the Projector Conne
51. erpret the computer signal Verify the display format see page 153 When you see a blank screen you can t access the projector menus The image or parts of the image are blurred or not in focus Adjust the zoom and focus lens rings Try adjusting the Tracking and Sync buttons on the projector s control panel or remote control Adjust the Brightness and Contrast settings on the Video menu If there is no video for 30 minutes the projector goes into sleep mode and the lamp is turned off There may be dirt or smears on the lens Clean the lens as described on page 132 Problems with the Image or Sound 147 148 w The colors of the image are not right The color balance may be incorrect If you re displaying a computer image use the Color option in the Video menu to adjust the balance of red green and blue If you re displaying video adjust the Color and Tint NTSC only settings on the Video menu Check your monitor s color balance if you re displaying a computer image w There is no sound Make sure the volume setting isn t turned all the way down and that the audio cable is securely attached to both the projector and the audio source Also make sure that the Mute button is not enabled The wrong source may be selected Press the Source button on the remote control or control panel to select the proper source 6 Troubleshooting Technical Specifications General Type of display Size of
52. es of fluorescent lighting are used A strong light source shines into the IR receiver Other equipment that emits infrared energy such as a radiant room heater is in the room 3s BU DU UD These conditions commonly cause problems for most infrared controlled equipment Try the following solutions p The remote control unit s batteries may be low on power replace them p Dim the ambient lighting and or turn off any fluorescent lights p Close any window coverings and or move the projector out of direct sunlight p Turn off other equipment that emits infrared energy If the remote control still does not work properly remember you can always control your computer based iii iv presentation directly from the computer even in an environment containing one of the conditions listed above 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 However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause interference to radio and
53. f the projector Note If you press the Power button to turn the projector back on while the power light is orange there may be a delay before a projected image appears Sleep mode conserves electricity by automatically turning off the lamp after the projector has not been used for 30 minutes In sleep mode the projector s power light turns a steady orange and only a minimum amount of the projector s circuitry remains on This conserves electricity cools the projector and extends the life of the lamp When the projector is in sleep mode press the Power button to resume projecting images or press the power switch on the back of the projector to turn it off Turning the Equipment On and Off 51 Using the Projector This chapter provides instructions for the following p Positioning the projector relative to the screen p Focusing and positioning the screen image p Using the remote control and control panel to control the projector p Monitoring the projector s operating status 49 The illustration below identifies the parts of your projector status lights control panel projector lens focus zoom speakers rear feet left foot not visible foot adjust levers infrared receiver hand strap i connectors adjustable foot 50 2 e Using the Projector Positioning the Projector Your projector supports front rear and ceiling projection allowing you to choose the best method for displaying yo
54. ffects buttons on the remote control If you want to use your remote control as a computer mouse you need to connect the Mac mouse cable that came with the kit Before you start make sure the projector and computer are turned off 4 Using ELP Link III a Mac serial cable Mac mouse cable Mouse Com port main cable Note This illustration shows a desktop but the steps are the same if you have a PowerBook 1 Ifyou connected the Mac mouse cable that came with the projector as described on page 36 desktop or page 42 PowerBook disconnect it from your computer and the projector Connecting the ELP Link III Cables 93 2 Connect the round end of the main cable to the projector s Mouse Com port 3 Connect one end of the Mac serial cable that came with the ELP Link III kit to the MAC SERIAL terminal on the square end of the main cable 4 Connect the other end of the Mac serial cable to the printer or amp modem port on the back of your computer 94 4 Using ELP Link III 5 If you want to use the remote control as a mouse for your Macintosh connect the 9 pin end of the Mac mouse cable that came with the ELP Link III kit to the MOUSE terminal on the square end of the main cable ym Connect the other end labeled MAC MOUSE of the Mac mouse cable that came with the ELP Link III kit to the mouse port on your computer
55. flashing orange and you can t turn the projector on The projector is cooling down Wait until the light stops flashing and then turn the projector on The projector screen is blank and the lamp is off If there is no video signal for 30 minutes the projector goes into sleep mode To resume make sure the video signal is active and then press the Power button The power light doesn t come on Turn the projector off check that the power cable is securely connected both at the electrical outlet and the projector and press the on off switch at the back of the projector and then press the Power button Projected images get darker or start to deteriorate or the projector lamp light is red Replace the projector lamp as described in Replacing the Lamp on page 134 The temperature light is red The projector is overheating which turns the lamp off automatically Let the projector cool for a few minutes then turn it back on Make sure nothing is blocking the ventilation vents The air filter may be clogged Clean it as described in Cleaning the Air Filter on page 133 then let the projector cool for awhile Problems with the Projector 143 144 If the projector continues to overheat after you clean the air filter the problem may be caused by damage to the cooling fan or internal circuits Contact a qualified service person Warning Don t attempt to perform any servicing other than the maintenance proc
56. he foot at the bottom front of the projector as follows 1 Stand behind the projector and support the front of it while you lift the blue foot adjust levers above the adjustable foot This unlocks the foot so it can move up and down Be careful not to drop the projector foot adjust levers rear feet left foot not visible adjustable foot Caution Don t hold or lift the projector by its lens This can damage the lens 2 While lifting the foot adjust levers raise or lower the projector until the screen image is correctly positioned 56 2 Using the Projector Release the levers to lock the foot in its new position Make sure the foot is locked before letting go of the projector If the projector is not on a level surface level the projector by turning one of its rear feet to adjust its height Resizing the Projected Image The Resize button lets you select the projection method for certain types of image signals input from a computer Press the Resize button on the control panel or the remote control to select one of the following projection methods for your projector PowerLite 5550C P With images less than SVGA size 800 x 600 pixels you can either display the image in the center of the projection area or display it full size With images greater than SVGA size up to 1024 x 768 pixels you can project the entire image in a compressed format If you keep pressing the Resize button the projector will
57. her end of the projector s video cable to the Computer In port 3 Connect the other end of the video cable to the laptop s video monitor port Connecting to a Computer 27 28 4 Tighten the screws on both connectors 5 Check the documentation for your laptop for instructions on setting the display to appear on an external monitor the projector screen only or on both the LCD screen and the projector screen If the projector s image is dim or not displayed correctly try setting up the laptop to display for external monitor only Connecting the projector s audio cable If you want to use audio your laptop must have an Audio Out jack to connect the audio cable 1 Connect one end of the audio cable that came with the projector to the Audio In jack on the projector Audio In jack OOO 2 p audio cable 1 Setting Up the Projector 2 Connect the other end of the audio cable to the audio out port on your laptop Connecting to a Computer 29 30 Connecting the projector s mouse cable Connect the projector s PS 2 mouse cable if you want to use the projector s remote control as a mouse pointer for your computer Note If you ll be using the optional ELP Link III software you need to connect the mouse cable included in the ELP Link III kit instead See Chapter 4 for instructions Mouse Com port PS
58. how the power video or other cables you already connected Connecting to a PC Desktop or Laptop The following instructions explain how to connect the ELP Link II cables to your PC desktop or laptop computer The steps are identical for both types of computers except where noted otherwise You must connect both the main cable and the 9 pin serial cable that came with the ELP Link III kit to use the ELP Link III software and the Effects buttons on the remote control If you want to use your remote control as a computer mouse you need to connect either the PS 2 or the serial mouse cable that came with the kit Before you start make sure the projector and computer are turned off 4 Using ELP Link III PS 2 mouse cable 9 pin serial cable main cable Note This illustration shows a desktop but the steps are the same if you have a laptop 1 Ifyou connected the PS 2 mouse cable that came with the projector as described on page 26 desktop or page 30 laptop disconnect it from the computer and the projector Connecting the ELP Link III Cables 89 2 Connect the round end of the main cable to the projector s Mouse Com port 3 Connect one end of the PC serial cable to the PC SERIAL terminal on the square end of the main cable Note You won t be able to use the ELP Link III software if your system has only one serial port that is being used to support a serial mouse
59. ial effects from the screen Press the assigned Effects button to clear the screen Pressing the assigned Effects button enters a key command that you ve defined in the Detail Setting dialog box You can assign different key macros to all five Effects buttons You can also define a list of key macros that can all be assigned to the same Effects button then cycle through the functions with each click of the button See Defining and Using Key Macros on page 110 for more information Assigning Functions to the Effects Buttons 105 To cancel or end a function during a presentation click the right mouse button Windows double click your mouse Macintosh or press the top multi purpose button if you re using the remote control as a mouse Modifying Functions Once you ve assigned a function to an Effects button you can specify detailed options for that function 1 Click Detail Setting on the ELP Link III main dialog box A dialog box similar to the following appears The options and tabs displayed depend on which functions are currently assigned to the Effects buttons 2 Click the tab for the function you want to adjust then change any settings you wish 106 4 e Using ELP Link III 3 To test each setting click the Test button and use the effect as described in the table on the preceding pages 4 To end the test click the right mouse button Windows or double click the mouse Macintosh
60. ideo out cable In addition PowerBook configurations vary so the location of your computer s ports may not match the illustration See your computer manual for additional information on connecting a video cable 1 Turn off the projector and your PowerBook if they re on 2 Connect either end of the projector s video cable to the projector s Computer In port 1 Setting Up the Projector 3 Locate the Macintosh desktop adapter that came with your projector and remove the small cover as shown below 4 Set the DIP switches on the desktop adapter to select the resolutions you want to use See your Macintosh documentation for instructions 5 Connect the small terminal of the Macintosh desktop adapter to the other end of the video cable that came with your projector projector video cable Macintosh desktop adapter Connecting to a Computer 39 6 If your PowerBook requires a video out cable connect the smaller end to the video out connector on the back of the PowerBook Then connect the other end to the projector s video cable with the Macintosh desktop adapter attached 7 Tighten the screws on all the connectors 40 1 Setting Up the Projector Connecting the projector s audio cable 1 Ifyou want to use audio connect one end of the audio that came with the projector to the projector s Audio In jack Audio In jack OOOO aud
61. igate menus Sync Sync Left right arrows tracking tracking Enter pi Resize AV Mute Volume Help Correct vertical fuzzy lines by matching the projector s internal clock to various computer graphic signals tracking adjustment Change menu settings Selects a menu option Resizes the image on the screen to match the resolution of your computer display See page 56 for details Turns the projector s audio and video output off and back on again clears all special effects and displays a black blue or user defined logo screen Adjusts the volume Displays the Help menu See Using the Online Help Menu on page 140 for details Controlling the Projector 65 66 Projector Status Lights The lights on top of the projector tell you about its operating status power light projector lamp light temperature light Caution A red light warns you if a serious problem occurs See Chapter 6 Troubleshooting for what to do if a warning light comes on 2 e Using the Projector Power Light Light status Meaning Steady orange Steady green Flashing green Flashing orange Off The projector is in sleep mode The projector is plugged in but not projecting Power and projector lamp are on The projector is warming up Allow about 30 seconds The projector is cooling down There is an internal projector problem or the power to the projector h
62. in assignments The Computer In and Computer Out connectors are female video RGB 15 pin micro D style connectors The pin assignments are Pin Computer Out connector signals Computer In connector signals 10 11 12 13 14 15 Red analog input Green analog input Blue analog input Reserved GND Red GND Green GND Blue GND Reserved GND Reserved Reserved Horizontal sync composite sync Vertical sync Vertical sync Red video Green video Blue video Monitor ID bit 2 GND Red video GND Green video GND Blue video GND 5 V Synchronous GND Monitor ID bit 0 SDA Horizontal sync Vertical sync SCL 154 7 Technical Specifications Glossary Brightness Composite video Contrast NTSC The balance of light and dark shades in an image A type of video signal that encodes picture luminance and synchronization information so it can be carried in one signal A measure of the tonal differences between the highlights and shadows of an image In a high contrast image light areas are very bright and dark areas are very dark with relatively few levels of gray between white and black Contrast is decreased by adding grays A 525 line video broadcast format developed by the National Television Standards Committee NTSC is widely used in North America Mexico and Japan 155 PAL Point Rear Projection Resolution RGB S Video SECAM Sleep mode 156
63. io cable 2 Connect the other end of the audio cable to the audio out port on your computer Connecting to a Computer 41 42 Connecting the projector s mouse cable Connect the Macintosh mouse cable that came with your projector if you want to use the projector s remote control as a mouse pointer for your Macintosh Note If you ll be using the optional ELP Link II software you need to connect the Macintosh mouse cable included in the ELP Link III kit instead See Chapter 4 for instructions Mac mouse cable 1 Connect the small end of the projector s Mac mouse cable to the mouse port on your PowerBook 2 Connect the cable s other end to the projector s Mouse Com port 1 Setting Up the Projector Connecting to a Video Source Other Than a Computer In addition to your computer you can connect a VCR camcorder DVD player or any other compatible video source to your projector If you want you can connect a single video source such as a VCR You don t have to connect a computer unless you want to use the optional ELP Link III software You can also connect a computer plus a second video source simultaneously If your video source has audio capability it can also be an audio source The projector can receive composite video or S Video p If your video device has a one pin RCA video jack it s a composite video source Use the audio video A V cable supplied with the pro
64. ions 152 EPSON electronic support 7 to 8 F FaxAdvice EPSON 8 Focusing 54 to 56 Foot raising or lowering image 55 to 56 Formats supported display 153 Freeze 60 FTP site EPSON 7 G Gamma correction 128 to 129 H Hand strap attaching 16 to 17 Help EPSON 7 to 8 projector online help 140 Highlighting portions of screen 62 81 105 109 Humidity requirements 152 161 162 I Image adjusting image quality 72 to 75 128 to 129 adjusting the position 54 to 56 72 120 calculating image size 52 to 53 enhancing detail 128 to 129 focusing 54 to 56 problems 145 to 148 resizing 56 to 57 64 size range 149 testing 124 to 125 Infrared receiver location 50 Installing the ELP Link II software 96 to 98 Internet 7 K Key Macro defining and using 110 to 111 description 106 109 Keyboard assigning functions 114 to 116 L Lamp light 47 66 141 to 143 replacing 134 to 136 specifications 150 Index Language menu option 77 Laptop connecting projector to 26 to 28 Launching the ELP Link III software 98 to 100 Lens cleaning 132 Lights status 47 65 to 66 141 to 144 Lines drawing 104 modifying 81 108 Logo creating 78 to 80 126 to 128 displaying 77 Lumens 149 M Macintosh connecting projector to 15 29 to 40 92 to 95 Macro see Key Macro Main menu displaying and hiding 69 Maintenance 131 to 136 Manual using 4 Mechanical specifications 151 Men
65. it to minimize the difference between light and dark areas Synchronizes with the tracking signal sent from the computer Adjust this setting to correct fuzziness or screen flicker Matches the projector s internal clock to various computer graphic signals Adjust this setting to remove vertical lines from the image Adjusts the balance of red green and blue in the image Adjusts the horizontal and vertical screen position When enabled this setting allows the projector to sense the graphic signal being sent from the computer and optimize it for the projector If the projector doesn t automatically recognize the video source select a different signal through your computer Enables or disables display of the test pattern currently selected Resets all settings to their default values Using the Projector Setting Dialog Box 119 120 Video tab video source other than a computer Audio tab If the image source on your projector is set to Video you see the following options on the Video tab Option Description Brightness Adjusts screen brightness Increase brightness to lighten an image or decrease it to darken the image Contrast Adjusts the difference between light and dark areas on the screen Increase the contrast to make light areas lighter and dark areas darker Decrease it to minimize the difference between light and dark areas Color Adjusts the color density Increase the setting for darker and
66. jector Setting Dialog Box 123 124 2 Choose one of the following Color Image Displays a color bar test pattern to verify color accuracy Gray Scale Displays a grayscale test pattern Focus Pattern Displays a character based focus pattern User File bmp Displays a blow up of the bitmap file you specify Either type the name of the bitmap file you want to use or click Ref refer to browse your hard disk for the file The bitmap should be 800 x 600 pixels Use this pattern to test image resolution 3 Check Pattern Display to display the test pattern selected 4 When you re finished click Close to end the test and return to the Projector Setting dialog box 4 Using ELP Link III Creating a User Logo You can create or edit a logo from the Projector Setting dialog box then save it to a file on your hard disk or download it to the projector when you want to use it with a presentation 1 Click User s Logo on the Projector Setting dialog box The User s Logo Setting dialog box appears User s Logo Setting Logo Data ce Edit Zoom a Gan 100 M 4 Download wo Using the Projector Setting Dialog Box 125 2 Click the Edit button The following dialog box appears 3 Click the Open the File icon to locate and open a bitmap or logo lgo file The selected image appears in the display area Note If you see a screen requesting the image type select the correct image t
67. jector to connect the projector to your video device p If your video device has a four pin video jack it s an S Video source To connect the video device to your projector use the S Video cable supplied with your video device or obtain an S Video cable from your computer dealer Note The projector is not compatible with a cable TV style F connector If both a composite video and S Video device are connected to the projector the projector automatically selects S Video as the default video source To display composite video disconnect the S Video device Connecting to a Video Source Other Than a Computer 43 44 The projector supports NTSC PAL PAL60 and SECAM video formats and automatically detects and identifies the video format However if automatic selection is not possible for some reason you can specify that a specific video format be detected see page 74 Note If you change the Video Signal setting in the Setting menu to specify a particular video format the projector will be able to detect only the format specified To have the projector automatically detect any supported video format reset the Video Signal setting to Auto Follow these steps to connect a video device 1 Turn off the projector and video device if they re on 2 Locate the appropriate video cable p If your video source has a large round four prong S Video connector use the cable that came with your video device or purchase an S Vid
68. know the diagonal size of the screen image p Inches Maximum projection distance 2 1593 x diagonal size 3 0229 Minimum projection distance 1 6562 x diagonal size 3 1291 p Centimeters Maximum projection distance 2 1593 x diagonal size 7 6782 Minimum projection distance 1 6562 x diagonal size 4 2068 Positioning the Projector 53 54 For example here are the measurements for three installations Horizontal distance from projector to screen Image size diagonal Minimum Maximum 300 inches 762 cm 494 inches 12 6 m 639 inches 16 3 m 200 inches 508 cm 328 inches 8 4 m 423 inches 10 8 m 100 inches 254 cm 163 inches 4 2 m 213 inches 5 4 m For an image size of 300 inches the projector may be up to 53 7 feet away from the screen depending on the setting of the zoom ring 2 e Using the Projector Focusing and Positioning the Screen Image When an image appears on screen check that it is in focus and correctly positioned on the screen zoom ring focus ring p To focus the image rotate the focus ring the front ring on the lens p To adjust the size of the image rotate the zoom ring the rear ring Rotate the zoom ring clockwise facing the projector to make the screen image larger or counterclockwise to make it smaller Focusing and Positioning the Screen Image 55 If you need to raise or lower the image on the screen extend or retract t
69. liquid crystal panels Lens Resolution Color reproduction Image brightness Image size Poly silicon Thin Film Transistor TFT active matrix Diagonal 0 9 inches 22 9 mm F 1 7 to 2 0 f 37 to 48 mm 5550C SVGA 800 x 600 pixels 7550C XGA 1024 x 768 24 bit 16 7 million colors 850 lumens ANSI 19 to 300 inches 149 Projection distance Projection methods Optical aspect ratio Zoom ratio Tilt angle Supported video interface standards Sound Internal speaker system Effective frequency range S N ratio Projector Lamp Type Power consumption Lamp life Part number 150 7 Technical Specifications 3 3 to 53 5 feet 1 0 to 16 3 meters standard 8 2 feet 2 5 meters on 60 inch screen Front rear upside down ceiling mount 4 3 horizontal vertical 1 1 3 0 to 12 NTSC NTSC 4 43 PAL PALN PAL M PAL 60 SECAM 2x1 W SRS 3D stereo output 100 to 15000 Hz 71 dB UHE Ultra High Efficiency 120 W 2000 hours at 50 brightness ELPLPO0O7 Remote Control Range Batteries I R receiver interface Mouse Compatibility Repeater Interface Mechanical Height Width Depth Weight Electrical Rated frequency Power supply Power consumption Noise Level 32 8 feet 10 meters Alkaline AA 2 Supports Xantech IR repeaters 3 5 mm stereo mini jack right left 30 upper lower 15 Supports PS 2 serial ADB and 98 Bus Supports Xantech IR repeaters 3
70. more opaque colors Decrease it for lighter and less opaque colors Tint Adjusts the red green color balance of the screen Increase tint to add NTSC only Sharpness Pattern Display Reset more green or decrease it to add more red This setting only works with NTSC video signals Adjusts the sharpness of the screen image Enables or disables display of the test pattern currently selected Resets all settings to their default values The Audio tab lets you make the following adjustments Option Description Volume Adjusts sound volume for the speakers and audio out terminal 4 Using ELP Link III Option Description Treble Bass SRS SPACE SRS CENTER Pattern Display Reset Adjusts the treble tone of the speakers Adjusts the bass tone of the speakers Adjusts stereo sound Increasing the value increases the stereo sound separation Adjusts stereo sound Changing the value balances the SRS sound Enables or disables display of the test pattern currently selected Resets all settings to their default values Using the Projector Setting Dialog Box 121 122 Setting tab The Setting tab enables you to adjust basic projector settings Option Description Blank AV MUTE Install Prompt Color Temp Mode Pattern Display Reset Specifies whether a black screen a blue screen or a user defined logo displays when the screen is blank
71. mouse cable to your computer you may require a special connector cable or other components You can obtain these items from your computer dealer To protect your projector you can connect a Kensington MicroSaver anti theft device in the hole on the back of the projector Contact your local computer dealer Unpacking the Projector 15 Attaching the Hand Strap Follow the steps below to attach the hand strap to the projector with the two screws included with the strap 1 Gently place the projector on its side so you are looking at the bottom and the back of the projector is facing left Caution Do not lift or hold the projector by its lens this can damage the lens 2 Locate the blue slider button on the bottom front of the projector and slide the button up until the front strap connector is fully extended front strap connector slider button 16 1 Setting Up the Projector 3 Place one end of the strap through the front strap connector and use a screwdriver to fasten one of the screws through the strap Make sure the screw is securely fastened i 4 Place the other end of the strap through the rear strap connector and fasten it with the other screw There is no slider button for the rear strap connector Q A A A A 8 A 8 i Attaching the Hand Strap 17 Installing the Remote Control Batteries You can use the remote control as a wireless mouse instead of your computer
72. n be easily seen in rooms light enough to take notes The PowerLite 5550C displays images in SVGA at a resolution of 800 x 600 pixels The PowerLite 7550C displays images in XGA at a resolution of 1024 x 768 pixels Its two speakers employ a built in SRS 3D Sound System for rich powerful audio output You can also connect an external speaker when further amplification is required You can select front rear or ceiling projection according to the specific needs of your presentation The projector s new patented SizeWize chip supports a variety of computer output resolutions For example the resize feature lets you display VGA or XGA images at the projector s SVGA resolution You can control your projector through a hand held remote control which can also act as a wireless mouse to control the cursor on your computer screen during presentations The optional ELP Link III software enables you to control the projector from a computer In addition it lets you assign functions both to your keyboard and to the remote control and even program the keyboard and remote control with your own customized functions The projector s sleep mode conserves electricity by automatically turning off the lamp after the projector has not been used for 30 minutes The projector remains on but the lamp is turned off cooling the projector and extending the life of the lamp Optional Accessories To enhance your use of the projector EPSON p
73. nance Cleaning the Air Filter Clean the air filter at the bottom of the projector after every 100 hours of use If it isn t cleaned periodically it can become clogged with dust preventing proper ventilation This can cause overheating and damage the projector To clean the air filter follow these steps 1 Turn off the projector and unplug the power cord from the electrical outlet 2 Place the projector on its side with the handle at the top so that the filter is easily accessible Note Placing the projector in this position keeps dust from getting inside the projector housing 3 Lift up the tab securing the air filter cover and remove the cover The air filter is attached to the inside of the filter cover air filter tab Cleaning the Air Filter 133 134 4 Use a small vacuum cleaner designed for computers and other 5 office equipment to clean the filter If you don t have one use a dry lint free cloth If dirt is hard to remove or if the filter is torn replace the air filter Note An air filter comes with each replacement lamp Contact your dealer or call EPSON Accessories at 800 873 7766 in the U S to obtain a new one Request part number ELPLP0O7 In Canada call 800 873 7766 for dealer referral Replace the air filter cover 6 Plug the power cord back into the electrical outlet Replacing the Lamp The projector lamp typically lasts for about 2000 hours of use It s time
74. ng ha Aaa aoe de 4 Safety InstructiOns 2 2 caey ech s Met ab oe tk heey dee ed ee ee 5 Where toiGet Help ccs ppuan al este hae oars ad al wee ad ame da plot aut 7 Electronic Support Services 2 0 0 0 00 ees 7 Automated Telephone Services 1 0 0 0 cece cece cnet 8 1 Setting Up the Projector 11 Unpacking the Projector 0 0 ccc ccc ent nee ens 12 Additional Components 00 0 cece eee eens 14 Attaching the Hand Strap 20 0 cece eens 16 Installing the Remote Control Batteries 00 0 ce eee eee 18 Where to Place the Projector 0 0 0 ccc eet teen eens 19 Connecting the Power Cord 0 0 ccc ccc cent neees 21 Connecting to a Computer i s rean a eaa a n cee A A ia 21 Connecting to a PC Desktop Computer 00 cece ee eee ee 23 Connecting to a PC Laptop Computer 00 00 cee ee eee eee 26 Connecting to a Desktop Macintosh 000 0 e eee eee 29 Connecting to a PowerBook 0 00 00 ccc cette 35 Connecting to a Video Source Other Than a Computer 4 Connecting to an External Speaker or Public Address System 45 Turning the Equipment On and Off 00 cee eee 46 Turning the Projector On and Off 2 0 0 0 cece cee 46 Sleep Mode tee snr riean as a E a aE S stata uiahe sui ednenia Mens 48 2 Using the Projector 49 Positioning the Projector 2 0 0 cece cee tte nen nee 51 Calculating Image Size and Proj
75. ng the Remote Control pointer button bottom multi purpose button top multi purpose button The remote control uses a line of sight infrared signal To use the remote control point it toward the infrared receiver located at the front of the projector see page 50 Note To be able to use the remote control as a wireless mouse make sure you ve connected the mouse cable to the projector and your computer See Chapter 1 for instructions Controlling the Projector 59 You can use the remote control up to 32 8 feet 10 meters from the projector This distance may be shorter if the remote control batteries are low You must also hold the remote control so that it is within 30 left or right of and 15 higher or lower than the infrared receiver Note If the projector doesn t respond to remote commands the room may be too light or a strong light source such as direct sunlight may be hitting the infrared receiver The presence of a certain type of fluorescent light or equipment emitting infrared energy such as a radiant room heater can also interfere with transmission of remote commands This table summarizes the functions on the remote control Button Function Source Switches the input source between computer and video Menu Displays or hides the active menu When a submenu is displayed returns to the main menu Effects buttons Press each Effects button
76. ns you want to use such as 16 inch mode See your Macintosh documentation for instructions 5 Connect the small terminal of the Macintosh desktop adapter to the other end of the projector s video cable now attached to the projector s Computer In port projector video cable Macintosh desktop adapter Connecting to a Computer 33 6 Disconnect the monitor cable from the video port on the back of your Macintosh 7 Connect the projector s video cable with the desktop adapter attached to the video port on the back of your Macintosh 8 Ifyou want to view images on your computer s monitor locate the Macintosh monitor adapter that came with your projector 9 Attach the large end of the adapter to your computer s monitor cable and attach the small end of the Macintosh monitor adapter to the projector s Computer Out port WLU OOO 10 Tighten the screws on all the connectors 34 1 Setting Up the Projector Connecting the projector s audio cable 1 If you will be using audio connect one end of the audio cable that came with the projector to the projector s Audio In jack Audio In jack 2 Ce OOOO audio cable 2 Connect the other end of the audio cable to the audio out port on your computer Connecting to a Computer 35 36 Connecting the projector s mouse cable Connect the Macintosh mouse cable that came with your projector if you wa
77. nt you can connect your projector to both a computer and a second video source You can also do any of the following p Connect the projector to an audio source for one or both video sources The audio source can be the computer a video device capable of producing audio such as a VCR or camcorder or another device such as a stereo 11 p Connect the mouse cable to use the remote control as a wireless mouse Except for some laptops this disables your computer s mouse If you are also viewing the display on your monitor the remote control s pointer controls the screen cursor p Connect the projector to an external speaker or public address PA system to amplify the audio Unpacking the Projector When you unpack the projector make sure you have all these components Projector Remote control 2 AA batteries TESS Power cord 12 1 Setting Up the Projector Projector video cable Audio cable Audio video A V cable PS 2 mouse cable for the PC Mac mouse cable for the Macintosh Hand strap with 2 screws Soft carrying case Unpacking the Projector 13 Macintosh adapter set Macintosh desktop adapter Macintosh monitor adapter You will not need all these components Save all packaging in case you need to ship the projector in the future Always transport the projector in its original packaging or the equivalent or use a carrying case if you are carrying the projector
78. nt to use the projector s remote control as a mouse pointer for your Macintosh Note If you ll be using the optional ELP Link III software you need to connect the Macintosh mouse cable included in the ELP Link III kit instead See Chapter 4 for instructions mouse cable 1 Disconnect your Macintosh s mouse cable 2 Connect the small end of the mouse cable that came with your projector to the mouse port on your Macintosh 3 Connect the other end of the projector s mouse cable to the Mouse Com port on the projector 1 Setting Up the Projector Connecting to a PowerBook This section describes how to connect the projector to your Macintosh PowerBook with the projector s video audio and mouse cables You must connect the video cable the audio and mouse cables are optional Note When you ve finished connecting the cables you may need to choose Mirroring in the Display Control Panel to display the image on the PowerBook screen as well as the projector screen See your Macintosh documentation for details This step is not necessary on some newer systems which can detect a dual video signal Connecting to a Computer 37 38 Connecting the projector s video cable Computer In port Computer Out port Video out cable desktop adapter projector video cable Note Some new PowerBooks may let you connect the projector video cable directly to the computer without using a v
79. ntosh to define the beginning and end of lines ellipses boxes and bars To modify functions see Modifying Functions on page 107 To cancel or end a function during a presentation click the right mouse button Windows or double click your mouse Macintosh Using the Projector Setting Dialog Box You can use the Projector Setting dialog box to do the following P P P Change projector settings Test projector performance Enhance details in your projected image by correcting problems with tone gamma correction Create a custom logo to use with your presentations Using the Projector Setting Dialog Box 115 116 To display the Projector Setting dialog box click the Projector Setting button on the ELP Link III main dialog box You see the Projector Setting window ES Projector Setting EE xi Eile Help Ki S u Test Pattern User s Logo Gamma Projector Control Note Some options aren t available if you re running the software without the projector connected See Bringing out detail in your projected image on page 128 for details 4 Using ELP Link III Using the Quick Change Toolbar To quickly change some basic projector settings click one of the buttons on the Projector Setting toolbar WA Projector Setting i x File Help Power On Off Volume Up Down Contrast Up Down Brightness Up Down AV Mute Freeze Auto Resize Vide
80. nu lets you define a logo for the screen and assign it to the AV Mute button 67 68 p The Effect menu lets you modify the appearance of the default special effects assigned to the Effects buttons on the remote control To assign different functions to the buttons you need the optional ELP Link HI software See Assigning Functions to the Effects Buttons on page 102 for more information p The About menu displays basic information about the projector such as the number of hours the lamp has been used or the video signal being used p The Reset All menu returns the settings in all menus to their factory defaults Note If you have the optional ELP Link III software you can also adjust these settings from your computer See Changing Projector Settings on page 118 for more information 3 Adjusting Projector Settings Accessing the Main Menu To display the Main menu press the Menu button on the control panel or the remote control The Main menu appears Press the Menu button again to hide the menu Accessing the Main Menu 69 70 Changing a Menu Setting To change a menu setting 1 amp Power Source AV Mute Volume Press the Menu button on the control panel or remote control to display the Main menu Press the up or down arrows control panel or press up or down on the pointer button remote to scroll through the menu choices up and down buttons
81. number of hours the current lamp has been used The lamp light flashes orange and red when the projector lamp is near the end of its normal life When this happens replace the lamp with a new one as soon as possible 3 Adjusting Projector Settings Resetting All Menu Options Selecting the Reset All menu option from the Main Menu resets the settings in all menus to their factory defaults It does not change or delete any user logo you may have stored You will be prompted to confirm the reset action Select Yes or No then press the top or bottom multi purpose button remote or the Enter button control panel to reset all the settings Resetting All Menu Options 83 84 3 Adjusting Projector Settings Using ELP Link HI The optional ELP Link III software gives you greater flexibility in using your projector Its most important advantage is that it allows you to control the projector from a computer However it also lets you do the following p Reconfigure the remote control s Effects buttons with a wider range of functions and even program Effects buttons with your own functions p Assign functions to your keyboard so that you can enable special effects without using the remote control p Test projector performance p Adjust the images you project to show greater detail 85 Note If your computer doesn t have a PS 2 mouse connector you must use the ELP Link III kit to connect the projector to a c
82. o Computer Changing Projector Settings The settings you can adjust from the Projector Setting dialog box are almost the same as those available on the projector menus See Chapter 3 for information about projector menus However when you access these settings from the Projector Setting dialog box you can make your changes from a computer or central console Using the Projector Setting Dialog Box 117 Follow these steps to change projector settings 1 Click Projector Control on the Projector Setting dialog box The following dialog box appears Projector Control 2 Click the tab for the settings you want to adjust See the tables on the following pages for explanations of the different settings 3 Make the changes you want then click another tab if you want to make more changes To return to the default settings on a tab click Reset When you re done click Close 118 4 e Using ELP Link III Video tab video source is a computer If the image source on your projector is set to Computer you see the following options on the Video tab Option Brightness Contrast Sync Tracking Color Position Auto Set Up Pattern Display Reset Description Adjusts screen brightness Increase brightness to lighten an image or decrease it to darken the image Adjusts the difference between light and dark areas Increase the contrast to make light areas lighter and dark areas darker Decrease
83. omputer If you purchased the optional ELP Link III kit you need to connect the special ELP Link III cables after you ve finished connecting the projector s power cable video cable and audio cable if needed as described in Chapter 1 This chapter covers Unpacking the ELP Link III kit Connecting the ELP Link III cables Installing the software T CU VU TD Using the software Unpacking the ELP Link III Kit When you unpack the ELP Link III kit make sure you have all these components FF IN Sez S Main cable 9 pin serial cable PC set 86 4 Using ELP Link III PS 2 mouse cable PC set Serial mouse cable PC set Mouse cable Mac set Serial cable Mac set ELP Link III software on CD ROM PC or Mac These mouse cables are different from the cables included with your projector Connecting the ELP Link III Cables To use the ELP Link III software you need to connect the ELP Link HI main cable and the special ELP Link III serial cable If you want to use the remote control as a mouse you also need to connect the ELP Link III mouse cable Connecting the ELP Link III Cables 87 You should already have connected the power cord the projector s video cable and any other cables required for the equipment you are using as described in Chapter 1 Note To keep the illustrations in this section simple the pictures show only how to connect the ELP Link III cables they don t s
84. oses only and may be trademarks of their respective owners EPSON disclaims any and all rights in those marks Copyright 1999 by Epson America Inc CPD 8299 Torrance CA USA 7 99 Important Information About Your Projector Important Safety Information Warning Never look into the projector lens when the lamp is turned on the bright light can damage your eyes Never let children look into the lens when it is on Never open any cover on the projector except the lamp and filter covers Dangerous electrical voltages inside the projector can severely injure you Except as specifically explained in this User s Guide do not attempt to service this product yourself Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel Warning The projector and its accessories come packaged in plastic bags Keep plastic bags away from small children to avoid any risk of suffocation Caution When you replace the lamp never touch the new lamp with your bare hands the invisible residue left by the oil on your hands may shorten the lamp life Use a cloth or glove to handle the new lamp Remote Control Information You can operate the projector by remote control via a line of sight infrared IR receiver at the front of the projector The projector may not respond to remote control commands under the following conditions There is an object between the remote control IR emitter and the IR receiver on the projector Ambient light is too bright Certain typ
85. ource Video You can adjust the projected image by using the Video menu The following options are available when the image source is Video Note The projector s image source must be set to Video and the video source such as a VCR or camcorder must be connected and operating for you to access these menu options for example the projector must actually be projecting an image from a video tape if you re using a VCR To change the image source on the projector press the Source button on either the remote control or control panel Menu item Description Brightness Lightens or darkens the overall image Increase brightness to lighten an image or decrease it to darken the image Contrast Adjusts the difference between light and dark areas Increase the contrast to make light areas lighter and dark areas darker Decrease it to minimize the difference between light and dark areas Color Adjusts color density Increase the setting for darker and more opaque colors Decrease it for lighter and less opaque colors Tint Adjusts the red green color balance of the screen Increase tint to add NTSC only more green or decrease it to add more red This setting only works with NTSC video signals Sharpness Adjusts the sharpness of the screen image 3 Adjusting Projector Settings Menu item Description Reset Returns all menu items to their factory defaults Select this item and then press the Enter 4 button
86. ower cord or plug is damaged or frayed p ___If liquid has been spilled into the projector or if it has been exposed to rain or water p Ifit doesn t operate normally when you follow the operating instructions or if it exhibits a distinct change in performance p __ If it has been dropped or the housing has been damaged Where to Get Help If you re having trouble setting up or using your projector see the projector s Help menu or read Chapter 6 Troubleshooting If you can t resolve the problem EPSON provides technical assistance through electronic support services and automated telephone services 24 hours a day as listed in the following tables Electronic Support Services Service Access World Wide Web EPSON Internet FTP Site EPSON Forum on CompuServe From the Internet you can reach EPSON s Home Page at http www epson com If you have Internet FTP capability use your Web browser or other software for FTP downloading to log onto ftp epson com with the user name anonymous and your e mail address as the password Members of CompuServe can type GO EPSON at the menu prompt to reach the Epson America Forum For a free introductory CompuServe membership call 800 848 8199 and ask for representative 529 Where to Get Help Automated Telephone Services Service Access EPSON SoundAdvice For pre recorded answers to commonly asked questions about EPSON products 24 hours a day
87. pan around areas of the image The projector automatically reduces the image size to the projector s maximum resolution Note The Resize button cannot be used with images at SVGA resolution PowerLite 7550C P With images less than XGA size 1024 x 768 pixels you can either display the image in the center of the projection area or display it full size Focusing and Positioning the Screen Image 57 58 With images greater than XGA size you can either project a portion of the image or project the entire image in a compressed format If you keep pressing the Resize button the projector will pan around areas of the image The projector automatically reduces the image size to the projector s maximum resolution Note The Resize button cannot be used with images at XGA resolution Controlling the Projector You can use the remote control or the control panel on top of the projector to do the following cs TCT TG TD Turn the power on or off Display the help menu Switch between input sources video or computer Access the projector menus to adjust video audio and basic projector settings Resize the projected image see Resizing the Projected Image on page 56 Adjust the volume Temporarily display a blank screen and turn off sound AV Mute button Freeze the display remote control only Display special effects assigned to the Effects buttons remote control only 2 e Using the Projector Usi
88. rovides the following optional accessories Accessory Product code Replacement lamp and filter ELPLPO7 Soft travel case for projector and laptop ELPKS13 Hard travel case ELPKS14 Computer cable ELPKC02 ELP Link III kit for PC for Windows ELPSW03 includes ELP Link II software and cables ELP Link III kit for Macintosh ELPSW04 includes ELP Link II software and cables Mac adapter set ELPAPO1 Portable projection screen ELPSC06 You can purchase these accessories from your dealer or by calling EPSON Accessories at 800 873 7766 or visit our web site at www epsonsupplies com U S sales only In Canada please call 800 873 7766 for dealer referral Optional Accessories About This Manual This manual describes how to set up and use the EPSON PowerLite 5550C and PowerLite 7550C projectors Except where noted the instructions apply to both projectors Chapter 1 Setting Up the Projector gives step by step instructions for connecting your projector to a computer video or audio source and turning on the equipment Chapter 2 Using the Projector gets you started with the basics how to position and focus your projector and how to use the buttons on the remote control and control panel Chapter 3 Adjusting Projector Settings shows you how to use the projector s built in menus to change operational settings Chapter 4 Using ELP Link III explains how to
89. s can cause electric shock Always insert the plug firmly into the outlet Also avoid dusty outlets Failure to follow these precautions could result in fire Don t overload wall outlets extension cords or integral convenience receptacles This can cause fire or electric shock Safety Instructions 10 11 12 13 14 15 Introduction Don t place the projector where the cord can be walked on which can result in fraying or damage to the plug Unplug the projector from the wall outlet before cleaning Use a damp cloth for cleaning Don t use liquid or aerosol cleaners Don t block the slots and openings in the projector case They provide ventilation and prevent the projector from overheating Don t operate the projector on a sofa rug or other soft surface or in a closed in cabinet unless proper ventilation is provided Never push objects of any kind through cabinet slots Never spill liquid of any kind into the projector Except as specifically explained in this User s Guide don t attempt to service the projector yourself Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel Opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltages and other hazards Unplug the projector during electrical storms or when it will not be used for extended periods Unplug the projector from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions p When the p
90. s mouse to control your presentation If you purchased the optional ELP Link III kit you can assign different functions to the Effects buttons and even program the buttons with your own customized functions See Assigning Functions to the Effects Buttons on page 102 Follow these steps to install the batteries 1 Slide off the battery compartment cover 2 Insert the two AA batteries included with the projector Make sure the polarity of the batteries is correct 18 1 Setting Up the Projector 3 Replace the battery compartment cover When replacing batteries take the following precautions p Don t mix old and new batteries p Replace batteries as soon as they run out If the batteries leak wipe away battery fluid with a soft cloth If fluid gets on your hands wash them immediately p Remove the batteries if you plan not to use the projector for a long period of time Where to Place the Projector Before you start connecting cables decide where you want to place the projector and computer or video source Follow these guidelines p Place the projector on a sturdy level surface within five feet of your computer or video source Remember not to place the projector near sources of heat or in a location where the cord is likely to be stepped on p Because the distance between the projector and screen determines image size position the projector the proper distance from the screen for the size image you
91. sembly this can cause premature lamp failure 5 Lift up the handle and pull out the lamp assembly 6 Gently lower the new lamp into position and make sure it s inserted securely Tighten the screws on the new lamp assembly 7 Replace the lamp cover and tighten the cover screw Make sure the lamp cover is securely fastened The projector won t run if the lamp cover is open 136 5 Maintenance Transporting the Projector The projector contains many delicate parts If you need to transport it please follow these packing guidelines to prevent damaging the projector p When shipping the projector for repairs place plenty of cushioning around it p When transporting it for business use first put the projector in a hard shell carrying case such as the optional EPSON case then pack it in a firm box using cushioning around the case p When you are carrying the projector by hand be sure to store it in a hard shell or soft carrying case such as the optional cases offered by EPSON Note EPSON shall not be liable for any damages incurred during transportation Transporting the Projector 137 138 5 e Maintenance Troubleshooting This chapter describes how to interpret your projector s warning lights and what to do when you encounter problems It s divided into the following sections p Using the Online Help Menu on page 140 describes how to use the projector s online help for problems with
92. so in the reverse order Turning the Projector On and Off Before you turn on the projector make sure it is plugged in and connected to your video source 1 Remove the projector lens cap 2 Turn on the main power switch located at the rear of the projector and wait until the power light turns orange Turning the Equipment On and Off 49 3 Press the Power button on the remote control or the control panel on top of the projector The power light flashes green as the projector warms up When the projector is fully warmed up this light remains green If computer or video equipment is attached the computer or video signal is projected Allow about 30 seconds for full illumination Warning Never look into the lens when the lamp is on This can damage your eyes It is especially important that children not look into the lens When you want to stop projecting images press the Power button again The fan remains on and the power light flashes orange for about two minutes as the projector cools down Note Projecting an image for an extended time may cause an afterimage to appear on the screen power light projector lamp light temperature light 50 1 Setting Up the Projector Sleep Mode When the projector has cooled down the power light stops flashing and remains orange To turn off the projector completely wait until it cools down and the power light stops flashing Then turn off the switch on the back o
93. sting the projected image 72 to 75 Computers supported 153 Connecting projector to a desktop Macintosh 29 to 34 92 to 95 to a desktop PC 23 to 25 88 to 91 to a laptop PC 26 to 28 88 to 91 to a PA system 45 to a PowerBook 35 to 40 92 to 95 to a video source 41 to 44 to an external speaker 45 Connector pin assignments 154 Contrast definition 155 ELP Link III setting 120 121 projector menu settings 73 74 Control panel 63 to 64 70 Cursor changing shape 81 105 109 Customizing the Effects buttons 106 109 to 111 D Defining key macros 110 to 111 Detail improving display of 128 to 129 DIP switches Macintosh 30 37 Display formats supported 153 Displaying the Main menu 69 Distance calculating 20 52 to 53 DVD player connecting projector to 11 41 to 44 E Effects buttons assigning functions 102 to 106 modifying 81 107 to 109 saving and recalling assignments 112 using default functions 60 to 62 Electrical specifications 151 Ellipse 104 108 ELP Link III software assigning functions to keyboard 114 to 116 changing settings 119 to 123 connecting cables for a Macintosh 92 to 95 connecting cables for a PC 88 to 91 correcting image problems 128 to 129 creating a logo 126 to 128 installing 96 to 98 launching 98 to 100 ordering 14 Setting tab 123 testing projector performance 124 to 125 unpacking 86 to 87 using without the projector 129 Environmental specificat
94. television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help 3s UU a WARNING The connection of a non shielded equipment interface cable to this equipment will invalidate the FCC Certification of this device and may cause interference levels which exceed the limits established by the FCC for this equipment It is the responsibility of the user to obtain and use a shielded equipment interface cable with this device If this equipment has more than one interface connector do not leave cables connected to unused interfaces Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user s authority to operate the equipment For Canadian Users This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference Causing Equipment Regulations Cet appareil num rique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du R glement sur le materiel brouilleur du Canada Contents Introduction 1 Optional Accessories 0 ccc eect en ene nent n eae 3 About This Manual o wersie mosoni nee ee hue e Ud gun h Rea
95. the image or sound p Problems with the Projector on page 141 tells you what to do if any of the projector s warning lights come on p Problems with the Remote Control on page 144 tells you what to do if the projector is not responding to remote control commands 139 140 p Problems with the Image or Sound on page 145 describes what to do if you can t project an image if the screen image is not good or if there is no sound If you have a problem check the appropriate section and follow all suggestions that apply to your problem If none of the suggestions solve the problem call your dealer or contact EPSON as described on page 7 Using the Online Help Menu The online Help menu provides useful information that can resolve some common image or sound problems To open the online Help menu press the Help button on the control panel or the remote control You ll find help for the following problems No image appears on the screen The image is blurred or not in focus Only part of the image is displayed Colors in the image are not correct cs 0 TG UO SD The image is too dark For some of the problems listed above you can make adjustments within the Help menu to correct the problem Note Each Help menu displays navigation buttons and descriptions at the bottom of the screen Projector control functions are displayed as icons in the help text 6 Troubleshooting Problems with the Proje
96. tration key field and press a key to enter a key macro In addition to single keys you can enter combination key macros such as Ctrl S You can also enter key macros that help you navigate a presentation such as Home End Page Up and Page Down If you enter the wrong key macro just press the correct key s to overwrite it 4 Click Registration to add the key macro to the Register Key field You can register up to 16 key macros To clear all key macros in the Register Key field click Clear 5 Click OK to return to the ELP Link HI main dialog box You can assign key macros to all five Effects buttons If you assign several key macros to the same Effects button click the button to cycle through the list The Effects button executes each key macro in the order in which it appears in the Register Key field 4 Using ELP Link III Saving and Recalling Effects Button Assignments You can save more than one set of Effects button assignments if you want to use different functions with different presentations You might also want to save more than one set if you want to use the same functions but apply a different look to certain effects for example a different stamp or pointer click here to see the list box of assignment sets select a set to use it i WA ELP Link III again or select a set and press Delete to delete it i ixl File Option Help Defaults H Registration f Dee f click here to
97. ur images If you use rear or ceiling projection you need to select a special mode in the projector s Setting menu See page 76 for more information To get the best results it s important to position the projector at the proper height and distance relative to the screen When projecting from a table or desk place the projector so the lens is aligned as closely as possible with the bottom of your screen Positioning the Projector 51 52 When projecting from the ceiling align the lens as closely as possible with the top of your screen Calculating Image Size and Projection Distance The distance between the projector and the screen determines the actual image size To determine the exact distance required for a particular image size or to determine the size of an image at a particular distance use the formulas given below Remember that the size of the image can also be changed by rotating the zoom ring see page 54 for more information 2 e Using the Projector To determine the minimum and maximum diagonal size of an image when you know the projection distance p Inches Maximum diagonal size 0 6038 x projection distance 1 8898 Minimum diagonal size 0 4631 x projection distance 1 4000 p Centimeters Maximum diagonal size 0 6038 x projection distance 4 8001 Minimum diagonal size 0 4631 x projection distance 3 5560 To determine the projection distance when you
98. urce on the projector press the Source button on the remote control or control panel Menu item Description Position Tracking Sync Brightness Contrast Select this item by pressing the Enter lt 2 button control panel or the top or bottom multi purpose button remote to enter screen position H V adjustment mode Then use the pointer button remote or up down left and right buttons control panel to move the screen position in the corresponding direction When you finish making adjustments press the Menu button on the control panel or the remote to return to the Video menu Matches the projector s internal clock to various computer graphic signals Adjust this setting to remove vertical lines from the image Synchronizes with the tracking signal sent from the computer Adjust this setting to correct fuzziness or screen flicker Lightens or darkens the overall image Increase brightness to lighten an image or decrease it to darken the image Adjusts the difference between light and dark areas Increase the contrast to make light areas lighter and dark areas darker Decrease it to minimize the difference between light and dark areas 3 Adjusting Projector Settings Menu item Description Color Auto Set Up Reset Adjusts the color balance of the input source Select this item by pressing the Enter lt 1 button control panel or press either multi purpose button on the r
99. us About 68 accessing 69 Audio 67 75 to 76 changing settings 70 to 71 Effect 68 online Help 140 Reset All 68 83 Menus continued User s Logo 67 78 to 80 Video 67 72 to 75 Monitors supported 153 Moving projector 137 Mute 64 N NO SIGNAL message 147 Noise level 151 NTSC 155 O Optional accessories 3 P PA system connecting projector to 45 PAL 156 Pin assignments connector 154 Pointer changing shape 81 105 109 Positioning projector 51 to 52 screen image 54 to 56 72 120 Power button 64 consumption 151 light 46 to 48 65 141 to 144 supply 151 PowerBook connecting projector to 15 35 to 40 92 to 95 Projector accessories 3 9 calculating distance to screen 20 52 to 53 connecting 23 to 45 87 to 95 controlling 57 to 64 focusing 54 to 56 hanging from the ceiling 52 77 123 lamp specifications 150 maintaining 131 to 136 parts identified 50 positioning 51 to 52 positioning the screen image 54 to 56 72 120 problems 141 to 144 setting up 16 to 48 settings changing 70 to 71 118 to 123 status lights 47 65 to 66 141 to 144 transporting 137 turning on and off 46 to 48 unpacking 12 to 14 using the Quick Change Toolbar 118 Projector case cleaning 132 Projector Control dialog box 119 to 123 Projector lamp light 47 66 141 to 143 Projector Setting dialog box 115 to 117 163 164 Prompt menu option 76 123 Q Quick Ch
100. utton then press the bottom multi purpose button once to define the line position To draw another line move the pointer away from the line you just created and press the bottom multi purpose button again to define the new line position Lets you highlight an area of the screen with a colored bar Press the Effects button then press the bottom multi purpose button once to define the start position for the bar Use the pointer button to select the end point of the bar To draw another bar move the pointer to the area you want to highlight and repeat the process This function can create horizontal and vertical bars only it cannot draw diagonal lines Clears the screen of all special effects Controlling the Projector 63 64 Using the Control Panel Although you must use the remote control to access custom features such as functions assigned to the Effects buttons you can use the control panel to perform most standard operations such as selecting menu options adjusting volume or resizing the image on the screen Enter button AV Mute Volume 2 e Using the Projector The following table summarizes the functions on the control panel Button Function Power Turns the projector lamp on or off Source Switches the input source between computer and video Menu Displays or hides the active menu Up down Synchronize the computer s graphic signal to remove flicker Also arrows let you nav
101. want to project Use the following table to determine the correct distance For more precise calculations see page 52 Where to Place the Projector 19 Note In addition to front projection your projector supports rear and ceiling projection To use rear or ceiling projection you need to select the Ceiling or Rear Projection mode in the Setting menu See Changing Basic Projector Settings on page 76 for more information Image size diagonal Horizontal distance from projector to screen Minimum Maximum 300 inches 762 cm 200 inches 508 cm 100 inches 254 cm 80 inches 203 cm 60 inches 152 cm 50 inches 127 cm 40 inches 102 cm 30 inches 76 cm 25 inches 64 cm 19 inches 48 cm 494 inches 12 6 m 328 inches 8 4 m 163 inches 4 2 m 129 inches 3 3 m 96 inches 2 5 m 80 inches 2 0 m 67 inches 1 7 m 47 inches 1 2 m 38 inches 1 0 m None 639 inches 16 3 m 423 inches 10 8 m 213 inches 5 4 m 170 inches 4 3 m 127 inches 3 2 m 105 inches 2 7 m 83 inches 2 1 m 58 inches 1 5 m 46 inches 1 2 m 38 0 inches 1 0 m Note The projector must be between 3 3 and 53 5 feet 1 0 to 16 3 meters from the screen 1 Setting Up the Projector Connecting the Power Cord Connect the appropriate end of the power cord to the power inlet on the back of the projector as shown below Connect the other end to a grounded electrical outlet
102. ype 4 Tocrop the image click the Select Area button and position the pointer at one corner of the area to be the logo Click the bottom multi purpose button move the pointer to the opposite corner and then click it again Click OK to accept the changes The User s Logo Setting dialog box reappears 5 To increase or decrease the size at which the logo displays select a zoom percentage from the Zoom list box 4 e Using ELP Link III 6 Click the Save button to save your logo to your hard disk The Save As dialog box appears Type a name for your logo using the lgo extension then click OK Note You must save logo files with the extension lgo 7 To download a logo file to the projector click the Download button and follow the instructions on the screen 8 Click Close to return to the Projector Setting dialog box Bringing out detail in your projected image If much of your image appears hidden in shadow you can increase visible detail by gamma correction which brings out the midtones in the image This correction often achieves better results than simply correcting contrast or brightness from the Video tab 1 Click Gamma on the Projector Setting dialog box The Gamma Setting dialog box appears Ganna Seteny Using the Projector Setting Dialog Box 127 2 Select the desired gamma correction Gamma 1 Provides the greatest degree of correction a dynamic image with a lot of contrast Gamma2 Provides

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