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1. 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 47 for more information Positioning the Projector 45 46 To determine the minimum and maximum diagonal size of an image when you know the projection distance e Inches Maximum diagonal size 0 6038 x projection distance 1 8898 Minimum diagonal size 0 4631 x projection distance 1 4000 e 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 know the diagonal size of the screen image e Inches Maximum projection distance 2 1593 x diagonal size 3 0229 Minimum projection distance 1 6562 x diagonal size 3 1291 e Centimeters Maximum projection distance 2 1593 x diagonal size 7 6782 Minimum projection distance 1 6562 x diagonal size 4 2068 2 e Using the Projector For example here are the measurements for three installations Horizontal distance from proje
2. Do not place the projector and remote control on top of heat producing equipment or in a heated place Unplug the projector from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions e When the power cord or plug is damaged or frayed e If liquid has been spilled into the projector or if it has been exposed to rain or water e If it does not operate normally when you follow the operating instructions or if it exhibits a distinct change in performance indicating a need for service e Ifit has been dropped or the housing has been damaged Where to Get Help If you are having trouble setting up or running your projector see the Help menu on the projector 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 From the Internet you can reach EPSON s Home Page at http www epson com EPSON Internet If you have Internet FTP capability use your Web browser or FTP Site other software for FTP downloading to log onto ftp epson com with the user name anonymous and your e mail address as the password Where to Get Help Service Access EPSON Forum on Members of CompuServe can type GO EPSON at the menu CompuServe prompt to reach the
3. Install Specifies how the projector is being used 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 Prompt Temporarily displays a prompt on the projector screen identifying which source computer or video is providing the image Mode Specifies the input image signal mode User can select from AUTO NTSC NTSC 4 43 PAL PAL N PAL M PAL 60 and SECAM Pattern Display Displays the test pattern currently selected Reset Resets all fields to their default values 104 4 Using the ELP Link III Software Changing the Test Pattern 1 Click Test Pattern on the Projector Setting window The following window appears Test Pattern x C Gray Scale C Focus Pattern C User File bmp File Name r ooo Refi I Pattern Display Help 2 You can display a test pattern to verify that the projector is working properly Choose one of the following Color Image Displays a color bar test pattern Gray Scale Displays a grayscale test pattern Focus Pattern Displays a character based focus pattern User File bmp Displays a bitmap test pattern from the file name specified Either type the name or click Ref refer to browse the hard disk for the file The bitmap should be 1024 x 768 pixels PowerLite 7500C or 800 x 600 pixels P
4. Accessories 4 10 Adjusting bass 66 102 brightness 63 to 65 99 to 101 color balance 64 65 100 color saturation 65 100 101 contrast 63 to 65 99 to 101 position 63 screen whiteness 67 103 sharpness 65 101 speaker tone 66 speaker volume 66 treble 66 Air filter cleaning 111 to 112 Amplification 37 to 38 Anti theft device 15 Audio connecting 23 26 30 34 menu 59 66 67 B Bar function 94 96 Bass 66 102 Batteries changing 17 to 18 Blank menu option 68 Box function 93 96 Brightness ELP software setting 99 to 101 menu option 63 to 65 specification 127 137 138 Buttons control panel 54 to 55 61 Effects see Effects buttons remote control see Remote Control C Camcorder adjusting the projected image 65 66 Case cleaning 110 Ceiling hanging the projector from 67 103 Changing batteries 17 to 18 menu language 68 menu settings 61 to 62 Cleaning air filter 111 to 112 case 110 lens 110 Color adjusting screen whiteness 67 balance 64 65 100 menu option 64 65 saturation 65 100 101 COM port changing 91 Compatibility 2 CompuServe 8 Computer In pin assignments 131 Index Computer Out pin assignments 131 Computer adjusting the projected image 63 to 66 Connecting projector to a desktop Macintosh 27 to 30 82 to 83 to a desktop PC 21 to 23 78 to 79 to a laptop PC 24 to 26 80 to 81 to a PA system 37 to 38 to a PowerBook 31 to 34
5. Video source such as a VCR if your video source is not your computer Audio source if different from computer or video source External amplified speaker or PA system if necessary Computer Projector see instructions below When you are ready to turn off the equipment do so in the reverse order Turning the Projector On and Off l 2 Remove the projector lens cap Connect one end of the power cord to the projector s power inlet and connect the other end to a grounded electrical outlet Turn on the main power switch located at the rear of the projector and wait until the power light remains orange Press the Power button on the remote control or control panel The power light flashes green as the projector warms up When the projector is fully warmed up this light remains green Turning the Equipment On and Off 41 42 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 power light projection lamp light temperature light When the projector has cooled down the power light stops flashing and remains
6. audio cable a Connect one end of the audio cable to the Audio In jack on the projector b Connect the other end of the audio cable to the Audio Out port on a sound card in the computer 4 Ifyou are using the optional ELP Link III software see Chapter 4 for instructions for connecting the Link cables Connecting to a Computer 23 24 Connecting to a PC Laptop Computer Before beginning turn off the projector and computer if they are on 1 Connect the projector video cable Computer In port projector video cable Note Laptop configurations vary See your computer manual for the location of the ports needed to connect your projector a Connect either end of the projector video cable to the projector s Computer In port b Connect the other end of the projector video cable to the laptop s video monitor port c Tighten the screws on both connectors 1 Installation If you want to use the remote control as a mouse pointer for the laptop connect the mouse cable Note If you ll be using the optional ELP Link III software skip step 2 as you ll need to connect the mouse cable included in the ELP Link III set instead Follow the instructions on page 80 to connect the mouse cable Mouse Com port OOO PS 2 mouse cable a Connect the small end of the PS 2 mouse cable included with the projector to the laptop s mouse port Note You ll need the op
7. 84 to 85 to a video source 35 to 37 to an external speaker 37 to 38 Connecting to image sources Connector pin assignments 131 Contents package 12 Contrast ELP software setting 99 to 101 menu option 63 to 65 Control panel 54 to 55 61 Cursor changing shape 94 97 Customizing the Effects buttons 91 to 97 D DIP switches Macintosh 28 32 Display formats supported 130 Displaying Main menu 60 Distance from projector to screen 43 to 45 Distance calculating distance from projec tor to screen 19 Drawing screen graphics 93 to 97 E Effect menu 72 Effects buttons assigning functions 92 customizing 91 to 97 function options 96 to 97 functions list 92 to 94 saving and recalling assignments 97 Electrical specifications 129 Ellipse 93 96 ELP Link HI software installing 85 to 88 launching 88 to 90 using 91 to 108 Environmental specifications 129 EPSON electronic support 8 to 9 F FaxAdvice EPSON 9 Focus ring 47 Focusing 47 to 48 Foot raising or lowering image 48 to 49 Formats supported display 130 Freeze 53 FTP site EPSON 8 G Graphics drawing screen 93 to 97 H Hand strap attaching 15 to 17 Help EPSON 8 to 9 Humidity requirements 129 I Image adjusting image quality 63 to 66 adjusting the position 47 to 49 63 100 focusing 47 to 49 leaving a copy on the screen 94 problems 123 to 126 resizing 49 55 size range 127 Image Gamma 105 Infrared r
8. 2000 hours at 50 brightness ELPLP06 32 8 feet 10 meters Alkaline AA 2 Supports PS 2 serial ADB Supports Xantech IR repeaters 3 5 mm stereo mini jack Mechanical Electrical Environmental Safety Height Width Depth Weight Rated frequency Power supply Power consumption Temperature Humidity United States Canada 3 6 inches 93 mm 9 3 inches 236 2 mm 13 6 inches 345 4 mm 9 4 Ib 4 2 kg 50 60 Hz 100 to 120 VAC 2 2 A 50 60 Hz 200 to 240 VAC 1 0 A 50 60 Hz Operating 220 W Standby 30 W 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 3 129 130 Supported Computers and Monitor Displays The following table lists the display formats supported by the projector Computer type Formats Resolutions IBM PC and EGA VGAEGA 640 x 350 IBM PC compatible VGACGA 640 x 400 VGA60 VESA 640 x 480 VGA Text 720 x 350 VGA Text 720 x 400 VESA72 75 85 640 x 480 SVGA 56 60 72 75 85 800 x 600 XGA 43i60 70 75 85 1024 x 768 SXGA 70 75 1152 x 864 SXGA 7500C Only 1280 x 960 SXGA 7500C Only 1280 x 1024 Apple Macintosh Standard 8 and 13 640 x 480 24 bit color monitor 16 832 x 624 19 1024 x 768 Zi 1152 x 870 TV NTSC 640 x 480 PAL SECAM 768
9. Down Contrast Up Down Brightness Up Down Blank Freeze Auto Resize Video Computer Changing Projector Settings 1 Click Projector Control on the Projector Setting window The following window appears Video Audio Setting z 1 Brightness oaj H gt Contrast 0 4 l gt Sync KID Tracking 328 4 Color 3 U Auto Set Up a as he 7 Reset T Pattern Display Help 100 4 Using the ELP Link III Software 2 Click the tab for the settings you want to adjust 3 Change one or more of the following options Video Tab Computer Input Option Description Brightness Adjusts screen brightness Contrast Adjusts screen contrast Sync Adjusts the sync synchronization to remove screen flicker Tracking Adjusts tracking to remove vertical lines Color Adjusts the balance of red green and blue in the image Position Adjusts the horizontal and vertical screen position Auto Set Up Enables or disables automatic adjustment of the graphic signal being sent from the computer to optimize it for the projector Pattern Display Enables or disables display of the test pattern currently selected Reset Resets all fields to their default values Using the Software 101 102 Video Tab Video Input Option Description Brightness Adjusts screen brightness Contrast Adjusts screen contrast Sharpness Adjusts screen
10. a time Click the Registration button to save more than one set of key assignments Saving and Recalling Effects Button Assignments To save Effects button assignments click Execute To save multiple sets of button assignments click Registration and specify a name for the current settings To recall a saved set of assignments select its name from the Setting menu To delete a set of assignments from the Setting menu select its name and then click Delete To exit without saving the settings select Exit from the file menu 4 e Using the ELP Link III Software Controlling Projector Features You can use the Projector Setting window to control the following features e Projector Controls e Test Pattern e Gamma Setting e User s Logo Displaying the Projector Setting Window Follow these steps to display the Projector Setting window from Windows 1 Open the ELP Link II main dialog box See page 88 for instructions using Windows or page 90 for Macintosh instructions 2 Click the Projector Setting icon at the bottom of the screen The Projector Setting window appears ea Projector Setting Be x Eile Help E u amp H Projector Control Test Pattern User s Logo Gamma Using the Software 99 Using the Quick Change Toolbar To quickly change some basic projector settings click one of the toolbar buttons described below WA Projector Setting ap x Eile Help Power On Off Volume Up
11. an Effects button you can size and position the effect using either your mouse or your remote control if you ve set up the remote control to function as a mouse Function Description and usage Line 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 cursor using the remote pointer button Then press the bottom multi purpose button again to define the line end position To draw another line move the cursor away from the line you just created and press the bottom multi purpose button again to define the new line start position Ellipse 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 cursor 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 move the cursor away from the one you just created and press the bottom multi purpose button again to define the start position for the new ellipse Box 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 box Move the cursor using the remote pointer button Then press the bottom multi purpose button again to define the
12. box in pixels dots Color Choose a color for the line Transparent Click this checkbox to make the background text or image visible through the line Ellipse Width Specify the line width from 1 to 32 points Color Choose a color for the line Transparent Click this checkbox to make the background text or image visible through the ellipse Fill Click this checkbox to fill the ellipse with color Box Width Specify the line width from 1 to 32 points Color Choose a color for the line Transparent Click this checkbox to make the background text or image visible through the box Fill Click this checkbox to fill the box with color Make oval shape Click this checkbox to round the corners of the box Bar Width Specify the line width from 1 to 300 points Color Choose a color for the bar Direction Choose Horizontal or Vertical Transparent Click this checkbox to make the background text or image visible through the bar Using the Software 98 Function Options Stamp Click on the stamp to be used Cursor Change Click on the cursor shape to be used Screen Clear No options available Key Macro Enter up to 16 preset key commands including combinations such as Ctrl A in the Registration Key field You can also enter the Backspace and Delete keys as preset commands Click the Clear button to clear the current key assignment Note Although you can save multiple sets of key assignments only one key set can be active at
13. dark areas Video Menu Image Source Computer 63 64 Menu item Description Color Auto Set Up Reset Adjusts the color balance of the input source Select this item by pressing the Enter button control panel or right on the pointer button remote or press either multi purpose button on the remote The projector will enter 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 color 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 try turning this setting off and choosing your projector settings manually Returns all menu items to their initial factory defaults Select this item and then press the Enter button control panel or the multi purpose button remote to display the confirmation screen Next select Yes and then press the Enter 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
14. logo is being saved When the message Saving the user logo is completed appears on the screen press the Menu or Enter button to display the Main Menu 3 Using the Projector Menus Assigning the Logo to the AV Mute Button Follow these steps to assign the logo to the AV Mute button l 2 3 4 Press the Menu button to open the Menu window Select the Setting menu and press the Enter button Select the Blank AV Mute option then highlight Logo Press the Menu button twice Now you can press the AV Mute button on the control panel or the remote control to display the user logo User s Logo Menu 71 72 Effect Menu Use the Effect menu to modify what happens when you use the Effects buttons on the remote control and to change the cursor speed Item Description Pointer Box Line Marker Clear Cursor Speed Reset Set the pointer icon and size Set the box color Set the color and width Set the marker color and width This effect button cannot be modified using the Effect menu Set the cursor speed to Low Middle or High Return all effect functions to their factory defaults Select this item and then press the Enter 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 button control panel to reset the Effect menu If you change your mind select N
15. orange To turn off the projector completely turn off the main power switch at the rear of the projector after the power light becomes orange 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 2 e Using the Projector Sleep Mode 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 is 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 unplug the projector s power cord to turn it off Positioning the Projector Your projector supports front rear and ceiling projection allowing you to choose the best method for displaying your images If you use rear or ceiling projection you need to select a special mode in the projector s Setting menu See page 67 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 Positioning the Projector 43 44 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 2 e Using the Projector
16. outlet contact an electrician to replace it Do not hold the plug with wet hands 7 Take the following precautions for the plug Failure to comply with these precautions could result in sparks or fire e Do not insert the plug into an outlet with dust present e Insert the plug firmly into the outlet 8 Do not overload wall outlets extension cords or integral convenience receptacles This can cause fire or electric shock Safety Instructions 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 Introduction Do not place the projector where the cord can be walked on It may result in fraying or damage to the plug Unplug the projector from the wall outlet before cleaning Use a damp cloth for cleaning Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners Do not block the slots and openings in the projector case They provide ventilation and prevent the projector from overheating Do not 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 do not attempt to service this product 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 lightning storms or when it will not be used for extended periods
17. square end of the main cable Note You will not be able to use the ELP Link III software if your laptop has only one serial port that is being used to support a serial mouse Connect the other end of the 9 pin serial cable to the serial port on the back of your laptop Tighten the screws on all connectors Configure your laptop to work with an external mouse Note 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 or online help for instructions Go to page 85 to install the software Connecting the ELP Link III Cables 81 Connecting to a Desktop Macintosh The main cable included in your ELP Link III set connects the Mac mouse cable needed to use the remote control as a mouse and Mac serial cable needed to use the ELP Link III software from your Macintosh to the projector Mac serial cable Mac mouse cable main cable 1 Ifyou connected the Mac mouse cable included with the projector as described on page 29 disconnect it from the computer and the projector 2 Connect the round end of the main cable to the projector s Mouse Com port 82 4 Using the ELP Link III Software Connect the Mac mouse cable included with the ELP Link III set to the MOUSE terminal on the square end of th
18. the inside of the filter cover It is recommended that you use a small vacuum cleaner designed for computers and other office equipment to clean the filter If you don t have one use a dry lint free cloth If the dirt is difficult 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 ELPLP06 In Canada call 800 873 7766 for dealer referral 5 Place the air filter back inside the 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 is time to replace the lamp when e The projected image gets darker or starts to deteriorate e The projection lamp light is red or is flashing orange and red alternately e 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 ELPLPO06 In Canada call 800 873 7766 for dealer referral 112 5 Maintenance Warning Let the lamp cool before replacing it Also do not 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 le
19. to type a sequence of characters into your computer Press the assigned Effects button to automatically type the key sequence Note To cancel or end a function double click with your mouse or press the bottom multi purpose button twice if you re using the remote control as a mouse Using the Software 95 Setting Effects Options Once you have assigned functions to one or more Effects buttons you can specify detailed options for each function To set detailed options 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 1 Cursor Change 2 Stamp 3 Bar 4 Box 5 Screen Clear lt Click the tab for the function you want to adjust then make any settings you wish To test each setting click the Test button and use the effect as described on page 92 To end the test click the right mouse button If you are using the remote control as a mouse pointer use the bottom and top multi purpose buttons respectively To save the changes click OK 4 Using the ELP Link III Software The following table describes the available options for each function Function Options Line Width Specify the line width from 1 to 32 points Grid Specify whether to have the line snap to the corners of a grid by entering the size of the sides of the
20. use the control panel on top of the projector or the remote control to perform the following actions Turn power on or off Access the help function image and sound Switch between input sources video or computer Access the projector menus to adjust the image audio video and display settings Control resizing Control display freeze remote control only Control A V mute cuts off the image and sound temporarily Adjust or mute audio output Use custom functions remote control only Use effects functions for enhancing projected images on the screen remote control only Controlling the Projector 51 52 Using the Remote Control pointer button top multi purpose button bottom multi purpose button The remote control uses a line of sight infrared signal To use the remote control point it towards the infrared receiver located at the front of the projector see page 40 Note To be able to use the remote control as a wireless mouse make sure you have connected the mouse cable to the projector and your computer See Chapter 1 for instructions 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 be within a 30 angle from the front receiver 2 e Using the Projector Note The projector may not respond to remote control commands in these conditions am
21. x 567 Note The frequencies of some computers may not allow the image to be displayed correctly 7 Technical Specifications Computer In and Computer Out connector pin 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 Sync GND Reserved Reserved Horizontal sync composite sync Vertical sync Usyne 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 SLC 131 132 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 Telev
22. 4 8 inches 16 4 m 428 8 inches 10 9 m 212 9 inches 5 4 m 169 7 inches 4 3 m 126 5 inches 3 2 m 83 3 inches 2 1 m 61 8 inches 1 6 m 51 0 inches 1 3 m 38 0 inches 1 0 m Before You Connect the Projector Connecting to a Computer You can connect the projector to a computer capable of XGA VGA or SVGA output The PowerLite 7500C is also capable of projecting SXGA images Resizing is supported by the projectors as follows e PowerLite 5500C VGA and XGA output e PowerLite 7500C VGA SVGA and SXGA output The following types of computers are supported e IBM compatible desktop PC e IBMcompatible laptop PC e Apple Macintosh desktop computer including Macintosh Quadra Macintosh Centris and Power Macintosh e Any Apple PowerBook with video out capability To connect the video and mouse cables to use the wireless remote as a mouse pointer see the section in this chapter that applies to your computer To connect the main serial and mouse cables to use the optional ELP Link III software see Chapter 4 1 Installation Connecting to a PC Desktop Computer Before beginning turn off the projector and computer if they are on 1 Connect the projector video cable and monitor cable Computer In port Computer Out port projector video cable monitor cable Note Computer configurations vary See your computer manual for the location of the ports needed to connect your pr
23. A at a resolution of 1024 x 768 pixels PowerLite 7500C Your projector produces bright images that can be easily seen in rooms light enough to take notes The projector s 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 For your presentations you can select front rear or ceiling projection This provides maximum flexibility in choosing the best display method for each environment You can control your projector through a hand held remote control unit with menus provided for image source switching and image adjustment The remote control can also act as a wireless mouse to control operations on your computer screen during presentations Additionally you can install the projector s optional ELP Link HI software to control the projector s settings from your computer and reconfigure the projector s special effects Your projector features a new patented SizeWize chip for supporting a variety of computer output resolutions For example if you have the PowerLite 5500C the resize feature lets you display VGA or XGA images at the projector s SVGA resolution On the PowerLite 7500C you can resize the image to display VGA SVGA or SXGA images at the projector s XGA resolution No matter what type of computer output is used the result is a full size video image of outstanding clarity Your projector supports I
24. BM compatible PCs and laptops as well as Apple Macintosh Power Macintosh and PowerBook computers The video source can be NTSC PAL or SECAM The projector automatically senses the video format which can be composite video or S Video See Chapter 7 for details on supported computers and video formats Introduction Getting the Most Out of Your Projector Your projector comes with a full set of features that allow you to control the settings for the image display video and audio Read this section for a quick summary of the important features Remote Control Sleep Mode The buttons on the remote control let you turn the projector on and off and provide direct access to blank freeze volume mute and image source switching Use the remote control buttons to access custom functions with the optional ELP Link HI software and the projector s menu system You can even use the remote control in place of your computer s mouse 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 remains on but the lamp is turned off conserving electricity cooling the projector and extending the life of the lamp Control Panel The control panel buttons on the projector duplicate the remote control buttons and let you perform additional functions such as adjusting the tracking and sync for computer images Getting the Most Out of
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26. Epson America Forum For a free introductory CompuServe membership call 800 848 8199 and ask for representative 529 Automated Telephone Services Service Access EPSON SoundAdvice For pre recorded answers to commonly asked questions about EPSON products 24 hours a day 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 10 Introduction Product name Product serial number Personal identification number PIN for EPSON Private Line Technical Support Computer configuration 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 Installation This c
27. II Cables 77 Connecting to a PC Desktop Computer The main cable included in your ELP Link III set connects the PS 2 mouse cable needed to use the remote control as a mouse and 9 pin serial cable needed to use the ELP Link HI software and the Effects buttons on the remote control from your computer to the projector main cable 1 Ifyou connected the PS 2 mouse cable included with the projector as described on page 22 disconnect it from the computer and the projector 2 Connect the round end of the main cable to the projector s Mouse Com port 78 4 Using the ELP Link III Software Connect the 9 pin end of the PS 2 mouse cable included with the ELP Link III set to the MOUSE terminal on the square end of the main cable If your computer s mouse cable is still connected to your computer disconnect it Then connect the other end of the PS 2 mouse cable included with the ELP Link III set to your computer s mouse port Note If your system uses a serial mouse perform steps 3 and 4 using the serial mouse cable instead of the PS 2 mouse cable not shown in the illustration To configure the projector from your PC using the ELP Link III software or to use the Effects buttons on the remote control connect one end of the 9 pin serial cable to the SERIAL terminal on the square end of the main cable Note You will not be able to use the ELP Link III software if your system has only one serial port that is b
28. Main menu Your changes are saved automatically 3 Using the Projector Menus Video Menu Image Source Computer The Video menu lets you make adjustments to the projected image 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 Menu item Description Position Select this item by pressing the Enter button control panel or the multi purpose button remote to enter screen position 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 Tracking Matches the projector s internal clock to various computer graphic signals Adjust this setting to remove vertical lines from the image Sync Synchronizes with the tracking signal sent from the computer Adjust this setting to correct fuzziness or screen flicker 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
29. Power Allows you to zoom the image using the top and bottom multi purpose buttons Keeps the current computer or video image on the screen Displays the Help menu See Using the Online Help Menu on page 118 for details Adjusts the volume Turns the projector lamp on or off 2 e Using the Projector Using the Control Panel You can use the projector s control panel to control the projector instead of the remote control However you can program and access the custom features only using the remote control Power Source Enter button AV Mute Volume Controlling the Projector 55 The following table summarizes the functions on the control panel Button Function Power Turns the projector lamp on or off Source Switches input source from computer to video or vice versa Menu Displays or hides the menu Up down arrows Sync Sync Left right arrows tracking tracking Enter Resize AV Mute Volume Help Synchronize the computer s graphic signal Use these buttons to adjust an overall image that is fuzzy or streaked or to select menu items during menu operations Match the projector s internal clock to various computer graphic signals tracking adjustment Use these buttons to adjust an image with vertical fuzzy lines or to change numeric settings during menu operations Selects a menu option Resizes the image on the screen to ma
30. Using the Software 109 110 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 window 4 e Using the ELP Link III Software Maintenance Your projector needs little maintenance You should however do the following Clean the lens so dirt or smears do not appear on the screen Clean the projector case when needed Periodically clean the air filter at the bottom of the projector A clogged air filter can block ventilation needed to cool the projector and keep it from overheating Replace the lamp and air filter as needed If any other part needs replacing contact your dealer or a qualified service person 109 e When transporting the projector take appropriate precaution to avoid damaging the delicate internal components Warning Before you clean any part of the projector turn off the projector and unplug the power cord Never open any cover on the projector except the lamp and filter covers Dangerous electrical voltages in the projector can injure you severely Do not try to service this product yourself except as specifically explained in this User s Guide Refer all other ser
31. You see a dialog box asking you to select a language for the software Select a language and click OK 5 You see the ELP Link III main menu Click Install ELP Link II V2 0 6 You see the Software License Agreement screen Read the agreement and click Accept 7 You see the Installer dialog box Click Install The installer copies the program to your hard disk 8 When the installation is finished click Quit Launching the Software Follow the steps in the appropriate section below to launch the software If you re using the remote control as a mouse use the pointer button to position the cursor and the bottom multi purpose button to launch the software Note Make sure you have disabled any screen savers on your system before running the software Note If you have a Macintosh your screens may look slightly different than the screens in this chapter 88 4 Using the ELP Link III Software Launching the Software from Windows If you have Windows 3 x double click the ELPLink3 program group icon in the Program Manager Then double click the ELPLink3 icon If you have Windows 95 98 or NT click Start then select Programs ELPLink3 and then click the ELPLink3 program icon The ELP Link HI program icon appears minimized on the taskbar Click the minimized icon Note If you see a prompt asking you to select a port or open the software with the projector disconnected it may be because the projector is disconnect
32. Your Projector Optional Accessories To enhance your use of the projector EPSON provides the following optional accessories Replacement lamp and filter ELPLP06 Soft travel case for projector and laptop ELPKS13 Hard travel case ELPKS14 Computer cable ELPKC02 ELP Link III set for PC includes ELP Link HI software and cables ELPSW03 ELP Link II set for Macintosh includes ELP Link HI software and cables ELPSW04 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 4 Introduction About This Manual This manual describes how to install and use the EPSON PowerLite 5500C and PowerLite 7500C projectors Except where noted the instructions apply to both projectors Chapter 1 Installation gives step by step instructions on how to set up your projector and connect it to your computer or video source Read the installation procedures that apply to your configuration Chapter 2 Using the Projector describes how to turn on the projector and control simple projector settings using the remote control or the control panel Chapter 3 Using the Projector Menus describes how to use the menus to adjust the color and image settings change the display of the projected im
33. age and modify audio settings such as bass and treble Chapter 4 Using the ELP Link III Software describes how to connect the ELP Link III cables and use the optional ELP Link III software to control the projector or configure special effects Chapter 5 Maintenance describes how to clean your projector and perform limited maintenance Chapter 6 Troubleshooting describes how to interpret your projector s warning lights and gives helpful information for avoiding errors optimizing image quality and solving problems About This Manual Chapter 7 Technical Specifications lists the technical specifications for the projector A Glossary and Index are provided at the end of the manual Introduction Safety Instructions Follow these safety instructions when setting up and using the projector 1 Do not place the projector on an unstable cart stand or table 2 Do not use the projector near water or sources of heat 3 Use attachments only as recommended 4 Use the type of power source indicated on the projector If you are not sure of the power available consult your dealer or power company 5 Place the projector near a wall outlet where the plug can be easily unplugged Placez l imprimante pr s d une prise de contacte ou la fiche peut tre d branch e facilement 6 Insert the projector s three wire grounding type plug into a properly grounded outlet If you have a two prong
34. an Rie aaa 3 Sleep Mode ae csi Bese 5 Sa be hie es Mae belay tad ack bees aad Seda dala dpa el a 3 Control Panel dieras gta were td hae reese ane E ok E alee eran 3 Optional Accessories 6 0 cece eect een teen teen ene 4 About This Manual 2 03 edad eae he ances me EMA E 5 Safety Instructions 20 8 et tab oan nah een pedo ei edi el es 6 Where to Get Help seesi esep 6 dx atid o et coe Bae ae a esate Nea and 8 Electronic Support Services 2 0 0 00sec cece eee eens 8 Automated Telephone Services 1 0 0 0 cece cence een eens 9 1 Installation 11 Unpacking the Projector 0 0 ec ccc tenet eens 12 Additional Components spen m aeaa 0 eect e e e iaa 14 Attaching the Hand Strap 20 0 cece ee neeae 15 Installing the Remote Control Batteries 0 00 eee eee eee eee 17 Before You Connect the Projector 0 0 ccc ccc eens 19 Connecting to a Computer 6 saasaa aseene rare 20 Connecting to a PC Desktop Computer 0 0 cece ee eee ee 21 Connecting to a PC Laptop Computer 20 0 0 cee eee eee 24 Connecting to a Desktop Macintosh 0 0 c eee eee ee eee 21 Connecting to a PowerBook 0 0 0 c cece nets 31 Connecting to a Video Source 0 0 eects 35 Connecting to an External Speaker or PA System 00 37 2 Using the Projector 39 Turning the Equipment On and Off 00 0 e cece eee eee 4 Turning the Projector On and Of
35. an detect a dual video signal 1 Installation Connecting to a Video Source You can connect a VCR camcorder DVD player or any other compatible video image source to your projector The projector can receive composite video or S Video Your equipment has composite video if your video source has a one pin RCA video jack Your equipment has S Video if your video source has a four pin video jack The type of cable you use to connect the video source to the projector depends on whether you have composite video or S Video For composite video use the audio video A V cable supplied with the projector For S Video use the S Video cable supplied with your video device or obtain one from your computer dealer Note The projector is not compatible with a cable TV style F connector You can connect the projector to an S Video source or a composite video source However the projector automatically selects the S Video as the video source To display composite video first disconnect the S Video source The projector supports NTSC PAL and SECAM video formats and automatically detects and identifies the video format However you can specify that a single broadcast format be detected see page 65 Note that the projector will then be able to detect only one type of video format Connecting to a Computer 35 Before beginning turn off the projector and video source if they are on 1 Locate the appropriate video cable If y
36. ast 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 cannot remove this screw from the cover Replacing the Lamp 113 4 Use a screwdriver coin or similar object to loosen the two screws holding the lamp assembly in position You cannot remove these screws Caution Do not touch the glass portion of the lamp assembly this can cause premature lamp failure 5 Lift up the handle and pull out the lamp assembly 6 Gently insert the new lamp assembly by lowering it into position 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 will not run if the lamp cover is open 114 5 Maintenance Transporting the Projector The projector contains many glass parts and precision parts If you need to transport it please follow these packing guidelines to prevent damaging the projector e When shipping the projector for repairs place plenty of cushioning around the projector e When transporting the projector for business use first put th
37. bient light is too bright a certain type of fluorescent light is present a strong light source such as direct sunlight shines into the infrared receiver or other equipment emitting infrared energy is present such as a radiant room heater Correct these conditions to use the remote control or control the projector from a computer This table summarizes the functions on the remote control Button Function Source Switches input source from computer to video or vice versa Menu Displays or hides the menu Effects buttons Use to display special effects that have been assigned in the Effect menu or with the optional ELP Link III software Pointer button Use to navigate the menus or use the remote as a mouse pointer when the projector is connected to the computer with the included mouse cable or the optional ELP Link III set cables Top Acts as a right mouse click registers a menu selection and selects other multi purpose buttoncustom functions Bottom Acts as a left mouse click registers a menu selection and selects other multi purpose buttoncustom functions AV Mute Turns off on the audio video output of the projector clears all special effects and displays a black blue or user logo screen Resize Resizes the image on the screen to match the resolution of your computer display See page 49 for details Controlling the Projector 53 54 Button Function Custom Freeze Help Volume
38. button remote or the Enter button control panel to clear the confirmation screen without changing any settings 3 Using the Projector Menus Video Menu Image Source Video The Video menu lets you make adjustments to the projected image 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 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 Sharpness Adjusts the sharpness of the screen image 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 more NTSC only green or decrease it to add more red This setting only works with NTSC video signals Video Menu Image Source Video 65 66 Menu item Description Mode Reset Specifies the v
39. cted the signal is not being output from the computer or the signal is not reaching the projector Make sure the connectors are securely attached to both the projector and the image source Then check that 6 Troubleshooting 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 cannot access the Video menu A blank screen is displayed The computer signal cannot be interpreted by the projector Verify the display format see page 130 When you see a blank screen you cannot access the projector menus The image or parts of the image are blurred or not in focus Adjust the Brightness and Contrast settings on the Video menu If you re viewing a computer image also try adjusting the Tracking and Sync buttons on the projector s control panel or remote control There may be dirt or smears on the lens Clean the lens as described on page 110 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 Pr
40. ctor until the screen image is correctly positioned 3 Release the levers to lock the foot in its new position Focusing and Positioning the Screen Image 49 50 4 Ifthe projector is not on a level surface level the projector by turning one of its rear feet to adjust its height Resize Button The Resize button lets you select the projection method for certain types of image signals input from a computer PowerLite 7500C With images up to XGA size 1024 x 768 you can choose from two projection methods You can either display the image in the center of the projection area or display the image full size You can also choose from two projection methods with images greater than XGA size either project a portion of the image or project the entire image in a compressed format The projector automatically reduces the image size to the projector s maximum resolution The Resize button cannot be used with images at XGA resolution PowerLite 5500C With images up to SVGA 800 x 600 pixels you can either project a portion of the image or project the entire image in a compressed format The projector automatically reduces the image size to the projector s maximum resolution The Resize button cannot be used with SVGA There is a Resize button on both the control panel and the remote control Press the Resize button to cycle between the choices described above 2 e Using the Projector Controlling the Projector You can
41. ctor to screen Image size diagonal Minimum Maximum 300 inches 762 cm 493 7 inches 12 6 m 644 8 inches 16 4 m 200 inches 508 cm 328 1 inches 8 4 m 428 8 inches 10 9 m 100 inches 254 cm 162 5 inches 4 2 m 212 9 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 Positioning the Projector 47 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 e To focus the image rotate the focus ring the front ring on the lens e To adjust the size of the image rotate the zoom ring the rear ring Rotate the zoom ring clockwise to make the screen image larger or counterclockwise to make it smaller 48 2 e Using the Projector If you need to raise or lower the image on the screen extend or retract the foot at the bottom front of the projector as follows foot adjust levers rear feet left foot not visible adjustable foot 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 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 proje
42. d store a logo l 2 3 Display the image with the projector you wish to use as a logo Press the Menu button to open the Menu window Select the User s Logo menu option 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 this 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 will appear 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 have selected the desired area press the Enter button User s Logo Menu 69 70 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 this image 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 Do not use the projector or other sources computer video speaker etc while the
43. 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 3 Using the Projector Menus Using the ELP Link III Software The optional ELP Link III set contains the ELP Link III software and cables used to control the projector from your computer or to program special effects on the remote control The set includes Main cable 9 pin serial cable PC set 75 PS 2 mouse cable PC set Serial mouse cable PC set Serial cable Mac set Mouse cable Mac set ELP Link III software on CD ROM PC or Mac Note that these mouse cables are different from the cables included with your projector 76 4 Using the ELP Link III Software The ELP Link III software can be used with the following operating systems Windows 3 x Windows 95 Windows 98 Windows NT 4 0 Macintosh OS System 7 x and OS System 8 x If you purchased the ELP Link III set follow the instructions in this chapter to connect the cables and install and use the software Connecting the ELP Link III Cables Once you have connected the projector video cable monitor cable and audio cable if needed as described in Chapter 1 you need to connect the ELP Link III main cable mouse cable and serial cable as described in this section Connecting the ELP Link I
44. e 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 e When you are hand carrying the projector be sure to store it ina 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 115 116 5 e Maintenance Troubleshooting This chapter describes the problems indicated by the projector s lights and tells you how to solve problems with the projector It is divided into the following sections e Using the Online Help Menu on page 118 describes how to use the projector s online help for image and sound problems e Problems with the Projector on page 119 tells you what to do if any of the projector s warning lights come on e Problems with the Remote Control on page 122 tells you what to do if the projector is not responding to remote control commands 117 118 Problems with the Image or Sound on page 123 describes what to do if you cannot 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 8 Using the Online Help Menu The online Help menu provide
45. e main cable If your computer s mouse cable is still connected to the computer disconnect it Then connect the other end of the Mac mouse cable included with the ELP Link III kit to the Mouse port on your Macintosh Connect either end of the Mac serial cable to the SERIAL terminal on the square end of the main cable Connect the other end of the Mac serial cable to the Q printer or amp modem port on the back of your Macintosh Go to page 85 to install the software Connecting the ELP Link III Cables 83 Connecting to a PowerBook The main cable included in your ELP Link III set connects the Mac mouse cable needed to use the remote control as a mouse and Mac serial cable needed to use the ELP Link III software to the projector main cable 1 Ifyou connected the Mac mouse cable included with the projector as described on page 33 disconnect it from the PowerBook and the projector 2 Connect the round end of the main cable to the projector s Mouse Com port 84 4 Using the ELP Link III Software Connect one end of the Mac mouse cable included with the ELP Link III set to the MOUSE terminal on the square end of the main cable Connect the other end of the Mac mouse cable to the mouse port on the back of the PowerBook Connect either end of the Mac serial cable to the SERIAL terminal on the square end of the main cable Connect the other end of the Mac serial cable to the Q printer or amp m
46. eceiver location 40 Installing the ELP Link II software 85 to 88 Internet 8 139 140 K Key Macro function 94 97 L Lamp light 57 119 to 121 replacing 112 to 114 specifications 128 Language menu option 68 Laptop connecting to 24 to 26 80 to 81 Launching the ELP Link III software 88 to 90 Lens cleaning 110 Lights status 56 to 57 119 to 121 Line function 93 96 Link set cables and software 2 75 to 108 Logo creating 106 to 108 Lumens 127 M Macintosh connecting projector to 27 to 34 82 to 85 installing software 87 Main menu displaying and hiding 60 Mechanical specifications 129 Menus About 60 73 accessing 60 Index Audio 59 66 67 changing settings 61 to 62 Effect 59 72 Reset All 60 74 User s Logo 59 69 to 71 Video 59 63 to 66 Mode video signal 65 Monitors supported 130 Mute 55 O Optional accessories 4 P PA system connecting projector to 37 to 38 Package contents 12 Pin assignments connector 131 Positioning the projector 43 to 45 Positioning the screen image 47 to 49 63 100 Power button 55 consumption 129 light 41 to 42 56 119 to 121 supply 129 PowerBook connecting projector to 31 to 34 84 to 85 Projection lamp light 57 119 to 121 Projector calculating distance to screen 19 45 to 46 changing ELP Link III settings 99 to 103 connecting 20 to 38 focusing 47 to 48 hanging from the ceiling 45 67 103 lamp specif
47. ects you have on the screen You should disable any screen savers on your computer before using the projector Problems with the Image or Sound 123 Only part of the computer image is displayed If the computer s output resolution setting is higher than 800 x 600 PowerLite 5500C or 1024 x 768 PowerLite 7500C 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 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 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 130 You also may need to modify existing presentation files if you created them for a different resolution See your software manual for specific information The message NO SIGNAL is displayed An image source not connected to the projector is sele
48. ed or is connected to an incorrect COM port If you want to run the software without the projector connected select Unconnected and Execute If it is connected click Select a port and retry Then select the COM port you re using on the next screen Launching the Software 89 90 The ELP Link III main dialog box appears DD Box H 5 Screen Clear E Ju 4 Using the ELP Link III Software Launching the Software on a Macintosh 1 Open the ELPLink3 folder 2 Double click the ELP Link 3 icon ELP Link III launches and three menus File Option and Help appear at the top of the screen If you re launching ELP Link II for the first time select COM Port from the Option menu then choose either the Q printer or a modem port whichever port you connected the serial cable to Then open the Option menu and select Property Setting to display the ELP Link HI main window Launching the Software 91 Using the Software The ELP Link III software can be used to e Change the COM port assignment e Customize the remote control Effects buttons e Control standard and special projector features Note If you ever select Unconnected and Execute from the Option menu always uncheck the setting before exiting ELP Link III so the program starts correctly the next time you use it Changing the COM Port Assignment If you did not select the correct COM communication port when setting up the software
49. eing used to support a serial mouse Connect the other end of the 9 pin serial cable to the serial port on the back of your computer Tighten the screws on all connectors Go to page 85 to install the software Connecting the ELP Link III Cables 79 Connecting to a PC Laptop Computer The main cable included in your ELP Link III set connects the PS 2 mouse cable needed to use the remote control as a mouse and 9 pin serial cable needed to use the ELP Link HI software and the Effects buttons on the remote control to the projector Mouse Com port main cable 1 Ifyou connected the PS 2 mouse cable included with the projector as described on page 25 disconnect it from the laptop and the projector 2 Connect the round end of the main cable to the projector s Mouse Com port 3 Connect the 9 pin end of the PS 2 mouse cable included with the ELP Link III set to the MOUSE terminal on the square end of the main cable 80 4 Using the ELP Link III Software Connect the other end of the PS 2 mouse cable to the mouse port on your laptop Note If your laptop uses a serial mouse perform steps 3 and 4 using the serial mouse cable instead of the PS 2 mouse cable not shown in the illustration To configure the projector from your laptop using the ELP Link HI software or to use the Effects buttons on the remote control connect one end of the 9 pin serial cable to the SERIAL terminal on the
50. em Description Rear Projection Blank Video Signal Language Reset Mirrors the projected image so it looks correct when you re projecting from behind onto a translucent 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 logo displays when the screen is blanked See page 69 and page 106 for more information about creating a user logo Specifies the input image signal mode User 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 and Portuguese Returns all menu items to their initial factory defaults Select this item and then press the Enter 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 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 button control panel to clear the confirmation screen without changing any settings 3 Using the Projector Menus User s Logo Menu The User s Logo menu lets you display a custom logo on the screen Creating a user logo requires two steps Storing a user logo Assigning the logo to the AV Mute button Storing a User Logo Follow these steps to capture an
51. ernal sound system you need to obtain an RCA to 3 5 mm stereo audio cable from your computer dealer Connecting to an External Speaker or PA System 37 Before beginning turn off the projector and speaker or PA system if they are on 1 Connect the cable s 3 5 mm stereo miniplug to the projector s Audio Out jack SEH i989 sts Se O50 BS ent ae x o7 sea SS S stereo audio cable Audio Out jack 2 Connect the RCA plugs to the external amplified speaker or PA system Insert the cable s red plug into the Audio R jack and the white plug into the Audio L jack 38 1 Installation Using the Projector This chapter provides the following information about using your projector e Turning the equipment on and off e Positioning the projector relative to the screen e Focusing and positioning the screen image e Controlling the projector with the remote control and the control panel e Monitoring the projector s operating status 39 The illustration below identifies the parts of your projector status lights control panel projection lens focus zoom speakers rear feet left foot not visible foot adjust levers infrared receiver hand strap connectors adjustable foot 40 2 e Using 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 2 3 4 5
52. eteriorate or the projection lamp light is red Replace the projector lamp as described in Chapter 5 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 Chapter 5 and then let the projector cool for awhile 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 Except as specifically explained in this User s Guide do not attempt to service this product yourself Problems with the Projector 121 Problems with the Remote Control 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 52 for details The remote control s batteries may be low on power Replace them 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 the ELP Link III set See Chapter 1 or Chapter 4 for details Make sure you selected the correct COM communication port for the mouse when you set up the optional ELP Link III software If necessary you can change
53. f 0 eee 4 Positioning the Projector 0 0 ccc cece ete eens 43 Calculating Image Size and Projection Distance 4 45 Focusing and Positioning the Screen Image 02 02 e eens 47 R s Button odei Risse eae e Ma Awa hehe heen ban 49 Controlling the Projector 0 cect nent e nes 50 Using the Remote Control 2 0 0 0 teens 51 Using the Control Panel 0 0 cece eens 54 Projector Status Lights tineri i cc eet t nent n nes 56 Power Light ici ena a hate sued BiG 6 encased elena hones ota ean 56 Projection Lamp Light 0 0 cece ccc cece nee nee 57 Temperature Light sccis cats Sew Rae Ee Rages ae dos Sees aan ae 57 vi 3 Using the Projector Menus Accessing the Main Menu Changing a Menu Setting Video Menu Image Source Computer Video Menu Image Source Video Audio Menu 00202 eee eee Setting Menu 0 c eee ee eee User s Logo Menu 2 00 Storing a User Logo Assigning the Logo to the AV Mute Button 2 00005 Effect Menu 0 0 c ee eee eens About Menu 00085 Reset All Menu 0000 4 Using the ELP Link III Software Connecting the ELP Link III Cables Connecting to a PC Desktop Computer Connecting to a PC Laptop Computer Connecting to a Desktop Macintosh Connecting to a PowerBook Insta
54. hapter describes how to unpack and set up your projector and connect it to other equipment The projector must be connected to a computer or a video source such as a VCR camcorder or laser disc player before it can project any images You may also want to e 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 e 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 11 e Connect the projector to an external speaker 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 Power cord Projector video cable Audio cable 12 1 Installation Macintosh desktop adapter Macintosh monitor adapter PS 2 mouse cable for the PC Mac mouse cable for the Macintosh Projector software CD ROM Hand strap Soft carrying case Unpacking the Projector 13 14 Depending on the configuration of your equipment you may 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 o
55. ications 128 parts identified 40 positioning 43 to 45 positioning the screen image 47 to 49 63 100 problems 119 to 121 setting up 15 to 38 settings changing 61 to 62 status lights 56 to 57 119 to 121 turning on and off 41 to 42 using the Quick Change Toolbar 99 Projector case cleaning 110 Projector Control window 99 to 103 Projector Setting window 98 to 99 Prompt menu option 67 103 Q Quick Change Toolbar 99 R Rear projection 68 103 Remote control buttons 51 to 53 61 customizing the Effects buttons 91 to 97 functions 52 to 53 problems 122 range 51 128 Replacing the lamp 112 to 114 Reset All menu 74 Resize button 49 55 Resolution 134 S Safety instructions 6 to 8 Saturation 65 100 101 Screen image problems 123 to 126 Screen saver 88 123 Screen adjusting whiteness 67 103 Sharpness 65 101 Sleep mode 3 43 134 Software installing 85 to 88 launching 88 to 90 using 91 to 108 Sound 1 Sound problems 126 141 142 Speakers adjusting the tone 66 102 adjusting the volume 53 55 66 99 102 connecting projector to 37 to 38 Specifications electrical 129 environmental 129 general 127 to 128 lamp 128 mechanical 129 remote control 128 safety 129 Stamp function 94 96 Status lights 56 to 57 119 to 121 Super XGA 134 Support technical 8 to 9 S Video signal 14 35 134 Switching image sources 3 52 55 Sync 63 100 T Temperature
56. ideo signal system Normally this signal system setting should be left at AUTO to automatically detect the type of video signal If automatic selection is not possible for some reason use this menu to manually specify NTSC PAL or SECAM Returns all menu items to their initial factory defaults Select this item and then press the Enter 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 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 button control panel to clear the confirmation screen without changing any settings Audio Menu The Audio menu lets you make adjustments related to audio 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 3 Using the Projector Menus Menu item Description SRS CENTER Reset Adjusts ste
57. ision Standards Committee NTSC is widely used in North America Mexico and Japan 133 PAL Point Resolution RGB S Video SECAM Sleep mode Super XGA 134 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 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 Super Extended Graphics Array SXGA provides higher resolution than XGA VGA 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 135 136 Glossary A About menu 73
58. lace the battery compartment cover When replacing batteries take the following precautions e Do not mix old and new batteries e 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 e Remove the batteries if you won t be using the projector for a long period of time 1 Installation Before You Connect the Projector Before you begin decide where you want to place the projector and computer or video source Be sure to place the projector on a sturdy level surface within five feet of the computer or video source The distance between the projector and the screen determines the image size Place the projector between 2 4 and 53 7 feet 0 8 and 16 4 meters away from the screen use the table below to determine the proper distance For more precise calculations see page 45 Caution Do not hold or lift the projector by the lens this can damage the lens Horizontal distance from projector to screen Image size diagonal Minimum Maximum 300 inches 762 cm 200 inches 508 cm 100 inches 254 cm 80 inches 203 cm 60 inches 152 cm 40 inches 102 cm 30 inches 76 cm 25 inches 64 cm 19 inches 48 cm 493 7 inches 12 6 m 328 1 inches 8 4 m 162 5 inches 4 2 m 129 4 inches 3 3 m 96 2 inches 2 5 m 63 1 inches 1 6 m 46 6 inches 1 2 m 38 3 inches 1 0 m 28 3 inches 0 8 m 64
59. le to the Audio Out port on your computer 4 Ifyou are using the optional ELP Link II software see Chapter 4 for instructions for connecting the Link cables 30 1 Installation Connecting to a PowerBook Your PowerBook must have a video out capability in order to connect to the projector Before beginning turn off the projector and computer if they are on 1 Connect the projector video cable Video out cable Computer In port Macintosh desktop adapter Computer Out port projector video cable Note Some new PowerBooks may enable you to connect the projector video cable directly to the computer without using a video 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 a Connect one end of the projector video cable to the projector s Computer In port Connecting to a Computer 31 b Remove the small cover as shown below and set the DIP switches on the Macintosh desktop adapter to select the resolutions you want to use such as 16 inch mode See your Macintosh documentation for instructions c Connect the small terminal of the Macintosh desktop adapter to the other end of the video cable d Connect one end of the video out cable that came with your PowerBook to the video out connector on the back of the Powe
60. levision 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 Oadaga 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 Getting the Most Out of Your Projector 2 0 0 cece eee eee 3 Remote Control saseg ame seo tials ainda aes le Gl
61. light 56 57 119 to 121 requirements 129 Test pattern changing 104 displaying 100 to 103 Index Tint 65 101 Tone adjusting 66 102 Toolbar using 99 Tracking 63 100 Treble 66 102 Troubleshooting image and sound problems 123 to 126 projector problems 119 to 121 remote control problems 122 Turning the projector on and off 41 to 42 TV supported display formats 130 U Unpacking 12 User logo creating 106 to 108 User s Logo menu 69 to 71 V VCR adjusting the projected image 65 to 66 VGA 135 Video jacks 36 menus 59 63 to 66 signal mode 65 Video source connecting projector to 35 to 37 Volume 53 55 66 99 102 WwW Warning lights 56 to 57 119 to 121 World Wide Web 8 X XGA 49 135 Z Zoom ratio 128 Zoom ring 47 to 48 143 Index 144
62. lling the Software Installing the Software for Windows Installing the Software for a Macintosh Launching the Software Launching the Software from Windows Launching the Software on a Macintosh 59 60 61 63 65 66 67 69 69 71 72 73 74 75 77 78 80 82 84 85 86 87 88 88 90 vii viii Using the Software seirer mie eae ENE he Aoi saan a ae ES 91 Changing the COM Port Assignment Customizing the Remote Control Effects Buttons Controlling Projector Features 5 Maintenance Cleaning the Lens 6 Troubleshooting Using the Online Help Menu Problems with the Projector Problems with the Remote Control Problems with the Image or Sound 7 Technical Specifications Glossary Index Cleaning the Projector Case Cleaning the Air Filter Replacing the Lamp Transporting the Projector 117 118 119 122 123 127 133 137 Introduction Your EPSON PowerLite projector is a compact lightweight projector that lets you project SVGA PowerLite 5500C or XGA PowerLite 7500C full color images and video onto a large screen for presentations 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 You can also connect audio for each image source Images are displayed in SVGA at a resolution of 800 x 600 pixels PowerLite 5500C or XG
63. menu appears S helact Enter Press the Menu button again to hide the menu 60 3 Using the Projector Menus Changing a Menu Setting To change a menu setting 1 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 Source pointer button AV Mute Volume OQ O 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 Changing a Menu Setting 62 The following screen display shows the options for the Video menu when the image source is the computer Ett Abowt Reset All ae Retort p t dki dus trent 3 Press either the Enter button control panel or the top or bottom multi purpose button remote to move to a submenu list 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
64. n obtain these items from your computer dealer e To protect your projector you can connect a Kensington MicroSaver anti theft device in the hole on the right side of the projector Contact your local computer dealer Attaching the Hand Strap 1 Place the projector on its right side Caution Do not hold or lift the projector by the lens This can damage the lens Attaching the Hand Strap 15 2 Locate the 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 3 Place one end of the strap through the front strap connector and and fasten the screw through the strap screw 16 1 Installation 4 Place the other end of the strap through the rear strap connector and fasten the screw Note There is no slider button for the rear strap connector rear strap connector Installing the Remote Control Batteries You can use the remote control as a wireless mouse instead of your computer s mouse to control your presentation With the optional ELP Link III set you can reconfigure the Effects buttons Follow these steps to install the batteries in the remote control 1 Slide off the battery compartment cover Installing the Remote Control Batteries 17 18 2 Insert the two AA batteries included with the projector Make sure the polarity of the batteries is correct 3 Rep
65. n types 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 OO 000 These conditions commonly cause problems for most infrared controlled equipment Try the following solutions The remote control unit s batteries may be low on power replace them Dim the ambient lighting and or turn off any fluorescent lights Close any window coverings and or move the projector out of direct sunlight Turn off other equipment that emits infrared energy aaan iii iv If the remote control still does not work properly remember you can always control your computer based 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 te
66. o and then press a multi purpose button remote or the Enter button control panel to clear the confirmation screen without changing any settings If you have the optional ELP Link III software you can reconfigure the Effects button with different functions See Customizing the Remote Control Effects Buttons on page 91 for more information 3 Using the Projector Menus About Menu The About menu displays information about your projector When the image source is Computer Item Description Frequency Resolution Refresh Rate Lamp Displays the 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 turns 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 When the image source is Video Item Description Video Signal Lamp Displays the video signal Displays the number of hours the current lamp has been used The lamp light turns 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 About Menu 73 74 Reset All Menu Selecting the Reset All menu option resets the settings in all menus to their factory defaults It does not change or
67. o use such as 16 inch mode See your Macintosh documentation for instructions Disconnect the monitor cable from the video port on the back of the Macintosh Connect the small terminal of the Macintosh desktop adapter to the other end of the projector video cable and connect the projector video cable with Macintosh desktop adapter attached to the video port e Ifyou wish to view or check images on the computer s monitor attach the large end of the Macintosh monitor adapter to the monitor cable and connect the monitor to the projector s Computer Out port f Tighten the screws on all connectors If you want to use the remote control as a mouse pointer for the computer connect the mouse cable Note If you ll be using the optional ELP Link III software skip step 2 as you ll need to connect the mouse cable included in the ELP Link III set instead Follow the instructions on page 82 to connect the mouse cable Mac mouse cable Connecting to a Computer 29 a Disconnect your Macintosh s mouse cable Connect the small end of the projector s Mac mouse cable to the Mouse port on your Macintosh b Connect the other end of the Mac mouse cable to the projector s Mouse Com port 3 Connect the audio cable if needed Audio In jack audio cable a Connect one end of the audio cable to the Audio In jack on the projector b Connect the other end of the audio cab
68. oblems with the Image or Sound There is no sound First check that the volume setting is not turned all the way down and that the audio video 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 126 6 Troubleshooting Technical Specifications General Type of display Size of 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 2 0 f 37 48 mm 5500C SVGA 800 x 600 pixels 7500C XGA 1024 x 768 pixels 24 bit 16 7 million colors 5500C 650 lumens ANSI 7500C 800 lumens ANSI 19 300 inches 127 128 Projection distance Projection methods Internal speaker system Optical aspect ratio Zoom ratio Tilt angle Supported video interface standards Projector Lamp Type Power consumption Lamp life Part number Remote Control Range Batteries Mouse Compatibility Repeater Interface 7 Technical Specifications 3 3 53 46 feet 1 1 16 3 meters Front rear upside down ceiling mount 2x 1W SRS 3D stereo output 4 3 horizontal vertical 1 1 3 0 to 12 NTSC NTSC 4 43 PAL PAL N PAL M PAL 60 SECAM UHE Ultra High Efficiency 120 W
69. odem port on the back of your PowerBook Note After you turn on the projector and computer you may need to choose Mirroring in the Display Control Panel to display the image on the LCD 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 Now install the software as described on page 87 Installing the Software ELP Link III software can be used with the following operating systems Windows 3 x Windows 95 Windows 98 Windows NT 4 0 Installing the Software 86 Macintosh OS System 7 x and OS System 8 x Installing the Software for Windows Follow these steps to install ELP Link III for Windows 3 x Windows 95 or 98 or Windows NT l Turn on your computer and start Windows Make sure all screen savers are off Insert the Projector Software CD into your CD ROM drive If you have Windows 95 98 or NT the installer program should start up automatically Go to step 4 If it doesn t click Start and then Run If you have Windows 3 x in Program Manager click on the File menu then on Run The Run dialog box appears Type E SETUP substitute the correct drive letter for your CD ROM drive if it is not E then click OK You see the ELP Link III welcome screen listing the languages available for installation screens Select the language you want for running the software and click OK Yo
70. ojector a Connect either end of the projector video cable to the projector s Computer In port b Disconnect the computer monitor cable from the video port on the back of the computer and connect the other end of the projector video cable to the computer s video port Connecting to a Computer 21 22 c To also view the video on the computer monitor connect the monitor cable to the projector s Computer Out port This is useful when you need to view the video output but the projection screen is behind you d Tighten the screws on all connectors 2 Ifyou want to use the remote control as a mouse pointer for the computer connect the mouse cable Note If you ll be using the optional ELP Link III software skip step 2 as you ll need to connect the mouse cable included in the ELP Link III set instead Follow the instructions on page 78 to connect the mouse cable PS 2 mouse cable a 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 included with the projector 1 Installation Note You need the optional ELP Link III set to connect the projector to a computer with a serial mouse See Chapter 4 for more information b Connect the other end of the PS 2 mouse cable to the projector s Mouse Com port 3 Connect the audio cable if needed Audio In jack
71. 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 8045 Torrance CA USA 7541446 1 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 Certai
72. or if you have 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 Customizing the Remote Control Effects Buttons You can reconfigure the remote control Effects buttons to perform special operations such as drawing shapes on the projected image or changing the cursor shape You customize the Effects buttons from the ELP Link III main dialog box 4 e Using the ELP Link III Software Assigning Functions A ELP Link III File Option Help BBE Defaults a Line Ellipse Box Bar Stamp R Cursor Change Screen Clear Key Macro Execute Registration f Delete H Detail Setting amp Projector Setting Each of the five Effects buttons is assigned a default function If you want to assign a different function to a button click the list box that corresponds to the button number and select a new function from the list Function Description and Usage To reassign a function to an Effects button on the remote control select the corresponding Effects button on the ELP Link II main dialog box then choose a function for it from the pull down menu See page 92 for more information Using the Software 93 94 The table below describes these functions and how to use them Note Once you have pressed
73. our video source uses a small round one prong composite RCA video connector you ll need the audio video A V cable that comes with the projector If your video source uses a large round four prong S Video connector you will need to purchase the appropriate cable or use the cable that came with your video source 2 For composite video connect the yellow RCA plug on one end of the audio video cable to the projector s Video In jack Connect the other yellow RCA plug to the video out jack of your video source Video In port R Audio Connect the other plugs on the audio video cable to the Audio jacks of the projector insert the white plug into the L jack and the red plug into the R jack Connect the plugs at the other end of the audio video cable to the audio output jacks of the video source 1 Installation 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 of your video source S Video connector S Video cable Connecting to an External Speaker or PA 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 ext
74. owerLite 5500C Using the Software 105 3 Click Pattern Display to display the test pattern selected Then click Close 106 4 Using the ELP Link III Software Specifying an Image Gamma 1 Click Gamma on the Projector Setting window The Gamma Setting window appears Gamma Geira 2 Select the desired gamma Gamma 1 Provides a dynamic and contrastive image Gamma2 Provides an image between Gamma 1 and Gamma 3 Gamma 3 Provides a natural image 3 Click Pattern Display to display the test pattern selected Then click Close Using the Software 107 Creating a User Logo You can create or edit a logo from the Projector Setting window then save it to a file on your hard disk or download it to the projector 1 Click User s Logo on the Projector Setting window The User s Logo Setting window appears User s Logo Setting Logo Data Erl Edit Zoom B PRA 100 zi yi Download 108 4 Using the ELP Link III Software 2 Click the Edit button The following window appears 3 Click the Open the File icon to locate and open a bitmap or TIFF JPG PSO file The selected image appears in the display area 4 Tocrop the image click the Select Area button and position the crop marks Click OK to accept the changes The User s Logo Setting window reappears 5 To increase or decrease the size at which the logo displays select a zoom percentage from the Zoom list box
75. position of the opposite corner of the box To draw another box move the cursor away from the one you just created and press the bottom multi purpose button again to define the start position for the new box 4 e Using the ELP Link III Software 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 a portion of the screen with a horizontal or vertical bar 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 cursor to the new bar location and press the bottom multi purpose button again to lock the new bar in place Leaves one or several copies of a pre selected image on the screen Press the Effects button assigned to this effect Use the pointer button to place the cursor where you want the stamp to appear Then press the assigned Effects button to display the stamp To display another stamp move the cursor to the new stamp location and press the bottom multi purpose button again to lock the new stamp in place Changes the cursor shape Press the assigned Effects button to change the cursor shape Clears all Effects functions previously executed Press the assigned Effects button to clear the screen Types a pre defined key sequence This is useful when you often need
76. r use a carrying case if you are carrying the projector by hand See Transporting the Projector on page 115 for instructions Additional Components Depending on how you plan to use the projector you may need these additional components 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 II set You can purchase the set from your dealer or by calling EPSON Accessories at 800 873 7766 U S sales only 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 need a video out cable and an adapter One is provided by or can be purchased from Apple for all new PowerBooks that have video out capability If your PowerBook does not include one see your Macintosh dealer 1 Installation e 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 e 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 e To connect a serial mouse cable to your computer you may require a special connector cable or other components You ca
77. rBook 32 1 Installation e Connect the other end of the PowerBook video out cable to the projector video cable with Macintosh desktop adapter attached f Tighten the screws on all the connectors If you want to use the remote control as a mouse pointer for the laptop connect the mouse cable Note If you ll be using the optional ELP Link III software skip step 2 as you ll need to connect the mouse cable included in the ELP Link III set instead Follow the instructions on page 84 to connect the mouse cable Mac mouse cable a Connect the small end of the projector s Mac mouse cable to the Mouse port on your laptop b Connect the other end of the mouse cable to the projector s Mouse Com port Connecting to a Computer 33 34 3 Connect the audio cable if needed Audio In jack audio cable a Connect one end of the audio cable to the Audio In jack on the projector b Connect the other end of the audio cable to the Audio Out port on your computer 4 Ifyou are using the optional ELP Link III software see Chapter 4 for instructions for connecting the Link cables Note After you turn on the projector and computer you may need to choose Mirroring in the Display Control Panel to display the image on the LCD screen as well as the projector screen See your Macintosh documentation for details This step is not necessary on some newer systems which c
78. reo sound Changing the value balances the SRS sound Returns all menu items to their initial factory defaults Select this item and then press the Enter 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 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 button control panel to clear the confirmation screen without changing any settings Setting Menu The Setting menu enables you to adjust basic projector settings Menu item Description Prompt Color Temperature Ceiling Temporarily displays a message on the projector screen to identify 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 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 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 Setting Menu 67 68 Menu it
79. s 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 Help for the following problems is available The image does not appear on the screen The image is not in focus The image is blurred The image is not displayed fully on the screen The colors of the image are not corrected The image is too dark There is no sound In some of the submenus above actual projector adjustments can be performed within the Help menu to correct the particular problem 6 Troubleshooting Note Each Help menu displays navigation buttons and descriptions at the bottom of the screen Projector control functions are displayed as an icon in the help text Problems with the Projector If you have problems with the projector first turn it off and unplug it Then plug the power cord back in and turn on the projector If this does not solve the problem check the lights on top of the projector These lights alert you to problems with projector operation power light projection lamp light temperature light Problems with the Projector 119 Light Color Meaning Temperature Projection lamp Power Flashing orange Red Flashing red Red or flashing orange and red Flashing red Flashing green Flashing orange Steady Green Steady Orange Off The projector is too hot The projector has turned off a
80. sharpness Color Adjusts the color density Tint Adjusts the color tint NTSC only Mode Selects the signal format You can select AUTO PAL NTSC or SECAM AUTO automatically adjusts the image to the signal received Pattern Display Enables or disables display of the test pattern currently selected Reset Resets all fields to their default values 4 e Using the ELP Link III Software Audio Tab Option Description Volume Adjusts sound volume Treble Adjusts the treble tone Bass Adjusts the bass tone SRS SPACE Adjusts stereo sound Increasing the value increases the stereo sound separation SRS CENTER Adjusts stereo sound Changing the value balances the SRS sound Pattern Display Enables or disables display of the test pattern currently selected Reset Resets all fields to their default values Using the Software 103 Setting Tab Option Description Blank Specifies blank screen states Logo The user s logo displays briefly Black A black screen displays Blue A blue screen displays Color Temp 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
81. tch the resolution of your computer display See page 49 for details Turns off on the audio video output of the projector clears all special effects and displays a black blue or user logo screen Adjusts the volume Displays the Help menu See Using the Online Help Menu on page 118 for details 2 e Using the Projector Projector Status Lights The lights on top of the projector tell you its operating status power light projection 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 Projector Status Lights 57 58 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 projection 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 has been cut off 2 e Using the Projector Projection Lamp Light Light status Meaning Orange and red flashing alternately Steady red Flashing red Off The lamp needs to be replaced See Replacing the Lamp in Chapter 5 for instructions Projection lamp has burned out Replace it to project images See Replacing the Lamp in Chapter 5 for ins
82. the COM port from the Option menu See page 92 Windows or page 91 Macintosh for more information 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 Problems with the Image or Sound An image does not appear on the screen Check that the power light is on and the lens cover is off Also make sure the cables are securely connected as described in Chapter 1 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 Note If the Source button is pushed to switch video input sources and no source is connected the projector enters a cool down mode flashing orange power light and then goes into sleep mode steady orange power light Connect a video source then press the Power button to resume A screen saver appears on the screen and will not go away Press the ESC key the right mouse button or the top multi purpose button if you are using the remote control as a mouse to stop the screen saver This will also clear any eff
83. tional ELP Link III set to connect the projector to a laptop with a serial mouse See Chapter 4 for more information b Connect the other end of the PS 2 mouse cable to the projector s Mouse Com port Connecting to a Computer 25 26 3 Connect the audio cable if needed and if your laptop has an Audio Out jack Audio In jack 00000 i co audio cable Connect one end of the audio cable to the Audio In jack on the projector Connect the other end of the audio cable to the Audio Out jack on your laptop 4 Ifyou are using the optional ELP Link III software see Chapter 4 for instructions for connecting the Link cables 1 Installation Connecting to a Desktop Macintosh Before beginning turn off the projector and Macintosh if they are on 1 Connect the projector video cable and monitor cable Computer In port Macintosh desktop adapter Computer Out port we Ne Macintosh monitor adapter projector video cable Note Macintosh computer configurations vary See your computer manual for the location of the ports needed to connect your projector a Connect either end of the projector video cable to the projector s Computer In port Connecting to a Computer 27 28 1 Installation Remove the small cover as shown below and set the DIP switches on the Macintosh desktop adapter to select the resolutions you want t
84. tructions There is a problem with the projection lamp lamp power supply lamp fuse or a circuit malfunctioned in the projector 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 is a problem with the cooling fan or temperature sensor Call a service representative The projector is functioning normally Projector Status Lights 59 Using the Projector Menus The seven projector menus let you control these projector settings e The Video menu controls the look and quality of the projected image whether the image source is a computer or a video source for example a VCR e The Audio menu controls audio features such as the volume level tone setting and SRS sound e The Setting menu lets you select various projector options e The User s Logo menu lets you select special features such as background color or a custom logo e The Effect menu lets you define functions for the Effects buttons on the remote control 59 e The About menu provides information about H V Horizontal Vertical frequency computer selection and lamp hours e The Reset All menu returns all settings to their factory defaults Accessing the Main Menu To display the Main menu press the Menu button on the control panel or the remote control The Main
85. u see the ELP Link III main menu Click Install ELP Link III V2 0 4 e Using the ELP Link III Software 6 You see a list of items to install Make sure ELP Link III V2 0 and ELP Link User s Guide are checked If you don t have Adobe Acrobat Reader on your system also check Acrobat Reader to install the program so you can view your online manual Then click Install 7 After a moment you see the ELPLink3 Welcome screen Click Next 8 You see the Software License Agreement screen Read the agreement and click Yes 9 An Information screen warns you that leaving a screen saver on may cause problems while running the software Click Next See Launching the Software on page 88 for more information about turning off your screen saver 10 Follow the instructions on the screen to select a directory or a folder for the software Then the Installer copies the ELP Link IMI files to your system 11 When the installation is complete click Finish 12 If you selected to install the online User s Guide and Acrobat Reader follow the on screen instructions to install them 13 When you return to the ELP Link II main menu click QUIT Installing the Software for a Macintosh Follow these steps to install the software for the Macintosh 1 Insert the Projector Software CD into your CD ROM drive Installing the Software 87 2 Open the CD ROM drive folder if necessary 3 Double click the Installer icon 4
86. utomatically because of overheating There is a problem with the cooling fan or temperature sensor Call a service representative The lamp needs to be replaced See Replacing the Lamp in Chapter 5 for instructions There is a problem with the projection lamp or lamp power supply a lamp fuse or a circuit malfunction in the projector The projector is warming up Allow about 30 seconds The projector is cooling down Power and projector lamp are on The projector is in sleep mode There is 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 The power light is flashing orange and you cannot turn on the projector The projector is cooling down Wait until the light turns off and then turn on the projector 120 6 Troubleshooting If the Source button is pushed to switch video input sources and no source is connected the projector enters a cool down mode flashing orange power light and then goes into sleep mode steady orange power light Connect a video source then press the Power button to resume The power light does not come on Turn off the projector check that the power cable is connected securely both at the electrical outlet and the projector and press the Power button again Projected images get darker or start to d
87. vicing 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 neutral detergent Then wipe the case Do not use alcohol benzene thinner or other chemical detergents These can cause the case to warp 5 Maintenance Cleaning the Air Filter Clean the air filter at the bottom of the projector after every 100 hours of use If it is not 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 and remove the filter air filter tab Cleaning the Air Filter 111 4 The air filter is attached to

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