Epson EMP-7550 User's Manual
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1. zoom ring focus ring foot adjust lever Function Turns the projector on or off Switches the input source to Computer or Video Displays or hides the menu Synchronizes 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 Matches the projector s internal clock to various computer graphic signals tracking adjustment Use these buttons to adjust an image with vertical lines or to change numeric settings during menu operations Registers a menu selection Switches between Resizing screen and Window screen PC input Turns off the screen and sound of the projector temporarily Adjusts the volume Displays the help menu for various types of problems you may encounter EMP 7550 7500 5550 5500 QUICK START Button Menu Source Effects buttons Top multi purpose button Bottom multi purpose button Resize Custom Freeze Help Help Resize Custom Remote control Freeze AV Mute Volume Power Function Displays or hides the menu Switches the input source to Computer or Video Use to display special effects 1 Pointer 2 Box 3 Line 4 Marker 5 Clear Acts as a right mouse click registers a menu selection and selects other custom functions Acts as a left mouse click registers a menu selection and selects other custom functions Dis2. RCA 3 5 mm cable 3 Connect the other end of the cableto the external speaker or PA system Insert the cable s red RCA plug into the right channnel and the white RCA plug into the left channel EHEHEHEH Connecting to an External Speaker or PA System 19 20 Using the Projector T his chapter provides the following information about using your projector e Turning the equipment on and off e Focusing and positioning the screen image e Controlling the projector with the remote control and the operation panel e Monitoring the projector s operating status 21 Theillustration below identifies the parts of your projector operation panel speaker operation indicator remote control receiver foot adjust lever EBENEN 22 Turning the Equipment On and Off Turn on the projector and its attached equipment in the following order L Video source 2 Audio source if different from computer or video source 3 Projector 4 5 Computer External speaker or PA system When you turn off the equipment do so in the reverse order Turning the Projector On and Off t 2 Remove the projector lens cap Press the Power button on the remote control or Operation panel The power indicator flashes as the projector warms up When the projector is fully warmed up this light remains green If computer or video equipment is attached the computer or video signal is projected Allow about 30 second
3. Before beginning turn off the projector and computer if they are on 1 Connect the computer cable Q Mac desktop adapter fi Computer cable Note Power Book configurationsvary See your computer manual for thelocation of the ports needed to connect your projector cce B cable adapter You may need adaptersthat came with your computer or purchased from your computer dealer for connecting a Connect the other end of the computer cable to the projector s Computer n port b Connect the other end of the computer cable to the video port monitor output port of your PowerBook c Tighten the fixed screws on all connectors 2 Connect the audio cable 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 your computer EHEHEHEH Connecting to a Computer 15 16 Connecting to a Video Source You can connect a video tape deck camcorder laser disc player or any other compatible video image source to your projector T he projector can receive composite video or S Video If your video source has a one pin RCA video jack your equipment has composite video If your video source has a four pin video jack your equipment has S Video If your video source has a three pin video jack yo
4. H owever you can program and access the custom features only using the remote control HEHEHE Focusing and Positioning the Screen Image 31 T he following table summarizes the functions on the operation panel Button Power Source Menu Up down arrows Sync Sync Left right arrows tracking tracking Enter key Resize AV Mute Volume Help 32 Function Turns the projector on or off Switches the input source to Conmputer or Video Displays or hides the menu Synchronizes 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 Matches the projector s internal clock to various computer graphic signals tracking adjustment Use these buttons to adjust an image with vertical lines or to change numeric settings during menu operations Registers a menu selection Switches between Resizing screen and Window screen PC input Turns off the screen and sound of the projector temporarily Adjusts the volume Displays the help menu for various types of problems you may encounter Projector Status Indicators T he power and lamp indicators at the top of the projector tell you its operating status Operation Indicator Lamp Indicator Temperature Indicator Caution A red indicator warnsyou if a rious problem occurs See Chapter 5 Troubleshooting for what to doif a warning light co
5. button operation panel to display the confirmation screen Next select Yes and then press a multi purpose button remote or the Enter button operation panel to reset the Video Menu items If you change your mind select No and then press either multi purpose button remote or the Enter button operation panel to clear the confirmation screen without changing any settings EHEHEHEH Changing a Menu Setting 41 EBENEN 42 Audio Menu TheAudio menu enables you to make adjustments related to audio Menu item Description Volume Treble Bass SRS SPACE SRS CENTER Reset Adjusts the volume level for the speakers and audio out terminal Increase the audio volume to raise the volume or decrease it to lower the volume Adjusts the treble tone of the speakers Adjusts the bass tone of the speakers Adjusts sound effects Increasing number the sound effects gets enhanced Increasing number the sound effects gets deeper Returns all Audio menu items to their initial factory defaults Select this item and then press the lt Enter gt button operation panel or either multi purpose button remote to display the confirmation screen Next select Yes and then press the lt Enter gt button operation panel or a multi purpose button remote to reset the Audio menu If you change your mind select No and then press a multi purpose button remote or the lt Enter gt button operation panel to clear the c
6. ues ims re te p sup toa rer Y eres Pocsq oaa d a uds uate 34 3 Using the Projector Menus 35 Accessing the M ain M enu 36 Changing a M enu Setting 36 Video M enu I mage source Computer eeeenee 39 Video M enu I mage source Video eeeennnl 41 NITeITeMsqM TTC 42 Sewing RET m E M 42 okeee eom KE NIU RE S 45 EME ON M E 47 ADOUE M EDU se ic D eria nd od add ceu Der dd deutet as cete idit 48 RESET A Ebo VIM estes eats teque verte aatawatia tees ises imu brave deas 48 4 Maintenance 21 C Jeaning the Benson ribi Gethin dh al TH eran rbd ind 52 Cleaning the Projector CASC cccccsseeeceeeeeseeeeeseeeersneeersnees 52 Cleaning the Air Filter isses ideae eu er ERR cR Er E RE edd 53 Replacing the ambe e iembenenom ende ien ME RUIN IMLID 54 5 Troubleshooting 57 Problems with the Projector seeenn 58 Problems with the mage or Sound eeeeeees 60 EEEE iv Contents 6 Technical Specifications 63 Supported M onitor Displays EM P 7550 7500 65 Supported M onitor Displays EM P 5550 5500 66 M onitor and Computer connector pin assignments 67 Glossary 69 EEEE vi Contents Introduction Y our EPSON EMP series projector isa compact lightweight projector that lets you project XGA EM P 7550 7500 or SVGA EM P 5550 5500 full color images and video onto a large screen for presentations The project
7. Thefollowing trademarks and registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners and are used in this publication for identification purposes only e EPSON Seiko Epson Corp Macintosh M acintosh O S System 7 PowerBook Q uadra Centris Power M ac Apple Computer Corp e BM International Business M achines nc e Windows 3 x Windows 95 M icrosoft Corp SRS and the SRS symbol srsC are registered trademarks of SRS Labs Inc in the U nited States and selected foreign countries SRS technology is incorporated under license from SRS Labs Inc and is protected under U nited States Patent Nos 4 748 669 and 4 841 572 with numerous additional issued and pending foreign patents Purchase of this product does not convey the right to sell recordings made with SRS technology e SRS isan abbreviation for SOUND RETRIEVAL SYSTEM Other product names used herein are also for identification purposes only and may be trademarks of their respective owners EPSON disclaims any and all rights in those marks Contents Contents iii Introduction vii Getting the M ost Out of Your Projector eeeeeee IX Remote CONTO MI T IX DEC Mal A CCESSONICS asus cuir ues Fav aug pi pers ccv cV Eyre a Ee EET EYE o X About This M anilaleassdd ede ba rro Pp doE rd P EU EP xi SeN SUCO ossa aod ee Xii Where to Get Help Gad acc un Qv Hate Rn d SCR AP CR CH RPSL RS XIV World Wide Web SILC sat usiirieev tbv i a na o aA XV
8. VGA XGA EM P 5550 5500 computer output as well as VGA and SXGA output No matter what type of computer output is used the result is a full size video image of outstanding clarity Your projector supports BM compatible PCs and laptops as well as Apple M acintosh amp Power M acintosh and PowerBook computers T he video source can beNTSC PAL or SECAM in composite video S Video format Introduction Getting the Most Out of Your Projector Your projector comes with a full set of features that enable you to control the settings for the image display video and audio To get the most out of your projector read this section for a quick summary of the important features Remote control The buttons on the remote control let you turn the projector on or off and provide direct access to auto set up blank freeze volume mute and image source switching U se the remote control buttons to access custom functions and the projector s menu system You can even use the remote control in place of your computer s mouse EHEHEHEH Getting the Most Out of Your Projector ix Optional Accessories To enhance your use of the projector EPSON provides the following optional accessories Spare lamp EM P 7500 5500 ELPLPO06 Spare lamp EM P 7550 5550 ELPLP07 e Computer cable ELPKCO2 e Link set for PC ELPSW03 e Link set for M ac ELPSW04 Link ser for 98 ELPSW05 e mage Presentation Camera ELPDCOI e Mac Adapter Set ELPAPOI e Ceil
9. 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 thisU sr sGuide do not attempt to servicethis product your saf EEHEHE Problems with the Projector 59 60 Problems with the Image or Sound Q 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 installed correctly as described in Chapter 1 T he correct image source may not be selected Press the Source button on the remote control or the operation panel to choose another image source Q Only part of the computer image is displayed If the computer s output resolution setting is higher than 1024 x 768 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 M ain program group For a M acintosh choose O peration Panels under the Apple menu and then choose M onitors n the M onitors screen choose O ptions and make sure M acintosh H i Res Display or another 1024 x 768 display is selected For supported display settings see Supported M onitor D isplays EM P 7550 7500 on page 65 or Supported M onitor Displays EM P 5550 5500 on page 66 You also may need to modify existing presentation files if you created them for a differ
10. information ready e Product name e Product serial number e Computer configuration e Description of the problem xiv Introduction World Wide Web site f you connect to the nternet and have a Web browser you can access to EPSO N sWorld Wide Web site at http www epson com EPSON s home page provides you What s N ew EPSON Products EPSON Connection Corporate Info and EPSON Contacts Link to the EPSON Connection for the latest drivers and FAQ s Frequently Asked Questions and the EPSON Chart area T o get in touch with EPSON around the world EPSON Contacts includes Contact nformation for local EPSON subsidiaries Transporting your projecotor Your projector contains many glass parts and precision parts To prevent shock damages while transporting handle as the following When transporting to maker due to troubleshooting e Usethe original packing e f you don t have the original packaging use the equivalent Put cushioning around the projector When frequently transporting for business use First put the projector in a hard travel case optional accessories ELPKS11 then pack it in a firm box using cushioning Be sure to ask the delivery company which treats a precision device EHEHEHEH Transporting your projecotor xv XV When carrying by hands e Useahard travel case optional accessories ELPKS11 ora soft travel case additional components When traveling by an airplane Besureto
11. on an unstable cart stand or table D o not use the projector near water or sources of heat 3 Useattachments only as recommended 10 Introduction U se the type of power source indicated on the projector If you are not sure of the power available consult your dealer or local electricity company Place the projector near a wall outlet where the plug can be easily unplugged Insert the projector s three pin grounding type plug into a properly grounded outlet f you have a two prong outlet contact an electrician to replace it Do not handle the plug with wet hands T ake the following precautions when handling the plug Failure to comply with these precautions may result in sparks or fire e Do not insert the plug into an outlet with dust present e nsert the plug firmly into the outlet D o not overload wall outlets extension cords or integral convenience receptacles T his may cause fire or electric shock Do not place the projector where the cord can be stepped on It may result in fraying or damage to the plug U nplug the projector from the wall outlet before cleaning U se a damp cloth for cleaning Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners 11 Do not block the slots and openings in the projector case T hey provide ventilation and prevent the projector from overheating D o not place the projector on a sofa rug or other soft surface or in a closed in cabinet unless proper ventilation is provide
12. use this image as a user logo appears on the screen Choose Yes or N o by pressing the left or right arrow buttons operation panel or pressing left or right on the pointer remote Then press Enter A selection box will appear over the image T o select the portion of the image you wish to use as the logo use the arrow buttons operation panel or the pointer button remote O nce you have selected the desired area press the Enter button T he 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 N o Next the Zoom rate setting window appears on the screen Select a rate using the arrow buttons or pointer then press the Enter button T he message D o 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 N o EHEHEHEH Changing a Menu Setting 45 EBENEN 46 Note Saving the logo may take a moment Do not usethe projector or other sources computer video speaker amp c while the logo is being saved 9 When the message Saving the user logo is completed appears on the screen press the M enu or Enter button to display the M ain menu Effect Menu T he Effect menu lets you select detailed settings for the effect buttons on the remote control Also you can change the cursor speed Select the item you want to set then press either multi purpose button remot
13. 640 x 400 VGA 60 640 x 480 800 x 600 640 x 480 VGAEGA 640 x 350 768 x 420 640 x 350 VESA 72 75 85 640 x 480 800 x 600 640 x 480 SVGA 56 60 72 75 85 800 x 600 800 x 600 800 x 600 XGA 60 70 75 85 1024 x 768 768 x 576 1024 x 768 SXGA 70 75 1152 x 864 768 x 576 1152 x 864 Mac 13 640 x 480 800 x 600 640 x 480 Mac 16 832 x 624 800 x 600 832 x 624 Mac 19 1024 x 768 768 x 576 1024 x 768 Mac 21 1152 x 870 768 x 580 1152 x 870 TV NTSC 640 x 480 800 x 600 lt TV PAL SECAM 768 x 576 800 x 600 c T he frequencies of some computers may not allow the image to be displayed correctly Note T he frequencies of some computers may not allow the imageto be displayed correctly Note T his projector iscompatible with D D C capable graphic sub sytens and boards only Monitor and Computer connector pin assignments The Monitor and Computer connectors are female video RGB 15 pin micro D style connectors The pin assignments are Input pin 1 O Cc N Oo OC FP C ND momo wo a a a A c N OQ Signal Red analogue input Green analogue input Blue analogue input GND GND Red GND Green GND Blue GND Reserved Sync GND GND SDA DDC Horizontal sync composite sync input Vertical sync input SCL DDC Monitor and Computer connector pin assignments 67 68 Glossary Brightness The balance of light and dark shades in an image Composite video A type of video signal that encodes colours luminance and sychronizati
14. EPSON Owner s Manual EMP 7550 7500 5550 5500 A44 M PROJECTOR MS EMP 7550 7500 5550 5500 EEEEEEEEINI Important Information About Your projector Important Safety Information Warning N ever look into the projector lenswhen thelampis switched on asthebright light can damage your eyes N ever let children look into thelenswhen it ison Warning N ever open any coverson the projector except the lamp and filter covers D angerouseectrical voltagesinsde the projector can cause svereinjury Except as specifically directed in thisOwner sM anual do not attempt to service this product yoursef R efer all servicing to qualified servi ce personnd Warning K eep the plastic bagsfor the projector accessories and optional partsout of thereach of children Children covering thar heads with bags may result in death by suffocation Be particularly careful around small children Caution When you replacethe lamp never touch the new bulb with your barehands Theinvisbleresdueleft by the oil on your hands may be shorten the bulb life U sea cloth or glovesto handlethenew bulb EMP 7550 7500 5550 5500 DUICK START operation panel speaker operation indicator remote control receiver Power Source AV Mute Volume Operation Panel Button Power Source Menu Up down arrows Sync Sync Left right arrows tracking tracking Enter button Resize AV Mute Molume 4 Help
15. P 7550 7500 and SVGA 800 x 600 pixels for EM P 5550 5500 How to switch With images up to XGA 1024 x 768 pixels size for example a 600 x 480 pixels VGA image press the Resize button alternately T he Resize display changes the VGA 600 x 480 image into the SVGA 800 x 600 image TheWindow display projects the VGA 600 x 480 image as it is The projected image gets smaller than SVGA 800 x 600 image With images SVGA 800 x 600 pixels size the image is displayed with the maximum size in both Resize and Window display Pressing the Resize button does not make any change With images larger than SVGA 800 x 600 pixels size for example a 1024 x 768 pixels XGA image you can either select to display a portion of the projected image Window display or the entire projected image Resize display E ach time you press the Resize button the projected image is displayed in the following order 1 The XGA image is reduced to the SVGA size 2 The projected image is displayed with XGA size and only the upper of the right image is projected on the screen T he upper of the left image is projected on the screen T he bottom of the right image is projected on the screen pod DM T he bottom of the left image is projected on the screen 6 Thecenter of the image is projected on the screen After the step 6 press the Resize button again to return to the step 1 Focusing and Positioning the Screen Image 27 28 Controlling t
16. PSON Service Centre o Problems with the Projector 58 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 warning lights at the top of the projector T hese lights alert you to problems with projector operation Operation Indicator Lamp Indicator Temperature Indicator See the following pages for information on what to do when you see these warning lights or encounter other specific problems with the projector L1 T he operation indicator is flashing orange and you cannot turn on the projector Thelamp is cooling down Wait until the light turns off and then turn on the projector L1 T he operation indicator does not come on T urn off the projector check that the power cable is connected securely both at the power outlet and the projector and press the Power button again Q Projected images get darker or start to deteriorate or the lamp indicator is red Replace the projector lamp as described on page 54 L1 T he temperature indicator is red T he projector is overheating which turns the lamp off automatically Let the projector cool for a few minutes then turn it back on M ake sure nothing is blocking the ventilation vents T he air filter may be clogged Clean it as described in Chapter 4 and then let the projector cool for a while If the projector continues to overheat
17. Transporting your projecotor esssesrsesrreerrrerrrrerrrerrrrerrrerrne XV 1 Installation 1 U npacking the Projector seeeen mee 2 Aagidotnal GORmDOoP eter eek edic E Pl RE DRY ERR CO LO uncut 3 Setting UP the Pl Ol CCl sns senatemes mer miss tstenc eredi latet ded 4 Connecting to a COMpUtET zostandapiqebb adn p AAT DE RA RTda E 7 Connecting to a PC desktop computer ceeeeeseseeeesseeeeeneeees 8 Connecting to a PC laptop COMPUTET ccccceeeeeeeseeeeseeeeeeeens 10 Connecting to a M acintosh desktop computer 12 Connecting to a M acintosh PowerBook eeeeeeee 14 Connecting to a Video Source sseseen nn 16 Connecting to an External Speaker or PA System 18 EHEHEHEH 2 Using the Projector 21 Turning the Equipment On and Off sesennne 23 Turning the Projector On and Off sseee 23 SCSI MOG CS riot rues dofus Hac RR DR RR or d oc ub Cua 24 Focusing and Positioning the Screen mage 25 Re ZE BUCO MR 27 Controlla tne Proact enuan 28 U sing the Remote Control eeeennm HH 29 U sing the O peration Panel ccccccccsssecccseeeesseeeesaeseeesanses 31 Projector Status ndicators senn 33 Operation EOdICaEDEPsssssevtsxtus netas ied cteciam vesti made deat aD etit us 33 Lamp PROEGEOT assi ats a inei d bct a e a 34 Temperature ImdiealOf
18. ally Video Menu Image source Computer TheVideo menu enables you to make adjustments to the projected image T he following options are available when the image source is Computer Note T he computer must be connected and operating and the image source on the projector must beset to Computer for you to access these menu opti ons Menu item Description Position Select this item and then press either multi purpose button remote or the Enter button operation panel to enter the screen position adjustment mode While in the screen position adjustment mode use the pointer button or the Up Downs Left and Right buttons to move the screen position in the corresponding direction After you finish press the Menu button to return to the Computer 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 whenever the overall image is fuzzy or to remove streaks from the image Changing a Menu Setting 39 Menu item Brightness Contrast Color Auto Set Up Heset EBENEN 40 Description Lightens or darkens the overall image Increase brightness to make the image lighter or decrease it to make the image darker Adjusts the relative difference between light and dark areas Increase contrast to make light areas light
19. ay the video signal system window User can select from AUTO NTSC NTSC 4 43 PAL PALN PALM PAL60 and SECAM To display the language selection window press either multi purpose button remote or the lt Enter gt button operation panel Selects the menu language Japanese English French German Italian Spanish and Portuguese Changing a Menu Setting 43 EEEE 44 Menu item Reset Description Returns all menu items to their factory defaults Select this item and then press either multi purpose button remote or the Enter button operation panel to display the confirmation screen Next select Yes and then press a multi purpose button remote or the Enter button operation panel to reset the Setting menu If you change your mind select No and then press either multi purpose button remote or the Enter button operation panel to clear the confirmation screen without changing any settings User s Logo Menu The U se s Logo menu enables you to display a custom logo on the screen Follow these steps to capture and store a logo 1 D isplay the image with the projector you wish to use asa logo 2 Press the M enu button to open the M enu window Select the U ser s Logo menu option by pressing the down arrow button on the operation panel or the pointer button on the remote control Then press the Enter button operation panel to display the U ser s Logo Setting window T he message D o you
20. bring the projector with you when traveling by an airplane e When transporting the projector as baggage on an airplane first put the projector in a hard travel case to avoid any damage EPSON shall not be liable against any damages arose during the transportation Introduction Installation T his chapter describes how to unpack and set up your projector and connect it to other equipment T he projector must be connected to a computer or a video source such as a video tape deck camcorder digital camera or laser disk player before it can project any images You may also what to set up the projector for one or more of the following e Connect the mouse cable to use the remote control as a wireless mouse e Connect the projector to an audio source for one or both image sources T he audio source can be the computer video source or another device such as a stereo e Connect the projector to an external speaker or PA system to amplify the audio Unpacking the Projector When you unpack the projector make sure you have all these components Projector Remote Control 2 AA batteries Power cord Computer cable Audio cable A V cable M ouse cable for PS 2 and M ac O wner s manual H and strap Soft carrying case D epending on the configration of your equipment you may not need all these components Save all packing in case you need to ship the projector in the future It should always be transport
21. cable to the Audio In jack on the projector b Connect the other end of the audio cable to your laptop EEHEHE Connecting to a Computer 11 Connecting to a Macintosh desktop computer Before beginning turn off the projector and computer if they are on 1 Connect the computer cables Video cable adapter Mac monitor adapter Mac desktop adapter Monitor cable Computer cable Note M acintos computer configurations vary See your computer manual for thelocation of the portsneeded to connect your projector You may need adaptersthat came with your computer or purchased from your computer dealer for connecting a Connect either end of the computer cable to the projector s Computer n port b Connect the other end of the computer cable to the monitor or video port where monitor cable is disconnected from the computer C f necessary connect the monitor cable to the projector s Computer out 2 Connect the audio cable o 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 your computer Connecting to a Computer 13 Connecting to a Macintosh PowerBook Remember that you can only use a PowerBook model that has video out capability See page 7 for more information
22. d 12 N ever push objects of any kind through cabinet slots N ever spill liquid of any kind into the projector 13 Except as specifically explained in this U ser s Guide do not attempt to service this product yourself R efer all servicing to qualified service personnel O pening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltages and other hazards 14 U nplug the projector during thunder storms or when it will not be used for extended periods 15 Do not place the projector and remote control on top of heat producing equipment or in a heated place such as a Car 16 U nplug 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 f liquid has been spilled into the projector or it has been exposed to rain or water e f it does not operate normally when you follow the operating instructions or if it exhibits a distinct change in performance indicating a need for servicing e f it has been dropped or the housing has been damaged HEHEHE Safety Instructions xiii Where to Get Help f you are haveing trouble setting up or running your projector first see Chapter 5 Troubleshooting If you cannot resolve the problem contact the appropriate representative listed in the section entitled After sales service contact addresses at the end of this manual Before you call please have the following
23. d to connect your projector a Connect either end of the computer cable to the projector s Computer n port b Disconnect the monitor cable from the computer and connect the other end of the computer cable to the terminal where the monitor cable is disconnected from the computer C f necessary connect the monitor cable of the computer monitor to the projector s Computer O ut port d Tighten the screws on all connectors 2 Connect the audio cable if needed 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 EHEHEHEH Connecting to a Computer 9 Connecting to a PC laptop computer Before beginning turn off the projector and computer if they are on 1 Connect the computer cable Computer cable E Note Laptop configurations vary See your computer manual for thelocation of the ports needed to connect your projector a Connect either end of the computer cable to the projector s Computer n port b Connect the other end of the computer cable to the laptop s video monitor port c Tighten the screws on all connectorsto make sure they are fastened securely 2 Connect the audio cable o rr Audio cable gu a Connect one end of the audio
24. densing Supported Monitor Displays EMP 7550 7500 T he projector displays images at a resolution of 1024 x 768 pixels T o display a higher resolution image 1280 x 1024 mode the projector compresses the image to 1024 x 768 pixels T he following table lists the display formats supported by the projector Format Pixels Resize display Window display PC98 640 x 400 960 x 600 640 x 400 VGA 60 640 x 480 960 x 720 640 x 480 VGAEGA 640 x 350 960 x 525 640 x 350 VESA 72 75 85 640 x 480 960 x 720 640 x 480 SVGA 56 60 72 75 85 800 x 600 1000 x 750 800 x 600 XGA 60 70 75 85 1024 x 768 1024 x 768 1024 x 768 SXGA 70 75 85 1152 x 864 1008 x 756 1152 x 864 SXGA 60 75 1280 x 1024 960 x 768 1280 x 1024 Mac 13 640 x 480 960 x 720 640 x 480 Mac 16 832 x 624 832 x 624 832 x 624 Mac 19 1024 x 768 1024 x 768 1024 x 768 Mac 21 1152 x 870 1008 x 762 1152 x 870 TV NTSC 640 x 480 1024 x 768 c TV PAL SECAM 768 x 576 1024 x 768 c T he frequencies of some computers may not allow the image to be displayed correctly Supported Monitor Displays EMP 7550 7500 65 66 Supported Monitor Displays EMP 5550 5500 T he projector displays images at a resolution of 800 x 600 pixels To display a higher resolution image 1024 x 768 mode the projector compresses the image to 800 x 600 pixels T he following table lists the display formats supported by the projector Format Pixels Resize display Window display PC98 640 x 400 800 x 500
25. don t usethe projector turn off the power switch on the projector Theorangeoperation indicator turnsoff Focusing and Positioning the Screen Image When an image appears on the screen check that if it is in focus and correctly positioned on the screen zoom ring focus ring e To focus the image rotate the focus ring the outer ring on the projector s lens To adjust the size of the image rotate the inner zoom ring Rotate the zoom ring wide to make the image larger or tele to make it smaller EHEHEHEH Focusing and Positioning the Screen Image 25 26 If you need to raise or lower the image on the screen extend or retract the two feet at the bottom of the projector as follows 1 Stand behind the projector and support the front of it while you lift the foot adjust lever above the feet T his unlocks the feet so they can move up and down freely Do not let the projector drop Caution D o not hold the projector byitslens Thiscan damage thelens 2 While lifting the foot adjust lever raise or lower the projector until the screen image is positioned correctly Release the lever to lock the feet in their new position 4 To fine tunethe height of the projector turn the rear feet clockwise to raise the height or anti clockwise to lower it Resize Button The Resize button lets you switch between Resize display and Window display The Resize button cannot be used with XGA 1024 x 768 pixels for EM
26. e or the Enter button operation panel to display the detailed setting window Menu item pointer Box Line Marker Clear Cursor Speed LMH Heset Description Sets the pointer icon and size Sets the box color Sets the color and width Sets the marker color and width Cancels all effect functions you have previously executed Sets the cursor speed to Low Middle or High Returns all effect functions to their factory defaults Changing a Menu Setting EENEN 47 EBENEN 48 About Menu TheAbout menu displays information about your projector Press either multi purpose button remote or the Enter button operation panel to display the information e When the image source is Computer Frequency Displays H V frequency of the computer Resolution Displays the output resolution of the computer video output Refresh Rate Displays the refresh rate of the computer video output Lamp Displays the number of hours the current projector 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 e When the image source is Video Video Signal Displays the current video signal Lamp Displays the number of hours the current projector 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
27. ed in its original packages or the equivalent Additional Components D epending on how you plan to use the projector you may need these additional components T o receive an S Video signal you need an S Video cable Oneis usually provided with your video device A separate cable is required for each video source To connect the projector to a M acintosh PowerBook you need a video out cable Oneis provided by or can be purchased from Apple for all new PowerBooks that have video out capability f your PowerBook does not include one see your M acintosh dealer To connect the mouse cable to your computer you may require a special connector cable or other components You can obtain these items from your computer dealer If your computer doesn t have a mouse connector you cannot use the mouse cable Note Y ou can connect a K ensngton MicroSaver 6 anti theft devicein the hole on the projector sright sde Contact your computer dealer Unpacking the Projector 3 Setting Up the Projector 1 Place the projector on a sturdy level surface within five feet of the computer or video source Caution D onot hold the projector by thelens Thiscan damage the lens 2 Placethe projector at a correct distance from the screen T he distance between the projector and the screen determines the actual image size U se the general guidelines below to determine the correct distance Screen size Horizontal distance from
28. ent resolution See your software manual for specific information Q T he message NO SIGNAL is displayed An image source not connected to the projector is selected the signal is not being output from the computer or the signal is not reaching the projector M ake sure the connectors are securely attached to both the projector and the image source T hen check that the image source is selected correctly When NO SIGNAL is displayed you cannot access the source computer video menu Q A blank screen is displayed The computer signal cannot be interpreted by the projector Verify the display format see page 65 or 66 When you see a blank screen you cannot access the projector menus Q T he image or parts of the image are blurred or not in focus Adjust the Brightness and Contrast settings on the Video main menu If you re viewing a computer image also try adjusting the T racking and Sync buttons on the projector s operation panel T here may be dirt or smears on the lens Clean the lens as described in Chapter 4 M aintenance O T he colors of the image are not right T he color balance may be incorrect If you re displaying a computer image adjust the red green and blue settings in the Video menu If you re displaying video adjust the Color and Tint NTSC only settings on the Video menu T here is no sound First check that the volume setting is not turned all the way down and that the A V cable is secure
29. er and dark areas darker or decrease it to lessen the difference between the light areas and dark areas of the image Adjusts the color balance of the input source Select this item and then press either multi purpose button remote or the Enter button operation panel to enter the color adjustment mode While in the color adjustment mode use the pointer button or the Up and Down buttons to select a color Next use the pointer button or Left and Right buttons to adjust the selected color Increasing a color s setting makes that color more intense on the screen while a lower setting makes the color less intense After you finish press the Menu button to return to the Computer Menu Pressing AUTO automatically adjusts the computer input signal to the current projector settings Press the AUTO button while the image fills the entire screen of your computer like a Windows screen Certain computer input signals may not be totally compatible with AUTO button settings In such cases use the menus to make additional adjustments Returns all Computer Menu items to their factory defaults Select this item then press either multi purpose button remote or the Enter button operation panel to display the confirmation screen Next select Yes and press a multi purpose button remote or the Enter button operation panel to reset the Computer Menu items If you change your mind select No and press either
30. he Projector You can usethe operation panel on top of the projector or the remote control to perform the following actions Turn power on and off Switch between input sources video computer Access the projector menus to adjust the image audio video and display settings Control resizing Control display freeze Control A V mute Cuts off the image and sound temporarily Adjust or mute audio output U se custom functions remote control only U se effect functions for enhancing projected images on the screen remote control only Using the Remote Control pointer button bottom multi purpose button top multi purpose button Remote control To use the remote control point it towards the remote control receivers located at the front and back of the projector To be able to use the remote control as a cordless mouse connect the mouse cable for PS 2 to the projector and your computer You can use the remote control up to 10 metres 33 feet from the projector Note T he projector may not respond to remote control commandsin these conditions ambient light istoo bright a certain type of fluorescent light is present a trong light source such asdirect sunlight sinesintotheinfrared rece ver or other equipment emitting infrared energy ispresent such asa radiant room heater Correct these conditionsto usethe remote control or control the projector from a computer Note f yo
31. he projector M ake sure the polarity of the batteries is correct 7 Replace the battery compartment cover When replacing batteries take the following precautions e Do not recharge the used batteries or expose to fire or water 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 will not be using the projector for along period of time Connecting to a Computer You can connect the projector to a computer capable of XGA VGA and SVGA output Resizing is supported for VGA XGA output The following types of computers are supported BM desktop PC or compatible e BM laptop or compatible e Apple M acintosh desktop computer including M acintosh Q uadra M acintosh Centris and Power M acintosh e Any Apple PowerBook with video out capability including all 160 165 180 and 500 series PowerBooks To connect the video and mouse cable to use the wireless remote as a mouse pointer see the section in this chapter that applies to your computer EHEHEHEH Connecting to a Computer 7 Connecting to a PC desktop computer Before beginning turn off the projector and computer if they are on 1 Connect the computer cable Note Computer configurations vary See your computer manual for thelocation of the ports neede
32. illenia Tower Singapore 039192 Singapore EPSON AUSTRALIA PTY LIMITED 02 9903 9000 70 Gibbes Street Chatswood NSW 2067 Australia EPSON EMP 7550 7500 5550 5500 OwnersManual All rights reserved No part of this publication may be reproduced stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any form or by any means electronic mechanical photocopying recording or otherwise without the prior written permission of SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION No patent liability is assumed with respect to the use of the information contained herein N either is any liability assumed for damages resulting from the use of the information contained herein Neither SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION nor its affiliates shall be liable to the purchaser of this product or third parties for damages losses costs or expenses incurred by purchaser or third parties as a result of accident misuse or abuse of this product or unauthorized modifications repairs or alterations to this product or excluding the U S failure to strictly comply with SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION soperating and maintenance instructions SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION shall not be liable against any damages or problems arising from the use of any options or any consumable products other than those designated as O riginal EPSON Products or EPSON Approved Products by SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION EPSON isa registered trademark and PowerL ite is a trademark of SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION General Notice
33. ing Mount ELPM B03 Ceiling Plate ELPFCOI Pipe 370 ELPFPOI Pipe 570 ELPFP02 Pipe 770 ELPEP03 e Hard T ravel C ase ELPKS11 e Portable Screen ELPSC06 e PC Selector ELPSTOI x Introduction About This Manual Chapter 1 Installation gives step by step instructions on how to set up the projector and connect it to your computer video source or other external speaker or PA system R ead the installation procedures that apply to your configuration Chapter 2 U sing the Projector describes how to switch the projector on off and control simple projector settings using the remote control or operation panel Chapter 3 U sing the Projector M enus describes how to use the menus to adjust the color and image settings change the display of the projected image and modify audio settings such as bass and treble Chapter 4 M aintenance describes how to clean your projector and perform limited maintenance Chapter 5 Troubleshooting describes you how to interpret the projector s indicator lights and gives helpful information for avoiding errors optimizing image quality and solving problems Chapter 6 Technical Specifications lists the technical specifications for your projector A Glossary and Index are provided at the end of the manual EHEHEHEH About This Manual xi X Safety Instructions Follow these safety instructions when setting up and using the projector 1 D o not place the projector
34. l B Bass 42 BISCUIT viii Blank 43 bottom multi purpose button 29 Brightness 40 69 C Ceiling 43 Cleaning the Air Filter 53 Color 40 Color Temp 43 Composite video 69 Computer cable 2 Contrast 40 69 Custom 30 E Effect Menu 47 Effects buttons 30 ELP LINK III viii Enter button 31 F FAQ s xv focusring 22 25 Focusing 25 foot adjust lever 26 Freeze 30 Frequency 48 G Glossary 69 l Installation xi L Lamp 48 Lamp Indicator 33 34 Language 43 EENEN 71 M ain Menu 36 Maintenance xi 51 M onitor Displays 65 66 M ouse cable 2 N NTSC viii 69 O O peration Indicator 33 operation panel 22 O ptional Accessories x O ptions M enu 42 P PA System 18 PA system 1 PAL viii 69 pin assignments 67 pointer button 29 Position 39 Positioning the Screen mage 25 Projector 2 Projector M enus 35 Projector Status ndicators 33 Prompt 42 R RCA 3 5 mm cable 19 rear feet clockwise 26 Rear Proj 43 Index Refresh Rate 48 Remote control ix remote control 28 Replacing the Lamp 54 Reset 40 RESET ALL Menu 48 Resize Button 27 Resize button 27 Resolution 48 69 RGB 69 S Safety Instructions xii SECAM viii 69 Serial 70 Sharpness 41 Sleep M ode 24 Sleep mode 70 SRS 3D sound vii SRS CENTER 42 SRS SPACE 42 sub menu 38 S Video vili 69 S Video cable 3 SXGA Viii Sync 39 T T echnical Specifications xi Temperature Indicator 33 Tint 41 top multi purpose butto
35. l or press thetop or bottom of the pointer button remote to scroll through the menu choices Power Resize J gt up and down buttons E AV Mute Volume pointer button Changing a Menu Setting 37 3 Presseither the Enter button operation panel or the top or bottom multi purpose button remote to display a submenu Power Source Menu O eves CO SI AV Mute Vofume Enter button multi purpose multi purpose top button bottom button As you select amenu asub menu of options appears to the right gt Video Position gt Adjustment Audio Tracking 000 setting Sync Users Logo Brightness Effect Contrast About Color gt Adjustment Reset All Auto Set Up OON eo0FF Reset gt Execute ae Return Select 4b Adjustnent Note T he optionsavailablein sme ubmenus vary depending on whether the current image urce isthe computer or a video Source 38 4 Pressthe up or down buttons operation panel or thetop or bottom of the pointer button remote to scroll through the menu choices 5 Presseither the left or right buttons operation panel or the right or left sides of the pointer button remote to change a setting on one of the submenus 6 When you finish changing settings press the M enu button to go back to the M ain menu Your changes are saved automatic
36. lamp with a new one as soon as possible RESET ALL Menu Selecting the Reset All menu option resets the settings in all menus to their factory defaults While executing this command the menu window disappears from ascreen and RESET ALL will be flashing on the center of the screen Select this item and then press either multi purpose button remote or the Enter button operation panel to display the confirmation screen N ext select Yes and then press either multi purpose button remote or the Enter button operation panel to reset all menu items If you change your mind select No and then press either multi purpose button remote or the Enter button operation panel to clear the confirmation screen without changing any settings Changing a Menu Setting 49 50 Maintenance Y our projector needs little maintenance You should keep the lens clean because any dirt or smears appear on the screen You also need to 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 Theonly parts you should replace are the lamp and air filter f any other part needs replacing contact your dealer or a qualified service person Warning Before you clean any part of the projector turn off the projector and unplug the power cord N ever open any cover on the projector except thelamp and filter covers Dange
37. ly attached to both the projector and the audio source The wrong source is selected Press either the Computer or Video button on the remote control or operation panel to select the proper source Problems with the Image or Sound 61 62 Technical Specifications General Type of display Poly silicon TFT Size of liquid crystal panels 0 9 inches 22 9 mm Resolution EMP 5550 5500 800 h x 600 v pixels EMP 7550 7500 1024 h x 768 v pixels Screen size 19 230 inch Tele angle 25 300 inch Wide angle Projection distance 3 28 53 46 feet 1 0 16 3 meters Remote control range 33 feet 10 meters Internal speaker system 1W 1W stereo Optical aspect ratio 4 3 horizontal vertical Zoom ratio 1 1 3 Projector Lamp Power 120W Part number EMP 7500 5500 ELPLP06 EMP 7550 5550 ELPLP07 Mechanical Height 3 6 inches 93 mm Maximum dimension 63 Mechanical Width Depth Weight Electrical Voltage Rated frequency Power supply Environmental Temperature Humidity EBENEN 64 9 3 inches 238 5 mm Maximum dimension 13 6 inches 346 mm Maximum dimension 9 4 Ib 4 2 kg 100 120 VAC and 200 240 VAC 10 50 60 Hz 100 120 V approximately 2 2 A 50 60 Hz 200 240 V approximately 1 0 A 50 60 Hz Operation 41 95 F 5 35 C non condensing Storage 14 140 F 10 60 C non condensing Operation 20 80 non condensing Storage 10 9096 non con
38. mes on Operation Indicator D isplays machine condition Color Status Meaning Orange Lit Sleep mode Green Flashing The projector is warming up Allow about 30 seconds Green Lit Power and the projection lamp are on every 1 sec Lit The computer is in the suspended mode every 2 sec When the suspended mode is released the projector starts projecting Orange Flashing Projection lamp is off and the projector is cooling down for 2 minute During the cooling any operations can not be executed Red Flashing There is an internal projector problem or the power to the projector has been cut off Projector Status Indicators 33 Lamp Indicator D isplays lamp condition T his indicator is off when the projector is in a normal condition Color Status Off Orange Flashing Red Lit Red Flashing Meaning Lamp is functioning normally The lamp needs to be replaced Projection lamp has reached the end of its life and will not longer project images Replace the projection lamp with a new one There is a problem with the projection lamp lamp power supply lamp fuse or a circuit malfunctioned in the projector Temperature Indicator D isplays the internal temperature condition T his indicator is off when the projector is in a normal condition Color Status Off Orange Flashing Red Lit Red Flashing 34 Meaning The projector is functioning normally The projector is too hot The projecto
39. multi purpose button remote or the Enter button operation panel to clear the confirmation screen without changing any settings Video Menu Image source Video TheVideo menu enables you to make adjustments to the projected image T he following options are available when the image source is Video Note T he video surce such asa VCR or camcorder mus be connected and operating and theimage source on the projector must be set to Video for you to accessthese menu options Menu item Brightness Contrast Color Tint NTSC only Sharpness Heset Description Lightens or darkens the overall image Increase brightness to make the image lighter or decrease it to make the image darker Adjusts the relative difference between light and dark areas Increase contrast to make light areas lighter and dark areas darker or decrease it to lessen the difference between the light areas and dark areas of the image Adjusts color density Increase color density to make colors darker and more opaque or decrease it to make colors lighter and less opaque Adjust the red green balance of the screen Increase tint to add more green or decrease it to add more red Adjusts screen sharpness Increase sharpness to make screen images more sharp or decrease it to make the images less sharp Returns all Video Menu items to their factory defaults Select this item and then press either multi purpose button remote or the Enter
40. n 29 Tracking 39 Treble 42 Troubleshooting xi 57 true XGA vii V VGA viii video source vii Volume 42 W World Wide Web xv X XGA vili Z Zoom ratio 63 zoom ring 22 25 13 EEE E 74 Index 19 EEEE 76 Index EPSON Printed in J apan 75416861
41. omposite video connect the yellow RCA plug at one end of the A V cableto the projector s Video jack Connect the other yellow RCA plug to the video out jack on the video source 4 Connect the other plugs on the A V 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 plug at the other end of the A V cable to the audio output jacks of the video source Connecting to a Computer EENEN 17 5 For S Video insert one end of the S Video cable into the projector s S Video jack Insert the other end in the S Video Out jack on your S Video source S Video cable Connecting to an External Speaker or PA System Although the projector s internal speakers are enough for most small size or medium size rooms an external speaker for large room to gain maximum benefit from the projector s built in SRS 3D sound function To connect the projector to an external sound system you need to obtain an RCA to 3 5 mm stereo mini audio cable or 3 5 mm stereo mini audio cable from your computer dealer 1 Before beginning turn off the projector and all sources if they are on 18 2 Connect the cable s 3 5 mm stereo mini plug to the projector s Audio Out jack
42. on information so it can be carried in one signal Contrast A measure of the luminance differences between the highlights and shadows of an image n a high contrast image light areas are very bright and dark areas are very dark NTSC A 525 line video broadcast format developed by the N ational T elevision Standards Committee NTSC is widely used in North America M exico and J apan PAL Phase Alternation by Line A 625 line video broadcast format used in Western Europe India China Australia N ew Zealand and parts of Africa Resolution A measure of the amount of detail contained in an image Resolution can be measured in dots per inch or in pixels mage sharpness and clarity improve as resolution increases RGB Red Green Blue S Video A type of video signal which transmits luminance and colour separately SECAM Systeme Electronique pour Couleur Avec M moire A 625 line TV system used in France Eastern Europe Russia and parts of Africa 69 Serial A type of communication interface that transmits data over a single wire Sleep mode The power cable is connected but the projector is switched off In this modethe power LED lights up orange If the projector is not used for 30 minutes the lamp switches itself off and after 30 seconds the projector goes into sleep mode 70 Glossary Index A A V cable 2 About M enu 48 Audio cable 2 Audio Menu 42 Auto 40 Auto Set Up 40 AV Mute 30 32 AVTSS vi
43. onfirmation screen without changing any settings Setting Menu The Setting menu enables you to adjust basic settings that normally do not need changing Menu item Prompt Description Temporarily displays a message on the projector screen to identify which source computer or video is providing the image Menu item Color Temp Ceiling Rear Proj Blank AV Mute Video Signal Language Description Adjusts the whiteness of the screen Positive color temperature values provide a cold white negative values provide a warmer white Press the pointer button remote or the lt Left gt and lt Right gt buttons operation panel to change the value Press the lt Menu gt button to clear the setting screen and return to the Main menu Flips the projected image so it looks correct when you re hanging the projector upside down from the ceiling Selecting ON turns this feature on while OFF turns it off for a normal image Mirrors the projected image so it looks correct when you re projecting from behind onto a translucent screen Selecting ON turns mirroring on while OFF turned 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 45 and 46 for more information about creating a user logo Specifies the input image signal mode Press either multi purpose button remote or the lt Enter gt button operation panel to displ
44. or can connect simultaneously to two image sources one PC or Apple M acintosh computer image sources plus one video source such as a video tape deck camcorder or digital camera Audio can also be connected for each image source mages are displayed in true XGA and SVGA full color 16 670 000 colors at a resolution of 1024 x 768 EM P 7550 7500 and 800 x 600 EM P 5550 5500 pixels Your projector produces bright images that can be easily seen in rooms light enough to take notes Audio can be produced from the projector s 1W 1W stereo which employ a built in SRS 3D sound for output that is rich and powerful You can also connect an external speaker when further amplification is required A totally new AVTSS Automatic Video Tracking and Synchronization Sensing patent pending provides automatic set up of image from a computer for quick and easy projection of beautiful images every time You can control your projector through a hand held remote control unit with menus being provided for image source switching and image adjustment The remote control can also act as a wireless mouse to control mouse operations on your vii viii computer screen during presentations T he optional ELP LINK III provides a number of add on features that are designed to make presentations more effective Your projector also features a new patented BIS CUIT Balanced mage Size Conversion U nl T chip which supports XGA EM P 7550 7500
45. ostion keeps dust from getting insdethe projector hous no EBENEN 54 3 Usea screwdriver coin or similar object to loosen one retaining screw on the lamp cover When the screw is loose lift off the lamp cover You cannot remove this screw from the cover 4 U sea screwdriver coin or similar object to loosen two screws holding the lamp in position You cannot remove these screws 5 Lift up the handle and pull out the lamp Replacing the Lamp 55 56 Gently insert the new lamp by lowering it into position M ake sure it is inserted securely 7 Tighten the screws you loosened in step 4 8 Replace the lamp cover and tighten the cover screw M ake sure the lamp cover is securely fastened T he projector will not run if the lamp cover is open Troubleshooting T his chapter describes the problems indicated by the status lights and provides information how to solve problems with the projector It is divided into the following sections e Problems with the Projector on page 58 and 59 tells you what to do if any of the projector s warning lights come on e Problems with the Image or Sound on page 60 and 61 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 E
46. plays the help menu for various types of problems you may encounter Switches between Resizing screen and Window screen PC input Zooms an image using the Mouse Right Left buttons Keeps the current computer or video image on the screen Turns off the screen and sound of the projector temporarily Adjusts the volume Turns the projector on or off Connecting to Connecting to a PC laptop computer a Macintosh PowerBook Mac desktop adapter 0008 Computer cable cable adapter After sales service contact addresses EPSON UK LIMITED 01442 261144 Campus 100 Maylands Avenue Hemel Hempstead Herts HP2 7TJ United Kingdom EPSON FRANCE S A 33 1 40873737 68 Bis Rue Marjolin 92305 Levallois Perret France EPSON DEUTSCHLAND GMBH 0211 56030 Z lpicher StraBe 6 40549 D sseldorf F R Germany EPSON ITALIA S P A 0039 2 26233 1 V le Casiraghi 427 20099 Sesto S Giovanni MI Italy EPSON IB RICA S A 93 5821500 Av Roma 18 26 08290 Cerdanyola del Vall s Barcelona opain EPSON HONG KONG LIMITED 852 2585 4300 Rooms 4706 10 47 th Floor China Resources Building 26 Harbour Road Wanchai Hong Kong EPSON ELECTRONICS TRADING LTD TAIWAN BRANCH 02 27177360 10F No 287 Nanking E Road Sec 3 Taipei Taiwan R O C EPSON SINGAPORE PTE LTD 337 7911 No 1 Temasek Avenue 836 00 M
47. projector to screen 300 inches 610x460cm 493 7 inches 12 6 m 638 7 inches 16 3 m 200 inches 410x300cm 315 0 inches 8 0 m 100 inches 200x150cm 157 5 inches 4 0 m 80 inches 60 inches 40 inches 30 inches 25 inches 19 inches 120x90cm 94 5 inches 2 4 m 81x61cm 63 0 inches 1 6 m 61x46cm 47 2 inches 1 2 m 51x38cm 39 4 inches 1 0 m 39x29cm 160x120cm 126 0 inches 3 2 m 409 4 inches 10 4 m 204 7 inches 5 2 m 165 4 inches 4 2 m 122 0 inches 3 1 m 82 7 inches 2 1 m 63 0 inches 1 6 m 51 2 inches 1 3 m 39 4 inches 1 0 m 3 Turn the projector so that the lens is at right anglesto the screen If the projector is not angled correctly the screen image will be crooked 4 Connect one end of the power cable to the projector s power connector Connect the other end to an earthed electrical socket The projector should be in sleep mode indicated by an Orange power Indicator Warning N ever look into thelens whe the projector ison Thereisa risk that the projector might come on suddenly even though it isnot in use Thelight from thelamp can damage your eyes t isespecially important that children should not be allowed to look into the lens Setting Up the Projector 5 5 To insert the batteries in the remote control device slide off the battery compartment cover as shown below 6 Insert the two AA batteries included with t
48. r has turned off automatically because of overheating There is problem with the cooling fan or temperature sensor Call service representative Using the Projector Menus T he seven projector menus enable you to control your projector The Computer menu controls the computer image such as brightness and contrast when the image source is computer The Video menu controls the video image such as brightness and color saturation when the image source is video such as a VCR T he Audio menu controls audio features such as the volume level tone setting and sRsC sound T he Setting menu enables you to set various projector options The U ser s logo menu allows you to select special features such as zoom backcolor or logo T he Effect menu allows you to use effect buttons The About menu provides information about lamp hours frequency and etc T he Reset All menu returns all settings to their factory defaults 35 Accessing the Main Menu T o display the M ain menu press the M enu button on the operation panel or remote control The M ain menu appears Position Tracking Sync Brightness Effect Contrast Color Auto Set Up Reset Enter Press the M enu button again to hide the menu Changing a Menu Setting To change a menu setting 1 Pressthe M enu button on the operation panel or remote control to display the M ain menu 36 2 Pressthe up or down buttons operation pane
49. rous eectrical voltagesin the projector can injure you severd y Donot try to servicethis product yourself except asspecifically explained in thisU ser sGuide R efer all other servicing to qualified service personnel 51 52 Cleaning the Lens Clean the lens whenever you notice dirt or dust on the surface Wipe the lens surface gently with a soft dry lint free cloth To remove dirt or stains on the lens moisten a soft cloth with water and a neutral detergent and gently wipe the lens surface Cleaning the Projector Case To clean the projector case first unplug the power cable To remove dirt or dust wipe the casing with a soft dry lint free cloth To remove stubborn dirt or stains moisten a soft cloth with water and a neutral detergent T hen wipe the casing D o not use alcohol benzene thinners or other chemical detergents T hese can cause the casing to warp 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 T his can cause overheating and damage the projector T o clean the air filter follow these steps 1 Turn off the projector and unplug the power cable 2 Turn the projector on its side so that the handle is on top and you can access the filter easily Note Standing the projector with the handle at the top keeps dus from getting insdethe projector ho
50. s for full illumination Warning N eve look into thelenswhen thelamp ison Thiscan damage your eyes It isespeciallyimportant that children arenot allowed to look into the lens Caution When turning the projector on or off with the remote control besuretoturn theremote control on first with the power switch Turning the Equipment On and Off 23 24 After you press the Power button to turn off the projector the fan will remain on and the operation indicator will flash orange for about one minute as the projector cools down operation indicator When the projector has cooled down the operation indicator stops flashing and remains orange Note f you presthe Power button toturn the projector back on while the operation indicator isorange there may bea dday beforea projected image appears Note Do not project the same saticimagefor extended time Doing 9 may print theimageand causethe afterimage on the pand 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 operation indicator is orange and only a minimum amount of the projector s circuitry remains on T his conserves electricity coolsthe projector and extends the life of the lamp When the projector is in sleep mode you can press the Power button to resume projecting images or you can unplug the projector s power cord to turn it off Note When you
51. u usethe other mouse except the P S 2 mouse you need to purchasetheLink Set to connect EHEHEHEH Focusing and Positioning the Screen Image 29 In addition to the remote control you can also control the projector by using the buttons on the projector s operation panel located on top of the projector T his table summarizes the functions on the remote control Button Menu Source Effects buttons Top multi purpose button Bottom multi purpose button Help Resize Custom Freeze AV Mute Volume Power Function Displays or hides the menu Switches the input source to Conmputer or Video Use to display special effects 1 Pointer 2 Box 3 Line 4 Marker 5 Clear Acts as a right mouse click registers a menu selection and selects other custom functions Acts as a left mouse click registers a menu selection and selects other custom functions Displays the help menu for various types of problems you may encounter Switches between Resizing screen and Window screen PC input Zooms an image using the Mouse Right Left buttons Keeps the current computer or video image on the screen Turns off the image and sound of the projector temporarily Adjusts the volume Turns the projector on or off Using the Operation Panel Power Source Enter button AV Mute Volume Operation Panel You can use the operation panel to control the projector instead of the remote control
52. ur equipment has G Sync V ideo Note The projector isnot compatible with a cable TV syleF connector You can connect the projector to both an S Video and a composite video source at the same time H owever the projector automatically selects the S Video as the video source T o display composite video first disconnect the S Video source T he projector supports NTSC PAL PAL 60 and SECAM video formats and automatically detects and identifies the video format H owever you can specify that a single broadcast format being detected See Video menu in Chapter 3 N ote that the projector will then be able to detect only one type of video format The type of cable you use to connect the video source to the projector depends on whether you have composite video S Video or G Sync Video For composite video use the audio video A V cable supplied with the projector For S Video use the S Video cable and the audio cable supplied with your video device or obtain one from your computer dealer For G Sync Video use the BNC type cable came with your video source To connect a video source to the projector 1 Turn off the projector and video source if they are on 2 If your composite video uses an RCA type composite video connector you will need the A V cable supplied with your projector If your video uses a S Video you will need to provide YOUR OWN S Video or usethe S Video cable that came with your video source For c
53. using 3 Pull up the filter cover tab to release the filter cover Remove the cover 4 The filter is attached to 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 it Contact your dealer or call EPSON Service Center 5 Replace the filter cover when you re done Cleaning the Air Filter 53 Replacing the Lamp T he projector lamp typically lasts for about 2000 hours of use It istime to replace the lamp when The projected image gets darker or starts to deteriorate e The projection lamp indicator is flashing orange e The message LAM P REPLACE appears on the screen when the projector lamp comes on Contact your local EPSON dealer for a replacement lamp U se only replacement lamp part number ELPLPO6 or ELPLPO7 e Caution Thisprojector lamp devdops high heat and high presure during use sthelamp bulb rupturesand burns may occur TO avoid seriousinjury before attempting to replacethe lamp pull out the power cord plug from theoutle and wait for thelamp bulb to cool wait at leas one hour 1 Turn off the projector and unplug the power cable 2 Placethe projector on its side with the handle at the top So you can easily access the lamp cover Note Placing the projector in this p
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