Epson 7800P User Manual

P R O D U C T I N F O R M A T I O N G U I D E

UPDATE

5/23/03

EPSON

This package provides a new multimedia projector product section to be added to the

EPSON

EPSON PowerLite

Product Information Guide. The table of contents of this section is listed below.

7800p

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Projector Specifications ................................................................................EPSON PowerLite 7800p Projector - 1

Positioning the Projector ..............................................................................EPSON PowerLite 7800p Projector - 3

Connecting the Projector.............................................................................. EPSON PowerLite 7800p Projector - 4

Viewing Images on an External Monitor ......................................................EPSON PowerLite 7800p Projector - 4

Displaying an Image.....................................................................................EPSON PowerLite 7800p Projector - 5

Troubleshooting Display Problems...............................................................EPSON PowerLite 7800p Projector - 6

Adjusting the Image .....................................................................................EPSON PowerLite 7800p Projector - 7

Projecting Images Without a Screen ............................................................. EPSON PowerLite 7800p Projector - 9

Enabling Password Protection ......................................................................EPSON PowerLite 7800p Projector - 10

Shutting Down the Projector........................................................................ EPSON PowerLite 7800p Projector - 10

Using the Remote Control ...........................................................................EPSON PowerLite 7800p Projector - 11

Using the Control Panel............................................................................... EPSON PowerLite 7800p Projector - 12

Controlling Multiple Projectors....................................................................EPSON PowerLite 7800p Projector - 12

Managing Projectors from a Remote Computer ...........................................EPSON PowerLite 7800p Projector - 13

Using EMP NetworkManager...................................................................... EPSON PowerLite 7800p Projector - 16

Projector Status Lights..................................................................................EPSON PowerLite 7800p Projector - 18

Cleaning the Lens......................................................................................... EPSON PowerLite 7800p Projector - 19

Cleaning the Projector.................................................................................. EPSON PowerLite 7800p Projector - 19

Cleaning the Air Filters and Vents................................................................EPSON PowerLite 7800p Projector - 19

Replacing the Lamp and Air Filters .............................................................. EPSON PowerLite 7800p Projector - 19

Transporting the Projector ........................................................................... EPSON PowerLite 7800p Projector - 21

Optional Accessories.....................................................................................EPSON PowerLite 7800p Projector - 21

Related Documentation................................................................................ EPSON PowerLite 7800p Projector - 21

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Focus ring

Air exhaust vent

Remote control receiver and Wall Shot lens

Foot release lever

Adjustable foot

RJ-45 port (for wired LAN)

Type B USB port

Video port and related audio ports

Remote port (for optional hard wired)

Audio-out port

Monitor-out port

Zoom ring

RS-232 Serial port

S-Video port and related audio ports

Temperature light

DVI port

Computer port

Speaker

Audio-in port (for Computer and DVI)

BNC ports (Comp2 or Component)

Projector Specifications

Lamp light

Air filter

Remote control receiver

Power inlet

Power light

Control panel

Kensington® security lock

Rear adjustable foot

EPSON PowerLite 7800p Projector

Brightness 3500 ANSI lumens in high brightness

mode; 2500 lumens in low brightness mode

Contrast ratio 700:1

Image size 30 to 300 inches

Projection distance 2.5 to 36.5 feet (0.8 to 11.1 meters)

Projection methods Front, rear, and ceiling mount (upside-

down front or rear)

Internal sound system 5 W monaural

Optical aspect ratio 4:3 (horizontal:vertical)

Noise level 36 dB in high brightness mode;

33 dB in low brightness mode

Keystone correction angle ±40° vertical, ±20° horizontal

(automatically adjusts vertical angle)

Projection Lamp

Type UHE (Ultra High Efficiency)

Power consumption 250 W

Lamp life About 2000 hours (high brightness

mode); 3000 hours (low brightness mode

Part number V13H010L22

Remote Control

Range 33 feet (10 meters)

Battery Alkaline AA (2)

Dimensions

Height 4.6 inches (117 mm), feet retracted

Width 16.5 inches (419 mm)

Depth 12.8 inches (325 mm)

Weight 12.1 lb (5.5 kg)

General

Type of display Poly-silicon Thin Film Transistor

(TFT), Active Matrix

Size of LCD panels Diagonal: 1.0 inch (25.4 mm)

Lens F=1.7 to 2.3, f=28 to 37 mm

Zoom ratio 1:1.35

Resolution 1024

Color reproduction 24 bit, 16.7 million colors

× 768 pixels (native format)

Mouse Compatibility

Supports USB

Electrical

Rated frequency 50 to 60 Hz

Power supply 100 to 120 VAC, 3.6 A

200 to 240 VAC, 1.6 A

Power Operating: 350 W consumption Standby: 1.5 W with Network OFF,

47 W with Network ON

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Environmental

Temperature Operating: 41 to 95 °F (5 to 35 °C)

Storage: 14 to 140 °F (–10 to 60 °C)

Humidity Operating: 20 to 80% RH,

non-condensing

Storage: 10 to 90% RH, non-condensing

Safety

United States FCC 47CFR Part 15B Class B (DoC)

UL1950 Rev. 3

Canada ICES-003 Class B

CSA C22.2 No. 950-95 (cUL)

CE Marking Directive 73/23/EEC, 89/336/EEC

EN 55022, EN 55024

Compatible Video Formats

You can use any of the following video sources: VCR, DVD player, camcorder, digital camera, gaming console, or laser disc player. The projector supports composite video, S-Video, component video, and RGB video, and it automatically senses the video format (HDTV, NTSC, PAL, or SECAM).

The projector supports these international video standards:

Mode Refresh rate (Hz)

NTSC

NTSC 4:3

PAL

M-PAL

N-PAL

PAL—60

SECAM

HDTV (720p)

HDTV (1080i)

SDTV (480i)

SDTV (480p)

SDTV (625i)

SDTV (625p)

Compatible Computer Display Formats

You can connect the projector to a wide range of computers, including PCs and laptops, Apple Macintosh, Macintosh PowerBook systems, and high-end workstations such as the Sun SPARCstation.

series (including G3 and G4 systems),

computers, many iMac® and iBook® series

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Power

Although images are displayed at the projector’s native

resolution of 1024 × 768 pixels, EPSON’s patented

SizeWise

™

chip supports computer display formats ranging

from VGA through UXGA.

To project images output from a computer, the computer’s external monitor signal must be set at a refresh rate (vertical frequency) that’s compatible with the projector; see the following table for compatible formats. For best results, the computer’s resolution should be set to match the projector’s native resolution (1024

Mode Refresh rate (Hz) Resolution

VGAEGA 70 640 × 350*

VGA—60

VESA—72

VESA—75

VESA—85

SVGA—56

SVGA—60

SVGA—72

SVGA—75

SVGA—85

XGA—60

XGA—70

XGA—75

XGA—85

XGA—100

XGA—120

SXGA1—70

SXGA1—75

SXGA1—85

SXGA1—100

SXGA2—60

SXGA2—75

SXGA2—85

SXGA3—60

SXGA3—75

SXGA3—85

UXGA—60

UXGA—65

UXGA—70

UXGA—75

UXGA—80

UXGA—85

MAC13

MAC16

MAC19

MAC21

× 768).

100

120

100

640 × 480* 640 × 480* 640 × 480* 640 × 480*

800 × 600* 800 × 600* 800 × 600* 800 × 600* 800 × 600*

1024 × 768 1024 × 768 1024 × 768 1024 × 768 1024 × 768 1024 × 768

1152 × 864* 1152 × 864* 1152 × 864* 1152 × 864*

× 960*

1280

1280 × 960*

1280

× 960* × 1050*

1400

1400 × 1050*

1400

× 1050* × 1200*

1600

× 1200* × 1200*

1600

1600 × 1200*

1600

× 1200* × 1200*

1600

640

× 480* × 624*

832

1024

× 768 × 870*

1152

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* The image is resized using EPSON’s SizeWise Technology.

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Positioning the Projector

Follow these guideline when deciding where to place the projector:

❏ Place the projector on a sturdy, level surface. ❏ Make sure there is plenty of space for ventilation around

and under the projector. Do not set it on top of anything that could block the vents under the projector.

❏ Make sure the projector is within 10 feet of a grounded

electrical outlet or extension cord.

Image size increases with distance, but varies depending on how you’ve adjusted the optical zoom and other settings.

TBD

2.5 to 3.5 ft5.3 to 7.2ft27 to 36.5 ft approx. distance from 60” screen

It’s best to place the projector directly in front of the center of the screen, facing the screen squarely. If it isn’t placed this way, the image will be “keystone” shaped, instead of rectangular.

Note: The formulas given here are for when the projector is placed flat, without tilting it up at the screen. If you tilt it up by extending the feet or use electronic keystone correction, your image size may vary.

Standard Lens

To determine the diagonal size of an image (in inches) when you know the projection distance:

❏ Maximum diagonal size =

(((2.54

projection distance) / 100)

36) + 2.13

❏ Minimum diagonal size =

(((2.54

projection distance) / 100)

26.84) + 1.29

To determine the projection distance (in inches) when you know the diagonal size of the screen image:

❏ Maximum projection distance =

(((diagonal size – 1.29) / 26.84)

100 / 2.54

❏ Minimum projection distance =

(((diagonal size – 2.13) / 36)

Middle Throw Lens (V12H004M03)

100 / 2.54

To determine the diagonal size of an image (in inches) when you know the projection distance:

❏ Maximum diagonal size =

(((2.54

projection distance ) / 100)

27.42) + 1.49

Minimum diagonal size = (((2.54

projection distance) / 100)

20.48) + 1.1

To determine the projection distance (in inches) when you know the diagonal size of the screen image:

Screen

Projector

Overhead View

If you place the projector below screen level, you’ll have to tilt it up by extending the front adjustable foot. This also causes the image to lose its rectangular shape. To correct distortion, see “Adjusting the Image Shape” on page 8.

Calculating Image Size and Projection Distance

Use the formulas below either to find out how large your image will be when you know the distance from the projector to the screen, or to find out how far from the screen to place the projector if you want an image of a certain size. Since the size of the image can be changed by rotating the zoom ring, formulas are given for calculating both the minimum and maximum sizes.

❏ Maximum projection distance =

(((diagonal size – 1.1) / 20.48)

100 / 2.54

❏ Minimum projection distance =

(((diagonal size – 1.49) / 27.42)

Long Throw Zoom Lens (V12H004L05)

100 / 2.54

To determine the diagonal size of an image (in inches) when you know the projection distance:

❏ Maximum diagonal size =

(((2.54

projection distance) / 100)

× 20.4

) + 1.93

❏ Minimum diagonal size =

(((2.54

projection distance) / 100)

15.23) + 1.45

To determine the projection distance (in inches) when you know the diagonal size of the screen image:

❏ Maximum projection distance =

(((diagonal size – 1.45) / 15.23)

100 / 2.54

❏ Minimum projection distance =

(((diagonal size – 1.93) / 20.54)

100 / 2.54

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Connecting the Projector

You can connect the projector to three computer sources or four video sources—up to a total of four sources altogether. You can include an independent sound channel for each source. (See the Quick Setup poster or the User’s Guide for complete setup instructions.)

Note: The preview feature lets you see all the sources at a glance, so you can easily switch among them. See page 5.

Types of Connections

The following types of connections are possible, depending on the kinds of signals your equipment generates and its available output ports.

Computer equipment

Output signal Required cable

Analog RGB video

DVI

VGA cable BNC cable VGA-to-BNC cable

DVI-D dual-link cable (DVI-to-DVI or DFP-to-DVI available from EPSON)

Playing Sound Through the Projector

You can play sound through the projector’s speaker system or you can attach an external speaker system.

Two types of audio cables are included with the projector:

❏ If your computer or video equipment is connected to the

Computer or DVI port, use the stereo mini-jack cable.

❏ If your equipment is connected to the

port, or to the

BNC ports, use the RCA-style audio cable.

Video or S-Video

Using the Remote Control as a Wireless Mouse

If you’ve connected a computer to the projector, you can use the projector’s remote control as a wireless mouse by connecting the USB cable that came with the projector. The wireless mouse function is supported on systems with a USB port running Windows XP, 98, 2000, or Me; or Macintosh OS 8.6 to OS X 10.2. See the User’s Guide for more information.

Viewing Images on an External Monitor

Video equipment

Output signal Required cable

Composite video RCA video cable

S-Video S-Video cable

Component video— NTSC (YCbCr)

Component video— HDTV (YPbPr)

RGB video

BNC cable

VGA cable BNC cable

Note that the projector’s Computer and BNC ports accept a variety of input signals. If you’re connecting to one of these ports, you’ll need to make sure that the correct input signal setting is selected, or your image won’t display properly.

To change the input signal setting, do the following:

1. After turning on the projector, press the

Menu button. The

menu screen appears.

2. Select the

3. Change the

Setting menu.

Computer Input or BNC Input setting as

needed to match the signal generated by your computer or video equipment. (See the User’s Guide for more information.)

You can also cycle through the settings by repeatedly pressing the source button for your device on the remote control.

You can use an external monitor to display images from any connected computer source. This lets you view your presentation close-up, as well as on the projection screen.

Note: Some LCD monitors may not be able to display the image correctly. If you have trouble displaying the image, connect a multiscan monitor. If you’re projecting computer images, make sure the computer’s refresh rate is set to 65 Hz or greater.

To use an external monitor, connect it to the projector’s

Monitor Out port, as shown:

External monitor

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Follow these guidelines when using an external monitor:

❏ The monitor displays the currently selected computer

source. Press the

Preview button on the remote control if

you want to display all the active sources at once (see “Previewing Image Sources” on this page).

❏ If you want, you can view (or preview) images on the

monitor while the projection screen is darkened by pressing the

A/V Mute button.

❏ You can also view images on the monitor while the

projector is in standby mode (plugged in but not turned on). Set the

Standby Mode setting to Network ON in the

Advanced1 menu.

Displaying an Image

If you turn on your computer or video equipment before turning on the projector, the projector automatically selects the connected source. If you turn on the projector first or you have multiple sources connected, you may have to switch to the desired source manually (see “Selecting the Image Source” on this page).

Turning On the Projector

1. Remove the lens cap.

2. Plug in the projector.

3. Wait a few seconds until the P

and turns orange.

4. Press the red P

Power button on top of the projector or on

the remote control.

power light stops flashing

Power button

5. If you’ve connected a Windows-based computer to the projector, you may see a New Hardware Wizard saying your computer has found a plug-and-play monitor; if so, click

Cancel.

Selecting the Image Source

If multiple devices are connected to the projector, you can use the

Source buttons on the projector or the remote control to

switch from one source to another:

❏ The projector has two

Use the

Computer/DVI button to

switch between equipment connected to the

DVI ports.

Use the

Video/BNC button to switch

between equipment connected to the

Video, S-Video, and BNC ports.

❏ The remote control has five

Source buttons you can use to

switch between equipment connected to the port identified on each button. (The PowerLite 7800p does not support EasyMP.

™

)

You can preview all sources to help you select the desired source, as described below.

Note that the

Computer and BNC ports can be set up to use

different input signals (for example, Analog RGB or RGB Video)—so if you have equipment connected to one of these ports, it’s important to select the correct signal to match the equipment you’re using. You can change the input signal settings using the projector’s menu system as described in “Types of Connections” on page 4.

Source buttons.

Computer and

Note: If you’re using the remote control, make sure batteries are installed and the power switch on the side of the remote control is turned on.

The P

power light flashes green as the projector warms up,

and an image begins to appear after about 30 seconds. When the P

power light stops flashing and remains green,

the projector is ready for use.

Wa rn ing : Never look into the lens when the lamp is on. This can damage your eyes.

Previewing Image Sources

You can use the Preview function to help you select the image source when you have connected multiple sources to the projector.

1. Press the remote control.

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Preview button on the

Preview

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You see the currently selected source displayed in the main window, as shown below. All other sources (including the currently selected source) are displayed in smaller preview windows on the right side and at the bottom.

Currently selected source

Computer (Analog-RGB)

Computer

DVI

BNC

S-Video

Video

Preview windows

If no equipment is connected to a port, or if there is no incoming signal, the preview window for that source appears blank.

Note: Movies are displayed as still images on the preview screen.

2. Press the corresponding control to switch to the desired source. Or press the

Source buttons on the remote

ESC

button to exit the preview screen without switching sources.

Note: A red highlight surrounds the preview window for the currently selected source. You can use the pointer button on the remote control to highlight a different source, and then press

Enter to display it.

Troubleshooting Display Problems

The Projector and Laptop Don’t Display the Same Image

If you’re projecting from a laptop, and you don’t see the same image on the projection screen and on your computer screen, follow these guidelines.

If you’re using a PC laptop:

❏ On most systems, there’s a function key that lets you toggle

between the LCD screen and the projector, or display on both at the same time. It may be labeled an icon such as . You may have to hold down the key while pressing it. Allow a few seconds for the projector to sync up after changing the setting.

❏ If the function key doesn’t permit you to display

simultaneously on both screens, you should check your monitor settings to make sure both the LCD screen and the external monitor port are enabled. From the Control Panel, open the box, click the

Display utility. In the Display Properties dialog

Settings tab, then click Advanced. The

method for adjusting the settings varies by brand; you may need to click a

Monitor tab, then make sure the external

Monitor port is set as your primary display and/or enabled. See your computer’s documentation or online help for details.

If you're using Macintosh OS X:

You may need to set up your system to display on the projector screen as well as the LCD screen. Follow these steps:

1. From the Apple menu, select select

Displays.

2. Make sure the

3. Click the

VGA Display dialog box is selected.

Arrange tab.

System Preferences, then

CRT/LCD or with

You Can’t Project an Image

If you see a blank screen or a blue screen with the No Signal message, try the following:

❏ Make sure the cables are connected correctly. ❏ Make sure the P

the lens cover is off.

❏ If you’ve connected more than one computer and/or video

source, you may need to press one of the on the projector’s control panel or the remote control to select the correct source. (Allow a few seconds for the projector to sync up after pressing the button.)

❏ If you’re using a PC laptop, press the function key on your

keyboard that lets you display on an external monitor. It may be labeled You may have to hold down the Allow a few seconds for the projector to sync up after changing the setting.

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power light is green and not flashing and

Source buttons

CRT/LCD or have an icon such as .

Fn key while pressing it.

4. Make sure the

Select the VGA Display dialog box

Click the Arrange tab

Make sure Mirror Displays is checked

Mirror Displays checkbox is selected.

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