Epson P-7000, P-6000 User Manual 2

P-6000/P-7000

Basics

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Introduction

About Your Software and User’s Guide 6

Getting Started

Unpacking Your P-6000/P-7000 7 Installing the Battery 8 Charging the Battery 9 Turning the Viewer On and Off 10 Setting the Language, Date, and Time 11 Installing Your Software and User’s Guide 13

Using Memory Cards

Inserting and Removing Memory Cards 17 Copying Files from a Memory Card 21 Supported File Formats 26

Viewing Photos and Videos

Viewing Photos 27 Rating Photos 30 Creating a Slide Show 31 Playing Videos 32 Showing Photos and Videos on a TV 34

Using the Viewer with USB Devices

Connecting a USB Device 37 Copying Files to the Viewer 38 Copying Files to a USB Device 39

Playing Music

Copying Music Files from Your Computer 43 Playing Audio Files 45

Managing Your Files

Copying and Moving Files to a Folder 49 Deleting Files or Folders 53 Backing Up Files to Your Computer 54

Solving Problems

Operating Problems 56 Viewing Problems 57 Replacing the Battery 58 Where To Get Help 58

Appendix

Important Safety Instructions 60 Responsible Use of Copyrighted Materials 62 Epson America, Inc. Limited Warranty 65

Index

Introduction

Your Epson P-6000/P-7000 Multimedia Storage

™

Viewer wherever you go. Its features include:

◗ Large, high-quality 4-inch LCD with Photo Fine

◗ Support for JPEG files and RAW files from select

◗ MP3 and AAC audio with music playlists ◗ MPEG4 and Motion JPEG video ◗ 80GB (P-6000) or 160GB (P-7000) hard drive ◗ Two slots for CompactFlash

◗ Hi-speed USB 2.0 interface to share data with other

lets you enjoy photos, videos, and music

Premia technology and true Adobe® RGB

digital SLR cameras

and SD™ (Secure

Digital) memory cards

USB devices

◗ Epson Link2 software to transfer and manage your

files from a PC or Macintosh

◗ Direct printing to PictBridge

computer

™

printers (see the

on-screen User’s Guide for instructions)

◗ Video output to display pictures on a TV or

projector

About Your Software and User’s Guide

The following software is included on your P-6000/ P-7000 Multimedia Storage Viewer:

◗ Epson Link2 software to transfer photos, videos, and

music back and forth between your computer and viewer

◗ Epson USB Display plug-in to display images from

Adobe Photoshop

applications on the viewer to

maintain color accuracy when editing your images

◗ Epson P-6000/P-7000 User’s Guide for instructions

on all the features of your viewer

◗ Apple

QuickTime® for Windows

See page 13 to install the software on your computer and view your User’s Guide.

Getting Started

Follow the instructions in this section to set up your P-6000/P-7000.

Unpacking Your P-6000/P-7000

Epson P-6000/P-7000

Lithium-ion battery

USB cable

Carrying case

Power cord

Strap

AC adapter

Installing the Battery

Open the battery cover.

Insert the battery.

Close the battery cover.

Battery release lever

Note:

If you need to remove the battery, open the battery cover, and slide the battery release lever to the left.

Charging the Battery

Plug the AC adapter into the viewer. Connect the power cord to the adapter and plug it into an electrical outlet.

Charge light

The

Charge

charge the battery when the viewer is not in use.

Caution:

Do not use the viewer without the battery installed. Turn off the viewer before disconnecting the adapter.

The battery status is displayed in the upper-right corner of the screen when the viewer is on:

Battery is fully charged.

Battery power is about half full.

Battery power is low.

light turns on. It takes about 3.5 hours to

Battery is charging.

Turning the Viewer On and Off

To turn on the viewer, slide the power switch down and release it.

Turning Off the Viewer

To turn off the viewer, make sure the memory card access light is off (see page 18), then slide the power switch down and hold it until you see the message

Shutting Down

Note:

If the viewer is in sleep mode, press any button to wake it. Then turn it off as described above.

If the viewer is idle for 10 minutes, it shuts off automatically to save battery power. See the on-screen User’s Guide if you want to change this setting.

Setting the Language, Date, and Time

When you turn on the viewer the first time, you see the Language setting screen:

Press OK to select setting the date.

Press OK. You see the Date and Time screen:

English

. You see a message about

Press right or left on the 4-way ring to highlight a setting to

4-way ring

change.

Press up or down to change the setting.

When you’re done changing the date and time, highlight

Complete

and press OK.

You see the Home screen:

Note:

If you remove the battery, the date and time settings will be erased after about one day. The next time you turn on the viewer, the Date and Time screen will be displayed.

If you want to change the settings at any time, select Settings on the Home screen, then select Date and Time.

Installing Your Software and User’s Guide

To transfer files between your computer and viewer, convert video and audio files, and create music playlists, you need to install the Epson Link2 software. To use the viewer to display images from Adobe Photoshop applications to maintain color accuracy when editing your images, you need to install the USB Monitor Plug-In. The P-6000/P-7000 User’s Guide installs with the software and gives detailed instructions on using the viewer, safety instructions, and other information.

Note:

During the installation process you may need to enter your administrator name and password.

Connect the AC adapter to your viewer (see page 9).

Turn on the viewer and your computer.

Use the included USB cable to connect the viewer to your computer.

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Make sure the viewer is on the Home screen, then press the button to connect to your computer.

The viewer LCD screen turns off and your computer recognizes the viewer as a removable drive.

Open the

P-6000

P-7000

drive on your

computer:

◗ Windows: Click or

My Computer

P-7000

icon.

, then double-click the

◗ Macintosh: Double-click the

icon on the Desktop.

Start

, click

P-6000

Computer

P-6000

P-7000

Double-click the installation software located in the root of the drive:

◗ Windows:

P_7000_WIN_SOFTWARE

P_6000_WIN_SOFTWARE

In Windows Vista®, if you see the User Account Control screen during installation, click

◗ Macintosh:

P_7000_MAC_SOFTWARE.DMG

Double-click the

P_6000_MAC_SOFTWARE.DMG

Mac OS X

icon to continue

the installation.

Follow the instructions on your computer screen to install the Epson Link2 software, USB Display Plug-In, Apple QuickTime (Windows only), and the P-6000/P-7000 on-screen User’s Guide.

Note:

To install USB Display Plug-In, at least one of the following applications must be installed: Photoshop CS (Windows only), Photoshop CS2, Photoshop CS3, Photoshop Elements 4.0, Photoshop Elements 5.0 (Windows only), Photoshop Elements 6.0 (Windows only).

When installation is complete, click

Exit

Allow

Restart your computer to use the installed software.

Note:

To view the User’s Guide, double-click its icon on your desktop. You need to have Adobe Reader installed on your system to view the guide. You can download Adobe Reader at www.adobe.com.

Do not remove the software from the viewer after installing it on your computer, in case you need to reinstall it.

or Acrobat®

Using Memory Cards

Follow the instructions in this section to insert a memory card and copy files to your P-6000/P-7000.

Inserting and Removing Memory Cards

The P-6000/P-7000 supports the following types of memory cards:

◗ CompactFlash (CF) memory card (Type2) and

MicroDrive

◗ SD (Secure Digital) and SD HC

™

(3.3V)

™

(High Capacity)

memory cards

◗ MultiMediaCard

™

and MMCplus

™

With a commercially available CompactFlash adapter, you can use many other types of memory cards in the

™

CF Card slot, such as miniSD

Stick

Duo, Memory Stick PRO Duo™, and xD-Picture

™

Card

, RS-MMC, Memory

Caution:

Never remove a memory card while the memory card access light is flashing, or files may be lost or damaged. Make sure you insert memory cards in the correct orientation, or the card and viewer may be damaged.

Do not put labels or stickers on memory cards. The sticker may peel off, preventing the card from being ejected and damaging the viewer.

Using the CF Card Slot

Insert the memory card into the slot with the label facing forward. Then push the memory card all the way into the slot.

Memory card

access light

If you are using a CompactFlash adapter, put the card into the adapter and insert the adapter into the slot.

To remove a card from the

CF Card

slot, first make sure the memory card access light is off. Then press the eject button and pull out the card.

If the button is not sticking out, press it once to pop it out, then press it again to eject the card.

Note:

If you are using a CompactFlash adapter, remove the adapter from the viewer; do not remove only the memory card.

Using the SD Card Slot

Insert an SD, SD HC, MultiMediaCard, or MMCplus card into the slot as shown below. Insert it fully into the viewer.

Memory card access light

To remove a card from the

SD Card

slot, first make sure the memory card access light is off. Then press in on the top of the card. When the card pops out, pull it out of the slot.

Copying Files from a Memory Card

After you insert a memory card (as described on page 18 or 20), you can copy all of the files on the card to Backup Files or copy selected files to the My Photos or My Videos folder on the viewer.

Copying All files

If the Memory Card menu doesn’t open automatically, use the 4-way ring or jog dial to highlight press

Select

Card Backup

Memory Card

. You see this menu:

CF Memory Card Backup

on the Home screen, then

, then press OK.

SD Memory

The files are copied to a folder that is automatically created in the Backup Files folder on the viewer.

Note:

The folder is named according to the date, for example, 03292008M.001. You can change the date format by selecting Settings > Date and Time on the Home screen (see page 11). Folders are numbered in the order they are copied.

When the backup is complete, you see thumbnail images of the copied photos.

Copying Selected Files

If the Memory Card menu doesn’t open automatically, use the 4-way ring or jog dial to highlight press

Memory Card

. You see this menu:

on the Home screen, then

Select

Browse CF Memory Card

Memory Card,

then press

. You see your photos

displayed.

Press the

Select

button to display the pop-up menu.

Copy/Move

Select and Copy Files

, then press OK.

, then press OK. Your

photos are displayed with white checkboxes:

checkbox

Browse SD

Use the 4-way ring or jog dial to highlight each photo you want to copy and press to select it. The selected items are displayed with red check marks.

Tip:

To select all files and folders, press Menu and choose Select All.

When you are finished selecting photos, press OK.

Use the 4-way ring to select

Videos

Do one of the following:

, then press right on the 4-way ring.

My Photos

◗ To copy the items to the selected folder, press

. Your items are copied.

◗ To copy the items into a new folder,

highlight

Create New Folder

and press OK. The on-screen keyboard appears with the current date entered as the default name for the folder.

Use the

Back

(backspace) button to clear the current name. Then enter a new name using the 4-way ring or jog dial (highlight each character and press name, highlight

Your files are copied to the folder you selected.

to enter it). To keep the current

Done

and press OK.

Deleting Files After Copying

You can have files automatically deleted after you copy them to the viewer.

On the Home screen, use the 4-way ring or jog dial to select

Select

Choose one of the following settings:

Settings

Backup Settings

Process After Backup

and press OK.

Verify backed up data

◗

if you want the viewer

to verify that the files were copied successfully.

◗

Verify & del. orig. data

memory cards to be automatically deleted, without a warning message, after successfully copying the files.

◗

Confirm

if you want the viewer to ask whether to delete the files from the memory card after copying.

◗

No Action

if you want to copy files without

doing anything after the files are copied.

When you are finished, press OK. Press return to the previous screen.

if you want files on

Back

Supported File Formats

The P-6000/P-7000 supports these image formats:

Image files Extension Details

JPEG .jpg

.jpeg

RAW .arw

.cr2 .crw

.dng

.erf

Minimum size: 320 × 240 pixels Maximum size: 31 megapixels Maximum image aspect ratio: 3:1 Non-progressive JPEG files only

JPEG data stored in the header of

.mrw

RAW files is displayed.

.nef .orf .pef .raf

The P-6000/P-7000 supports .avi, .mov, .mp4, and .m4v format video files.

For more details about the supported file formats, see the on-screen User’s Guide. You can also check epson.com/support for the latest information on supported RAW camera files.

Viewing Photos and Videos

Follow the instructions in this section to view photos, create slide shows, and play videos on your P-6000/ P-7000.

To share your images, slide shows, and videos with a larger audience, you can connect the viewer to a TV or projector (see page 34).

Viewing Photos

You can display images at full-screen, zoom in, or show several types of photographic information. You can also rate photos and display them according to their rating (see page 30).

Use the 4-way ring or jog dial to select the folder containing your photos, then press

Note:

If you’ve backed up photos from a memory card or USB device, they’re automatically stored in Backup Files.

OK.

You see a screen like this:

Select the image you want to view, then press OK. The selected image is enlarged to fill the screen.

Zooming an Image

When viewing an image at full-screen, you can zoom in or pan around to see details.

◗ To zoom in, press the

it to zoom in up to 400%.

◗ To zoom out, press the

pressing it to zoom all the way out.

◗ To move around a zoomed image, use the 4-way

ring.

(plus) button. Keep pressing

–

(minus) button. Continue

Changing How Files Are Displayed

You can change your view of the files by pressing the

Display

button while in a folder:

Thumbnails (12 per screen) Mini-thumbnails (64 per screen)

Details (file name, backup/copy date, files size)

Displaying Image Information

To view information about an image shown at fullscreen, press the view additional information and a histogram like the following:

Press

Display

exposure preview, which highlights areas at both ends of the brightness range. See the on-screen User’s Guide for more information.

Display

a third time to view the over- or under-

button. Press

Display

again to

Rating Photos

You can use the button to rate your photos from 1 to 5, and then view just the photos you’ve rated.

Highlight a photo you want to rate.

Press the button up to 5 times to change the rating, or press it again to clear the setting.

To view rated photos, select

My Photos

Press press

Select the rating level you want to view, and press

. The rated photos appear on the screen.

Use the Epson Link2 software to move images and their ratings to your computer for use with certain applications (see your on-screen User’s Guide for details).

on the Home screen and press OK.

Menu OK

, select

Rating Filter Display

Backup Files

, and

Creating a Slide Show

You can display images in a folder as a slide show and add custom transitions and your own background music.

Select the folder you want to display as a slide show.

Press the

button. You see this screen:

Select

Slide Show

starts. To stop the slide show, press the

and press OK. The slide show

Back

button.

Slide Show Settings

You can select transition effects, timing, and background music for the slide show. To change the settings, select

Settings Slide Show

◗

on the Home screen, press OK, then select

Effects:

Choose one of four slide transition effects,

Enhanced Photo Display, or None.

◗

Duration:

Choose the time between slide

transitions. You can select from 1 to 30 seconds.

◗

Slide Show Music:

Choose background music for the slide show. You can select None, one of three presets, or a music playlist you’ve created.

◗

Clock:

Choose whether to display the current time

in the corner of the screen.

Playing Videos

Use the 4-way ring or jog dial to select the folder that contains your videos, then press

OK.

Note:

If you’ve copied videos from a memory card or USB device, they’re automatically stored in Backup Files.

Highlight the video file you want to play, then press

. The video starts playing.

Note:

To set the video screen size, press Menu and select Play at Full Screen or Play at Original Size from Play Settings in the pop-up menu. Setting Play at Full Screen displays the image by adjusting the longest side

to the LCD display without changing the aspect ratio.

You can do the following while watching a video:

◗ To pause or resume playing the video, press ◗ To adjust the volume, use the jog dial or press

the

(plus) or – (minus) buttons.

◗ To rewind or fast-forward, press left or right on

the 4-way ring. Press repeatedly to increase the speed. (This function may not work with some videos.)

◗ To stop the video and return to the previous

screen, press

Back

OK.

The viewer remembers where you stopped. When you resume, playback starts 3 seconds before the stop point (for videos longer than 1 minute). If you want to restart playback from the beginning, press

Settings Play from Beginning

from the pop-up menu, and select

, select

Play

◗ To view information about the video, press

Display

Press

. You see a progress bar on the video.

Display

again to view information including frame rate, bit rate, and video and audio codecs:

Showing Photos and Videos on a TV

You can connect the P-6000/P-7000 to a TV or projector and view your images, videos, and slide shows.

You will need a camcorder AV cable (3.5-mm to 3 RCA), available at many electronics stores.

Connect the cable’s three RCA plugs to the video and audio

Connect the cable’s mini-plug to the

jacks on your TV or projector.

A/V Out

jack

on the side of the viewer.

The viewer’s LCD screen turns off.

Set the TV or projector to display video input from the viewer.

Now you can use all of the viewer’s controls to show photos, videos, and slide shows on your TV or projector.

Note:

Some TVs may crop your images at the top and bottom, or you may notice some flickering, for example, near the edges of the screen. This is a normal result of your viewer’s high image resolution.

Using the Viewer with USB Devices

You can connect a flash memory drive or other USB device to your P-6000/P-7000 and copy files to or from the device.

The viewer supports devices that are compatible with the USB Mass Storage specification, including:

◗ Digital cameras ◗ Flash memory drives ◗ Memory card readers ◗ External hard drives ◗ Epson Multimedia Storage Viewers

Note:

USB hubs are not supported, and some USB devices may not work without a power connection. Epson cannot guarantee the compatibility of any device.

Connecting a USB Device

Before you connect a USB device, connect the AC adapter to the viewer and plug it in. If your USB device has an AC adapter, use it to prevent the possible loss of files during transfer.

Open the connector cover on the side of the viewer.

Plug the device into the side of the viewer.

If the device has a USB cable, connect one end of the cable to the device and the other end to the USB connector on the viewer.

Note:

To prevent a possible malfunction, do not use both USB connectors on the viewer at the same time.

Host

USB connector on the

Host

Turn on the viewer and the USB device if necessary.

Copying Files to the Viewer

After you connect a USB device, you can copy all the files to the viewer, or select individual files to copy.

On the Home screen, use the 4-way ring or jog dial to highlight

Select

You see the USB Device menu:

Do one of the following:

◗ If you connected a device that contains a DCIM

folder, such as a digital camera, you can copy all of the files on the device to the viewer. Select

Backup USB device to Viewer OK

automatically created in the Backup Files folder on the viewer.

USB Device

Connect to USB Device

. The files are copied to a folder that is

, then press OK.

, then press

The folder is named according to the date, for example,

03292008M.001

date format by selecting

Time

on the Home screen (see page 11).

. You can change the

Settings > Date and

Folders are numbered in the order they are copied.

◗ If you connected a device that does not contain

a DCIM folder in the root folder of the device, or to copy selected files, select

Device OK

in the USB Device menu, then press

. You see your photos displayed. Then follow

Browse USB

steps 3 through 8 on page 23.

Wait until all the files are copied, then disconnect the USB device.

Copying Files to a USB Device

After you connect a USB device, you can copy all the files or selected files from the viewer to the USB device.

If your USB device has an AC adapter, connect the adapter and plug it in before starting.

Backing Up All Files to a USB Device

This process may take some time, depending on the volume of data in the viewer.

Follow the instructions on page 37 to connect the USB device.

On the Home screen, use the 4-way ring or jog dial to highlight

In the USB Device menu, select

Device

Select

Wait until all the files are copied, then disconnect the USB device.

USB Device

, then press OK.

Copy all Backup Files

, then press OK.

Connect to USB

, then press OK.

Copying Selected Files to a USB Device

You can select individual files or folders to copy.

Follow the instructions on page 37 to connect the USB device.

Highlight the file or folder you want to copy.

Press the

Select

Copy/Move

Select and Copy Files

button.

, then press OK.

, then press OK. Your

photos are displayed with white checkboxes:

checkbox

Use the 4-way ring or jog dial to highlight each photo you want to copy, then press to select it. The selected items are displayed with red check

marks.

Tip:

To select all files and folders, press Menu and choose Select All.

When you are finished selecting photos, press OK.

Select

USB Device

, then press right on the 4-way

ring to select it.

Do one of the following:

◗ Use the 4-way ring to select a folder, then press

◗ To copy the items into a new folder, highlight

Create New Folder

and press OK. The on-screen keyboard appears with the current date entered as the default name for the folder.

Use the

Back

(backspace) button to clear the current name. Then enter a new name using the 4-way ring or jog dial (highlight each character and press name, highlight

to enter it). To keep the current

Done

and press OK.

Your files are copied. When copying is complete, disconnect the USB device.

Playing Music

You can copy audio files from your computer and play them on the P-6000/P-7000. You can create playlists using your computer and the Epson Link2 software, or using the viewer itself. See your on-screen User’s Guide for instructions on creating a playlist and adjusting audio equalizer settings.

Copying Music Files from Your Computer

The viewer can store up to 10,000 audio files. It supports MP3 and M4A/AAC format audio files without copyright protection and with a maximum file size of 200MB.

Other audio file formats, such as .WAV, are automatically converted by the Epson Link2 software. See your on-screen User’s Guide for more information about audio file formats.

Make sure you have installed the Epson Link2 software, as described on page 13. Then follow the instructions below to transfer your files.

Connect the AC adapter to your viewer (see page 9).

Turn on the viewer and your computer.

Use the included USB cable to connect the viewer to your computer.

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Make sure the viewer is on the Home screen, then press the button to connect to your computer.

The LCD screen turns off.

Double-click the

Epson Link2

icon on your

desktop to open the program.

Click

My Music

, then locate the audio files you

want to copy from your computer.

Caution:

The viewer will rename the audio files to make them playable. Always keep backup copies of your songs, and never transfer your only copies to the viewer.

Click the down arrow in the center of the screen to transfer the files to your viewer.

When the transfer is complete, disconnect the viewer from your computer:

◗ Windows: Right-click the or icon in the

lower right corner of your screen and select

Safely Remove Hardware Eject Hardware

. Then remove the USB cable.

Unplug or

◗ Macintosh: Drag and drop the viewer icon to

the trash, then remove the USB cable.

If you see a message on the viewer asking you to update the music list, click

Note:

Only audio files transferred from a computer can be displayed in My Music. If you want to play a music file copied from a memory card, select it in Backup Files, then press OK to play it.

OK.

Playing Audio Files

You can connect headphones to the jack on top of the viewer, or listen through the viewer’s built-in speaker.

Select

My Music

4-way ring or jog dial, then press

Select

Music List

on the Home screen using the

, then press OK. If you don’t see

the songs you transferred to the viewer, select

Update Music List

Note:

To continue playing from a previously played track, select Resume, then press OK.

Select a category to start playback, then press right

and press

on the 4-way ring.

You can narrow your search by selecting one of the categories and navigating to its subcategories using

All

the 4-way ring. Select

at the top of the list to

include all items in the list.

◗ Artist - Artist name - Album name - Track name ◗ Album - Album name - Track name

◗ Genre - Genre name - Artist name - Album

name - Track name

◗ All - Track name ◗ Playlist - Playlist name - Track name ◗ Update Music List (to update audio files after

transferring them from your computer)

Select the track you want using the 4-way ring, then

press

Controlling Audio Playback

You can do the following while listening to music or audio files:

OK.

◗ To play or pause music, press ◗ To adjust the volume, use the jog dial or press the

–

(plus) or

(minus) buttons.

◗ To skip back or forward, press left or right on the

4-way ring. Press and hold to rewind or fast-forward.

◗ To return to the previous screen (without stopping

the audio), press

Back

. (If you return to the main

My Music screen, audio playback stops.)

◗ To display information about the audio file such as

code, bit rate, and sampling rate, press

Display.

Setting Repeat and Shuffle Options

In My Music, press the

Mode

. Then set the following items using the 4-way

ring or jog dial, then press

First select either

Shuffle

button and select

Normal Play Order

Play

the playback order, then select the desired repeat play mode.

To play... Select...

Current category once No Repeat

Current track repeatedly Repeat One Song

Current category repeatedly Repeat All

Current category in random order Shuffle

Current category in normal order repeatedly

Normal Play Order

to set

Managing Your Files

You can copy the files you’ve backed up from memory cards or USB drives to your own folders for special purposes, such as portfolios. You can also back up files from the viewer to your computer.

Copying and Moving Files to a Folder

Open a folder to a thumbnail view, as shown below, and highlight the file or folder you want to copy or move.

Highlight a file

Press the

button, then select

Copy/Move

Do one of the following:

◗ To copy files to another folder, select

and Copy Files

, then press OK.

Select

◗ To move files to another folder, select

and Move Files

Note:

To copy or move a single file, select Copy this File or Move this File, then continue with step 5.

Use the 4-way ring or jog dial to highlight each

, then press OK.

additional item you want to copy or move, then press to select it. The selected items are displayed with red check marks.

Tip:

To select all files and folders, press Menu and choose Select All.

Press OK.

Select

Use the 4-way ring to select a folder to copy or move the items to. Then do one of the following:

◗ To copy or move the items into the selected

folder, press

. Your items are copied or

moved.

◗ To copy or move the items into a new subfolder

within the selected folder, highlight

New Folder

and press OK. Then see the next

Create

section to enter a name for the new folder and copy or move the items.

Tip:

It’s easier to manage your files if you copy or move them into a folder you’ve named, instead of placing them in the root of a main folder (such as My Photos or My Videos).

Creating a New Folder

To copy items to a new folder, follow steps 1 through 6 in the previous section.

When you select

Create New Folder

and press OK, the on-screen keyboard appears with the current date entered as the default name for the folder.

You can either keep the name or enter a new one.

To keep the current name, use the 4-way ring or jog dial to highlight

Done

and press OK. Your files are

copied to the new folder.

To enter a new name, use the

Back

(backspace) button to clear the current name. Then enter a new name using the 4-way ring or jog dial (highlight each

character and press

After entering the name, highlight

. Your files are copied.

to enter it).

Done

and press

Note:

You can rename a folder by highlighting it, pressing the Menu button, and selecting Edit > Rename. Folders in Backup Files can’t be renamed.

Deleting Files or Folders

Highlight the file or folder you want to delete.

Press the

If you’re viewing files on the thumbnail screen, use the 4-way ring or jog dial to highlight each additional item you want to delete and press to select it. The selected items are displayed with red check marks. Press

Tip:

To select all files and folders, press Menu and choose Select All. To select more than one file or folder, you

must be viewing them on the thumbnail, minithumbnail, or detailed list screen (see page 29).

At the confirmation screen, select Your files are deleted.

Note:

You can lock files and folders to prevent them from being accidentally deleted. See the on-screen User’s Guide for details.

button, then select

Delete

to finish the selection.

Yes

and press OK.

Backing Up Files to Your Computer

You can automatically copy all the files from the viewer’s Backup Files folder to your computer.

Connect the AC adapter to your viewer (see page 9).

Turn on the viewer and your computer.

Use the included USB cable to connect the viewer to your computer.

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Make sure the viewer is on the Home screen, then press the button to connect to your computer.

The viewer LCD screen turns off.

Note:

Although your computer may recognize the viewer as a removable drive, it is best to transfer files using the Epson Link2 software.

Double-click the

Epson Link2

icon on your

desktop to open the program.

If you see a message that Epson Link2 has found files in your viewer’s Backup Files folder, click

Yes

copy the files.

Note:

Only files that haven’t already been copied will be transferred.

When the transfer is complete, disconnect the viewer from your computer:

◗ Windows: Right click the or icon in the

lower right corner of your screen and select

Safely Remove Hardware Eject Hardware

. Then remove the USB cable.

Unplug or

◗ Macintosh: Drag and drop the viewer icon to

the trash, then remove the USB cable.

For more information on using Epson Link2 to move files, click the

in the upper-right corner of the software

to view the on-screen Epson Link2 User’s Guide.

Solving Problems

Check this list of common problems and possible solutions. For more troubleshooting tips, check the P-6000/P-7000 User’s Guide on your computer. (See page 13 for instructions on installing and viewing the guide.)

Operating Problems

The power doesn’t turn on.

◗ The battery may need recharging. Connect the AC

adapter as shown on page 9.

◗ The battery may need to be replaced. See page 58.

You can’t copy files to or from the viewer.

◗ Make sure you have sufficient space on the viewer’s

hard drive. To check the available space, select

Settings Information

◗ If you’re using an external USB device with the

viewer, connect the AC adapter to the viewer.

on the Home screen, select

then select

Hard Drive Capacity

Device

The buttons on the viewer don’t work.

◗ Make sure the power switch isn’t in the

position.

Hold

◗ The viewer may need to be reset. Use the end of a

Reset

paper clip to gently press the

button next to

the viewer’s USB ports.

Viewing Problems

The LCD screen is dark.

◗ The screen may have turned off automatically to

save power, or the viewer may have shut down. Press any button to turn the screen back on, or press down on the power switch to turn the viewer on.

◗ If you’ve connected the viewer to your TV or

computer, the LCD screen turns off. Make sure a video cable is not connected to the viewer.

◗ Try adjusting the screen brightness. Select

on the Home screen, then select

LCD Brightness

select

LCD Settings

Settings

, and

Images or videos are not displayed correctly, or sound doesn’t play correctly.

◗ If an image doesn’t appear or appears as

, it may not be in a supported file format. See page 26 for supported formats.

For audio and video, make sure the bit rate and audio codec of your file are supported. See the on-screen User’s Guide for details.

Replacing the Battery

You can purchase a replacement lithium-ion battery (B32B818262) from an Epson authorized reseller. To find the nearest reseller, call 800-GO-EPSON (800-463-7766). Or you can purchase online at www.epsonstore.com (U.S. sales) or www.epson.ca (Canadian sales).

Where To Get Help

Epson provides these technical support services:

Internet Support

Visit Epson’s support website at epson.com/support and select your product for solutions to common problems. You can download software and documentation, get FAQs and troubleshooting advice, or e-mail Epson with your questions.

Speak to a Support Representative

Before you call Epson for support, please have the following information ready:

◗ Product name (Epson P-6000 or P-7000) ◗ Product serial number (located on the bottom of the

viewer)

◗ Proof of purchase (such as a store receipt) and date

of purchase

◗ Computer configuration ◗ Description of the problem

Then call:

◗ U.S.: (562) 276-4303, 6

to 6PM, Pacific Time,

Monday through Friday.

◗ Canada: (905) 709-3839, 6

to 6PM, Pacific

Time, Monday through Friday.

Toll or long distance charges may apply.

Appendix

Important Safety Instructions

Additional safety information for the P-6000/P-7000 can be found in the on-screen User’s Guide. See page 13 for instructions on installing and viewing the guide.

Battery Safety Instructions

Warning:

There is a risk of explosion if the battery is replaced by the incorrect type. Use a new battery of the specified type only. Dispose of used batteries according to the instructions.

◗

If battery acid gets into your eyes or on your skin, immediately rinse the affected area thoroughly with water and seek medical treatment. If a battery is swallowed, seek medical treatment immediately.

◗

Use only an Epson lithium-ion battery for the P-6000/P-7000 according to the instructions in this manual.

◗

Use only AC adapter model A351H and the P-6000/P-7000 (model G971A/G971B) to charge batteries.

◗

Do not use the battery that comes with this product for other devices.

◗

To protect against short-circuiting, do not remove the outside sleeves of the battery.

◗

Do not handle the battery with wet hands or use it near water.

◗

Do not expose the battery to water or high humidity.

◗

Do not drop, puncture, disassemble, mutilate, or short-circuit the battery.

◗

Do not place the battery near or into fire or water.

◗

Do not use batteries that are leaking or damaged in any way.

◗

Do not charge the battery on devices except this product.

◗

Do not charge the battery near open flame or in very hot locations.

◗

Keep batteries away from heat sources.

◗

Do not leave the battery in a vehicle to prevent the battery from overheating.

◗

Do not insert objects into any openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short-circuit components.

◗

Prevent the battery from coming into contact with metal objects that could short-circuit it, such as coins or keys.

◗

Do not insert the battery into power outlets or other power sources such as car cigarette lighter sockets.

◗

Do not solder wires or terminals directly to the battery.

◗

Do not touch battery terminals.

◗

Keep batteries away from open flame if they leak or smell strange.

◗

If overheating, discoloration, or distortion occur, remove the battery from this product and do not use it.

◗

Charge the battery before using it if it has not been used for a long period.

◗

Do not connect the AC adapter when the battery is not installed. Otherwise, the P-6000/P-7000 may be damaged.

◗

Remove the battery and unplug this product and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions: The power cord or plug is damaged; liquid has entered this product or its options; this product or its options have been dropped or the case is damaged; this product or its options do not operate normally or exhibit a distinct change in performance.

Storing the Battery

◗

When not using this device for a long period, remove the battery from this product and store it separately.

◗

Do not store batteries where the temperature or humidity is very high.

◗

Store batteries out of children’s reach.

Disposing of the Battery

Before disposing of the battery, make sure you discharge it completely.

For users in North America: This mark indicates that the battery will be recycled by the RBRC. When you are ready to dispose of the battery, contact the RBRC at (800) 822-8837.

Warning:

Be sure to securely cover the end of the battery with tape to prevent combustion or explosion when disposing of it.

Do not incinerate or dispose of the battery in fire.

Do not dispose of batteries as ordinary refuse. Instead, dispose of them in a collection or recycle box in accordance with local laws.

WARNING:

The cords included with this product contain chemicals, including lead, known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm.

Wash hands after handling. (provided in accordance with Proposition 65 in Cal. Health & Safety Code § 25249.5 and following)

Responsible Use of Copyrighted Materials

Epson encourages each user to be responsible and respectful of the copyright laws when using any Epson product. While some countries’ laws permit limited copying or reuse of copyrighted material in certain circumstances, those circumstances may not be as broad as some people assume. Contact your legal advisor for any questions regarding copyright law.

FCC Compliance Statement

For United States Users

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio and television reception. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause interference to radio and television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

◗

Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna

◗

Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver

◗

Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected

◗

Consult an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

WARNING: The connection of a non-shielded equipment interface cable to this equipment will invalidate the FCC Certification of this device and may cause interference levels that exceed the limits established by the FCC for this equipment. It is the responsibility of the user to obtain and use a shielded equipment interface cable with this device. If this equipment has more than one interface connector, do not leave cables connected to unused interfaces. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

For Canadian Users

This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.

Declaration of Conformity

According to 47CFR, Part 2 and 15 for Class B Personal Computers and Peripherals; and/or CPU Boards and Power Supplies used with Class B Personal Computers:

We: Epson America, Inc.

Located at: MS 3-13

3840 Kilroy Airport Way Long Beach, CA 90806 Telephone: (562) 290-5254

Declare under sole responsibility that the product identified herein, complies with 47CFR Part 2 and 15 of the FCC rules as a Class B digital device. Each product marketed is identical to the representative unit tested and found to be compliant with the standards. Records maintained continue to reflect the equipment being produced can be expected to be within the variation accepted, due to quantity production and testing on a statistical basis as required by 47CFR §2.909. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Trade Name: Epson Type of Product: Multimedia Storage Viewer Model: G971A (P-6000) or G971B (P-7000) Product: Epson P-6000/P-7000

Epson America, Inc. Limited Warranty

What Is Covered: Epson America, Inc. (“Epson”) warrants to the first retail purchaser that the Epson product enclosed with this limited warranty statement, if purchased and used in the United States or Canada, will be free from defects in workmanship and materials for a period of one (1) year from the date of original purchase. For warranty service, you must provide proof of the date of original purchase.

What Epson Will Do To Correct Problems: If your Epson product requires service during the limited warranty period, please call the Epson Connection (905) 708-3839 in Canada for warranty instructions and return authorization. An Epson service technician will provide telephone diagnostic service to determine whether the product requires service. If service is needed, Epson will, at its option, repair or exchange the product without charge for parts or labor. If the product requires repair or replacement, it is your responsibility to package it in its original container or an equivalent, along with proof of the date of original purchase and ship it to Epson. Packaging and shipping costs incurred in presenting your Epson product for warranty service are your responsibility. Return shipping costs from the Epson repair facility are Epson’s responsibility. When warranty service involves the exchange of the product or of a part, the item replaced becomes Epson property. The replacement product or part may be new or refurbished to the Epson standard of quality, and, at Epson’s option, may be another model of like kind and quality. Epson’s liability for replacement of the covered product will not exceed the original retail selling price of the covered product. Exchange products and parts assume the remaining warranty period of your original product covered by this limited warranty.

at (562) 276-4365 in the United States or

What This Warranty Does Not Cover: This warranty covers only normal use in the United States and Canada. This warranty is not transferable. This warranty does not cover damage to the Epson product caused by parts or supplies not manufactured, distributed or certified by Epson. This warranty does not cover third party parts, components or peripheral devices added to the Epson product after its shipment from Epson. This warranty does not cover loss or recovery of any data or software stored on the product. Epson is not responsible for warranty service should the Epson label or logo or the rating label or serial number be removed or should the product fail to be properly maintained or fail to function properly as a result of misuse, abuse, improper installation, neglect, improper shipping, damage caused by disasters such as fire, flood, and lightning, improper electrical current, software problems, interaction with nonEpson products, or service other than by an Epson Authorized Servicer. If a claimed defect cannot be identified or reproduced, you will be held responsible for costs incurred.

THE WARRANTY AND REMEDY PROVIDED ABOVE ARE EXCLUSIVE AND IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, NON-INFRINGEMENT OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. SOME LAWS DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES. IF THESE LAWS APPLY, THEN ALL EXPRESS AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES ARE LIMITED TO THE WARRANTY PERIOD IDENTIFIED ABOVE. UNLESS STATED HEREIN, ANY STATEMENT OR REPRESENTATIONS MADE BY ANY OTHER PERSON OR FIRM ARE VOID. EXCEPT AS PROVIDED IN THIS WRITTEN WARRANTY, NEITHER EPSON AMERICA, INC., NOR ITS AFFILIATES SHALL BE LIABLE FOR ANY LOSS, INCONVENIENCE, OR DAMAGE, INCLUDING DIRECT,

SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, RESULTING FROM THE USE OR INABILITY TO USE THE EPSON PRODUCT, OR FOR LOST DATA OR LOST SOFTWARE WHETHER RESULTING FROM BREACH OF WARRANTY OR ANY OTHER LEGAL THEORY.

In Canada, warranties include both warranties and conditions.

Some jurisdictions do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts and some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitations and exclusions may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from jurisdiction to jurisdiction.

To find the Epson Authorized Reseller nearest you, visit our website at: www.epson.com.

To find the Epson Customer Care Center nearest you, visit www.epson.com/support or write to:

Epson America, Inc., P. O. Box 93012, Long Beach, CA 90809-3012

Index

A/V cable, AC adapter, connecting, Access light, 18, Audio

copying files to viewer,

43to45

file formats, playing, 45to problems,

Backing up

memory card, 21to USB device, viewer, 40, 54to

Backup Files folder

copying files from,

49to53

copying files to, 21,

Battery

charging, installing, recycling, replacing, safety, 60to storing,

Cable, A/V,

CF Card slot, 18to CompactFlash

adapter, cards, 17, 18to

Computer, backing up to,

54to55

Date and time, setting,

11to12, 22, 39

Declaration of Conformity, Deleting files, 25, Details view, Disk space, Display button, 29to Displaying

folder views, image information,

Epson

contacting, Link2 software, Store, warranty, 65to

58to59

FCC Compliance Statement,

63to64

File formats, 26, Files

copying from memory

card,

copying to and from USB

devices, 38to

copying to computer,

54to55

deleting, 25, locking, moving to folder, 49to

problems, Flickering, Folder view, changing, Folders

creating,

renaming,

viewing contents,

21to24

51to52

Hard drive space, Headphones, Hold button,

Images

copying to folder, displaying as slide show,

31to32

displaying information, file formats, problems, 35, rating, 30to viewing, 27to viewing on TV, 34to zooming,

49to52

Keyboard, on-screen, 24, 42,

Language, selecting, Link2 software

about, installing, 13to moving ratings with, transferring data, transferring music files,

Locking files,

Memory card

access light,

adapter,

copying files, 21to

deleting files,

inserting and removing,

18, 20

17to20

types,

Mini-thumbnail view, MultiMediaCard, Music

copying to viewer,

file formats,

playing, 45to My Photos folder, copying

files to,

My Videos folder, copying

files to,

43to45

P-6000/P-7000, see Viewer Photos, see Images Playing

45to48

music,

videos, 32to Problems, solving, 56to Protecting files,

QuickTime, installing,

Rating images, 30to RAW files, Renaming folder, Resetting viewer,

Safety instructions, 60to Screen problems, SD Card slot, SD cards, Setting up viewer, 7to Shuffle,

Shutting down viewer, Sleep mode, Slide show

clock, creating, 31to duration, effects, music,

Software

description, installing, 13to

Support, technical, 58to

Technical support, 58to Thumbnail view, Troubleshooting, 56to Turning viewer on and off, TV

connecting to,

displaying on, 34to

Unpacking, USB devices

connecting,

copying files, 38to

types, User’s Guide

about,

installing, 13to

Video

file formats,

playing, 32to

problems,

screen size,

viewing on TV, 34to

Viewer

features, resetting, setting up, 7to sleep mode, turning on and off,

Warranty, 65to

Zooming images,

Epson P-7000, P-6000 User Manual 2

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Copyright Notice

Trademarks

Contents

Introduction

About Your Software and User’s Guide

Getting Started

Unpacking Your P-6000/P-7000

Installing the Battery

Charging the Battery

Turning the Viewer On and Off

Turning Off the Viewer

Setting the Language, Date, and Time

Installing Your Software and User’s Guide

Using Memory Cards

Inserting and Removing Memory Cards

Using the CF Card Slot

Using the SD Card Slot

Copying Files from a Memory Card

Copying All files

Copying Selected Files

Deleting Files After Copying

Supported File Formats

Viewing Photos and Videos

Viewing Photos

Zooming an Image

Changing How Files Are Displayed

Displaying Image Information

Rating Photos

Creating a Slide Show

Slide Show Settings

Playing Videos

Showing Photos and Videos on a TV

Using the Viewer with USB Devices

Connecting a USB Device

Copying Files to the Viewer

Copying Files to a USB Device

Backing Up All Files to a USB Device

Copying Selected Files to a USB Device

Playing Music

Copying Music Files from Your Computer

Playing Audio Files

Controlling Audio Playback

Setting Repeat and Shuffle Options

Managing Your Files

Copying and Moving Files to a Folder

Creating a New Folder

Deleting Files or Folders

Backing Up Files to Your Computer

Solving Problems

Operating Problems

Viewing Problems

Replacing the Battery

Where To Get Help

Internet Support

Speak to a Support Representative

Appendix

Important Safety Instructions

Responsible Use of Copyrighted Materials

FCC Compliance Statement

Declaration of Conformity

Epson America, Inc. Limited Warranty

Index