Epson PL-5350, PL-7350, PL-7250 User Manual

EPSON® PowerLite
5350/7250/7350

User’s Guide

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information contained herein.

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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
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instructions.

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Approved Products by SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION.

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General Notice: Other product names used herein are for identification purposes only and may be trademarks of
their respective owners. EPSON disclaims any and all rights in those marks.

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Copyright © 1999 by Epson America, Inc. CPD 8871R1
Torrance, California, USA 8/99

Important Information About Your Projector

Important Safety Information

WARNING: Never look into the projector lens when the lamp is turned on; the bright light can damage your eyes. Never
let children look into the lens when it is on. Never open any cover on the projector, except the lamp and filter covers.
Dangerous electrical voltages inside the projector can severely injure you. Except as specifically explained in this User’s
Guide, do not attempt to service this product yourself. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.

WARNING: The projector and its accessories come packaged in plastic bags. Keep plastic bags away from small children
to avoid any risk of suffocation.

Caution: When you replace the lamp, never touch the new lamp with your bare hands; the invisible residue left by the
oil on your hands may shorten the lamp life. Use a cloth or glove to handle the new lamp.

Remote Control Information

You can operate the projector by remote control via a line-of-sight infrared (IR) receiver at the front and rear of
the projector. The projector may not respond to remote control commands under the following conditions:

❐ There is an object between the remote control IR emitter and the IR receiver on the projector.
❐ Ambient light is too bright.
❐ Certain types of fluorescent lighting are used.
❐ A strong light source shines into the IR receiver.
❐ Other equipment that emits infrared energy, such as a radiant room heater, is in the room.

These conditions commonly cause problems for most infrared-controlled equipment. Try the following:

❐ The remote control unit’s batteries may be low on power; replace them.
❐ Dim the ambient lighting and/or turn off any fluorescent lights.
❐ Close any window coverings and/or move the projector out of direct sunlight.
❐ Turn off other equipment that emits infrared energy.

If the remote control still does not work properly, remember you can always control your computer-based
presentation directly from the computer, even in an environment containing one of the conditions listed above.

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FCC Compliance Statement

For United States Users

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

❐ Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
❐ Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
❐ Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
❐ Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

WARNING

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

For Canadian Users

This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment
Regulations.

Cet appareil numérique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le materiel brouilleur du
Canada.

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Contents

Introduction 1

Getting the Most Out of Your Projector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Optional Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

About This Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Where to Get Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Electronic Support Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Automated Telephone Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

1 Setting Up the Projector 13

Unpacking the Projector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Additional Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Installing the Remote Control Batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Before You Connect the Projector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

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Connecting to a Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

Connecting to a PC Desktop Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

Connecting to a PC Laptop Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

Connecting to a Desktop Macintosh . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34

Connecting to a PowerBook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43

Connecting to a High-End Workstation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52

Connecting to a Video Source . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52

Connecting to an External Speaker or PA System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56

Turning the Equipment On and Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57

Turning the Projector On and Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58

2 Using the Projector 61

Positioning the Projector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62

Calculating Image Size and Projection Distance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65

Focusing and Positioning the Screen Image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68

Resizing the Projected Image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70

Sleep Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71

Controlling the Projector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71

Using the Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72

Using the Control Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77

Selecting a Computer 2 or BNC Video Source . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79

Projector Status Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80

Power Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80

Projection Lamp Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81

Temperature Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81

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3 Using the Projector Menus 83

Accessing the Main Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85

Changing a Menu Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .86

Video Menu (Image Source = Computer) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88

Video Menu (Image Source = Video) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90

Audio Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92

Effect Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93

Setting Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93

User’s Logo Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94

Capturing and Saving a Logo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95

Assigning the Logo to the A/V Mute Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96

Reset All Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97

Advanced Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97

About Menu (Image Source = Computer) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99

About Menu (Image Source = Video) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99

4 Using ELP Link IV 101

Installing the Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102

Connecting Needed Cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102

Installing the Software for Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102

Installing the Software for a Macintosh . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104

Starting ELP Link IV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105

Starting the Program from Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105

Starting the Program on a Macintosh . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106

Changing the COM Port Assignment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106

Customizing the Remote Control Effects Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107

Function Description and Usage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107

Assigning Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111

Setting Effects Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112

Assigning Functions to the Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115

Saving and Recalling Effects Button Assignments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116

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Controlling Projector Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .117

Using the Quick Change Toolbar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .117

Changing Projector Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .118

Changing the Test Pattern . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .125

Specifying an Image Gamma . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126

Saving Projector Setting Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .127

Opening a Projector Setting File . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .128

Creating a User Logo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .129

Creating Cursor/Stamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .131

Exiting the Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133

5 Maintenance 135

Cleaning the Lens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .136

Cleaning the Projector Case . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136

Cleaning the Air Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .137

Replacing the Lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .138

Transporting the Projector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .141

6 Troubleshooting 143

Problems with the Projector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .144

Problems with the Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .147

Problems with the Image or Sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .148

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7 Technical Specifications 153

Glossary 161

Index 165

Introduction

Your EPSON® PowerLite® projector is a brilliant, lightweight,
portable projector that allows you to project full-color images and
video onto a large screen for presentations. You can connect it
simultaneously to three image sources: two computers or workstation
sources, plus one video source, such as a VCR, DVD player,
camcorder, or digital camera. You can also connect audio for each
image source.

Images are displayed in full color (16,770,000 colors) at an SVGA

resolution of 800 × 600 pixels on the PowerLite 5350, and an XGA
resolution of 1024 × 768 pixels on the PowerLite 7250 and 7350. The

projectors support a wide variety of video inputs, from VGA to UXGA

with resolutions up to 1600 × 1200. It produces bright images that can

be easily seen in rooms light enough to take notes.

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Your projector’s two speakers employ a built-in SRS 3D Sound System
for rich, powerful audio output. You can even connect an external
speaker when further amplification is required.

For your presentations, you can select front, rear, or ceiling projection.
This provides maximum flexibility in choosing the best display
method for each environment.

You control your projector through a hand-held remote control unit,
with menus provided for image source switching and image
adjustment. The remote control can also act as a wireless mouse to
control operations on your computer screen during presentations.
Additionally, you can install the projector’s ELP Link IV software to
control the projector’s settings from your computer and enhance your
presentations with special effects.

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Your projector features a new patented SizeWise

chip for support of
SVGA, UGA, XGA, and SXGA (PowerLite 5350), and XGA, VGA,
SXGA and UXGA (PowerLite 7250 and 7350) output. No matter
what type of computer output is used, the result is a full-size video
image of outstanding clarity.

The projector supports a wide range of computers and workstations:

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compatible PCs and laptops, Apple® Macintosh,® Power

IBM
Macintosh,
computers, and workstations such as the Sun

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Power Macintosh G3,™ iMac,™ and PowerBook®

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SPARCstation.™
(The PowerLite 5350 is not recommended for use with high-end
workstations). The video source can be HDTV, NTSC, PAL, or
SECAM. The projector automatically senses the video format, which
can be composite video, S-Video, or component video. See Chapter 7
for details on supported computers and video formats.

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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 the projector, read this section for a quick summary of the
important features.

Remote Control

The buttons on the remote control allow you to turn the projector on
and off, and provide direct access to zoom, freeze, volume, mute, and
image source switching. Use the remote control buttons to access
custom functions and the projector’s menu system. You can also use
the remote control to control your computer in place of your
computer’s mouse.

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 remains on but the lamp is turned off, conserving
electricity, cooling the projector, and extending the life of the lamp.
To return to normal operation, press the Power button.

Online Help

Extensive online help is available for operating the projector and
working in the projector’s feature menus. You can display the help at
any time by pressing the Help button on either the control panel or
the remote control.

Getting the Most Out of Your Projector

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Optional Accessories

To enhance your use of the projector, EPSON provides the following:

Product Product Number

Customized carrying cases for the projector and its cables:

Hard shell carrying case (small)
Soft carrying case
ATA Shipping Case
Laptop/projector softcase with wheels and
retractable handle

Replacement lamp and air filter ELPLP09

Long throw zoom lens ELPLL01

Wide convergence lens ELPCW01

Communication kit cable set and computer cable so you can connect your
projector to a second computer. There is also a Mac
connect to a second Macintosh. You may also need the VGA-13W3 video
cable if you’re connecting the projector to a high-end workstation.

ELP communication cable set
Computer video cable
(HD15/H15, 1.8m)
Computer video cable
(HD15/HD15, 3.0m)

ELPKS17
ELPKS10
ELPKS19
ELPKS18

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adapter set so you can

ELPKC17
ELPKC02

ELPKC09

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Introduction

Product Product Number

Computer video cable
(HD15/5BNC, 1.8m)
Mac adapter set
VGA-BW3 video cable
VGA-5BNC video cable

HD15-EVC video cable
VGA-EVC video cable

Portable projection screen ELPSC06

Remote control receiver module ELPST02

ELPKC11
ELPAP01
ELPKC12
ELPKC13
ELPKC14
ELPKC15

Mediaphile
(personal audio system)

Mediaphile CVS
(clean voice system, wireless
microphone and satellite speakers)

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PAS

ELPPAS1

ELPCVS1

You can purchase these accessories from your dealer or by calling
EPSON Accessories at [phone]; or visit our web site at
www.epsonsupplies.com (U.S. sales only). In Canada, please call
[phone] for dealer referral.

Optional Accessories

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About This Guide

This guide describes how to set up and use the EPSON
PowerLite 5350, PowerLite 7250, and PowerLite 7350 projectors.
The instructions pertain to all these models, except where otherwise
noted.

Chapter 1, “Setting Up the Projector,” provides step-by-step
instructions on how to set up your projector; connect it to your
computer, video source, or other optional equipment; and turn it on.

Chapter 2, “Using the Projector,” explains how to position the
projector relative to the screen, focus and position the screen image,
control the projector using the remote control and the control panel,
and monitor the projector’s operating status.

Chapter 3, “Using the Projector Menus,” describes how to use the
projector’s built-in menus to adjust the color and image settings,
change the display of the projected image, set and adjust various
projector options, and modify audio settings such as bass and treble.

Chapter 4, “Using ELP Link IV,” explains how to use the ELP Link IV
software to control the projector settings from the computer and use
the special effects functions.

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Chapter 5, “Maintenance,” covers basic procedures for maintaining
your projector in good working order and gives guidelines for
transporting it.

Chapter 6, “Troubleshooting,” describes how to interpret your
projector’s warning lights and gives helpful information for avoiding
errors, optimizing image quality, and solving problems.

Introduction

Chapter 7, “Technical Specifications,” lists the technical specifications
for the projector.

A Glossary and Index are provided at the end of the manual.

Where to Get Help

If you are having trouble setting up or running your projector, first see
Chapter 6, “Troubleshooting.” If you cannot resolve the problem,
EPSON provides technical assistance through electronic support
services and automated telephone services 24 hours a day. The
following tables list the contact information.

Electronic Support Services

Service Access

World Wide Web From the Internet, you can reach EPSON’s Home

Page at http://www.epson.com.

EPSON Internet FTP Site If you have Internet FTP capability, use your Web

EPSON Forum on
CompuServe

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browser (or other software for FTP downloading) to
log onto ftp.epson.com with the user name
anonymous and your e-mail address as the password.

Members of CompuServe can type GO EPSON at the
menu prompt to reach the Epson America Forum.
For a free introductory CompuServe membership, call
[phone] and ask for representative #529.

Where to Get Help

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Automated Telephone Services

Service Access

EPSON SoundAdvice

EPSON FaxAdvice

EPSON Referral Service For the location of your nearest Authorized EPSON

SM

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For pre-recorded answers to commonly asked
questions about EPSON products 24 hours a day,
seven days a week, call [phone].

Access EPSON’s technical information library by
calling [phone]. You must provide a return fax
number to use this service.

Reseller or Customer Care Center, call (800)
922-8911.

When you need support, follow the calling instructions on the back
of the EPSON Private Line Technical Support card included with
the projector. Technical support is also available by calling
[phone] between 6

and 6PM, Pacific Time, Monday

AM

through Friday. Toll or long distance charges may apply.

Before you call, please have the following information ready:

❐ Product name

Product serial number

❐
❐ Personal identification number (PIN) for EPSON Private Line

Technical Support

Computer configuration

❐
❐ Description of the problem

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Introduction

You can purchase accessories from EPSON Accessories at
[phone], or visit our web site at www.epsonsupplies.com
(U.S. sales only). In Canada, please call [phone] for dealer
referral.

Safety Instructions

Follow these safety instructions when setting up and using the
projector:

1. Do not place the projector on an unstable cart, stand, or table.

2. Do not use the projector near water or sources of heat.

3. Use attachments only as recommended.

4. Use the type of power source indicated on the projector. If you are
not sure of the power available, consult your dealer or power
company.

5. Place the projector near a wall outlet where the plug can be easily
unplugged.

Placez le projecteur près d’une prise de contacte où la fiche peut être
débranchée facilement.

6. Insert the projector’s three-wire grounding-type plug into a
properly grounded outlet. If you have a two-prong outlet, contact
an electrician to replace it. Do not hold the plug with wet hands.

7. Take the following precautions for the plug. Failure to comply
with these precautions could result in sparks or fire.

❐ Do not insert the plug into an outlet with dust present.

Insert the plug firmly into the outlet.

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Safety Instructions

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8. Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords, or integral
convenience receptacles. This can cause fire or electric shock.

9. Do not place the projector where the cord can be walked on. This
may result in fraying or damage to the plug.

10. Unplug the projector from the wall outlet before cleaning. Use a
damp cloth for cleaning. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners.

11. Do not block the slots and openings in the projector case. They
provide ventilation and prevent the projector from overheating.
Do not operate the projector on a sofa, rug, or other soft surface,
or in a closed-in cabinet unless proper ventilation is provided.

12. Never push objects of any kind through cabinet slots. Never spill
liquid of any kind into the projector.

13. Except as specifically explained in this User’s Guide, do not
attempt to service this product yourself. Refer all servicing to
qualified service personnel. Opening or removing covers may
expose you to dangerous voltages and other hazards.

14. Unplug the projector during lightning 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.

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16. Unplug the projector from the wall outlet and refer servicing to
qualified service personnel under the following conditions:

❐ When the power cord or plug is damaged or frayed

If liquid has been spilled into the projector, or if it has been

❐

exposed to rain or water

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❐ If it does not operate normally when you follow the operating

instructions, or if it exhibits a distinct change in performance,
indicating a need for service

❐ If it has been dropped or the housing has been damaged.

Safety Instructions

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Introduction

1

Setting Up the Projector

This chapter describes how to unpack your projector, connect it to

other equipment, and turn everything on. The projector must be
connected to a computer or a video source such as a VCR, camcorder,
digital camera, or laser disc player before it can project any images.
You may also want to set up the projector for one or more of the
following:

❐ Connect the mouse cable to use the remote control as a wireless

mouse. Except for some laptops, this disables your computer’s
mouse. If you are also viewing the display on your monitor, you
use the remote control’s pointer to control the screen cursor.

Provide audio for one or both image sources. The audio source can

❐

be the computer, video source, or another device such as a stereo.

❐ Connect to an external speaker or PA system to amplify the audio.

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Unpacking the Projector

Power

Freeze

A/V Mute

E-Zoom

R/C ON

OFF

3

1

5

2

4

Enter

Esc

When you unpack the projector, make sure you have all these
components:

❐ Projector

❐

❐

❐

Remote control

2 AA batteries

Power cord

❐ Projector video cable

❐ Audio cable

❐ Audio/video (A/V) cable

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❐ Macintosh adapter set:

Macintosh desktop adapter

Macintosh monitor adapter

❐ Main cable (for connecting a mouse cable to

use the remote as a wireless mouse and/or a
serial cable to use the ELP Link IV software)

❐

❐

❐ Serial mouse cable (for the PC)

❐ Mac mouse cable (for the Macintosh)

❐

PS/2® mouse cable (for the PC)

USB cable

PC serial cable

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❐ Macintosh serial cable

❐ Projector Software CD ROM

You will not need all these components; your configuration will
determine which ones you need.

Save all packaging in case you need to ship the projector in the future.
Always transport the projector in its original packaging (or the
equivalent), or use a carrying case if you are carrying the projector by
hand. (See page 141 for instructions.)

Additional Components

Depending on how you plan to use the projector, you may need
additional components:

❐ To receive an S-Video signal, you need an S-Video cable. (One is

usually provided with your video device.) A separate cable is
required for each video source.

❐ To connect a second computer, you need a computer video and

audio cable.

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❐ To connect the projector to a Macintosh PowerBook, you may

need a video-out cable. (One is provided by—or can be purchased
from—Apple for all new PowerBooks that have video-out
capability.) If your PowerBook does not include one, see your
Macintosh dealer.

You can not currently use the ELP Link IV software with a Power

❐

Macintosh G3 or iMac. Check with your dealer for future support.

❐ To connect the projector to an external sound system, you need an

RCA-to-3.5 mm stereo audio cable. You can obtain one from your
computer dealer.

❐ To 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.

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Note: You can connect a Kensington MicroSaver

anti-theft device in

the hole on the projector’s right side. Contact your computer dealer.

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Installing the Remote Control Batteries

You can use the remote control as a wireless mouse instead of your
computer’s mouse to control your presentation. You can also use it to
control the projector menus and use the Effects buttons.

Follow these steps to install the batteries in the remote control:

1. Slide off the battery compartment cover.

2. Insert the two AA batteries included with the projector. Make sure
the polarity of the batteries is correct.

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3. Replace the battery compartment cover.

When replacing batteries, take the following precautions:

❐ Do not mix old and new batteries.

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.

Remove batteries if you will not be using the projector for a long

❐

period of time.

Before You Connect the Projector

Before you start connecting the projector to your equipment, decide
where you will want to place your projector and computer or video
source. The distance between the projector and the screen determines
the actual image size. Place the projector somewhere between 4 and

54.7 feet (1.2 and 16.7 meters) away from the screen; use the general
guidelines in the table below to determine the proper distance. (For
more precise calculations, see “Positioning the Projector” on page 62.)

Caution: Do not hold or lift the projector by the lens. This can damage the
lens.

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Horizontal distance from projector to screen

Image size (diagonal)

300 inches (10 m)

PowerLite 5350

200 inches (5.1 m)

PowerLite 5350

100 inches (2.54 m) 161.4 inches (4.1 m) 216.5 inches (5.5 m)

80 inches (2.03 m)

PowerLite 5350

60 inches (1.52 m)

PowerLite 5350

40 inches (1.02 m) 63.0 inches (1.6 m) 82.6 inches (2.1 m)

30 inches (0.76 m) 47.2 inches (1.2 m) 63.0 inches (1.6 m)

Minimum Maximum

491.2 inches (12.5 m)

488.2 inches (12.4 m)

326.7 inches (8.3 m)

322.2 inches (8.2 m)

130.0 inches (3.3 m)
—

94.3 inches (2.4 m)
—

648.4 inches (16.5 m)

656.3 inches (16.7 m)

433.0 inches (11.0 m)

436.2 inches (11.1 m)

169.2 inches (4.3 m)

172.9 inches (4.4 m)

125.9 inches (3.2 m)

129.6 inches (3.3 m)

Be sure to place the projector on a sturdy, level surface within five feet
of the computer or video source.

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Connecting to a Computer

You can connect the projector to any computer capable of producing
standard VGA, Super VGA (SVGA), XGA, Super XGA (SXGA), or
UXGA (7350 and 7250 only) output, such as:

❐ IBM compatible desktop PCs

IBM compatible laptop PCs

❐
❐ Apple Macintosh desktop computers, including Macintosh

Quadra,
Macintosh G3, and iMac (a video-out port is not a standard iMac
feature, but can be purchased from a third party vendor)

❐ Any Apple PowerBook with video-out capability
❐ (PowerLite 7350 and 7250 only) Most high-end workstations

from Sun, Silicon Graphics,
may need an adapter cable to connect to some high-end
workstations; see page 52.)

See the section that applies to your computer. Make sure both the
computer and projector are turned off before you start.

When you have finished connecting all your components, go to
page 57 to turn on the projector and equipment.

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Macintosh Centris,® Power Macintosh, Power

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IBM, and Hewlett-Packard.® (You

The illustration below identifies all the interface ports on the back of
the projector; you may want to refer to this as you connect your
computer or other equipment to the projector.

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A/C Power Inlet

Audio Out

Audio 1 In

Audio 2 In

Mouse/Com 1

Mouse/Com 2

Repeater

Computer Out

Computer 2

Computer 1

R/R-Y G/Y G Sync B/B-Y

HD/Sync VD

S-Video In

Composite Video In

L & R Audio In

Rear IR
Receiver

Computer 2 or BNC Video Switch

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To connect the projector to your PC desktop computer, you need to:

❐ Connect the projector video cable and computer monitor cable
❐ Connect the mouse and/or serial cable (if you want to use the

remote control as a mouse or use the ELP Link IV software)

❐ Connect the audio cable (if you’ll be projecting with audio)

Follow the steps in each section for the cables you need to connect.
Before beginning, turn off the projector and computer if they are on.

Note: Computer configurations vary. See your computer manual for the
location of the ports needed to connect your projector.

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