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

EPSON® PowerLite 5350/7250/7350

User’s Guide

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EPSON and PowerLite are registered trademarks of SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION.

SoundAdvice is a service mark and FaxAdvice is a trademark of Epson America, Inc.

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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:

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®

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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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

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

adapter set so you can

ELPKC17 ELPKC02

ELPKC09

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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 (800) 873-7766; or visit our web site at www.epsonsupplies.com (U.S. sales only). In Canada, please call (800) 873-7766 for dealer referral.

Optional Accessories

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.

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.

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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

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 (800) 848-8199 and ask for representative #529.

Where to Get Help

Automated Telephone Services

Service Access

EPSON SoundAdvice

EPSON FaxAdvice

EPSON Referral Service For the location of your nearest Authorized EPSON

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For pre-recorded answers to commonly asked questions about EPSON products 24 hours a day, seven days a week, call (800) 922-8911.

Access EPSON’s technical information library by calling (800) 922-8911. 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 (310) 974-1202 between 6

and 6PM, Pacific Time, Monday

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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You can purchase accessories from EPSON Accessories at (800) 873-7766, or visit our web site at www.epsonsupplies.com (U.S. sales only). In Canada, please call (800) 873-7766 for dealer referral.

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

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.

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

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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

Introduction

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

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

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

Unpacking the Projector

Power

Freeze

A/V Mute

E-Zoom

R/C ON

OFF

Enter

Esc

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

❐ Projector

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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.

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.

Macintosh Centris,® Power Macintosh, Power

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

Connecting to a PC Desktop Computer

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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Connecting the Video and Monitor Cables

First connect the projector video cable and computer monitor cable. Refer to this illustration while following the steps below.

Computer 1 port

projector video cable

Computer Out port

monitor cable

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1. If you will be viewing the video on your computer monitor as well as the projector screen, disconnect the monitor cable from the video port on the back of your computer. Then connect the monitor cable to the projector’s Computer Out port, as shown below. (This is useful when you need to view the video output but the projection screen is behind you.)

2. Connect one end of the projector video cable to the projector’s Computer 1 port. (Use the Computer 2 port if you are connecting a second computer.)

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3. Connect the other end of the projector video cable to the computer’s video port.

4. Tighten the screws on all connectors.

Connecting the Mouse and Serial Cables

If you want to use the remote control as a mouse or use the ELP Link IV software, you need to connect the main cable. It provides connectors for:

❐ The PS/2 mouse or USB cable (to use the remote control as a

mouse)

❐ The serial cable (to use the ELP Link IV software)

Refer to this illustration while following the steps below.

Mouse/Com 1 port

9-pin serial cable

main cable

PS/2 or USB cable

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1. Connect the round end of the main cable to the projector’s

Mouse/Com 1 port. (Use the Mouse/Com 2 port if you are connecting a second computer, and make sure the Computer 2/BNC video switch on the rear of the projector is set to the Computer 2 position.)

2. To use the remote control as a wireless mouse, connect the PS/2

mouse or USB cable included with the projector to the MOUSE terminal on the square end of the main cable.

3. Disconnect your mouse from the mouse port on the back of your computer and replace it with the other end of the PS/2 mouse or USB cable. (Your computer’s mouse will be disabled while you are using the remote control as a mouse.)

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Note: If your system uses a serial mouse, perform steps 2 and 3 using the PC mouse serial cable instead of the PS/2 mouse or USB cable (not shown in the illustration).

4. To use the ELP Link IV software or to program new effects for the Effects buttons on the remote control, connect one end of the serial cable to the SERIAL terminal on the square end of the main cable.

Connect the other end of the serial cable to the serial port on the back of your computer.

Note: You will not be able to use ELP Link IV software if your system has only one serial port that is being used to support a serial mouse.

5. Tighten the screws on all connectors.

Connecting to a Computer

Connecting the Audio Cable

1. If you will be using audio, connect one end of the audio cable to

the Audio 1 jack on the projector. (Use the Audio 2 jack if you are connecting a second computer.)

2. Connect the other end of the audio cable to the speaker or audio out port on the computer’s sound card.

Audio 1 jack

audio cable

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Connecting to a PC Laptop Computer

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

❐ Connect the projector video 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: Laptop configurations vary. See your computer manual for the location of the ports needed to connect your projector.

Connecting the Video Cable

First connect the projector’s video cable to your laptop.

Computer 1 port

projector video cable

1. Connect one end of the projector video cable to the projector’s

Computer 1 port. (Use the Computer 2 port if you are connecting a second computer.)

Connecting to a Computer

2. Connect the other end of the video cable to the laptop’s video (monitor) port.

3. Tighten the screws on all connectors.

Connecting the Mouse and Serial Cables

If you want to use the remote control as a mouse or use the ELP Link IV software, you need to connect the main cable. It provides connectors for:

❐ The PS/2 or USB cable (to use the remote control as a mouse) ❐ The serial cable (to use the ELP Link IV software)

Refer to this illustration while following the steps below.

Mouse/Com 1 port

9-pin serial cable

PS/2 or USB cable

main cable

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1. Connect the round end of the main cable to the projector’s

Mouse/Com 1 port. (Use the Mouse/Com 2 port if you are connecting a second computer, and make sure the Computer 2/BNC video switch on the rear of the projector is set to the Computer 2 position.)

2. To use the remote control as a wireless mouse, connect the PS/2 or

USB cable included with the projector to the MOUSE terminal on the square end of the main cable.

3. Connect the 6-pin (mini-DIN) end of the PS/2 mouse cable to the external mouse port or connect the USB cable to the USB port on your laptop.

Connecting to a Computer

Note: If your laptop uses a serial mouse, perform steps 2 and 3 using the PC serial mouse cable instead of the PS/2 or USB cable (not shown in the illustration.)

4. To use the ELP Link IV software or to use the Effects buttons on the remote control, connect one end of the serial cable to the SERIAL terminal on the square end of the main cable.

5. Connect the other end of the serial cable to the serial port on the back of your computer.

Note: You will not be able to use ELP Link IV software if your laptop has only one serial port that is being used to support a serial mouse.

6. Configure your laptop to work with an external mouse.

Note: You may have to set the display to appear on both the laptop’s screen and the projector. Some laptops let you change this setting with the keyboard’s function keys or by using a setup utility provided by the computer manufacturer. Check your laptop’s manual or online help for instructions.

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Connecting the Audio Cable

1. If you will be using audio, connect one end of the audio cable to

the Audio 1 jack on the projector. (Use the Audio 2 jack if you are connecting a second computer.)

2. Connect the other end of the audio cable to your laptop.

Note: PC audio cable jack locations vary. See your computer manual for the location of the audio jack needed to connect your projector.

Audio 1 jack

audio cable

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Connecting to a Desktop Macintosh

To connect the projector to your desktop Macintosh, 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.

Notes:

❐ Macintosh configurations vary. See your computer manual for the

location of the ports needed to connect your projector.

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

❐

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

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Connecting the Video and Monitor Cables

First connect the video and monitor cables. Refer to this illustration as you follow the steps below.

Computer Out port

Computer 1 port

Macintosh desktop adapter

Mac

Macintosh monitor adapter

projector video cable

Macintosh monitor cable

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1. Connect one end of the projector video cable to the projector’s Computer 1 port. (Use the Computer 2 port if you are connecting a second computer.)

2. Remove the small cover on the Macintosh desktop adapter (as shown below) and set its DIP switches in accordance with the resolution you want to use, such as 16-inch mode. See your Macintosh documentation for instructions.

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3. Connect the small terminal of the Macintosh desktop adapter to the other end of the projector video cable.

4. Disconnect the monitor cable from the video port on the back of the Macintosh. Then connect the projector video cable (with the Macintosh desktop adapter attached) to the video port on the Macintosh.

Connecting to a Computer

5. To also view the video on the computer’s monitor, attach the large end of the Macintosh monitor adapter to the monitor cable and connect the other end of the adapter to the projector’s Computer Out port.

6. Tighten the screws on all the connectors.

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Connecting the Mouse and Serial Cables

If you want to use the remote control as a mouse or use the ELP Link IV software, you need to connect the main cable. It provides connectors for:

The Mac mouse or USB cable (to use the remote control as a

❐

mouse)

❐ The Mac serial cable (to use the ELP Link IV software)

Refer to this illustration while following the steps below.

Mouse/Com 1 port

main cable

Connecting to a Computer

Mac serial cable

Mac or USB cable

1. Connect the small end of the main cable to the projector’s Mouse/Com 1 port. (Use the Mouse/Com 2 port to connect a second computer.)

2. To use the remote control as a wireless mouse, connect one end of the projector’s Mac mouse or USB cable to the MOUSE terminal on the large end of the main cable.

3. Disconnect your Macintosh’s mouse cable. Connect the other end of the projector’s Mac mouse or USB cable to the mouse or USB port on your Macintosh.

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4. To use the ELP Link IV software or to program new effects for the Effects buttons on the remote control, connect one end of the Mac serial cable to the Mac SERIAL terminal on the large end of the main cable.

5. Connect the other end of the Mac serial cable to the printer or

modem port on the back of your Macintosh.

Connecting to a Computer

Connecting the Audio Cable

1. If you will be using audio, connect one end of the audio cable to

the Audio 1 jack on the projector. (Use the Audio 2 jack if you are connecting a second computer.)

Audio 1 jack

2. Connect the other end of the audio cable to the audio-out port on your computer.

audio cable

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Connecting to a PowerBook

Your PowerBook must have video-out capability in order to connect to the projector.

To connect the projector to your PowerBook, you need to:

❐ Connect the projector video 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: PowerBook configurations vary, so the location of your computer’s ports may not match the illustrations. See your PowerBook manual for the port locations if necessary.

Connecting to a Computer

Connecting the Video Cable

First connect the projector video cable. Refer to this illustration as you follow the steps below.

Note: Some new PowerBooks may allow you to connect the video cable directly to the computer without using a video-out cable. See your PowerBook manual for additional information on connecting a video cable.

video-out cable

Computer 1 port

Macintosh desktop adapter

projector video cable

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1. Connect one end of the projector video cable to the projector’s

Computer 1 port. (Use the Computer 2 port if you are connecting a second computer.)

2. Remove the small cover on the Macintosh desktop adapter and set its DIP switches in accordance with the resolution you want to use (such as 16-inch mode). See your Macintosh documentation for instructions.

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3. Connect the small terminal of the Macintosh desktop adapter to the other end of the video cable.

4. Connect the projector video cable (with the Macintosh desktop adapter attached) to the video-out port on the PowerBook.

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If a video-out cable was provided with your PowerBook, connect the smaller end of the video-out cable to the video-out port on the back of the PowerBook. Connect the other end to the Macintosh desktop adapter on the end of the projector video cable.

video-out cable

Connecting to a Computer

Connecting the Mouse and Serial Cables

If you want to use the remote control as a mouse or use the ELP Link IV software, you need to connect the main cable. It provides connectors for:

The Mac mouse or USB cable (to use the remote control as a

❐

mouse)

❐ The Mac serial cable (to use the ELP Link IV software)

Refer to this illustration while following the steps below.

Mouse/Com 1 port

Mac mouse or USB cable

Mac serial cable

main cable

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1. Connect the round end of the main cable to the projector’s

Mouse/Com 1 port. (Use the Mouse/Com 2 port if you are connecting a second computer, and make sure the Computer 2/BNC video switch on the rear of the projector is set to Computer 2.)

2. To use the remote control as a wireless mouse, connect one end of

the projector’s Mac mouse or USB cable to the MOUSE terminal on the large end of the main cable.

Connecting to a Computer

3. Connect the other end of the Mac mouse or USB cable to the mouse or USB port on the back of the PowerBook.

4. To use the ELP Link IV software or program new effects for the Effects buttons on the remote control, connect one end of the Mac serial cable to the MAC SERIAL terminal on the large end of the main cable.

5. Connect the other end of the serial cable to the printer/

modem port on the back of your PowerBook.

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Connecting the Audio Cable

1. If you will be using audio, connect one end of the audio cable to

the Audio 1 jack on the projector. (Use the Audio 2 jack if you are connecting a second computer.)

Audio 1 jack

2. Connect the other end of the audio cable to the audio-out port on your PowerBook.

Note: After you turn on the projector and computer, you’ll need to choose Mirroring in the Display Control Panel if you set up your configuration to display on the LCD screen as well as the projector screen.

audio cable

Connecting to a Computer

Connecting to a High-End Workstation

The PowerLite 5350, 7250, and 7350 are capable of remapping input resolutions up to 1280 default resolution for most leading workstations, this capability makes these projectors the best portable solution for the display of workstation video output.

There is no standard for workstation video output. Those workstations that follow the SXGA standard and use the HD15 connector don’t need an adapter cable.

Contact your audio/video dealer for information on connecting your workstation.

× 1024 pixels. Since 1280 × 1024 pixels is the

Connecting to a Video Source

You can connect a VCR, a camcorder, a laser disc player, DVD player, or any other compatible video image source to your projector.

The projector can receive composite video, S-Video, or component video. Your equipment has composite video if your video source has a one-pin RCA video jack. Your equipment has S-Video if your video source has a four-pin (mini-DIN) video jack. Your equipment has component video if your video source has a three-connector (Y, R-Y, B-Y) video jack.

Note: The projector is not compatible with a cable TV-style F connector.

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You can connect the projector to an S-Video source, a composite video source, and a component video source at the same time. However, the projector automatically selects the S-Video as the video source. To display composite or component video, first disconnect the S-Video source.

The projector supports HDTV, NTSC, PAL, and SECAM video formats, and automatically detects and identifies the video format. However, you can specify that a single broadcast format be detected. (See Chapter 3.) Note that the projector will then be able to detect only one type of video signal.

The type of cable you use to connect the video source to the projector depends on whether you have composite video, S-Video, or component video. For composite video, use the audio/video (A/V) cable supplied with the projector. For S-Video, use the S-Video cable supplied with your video device or obtain one from your computer or video equipment dealer. For component video, use the BNC type cable that came with your video source. The illustration below shows the S-Video, component, and composite connectors.

S-Video 4-pin, mini-DIN

component BNC connector

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composite RCA

To connect a video source to the projector:

1. Turn off the projector and video source if they are on.

2. If your video source uses a small, round, one-prong composite (RCA) video connector, you’ll need the audio/video cable that comes with the projector. If your video source uses a large, round, four-prong S-Video connector or a BNC type connector, you will need to purchase the appropriate cable or use the cable that came with your video source.

3. For composite video, connect the yellow RCA plug on one end of the audio/video cable to the projector’s Video jack. Connect the other yellow RCA plug to the video-out jack of your video source.

audio/video cable

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4. Connect the other plugs on the audio/video cable to the Audio jacks of the projector: insert the white plug into the L jack and the red plug into the R jack. Connect the plug at the other end of the audio/video cable to the audio output jacks of the video source.

5. For S-Video, insert one end of an S-Video cable into the projector’s S-Video connector. Insert the other end into the S-video-out jack of your video source.

S-Video connector

S-Video cable

6. For component video, insert three ends of a BNC cable into the projector’s R/R-Y, G/Y and B/B-Y jacks. Insert the opposite ends of the cable into the Y/Video, C/R-Y, and B-Y jacks on your component video source. (Don’t insert any of the cable ends into the HD/Sync and VD jacks.)

7. Make sure the Computer 2/BNC switch is set to BNC.

Note:

When the Computer 2/BNC switch is set to BNC, the projector is

❐

unable to project the Computer 2 image signal.

❐ Use a standard BNC cable, which you can purchase from any

computer store. The Computer 2/BNC video cable supplied by EPSON as an optional accessory does not work with component video.

Connecting to a Video Source

Connecting to an External Speaker or PA System

Although the projector’s internal speakers are enough for most smallor medium-size rooms, you can connect the projector to an external speaker or public address (PA) system for large rooms or to gain maximum benefit from the projector’s built-in 3D sound function.

To connect the projector to an external sound system, you need to obtain an RCA-to-3.5 mm stereo audio cable. You can get one from your computer dealer.

1. Turn off the projector and speaker or PA system if they are on.

2. Connect the cable’s 3.5 mm stereo miniplug to the projector’s Audio Out jack.

Audio Out jack

stereo audio cable

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Note: EPSON offers the Mediaphile PAS (personal audio system) and the Mediaphile CVS (clean voice system) for external amplification. See page 5 for the part number and ordering information.

3. Connect the RCA plugs to the external amplified speaker or PA system. Insert the cable’s red plug into the Audio R jack, and the white plug into the Audio L jack.

Note: The internal speakers are disabled when an external audio system is used.

Turning the Equipment On and Off

It’s best to turn on the projector and its attached equipment in the following order:

1. Video source (such as a VCR), if your video source is not your computer

2. Audio source (if different from computer or video source)

3. Computer

4. External amplified speaker or PA system (if necessary)

5. Projector (follow the steps in the next section)

When you are ready to turn off the equipment, turn them off in the reverse order.

Turning the Equipment On and Off

Turning the Projector On and Off

Follow these steps to turn on the projector:

1. Connect one end of the power cord to the projector’s power inlet.

2. Connect the other end to a grounded electrical outlet. The power light on the projector’s control panel turns orange, indicating that the projector is in sleep mode. (The projector is not turned on yet.)

3. Remove the projector lens cap.

4. Press the Power button on the remote control or control panel to turn on the projector. The power light flashes green as the projector warms up.

If computer or video equipment is attached, the computer or video signal is projected. Allow about 30 seconds for full illumination.

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Warning: Never look into the lens when the lamp is on. This can damage your eyes. It is especially important that children not look into the lens.

When you want to stop projecting images, press the Power button again. The fan remains on and the projection lamp light flashes orange for about 60 seconds as the projector cools down.When the projector has cooled down, flashing stops. The power light remains orange.

Note: If you press the Power button to turn the projector back on while the power light is orange, there may be a delay before a projected image appears.

When you are done using the projector, unplug the power cord.

Never unplug the power cord when the power light is green; this may damage the lamp.

Turning the Equipment On and Off

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Using the Projector

This chapter provides the following information about using your

projector:

Positioning the projector relative to the screen

❐ ❐ Focusing and positioning the screen image ❐ Resizing the projected image

Sleep mode

❐ ❐ Controlling the projector with the remote control and the control

panel

Monitoring the projector’s operating status

❐

The illustration below identifies the parts of your projector.

infrared receiver

speaker

handle

control panel

foot adjust lever

Positioning the Projector

zoom ring

status lights

focus ring

speaker

infrared receive

foot adjust lever

adjustable feet

projection lens

Your projector supports front, rear, and ceiling projection, allowing you to choose the best method for displaying your images. If you use rear or ceiling projection, you need to select this in the projector’s Advanced menu. See page 97 for more information.

2 • Using the Projector

To get the best results when projecting your images, it’s important to position the projector at the proper height and distance relative to the screen.

When projecting from a table or desk, place the projector so the lens is aligned as closely as possible with the bottom of your screen:

Positioning the Projector

When projecting from the ceiling, align the lens as closely as possible with the top of your screen:

Using the Keystone Feature

In circumstances where the lens cannot be properly aligned, use the projector’s Keystone function to help maintain optimum screen geometry. This feature allows you to correct up to a maintaining an aspect ratio of 4:3. Press the Keystone button on the control panel to increase or decrease the image adjustment. Using the ELP Link IV software, you can correct up to a ± 30° tilt. For more information, refer to Chapter 3.

± 20° tilt,

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Calculating Image Size and Projection Distance

The distance between the projector and the screen determines the actual image size. To determine the exact distance required for a particular image size (or to determine the size of an image at a particular distance), use the formulas given below. (Remember that the size of the image can be changed by rotating the zoom ring; see page 68 for more information.)

To determine the minimum and maximum diagonal size of an image when you know the projection distance:

❐ Inches:

Maximum diagonal size = (0.6124 × projection distance) + 1.5264 Minimum diagonal size = (0.4556 × projection distance) + 1.1410

❐ Centimeters:

Maximum diagonal size = (0.6124 × projection distance) + 3.8771 Minimum diagonal size = (0.4556 × projection distance) + 2.8981

To determine the projection distance when you know the diagonal size of the screen image:

❐ Inches:

Maximum projection distance = (2.1949 × diagonal size) - 2.5044 Minimum projection distance = (1.6328 × diagonal size) - 2.4923

❐ Centimeters:

Maximum projection distance = (2.1949 × diagonal size) - 6.3612 Minimum projection distance = (1.6328 × diagonal size) - 6.3304

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For example, here are the measurements for three installations:

Horizontal distance from projector to screen

Image size (diagonal)

300 inches* (762 cm) 487.3 inches (12.4 m) 656.0 inches (16.7 m)

200 inches (508 cm) 324.1 inches (8.2 m) 436.5 inches (11.1 m)

100 inches (254 cm) 160.8 inches (4.1 m) 217.1 inches (5.5 m)

* For an image size of 300 inches, the projector may be up to 54 feet away from

the screen, depending on the setting of the zoom ring.

Minimum Maximum

Long Throw Zoom Lens Calculations

If you are using the optional long throw zoom lens, use the following formulas instead:

To determine the minimum and maximum diagonal size of an image when you know the projection distance:

❐ Inches:

Maximum diagonal size = (0.4742 × projection distance) + 3.2489 Minimum diagonal size = (0.2849 × projection distance) + 1.8968

❐ Centimeters:

Maximum diagonal size = (1.2045 × projection distance) + 8.2522 Minimum diagonal size = (0.7236 × projection distance) + 4.8179

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To determine the projection distance when you know the diagonal size of the screen image:

❐ Inches:

Maximum projection distance = (3.5094 × diagonal size) - 6.6568 Minimum projection distance = (2.1090 × diagonal size) - 6.8519

❐ Centimeters:

aximum projection distance = (8.9139 × diagonal size) - 16.9083

M M

inimum projection distance = (5.3569 × diagonal size) - 17.4038

Fixed Wide Angle Lens Calculations

If you are using the optional fixed wide angle lens, use the following formulas instead. To determine the minimum and maximum diagonal size of an image when you know the projection distance:

❐ Inches:

Maximum diagonal size = (0.730 × projection distance) + 3.919 Minimum diagonal size = (0.616 × projection distance) + 3.050

❐ Centimeters:

Maximum diagonal size = (1.8542 × projection distance) + 9.9542 Minimum diagonal size = (1.5646 × projection distance) + 7.7470

To determine the projection distance when you know the diagonal size of the screen image:

Inches:

❐

Maximum projection distance = (1.619 × diagonal size) - 4.702 Minimum projection distance = (1.367 × diagonal size) - 5.640

❐ Centimeters:

aximum projection distance = (4.1122 × diagonal size) - 11.9430

M M

inimum projection distance = (3.4721 × diagonal size) - 14.3256

Positioning the Projector

Focusing and Positioning the Screen Image

When an image appears on screen, check that it is in focus and correctly positioned on the screen. To focus the image, rotate the focus ring (the inside ring on the lens). To adjust the size of the image, rotate the zoom ring (the outside ring). Rotate the zoom ring clockwise to make the screen image larger or counterclockwise to make it smaller.

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zoom ring

focus ring

If you need to raise or lower the image on the screen, extend or retract the two feet at the bottom of the projector as follows:

1. Stand behind the projector and support the front of it while you lift up on the foot adjust levers, located above the feet. This unlocks the adjustable feet so they can move up and down. Don’t let the projector drop.

Caution: Don’t hold or lift the projector by its lens. This can damage the lens.

2. While lifting the levers, raise or lower the projector until the screen image is correctly positioned.

3. Release the levers to lock the feet in their new position.

4. If you want to fine-tune the height of the projector, turn the adjustable feet clockwise to raise the height, and counterclockwise to lower the height.

Note: You can also use the projector’s Keystone function to help get optimum screen geometry. Press the Keystone button on the control panel to correct up to a ± 20° tilt, maintaining an aspect ratio of 4:3. Using the ELP Link IV software, you can correct up to a ± 30° tilt.

Focusing and Positioning the Screen Image

Resizing the Projected Image

The Resize button lets you select the projection method for certain types of image signals input from a computer. Press the Resize button on the control panel or the remote control to select one of the following projection methods for your projector.

PowerLite 5350:

With images less than SVGA (800

× 600), you can either display the

image in the center of the projection area or display it full size.

With images greater than SVGA size (up to 1024

× 768 pixels), you

can project the entire image in a compressed format. If you keep pressing the Resize button, the projector will pan around areas of the image. The projector automatically reduces the image size to the projector’s maximum resolution.

Note: The Resize button cannot be used with images at SVGA

(800

600) resolution.

PowerLite 7250 and PowerLite 7350:

With images less than XGA (1024

× 768), you can either display the

image in the center of the projection area or display it full size.

With images greater than XGA size (up to 1600

× 1200 pixels), you

Note: The Resize button cannot be used with images at XGA

× 768) resolution.

(1024

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Sleep Mode

Sleep mode conserves electricity by automatically turning off the lamp after the projector has not been used for 30 minutes. In sleep mode, the projector’s power status indicator is orange and only a minimum amount of the projector’s circuitry remains on. This conserves electricity, cools the projector, and extends the life of the lamp. When the projector is in sleep mode, you can press the Power button to start projecting images, or you can unplug the projector’s power cord.

Controlling the Projector

You can use the remote control or the control panel on top of the projector to perform the following actions:

❐ Turn the power on or off ❐ Automatically set up the computer image ❐ Switch between input images (Computer 1, Computer 2, or

Video)

❐ Access the projector menus to adjust the image, audio, video, and

display settings

Resize the projected image

❐ ❐ Freeze the display (remote control only) ❐ Temporarily display a blank screen ❐ Adjust or mute audio/video output ❐ Use custom functions (remote control only) ❐ Move the mouse pointer (remote control only) ❐ View online help

Sleep Mode

Using the Remote Control

Freeze

A/V Mute

E-Zoom

Special effects buttons (1-5)

Enter (pointer) button

Illumination

Esc button

Freeze

A/V Mute

E-Zoom

Enter

IR Output

Power

R/C ON

OFF

Esc

Powe r

Remote Control On/Off

battery cover

cover lock

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Additional remote control options are available by opening the cover just below the Esc button:

E-Zoom

Enter

Esc

Comp1

S-Video

Auto

P in P Preset

- Volume +

Help

BNC

Video

Resize

Power

R/C ON

OFF

Help

BNC

Video

Resize

Preset

Freeze

A/V Mute

Comp1

S-Video

Auto

P in P

Vol ume

The remote control uses a line-of-sight infrared signal. To use the remote control, point it towards one of the remote control receivers located at the front and back of the projector. (See page 62.)

Controlling the Projector

You can use the remote control up to about 32.8 feet (10 meters) from the projector. (This distance may be shorter if the remote control batteries are low.) You must also be within a

± 30° angle from the front

or rear sensor.

Note: To be able to use the remote control as a wireless mouse, make sure you’ve connected the mouse cable to the projector and your computer. (See Chapter 1 for instructions.)

The five Special Effects buttons are preprogrammed with the following options:

1 Change the mouse cursor to a stamp

2 Draw a box

3 Use a marker pen

4 Draw a freehand line

5 Clear the screen

For information on changing these special effects, refer to page 107.

The projector may not respond to remote control commands in these conditions:

❐ The RC (remote control) On/Off switch is in the Off position ❐ Batteries are weak

Ambient light is too bright

❐ ❐ A certain type of fluorescent light is present ❐ A strong light source (such as direct sunlight) shines into the

infrared receiver

❐ Other equipment emitting infrared energy is present (such as a

radiant room heater).

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Correct these conditions to use the remote control or control the projector from a computer.

The following table summarizes the remote control functions.

Button Function

Power Starts or stops the projector.

Freeze Keeps the current computer or video image on the screen.

A/V Mute Turns off the audio and video, displaying either the black, blue or

E-Zoom Enlarges or reduces the image size from 1x to 4x. Pressing the

RC On/Off Turns the remote control on or off.

Effects buttons Use to display preprogrammed special effects. Additional effects

Enter (Pointer button)

Illumination Illuminates all buttons on the remote control for 10 seconds.

Esc Stops the current function. Pressing Esc while viewing a menu or

Menu Displays or hides the menu.

user logo background.

right side of the button enlarges the image, pressing the left side of the button reduces the image. To display a portion of an enlarged image which is outside of the display area, press the Enter button and scroll the image to the desired location.

can be programmed using the ELP Link IV software, or control panel menu options. (See page 107 for instructions.)

Use the Enter button to navigate the menus or use the remote as a mouse pointer when the projector is connected to the computer with the main cable and the mouse cable. When the image source is Computer, the Enter button acts as a mouse left-click.

the online help displays the previous screen or menu. When the image source is Computer, the Esc button acts as a mouse right-click.

Controlling the Projector

Button Function

Comp1 Switches to the Computer 1 image.

S-Video Switches to the S-Video image.

Auto Optimizes the computer image.

P in P Displays a video or S-video image in a subscreen on the main

display. Use the Enter button to reposition the Picture in Picture (P in P) screen, or the E-Zoom button to enlarge or reduce the image. Changes made to the P in P screen location and size are automatically carried over to the next P in P session.

Help Displays the online help menu.

BNC Switches to the Computer2/BNC image.

Video Switches to the Video image.

Resize Switches the display dot mode and resize mode for VGA, XGA,

SVGA, and SXGA input. You cannot resize the image if the input resolution matches the output resolution of the projector (SVGA for the PowerLite 5350, or XGA for the PowerLite 7250 and

7350).

Preset Saves and recalls up to five different session settings (resolution,

– Volume +

tracking, sync signal and position). To save the current session settings, press the Preset button and it will be assigned the next available number 1through 5. To recall a setting, press the Preset button a second time and move to the desired session number. To overwrite a saved setting, move to the setting you want to replace and press Enter. When the confirmation message displays, choose Yes and press Enter.

Adjusts the volume.

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Using the Control Panel

Shift

A/Vmute

Power

Resize

Keystone

Volume

Esc

Help

VideoComputer

You can use the control panel to control the projector instead of the remote control. However, you can only access the custom features when you are using the remote control.

The following table summarizes the control panel functions.

Button Function

Power Starts or stops projection.

Help Displays the online help menu.

Controlling the Projector

Button Function

Computer Switches between Computer 1 and Computer 2. (When the

A/V Mute Turns off the audio and video, displaying the black, blue, or user

Resize Switches the display dot mode and resize mode for VGA, XGA,

Video Switches to the video image. Pressing the button once switches

Menu Displays or hides the menu.

Esc Stops the current function. Pressing Esc while viewing a menu or

Up, down arrows (Sync+/Sync-)

Left, right arrows

(tracking-/ tracking+)

Computer 2/BNC switch on the back of the projector is set to BNC, the source is switched to 5BNC.)

logo background.

SVGA, and SXGA input. You cannot resize the image if the input resolution matches the output resolution of the projector (SVGA for the PowerLite 5350, or XGA for the PowerLite 7250 and

7350).

to composite video, pressing it twice switches to S-Video.

the online help displays the previous screen or menu. When the image source is Computer, the Esc button acts as a mouse right-click.

Synchronizes the computer’s graphic signal. Use these buttons to adjust an overall image that is fuzzy or streaked, or to select menu items during menu operations. Allows movement or selection of a menu, if a menu is displayed.

Matches the projector’s internal clock to various computer graphic signals (tracking adjustment).

Use these buttons to adjust an image with vertical fuzzy lines, or to change numeric settings during menu operations.

Allows movement of a menu, if a menu is displayed.

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Button Function

Enter Selects a menu option or the next menu/help screen. Pressing

Shift Pressing the shift and Keystone buttons at the same time

– Keystone + Adjusts a trapezoid distorted image to normal.

– Volume +

Enter when no menu or help screen is displayed optimizes the computer image.

increases or decreases the sound volume.

Adjusts the volume when used in conjunction with the Shift button.

Selecting a Computer 2 or BNC Video Source

Comp2/BNC switch

When selecting a Computer 2 or BNC video source, be sure to toggle the Comp2/BNC switch on the rear of the projector to the desired input source. The position of this switch determines which video source can be used, Computer 2 or BNC.

Selecting a Computer 2 or BNC Video Source

Projector Status Lights

The lights on top of the projector tell you the projector’s operating status.

power light

Caution: A red light warns you if a serious problem occurs. See Chapter 6 for what to do if a warning light comes on.

Power Light

Light status Meaning

temperature light

projection lamp light

Steady orange Sleep mode. (The projector is plugged in, but not

projecting.)

Steady green Power and lamp are on.

Flashing green The projector is warming up. Allow about 30 seconds.

Flashing orange The projector is cooling down.

Off There is an internal projector problem.

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Projection Lamp Light

Light status Meaning

Orange and red flashing alternately

Steady red Projection lamp has burned out. Replace it to project images.

Flashing red Problem with projection lamp or lamp power supply.

Off Lamp is functioning normally.

Temperature Light

Light status Meaning

Flashing orange Projector is too hot.

Steady red Projector has turned off automatically because of

Flashing red Problem with the cooling fan or temperature sensor.

Off The projector is functioning normally.

Projection lamp needs replacing.

overheating.

Projector Status Lights

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Using the Projector Menus

The eight projector menus allow you to control your projector from

either the remote control or the control panel:

❐ The Video menu controls the look and quality of the projected

image, and whether the image source is a computer or a video source (for example, a VCR).

❐ The Audio menu controls audio features, such as the volume level,

treble, bass, and 3D sound.

❐ The Effect menu lets you modify the special effects assigned to the

Effects buttons on the remote control and change the cursor speed.

❐ The Setting menu allows you to set or adjust such projector

options as the Picture in Picture (P in P) video source, blank screen color, image source message prompt, A/V Mute display option, and BNC input source.

❐ The User’s Logo menu lets you capture and store a custom logo

which may be used as a startup screen or with the A/V Mute option.

❐ The Reset All menu lets you restore the factory defaults for all the

projector settings.

❐ The Advanced menu allows you to specify additional projector

settings, including a language, startup logo, color matching, video signal, rear or ceiling projection, and the mouse/com port.

❐ The About menu provides information about H/V frequency,

lamp hours, and computer or video selection.

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Accessing the Main Menu

To display the Main menu, press the Menu button on the control panel or the remote control. The Main menu displays.

Press the Menu button again to hide the menu.

As you select a menu, a submenu of options appears to the right. The options available in some submenus vary, depending on whether the current image source is the computer or a video source. The illustration above shows a list of submenus for the Video menu when the image source is the computer.

Accessing the Main Menu

Changing a Menu Setting

To change a menu setting:

1. Press the Menu button on the control panel or remote control to

display the Main menu.

2. Press the up or down arrows (control panel) or press up or down

on the Enter button (remote control) to scroll through the menu choices.

Power

Help

VideoComputer

Resize

A/Vmute

Shift

Keystone

Volume

Esc

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up and down

buttons

Enter button

Freeze

A/V Mute

E-Zoom

Enter

Esc

Power

R/C ON

OFF

3. Press the Enter button to display a submenu.

Freeze

A/V Mute

E-Zoom

Enter

Esc

A/Vmute Resize

Power

Help

Enter button

VideoComputer

Esc

Keystone

Power

R/C ON

OFF

Shift

Volume

4. Press the up or down arrows (control panel) or up or down on the Enter button (remote control) to scroll through the submenu choices.

5. Press either the left or right arrow buttons (control panel) or right or left on the Enter button (remote control) to change a setting on one of the submenus.

6. When you are finished changing settings, press Menu or Esc to go back to the Main menu. The changes are saved automatically.

Changing a Menu Setting

The settings available in each of the menus are described below.

Note: Some options are limited to being enabled (turned on) or disabled (turned off). Enabled options are indicated by a green light. Disabled options are blank.

Video Menu (Image Source = Computer)

The Video menu lets you make adjustments to the projected image. The following options are available when the image source is Computer 1 or Computer 2.

Note: The computer must be connected and operating, and the image source on the projector must be set to Computer 1 or Computer 2 for you to access these menu options.

Menu item Description

Position Select this item and then press the right arrow button (control panel)

or press right on the Enter button (remote control) to enter the screen position adjustment mode. Then use the Enter button (remote control) or up, down, left, and right buttons (control panel) to move the screen position in the corresponding direction.

When you finish making adjustments, press the Esc button to return to the Video menu.

Tracking Matches the projector’s internal clock to various computer graphic

signals. Adjust this setting to remove vertical lines from the image.

Sync Synchronizes with the tracking signal sent from the computer. Adjust

this setting to correct fuzziness or screen flicker.

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Menu item Description

Brightness Lightens or darkens the overall image. Increase brightness to lighten

Contrast Adjusts the difference between light and dark areas. Increase the

Color Adjusts the color balance of the input source.

Sharpness Adjusts the sharpness of the screen image.

Resolution Specifies the video signal. In most cases, this setting should be left at

Preset Allows you to save and recall up to five session computer settings

an image, or decrease it to darken the image.

contrast to make light areas lighter and dark areas darker. Decrease it to minimize the difference between light and dark areas.

Select this item and then press the right arrow button (control panel) or press right on the Enter button (remote control) to enter the color adjustment mode. Then use the Enter button or up and down buttons (control panel) to select a color.

Next, use the Enter button or left and right buttons (control panel) to adjust the selected color. Increase the color setting for more intense color on the screen, and lower the setting for less intense color.

When you finish making adjustments, press the Esc button to return to the Video menu.

the Auto setting allowing the system to automatically detect the video signal. If you want to specify a setting, however, you can select VGA, SVGA, XGA, SXGA, UXGA, or TV/HDTV.

including the resolution, tracking, sync signal, and position.

Video Menu (Image Source = Computer)

Menu item Description

Reset Returns all menu items to their initial factory defaults.

Select this item and then press the right arrow button (control panel) or right on the Enter button (remote control) to display the confirmation screen.

Select Yes and then press the Enter button to reset the menu.

If you change your mind, select No and then press the Enter button to clear the confirmation screen without changing any settings.

Video Menu (Image Source = Video)

The Video menu lets you make adjustments to the projected image. The following options are available when the image source is Video.

Note: The projector’s image source must be set to Video, and the video source (such as a VCR, DVD player, or camcorder) must be connected and operating for you to access these menu options. (For example, the projector must actually be projecting the image from your video tape if you’re using a VCR.)

Menu item Description

Position Select this item and then press the right arrow button (control panel)

When you finish making adjustments, press the Esc button to return to the Video menu.

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Menu item Description

Brightness Lightens or darkens the overall image. Increase brightness to lighten

Contrast Adjusts the degree of difference between light and dark areas.

Saturation Adjusts the color density. Increase the saturation for darker and more

Tint (NTSC only)

Sharpness Adjusts the sharpness of the screen image.

Reset Returns all Video menu items to their initial factory defaults.

an image, or decrease it to darken the image.

Increase the contrast to make light areas lighter and dark areas darker. Decrease it to minimize the difference between the lightest and darkest areas of the image.

opaque color. Decrease it for lighter and less opaque color.

Adjusts the red-green color balance of the screen. Increase tint to add more green, or decrease it to add more red.

Select this item and then press the right arrow button (control panel) or right on the Enter button (remote control) to display the confirmation screen. Next, select Yes and then press the Enter button to reset the Video menu.

If you change your mind, select No and then press the Enter button to clear the confirmation screen without changing any settings.

Video Menu (Image Source = Video)

Audio Menu

Use the Audio menu to adjust the sound volume and quality of your audio.

Menu item Description

Volume Adjusts the volume level for the speakers and audio-out terminal.

Increase the setting to raise the volume, or decrease it to lower the volume.

Treble Adjusts the treble tone of the speakers. (Press the right arrow button

Bass Adjusts the bass tone of the speakers. See Treble for details.

3D Sound Adjusts the speakers’ stereo input. For a more expansive stereo

Reset Returns all Audio menu items to their initial factory defaults.

on the control panel or press right on the remote’s Enter button to increase the treble tone; press the control panel’s left arrow button or left on the remote’s Enter button to decrease the treble tone.)

sound, increase this setting.

Select this item and then press the Enter button to display the confirmation screen. Next, select Yes and then press the Enter button to reset the Audio menu.

If you change your mind, select No and then press the Enter button to clear the confirmation screen without changing any settings.

3 • Using the Projector Menus

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