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EPSON® PowerLite® 5600p and 7600p
Multimedia Projectors
User’s Guide
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
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.
User’s Guide
, do not attempt to service this product yourself. Refer all servicing to qualified service
Copyright Notice
All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in
any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, without the prior
written permission of SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION. The information contained herein is designed only for
use with this EPSON product. EPSON is not responsible for any use of this information as applied to other
products.
Neither SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION nor its affiliates shall be liable to the purchaser of this product or third
parties for damages, losses, costs, or expenses incurred by purchaser or third parties as a result of: accident, misuse,
or abuse of this product or unauthorized modifications, repairs, or alterations to this product, or (excluding the
U.S.) failure to strictly comply with SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION’s operating and maintenance instructions.
SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION shall not be liable for any damages or problems arising from the use of any
options or any consumable products other than those designated as Original EPSON Products or EPSON
Approved Products by SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION.
EPSON is a registered trademark of SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION.
Extra Care is a service mark; EPSON Store and SizeWise are trademarks; and Presenters Club, PrivateLine, and
PowerLite are registered trademarks 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.
CPD-11582
Copyright © 2001 by Epson America, Inc. 1/01
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Contents
C
Welcome
1
Setting Up
the Projector
Getting the Most from Your Projector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Using Your Documentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Reading This Manual Online . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Getting More Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Registration and Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Unpacking the Projector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Additional Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Optional Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Positioning the Projector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Connecting to a Laptop Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Connecting the Computer Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Connecting the Cable for Remote Mouse Control . . 13
Amplifying Computer Audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Connecting to Video Sources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Connecting an RCA Video Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Connecting an S-Video Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Connecting a Component (BNC) Video Cable . . . . . . 18
Connecting the Audio Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
2
Using the
Projector
Turning On Your Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Turning On the Projector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
What To Do If You See a Blank Screen . . . . . . . . . . . 24
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Adjusting the Image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Focusing and Zooming Your Image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Adjusting the Height of Your Image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Adjusting the Image Shape . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Resizing the Image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Adjusting the Tracking and Synchronization . . . . . . . . 28
Controlling the Projector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Switching Between Picture Sources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Adjusting the Volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Turning Off the Picture and Sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Shutting Down the Projector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Using the
3
Remote
Control
Fine-tuning
4
the Projector
Installing the Batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Turning On the Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Controlling the Picture and Sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Switching Between Picture Sources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Adjusting the Volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Turning Off the Picture and Sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Stopping Action . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Zooming Your Image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Displaying Picture-in-Picture Video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Highlighting Your Presentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Using the Pointer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Using Box Highlights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Spotlighting Your Image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Using Horizontal and Vertical Highlights . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Using the Remote Control as a Wireless Mouse . . . . . . . . . 40
Using the Projector’s Menu System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Changing Menu Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Adjusting the Image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Repositioning the Image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Adjusting Image Appearance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Saving and Recalling Computer Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Adjusting the Sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Customizing the Highlighting Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
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Creating Your Own Startup Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Capturing the Image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Choosing When to Display the Image . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Customizing Projector Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Setting Advanced Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Viewing Lamp Usage and Other Information . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Restoring the Default Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Maintaining
5
and
Transporting
the Projector
Solving
6
Problems
Appendix A:
Connecting to
Additional
Equipment
Cleaning the Lens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Cleaning the Projector Case . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Cleaning and Replacing the Air Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Replacing the Lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Resetting the Lamp Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Transporting the Projector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Using On-Screen Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
What To Do When the Lights Flash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Solving Problems with the Image or Sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Solving Problems with the Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Where To Get Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Telephone Support Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Installing the Projector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Controlling the Projector from a Computer . . . . . . . . . 78
Connecting to an External Audio System . . . . . . . . . . 79
Connecting to a PC Desktop Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
Connecting the Computer Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
Connecting the Mouse Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Connecting the Audio Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Connecting to a Desktop Macintosh . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
Connecting the Computer Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
Connecting the Mouse Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
Connecting the Audio Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
Connecting to a Second Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
Connecting to a High-End Workstation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
Connecting to a DVI Video Source . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
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Appendix B:
Notices
Important Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
Remote Control Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
Declaration of Conformity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
FCC Compliance Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
Appendix C:
Technical
Specifications
Index
General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
Projection Lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Mouse Compatibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Remote IR Receiver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Electrical . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Environmental . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Compatible Video Formats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Interface Connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
Computer Video Port Pin Assignments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
Image Size and Projection Distance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
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Welcome
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The
EPSON® PowerLite® 5600p and PowerLite 7600p are portable
projectors offering 2200 ANSI lumens of brightness. From
boardrooms to auditoriums, your full-color presentations and videos
will be bright and visible even in ordinary room lighting.
Images are displayed at a resolution of 1024 × 768 pixels (PowerLite
7600p) or 800 × 600 pixels (PowerLite 5600p). The 1.3-inch LCD
provides a high contrast ratio for incredibly vivid images and clear
text. Improved video processing reduces “color noise” for rich,
saturated images, while reduced light leakage and whisper-quiet
operation contribute to theater-quality video.
With EPSON’s patented SizeWise
computer displays ranging from VGA through UXGA (or SXGA on
the PowerLite 5600p). The projector also supports the new Digital
Visual Interface (DVI) format.
™
chip, the projector supports
You can connect the projector to a wide range of computers, including
®
IBM
compatible PCs and laptops, Apple® Macintosh,® Power
Macintosh
computers, many iMac
workstations such as the Sun
You can use any of the following video sources: VCR, DVD player,
camcorder, digital camera, or laser disc player. The projector supports
composite video, S-Video, and component video, and it automatically
senses the video format (HDTV, NTSC, PAL, or SECAM).
™
series (including G3 and G4 systems), PowerBook®
™
and iBook™ series systems, and high-end
®
SPARCstation.
™
Welcome
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note
You can connect a maximum
of four sources at the same
time.
Getting the Most from Your Projector
Your EPSON PowerLite projector is a highly versatile presentation
tool. You can connect it to one or two computer sources and up to
three video sources and easily switch between them. You can also
include sound for up to two of the sources.
Depending on your presentation, you can take advantage of any or all
of these options:
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Connecting to a laptop or other computer
If you want to connect to a PC laptop or Macintosh PowerBook,
see page 12. To connect to a desktop computer, a workstation, a
computer that outputs video in Digital Visual Interface (DVI)
format, or more than one computer, see Appendix A.
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Connecting to video sources
You can connect a DVD player, VCR, camcorder, laser disc
player, digital camera, or any other video source to your projector.
You can connect up to three video sources at the same time (with
or without a computer) and easily switch between them.
See page 15 for instructions.
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Using the remote control
The remote control lets you switch from one computer or video
source to another, with access to picture-in-picture, pointer,
zoom, and many other projector features. For details, see “Using
the Remote Control” on page 31.
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Welcome
By connecting an additional cable, you can also use the remote
control as a wireless mouse. This lets you click through
slideshow-style presentations (such as PowerPoint
®
) from up to
30 feet away. For more information, see page 40.
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Including sound in your presentation
If your presentation includes sound, you can connect an audio
cable to use the projector’s built-in stereo speakers. For details, see
page 14 (for laptops) or Appendix A (for other systems).
If you’re permanently installing the projector, you may wish to
connect external speakers or a public address system to the
projector’s
Audio Out
port; see page 79.
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Controlling Your Projector from a Computer
If you want to be able to control the projector’s settings from
your computer (for example, if the projector is ceiling-mounted),
you can install the EMP Link V program on the Projector
Software CD-ROM. For details, see page 78.
Using Your Documentation
To connect the projector to your laptop and get your presentation
up and running fast, see the Quick Setup sheet in your Owner’s Kit.
This book contains all the information you need to set up and use
your projector. Please follow these guidelines as you read through it:
■
Warnings must be followed carefully to avoid bodily injury.
■
Cautions must be observed to avoid damage to your equipment.
■
Notes contain important information about your projector.
Reading This Manual Online
Your PowerLite 5600p/7600p CD-ROM includes an electronic copy
of this manual. You may find it convenient to copy it onto your
laptop’s hard drive so it’s always with you—for example, when taking
your presentation on the road.
To view your electronic manual, you need to use Adobe
Reader. Just insert the CD-ROM in your CD-ROM drive, select the
Install/View User’s Guide
View User’s Guide
.
button and click
Install User’s Guide
®
Acrobat®
or
note
The EMP Link program is
optional; you do not need to
install it to use the projector.
note
If you do not have Acrobat
Reader, you can install it
from the CD-ROM.
When you open the manual, you see this toolbar:
navigation pane
show
first page last page
previous page
next page
Welcome
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note
y
If the hand changes to an
index finger while holding
the mouse pointer over text,
ou can click to jump to a
related topic.
You can move quickly to the topic of your choice by clicking in the
table of contents on the left side of the screen. You can also use the
arrow buttons in the toolbar or on the vertical scroll bar on the right
side of the screen to move through the manual.
For more information, see your Acrobat Reader online guide.
Getting More Information
Need tips on giving presentations? Quick steps for setting up your
projector? Here’s where you can look for help:
■
presentersonline.com
Includes a library of articles covering presentation tips, tricks, and
technology. The site provides templates, clip art and sound clips,
as well as Presenters Services to use on the road. Even more
resources and services are available if you register to join the
Presenters Club
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Quick Setup sheet
Gives you all the instructions you need to get your projector set
up and connected to a laptop or PowerBook computer.
■
Owner’s Kit folder
Includes your Quick Setup sheet, warranty brochures, CD-ROMs,
and EPSON PrivateLine
the folder and keep the folder with your projector at all times.
®
—and it’s free.
®
Support card. Store this User’s Guide in
note
You don’t need to install any
software to use your projector.
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Welcome
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Built-in help system
Provides assistance for common problems. Available from the
Help
button on the projector or the remote control. See page 66
for details.
■
support.epson.com
Download FAQs and e-mail your questions to EPSON support.
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CD-ROMs
Your Owner’s Kit includes two CD-ROMs. The PowerLite
5600p/7600p CD-ROM lets you register electronically and
includes an electronic copy of this book as well as a link to
Presenters Online. On the Projector Software CD-ROM, you’ll
find the optional EMP Link V program and its User’sGuide.
If you still need help after checking this User’s Guide and the sources
listed above, you can use the EPSON PrivateLine Support service to
get help fast. Call (800) 637-7661 and enter the PIN on the card in
your Owner’s Kit. Or take advantage of EPSON’s automated support
services 24 hours a day. See page 75 for more information.
Registration and Warranty
Your projector comes with a basic carry-in warranty as well as an
international warranty that let you project with confidence anywhere
in the world. For details, see the warranty brochures included in your
Owner’s Kit.
In addition, for customers who register their projector, EPSON offers
free Extra Care
failure, you won’t have to wait for your unit to be repaired. Instead,
EPSON will ship you a replacement unit anywhere in the United
States or Canada via overnight delivery. See the brochure in your
Owner’s Kit for details.
To register, simply insert the PowerLite 5600p/7600p CD-ROM that
came with your projector and select
lets you receive special updates on new accessories, products, and
services. You can register through the Internet, by e-mail or
800-number modem connection, or by printing out the form to fax or
mail.
SM
Road Service. In the unlikely event of an equipment
Register Online
. Registering also
Welcome
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projector
Unpacking the Projector
After unpacking the projector, make sure you have all the parts shown
below:
EPSON PowerLite 5600p/7600p
Power
Freeze
A/V Mute
R/C ON
E-Zoom
OFF
3
4
2
5
1
Enter
Esc
remote control
batteries
CD-ROM (not needed to use your
projector)
Projector Software
CD-ROM (optional)
power cord
computer cable computer audio cable
RCA video cable
Save all packaging in case you need to ship the projector. Always use
the original packaging (or the equivalent) when you need to send the
projector to another location.
If you are moving the projector by hand, use a carrying case (such as
the optional cases available from EPSON). See page 8 for more
information about cases.
PS/2 MOUSE
USB mouse cable PS/2
®
mouse cable
RCA audio cable
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Welcome
Additional Components
Depending on how you plan to use the projector, you may need
additional components:
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To receive an S-Video signal, you need an S-Video cable. (One is
usually provided with your video device.)
■
To receive a component video signal from a VCR or other video
device having BNC connectors, you need a VGA-to-3BNC cable.
You can purchase this from EPSON; see page 8.
■
To connect two computers to the projector at the same time, you
need an additional VGA computer cable like the one included
with the projector. To amplify the second computer’s audio
through the projector’s sound system, you need an
RCA-to-3.5 mm stereo cable. See your computer or electronics
dealer to obtain these cables.
■
Some older PowerBooks and Macintosh desktop models may
need the Macintosh adapter set shown on page 83 (available from
EPSON; see page 8). Older iMac systems may need a special
adapter to provide a VGA output port; see your computer dealer.
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Some systems may need an additional cable to use the remote
control as a wireless mouse. If your Macintosh doesn’t have a USB
port, you’ll need a Macintosh mouse cable. If your PC doesn’t
have a USB or PS/2 port, you’ll need a PC serial mouse cable. See
your projector dealer to obtain the correct cable.
■
If you plan to use the EMP Link V software to control the
projector, you’ll need a standard serial cable, which you may
purchase from your computer dealer.
■
To take advantage of the projector’s Digital Visual Interface, you
need a DVI cable, and your computer must be capable of
producing video signals in DVI format (for details, see page 88).
You can purchase this cable from EPSON; see page 8.
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Optional Accessories
To enhance your use of the projector, EPSON provides the following
optional accessories:
Product Product number
Replacement lamp and air filter ELPLP12
Long throw zoom lens ELPAL01
Wide angle lens ELPAW01
Customized carrying cases:
Samsonite
ATA molded hard shell case
ATA shipping case
Ceiling mount ELPMB34
Suspension adapter for ceiling mount ELPMBAST
Kensington security lock ELPSL01
Projection screens:
50-inch portable screen
60-inch Insta Theatre screen
80-inch Insta Theatre screen
Wireless microphone and two satellite speakers ELPCUS1
Auxiliary audio system ELPPAS1
wheeled soft case
ELPKS35
ELPKS38
ELPKS39
ELPSC06
ELPSC07
ELPSC08
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Remote control receiver (plugs into projector to
extend range of remote control)
Remote control receiver kit (includes standard
receiver and clip-on receiver for attachment
directly to remote control)
Macintosh adapter set (includes monitor adapter
and desktop adapter)
Component video cable (VGA to 3BNC) ELPKC19
Digital video cables:
DVI to DVI, 10 feet (3 meters)
DVI to DFP, 10 feet (3 meters)
ELPST02
ELPST04
ELPAP01
ELPKC20
ELPKC21
You can purchase these accessories from your dealer, by calling
EPSON at (800) 873-7766, or by visiting www.epsonstore.com
(U.S. sales only). In Canada, please call (800) 873-7766 for dealer
referral.
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Setting Up the Projector
This chapter tells you how to set up the projector for a laptop
computer or video presentation. If you need to set up the projector for
a permanent installation or connect it to a desktop or workstation
computer, see Appendix A.
You’ll find instructions for the following in this chapter:
Positioning the projector
■
Connecting to a laptop computer
■
Connecting to video sources
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Setting Up the Projector
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caution
p
y
p
Don’t hold or lift the
rojector by the lens, or
ou may damage it.
note
It’s easier to position the
rojector when the screen is
directly in front of the room.
If the screen is placed
diagonally in a corner, it’s
much more difficult to aim
the projector correctly at the
screen and get a square
image.
Positioning the Projector
Before connecting the projector, you need to decide where to place it.
The location you choose depends on the size of the room and what
you are projecting.
■
Place the projector on a sturdy, level surface, approximately
3.6 to 48 feet from the screen.
■
Make sure there is plenty of space for ventilation around and
under the projector.
■
Make sure the projector is within 10 feet of a grounded electrical
outlet or extension cord, and within 5 feet of your computer
and/or video source.
■
Place the projector directly in front of the center of the screen,
facing it toward the screen squarely. Otherwise, your image will
not be square.
Most presenters find it convenient to place the projector in front of
the audience, leaving as much space as possible between the projector
and the screen to get a good-sized image. This lets the presenter stand
in the front of the room, face the audience, and remain close enough
to the equipment to be able to control it.
Use the figure below as a guideline to help you determine how far
from the screen to place the projector. Image size generally increases
with distance, but may vary depending on how you position the zoom
ring and whether you have adjusted the image size with other settings.
The dimensions shown are based on using the standard lens.
3.6 to 4.6 ft7 to 9 ft36 to 48 feet distance from screen
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Setting Up the Projector
If you place the projector below the level of the screen, you’ll have to
tilt it up by extending the feet as shown. Tilting the projector upward
causes the image to lose its square shape, but you can correct the
distortion by pressing the
Keystone
button as described in the next
chapter.
ideal
height
If you place the projector level with the bottom of the screen, the
image will be square and you won’t have to adjust it. If you place the
projector higher than the bottom of the screen, the image will still be
square, but you won’t be able to fill the whole screen with the image.
note
After positioning the
projector, you may want to
connect a Kensington
MicroSaver
device to the lock port on the
projector’s left side. You can
purchase this from EPSON;
see “Optional Accessories” on
page 8
.
®
anti-theft
Setting Up the Projector
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Connecting to a Laptop Computer
A
f
p
note
To connect to desktops and
other computer systems, see
ppendix A. If you have an
iBook with an RCA videoout port, follow the
instructions for connecting to
a video device on page 16.
You can connect the PowerLite projector to any computer that has a
standard video output (monitor) port, including PC notebook and
laptop computers, Macintosh PowerBooks, and hand-held devices.
Connecting the Computer Cable
Before you start, make sure your computer and the projector are
turned off.
1. Connect one end of the computer cable to the projector’s
Computer 1
computer
cable
port.
Computer 1 port
note
Laptop configurations vary.
See your computer manual
or the location of the ports
needed to connect your
rojector.
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2. Make sure the
Computer 1
switch is flipped to the left (to
Analog
the
position, as shown).
If necessary, use the tip of a
ballpoint pen to slide it over.
3. Connect the other end of the
computer cable to your laptop’s
video-out or monitor port.
If you’re using a PowerBook and you can’t connect the cable, you
may need to use the Macintosh desktop adapter as shown on
page 83 (available from EPSON; see page 8).
Computer 1
switch
(slide to
left)
4. Tighten the screws on the connectors.
If you don’t need to make any other connections, you can plug in
your projector and turn it on. See page 22 for instructions.
Connecting the Cable for Remote Mouse Control
Using the remote control as a wireless mouse lets you control your
computer and click through slideshow-style presentations, such as
PowerPoint, from up to 30 feet away (for details, see page 40). This
gives you more flexibility in delivering your presentation, since you
won’t need to stand near your computer.
1. Locate the cable you need, depending on whether your laptop has
a round PS/2 mouse port or a flat USB mouse port.
2. Connect the round end of the cable to the projector’s
Mouse1
port, as shown.
mouse cable
3. Connect the other end of the cable to the external mouse port or
USB port on your laptop.
4. If necessary, configure your laptop to work with an external
mouse.
If you don’t need to make any other connections, you can plug in
your projector and turn it on. See page 22 for instructions.
note
If you’re using a PowerBook
that has a round mouse port,
you’ll need a Macintosh
mouse cable. If you have a
PC laptop with a serial
mouse port, you’ll need a
serial mouse cable. See your
projector dealer to obtain the
correct cable.
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Amplifying Computer Audio
Your laptop probably has its own sound system; however, it may not
be adequate for your presentation. If you need more volume or better
sound quality, you can connect the audio cable to take advantage of
the projector’s built-in amplifier and stereo speakers.
1. Connect one end of the audio cable to the
Audio (Computer1)
jack on the projector.
audio cable
2. Connect the other end of the audio cable to your laptop’s
headphone jack or audio-out jack. (Jack locations vary; see
your computer manual if you’re not sure of which jack to use.)
If you don’t need to make any other connections, you can plug in
your projector and turn it on. See page 22 for instructions.
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Setting Up the Projector
Connecting to Video Sources
You can connect a DVD player, VCR, camcorder, laser disc player,
digital camera, or any other compatible video source to your projector.
The projector supports HDTV, NTSC, PAL, and SECAM, and
automatically detects the video format. (However, if you’re using a
60-hertz PAL system, you’ll need to select
as described on page 47.)
The projector can receive composite video, S-Video, and component
video. You can connect one or more of these video sources at the same
time. However, these sources share the same audio input port, so you
can connect audio for only one of the sources (see page 19).
The type of cable you use depends on whether you have composite
video, S-Video, or component video.
■
For composite video, use the RCA video cable included with the
projector.
■
For S-Video, use the S-Video cable supplied with your video
device or obtain one from your electronics dealer.
■
For component video, you’ll need a VGA-to-3BNC cable. You
can purchase this from EPSON; see page 8.
PAL60
in the Video menu,
note
The projector does not
support TV antenna cable
F-connectors.
See the following illustration if you’re not sure which type of
connectors you have.
composite video
RCA connector
S-Video
4-pin, mini-DIN
component video
Follow the instructions below for your type of connection.
BNC connector
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Connecting an RCA Video Cable
Before starting, make sure the projector and your DVD player or
other video source are turned off.
1. Connect the yellow plug on one end of the RCA video cable to
the projector’s
RCA video cable
2. Connect the other end of the cable to the video-out jack on your
video source.
Video
Video jack
jack.
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Setting Up the Projector
To include sound in your presentation, connect the RCA audio cable
as described on page 19.
Connecting an S-Video Cable
If your video source has an S-Video jack, you can use it to project a
higher quality video image. However, you’ll need an S-Video cable,
which may be included with your video source, or can be purchased
separately.
Before starting, make sure the projector and your DVD player or
other video source are turned off.
1. Insert one end of an S-Video cable into the projector’s
S-Video
connector.
S-Video connector
S-Video cable
2. Insert the other end into the S-Video output port of your video
source.
To include sound in your presentation, connect the RCA audio cable
as described on page 19.
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Connecting a Component (BNC) Video Cable
If your video source has component (BNC) connectors, you can use
them to project a higher quality video image. However, you’ll need a
VGA-to-3BNC video cable, which is available from EPSON; see
page 8.
Before starting, make sure the projector and your DVD player or
other video device are turned off.
1. Connect the VGA end of the cable to the projector’s
Computer 2/Component Video
Computer 2/
Component Video port
port.
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Setting Up the Projector
BNC cable
2. Connect the red, green, and blue leads at the opposite end of the
cable to the corresponding connectors on your video source.
3. If the image doesn’t display properly, you may need to change the
BNC
option in the projector’s Setting menu (see page 54).
To include sound in your presentation, connect the RCA audio cable
as described on page 19.
Connecting the Audio Cable
To include sound in your video presentation, you need to connect the
RCA audio cable that came with your projector. If you’ve connected
more than one video source, you can include sound for just one of the
sources. (You can also include sound for your computer source; see
page 14.)
1. Connect the RCA audio cable to the left and right
on the projector (insert the white plug into the
plug into the
R
port).
Audio 2 jacks
RCA audio cable
Audio 2
L
port and the red
2. Connect the plugs at the other end of the cable to the audio
output jacks on your video source.
jacks
Setting Up the Projector
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Using the Projector
2
Once you’ve connected the projector to your computer or other
equipment (as described in Chapter 1 or Appendix A), you’re ready to
turn on the projector, adjust the image, and give your presentation.
Although you can operate the projector without it, the remote control
lets you use additional features. See Chapter 3 for instructions on
using the remote. This chapter covers the following:
Turning on the projector and other equipment
■
Adjusting the image
■
Controlling the projector
■
Shutting down the projector
■
Using the Projector
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Turning On Your Equipment
Make sure your projector and other equipment are set up and
connected correctly, as described in Chapter 1 or Appendix A. Then
turn on your projector, as described below, followed by any
equipment you’ve connected to it. You can turn on your computer
and video equipment in any order, but if you have more than one
computer or video source connected, you may have to switch to the
desired source as described on page 29.
Turning On the Projector
Follow these steps to plug in and turn on the projector:
1. Connect one end of the power cord to the projector’s power inlet.
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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 receiving power but not yet turned
on.
3. Remove the lens cap.
4. Press the red
Power
Power button
power light
button on top of the projector.
Power
The power light flashes green as the projector warms up, and the
projection lamp comes on in about 30 seconds. The power light
stays green, and you may see a blue screen with the
No Signal
message displayed. This is normal.
5. Do one of the following:
■
Turn on or restart your computer. In a few moments, you
should see your computer display projected.
warning
Never look into the lens when
the lamp is on. This can
damage your eyes, and is
especially dangerous for
children.
(Windows only: If you see a New Hardware Found message
saying that it has found a plug-and-play monitor, click
Cancel
■
If you’re projecting a video, press the
.)
Play
button on your
video source.
If a projected image fails to appear, see the next section for help.
Once you see your image, turn to page 26 for instructions on focusing
and making other image adjustments.
When you’re done with your presentation, shut down the projector as
described on page 30. Shutting down the projector correctly prevents
premature lamp failure and possible damage to the projector from
overheating.
Using the Projector
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What To Do If You See a Blank Screen
No Signal
If you see a blank screen or a blue screen with the
No Signal
message
after turning on your computer or video source, try the following:
■
Make sure the cables are connected correctly, as described on
page 12 (for laptops) or in Appendix A (for other systems).
■
Make sure the power light is green and not flashing and the lens
cover is off.
■
Try restarting your computer.
■
If you’ve connected more than one computer and/or video source,
you may need to press the
Computer
or
Video
button on top of
the projector to select the correct source. (Allow a few seconds for
the projector to sync up after pressing the button.)
If you’re using a PowerBook:
You may need to set up your system to display on the projector screen
as well as the LCD screen. Follow these steps:
1. From the Apple menu, select
Monitors and Sound.
2. Click the
Arrange
icon.
Control Panels
, then click
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click here
drag one monitor
icon on top of
the other
3. Drag one monitor icon on top of the other.
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