Epson EMP-7200 - Manual

■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ iii Contents Contents iii Introduction vii Getting the Most Out of Your Projector ................................ ix Remote control ..........................................................................ixSleep mode .........................................

Contents ■ ■ ■ ■ iv Connecting to a Workstation(only available for the EMP-7300/7200)..............................28 Using the Projector 29 Turning the Equipment On and Off .....................................31 Turning the Projector On and Off ............................................ 31Sleep ...

■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ vii Introduction T he compact, lightweight EPSON EMP-7300/7200/5300 Projector allows you to project XGA, full-color images and video onto a large screen for presentations. The projector can connect simultaneously to two image sources: one PC or Apple® Macint...

Getting the Most Out of Your Projector ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ix Getting the Most Out of Your Projector The projector comes with a full set of features that allow you to control the settings for the image display, video and audio. To get the most out of your projector read this section for a quick summary of t...

Introduction ■ ■ ■ ■ x Optional Accessories To enhance your use of the projector, EPSON provides the following accessories: • Spare lamp ELPLP05 • Computer cable ELPKC02 • Multi View ELPDC01 • Mac Adaptor Set ELPAP01 • Ceiling Mount ELPMB02 • Ceiling Plate ELPFC01 • Flange ELPFL01 • Pipe 370 ELPFP01...

About This Manual ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ xi About This Manual Chapter 1, “Installation”, gives step-by-step instructions on how to set-up the projector and connect it to your computer, video source, or other external speaker or PA system. Read the installation procedures that apply to your environment. Chapter...

Introduction ■ ■ ■ ■ xii Safety Instructions Always follow these safety instructions when setting up and using the projector: 1. Do not place the projector on an unstable trolley, stand or table. 2. Do not use the projector near water or sources of heat. 3. Use attachments only as recommended. 4. Us...

Introduction ■ ■ ■ ■ xiv Where to Get Help SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION provides local customer support and service through a nationwide network of authorized EPSON dealers and Service Centres. • Fax-on-Demand access to EPSON’s technical information library • Literature on current and new products • The ...

Where to Get Help ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ xv World Wide Web site If you are connected to the Internet and have a Web browser, you can access EPSON’s World Wide Web site at http:// www. epson. com. EPSON’s home page links users to What’s New, EPSON Products, EPSON Connection, Corporate Info and EPSON Contacts. L...

■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ 1 1 Installation T his chapter tells you how to unpack and set up your projector and connect it to other equipment. The projector must be connected to a computer or a video source such as a video tape deck, camcorder, digital camera or laser disk player.For ...

Installation ■ ■ ■ ■ 2 Unpacking the Projector When you unpack the projector, make sure you have all these components: • Projector • Remote control • 2 AA batteries • Power cord • Computer cable • Audio cable • Video/ audio cable • MAC Desktop adapter • MAC Monitor adapter • Main cable • PS/2 mouse ...

Unpacking the Projector ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ 3 Additional Items The following items may also be required, depending upon how you plan to use the projector. • S-Video cable for S-Video signal input A separate cable is required for each video source. • Macintosh PowerBook output cable This cable is normally pr...

Installation ■ ■ ■ ■ 4 Setting Up the Projector 1. Place the projector on a sturdy, level surface within five feet of the computer or video source. ♦ Caution: Do not hold the projector by the lens. This can damage the lens. 2. Place the projector the correct distance from the screen. The distance be...

Connecting to a Computer ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ 7 When replacing batteries, take the following precautions: • Do not recharge used batteries or expose batteries to fire or water. • Replace batteries as soon as they run out. If the batteries leak, wipe away the fluid with a soft cloth. If battery fluid gets ont...

Installation ■ ■ ■ ■ 8 Connecting to a PC desktop computer Before beginning, make sure that the projector and computer are both turned off. 1. Connect the computer cable. ♦ Note: Computer configurations vary. See your computer manual for the location of the ports needed to connect your EMP -7300/720...

Installation ■ ■ ■ ■ 12 Connecting to a PC laptop computer Before beginning, make sure that the projector and computer are both turned off. 1. Connect the computer cable. ♦ Note: Laptop configurations vary. See your computer manual for the location of the ports needed to connect your EMP-7300/7200/5...

Installation ■ ■ ■ ■ 20 Connecting to a Macintosh PowerBook Remember that you can only use a PowerBook model that have video-out capability. See page 7 for more information. Before beginning, make sure that the projector and PowerBook are both turned off. 1. Connect the computer cable. ♦ Note: Power...

Installation ■ ■ ■ ■ 24 Connecting to a Video Source You can use this connection procedure to connect a video tape deck, a camcorder, a laser disc player or any other compatible video image source to the projector. The projector can receive composite video or S-Video signals. If your video source ha...

Turning the Equipment On and Off ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ 31 Turning the Equipment On and Off Always turn on the projector and its attached equipment in the following order. 1. Video source 2. Audio source (if different than computer or video source) 3. Projector 4. External speaker or PA system 5. Computer Turn...

Using the Projector ■ ■ ■ ■ 32 Reverse the order shown above to turn off the projector and other equipment. After you press the Power button to turn off the projector, the fan will remain on and the operation indicator will flash orange for about one minute as the projector cools. The indicator stop...

Focusing and Positioning the Screen Image ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ 35 Resize Button The Resize button allows you to select the projection screen mode for certain types of image input signals from a computer. EMP-7300/7200 With images up to XGA size(1024x768 pixels), you can choose from two projection methods. Ei...

Using the Projector ■ ■ ■ ■ 36 Controlling the Projector Normally you control the projector using the remote control. The buttons on the remote control allow you to do the following: • Switch power on and off. • Auto-set-up of the computer image screen. • Switch between input images (Computer 1, Com...

Controlling the Projector ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ 37 Using the Remote Control When using the remote control, always point it towards the remote control receivers located at the front and at the back of the projector. To be able to use the remote control as a cordless mouse connect the projector to your computer...

Controlling the Projector ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ 39 Using the Control Panel You can use the control panel to control the printer instead of the remote control. However, you can program and access the custom features only when you are using the remote control. Power Blank Source Resize Menu Mute Volume S ync. S...

Projector Status Indicators ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ 41 Projector Status Indicators The power and lamp indicators at the top of the projector tell you the projector’s operating status. ♦ Caution: A red indicator warns you if a serious problem occurs. See Chapter 6, “Troubleshooting,” for what to do if a warning ...

Using the Projector ■ ■ ■ ■ 42 Lamp Indicator Displays lamp condition. This indicator is off when the projector is in a normal condition. Temperature Indicator Displays the internal temperature condition. This indicator is off when the projector is in a normal condition. Color Status Meaning - Off T...

■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ 43 3 Using the Projector Menus • The seven projector menus enable you to control your projector. • The Computer menu controls the computer image, such as brightness and contrast, when the computer is the image source. • The Video menu controls the video imag...

Using the Projector Menus ■ ■ ■ ■ 44 Accessing the Main Menu The projector menus can be accessed using either the projector control panel or remote control. To display the Main menu, press the Menu button. The Main menu appears: Press the Menu button again to hide the menu. Changing a Menu Setting T...

Menu Options ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ 47 4. Press the up or down arrows (control panel) or the top or bottom of the pointer button (remote) to scroll through the menu choices. 5. Press either the left or right arrow buttons (control panel) or the right or left sides of the pointer button (remote) to change the s...

Menu Options ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ 51 Audio Menu The Audio menu enables you make adjustments related to audio. Reset Returns all Video Menu items to their factory defaults. Select this item and then press a Click button or the <Enter> button to display the confirmation screen. Next, select Yes and then ...

Using the Projector Menus ■ ■ ■ ■ 52 Options Menu The Options menu enables you to adjust basic settings that normally do not need changing. Menu item Description Prompt Temporarily displays a prompt on the projector screen to identify which source (computer or video) is providing the image. Color Te...

Using the Projector Menus ■ ■ ■ ■ 54 Custom Menu The Custom menu allows you to select special features such as zoom, preview, or strobe effects. Unlike the other menus, which use the Enter button to select a menu option, the Custom menu requires that you use the Custom button to select a Custom menu...

Menu Options ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ 57 About Menu The About menu displays the following information about your projector. RESET ALL Menu Executing this command resets the settings in all menus to their factory defaults. While executing this command, the OSD menu disappears from a screen and "RESET ALL"...

■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ 59 4 Using the Projector Software T he Link Set package includes materials necessary to use the ELP Link III V2.0 utility. This utility runs on your computer to control projector features and to configure buttons on the remote control. ELP Link III V2.0 has ...

Using the Projector Software ■ ■ ■ ■ 60 Presentation support function The presentation support function allows you to perform real-time presentation effectively by a remote control shipped with the projector. Projector setting function The projector setting function allows you to control the project...

Using the Projector Software ■ ■ ■ ■ 62 Projector Software CD-ROM The following software is enclosed. ELP Link III V2.0 utility Offers a lot of advantages to your presentation in using a cursor, bar, or stamps with the remote control shipped with your projector. And you can control the brightness an...

Connecting the Cables ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ 63 Connecting the Cables When you are using the following EPSON projector, follow the instructions below. If not, please see the User’s Guide packed with your projector. ♦ Caution: Before connecting the cables to your computer, make sure that the computer and projec...

Using the Projector Software ■ ■ ■ ■ 64 Using the serial mouse Connecting to your Macintosh connect to the serial port connect to the printer port or modem port PC serial cable PC serial mouse cable connect to Mouse/Com connect to the ADB port connect to the printer port ormodem port Mac serial cabl...

Installing the Projector Software on Your PC ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ 67 Installing ELP Link III V2.0 on your PC For Macintosh users: ELP Link III V2.0 installs directly from the setup program main window; there is no separate installation program. The ELP Link III V2.0 installation program starts with the follo...

Accessing the Projector Software ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ 71 Accessing the Projector Software To access the EPSON projector software, follow the steps below. For Windows 95 and NT 4.0 users ELP Link III V2.0 Click Start, point to Programs, and ELPLink3, then select ELPLink3. User’s Guide Click Start, point to Pr...

Using the Projector Software ■ ■ ■ ■ 72 User’s Guide Open the Program Manager and double-click the ELPLink3 group. Then double-click the User’s Guide icon. ♦ Note: Make sure that Acrobat Reader is installed on your PC before accessing the User’s Guide. Demonstration Insert the CD-ROM into the CD-ROM...

Installing or Accessing the Projector Software on the CD-ROM Directly ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ 73 Installing or Accessing the Projector Software on the CD-ROM Directly When you install or access the software on the CD-ROM directly, follow the instructions below. For Windows users ELP Link III V2.0 Open the DATA ...

■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ 75 5 Maintenance T he projector needs little maintenance. You should keep the lens clean because any dirt or stains will appear on the screen. You will also need to clean the air filter located at the bottom of the projector periodically. It is important to ...

Maintenance ■ ■ ■ ■ 76 Cleaning the Lens Clean the lens whenever you notice dirt or dust on the surface. Wipe the lens surface gently with a soft, dry, lint-free cloth. To remove dirt or stains on the lens, moisten a soft cloth with water and a neutral detergent and gently wipe the lens surface. Cle...

Cleaning the Air Filter ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ 77 Cleaning the Air Filter The air filter, which is located at the bottom of the projector, should be cleaned after every 100 hours of use. If it is not cleaned periodically, it can become clogged with dust and prevent the projector from being ventilated properly....

Maintenance ■ ■ ■ ■ 78 4. The air filter is attached to the inside of the projector. To clean the filter you are advised to use a small vacuum cleaner designed for computers and other office equipment. If you do not have one, use a dry, lint-free cloth.If the dirt is difficult to remove or if the fi...

■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ 81 6 Troubleshooting T his chapter describes the problems indicated by the status lights and provides information on what to do if you experience problems with the projector. It is divided into the following sections: • General problems with the projector. R...

Troubleshooting ■ ■ ■ ■ 82 Problems with the Projector If you have problems with the projector, first turn it off and unplug it. Then plug the power cord back in and turn on the projector. If this does not solve the problem, check the warning lights at the top of the projector. These lights alert yo...

Problems with the Projector ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ 83 ❑ The temperature indicator is red. The projector is overheating, which turns the lamp off automatically. Let the projector cool for a few minutes, then turn it back on. Make sure nothing is blocking the ventilation vents. The air filter may be clogged. Cle...

Troubleshooting ■ ■ ■ ■ 84 Problems with the Image or Sound ❑ An image does not appear on the screen. Check that the power light is on and the lens cover is off. Also make sure the cables are installed correctly, as described in Chapter 1. The correct image source may not be selected. Press the Sour...

Problems with the Image or Sound ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ 85 ❑ A blank screen is displayed. The computer signal cannot be interpreted by the projector. Verify the display format (see page 89, 90). When you see a blank screen, you cannot access the projector menus. ❑ The image or parts of the image are blurred or...

■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ 87 7 Technical Specifications General Type of display Poly-silicon TFT Size of liquid crystal panels 1.3 inches (33.1 mm) Resolution EMP-7300/7200:1024 (horizontal) x 768 (vertical) pixels EMP-5300: 800 (horizontal) x 600 (vertical) pixels Image size 23 - 30...

Supported Monitor Displays ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ 89 Supported Monitor Displays The projector displays images at a resolution of 1024 × 768 pixels. To display a higher resolution image, the projector compresses it to 1024 × 768. The following table lists the display formats supported by the projector: Format H...

■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ 93 Glossary Brightness. The balance of light and dark shades in an image. Composite video. A type of video signal that encodes colours, luminance and sychronization information so it can be carried in one signal. Contrast. A measure of the luminance differen...

■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ 95 ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Index Numerics 3D Sound 51 A About Menu 57Adobe Acrobat Reader 62Air Filter 77anti-theft device 3Audio cable 2Audio Menu 51Auto 49AVTSS vii B Bass 51BIS CUIT viiiBlank 52BNC 53Brightness 48, 93 C Ceiling 52COLOR TEMP 52 Composite video 93Computer cable 2C...

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