Epson EMP-7500/5500- User Manual

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

contents ■ ■ ■ ■ iv Using the Projector 21 Turning the Equipment On and Off .....................................23 Turning the Projector On and Off ............................................ 23Sleep Mode .............................................................................. 24 Focusing an...

■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ vii Introduction T he compact, lightweight EPSON EMP-7500/5500 Projector allows you to project XGA(EMP-7500), SVGA(EMP-5500) full-color images and video onto a large screen for presentations. The projector can connect simultaneously to two image sources: one...

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 ...

Introduction ■ ■ ■ ■ x Optional Accessories To enhance your use of the projector, EPSON provides the following accessories: • Spare lamp ELPLP06 • Computer cable ELPKC02 • Link set for PC ELPSW03 • Link set for MAC ELPSW04 • Multi View ELPDC01 • Mac Adaptor Set ELPAP01 • Ceiling Mount ELPMB03 • Ceil...

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 ...

Transporting your projecotor ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ 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 ...

■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ 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 • A/V cable • Mouse cable (for PS/2 and Mac) • Owner’s manual • Hand strap • Soft carrying ...

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, and adapters. This cable...

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 -7500/550...

Installation ■ ■ ■ ■ 10 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-7500/5500 p...

Installation ■ ■ ■ ■ 14 Connecting to a Macintosh PowerBook Remember that you can only use a PowerBook model that has 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: PowerB...

Installation ■ ■ ■ ■ 16 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 ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ 23 Turning the Equipment On and Off Always turn on the projector and its attached equipment in the following order. 1. Projector 2. Computer 3. Video source 4. Audio source Turning the Projector On and Off 1. Connect the power cord to the projector. 2. In...

Using the Projector ■ ■ ■ ■ 24 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 2 minute as the projector cools. The indicator stops ...

Focusing and Positioning the Screen Image ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ 27 Resize Button The Resize button allows you to switch between Resize display and Window display. The Resize button cannot be used with XGA(1024 x 768 pixels) for EMP-7500 and SVGA(800 x 600 pixels) for EMP-5500. How to switch With images up to ...

Using the Projector ■ ■ ■ ■ 28 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. • Switch between input images. ( video - computer) • Access menu for adjustment of image, ...

Focusing and Positioning the Screen Image ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ 29 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 ...

Focusing and Positioning the Screen Image ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ 31 Using the Control Panel You can use the control panel to control the projector instead of the remote control. However, you can program and access the custom features only when you are using the remote control. Enter button Operation Panel

Projector Status Indicators ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ 33 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 ■ ■ ■ ■ 34 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...

■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ 35 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 ■ ■ ■ ■ 36 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 ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ 39 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 ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ 43 Audio Menu The Audio menu enables you to make adjustments related to audio. Menu item Description Volume Adjusts the volume level for the speakers and audio-out terminal. Increase the audio volume to raise the volume, or decrease it to lower the volume. Treble Adjusts the...

Using the Projector Menus ■ ■ ■ ■ 44 Setting Menu The Setting 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 ■ ■ ■ ■ 46 User’s Logo Menu The user’s logo menu allows you to set logos on the screen. How to set the user’s logo 1. Press the <Menu> button to open the Menu window. 2. Select the User’s logo by pressing the <Sync +/-> buttons on the control panel or the Pointe...

Using the Projector Menus ■ ■ ■ ■ 48 Effect Menu The Effect menu allows you to select detailed settings for the effect buttons on the remote control. Also, you can change the cursor speed. Select the item you want to set, then press either multi-purpose button(remote) or the <Enter> button(con...

Menu Options ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ 49 About Menu The About menu displays the following information about your projector. Press either multi-purpose button(remote) or the <Enter> button (control panel) to display the information. • Image source is computer. • Image source is video. RESET ALL Menu Executi...

■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ 51 4 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 ■ ■ ■ ■ 52 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 ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ 53 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 ■ ■ ■ ■ 54 3. 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 the dirt is difficult to remove or if the filter is torn, replace it. An air filter come with r...

■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ 57 5 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 ■ ■ ■ ■ 58 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...

Troubleshooting ■ ■ ■ ■ 60 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...

■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ 63 6 Technical Specifications General Type of display Poly-silicon TFT Size of liquid crystal panels 0.9 inches (22.9 mm) Resolution EMP-5500 : 800(h) x 600(v) pixelsEMP-7500 : 1024(h) X 768(v) pixels Screen size 19 - 230 inch (Tele angle)25 - 300 inch (Wide...

Supported Monitor Displays (EMP-7500) ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ 65 Supported Monitor Displays (EMP-7500) The projector displays images at a resolution of 1024 x 768 pixels. To display a higher resolution image (1280 x 1024 mode), the projector compresses the image to 1024 x 768 pixels. T h e f o l l o w i n g t a...

■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ 69 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...

■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ 71 ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Index A A/V cable 2A/V Mute 30, 32About Menu 49About menu 39Audio cable 2Audio Menu 43Audio menu 39Auto 41Auto Set Up 41AVTSS vii B Bass 43BIS CUIT viiiBlank 44bottom multi-purpose button 29Brightness 40, 69 C Ceiling 44Cleaning the Air Filter 53Color 40C...

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