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1 • Installation

Connecting to a PC Laptop Computer

Before beginning, turn off the projector and computer if they are on.

1. Connect the video cable.

Note:

Laptop configurations vary. See your computer manual for the

location of the ports needed to connect your projector.

a. Connect either end of the video cable to the projector’s

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

b. Connect the other end of the video cable to the laptop’s video

(monitor) port.

c. Tighten the screws on all connectors to make sure they are

fastened securely.

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Summary of Contents for 5000XB - PowerLite SVGA LCD Projector

Page 1: ...EPSON PowerLite 7000XB 5000XB User s Guide pro insd fm Page i Friday November 7 1997 5 20 PM ...

Page 2: ...t 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 instruc tions SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION shall not be liable against any damages or problems arising from the use of any options or any consumable products other than those designated as Original...

Page 3: ...e your 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...

Page 4: ...tion 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 Certifica tion of this device and may cause interference levels which exceed the...

Page 5: ...ies xii About This Manual xiii Safety Instructions xiv Where to Get Help xvi Electronic Support Services xvi Automated Telephone Services xvii 1 Installation 1 Unpacking the Projector 2 Additional Components 3 Setting Up the Projector 4 7000xbTOC fm Page v Friday November 7 1997 5 21 PM ...

Page 6: ...bout Your Projector 30 Turning the Equipment On and Off 31 Turning the Projector On and Off 31 Focusing and Positioning the Screen Image 33 Controlling the Projector 36 Using the Remote Control 37 Using the Control Panel 39 Projector Status Indicators 41 3 Using the Projector Menus 43 Accessing the Main Menu 44 Changing a Menu Setting 44 Menu Options 47 Video Menu Image source Computer 47 Video Me...

Page 7: ...Launching the Software 64 Using the Software 64 Customizing the Remote Control Effects Buttons 64 Controlling Projector Features 72 5 Maintenance 81 Cleaning the Lens 82 Cleaning the Projector Case 82 Cleaning the Air Filter 83 Replacing the Lamp 84 6 Troubleshooting 87 Problems with the Projector 88 Problems with the Image or Sound 90 7 Technical Specifications 93 Supported Monitor Displays 96 Gl...

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Page 9: ...image sources plus one video source such as a VCR or camcorder You can also connect audio for each image source If you have a PowerLite 7000XB images are displayed in XGA compatible full color 16 670 000 colors at a resolution of 1024 x 768 pixels The PowerLite 5000XB displays images in SVGA compatible full color at a resolution of 800 x 600 pixels Your projector produces bright images that can be...

Page 10: ...ontrol can also act as a wireless mouse to control operations on your computer screen during presentations The projector s ELP Link II software provides a number of add on features designed to make presentations more effective Your projector also features a new patented SizeWise chip for support of VGA and SXGA output PowerLite 7000XB or VGA and XGA output PowerLite 5000XB No matter what type of c...

Page 11: ... buttons to access custom functions with the ELP Link II software and the projector s menu system You can even 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 conser...

Page 12: ...rared receiver allows wireless remote control at up to 32 8 feet 10 meters Remote control receiver module ELPST02 Communication cable set and computer cable so you can connect your projector to a second computer Also add a MAC adapter set to connect to a second Macintosh or a video cable to connect the projector to a video source that supports S Video ELP communication cable set ELPKC04 MAC adapte...

Page 13: ... image settings change the display of the projected image and modify audio settings such as bass and treble Chapter 4 Using the ELP Link II Software describes how to use the ELP Link II software to control the computer and use the special presentation functions Chapter 5 Maintenance describes how to maintain your projector in good working order Chapter 6 Troubleshooting describes how to interpret ...

Page 14: ...acte 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 wit...

Page 15: ...lified 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...

Page 16: ...on line services below 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 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 EPSON Download Service You can call the EPSON Download Service at 800 442 20...

Page 17: ...Telephone Services EPSON FaxAdvice You can access EPSON s technical information library by calling 800 442 2110 and selecting the appropriate phone option You must provide a return fax number to use EPSON FaxAdvice EPSON SoundAdvice For pre recorded answers to commonly asked questions about EPSON products 24 hours a day seven days a week call 800 442 2110 EPSON also provides technical support and ...

Page 18: ...m You can purchase ink cartridges paper manuals accessories and parts from EPSON Accessories at 800 873 7766 U S sales only In Canada please call 800 873 7766 for dealer referral Note If you need help using software with an EPSON product see the documentation for that program for technical support information pro int fm Page xviii Friday November 7 1997 5 22 PM ...

Page 19: ...ant to connect the projector to both your computer and a video source or set up the projector for one or more of the following Connect the mouse cable to use the remote control as a wireless mouse Provide audio for one or both image sources The audio source can be the computer video source or another device such as a stereo Connect to an external speaker or PA system to amplify the audio pro ch1 f...

Page 20: ... monitor adapter ELP Link II Kit Main cable PC serial cable Mouse cable for PS 2 Macintosh serial cable Mouse cable for serial Diskette for Windows Mouse cable for Macintosh Diskette for Macintosh Depending on the configuration of your equipment you may not need all these components Save all packaging in case you need to ship the projector in the future Always transport the projector in its origin...

Page 21: ... is provided for all new PowerBooks that have video out capability If your PowerBook does not include one see your Macintosh dealer 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 thes...

Page 22: ...on Do not hold the projector by the lens This can damage the lens 2 Place the projector the proper distance from the screen The distance between the projector and the screen determines the actual image size Use the general guidelines in the table on the next page to determine the proper distance pro ch1 fm Page 4 Friday November 7 1997 5 22 PM ...

Page 23: ...p is on The projector might come on suddenly even when it is not operating This can damage your eyes It is especially important that children not look into the lens Image size diagonal Horizontal distance from projector to screen Minimum Maximum 300 inches 32 8 feet 10 m 200 inches 22 feet 6 7 m 28 5 feet 8 7 m 100 inches 10 8 feet 3 3 m 14 feet 4 3 m 80 inches 8 9 feet 2 7 m 11 5 feet 3 5 m 60 in...

Page 24: ...AA batteries included with the projector Make sure the polarity of the batteries is correct 7 Replace the battery compartment cover EPSON AMERICA INC Documentation Department 20770 Madrona Avenue Torrance CA 90503 310 782 0770 TITLE DATE DRAWN BY 35_BATT1 eps 27 August 1996 Wendi Swanlund pro ch1 fm Page 6 Friday November 7 1997 5 22 PM ...

Page 25: ...projector for a long period of time Connecting to a Computer You can connect the projector to any computer capable of standard VGA Super VGA XGA or Super XGA output including IBM compatible desktop PC IBM compatible laptop PC Apple Macintosh desktop computer including Macintosh Quadra Macintosh Centris and Power Macintosh Any Apple PowerBook with video out capability This includes all 160 165 180 ...

Page 26: ...of the ports needed to connect your projector a Connect one end of the video cable to the projector s Computer In 1 port Use the Computer In 2 port if you are connecting a second computer b Disconnect the computer monitor cable from the video port on the back of the computer and connect the other end of the video cable to the computer s video port monitor cable video cable pro ch1 fm Page 8 Friday...

Page 27: ...ighten the screws on all connectors 2 Connect the main cable The main cable connects the PS 2 mouse cable needed to use the remote control as a mouse and 9 pin serial cable needed to use the ELP Link II software and the Effects buttons on the remote control from your computer to the projector EPSON PowerLite 5000 File SRMS PC eps W Swanlund MOD 12 16 96 main cable 9 pin serial cable PS 2 mouse cab...

Page 28: ...ial mouse perform steps b and c using the serial mouse cable instead of the PS 2 mouse cable not shown in the illustration e To configure the projector from your PC using the ELP Link II 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 f Connect the other end of the serial cable to the serial...

Page 29: ...d of the audio cable to the Audio In 1 jack on the projector Use the Audio In 2 jack if you are connecting a second computer b Connect the other end of the audio cable to the speaker or audio out port on a sound card in the computer pro ch1 fm Page 11 Friday November 7 1997 5 22 PM ...

Page 30: ...the location of the ports needed to connect your projector a Connect either end of the video cable to the projector s Computer In 1 port Use the Computer In 2 port if you are connecting a second computer b Connect the other end of the video cable to the laptop s video monitor port c Tighten the screws on all connectors to make sure they are fastened securely pro ch1 fm Page 12 Friday November 7 19...

Page 31: ...cts buttons on the remote control to the projector a Connect the small 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 b Connect one end of the PS 2 mouse cable included with the projector to the mouse terminal on the square end of the main cable main cable 9 pin serial cable PS 2 mouse cable pro ch1 fm Page 13 Friday Novem...

Page 32: ...ts buttons on the remote control connect one end of the serial cable to the serial terminal on the square end of the main cable f 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 II software if your laptop has only one serial port that is being used to support a serial mouse g Tighten the screws on all the connector...

Page 33: ...ble a Connect one end of the audio cable to the Audio In 1 jack on the projector Use the Audio In 2 jack if you are connecting a second computer b Connect the other end of the audio cable to your laptop pro ch1 fm Page 15 Friday November 7 1997 5 22 PM ...

Page 34: ... your projector a Connect either end of the video cable to the projector s Computer In 1 port Use the Computer In 2 port if you are connecting a second computer b Remove the small cover and set the DIP switches on the Macintosh desktop adapter in accordance with the resolutions you want to use such as 16 inch mode video out cable if supplied by Apple Macintosh desktop adapter Macintosh desktop ada...

Page 35: ... to the video port If a video out cable was supplied with your Macintosh connect one end to the video adapter and the other end to the video port on your Macintosh e If you wish to view or check images on the computer s monitor attach the Macintosh monitor adapter to the monitor cable and connect the monitor to the projector s Monitor port f Tighten the screws on both connectors to make sure they ...

Page 36: ...LP Link II software from your Macintosh to the projector a Connect the small end of the main cable to the projector s Mouse Com 1 port Use the Mouse Com 2 to connect a second computer b Connect the MAC mouse cable to the mouse terminal on the other end of the main cable main cable MAC mouse cable MAC serial cable pro ch1 fm Page 18 Friday November 7 1997 5 22 PM ...

Page 37: ...serial terminal on the large end of the main cable Connect the other end of the serial cable to the PRINTER or MODEM port on the back of your Macintosh e Tighten the screws on both connectors 3 Connect the audio cable a Connect one end of the audio cable to the Audio In 1 jack on the projector Use the Audio In 2 jack if you are connecting a second computer b Connect the other end of the audio cabl...

Page 38: ...they are on 1 Connect the video cable Note PowerBook configurations vary See your computer manual for the location of the ports needed to connect your projector a Connect one end of the video cable to the projector s Computer In 1 port Use the Computer In 2 port to connect a second computer video cable Macintosh desktop adapter video out cable supplied by Apple pro ch1 fm Page 20 Friday November 7...

Page 39: ...deo adapter to the other end of the video cable d Connect one end of the video out cable that came with your PowerBook to the video out connector on the back of the PowerBook e Connect the other end of the PowerBook video out cable to the projector video cable with Macintosh video adapter attached f Tighten the screws on all the connectors to make sure they are fastened securely pro ch1 fm Page 21...

Page 40: ...he small 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 b Connect the MAC mouse cable to the mouse terminal on the other end of the main cable c Connect the mouse connector of the MAC mouse cable to the mouse port on the back of the PowerBook main cable MAC mouse cable MAC serial cable pro ch1 fm Page 22 Friday November 7 ...

Page 41: ...t on the back of your PowerBook e Tighten the screws on all connectors to make sure they are fas tened securely 3 Connect the audio cable a Connect one end of the audio cable to the Audio In 1 jack on the projector Use the Audio In 2 jack if you are connecting a second computer b Connect the other end of the audio cable to your computer EPSON PowerLite 5000 File AUD PBK eps W Swanlund MOD 12 14 96...

Page 42: ...pter cable The most popular workstations use a 13 pin 13W3 connector which requires an adapter cable part number ELPKC06 In addition workstations pass the Sync signal differently so the ELPKC06 adapter cable has a dip switch to control sync routing Contact your audio video dealer for information on connecting your workstation Connecting to a Video Source You can connect a VCR a camcorder a laser d...

Page 43: ... 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 or S Video For composite video use the ...

Page 44: ...mposite video connect the yellow RCA plug on one end of the audio visual cable to the projector s Video In jack Connect the other yellow RCA plug to the video out jack of your video source 4 Connect the other plugs on the audio visual cable to the Audio In jacks of the projector insert the white plug into the L Audio In jack and the red plug into the R Audio In jack Connect the plug at the other e...

Page 45: ...ers are enough for most small or 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 Spatializer 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...

Page 46: ...niplug to the projector s Audio Out jack 3 Connect the RCA plugs to the external amplified speaker or PA system Insert the cable s red plug into the Audio In R jack and the white plug into the Audio In L jack pro ch1 fm Page 28 Friday November 7 1997 5 22 PM ...

Page 47: ...ormation about using your projector Turning the equipment on and off Focusing and positioning the image Controlling the projector with the remote control and the control panel Monitoring the status of the projector pro ch2 fm Page 29 Monday November 10 1997 1 36 PM ...

Page 48: ...or The illustration below identifies the parts of your projector adjustable foot foot release lever zoom ring focus ring control panel operational indicators infrared receiver infrared receiver pro ch2 fm Page 30 Monday November 10 1997 1 36 PM ...

Page 49: ... PA system if necessary 5 Computer Turning the Projector On and Off 1 Remove the projector lens cap 2 Press the Power button on the remote control or control panel The green power indicator comes on If computer or video equipment is attached the computer or video signal is projected Allow about 30 seconds for full illumination Warning Never look into the lens when the lamp is on This can damage yo...

Page 50: ...is orange there may be a delay before a projected image appears 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 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...

Page 51: ...rectly 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 zoom ring focus ring pro ch2 fm Page 33 Monday November 10 1997 1 36 PM ...

Page 52: ... projector drop Caution Don t hold the projector by its lens This can damage the lens 2 While pressing the purple Foot Release button raise or lower the projector until the screen image is correctly positioned 3 Release the Foot Release button to lock the adjustable foot in its new position 4 Locate the dial shaped foot at the rear of the projector Level the projector by turning this foot clockwis...

Page 53: ...control panel and remote control Resize Button The Resize button lets you select the projection method for certain types of image signals input from a computer With images up to XGA size 1024 768 pixels for the PowerLite 7000XB or up to SVGA size 800 600 pixels for the PowerLite 5000XB you can choose from two projection methods Either display the image in the center of the projection area or displ...

Page 54: ... or the remote control to perform the following actions Turn power on or off Select auto setup for the computer image screen Switch between input images Computer 1 Computer 2 video computer Access the projector menus for adjustment of image audio video and display settings Control resizing Control display freeze Control display blanking Adjust or mute audio output Use custom functions remote contr...

Page 55: ...ters 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 The projector may not respond to remote control commands in these conditions ambient light is too bright a certain type of fluorescent light is present a strong light source such as direct sunlight shines into the bottom multi purpose bu...

Page 56: ... to the current projector settings Pointer button Use the pointer button to navigate the menus or use the remote as a mouse pointer when the projector is connected to the computer with all cables in the ELP Link II communications kit Effects buttons Use to display special effects in conjunction with the ELP Link II software Top multi purpose button Acts as a right mouse click registers a menu sele...

Page 57: ...tches the display dot mode and resize mode for the following types of input VGA SVGA and SXGA for the PowerLite 7000XB and VGA and XGA for the PowerLite 5000XB Custom Assigns functions to the Effects keys using ELP Link II Freeze Keeps the current computer or video image on the screen Mute Cuts off audio Volume Adjusts the volume Power Starts or stops the projector Button Function Enter button pro...

Page 58: ...items during menu operations Left right arrows tracking tracking 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 Enter Registers a menu selection Auto Adjusts the computer signal input to the current projector settings Resize Switches th...

Page 59: ...roubleshooting for what to do if a warning light comes on Power Indicator Light status Meaning Steady orange Sleep mode The projector is plugged in but not projecting Steady green Power and lamp are on Flashing orange The projector is hot Steady red The projector is too hot and has turned off Flashing red There is an internal projector problem power indicator projection lamp indicator pro ch2 fm P...

Page 60: ...he projector is warming up Orange and red flashing alternately Projection lamp needs replacing Flashing orange Projector lamp is cooling down Steady red Projector lamp has burned out Replace it to project images Flashing red Problem with projection lamp or lamp power supply pro ch2 fm Page 42 Monday November 10 1997 1 36 PM ...

Page 61: ...deo image such as brightness and color saturation when the image source is video such as a VCR The Audio menu controls audio features such as the volume level tone setting and Spatializer The Options menu enables you to set various projector options The Custom menu assigns functions to the remote control s Custom button The Reset All menu returns all settings to their factory defaults pro ch3 fm P...

Page 62: ...in menu first press the Computer or Video button on the control panel or remote control then press the Menu button The Main menu appears Press the Menu button again to hide the 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 pro ch3 fm Page 44 Friday November 7 1997 5 23 PM ...

Page 63: ...g 45 2 Press the up or down arrows control panel or press the top or bottom of the pointer button remote to scroll through the menu choices pointer button up and down buttons pro ch3 fm Page 45 Friday November 7 1997 5 23 PM ...

Page 64: ...ttom multi purpose button remote to display a submenu A sub menu such as the following appears Note Sub menus differ depending on if the current image source is Computer or Video Enter button bottom multi purpose button top multi purpose button pro ch3 fm Page 46 Friday November 7 1997 5 23 PM ...

Page 65: ... press the Menu button again to hide the menu or select RETURN and press Enter to go back to the Main menu The changes are saved automatically Menu Options The following menus are described in this section Video menu Image source Computer Video menu Image source Video Audio menu Options menu Custom menu Video Menu Image source Computer The Video menu enables you to make adjustments to the projecte...

Page 66: ... to remove streaks from the image Tracking Matches the projector s internal clock to various computer graphic signals Adjust this setting to remove fuzzy lines from the image Color Adjusts the color balance of the input source Select this item and then press the Enter button control panel or either multi purpose button remote to enter the color adjustment mode Then use the pointer button or up and...

Page 67: ...t source is switched to Computer 2 Select 2 to assign the wireless mouse control to the computer connected to the Mouse Com 2 port Selecting 1 2 tells the projector to automatically switch wireless mouse control whenever the input source computer is changed Reset Returns all Computer menu items to their initial factory defaults Select this item and then press the Enter button control panel or eith...

Page 68: ...ce between light and dark areas 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 Saturation Adjusts color density Increase the setting for darker and more opaque colors Decrease it for lighter and less opaque colors Tint NTSC only Adjusts the red green color balance of the screen Incre...

Page 69: ...Enter key control panel to clear the confirmation screen without changing any settings Return Saves your changes and displays the Main menu 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 Tone Adjusts the tone of the speakers and audio out terminal Increase the tone to rai...

Page 70: ...ou change your mind select No and then press a multi purpose button remote or the Enter button control panel to clear the confirmation screen without changing any settings Return Saves your changes and displays the Main menu Menu item Description Prompt Temporarily displays a prompt on the projector screen to identify which source computer or video is providing the image Rear Projection Mirrors th...

Page 71: ...r button remote to change the selected value A high color temperature value enhances the selected color within the overall image while a lower value weakens the color Press the Enter button control panel or either multi purpose button remote or select Return to clear the setting screen and return to the Options menu Ceiling Mirrors the projected image on its X axis top bottom Selecting ON turns mi...

Page 72: ...wer right and new source screen expands from upper left to lower right Left Right Original source screen shrinks from left to right and new source screen expands from left to right Outside Middle Original source screen shrinks from outside in and new source screen expands from inside out Language Selects the menu language Japanese English German French Italian Spanish and Portuguese Lamp Displays ...

Page 73: ... is New Set or Present Set If the value is New Set press the bottom multi purpose button to toggle the value Press the Custom button to access the Zoom function An indicator appears in the lower right of the screen while the zoom function is on Zoom remains on until you press the Custom button again The following remote control functions are available while the zoom function is on Zoom In Each pre...

Page 74: ... preview function remains on until you press the Custom button again select an input source with the pointer button or press the remote control s bottom multi purpose button Strobe Press the bottom multi purpose button and then check if the value next to the Strobe menu is New Set or Present Set If the value is New Set press the bottom multi purpose button to toggle the value Press the Custom butt...

Page 75: ...lashed and the time interval between them You can specify the number of frames as 4 9 or 16 and the time interval from 0 1 to 1 second in 0 1 second increments Press the top multi purpose button again to clear the setting screen Return Saves your changes and displays the Main menu Menu item Function Description pro ch3 fm Page 57 Friday November 7 1997 5 23 PM ...

Page 76: ...3 Using the Projector Menus 58 pro ch3 fm Page 58 Friday November 7 1997 5 23 PM ...

Page 77: ...ware The ELP Link II software is a utility you can run from your desktop or laptop computer to control projector features and configure special effects buttons on the remote control pro ch4 fm Page 59 Monday November 10 1997 1 37 PM ...

Page 78: ...make sure the projector is properly connected to your computer See Chapter 1 Installation for instructions about how to install the serial and mouse cables needed to use the Link II software Installing the Software from Windows 3 x Perform the following steps to set up the software for Windows 3 x 1 Insert the Link II for Windows installation diskette into a diskette drive A or B as appropriate pr...

Page 79: ...press C 5 The Link II software communicates with the projector using the computer s serial communication COM port Specify which COM port to use then press C to continue Most likely your computer is using COM 1 6 A summary screen appears stating how much free hard disk space is required to run the software and how much is available If sufficient disk space is available press C Otherwise press X exi...

Page 80: ...r B SETUP as appropriate then press Enter or click OK The ELP Link II introduction appears Press C to continue 5 To accept the default location for where the software should be installed press C to continue Otherwise enter a new directory name and then press C 6 The Link II software communicates with the projector using the computer s serial communication COM port Specify which COM port to use the...

Page 81: ...6 Press Y yes Installing the Software from Macintosh OS System 7 or OS System 8 Perform the following steps to set up the software for the Macintosh 1 Insert the Link II for Macintosh installation diskette into the diskette drive 2 Double click the ELP Utility icon The window for installing the ELP utility appears 3 Double click the ELP Utility Installer icon and follow the instructions displayed ...

Page 82: ... main dialog box appears Using the Software The ELP Link II software can be used to Customize the remote control Effects buttons Control standard and special projector features Customizing the Remote Control Effects Buttons You can assign functions to the remote control Effects buttons so you can use them to perform special operations such as drawing shapes on the projected image or changing the c...

Page 83: ...e remote Pointer button Then press the bottom multi purpose button twice to define the line end position Ellipse Draws an ellipse oval on the screen Press the Effects key assigned to this effect Then press the bottom multi purpose button once to define the position of one end of the ellipse Move the cursor using the remote Pointer button Then press the bottom multi purpose button twice to define t...

Page 84: ...ffect Use the pointer button to place the cursor where you want the stamp to appear Then press the assigned Effects button to display the stamp Change Cursor Changes the cursor shape Press the assigned Effects button to change the cursor shape Clear Screen Clears all Effects functions previously executed Press the assigned Effects button to clear the screen Macro Key Types a pre defined key sequen...

Page 85: ...nd drop a function from the function list to the Effects button you want to customize Click a function in the function list click the Effects button number you want to customize then click Customize Select the function from the function list and then press the Effects button on the remote control pro ch4 fm Page 67 Monday November 10 1997 1 37 PM ...

Page 86: ...igned to the Effects buttons Click the tab for the function you want to adjust then make any settings you wish To test each setting click the Test button and then click the left mouse button to start and stop each setting To end the test click the right mouse button If you are using the remote control as a mouse pointer use the bottom and top multi purpose buttons respectively To save the changes ...

Page 87: ...e visible through the ellipse Fill Click this check box to fill the ellipse with color Square Width Specify the line width from 1 to 32 points Color Choose a color for the line Transparent Click this check box to make the background text or image visible through the square Fill Click this check box to fill the ellipse with color Make oval shape Click this check box to round the corners of the squa...

Page 88: ... A in the Registration Keys Macro field The Backspace and Delete keys are also recorded Click on the Clear button to clear the current key assignment Click on the Registration button to save more than one set of key assignments Note Although you can save multiple sets of key assignments only one set can be active at any time Function Options pro ch4 fm Page 70 Monday November 10 1997 1 37 PM ...

Page 89: ... of assignments from the Registration List select its name and then click Delete To exit without saving the settings click Exit Changing the COM Port Assignment If you did not select the correct COM communication port when setting up the software or if you have changed the COM port to which the projector is connected you can change the COM port setting from the ELP Link II software From the Option...

Page 90: ...ouble click the ELP Link II program icon from the Windows 3 x program group or Mac OS ELP Link II folder or select ELP Link II from the Windows 95 Programs menu The ELP Link II program icon appears minimized on your screen 2 Double click the ELP Link II program icon The main dialog box appears 3 From the Options menu select Projector Control The Projector Set window appears pro ch4 fm Page 72 Mond...

Page 91: ...he toolbar buttons described below Changing Projector Settings 1 Click Projector Control on the Projector Set dialog box The following window appears Power On Off Volume Up Down Mute Auto Resize Contrast Up Down Brightness Up Down Blank Custom Freeze Video Computer pro ch4 fm Page 73 Monday November 10 1997 1 37 PM ...

Page 92: ...icker Tracking Adjusts tracking to remove horizontal lines Position Adjusts the horizontal and vertical screen position Color Adjusts the balance of red green and blue in the image Pattern Display Displays the test pattern currently selected Reset Resets all fields to their default values Option Description Brightness Adjusts screen brightness Contrast Adjusts screen contrast Saturation Adjusts th...

Page 93: ...ields to their default values Option Description Volume Adjusts sound volume Tone Adjusts sound tone Spatializer Select one of the following sound qualities for three dimensional like sound Normal Stereo sound is expanded Wide Stereo sound is further expanded to sound more three dimensional Off Stereo sound is not expanded Reset Resets all fields to their default values Option Description pro ch4 ...

Page 94: ...nt Use this setting when the projector is installed on the ceiling so the image is flipped top to bottom View Change Specifies how the screen should disappear when changing the image source Diagonally Images disappear and appear from the top left of the screen to the bottom right Left to Right Images disappear and appear from the left to the right Fade In Images appear from the center of the scree...

Page 95: ...e time Strobe Displays the selected images in the specified number of frames and time interval Frame Count Specifies the number of frames in which to show the image Frame Times Specifies the interval for the strobe in seconds Pattern Display Displays the test pattern currently selected Reset Resets all fields to their default values pro ch4 fm Page 77 Monday November 10 1997 1 37 PM ...

Page 96: ...owing Color Image Displays a color bar test pattern Gray Scale Displays a gray scale test pattern Focus Pattern Displays a character based focus pattern User File bmp Displays a bitmapped test pattern from the file name specified Either type the name or click Ref refer to browse the hard disk for the file The bitmap should be 1024 x 768 pixels dots 3 Click Pattern Display to display the test patte...

Page 97: ...normal white L Low more red User Create a custom color temperature by using the slide bars to specify the amount of red and blue 3 Specify an image gamma Gamma 1 Provides a dynamic and contrastive image Gamma 2 Provides an image between Gamma 1 and Gamma 3 Gamma 3 Provides a natural image 4 Click Pattern Display to display the test pattern selected pro ch4 fm Page 79 Monday November 10 1997 1 37 P...

Page 98: ...4 Using the ELP Link II Software 80 pro ch4 fm Page 80 Monday November 10 1997 1 37 PM ...

Page 99: ...d to cool the projector and keep it from overheating The only parts you should replace are the lamp and air filter If any other part needs replacing contact your dealer or a qualified service person Warning Before you clean any part of the projector turn off the projector and unplug the power cord Never open any cover on the projector except the lamp and filter covers Dangerous electrical voltages...

Page 100: ... cloth To remove dirt or smears on the lens moisten a soft cloth with an alcohol based cleaner and gently wipe the lens surface Cleaning the Projector Case To clean the projector case first unplug the power cord To remove dirt or dust wipe the case with a soft dry lint free cloth To remove stubborn dirt or stains moisten a soft cloth with water and a neutral detergent Then wipe the case Do not use...

Page 101: ...the projector To clean the air filter follow these steps 1 Turn off the projector and unplug the power cable 2 Turn the projector on its right side so that the handle is on top and you can access the filter easily Note Standing the projector with the handle at the top keeps dust from getting inside the projector housing 3 Use a screwdriver coin or similar object to unscrew one screw lift and remov...

Page 102: ...e projector lamp typically lasts for about 2000 hours of use It is time to replace the lamp when The projected image gets darker or starts to deteriorate The projection lamp indicator orange and red flashing alternately is red Contact your dealer or call EPSON Accessories at 800 873 7766 in the United States and Canada for a replacement lamp Warning Let the lamp cool before replacing it Also do no...

Page 103: ...ining screws on the lamp cover When the screws are loose lift off the lamp cover You cannot remove these screws 4 Use a screwdriver coin or similar object to loosen the two screws holding the lamp in position You cannot remove these screws pro ch5 fm Page 85 Friday November 7 1997 5 24 PM ...

Page 104: ... it into position Make sure it is inserted securely 7 Tighten the screws you loosened in step 4 8 Replace the lamp cover and tighten the cover screws Make sure the lamp cover is securely fastened The projector turns itself off if the lamp cover is open pro ch5 fm Page 86 Friday November 7 1997 5 24 PM ...

Page 105: ...r is not working and to find out what the warning lights are indicating Problems with the screen image See this section if you cannot project an image or if the screen image is not good If you have a problem check the appropriate section and follow all suggestions that apply to your problem If none of the suggestions solves the problem call your dealer or contact EPSON as described on pages xvii t...

Page 106: ...ee the following pages for information on what to do when you see these warning lights or encounter other specific problems with the projector Indicator Color Meaning Power Red The projector is hot Projection lamp Red The lamp needs to be replaced See Replacing the Lamp in Chapter 5 for instructions Both Flashing red The projector is malfunctioning Call a service representative power indicator pro...

Page 107: ...e or the projection lamp light is red Replace the projector lamp as described on page 84 The power light 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 Clean it as described in Chapter 5 and then let the projector cool for awhil...

Page 108: ... Chapter 1 The correct image source may not be selected Press the Source button on the remote control or the control panel to choose another image source Only part of the computer image is displayed If the computer s output resolution setting is higher than 1024 X 768 the projector resizes the image If the computer output is not compatible with this resizing choose a different display setting on t...

Page 109: ...source is selected correctly When NO SIGNAL is displayed you cannot access the source computer video menu A blank screen is displayed The computer signal cannot be interpreted by the projector Verify the display format see page 96 When you see a blank screen you cannot access the projector menus The image or parts of the image are blurred or not in focus Adjust the Brightness and Contrast settings...

Page 110: ...the color and tint NTSC only settings on the Video menu There is no sound First check that the volume setting is not turned all the way down and that the audio visual cable is securely attached to both the projector and the audio source The wrong source is selected Press either the Computer or Video button on the remote control or control panel to select the proper source pro ch6 fm Page 92 Friday...

Page 111: ...inches 33 6 mm Resolution PowerLite 7000XB 1024 horizontal 768 vertical pixels PowerLite 5000XB 800 horizontal 600 vertical pixels Image size 21 to 300 inches 0 6 to 7 meters ANSI lumens PowerLite 7000XB 650 lm PowerLite 5000XB 550 lm Projection distance 3 28 to 32 8 feet 1 to 10 meters pro ch7 fm Page 93 Friday November 7 1997 5 25 PM ...

Page 112: ...cal Zoom ratio 1 1 3 Tilt angle 0 15 Projector Lamp Type Discharge Lamp Power 150 W Life 2000 hours at 50 brightness Part number ELPLP04 Mechanical Height 6 3 inches 159 mm Width 9 7 inches 245 mm Depth 15 0 inches 380 mm with lens Weight PowerLite 7000XB 14 8 lb 6 7 kg PowerLite 5000XB 14 4 lb 6 5 kg pro ch7 fm Page 94 Friday November 7 1997 5 25 PM ...

Page 113: ...5000XB 100 to 120 VAC 2 7 A 50 60 Hz 200 to 240 VAC 1 6 A 50 60 Hz Power consumption 260 W Environmental Temperature Operation 41 to 104 F 5 to 40 C non condensing Storage 14 to 140 F 10 to 60 C non condensing Humidity Operation 20 to 80 RH non condensing Storage 10 to 90 RH non condensing pro ch7 fm Page 95 Friday November 7 1997 5 25 PM ...

Page 114: ...jector Note The frequencies of some computers may not allow the image to be displayed correctly Note This projector is compatible with DDC capable graphic sub systems and boards only Computer type Formats Resolutions IBM PC and IBM PC compatible VGA VESA EGA CGA SVGA XGA VGA Text PC 98 640 200 640 350 640 400 640 480 720 350 720 400 800 600 1024 768 Apple Macintosh Standard 8 and 24 bit color moni...

Page 115: ... computers may not allow the image to be displayed correctly Note This projector is compatible with DDC capable graphic sub systems and boards only Computer type Formats Resolutions IBM PC and IBM PC compatible VGA VESA EGA CGA SVGA XGA SXGA PC 98 640 350 640 400 640 480 800 600 1024 768 1152 864 1280 960 1280 1024 Apple Macintosh Standard 8 and 24 bit color monitor 640 480 832 624 1024 768 1152 8...

Page 116: ... In 1 2 connector signals 1 Red out red video Red video 2 Green out green video Green video 3 Blue out blue video Blue video 4 Reserved Monitor ID bit 2 5 GND GND 6 GND Red video GND 7 GND Green video GND 8 GND Blue video GND 9 Reserved 5 V 10 GND Synchronous GND 11 Reserved Monitor ID bit 0 12 Reserved SDA 13 Horizontal sync Horizontal sync 14 Vertical sync Vertical sync 15 Vertical sync Reserved...

Page 117: ... contrast image light areas are very bright and dark areas are very dark with relatively few levels of gray between white and black Contrast is decreased by adding grays NTSC A 525 line video broadcast format developed by the National Television Standards Committee NTSC is widely used in North America Mexico and Japan PAL Phase Alternation by Line A 625 line video broadcast format used in Western ...

Page 118: ...AM System Electronique pour Couleur Avec Memoire A 625 line TV system used in France Eastern Europe Russia and parts of Africa Sleep mode A power saving feature in which the projector s lamp is turned off when the projector has not been used for 30 minutes In sleep mode only a minimum amount of the projector s circuitry remains on Super XGA Super Extended Graphics Array SXGA provides higher resolu...

Page 119: ...ker tone 51 speaker volume 51 73 75 Air filter cleaning 83 to 84 Amplification 27 to 28 Anti theft device 3 Audio connecting 11 15 19 23 menu 43 51 to 52 Auto button 35 B Batteries changing 6 Blank button 38 menu option 53 Brightness 48 50 73 74 99 Buttons control panel 40 46 customizing the Effects buttons 64 to 71 remote control 38 46 7000xbIX fm Page 101 Friday November 7 1997 5 25 PM ...

Page 120: ...ge 47 to 49 button 38 40 connector signals 97 Connecting projector to a desktop Macintosh 16 to 19 to a desktop PC 8 to 11 to a high end workstation 24 to a laptop PC 12 to 15 to a PA system 27 to 28 to a PowerBook 20 to 23 to a video source 24 to 27 to an external speaker 27 to 28 Contents package 2 Contrast 48 50 73 74 99 Control panel xi buttons 46 functions 40 using 39 to 40 Cursor change curs...

Page 121: ...SON xvi to xviii High end workstations connecting projec tor to 24 I Image adjusting image quality 47 to 51 adjusting the position 33 to 34 49 leaving a copy on the screen 66 problems 90 to 92 resizing 35 size range 93 Indicator lights 41 to 42 88 Installing the ELP Link II software 60 to 63 L Lamp indicator 88 menu option 54 replacing 84 to 86 specifications 94 Language menu option 54 Launching t...

Page 122: ... 88 supply 95 PowerBook connecting projector to 20 to 23 Preview menu option 56 Projection lamp indicator 42 88 Projector calculating distance to screen 5 changing settings 73 to 77 connecting 7 to 28 focusing 33 parts identified 30 positioning the screen image 33 to 36 problems 88 to 90 setting up 4 to 7 status lights 41 to 42 turning on and off 31 to 32 using the Quick Change Toolbar 73 Projecto...

Page 123: ...he volume 51 75 connecting projector to 27 to 28 Specifications electrical 95 environmental 95 lamp 94 mechanical 95 Status lights 41 to 42 Strobe menu option 56 to 57 77 S Video signal 3 T Test pattern changing 78 Tone 51 Toolbar using 73 Troubleshooting image and sound problems 90 to 92 projector problems 88 to 90 Turning the projector on and off 31 to 32 U Unpacking 2 V VCR adjusting the projec...

Page 124: ...Index 106 W Warning lights 41 to 42 88 Workstations connecting projector to 24 Z Zoom menu option 55 to 56 77 7000xbIX fm Page 106 Friday November 7 1997 5 25 PM ...

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