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Solving Problems

his chapter helps you solve problems with your projector, and tells

you how to contact technical support for problems you can’t solve
yourself. This chapter explains the following:

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Using the projector’s on-screen help system

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What to do when the projector’s status lights flash

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Solving problems with the image or sound

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Solving problems with the remote control

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Contacting technical support

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Summary of Contents for EMP-7700 - XGA LCD Projector

Page 1: ...EPSON PowerLite 7700p Multimedia Projector User sGuide 7700 book Page i Wednesday November 1 2000 6 15 PM ...

Page 2: ...ned 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 un...

Page 3: ...tor 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 RCA Video Cables 16 Connecting S Video 17 Connecting Component Video Cables 18 2Using the Projector Turning On Your Equipment 20 Turning On the Projector 20 What To Do If You See ...

Page 4: ...emote Control 31 Controlling the Picture and Sound 32 Switching Between Picture Sources 32 Adjusting the Volume 32 Turning Off the Picture and Sound 33 Stopping Action 33 Zooming Your Image 33 Displaying Picture in Picture Video 34 Highlighting Your Presentation 35 Using the Pointer 35 Using Box Highlights 36 Spotlighting Your Image 36 Using Horizontal and Vertical Highlights 37 Using the Remote C...

Page 5: ...3 6Solving Problems Using On Screen Help 66 What To Do When the Lights Flash 67 Solving Problems with the Image or Sound 69 Solving Problems with the Remote Control 74 Where To Get Help 75 Telephone Support Services 75 Appendix A Connecting to Additional Equipment Installing the Projector 78 Controlling the Projector from a Computer 78 Connecting to an External Audio System 79 Connecting to a PC D...

Page 6: ...onformity 94 FCC Compliance Statement 95 Appendix C Technical Specifications General 97 Projection Lamp 98 Remote Control 98 Mouse Compatibility 98 Remote IR Receiver 98 Dimensions 98 Electrical 98 Environmental 99 Safety 99 Compatible Video Formats 99 Interface Connectors 102 Computer Video Port Pin Assignments 103 Image Size and Projection Distance 104 Index 7700 book Page vi Wednesday November ...

Page 7: ...ideo With EPSON s patented SizeWise chip the projector supports computer displays ranging from VGA through UXGA as well as the Digital Visual Interface DVI format You can connect the projector to a wide range of computers including IBM compatible PCs and laptops Apple Macintosh Power Macintosh series including G3 and G4 systems PowerBook computers many iMac and iBook series systems and high end wo...

Page 8: ...ime with or without a computer and easily switch between them See page 15 for instructions 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 29 By connecting an additional cable you can also use the remote control a...

Page 9: ...ollow 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 7700p 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 alwa...

Page 10: ...rojector Here s where you can look for help www 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 and it s free Quick Setup sheet Gives you all the instruc...

Page 11: ...ormation 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 CareSM Road Service In the unlikely event of an equipment failure you ...

Page 12: ...e projector by hand use a carrying case such as the optional cases available from EPSON See page 8 for more information about cases projector Power Freeze A V Mute E Zoom R C ON OFF 3 1 5 2 4 Enter Esc remote control batteries EPSON PowerLite 7700p CD ROM not needed to use your projector Projector Software CD ROM optional power cord computer cable computer audio cable RCA audio cable RCA video cab...

Page 13: ...er 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 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 cable See y...

Page 14: ...Ceiling mount ELPM334 Suspension adapter for ceiling mount ELPMBAST Kensington security lock ELPSL01 Portable projection screens 60 inch 80 inch ELPSC07 ELPSC08 Wireless microphone and two satellite speakers ELPCUS1 Auxiliary audio system ELPPAS1 Remote control receiver plugs into projector to extend range of remote control ELPST02 Remote control receiver kit includes standard receiver and clip on...

Page 15: ...resentation 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 7700 book Page 9 Wednesday November 1 2000 6 15 PM ...

Page 16: ... 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...

Page 17: ...ctor 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 ideal height note After positioning the projector you may want to connect a Kensington MicroSaver anti theft device to the lock port on the proje...

Page 18: ...ssary 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 note To connect to desktops and other computer systems see Appendix A If you have an iBook with...

Page 19: ...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 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 ...

Page 20: ...n amplifier and stereo speakers 1 Connect one end of the audio cable to the Audio Computer1 jack on the projector 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 20 fo...

Page 21: ...ed the projector automatically selects S Video as the video source 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 cables included with the projector For component video use the BNC style cable that came with your video device For S Video use the S Video cable supplied with your video device or obtain one from y...

Page 22: ...or s Video jack 2 Connect the other end of the cable to the video out jack on your video source 3 Connect the RCA audio cable to the left and right Audio jacks on the projector insert the white plug into the L port and the red plug into the R port 4 Connect the plugs at the other end of the cable to the audio output jacks on your video source RCA video cable RCA audio cable 7700 book Page 16 Wedne...

Page 23: ...ideo connector 2 Insert the other end into the S Video output port of your video source 3 Connect the RCA audio cable to the left and right S Video BNC audio jacks on the projector Match the red and white plugs to the red and white jacks 4 Connect the plugs at the other end of the cable to the audio output jacks on your video source RCA audio cable S Video cable note The Computer2 Component Video ...

Page 24: ...rts 2 Insert the opposite ends of the cable into the corresponding ports on your video source If the image doesn t display properly you may need to change the BNC option in the projector s Setting menu see page 52 3 Connect the RCA audio cable to the left and right S Video BNC audio jacks on the projector Match the red and white plugs to the red and white jacks 4 Connect the plugs at the other end...

Page 25: ...e 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 7700 book Page 19 Wednesday November 1 2000 6 15 PM ...

Page 26: ...you have more than one computer or video source connected you may have to switch to the desired source as described on page 27 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 2 Connect the other end to a grounded electrical outlet The power light on the projector s control panel turns orange indicat...

Page 27: ...d 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 24 for instructions on focusing and making other image adjustments When you re done with your presentation shut down the projector as described on page 28 Shutting down the projector co...

Page 28: ...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 m...

Page 29: ... LCD You may have to hold down the Fn key while pressing it Check your laptop s manual or online help for details On most systems the key lets you toggle between the LCD screen and the projector or display on both at the same time Allow a few seconds for the projector to sync up after pressing it Depending on your computer s video card you might need to use the Display utility in the Control Panel...

Page 30: ...page 25 If the image isn t square see page 26 If the projected image is flickering or noisy see page 26 Focusing and Zooming Your Image Rotate the focus ring to sharpen the image Rotate the zoom ring to reduce or enlarge the image If the image still isn t large enough you may need to move the projector farther away from the screen You can also use the E Zoom button on the remote control to zoom in...

Page 31: ... E Zoom button on the remote you can press the Resize button to return it the original display size Adjusting the Height of Your Image If the image is too low you can raise it by extending the projector s feet 1 Stand behind the projector Pull up the blue foot release levers and lift the front of the projector This unlocks the feet 2 Once the image is positioned where you want it release the lever...

Page 32: ... If you re projecting from a computer and you notice vertical stripes or the image is flickering or noisy you can increase the clarity by pressing the button on the control panel or the Auto button on the remote control This resets the projector s tracking sync and position settings If necessary you can also correct the image manually using the Tracking and Sync buttons on the control panel Press ...

Page 33: ...nd component video BNC After you select a source the screen goes dark for a moment before the image appears Adjusting the Volume If your presentation includes sound you can adjust the volume with the Volume button on the projector s control panel Hold the Shift button down while pressing the or side of the Volume button Turning Off the Picture and Sound You can use the A V Mute button on the contr...

Page 34: ...ctor cools down When the projector has cooled the orange light stays on and the exhaust fan shuts off If you want to turn the projector on again wait until the orange light stops flashing Then press the Power button 4 Replace the lens cap and unplug the power cord 5 If you re using a VCR or other video source turn it off after you turn off the projector 6 Disconnect all equipment and store the pro...

Page 35: ... it as a digital pointer If you ve connected the mouse cable as described in Chapter 1 or Appendix A you can even use the remote control as a wireless mouse to control your computer or click through your slideshow style presentations This chapter covers the following information Turning on and using the remote control Controlling the picture and sound Highlighting your presentation Using the remot...

Page 36: ... on the side of the remote control to turn it on If you want to make sure the batteries are good press the round light button The other buttons on the remote should light up temporarily If they don t you need to change the batteries as described above caution When replacing batteries take the following precautions Don t mix old and new batteries Replace batteries as soon as they run out If the bat...

Page 37: ...s bounced off the screen Press the button for the function you want to use See the following pages for instructions For some functions you need to use the Enter button like a mouse to navigate on the screen Press the edge of the button with your thumb or grasp it between your thumb and finger and tilt it in the direction you want to move To access additional buttons pull down the cover below the E...

Page 38: ...tween the different sources Press the Video button to switch between a standard composite video source and an S Video source Press the Comp1 button to select your first computer Press the Comp2 YCbCr button to select your second computer or a component video source After you select a source the screen goes dark for a moment before the image appears Adjusting the Volume If you ve connected an audio...

Page 39: ...ton again to re start it Zooming Your Image You can zoom in on a portion of the image using the E Zoom button on the remote control 1 Press the right side of the E Zoom button to zoom in on your image Press the button repeatedly to enlarge it up to four times in 24 steps Press and hold the button to zoom in to the size you want 2 Use the Enter button to pan around the screen if necessary 3 Press t...

Page 40: ...n the remote control The screen may go dark for a moment and then your video image appears in a small window on the screen A menu appears in the lower left corner of the screen describing how to move and resize the image 2 Use the Enter button to reposition the video window on the screen You can use the E Zoom button to enlarge or reduce the video window 3 When the window is located and sized the ...

Page 41: ...een 1 To activate the pointer tool press button 1 on the remote control A green pointer appears in the upper left corner of the screen To try a different look press 1 again Press 1 again to see the third one 2 Use the Enter button to place the pointer wherever you want it 3 To paste the pointer on the screen press down in the center of the Enter button You can then continue to work with another po...

Page 42: ... You see the box outlined on the screen You can continue placing boxes on the screen by repeating steps 2 through 5 6 To erase the box es press button 5 7 To cancel the box drawing feature press Esc Spotlighting Your Image With the Spotlight tool you can place a square highlight on part of the screen image 1 To activate the spotlight tool press button 3 on the remote control A box of light appears...

Page 43: ...ss button 4 on the remote control A horizontal bar appears across the screen If you want a vertical bar press 4 again If you want to try another horizontal bar press 4 again 2 Use the Enter button to move the bar up and down the screen or left and right if you are using the vertical bar 3 To cancel the bar drawing feature press Esc note You can change the color and width of the bars using the Effe...

Page 44: ...ver you may still be able to use the computer s built in mouse pointer To move the mouse pointer on the screen aim the remote at the screen and press on the edge of the Enter button with your thumb or grasp it between your thumb and finger and tilt it in the direction you want to move This button works like the mouse button on many laptop keyboards To click or left click press down on the center o...

Page 45: ...he highlighting tools and find out how long your lamp has been in use This chapter covers the following information Using the menu system Adjusting the image Adjusting the sound Customizing the highlighting controls Creating your own startup screen Customizing projector features Viewing lamp usage and other information Restoring the default settings 7700 book Page 39 Wednesday November 1 2000 6 15...

Page 46: ...s available on the remote control The Setting menu allows you to set or adjust features such as the Picture in Picture P in P video source blank screen color A V Mute display option and sleep mode The Capture menu lets you capture and store a custom image or logo which you can then use as a startup screen or with the A V Mute option The Advanced menu lets you specify additional projector settings ...

Page 47: ... available for the highlighted menu are shown on the right Esc Menu Comp1 P in P Preset Video Help Volume E sy MP Auto Resize Comp2 YCbCr Menu button Video mputer V mute esize Esc Help Menu Tracking Tracking Sync Sync Shift Keystone Volume Position Tracking Sync Brightness Contrast Sharpness Gamma Resolution Preset Reset Adjustment Select Execute 9999 99 0 0 0 Video Audio Effect Setting Capture Ad...

Page 48: ...able 5 Use the arrow buttons control panel or the Enter button remote control to change the setting for the selected option Enabled settings are indicated by a green light while disabled ones are blank 6 Press the Esc button to return to the main menu Your changes are saved automatically 7 Press Esc again or the Menu button to exit the menu system Power Freeze A V Mute E Zoom R C ON OFF 3 1 5 2 4 ...

Page 49: ...ness Gamma Reset Execute 0 0 0 Video Audio Effect Setting Capture Advanced About Reset All Normal Dynamic Natural Select Enter Position Brightness Contrast Color Tint Sharpness Gamma Video Signal Reset Adjustment Select Auto Execute 0 0 0 0 0 Video Audio Effect Setting Capture Advanced About Reset All Normal Dynamic Natural Select Enter Position Brightness Contrast Color Tint Sharpness Gamma Video...

Page 50: ...the Video menu 3 Use the arrow buttons control panel or the Enter button remote control to set one of the following options Brightness Lightens or darkens the overall image Contrast Adjusts the difference between light and dark areas Tracking computer images only Removes unwanted vertical lines from a computer image by matching the projector s internal clock to various computer signals Sync comput...

Page 51: ...ly press Esc Your settings are automatically saved Saving and Recalling Computer Settings When you are projecting from a computer source you can save and recall settings resolution tracking sync signal and position for up to five different sessions This is useful if you use more than one computer with the projector you can save the settings for each one and recall them when necessary Follow these ...

Page 52: ...layed The projector resets according to the selected setting Adjusting the Sound You can use the Audio menu to adjust the sound volume or treble bass balance 1 Press the Menu button You see the main menu 2 Press the down arrow control panel or press down on the Enter button remote control to highlight Audio You see the following 3 Press Enter to select the Audio menu note If you want to overwrite ...

Page 53: ...enu to customize these tools and set the cursor speed for highlighting The Reset option lets you return all the highlighting tools to their default settings 1 Press the Menu button You see the main menu 2 Use the down arrow button control panel or the Enter button remote control to highlight Effect You see the Effect menu 3 Press Enter to select the Effect menu 1 Cursor Stamp 2 Box 3 Spotlight 4 B...

Page 54: ... a solid or outline box with rounded or square corners Spotlight Lets you choose a large medium or small spotlight Bar Lets you define three different bars For each one you can set the color and width and choose between vertical and horizontal 5 Use the arrow buttons control panel or the Enter button remote control to make your selections 6 When you re finished customizing the highlighting tools p...

Page 55: ...ese steps to capture the image and transfer it to the projector 1 Press the Menu button on the control panel or remote control You see the main menu 2 Press the down arrow control panel or press down on the Enter button to highlight the Capture menu 3 Press Enter to highlight User s Logo Capture and press Enter again to select it You see the message shown at the right 4 Select Yes and press Enter ...

Page 56: ...ng Up When the Image Displays After your image is saved you can set it up as the no signal message and or the screen that s displayed when you press the A V Mute button 1 Press the Menu button to display the main menu if not already displayed 2 Press the down arrow control panel or press down on the Enter button remote control to highlight the Setting menu 3 Press the Enter button to select the Se...

Page 57: ...le the projector s sleep mode adjust the image shape and customize several other features 1 Press the Menu button 2 Use the arrow keys control panel or the Enter button remote control to highlight Setting You see the features and their settings on the right side 3 Press Enter to select the Setting menu Keystone P in P No Signal Msg Prompt A V Mute BNC Sleep Mode Reset Execute 0 OFF Black ON OFF Bl...

Page 58: ...as the no signal message Prompt Turns off the identifying text that appears briefly when you switch from computer input to a video source A V Mute Selects the screen color or image to display when you press the A V Mute button The logo setting displays an image that you have transferred to the projector See page 49 for instructions on transferring an image to use for the A V Mute display BNC Speci...

Page 59: ...ons Language Select from 9 languages to be used for the projector menus Startup Screen Turn on to display the image or logo you have captured whenever the projector starts See page 49 for more information Color Setting Adjusts the color temperature of the projected image Select Absolute Color Temp to set a temperature between 5000 and 10000 K Select RGB to adjust individual red green and blue valu...

Page 60: ...control panel or the Enter button remote control to select About You see the lamp usage hours and computer display settings on the right The life span of the lamp is about 1500 hours If the number shown is close to 1500 make sure you have a spare lamp handy 3 When you re finished press Esc note If you access the About menu when the projector display is set to video you only see the lamp life and t...

Page 61: ...eir default values Select Reset All and press the Enter button on the control button or remote control to display the confirmation screen Select Yes to reset all the default settings or No to cancel Execute Video Audio Effect Setting Capture Advanced About Reset All Select Enter 7700 book Page 55 Wednesday November 1 2000 6 15 PM ...

Page 62: ...56 Fine tuning the Projector 7700 book Page 56 Wednesday November 1 2000 6 15 PM ...

Page 63: ...ir filter If any other part needs replacing contact your dealer or a qualified service person This chapter covers the following Cleaning the lens Cleaning the projector case Cleaning and replacing the air filter Replacing the lamp Transporting the projector warning Before you clean any part of the projector turn it off and unplug the power cord Never open any cover on the projector except the lamp...

Page 64: ...gently wipe the lens surface Cleaning the Projector Case Before you clean the case first turn off the projector and 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 alcohol benzene thinner or other chemical detergents These can damage the...

Page 65: ...ide so that the handle is on top and you can access the filter easily 3 To clean the filter EPSON recommends using a small vacuum cleaner designed for computers and other office equipment If you don t have one gently clean the filter using a very soft brush such as an artist s camel hair brush If the dirt is difficult to remove or if the filter is torn replace it Contact your dealer or call EPSON ...

Page 66: ...t is time to replace the lamp when The projection image gets darker or starts to deteriorate The lamp warning light is flashing red or orange The message LAMP REPLACE appears on the screen when the projector lamp comes on after about 1400 hours of use To maintain projector brightness and image quality replace the lamp as soon as possible Contact your dealer or call EPSON at 800 873 7766 in the Uni...

Page 67: ...ove the screw from the cover When the screw is loose slide off the lamp cover 4 Use a screwdriver to loosen the two screws holding the lamp in place You can t remove these screws 5 Lift up the wire handle as shown and pull the lamp straight out The plastic flap above the lamp will flex out of the way as you remove the lamp warning Let the lamp cool before replacing it If the lamp breaks handle the...

Page 68: ... section Resetting the Lamp Timer After you install a new lamp you need to reset the timer so the projector can keep track of how many hours it has been used Follow these steps 1 Press the Help button and hold it down for at least 5 seconds You see the Help menu and then the following message caution Do not touch the glass portion of the lamp assembly Touching the glass could result in premature l...

Page 69: ...rs use the original packaging material if possible If you do not have the original packaging use equivalent materials placing plenty of cushioning around the projector When transporting the projector for business use first put it in a hard shell carrying case such as the optional EPSON case then pack it in a firm box using cushioning around the case When you are hand carrying the projector be sure...

Page 70: ...64 Maintaining and Transporting the Projector 7700 book Page 64 Wednesday November 1 2000 6 15 PM ...

Page 71: ...upport for problems you can t solve yourself This chapter explains the following Using the projector s on screen help system What to do when the projector s status lights flash Solving problems with the image or sound Solving problems with the remote control Contacting technical support 7700 book Page 65 Wednesday November 1 2000 6 15 PM ...

Page 72: ...see the help menu 2 Use the up or down arrow buttons on the control panel or move the Enter button up or down on the remote control to highlight one of the options Then press the or Enter button to select it 3 Press the or Enter button again to view the solutions Press Esc if you need to back up 4 Press the down arrow button on the control panel or press down on the Enter button on the remote cont...

Page 73: ...ommended below The power light is flashing orange and you cannot turn on the projector The lamp is cooling down Wait until the light turns off and then press the Power button to turn on the projector The power light does not come on Make sure the power cord is connected securely both at the power outlet and the projector The lamp warning light is flashing red Replace the lamp as described on page ...

Page 74: ...PSON for help Refer to the table below for a complete description of the projector s status lights and their meaning warning Except as specifically explained in this User s Guide do not attempt to service this product yourself Light Status Description orange The projector is in sleep mode You can unplug it or press the Power button to turn it on flashing green The projector is warming up Wait for ...

Page 75: ...not been turned off temporarily The attached computer may be in sleep mode or displaying a black screen saver Try pressing a key on the computer flashing orange The projector is getting too hot Turn it off and let it cool Make sure the temperature surrounding the projector does not exceed 104 F and there is plenty of space around and under the projector for ventilation Clean the air filter if nece...

Page 76: ...rd computer video or Digital for a computer using DVI video See page 12 If you re using a PC laptop Press the function key that lets you display on an external monitor It s often labelled with an icon such as but it may also be labelled CRT LCD You may have to hold down the Fn key while pressing it Check your laptop s manual or online help for details On most systems the key lets you toggle betwee...

Page 77: ...o menu See page 44 for more information If the right or left side of the image is cut off you may need to adjust the tracking using the buttons on the control panel Hold down the or Tracking button to change the setting until the image looks correct Make sure your computer s resolution setting is correct Ideally it should be 1024 768 to match the projector s native resolution If this option isn t ...

Page 78: ... default settings If you re using a computer cable longer than 6 feet or an extension cable the image quality may be reduced The video signal may be split between the computer and the projector If you notice a decline in the projected image quality when the image is displayed simultaneously on your laptop computer and the projector turn off the laptop LCD display The image is flickering or noisy o...

Page 79: ...s are connected correctly as described in Chapter 1 If your presentation includes computer audio make sure the volume control on your computer is not turned all the way down or muted Make sure the audio cable is securely connected to both the projector and your computer s headphone jack or audio out jack See page 14 for laptops or Appendix A for other systems Make sure the Windows volume controls ...

Page 80: ...don t you need to change the batteries as described on page 30 Dim the room lights and turn off any fluorescents Make sure the projector is not in direct sunlight Strong lighting especially fluorescent lights may affect the projector s infrared receivers Turn off any nearby equipment that emits infrared energy such as a radiant room heater You can t control the mouse pointer with the remote contro...

Page 81: ...ime Monday through Friday Toll or long distance charges may apply Electronic support and automated telephone services Service Access World Wide Web From the Internet you can reach EPSON s projector page at http www epson com mul_proj Presenters Online Access tips templates training and more at http www presentersonline com EPSON Internet FTP Site If you have Internet FTP capability use your web br...

Page 82: ...ocated on the bottom of the projector Computer configuration Description of the problem You can purchase screens carrying cases or other accessories from EPSON at 800 873 7766 or visit the EPSON Store at www epson com U S sales only In Canada please call 800 873 7766 for dealer referral 7700 book Page 76 Wednesday November 1 2000 6 15 PM ...

Page 83: ...e than one computer or a DVI video source It also provides guidance on setting up the projector in a permanent installation The following information is covered Installing the projector Connecting to a PC desktop computer Connecting to a desktop Macintosh Connecting to a second computer Connecting to a high end workstation Connecting to a DVI video source 7700 book Page 77 Wednesday November 1 200...

Page 84: ...tion by using the Keystone function in the projector s menu system see Customizing Projector Features on page 51 or by using the Keystone button on the projector s control panel If you place the projector s lens so it s level with the top of the screen the image will be square and you won t have to adjust it If you place the lens lower than the top of the screen you ll have to tilt the projector u...

Page 85: ...tiple audio and video sources to the projector the projector will automatically switch the audio source along with the video source whenever the user chooses a different video source See Switching Between Picture Sources on page 27 or page 32 To connect the projector to an external sound system you will need an RCA to 3 5 mm stereo audio cable which may be included with your sound system or may be...

Page 86: ...ff the projector and computer if they are on Connecting the Computer and Monitor Cables This illustration shows the connections you ll be making For details follow the steps below 1 Disconnect the monitor cable from the video port on the back of the computer 2 If you ll be viewing the video on your computer monitor as well as the projector screen connect the monitor cable to the projector s Monito...

Page 87: ...mouse port or a flat USB port 1 Connect the round end of the mouse cable to the projector s Mouse 1 port as shown 2 Disconnect your mouse from the port on the back of your computer and replace it with the other end of the cable Your computer s mouse will be disabled while you are using the remote control as a mouse note If you have a PC with a serial mouse port you ll need a serial mouse cable See...

Page 88: ...rojector s built in speakers you ll need to connect the audio cable 1 Connect one end of the audio cable to the Audio Computer1 jack on the projector 2 Connect the other end of the audio cable to the speaker or audio out port on the computer s sound card audio cable Audio Computer1 jack 7700 book Page 82 Wednesday November 1 2000 6 15 PM ...

Page 89: ...on Connecting the Computer and Monitor Cables This illustration shows the connections you ll be making You may not need to use the adapters as shown For details follow the steps below 1 Disconnect the monitor cable from the video port on the back of the Macintosh 2 Connect one end of the computer cable to the projector s Computer 1 port as shown note Macintosh configurations vary See your computer...

Page 90: ...mentation for instructions Replace the cover and connect the adapter to the free end of the computer video cable Then plug the cable with the adapter into the video port on your Macintosh 4 If you also want to view the presentation on your computer s monitor connect the monitor cable to the projector s Monitor Out port If necessary attach a Macintosh monitor adapter to the monitor cable as shown b...

Page 91: ...ound mouse port you ll need a Macintosh mouse cable see your projector dealer for help in obtaining the correct cable 1 Connect the round end of the USB mouse cable or a Macintosh mouse cable to the projector s Mouse 1 port 2 Disconnect your Macintosh s mouse cable Connect the other end of the projector s mouse cable to the mouse or USB port on your Macintosh Mouse 1 port USB mouse cable 7700 book...

Page 92: ... the projector s built in speakers you ll need to connect the audio cable 1 Connect one end of the audio cable to the Audio Computer1 port on the projector 2 Connect the other end of the audio cable to the speaker or audio out port on the Macintosh audio cable Audio Computer1 port 7700 book Page 86 Wednesday November 1 2000 6 15 PM ...

Page 93: ...other end of the cable to the projector s R Cr Pr red G Y green B Cb Pb blue H CSync horizontal sync and VSync vertical sync ports as shown below 3 To display images properly make sure the BNC option in the projector s Setting menu is set to RGB See page 52 for instructions 4 If you want to hear computer audio through the projector you ll need an RCA to 3 5 mm stereo cable available for purchase f...

Page 94: ...to a High End Workstation Your PowerLite projector is capable of remapping input resolutions up to 1600 1200 pixels Since 1280 1024 pixels is the default resolution for most leading workstations your projector is ideal for displaying workstation video output There is no standard for workstation video output Workstations that follow the SXGA standard and use the HD15 standard VGA connector won t ne...

Page 95: ...interface switch to the right If you need to use the projector s analog port again be sure to slide the switch back to the left If you want to connect audio for this computer use the projector s Audio Computer 1 port if you want to connect a mouse cable to use the remote control as a wireless mouse use the Mouse 1 port note You won t be able to view images on a separate monitor when the DVI port i...

Page 96: ...90 Appendix A Connecting to Additional Equipment 7700 book Page 90 Wednesday November 1 2000 6 15 PM ...

Page 97: ... Place the projector near a wall outlet where the plug can be easily unplugged Placez le projecteur près d une prise de contacte où la fiche peut être débranchée facilement 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 Take the following precautions for th...

Page 98: ...lified service personnel Opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltages and other hazards Unplug the projector during lightning storms or when it will not be used for extended periods Do not place the projector and remote control on top of heat producing equipment or in a hot location Unplug the projector from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel unde...

Page 99: ...ent that emits infrared energy such as a radiant room heater is in the room These conditions commonly cause problems for most infrared controlled equipment Try the following The remote control unit s batteries may be low on power replace them Dim the ambient lighting and or turn off any fluorescent lights Close any window coverings and or move the projector out of direct sunlight Turn off other eq...

Page 100: ... product marketed is identical to the representative unit tested and found to be compliant with the standards Records maintained continue to reflect the equipment being produced can be expected to be within the variation accepted due to quantity production and testing on a statistical basis as required by 47CFR 2 909 Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause ...

Page 101: ...the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help WARNING The connection of a non shielded equipment interface cable to this equipment will invalidate the FCC Certification of this device and may cause interference levels which e...

Page 102: ...96 Appendix B Notices 7700 book Page 96 Wednesday November 1 2000 6 15 PM ...

Page 103: ...e display format Color reproduction 24 bit 16 7 million colors Brightness 3000 lumens ANSI Contrast ratio 400 1 Image size 22 to 300 inches Projection distance 3 6 to 47 6 feet 1 1 to 14 5 meters Projection methods Front rear upside down ceiling mount Internal speaker system 3W 3W stereo Optical aspect ratio 4 3 horizontal vertical Zoom ratio 1 1 3 Noise level 38 dB Keystone correction angle 30 ma...

Page 104: ...ility Supports PS 2 USB serial ADB Remote IR Receiver Supports EPSON Remote IR Receiver 10 foot cable typical use for rear screen projection Dimensions Height 6 1 inches 156 mm Width 11 0 inches 280 mm Depth 15 9 inches 403 mm Weight 15 2 lb 6 9 kg Electrical Rated frequency 50 60 Hz Power supply 100 to 120 VAC 3 4 A 200 to 240 VAC 1 7 A Power consumption Operating 285 W Standby 9 W 7700 book Page...

Page 105: ...onitor display formats listed below To project images output from a computer the computer s video card must be set at a refresh rate vertical frequency that s compatible with the projector see the following table for compatible formats As noted below some images are automatically resized to display in one of the projector s native formats such as XGA In addition the frequencies of some computers m...

Page 106: ...768 SXGA1 70 70 012 1152 864 SXGA1 75 75 1152 864 SXGA1 85 84 999 1152 864 SXGA2 60 60 1280 960 SXGA2 75 75 1280 960 SXGA2 85 85 002 1280 960 SXGA3 43i 86 871 1280 1024 SXGA3 60 60 02 1280 1024 SXGA3 75 75 025 1280 1024 SXGA3 85 85 024 1280 1024 UXGA48i 96 08 1600 1200 UXGA60 60 1600 1200 UXGA65 65 1600 1200 UXGA70 70 1600 1200 UXGA75 75 1600 1200 UXGA80 80 1600 1200 UXGA85 85 1600 1200 Mode Refre...

Page 107: ...2 1152 870 HDTV480P ANSI SMPTE 59 94 720 483 HDTV480P ATSC 59 94 704 480 HDTV480I ANSI SMPTE 59 94 720 487 HDTV480I ATSC 59 94 704 480 HDTV720P SMPTE 59 94 1280 720 HDTV1080P ANSI SMPTE 59 94 1920 1080 HDTV480I ANSI SMPTE 59 94 1920 1080 NTSC SVGA 60 800 438 NTSC XGA 60 1024 438 PAL SVGA 50 800 512 PAL XGA 50 1024 512 SECAM SVGA 50 800 512 SECAM XGA 50 1024 512 Mode Refresh Rate Hz Resolution 7700...

Page 108: ...V Sync G Y DVI connector VGA video in connector BNC connectors for Computer 2 or component video source VGA DVI switch optional remote receiver connector S Video connector serial connector for computer running EMP Link V software Monitor Out connector S Video BNC audio connectors composite RCA video connector Audio out connector audio connectors for composite video Mouse connectors Computer 1 audi...

Page 109: ...nitor Out port 1 Red video Red out red video 2 Green video Green out green video 3 Blue video Blue out blue video 4 Monitor ID bit 2 Reserved 5 GND GND 6 Red video GND GND 7 Green video GND GND 8 Blue video GND GND 9 5 V Reserved 10 Synchronous GND GND 11 Monitor ID bit 0 Reserved 12 SDA Reserved 13 Horizontal sync Horizontal sync 14 Vertical sync Vertical sync 15 Reserved Vertical sync 7700 book ...

Page 110: ...e size may vary Standard Lens Long Throw Zoom Lens ELPAL01 Diagonal screen size Distance 30 inches 3 6 4 3 feet 1 1 1 3 meters 60 inches 7 2 9 2 feet 2 2 2 8 meters 100 inches 12 1 15 7 feet 3 7 4 8 meters 200 inches 24 3 31 8 feet 7 4 9 7 meters 300 inches 36 7 47 6 feet 11 2 14 5 meters Diagonal screen size Distance 30 inches 4 46 5 87 feet 1 36 1 79 meters 60 inches 9 35 12 2 feet 2 85 3 71 met...

Page 111: ...en size Distance 30 inches 2 8 3 6 feet 0 85 1 09 meters 60 inches 5 5 7 2 feet 1 69 2 19 meters 100 inches 9 3 12 0 feet 2 82 3 66 meters 200 inches 18 6 24 0 feet 5 67 7 33 meters 300 inches 28 1 36 1 feet 8 57 11 00 meters 7700 book Page 105 Wednesday November 1 2000 6 15 PM ...

Page 112: ...106 Appendix C Technical Specifications 7700 book Page 106 Wednesday November 1 2000 6 15 PM ...

Page 113: ...mount 8 78 Cleaning air filter 59 lens 58 projector case 58 Comp2 BNC button 73 Component video cable 7 15 Composite video cable 15 Computer cable 6 Computer connector pin assignments 103 Computer settings saving 45 to 46 Computers supported 1 Connecting projector to a BNC computer source 87 to a desktop Macintosh 83 to 86 to a desktop PC 80 to 82 to a DVI computer source 89 to a high end workstat...

Page 114: ...h troubleshooting 69 to 73 raising 25 resizing 25 Image continued shape correcting 26 52 72 size and projection distance 10 104 to 105 size range 97 turning off using A V Mute 27 33 zooming 24 33 Installing projector 78 to 79 K Kensington anti theft device 11 Keystone button 26 Keystone correction 26 72 97 L Lamp number of hours used 54 replacing 60 to 62 specifications 98 status light 67 timer re...

Page 115: ...rojection lamp See Lamp Projector carrying case 8 63 cleaning 58 controlling from computer 3 78 to 79 distance from screen 10 97 104 to 105 feet adjusting height with 25 installing 78 to 79 lamp specifications 98 options 8 positioning 10 to 11 104 to 105 resolution 1 97 shutting off 28 software 5 transporting 63 troubleshooting 65 to 73 turning off 28 turning on 20 unpacking 6 to 7 viewing informa...

Page 116: ...on adjusting 26 T Technical support 5 75 to 76 Temperature requirements 99 status light 67 Tone setting 46 to 47 Tracking adjusting 26 Transporting projector 63 Treble adjusting 46 to 47 Troubleshooting image and sound problems 69 to 73 projector problems 65 to 73 remote control problems 74 Turning off picture using A V Mute 27 33 Turning off projector 28 Turning on projector 20 U Unpacking projec...

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