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Using the Menus

he projector menus allow you to do the following:

Control the brightness, contrast, sharpness, and color of the image.

Adjust the vertical or horizontal position of the display, change the placement

of the menus, and configure the display for rear projection or an upside down
ceiling mount.

Adjust audio settings such as volume, balance, bass, and treble.

Adjust the display by rotating or inverting it and modifying the color.

Change the language used in the menus and specify how long the projector is
idle before it enters standby mode.

Assign a function to the remote control’s Custom button.

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Page 3: ... of accident misuse or abuse of this product or unauthorized modifications repairs or alterations to this product or excluding the U S failure to strictly comply with Seiko Epson Corporation s operating and maintenance instructions Seiko Epson Corporation shall not be liable against any damages or problems arising from the use of any options or any consumable products other than those designated a...

Page 4: ...afety Instructions Where to Get Help CompuServe online support 1 Installation Unpacking the Projector Additional components Setting Up the Projector Connecting to a Computer Connecting to a PC desktop computer Connecting to a PC laptop computer viii X X i X i i x i v x v 1 2 3 4 6 7 8 Contents 111 ...

Page 5: ...tware 16 Connecting the Remote Control with the Lead Wire 17 2 Using the Projector Turning the Equipment On and Off Focusing and Positioning the Screen Image Controlling the Projector Adjusting the settings from ELP Link Monitoring the Projector Using Rear Projection 3 Using the Menus 29 Accessing the Menus 30 Changing menu settings 31 Accessing ELP Link menus 32 Restoring the default settings 33 ...

Page 6: ...ing the ELP Remote Programmer 45 Assigning a Macro to a Programmable Button 48 Using record mode 49 Using manual mode 51 Activating a Template 51 ELP Remote Programmer Menus 52 5 Maintenance Cleaning the Lens 54 Cleaning the Projector Case 54 Cleaning the Air Filter 54 Cleaning the Trackball 56 Replacing the Lamp 58 Replacing the Fuse 61 Contents 53 V ...

Page 7: ...lems with the Image or Sound 67 Problems with the Remote Control 70 A Technical Specifications General 73 optical 74 Projector Lamp 74 Mechanical 74 Electrical 75 Environmental 75 Supported Monitor Displays 76 Pin Assignments 77 Glossary Index Contents 73 79 83 ...

Page 8: ...t a resolution of 640 x 480 pixels The projector s 250 lumen bulb produces bright images that can be easily seen in rooms light enough to take notes You can play audio on the projector s internal speakers or route it to an external speaker for amplification You control the projector through a hand held remote control which allows you to switch between image sources and make adjustments to the proj...

Page 9: ...ource to the other Additional adjustments can be made by using the buttons on the remote control to access the projector s menu system The menus which you can superimpose on the projector image or display on your computer screen allow you to do the following l Control the brightness contrast sharpness color and position of the image l Adjust the volume balance treble and bass settings l Adjust the...

Page 10: ...The trackball moves the mouse on your computer monitor and five buttons on the remote control can be programmed to drag or click windows and icons or perform the same functions as keys on your keyboard For information on using ELP Link see Chapters 2 and 3 For information on the ELP Remote Programmer see Chapter 4 Standby mode Standby mode conserves electricity by automatically turning off the lam...

Page 11: ...right illuminated room making it unnecessary to dim lights to view the projected image The polarized screen comes in two sizes 40 and 60 diagonal l Carrying cases especially designed for the projector and its cables Both a soft and hard case are available l Remote control lead wire which allows you to directly connect the remote control to the projector This option enables you to use the remote co...

Page 12: ...enus to adjust the color and image settings change the display of the projected image and modify audio settings such as bass or treble Chapter 4 Remote Control of the Computer explains how to use the ELP Remote Programmer so you can use the remote control to control your com puter It also describes how you can assign keyboard macros to the program mable buttons on the remote control Chapter 5 Main...

Page 13: ...operly grounded outlet If you have a two prong outlet contact an electrician to replace it Do not overload wall outlets extension cords or integral convenience receptacles This can cause fire or electric shock 7 8 9 Do not place the projector where the cord can be walked on Unplug the projector from the wall outlet before cleaning Use a damp cloth for cleaning Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners...

Page 14: ...during lightning storms or when it will not be used for extended periods 13 Unplug the projector from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions A When the power cord or plug is damaged or frayed B If liquid has been spilled into it or it has been exposed to rain or water C If it does not operate normally when the operating instructions are fo...

Page 15: ...figuration and operation of EPSON products l EPSON Technical information library fax service l Product literature with technical specifications on EPSON s current and new products l Customer Relations You can purchase supplies parts documentation and accessories by calling EPSON Accessories at 800 873 7766 U S sales only In Canada call 800 CO EPSON for sales locations When you call for technical a...

Page 16: ... member of CompuServe you are eligible for a free introductory membership as an owner of an EPSON product This membership entitles you to l An introductory 15 credit on CompuServe l Your own user ID and password l A complimentary subscription to Compuserver Magazine CompuServe s monthly publication To take advantage of this offer call 800 848 8199 in the United States and Canadaand ask for represe...

Page 17: ...The remote control unit s batteries may be low on power replace the batteries l Dim the ambient lighting and or Dim off any fluorescent lights l Close any window coverings and or move the projector out of direct sunlight l Turn off other equipment that emits infrared energy If the remote control still does not work properly cover the unused IR receiver on the projector with light blocking material...

Page 18: ...re of the following l Provide audio for one or both image sources The audio source can be the computer video source or another device such as a stereo l Connect to an external speaker or PA system to amplify the audio l Install the RS 232C Serial Communication Kit This kit enables communication between your computer and the projector so you can use the remote control to control your computer and u...

Page 19: ...udio cable l RS 232C serial communication kit which consists of an RS 232C serial cable an RS 232C adapter for the Macintosh and two diskettes one for the Macintosh and one for the PC l Sparefuse Depending on your configuration you may not need all of these components Save all packaging materials in case you need to ship the projector in the future It should always be transported in its original p...

Page 20: ... is usually provided with your video device l For a Macintosh PowerBook you need a video out cable One is provided for ah new PowerBooks that have video out capability If your PowerBook does not include one see your Macintosh dealer l To connect the projector to external speakers you need an RCA to 3 5mm audio cable You can obtain one from your computer dealer l If your PC has a 25 pin RS 232C por...

Page 21: ...he screen determines the actual image size Use the following general guidelines to determine the proper distance Image size diagonal Maximum Zoom Minimum Zoom 300 inches 25 feet 214 inches 30 feet 204 inches 146 inches 96 inches 69 inches 60 inches 42 inches 30 inches 21 inches Distance from screen approximate 40 feet 27 feet 13 feet 6 feet 4 feet 3 Turn the projector so the lens is at a right ang...

Page 22: ...s on turn it off using the power switch at the back of the projector 5 To insert the batteries in the remote control slide off the battery compart ment cover as shown here 6 Insert the two AA batteries included with the projector Make sure the polarity of the batteries is correct 7 Replace the battery compartment cover Setting Up the Projector 5 ...

Page 23: ...re hazardous waste always dispose of them with nonburn able trash Whenever possible recycle used batteries Connecting to a Computer You can connect the projector to any computer capable of VGA output including l IBM desktop PC or compatible l IBM laptop or compatible l Apple Macintosh desktop computer including Macintosh Quadra Macintosh Centris and Power Macintosh l Any Apple PowerBook with video...

Page 24: ...under the handle 1 Disconnect the computer s monitor cable from the VGA port on the back of your computer and connect it to the MONITOR connector of the Y cable 2 Connect the Y cable s VGA connector to the computer s VGA port 3 Connect the Y cable s LCD connector to the projector s Computer IN OUT port 4 Tighten the screws for all connectors to make sure they are fastened securely Connecting to a ...

Page 25: ... Connect the LCD connector on the Y cable to the projector s Computer IN OUT port Connect the VGA connector on the Y cable to the laptop s monitor port Tighten the screws for all connectors to make sure they are fastened securely When the external graphics port is activated some laptop computers automatically turn off their internal display See your computer manual for information on using the int...

Page 26: ...n the Y cable Connect the MONITOR adapter to the MONITOR connector la and connect the VGA adapter to the VGA connector 1b 2 Disconnect the monitor cable from the monitor port on the back of the Macintosh and connect it to the MONITOR Macintosh adapter 3 Connect the VGA adapter attached to the Y cable to the Macintosh s monitor port 4 Connect the Y cable s LCD connector to the projector s Computer ...

Page 27: ... handle 1 Attach the video out cable supplied with your PowerBook to the video out connector on the back of the PowerBook 2 Attach the Macintosh VGA adapter to the VGA connector of the Y cable 3 Connect the VGA Macintosh adapter to the video out cable 4 Connect the Y cable s LCD connector to the projector s Computer IN OUT port 5 Tighten the screws for all connectors to make sure they are fastened...

Page 28: ...automatically detects and identifies the video format However you can specify that a single broadcast format be detected See Video menu in 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 video audio cab...

Page 29: ... Connect the other yellow RCA plug to the video out jack of the video source The red and white plugs carry audio For information about audio see page 13 For S Video insert one end of the S Video cable into the projector s S Video jack Insert the other end to the video out jack of your video source 12 1 l Installation ...

Page 30: ...io cable supplied with the projector To receive audio from both the computer and video source you need to obtain an additional cable from your computer dealer 1 Connect one end of the audio cable to the appropriate computer or video source Audio In jacks on the projector Insert the white plug in the L Audio In jack and the red plug in the R Audio In jack You don t use the yellow plug unless you re...

Page 31: ...external sound system you need to obtain an RCA to 3 5mm Stereo audio cable You can get one from your computer dealer Before beginning turn off the projector and the speaker or PA system 1 Connect the cable s 3 5mm stereo miniplug into the projector s Audio Out jack 2 Connect the RCA plug to the external amplified speaker or PA system Insert the cable s red plug into the R side and the white plug ...

Page 32: ...apters 2 and 3 For information on the ELP Remote Programmer see Chapter 4 By default the Serial setting in the Options menu is on to enable communication when the Serial Communication Kit is installed If after installing the kit you cannot enable communication make sure the Serial setting has not been turned off See Chapter 3 for more information about the menus Connecting the serial cable To conn...

Page 33: ...Two diskettes are provided with the kit one for the Macintosh and one for the PC Use only the diskette appropriate for your platform Each contains ELP Link and the ELP Remote Programmer Before installing the software exit any open programs Insert the appropriate diskette in a diskette drive Then do the following l Windows Co to the Program Manager and choose Run from the File menu In the Command L...

Page 34: ...ional lead wire You might also need to directly connect the remote control if anything is blocking the path between the remote control and the projector To directly connect the remote control connect one end of the lead wire to the projector s Remote jack Connect the other end to the output terminal at the front end of the remote control Make sure both ends are plugged in securely Connecting the R...

Page 35: ...mation about using your projector l Turning the equipment on and off l Focusing and positioning the image l Controlling the projector with the remote control operation panel and ELP Link software l Monitoring the status of the projector l Using rear projection 19 ...

Page 36: ...k into the lens when the lamp is on This can damage your eyes It is especially important that children not look into the lens If the lamp does not come on when you turn on the projector the projector may be in standby mode To turn off standby mode press the Standby button on the remote control To turn off the projector and other equipment reverse the order shown above After you turn off the projec...

Page 37: ...t it is in focus and correctly positioned on the screen To focus the image rotate the focus ring which is the outside ring on the lens To adjust the size of the image rotate the zoom ring which is the inside ring Rotate the zoom ring clockwise to make the screen image larger or counterclockwise to make it smaller Focusing and Positioning the Screen Image 21 ...

Page 38: ...locks the feet so they can move up and down freely Do not let the projector drop Caution Do not bold the projector by its lens This can damage the has While pressing the release buttons raise or lower the projector until the screen image is correctly positioned Release the buttons to lock the feet in their new position To line tune the height of the projector turn the feet clockwise to raise the h...

Page 39: ...ized on page 25 To use the remote control always point it toward one of the two remote control receivers One is located at the front of the projector the other is located on the back You can use the remote control up to 33 feet 10 meters from the projector In addition to the remote control you can control the projector by l Pressing the buttons on the projector s operation panel located on top of ...

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Page 41: ...ns on for another 10 seconds Synchronize the RGB signals coming from the computer to eliminate flickering Adjust the image brightness Adjust the volume level Selects a menu when the menu bar is displayed or controls the computer see Chapter 4 Moves the cursor when using the projector menus or moves the mouse on your computer screen Adjust buttons and Adjust the settings when using the projector me...

Page 42: ... computer To start ELP Link do one of the following l Windows Open the ELP Utilities program group by double clicking on its icon Then double click the ELP Link icon l Macintosh Open the ELP Utilities folder by double clicking on its icon Double click the ELP Link folder icon and then double click the ELP Link icon You see a screen similar to the following 26 2 l Using the Projector ...

Page 43: ...onitoring the Projector The three lights at the top of the projector monitor its operating status Under normal circumstances the power and lamp lights are green and the temperature light is off During standby mode the lamp light is off and the power light is orange Any time the status or operation of the projector changes or whenever a problem occurs the lights gash or turn orange See Chapter 6 fo...

Page 44: ...n the Display menu This setting flips the image from left to right for correct viewing See Chapter 3 for information about the menus Because the screen is between the remote control and the projector for rear projection you need the optional lead wire to use the remote control See Chapter 1 for more information If you don t have the lead wire use the buttons on the operation panel to make changes ...

Page 45: ...acement of the menus and configure the display for rear projection or an upside down ceiling mount l Adjust audio settings such as volume balance bass and treble l Adjust the display by rotating or inverting it and modifying the color l Change the language used in the menus and specify how long the projector is idle before it enters standby mode l Assign a function to the remote control s Custom b...

Page 46: ...ottom of the menu The following table shows the settings for each of the menus Menu S e t t i n g s Computer Video Display Brightness Contrast Sync Tracking Red Green Blue Tint PC only Mac LC Macintosh only Brightness Contrast Sharpness Color Mode Text Horizontal Vertical Menu Blank To Rear Proj Upside Down Invert Audio Volume Balance Audio Source Bass Treble Loudness Fade Options Prompt Backgnd S...

Page 47: ... a checkmark To change a slider setting or turn a checkbox on or off do one of the following l If you re using the remote control use the trackball to select a menu setting Then press the Adjust buttons and to increase or decrease a slider setting or turn a checkbox on or off l If you re using the operation panel use the Function Select buttons to select a setting and use the Function Adjust butto...

Page 48: ...sing ELP Link menus You can also access menus from your computer To do so start the ELP Link program as described in Chapter 2 You see a screen similar to the one shown below The menu buttons are on the left To open a menu simply double click on the appropriate icon Although the menus look different from those displayed on the projector screen the menu settings are the same 32 3 l Using the Menus ...

Page 49: ...e settings on each menu Note that the Computer and Video menus both contain Brightness and Contrast settings This allows you to change the brightness and contrast of one image source without affecting the other Note You cannot display the Video menu when the computer is selected as the image source Likewise you cannot dispIay the Computer menu when the video source is selected The menus displayed ...

Page 50: ... to darken an image Adjusts the degree of difference between light and dark areas Increase the contrast if you want light areas to be very light and dark areas to be very dark Decrease contrast to minimize the difference between the lightest and darkest parts of the image Synchronizes the graphics signals coming from the computer Adjust this setting if the image is fuzzy or streaked or contains ar...

Page 51: ...of the green level Adjusts the strength of the blue level Compresses the projected image to fit into the projector s 640 pixel image area Normally you need to compress an image only if your DOS software program has a text screen wider than the projector s area Mac LC Configures the projector for the Macintosh LC model Mac only Turn on this setting if you have a Macintosh LC Use the Synchronize set...

Page 52: ... dark Decrease contrast to minimize the difference between the lightest and darkest parts of the image Emphasizes or de emphasizes edges within an image Increase sharpness for more edge definition and a sharper image Decrease sharpness for softer edges Adjusts the color density Increase color when you want darker and more opaque colors Decrease color for lighter and less opaque colors Specifies th...

Page 53: ...or balance Increase tint to make the image more green decrease to make it more red Display menu Horizontal Moves the image left or right To move the image to the right increase the setting to move it to the left decrease the setting Vertical Moves the image up or down To move the image up increase the setting to move it down decrease the setting Menu Switches the position of the menu between the t...

Page 54: ...e right and left of the projected image so the projector can be used for rear projection For front projection Rear Proj should be off Flips the horizontal axis of the image so the projector can be turned upside down from a ceiling mount Substitutes each color with its complementary opposite For example when you use Invert red areas of an image turn green For black and white images Invert makes the...

Page 55: ...only from the computer C only from the video source V or from the currently selected source CV the default If you select C or V pressing the Video button does not switch the audio Increases or decreases low tones Increases or decreases high tones Turns bass boost on or off Adjusts the audio levels between the projector s built in speakers and an external amplified speaker If you connect to an exte...

Page 56: ...t available The options are Test Pattern default Black or Blue Enables communication between your computer and the projector See Chapter 4 for more information Specifies in minutes how long the projector waits for an image signal before entering standby mode If an image signal is not received within the specified time the projector automatically enters standby mode Power Save can be 5 to 60 minute...

Page 57: ...on the screen l Serial Enables communication between the projector and your computer if you have installed the Serial Communication Kit l Blank Turns off the image display and blanks the screen to black white or blue The color of the screen is determined by the Blank To setting see page 38 l Prompt Temporarily displays a prompt on the projector screen to identify which source computer or video is ...

Page 58: ...a programmable button A macro is a sequence of up to 32 keystrokes and mouse commands If you assign a macro to a button pressing the button has the same effect as typing the keys on the keyboard or using the mouse For example if you have Windows and assign Alt Tab to one of the buttons you can cycle through your open programs with the press of a button If you have a Macintosh you could assign Appl...

Page 59: ...s Each is customized for several popular software programs Only one template can be active at a time The following table shows the button assignments for the default template This template is active the first time you start the ELP Remote Programmer You can modify the default template or any of the custom templates for your own purposes Windows Macintosh Left mouse click MLBC Left arrow Right mous...

Page 60: ...older and then double click the ELP Remote Programmer icon When you start the ELP Remote Programmer you see a screen similar to the one on the next page This screen which represents the buttons on the remote control allows you to change the button assignment and then activate the template so you can use it with the remote control The ELP Remote Programmer must be running on your computer in order ...

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Page 62: ...tton Key Help button Turns record mode on and off Windows Brings up a list of the codes that represent non character keys and mouse commands Macintosh Identifies the special symbols used to represent non character keys e g Alt Shift Control and mouse commands Activate button Makes the current template active so it can be used with the remote control Button Test button Brings up a text box that dis...

Page 63: ...e keyboard keys The keys are shown in the text box next to the button with special codes PC or symbols Macintosh representing non character keys e g Ctrl Alt F1 On the Macintosh some non character keys cannot be typed in including Command Shift and Control You need to choose these keys from Mouse Special Buttons in the Special menu at the top of the screen l If you have a PC use manual mode to inc...

Page 64: ... top of the screen If you have a PC you can also press Scroll Lock 3 Move the cursor to the text box of the button you want to program Use the mouse or press Enter to move the cursor 4 Type the keys you want to assign to the button or assign a mouse command Simply type the keys into the text box On the Macintosh you cannot type some non character keys e g Shift Command and Control in the text box ...

Page 65: ...tions See the next section 5 Repeat steps 3 through 4 for each button you want to program 6 Turn off record mode Choose the Key Record button or if you have a PC press the Scroll Lock key 7 Activate the template by pressing the Activate button This makes the new button assignment active with the remote control To be able to use the remote control and the new macros be sure you have connected the R...

Page 66: ...ol key combination put brackets around the entire combination as well as around each control key Do not put individual brackets around alphanumeric keys The following gives examples of how to program key combinations on the PC To program Ah X enter A X To program Ah X followed by the escape key enter A X ESC To program Control Alt Delete enter C A DEL Activating a Template Once you assign a new ma...

Page 67: ...xt box of the currently selected button The items on this menu allow you to cut copy and paste text and clear the contents of the currently selected button Help The items on this menu allow you to do the following l Activate and test the buttons of the current template l Insert codes for mouse commands l Insert codes for special keys Macintosh only l Adjust the mouse speed to your preference l Con...

Page 68: ...ventilation which is necessary to cool the projector and prevent it from overheating You should also clean the trackball on the remote control whenever you notice that the trackball is not rotating smoothly due to dirt and dust that have collected on the trackball The only parts you should replace are the lamp air filter and fuse If any other part needs replacing contact your ELP 3000 dealer or a ...

Page 69: ...he casing 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 casing Do not use alcohol benzine thinner or other chemical detergents These can cause the casing to warp Cleaning the Air Filter The air filter which is located at the bottom of the projector should be cleaned after every 100 hours of use If it is not c...

Page 70: ... Turn off the projector and unplug the power cable from the wall outlet 2 Turn the projector over so you can easily access the filter 3 Use a flat head screwdriver to lift and remove the filter cover Cleaning the Air Filter 55 ...

Page 71: ... ELP dealer or call EPSON Accessories at 800 873 7766 to obtain a new one Be sure to request part number 1023658 5 Replace the filter 6 Reconnect the power cord to the wall outlet Cleaning the Trackball You should clean the trackball periodically and whenever you notice that it is not moving smoothly 1 Turn off both the projector and the computer 2 Turn the frame that surrounds the trackball count...

Page 72: ... and stains moisten the cloth with a neutral detergent Do not use an alcohol based cleaner 4 Use a cotton swab to gently clean the trackball holder Pressing too hard can cause the holder to move out of position 5 Place the trackball back into its holder and rotate its frame clockwise until it locks in place Cleaning the Trackball 57 ...

Page 73: ...o replace the lamp Use only replacement lamp type MSCRl50E3H part number 1023661 Warning Allow the lamp to and before replacing it During use it becomes hot enough to burn you 1 2 Turn off the projector and disconnect the power cable from the wall outlet Turn the projector over so you can access the lamp cover 5 8 5 l Maintenance ...

Page 74: ...etaining screws on the lamp cover You cannot remove these screws 4 When the screws are loose lift off the lamp cover 5 Use a screwdriver coin or similar object to unloosen the two screws holding the lamp in position You cannot remove these screws Replacing the Lamp ...

Page 75: ...the new lamp by lowering it into position 8 Tighten the screws you loosened in step 5 9 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 60 5 l Maintenance ...

Page 76: ...e projector and disconnect the power cord from both the back of the projector and the wall outlet 2 Turn the projector so its back panel is facing you The fuse holder is located below the power switch 3 Remove the fuse holder by inserting a screwdriver or similar object into the groove Then pry out the holder Replacing the Fuse n n n n n n 61 ...

Page 77: ... remove the fuse from the holder pull out one end so it is at an angle Then pull out the fuse 5 Insert the new fuse and push the fuse holder back into position 6 Reconnect the power cord 62 5 l Maintenance ...

Page 78: ...e indicating l Problems with the screen image See this section if you cannot project an image or if the screen image is not good l Problems with the remote control See this section if the projector or computer does not respond correctly when you use the remote control If you have a problem check the appropriate section and follow all suggestions that apply to your problem If none of the suggested ...

Page 79: ...ing orange Orange Flashing green Green Flashing orange Flashing red Orange Green Flashing green The projector is hot The projector is too hot The lamp turns off The lamp is warming up The lamp is on The lamp is cooling down The lamp is not working The projector is in standby mode The projector and lamp are on The projector is receiving a signal from the remote control Flashing red There is a probl...

Page 80: ...ng it back on The fuse may have blown Replace the fuse as described in Chapter 5 I The lamp does not come on The projector is in standby mode Press the Standby button on the remote control or the operation panel The lamp is burned out and needs to be replaced I The temperature status light is flashing orange The lamp is too hot Turn off the lamp and let it cool When you turn the lamp back on check...

Page 81: ...hen let the projector cool for a while If the projector continues to overheat after you clean the air filter the problem may be caused by damage to the cooling fan or internal circuits Contact a qualified service person The lamp status light is flashing red and the lamp does not come on Turn off the projector and turn it back on again Check the lamp fight again If the lamp still does not come on i...

Page 82: ...tly Use the Brightness button to adjust the brightness level I Only part of the computer image is displayed Your monitor is set up for a resolution higher than 640 x 480 and the projector is compressing the image You need to choose a different monitor display setting In Windows use Windows Setup in the Main program group For a Macintosh choose Control Panels under the Apple menu and then Monitors ...

Page 83: ...n the reverse order shown on page 20 Then turn everything back on in the proper order I The image or parts of the image are blurred or not in focus Turn the focus ring on the projector to see if this improves the image Check also that the projector is within the recommended distance according to the size of the screen see page 4 For the sharpest images the projector must be perpen dicular to the s...

Page 84: ...ou are using displays text at 720 Pixel but the projector displays text at 640 Pixel Use the Text setting in the Computer menu to compress the text to 640 Pixel I There is no sound Check first that the volume setting is not turned all the way down and that the audio video cable is securely attached to both the projector and the audio source Press the Mute button on the remote control to make sure ...

Page 85: ...ectly in front of it There is an obstacle in the path between the remote control and the receiver at the front or back of the projector Remove anything blocking the path If you re using rear projection and the screen is between the remote control and the projector you need to connect the remote control directly to the projector using the optional lead wire Both the ELP Remote Programmer and ELP Li...

Page 86: ... use the trackball I Double clicking a programmable button has no effect You are double clicking too fast and the projector is not able to distinguish both clicks Double click more slowly I When using the ELP Remote Programmer on your PC the mouse speed is too slow or too East The ELP Remote Programmer mouse speed and the Windows Control Panel mouse speed may be interfering with one another First ...

Page 87: ...tal panels Resolution Image size Projection distance Remote control range Maximum volume Thin Film Transistor TFT 1 32 inches 33 6 mm 640 horizontal x 480 vertical pixels 21 to 300 inches 5 to 7 meters 4 to 40 feet 1 2 to 12 3 meters 33 feet 10 meters 1W X 1W stereo 73 ...

Page 88: ... Brightness 250 lumens maximum Zoom ratio 1 1 4 Projector Lamp Model number Type Power MSCRl50E3H Metal halide 150w Mechanical Height Width Depth Weight 5 9 inches 14 9 cm 11 2 inches 28 5 cm 16 3 inches 41 3 cm 17 lb 7 7 kg A l Technical Specifications ...

Page 89: ...60 Hz 25OV 6 3AT 5 x 20mm 22OW in standby mode 5OW l00 120 VAC 3 5 Amps 50 60 Hz 220 240 VAC 2 1 Amps 50 60 Hz Environmental Temperature Operation 41 to 104 F 5 to 40 C Storage 14 to 140 F 20 to 60 C Humidity Operation 20 to 80 RH non condensing Storage 10 to 90 RH non condensing Electrical 75 ...

Page 90: ... resolution image the projector compresses it to 640 x 480 The following table lists the display formats supported by the projector Formats Resolutions IBM PC compatible VGA VESA NEC 640 x 460 JEGA CGA 640 x 200 640x400 640 x 360 720 x 360 720 x 400 8 0 0 X 6 0 0 Apple Macintosh l Compressed to 640 x 460 Standard 8 and 24 bit color monitor 640 x 460 640x400 ...

Page 91: ...ents The LCD connector is a 26 pin D style connector Its pin assignments are as follows Input pin Signal Output pin 1 Vertical sync 2 Horizontal sync 8 Blue analog 6 Intensity digital 7 Green digital 9 Red analog 16 Blue digital 17 Red digital 18 Green analog input with composite sync 20 GND 21 GND 22 GND 23 Digital analog video cable ID 24 GND 25 VGA no video cable ID pin 26 Monochrome digital He...

Page 92: ...RGB 15 pin micro D style connector The pin assignments for both connectors are as follows Input pin Signal 1 Red analog input 2 Green analog input with composite sync 3 Blue analog input 4 GND 5 GND 6 Red GND 7 Green GND 8 Blue GND 9 NC 10 Sync GND 11 GND 12 NC 13 Horizontal sync composite sync input 14 Vertical sync input 15 NC A l Technical Specifications ...

Page 93: ...dark areas are very dark with relatively few levels of gray between white and black Contrast is made lower by adding grays ELP Remote Programmer Utility that allows you to use the remote control to control your computer It also allows you to assign a keyboard macro to the remote controls five programmable buttons Macro As used in the ELP Remote Programmer a series of 32 keystrokes and mouse comman...

Page 94: ... tion can be measured in dots per inch or in pixels Image sharpness and clarity improve as resolution increases RGB A type of color scheme that defines color as percentages of red green and blue RS 232C A standard type of serial communication S Video A type of video signal used in S VHS videotape formats It transmits luminance and color separately Saturation A measure of how much white is mixed wi...

Page 95: ...comes idle when it is not used for 15 minutes Standby mode A power saving feature in which the projector remains on but the lamp is turned off By default standby mode is automatically turned on when the projector is not used for 10 minutes VGA Video Graphics Array A high resolution display adapter that provides a variety of video modes Glossary 81 ...

Page 96: ...placing 55 Audio cable 2 13 connecting 13 locking to one source 39 menu 30 39 problems with 69 supplying to external speaker supplying to projector 13 B Backgrnd 40 Balance 39 Bass 39 Batteries inserting in remote control 5 6 Blank 41 Blank To 38 41 Blue level 35 Bright button 25 Brightness 34 36 79 Button Test 47 Buttons remote control 23 25 39 69 83 ...

Page 97: ...uServe xv Computer menu 30 34 35 Connecting to a computer 6 10 desktop Macintosh 9 Macintosh PowerRook 10 PC desktop 7 PC laptop 8 Connecting to a video source 11 12 Connecting to an audio source 13 Connecting to an external speaker 14 Contrast 34 36 79 Controlling projector 23 27 Custom button 25 29 41 Custom menu 30 41 D Delay On 40 Display formats supported 76 Display menu 30 37 38 Displaying s...

Page 98: ...sting 21 22 File menu ELP Remote Programmer 52 Focus ring 21 Focusing 21 Freeze button 25 Fuse replacing 61 62 type 61 75 G Green level 35 H Height adjustment 21 22 Help customer service xiv ELP Remote Programmer topics 52 Horizontal 37 I Image contrast 36 flickering 25 focusing 21 freezing 25 increasing the color density 36 positioning 21 37 problems with 67 69 projecting upside down 38 rear proj...

Page 99: ...10 supported models 6 Macro 43 assigning to a button 48 51 Maintenance 53 62 Menu button 25 Menu Select button 25 Menus viii 29 41 accessing on computer screen 32 changing settings 31 choosing language 41 displaying on projector screen 30 31 placement on screen 37 resetting to defaults 33 Mode 36 Monitor connector pin assignments 78 Monitor displays supported 76 Mouse speed adjusting in ELP Remote...

Page 100: ...tor vii accessories x cleaning case 54 controlling 23 27 dimensions 75 height 2l 22 installing 4 17 monitoring 27 34 overheating 53 66 safety instructions xii setting up 4 6 turning on and off 20 unpacking 2 utilities x Prompt 40 assigning to Custom button 41 Rear Proj 38 Rear projection x 28 38 Record mode 48 50 80 Redlevel 35 Red green color balance 37 Remote control buttons 23 25 connecting dir...

Page 101: ...4 6 Sharpness 36 Sleepmode 25 32 81 Software installation 16 Sound adjusting for external speaker 39 problems with 69 Special menu 52 Standby button 20 25 Standby mode ix 20 27 65 67 81 specifying delay 40 turning on automatically at startup 40 Status lights 27 64 Sync button 25 Synchronize 34 T Temperature status light 64 66 Templates 44 activating 51 Test pattern 41 68 Text 35 problems displayin...

Page 102: ...c format 36 37 Macintosh video out cable 3 10 supported formats vii 11 Video button 25 video menu 30 36 37 Video out capability 3 6 10 Volume adjusting for external speaker 39 adjusting with remote control 25 controlling from menu 39 Volume button 25 w Wavy lines correcting 68 Y Y cable 2 pin assignments 77 78 z Zoom ring 21 Index 89 ...

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