Epson P6000 - Multimedia Photo Viewer User's Guide Page 1

P-6000User’s Guide

Getting Started 10Lights and ButtonsOK buttonPress to select an option, open a folder or photo, or play music or videoZoom buttonsPress to zoom in or

Getting Started 11Installing the BatteryThe viewer comes with a lithium-ion battery. 1 Slide the battery cover to the right to open it.2 Insert the ba

Getting Started 12To charge the battery, connect the AC adapter as shown below. Connect the other end to the power cord and plug it into an electrical

Getting Started 134 Pull out the battery. Then close the battery cover.Note: If you remove the battery, the date and time settings will be erased afte

Getting Started 14Note: If you see the Home screen instead (as shown in “Using the Home Screen” on page 15), the language has already been selected. T

Getting Started 15Using the Home ScreenWhenever you turn on the viewer, the Home screen appears. All operations can be started from this screen. The f

Getting Started 16Turning Off the PowerBefore you turn off the viewer, make sure the memory card access light is off. Then slide the power switch as s

Using Memory Cards 17Chapter 2Using Memory CardsThe viewer has two memory card slots: one for CompactFlash or Microdrive™ cards, and one for SD (Secur

Using Memory Cards 18Using the CF Card SlotYou can use Type2 and 3.3V CompactFlash cards or Microdrive cards in the CF Card slot. If you have a Compac

Using Memory Cards 19Using the SD Card SlotYou can use Secure Digital, SDHC, MultiMediaCard, or MMCplus cards in the SD Card slot.Insert the memory ca

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Using Memory Cards 20Copying Files From a Memory CardAfter you insert a memory card, you can browse the files and decide what you want to do with them

Using Memory Cards 21Copying Selected FilesYou can copy selected files directly from a memory card to a new or existing folder in My Photos or My Vide

Using Memory Cards 229 Use the 4-way ring to highlight My Photos or My Videos, then press right on the 4-way ring to select it. 10 Do one of the follo

Using Memory Cards 233 To enter a new name, use the Back (backspace) button to clear the current name. Then enter a new name using the 4-way ring or j

Viewing Photos and Videos 24Chapter 3Viewing Photos and VideosAfter you have copied files from a memory card, you can view or play them in various way

Viewing Photos and Videos 25❍ By default, unsupported files are not displayed. If you want to change this setting, see “View Mode” on page 71.❍ Thumbn

Viewing Photos and Videos 26The following table summarizes the menu functions for video files:Enhanced Photo Display ModeDisplays photo images using a

Viewing Photos and Videos 27Supported Image FormatsNote: TIFF files and progressive JPEG files are not supported.For DNG files, the viewer supports on

Viewing Photos and Videos 28You see a screen like this:4 Use the 4-way ring or jog dial to select the image you want to view, then press OK. The selec

Viewing Photos and Videos 29Displaying Image InformationYou can view image information, a histogram, and display an over- and under-exposure preview.1

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Viewing Photos and Videos 30Displaying a Wider Color GamutImages are displayed in the color space they were captured in, either sRGB or AdobeRGB. You

Viewing Photos and Videos 315 Select one of the following, then press OK and adjust the settings as noted.❍ LCD Brightness: Choose from 10 brightness

Viewing Photos and Videos 32Viewing VideosThe viewer supports video files in resolutions ranging from 320 × 240 pixels to 720 × 576 pixels, with file

Viewing Photos and Videos 33Playing VideosYou can transfer video files directly from memory cards as described in “Copying Files From a Memory Card” o

Viewing Photos and Videos 34❍ To view information about the video, press Display. You see a progress bar on the video. Press Display again to view inf

Viewing Photos and Videos 352 Connect the cable’s mini-plug to the A/V Out jack on the side of the viewer. The viewer’s LCD screen turns off.3 Set the

Playing Music 36Chapter 4Playing MusicYou can transfer audio files from your computer and play them on the viewer. You can create playlists using the

Playing Music 374 Make sure the viewer is on the Home screen, then press the button to connect to your computer.The LCD screen turns off.5 Double-cl

Playing Music 38Supported Audio FormatsThe viewer can store up to 10,000 audio files. It supports the following audio formats without copyright protec

Playing Music 393 Select a category to start playing, then press right on the 4-way ring.You can narrow your search by selecting one of the categories

4ContentsIntroductionFeatures. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8Using the Documentation. . . . . . . .

Playing Music 40Setting Repeat and Shuffle OptionsIn My Music, press the Menu button, select Play Mode, and press OK. Set the following items using th

Playing Music 415 Enter a name for the playlist.6 Select the songs you want to add. If you want to add all the songs from an album or by an artist, yo

Playing Music 425 After entering the name, select Done, then press OK.6 Select the tracks for the playlist using the 4-way ring and the button. The

Playing Music 43Using the EqualizerYou can use the equalizer to select from 7 music type settings or create a customized setting of your own. 1 In My

Managing Files 44Chapter 5Managing FilesYou can back up files from the viewer to your computer, and copy files from your computer to the viewer. You c

Managing Files 45Caution: When the viewer is connected to a computer, do not connect a USB device to the Host USB port on the viewer. Do not change th

Managing Files 46Copying Files From Your Computer to the ViewerYou can copy photos, videos, and music from your computer to the viewer. For instructio

Managing Files 47Setting Backup and Conversion PreferencesYou can use the Settings window in Epson Link2 to change the folder where files from the vie

Managing Files 483 If you don’t want to have files from the viewer automatically backed up on your computer, deselect the Copy backup data to the comp

Managing Files 49Note: USB hubs are not supported, and some USB devices may not work without a power connection. Epson cannot guarantee the compatibil

5Viewing Videos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32Supported Video Formats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Managing Files 503 Do one of the following:❍ To copy all files, select Backup USB device to Viewer, then press OK. The files are copied to a folder th

Managing Files 51Copying Files to a USB DeviceYou can copy all the files or selected files from the viewer to a USB device.If your USB device has an A

Managing Files 523 Press the Menu button.4 Select Copy/Move, then press OK.5 Select Select and Copy Files, then press OK. Your photos are displayed wi

Managing Files 533 Select Show Private Folders, then press OK.You see the Password screen:4 If you have already set a password for your viewer, enter

Managing Files 54Renaming a FolderNote: Folders in Backup Files can’t be renamed.1 Using the 4-way ring, select a folder to rename.2 Press Menu, selec

Managing Files 553 Do one of the following:❍ To copy files to another folder, select Select and Copy Files, then press OK.❍ To move files to another f

Managing Files 56Checkboxes appear on each thumbnail image:3 Use the 4-way ring or jog dial to highlight each file or folder you want to delete, and p

Managing Files 57Locking Files and FoldersYou can lock selected files or folders so they cannot be deleted or rotated. When a file or folder is locked

Managing Files 58Setting a Folder Icon or Home Screen WallpaperYou can set your favorite file as an icon for the folder or “wallpaper” for the Home sc

Managing Files 592 Use the included USB cable to connect the viewer to your computer.3 On the Home screen, use the 4-way ring to highlight USB Device,

6Chapter 6 PrintingConnecting the Viewer to a Printer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60Selecting a Photo. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Printing 60Chapter 6PrintingYou can print photos or videos by connecting the viewer to a PictBridge-compatible printer, such as the Epson Stylus® Phot

Printing 613 Connect the other end of the cable to the USB connector on the printer.Note: Disconnect the USB cable from the viewer when not operating

Printing 624 You see the retouch confirmation message. Do one of the following:❍ To retouch your photo before printing, select Yes, then press OK.You

Printing 63Adjust settings as necessary. After a moment, you see the results of the retouching effects.3 When you’re finished adjusting the settings,

Printing 64You see a red cropping indicator.2 Crop your image using the following buttons:❍ Use the + (plus) and – (minus) buttons to enlarge and redu

Printing 65Selecting Layout Settings1 Select the paper size that you are printing on using the 4-way ring or jog dial, then press OK.You see a preview

Printing 66Printing Your PhotosMake sure the AC adapter is connected to the viewer before you print. If the viewer can’t find the printer, make sure t

Printing 67Printing Multiple PhotosYou can print multiple photos without retouching or cropping.1 Select Print Wizard on the Home screen using the 4-w

Printing 685 Use the 4-way ring or jog dial to highlight each photo you want to print, then press the button to select it. The selected items are di

Printing 696 Select a color for the watermark, then press OK.7 When the confirmation message appears, press OK.Using an Image as a WatermarkNote: You

7Appendix A Notices and SpecificationsSystem Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81Windows System Requirements . .

Customizing Settings 70Chapter 7Customizing SettingsYou can change settings for displaying images, copying files, controlling the viewer’s sounds, and

Customizing Settings 71Power SaveUse the following options to adjust how the viewer saves power:❍ Backlight Timer to set when the LCD screen turns dar

Customizing Settings 72Backup SettingsUse these options to change how the viewer handles various Backup operations:❍ Backup Method to select what file

Customizing Settings 73SoundUse these options to control the default volume for movies and music, and to set audible alerts.❍ Guide Beep to turn on or

Maintenance and Troubleshooting 74Chapter 8Maintenance and TroubleshootingThis chapter describes how to clean the viewer and solve problems.Cleaning t

Maintenance and Troubleshooting 75Problems and SolutionsUse the information in this section to diagnose problems and find solutions.Power Problems No

Maintenance and Troubleshooting 76File Viewing Problems The image is not displayed.Cause What to doThe image format is not supported.If an image doesn

Maintenance and Troubleshooting 77File Operation Problems No sound comes out when a video is played.Cause What to doThe Audio Codec of the file is not

Maintenance and Troubleshooting 78Printing Problems Updating the Firmware and Printer DriverEpson will occasionally update the viewer firmware. You ca

Maintenance and Troubleshooting 793 When you see a message that the uninstall is complete, click Finish.4 If you see a message asking you to restart,

8IntroductionWith the Epson® P-6000 Multimedia Storage Viewer™, you can enjoy photos, videos, and music wherever you go. Your images are displayed on

Maintenance and Troubleshooting 80Replacing the BatteryYou can purchase a replacement lithium-ion battery (B32B818262) from an Epson authorized resell

Notices and Specifications 81Appendix ANotices and SpecificationsSystem RequirementsWindows System RequirementsTo use your viewer software, your syste

Notices and Specifications 82Safety InstructionsRead all these instructions before using the viewer, and keep this guide handy for later reference. Fo

Notices and Specifications 83❍ If you use the viewer in places where the use of electronic devices is limited, such as in airplanes or hospitals, foll

Notices and Specifications 84❍ Prevent the battery from coming into contact with metal objects that could short-circuit it, such as coins or keys.❍ Do

Notices and Specifications 85❍ The AC adapter and power cable provided are designed for use with the viewer. Do not attempt to use them with other ele

Notices and Specifications 86❍ Remove the AC plug from the outlet during lightning storms.Using a Memory Card❍ Use only memory cards designed for the

Notices and Specifications 87❍ Remove the battery, unplug the viewer, and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following condition

Notices and Specifications 88SpecificationsGeneral* Times may vary depending on the memory card being used, the number of files, ambient temperature,

Notices and Specifications 89ElectricalInterfaceBatteryAC Adapter Input voltage DC 5.0 VRated current Maximum 2.3 APower consumption6.3 W (when using

Getting Started 9Chapter 1Getting StartedPartsBATT.Liquid Crystal Display (LCD)SD card slotCF card slot eject buttonMemory card access lightStrap hook

Notices and Specifications 90Optional AccessoriesType Lithium-ion battery, D111AProduct code B32B818262Type Multimedia Viewer Travel PackProduct code

91IndexAA/V Out connector, 9, 34AC adapterconnecting, 12connector, 9safety, 84 to 86specifications, 89standards, 87Activity light, 13adapter, memory c

92Buttonslocking, 14using, 10CCableUSB, 44 to 46, 60 to 61video, 34Charge light, 11Charging the battery, 11 to 12Cleaning the viewer, 74Codec, 32Color

93Equalizer, 43Error messages, 74 to 75Exif, 29FFile formatsaudio, 38image, 27video, 32File Operation settings, 72Filescopying from memory card, 20 to

94IID3 tags, 37Imagescopying to folder, 22 to 23displaying as a slide show, 30displaying information, 29display problems, 76file formats, 27printing,

95Memory Card icon, 15Memory Stick, 17Menu options, 25 to 26Metadata, 29Microdrive, 17Movie Settings, 72MultiMedia card, 17Musicconversion, 48copying

96RRating photos, 58RAW files, 27Reset button, 9, 79Resetting the viewer, 79Rotating images, 31SSafety instructions, 82 to 87Screen icons, 24Screen sa

97UUnderexposure preview, 29Updating firmware, 78USBcable, 36, 44 to 46, 60 to 61connectors, 9USB devicesconnecting, 49copying files, 49 to 52types, 4