Epson 710/700/500 User Manual

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DECLARATION of CONFORMITY According to 47CFR, Part 2 and 15Declare under sole responsibility that the product identified herein, complies with 47CFR

FCC Compliance StatementFor United States Users This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, purs

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Introduction viii Your projector features the newest resizing technology DAR (Digital Active Resizing) which supports VGA~UXGA (EMP-710/

Getting the Most Out of Your Projector ix Getting the Most Out of Your Projector Your projector comes with a full set of features th

Introduction x About This Manual Chapter 1, “Installation”, gives step-by-step instructions on how to set up the projector and connect i

Safety Instructions xi Safety Instructions Follow these safety instructions when setting up and using the projector:1. Do not place

Introduction xii11.Do not block the slots and openings in the projector case. They provide ventilation and prevent the projector from ov

Where to Get Help xiiiWhere to Get HelpIf you are having trouble setting up or running your projector, first see Chapter 5, “Troublesho

Introduction xivTransporting your projectorThe projector contains many glass parts and precision parts. If you need to transport it, please

11InstallationThis chapter describes how to

Important Information Please read the following important information about your projector. Important Safety Information Warning: Never look into th

2Unpacking the ProjectorWhen you unpack the projector, make sure you have all these components:• Projector• Remote control• 2 AA batteries

Unpacking the Projector 3Additional ComponentsDepending on how you plan to use the projector, you may need these additional components:

4Setting Up the Projector1. Place the projector on a sturdy, level surface within five feet of the computer or video source.♦Caution: Do n

Setting Up the Projector 55. To insert the batteries in the remote control device, slide off the battery compartment cover.6. Insert th

6Connecting to a ComputerYou can connect the projector to a computer capable of VGA, SVGA, XGA, SXGA and UXGA output. (EMP-500 supports VG

Connecting to a Computer 7Connecting to a PC Desktop Computer To connect the projector to your PC desktop computer, you need to:• Conne

81. If you will be viewing the video on your computer monitor as well as the projector screen, disconnect the monitor cable from the video

Connecting to a Computer 91. Connect the 9-pin end of the PS/2 mouse cable or, the USB mouse cable to the Mouse/Com or USB mouse port o

10 Connecting to a PC Laptop Computer To connect the projector to your PC laptop computer, you need to:• Connect the computer cable• Co

Connecting to a Computer 11 Connecting the Mouse Cables If you want to use the remote control as a mouse, you need to connect the PS

Button Function Power Turns the projector on or off.Help Displays the Help menu.Source Switches the image source in order of computer → S-video → c

12 ♦ Note: You may have to set the display to appear on both the laptop’s screen and the projector. Some laptops let you change this se

Connecting to a Computer 13 Connecting to a Desktop Macintosh To connect the projector to your desktop Macintosh, you need to:• Con

14 1. Connect one end of the computer cable to the projector’s Computer port.2. Remove the small cover on the Macintosh desktop adapter

Connecting to a Computer 15 3. Connect the small terminal of the Macintosh desktop adapter to the other end of the computer cable.4.

16 1. Connect one end of the projector’s Mac mouse cable or USB mouse cable to the Mouse/Com or USB Mouse port on the projector2. Discon

Connecting to a Computer 17 Connecting to a PowerBook Your PowerBook must have video-out capability in order to connect to the proj

18 ♦ Note: Some new PowerBooks may allow you to connect the computer cable directly to the computer without using a video-out cable. Se

Connecting to a Computer 19 3. Connect the small terminal of the Macintosh desktop adapter to the other end of the computer cable.4.

20 Connecting the Mouse Cables If you want to use the remote control as a mouse, you need to connect the Mac mouse cable or USB mouse ca

Connecting to a Computer 21 2. Connect the other end of the Mac mouse cable or USB mouse cable to the mouse port on the back of the

Button Function Freeze Keeps the current computer or video image on the screen.A/V Mute Turns off the audio and video output of the projector. To tur

22 Connecting to a Video Source You can connect a VCR, a camcorder, a laser disc player, DVD player, or any other compatible video image

Connecting to a Video Source 23 2. If your video source uses a small, round, one-prong composite (RCA) video connector, you’ll need

24 6. Connect the RCA audio cable to the Audio jacks of the projector: insert the white plug into the L jack and the red plug into the R

Connecting to an External Speaker or PA System 25 Connecting to an External Speaker or PA System Although the projector’s internal

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272Using the ProjectorThis chapter

28The illustration below identifies the parts of your projector.operation paneloperation indicatorzoom ringfocus ringfront footfoot adjust

Turning the Equipment On and Off 29Turning the Equipment On and OffTurn on the projector and its attached equipment in the following or

30After you press the power button to turn off the projector, aconfirmation message appears. If you want to turn off the projector, press

Focusing and Positioning the Screen Image 31Focusing and Positioning the Screen ImageWhen an image appears on the screen, check that it

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32If you need to raise or lower the image on the screen, extend or retract the two feet at the bottom of the projector as follows:1. Stand

Focusing and Positioning the Screen Image 33Resize Button The Resize button allows you to select the projection method for certain type

34Controlling the ProjectorYou can use the operation panel on top of the projector or the remote control to perform the following actions:

Controlling the Projector 35Using the Remote ControlTo use the remote control, point it towards the remote control receivers located at

36This table summarizes the functions on the remote control. Button FunctionFreeze Keeps the current computer or video image on the scre

Controlling the Projector 37Comp Switches to the computer image from Computer.S-Video Switches to the video image from S-Video.Video Sw

38Using the Operation PanelYou can use the operation panel to control the projector instead of the remote control. However, you can progra

Projector Status Indicators 39Projector Status IndicatorsThe power and lamp indicators at the top of the projector tell you its operati

40Lamp IndicatorDisplays lamp condition.This indicator is off when the projector is in a normal condition.Temperature IndicatorDisplays th

413Using the Projector MenusThe eight projec

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42Accessing the Main MenuTo display the Main menu, press the Menu button on the remote control. The Main menu appears:Press the Menu butto

Changing a Menu Setting 43Changing a Menu SettingTo change a menu setting: 1. Press the Menu button on the remote control to display th

44As you select a menu, a sub menu of options appears to the right.♦Note: The options available in some submenus vary, depending on whethe

Menu Options 45Menu OptionsVideo Menu (Image source = Computer)The Video menu lets you make adjustments to the projected image. The fol

46Color Adjusts the color balance (Red:Green:Blue) of the input source.Select this item by pressing the Enter button. The projector will e

Menu Options 47Video Menu (Image source = Video) The Video menu lets you make adjustments to the projected image. The following option

48Audio Menu The Audio menu lets you make adjustments related to audio. Mode Specifies the image signal mode. User can select from Auto, N

Menu Options 49Effect MenuUse the Effect menu to modify what happens when you use the Effects buttons on the remote control and to chan

50User's Logo MenuThe User’s Logo menu lets you display a custom logo on the screen.Creating a user logo requires two steps:• Storing

Menu Options 51Storing a User LogoFollow these steps to capture and store a logo.1. Display the image(with the projector) you wish to u

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52Assigning the Logo to the A/V Mute ButtonFollow these steps to assign the logo to the A/V Mute button:1. Press the Menu button to open t

Menu Options 53Advanced MenuThe Advanced menu enables you to set various projector options.Menu item DescriptionLanguage Selects the me

54About MenuThe About menu displays the following information about your projector.Image source = Computer or Component VideoImage source

554MaintenanceYour projector needs little ma

56Cleaning the LensClean the lens whenever you notice dirt or dust on the surface. Lightly wipe the lens surface with a soft, dry, lint-fr

Cleaning the Air Filter 57Cleaning the Air FilterClean the air filter at the top of the projector after every 100 hours of use. If it i

58Replacing the LampReplace the lamp when:• The projected image gets darker or starts to deteriorate.• The projection lamp indicator is fl

Replacing the Lamp 592. Remove the lamp cover after the unit is cool. It will normally take about an hour to completely cool down. Loos

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615TroubleshootingThis chapter describes the

Contents iv 2 Using the Projector 27 Turning the Equipment On and Off...29 Turning the Projector On an

62Problems with the ProjectorIf you have problems with the projector, first turn it off and unplug it. Then plug the power cord back in an

Problems with the Projector 63❑ The temperature indicator is red.The projector is overheating, which turns the lamp off automatically.

64Problems with the Image or Sound❑ An image does not appear on the screen.Check that the power light is on and the lens cover is off. Als

Problems with the Image or Sound 65❑ A blank screen is displayed.The computer signal cannot be interpreted by the projector. Verify the

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Technical Specifications 68MechanicalHeight 7.4 inches (87 mm)Maximum dimensionWidth 19.8 inches (267 mm)Maximum dimensionDepth 12 inches (

Supported Monitor Displays 69Supported Monitor DisplaysThe projector displays images at a resolution of 1024 x 768 (EMP-710/700) or 800

Technical Specifications 70♦Note: The frequencies of some computers may not allow the image to be display correctly.SXGA2-85 1280 960 85.93

Computer In connector pin assignments 71Computer In connector pin assignmentsThe Computer In connectors are female video RGB, 15-pin mi

v 5 Troubleshooting 61 Problems with the Projector...62Problems with the Image or Sou

Technical Specifications 72DECLARATION of CONFORMITY/DICHIARAZIONE di CONFORMITÀ/KONFORMITÄUNG/DECLARACIÓN de CONFORMIDAD/DECLARATION de CO

73GlossaryBrightness. The balance of light

Glossary 74Serial. A type of communication interface that transmits data over a single wire.

75 IndexAAudio cable 9Audio In jack 9Audio

Index 76pin assignments 71Power cord 2Projector ixPS/2 mouse cable 2, 8RRCA audio cable 23RCA video cable 23Resolution 64, 73RGB 73

77World-Wide Warranty TermsThe EPSON Multi-Media Projector you purchased includes Epson’s World-Wide Warranty, which allows you to obt

World-Wide Warranty Terms 782) This warranty service will be implemented based on the warranty term and conditions that have been establish

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