Epson ELPD04 Specifications

Control panelThe control panel buttons on the projector duplicate the remotecontrol buttons and let you perform additional functions. Using thecontrol

l A switch box that lets you connect two computers to the projectorat the same time, and then switch between images from the twocomputers during your

Safety InstructionsFollow these safety instructions when setting up and using theprojector:1.Do not place the projector on an unstable cart, stand, or

10. Do not block the slots and openings in the projector case. Theyprovide ventilation and prevent the projector from overheating.Do not put the proje

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Energy Star ComplianceAs an ENERGY STAR Partner, EPSON has determined that this product meets the ENERGYSTAR guidelines for energy efficiency.The EPA

InstallationThis chapter describes how to unpack, set up, and connect yourprojector to other equipment. You must connect the projector to yourcomputer

Unpacking the ProjectorWhen you unpack the projector, make sure you have all thesecomponents:ProjectorRemote control2 AA batteriesPower cordELP comput

Additional componentsDepending on how you plan to use the projector, you may needadditional components:l For a Macintosh PowerBook, you need a video-o

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2. Place the projector the proper distance from the screen.The distance between the projector and the screen determines theactual image size. Use the

4. Connect one end of the power cord to the projector’s powerconnector. Connect the other end to a grounded electrical outlet.The projector goes into

6. Insert the two AA batteries included with the projector. Make surethe polarity of the batteries is correct.7. Replace the battery compartment cover

•Apple Macintosh desktop computer, including MacintoshQuadra,® Macintosh Centris,® and Power Macintosh•Any Apple PowerBook with video-out capability.

4. Connect the bigger end of on the projector’s PS/2 mouse cable tothe projector’s Mouse/Corn port.5. Disconnect the computer’s mouse cable from the m

2.Connect the other end of the projector’s video cable to thelaptop’s monitor port.3.Tighten the screws on both connectors to make sure they arefasten

5. Disconnect the computer’s mouse cable from the mouse port onthe back of the computer. Then connect the smaller end of theprojector’s PS/2 mouse cab

3.Disconnect the monitor cable from the video port on the back ofthe Macintosh, and connect the projector’s video cable with theMacintosh adapter to t

6. Disconnect the computer’s mouse cable from the mouse port onthe back of the computer. Then connect the smaller end of theprojector’s Macintosh mous

4. Connect the video-out cable to the other side of the Macintoshadapter on the projector’s video cable.5. Tighten the screws on all the connectors to

Important Information About Your ELP-3500Please read the following important information about your ELP-3500 projector.Important Safety InformationWAR

Connecting to a Video SourceYou can also connect a video tape deck, a camcorder, a laser discplayer, or any other compatible video image source to the

2.3.For S-Video, insert one end of the S-Video cable into theprojector’s S-Video jack. Insert the other end into the S-video-outjack of your video sou

Connecting to an Audio SourceThe projector has two kinds of input for audio: one single-jack inputfor your computer and one two-jack input for your vi

Connecting audio from a desktop or notebook computer1.Turn off the projector and computer if they are on.2. Connect either end of a 3.5 mm stereo mini

1.Turn off the projector and speaker or PA system if they are on.2.Connect the cable’s 3.5 mm stereo miniplug to the projector’sAudio Out jack.3.Conne

Using the ProjectorThis chapter provides the following information about using yourprojector:l Turning the equipment on and offl Focusing and position

Turning the Equipment On and OffAlways turn on the projector and its attached equipment in thefollowing order:1.Video source (such as a VCR), if your

When you want to stop projecting images, press the Power buttonagain. The fan remains on, and the green power indicator flashes forabout 60 seconds as

Sleep modeSleep mode conserves electricity by automatically turning off the lampafter the projector has not been used for 30 minutes. In sleep mode,th

2. While pressing the release levers, raise or lower the projector untilthe screen image is correctly positioned.3. Release the levers to lock the fee

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

In addition to the remote control, there are buttons on the controlpanel on top of the projector that let you control it.Using the remote control2 l U

Button FunctionSourceMenu1-5PointerRight mousebuttonAN MuteVolumePowerLeft mousebuttonSwitches the image source between computer and video equipment.D

Using the control panelButton FunctionPower Starts or stops projection.Menu Displays or hides the menuUp, Down Arrow Selects a menu itemLeft, Right Ar

Projector Status IndicatorsThere are two warning lights on the top rear of the projector, and arow of status lights at the top of the control panel. T

Using the MenusThe projector menus let you do the following:l Control image brightness and contrast.•Adjust the horizontal and vertical position and r

Using the Main Menus30You can display the main menu any time by pressing the Menu buttonon the remote control or the projector’s control panel. When y

Menu ItemDescriptionBRIGHTNESS Lightens or darkens the overall image. Increase brightness to lightenCONTRASTH POSITIONV POSITIONSETTINGSan image, or d

Changing Menu SettingsTo change a menu setting, you use a slider to increase or decrease thevalue or turn the setting on or off. Follow the steps in t

Using the remote control1.Press the Menu button to display the menu.2. Press the upper part of the pointer button to move thehighlighting up one item.

Using the SETTINGS ScreensThe SETTINGS screen shows you the control panel settings (seepage 26) currently in effect for the selected image source (com

ContentsIntroductionGetting the Most Out of Your ProjectorRemote control...Control panel.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..

Lamp hours used at last start up: 1000 hours (displayed in lo-hourincrements)Video image SETTINGS screenSETTINGS EXITVOLUMEPRESETLAMPNTSC+ 1511000 HCu

least three seconds. To clear the option menu from the screen, pressMenu again. The tables below describe the option menu settingsavailable for each i

Video image option menuPICTURE1 2LANGUAGEE JMODEAUTOMenu ItemDescriptionPICTURESpecifies image sharpness. 1 emphasizes edges and 2de-emphasizes edges.

Using Projector SetupsYou can store projector setup parameters for up to six sources (threefor computer image sources and three for video image source

Storing a setupImportant! Saving new settings in a memory area automatically replacesany settings previously stored in that memory area.1.Use the Pres

Recalling a setupImportant! Recalling a setup replaces your current projector settings withthe settings that were saved in memory.Use the Preset butto

MaintenanceThe projector needs little maintenance. You should keep the lensclean, because any dirt or smears appear on the screen. You also needto per

Warning: Never open any cover on the projector, except the lamp andfilter covers. Dangerous electrical voltages in the projector can injure youseverel

Cleaning the Air FilterClean the air filter at the bottom of the projector after every 100 hoursof use. If it is not cleaned periodically, it can beco

4. The filter is attached to the other side of the filter cover. It isrecommended that you use a small vacuum cleaner designed forcomputers and other

Connecting to a Computer...Connecting to a PC desktop computer...Connecting to a PC laptop computer...

3. Use a screwdriver, coin, or similar object to loosen the tworetaining screws on the lamp cover. You cannot remove thesescrews.4. When the screws ar

5.Use a screwdriver, coin, or similar object to loosen the two screwsholding the lamp in position. You cannot remove these screws.6.Lift up the handle

7.Gently insert the new lamp by lowering it into position. Make sureit is inserted securely.8.Tighten the screws you loosened in step 5.9.Replace the

TroubleshootingThis chapter describes the problems indicated by the warning lightsand provides information on how to solve problems with the projector

Problems with the ProjectorIf you have problems with the projector, first turn it off and unplugthe power cord from the wall outlet. Then plug the pow

The power status light is flashing green and you cannot turn on theprojector.The lamp is cooling down. Wait until the light changes to orange andthen

The lamp and temperature warning lights are flashing at the sametime.An abnormality may have occurred in the projector. Turn off theprojector and unpl

and then Monitors; in the Monitors screen, choose Options and makesure Macintosh Hi-Res Display or another 640 x 480 display isselected. For supported

Adjust the Brightness and Contrast settings on the Computer Image orVideo Image main menu. If you’re viewing a computer image, also tryadjusting the C

Technical SpecificationsGeneralType of displaySize of liquid crystal panelsResolutionImage sizeProjection distanceRemote control rangeInternal speaker

Using the SETTINGS Screens...Computer image SETTINGS screen...Video image SETTINGS screen...Us

ProjectorlampMechanicalElectricalTypePowerPart numberHeightWidthDepthWeightVoltageRated frequencyPowerConsumptionMetal Halide, DC100 W, 85 VELPLP025.9

Supported monitor displaysThe projector displays images at a resolution of 640 x 480 pixels. Todisplay a higher resolution image, the projector compre

Monitor and VGA connector pin assignmentsThe Monitor connector is a female video RGB, 15-pin micro-D-styleconnector, and the VGA connector is a male v

GlossaryBrightness. The balance of light and dark shades in an image.Composite video. A type of video signal that encodes picture,luminance, and synch

Resolution. A measure of the amount of detail contained in an image.Resolution can be measured in dots per inch or in pixels. Imagesharpness and clari

IndexNumerics1, 2, 3 light, 27, 39640 x 480 resolution, ix, 34, 52 to 53, 57800 x 600 resolution, ix, 34, 57AAbnormality, 52Accessories, xi to xii, 44

CConverter, 3Cable,3, 15, 17,52Cooling, 21 to22, 27,41, 44,51Cable, mouse, see Mouse cableCoverCamcorder, 14Case, 42Cleaning, 40 to 44, 54Cloth, 42, 4

Environmental specifications, 56EPSONaccessories, xi to xiiCustomer Care Centers, xvElectronic support services, xv to xviFF connector, 14Fan, 21, 51F

Lightlamp, 50power, 20 to 22temp, 50 to 52Lighten image, 31Lightsstatus, 27warning, 21, 49 to 50MMacintoshadapter, 10, 12connecting to the projector,

Polarized screen, xiPowerbutton, 23 to 26cable, 43, 51cord, 4lamp, 56light, green, 20 to 21, 27, 51light, orange, 5, 22, 27, 51outlet, 52turning on an

IntroductionThe compact, lightweight, SVGA-capable EPSON® ELP-3500Projector lets you project computer and video images onto a largescreen for full-col

Sleep mode, 5, 27Sliders, 32Smears, 42, 54Softer images, 36 to 37Software, 53Sound system, 17Sourceaudio, 1, 16button, 24 to 26stereo, 1video, 1, 14Sp

WWarning lights, 49 to 50Water, 42Watts, 56Weight, 56White plug, 16, 18Width, 56Windows, 52Wireless mouse, 1, 23YYellow plug, 15ZZoom, 55Zoom ring, 21

The projector supports any computer capable of SVGA or VGAoutput, including IBM®-compatible PCs and laptops as well as AppleMacintosh computers, inclu