Page 1 User’s Guide...
Page 2 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 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 instruc-...
Page 3: Important Safety Information
Use a cloth or glove to handle the new lamp. Remote Control Information You can operate the PowerLite 7000 by remote control via a line-of-sight infrared (IR) receiver at the front and rear of the projector. The projector may not respond to remote control commands under the following conditions: There is an object between the remote control IR emitter and the IR receiver on the projector.
Page 4: Fcc Compliance Statement For United States Users
FCC Compliance Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
Page 5: Table Of Contents
Getting the Most Out of Your Projector ....... . x...
Page 6 Turning the Equipment On and Off ........31 Turning the Projector On and Off ....... . 31 Focusing and Positioning the Screen Image .
Page 7 Controlling Projector Features ........72...
Page 8: Introduction
Images are displayed in XGA compatible full color (16,770,000 colors) at a resolution of 1024 x 768 pixels. The projector produces bright images that can be easily seen in rooms light enough to take notes. The projector’s two speakers employ a built-in Spatializer 3D Sound...
Page 9: Getting The Most Out Of Your Projector
SECAM in composite video or S-Video format. Getting the Most Out of Your Projector The PowerLite 7000 projector comes with a full set of features that enable you to control the settings for the image display, video, and audio. To get the most out of your projector, read this section for a quick summary of the important features.
Page 10: Remote Control
Remote Control The buttons on the remote control enable you to turn the projector on and off, and provide direct access to auto set up, blank, freeze, volume, mute, and image source switching. Use the remote control buttons to access custom functions (with the ELP Link II software) and the projector’s menu system.
Page 11: Optional Accessories
S-Video. ELP communication cable set ELPKC04 MAC adapter set VGA-13WS video cable VGA-BNC video cable You can purchase these accessories from your PowerLite 7000 dealer or by calling EPSON Accessories at (800) 873-7766. Introduction ELPKS04 ELPKS05...
Page 12: About This Manual
About This Manual Chapter 1, “Installation,” gives step-by-step instructions on how to set up the projector and connect it to your computer, video source, or other optional equipment. Read the installation procedures that apply to your environment. Chapter 2, “Using the Projector,” describes how to turn on the projector and control simple projector settings using the remote control or the operation panel.
Page 13: Safety Instructions
2. Do not use the projector near water or sources of heat. 3. Use attachments only as recommended. 4. Use the type of power source indicated on the projector. If you are not sure of the power available, consult your dealer or power company.
Page 14 10. Unplug the projector from the wall outlet before cleaning. Use a damp cloth for cleaning. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners. 11. Do not block the slots and openings in the projector case. They provide ventilation and prevent the projector from overheating.
Page 15: Where To Get Help
EPSON products Customer relations For answers to commonly asked questions about EPSON products 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, call EPSON Sound Advice at (800) 442-2110. You can purchase manuals, accessories, or parts from EPSON Accessories at (800) 873-7766 (U.S. sales only). In Canada, please call (800) 873-7766 for dealer referral.
Page 16: Electronic Support Services
You can access helpful tips, specifications, DIP switch or jumper settings, drivers, Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs), sample files, application notes, and EPSON product bulletins 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, using a modem and one of the on-line services below.
Page 17 membership, which entitles you to an introductory credit and your own user ID and password. To take advantage of this offer in the U.S. or Canada, call (800) 848-8199 and ask for representative #529. xviii Introduction...
Page 18: Installation
VCR, camcorder, or laser disc player. For example, you may want to connect the projector to both your computer and a video source, or set up the projector for one or more of the following: Connect the mouse cable to use the remote control as a wireless mouse.
Page 19: Unpacking The Projector
Mouse cable for Macintosh Depending on the configuration of your equipment, you may not need all these components. Save all packaging in case you need to ship the projector in the future. Always transport the projector in its original packaging or the equivalent.
Page 20: Additional Components
You can obtain these items from your computer dealer. Note: You can connect a Kensington MicroSaver anti-theft device in the hole on the right side of the projector. Contact your local computer dealer. Unpacking the Projector...
Page 21: Setting Up The Projector
Setting Up the Projector 1. Place the projector on a sturdy, level surface within five feet of the computer or video source. Caution: Do not hold the projector by the lens. This can damage the lens. 2. Place the projector the proper distance from the screen.
Page 22 30 inches 39.4 inches (1 m) 23 inches 3. Make sure the projector is at a right angle to the screen. Otherwise, the screen image will be distorted. 4. Connect one end of the power cord to the projector’s power connector.
Page 23 5. To insert the batteries in the remote control, slide off the battery compartment 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.
Page 24: Connecting To A Computer
Replace batteries as soon as they run out. If the batteries leak, wipe away battery fluid with a soft cloth. If fluid gets on your hands, wash them immediately. Remove batteries if you will not be using the projector for a long period of time. Connecting to a Computer...
Page 25: Connecting To A Pc Desktop Computer
Before beginning, turn off the projector and computer if they are on. 1. Connect the video cable. Note: Computer configurations vary. See your computer manual for the location of the ports needed to connect your PowerLite 7000 projector. Connect one end of the video cable to the projector’s Computer In 1 port.
Page 26 2. Connect the main cable. The main cable connects the mouse cable (needed to use the remote control as a mouse) and serial cable (needed to use the ELP Link II software and the Effects buttons on the remote control) from your computer to the projector. main cable mouse cable...
Page 27 Connect the small end of the main cable to the projector’s Mouse/Com 1 port. (Use the Mouse/Com 2 port if you are connecting a second computer.) projector to the mouse terminal on the square end of the main cable. Disconnect the computer’s PS/2 mouse cable from the mouse...
Page 28 3. Connect the audio cable if needed. Connect one end of the audio cable to the Audio In 1 jack on the projector. (Use the Audio In 2 jack if you are connecting a second computer). b. Connect the other end of the audio cable to the speaker or audio out port on a sound card in the computer.
Page 29: Connecting To A Pc Laptop Computer
1. Connect the video cable. Note: Laptop configurations vary. See your computer manual for the location of the ports needed to connect your PowerLite 7000 projector. b. Connect the other end of the video cable to the laptop’s video 1 • Installation Connect either end of the video cable to the projector’s...
Page 30 Mouse/Com 1 port. (Use the Mouse/Com 2 port if you are connecting a second computer.) b. Connect one end of the PS/2 mouse cable included with the projector to the mouse terminal on the square end of the main cable. mouse...
Page 31 PS/2 mouse cable (not shown in the illustration). To configure the projector from your laptop using the ELP Link II software or to use the Effects buttons on the remote control, connect one end of the serial cable to the serial terminal on the square end of the main cable.
Page 32 3. Connect the audio cable. Connect one end of the audio cable to the Audio In 1 jack on the projector. (Use the Audio In 2 jack if you are connecting a second computer). b. Connect the other end of the audio cable to your laptop.
Page 33: Connecting To A Desktop Macintosh
Connecting to a Desktop Macintosh Before beginning, turn off the projector and Macintosh if they are on. 1. Connect the video cables. Note: Macintosh computer configurations vary. See your computer manual for the location of the ports needed to connect your PowerLite 7000 projector.
Page 34 If you wish to view or check images on the computer’s monitor, attach the Macintosh monitor adapter to the monitor cable and connect the monitor to the projector’s Monitor port. Tighten the screws on both connectors to make sure they are fastened securely.
Page 35 Connect the MAC mouse cable to the mouse terminal on the 1 • Installation MAC mouse cable main cable Connect the small end of the main cable to the projector’s Mouse/Com 1 port. (Use the Mouse/Com 2 to connect a second computer.) other end of the main cable. MAC serial...
Page 36 3. Connect the audio cable. Connect one end of the audio cable to the Audio In 1 jack on the projector. (Use the Audio In 2 jack if you are connecting a second computer.) b. Connect the other end of the audio cable to your computer.
Page 37: Connecting To A Powerbook
Before beginning, turn off the projector and computer if they are on. 1. Connect the video cable. Note: PowerBook configurations vary. See your computer manual for the location of the ports needed to connect your PowerLite 7000 projector. 1 • Installation video cable Connect one end of the video cable to the projector’s...
Page 38 PowerBook to the video-out connector on the back of the PowerBook. Connect the other end of the PowerBook video-out cable to the projector video cable (with Macintosh video adapter attached). Tighten the screws on all the connectors to make sure they are fastened securely.
Page 39 2. Connect the main cable. The main cable connects the mouse cable (needed to use the remote control as a mouse) and serial cable (needed to use the ELP Link II software) to the projector. b. Connect the MAC mouse cable to the mouse terminal on the 1 •...
Page 40 4. Connect the audio cable. Connect one end of the audio cable to the Audio In 1 jack on the projector. (Use the Audio In 2 jack if you are connecting a second computer.) b. Connect the other end of the audio cable to your computer.
Page 41: Connecting To A Video Source
RCA video jack. Your equipment has S-Video if your video source has a four-pin video jack. Note: The PowerLite 7000 projector is not compatible with a cable TV-style F connector. You can connect the projector to both an S-Video and a composite video source at the same time.
Page 42 2. If your video source uses a small, round, one-prong composite (RCA) video connectors, you’ll need the audio/visual cable that comes with the PowerLite 7000. If your video source uses a large, round, four-prong S-Video connector, you will need to purchase an S-Video cable.
Page 43: Connecting To An External Speaker Or Pa System
To connect the projector to an external sound system, you need to obtain an RCA-to-3.5 mm stereo audio cable. You can get one from your computer dealer. 1. Turn off the projector and speaker or PA system if they are on. 1 • Installation...
Page 44 2. Connect the cable’s 3.5 mm stereo miniplug to the projector’s Audio Out jack. 3. Connect the RCA plugs to the external amplified speaker or PA system. Insert the cable’s red plug into the Audio In R jack, and the white plug into the Audio In L jack.
Page 45: Using The Projector
Using the Projector his chapter provides the following information about using your projector: Turning the equipment on and off Focusing and positioning the image Controlling the projector with the remote control and the control panel Monitoring the status of the projector...
Page 46: About Your Projector
About Your Projector The illustration below identifies the parts of your projector. control panel infrared receiver operational indicators infrared receiver focus ring zoom ring foot foot release lever 2 • Using the Projector...
Page 47: Turning The Equipment On And Off
Turning the Equipment On and Off Always turn on the projector and its attached equipment in the following order: 1. Video source (such as a VCR), if your video source is not your computer 2. Audio source (if different from computer or video source) 3.
Page 48: Sleep Mode
When the projector has cooled off, flashing stops and the power indicator changes to orange. Note: If you press the Power button to turn the projector back on while the power indicator is orange, there may be a delay before a projected image appears.
Page 49: Focusing And Positioning The Screen Image
Focusing and Positioning the Screen Image When an image appears on screen, check that it is in focus and correctly positioned on the screen. To focus the image, rotate the focus ring (the inside ring on the lens). To adjust the size of the image, rotate the zoom ring (the outside ring).
Page 50 If you need to raise or lower the image on the screen, extend or retract the foot at the bottom of the projector as follows: 1. Stand behind the projector and support the front of it while you press the purple button above the lens. This unlocks the foot so it can move up and down freely.
Page 51: Auto Button
Either project a portion of the image or project the entire image in a compressed format. The projector automatically reduces the image size to XGA resolution. The Resize button cannot be used with XGA (1024 x 768 pixels).
Page 52: Controlling The Projector
Controlling the Projector You can use the control panel on the top of the projector or the remote control to perform the following actions: Turn power on or off Select auto-setup for the computer image screen Switch between input images (Computer 1, Computer 2,...
Page 53: Using The Remote Control
(This distance may be shorter if the remote control batteries are low.) Note: The projector may not respond to remote control commands in these conditions: ambient light is too bright; a certain type of fluorescent light is present; a strong light source (such as direct sunlight) shines into the...
Page 54 Use the pointer button to navigate the menus or use the remote as a mouse pointer when the projector is connected to the computer with all cables in the ELP Link II communications kit. Use to display special effects in conjunction with the ELP Link II software.
Page 55: Using The Control Panel
SXGA input). Use to assign functions to the Effects keys using the ELP Link II software. Keeps the current computer or video image on the screen. Cuts off audio. Adjusts the volume. Starts or stops the projector. Using the Remote Control...
Page 56 Use these buttons to adjust an image with vertical fuzzy lines, or to change numeric settings during menu operations. Registers a menu selection. Adjusts the computer signal input to the current projector settings. Switches the display dot mode and resize mode (for VGA, SVGA, and SXGA input).
Page 57: Projector Status Indicators
Projector Status Indicators The power and lamp indicators at the top of the projector tell you the projector’s operating status. Caution: A red indicator warns you if a serious problem occurs. See Chapter 6, “Troubleshooting,” for what to do if a warning light comes on.
Page 58: Projection Lamp Indicator
2 • Using the Projector Meaning Projection lamp is on. The projector is warming up. Projection lamp needs replacing. Projector lamp is cooling down. Projector lamp has burned out. Replace it to project images. Problem with projection lamp or lamp power supply.
Page 59: Using The Projector Menus
Using the Projector Menus he six projector menus enable you to control your projector. The Video menu controls the computer image, such as brightness and contrast, when the computer is the image source. The Video menu controls the video image, such as brightness and color saturation, when the image source is video, such as a VCR.
Page 60: Accessing The Main Menu
Accessing the Main Menu The projector menus can be accessed using either the projector control panel or remote control. To display the Main menu, first press the Computer or Video button on the control panel or remote control, then press the Menu button.
Page 61 2. Press the up or down arrows (control panel) or press the top or bottom of the pointer button (remote) to scroll through the menu choices. up and down buttons pointer button Changing a Menu Setting...
Page 62 (remote) to display a submenu. A sub-menu such as the following appears. Note: Sub-menus differ, depending on if the current image source is Computer or Video. 3 • Using the Projector Menus Enter button multi-purpose button bottom multi-purpose button...
Page 63: Menu Options
4. Press the up or down arrows (control panel) or the top or bottom of the pointer button (remote) to scroll through the menu choices. 5. Press either the left or right arrow buttons (control panel) or the right or left sides of the pointer button (remote) to change the setting.
Page 64 Note: The computer must be connected and operating, and the image source on the projector must be set to Computer for you to access these menu options. Menu item Brightness Contrast Sync Tracking Color 3 • Using the Projector Menus Description Lightens or darkens the overall image.
Page 65 Select 2 to assign the wireless mouse control to the computer connected to the Mouse/Com 2 port. Selecting 1 2 tells the projector to automatically switch wireless mouse control whenever the input source computer is changed. Reset Returns all Computer menu items to their initial factory defaults.
Page 66: Video Menu (Image Source = Video)
The following options are available when the image source is Video. Note: The video source (such as a VCR or camcorder) must be connected and operating, and the image source on the projector must be set to Video for you to access these menu options. Menu item...
Page 67: Audio Menu
Menu item Reset Return Audio Menu The Audio menu enables you make adjustments related to audio. Menu item Volume Tone Spatializer Description Returns all Video menu items to their initial factory defaults. Select this item and then press either multi-purpose button (remote) or the Enter key (control panel) to display the confirmation screen.
Page 68: Options Menu
Saves your changes and displays the Main menu. Description Temporarily displays a prompt on the projector screen to identify which source (computer or video) is providing the image. turns mirroring on, while OFF turns it off (for a normal image). Turn on this option when projecting from behind onto a transparent screen.
Page 69 Ceiling Mirrors the projected image on its X-axis (top-bottom). Selecting ON turns mirroring on, while OFF turns it off (for a normal image). Turn this option on when hanging the projector upside-down from the ceiling. Blank Blanks the screen, or displays the user logo temporarily.
Page 70: Custom Menu
Italian, Spanish, and Portuguese. Displays the number of hours the current projector lamp has been used. The color of this display turns red when the projector lamp is close to the end of its normal life. When this happens, replace the projector lamp with a new one as soon as possible.
Page 71 To open the Custom menu, press the top multi-purpose button or select CUSTOM from the Main menu. ZOOM is highlighted and the words PRESENT SET are displayed after it. Refer to the table below for a description of the various zoom functions. To change PREVIEW or STROBE settings, select the function you want, then press the top multi-purpose button.
Page 72 Menu item Preview Strobe 3 • Using the Projector Menus Function Description Zoom Screen Press the pointer button to zoom in on a portion of Shift the enlarged display. You can move the image up, down, left, right, and diagonally to closely view any part of the display.
Page 73 Menu item Function Description Number of Press the top multi-purpose button while the strobe Frames, Time effect is running to display a screen specifying the number of frames flashed and the time interval between them. You can specify the number of frames as 4, 9, or 16, and the time interval from 0.1 to 1 second in 0.1 second increments.
Page 74 Using the ELP Link II Software he ELP Link II software is a utility you can run from your desktop or laptop computer to control projector features and configure special effect buttons on the remote control.
Page 75: Using The Elp Link Ii Software
Windows 95 Macintosh OS System 7. Connecting Needed Cables Before installing the software, make sure the projector is properly connected to your computer. See Chapter 1, “Installation,” for instructions about how to install the serial and mouse cables needed to use the Link II software.
Page 76 C to continue. Otherwise, enter a new directory name and then press C. 6. The Link II software communicates with the projector using the computer’s serial communication (COM) port. Specify which COM port to use, then press C to continue. (Most likely, your computer is using COM 1.)
Page 77: Installing The Software From Windows 95
8. You see a prompt to create the installation directory you specified in step 5. Press Y (yes). Installing the Software from Windows 95 Perform the following steps to set up the software for Windows 95. 1. Insert the Link II for Windows installation diskette into a diskette drive (A: or B: as appropriate).
Page 78: Installing The Software From Macintosh Os
7. The Link II software communicates with the projector using the computer’s serial communication (COM) port. Specify which COM port to use, then press C to continue. (Most likely, your computer is using COM 1.) 8. A summary screen appears stating how much free hard disk space is required to run the software and how much is available.
Page 79: Launching The Software
Note: The ELP Link II software works only when the projector is on and connected to the computer’s serial port.
Page 80: Function Description And Usage
67. The table below describes these functions and how to use them. Note: To use the Effects buttons, the ELP Link II software must be running and the computer connected to the projector. Function Line...
Page 81 Function Stamp Change Cursor Clear Screen Clears all Effects functions previously executed. Macro Key 4 • Using the ELP Link II Software Description and usage Creates a horizontal or vertical bar. You can use this function to highlight a portion of the screen with a horizontal or vertical bar. Press the Effects key assigned to this effect.
Page 82: Assigning Functions
Assigning Functions There are three ways to assign functions to each of the five Effects buttons on the remote control: Drag and drop a function from the function list to the Effects button you want to customize. Click a function in the function list, click the Effects button number you want to customize, then click Customize.
Page 83: Setting Effect Options
Setting Effect Options Once you have assigned functions to one or more Effects buttons, you can specify detailed options for each function. To set detailed options, click Detail Setting. A dialog box similar to the following appears. (The options and tabs displayed depend on which functions are currently assigned to the Effects buttons.) Click the tab for the function you want to adjust, then make any settings you wish.
Page 84 Function Options Line Width Specify the line width, from 1 to 32 points. Grid Specify whether to have the line “snap” to the corners of a grid by entering the size of the sides of the box, in pixels (dots). Color Choose a color for the line.
Page 85 Function Change Cursor Clear Screen No options available. Macro Key 4 • Using the ELP Link II Software Options Click on the cursor shape to be used. Enter up to 16 characters, including combinations such as Ctrl + A in the Registration Keys Macro field.
Page 86: Saving And Recalling Effects Key Button Assignments
If you did not select the correct COM (communication) port when setting up the software, or if you have changed the COM port to which the projector is connected, you can change the COM port setting from the ELP Link II software.
Page 87: Controlling Projector Features
Projector Controls Test Pattern Color Properties. Displaying the Projector Set Window 1. Double-click the ELP Link II program icon from the Windows 3.x ELP Link II program group or Mac OS ELP Link II folder, or select ELP Link II from the Windows 95 Programs menu. The ELP Link II program icon appears minimized on your screen.
Page 88: Using The Quick Change Toolbar
3. From the Options menu, select Projector Control. The Projector Set window appears: Using the Quick Change Toolbar To quickly change some basic projector settings, click one of the toolbar buttons described below: Power On, Off Volume Up, Down, Mute...
Page 89: Changing Projector Settings
Changing Projector Settings 1. Click Projector Control on the Projector Set dialog box. The following window appears: 2. Click on the tab for the settings you want to adjust. 3. Change one or more of the following options. Computer Tab...
Page 90 Option Description Position Adjusts the horizontal and vertical screen position. Color Adjusts the balance of red, green, and blue in the image. Pattern Displays the test pattern currently selected. Display Reset Click Reset to reset all fields to their default values. Video Tab Option Description...
Page 91 Use this setting when projecting to the back of a screen so the image is flipped left to right. Ceiling Mount Use this setting when the projector is installed on the ceiling so the image is flipped top to bottom.
Page 92 Option Description View Change Specify how the screen should disappear when changing the image source: Diagonally Images disappear and appear from the top left of the screen to the bottom right. Left to Right Images disappear and appear from the left to the right. Fade In Images appear from the center of the screen and disappear to the center.
Page 93: Changing The Test Pattern
Changing the Test Pattern 1. Click Test Pattern on the Projector Set dialog box. The following window appears: 2. You can display a test pattern when setting up the projector to verify that the projector is working properly. Choose one of the following:...
Page 94 User File(bmp)Displays a bitmapped test pattern from the file name specified. Either type the name or click Ref... (refer) to browse the hard disk for the file. The bitmap should be 1024 x 768 pixels (dots). 3. Click Pattern Display to display the test pattern selected. Then click Close.
Page 95: Setting The Image Color Property
Setting the Image Color Property 1. Click Color Property on the Projector Set dialog box. The Color Property window appears. 2. Specify a color temperature: User 3. Specify an image gamma: Gamma 1 Provides a dynamic and contrastive image. Gamma 2 Provides an image between Gamma 1 and Gamma 3.
Page 96: Maintenance
The only parts you should replace are the lamp and air filter. If any other part needs replacing, contact your PowerLite 7000 dealer or a qualified service person. Warning: Before you clean any part of the projector, turn off the projector and unplug the power cord.
Page 97: Cleaning The Lens
Cleaning the Projector Case To clean the projector case, first 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.
Page 98: Cleaning The Air Filter
To clean the air filter, follow these steps: 1. Turn off the projector and unplug the power cable. 2. Turn the projector on its right side so that the handle is on top and you can access the filter easily.
Page 99: Replacing The Lamp
If the dirt is difficult to remove or if the filter is torn, replace it. Contact your PowerLite 7000 dealer or call EPSON Accessories at (800) 873-7766 in the United States and Canada to obtain a new one.
Page 100: Replacing The Lamp
3. Use a screwdriver, coin, or similar object to loosen the two retaining screws on the lamp cover. When the screws are loose, lift off the lamp cover. (You cannot remove these screws. 4. Use a screwdriver, coin, or similar object to loosen the two screws holding the lamp in position.
Page 101 7. Tighten the screws you loosened in step 4. 8. 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.) 5 • Maintenance...
Page 102: Troubleshooting
It is divided into the following sections: Problems with the projector. See this section if the projector is not working and to find out what the warning lights are indicating.
Page 103: Troubleshooting
If you have a problem, check the appropriate section and follow all suggestions that apply to your problem. If none of the suggestions solves the problem, call your PowerLite 7000 dealer or contact EPSON as described on pages xvii through xviii.
Page 104 The power light is red. The projector is overheating, which turns the lamp off automatically. Let the projector cool for a few minutes, then turn it back on. Make sure nothing is blocking the ventilation vents. The air filter may be clogged. Clean it as described in Chapter 5 and then let the projector cool for a while.
Page 105: Problems With The Image Or Sound
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 projection lamp and power lights are flashing at the same time.
Page 106: Problems With The Image Or Sound
The message NO SIGNAL is displayed. An image source not connected to the projector is selected, the signal is not being output from the computer, or the signal is not reaching the projector. Make sure the connectors are securely attached to both the projector and the image source.
Page 107 There is no sound. First check that the volume setting is not turned all the way down and that the audio/visual cable is securely attached to both the projector and the audio source. The wrong source is selected. Press either the Computer or Video button on the remote control or control panel to select the proper source.
Page 108: Technical Specifications
Technical Specifications Type of display General Size of liquid crystal panels Resolution Image size Projection distance Remote control range Internal speaker system Optical aspect ratio Zoom ratio Liquid crystal panel, Thin Film Transistor (TFT) 1.32 inches (33.6 mm) 1024 (horizontal) 768 (vertical) pixels 21 to 300 inches (0.6 to 7 meters) 3.28 to 32.8 feet (1 to 10 meters) 32.8 feet (10 meters)
Page 109 Projector Type Lamp Power Part number Height Mechanical Width Depth Weight Voltage Electrical Rated frequency Power supply Power consumption Temperature Environmental Humidity 7 • Technical Specifications Metal Halide, DC 150 W ELPLP04 6.3 inches (159 mm) 9.7 inches (245 mm) 15.0 inches (380 mm)
Page 110: Supported Monitor Displays
IBM PC and IBM PC compatible Apple Macintosh * The projector uses a patent-pending technology to resize the image to 1024 Note: The frequencies of some computers may not allow the image to be displayed correctly. Note: This projector is compatible with DDC-capable graphic sub-systems and boards only.
Page 111: Monitor And Computer In 1/2 Connector Pin Assignments
Monitor and Computer In 1/2 connector pin assignments The Monitor and Computer In 1/2 connectors are female video RGB, 15-pin micro-D-style connectors. The pin assignments are: Input pin 7 • Technical Specifications Monitor connector signals Computer In 1/2 connector signals Red out / red video Red video Green out / green video...
Page 112: Glossary
Glossary Brightness. The balance of light and dark shades in an image. Composite video. A type of video signal that encodes picture, luminance, and synchronization information so it can be carried in one signal. Contrast. A measure of the tonal differences between the highlights and shadows of an image.
Page 113 625-line TV system used in France, Eastern Europe, Russia, and parts of Africa. Sleep mode. A power-saving feature in which the projector’s lamp is turned off when the projector has not been used for 30 minutes. In sleep mode, only a minimum amount of the projector’s circuitry remains on.
Page 114: Index
Index Accessories, xii Adjusting color balance, 50 color saturation, 50 image brightness, 50 image contrast, 50 screen brightness, 73, 74, 75 screen contrast, 73, 74, 75 screen whiteness, 53 speaker tone, 51 speaker volume, 51, 73, 76 Air filter, cleaning, 83 to 84 Amplification, 26 to 27 Anti-theft device, 3 Audio...
Page 115 Camcorder, adjusting the projected image, 50 to 51 Case, cleaning, 82 Ceiling, hanging the projector from, 53 Changing batteries, 6 cursor shape, 66 image color property, 80 menu language, 54 menu settings, 44 to 47 projector settings, 74 to 78...
Page 116 ELP Link II software installing, 60 to 64 launching, 64 using, 64 to 80 Environmental specifications, 94 EPSON, contacting, xvi to xviii Features, ix to x Feet, raising or lowering image, 34 Focusing, 33 Freeze, 39 Graphics, drawing simple screen graphics,...
Page 117 Video, 43, 47 to 51 Monitor connector signals, 95 Monitors, supported, 95 Mute, 39, 40 Options for the PowerLite 7000, xii Options menu, 43, 52 to 54 PA system, connecting projector to, 26 to 27 Package contents, 2 Pin assignments, monitor and computer...
Page 118 Tone, 51 Toolbar, using, 73 Troubleshooting image and sound problems, 90 to 92 projector problems, 88 to 90 Turning the projector on and off, 31 to 32 Unpacking, 2 VCR, adjusting the projected image, 50 to Video button, 38, 40...

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