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Epson ELP-3500 User Manual

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  • 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 ELP-3500 by remote control via an infrared (IR) receiver at the front of the projector. The projector may not respond to remote control commands under the following conditions: Ambient light is too bright.

  • Page 4: Fcc Compliance Statement

    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

    Setting Up the Projector ........
  • Page 6 Focusing and Positioning the Screen Image ......Controlling the Projector ....... . .
  • Page 7 Video image option menu ......Using Projector Setups ........

  • Page 8: Introduction

    800 x 600 images. It produces bright images that you can see easily in rooms light enough to take notes. You can play audio on the projector’s internal speaker or route the sound to external speakers for amplification.

  • Page 9: Getting The Most Out Of Your Projector

    S-Video format. Getting the Most Out of Your Projector The projector comes with a full set of features that allow 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: Control Panel

    Control panel buttons also let you adjust the tracking and sync for computer images. Optional accessories To enhance your use of the projector, EPSON provides the following accessories: Polarized screens, designed specifically for use with the projector.

  • Page 11: About This Manual

    Selector: ELPST0l You can purchase these accessories from your ELP-3500 dealer or by calling EPSON Accessories at (800) 873-7766. About This Manual Chapter 1, “Installation,” gives step-by-step instructions on setting up the projector and connecting it to your computer, video source, and other optional equipment.

  • Page 12: Safety Instructions

    Do not use the projector near water or sources of heat. Use attachments only as recommended. 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 13 10. Do not block the slots and openings in the projector case. They provide ventilation and prevent the projector from overheating. Do not put the projector on a sofa, rug, or other soft surface or in a built-in installation, unless proper ventilation is provided.

  • Page 14: 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.
  • Page 15 E-mail address as the password. EPSON Download Service You can call the EPSON Download Service BBS at (800) 442-2007. Set your communications software to 8 data bits, 1 stop bit, no parity. Modem speed can be up to 28.8 Kbps.

  • Page 16: Energy Star Compliance

    Energy Star Compliance As an E Partner, EPSON has determined that this product meets the E NERGY NERGY guidelines for energy efficiency. The EPA E Office Equipment Program is a voluntary NERGY partnership with the computer and office equipment industry to...

  • Page 17: Installation

    Connecting it to other equipment is optional. For example, you may want to connect the projector to both your computer and 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 18: Unpacking The Projector

    Depending on the configuration of your equipment, you may not need all these components. Save all packaging materials in case you need to ship the projector in the future. Always transport the projector in its original packaging or the equivalent.

  • Page 19: Additional Components

    Caution: Do not hold the projector by the lens. This can damage the lens. Caution: Do not use the ELP-3500 projector upside down. For example, do not mount it on the ceiling. Setting Up the Projector...
  • Page 20 80 inches 60 inches 40 inches 30 inches 21 inches Make sure the projector is at a right angle to the screen. Otherwise, the screen image will be distorted. Installation Horizontal distance from the projector screen Vertical distance from the...
  • Page 21 The projector goes into sleep mode, indicated by the orange power status light. Warning: Never look into the lens when the lamp is on. The projector might come on suddenly, even when it is not operated. This can damage your eyes. It is especially important that children not look into the lens.

  • Page 22: 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 immediately. Remove batteries if you will not be using the projector for a long period. Connecting to a Computer...

  • Page 23: Connecting To A Pc Desktop Computer

    See the following section that applies to your computer. Connecting to a PC desktop computer Before beginning, turn off the projector and computer if they are on. Connect either end of the projector’s video cable to the projector’s Computer In port.

  • Page 24: Connecting To A Pc Laptop Computer

    Connect the bigger end of on the projector’s PS/2 mouse cable to the projector’s Mouse/Corn port. Disconnect the computer’s mouse cable from the mouse port on the back of the computer, and connect the smaller end of the projector’s PS/2 mouse cable to the computer’s mouse port.
  • Page 25 Connect the other end of the projector’s video cable to the laptop’s monitor port. Tighten the screws on both connectors to make sure they are fastened securely. Connect the bigger end of the projector’s PS/2 mouse cable to the projector’s Mouse/Corn port. Connecting to a Computer...

  • Page 26: Connecting To A Desktop Macintosh

    See your computer manual for information on using the internal display. Connecting to a desktop Macintosh Before beginning, turn off the projector and Macintosh if they are on. Connect either end of the projector’s video cable to the projector’s Computer In port.
  • Page 27 Disconnect the monitor cable from the video port on the back of the Macintosh, and connect the projector’s video cable with the Macintosh adapter to the video port. Tighten the screws on all the connectors to make sure they are fastened securely.

  • Page 28: Connecting To A Powerbook

    Connecting to a PowerBook Your PowerBook must have a video-out capability. See page 7 for more information. Before beginning, turn off the projector and computer if they are on. Connect either end of the projector’s video cable to the projector’s Computer In port.
  • Page 29 Tighten the screws on all the connectors to make sure they are fastened securely. Connect the bigger end of the projector’s Macintosh mouse cable to the projector’s Mouse/Corn port. Disconnect the computer’s mouse cable from the mouse port on the back of the computer, and connect the smaller end of the projector’s Macintosh mouse cable to the computer’s mouse port.

  • Page 30: Connecting To A Video Source

    Option Menus” 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 cable supplied with the projector.
  • Page 31 If your video source uses a small, round, one-prong composite (RCA) video connector, you’ll need the video/audio cable that comes with the ELP-3500. If your video source uses a large, round, four-prong S-Video connector, you will need to purchase an S-Video cable.

  • Page 32: Connecting To An Audio Source

    Connecting to an Audio Source The projector h as two kinds of input for audio: one single-jack input for your computer and one two-jack input for your video source. The video source input has an L jack to control the left audio channel and an R jack to control the right audio channel.

  • Page 33: Connecting Audio From A Desktop Or Notebook Computer

    Turn off the projector and computer if they are on. Connect either end of a 3.5 mm stereo miniplug audio cable to the Audio In jack on the projector. (You will need to purchase this cable.) Connect the other end of the 3.5 mm stereo miniplug audio cable to the audio output jack on the computer.
  • Page 34 Turn off the projector and speaker or PA system if they are on. Connect the cable’s 3.5 mm stereo miniplug to the projector’s Audio Out jack. Connect the RCA plug to the external amplified speaker or PA system. Insert the cable’s red plug into the R jack, and the white plug into the L jack.

  • Page 35: Using The Projector

    Using the Projector This 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 36: Turning The Equipment On And Off

    External amplified speaker or PA system (if necessary) 5 . C o m p u t e r . Remove the projector’s lens cap. Then press the Power button on the remote control or the projector’s control panel to turn on the projector.
  • Page 37 (described below). Note: The projector is designed so that it cannot be turned back on while the power indicator is flashing green. Before pressing the Power button again, wait until the lamp has cooled and the power indicator is orange.

  • Page 38: Sleep Mode

    Sleep mode Sleep mode conserves electricity by automatically turning off the lamp after the projector has not been used for 30 minutes. In sleep mode, the projector’s power indicator is orange and only a minimum amount of the projector’s circuitry remains on. This conserves electricity, cools the projector, and extends the life of the lamp.

  • Page 39: Controlling The Projector

    To use the remote control, always point it toward the remote control receiver in the front of the projector. You can use the remote control up to about 33 feet (10 meters) from the front of the projector. (This distance may be shorter if your batteries are low.)

  • Page 40: Using The Remote Control

    In addition to the remote control, there are buttons on the control panel on top of the projector that let you control it. Using the remote control pointer button left mouse button (on back of remote control) r i g h t...
  • Page 41 Perform computer functions that can be assigned using the optional Pointer Selects a menu item and changes the setting of the selected menu item. Moves the computer pointer (when the projector is connected to the computer with the mouse cable). Right mouse...

  • Page 42: Using The Control Panel

    Displays or hides the menu Switches the image source between computer and video equipment. Saves projector setups for computer and video images for later recall. (See page 38 for more information.) Matches the projector’s internal clock to various computer graphics signals. If vertical lines appear in an image, adjust Comp Tracking to spread the distance between lines until they disappear.

  • Page 43: Projector Status Indicators

    Projector Status Indicators There are two warning lights on the top rear of the projector, and a row of status lights at the top of the control panel. The control panel lights indicate the projector’s operating status. Warning lights The two warning lights on the top of the projector alert you when a condition requires your immediate attention.

  • Page 44: Using The Menus

    Using the Menus he projector menus let you do the following: Control image brightness and contrast. • Adjust the horizontal and vertical position and red, green, and blue strength of computer images. Change the color and tint of video images.

  • Page 45: Using The Main Menus

    Using the Main Menus You can display the main menu any time by pressing the Menu button on the remote control or the projector’s control panel. When you press the Menu button, you see the computer image main menu or the video image main menu, depending on the currently selected image source.

  • Page 46: Video Image Main Menu

    Menu Item D e s c r i p t i o n BRIGHTNESS Lightens or darkens the overall image. Increase brightness to lighten an image, or decrease it to darken the image. Adjusts the difference between light and dark areas. Increase the CONTRAST contrast to make light areas lighter and dark areas darker.

  • Page 47: Changing Menu Settings

    Changing Menu Settings To change a menu setting, you use a slider to increase or decrease the value or turn the setting on or off. Follow the steps in the appropriate section below to select a menu item and change its setting. Using the control panel Press the Menu button to display the menu.

  • Page 48: Using The Remote Control

    Using the remote control Press the Menu button to display the menu. Press the upper part of the pointer button to move the highlighting up one item. Press the lower part of the pointer button to move the highlighting down one item. When the menu item you want to change is highlighted, press the left or right side of the pointer button to change the setting.

  • Page 49: Using The Settings Screens

    Computer tracking setting: +100 (range of available settings: -120 to +120) Computer sync setting: +10 (range of available settings: 0 to +30) Volume setting: +10 (range of available settings: 0 to +30) Selected projector setup: 1 (See page 38 for more information.) Using the Menus SETTINGS EXIT...

  • Page 50: Video Image Settings Screen

    Current input signal type: NTSC Volume setting: +15 (range of available settings: 0 to +30) Selected projector setup: 1 (See page 38 for more information.) To clear a SETTINGS screen and return to the main menu, highlight the EXIT menu option and then press the left arrow on the control panel or the left side of the remote control pointer button.

  • Page 51: Computer Image Option Menu

    least three seconds. To clear the option menu from the screen, press Menu again. The tables below describe the option menu settings available for each image source. Note: See "Changing Menu Settings” on page 32 for details on selecting and changing a menu item setting. Computer image option menu GREEN BLUE...

  • Page 52: Video Image Option Menu

    Video image option menu PICTURE LANGUAGE MODE Menu Item PICTURE LANGUAGE M O D E AUTO Description Specifies image sharpness. 1 emphasizes edges and 2 de-emphasizes edges. E = English, J = Japanese, D = German, F = French, S = Spanish, I = Italian. Languages scroll in the following order: Specifies the video format setting: Auto, NTSC, PAL, or SECAM.

  • Page 53: Using Projector Setups

    These setups remain in memory even when you turn off the projector. The settings available for you to save depend on the currently selected image source, as described below.

  • Page 54: Storing A Setup

    Then release the Preset button; the status light stops flashing and stays on, and the projector setup is stored in the selected memory area. Using Projector Setups...

  • Page 55: Recalling A Setup

    Clearing a setup When you don’t want a preset projector setup anymore, you can clear its memory area. This removes your settings from the memory area and replaces them with the projector’s default settings. To clear a preset...

  • Page 56: Maintenance

    Before you clean any part of the projector, always turn off the projector and unplug the power cord. The only parts you should replace are the lamp and air filter. If any other part needs replacing, contact your ELP-3500 dealer or a qualified service person.

  • Page 57: Cleaning The Lens

    Warning: Never open any cover on the projector, except the lamp and filter covers. Dangerous electrical voltages in the projector can injure you severely. Do not try to service this product yourself except as specifically explained in this Owner's Manual. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.

  • Page 58: Cleaning The Air Filter

    Cleaning the Air Filter Clean the air filter at the bottom of the projector after every 100 hours of use. If it is not cleaned periodically, it can become clogged with dust, preventing the projector from being ventilated properly. This can cause overheating and damage the projector.

  • Page 59: Replacing The Lamp

    You notice that projected images get darker or start to deteriorate. The lamp warning light is red. Contact your local EPSON dealer or call EPSON Accessories (800-873-7766 in the United States) for a replacement lamp. Use only replacement lamp part number ELPLP02.
  • Page 60 Use a screwdriver, coin, or similar object to loosen the two retaining screws on the lamp cover. You cannot remove these screws. When the screws are loose, lift off the lamp cover. Replacing the Lamp...
  • Page 61 Use a screwdriver, coin, or similar object to loosen the two screws holding the lamp in position. You cannot remove these screws. Lift up the handle and pull out the lamp. Maintenance...

  • Page 62: Resetting The Lamp Timer

    Tighten the screws you loosened in step 5. 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. Resetting the lamp timer After changing the lamp, you need to reset the lamp timer as follows: Make sure the projector is turned off.

  • Page 63: 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 ELP-3500 dealer or call EPSON. In the U.S. or Canada, call (800) 922-8911.

  • Page 64: Problems With The Projector

    Then plug the power cord back in and turn on the projector. If this does not solve the problem, check the warning lights at the top of the projector. These lights alert you to problems with projector operation.

  • Page 65: Problems With The Projector

    The temperature warning 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 4, and then let the projector cool for a while.

  • Page 66: Problems With The Image Or Sound

    An abnormality may have occurred in the projector. Turn off the projector and unplug the power cord from the wall outlet. Then plug the power cord back in and turn on the projector. If nothing changes, call the service center.
  • Page 67 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. Also check that the projector is within the recommended distance for the size of the screen.
  • Page 68 There First check that the volume setting is not turned all the way down and that the video/audio cable is securely attached to both the projector and the audio source. The wrong source is selected. Use the Source button on the remote control or control panel to change the source.

  • Page 69: Technical Specifications

    Technical Specifications General Type of display 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) 640 (horizontal) x 480 (vertical) pixels 21 to 300 inches (0.5 to 7 meters) 4 to 40 feet (1.2 to 12.3 meters) 33 feet...
  • Page 70 Projector lamp Type Power Part number Mechanical Height Width Depth Weight Electrical Voltage Rated frequency Power Consumption Environmental Temperature Humidity Technical Specifications Metal Halide, DC 100 W, 85 V ELPLP02 5.9 inches (13.7 cm) 11.2 inches (28.3 cm) 15.1 inches (38.2 cm) 14.8 lb (6.7 kg)

  • Page 71: Supported Monitor Displays

    IBM PC and IBM PC compatible Apple Macintosh * The projector uses a patent-pending technology to resize the image to 640 x 480. 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 72: Monitor And Vga Connector Pin Assignments

    Monitor and VGA connector pin assignments The Monitor connector is a female video RGB, 15-pin micro-D-style connector, and the VGA connector is a male video RGB, 15-pin micro-D-style connector. The pin assignments for both connectors are: Input pin Technical Specifications Signal Red analog input Green analog input with composite sync...

  • Page 73: 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 74 625-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 75: Index

    Index Numerics 1, 2, 3 light, 27, 39 640 x 480 resolution, ix, 34, 52 to 53, 57 800 x 600 resolution, ix, 34, 57 Abnormality, 52 Accessories, xi to xii, 44 Adapter, Macintosh, 10 to 12 Air filter, 41, 43 Alcohol, 42 Amplification, Angle, 4...
  • Page 76 Cable, 3, 15, 17, 52 Cable, mouse, see Mouse cable Camcorder, 14 Case, 42 Cleaning, 40 to 44, 54 Cloth, 42, 44 Color, 31, 54 Comp status light, 27, 30 sync, 34, 38 tracking, 34, 38 Comp Sync button, 26 Comp Tracking button, 26 Composite video, 14 CompuServe, xvi...
  • Page 77 34 replacing, 44 to 47 specifications, 56 timer, 47 warning lights, 50 to 52 Language, 36 to 37 Laptop, 8 Laser disc player, 14 Lens cleaning, 42, 54 cover, 20, 52 holding projector by, 3 looking into, 5, 20...
  • Page 78 27 21, 49 warning, to 50 Macintosh 10, 12 adapter, connecting to the projector, display problems, 52 to 53 supported monitors, 57 Main menu, 30, 38 Maintenance, 40 to Mechanical specifications, 56 Memory, 38 to 40 Memory area, 27...
  • Page 79 Polarized screen, xi Power button, 23 to 26 cable, 43, 51 cord, 4 lamp, 56 light, green, 20 to 21, 27, 51 light, orange, 5, 22, 27, 51 outlet, 52 turning on and off, 20 to 22 Power indicator, see Power light, green and Power light, orange PowerBook, 12 to 13 Presentation, 53...
  • Page 80 Sleep mode, 5, 27 Sliders, 32 Smears, 42, 54 Softer images, 36 to 37 Software, 53 Sound system, 17 Source 1, 16 audio, button, 24 to 26 stereo, 1 video, 1, 14 Speaker, 17 Specifications, 55 to 58 Status lights, 27, 51 Streaks, 26 Surface, 3, 53 S-Video, 3, 14 to 15...
  • Page 81 Warning lights, 49 to 50 Water, 42 Watts, 56 Weight, 56 16, 18 White plug, Width, 56 Windows, 52 1, 23 Wireless mouse, Yellow plug, 15 Zoom, 55 21, 22 Zoom ring,...

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