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Please read the following important information about your EMP-7500/5500 projector. Important Safety Information Warning: Never look into the projector lens when the lamp is switched on as the bright light can damage your eyes. Never let children look into the lens when it is on.
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EMP-7500/5500 operation panel speaker Operation Panel UICK operation indicator foot adjuster lever Button Function Power Starts or stops projection. Source Switches the input source to Computer or Video. Menu Displays or hides the menu. Up, down arrows Synchronizes the computer’s graphic signal.
EMP-7500/5500 Source Menu Effects AV/Mute Resize Custom Freeze Help - Volume + Power Remote control Connecting to a PC laptop computer Computer cable UICK Button Function Menu Displays or hides the menu. Source Switches the input source to Computer or Video.
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® D A T A / V I D E O P R O J E C T O R Owner’s Manual...
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Original EPSON Products or EPSON Approved Products by SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION. EPSON is a registered trademark and PowerLite is a trademark of SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION. General Notice: The following trademarks and registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners and are used in this publication for identification purposes only.
Introduction Getting the Most Out of Your Projector ... ix Remote control ...ix Sleep mode...ix Control Panel ...ix Optional Accessories...x About This Manual... xi Safety Instructions ... xii Where to Get Help ... xiv World Wide Web site... xv Transporting your projecotor...
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Using the Projector Turning the Equipment On and Off ...23 Turning the Projector On and Off ... 23 Sleep Mode ... 24 Focusing and Positioning the Screen Image ...25 Resize Button... 27 Controlling the Projector... 28 Using the Remote Control ... 29 Using the Control Panel ...
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Problems with the Image or Sound ...60 Technical Specifications Supported Monitor Displays (EMP-7500) ...65 Supported Monitor Displays (EMP-5500) ...66 Monitor and Computer connector pin assignments ...67 Glossary Index...
Introduction he compact, lightweight EPSON EMP-7500/5500 Projector allows you to project XGA(EMP-7500), SVGA(EMP-5500) full-color images and video onto a large screen for presentations. The projector can connect simultaneously to two image sources: one PC or Apple® Macintosh® computer image sources plus one video source such as a video tape deck, camcorder, or digital camera.
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VGA and SXGA output. Whichever type of computer output is used, the result is a full-size video image of outstanding clarity. The EMP-7500/5500 Projector supports IBM-compatible PCs and laptops, as well as Apple® Macintosh®, Power Macintosh and PowerBook computers. The video source can be NTSC, PAL or SECAM in composite video, S-Video format.
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.
Optional Accessories To enhance your use of the projector, EPSON provides the following accessories: • Spare lamp • Computer cable • Link set for PC • Link set for MAC • Multi View • Mac Adaptor Set • Ceiling Mount •...
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 external speaker or PA system. Read the installation procedures that apply to your environment. Chapter 2, “Using the Projector”, tells you how to switch the projector on/off and control simple projector settings.
Safety Instructions Always follow these safety instructions when setting up and using the projector: 1. Do not place the projector on an unstable trolley, stand or table. 2. Do not use the projector near water or sources of heat. 3. Use attachments only as recommended.
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11. Do not block the slots and openings in the projector case. They provide ventilation and prevent the projector from overheating. Do not place the projector on a sofa, rug or other soft surface or in a built-in installation unless proper ventilation is provided.
EPSON dealers and Service Centres. • Fax-on-Demand access to EPSON’s technical information library • Literature on current and new products • The location of your nearest Authorized EPSON Reseller or Customer Care Center • Technical information on installation, configuration, and operation of EPSON products •...
EPSON Contacts. Link to the EPSON Connection for the latest drivers and FAQ’s (Frequently Asked Questions) and the EPSON Chart area. To get in touch with EPSON around the world, EPSON Contacts includes Contact Information for local EPSON subsidiaries.
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• Be sure to bring the projector with you when traveling by an airplane. • If transporting the projector as baggage on an aircraft, it may result in damages. EPSON shall not be liable against any damages arose during the transportation. Introduction...
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.
Unpacking the Projector When you unpack the projector, make sure you have all these components: • Projector • Remote Control • 2 AA batteries • Power cord • Computer cable • Audio cable • A/V cable • Mouse cable (for PS/2 and Mac) •...
Note that the mouse cable cannot be used with a computer that does not have a mouse connector. Note: The hole on the right side of the projector accepts the connection of the Kensington MicroSaver anti-theft device, which can be purchased at your local computer dealer.
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 correct distance from the screen.
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39.4 inches (1.0 m) ~ 51.2 inches (1.3 m) 19 inches (39x29cm) 3. Turn the projector so that the lens is at right angles to the screen. If the projector is not angled correctly the screen image will be crooked.
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5. To insert the batteries in the remote control device, slide off the battery compartment cover as shown below. 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.
• Replace batteries as soon as they run out. If the batteries leak, wipe away the fluid with a soft cloth. If battery fluid gets onto your hands wash them immediately. • Remove the batteries if you will not be using the projector for a long period. Connecting to a Computer You can connect the projector to a computer capable of XGA, VGA, and SVGA output.
Connecting to a PC desktop computer Before beginning, make sure that the projector and computer are both turned off. 1. Connect the computer cable. Note: Computer configurations vary. See your computer manual for the location of the ports needed to connect your EMP -7500/5500 projector.
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If necessary, connect the monitor cable of the computer monitor to the projector’s Computer out. d. Tighten the screws on all connectors. 2. Connect the audio cable if needed. a. Connect one end of the audio cable to the Audio In jack on the projector.
Connecting to a PC laptop computer Before beginning, make sure that the projector and computer are both turned off. 1. Connect the computer cable. Note: Laptop configurations vary. See your computer manual for the location of the ports needed to connect your EMP-7500/ 5500 projector.
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2. Connect the audio cable. Audio cable a. Connect one end of the audio cable to the Audio In jack on the projector. b. Connect the other end of the audio cable to your laptop. Connecting to a Computer...
Connecting to a Macintosh desktop computer Before beginning, make sure that the projector and computer are both turned off. 1. Connect the computer cables. * MAC desktop adapter Note: Macintosh computer configurations vary. See your computer manual for the location of the ports needed to connect your EMP-7500/5500 projector.
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2. Connect the audio cable. Audio cable a. Connect one end of the audio cable to the Audio In jack on the projector. b. Connect the other end of the audio cable to your computer. Connecting to a Computer...
Connecting to a Macintosh PowerBook Remember that you can only use a PowerBook model that has video-out capability. See page 7 for more information. Before beginning, make sure that the projector and PowerBook are both turned off. 1. Connect the computer cable.
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2. Connect the audio cable. Audio cable a. Connect one end of the audio cable to the Audio In jack on the projector. b. Connect the other end of the audio cable to your computer. Connecting to a Computer...
However, you can set it to detect a single broadcast format. (See “Video menu” in Chapter 3.) Note that the projector will then be able to detect only one type of video signal. The type of cable you need to connect the video source to the projector depends on whether you have composite video, S- Video or G Sync-Video.
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2. If your composite video uses an RCA-type composite video connector, you will need the audio/video cable supplied with the EMP-7500/5500. If your video uses a S-Video, you will need to provide YOUR OWN S-Video or use the S-Video cable that came with your video source.
3.5 mm stereo mini jack to an external speaker or a PA system. These items can be obtained from your computer dealer. 1. Check to ensure that both the projector and all sources are turned off. Installation...
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2. Connect the cable’s 3.5 mm stereo mini-plug to the projector’s Audio Out jack. 3. Connect the other end of the cable to the external speaker or PA system.Ensure you to connect the red RCA plug to the right channel and the white RCA plug to the left channel.
Using the Projector his chapter provides the following information about using your projector: • Turning equipment on and off • Adjusting the screen image • Controlling the projector • Checking the status of the projector...
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The illustration below identifies the parts of your projector. operation indicator operation panel remote speaker control receiver zoom ring focus ring speaker front foot foot adjuster lever Using the Projector...
2. Insert the power plug into a wall outlet. 3. Remove the projector lens cap. 4. Turn on the power switch on the back of the projector. 5. Press the power button on the remote control or control panel. The green operation indicator starts flashing for 30 seconds, and when the green flashing stops, the projecting...
The indicator stops blinking (and remains lit in orange) when the cooling operation is complete. Note: The projector is designed so that it cannot be turned back on while the operation indicator is flashing orange. Before pressing the Power button again, wait until the lamp has cooled and the operation indicator is orange.
• To adjust the focus of the image, rotate the focus ring, which is the outer ring on the projector’s lens. • To adjust the size of the image, rotate the inner zoom ring.
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If 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 behind the projector and support the front of it while you lift the foot adjuster lever located above the feet.
Resize Button The Resize button allows you to switch between Resize display and Window display. The Resize button cannot be used with XGA(1024 x 768 pixels) for EMP-7500 and SVGA(800 x 600 pixels) for EMP- 5500. How to switch With images up to XGA(1024 x 768 pixels) size (for example a 600 x 480 pixels VGA image), press the Resize button alternately.
Controlling the Projector Normally you control the projector using the remote control. The buttons on the remote control allow you to do the following. • Switch power on and off. • Switch between input images. ( video - computer) • Access menu for adjustment of image, audio, video, and display settings.
To be able to use the remote control as a cordless mouse connect the projector to your computer with the mouse cable (for PS/2) came with the projector. To use the remote control, always point it towards the remote control receivers located at the front of the projector.
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Link Set to connect. In addition to the remote control, you can also control the projector by using the buttons on the projector’s operation panel located on top of the projector. This table summarizes the functions on the remote control.
Using the Control Panel Enter button Operation Panel You can use the control panel to control the projector instead of the remote control. However, you can program and access the custom features only when you are using the remote control.
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Use these buttons to adjust an overall image that is fuzzy or streaked, or to select menu items during menu operations. Matches the projector’s internal clock to various computer graphic signals (tracking adjustment). Use these buttons to adjust an image with vertical fuzzy lines, or to change numeric settings during menu operations.
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.
Lamp Indicator Displays lamp condition. This indicator is off when the projector is in a normal condition. Color Orange Temperature Indicator Displays the internal temperature condition. This indicator is off when the projector is in a normal condition. Color Orange...
Using the Projector Menus • The seven projector menus enable you to control your projector. • The Computer 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.
Accessing the Main Menu The projector menus can be accessed using either the projector control panel or remote control. To display the Main menu, press the Menu button. The Main menu appears: Press the Menu button again to hide the menu.
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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. pointer button Source Menu Effects up and down buttons AV/Mute Resize Custom Freeze Help - Volume + Power Changing a Menu Setting...
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(remote) to display a submenu. Enter button A sub-menu such as the following appears. Note: Sub-menus differ, depending on if the current image source is Computer or Video. Using the Projector Menus Source Menu Effects AV/Mute multi-purpose...
The following options are available when the image source is Computer. 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 Options...
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After you are finished, press the <Menu> button to return to the Computer Menu. Matches the projector’s internal clock to various computer graphic signals. Adjust this setting to remove vertical fuzzy lines from the image.
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Description Auto Set Up Pressing AUTO automatically adjusts the computer input signal to the current projector settings. Press the AUTO button while the image fills the entire screen of your computer, like a Windows screen. Certain computer input signals may not be totally compatible with AUTO button settings.
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...
Audio Menu The Audio menu enables you to make adjustments related to audio. Menu item Description Volume Adjusts the volume level for the speakers and audio- out terminal. Increase the audio volume to raise the volume, or decrease it to lower the volume. Treble Adjusts the treble tone.
Menu item Prompt Color Temp. Ceiling Rear Proj. Blank (AV/ Mute) Selects what should be projected when the projector’s Video Signal Using the Projector Menus Description Temporarily displays a prompt on the projector screen to identify which source (computer or video) is providing the image.
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Menu item Description Language To display the language selection window, press either multi-purpose button(remote) or the <Enter> button(control panel). Selects the menu language in the sequence: Japanese, English, French, German, Italian, Spanish and Portuguese. Reset Returns all Option Menu items to their factory defaults. Select this item and then press either multi-purpose button(remote) or the <Enter>...
7. You can select them by using the <Sync +/-> buttons. Press the <Enter> button (control panel) or either multi- purpose button(remote) to determine. 8. Then the message of “Do you save the user logo ?” appears on the screen. Select Yes. Using the Projector Menus...
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*Saving the logo takes a moment. Do not use the projector or other sources (computer, video, speaker etc.) connected to the projector during the saving. It may cause damages. 10. When the message of “Saving the user logo is completed”...
Line Marker Clear Cursor Speed (LMH) Reset Using the Projector Menus Description This is assigned on the effect button 1. You can set the pointer function. This is assigned on the effect button 2. You can set the square function.
Displays the number of hours the current projector lamp has been used. The color of this display turns red when the projector lamp is near the end of its normal life. When this happens, replace the projector lamp with a new one as soon as possible.
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<Enter> button(cotrol panel) to reset all menu items. If you change your mind, select No and then press either multi-purpose button(remote) or the <Enter> button(control panel) to clear the confirmation screen without changing any settings. Using the Projector Menus...
The only parts you should replace yourself are the lamp and the air filter. If any other parts need replacing, contact your EMP-7500/5500 dealer or qualified service personnel. When cleaning any part of the projector, always switch off and unplug the projector first.
Cleaning the Projector Case To clean the projector case, first unplug the power cable. To remove dirt or dust, wipe the casing with a soft, dry, lint-free cloth. To remove stubborn dirt or stains, moisten a soft cloth with water and a neutral detergent.
1. Switch the projector off and unplug the power cable from the wall socket. 2. Stand the projector with the handle at the top so that the filter is easily accessible. Caution: Stand the projector with the handle at the top to prevent dust from entering the projector.
If the dirt is difficult to remove or if the filter is torn, replace it. An air filter come with replacement lamps. Contact your EMP-7500/5500 dealer or call an EPSON Service Centre. Be sure to request part number. (ELPLP06) 4. Plug the power cable back into the wall socket.
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3. Use a screwdriver, coin, or similar object to loosen one retaining screw on the lamp cover. When the screw is loose, lift off the lamp cover. (You cannot remove these screws.) 4. Use a screwdriver, coin, or similar object to loosen two screws holding the lamp in position.
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Make sure it is inserted securely. 7. Tighten the screws you loosened in step 4. 8. Replace the lamp cover and tighten the cover screw. (Make sure the lamp cover is securely fastened. The projector turns itself off if the lamp cover is open.) Maintenance...
If you have a problem, refer to the appropriate section and follow all the suggestions which apply to your problem. If none of the suggested solutions solves the problem, call your EMP-7500/5500 dealer or call the EPSON Service Centre.
Problems with the Projector If you have problems with the projector, first turn it off and unplug it. 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.
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The air filter may be clogged. Clean it as described in Chapter 5 and then let the projector cool for a while. 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.
Only part of the computer image is displayed. If the computer’s output resolution setting is higher than 1024 x 768, the projector resizes the image. If the computer output is not compatible with this resizing, choose a different display setting on the computer. In Windows 3.x, use Windows Setup in the Main program...
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A blank screen is displayed. The computer signal cannot be interpreted by the projector. Verify the display format (see page 65 or 66). When you see a blank screen, you cannot access the projector menus. The image or parts of the image are blurred or not in focus.
Size of liquid crystal panels 0.9 inches (22.9 mm) Resolution Screen size Projection distance Remote control range Internal speaker system Optical aspect ratio Zoom ratio Projector Lamp Type Power Part number Mechanical Height Poly-silicon TFT EMP-5500 : 800(h) x 600(v) pixels...
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Mechanical Width Depth Weight Electrical Voltage Rated frequency Power supply Environmental Temperature Humidity Technical Specifications 9.3 inches (238.5 mm) Maximum dimension 13.6 inches (346 mm) Maximum dimension 9.4 lb (4.2 kg) 100 - 120 VAC and 200 - 240 VAC 10% 50/60 Hz 100 - 120 V, approximately 2.2 A 50/60 Hz...
Supported Monitor Displays The projector displays images at a resolution of 1024 x 768 pixels. To display a higher resolution image (1280 x 1024 mode), the projector compresses the image to 1024 x 768 pixels. The following table lists the display formats supported...
Supported Monitor Displays The projector displays images at a resolution of 800 x 600 pixels. To display a higher resolution image (1024 x 768 mode), the projector compresses the image to 800 x 600 pixels. The following table lists the display formats supported...
Monitor and Computer connector pin assignments The Monitor and Computer connectors are female video RGB, 15-pin micro-D-style connectors. The pin assignments are: Input pin Signal Red analogue input Green analogue input Blue analogue input Red GND Green GND Blue GND Reserved Sync GND SDA (DDC)
Glossary Brightness. The balance of light and dark shades in an image. Composite video. A type of video signal that encodes colours, luminance and sychronization information so it can be carried in one signal. Contrast. A measure of the luminance differences between the highlights and shadows of an image.
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Sleep mode. The power cable is connected but the projector is switched off. In this mode the power LED lights up orange. If the projector is not used for 30 minutes the lamp switches itself off and after 30 seconds the projector goes into sleep mode.
Index A/V cable 2 A/V Mute 30, 32 About Menu 49 About menu 39 Audio cable 2 Audio Menu 43 Audio menu 39 Auto 41 Auto Set Up 41 AVTSS vii Bass 43 BIS CUIT viii Blank 44 bottom multi-purpose button 29 Brightness 40, 69 Ceiling 44 Cleaning the Air Filter 53...
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PAL viii, 69 pin assignments 67 pointer button 29 Position 40 Positioning the Screen Image 25 Projector 2 Projector Menus 35 Projector Status Indicators 33 Prompt 44 Index RCA/3.5 mm cable 19 rear feet clockwise 26 Rear Proj. 44 Refresh Rate 49...
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Temperature Indicator 33 Tint 42 top multi-purpose button 29 Tracking 40 Treble 43 Troubleshooting xi, 57 true XGA vii User’s Logo menu 39 VGA viii Video Menu 39 Video menu 39 video source vii Volume 43 World Wide Web xv XGA viii Zoom ratio 63 zoom ring 25...
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