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Introduction xYour projector’s two speakers employ a built-in Spatializer 3D Sound System for rich, powerful audio output. You can even connect an ex

5 • Maintenance 82can injure you severely. Do not try to service this product yourself, except as specifically explained in this Owner’s

Cleaning the Air Filter83Cleaning the Air Filter Clean the air filter at the bottom of the projector after every 100 hours of use. If it is not clean

5 • Maintenance 844.The filter is attached to the inside of the filter cover. It is recommended that you use a small vacuum cleaner desi

Replacing the Lamp853.Use a screwdriver, coin, or similar object to loosen the two retaining screws on the lamp cover. When the screws are loose, lift

5 • Maintenance 865.Lift up the handle and pull out the lamp.6.Gently insert the new lamp by lowering it into position. Make sure it is

87 6TroubleshootingThis chapter describes the problems indica

6 • Troubleshooting 88Problems with the ProjectorIf you have problems with the projector, first turn it off and unplug it. Then plug the

Problems with the Projector89◗ The projection lamp light is flashing orange and you cannot turn on the projector.The lamp is cooling down. Wait until

6 • Troubleshooting 90◗ The projection lamp and power lights are flashing at the same time.An abnormality may have occurred in the proje

Problems with the Image or Sound91You also may need to modify existing presentation files if you created them for a different resolution. See your sof

Getting the Most Out of Your ProjectorxiGetting the Most Out of Your ProjectorYour projector comes with a full set of features that enable you to cont

6 • Troubleshooting 92◗ The colors of the image are not right.The color balance may be incorrect. If you’re displaying a computer image,

93 7Technical Specifications General Type of display Liquid c

7 • Technical Specifications 94Remote control range 32.8 feet (10 meters) ± 30°Internal speaker system 2 × 2W stereoOptical aspect ratio

95Electrical Rated frequency 50/60 HzPower supply PowerLite7000XB: 100 to 120 VAC, 2.7 A, 50/60 Hz200 to 240 VAC, 1.6 A, 50/60 HzPowerLite5000XB:100 t

7 • Technical Specifications 96Supported Monitor DisplaysPowerLite 5000XBThe PowerLite 5000XB displays images at a resolution of 800 × 6

97PowerLite 7000XBThe PowerLite 7000XB displays images at a resolution of 1024 × 768 pixels. To display a higher resolution image (1280 × 1024 mode),

7 • Technical Specifications 98Monitor and Computer In 1/2 connector pin assignmentsThe Monitor and Computer In 1/2 connectors are femal

99 GlossaryBrightness. The balance of light and dark shades i

• Glossary 100Point. A measurement of drawn or printed objects. One point equals 1/72 inch.Resolution. A measure of the amount of detai

Index 101 IndexAAccessories, xiiAdjustingcolor ba

Introduction xiiOptional AccessoriesTo enhance your use of the projector, EPSON provides the following accessories:● Carrying cases especially design

Index 102CCamcorder, adjusting the projected image, 50 to 51Case, cleaning, 82Ceiling, hanging the projector from, 53Changingbatteries, 6c

103EEffects buttonsavailable functions, 65 to 66customizing, 64 to 71function options, 69saving and recalling button assign-ments, 71Electrical specif

Index 104Menusaccessing, 44 to 47Audio, 43, 51 to 52changing settings, 44 to 47Custom, 54 to 57navigating, 38Options, 43, 52 to 54Video, 4

105Replacing the lamp, 84 to 86Resize button, 35Resolution, 93, 100Resolutions, supported, 97SSafety instructions, xiv to xvSaturation, 50, 74Screen i

Index 106WWarning lights, 41 to 42, 88Workstations, connecting projector to, 24ZZoom menu option, 55 to 56, 777000xbIX.fm Page 106 Frida

About This ManualxiiiAbout This ManualChapter 1, “Installation,” gives step-by-step instructions on how to set up your projector and connect it to yo

Introduction xivSafety InstructionsFollow these safety instructions when setting up and using the projector:1.Do not place the projector on an unstab

Safety Instructionsxv10.Unplug the projector from the wall outlet before cleaning. Use a damp cloth for cleaning. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaner

Introduction xviWhere to Get HelpEPSON provides customer support through the following services:Electronic Support ServicesYou can access helpful tip

Where to Get HelpxviiEPSON Forum on CompuServe®Members of CompuServe can type GO EPSON at the menu prompt to reach CompuServe’s Epson America Forum. A

Introduction xviiiBefore you call, please have the following information ready:● Product name● Product serial number● Computer configuration● Descrip

1 1InstallationThis chapter describes how to unpack, set up,

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1 • Installation 2Unpacking the ProjectorWhen you unpack the projector, make sure you have all these components:● Projector● Lens cover●

Unpacking the Projector3Additional ComponentsDepending on how you plan to use the projector, you may need additional components:● To receive an S-Vide

1 • Installation 4Setting Up the Projector1.Place the projector on a sturdy, level surface within five feet of the computer or video sou

Setting Up the Projector53.Make sure the projector is at a right angle to the screen. Otherwise, the screen image will be distorted.4.Connect one end

1 • Installation 65.To insert the batteries in the remote control, slide off the battery compartment cover as shown here6.Insert the two

Connecting to a Computer7When replacing batteries, take the following precautions:● Do not mix old and new batteries.● Replace batteries as soon as th

1 • Installation 8Connecting to a PC Desktop Computer Before beginning, turn off the projector and computer if they are on.1.Connect th

Connecting to a Computer9c. To also view the video on the computer monitor, connect the computer monitor’s monitor cable to the projector’s Monitor po

1 • Installation 10a. 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 to a Computer113.Connect the audio cable if needed. a. Connect one end of the audio cable to the Audio In 1 jack on the projector. (Use th

iiiImportant Information About Your PowerLite 7000XB/5000XBImportant Safety InformationWARNING: Never look into the projector lens when the lamp is tu

1 • Installation 12Connecting to a PC Laptop Computer Before beginning, turn off the projector and computer if they are on.1.Connect th

Connecting to a Computer132.Connect the main cable. The main cable connects the PS/2 mouse cable (needed to use the remote control as a mouse) and 9-p

1 • Installation 14c. Connect the other end of the PS/2 mouse cable to the mouse port on your laptop.d. If your laptop uses a serial mou

Connecting to a Computer153.Connect the audio cable. a. Connect one end of the audio cable to the Audio In 1 jack on the projector. (Use the Audio In

1 • Installation 16Connecting to a Desktop Macintosh Before beginning, turn off the projector and Macintosh if they are on.1.Connect th

Connecting to a Computer17c. Connect the small terminal of the Macintosh video adapter to the other end of the video cable.d. Disconnect the monitor c

1 • Installation 182.Connect the main cable. The main cable connects the mouse cable (needed to use the remote control as a mouse) and s

Connecting to a Computer19c. Disconnect the mouse cable from the ADB port of the Macin-tosh and connect the mouse connector of the MAC mouse cable to

1 • Installation 20Connecting to a PowerBook Your PowerBook must have a video-out capability in order to connect to the PowerLite 7000

Connecting to a Computer21b. Remove the small cover and set the DIP switches on the Macintosh video adapter in accordance with the resolutions you wan

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

1 • Installation 222.Connect the main cable. The main cable connects the mouse cable (needed to use the remote control as a mouse) and s

Connecting to a Computer23d. If you are planning to use the ELP Link II software, connect either end of the serial cable to the serial terminal on the

1 • Installation 24Connecting to a High-End WorkstationAlthough the PowerLite 7000XB has a maximum resolution of 1024×768 pixels, it’s c

Connecting to a Computer25Note: The PowerLite 7000XB and PowerLite 5000XB projectors are not compatible with a cable TV-style F connector.You can conn

1 • Installation 26To connect a video source to the projector:1.Turn off the projector and video source if they are on.2.If your video s

Connecting to an External Speaker or PASystem275.For S-Video, insert one end of the S-Video cable into the projector’s S-Video jack. Insert the other

1 • Installation 282.Connect the cable’s 3.5 mm stereo miniplug to the projector’s Audio Out jack. 3.Connect the RCA plugs to the extern

29 2Using the ProjectorThis chapter provides the following informa

2 • Using the Projector 30About Your ProjectorThe illustration below identifies the parts of your projector.adjustable footfoot release

Turning the Equipment On and Off31Turning the Equipment On and OffAlways turn on the projector and its attached equipment in the following order:1.Vid

v ContentsIntroduction ixGetting the Most Out of Your Project

2 • Using the Projector 32When you want to stop projecting images, press the Power button again. The fan remains on, the projection lamp

Turning the Equipment On and Off33Focusing and Positioning the Screen ImageWhen an image appears on screen, check that it is in focus and correctly po

2 • Using the Projector 34If you need to raise or lower the image on the screen, extend or retract the adjustable foot at the bottom of

Turning the Equipment On and Off35Auto ButtonIf you’re using image input from a computer, you can press the Auto button after fitting the image to the

2 • Using the Projector 36The Resize button cannot be used with XGA for the PowerLite7000XB, or with SVGA for the PowerLite5000XB.There’

Using the Remote Control37Using the Remote Control The remote control uses a line-of-sight infrared signal. To use the remote control, point it towar

2 • Using the Projector 38infrared receiver; or other equipment emitting infrared energy is present (such as a radiant room heater). Cor

Using the Remote Control39Using the Control Panel You can use the control panel to control the projector instead of the remote control. However, you

2 • Using the Projector 40The following table summarizes the functions on the control panel. Button FunctionPower Starts or stops proj

Projector Status Indicators41Projector Status IndicatorsThe power and lamp indicators at the top of the projector tell you the projector’s operating s

viConnecting to a Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7Connecting to a PC Deskt

2 • Using the Projector 42Projection Lamp IndicatorLight status MeaningSteady green Projection lamp is on.Flashing green The projector i

43 3Using the Projector MenusThe six projector menus enable y

3 • Using the Projector Menus 44Accessing the Main MenuThe projector menus can be accessed using either the projector control panel or r

Changing a Menu Setting452.Press the up or down arrows (control panel) or press the top or bottom of the pointer button (remote) to scroll through the

3 • Using the Projector Menus 463.Press either the Enter button (control panel) or the top or bottom multi-purpose button (remote) to di

Menu Options474.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.P

3 • Using the Projector Menus 48Note: The computer must be connected and operating, and the image source on the projector must be set to

Menu Options49Position Select this item and then press the Enter button (control panel) or either multi-purpose button (remote) to enter the screen po

3 • Using the Projector Menus 50Video Menu (Image source = Video) The Video menu enables you to make adjustments to the projected image

Menu Options51Audio Menu The Audio menu enables you to make adjustments related to audio. Reset Returns all Video menu items to their initial factory

vii4 Using the ELP Link II Software 59Installing the Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

3 • Using the Projector Menus 52Options Menu The Options menu enables you to adjust basic settings that normally do not need changing.R

Menu Options53Color TemperatureAdjusts the whiteness of the screen. The H setting provides a cold white, M a standard white, and L a warm white.To set

3 • Using the Projector Menus 54Custom Menu The Custom menu allows you to select special features such as zoom, preview, or strobe effec

Menu Options55To open the Custom menu, press the top multi-purpose button or select CUSTOM from the Main menu. ZOOM is highlighted and the words PRESE

3 • Using the Projector Menus 56Zoom Screen ShiftPress the pointer button to zoom in on a portion of the enlarged display. You can move

Menu Options57Number of Frames, TimePress the top multi-purpose button while the strobe effect is running to display a screen specifying the number of

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59 4Using the ELP Link II SoftwareThe ELP Link II software is

4 • Using the ELP Link II Software 60Installing the SoftwareELP Link II software can be used with the following operating systems:● Wind

Installing the Software612.In the Windows Program Manager, click on the File menu, then on Run. The Run dialog box appears:3.Type A:\SETUP (or B:\SETU

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4 • Using the ELP Link II Software 62Installing the Software from Windows 95 Perform the following steps to set up the software:1.Insert

Installing the Software637.A summary screen appears stating how much free hard disk space is required to run the software and how much is available. I

4 • Using the ELP Link II Software 64Launching the Software1.Double-click the ELP Link II program icon from the Windows 3.x ELP Link II

Using the Software65Function Description and UsageThe function list on the left side of the ELP Link II main dialog box shows the functions available

4 • Using the ELP Link II Software 66Bar Creates a horizontal or vertical bar. You can use this function to highlight a portion of the s

Using the Software67Assigning FunctionsThere are three ways to assign functions to each of the five Effects buttons on the remote control:● Drag and d

4 • Using the ELP Link II Software 68Setting Effect OptionsOnce you have assigned functions to one or more Effects buttons, you can spec

Using the Software69Function OptionsLine Width Specify the line width, from 1 to 32 points.Grid Specify whether to have the line “snap” to the corner

4 • Using the ELP Link II Software 70Change CursorClick on the cursor shape to be used.Clear ScreenNo options available.Macro Key Enter

Using the Software71Saving and Recalling Effects Key Button AssignmentsTo save Effects button assignments, click Execute. To save multiple sets of bu

ix IntroductionThe EPSON® PowerLite™ 7000XB and PowerLite 500

4 • Using the ELP Link II Software 72Controlling Projector FeaturesYou can use the ELP Link II software to control the following feature

Using the Software73Using the Quick Change Toolbar To quickly change some basic projector settings, click one of the toolbar buttons described below:C

4 • Using the ELP Link II Software 742.Click on the tab for the settings you want to adjust.3.Change one or more of the following option

Using the Software75Sound Tab Mode Selects the signal format. You can select AUTO, PAL, NTSC, or SECAM. AUTO automatically adjusts the image to the si

4 • Using the ELP Link II Software 76Option Tab Option DescriptionBlank To Specifies if a blank screen is to be displayed when no signal

Using the Software77Custom Tab Option DescriptionCustomize Function Zoom Zooms in on the screen image.Preview Displays the images from all the conne

4 • Using the ELP Link II Software 78Changing the Test Pattern 1.Click Test Pattern on the Projector Set dialog box. The following wind

Using the Software79Setting the Image Color Property 1.Click Color Property on the Projector Set dialog box. The Color Property window appears.2.Speci

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81 5Maintenance Your projector needs little maintenance. You