Epson Powerlite 7250 Users Guide

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Setting Up the Projector
This chapter describes how to unpack your projector, connect it to 
other equipment, and turn everything on. The projector must be 
connected to a computer or a video source such as a VCR, camcorder, 
digital camera, or laser disc player before it can project any images. 
You may also want to set up the projector for one or more of the 
following:
❐Connect the mouse cable to use the remote control as a wireless 
mouse. Except for some laptops, this disables your computer’s...

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Unpacking the Projector
When you unpack the projector, make sure you have all these 
components:
❐Projector
❐Remote control
❐2 AA batteries
❐Power cord
❐Projector video cable
❐Audio cable
❐Audio/video (A/V) cable
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❐Macintosh adapter set:
Macintosh desktop adapter
Macintosh monitor adapter
❐Main cable (for connecting a mouse cable to
use the remote as a wireless mouse and/or a
serial cable to use the ELP Link IV software)
❐PS/2® mouse cable (for the PC)
❐USB cable 
❐Serial mouse cable (for the PC)
❐Mac mouse cable (for the Macintosh) 
❐PC serial cable  

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❐Macintosh serial cable
❐Projector Software CD ROM
You will not need all these components; your configuration will 
determine which ones you need.
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), or use a carrying case if you are carrying the projector by 
hand. (See page 141 for instructions.)
Additional Components
Depending on how you plan to use the projector, you...

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❐To connect the projector to a Macintosh PowerBook, you may 
need a video-out cable. (One is provided by—or can be purchased 
from—Apple for all new PowerBooks that have video-out 
capability.) If your PowerBook does not include one, see your 
Macintosh dealer.
❐You can not currently use the ELP Link IV software with a Power 
Macintosh G3 or iMac. Check with your dealer for future support.
❐To connect the projector to an external sound system, you need an 
RCA-to-3.5 mm stereo...

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Installing the Remote Control Batteries
You can use the remote control as a wireless mouse instead of your 
computer’s mouse to control your presentation. You can also use it to 
control the projector menus and use the Effects buttons. 
Follow these steps to install the batteries in the remote control:
1. Slide off the battery compartment cover.
2. Insert the two AA batteries included with the projector. Make sure 
the polarity of the batteries is correct. 

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3. Replace the battery compartment cover.
When replacing batteries, take the following precautions:
❐Do not mix old and new batteries.
❐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.
Before You Connect the Projector
Before you start connecting the projector to your...

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Be sure to place the projector on a sturdy, level surface within five feet 
of the computer or video source.
Image size (diagonal)Horizontal distance from projector to screen
Minimum Maximum
300 inches (10 m)
PowerLite 5350491.2 inches (12.5 m)
488.2 inches (12.4 m) 648.4 inches (16.5 m)
656.3 inches (16.7 m) 
200 inches (5.1 m)
PowerLite 5350326.7 inches (8.3 m)
322.2 inches (8.2 m)433.0 inches (11.0 m)
436.2 inches (11.1 m)
100 inches (2.54 m) 161.4 inches (4.1 m)...

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Connecting to a Computer
You can connect the projector to any computer capable of producing 
standard VGA, Super VGA (SVGA), XGA, Super XGA (SXGA), or 
UXGA (7350 and 7250 only) output, such as: 
❐IBM compatible desktop PCs 
❐IBM compatible laptop PCs 
❐Apple Macintosh desktop computers, including Macintosh 
Quadra,® Macintosh Centris,® Power Macintosh, Power 
Macintosh G3, and iMac (a video-out port is not a standard iMac 
feature, but can be purchased from a third party...

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Connecting to a PC Desktop Computer 
To connect the projector to your PC desktop computer, you need to:
❐Connect the projector video cable and computer monitor cable
❐Connect the mouse and/or serial cable (if you want to use the 
remote control as a mouse or use the ELP Link IV software)
❐Connect the audio cable (if you’ll be projecting with audio)
Follow the steps in each section for the cables you need to connect. 
Before beginning, turn off the projector and computer...