Epson Powerlite 7250 Users Guide

Connecting to a Video Source
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You can connect the projector to an S-Video source, a composite video 
source, and a component video source at the same time. However, the 
projector automatically selects the S-Video as the video source. To 
display composite or component video, first disconnect the S-Video 
source.
The projector supports HDTV, NTSC, PAL, and SECAM video 
formats, and automatically detects and identifies the video format. 
However, you can specify that a single broadcast format be...

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To connect a video source to the projector:
1. Turn off the projector and video source if they are on.
2. If your video source uses a small, round, one-prong composite 
(RCA) video connector, you’ll need the audio/video cable that 
comes with the projector. If your video source uses a large, round, 
four-prong S-Video connector or a BNC type connector, you will 
need to purchase the appropriate cable or use the cable that came 
with your video source.
3. For composite...

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4. Connect the other plugs on the audio/video cable to the Audio 
jacks of the projector: insert the white plug into the L jack and the 
red plug into the R jack. Connect the plug at the other end of the 
audio/video cable to the audio output jacks of the video source. 
5. For S-Video, insert one end of an S-Video cable into the 
projector’s S-Video connector. Insert the other end into the 
S-video-out jack of your video source.
6. For component video, insert three ends of...

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Connecting to an External Speaker or 
PA System 
  
Although the projector’s internal speakers are enough for most small- 
or medium-size rooms, you can connect the projector to an external 
speaker or public address (PA) system for large rooms or to gain 
maximum benefit from the projector’s built-in 3D sound function.
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...

Turning the Equipment On and Off
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Note: EPSON offers the Mediaphile PAS (personal audio system) and 
the Mediaphile CVS (clean voice system) for external amplification. 
See page 5 for the part number and ordering information.
3. Connect the RCA plugs to the external amplified speaker or PA 
system. Insert the cable’s red plug into the Audio R jack, and the 
white plug into the Audio L jack.
Note: The internal speakers are disabled when an external audio 
system is used.
Turning the Equipment On and...

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Turning the Projector On and Off
Follow these steps to turn on the projector:
1. Connect one end of the power cord to the projector’s power inlet. 
2. Connect the other end to a grounded electrical outlet. The power 
light on the projector’s control panel turns orange, indicating that 
the projector is in sleep mode. (The projector is not turned on 
yet.)
3. Remove the projector lens cap. 
4. Press the Power button on the remote control or control panel to 
turn on the...

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Warning: Never look into the lens when the lamp is on. This can damage 
your eyes. It is especially important that children not look into the lens.
When you want to stop projecting images, press the Power button 
again. The fan remains on and the projection lamp light flashes orange 
for about 60 seconds as the projector cools down.When the projector 
has cooled down, flashing stops. The power light remains orange. 
Note: If you press the Power button to turn the...

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Using the Projector
This chapter provides the following information about using your
projector:
❐Positioning the projector relative to the screen
❐Focusing and positioning the screen image
❐Resizing the projected image
❐Sleep mode
❐Controlling the projector with the remote control and the control 
panel
❐Monitoring the projector’s operating status 

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The illustration below identifies the parts of your projector.
Positioning the Projector
Your projector supports front, rear, and ceiling projection, allowing 
you to choose the best method for displaying your images. If you use 
rear or ceiling projection, you need to select this in the projector’s 
Advanced menu. See page 97 for more information. 
adjustable feet
foot adjust levercontrol panel
status lights infrared receiver 
infrared receiver
foot adjust...