Epson Powerlite 7250 Users Guide

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Additional remote control options are available by opening the cover 
just below the Esc button:
The remote control uses a line-of-sight infrared signal. To use the 
remote control, point it towards one of the remote control receivers 
located at the front and back of the projector. (See page 62.)
Power
Freeze
A/V Mute
E-ZoomR/C ON
OFF
3
15
24
Enter
Esc
Menu
Comp1
S-Video
Auto
P in P PresetResizeVideoBNCHelp
- Volume +
Menu
Comp1
S-Video
Auto
P in P
Vo l u m eHelp
BNC
Video
Resize
Preset 
						

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You can use the remote control up to about 32.8 feet (10 meters) from 
the projector. (This distance may be shorter if the remote control 
batteries are low.) You must also be within a 
± 30° angle from the front 
or rear sensor.
Note: To be able to use the remote control as a wireless mouse, make sure 
you’ve connected the mouse cable to the projector and your computer. (See 
Chapter 1 for instructions.)
The five Special Effects buttons are preprogrammed with the 
following options:
1  Change the mouse cursor to a stamp
2 Draw a box
3  Use a marker pen
4  Draw a freehand line
5  Clear the screen
For information on changing these special effects, refer to page 107.
The projector may not respond to remote control commands in these 
conditions: 
❐The RC (remote control) On/Off switch is in the Off position
❐Batteries are weak
❐Ambient light is too bright
❐A certain type of fluorescent light is present
❐A strong light source (such as direct sunlight) shines into the 
infrared receiver
❐Other equipment emitting infrared energy is present (such as a 
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Correct these conditions to use the remote control or control the 
projector from a computer.
The following table summarizes the remote control functions.  
Button Function
Power Starts or stops the projector.
Freeze Keeps the current computer or video image on the screen.
A/V Mute Turns off the audio and video, displaying either the black, blue or 
user logo background.
E-Zoom Enlarges or reduces the image size from 1x to 4x. Pressing the 
right side of the button enlarges the image, pressing the left side 
of the button reduces the image. To display a portion of an 
enlarged image which is outside of the display area, press the 
Enter button and scroll the image to the desired location.
RC On/Off Turns the remote control on or off. 
Effects buttons Use to display preprogrammed special effects. Additional effects 
can be programmed using the ELP Link IV software, or control 
panel menu options. (See page 107 for instructions.)
Enter
(Pointer button)Use the Enter button to navigate the menus or use the remote as 
a mouse pointer when the projector is connected to the computer 
with the main cable and the mouse cable. When the image 
source is Computer, the Enter button acts as a mouse left-click.
Illumination Illuminates all buttons on the remote control for 10 seconds.
Esc Stops the current function. Pressing Esc while viewing a menu or 
the online help displays the previous screen or menu. When the 
image source is Computer, the Esc button acts as a mouse 
right-click.
Menu Displays or hides the menu. 
						

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Comp1 Switches to the Computer 1 image.
S-Video Switches to the S-Video image.
Auto Optimizes the computer image. 
P in P Displays a video or S-video image in a subscreen on the main 
display. Use the Enter button to reposition the Picture in Picture 
(P in P) screen, or the E-Zoom button to enlarge or reduce the 
image. Changes made to the P in P screen location and size are 
automatically carried over to the next P in P session.
Help Displays the online help menu.
BNC Switches to the Computer2/BNC image.
Video Switches to the Video image.
Resize Switches the display dot mode and resize mode for VGA, XGA, 
SVGA, and SXGA input. You cannot resize the image if the input 
resolution matches the output resolution of the projector (SVGA 
for the PowerLite 5350, or XGA for the PowerLite 7250 and 
7350).
Preset Saves and recalls up to five different session settings (resolution, 
tracking, sync signal and position). To save the current session 
settings, press the Preset button and it will be assigned the next 
available number 1through 5. To recall a setting, press the Preset 
button a second time and move to the desired session number. 
To overwrite a saved setting, move to the setting you want to 
replace and press Enter. When the confirmation message 
displays, choose Yes and press Enter.
 – Volume +
 Adjusts the volume. Button Function 
						

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Using the Control Panel 
You can use the control panel to control the projector instead of the 
remote control. However, you can only access the custom features 
when you are using the remote control. 
The following table summarizes the control panel functions.  
Button Function
Power Starts or stops projection.
Help Displays the online help menu.
Power
Video Computer
A/Vmute
Resize
Esc
Help
Menu
ShiftKeystoneVolume
Sync
Sync
TrackingTracking 
						

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Computer Switches between Computer 1 and Computer 2. (When the 
Computer 2/BNC switch on the back of the projector is set to 
BNC, the source is switched to 5BNC.)
A/V Mute Turns off the audio and video, displaying the black, blue, or user 
logo background.
Resize Switches the display dot mode and resize mode for VGA, XGA, 
SVGA, and SXGA input. You cannot resize the image if the input 
resolution matches the output resolution of the projector (SVGA 
for the PowerLite 5350, or XGA for the PowerLite 7250 and 
7350).
Video Switches to the video image. Pressing the button once switches 
to composite video, pressing it twice switches to S-Video.
Menu Displays or hides the menu.
Esc Stops the current function. Pressing Esc while viewing a menu or 
the online help displays the previous screen or menu. When the 
image source is Computer, the Esc button acts as a mouse 
right-click.
Up, down arrows 
(Sync+/Sync-)Synchronizes the computer’s graphic signal. Use these buttons to 
adjust an overall image that is fuzzy or streaked, or to select menu 
items during menu operations. Allows movement or selection of 
a menu, if a menu is displayed.
Left, right arrows
(tracking-/
tracking+)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.
Allows movement of a menu, if a menu is displayed. Button Function 
						

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Selecting a Computer 2 or BNC Video Source
When selecting a Computer 2 or BNC video source, be sure to toggle 
the Comp2/BNC switch on the rear of the projector to the desired 
input source. The position of this switch determines which video 
source can be used, Computer 2 or BNC. 
Enter Selects a menu option or the next menu/help screen. Pressing 
Enter when no menu or help screen is displayed optimizes the 
computer image.
Shift Pressing the shift and Keystone buttons at the same time 
increases or decreases the sound volume.
 – Keystone + Adjusts a trapezoid distorted image to normal.
 – Volume +
 Adjusts the volume when used in conjunction with the Shift 
button. Button Function
Comp2/BNC switch 
						

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 Projector Status Lights
The lights on top of the projector tell you the projector’s operating 
status.
Caution: A red light warns you if a serious problem occurs. See Chapter 6 
for what to do if a warning light comes on.
Power Light
 Light status Meaning
Steady orange  Sleep mode. (The projector is plugged in, but not 
projecting.)
Steady green  Power and lamp are on.
Flashing green  The projector is warming up. Allow about 30 seconds.
Flashing orange The projector is cooling down.
Off There is an internal projector problem.
power light 
temperature light
projection lamp light 
						

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Projection Lamp Light
Temperature Light
Light status Meaning
Orange and red 
flashing alternatelyProjection lamp needs replacing.
Steady red Projection lamp has burned out. Replace it to project images.
Flashing red Problem with projection lamp or lamp power supply.
Off Lamp is functioning normally.
Light status Meaning
Flashing orange Projector is too hot.
Steady red Projector has turned off automatically because of 
overheating.
Flashing red Problem with the cooling fan or temperature sensor.
Off The projector is functioning normally. 
						

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