Epson Powerlite 7300 Users Guide

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Macintosh adapter set:
Macintosh desktop adapter
Macintosh monitor adapter
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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 III software)
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PS/2
® mouse cable (for the PC)
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Serial mouse cable (for the PC)
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Mac mouse cable (for the Macintosh) 
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PC serial cable 
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Macintosh serial cable
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Projector Software CD ROM
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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 123 for instructions.)
Additional Components
Depending on how you plan to use the projector, you may need 
additional components:l
To receive an S-Video signal, you need an S-Video cable. (One is 
usually provided with your video device.) A separate cable is 
required for each video source.
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To connect a second computer, you need a computer video and 
audio cable.
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To connect the projector to a Macintosh PowerBook, you 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.
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To connect the projector to an external sound system, you need an 
RCA-to-3.5 mm stereo audio cable. You can obtain one from your 
computer dealer.
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To connect the mouse cable to your computer, you may require a 
special connector, cable, or other components. You can obtain 
these items from your computer dealer. 
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Note: You can connect a Kensington MicroSaver
® anti-theft device in 
the hole on the projector’s right side. Contact your computer dealer.
Before You Connect the Projector
Before you start connecting the projector to your equipment, decide 
where you will want to place your projector and computer or video 
source. The distance between the projector and the screen determines 
the actual image size. Place the projector somewhere between 4 and 
54.7 feet (1.2 and 16.7 meters) away from the screen; use the general 
guidelines in the table below to determine the proper distance. (For 
more precise calculations, see “Positioning the Projector” on page 58.) 
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Caution: Do not hold or lift the projector by the lens. This can damage the 
lens.Image size (diagonal)Horizontal distance from projector to screen
Minimum Maximum
200 inches (5.1 m) 324.1 inches (8.2 m) 436.5 inches (11.1 m)
100 inches (2.54 m) 160.8 inches (4.1 m) 217.1 inches (5.5 m)
80 inches (2.03 m)  128.1 inches (3.3 m) 173.1 inches (4.4 m)
60 inches (1.52 m) 95.5 inches (2.4 m) 129.2 inches (3.3 m)
40 inches (1.02 m) 62.8 inches (1.6 m) 85.3 inches (2.2 m)
30 inches (0.76 m) 46.5 inches (1.2 m) 63.3 inches (1.6 m)
23 inches (0.58 m) 35.1 inches (0.9 m) 48.0 inches (1.2 m)
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Be sure to place the projector on a sturdy, level surface within five feet 
of the computer or video source.
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.
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2. Insert the two AA batteries included with the projector. Make sure 
the polarity of the batteries is correct.
3. Replace the battery compartment cover.
When replacing batteries, take the following precautions:l
Do not mix old and new batteries.
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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.
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Remove batteries if you will not be using the projector for a long 
period of time.
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Connecting to a Computer
You can connect the projector to any computer capable of producing 
standard VGA, Super VGA, XGA, or Super XGA output, such as: l
IBM compatible desktop PCs 
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IBM compatible laptop PCs 
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Apple Macintosh desktop computers, including Macintosh 
Quadra,
® Macintosh Centris,
® and Power Macintosh
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Any Apple PowerBook with video-out capability 
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(PowerLite 7200 and 7300 only) Most high-end workstations 
from Sun, Silicon Graphics,
® IBM, and Hewlett-Packard.
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may need an adapter cable to connect to a high-end workstation; 
see page 49.)
See the section that applies to your computer. Make sure both the 
computer and projector are turned off before you start.
When you have finished connecting all your components, go to 
page 54 to turn on the projector and equipment.
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The illustration below identifies all the interface ports on the back of 
the projector; you may want to refer to this as you connect your 
computer or other equipment to the projector.
Connecting to a PC Desktop Computer
 
To connect the projector to your PC desktop computer, you need to:
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Connect the projector video cable and computer monitor cable
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Connect the mouse and/or serial cable (if you want to use the 
remote control as a mouse or use the ELP Link III software)
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Connect the audio cable (if you’ll be projecting with audio)
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Power InletAudio Out Audio 1Audio 2
Mouse/Com 1 Mouse/Com 2 IR Repeater
Computer OutComputer 2
Computer 1
R/R-Y G/Y G Sync B/B-YBNC HD/Sync VD
S-Video Composite Video
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Follow the steps in each section for the cables you need to connect. 
Before beginning, turn off the projector and computer if they are on.
Note: Computer configurations vary. See your computer manual for the 
location of the ports needed to connect your projector.
Connecting the Video and Monitor Cables
First connect the projector video cable and computer monitor cable. 
Refer to this illustration while following the steps below.
Computer 1 portmonitor cableprojector video cable
Computer 
Out port
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1. If you will be viewing the video on your computer monitor as well 
as the projector screen, disconnect the monitor cable from the 
video port on the back of your computer. Then connect the 
monitor cable to the projector’s Computer Out port, as shown 
below. (This is useful when you need to view the video output but 
the projection screen is behind you.) 
2. Connect one end of the projector video cable to the projector’s 
Computer 1 port. (Use the Computer 2 port if you are 
connecting a second computer.)
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3. Connect the other end of the projector video cable to the 
computer’s video port.
4. Tighten the screws on all connectors.
Connecting the Mouse and Serial Cables
If you want to use the remote control as a mouse or use the ELP 
Link III software, you need to connect the main cable. It provides 
connectors for:l
The PS/2 mouse cable (to use the remote control as a mouse)
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The serial cable (to use the ELP Link III software and the Effects 
buttons on the remote control)
Refer to this illustration while following the steps below. 
PS/2 mouse cable
main cable9-pin serial cable
Mouse/Com 1 port
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