Epson Powerlite 7600p Multimedia Projector Users Guide

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Where To Get Help
EPSON provides technical assistance through electronic support 
services and automated telephone services 24 hours a day, as listed in 
the following table.
Telephone Support Services
To use the EPSON PrivateLine Support service, call (800) 637-7661 
and enter the PIN on the EPSON PrivateLine Support card included 
in your Owner’s Kit. This is the fastest way of speaking to a live 
representative, and it’s free. This service is available 6
AM to 6PM, 
Pacific Time,...

76Solving ProblemsBefore you call, please have the following information ready:

Product name (EPSON PowerLite 5600p or 7600p)

Product serial number (located on the bottom of the projector)

Video source (computer, DVD player, etc.) and how it’s 
connected

Description of the problem
You can purchase screens, carrying cases, and other accessories 
from EPSON by calling (800) 873-7766; in Canada, please call 
(800) 873-7766 for dealer referral. To purchase accessories online 
or view EPSON’s complete...

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Connecting to Additional 
Equipment
This appendix explains how to connect the projector to a desktop PC 
or Macintosh, high-end workstation, more than one computer, or a 
DVI video source. It also provides guidance on setting up the 
projector in a permanent installation. 
The following information is covered:

Installing the projector

Connecting to a PC desktop computer

Connecting to a desktop Macintosh

Connecting to a second computer

Connecting to a high-end...

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Installing the Projector
The projector can be installed for three different viewing setups: front 
projection, ceiling mounting, or rear projection onto a 
semi-transparent screen, as shown: 
To project from overhead, you’ll need to select 
Ceiling in the 
projector’s Advanced menu. To project from the rear, select 
Rear 
Proj
. See “Setting Advanced Features” on page 54.
If you’re ceiling-mounting the projector and you place it above screen 
level, you’ll have to...

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To install EMP Link V, insert the Projector Software CD-ROM in 
your CD-ROM drive and follow the instructions on the screen. The 
installation program also installs the EMP Link V User’s Guide on your 
hard disk. You can access this manual in the EMP Link V folder for 
complete instructions on using the program. 
Connecting to an External Audio System 
The projector’s internal speakers are loud enough for most rooms. 
However, if your installation requires maximum...

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Connecting to a PC Desktop Computer 
You can connect the projector to any IBM-compatible PC. This 
section includes instructions for the following:

Connecting the computer cable 

Connecting the mouse cable (if you want to use the remote 
control as a mouse)

Connecting 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, make sure the projector and computer are turned 
off. If...

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Connecting the Mouse Cable
To use the remote control as a mouse, follow the steps below. You’ll 
use a different mouse cable, depending on whether your computer has 
a round PS/2 mouse port or a flat USB port. 
1. Connect the round end of the mouse cable to the projector’s 
Mouse port, as shown. 
 
2. Disconnect your mouse from the port on the back of your 
computer and replace it with the other end of the cable. (Your 
computer’s mouse will be disabled while you are...

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Connecting the Audio Cable
If your presentation includes sound and you want to use the 
projector’s built-in speakers, you’ll need to connect the audio cable.
1. Connect one end of the audio cable to the 
Audio 1 jack on the 
projector.
   
2. Connect the other end of the audio cable to the speaker or 
audio out port on the computer’s sound card. 
audio cable Audio 1 jack
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Connecting to a Desktop Macintosh 
You can connect the projector to any desktop Macintosh. This section 
includes instructions for the following:

Connecting the computer cable

Connecting the mouse cable (if you want to use your remote 
control as a mouse)

Connecting 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, make sure the projector and computer are turned 
off. If you...

84Connecting to Additional EquipmentTo use the adapter, remove its cover as 
shown and set its DIP switches according 
to the resolution you want to use, such as 
16-inch mode. See your Macintosh 
documentation for instructions.
Replace the cover and connect the 
adapter to the free end of the computer 
video cable. Then plug the cable (with 
the adapter) into the video port on your 
Macintosh.
4. Tighten the screws on the connectors.
Connecting the Mouse Cable
To use the remote control as a mouse follow...