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, Monday through Friday, for the duration of your 
warranty period. 
You may also speak with a projector support specialist by dialing one 
of these numbers:

U.S.: (562) 276-4394, 6AM to 6PM, Pacific Time, Monday 
through Friday 

Canada: (905) 709-3839, 6AM to 6PM, Pacific Time, Monday 
through Friday 
Toll or long distance charges may apply. Electronic support and automated telephone services
Service Access
World Wide Web 
Technical SupportFrom the Internet, you can reach EPSON’s product support page at 
http://support.epson.com. After selecting your product, you can view 
frequently asked questions and answers, download product documentation, 
and receive technical advice through e-mail. 
Automated Telephone 
ServicesA variety of automated help services are available 24 hours a day, seven days a 
week. To use these services, you must have a touch tone telephone and call 
(800) 922-8911.
Presenters Online  Access tips, templates, and training for developing successful presentations at 
http://www.presentersonline.com
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							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 product catalog, visit the EPSON Store
® 
at www.epsonstore.com (U.S. sales only). To see our full line of 
multimedia projectors, go to www.epson.com/mul_proj. 
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Connecting to Additional Equipment77
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 workstation

Connecting to a DVI video source
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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 tilt it down to position the image on-screen. This 
causes the image to lose its square shape. You can then correct the 
distortion by using the 
Keystone function in the projector’s menu 
system (see “Customizing Projector Features” on page 53) or by using 
the 
Keystone button on the projector’s control panel. 
If you place the projector’s lens so it’s level with the top of the screen, 
the image will be square and you won’t have to adjust it. If you place 
the lens lower than the top of the screen, you’ll have to tilt the 
projector upward if you want to fill the whole screen with the image. 
Controlling the Projector from a Computer
If you want to be able to control the projector’s settings from a 
computer, you can install the EMP Link V program on the Projector 
Software CD-ROM. You’ll also need a serial cable to connect the 
projector to the computer. 
front projection ceiling mounting rear projection
note
See “Positioning the 
Projector” on page 10 for 
more information.
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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 volume and sound 
quality, you can connect the projector to external speakers or a public 
address (PA) system. This disables the projector’s internal speakers.
If you’ve connected multiple audio and video sources to the projector, 
the projector will automatically switch the audio along with the video 
source whenever you choose a different video source. (See “Switching 
Between Picture Sources” on page 29 or page 34.)
To connect the projector to an external sound system, you will need 
an RCA-to-3.5 mm stereo audio cable, which may be included with 
your sound system, or may be purchased from an electronics store. 
Before you start, make sure the projector and speakers or PA system 
are turned off.
1. Connect the cable’s 3.5-mm stereo miniplug to the projector’s 
Audio Out jack.
2. Connect the RCA plugs on the opposite end of the cable to the 
left and right jacks of your speaker or PA system. 
 audio cable
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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 you need help with positioning the projector, see page 10.
Connecting the Computer Cable
1. Disconnect the monitor cable from the video port on the back of 
the computer and set it aside. (You won’t be able to use the 
monitor while the projector is connected.)
2. Connect one end of the computer cable to the projector’s 
Computer 1 (analog) port, as shown.
3. Connect the other end of the cable to the computer’s video port.
4. Tighten the screws on the connectors.
computer cable
Computer 1 port
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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 using the remote 
control as a mouse.)
note
If you have a PC with a 
serial mouse port, you’ll need 
a serial mouse cable. See your 
projector dealer to obtain the 
correct cable.
PS/2 or USB
mouse cable
Mouse port
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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 need help with positioning the projector, see page 10.
Connecting the Computer Cable
1. Disconnect the monitor cable from the video port on the back of 
the Macintosh and set it aside. (You won’t be able to use the 
monitor while the projector is connected.)
2. Connect one end of the computer cable to the projector’s 
Computer 1 port, as shown. 
 
3. Connect the other end of the computer cable to the video port on 
the Macintosh. If it doesn’t fit, you may have to use a Macintosh 
desktop adapter, which you can buy from EPSON (see page 8). 
note
Macintosh configurations 
vary. See your computer 
manual for the location of the 
ports needed to connect your 
projector. Older models may 
require a Macintosh adapter 
set, which you may purchase 
from EPSON; see page 8.
Macintosh desktop 
adapter (if needed)
computer cable
Computer 1 port
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							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 the steps below. If the 
Macintosh has a USB port, you can use the USB mouse cable 
included with the projector. If it has a round mouse port, you’ll need a 
Macintosh mouse cable; see your projector dealer for help in obtaining 
the correct cable.
1. Connect the round end of the USB mouse cable (or a Macintosh 
mouse cable) to the projector’s 
Mouse port. 
  
Mouse port USB mouse cable
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