Epson Powerlite 7800p Multimedia Projector Users Guide

							Welcome3
Registration and Warranty
Your projector comes with a basic carry-in warranty as well as an 
international warranty that let you project with confidence anywhere 
in the world. For details, see page 128 and the warranty brochure 
included in your Start Here kit. 
In addition, for customers who register their projector, EPSON offers 
free Extra Care
SM Road Service. In the unlikely event of an equipment 
failure, you won’t have to wait for your unit to be repaired. Instead, 
EPSON will ship you a replacement unit anywhere in the United 
States or Canada, usually via overnight delivery. See the brochure in 
your Start Here kit for details.
To register, simply fill out the registration card included in your Start 
Here kit and mail it to EPSON. Or you can register online at 
http://epsonwebreg.info2.net/. Registering also lets you receive special 
updates on new accessories, products, and service. 
						

							4Welcome
Unpacking the Projector
After unpacking the projector, make sure you have all the parts shown 
below: 
Save all packaging in case you need to ship the projector. Always use 
the original packaging (or the equivalent) when you need to send the 
projector to another location. If you are moving the projector by 
hand, use a carrying case (either an EPSON case or something similar, 
such as a laptop case). See page 6 for ordering information, and 
page 100 for transportation instructions.
note
You won’t need all these 
components; your 
configuration will determine 
which ones you need.
Projector Remote control and 
batteriesProjector software 
CD-ROM
Power cable VGA computer cable RCA-style audio cable
RCA-style video cable Stereo mini-jack audio cable USB cable 
						

							Welcome5
Additional Components
Depending on how you plan to use the projector, you may need 
additional components: 
■To receive an S-Video signal, you’ll need an S-Video cable. One 
may be provided with your video equipment, or you can purchase 
one from EPSON; see page 6.
■To receive a component video signal from a VCR or other video 
device, you’ll need a component video cable.
■To project HDTV images, you’ll need an HDTV cable.
■Some older PowerBooks and Macintosh® desktop models may 
need the Macintosh adapter set shown on page 21 (available from 
EPSON; see page 6). Older iMac
® systems may need a special 
adapter to provide a VGA output port; see your computer dealer.  
						

							6Welcome
Optional Accessories 
To enhance your use of the projector, EPSON provides the following 
optional accessories: 
* Visit the EPSON Store or contact your dealer for part numbers.
You can purchase these accessories from your dealer, by calling 
EPSON at (800) 873-7766, or by visiting the EPSON Store
SM at 
www.epsonstore.com (U.S. sales only). In Canada, please call 
(800) 463-7766 for dealer referral. 
Product Part number
Replacement lamp V13H010L22
Air filter replacement set V13H134A01
Samsonite
® wheeled soft case
ATA molded hardshell case ELPKS35
ELPKS48
Ceiling mount
Suspension adapter
False ceiling plateELPMB40
ELPMBAPL
ELPMBFCP
Optional lenses* See below
Kensington
® security lock  ELPSL01
Projection screens:
50-inch portable screen 
60-inch portable pop-up screen
80-inch portable pop-up screenELPSC06
ELPSC07
ELPSC08
Macintosh adapter set (includes monitor adapter 
and desktop adapter)ELPAP01
Remote control cable set  V12H005C28
DVI to DVI digital video cable, 10 ft.
DVI to DFP digital video cable, 10 ft.
S-Video cable
Component video cable, 10 ft.ELPKC20
ELPKC21
ELPSV01
ELPKC19
Distribution amplifier ELPDA01
High resolution document imager
Motion presentation camera
High resolution document cameraELPDC02
ELPDC03
V12H064020 
						

							Setting Up the Projector7
1
Setting Up the Projector
This chapter gives you basic information on setting up the projector: 
where to position it and how to connect it to a video source (such as a 
VCR or DVD player) or to a laptop or desktop computer. 
Follow the instructions in this chapter on:
■Positioning the projector
■Connecting to video equipment
■Connecting to a computer
■Connecting an external monitor
■Playing sound through the projector 
						

							8Setting Up the Projector
Positioning the Projector
If you’re setting up the projector yourself and it isn’t already installed 
in the theater or conference room you’re using, you’ll probably want 
to place it on a table in front of the screen, as shown.  x art below
This lets you stand in the front of the room, face the audience, and 
remain close enough to the equipment to be able to control it. Try to 
leave as much space as possible between the projector and the screen to 
get a good-size image. 
Use the figure below to help you determine placement. Image size 
increases with distance, but can vary depending on how you position 
the zoom ring and whether you’ve adjusted the image with other 
settings.
Also keep these considerations in mind: 
■Place the projector on a sturdy, level surface.
■Make sure there is plenty of space for ventilation around and 
under the projector. Do not set the projector on top of loose 
papers that could block the vents under the projector. 
■Make sure the projector is within 10 feet of a grounded electrical 
outlet or extension cord. 
note
You can mount the projector 
on the ceiling, or place it 
behind a translucent screen 
for rear projection. See 
page 115 for details.
2.5 to 3.5 ft 7 to 9.5 ft 27 to 36.5 ft distance from screen
 TBD 
						

							Setting Up the Projector9
Ideally, you should place the projector directly in front of the center of 
the screen, facing it toward the screen squarely. The base of the lens 
should be at about the level of the bottom of the screen.  
If you place the projector below screen level, you’ll have to tilt it up by 
extending its feet. This causes the image to become “keystone” shaped, 
but you can correct the distortion by pressing the 
Sync buttons on the 
projector. See page 36 for detailed information about correcting the 
image shape.
For instructions on installing the projector in a permanent location, 
such as a theater or conference room, see page 115.
note
After positioning the 
projector, you may want to 
connect a Kensington 
MicroSaver
® anti-theft 
device to the lock port on the 
projector’s left side. You can 
purchase this from EPSON; 
see “Optional Accessories” on 
page 6.ScreenProjector 
						

							10Setting Up the Projector
Connecting to Video Equipment 
You can connect up to four video sources to the projector at the same 
time. Before starting, look at your video equipment to determine its 
available video-output connections: 
■If your video player has a yellow RCA-style video output 
connector, see “Connecting a Composite Video Source” on 
page 11.
■If your video player has an S-Video connector, see “Connecting 
an S-Video Source” on page 12.
■If your video player has a component video port (three connectors 
labeled either Y/Cb/Cr or Y/Pb/Pr), see “Connecting a 
Component Video Source” on page 13.
■If your video player has an RGB video port (either a single 
connector for a VGA-style monitor cable, or three connectors 
labeled R/G/B), see “Connecting an RGB Video Source” on 
page 14.
After connecting any video cables, you may also want to:
■connect a monitor to the projector so you can view your 
presentation close-up as well as on-screen; see page 23
■connect an audio cable to play sound through the projector; see 
page 24 
						

							Setting Up the Projector11
Connecting a Composite Video Source
1. Locate the RCA-style video cable provided with the projector. 
2. Connect the cable to the yellow video output connector on your 
player and the yellow 
Video connector on the projector:
3. If you want to play sound through the projector, see page 24 for 
instructions on connecting an audio cable.
4. If you don’t need to make any other connections, see Chapter 2 
or the Quick Setup sheet for instructions on turning on the 
projector and adjusting the image. Once the projector is turned 
on, select the image source: press the 
Video button on the remote 
control, or press the 
Video/BNC button on the projector’s control 
panel repeatedly until 
Video is displayed on the projected image.  
						

							12Setting Up the Projector
Connecting an S-Video Source
1. Locate an S-Video cable (one is usually provided with your video 
equipment, or you can purchase one from EPSON; see page 6). 
2. Connect the cable between the S-Video connector on your player 
and the 
S-Video connector on the projector:
3. If you want to play sound through the projector, see page 24 for 
instructions on connecting an audio cable.
4. If you don’t need to make any other connections, see Chapter 2 
or the Quick Setup sheet for instructions on turning on the 
projector and adjusting the image. Once the projector is turned 
on, select the image source: press the 
S-Video button on the 
remote control, or press the 
Video/BNC button on the projector’s 
control panel repeatedly until 
S-Video is displayed on the 
projected image.