Epson Projector Elp 3300 User Manual

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EPSON
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Owner’s Manual 

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FCC Compliance Statement
For United States Users
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the
FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interfer ence when the equipment is
operated in a commercial environment.
WARNING
The connection of a non-shielded equipment interface cable to this equipment will invalidate the FCC Certification of this
device and may cause interference levels...

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Important Information About Your ELP-3300
Please read the following important information about your ELP-3300 projector.
Important Safety Information
WARNING: Never look into the projector lens when the lamp is turned on;
the bright light can damage your eyes. Never let children look into the lens
when it is on.
WARNING: Never open any cover on the projector, except the lamp, fuse, and
filter covers. Dangerous electrical voltages inside the projector can severely
injure you. Except as specifically...

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• Certain types of fluorescent lighting are used
• A strong light source shines into either IR receiver
• Other equipment that emits infrared energy, such as a radiant room heater, is
in the room.
These conditions commonly cause problems for most infrared-controlled
equipment. Try the following solutions:
• The remote control unit’s batteries may be low on power; replace them.
• Dim the ambient lighting and/or turn off any fluorescent lights.
• Close any window coverings and/or move the projector out...

Contents
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ContentsIntroduction
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Getting the Most Out of Your Projectorx
Optional Accessoriesxii
About This Manualxiii
Safety Instructionsxiv
Where to Get Helpxvi
Electronic support servicesxvii
Energy Star Compliancexviii
1 Installation 1
Unpacking the Projector 2
Additional components 3
Setting Up the Projector 4
Connecting to a Computer 6
Connecting to a PC desktop computer 7 

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Contents
Connecting to a PC laptop computer 8
Connecting to a desktop Macintosh 9
Connecting to a PowerBook 10
Connecting to a Video Source 11
Connecting to an Audio Source 13
Connecting to an External Speaker or PA System 14
Setting Up Serial Communication 15
Connecting the serial cable 15
Installing the software 16
Connecting the Remote Control with the Lead Wire 17
2 Using the Projector 19
Turning the Equipment On and Off 20
Focusing and Positioning the Screen Image 21
Controlling the Projector 23...

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Computer menu 34
Video menu 36
Display menu 37
Audio menu 39
Options menu 40
Custom menu 41
4 Remote Control of the Computer 43
ELP Remote Programmer Templates 44
Starting the ELP Remote Programmer 45
Assigning a Macro to a Programmable Button 48
Using record mode 49
Using manual mode 51
Activating a Template 51
ELP Remote Programmer Menus 52
5 Maintenance 53
Cleaning the Lens 54
Cleaning the Projector Case 54
Cleaning the Air Filter 54
Cleaning the Trackball 56
Replacing the Lamp 58...

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Contents6 Troubleshooting 65
Problems with the Projector 66
Problems with the Image or Sound 69
Problems with the Remote Control 72
A Technical Specifications 75
General 75
Optical 76
Projector Lamp 76
Mechanical 76
Electrical 77
Environmental 77
Supported Monitor Displays 78
Pin Assignments 79
Glossary 81
Index 85 

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Introduction
T
he compact, lightweight EPSON
® ELP-3300 Projector allows you to project
computer images and video onto a large screen for full-color presentations. The
projector can connect simultaneously to two image sources; one can be your PC
or Apple
® Macintosh
® computer and the other can be a video source, such as a
VCR, camcorder, digital camera, or laser disk player. Audio can be supplied with
one or both image sources.
Images are displayed in up to 16 million colors at a resolution of 640 
x...