Epson Projector Elp 3500 User Manual

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							Important Information About Your ELP-3500Please read the following important information about your ELP-3500 projector.Important Safety Information
WARNING: Never look into theprojector lens when the lamp is turned on; the bright light can damageyour eyes. Never
let children look into the lens when it is on.
WARNING: Never open any cover on the projector, except the lamp and filter covers. Dangerous electrical voltages inside
the projector can severely injure you. Except as specifically explained in this User? Guide, do not attempt to service this
product yourself: Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
WARNING: The ELP-3500 projector and its accessories come packaged in plastic bags. Keep plastic bags away from
small children to avoid any risk ofsuffocation.
Caution: When you replace the lamp, never touch the new lamp with your bare bands; the invisible residue left by the
oil on your hands may shorten the lamp life. Use a cloth or glove to handle the new lamp.Remote Control Information
You can operate the ELP-3500 by remote control via an infrared (IR)receiver at the front of the projector. The
projector may not respond to remote control commands under the following conditions:Ambient light is too bright.
Certain types of fluorescent lighting are used.
A strong light source shines into the 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 of direct sunlight.
Turn off other equipment that emits infrared energy.
If the remote control still does not work properly, remember you can always control your computer-based presen-
tation directly from the computer, even in an environment containing one of the conditions listed above.Important Information About Your ELP-3500
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							FCC Compliance Statement
For United States UsersThis equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part
15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed
and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio or television reception.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does
cause interference to radio and television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and
on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures.
•Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
•Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
•Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
•Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.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 which exceed the limits established by the FCC for
this equipment. It is the responsibility of the user to obtain and use a shielded equipment interface cable with this
device. If this equipment has more than one interface connector, do not leave cables connected to unused
interfaces. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user’s authority
to operate the equipment.For Canadian Users
This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment
Regulations.
Cet appareil numerique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Reglement sur le materiel brouilleur du
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							ContentsIntroduction
Getting the Most Out of Your Projector
Remote control................
Control panel.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ................
Optional accessories. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..............
About This Manual. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ................
Safety Instructions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .................
Where to Get Help. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .................
Electronic support services. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .........
Energy Star Compliance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .............
1 Installation
Unpacking the Projector. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..............
Additional components. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ............
Setting Up the Projector. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ............... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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							Connecting to a Computer.............................
Connecting to a PC desktop computer.................
Connecting to a PC laptop computer..................
Connecting to a desktop Macintosh...................
Connecting to a Power Book.........................
Connecting to a Video Source..........................
Connecting to an Audio Source.........................
Connecting audio from a video source (such as a VCR). . . . . . . . .....
Connecting audio from a desktop or notebook computer. . . . . . ....
Connecting to an External Speaker or PA System..................
2 Using the Projector
Turning the Equipment On and Off............................
Sleep mode.....................................
Focusing and Positioning the Screen Image..........................
Controlling the Projector.................................
Using the remote control.................................
Using the control panel...............................
Projector Status Indicators............................
Warning lights..................................
Status lights.......................................
3 Using the Menus29
Using the Main Menus............................................30Computer image main menu....................................
30Video image main menu........................................
31Changing Menu Settings..........................................
32Using the control panel........................................
32Using the remote control.......................................
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							Using the SETTINGS Screens.........................
Computer image SETTINGS screen....................
Video image SETTINGS screen....................
Using the Option Menus...........................
Computer image option menu........................
Video image option menu..........................
Using Projector Setups..................................
Storing a setup.....................................
Recalling a setup....................................
Clearing a setup..................................34
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Cleaning the Lens.................................................42Cleaning the Projector Case......................................... 42
Cleaning the Air Filter.............................................
43Replacing the Lamp............................................... 44
Resetting the lamp timer........................................ 47
5 Troubleshooting
Problems with the Projector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Problems with the Image or Sound. . . . . . . . .
6 Technical Specifications
Supported monitor displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Monitor and VGA connector pin assignments .49
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58Glossary59
Index
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							IntroductionThe compact, lightweight, SVGA-capable EPSON® 
ELP-3500
Projector lets you project computer and video images onto a large
screen for full-color presentations. You can connect the projector
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 disc player. One or both
image sources can supply audio.
The projector displays images in full color (16,670,000 colors) at a
native resolution of 640 x 480 pixels, and uses a patent-pending
technology to resize 800 x 600 images. It produces bright images that
you can see easily in rooms light enough to take notes. You can play
audio on the projector’s internal speaker or route the sound to external
speakers for amplification.
You control the projector through a hand-held remote control that lets
you switch between image sources and make adjustments to the
projected image. The remote control also works as a wireless mouse to
control operations on your computer’s screen during presentations.
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							The projector supports any computer capable of SVGA or VGA
output, including IBM®
-compatible PCs and laptops as well as Apple
Macintosh computers, including the PowerBookTM 
and Power
Macintosh.” The video source can be NTSC, PAL, or SECAM in
composite video or S-Video format.
Getting the Most Out of Your Projector
The projector comes with a full set of features that allow you to control
the settings for the image display, video, and audio. To get the most
out of your projector, read this section for a quick summary of the
important features.
Remote control
The buttons on the remote control let you change the volume, mute
the A/V, switch from one image source to the other, or use the remote
control as a wireless mouse. You can make other adjustments by using
the remote control’s Menu button to access the projector’s menu
system. These menus, which you can superimpose on the projector
screen, let you control brightness, contrast, color, tint, image position,
and other settings.
To use the remote control as a wireless mouse, you simply connect the
projector to your computer with the mouse cable. If you purchase the
ELP Communication Kit, you can also customize buttons on the
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							Control panel
The control panel buttons on the projector duplicate the remote
control buttons and let you perform additional functions. Using the
control panel’s Preset button, you can save projector settings for
instant recall when you need them. Control panel buttons also let you
adjust the tracking and sync for computer images.
Optional accessories
To enhance your use of the projector, EPSON provides the following
accessories:
lPolarized screens, designed specifically for use with the projector.
They let you project images in a bright, illuminated room, making
it unnecessary to dim lights to view the projected image. The
polarized screen comes in two sizes: 40 and 60 diagonal.
High Bright Screen 40: ELPSC0l
High Bright Screen 60: ELPSC02
lCarrying cases especially designed for the projector and its cables.
Both a soft and hard case are available.
Soft Carrying Case: ELPKS04
Hard Carrying Case: ELPKS05
lReplacement lamp and air filter.
Lamp with Filter: ELPLP02
lSoftware package for ELP-3500.
ELP Communication Kit: ELPSW0l
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