Epson Projector Emp 7300 User Manual

							 
Important Information 
Please read the following important information about your 
projector. 
Important Safety Information 
Warning:  
Never look into the projector lens when the lamp is 
switched on as the bright light can damage your eyes. Never let 
children look into the lens when it is on. 
Warning:  
Never open any covers on the projector except the 
lamp and filter covers. Dangerous electrical voltages inside 
the projector can cause severe injury. Except as specifically 
directed in this Owner’s Manual, do not attempt  to service 
this product yourself. Refer all servicing to qualified service 
personnel. 
Warning:  
Keep the plastic bags for the projector, accessories 
and optional parts out of the reach of children. Children 
covering their heads with bags may result in death by 
suffocation. Be particularly careful around small children. 
Caution:  
When you replace the lamp, never touch the new 
bulb with your bare hands. The invisible residue left by the oil 
on your hands may be shorten the bulb life. Use a cloth or 
gloves to handle the new bulb.  
						

							 
Button Function  
Power Starts or stops projection.
Source Switches to Computer 1 , Computer 2, or 
Video.
Menu Displays or hides the menu.
Up, down arrows 
(Sync+/Sync-)Synchronizes the computer’s graphic signal.
Use these buttons to adjust an overall image 
that is fuzzy or streaked, or to select menu 
items during menu opera tions.
Left, right 
arrows(tracking-/ 
tracking+)Matches the projector’s internal clock to 
various computer graphic signals (tracking 
adjustment).
Use these buttons to adjust an image with 
vertical fuzzy lines, or to change numeric 
settings during menu opera tions.
Enter key Registers a menu selection.
Resize Switches the display dot mode and resize 
mode (for VGA, SVGA, and SXGA input).
Mute Cuts off audio.
 – Volume + Adjusts the volume.
operation panel
operation indicator
zoom ring
focus ring
front foot
foot adjuster lever speaker
remoto 
control 
reciverspeaker
Power
Blank Source
Resize
Menu
MuteVolume
Sync.
Sync.
TrackingTracking
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Button Function  
Menu Displays or hides the menu.
Source Switches to Computer 1 , Computer 2*, or 
Video.
Pointer  button Use the pointer button to navigate the menus 
or use the remote as a mouse pointer when 
the projector is connected to the computer 
with all cables came with the EMP-7300/
7200/5300.
Effects buttons Use to display special effects in conjunction 
with the projector software.
Top multi-pur- 
pose buttonActs as a right mouse click, registers a menu 
selection, and selects other custom 
functions.
Bottom multi-pur- 
pose buttonActs as a left mouse click, registers a menu 
selection, and selects other custom 
functions.
Blank Clears the screen of special effects and 
switches to a black, a blue or user logo 
display.
Resize Switches the display dot mode and resize 
mode (for VGA, SVGA and SXGA input).
Custom Use to assign functions to the Effects keys 
using the projector software.
Freeze Keeps the current computer or video image 
on the screen.
Mute Cuts off audio.
 – Volume + Adjusts the volume.
Power Starts or stops the projector. 
Connecting to 
a PC laptop computerConnecting to
 a Macintosh PowerBook
Menu
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- Volume +
Power Source
Effects
ResizeBlank
Custom
Freeze
Mute
Remote control
Computer cableComputer cable
MAC 
desktop 
adapter
Video 
cable 
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DATA/VIDEO PROJECTOR 
Owner’s Manual 
						

							 
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Contents iii
Introduction vii 
Getting the Most Out of Your Projector ................................ ix 
Remote control ..........................................................................ix
Sleep mode .................................................................................ix
Control Panel .............................................................................ix
Optional Accessories ....................................................................x 
About This Manual................................................................ xi
Safety Instructions ................................................................ xii
Where to Get Help .............................................................. xiv 
World Wide Web site ................................................................. xv
Transporting your projector....................................................... xv 
Installation 1 
Unpacking the Projector .........................................................2 
Additional Items ......................................................................... 3 
Setting Up the Projector .........................................................4
Connecting to a Computer .....................................................7 
Connecting to a PC desktop computer ....................................... 8
Connecting to a PC laptop computer........................................ 12
Connecting to a Macintosh desktop computer .......................... 16
Connecting to a Macintosh PowerBook .................................... 20
Connecting to a Video Source .................................................. 24 
Connecting to an External Speaker or PA System ..................26 
						

							 
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Connecting to a Workstation
(only available for the EMP-7300/7200)..............................28 
Using the Projector 29 
Turning the Equipment On and Off .....................................31 
Turning the Projector On and Off ............................................ 31
Sleep Mode .............................................................................. 32 
Focusing and Positioning the Screen Image ..........................33 
Resize Button ........................................................................... 35 
Controlling the Projector......................................................36 
Using the Remote Control ....................................................... 37
Using the Control Panel ........................................................... 39 
Projector Status Indicators ....................................................41 
Operation Indicator .................................................................. 41
Lamp Indicator......................................................................... 42
Temperature Indicator.............................................................. 42 
Using the Projector Menus 43 
Accessing the Main Menu .....................................................44
Changing a Menu Setting .....................................................44
Menu Options ......................................................................47 
Video Menu (Image source = Computer) ................................. 47
Video Menu (Image source = Video) ........................................ 50
Audio Menu ............................................................................. 51
Options Menu .......................................................................... 52
Custom Menu .......................................................................... 54
About Menu............................................................................. 57
RESET ALL Menu ................................................................... 57 
Using the Projector Software 59 
Presentation support function ................................................... 60
Projector setting function ......................................................... 60
System requirements ................................................................. 60 
Projector Software CD-ROM ...............................................62
Connecting the Cables..........................................................63 
Connecting to your PC ............................................................ 63 
						

							 
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Connecting to your Macintosh ................................................. 64 
Installing the Projector Software on Your PC ........................65 
Installing ELP Link III V2.0 on your PC .................................. 67 
Installing the Projector Software on Your Macintosh.............69
Accessing the Projector Software...........................................71 
For Windows 95 and NT 4.0 users ........................................... 71
For Windows 3.1 and NT 3.51 users ........................................ 71
For Macintosh users ................................................................. 72 
Installing or Accessing the Projector Software on the 
CD-ROM Directly................................................................73 
For Windows users ................................................................... 73
For Macintosh users ................................................................. 74 
Maintenance 75 
Cleaning the Lens .................................................................76
Cleaning the Projector Case ..................................................76
Cleaning the Air Filter ..........................................................77
Replacing the Lamp ..............................................................78 
Troubleshooting 81 
Problems with the Projector..................................................82
Problems with the Image or Sound .......................................84 
Technical Specifications  87 
Supported Monitor Displays .................................................89
Monitor and Computer In 1/2 connector pin assignments ...91 
Glossary 93
Index 95 
						

							 
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