Epson Elp-3000 User manual

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Introduction
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Getting the Most Out of Your Projector
Optional Accessories
About This Manual
Safety Instructions
Where to Get Help
CompuServe online support
1 Installation
Unpacking the Projector
Additional components
Setting Up the Projector
Connecting to a Computer
Connecting to a PC desktop computer
Connecting to a PC laptop computer
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Connecting to a desktop Macintosh
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Connecting to a PowerBook
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Connecting to a Video Source
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Connecting to an Audio Source
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Connecting to an External Speaker or PA System
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Setting Up Serial Communication
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Connecting the serial cable
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Installing the software
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Connecting the Remote Control with the Lead Wire
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2 Using the Projector
Turning the Equipment On and Off
Focusing and Positioning the Screen Image
Controlling the Projector
Adjusting the settings from ELP Link
Monitoring the Projector
Using Rear Projection
3 Using the Menus
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Accessing the Menus
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Changing menu settings
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Accessing ELP Link menus
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Restoring the default settings
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Menu Settings
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Computer menu
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Video menu
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Display menu
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Audio menu
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Options menu
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Custom menu
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4 Remote Control of the Computer
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ELP Remote Programmer Templates
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Starting the ELP Remote Programmer
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Assigning a Macro to a Programmable Button
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Using record mode
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Using manual mode
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Activating a Template
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ELP Remote Programmer Menus
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5 Maintenance
Cleaning the Lens
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Cleaning the Projector Case
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Cleaning the Air Filter
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Cleaning the Trackball
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Replacing the Lamp
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Replacing the Fuse
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6 Troubleshooting
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Problems with the Projector
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Problems with the Image or Sound
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Problems with the Remote Control
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A Technical Specifications
General
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optical
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Projector Lamp
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Mechanical
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Electrical
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Environmental
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Supported Monitor Displays
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Pin Assignments
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Glossary
Index
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Introduction
T
he compact, lightweight EPSON” ELP-3000 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 480
pixels. The projector’s 250-lumen bulb produces bright images that can be easily
seen in rooms light enough to take notes. You can play audio on the projector’s
internal speakers or route it to an external speaker for amplification. You control
the projector through a hand-held remote control, which allows you to switch
between image sources and make adjustments to the projected image.
The projector supports any computer capable of VGA output, including IBM
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compatible PCs and laptops and Apple Macintosh computers, including the
PowerBook™ and Power Macintosh.” The video source can be NTSC, PAL,
and SECAM in composite video or S-Video format.
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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 allow you to directly change the volume,
control the brightness, or switch from one image source to the other. Additional
adjustments can be made by using the buttons on the remote control to access
the projector’s menu system.
The menus, which you can superimpose on the projector image or display on
your computer screen, allow you to do the following:
l Control the brightness, contrast, sharpness, color, and position of the image.
l Adjust the volume, balance, treble, and bass settings.
l Adjust the display by rotating or inverting it.
Additional settings are described in Chapter 3.
You can also use the remote control to control your computer if you install the
Serial Communication Kit.
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Serial Communication Kit
The Serial Communication Kit allows your computer and projector to communi-
cate over an RS-232C connection. The kit includes an RS-232C serial cable and
two software utilities: ELP Link and ELP Remote Programmer.
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ELP Link allows you to make adjustments to the projector from your computer.
The same controls that are available on your remote control, including the
ability to access the projector menus, are available from the main ELP Link
screen.
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The ELP Remote Programmer allows you to use the remote control to control
your computer. The trackball moves the mouse on your computer monitor, and
five buttons on the remote control can be programmed to drag or click
windows and icons or perform the same functions as keys on your keyboard.
For information on using ELP Link, see Chapters 2 and 3. For information on the
ELP Remote Programmer, see Chapter 4.
Standby mode
Standby mode conserves electricity by automatically turning off the lamp if the
projector has not been used for a specified period of time (the default is
10 minutes). In standby mode, the projector remains on but the lamp is turned
off. This conserves electricity, cools the projector, and extends the life of the lamp.
Use the Standby button on the remote control to turn standby mode on or off.
Getting the Most Out of Your Projector
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