Epson EMP-7300 User manual

Important Information About Your
EMP-7300
Please read the following important information about your
EMP-7300 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
reciver
speaker
Power
BlankSource Resize
Menu
Mute Volume
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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 con- nected to the computer
with all cables in the ELP Link II
communications kit.
Effects buttons Use to display special effects in conjunction
with the ELP Link II software.
Top multi-pur-
pose button Acts as a right mouse click, registers a menu selection, and selects other custom
functions.
Bottom multi-pur-
pose button Acts 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 ELP Link II 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 computer Connecting to a Macintosh PowerBook
Menu
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Power
Source
Effects
Resize
Blank
Custom
Freeze Mute
Remote control
Computer cable Computer cable
MAC
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adapter
Video
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DATA/VIDEO PROJECTOR
Owner’s Manual

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Contents
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
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
Connecting to a Workstation ................................................28

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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 ELP Link III Software 59
Installing the Software ..........................................................60
Connecting Needed Cables ...................................................... 60
Installing the Software from Windows 3.x................................. 60
Installing the Software from Windows 95.................................. 61
Installing the Software from Windows NT ................................ 63
Installing the Software from Macintosh OS System (from ver. 7)...
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Launching the Software ........................................................64

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Using the Software ...............................................................64
Customizing the Remote Control Effects Buttons .................... 64
Function Description and Usage...........................................65
Assigning Functions.................................................................. 66
Setting Effect Options .............................................................. 67
Saving and Recalling Effects Key Button Assignments............... 70
Changing the COM Port Assignment....................................... 70
Controlling Projector Features.................................................. 71
Displaying the Projector Set Window........................................ 71
Using the Quick Change Toolbar............................................. 72
Changing Projector Settings .................................................73
Computer Tab.......................................................................... 73
Video Tab ............................................................................... 74
Sound Tab .............................................................................. 75
Option Tab ............................................................................. 76
Custom Tab ............................................................................ 78
Changing the Test Pattern........................................................ 79
Setting the Image Color Property ............................................. 80
Maintenance 81
Cleaning the Lens.................................................................82
Cleaning the Projector Case..................................................82
Cleaning the Air Filter ..........................................................83
Replacing the Lamp..............................................................84
Troubleshooting 87
Problems with the Projector..................................................88
Problems with the Image or Sound.......................................90
Technical Specifications 93
Supported Monitor Displays .................................................95
Monitor and Computer In 1/2 connector pin assignments ...97
Glossary 99
Index 101

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