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Epson ® PowerLite ® 7900p Multimedia Projector User’ s Guide.
2 Important Safety Information WARNING : Never look into th e projector lens when the la mp is turned on; the bright light can damage your eyes. Never let children look into the lens when it is on. Never open any cover on the projector, except the lamp and filter covers.
3 Contents Welcome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Getting the Most from Your Projector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Using Your Documentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Getting More Information .
4 Contents 2 Projecting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Turning On Your Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Turning On the Projector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Selecting the Image Source.
Contents 5 4 Fine-tuning the Projector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65 Using the Menu System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66 Restoring the Default Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67 Adjusting the Image Quality .
6 Contents Using EMP NetworkManager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96 Selecting the Projectors to Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96 Setting a Password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97 Creating the E-Mail Settings .
Contents 7 C Appendix C: Notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131 Important Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131 Remote Control Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133 Declaration of Conformity .
8 Contents.
9 - Welcome T he Epson ® PowerLite ® 7900p is a versatile, lightweight projector designed to ensure that your presentations are easy and trouble-fr ee, whether you use it in the classroom or conference room. When space is limited, you can project against a surface less than five and one-half feet away.
10 Welcome To prevent unauthorized use of your PowerLite 79 00p, you can assign a password, create a user logo which is displayed at startup to identify the projector, and disable the projector’s buttons through the Operation Lock feature. For more i nformation about security features, see page 77.
Welcome 11 Using Your Documentation Your documentation includes a Quick Setup sheet, warranty brochures, and Epson PrivateLine ® Support card. The Quick Setup sheet gives instructions for setting up your projector and connecting it to a notebook or PowerBook ® computer.
12 Welcome Registration and Warranty Your projector comes with a basic carry-in warranty as well as an international warranty that let you project with confidence anywhere in the world. For details, see page 136 and the warranty brochure included with your projector.
Welcome 13 Unpacking the Projector After unpacking the projector, make sure you have all the parts shown below: Save all packaging in case you need to ship the projector. Always use the original packaging (or the equivalent) when you ne ed to send the projector to another location.
14 Welcome Additional Components Depending on how you plan to use the projector, you may need additional components: ■ To receive an S-Video signal, you’ ll need an S-Video cable. One may be provided with your video equipment, or you can purchase one from Epson; see page 15.
Welcome 15 Optional Accessories To enhance your use of the projector, Ep son provides the following optional accessories: You can purchase these acce ssorie s from your dealer, by calling Epson at (800) 873-7766, or by visiting the Epson Store SM at www.
16 Welcome.
17 1 Setting Up the Projector T his chapter gives you basic information on setting up the projector: where to position it and how to connect it to a video source (such as a VCR or DVD player) or to a no tebook or desktop c omputer.
18 Setting Up the Projector Positioning the Projector If you’re setting up the projector yourself and it isn’t already installed in the theater or conference room you’re using, you’ll probably want to place it on a table in fron t of the screen, as shown.
Setting Up the Projector 19 Ideally, you should place the projector dire ctly in front of the center of the screen, f acing it toward the scre en squarely. The base of the lens should be at about the level of the bottom of the screen. If you place the projector below screen level, you’ll have to tilt it up by extending its feet.
20 Setting Up the Projector Connecting to Video Equipment You can connect up to four video sourc es to the projector at the same time. Before starting, look at your video equipment to determine its av.
Setting Up the Projector 21 Connecting a Composite Video Source 1. Locate an RCA-style video cable (one may be included with your video equipment). 2. Connect the cable to the ye llow vide o output connector on your player and the yellow Video connector on the projec tor: 3.
22 Setting Up the Projector Connecting an S-Video Source 1. Locate an S-Video cable (one is usually provided with your video equipment, or you can purchase one from Epson; see page 15). 2. Connect the cable betwee n the S- Video connector on your player and the S-Video connector on the projector: 3.
Setting Up the Projector 23 Connecting a Component Video Source 1. Locate a component video cable (one may be included with your video equipment). Look at the connectors at one end of the cable. If they are bayonet-style (BNC) connectors, continue on to the next step.
24 Setting Up the Projector Connecting an RGB Video Source Follow these instructions to connect the projector to a video player that has an RGB video output po rt. Depending on the type of connector on your player, you’ll ne ed to use the appropriate cable: ■ If your player has a VGA-style connector, see below.
Setting Up the Projector 25 Connecting Using a BNC-style Cable 1. Locate a BNC-style video cable (one may be included with your video equipment). 2. Connect the cab le between your playe r and the corresponding R/G/B connectors on the projector.
26 Setting Up the Projector Connecting to a Computer You can connect the PowerLite projector to any computer that has a standard video output (monitor) port, including d esktop models, PC notebooks, Macintosh PowerB ooks and iBooks, and hand-held devices.
Setting Up the Projector 27 Connecting to the Computer Port Follow these instruction s: 1. )Locate the VGA computer cable provided with the projector. 2. Connect one end to the proje ctor’s Computer port, and the other end to your computer’s monitor port.
28 Setting Up the Projector Connecting to the BNC Connectors 1. Obtain a commercially avai lable standard BNC to VGA component video cable. 2. Plug the BNC c onnectors into the projector’s B/Cb/Pb , G/Y , and R/Cr/Pr connectors as shown below.
Setting Up the Projector 29 Connecting to the DVI Port 1. Obtain a commercially available DVI digital video cable (either DVI to DVI or DVI to DFP; see page 15 for details about ordering a cable from Epson). 2. Connect the cable to the proje ctor’s DVI port as shown.
30 Setting Up the Projector Using the Macintos h Desktop Adapter If you have an older desktop Macintosh or PowerBook, the VGA cable may not fit when you try to connect it. If so, you’ll need to u se the Macintosh desktop adapter to connect the VGA cable to your computer.
Setting Up the Projector 31 Connecting the Cable for Remote Mouse Control If you’ve connected a computer as described in this chapter, you can use the projector’s remote contro l as a wireless mous e. This lets you control your computer and click through slideshow-style presentations, such as PowerPoi nt, from up to 30 feet away.
32 Setting Up the Projector Connecting an External Monitor If you want to monitor y our presentation close-up (on a monitor placed beside the projector) as we ll as on the screen, you can connect an external monitor.
Setting Up the Projector 33 Playing Sound Through the Projector You can play sound through the projector’s sp eaker system, or you can attach an external speaker system. (Attaching speakers to the projector instead of directly to the audio so urce lets you use the projector’s remote control to adjust the sound.
34 Setting Up the Projector Connecting External Speakers To connect speakers to the projector, follow these steps: 1. Obtain the appropriate cable to connect your speakers. Depending on your stereo system, you may be able to use a commercially available audio ca ble with a stereo mini-jack connector on one end, and pin jacks on the other end.
35 1 Projecting O nce you’ve set up the projector, you’re ready to turn it on, adjust the image, and give your presentation. Although you can operate the projec tor without it, the remote control lets you use additional features. See Chapter 3 for instructions on using the remote.
36 Projecting Turning On Your Equipment Make sure your projector and other equipment are set up as described in Chapter 1. Then follow the instructions below to start the projector and display an image.
Projecting 37 4. Press the red P Power button on top of the projector—or press the P Power button on the remote control. (If this is your first time using the remote control, make sure the batteries are installed and the on/off switch on the side of the remote is turned on; see page 52.
38 Projecting Selecting the Image Source Selecting the image source lets you switch between images input from different pieces of equipment conn ect ed to the projector (such as a computer or DVD player). If you don’t see the image you want, select it using the Source buttons either on the projector or the remote control.
Projecting 39 What To Do If You See a Blank Screen If you see a blank screen or a b lu e s c r ee n w i t h t h e No Signal message, try the following: ■ Make sure the cables are connected correctly, as described in Chapter 1. ■ Make sure the P Power light is green and not flashing and the lens cap is off.
40 Projecting From the Control Panel, open the Display utility. In the Display Properties dialog box, click the Settings tab, then click Advanced . The method for adjusting the settings varies by brand; you may need to click a Monitor tab, then make sure the external Monitor port is s et as your primary display and/or enabled.
Projecting 41 If you’re using OS 8.6 to OS 9.x: You may need to set up your system to display on the projector screen as well as the LCD screen. Follow these steps: 1. From the Apple menu, select Co ntrol Panels , then click Monitors or Monitors and Sound.
42 Projecting Adjusting the Image Once you see your image, you need to make certain adjustments: ■ To focus or zoom your image, see below. ■ If the image is too high or too low, you can reposition it. See page 43. ■ If the image isn’t square, see p age 44.
Projecting 43 Adjusting the Height of Your Image If the image is too low on the screen, you can use the front adjustable foot to raise it. 1. Stand behind the projector. Press th e b lue foot release lever up and lift the front of the projector. 2. Once the image is positioned where you want it, release the lever to lock the foot in position.
44 Projecting Adjusting the Image Shape In most cases, you can maintain a square or rectangular image by placing the projector directly in fron t of the center of the scre en with the base of the lens level with the bottom of the screen.
Projecting 45 Using Keystone Correction To adjust your image when it is wider on one side, do the following: ■ Look at the shapes of the icons on the projector’s four Keys tone buttons. Press the button whose icon is the mirror image of the shape of your screen image.
46 Projecting You see this screen: 5. Press the Enter button to select th e corner you want to adjust. 6. Use the pointer button on the remote control (or the arrow buttons on the projector) to adjust the shape. 7. Repeat steps 5 and 6 as needed to adjust any remaining corners.
Projecting 47 Correcting Computer Images If you’re connected to a computer and the imag e doesn’t look right, press the Auto button on the remote control (or the Auto/Enter button on the projector’s control pan el). This automatically resets the projector’s tracking, sync, resolution, and position settings.
48 Projecting Projecting Images Without a Screen Even if you don’t have a screen, you can project images onto surfaces like blackboards and colored walls without loss of image color. Your projector has a sensor that measures the conditions of the projection surface and automatically adjusts the colors and shading of your image.
Projecting 49 Adjusting Color Corrections for a New Surface Adjust the correction values if you’re projecting on a new surface or in a new location. 1. Press the Wall Shot button on the remote control or projector while you’re projecting an image.
50 Projecting 3. Press the P Power button again. The power light flashes orange for about 30 seconds as the projector cools down. After the projector has cooled, the orange ligh t stays on and the exhaust fan shuts off. If you want to tu rn the projector on again, w ait until the orange light stops flashing.
51 1 Using the Remote Control T he remote control lets you access your projector’s features from anywhere in the room—up to 33 feet away. For example, you can turn the projector on and off, previe.
52 Using the Remote Control Activating and Using the Remote Control The remote control has an ON/OFF switch on its side, as shown. Before using the remote, make sure batteries are installed as described on page 54, then push up on the ON/OFF switch to turn it on.
Using the Remote Control 53 Using the Navigation Buttons The remote control has various buttons that let you navigate the projector’s help and menu systems; they also let you use the drawing tools to highlight your presentation.
54 Using the Remote Control Replacing the Batteries If the projector stops responding to the remote control, check the following: ■ Make sure the remote control’ s ON/OFF switch (shown on page 52) is in the ON position. ■ Press the light button and check to see if the buttons on the remote control light up.
Using the Remote Control 55 Controlling the Picture and Sound You can use the remote control to pr eview and select your pictur e sources, temporarily turn off the picture and sound, freeze the acti on, zoom in on the picture, display a picture-in-picture image, and adjust the volume.
56 Using the Remote Control Previewing Picture Sources You can use the Preview function to help you select the image source. 1. Press Preview on the remote control.
Using the Remote Control 57 Turning Off the Picture and Sound You can use the A/V Mute button on the remote control to turn off the image and sound and darken your screen. (If you’ve connected an external monitor to the projector, it will continue displaying.
58 Using the Remote Control 3. Continue pressing the E-Zoom button to enlarge the selected area up to 4 × . 4. While the image is enlarged, you can: ■ Use the pointer button to pan about. ■ Press the E-Zoom button to zoom out. 5. When done, press the E SC button to return to the original size.
Using the Remote Control 59 3. Once the window is located and sized the way you want it, press the Enter button; your video continues playing on the screen. 4. When you’re finished viewing the Pict ure-in-Picture, press the Pi nP or pointer button again.
60 Using the Remote Control 2. Use the pointer button on the remote control to position the pointer on the screen. 3. To draw a straight li ne, place the pointer where you want the line to begin and press Enter . Move the pointer to where you want the line to end, and press Enter again.
Using the Remote Control 61 2. For each of the thre e Pointer/ Line icons, you can change the following settings: ■ Shape Lets you select one of the following pointer shapes: ■ Zoom Rate Changes the size of the pointer ■ Color Changes the color of the line you can draw using the pointer ■ Width Changes the line width 3.
62 Using the Remote Control Operating Your Computer with the Remote Control If you’ve connected a computer to the projector with a USB cable, as described on page 31, you can use the remote control in place of your computer’s mouse.
Using the Remote Control 63 Controlling Multiple Projectors If you’re using more than one projector, you can control all the projectors—or just selected ones—b y using the projector ID system. To operate a projector, you have to set the remote control’s ID to match that of the projector.
64 Using the Remote Control Setting the Remote Control ID The remote control’s default ID is zero. If you need to change it, follow these steps: 1. Press the ID button on the remote control. You see it light. 2. Press one of the numbered buttons on the remote control to select the desired ID (0 through 9).
65 1 Fine-tuning the Projector Y ou can use the projector’s on-screen menus to adjust th e image, sound, and other features. This chapter covers the following information: ■ Using the menu system .
66 Fine-tuning the Projector Using the Menu System You can use the remote control (or the projector’s control panel) to access the menus and change settings.
Fine-tuning the Projector 67 4. After highlighting the option you want to adjust, use the pointer button to change the setting. In some cases, you may have to press the Enter button to see a sub-screen for changing the setting. ■ Press the left or right side of the pointer button to adjust a slider bar.
68 Fine-tuning the Projector Adjusting the Image Quality You can use the Video menu to adjust the brightness, sharpness, color, tint, and contrast. If you’re projecting from a computer (but not through the DVI port), there are additional adjustments you can make (see page 69).
Fine-tuning the Projector 69 ■ Color Adjusts the color intensity, from black-and-white to full color (not available for RGB video images). ■ Tint Adjusts the tint of the image (not available for RGB video images). ■ Sharpness Adjusts the sharpness of the image.
70 Fine-tuning the Projector ■ Sync Adjust this value if the image appears blurry or flickers. ■ Brightness Lightens or darkens the overall image. ■ Contrast Adjusts the difference betw een light and dark areas. Select Auto to let the projector adjust the contrast automatically , or select Manual to adjust the setti ng yourself.
Fine-tuning the Projector 71 Adjusting the Image Size, Shape, and Position Whether you’re projecting from a computer or video player, you can use these settings t o adjust the size , shape, and position of the image. ■ Resize button Adjusts how an image fits into the display area.
72 Fine-tuning the Projector Adjusting the Color The projector provides several ways for you to adjust the color: ■ Color Mode button (also in the Video me nu) Lets you quickly adjust the co lor and brightness for various environments.
Fine-tuning the Projector 73 Adjusting the Sound You can use the Audio menu to adjust the sound volume or treble/bass balance. 1. Press the Menu button on the remote control, then enter th e Audio menu.
74 Fine-tuning the Projector Customizing Projector Features You can use the menu system to change the video signal input at certain ports, turn sleep mode on or off, adjust the network settings, change the language, and customize several other features.
Fine-tuning the Projector 75 ■ Progressive (in t he Advanced1 menu) This setting should normally be left at its default setting ( Video or Film/Auto ). Converts interlaced sign als to progressive signals. When set to OFF , interlaced signals are processed without conversion (available for video signals only).
76 Fine-tuning the Projector Miscellaneous Setup Options ■ No-Signal Msg. (in the Setting menu) Selects a screen color or image to display when the projector is not receiving a signal. Th e logo setting displays an image that you previously transferred to the projector (see page 78).
Fine-tuning the Projector 77 Using the Projector’s Security Features To prevent unauthorized use of the pr ojector, you can do the following: ■ Create an identifying user logo th at is displayed a.
78 Fine-tuning the Projector Creating Your Own Screen Logo You can transfer any image on your computer to the projector, and then use it as the startup screen and/or the screen that is displayed when you press the A/V Mute button. The image can be a company logo, slogan, photograph, or any other image you want to use.
Fine-tuning the Projector 79 7. When you se e this screen, sele ct a zoom rate (display size), and then press Enter . 8. When you see th e mes sage Save image as user’s logo? , select Yes and press Enter . Saving t he logo takes about 15 seconds. Do not use the projector or other so urces (computer, video, etc.
80 Fine-tuning the Projector 5. Select the screen(s) on which you want your image to appear: ■ Select No-Signal Msg. if you want to dis play your image (instead of a blank screen) wh en there is n o video signal incoming from the currently selected source.
Fine-tuning the Projector 81 The password will be displayed as **** . After you enter the last digit, a confirmation screen appears. Enter the password again. 5. After you finish setting the password, press the Esc button to return to the Password Protect menu.
82 Fine-tuning the Projector 6. Press Menu to close the Password Protect menu. 7. Turn off the projector and unpl ug the power cord t o enable password protection. When you turn the projecto r on again, yo u will ne ed to enter a password. Follow the instructions in the next section.
Fine-tuning the Projector 83 If you have forgotten the password, contact Epson with the request code number that appears in the Password Protect Release screen for assistance. See “Where To Get Help” on page 121. If you enter an incorrect password 30 times in succession, the projector remains locked and you must contact Epson to unlock it.
84 Fine-tuning the Projector.
85 1 Managing the Projector from a Remote Computer Y our projector’s Easy Management software lets you monitor and control your projector(s) from a remote computer in several ways: ■ Use EMP Monitor to see your project ors’ status, switch image sources, and control basic settings.
86 Managing the Projector from a Remote Computer Installing the Easy Management Software The projector software CD-ROM in cludes the software you need to use the projector’s EMP Monitor and EMP NetworkManager.
Managing the Projector from a Remote Computer 87 2. Click In stall to install both EMP Monitor and EMP Network Manager. 3. Follow the on-screen instructions to install the software. 4. When you’re finished, click Exit . Once installed, you can access these programs from your computer’s Start menu.
88 Managing the Projector from a Remote Computer 3. Press the Menu button on the remote control and select Ne twork from the Advanced 2 menu. 4. If your network assigns addresses automatically, turn on DHCP .
Managing the Projector from a Remote Computer 89 ■ To change the network addresses from the projector’s control panel, press the right and left arrow buttons to select the part of the address you want to enter, then use the up and down arrow buttons to increase or decrease the numeric value.
90 Managing the Projector from a Remote Computer Opening and Closing EMP Monitor To start EMP Monitor, click Start > Programs or All Programs > EPSON Projector > EMP Monitor . If you’ve added the program to th e Startup programs folder (see page 95), then it may already be open.
Managing the Projector from a Remote Computer 91 2. Click Registe r projecto r as shown. You see this screen: 3. Click Auto detect to locate projectors currently operating on the network. Or click Manual registration and enter the projector’s name and network address.
92 Managing the Projector from a Remote Computer You see this screen with a list of all registere d projectors. 5. Click Close . You see the status of each of your re gistered project ors on the main EMP Monitor screen: note To delete a proje ctor from the list, highlight the projector name, and click Delete .
Managing the Projector from a Remote Computer 93 Monitoring Your Projectors The EMP Monitor screen lets you monitor your projector s using the Status, Video Source, and Error icon s shown below. This lets you see which projectors are currently being used, from which source (o r port) they are projecting an image, and if a problem occurs.
94 Managing the Projector from a Remote Computer The following table explains the me aning of the video source icons: The following tabl e explains the meaning of the error icons (see Chapter 7 for r .
Managing the Projector from a Remote Computer 95 Controlling Your Projectors The control buttons in the upper-right let you turn on and off the projectors and select video source s. (Hold the mouse pointer over a button to see a description of it s me aning.
96 Managing the Projector from a Remote Computer Using EMP NetworkManager You can use EMP NetworkManager to send out messages by e-mail, notifying you when a problem occurs with a projector. Before running EMP NetworkManager, make sure yo u’ve installed the software as described on page 86.
Managing the Projector from a Remote Computer 97 3. Enter the projector’s IP address and click Add . The projector’s icon is added to the EMP NetworkManager screen. 4. Click Connect to connect the projector to the network. Setting a Password You can set a password to restrict access to each projector from EMP NetworkManager: 1.
98 Managing the Projector from a Remote Computer 3. EMP NetworkManager connects to the projector, and you see this scree n: 4. Verify that the network settings are correct.
Managing the Projector from a Remote Computer 99 6. Select ON for the Mail Notification setting. 7. Enter the IP address and port numb er of the SMTP server used for sending e-mail. (The port’s de fault setting is 25, but you can enter any number from 1 to 65535.
100 Managing the Projector from a Remote Computer.
101 1 Maintaining the Projector Y our projector needs little maintenance. All you have to do on a regular basis is keep the lens clean. Any dirt or smears on the lens may show up on your projected image. You also need to periodically clean th e air filters at the side and base of the projector.
102 Maintaining the Projector Cleaning the Lens Clean the lens whene ver you notice dirt or dust on the surface. ■ Use a canister of compressed air to remove dust. ■ To remove dirt or sme a rs on the lens, use lens-c lean ing tissue. If necessary, moisten a soft cloth with lens cleaner and gent ly wipe the lens surface.
Maintaining the Projector 103 Cleaning the Air Filters and Vents Clean the air filters and air vents after every 100 hours of use. If they are not cleaned periodically, they can become clogged with dust, preventing proper ventilation. This can cause overheating and damage the projector.
104 Maintaining the Projector 4. If the dirt is difficult to remove or a filter is broken, replace the filters as in the following section. Contact your dealer or call Epson at (800) 873-7766 in the Unite d States to obtain new ones. In Canada, please call (800) 4 63-7766 for dealer referral.
Maintaining the Projector 105 4. Turn the projector over and remove the air filters at the side and bottom of the projector. 5. Insert the two new air filters. They should click into place. 6. Insert the screwdriver supplied with the spare lamp, or some other flat-tipped screwdriver, into the space beside the air vent.
106 Maintaining the Projector 7. Loosen the two screws holding th e lamp in place ( you don’t need to remove them). 8. Grasp the wire handle as shown and pull the lamp straight out. 9. Gently insert the ne w lamp. 10. Once th e lamp is fully inserted, tighten its screws and replace the cover.
Maintaining the Projector 107 Resetting the Lamp Timer After you replace the lamp, you need to reset the lamp timer using the projector’s menu. 1. Plug the projector in and turn it on. 2. Press the Menu button on the remote control (or on the projector’s control panel).
108 Maintaining the Projector Transporting the Projector The projector contains many glass and precision parts. Follow these guidelines to prevent injury or damage: ■ When hand-carrying the projector, you should use the handle to lift it only a short distance (for example, to set it on a table).
109 1 Solving Problems T his chapter helps you solve problems with your projector, and tells you how to contact technical support for problems you can’t solve yourself.
110 Solving Problems Using On-Screen Help If the image doesn’t look right or your audio isn’t working, you can get help by pressing the blue ? Help button on top of the projector or on the remote control. The following choices are available: ■ Problems with image ■ Problems with sound ■ Language change Follow these steps to get he lp: 1.
Solving Problems 111 Checking Projector Status If your projector isn’t working correctly, first turn it off, wait for it to cool (the P Power light stops flashing orange), and unplug it. Then plug the power cord back in and turn on the projector. If thi s doesn’t solve the problem, check the lights on top of the projector.
112 Solving Problems The Power light is flashing orange and you cannot turn on the projector. The lamp is cooling down. Wait until the light turns off and then press the Power button to turn on the projector. The Power light does not come on. Make sure the power cord is connected securely both at the power outlet and the projector.
Solving Problems 113 Viewing Lamp Usage and Other In formation Use the About menu to view information about image source, the display settings of your computer, and the number of hours the lamp has been used. 1. Press the Menu button, the n highlight the Ab out menu and press Enter .
114 Solving Problems Solving Problems with the Image or Sound No image appears on the screen. ■ Check that the P Power light is green, not flashing, and the lens cap is off. ■ The projector may be in sleep mode. If the P Power light is orange, press the Power button to turn the projector on.
Solving Problems 115 If you’re using a PC notebook: ■ Hold down the Fn key on the keyboard and press the function key that lets you display on an external monitor. It may have an icon such as , or it may be labelled CR T/LC D . Allow a few seconds for the projector to sync up after pressing it.
116 Solving Problems The message Not Supporte d is d isplayed. ■ Make sure the correct Input Signal is selected in the Setting menu (see page 74). ■ Make sure your computer’s resolution doesn’t exceed UXGA (1600 × 1200), and the frequency is supported by the projector (see page 128).
Solving Problems 117 The image isn’t square, but keystone-shaped. ■ If the top or bottom of the image is broader, press the Sync + or Sync – button on the projector until the image is square. ■ If the projector is angled toward the screen from the left or right, the image will be broader on one side.
118 Solving Problems ■ Make sure the projector is within the recommended projec tion distance (2.5 to 36.5 feet). ■ Adjust the Sharpness setting on the Video menu (see Chapter 4). When you change video settings, you should be able to see the effect on the screen immediately.
Solving Problems 119 3. Adjust the Sync set ting to increase the sharpness of the image. The colors of the image are not right. ■ If you’re displaying a computer image, use the Color Mode option in the projector’s Video menu to adjust the color.
120 Solving Problems Solving Easy Management Problems You don’t see your projector in the EMP Monitor window. ■ Make sure that you’ve connected the projector to the network and configured it correctly; see page 87. Also, make sure you’ve registered the projector with EMP Monitor.
Solving Problems 121 Where To Get Help Epson provides technical assistan ce through el ect ronic support services 24 hours a day, as listed in the following table. Telephone Support Services To use the Epson PrivateLine Support ser vice, call (800) 637- 7661 and enter the PIN on the Epson PrivateLine Support card included with your projector.
122 Solving Problems.
123 A Appendix A: Projector Installation T his appendix provides guidelines on installing the projector in a permanent location, such as a theater or conference room.
124 Appendix A: Projector Installation If you’re mounting the projector on the ceiling and you place it above screen level, you’ll have to til t it down to position the image on-screen.
125 A Appendix B: Technical Specifications General Type of display Poly-silicon TFT active matrix Size of LCD panels Diagonal: 1.0 inch (25.4 mm) Lens F=1.7 to 2.3, f=28 to 3 7 mm Resolution (native format) 1024 × 768 pixels (XGA) Color reproduction 24 bit, 16.
126 Appendix B: Technical Specifications Projection Lamp Type UHE (Ultra High Efficiency) Power consumption 250 W Lamp life Up to 2000 hours (high brightness mode) Up to 3000 hours (low brightness mod.
Appendix B: Technical Specifications 127 Environmental Temperature Operating: 41 to 104 ° F (5 to 40 °C) Storage: 14 to 140 °F (–10 to 60 °C) Humidity Operating: 20 to 80% RH, non-condensing Storage: 10 to 90 % RH, non-condensing Safety United States FCC 47CFR Part 15B Class B (DoC) UL60950 Third Edition Canada ICES-003 Class B CSA C22.
128 Appendix B: Technical Specifications Compatible Video Formats The projector supports NTSC, PAL, and SECAM international video standards, as well as the monitor display formats listed below.
Appendix B: Technical Specifications 129 * The image is resized using Epson’s SizeWise ™ Technology. UXGA—60 UXGA—65 UXGA—70 UXGA—75 UXGA—80 UXGA—85 60 65 70 75 80 85 1600 × 1200 * 16.
130 Appendix B: Technical Specifications.
131 A Appendix C: Notices T his appendix includes safety instru ctions and other important info rmation about your Epson PowerLite projector. Important Safety Instructions Follow these safety instructions when setting up and using the projector: ■ Do not place the projector on an unstable cart, stand, or table.
132 Appendix C: Notices ■ Never push objects of any kind through the cabinet slots. Never spill liquid of any kind into the projector. ■ Except as specifically explained in this User’s Guide , do not attempt to service this product yourself. Refer all servicing to qualified personnel.
Appendix C: Notices 133 Remote Control Information You can operate the projector by remote control via a line-of-sight infrared (IR) receiver at the front and rear of the pr oject or.
134 Appendix C: Notices Declaration of Conformity According to 47CFR, Part 2 and 15, Class B Personal Computers and Peripherals; an d/or CPU Boards and Power Suppli es used with Class B Personal Computers We: Epson America, Inc.
Appendix C: Notices 135 FCC Compliance Statement For United States Users This equipment has been tested and fo und 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 protecti on against harmful interference in a residential installation.
136 Appendix C: Notices Warranty Epson America, Inc. Limited Warranty Basic Two-Year Warranty and 90-Day Lamp Warranty What Is Covered : Epson America, Inc.
Appendix C: Notices 137 THE WARRANTY AND REMEDY PROVIDED ABOV E ARE EXCLUSIVE AND IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDIN G , B UT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABI LITY OR FITNE SS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. SOME LAWS DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES.
138 Appendix C: Notices.
139 Index A A/V Mute, 57, 78 to 80, 114 About menu, 107, 113 Accessories, 15, 121 Adapter, Macintosh, 14, 15, 30 Air filter cleaning, 103 to 104 ordering, 15 replacing, 104 to 106 Alerts, email, 96 to.
140 Index D Declaration of Conf or mity, 134 Default password, 77 Default settings, restoring, 67 Desktop adapter, Ma cin tosh, 14, 15, 30 Direct Power ON, 76 Distance from projector to sc reen, 18, 1.
Index 141 Language setting, 7 6 Lens cleaning, 102 ordering, 15 specif i ca tions, 12 5 Lights, status, 111 to 112 Logo creating, 78 to 79 displaying, 79 to 82 M Macintosh desktop adapter, 14, 15, 30 .
142 Index Projecting without screen, 48 to 49 Projection distance, 18, 125 Projection lamp, see Lamp Projector carrying case, 15, 108 cleaning, 102 connections, see Connecting projector disabling butt.
Index 143 Sound adjusting, 47, 73 troubleshooting, 119 Source previewing, 56 selecting, 38, 55 to 56, 74 to 75 viewing, 113 Speaker, specifications, 125 Speakers, connecting, 34 Specifications brightn.
144 Index W Wall Shot, 48 to 49 Warning lights, 111 to 112 Warranty, 12, 136 to 137 Wireless, mouse, 31, 62 Z Zoom ratio, 125 Zooming image, 4 2, 57 to 58.
Focus ring Remote control receiver Air exhaust vent Foot release lever Zoom ring T emperature light Lamp light P ower light Control panel Lens cover Handle Air filte r Adjustable f oot Remote control .
Focus ring Remote control receiver Air exhaust vent Foot release lever Zoom ring T emperature light Lamp light P ower light Control panel Lens cover Handle Air filte r Adjustable f oot Remote control .
Un punto importante, dopo l’acquisto del dispositivo (o anche prima di acquisto) è quello di leggere il manuale. Dobbiamo farlo per diversi motivi semplici:
Se non hai ancora comprato il Epson PowerLite 7900p è un buon momento per familiarizzare con i dati di base del prodotto. Prime consultare le pagine iniziali del manuale d’uso, che si trova al di sopra. Dovresti trovare lì i dati tecnici più importanti del Epson PowerLite 7900p - in questo modo è possibile verificare se l’apparecchio soddisfa le tue esigenze. Esplorando le pagine segenti del manuali d’uso Epson PowerLite 7900p imparerai tutte le caratteristiche del prodotto e le informazioni sul suo funzionamento. Le informazioni sul Epson PowerLite 7900p ti aiuteranno sicuramente a prendere una decisione relativa all’acquisto.
In una situazione in cui hai già il Epson PowerLite 7900p, ma non hai ancora letto il manuale d’uso, dovresti farlo per le ragioni sopra descritte. Saprai quindi se hai correttamente usato le funzioni disponibili, e se hai commesso errori che possono ridurre la durata di vita del Epson PowerLite 7900p.
Tuttavia, uno dei ruoli più importanti per l’utente svolti dal manuale d’uso è quello di aiutare a risolvere i problemi con il Epson PowerLite 7900p. Quasi sempre, ci troverai Troubleshooting, cioè i guasti più frequenti e malfunzionamenti del dispositivo Epson PowerLite 7900p insieme con le istruzioni su come risolverli. Anche se non si riesci a risolvere il problema, il manuale d’uso ti mostrerà il percorso di ulteriori procedimenti – il contatto con il centro servizio clienti o il servizio più vicino.
