EPSON PowerLite™ 5000 User’s Guide
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Important Information About Your PowerLite 5000 Important Safety Information WARNING: Never look into the projector lens when the lamp 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.
FCC Compliance Statement For United States Users This 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.
Introduction Getting the Most Out of Your Projector . . Optional Accessories. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . About This Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . S a f e t yInstructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Where to Get Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Electronic Support Services . . . . . . . . . Energy Star Compliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .... .... .... .... .... .... .... .... .... .... .... .... .... .... ..... ..... 1 Installation Unpacking the Projector . . . . . .
Connecting to a Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Connecting to a PC Desktop Computer Connecting to a PC Laptop Computer . . Connecting to a Desktop Macintosh . . . Connecting to a PowerBook . . . . . . . . . . Connecting to a Video Source . . . . . . . . . . . ... . . . . . . . . . . . . Connecting to an External Speaker or PA System ..... ..... ..... ..... ..... ..... ..... ...... ...... ...... ...... ...... ...... ...... 2 Using the Projector About Your Projector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Menu Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Video Menu (Image source = Computer) . . . Video Menu (Image source = Video) . . . . . . . Audio Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Option Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Custom Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ... ..... ..... .... .... .... .... .... .... 4 Using the ELP Link II Software Installing the Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
6 Troubleshooting 87 Problems with the Projector. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .88 Problems with the Image or Sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
compact, lightweight EPSON® PowerLite 5000 Projector allows you to project SVGA full- co l or images and video onto a large screen for presentations. You can connect the projector simultaneously to three image sources: two PC or Apple® Macintosh® computer image sources plus one video source, such as a VCR or camcorder. You can also connect audio for each image source. The Images are displayed in SVGA compatible full color (16,670,000 colors) at a resolution of 800 x 600 pixels.
A totally new, patent pending AVTSS system (Automatic Video Tracking and Synchronization Sensing) provides automatic image setup from a computer with a touch of a button, producing beautiful images quickly and easily. You control the projector through a hand-held remote control unit, with menus provided for image source switching and image adjustment. The remote control can also act as a wireless mouse to control operations on your computer screen during presentations.
Remote Control The buttons on the remote control enable you to turn the projector on and off, and provide direct access to auto set up, blank, freeze, volume, mute, and image source switching. Use the remote control buttons to access custom functions (with the ELP Link II software) and the projector’s menu system. You can even use the remote control to control your computer in place of your computer’s mouse.
Optional Accessories To enhance your use of the projector, EPSON provides the following accessories: l Carrying cases especially designed for the projector and its cables. Both a soft and hard case are available. Soft Carrying Case Hard Carrying Case l Replacement lamp and air filter. Lamp with Filter l ELPKS04 ELPKS05 ELPLP03 Communication cable set and computer cable so you can connect your projector to a second computer. Also add a MAC adapter set to connect to a second Macintosh.
About This Manual Chapter 1, “Installation,” gives step-by-step instructions on how to set up the projector and connect it to your computer, video source, or other optional equipment. Read the installation procedures that apply to your environment. Chapter 2, “Using the Projector,” describes how to turn on the projector and control simple projector settings using the remote control or the operation panel.
Safety Instructions Follow these safety instructions when setting up and using the projector: 1. Do not place the projector on an unstable cart, stand, or table 2. Do not use the projector near water or sources of heat. 3. Use attachments only as recommended. 4. Use the type of power source indicated on the projector. If you are not sure of the power available, consult your dealer or power company. 5. Place the projector near a wall outlet where the plug can be easily unplugged.
10. Unplug the projector from the wall outlet before cleaning. Use a damp cloth for cleaning. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners. 11. Do not block the slots and openings in the projector case. They provide ventilation and prevent the projector from overheating. Do not operate the projector on a sofa, rug, or other soft surface, or in a closed-in cabinet unless proper ventilation is provided. 12. Never push objects of any kind through cabinet slots. Never spill liquid of any kind into the projector. 13.
Where to Get Help EPSON provides customer support and service through a network of authorized EPSON Customer Care Centers.
Electronic Support Services You can access helpful tips, specifications, DIP switch or jumper settings, drivers, Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs), sample files, application notes, and EPSON product bulletins 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, using a modem and one of the on-line services below. World Wide Web From the Internet, you can reach EPSON’s Home Page at http://www.epson.
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Installation T his chapter describes how to unpack, set up, and connect your projector to other equipment. The projector must be connected to a computer or a video source such as a VCR, camcorder, or laser disc player. For example, you may want to connect the projector to both your computer and a video source, or set up the projector for one or more of the following: l l l Connect the mouse cable to use the remote control as a wireless mouse. Provide audio for one or both image sources.
Unpacking the Projector When you unpack the projector, make sure you have all these components: 0 Projector 0 Lens cover Remote control 2 AA batteries Power cord Video cable Audio cable Audio/visual (A/V) cable Macintosh adapter set Video adapter Monitor adapter ELP Link II Communication Kit Main cable Mouse cable for PS/2 Mouse cable for Serial Mouse cable for Macintosh Serial cable Macintosh serial cable Diskette for Windows Diskette for Macintosh Depending on the configuration of your equipment, you
Additional Components Depending on how you plan to use the projector, you may need additional components: To receive an S-video signal, you need an S-video cable. (One is usually provided with your video device.) A separate cable is required for each video source. Video and audio cable to connect a second computer To connect the projector to a Macintosh Power-Book, you need a video-out cable. (One is provided for all new Power-Books that have video-out capability.
Setting Up the Projector 1. Place the projector on a sturdy, level surface within five feet of the computer or video source. caution: Do not hold the projector by the lens. This can damage the lens. + 2. Place the projector the proper distance from the screen. The distance between the projector and the screen determines the actual image size. Use the general guidelines in the table on the next page to determine the proper distance.
Horizontal distance from projector to screen Image size (diagonal) 300 inches Minimum Maximum 393.7 inches (10 m) 200 inches 263.8 inches (6.7 m) 342.5 inches (8.7 m) 100 inches 129.9 inches (3.3 m) 169.3 inches (4.3 m) 80 inches 106.3 inches (2.7 m) 137.8 inches (3.5 m) 60 inches 78.7 inches (2 m) 102.4 inches (2.6 m) 40 inches 51 .2 inches (1 .3 m) 66.9 inches (1.7 m) 30 inches 39.4 inches (1 m) 51 .2 inches (1.3 m) 23 inches 39.4 inches (1 m) 3.
1 l 5. To insert the batteries in the remote control, slide off the battery compartment cover as shown here. 6. Insert the two AA batteries included with the projector. Make sure the polarity of the batteries is correct. 7. Replace the battery compartment cover.
When replacing batteries, take the following precautions: l l l Do not mix old and new batteries. Replace batteries as soon as they run out. If the batteries leak, wipe away battery fluid with a soft cloth. If fluid gets on your hands, wash them immediately. Remove batteries if you will not be using the projector for a long period of time.
Connecting to a PC Desktop Computer Before beginning, turn off the projector and computer if they are on. 1. Connect the video cable. Note: Computer configurations vary. See your computer manual for the location of the ports needed to connect your PowerLite 5000 projector. 1 l a. Connect one end of the video cable to the projector’s Computer In 1 port. (Use the Computer In 2 port if you are connecting a second computer.) b.
2. c. To also view the video on the computer monitor, connect the computer monitor’s monitor cable to the projector’s Monitor port. This is useful when you need to view the video output but the projection screen is behind you. d. Tighten the screws on all connectors. Connect the main cable.
a. Connect the small end of the main cable to the projector’s Mouse/Corn 1 port. (Use the Mouse/Corn 2 port if you are connecting a second computer.) b. Connect one end of the Ps/2 mouse cable included with the projector to the mouse terminal on the square end of the main cable. c. Disconnect the computer’s Ps/2 mouse cable from the mouse port on the back of your computer and replace it with the other end of the mouse Ps/2 mouse cable included with the projector. d.
3. Connect the audio cable if needed. a. Connect one end of the audio cable to the Audio In 1 jack on the projector. (Use the Audio In 2 jack if you are connecting a second computer). b. Connect the other end of the audio cable to the speaker or audio out port on a sound card in the computer.
Connecting to a PC Laptop Computer Before beginning, turn off the projector and computer if they are on. 1. Connect the video cable. Note: Laptop configurations vary. See your computer manual for the location of the ports needed to connect your PowerLite 5000 projector. 1 l a. Connect either end of the video cable to the projector’s Computer In 1 port. (Use the Computer In 2 port if you are connecting a second computer.) b.
Connect the main cable. The main cable connects the mouse cable (needed to use the remote control as a mouse) and serial cable (needed to use the ELP Link II software and the Effects buttons on the remote control) to the projector. a. Connect the small end of the main cable to the projector’s Mouse/Corn 1 port. (Use the Mouse/Corn 2 port if you are connecting a second computer.) b.
c. Connect the other end of the PS/2 mouse cable to the mouse port on your laptop. d. If your laptop uses a serial mouse, perform steps b and c using the serial mouse cable instead of the Ps/2 mouse cable (not shown in the illustration). e. To configure the projector from your laptop using the ELP Link II software or to use the Effects buttons on the remote control, connect one end of the serial cable to the serial terminal on the square end of the main cable. f.
3. Connect the audio cable. a. Connect one end of the audio cable to the Audio In 1 jack on the projector. (Use the Audio In 2 jack if you are connecting a second computer). b. Connect the other end of the audio cable to your laptop.
Connecting to a Desktop Macintosh Before beginning, turn off the projector and Macintosh if they are on. 1. Connect the video cables. video-out cable Note: Macintosh computer configurations vary. See your computer manual for the location of the ports needed to connect your PowerLite 5000 projector. 1 l a. Connect either end of the video cable to the projector’s Computer In 1 port. (Use the Computer In 2 port if you are connecting a second computer.) b.
c. Connect the small terminal of the Macintosh video adapter to the other end of the video cable. d. Disconnect the monitor cable from the video port on the back of the Macintosh and connect the video cable (with Macintosh video adapter attached) to the video port. If a video-out cable was supplied with your Macintosh, connect one end to the video adapter and the other end to the video port on your Macintosh. e.
2. Connect the main cable. The main cable connects the mouse cable (needed to use the remote control as a mouse) and serial cable (needed to use the ELP Link II software) from your Macintosh to the projector. a. Connect the small end of the main cable to the projector’s Mouse/Corn 1 port. (Use the Mouse/Corn 2 to connect a second computer.) b. Connect the MAC mouse cable to the mouse terminal on the other end of the main cable.
3 c. Disconnect the mouse cable from the ADB port of the Macintosh and connect the mouse connector of the MAC mouse cable to the mouse port. d. If you are planning to either end of the serial end of the main cable. cable to the PRINTER Macintosh. e. Tighten the screws on both connectors. use the ELP Link II software, connect cable to the serial terminal on the large Connect the other end of the serial or MODEM port on the back of your Connect the audio cable. a.
Connecting to a PowerBook Your PowerBook must have a video-out capability in order to connect to the PowerLite 5000 projector. Before beginning, turn off the projector and computer if they are on. 1. Connect the video cable. video-out Note: PowerBook configurations vary. See your computer manual for the location of the ports needed to connect your PowerLite 5000 projector. a. 1 l Installation Connect one end of the video cable to the projector’s Computer In 1 port.
b. Remove the small cover and set the DIP switches on the Macintosh video adapter in accordance with the resolutions you want to use (such as 16 inch mode). c. Connect the small terminal of the Macintosh video adapter to the other end of the video cable. d. Connect one end of the video-out cable that came with your Power-Book to the video-out connector on the back of the Power-Book. e.
Connect the main cable. The main cable connects the mouse cable (needed to use the remote control as a mouse) and serial cable (needed to use the ELP Link II software) to the projector. 1 l a. Connect the small end of the main cable to the projector’s Mouse/Com 1 port. (Use the Mouse/Com 2 port if you are connecting a second computer.) b. Connect the MAC mouse cable to the mouse terminal on the other end of the main cable. c.
4. d. If you are planning to use the ELP Link II software, connect either end of the serial cable to the serial terminal on the large end of the main cable. Connect the other end of the serial cable to the PRINTER or MODEM port on the back of your Power-Book. e. Tighten the screws on all connectors to make sure they are fastened securely. Connect the audio cable. a. Connect one end of the audio cable to the Audio In 1 jack on the projector.
Connecting to a Video Source You can connect a VCR, a camcorder, a laser disc player, or any other compatible video image source to your PowerLite 5000 projector. The projector can receive composite video or S-Video. Your equipment has composite video if your video source has a one-pin RCA video jack. Your equipment has S-Video if your video source has a four-pin video jack. Note: The PowerLite 5OOO projector is not compatible with a cable TV-style F connector.
To connect a video source to the projector: 1. Turn off the projector and video source if they are on. 2. If your video source uses a small, round, one-prong composite (RCA) video connectors, you’ll need the audio/visual cable that comes with the PowerLite 5000. If your video source uses a large, round, four-prong S-video connector, you will need to purchase an S-video cable. 3. For composite video, connect the yellow RCA plug on one end of the audio/visual cable to the projector’s Video In jack.
5. For S-video, insert one end of the S-video cable into the projector’s S-video jack. Insert the other end into the S-video-out jack of your video source. Connecting to an External Speaker or PA System Although the projector’s internal speakers are enough for most smallor medium-size rooms, you can connect the projector to an external speaker or public address (PA) sy s t em for large rooms or to gain maximum benefit from the projector’s built-in Spatializer function.
2. Connect the cable’s 3.5 mm stereo miniplug to the projector’s Audio Out jack. 3. Connect the RCA plugs to the external amplified speaker or PA system. Insert the cable’s red plug into the Audio In R jack, and the white plug into the Audio In L jack.
1 l Installation
Using the Projector T his chapter provides the following information about using your projector: l Turning the equipment on and off l Focusing and positioning the image l l Controlling the projector with the remote control and the control panel Monitoring the status of the projector
About Your Projector The illustration below identifies the parts of your projector remote control receiver control panel I operational indicators ote control eceiver \ foot release lever 2 l Using the Projector zoom ring
Turning the Equipment On and Off Always turn on the projector and its attached equipment in the following order: 1. Video source (such as a VCR), if your video source is not your computer 2. Audio source (if different from computer or video source) 3. Projector 4. External amplified speaker or PA system (if necessary) 5. Computer Turning the Projector On and Off 1. Remove the projector lens cap. 2. Press the Power button on the remote control or control panel. The green power indicator comes on.
When you want to stop projecting images, press the Power button again. The fan remains on, the projection lamp indicator flashes orange for about 60 seconds, and the power indicator changes to orange as the projector cools off. When the projector has cooled off, flashing stops and the power indicator changes to orange. Note: If you press the Power button to turn the projector back on while the power indicator is orange, there may be a delay before a projected image appears.
Focusing and Positioning the Screen Image When an image appears on screen, check that it is in focus and correctly positioned on the screen. f&us ring / zoom ring To focus the image, rotate the focus ring (the inside ring on the lens). To adjust the size of the image, rotate the zoom ring (the outside ring). Rotate the zoom ring clockwise to make the screen image larger or counterclockwise to make it smaller.
If you need to raise or lower the image on the screen, extend or retract the foot at the bottom of the projector as follows: 1. Stand behind the projector and support the front of it while you press the purple button above the lens. This unlocks the foot so it can move up and down freely. Do not let the projector drop. caution: Do not hold the projector by its lens. This can damage the lens. 2 l 2.
Auto Button If you are using image input from a computer, you can press the Auto button after fitting the image to the screen. Pressing the Auto button automatically adjusts the computer signal input to the current projector settings. Press the Auto button while the image fills the entire screen of your computer, like a maximized Windows screen.
Controlling the Projector You can use the control panel on the top of the projector or the remote control to perform the following actions: Turn power on or off Select auto-setup for the computer image screen Switch between input images (Computer video-computer) 1, Computer 2, Access the projector menus for adjustment of image, audio, video, and display settings Control resizing Control display freeze Control display blanking Adjust or mute audio output Use custom functions (remote control only) Adjust or
Using the Remote Control pointer button ’ bottom multi-purpose button multi-purpose button The remote control uses a line-of-sight infrared signal. To use the remote control, point it towards one of the remote control receivers located at the front and back of the projector. You can use the remote control up to about 33 feet (10 meters) from the projector. (This distance may be shorter if the remote control batteries are low.
infrared receiver,’ or other equipment emitting infrared energy is present (such as a radiant room heater). Remove these conditions to use the remote control or control the projector from a computer. This table summarizes the functions on the remote control. Button Function Video Switches from computer to video. Menu Displays or hides the menu. Computer Switches between Computer 1 and Computer 2, and from video to computer.
Button Function Resize Switches the display dot mode and resize mode (for VGA and XGA 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 Control Panel Enter button You can use the control panel to control the printer instead of the remote control.
The following table summarizes the functions on the control panel. Button Function Power Starts or stops projection Video Switches from computer to video. Computer Switches between Computer 1 and Computer 2, and from video to computer. Menu Displays or hides the menu. Up, down arrows (Sync+/Sync-) Synchronizes the computer’s graphic signal.
Projector Status Indicators The power and lamp indicators at the top of the projector tell you the projector’s operating status. power indicator projection lamp indicator + caution: A red indicator warns you if a serious problem occurs. See chapter 6, “Troubleshooting, “for what to do if a warning light comes on. Power Indicator Light status Meaning Steady orange Sleep mode. (The projector is plugged in, but not projecting.) Steady green Power and lamp are on.
Projection Lamp Indicator Light status Meaning Steady green Projection lamp is on. Flashing green The projector is warming up Projection lamp needs replacing. Orange and red flashing alternately 2 l Flashing orange Projector lamp is cooling down Steady red Projector lamp has burned out. Replace it to project images.
Using the Projector Menus 1 he six projector menus enable you to control your projector. The Video menu controls the computer image, such as brightness and contrast, when the computer is the image source. The Video menu controls the video image, such as brightness and color saturation, when the image source is video, such as a VCR. The Audio menu controls audio features, such as the volume level, tone setting, and Spatializer. The Option menu enables you to set various projector options.
Accessing the Main Menu The projector menus can be accessed using either the projector control panel or remote control. To display the Main menu, first press the Computer or Video button on the control panel or remote control, then press the Menu button. The Main menu appears: Press the Menu button again to hide the menu. Changing a Menu Setting To change a menu setting: 1. Press the Menu button on the control panel or remote control to display the Main menu.
2. Press the up or down arrows (control panel) or press the top or bottom of the pointer button (remote) to scroll through the menu choices.
3. Press either the Enter button (control panel) or the top or bottom multi-purpose button (remote) to display a submenu. I Enter button multi-purpose top button multi-purpose bottom button A sub-menu such as the following appears. Note: Sub-menus differ, depending on if the current image source is computer or video.
4. Press the up or down arrows (control panel) or the top or bottom of the pointer button (remote) to scroll through the menu choices. 5. Press either the left or right arrow buttons (control panel) or the right or left sides of the pointer button (remote) to change the setting. 6. When you are finished changing settings, press the Menu button again to hide the menu, or select RETURN and press Enter to go back to the Main menu. The changes are saved automatically.
Note: The computer must be connected and operating, and the image source on the projector must be set to computer for you to access these menu options. Menu item Description Brightness Lightens or darkens the overall image. Increase brightness to lighten an image, or decrease it to darken the image. Contrast Adjusts the difference between light and dark areas. Increase the contrast to make light areas lighter and dark areas darker. Decrease it to minimize the difference between light and dark areas.
Menu item Description Position Select this item and then press the Enter button (control panel) or either multi-purpose button (remote) to enter the screen position adjustment mode. Then use the pointer button or up, down, left, and right buttons (control panel) to move the screen position in the corresponding direction. When you finish making adjustments, press the Enter button (control panel) or a multi-purpose button (remote) to return to the Computer menu.
Video Menu (Image source = Video) The Video menu enables you make adjustments to the projected image. The following options are available when the image source is Video. Note: The video source (such as a VCR or camcorder) must be connected and operating, and the image source on the projector must be set to Video for you to access these menu options. 3 l Menu item Description Brightness Lightens or darkens the overall image. Increase brightness to lighten an image, or decrease it to darken the image.
Menu item Reset Description Returns all Video menu items to their initial factory defaults Select this item and then press either multi-purpose button (remote) or the Enter key (control panel) to display the confirmation screen. Next, select Yes and then press a multi-purpose button (remote) or the Enter key (control panel) to reset the Video Menu.
Menu item Reset Description Returns all Audio menu items to their initial factory defaults Select this item and then press the Enter button (control panel) or either multi-purpose button (remote) to display the confirmation screen. Next, select Yes and then press the Enter button (control panel) or a multi-purpose button (remote) to reset the Audio menu.
Menu item Description Color Temperature Adjusts the whiteness of the screen. The H setting provides a cold white, M a standard white, and L a warm white. To set the color temperature setting more precisely, press the right arrow button past H, M, and L to select the User item. This displays a screen showing USER RED and USER BLUE.
Menu item Description View Change Specifies the screen switching effect to use when the input source is changed. Off No screen switching effect. Upper Left Lower Right Original source screen shrinks from upper left to lower right, and new source screen expands from upper left to lower right. Left-Right: Original source screen shrinks from left to right, and new source screen expands from left to right.
To open the Custom menu, press the top multi-purpose button or select CUSTOM from the Main menu. ZOOM is highlighted and the words PRESENT SET are displayed after it. Refer to the table below for a description of the various zoom functions. To change PREVIEW or STROBE settings, select the function you want, then press the top multi-purpose button.
Menu item Function Description Zoom Screen Shift Press the pointer button to zoom in on a portion of the enlarged display. You can move the image up, down, left, right, and diagonally to closely view any part of the display. Preview Press the bottom multi-purpose button then check if the value next to the Preview menu is New Set or Present Set. If the value is New Set, press the bottom multi-purpose button to toggle the value. Press the Custom button to turn on the Preview function.
Menu item Function Description Number of Frames, Time Press the top multi-purpose button while the strobe effect is running to display a screen specifying the number of frames flashed and the time interval between them. You can specify the number of frames as 4, 9, or 16, and the time interval from 0.1 to 1 second in 0.1 second increments. Press the top multi-purpose button again to cleat the setting screen. Return Saves your changes and displays the Main menu.
3 l Using the Projector Menus
Using the ELP Link II Software T he ELP Link II software is a utility you can run from your desktop or laptop computer to control projector features and configure special effect buttons on the remote control.
Installing the Software ELP Link II software can be used with the following operating systems: l Windows 3.x l Windows 95 l Macintosh OS System 7. Connecting Needed Cables Before installing the software, make sure the projector is properly connected to your computer. See Chapter 1, “Installation,” for instructions about how to install the serial and mouse cables needed to use the Link II software. Installing the Software from Windows 3.
2. In the Windows Program Manager, click on the File menu, then on Run. The Run dialog box appears: 3. Type A:\SETUP (or B:\SETUP as appropriate), then press Enter or click OK. The ELP Link II introduction appears. 4. Press C to continue. 5. To accept the default location for where the software should be installed, press C to continue. Otherwise, enter a new directory name and then press C. 6. The Link II software communicates with the projector using the computer’s serial communication (COM) port.
8. You see a prompt to create the installation directory you specified in step 5. Press Y (yes). Installing the Software from Windows 95 Perform the following steps to set up the software for Windows 95. 1. Insert the Link II for Windows installation diskette into a diskette drive (A: or B: as appropriate). 2. Click 3. Start Click the Run menu option. The Run dialog box appears: 4. Type A:\SETUP (or B:\SETUP as appropriate), then press Enter or click OK. The ELP Link II introduction appears. 5.
7. The Link II software communicates with the projector using the computer’s serial communication (COM) port. Specify which COM port to use, then press C to continue. (Most likely, your computer is using COM 1.) 8. A summary screen appears stating how much free hard disk space is required to run the software and how much is available. If sufficient disk space is available, press C. Otherwise, press X (exit) to free up some disk space; then restart the installation program from step 1. 9.
4. When prompted that the installation has been completed, click OK. Then restart your Macintosh for the changes to take effect. Launching the Software 1. Double-click the ELP Link II program icon from the Windows 3.x ELP Link II program group or Mac OS ELP Link II folder, or select ELP Link II from the Windows 95 Programs menu. The ELP Link II program icon appears minimized at the bottom of your screen. 2. Double-click the ELP Link II program icon. The ELP Link II main dialog box appears.
Function Description and Usage The function list on the left side of the ELP Link II main dialog box shows the functions available for assignment to an Effects button. To assign the functions, see page 67. The table below describes these functions and how to use them. Note: To use the Effects buttons, the ELP Link II software must be running and the computer connected to the projector. Function Description and usage Line Draws a straight line on the screen. Press the Effects key assigned to this effect.
Function Description and usage Bar Creates a horizontal or vertical bar. You can use this function to highlight a portion of the screen with a horizontal or vertical bar. Press the Effects key assigned to this effect. Move the bar using the remote pointer button. Press the bottom multi-purpose button to lock the bar in place. Stamp Leaves one or several copies of the pre-selected image on the screen. Press the Effects key assigned to this effect.
Assigning Functions There are three ways to assign functions to each of the five Effects buttons on the remote control: l l l Drag and drop a function from the function list to the Effects button you want to customize. Click a function in the function list, click the Effects button number you want to customize, then click Customize. Select the function from the function list, and then press the Effects button on the remote control.
Setting Effect Options Once you have assigned functions to one or more Effects buttons, you can specify detailed options for each function. To set detailed options, click Detail Setting. A dialog box similar to the following appears. (The options and tabs displayed depend on which functions are currently assigned to the Effects buttons.) Click the tab for the function you want to adjust, then make any settings you wish.
Function Options Line Width Specify the line width, from 1 to 32 points. Grid Specify whether to have the line “snap” to the corners of a grid by entering the size of the sides of the box, in pixels (dots). Color Choose a color for the line. Transparent Click this check box to make the background text or image visible through the line. Width Specify the line width, from 1 to 32 points. Color Choose a color for the line.
Function Options Change Cursor Click on the cursor shape to be used Clear Screen No options available Macro Key Enter up to 16 characters, including combinations such as Ctrl + A in the Registration Keys Macro field. The Backspace and Delete keys are also recorded. Click on the Clear button to clear the current key assignment. Click on the Registration button to save more than one set of key assignments.
Saving and Recalling Effects Key Button Assignments To save Effects button assignments, click Execute. To save multiple sets of button assignments, click specify a name for the current settings. Registration and To recall a saved set of assignments, select its name from the Setting menu. To delete a set of assignments from the Registration List, select its name and then click Delete. To exit without saving the settings, click Exit.
Controlling Projector Features You can use the ELP Link II software to control the following features: 0 Projector Controls l Test Pattern 0 Color Properties. Displaying the Projector Set Window 1. Double-click the ELP Link II program icon from the Windows 3.x ELP Link II program group or Mac OS ELP Link II folder, or select ELP Link II from the Windows 95 Programs menu. The ELP Link II program icon appears minimized on your screen. 2. 4 l Double-click the ELP Link II program icon.
3. From the Options menu, select Projector Control.
Changing Projector Settings 1. Click Projector Control on the Projector Set dialog box. The following window appears: 2. Click on the tab for the settings you want to adjust. 3. Change one or more of the following options. Computer Tab 4 l Option Description Brightness Adjusts screen brightness. Contrast Adjusts screen contrast. Sync Adjusts the sych (synchronization) to remove screen flicker Tracking Adjusts tracking to remove horizontal lines.
Option Description Position Adjusts the horizontal and vertical screen position Color Adjusts the balance of red, green, and blue in the image. Pattern Display Displays the test pattern currently selected Reset Click Reset to reset all fields to their default values. Video Tab Option Description Brightness Adjusts screen brightness. Contrast Adjusts screen contrast Saturation Adjusts the color saturation Tint Adjusts the color tint. (NTSC only) Mode Selects the signal format.
Sound Tab Option Description Volume Adjusts sound volume Tone Adjusts sound tone Spatializer Select one of the following sound qualities for three dimensional-like sound: Reset Normal Stereo sound is expanded. Wide Stereo sound is further expanded to sound more three-dimensional. Off Stereo sound is not expanded. Click Reset to reset all fields to their default values Option Tab Option Description Blank To Specify if a blank screen is to be displayed when no signal is connected.
Option Description View Change Specify how the screen should disappear when changing the image source: Diagonally Images disappear and appear from the top left of the screen to the bottom right. Left to Right Images disappear and appear from the left to the right. Fade In Images appear from the center of the screen and disappear to the center. Lamp Life Displays the number of hours the lamp has been used.
Changing the Test Pattern 1. Click Test Pattern on the Projector Set dialog box. The following window appears: 2. You can display a test pattern when setting up the projector to verify that the projector is working properly. Choose one of the following: Color Image Dis p lays a color bar test pattern Displays a gray scale test pattern. Gray Scale Focus Pattern Displays a character-based focus pattern. User File(bmp)D’IS play s a bitmapped test pattern from the file name specified.
Setting the Image Color Property 1. Click Color Property on the Projector Set dialog box. The Color Property window appears. 2. Specify a color temperature: H M L User 3. High (more blue) Medium (normal white) Low (more red) Create a custom color temperature by using the slide bars to specify the amount of red and blue. Specify an image gamma: Gamma 1 Provides a dynamic and contrastive image. Gamma 2 Provides an image between Gamma 1 and Gamma 3. Gamma 3 Provides a natural image. 4.
4 l Using the ELP Link II Software
Maintenance T he PowerLite 5000 projector needs little maintenance. You should keep the lens clean because any dirt or smears appear on the screen. You also need to periodically clean the air filter at the bottom of the projector. A clogged air filter can block ventilation needed to cool the projector and keep it from overheating. The only parts you should replace are the lamp and air filter. If any other part needs replacing, contact your PowerLite 5000 dealer or a qualified service person.
can injure you severely. Do not try to service this product yourself: except as specifically explained in this owner`s Manual. Refer all other servicing to qualified service personnel. Cleaning the Lens Clean the lens whenever you notice dirt or dust on the surface. Lightly wipe the lens surface with a soft, dry, lint-free cloth. To remove dirt or smears on the lens, moisten a soft cloth with an alcohol-based cleaner and gently wipe the lens surface.
Cleaning the Air Filter Clean the air filter at the bottom of the projector after every 100 hours of use. If it is not cleaned periodically, it can become clogged with dust, preventing proper ventilation. This can cause overheating and damage the projector. To clean the air filter, follow these steps: 1. Turn off the projector and unplug the power cable. 2. Turn the projector on its right side so that the handle is on top and you can access the filter easily.
4. The filter is attached to the inside of the filter cover. It is recommended that you use a small vacuum cleaner designed for computers and other office equipment to clean the filter. If you don’t have one, use a dry, lint-free cloth. If the dirt is difficult to remove or if the filter is torn, replace it. Contact your PowerLite 5000 dealer or call EPSON Accessories at (800) 873-7766 in the United States and Canada to obtain a new one. Request part number 1023658.
3. 4. Use a screwdriver, coin, or similar object to loosen the two retaining screws on the lamp cover. When the screws are loose, lift off the lamp cover. (You cannot remove these screws.) Use a screwdriver, coin, or similar object to loosen the two screws holding the lamp in position. (You cannot remove these screws.
5 l 5. Lift up the handle and pull out the lamp. 6. Gently insert the new lamp by lowering it into position. Make sure it is inserted securely. 7. Tighten the screws you loosened in step 4. 8. Replace the lamp cover and tighten the cover screws. (Make sure the lamp cover is securely fastened. The projector turns itself off if the lamp cover is open.
Troubleshooting T his chapter describes the problems indicated by the warning lights and provides information on how to solve problems with the projector. It is divided into the following sections: l l Problems with the projector. See this section if the projector is not working and to find out what the warning lights are indicating. Problems with the screen image. See this section if you cannot project an image or if the screen image is not good.
Problems with the Projector If you have problems with the projector, first turn it off and unplug it. Then plug the power cord back in and turn on the projector. If this does not solve the problem, check the warning lights at the top of the projector. These lights alert you to problems with projector operation. Indicator Color Meaning Power Red The projector is hot. Projection lamp Red The lamp needs to be replaced. (See ” Replacing the Lamp” in Chapter 5 for instructions.
D The projection lamp light is flashing orange and you cannot turn on the projector. The lamp is cooling down. Wait until the light turns off and then turn on the projector. D The power light does not come on. Turn off the projector, check that the power cable is connected securely both at the power outlet and the projector, and press the Power button again. D Projected images get darker or start to deteriorate, or the projection lamp light is red.
D The projection lamp and power lights are flashing at the same time. An abnormality may have occurred in the projector. Turn off the projector and unplug the power cord. Then plug the power cord back in and turn on the projector. If nothing changes, call the service center. Warning: Except as specifically explained in this User`s Guide, do not attempt to service this product yourself: + Problems with the Image or Sound D An image does not appear on the screen.
You also may need to modify existing presentation files if you created them for a different resolution. See your software manual for specific information. D The message NO SIGNAL is displayed. An image source not connected to the projector is selected, the signal is not being output from the computer, or the signal is not reaching the projector. Make sure the connectors are securely attached to both the projector and the image source. Then check that the image source is selected correctly.
D The colors of the image are not right. The color balance may be incorrect. If you’re displaying a computer image, adjust the red, green, and blue settings in the Video menu. If you’re displaying video, adjust the color and tint (NTSC only) settings on the Video menu. D There is no sound. First check that the volume setting is not turned all the way down and that the audio/visual cable is securely attached to both the projector and the audio source. The wrong source is selected.
Technical Specifications General Type of display Liquid crystal panel, Thin Film Transistor (TFT) Size of liquid crystal panels 1.32 inches (33.6 mm) Resolution 800 (horizontal) x 600 (vertical) pixels Image size 21 to 300 inches (0.6 to 7 meters) Projection distance 3.9 to 33 feet (1 to 10 meters) Remote control range 33 feet (10 meters) Internal speaker system 2 x 2W stereo Optical aspect ratio 4 x 3 (horizontal x vertical) Zoom ratio 1:1.
Projector Lamp Mechanical Electrical Environmental Type Metal Halide, DC Power 150w Part number ELPLP03 Height 6.3 inches (159 mm) Width 9.7 inches (245 mm) Depth 15.0 inches (380 mm) with lens Weight 14.1 lb (6.4 kg) Voltage 100 to 120 VAC and 200 to 240 VAC Rated frequency 50/60 Hz Power & Consumption 100 to 120 VAC, 2.7 A, 50/60 Hz 200 to 240 VAC, 1.
Supported Monitor Displays The projector displays images at a resolution of 800 x 600 pixels. To display a higher resolution image, the projector compresses it to 800 x 600. The following table lists the display formats supported by the projector: Computer type Formats Resolutions IBM PC and I B M PC compatible VGA, VESA, JEGA CGA 640 x 480 640 x 200 640 x 400 800 x 600 1024 x 768* Apple Macintosh Standard 8- and 24.
Monitor and Computer In l/2 connector pin assignments The Monitor and Computer In l/2 connectors are female video RGB, 15-pin micro-D-style connectors.
Brightness. The balance of light and dark shades in an image. Composite video. A type of video signal that encodes picture, luminance, and synchronization information so it can be carried in one signal. Contrast. A measure of the tonal differences between the highlights and shadows of an image. In a high-contrast image, light areas are very bright and dark areas are very dark, with relatively few levels of gray between white and black. Contrast is decreased by adding grays. NTSC.
Point. A measurement of drawn or printed objects. One point equals l/72 inch. Resolution. A measure of the amount of detail contained in an image. Resolution can be measured in dots per inch or in pixels. Image sharpness and clarity improve as resolution increases. RGB. A type of color scheme that defines color as percentages of red, green, and blue. S-Video. A type of video signal used in S-VHS videotape formats. It transmits luminance and color separately.
A C Accessories, xii Air filter, cleaning, 83 to 84 Amplification, 26 to 27 Audio, connecting, 11, 15, 19, Audio menu, 51 to 52 Auto button, 35 Case, cleaning, 82 23 B Batteries, 6 Blank, 53 Bottom multi-purpose button, 37 Brightness, 48, 50 Ceiling, hanging the projector from, 53 Cleaning air filter, 83 to 84 case, 82 lens, 82 Color property, setting, 79 Color temperature, 53 COM port assignment, changing, 71 Component list, 2 to 3
Connecting projector to an audio source, 11, 15, 19, 23 to desktop Macintosh, 16 to 19 to a desktop PC, 8 to 11 to a laptop PC, 12 to 15 to a PA system, 26 to 27 to a PowerBook, 20 to 23 to a video source, 24 to 26 to an external speaker, 26 to 27 Contrast, 48, 50 Control panel buttons, 39 to 40 D DIP switches, 16, 21 E Effects buttons, customizing, 64 to 71 ELP Link II software installing, 60 to 64 launching, 64 using, 64 to 79 EPSON, contacting, xvi to xviii External speaker, connecting to, 26 to 27
O Orange lights, 41 to 42, 88 to 9 0 Option menu, 52 to 54 P PA system, connecting to projector, 26 to 27 Pointer button, 37 Positioning the screen image, 33 Power indicator, 41 to 42, 88 to 90 Preview, 56 Problems, troubleshooting, 87 to 92 Projection lamp indicator, 41 to 42, 88 to 90 Prompt menu option, 52 Projector connecting, 8 to 27 controlling with software, 72 to 79 turning on and off, 31 to 32 using control panel on, 39 to 40 using remote control with, 37 to 39 Projector menus, using, 43 to 57 R
V W Video jacks, 25 Video source, connecting to projector, 24 to 26 Warning lights, 51 Zoom, 55 to 56 Volume, adjusting, Index Z 41 to 42, 88 to 90
