EPSON PowerLite 5550C/7550C. User s Guide

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1 EPSON PowerLite 5550C/7550C User s Guide

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3 Imortant Information About Your Projector Imortant Safety Information Warning: Never look into the rojector lens when the lam is turned on; the bright light can damage your eyes. Never let children look into the lens when it is on. Never oen any cover on the rojector, excet the lam and filter covers. Dangerous electrical voltages inside the rojector can severely injure you. Excet as secifically exlained in this User s Guide, do not attemt to service this roduct yourself. Refer all servicing to qualified service ersonnel. Warning: The rojector and its accessories come ackaged in lastic bags. Kee lastic bags away from small children to avoid any risk of suffocation. Caution: When you relace the lam, never touch the new lam with your bare hands; the invisible residue left by the oil on your hands may shorten the lam life. Use a cloth or glove to handle the new lam. Remote Control Information You can oerate the rojector by remote control via a line-of-sight infrared (IR) receiver at the front of the rojector. The rojector may not resond to remote control commands under the following conditions: There is an object between the remote control IR emitter and the IR receiver on the rojector. Ambient light is too bright. Certain tyes of fluorescent lighting are used. A strong light source shines into the IR receiver. Other equiment that emits infrared energy, such as a radiant room heater, is in the room. These conditions commonly cause roblems for most infrared-controlled equiment. Try the following solutions: The remote control unit s batteries may be low on ower; relace them. Dim the ambient lighting and/or turn off any fluorescent lights. Close any window coverings and/or move the rojector out of direct sunlight. Turn off other equiment that emits infrared energy. If the remote control still does not work roerly, remember you can always control your comuter-based iii

4 resentation directly from the comuter, even in an environment containing one of the conditions listed above. FCC Comliance Statement For United States Users This equiment has been tested and found to comly with the limits for a Class B digital device, ursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to rovide reasonable rotection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equiment 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 recetion. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a articular installation. If this equiment does cause interference to radio and television recetion, which can be determined by turning the equiment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. Increase the searation between the equiment and receiver. Connect the equiment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. Consult the dealer or an exerienced radio/tv technician for hel. WARNING The connection of a non-shielded equiment interface cable to this equiment will invalidate the FCC Certification of this device and may cause interference levels which exceed the limits established by the FCC for this equiment. It is the resonsibility of the user to obtain and use a shielded equiment interface cable with this device. If this equiment has more than one interface connector, do not leave cables connected to unused interfaces. Changes or modifications not exressly aroved by the manufacturer could void the user s authority to oerate the equiment. For Canadian Users This Class B digital aaratus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equiment Regulations. Cet aareil numérique de la classe B resecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le materiel brouilleur du Canada. iv

5 Contents Introduction 1 Otional Accessories About This Manual Safety Instructions Where to Get Hel Electronic Suort Services Automated Telehone Services Setting U the Projector 11 Unacking the Projector Additional Comonents Attaching the Hand Stra Installing the Remote Control Batteries Where to Place the Projector Connecting the Power Cord v

6 Connecting to a Comuter Connecting to a PC Deskto Comuter Connecting to a PC Lato Comuter Connecting to a Deskto Macintosh Connecting to a PowerBook Connecting to a Video Source Other Than a Comuter Connecting to an External Seaker or Public Address System Turning the Equiment On and Off Turning the Projector On and Off Slee Mode Using the Projector 49 Positioning the Projector Calculating Image Size and Projection Distance Focusing and Positioning the Screen Image Resizing the Projected Image Controlling the Projector Using the Remote Control Using the Control Panel Projector Status Lights Power Light Projector Lam Light Temerature Light Adjusting Projector Settings 67 Accessing the Main Menu Changing a Menu Setting Adjusting Video Settings (Image Source = Comuter) Adjusting Video Settings (Image Source = Video) vi Contents

7 Adjusting Audio Settings Changing Basic Projector Settings Creating and Assigning a User Logo Creating the User Logo Assigning the Logo to the AV/Mute Button Modifying the Secial Effects Dislaying Information About Your Projector Resetting All Menu Otions Using ELP Link III 85 Unacking the ELP Link III Kit Connecting the ELP Link III Cables Connecting to a PC Deskto or Lato Connecting to a Macintosh Deskto or PowerBook Installing the ELP Link III Software Installing the Software for Windows Installing the Software on a Macintosh Starting ELP Link III Starting the Program from Windows Starting the Program on a Macintosh Changing the COM Port Assignment Assigning Functions to the Effects Buttons Modifying Functions Defining and Using Key Macros Saving and Recalling Effects Button Assignments Assigning Functions to the Keyboard vii

8 Using the Projector Setting Dialog Box Using the Quick Change Toolbar Changing Projector Settings Testing Projector Performance Running ELP Link III Without the Projector Maintenance 131 Cleaning the Lens Cleaning the Projector Case Cleaning the Air Filter Relacing the Lam Transorting the Projector Troubleshooting 139 Using the Online Hel Menu Problems with the Projector Problems with the Remote Control Problems with the Image or Sound Technical Secifications 149 Glossary 155 Index 159 viii Contents

9 Introduction The EPSON PowerLite rojector is a comact, lightweight rojector that lets you roject full-color images and video onto a large screen for resentations. It suorts IBM comatible PCs and latos, as well as Ale Macintosh, Power Macintosh, and PowerBook comuters. Note: The rojector also suorts a wide range of video formats. See age 153 for details on suorted comuters and video formats. In addition to its size and versatility, your rojector offers the following advantages: You can connect it simultaneously to two image sources: one PC or Ale Macintosh comuter lus one video source, such as a VCR or camcorder. You can connect the rojector to an audio source for one or both image sources. The audio source can be the comuter, video source, or another device such as a stereo. 1

10 It roduces images that can be easily seen in rooms light enough to take notes. The PowerLite 5550C dislays images in SVGA at a resolution of ixels. The PowerLite 7550C dislays images in XGA at a resolution of ixels. Its two seakers emloy a built-in SRS 3D Sound System for rich, owerful audio outut. You can also connect an external seaker when further amlification is required. You can select front, rear, or ceiling rojection, according to the secific needs of your resentation. The rojector s new atented SizeWize chi suorts a variety of comuter outut resolutions. For examle, the resize feature lets you dislay VGA or XGA images at the rojector s SVGA resolution. You can control your rojector through a hand-held remote control, which can also act as a wireless mouse to control the cursor on your comuter screen during resentations. The otional ELP Link III software enables you to control the rojector from a comuter. In addition, it lets you assign functions both to your keyboard and to the remote control, and even rogram the keyboard and remote control with your own customized functions. The rojector s slee mode conserves electricity by automatically turning off the lam after the rojector has not been used for 30 minutes. The rojector remains on, but the lam is turned off, cooling the rojector and extending the life of the lam. 2 Introduction

11 Otional Accessories To enhance your use of the rojector, EPSON rovides the following otional accessories: Accessory Relacement lam and filter Soft travel case for rojector and lato Hard travel case Comuter cable ELP Link III kit for PC for Windows (includes ELP Link III software and cables) ELP Link III kit for Macintosh (includes ELP Link III software and cables) Mac adater set Portable rojection screen Product code ELPLP07 ELPKS13 ELPKS14 ELPKC02 ELPSW03 ELPSW04 ELPAP01 ELPSC06 You can urchase these accessories from your dealer or by calling EPSON Accessories at (800) ; or visit our web site at (U.S. sales only). In Canada, lease call (800) for dealer referral. Otional Accessories 3

12 About This Manual This manual describes how to set u and use the EPSON PowerLite 5550C and PowerLite 7550C rojectors. Excet where noted, the instructions aly to both rojectors. Chater 1, Setting U the Projector, gives ste-by-ste instructions for connecting your rojector to a comuter, video, or audio source, and turning on the equiment. Chater 2, Using the Projector, gets you started with the basics: how to osition and focus your rojector, and how to use the buttons on the remote control and control anel. Chater 3, Adjusting Projector Settings, shows you how to use the rojector s built-in menus to change oerational settings. Chater 4, Using ELP Link III, exlains how to connect the ELP Link III cables and use the otional ELP Link III software. Chater 5, Maintenance, describes how to erform limited maintenance, such as relacing the lam or cleaning the air filter. Chater 6, Troubleshooting, describes how to interret your rojector s warning lights and what to do when you encounter secific roblems. Chater 7, Technical Secifications, lists the rojector s technical secifications. A Glossary and Index are rovided at the end of the manual. 4 Introduction

13 Safety Instructions Always follow these safety instructions: 1. Place the rojector on a flat, stable surface. 2. Don t use the rojector near water or sources of heat. Don t lace the rojector or remote control on to of heat-roducing equiment, and avoid laces subject to shocks and vibrations, or high or raidly changing temeratures and humidity. 3. Use attachments only as recommended. 4. Use the tye of ower source indicated on the rojector. If you re not sure of the ower available, consult your dealer or ower comany. 5. Place the rojector near a wall outlet where you can easily unlug it. Placez le rojecteur rès d une rise de contacte où la fiche eut être débranchée facilement. 6. Insert the rojector s three-wire grounding-tye lug into a roerly grounded outlet. If you have a two-rong outlet, contact an electrician to relace it. Don t touch the lug with wet hands, as this can cause electric shock. 7. Always insert the lug firmly into the outlet. Also, avoid dusty outlets. Failure to follow these recautions could result in fire. 8. Don t overload wall outlets, extension cords, or integral convenience recetacles. This can cause fire or electric shock. Safety Instructions 5

14 9. Don t lace the rojector where the cord can be walked on, which can result in fraying or damage to the lug. 10. Unlug the rojector from the wall outlet before cleaning. Use a dam cloth for cleaning. Don t use liquid or aerosol cleaners. 11. Don t block the slots and oenings in the rojector case. They rovide ventilation and revent the rojector from overheating. Don t oerate the rojector on a sofa, rug, or other soft surface, or in a closed-in cabinet unless roer ventilation is rovided. 12. Never ush objects of any kind through cabinet slots. Never sill liquid of any kind into the rojector. 13. Excet as secifically exlained in this User s Guide, don t attemt to service the rojector yourself. Refer all servicing to qualified service ersonnel. Oening or removing covers may exose you to dangerous voltages and other hazards. 14. Unlug the rojector during electrical storms, or when it will not be used for extended eriods. 15. Unlug the rojector from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service ersonnel under the following conditions: When the ower cord or lug is damaged or frayed If liquid has been silled into the rojector, or if it has been exosed to rain or water If it doesn t oerate normally when you follow the oerating instructions, or if it exhibits a distinct change in erformance If it has been droed or the housing has been damaged 6 Introduction

15 Where to Get Hel If you re having trouble setting u or using your rojector, see the rojector s Hel menu or read Chater 6, Troubleshooting. If you can t resolve the roblem, EPSON rovides technical assistance through electronic suort services and automated telehone services 24 hours a day, as listed in the following tables. Electronic Suort Services Service World Wide Web EPSON Internet FTP Site EPSON Forum on ComuServe Access From the Internet, you can reach EPSON s Home Page at htt:// If you have Internet FTP caability, use your Web browser (or other software for FTP downloading) to log onto ft.eson.com with the user name anonymous and your address as the assword. Members of ComuServe can tye GO EPSON at the menu romt to reach the Eson America Forum. For a free introductory ComuServe membershi, call (800) and ask for reresentative #529. Where to Get Hel 7

16 Automated Telehone Services Service Access EPSON SoundAdvice SM For re-recorded answers to commonly asked questions about EPSON roducts 24 hours a day, seven days a week, call (800) EPSON FaxAdvice Access EPSON s technical information library by calling (800) You must rovide a return fax number to use this service. EPSON Referral Service For the location of your nearest Authorized EPSON Reseller or Customer Care Center, call (800) When suort is required, follow the calling instructions on the back of the EPSON Private Line Technical Suort card included with the rojector. Technical suort is also available in the U.S. by calling (310) between 6 AM and 6 PM, Pacific time, Monday through Friday. In Canada, call (905) Toll or long distance charges may aly. Before you call, lease have the following information ready: Product name Product serial number Personal identification number (PIN) for EPSON Private Line Technical Suort 8 Introduction

17 Comuter configuration Descrition of the roblem You can urchase accessories from EPSON Accessories at (800) ; or visit our web site at (U.S. sales only). In Canada, lease call (800) for dealer referral. Where to Get Hel 9

18 10 Introduction

19 1 Setting U the Projector This chater describes how to unack the rojector, connect it to other equiment, and turn it on. Before it can roject any images, the rojector must be connected to a video source, such as a comuter, VCR, camcorder, or DVD layer. If you want, you can connect your rojector to both a comuter and a second video source. You can also do any of the following: Connect the rojector to an audio source for one or both video sources. The audio source can be the comuter, a video device caable of roducing audio (such as a VCR or camcorder), or another device such as a stereo. 11

20 Connect the mouse cable to use the remote control as a wireless mouse. Excet for some latos, this disables your comuter s mouse. If you are also viewing the dislay on your monitor, the remote control s ointer controls the screen cursor. Connect the rojector to an external seaker or ublic address (PA) system to amlify the audio. Unacking the Projector When you unack the rojector, make sure you have all these comonents: Projector Remote control 2 AA batteries Power cord 12 1 Setting U the Projector

21 Projector video cable Audio cable Audio/video (A/V) cable PS/2 mouse cable (for the PC) Mac mouse cable (for the Macintosh) Hand stra (with 2 screws) Soft carrying case Unacking the Projector 13

22 Macintosh adater set: Macintosh deskto adater Macintosh monitor adater Additional Comonents You will not need all these comonents. Save all ackaging in case you need to shi the rojector in the future. Always transort the rojector in its original ackaging (or the equivalent) or use a carrying case if you are carrying the rojector by hand. (See Transorting the Projector on age 137 for instructions.) Deending on how you lan to use the rojector, you may need these additional comonents: For comlete control of the rojector from your comuter or to rogram enhanced secial effects on the remote control, you need the otional ELP Link III kit. You can urchase the kit from your dealer or by calling EPSON Accessories at (800) (U.S. sales only) Setting U the Projector

23 To receive an S-Video signal, you will need an S-Video cable. (One is usually rovided with your video device.) A searate cable is required for each video source. To connect the rojector to a Macintosh PowerBook, you may need a video-out cable and an adater. (The video-out cable is rovided by or can be urchased from Ale Comuter for all PowerBooks that have video-out caability and require the cable. If your PowerBook doesn t include one, see your Macintosh dealer. Additionally, some PowerBooks come with an adater for a high-density, 15-in, VGA connector.) To connect the rojector to an external sound system, you need an RCA-to-3.5 mm stereo audio cable. You can obtain one from your comuter dealer. To use the remote control when the rojector is not in line-of-sight of the remote, you need an otional infrared reeater. For more information, call (800) or visit this web address: To connect a serial mouse cable to your comuter, you may require a secial connector, cable, or other comonents. You can obtain these items from your comuter dealer. To rotect your rojector, you can connect a Kensington MicroSaver anti-theft device in the hole on the back of the rojector. Contact your local comuter dealer. Unacking the Projector 15

24 Attaching the Hand Stra Follow the stes below to attach the hand stra to the rojector with the two screws included with the stra. 1. Gently lace the rojector on its side, so you are looking at the bottom and the back of the rojector is facing left. Caution: Do not lift or hold the rojector by its lens; this can damage the lens. 2. Locate the blue slider button on the bottom front of the rojector and slide the button u until the front stra connector is fully extended. front stra connector slider button 16 1 Setting U the Projector

25 3. Place one end of the stra through the front stra connector and use a screwdriver to fasten one of the screws through the stra. Make sure the screw is securely fastened. screw 4. Place the other end of the stra through the rear stra connector and fasten it with the other screw. (There is no slider button for the rear stra connector.) Attaching the Hand Stra 17

26 Installing the Remote Control Batteries You can use the remote control as a wireless mouse instead of your comuter s mouse to control your resentation. If you urchased the otional ELP Link III kit, you can assign different functions to the Effects buttons, and even rogram the buttons with your own customized functions. (See Assigning Functions to the Effects Buttons on age 102.) Follow these stes to install the batteries: 1. Slide off the battery comartment cover. 2. Insert the two AA batteries included with the rojector. Make sure the olarity of the batteries is correct Setting U the Projector

27 3. Relace the battery comartment cover. When relacing batteries, take the following recautions: Don t mix old and new batteries. Relace batteries as soon as they run out. If the batteries leak, wie away battery fluid with a soft cloth. If fluid gets on your hands, wash them immediately. Remove the batteries if you lan not to use the rojector for a long eriod of time. Where to Place the Projector Before you start connecting cables, decide where you want to lace the rojector and comuter or video source. Follow these guidelines: Place the rojector on a sturdy, level surface within five feet of your comuter or video source. Remember not to lace the rojector near sources of heat, or in a location where the cord is likely to be steed on. Because the distance between the rojector and screen determines image size, osition the rojector the roer distance from the screen for the size image you want to roject. Use the following table to determine the correct distance. (For more recise calculations, see age 52.) Where to Place the Projector 19

28 Note: In addition to front rojection, your rojector suorts rear and ceiling rojection. To use rear or ceiling rojection, you need to select the Ceiling or Rear Projection mode in the Setting menu. See Changing Basic Projector Settings on age 76 for more information. Horizontal distance from rojector to screen Image size (diagonal) Minimum Maximum 300 inches (762 cm) 494 inches (12.6 m) 639 inches (16.3 m) 200 inches (508 cm) 328 inches (8.4 m) 423 inches (10.8 m) 100 inches (254 cm) 163 inches (4.2 m) 213 inches (5.4 m) 80 inches (203 cm) 129 inches (3.3 m) 170 inches (4.3 m) 60 inches (152 cm) 96 inches (2.5 m) 127 inches (3.2 m) 50 inches (127 cm) 80 inches (2.0 m) 105 inches (2.7 m) 40 inches (102 cm) 67 inches (1.7 m) 83 inches (2.1 m) 30 inches (76 cm) 47 inches (1.2 m) 58 inches (1.5 m) 25 inches (64 cm) 38 inches (1.0 m) 46 inches (1.2 m) 19 inches (48 cm) None 38.0 inches (1.0 m) Note: The rojector must be between 3.3 and 53.5 feet (1.0 to 16.3 meters) from the screen Setting U the Projector

29 Connecting the Power Cord Connect the aroriate end of the ower cord to the ower inlet on the back of the rojector, as shown below. Connect the other end to a grounded electrical outlet. Connecting to a Comuter You can connect the rojector to a comuter caable of XGA, VGA, or SVGA outut. The PowerLite 7550C is also caable of rojecting SXGA images. (The rojector resizes VGA and XGA images for the PowerLite 5550C and VGA, SVGA, and SXGA images for the 7550C.) The following tyes of comuters are suorted: IBM comatible deskto or lato PC Ale Macintosh deskto comuter, including Macintosh Quadra, Macintosh Centris, and Power Macintosh Any Ale PowerBook with video-out caability Connecting the Power Cord 21

30 You can connect the rojector to two video sources simultaneously (for examle, a comuter and a VCR), and you can connect a searate audio source for each video source. If you will be using the otional ELP Link III software, you ll also need to connect the ELP Link III cables. See Chater 4 for instructions after you finish connecting the rojector to your comuter. Note: If you want to use the remote as a mouse and your comuter doesn t have a PS/2 mouse connector, you must use the ELP Link III kit to connect the rojector to a comuter Setting U the Projector

31 The illustration below identifies all the interface orts on the back of the rojector; you may want to refer to this as you connect your comuter or other equiment to the rojector. Left Audio Video In S-Video In Comuter Out ower switch Comuter In Mouse/Com AC inlet Right Audio Reeater Audio In Audio Out Connecting to a PC Deskto Comuter This section describes how to connect the rojector to your PC deskto with the rojector s video, audio, and mouse cables. (You must connect the video cable; the audio and mouse cables are otional.) Connecting to a Comuter 23

32 Connecting the rojector s video cable Comuter Out ort Comuter In ort rojector video cable rojector video cable comuter s monitor cable (otional) Note: Comuter configurations vary. See your comuter manual for the location of the orts needed to connect your rojector. 1. Turn off the rojector and comuter, if they re on. 2. Connect either end of the rojector s video cable to the Comuter In ort. 3. Disconnect the comuter s monitor cable from the video ort on the back of the comuter. 4. Connect the other end of the rojector s video cable to the comuter s video ort Setting U the Projector

33 5. If you want to view the video on the comuter monitor, connect the comuter s monitor cable to the rojector s Comuter Out ort. (This is esecially useful when the rojection screen is behind you.) 6. Tighten the screws on all connectors. Connecting the rojector s audio cable 1. If you will be using audio, connect one end of the audio cable that came with the rojector to the Audio In jack on the rojector. Audio In jack audio cable 2. Connect the other end of the audio cable to the audio out ort on a sound card in the comuter. Connecting to a Comuter 25

34 Connecting the rojector s mouse cable Connect the rojector s PS/2 mouse cable if you want to use the rojector s remote control as a mouse ointer for the comuter. Note: If you ll be using the otional ELP Link III software, you need to connect the mouse cable included in the ELP Link III kit instead. See Chater 4 for instructions. Mouse/Com ort PS/2 mouse cable 1. Disconnect the comuter s PS/2 mouse cable from the mouse ort on the back of your comuter and relace it with the small end of the PS/2 mouse cable that came with the rojector. 2. Connect the other end of the PS/2 mouse cable to the rojector s Mouse/Com ort Setting U the Projector

35 Connecting to a PC Lato Comuter This section describes how to connect the rojector to your PC lato with the rojector s video, audio, and mouse cables. (You must connect the video cable; the audio and mouse cables are otional.) Connecting the rojector s video cable Comuter In ort rojector video cable Note: Lato configurations vary. See your comuter manual for the location of orts needed to connect your rojector. 1. Turn off the rojector and comuter, if they re on. 2. Connect either end of the rojector s video cable to the Comuter In ort. 3. Connect the other end of the video cable to the lato s video (monitor) ort. Connecting to a Comuter 27

36 4. Tighten the screws on both connectors. 5. Check the documentation for your lato for instructions on setting the dislay to aear on an external monitor (the rojector screen) only or on both the LCD screen and the rojector screen. If the rojector s image is dim or not dislayed correctly, try setting u the lato to dislay for external monitor only. Connecting the rojector s audio cable If you want to use audio, your lato must have an Audio Out jack to connect the audio cable. 1. Connect one end of the audio cable that came with the rojector to the Audio In jack on the rojector. Audio In jack audio cable 28 1 Setting U the Projector

37 2. Connect the other end of the audio cable to the audio out ort on your lato. Connecting to a Comuter 29

38 Connecting the rojector s mouse cable Connect the rojector s PS/2 mouse cable if you want to use the rojector s remote control as a mouse ointer for your comuter. Note: If you ll be using the otional ELP Link III software, you need to connect the mouse cable included in the ELP Link III kit instead. See Chater 4 for instructions. Mouse/Com ort PS/2 mouse cable 1. Connect the small end of the PS/2 mouse cable included with the rojector to the lato s mouse ort. 2. Connect the other end of the PS/2 mouse cable to the rojector s Mouse/Com ort Setting U the Projector

39 Connecting to a Deskto Macintosh This section describes how to connect the rojector to your deskto Macintosh with the rojector s video, audio, and mouse cables. (You must connect the video cable; the audio and mouse cables are otional.) Make sure you also have ready the Macintosh deskto adater and monitor adater that came with the rojector. (You ll need the monitor adater only if you ll be dislaying the image on your monitor screen as well.) Connecting to a Comuter 31

40 Connecting the rojector s video cable Comuter Out ort Comuter In ort Macintosh deskto adater Macintosh monitor adater rojector video cable comuter s monitor cable Note: Macintosh comuter configurations vary. See your comuter manual for the location of the orts needed to connect your rojector. 1. Turn off the rojector and your Macintosh, if they re on. 2. Connect either end of the rojector s video cable to the Comuter In ort Setting U the Projector

41 3. Locate the Macintosh deskto adater that came with your rojector and remove the small cover, as shown below. 4. Set the DIP switches on the deskto adater to select the resolutions you want to use (such as 16-inch mode). See your Macintosh documentation for instructions. 5. Connect the small terminal of the Macintosh deskto adater to the other end of the rojector s video cable (now attached to the rojector s Comuter In ort). rojector video cable Macintosh deskto adater Connecting to a Comuter 33

42 6. Disconnect the monitor cable from the video ort on the back of your Macintosh. 7. Connect the rojector s video cable (with the deskto adater attached) to the video ort on the back of your Macintosh. 8. If you want to view images on your comuter s monitor, locate the Macintosh monitor adater that came with your rojector. 9. Attach the large end of the adater to your comuter s monitor cable, and attach the small end of the Macintosh monitor adater to the rojector s Comuter Out ort. 10. Tighten the screws on all the connectors Setting U the Projector

43 Connecting the rojector s audio cable 1. If you will be using audio, connect one end of the audio cable that came with the rojector to the rojector s Audio In jack. Audio In jack audio cable 2. Connect the other end of the audio cable to the audio out ort on your comuter. Connecting to a Comuter 35

44 Connecting the rojector s mouse cable Connect the Macintosh mouse cable that came with your rojector if you want to use the rojector s remote control as a mouse ointer for your Macintosh. Note: If you ll be using the otional ELP Link III software, you need to connect the Macintosh mouse cable included in the ELP Link III kit instead. See Chater 4 for instructions. Mouse/Com ort mouse cable 1. Disconnect your Macintosh s mouse cable. 2. Connect the small end of the mouse cable that came with your rojector to the mouse ort on your Macintosh. 3. Connect the other end of the rojector s mouse cable to the Mouse/Com ort on the rojector Setting U the Projector

45 Connecting to a PowerBook This section describes how to connect the rojector to your Macintosh PowerBook with the rojector s video, audio, and mouse cables. (You must connect the video cable; the audio and mouse cables are otional.) Note: When you ve finished connecting the cables, you may need to choose Mirroring in the Dislay Control Panel to dislay the image on the PowerBook screen as well as the rojector screen. See your Macintosh documentation for details. (This ste is not necessary on some newer systems, which can detect a dual video signal.) Connecting to a Comuter 37

46 Connecting the rojector s video cable Comuter Out ort Comuter In ort Macintosh Video-out cable deskto adater rojector video cable Note: Some new PowerBooks may let you connect the rojector video cable directly to the comuter without using a video-out cable. In addition, PowerBook configurations vary, so the location of your comuter s orts may not match the illustration. See your comuter manual for additional information on connecting a video cable. 1. Turn off the rojector and your PowerBook, if they re on. 2. Connect either end of the rojector s video cable to the rojector s Comuter In ort Setting U the Projector

47 3. Locate the Macintosh deskto adater that came with your rojector and remove the small cover, as shown below. 4. Set the DIP switches on the deskto adater to select the resolutions you want to use. See your Macintosh documentation for instructions. 5. Connect the small terminal of the Macintosh deskto adater to the other end of the video cable that came with your rojector. rojector video cable Macintosh deskto adater Connecting to a Comuter 39

48 6. If your PowerBook requires a video-out cable, connect the smaller end to the video-out connector on the back of the PowerBook. Then connect the other end to the rojector s video cable (with the Macintosh deskto adater attached). 7. Tighten the screws on all the connectors Setting U the Projector

49 Connecting the rojector s audio cable 1. If you want to use audio, connect one end of the audio that came with the rojector to the rojector s Audio In jack. Audio In jack audio cable 2. Connect the other end of the audio cable to the audio out ort on your comuter. Connecting to a Comuter 41

50 Connecting the rojector s mouse cable Connect the Macintosh mouse cable that came with your rojector if you want to use the rojector s remote control as a mouse ointer for your Macintosh. Note: If you ll be using the otional ELP Link III software, you need to connect the Macintosh mouse cable included in the ELP Link III kit instead. See Chater 4 for instructions. Mouse/Com ort Mac mouse cable 1. Connect the small end of the rojector s Mac mouse cable to the mouse ort on your PowerBook. 2. Connect the cable s other end to the rojector s Mouse/Com ort Setting U the Projector

51 Connecting to a Video Source Other Than a Comuter In addition to your comuter, you can connect a VCR, camcorder, DVD layer, or any other comatible video source to your rojector. If you want, you can connect a single video source, such as a VCR. You don t have to connect a comuter unless you want to use the otional ELP Link III software. You can also connect a comuter lus a second video source simultaneously. If your video source has audio caability, it can also be an audio source. The rojector can receive comosite video or S-Video: If your video device has a one-in RCA video jack, it s a comosite video source. Use the audio/video (A/V) cable sulied with the rojector to connect the rojector to your video device. If your video device has a four-in video jack, it s an S-Video source. To connect the video device to your rojector, use the S-Video cable sulied with your video device, or obtain an S-Video cable from your comuter dealer. Note: The rojector is not comatible with a cable TV-style F connector. If both a comosite video and S-Video device are connected to the rojector, the rojector automatically selects S-Video as the default video source. To dislay comosite video, disconnect the S-Video device. Connecting to a Video Source Other Than a Comuter 43

52 The rojector suorts NTSC, PAL, PAL60, and SECAM video formats, and automatically detects and identifies the video format. However, if automatic selection is not ossible for some reason, you can secify that a secific video format be detected (see age 74). Note: If you change the Video Signal setting in the Setting menu to secify a articular video format, the rojector will be able to detect only the format secified. To have the rojector automatically detect any suorted video format, reset the Video Signal setting to Auto. Follow these stes to connect a video device: 1. Turn off the rojector and video device, if they re on. 2. Locate the aroriate video cable: If your video source has a large, round, four-rong S-Video connector, use the cable that came with your video device, or urchase an S-Video cable from your comuter dealer. If your video source has a small, round, one-rong comosite (RCA) video connector, use the audio/video (A/V) cable that came with the rojector. (The A/V cable has three RCA lugs on either end of the cable.) 44 1 Setting U the Projector

53 3. For S-Video, insert one end of an S-Video cable into the rojector s S-Video In connector. Insert the other end into the S-Video Out jack on your video device. S-Video In connector S-Video cable If you want to use your S-Video device as an audio source too, follow the instructions earlier in this chater for connecting the rojector s audio cable, excet connect it to your S-Video device instead of your comuter. Connecting to a Video Source Other Than a Comuter 45

54 4. For comosite video, connect the yellow RCA lug on one end of the audio/video cable to the rojector s Video In ort. Connect the other yellow RCA lug to the video-out jack on your video device. L Audio Video In ort audio/video (A/V) cable R Audio If you want to use your comosite video device as an audio source too, connect the other lugs on the audio/video cable to the Audio jacks on the rojector: insert the white lug into the L Audio jack and the red lug into the R Audio jack. Connect the lugs at the other end of the audio/video cable to the audio outut jacks on your video device Setting U the Projector

55 Connecting to an External Seaker or Public Address System Although the rojector s internal seakers are enough for most small- or medium-size rooms, you can connect the rojector to an external seaker or ublic address (PA) system for large rooms or to gain maximum benefit from the rojector s built-in 3D sound function. To connect the rojector to an external sound system, you need to get an RCA-to-3.5 mm stereo audio cable from your comuter dealer. 1. Turn off the rojector and seaker or PA system, if they re on. 2. Connect the cable s 3.5 mm stereo minilug to the rojector s Audio Out jack. Audio Out jack stereo audio cable Connecting to an External Seaker or Public Address System 47

56 3. Connect the RCA lugs to the seaker or PA system. Insert the cable s red lug into the Audio R jack, and the white lug into the Audio L jack Setting U the Projector

57 Turning the Equiment On and Off It s best to turn on the rojector and its attached equiment in the following order: 1. Video source (such as a VCR), if your video source is not your comuter 2. Audio source (if different from the comuter or video source) 3. External amlified seaker or PA system (if you ve connected one) 4. Projector (see instructions below) 5. Comuter When you re ready to turn off the equiment, do so in the reverse order. Turning the Projector On and Off Before you turn on the rojector, make sure it is lugged in and connected to your video source. 1. Remove the rojector lens ca. 2. Turn on the main ower switch located at the rear of the rojector and wait until the ower light turns orange. Turning the Equiment On and Off 49

58 3. Press the Power button on the remote control or the control anel on to of the rojector. The ower light flashes green as the rojector warms u. When the rojector is fully warmed u, this light remains green. If comuter or video equiment is attached, the comuter or video signal is rojected. Allow about 30 seconds for full illumination. Warning: Never look into the lens when the lam is on. This can damage your eyes. It is esecially imortant that children not look into the lens. When you want to sto rojecting images, ress the Power button again. The fan remains on and the ower light flashes orange for about two minutes as the rojector cools down. Note: Projecting an image for an extended time may cause an afterimage to aear on the screen. ower light rojector lam light temerature light 50 1 Setting U the Projector

59 When the rojector has cooled down, the ower light stos flashing and remains orange. To turn off the rojector comletely, wait until it cools down and the ower light stos flashing. Then turn off the switch on the back of the rojector. Note: If you ress the Power button to turn the rojector back on while the ower light is orange, there may be a delay before a rojected image aears. Slee Mode Slee mode conserves electricity by automatically turning off the lam after the rojector has not been used for 30 minutes. In slee mode, the rojector s ower light turns a steady orange and only a minimum amount of the rojector s circuitry remains on. This conserves electricity, cools the rojector, and extends the life of the lam. When the rojector is in slee mode, ress the Power button to resume rojecting images, or ress the ower switch on the back of the rojector to turn it off. Turning the Equiment On and Off 51

60 2 Using the Projector This chater rovides instructions for the following: Positioning the rojector relative to the screen Focusing and ositioning the screen image Using the remote control and control anel to control the rojector Monitoring the rojector s oerating status 49

61 The illustration below identifies the arts of your rojector. status lights control anel seakers rojector lens/focus/zoom rear feet (left foot not visible) hand stra connectors infrared receiver adjustable foot foot adjust levers 50 2 Using the Projector

62 Positioning the Projector Your rojector suorts front, rear, and ceiling rojection, allowing you to choose the best method for dislaying your images. If you use rear or ceiling rojection, you need to select a secial mode in the rojector s Setting menu. See age 76 for more information. To get the best results, it s imortant to osition the rojector at the roer height and distance relative to the screen. When rojecting from a table or desk, lace the rojector so the lens is aligned as closely as ossible with the bottom of your screen: Positioning the Projector 51

63 When rojecting from the ceiling, align the lens as closely as ossible with the to of your screen: Calculating Image Size and Projection Distance The distance between the rojector and the screen determines the actual image size. To determine the exact distance required for a articular image size (or to determine the size of an image at a articular distance), use the formulas given below. (Remember that the size of the image can also be changed by rotating the zoom ring; see age 54 for more information.) 52 2 Using the Projector

64 To determine the minimum and maximum diagonal size of an image when you know the rojection distance: Inches: Maximum diagonal size = ( rojection distance) Minimum diagonal size = ( rojection distance) Centimeters: Maximum diagonal size = ( rojection distance) Minimum diagonal size = ( rojection distance) To determine the rojection distance when you know the diagonal size of the screen image: Inches: Maximum rojection distance = ( diagonal size) Minimum rojection distance = ( diagonal size) Centimeters: Maximum rojection distance = ( diagonal size) Minimum rojection distance = ( diagonal size) Positioning the Projector 53

65 For examle, here are the measurements for three installations: Image size (diagonal) Horizontal distance from rojector to screen Minimum Maximum 300 inches* (762 cm) 494 inches (12.6 m) 639 inches (16.3 m) 200 inches (508 cm) 328 inches (8.4 m) 423 inches (10.8 m) 100 inches (254 cm) 163 inches (4.2 m) 213 inches (5.4 m) * For an image size of 300 inches, the rojector may be u to 53.7 feet away from the screen, deending on the setting of the zoom ring Using the Projector

66 Focusing and Positioning the Screen Image When an image aears on screen, check that it is in focus and correctly ositioned on the screen. zoom ring focus ring To focus the image, rotate the focus ring (the front ring on the lens). To adjust the size of the image, rotate the zoom ring (the rear ring). Rotate the zoom ring clockwise (facing the rojector) to make the screen image larger or counterclockwise to make it smaller. Focusing and Positioning the Screen Image 55

67 If you need to raise or lower the image on the screen, extend or retract the foot at the bottom front of the rojector as follows: 1. Stand behind the rojector and suort the front of it while you lift the blue foot adjust levers above the adjustable foot. This unlocks the foot so it can move u and down. Be careful not to dro the rojector. foot adjust levers rear feet (left foot not visible) adjustable foot Caution: Don t hold or lift the rojector by its lens. This can damage the lens. 2. While lifting the foot adjust levers, raise or lower the rojector until the screen image is correctly ositioned Using the Projector

68 3. Release the levers to lock the foot in its new osition. Make sure the foot is locked before letting go of the rojector. 4. If the rojector is not on a level surface, level the rojector by turning one of its rear feet to adjust its height. Resizing the Projected Image The Resize button lets you select the rojection method for certain tyes of image signals inut from a comuter. Press the Resize button on the control anel or the remote control to select one of the following rojection methods for your rojector. PowerLite 5550C: With images less than SVGA size ( ixels), you can either dislay the image in the center of the rojection area or dislay it full size. With images greater than SVGA size (u to ixels), you can roject the entire image in a comressed format. If you kee ressing the Resize button, the rojector will an around areas of the image. The rojector automatically reduces the image size to the rojector s maximum resolution. Note: The Resize button cannot be used with images at SVGA resolution. PowerLite 7550C: With images less than XGA size ( ixels), you can either dislay the image in the center of the rojection area or dislay it full size. Focusing and Positioning the Screen Image 57

69 With images greater than XGA size, you can either roject a ortion of the image or roject the entire image in a comressed format. If you kee ressing the Resize button, the rojector will an around areas of the image. The rojector automatically reduces the image size to the rojector s maximum resolution. Controlling the Projector Note: The Resize button cannot be used with images at XGA resolution. You can use the remote control or the control anel on to of the rojector to do the following: Turn the ower on or off Dislay the hel menu Switch between inut sources (video or comuter) Access the rojector menus to adjust video, audio, and basic rojector settings Resize the rojected image (see Resizing the Projected Image on age 56) Adjust the volume Temorarily dislay a blank screen and turn off sound (AV/Mute button) Freeze the dislay (remote control only) Dislay secial effects assigned to the Effects buttons (remote control only) 58 2 Using the Projector

70 Using the Remote Control ointer button to multi-urose button bottom multi-urose button The remote control uses a line-of-sight infrared signal. To use the remote control, oint it toward the infrared receiver located at the front of the rojector (see age 50). Note: To be able to use the remote control as a wireless mouse, make sure you ve connected the mouse cable to the rojector and your comuter. (See Chater 1 for instructions.) Controlling the Projector 59

71 You can use the remote control u to 32.8 feet (10 meters) from the rojector. (This distance may be shorter if the remote control batteries are low.) You must also hold the remote control so that it is within ± 30 left or right of, and ± 15 higher or lower than, the infrared receiver. Note: If the rojector doesn t resond to remote commands, the room may be too light or a strong light source (such as direct sunlight) may be hitting the infrared receiver. The resence of a certain tye of fluorescent light or equiment emitting infrared energy (such as a radiant room heater) can also interfere with transmission of remote commands. This table summarizes the functions on the remote control. Button Source Menu Effects buttons Pointer button Function Switches the inut source between comuter and video. Dislays or hides the active menu. When a submenu is dislayed, returns to the main menu. Press each Effects button to use its assigned function. The function may be a factory default, or you can assign a new one with the otional ELP Link III software. See Using the Effects buttons on age 60 for default settings. Lets you navigate the menus. Press left or right to select menu otions. Can also be used as a mouse ointer in lace of the comuter s mouse ointer. (The rojector must be connected to the comuter with the mouse cable included with the rojector, or with the ELP Link III mouse cable.) 60 2 Using the Projector

72 Button To multi-urose button Bottom multi-urose button AV/Mute Resize Custom Freeze Hel Function Acts as a right mouse click. Press to oen submenus. Acts as a left mouse click. Press to oen submenus. Turns the rojector s audio and video outut off and back on again clears all secial effects, and dislays a black, blue, or user-defined logo screen. Resizes the image on the screen to match the resolution of your comuter dislay. See age 56 for details. Lets you zoom the image using the to (zoom out) and bottom (zoom in) multi-urose buttons. Kees the current comuter or video image on the screen until ressed again. Dislays the Hel menu. See Using the Online Hel Menu on age 140 for details. Volume + Adjusts the volume. Power Turns the rojector lam on or off. Using the Effects buttons The Effects buttons on the remote control allow you to enhance your resentation with secial effects (for examle, you can use highlighting or a box or line to emhasize different arts of the Controlling the Projector 61

73 screen). Each button is assigned a function in the factory. You can use the Effect menu to modify the aearance and behavior of these functions. (See Modifying the Secial Effects on age 81.) If you have the otional ELP Link III software, you can assign different functions to each button, or you can rogram buttons with your own functions. (See Assigning Functions to the Effects Buttons on age 102 for details.) To cancel a function, ress the bottom multi-urose button twice. To reeat a function, move the ointer to a new location and reeat the rocess. The following table summarizes the default assignments. Button Function Descrition 1 Pointer Dislays the ointer as a three-dimensional arrow (or other user-defined shae) rather than a flat black arrow. 2 Box Draws a box on the screen: Press the Effects button, then ress the bottom multi-urose button once to define the osition of one corner. Use the ointer button to move the ointer. Then ress the bottom multiurose button again to define the osition of the oosite corner of the box Using the Projector

74 Button Function Descrition 3 Line Draws a straight line on the screen: Press the Effects button, then ress the bottom multi-urose button once to define the line osition. To draw another line, move the ointer away from the line you just created and ress the bottom multi-urose button again to define the new line osition. 4 Marker Lets you highlight an area of the screen with a colored bar: Press the Effects button, then ress the bottom multi-urose button once to define the start osition for the bar. Use the ointer button to select the end oint of the bar. To draw another bar, move the ointer to the area you want to highlight and reeat the rocess. (This function can create horizontal and vertical bars only; it cannot draw diagonal lines.) 5 Clear Clears the screen of all secial effects. Controlling the Projector 63

75 Using the Control Panel Although you must use the remote control to access custom features, such as functions assigned to the Effects buttons, you can use the control anel to erform most standard oerations, such as selecting menu otions, adjusting volume, or resizing the image on the screen. Enter button 64 2 Using the Projector

76 The following table summarizes the functions on the control anel. Button Power Source Menu U, down arrows (Sync+/Sync-) Left, right arrows (tracking-/ tracking+) Enter Resize AV/Mute Function Turns the rojector lam on or off. Switches the inut source between comuter and video. Dislays or hides the active menu. Synchronize the comuter s grahic signal to remove flicker. Also let you navigate menus. Correct vertical fuzzy lines by matching the rojector s internal clock to various comuter grahic signals (tracking adjustment). Change menu settings. Selects a menu otion. Resizes the image on the screen to match the resolution of your comuter dislay. See age 56 for details. Turns the rojector s audio and video outut off and back on again clears all secial effects, and dislays a black, blue, or user-defined logo screen. Volume + Adjusts the volume. Hel Dislays the Hel menu. See Using the Online Hel Menu on age 140 for details. Controlling the Projector 65

77 Projector Status Lights The lights on to of the rojector tell you about its oerating status. ower light rojector lam light temerature light Caution: A red light warns you if a serious roblem occurs. See Chater 6, Troubleshooting, for what to do if a warning light comes on Using the Projector

78 Power Light Light status Steady orange Steady green Flashing green Flashing orange Off Meaning The rojector is in slee mode. (The rojector is lugged in, but not rojecting.) Power and rojector lam are on. The rojector is warming u. Allow about 30 seconds. The rojector is cooling down. There is an internal rojector roblem, or the ower to the rojector has been cut off. Projector Status Lights 67

79 Projector Lam Light Light status Orange and red flashing alternately Meaning The lam needs to be relaced. See Relacing the Lam on age 134 for instructions. Steady red Flashing red Off Projector lam has burned out. Relace it to roject images. See Relacing the Lam on age 134 for instructions. There s a roblem with the rojector lam, lam ower suly, or lam fuse, or a circuit malfunctioned in the rojector. The lam is functioning normally. Temerature Light Light status Flashing orange Steady red Flashing red Off Meaning Projector is too hot. Projector has turned off automatically because of overheating. There s a roblem with the cooling fan or temerature sensor. Call a service reresentative. The rojector is functioning normally Using the Projector

80 3 Adjusting Projector Settings You can use the buttons on the remote control or the rojector s control anel to access seven rojector menus, which let you control the following settings: The Video menu controls the look and quality of the rojected image, whether the image source is a comuter or another video source (for examle, a VCR). The Audio menu controls audio features, such as the volume level, tone setting, and stereo sound. The Setting menu lets you adjust basic rojector otions. The User s Logo menu lets you define a logo for the screen and assign it to the AV/Mute button. 67

81 The Effect menu lets you modify the aearance of the default secial effects assigned to the Effects buttons on the remote control. (To assign different functions to the buttons, you need the otional ELP Link III software. See Assigning Functions to the Effects Buttons on age 102 for more information.) The About menu dislays basic information about the rojector, such as the number of hours the lam has been used or the video signal being used. The Reset All menu returns the settings in all menus to their factory defaults. Note: If you have the otional ELP Link III software, you can also adjust these settings from your comuter. See Changing Projector Settings on age 118 for more information Adjusting Projector Settings

82 Accessing the Main Menu To dislay the Main menu, ress the Menu button on the control anel or the remote control. The Main menu aears: Press the Menu button again to hide the menu. Accessing the Main Menu 69

83 Changing a Menu Setting To change a menu setting: 1. Press the Menu button on the control anel or remote control to dislay the Main menu. 2. Press the u or down arrows (control anel) or ress u or down on the ointer button (remote) to scroll through the menu choices. u and down buttons ointer button As you select a menu, a submenu of otions aears to the right. The otions available in some submenus vary, deending on whether the current image source is the comuter or a video source Adjusting Projector Settings

84 3. Press either the Enter button (control anel) or the to or bottom multi-urose button (remote) to move to a submenu list. The following screen dislay shows the otions for the Video menu when the image source is the comuter. 4. Press the u or down arrows (control anel) or ress u or down on the ointer button (remote) to scroll through the submenu otions. 5. Press either the left or right arrow buttons (control anel) or ress right or left on the ointer button (remote) to change a setting on one of the submenus. 6. When you have finished changing settings, ress the Menu button to go back to the Main menu (you may need to ress it more than once). Your changes are saved automatically. Changing a Menu Setting 71

85 Adjusting Video Settings (Image Source = Comuter) You can adjust the rojected image by using the Video menu. The following otions are available when the image source is Comuter. Note: The comuter must be connected and oerating, and the image source on the rojector must be set to Comuter for you to access these menu otions. To change the image source on the rojector, ress the Source button on the remote control or control anel. Menu item Descrition Position Select this item by ressing the Enter button (control anel) or the to or bottom multi-urose button (remote) to enter screen osition (H/V) adjustment mode. Then use the ointer button (remote) or u, down, left, and right buttons (control anel) to move the screen osition in the corresonding direction. When you finish making adjustments, ress the Menu button on the control anel or the remote to return to the Video menu. Tracking Sync. Brightness Contrast Matches the rojector s internal clock to various comuter grahic signals. Adjust this setting to remove vertical lines from the image. Synchronizes with the tracking signal sent from the comuter. Adjust this setting to correct fuzziness or screen flicker. Lightens or darkens the overall image. Increase brightness to lighten an image, or decrease it to darken the image. 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 Adjusting Projector Settings

86 Menu item Color Auto Set U Reset Descrition Adjusts the color balance of the inut source. Select this item by ressing the Enter button (control anel) or ress either multi-urose button on the remote. The rojector enters color adjustment mode. Use the ointer button (remote) or u and down buttons (control anel) to select a color. Next, use the ointer button (remote) or left and right buttons (control anel) to adjust the selected color. Increase the setting for more intense color, or lower the setting for less intense color. When you finish making adjustments, ress the Menu button on the control anel or the remote to return to the Video menu. When enabled, this feature allows the rojector to sense the comuter signal inut and adjust it to the current rojector settings. If the rojector doesn t automatically recognize the video source, disable this otion. Then adjust the tracking and sync settings. If this does not resolve the roblem, try setting your comuter s video to a different resolution or refresh rate. Returns all menu items to their factory defaults. Select this item and then ress the Enter button (control anel) or either multi-urose button (remote) to dislay the confirmation screen. Next, select Yes and then ress the Enter button (control anel) or a multi-urose button (remote) to reset the menu. If you change your mind, select No and then ress a multiurose button (remote) or the Enter button (control anel) to clear the confirmation screen without changing any settings. Adjusting Video Settings (Image Source = Comuter) 73

87 Adjusting Video Settings (Image Source = Video) You can adjust the rojected image by using the Video menu. The following otions are available when the image source is Video. Note: The rojector s image source must be set to Video, and the video source (such as a VCR or camcorder) must be connected and oerating for you to access these menu otions (for examle, the rojector must actually be rojecting an image from a video tae, if you re using a VCR). To change the image source on the rojector, ress the Source button on either the remote control or control anel. Menu item Brightness Contrast Color Tint (NTSC only) Sharness Descrition Lightens or darkens the overall image. Increase brightness to lighten an image, or decrease it to darken the image. 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. Adjusts color density. Increase the setting for darker and more oaque colors. Decrease it for lighter and less oaque colors. Adjusts the red-green color balance of the screen. Increase tint to add more green, or decrease it to add more red. This setting only works with NTSC video signals. Adjusts the sharness of the screen image Adjusting Projector Settings

88 Menu item Reset Descrition Returns all menu items to their factory defaults. Select this item and then ress the Enter button (control anel) or a multi-urose button (remote) to dislay the confirmation screen. Next, select Yes and then ress a multi-urose button (remote) or the Enter button (control anel) to reset the Video Menu. If you change your mind, select No and then ress a multi-urose button (remote) or the Enter button (control anel) to clear the confirmation screen without changing any settings. Adjusting Audio Settings You can use the Audio menu to adjust the settings shown in the following table. Menu item Volume Treble Bass SRS SPACE Descrition Adjusts the volume level for the seakers and audio-out terminal. Adjusts the treble tone of the seakers. Press the right arrow button (control anel) or ress right on the ointer button (remote) to increase the treble tone. Press the left arrow button (control anel) or left on the ointer button (remote) to decrease the treble tone. Adjusts the bass tone of the seakers. See Treble for details. Adjusts stereo sound. Increasing the value widens the sound. Adjusting Audio Settings 75

89 Menu item SRS CENTER Reset Descrition Adjusts stereo sound. Use this setting to balance the stereo sound. Returns all menu items to their factory defaults. Select this item and then ress the Enter button (control anel) or a multi-urose button (remote) to dislay the confirmation screen. Next, select Yes and then ress a multiurose button (remote) or the Enter button (control anel) to reset the Video menu. If you change your mind, select No and then ress a multiurose button (remote) or the Enter button (control anel) to clear the confirmation screen without changing any settings. Changing Basic Projector Settings You can adjust basic rojector settings by using the Setting menu. Menu item Promt Color Temerature Descrition Temorarily dislays a message on the rojector screen to identify which source (comuter or video) is roviding the image. Select OFF if you don t want this romt to aear. Adjusts the whiteness of the screen. Positive color temerature values rovide a cold white; negative values rovide a warmer white. Press the right arrow button (control anel) or ress right on the ointer button (remote) to increase the color temerature value. Press the left arrow button (control anel) or left on the ointer button (remote) to decrease the color temerature value Adjusting Projector Settings

90 Menu item Ceiling Descrition Flis the rojected image so it looks correct when you re hanging the rojector uside-down from the ceiling. Selecting ON turns this feature on, while OFF turns it off (for a normal image). Rear Projection Mirrors the rojected image so it looks correct when you re rojecting from behind onto a translucent screen. Selecting ON turns mirroring on, while OFF turns it off (for a normal image). Blank (AV/Mute) Video Signal Language Reset Secifies whether a black screen, a blue screen, or a user-defined logo dislays when the screen is blanked. See age 78 and age 126 for more information about creating a user logo. Secifies the inut image signal mode. You can select from AUTO, NTSC, NTSC 4.43, PAL, PAL N, PAL M, PAL 60, and SECAM. Selects the menu language: Jaanese, English, French, German, Italian, Sanish, or Portuguese. Returns all menu items to their factory defaults. Select this item and then ress the Enter button (control anel) or a multi-urose button (remote) to dislay the confirmation screen. Next, select Yes and then ress a multi-urose button (remote) or the Enter button (control anel) to reset the Setting menu. If you change your mind, select No and then ress a multi-urose button (remote) or the Enter button (control anel) to clear the confirmation screen without changing any settings. Changing Basic Projector Settings 77

91 Creating and Assigning a User Logo Creating the User Logo You can use the User s Logo menu to define a logo for the screen and assign it to the AV/Mute button. Once you ve assigned a logo, you can ress the AV/Mute button on either the remote control or the control anel to dislay the logo. Follow these stes to create and store a logo: 1. Dislay the image (with the rojector) you wish to use as a logo. 2. Press the Menu button to oen the Main menu. 3. Select the User s Logo menu by ressing the down arrow button on the control anel or the ointer button on the remote control. Then ress the Enter button to dislay the User s Logo Setting window. 4. The message, Do you use the resent image as a user logo? aears on the screen. Choose Yes or No by ressing the left or right arrow buttons on the control anel or ressing left or right on the ointer on the remote control. Then ress Enter. 5. A selection box aears over the image. To select the ortion of the image you wish to use as the logo, use the arrow buttons on the control anel or the ointer button on the remote control. Once you ve selected the desired area, ress the Enter button Adjusting Projector Settings

92 6. The message Do you use this image? aears on the screen. Select Yes and ress the Enter button. If you want to change the osition, select No. 7. Next, the Zoom rate setting window aears on the screen. Select a rate using the arrow buttons or ointer, then ress the Enter button. 8. The message Do you save the user logo? aears on the screen. Select Yes and ress the Enter button. If you don t want to save the logo, select No. Note: Saving the logo may take a moment. Don t use the rojector or other sources (comuter, video, seaker, etc.) while the logo is being saved. 9. When the message Saving the user logo is comleted. aears on the screen, ress the Menu or Enter button to dislay the Main menu. Creating and Assigning a User Logo 79

93 Assigning the Logo to the AV/Mute Button Follow these stes to assign the logo to the AV/Mute button: 1. Press the Menu button to oen the Main menu. 2. Select the Setting menu and ress the Enter button. 3. Select the Blank (AV/Mute) otion, then highlight Logo. 4. Press the Menu button to return to the Main menu. Now you can ress the AV/Mute button on the control anel or the remote control to dislay your logo. Press it again when you want to sto dislaying the logo Adjusting Projector Settings

94 Modifying the Secial Effects The Effect menu lets you modify the aearance of secial effects. You can also use it to change the cursor seed or reset the Effects buttons to their factory defaults. Item Pointer Box Line Marker Clear Cursor Seed Reset Descrition Changes the ointer s shae and size. (This is similar to the Cursor Change function in the ELP Link III software; see age 105 and age 109.) Secifies the color of the box outline. Secifies the line width and color. Secifies the color and width of highlighting. Clears the screen of secial effects. Sets the cursor (ointer) seed to Low, Middle, or High. Returns all functions assigned to the Effects buttons to their factory defaults. Select this item and then ress the Enter button (control anel) or a multi-urose button (remote) to dislay the confirmation screen. Next, select Yes and then ress a multi-urose button (remote) or the Enter button (control anel) to reset the Effect menu. If you change your mind, select No and then ress a multi-urose button (remote) or the Enter button (control anel) to clear the confirmation screen without changing any settings. Modifying the Secial Effects 81

95 If you have the otional ELP Link III software, you can reconfigure the Effects buttons with different functions. See Assigning Functions to the Effects Buttons on age 102 for more information. Dislaying Information About Your Projector The About menu dislays information about your rojector. You see the following when the image source is Comuter: Item Frequency Resolution Refresh Rate Lam Descrition Dislays the horizontal and vertical frequency of the comuter. Dislays the outut resolution of the comuter video outut. Dislays the refresh rate of the comuter video outut. Dislays the number of hours the current lam has been used. The lam light flashes orange and red when the rojector lam is near the end of its normal life. When this haens, relace the rojector lam with a new one as soon as ossible. You see the following when the image source is Video: Item Video Signal Lam Descrition Dislays the video signal. Dislays the number of hours the current lam has been used. The lam light flashes orange and red when the rojector lam is near the end of its normal life. When this haens, relace the lam with a new one as soon as ossible Adjusting Projector Settings

96 Resetting All Menu Otions Selecting the Reset All menu otion from the Main Menu resets the settings in all menus to their factory defaults. It does not change or delete any user logo you may have stored. You will be romted to confirm the reset action. Select Yes or No, then ress the to or bottom multi-urose button (remote) or the Enter button (control anel) to reset all the settings. Resetting All Menu Otions 83

97 84 3 Adjusting Projector Settings

98 4 Using ELP Link III The otional ELP Link III software gives you greater flexibility in using your rojector. Its most imortant advantage is that it allows you to control the rojector from a comuter. However, it also lets you do the following: Reconfigure the remote control s Effects buttons with a wider range of functions, and even rogram Effects buttons with your own functions Assign functions to your keyboard so that you can enable secial effects without using the remote control Test rojector erformance Adjust the images you roject to show greater detail 85

99 Note: If your comuter doesn t have a PS/2 mouse connector, you must use the ELP Link III kit to connect the rojector to a comuter. If you urchased the otional ELP Link III kit, you need to connect the secial ELP Link III cables after you ve finished connecting the rojector s ower cable, video cable, and audio cable (if needed), as described in Chater 1. This chater covers: Unacking the ELP Link III kit Connecting the ELP Link III cables Installing the software Using the software Unacking the ELP Link III Kit When you unack the ELP Link III kit, make sure you have all these comonents: Main cable 9-in serial cable (PC set) 86 4 Using ELP Link III

100 PS/2 mouse cable* (PC set) Serial mouse cable (PC set) Mouse cable* (Mac set) Serial cable (Mac set) ELP Link III software on CD-ROM (PC or Mac) * These mouse cables are different from the cables included with your rojector. Connecting the ELP Link III Cables To use the ELP Link III software, you need to connect the ELP Link III main cable and the secial ELP Link III serial cable. If you want to use the remote control as a mouse, you also need to connect the ELP Link III mouse cable. Connecting the ELP Link III Cables 87

101 You should already have connected the ower cord, the rojector s video cable, and any other cables required for the equiment you are using, as described in Chater 1. Note: To kee the illustrations in this section simle, the ictures show only how to connect the ELP Link III cables; they don t show the ower, video, or other cables you already connected. Connecting to a PC Deskto or Lato The following instructions exlain how to connect the ELP Link III cables to your PC deskto or lato comuter. The stes are identical for both tyes of comuters excet where noted otherwise. You must connect both the main cable and the 9-in serial cable that came with the ELP Link III kit to use the ELP Link III software and the Effects buttons on the remote control. If you want to use your remote control as a comuter mouse, you need to connect either the PS/2 or the serial mouse cable that came with the kit. Before you start, make sure the rojector and comuter are turned off Using ELP Link III

102 PS/2 mouse cable 9-in serial cable Mouse/Com ort main cable Note: This illustration shows a deskto, but the stes are the same if you have a lato. 1. If you connected the PS/2 mouse cable that came with the rojector as described on age 26 (deskto) or age 30 (lato) disconnect it from the comuter and the rojector. Connecting the ELP Link III Cables 89

103 2. Connect the round end of the main cable to the rojector s Mouse/Com ort. 3. Connect one end of the PC serial cable to the PC SERIAL terminal on the square end of the main cable. Note: You won t be able to use the ELP Link III software if your system has only one serial ort that is being used to suort a serial mouse Using ELP Link III

104 4. Connect the other end of the PC serial cable to the serial ort on the back of your comuter. 5. If you want to use the remote control as a mouse for your comuter, connect the 9-in end of the PS/2 mouse cable that came with your ELP Link III kit to the MOUSE terminal on the square end of the main cable. Note: If your comuter uses a serial mouse, erform stes 5 and 6 using the serial mouse cable that came with your ELP Link III kit instead of the PS/2 mouse cable. 6. Connect the other end of the PS/2 mouse cable to your comuter s mouse ort. 7. Tighten the screws on all connectors. 8. If you have a lato, configure it to work with an external mouse. You may have to set the dislay to aear on both the lato s screen and the rojector. Some latos let you change this setting with the keyboard s function keys, or by using a setu utility rovided by the comuter manufacturer. Check your lato s manual for instructions. 9. Go to age 96 to install the software. Connecting the ELP Link III Cables 91

105 Connecting to a Macintosh Deskto or PowerBook The following instructions exlain how to connect the ELP Link III cables to your Macintosh deskto or PowerBook. The stes are the same for both tyes of comuters excet where noted otherwise. You must connect both the main cable and the Mac serial cable that came with the ELP Link III kit to use the ELP Link III software and the Effects buttons on the remote control. If you want to use your remote control as a comuter mouse, you need to connect the Mac mouse cable that came with the kit. Before you start, make sure the rojector and comuter are turned off Using ELP Link III

106 Mac serial cable Mac mouse cable Mouse/Com ort main cable Note: This illustration shows a deskto, but the stes are the same if you have a PowerBook. 1. If you connected the Mac mouse cable that came with the rojector as described on age 36 (deskto) or age 42 (PowerBook) disconnect it from your comuter and the rojector. Connecting the ELP Link III Cables 93

107 2. Connect the round end of the main cable to the rojector s Mouse/Com ort. 3. Connect one end of the Mac serial cable that came with the ELP Link III kit to the MAC SERIAL terminal on the square end of the main cable. 4. Connect the other end of the Mac serial cable to the rinter or modem ort on the back of your comuter Using ELP Link III

108 5. If you want to use the remote control as a mouse for your Macintosh, connect the 9-in end of the Mac mouse cable that came with the ELP Link III kit to the MOUSE terminal on the square end of the main cable. 6. Connect the other end (labeled MAC MOUSE) of the Mac mouse cable that came with the ELP Link III kit to the mouse ort on your comuter. Note: If you have a PowerBook, you may need to choose Mirroring in the Dislay Control Panel to dislay the image on the PowerBook screen as well as the rojector screen. See your Macintosh documentation for details. (This ste is not necessary on some newer systems, which can detect a dual video signal.) 7. Go to age 97 to install the software. Connecting the ELP Link III Cables 95

109 Installing the ELP Link III Software You can use the ELP Link III software on any Windows system, and on Macintosh OS System 7.x and OS System 8.x. Installing the Software for Windows 1. Turn on your comuter and start Windows. 2. Close any oen Windows alications and turn off any screen savers. 3. Insert the Projector Software CD into your CD-ROM drive. 4. If you have Windows 95, 98, or NT, the installer rogram should start automatically. Go to ste 5. If it doesn t, click Start, then Run and tye E:\SETUP (substitute the correct drive letter for your CD-ROM drive if it is not E). Then click OK. If you have Windows 3.x, oen Program Manager and select Run from the File menu. In the Run dialog box, tye E:\SETUP (substitute the correct drive letter for your CD-ROM drive if it is not E), then click OK. 5. When you see the ELP Link III welcome screen, select the language you want to use and click OK. 6. Select your rojector model (ELP/EMP/PowerLite 5500 [or 7500] series) from the ull-down list and click Next Using ELP Link III

110 7. The next screen asks if you want to install the ELP Link III User s Guide and Adobe Acrobat Reader. Select the User s Guide if you want to install it and Acrobat Reader if it is not already installed on your system. Then click Install. 8. Follow the instructions on the screen to install the software. When the installation is comlete, click Finish. Installing the Software on a Macintosh 1. Insert the Projector Software CD into your CD-ROM drive. 2. Double-click the ELP Link icon if the rogram doesn t oen automatically. Then double-click the Installer icon. You see a dialog box asking you to select a language to use. 3. Select a language and click OK. 4. Select your rojector model (ELP/EMP/PowerLite 5500 [or 7500] series) from the ull-down list and click OK. You see the software license agreement. 5. Read the agreement and click Accet to continue. You see the Installer screen. 6. Select either Easy Install or Custom Install from the ull-down list at the to of the screen. The Easy installation automatically installs the ELP Link III software, the online ELP Link III User s Guide and Acrobat Reader (if it is not already installed on your system). If you select Custom Install, you then need to select which of the following items to install: ELP Link III V2.0, ELP Link III User s Guide, and Acrobat Reader. Installing the ELP Link III Software 97

111 Starting ELP Link III Check the items you want to install; ELP Link III V2.0 must be installed, but the User s Guide and Acrobat Reader are otional. 7. Click Install to install the software on your hard disk. 8. When installation is comlete, click Quit. If you are installing Acrobat Reader, you see the Acrobat Reader 3.0 Installer screen. 9. Click Continue. You see the software license agreement for Acrobat Reader If you don t want to install Acrobat Reader, click Decline. Otherwise, click Accet and follow the instructions on screen. 11. When installation is comlete, restart your comuter. Before you start the ELP Link III rogram, make sure you ve done the following: Connected the necessary cables and installed the ELP Link III software Turned on both the comuter and rojector Disabled any screen savers Note: You can also run the software without the rojector, although you can t change rojector settings or erform certain other tasks. See Bringing out detail in your rojected image on age 128 for details Using ELP Link III

112 Starting the Program from Windows If you have Windows 95, 98, or NT, click Start, oint to Programs, ELPLink3, and then click the ELPLink3 rogram icon. The ELP Link III rogram icon aears minimized on the taskbar. Click the minimized icon. If you have Windows 3.1x, double-click the ELPLink3 rogram grou icon in the Program Manager. Then double-click the ELPLink3 icon. The ELP Link III main dialog box aears: Starting ELP Link III 99

113 Note: If you see a romt asking you to oen the software or select a ort, the rojector may be disconnected or connected to an incorrect COM ort. If you want to run the software without the rojector connected, click Unconnected and Execute. If the rojector is connected, click Select a ort, and retry. Then select the COM ort you re using on the next screen. Starting the Program on a Macintosh 1. Oen the ELPLink3 folder. 2. Double-click the ELP Link 3 icon. ELP Link III starts and three menus File, Otion, and Hel aear at the to of the screen. Note: If the rojector is not connected to your Macintosh, or is connected to the wrong COM ort, you see a message indicating that there is no resonse from the rojector. If you want to run the software without the rojector, click Unconnected and Execute. If the rojector is connected, click Select a ort, and retry, then select the COM ort you re using on the next screen. 3. If you re starting ELP Link III for the first time, select COM Port from the Otion menu, then choose either the rinter or modem ort (whichever ort you connected the serial cable to). 4. Select Proerty Setting from the Otion menu. You see the ELP Link III main dialog box. Note: Your Macintosh screens may look slightly different than the screens shown in this chater Using ELP Link III

114 Changing the COM Port Assignment If you didn t select the correct COM (communication) ort when setting u the software, or if you ve changed the COM ort to which the rojector is connected, you can change the COM ort setting from the ELP Link III software. 1. Select Com Port from the Otion menu. 2. Choose a COM ort from the list that aears. Changing the COM Port Assignment 101

115 Assigning Functions to the Effects Buttons You can use the ELP Link III software to assign different functions to the remote control s Effects buttons or rogram Effects buttons with your own customized functions. You can also save the assignments you make as a set, then recall that set at a later date when you want to use it for a different resentation. You assign functions from the ELP Link III main dialog box. select Defaults here to return all button assignments to their default values select a function from this list box for Effects button 1 click here to modify a function or define a key macro Note: For information about default assignments to the Effects buttons, see Using the Effects buttons on age 61. For information about defining key macros, see Defining and Using Key Macros on age Using ELP Link III

116 You can return Effects button assignments to their default values at any time by selecting Defaults in the list box in the uer left corner of the ELP Link III main dialog box. Follow these stes to change Effects button assignments: 1. Click the list box that corresonds to the button you want to change and select a new function from the list. (See the screen on the receding age.) 2. Reeat ste 1 for each button to which you want to assign a new function. 3. If you want to modify any of the functions, click Detail Setting and follow the instructions in Modifying Functions on age If you want to create more than one set of button assignments, go to Saving and Recalling Effects Button Assignments on age 112. Otherwise, continue with ste Click the Execute button at the bottom of the ELP Link III main dialog box when you ve made all your changes. If you created only one set of Effects button assignments, these assignments will be active whenever you use the Effects buttons. If you created more than one set of assignments, the last set you created will be active until you select a different set. Note: You will not be able to use the Effects buttons if ELP Link III is active. Minimize or close the rogram first. Assigning Functions to the Effects Buttons 103

117 The table below describes the available functions and how to use them. Function Line Ellise Box Descrition and usage Draws a straight line on the screen. Press the Effects button assigned to this effect. Then ress the bottom multi-urose button once to define the line start osition. Move the ointer using the remote ointer button. Then ress the bottom multi-urose button again to define the line end osition. To draw another line, osition the ointer where you want the line to start and ress the bottom multi-urose button again to define the new line start osition. Draws an ellise (oval) on the screen. Press the Effects button assigned to this effect. Then ress the bottom multi-urose button once to define the start osition of the ellise. Move the ointer using the remote ointer button. Then ress the bottom multi-urose button again to define the end osition of the ellise. To draw another ellise, osition the ointer where you want the ellise to start and ress the bottom multi-urose button again to define the start osition for the new ellise. Draws a box on the screen. Press the Effects button assigned to this effect. Then ress the bottom multi-urose button once to define the osition of one corner of the box. Move the ointer using the remote ointer button. Then ress the bottom multi-urose button again to define the osition of the oosite corner of the box. To draw another box, osition the ointer where you want the box to start and ress the bottom multi-urose button again to define the start osition for the new box Using ELP Link III

118 Function Bar Stam Cursor Change Screen Clear Key Macro Descrition and usage Creates a horizontal or vertical bar. You can use this function to highlight (or underline) a ortion of the screen. Press the Effects button assigned to this effect. Move the bar using the remote ointer button. Press the bottom multi-urose button to lock the bar in lace. To draw another bar, move the ointer to the new bar location and ress the bottom multi-urose button again to lock the new bar in lace. Leaves one or more coies of a re-selected image on the screen. Press the Effects button assigned to this effect. Use the ointer button to lace the stam where you want it to aear. Then ress the bottom multi-urose button to lock the stam in lace. To dislay another stam, move the ointer to the new stam location and ress the bottom multi-urose button again to lock the new stam in lace. Changes the ointer shae from a flat arrow to a three-dimensional arrow or other shae. Press the assigned Effects button to dislay the new ointer shae. Clears all secial effects from the screen. Press the assigned Effects button to clear the screen. Pressing the assigned Effects button enters a key command that you ve defined in the Detail Setting dialog box. You can assign different key macros to all five Effects buttons. You can also define a list of key macros that can all be assigned to the same Effects button, then cycle through the functions with each click of the button. See Defining and Using Key Macros on age 110 for more information. Assigning Functions to the Effects Buttons 105

119 Modifying Functions To cancel or end a function during a resentation, click the right mouse button (Windows), double-click your mouse (Macintosh) or ress the to multi-urose button (if you re using the remote control as a mouse). Once you ve assigned a function to an Effects button, you can secify detailed otions for that function. 1. Click Detail Setting on the ELP Link III main dialog box. A dialog box similar to the following aears. (The otions and tabs dislayed deend on which functions are currently assigned to the Effects buttons.) 2. Click the tab for the function you want to adjust, then change any settings you wish Using ELP Link III

120 3. To test each setting, click the Test button and use the effect as described in the table on the receding ages. 4. To end the test, click the right mouse button (Windows) or double-click the mouse (Macintosh). If you re using the remote control as a mouse ointer, ress the to multi-urose button. 5. Click OK to save your changes and return to the ELP Link III main dialog box. Your changes remain in effect until you enter new changes in the Detail Setting dialog box, so you can use the same style effect or the same key macros in different resentations. The following table describes the otions available for each function. Function Otions Line Width Sets the line width, from 1 to 32 oints. Grid Secifies whether to have the line sna to the corners of a grid by entering the size of the sides of the box, in ixels (dots), u to 100. Color Secifies a color for the line. Transarent Makes the background text or image visible through the line. Ellise Width Sets the line width, from 1 to 32 oints. Color Secifies a color for the line. Transarent Makes the background text or image visible through the ellise. Fill Fills the ellise with color. Assigning Functions to the Effects Buttons 107

121 Function Otions Box Width Sets the line width, from 1 to 32 oints. Color Secifies a color for the line. Transarent Makes the background text or image visible through the box. Fill Fills the box with color. Make oval shae Rounds the corners of the box. Bar Width Sets the line width, from 1 to 300 oints. Color Secifies a color for the bar. Direction Sets the direction of the bar horizontally or vertically. Transarent Makes the background text or image visible through the bar. Stam Selects a stam. Click the stam to be used, or click New Stam to design your own stam. You can also click Edit to make changes to the selected shae, or Delete to delete the selected shae. Cursor Change Changes the ointer shae. Click the desired shae, or click New Cursor to design your own ointer. You can also click Edit to make changes to the selected shae, or Delete to delete the selected shae. Screen Clear Key Macro No otions available. This tab lets you define u to 16 reset key commands (16 different custom functions) for the secified Effects button. See Defining and Using Key Macros below for ste-by-ste instructions Using ELP Link III

122 Defining and Using Key Macros You can use key macros to assign your own customized functions to Effects buttons. Follow these stes to define a key macro: 1. Select Key Macro as the function for an Effects button. (See Assigning Functions to the Effects Buttons on age 102 for details.) 2. Click Detail Setting on the ELP Link III main dialog box. You see the Detailed Setting dialog box: all key macros assigned to this Effects button aear in this list enter the key macro here click here to save the key macro and add it to the Register Key list Assigning Functions to the Effects Buttons 109

123 3. Position the cursor in the Registration key field and ress a key to enter a key macro. In addition to single keys, you can enter combination key macros, such as Ctrl + S. You can also enter key macros that hel you navigate a resentation, such as Home, End, Page U, and Page Down. If you enter the wrong key macro, just ress the correct key(s) to overwrite it. 4. Click Registration to add the key macro to the Register Key field. You can register u to 16 key macros. To clear all key macros in the Register Key field, click Clear. 5. Click OK to return to the ELP Link III main dialog box. You can assign key macros to all five Effects buttons. If you assign several key macros to the same Effects button, click the button to cycle through the list. The Effects button executes each key macro in the order in which it aears in the Register Key field Using ELP Link III

124 Saving and Recalling Effects Button Assignments click here to see the list box of assignment sets select a set to use it again, or select a set and ress Delete to delete it You can save more than one set of Effects button assignments if you want to use different functions with different resentations. You might also want to save more than one set if you want to use the same functions, but aly a different look to certain effects (for examle, a different stam or ointer). click here to save a set of button assignments Follow these stes to save a set of Effects button assignments: 1. Click Registration on the ELP Link III main dialog box. 2. When you see the Function Setting Register dialog box, tye a name for the set and click OK. If you create more than one set of Effects button assignments, the last set you created will be active until you select a different set. Assigning Functions to the Effects Buttons 111

125 Note: If you have multile sets of Effects button assignments, make sure you register and name each new set. If you fail to register the set, it disaears as soon as you recall another set. To recall a set of button assignments, select its name from the list box in the uer left corner of the ELP Link III main dialog box. (You don t need to click Execute to activate the set.) To delete a set of assignments from the list box, select its name and click Delete Using ELP Link III

126 Assigning Functions to the Keyboard You can also assign functions to keys or key combinations on your keyboard. Because these assignments remain in effect until you clear them, you can customize the keyboard of a comuter that you frequently use with the rojector. You can then use the keyboard instead of the Effects keys on the remote control. click to dislay the Keyboard Customize Setting dialog box Assigning Functions to the Keyboard 113

127 Follow these stes to assign functions to the keyboard: 1. Click Keyboard Customize on the ELP Link III main dialog box. A dialog box similar to the following aears. (The functions listed are those currently assigned to the Effects buttons on the remote control.) 2. Position the cursor in the field beside each function and ress a key or key combination. To use the combination of the Ctrl key and a second key, hold down the Ctrl key while you ress the other key. Note: To clear an assignment, osition the cursor in the field you want to clear and click Clear. 3. Click OK to return to the ELP Link III main dialog box. 4. If you want to make key assignments for additional functions, recall a new set of Effects button assignments in the main dialog box and reeat stes 1 through Using ELP Link III

128 To use these functions, see the table on age 104. Instead of using the remote control s multi-urose button, click the left mouse button (Windows) or click your mouse once (Macintosh) to define the beginning and end of lines, ellises, boxes, and bars. To modify functions, see Modifying Functions on age 107. To cancel or end a function during a resentation, click the right mouse button (Windows) or double-click your mouse (Macintosh). Using the Projector Setting Dialog Box You can use the Projector Setting dialog box to do the following: Change rojector settings Test rojector erformance Enhance details in your rojected image by correcting roblems with tone (gamma correction) Create a custom logo to use with your resentations Using the Projector Setting Dialog Box 115

129 To dislay the Projector Setting dialog box, click the Projector Setting button on the ELP Link III main dialog box. You see the Projector Setting window: Note: Some otions aren t available if you re running the software without the rojector connected. See Bringing out detail in your rojected image on age 128 for details Using ELP Link III

130 Using the Quick Change Toolbar To quickly change some basic rojector settings, click one of the buttons on the Projector Setting toolbar. Power On, Off Volume U, Down Contrast U, Down Brightness U, Down AV/Mute, Freeze Auto, Resize Video, Comuter Changing Projector Settings The settings you can adjust from the Projector Setting dialog box are almost the same as those available on the rojector menus. (See Chater 3 for information about rojector menus.) However, when you access these settings from the Projector Setting dialog box, you can make your changes from a comuter or central console. Using the Projector Setting Dialog Box 117

131 Follow these stes to change rojector settings: 1. Click Projector Control on the Projector Setting dialog box. The following dialog box aears: 2. Click the tab for the settings you want to adjust. See the tables on the following ages for exlanations of the different settings. 3. Make the changes you want, then click another tab if you want to make more changes. (To return to the default settings on a tab, click Reset.) When you re done, click Close Using ELP Link III

132 Video tab (video source is a comuter) If the image source on your rojector is set to Comuter, you see the following otions on the Video tab: Otion Brightness Contrast Sync. Tracking Color Position Auto Set U Pattern Dislay Reset Descrition Adjusts screen brightness. Increase brightness to lighten an image, or decrease it to darken the image. 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. Synchronizes with the tracking signal sent from the comuter. Adjust this setting to correct fuzziness or screen flicker. Matches the rojector s internal clock to various comuter grahic signals. Adjust this setting to remove vertical lines from the image. Adjusts the balance of red, green, and blue in the image. Adjusts the horizontal and vertical screen osition. When enabled, this setting allows the rojector to sense the grahic signal being sent from the comuter and otimize it for the rojector. If the rojector doesn t automatically recognize the video source, select a different signal through your comuter. Enables or disables dislay of the test attern currently selected. Resets all settings to their default values. Using the Projector Setting Dialog Box 119

133 Video tab (video source other than a comuter) If the image source on your rojector is set to Video, you see the following otions on the Video tab: Otion Brightness Contrast Color Tint (NTSC only) Sharness Pattern Dislay Reset Descrition Adjusts screen brightness. Increase brightness to lighten an image, or decrease it to darken the image. Adjusts the difference between light and dark areas on the screen. Increase the contrast to make light areas lighter and dark areas darker. Decrease it to minimize the difference between light and dark areas. Adjusts the color density. Increase the setting for darker and more oaque colors. Decrease it for lighter and less oaque colors. Adjusts the red-green color balance of the screen. Increase tint to add more green, or decrease it to add more red. This setting only works with NTSC video signals. Adjusts the sharness of the screen image. Enables or disables dislay of the test attern currently selected. Resets all settings to their default values. Audio tab The Audio tab lets you make the following adjustments: Otion Volume Descrition Adjusts sound volume for the seakers and audio-out terminal Using ELP Link III

134 Otion Treble Bass SRS SPACE SRS CENTER Pattern Dislay Reset Descrition Adjusts the treble tone of the seakers. Adjusts the bass tone of the seakers. Adjusts stereo sound. Increasing the value increases the stereo sound searation. Adjusts stereo sound. Changing the value balances the SRS sound. Enables or disables dislay of the test attern currently selected. Resets all settings to their default values. Using the Projector Setting Dialog Box 121

135 Setting tab The Setting tab enables you to adjust basic rojector settings. Otion Blank (AV/MUTE) Install Promt Color Tem Descrition Secifies whether a black screen, a blue screen, or a user-defined logo dislays when the screen is blanked. Secifies how the rojector is installed (if you are not using front rojection): Rear Proj Use this setting when rojecting to the back of a screen so the image is flied left to right. Ceiling Use this setting when the rojector is installed on the ceiling so the image is flied to to bottom. Temorarily dislays a romt on the rojector screen identifying which source (comuter or video) is roviding the image. Adjusts the whiteness of the screen. Positive color temerature values rovide a cold white; negative values rovide a warmer white. Press the right arrow button on the control anel or ress right on the remote s ointer button to increase the color temerature value; ress the control anel s left arrow button or left on the remote s ointer button to decrease the color temerature value. Mode Secifies the inut image signal mode: AUTO, NTSC, NTSC 4.43, PAL, PAL N, PAL M, PAL 60 or SECAM. Pattern Dislay Reset Enables or disables dislay of the test attern currently selected. Resets all settings to their default values Using ELP Link III

136 Testing Projector Performance You can use the Test Pattern dialog box to test your rojector s focus, resolution, color fidelity, and grayscale quality. Each of the test atterns on the dialog box tests a different asect of rojector erformance. 1. Click Test Pattern on the Projector Setting dialog box. The following dialog box aears: Using the Projector Setting Dialog Box 123

137 2. Choose one of the following: Color Image Gray Scale Focus Pattern User File (bm) Dislays a color bar test attern to verify color accuracy. Dislays a grayscale test attern. Dislays a character-based focus attern. Dislays a blow-u of the bitma file you secify. Either tye the name of the bitma file you want to use, or click Ref... (refer) to browse your hard disk for the file. The bitma should be ixels. Use this attern to test image resolution. 3. Check Pattern Dislay to dislay the test attern selected. 4. When you re finished, click Close to end the test and return to the Projector Setting dialog box Using ELP Link III

138 Creating a User Logo You can create or edit a logo from the Projector Setting dialog box, then save it to a file on your hard disk or download it to the rojector when you want to use it with a resentation. 1. Click User s Logo on the Projector Setting dialog box. The User s Logo Setting dialog box aears. Using the Projector Setting Dialog Box 125

139 2. Click the Edit button. The following dialog box aears. 3. Click the Oen the File icon to locate and oen a bitma or logo (.lgo) file. The selected image aears in the dislay area. Note: If you see a screen requesting the image tye, select the correct image tye. 4. To cro the image, click the Select Area button and osition the ointer at one corner of the area to be the logo. Click the bottom multi-urose button, move the ointer to the oosite corner, and then click it again. Click OK to accet the changes. The User s Logo Setting dialog box reaears. 5. To increase or decrease the size at which the logo dislays, select a zoom ercentage from the Zoom list box Using ELP Link III

140 6. Click the Save button to save your logo to your hard disk. The Save As dialog box aears. Tye a name for your logo, using the.lgo extension, then click OK. Note: You must save logo files with the extension.lgo. 7. To download a logo file to the rojector, click the Download button and follow the instructions on the screen. 8. Click Close to return to the Projector Setting dialog box. Bringing out detail in your rojected image If much of your image aears hidden in shadow, you can increase visible detail by gamma correction, which brings out the midtones in the image. This correction often achieves better results than simly correcting contrast or brightness from the Video tab. 1. Click Gamma on the Projector Setting dialog box. The Gamma Setting dialog box aears: Using the Projector Setting Dialog Box 127