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Quick Start Reference Sheet
Epson EMP-7800
Revision D
NOTE: This document is intended only as a quick reference for installation please read the SP
Controls Application Note for a complete description of this projector driver prior to installation.
I. Driver Features
1. Input Selection Mapping
Selection 1: VIDEO (RCA)
Selection 2: S-VIDEO
Selection 3: YPbPr (BNC)
Selection 4: COMPUTER (VGA)
2. Hidden Function Mapping (Default Configuration)
Using the ON button as a shift key
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SmartPanel Projector Driver Application Note Epson EMP-7800 III. Additional Projector Information NOTE: For use with this driver, the Epson EMP-7800 should be running projector firmware version 2.05 or higher. For information on how to check your projector firmware version and instructions on how to upgrade if necessary, see the Projector Firmware Note in the Application Note below. NOTE: The Epson STANDBY MODE must be set to NETWORK ON in the projector ADVANCED1 onscreen menu o
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Projector Driver Application Note Epson EMP-7800 Revision D This document describes the SmartPanel Projector Driver for the Epson EMP-7800 projector. For more information on configuring and using the Panel see the SmartPanel Configuration and Installation Guide. NOTE: For RS-232 control, the Epson EMP-7800 should be running projector firmware version 2.05 or higher. For information on how to check your projector firmware version and instructions on how to upgrade if necessary, see the
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SmartPanel Projector Driver Application Note Epson EMP-7800 Hidden functions are accessed by pressing the indicated key while the holding the On key down. Hidden functions names are based on the Epson remote and controls on top of the projector. Adjust, Enter and ESC controls navigate through onscreen menus. A/V Mute is a toggling Audio and Video mute. The hidden functions available for the Epson with this Driver are as follows: MENU BRIGHT + TRACKING + ADJUST LEFT BRIGHT
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SmartPanel Projector Driver Application Note Epson EMP-7800 II. CONTROL WIRING This section specifies how RS-232 should be wired to the Epson projector. Although this driver is RS-232-only, SP PROJECTOR CONTROL Controls strongly recommends that you also wire IR in case you make a decision to use Revision C of this driver, RS232 IR/SERIAL which uses IR control. Please Section III below for more information. RS-232 should be connected to the Epson control port labeled CONTROL (RS-232C
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SmartPanel Projector Driver Application Note Epson EMP-7800 SPECIAL CONTROL NOTE 2: Several additional projector settings must be configured for the Epson EMP-7800 to work with the SmartPanel. Access the Epson's settings via the onscreen menu using the SmartPanel's hidden functions or the Epson's remote control. • STARTUP SCREEN should be set to OFF in the ADVANCED1 Menu. • COM PORT must be set to RS-232 in the ADVANCED2 menu. • SLEEP MODE should be set to OFF in the SETTING Men
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SmartPanel Projector Driver Application Note Epson EMP-7800 IV. TROUBLESHOOTING Addition tips can be found in the SmartPanel Configuration and Installation Guide. The Panel powers the projector on, but then the Panel does not respond! If the projector STANDBY MODE is not configured to NETWORK ON, the projector may stop responding to RS-232 control. To restore control, the projector must be manually turned off and unplugged. See Special Control Note 1 in Section II, Control Wiring above
