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Epson PowerLite 7900p
Multimedia Projector
User’s Guide
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Important Safety Information WARNING: Never look into the projector lens when the lamp is turned on; the bright light can damage your eyes. Never let children look into the lens when it is on. Never open any cover on the projector, except the lamp and filter covers. Dangerous electrical voltages inside the projector can severely injure you. Except as specifically explained in this User’s Guide, do not attempt to service this product yourself. Refer all servicing to qualified service personne
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Contents Welcome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Getting the Most from Your Projector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Using Your Documentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Getting More Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Registration and Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Unpacking the Projector. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Additional Compo
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2 Projecting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Turning On Your Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Turning On the Projector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Selecting the Image Source. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 What To Do If You See a Blank Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 The Projector and Notebook Don’t Display the Same Image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Adjusting the Image . . . . .
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4 Fine-tuning the Projector. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65 Using the Menu System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66 Restoring the Default Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67 Adjusting the Image Quality. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68 Adjusting Images from Video Sources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68 Adjusting Computer Images. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69 Adjusting the Image Size, Shape, and Position . . . . .
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Using EMP NetworkManager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96 Selecting the Projectors to Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96 Setting a Password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97 Creating the E-Mail Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97 Understanding the Notification Messages . . . . . . . . . . . 99 6 Maintaining the Projector. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101 Cleaning the Lens. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Appendix C: Notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131 C Important Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131 Remote Control Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133 Declaration of Conformity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134 FCC Compliance Statement. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135 Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136 Index. . . . . . . . . .
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8 Contents
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- Welcome ® ® The Epson PowerLite 7900p is a versatile, lightweight projector designed to ensure that your presentations are easy and trouble-free, whether you use it in the classroom or conference room. When space is limited, you can project against a surface less than five and one-half feet away. The projector’s keystone correction function automatically ™ corrects image distortion, and Epson’s unique Wall Shot function lets you project against blackboards and colored walls without loss
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To prevent unauthorized use of your PowerLite 7900p, you can assign a password, create a user logo which is displayed at startup to identify the projector, and disable the projector’s buttons through the Operation Lock feature. For more information about security features, see page 77. Getting the Most from Your Projector Depending on your presentation, you can take advantage of any or all of these options: ■ Connecting to a notebook or other computer If you want to connect the projector to
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Using Your Documentation Your documentation includes a Quick Setup sheet, warranty ® brochures, and Epson PrivateLine Support card. The Quick Setup sheet gives instructions for setting up your projector ® and connecting it to a notebook or PowerBook computer. This book contains all the information you need to set up and use your projector. Please follow these guidelines as you read through it: ■ Warnings must be followed carefully to avoid bodily injury. ■ Cautions must be observed to avoid d
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Registration and Warranty Your projector comes with a basic carry-in warranty as well as an international warranty that let you project with confidence anywhere in the world. For details, see page 136 and the warranty brochure included with your projector. In addition, for customers who register their projector, Epson offers SM free Extra Care Road Service. In the unlikely event of an equipment failure, you won’t have to wait for your unit to be repaired. Instead, Epson will ship you a re
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Unpacking the Projector After unpacking the projector, make sure you have all the parts shown below: Projector Remote control and Projector software batteries CD-ROM Power cable VGA computer cable Save all packaging in case you need to ship the projector. Always use the original packaging (or the equivalent) when you need to send the projector to another location. If you are moving the projector by hand, use a carrying case (either an Epson case or something similar, such as a well-padded
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Additional Components Depending on how you plan to use the projector, you may need additional components: ■ To receive an S-Video signal, you’ll need an S-Video cable. One may be provided with your video equipment, or you can purchase one from Epson; see page 15. ■ To receive a component video signal from a VCR or other video device, you’ll need a component video cable. One may be provided with your video equipment, or you can purchase one from Epson; see page 15. ■ To receive an RGB vide
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Optional Accessories To enhance your use of the projector, Epson provides the following optional accessories: Product Part number Replacement lamp V13H010L22 Air filter replacement set V13H134A01 Middle throw zoom lens (standard lens) V12H004M03 Wide throw zoom lens V12H004W03 Long throw zoom lens V12H004L05 ATA shipping case ELPKS46 ATA molded hardshell case ELPKS48 Ceiling mount ELPMB40 Suspension adapter ELPMBAPL False ceiling plate ELPMBFCP Adjustable ceiling channel ELPMBACC Security bra
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16 Welcome
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1 Setting Up the Projector This chapter gives you basic information on setting up the projector: where to position it and how to connect it to a video source (such as a VCR or DVD player) or to a notebook or desktop computer. Follow the instructions in this chapter on: ■ Positioning the projector ■ Connecting to video equipment ■ Connecting to a computer ■ Connecting an external monitor ■ Playing sound through the projector 17
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Positioning the Projector note You can mount the projector If you’re setting up the projector yourself and it isn’t already installed on the ceiling, or place it in the theater or conference room you’re using, you’ll probably want behind a translucent screen to place it on a table in front of the screen, as shown. x art below for rear projection. See page 123 for details. This lets you stand in the front of the room, face the audience, and remain close enough to the equipment to be able
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Ideally, you should place the projector directly in front of the center of note the screen, facing it toward the screen squarely. The base of the lens After positioning the should be at about the level of the bottom of the screen. projector, you may want to connect a Kensington ® MicroSaver anti-theft device to the lock port on the projector’s left side. You can purchase this from Epson; see “Optional Accessories” on page 15. Screen Projector If you place the projector below screen l
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Connecting to Video Equipment You can connect up to four video sources to the projector at the same time. Before starting, look at your video equipment to determine its available video-output connections: RCA connector ■ If your video player has a yellow RCA-style video output (composite video) connector, see “Connecting a Composite Video Source” on page 21. ■ If your video player has an S-Video connector, see “Connecting S-Video connector an S-Video Source” on page 22. (4-pin mini-DIN) ■
