Epson ELP-3300 owner manual Setting Up the Projector, Maximum Zoom

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Setting Up the Projector

1.Place the projector on a sturdy, level surface within five feet of the computer or video source.

Caution: Do not hold the projector by the lens when you move it. This will damage the lens.

2.Place the projector the proper distance from the screen.

The distance between the projector and the screen determines the actual image size. Use the following general guidelines to determine the proper distance.

Image size

 

Distance from screen

(diagonal)

 

(approximate)

Maximum Zoom

Minimum Zoom

 

 

 

 

300 inches (25 feet)

214 inches (30 feet)

40 feet

204 inches

146 inches

27 feet

96 inches

69 inches

13 feet

60 inches

42 inches

8 feet

30 inches

21 inches

4 feet

 

 

 

3.Turn the projector so the lens is at a right angle to the screen. If the projector is not at a right angle, the screen image will be crooked.

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Contents Epson Page Iii Ambient light is too bright Important Safety Information Remote Control InformationImportant Information About Your ELP-3300 Readme File Information Contents Using the Projector Remote Control of the Computer Troubleshooting Introduction Getting the Most Out of Your Projector Serial Communication Kit Optional Accessories About This Manual Safety Instructions Safety Instructions 800 Where to Get HelpEpson Download Service Electronic support servicesEnergy Star Compliance 614 529-1611or your local CompuServe access numberInstallation Unpacking the Projector Additional components Maximum Zoom Setting Up the ProjectorSetting Up the Projector Connecting to a Computer Connecting to a PC desktop computer Connecting to a PC laptop computer Connecting to a desktop Macintosh Connecting to a PowerBook Connecting to a Video Source Yellow Video/audio cable Connecting to an Audio Source You should now adjust the Fade menu setting. See Connecting to an External Speaker or PA SystemConnecting the serial cable Setting Up Serial CommunicationModem port is identified by the following icon Installing the softwareConnecting the Remote Control with the Lead Wire Installation Using the Projector Turning the Equipment On and Off Focusing and Positioning the Screen Image Using the Projector Controlling the Projector Controlling the ProjectorStandby Sync + Button/component Function You see a screen similar to the following Adjusting the settings from ELP LinkMonitoring the Projector Using Rear Projection Using the Menus Following table shows the settings for each of the menus Accessing the MenusTo close the menus, again press the Menu button Changing menu settingsAccessing ELP Link menus Restoring the default settings Menu SettingsComputer menu Screen wider than the projector’s area TrackingLines until they disappear Video menu Display menu Projection, Rear Proj should be off Blank ToBlue. For a description of Blank, see Rear ProjAudio menu Options menu Japanese Custom menuLanguage Using the Menus Remote Control of the Computer Windows Macintosh ELP Remote Programmer TemplatesDo the following to start the ELP Remote Programmer Starting the ELP Remote ProgrammerRemote Control of the Computer Element Function Assigning a Macro to a Programmable Button Assigning a Macro to a Programmable Button Using record modeRemote Control of the Computer Activating a Template Using manual modeELP Remote Programmer Menus Maintenance Cleaning the Air Filter Cleaning the LensCleaning the Projector Case Cleaning the Air Filter Cleaning the Trackball Cleaning the Trackball Replacing the Lamp When the screws are loose, lift off the lamp cover Turn the projector over so you can access the lamp coverLift up the handle and pull out the lamp Resetting the lamp timer Replacing the Fuse Replacing the Fuse Maintenance Troubleshooting Status light Color Problems with the ProjectorPower status light does not come on For specific problems, see the followingTemperature status light is orange An image does not appear on the screen Problems with the Image or SoundOnly the test pattern is displayed Colors of the image are not right Problems with the Remote Control Using the trackball has no effect Troubleshooting General Technical SpecificationsOptical Electrical Supported Monitor Displays Pin Assignments Monitor and VGA connector pin assignments Brightness. The balance of light and dark shades in an image Glossary82Glossary Glossary83 84Glossary Index 86Index Index87 88Index Index89 66-68 Tint