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Epson EMP-713 Owner's Manual
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  • Page 2: Types Of Manual

    Types of Manual The documentation for your EPSON projector is divided into the following three manuals. The manuals cover the following topics. • Safety Instructions/World-Wide Warranty Terms This manual contains information on using the projector safely, and also includes World-Wide Warranty Terms and a Troubleshooting check sheet.
  • Page 3 ® D A T A / V I D E O P R O J E C T O R Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Contents Contents Introduction Getting the Most Out of Your Projector ........ ix Optional Accessories..............ix About This Manual..............x Where to Get Help ..............xi World Wide Web site..............xi 1 Installation Unpacking the Projector............2 Additional Components.............. 3 Setting Up the Projector............4 Connecting to a Computer .............6 Connecting to a PC Desktop Computer ........
  • Page 6 2 Using the Projector Turning the Equipment On and Off ........29 Turning the Projector On and Off ..........29 Focusing and Positioning the Screen Image ......31 Resize Button................33 Controlling the Projector............34 Using the Remote Control ............35 Using the Operation Panel ............38 Projector Status Indicators ............39 Operation Indicator..............
  • Page 7 5 Troubleshooting Problems with the Projector..........64 Problems with the Image or Sound ........66 Technical Specifications Supported Monitor Displays ..........71 Computer In connector pin assignments .......73 Glossary Index I I I I I I...
  • Page 8 I I I I Contents...
  • Page 9: Introduction

    Images are displayed in full color (16,670,000 colors) at a XGA resolution of 1024 x 768 pixels (EMP-713/703) and SVGA resolution of 800 x 600 pixels (EMP-503). Your projector produces bright images that can be easily seen in rooms light enough to take notes.
  • Page 10 Your projector features the newest resizing technology DAR (Digital Active Resizing) which supports VGA~UXGA computer output (The EMP-503 does not support UXGA). No matter what type of computer output is used, the result is a full-size video image of outstanding clarity. The video source can be NTSC, NTSC4.43, NTSC50, PAL M-PAL, N-PAL, PAL60 or SECAM in composite video or S- Video format.
  • Page 11: Getting The Most Out Of Your Projector

    To get the most out of your projector, read this section for a quick summary of the important features. Optional Accessories To enhance your use of the projector, EPSON provides the following optional accessories: • Image Presentation Camera (XGA) ELPDC02 •...
  • Page 12: About This Manual

    About This Manual Chapter 1, “Installation”, gives step-by-step instructions on how to set up the projector and connect it to your computer, video source, or other external speaker or PA system. Read the installation procedures that apply to your configuration. Chapter 2, “Using the Projector”, describes how to switch the projector on/off and control simple projector settings using the remote control or the operation panel.
  • Page 13: Where To Get Help

    World Wide Web site If you connect to the Internet and have a Web browser, you can access to EPSON’s World Wide Web site at http:// www. epson. com. EPSON’s home page provides you What’s New, EPSON Products, EPSON Connection, Corporate Info and EPSON Contacts.
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  • Page 15: Installation

    Installation his chapter describes how to unpack and set up your projector, and connect it to other equipment. The projector must be connected to a computer or a video source such as a video tape deck, camcorder, digital camera or laser disc player before it can project any images.
  • Page 16: Unpacking The Projector

    Unpacking the Projector When you unpack the projector, make sure you have all these components: • Projector • Remote control • Two alkaline dry cells LR6 (AA) • Power cord • Computer cable • Audio/Video cable (A/V cable) • PS/2 mouse cable •...
  • Page 17: Additional Components

    Additional Components Depending on how you plan to use the projector, you may need these additional components: • To receive an S-Video signal, you need an S-Video cable. (One is usually provided with your video device.) A separate cable is required for each video source. •...
  • Page 18: Setting Up The Projector

    Setting Up the Projector 1. Place the projector on a sturdy, level surface within five feet of the computer or video source. ♦ Caution: Do not hold the projector by the lens. This can damage the lens. 2. Place the projector at a correct distance from the screen. The distance between the projector and the screen determines the actual image size.
  • Page 19 5. To insert the batteries in the remote control device, slide off the battery compartment cover. 6. Insert the two alkaline dry cells LR6 (AA) included with the projector. Make sure the polarity of the batteries is correct. 7. Replace the battery compartment cover. When replacing batteries, take the following precautions: •...
  • Page 20: Connecting To A Computer

    Connecting to a Computer You can connect the projector to a computer capable of VGA, SVGA, XGA, SXGA and UXGA output (The EMP-503 does not support UXGA). To connect the computer and mouse cables (to use the wireless remote as a mousepointer), see the section in this chapter that applies to your computer.
  • Page 21: Connecting To A Pc Desktop Computer

    Connecting to a PC Desktop Computer To connect the projector to your PC desktop computer, you need to: • Connect the computer cable • Connect the audio cable (if you’ll be projecting with audio) Follow the steps in each section for the cables you need to connect.
  • Page 22 1. If you will be viewing the video on your computer monitor as well as the projector screen, disconnect the monitor cable from the video port on the back of your computer. 2. Connect one end of the computer cable to the projector’s Computer port.
  • Page 23 1. Connect the 9-pin end of the PS/2 mouse cable or, the USB mouse cable to the Mouse/Com or USB mouse port on the projector. 2. Disconnect your mouse from the mouse port on the back of your computer and replace it with the other end of the PS/2 mouse cable or USB mouse cable.
  • Page 24: Connecting To A Pc Laptop Computer

    Connecting to a PC Laptop Computer To connect the projector to your PC laptop computer, you need to: • Connect the computer cable • Connect the mouse cable (if you want to use the remote control as a mouse) • Connect the audio cable (if you’ll be projecting with audio) Follow the steps in each section for the cables you need to connect.
  • Page 25 Connecting the Mouse Cables If you want to use the remote control as a mouse, you need to connect the PS/2 mouse cable or USB mouse cable. ♦ Note: The USB mouse port on the projector can only be used by connecting a USB mouse.
  • Page 26 ♦ Note: You may have to set the display to appear on both the laptop’s screen and the projector. Some laptops let you change this setting with the keyboard’s function keys or by using a setup utility provided by the computer manufacturer. Check your laptop’s manual or online help for instructions.
  • Page 27: Connecting To A Desktop Macintosh

    Connecting to a Desktop Macintosh To connect the projector to your desktop Macintosh, you need to: • Connect the computer cable • Connect the mouse cable (if you want to use the remote control as a mouse) • Connect the audio cable (if you’ll be projecting with audio) Follow the steps in each section for the cables you need to connect.
  • Page 28 1. Connect one end of the computer cable to the projector’s Computer port. 2. Remove the small cover on the Macintosh desktop adapter and set its DIP switches in accordance with the resolution you want to use (such as 16-inch mode). See your Macintosh documentation for instructions.
  • Page 29 3. Connect the small terminal of the Macintosh desktop adapter to the other end of the computer cable. 4. Connect the computer cable (with the Macintosh desktop adapter attached) to the video-out port on your Macintosh. Connecting the Mouse Cables If you want to use the remote control as a mouse, you need to connect the USB mouse cable.
  • Page 30 1. Connect one end of the projector’s USB mouse cable to the USB Mouse port on the projector 2. Disconnect your Macintosh’s mouse cable. Connect the other end of the projector’s USB mouse cable to the mouse port on your Macintosh. Connecting the Audio Cable 1.
  • Page 31: Connecting To A Powerbook

    Connecting to a PowerBook Your PowerBook must have video-out capability in order to connect to the projector. To connect the projector to your PowerBook, you need to: • Connect the computer cable • Connect the mouse cable (if you want to use the remote control as a mouse) •...
  • Page 32 ♦ Note: Some new PowerBooks may allow you to connect the computer cable directly to the computer without using a video-out cable. See your PowerBook manual for additional information on connecting a computer cable. 1. Connect one end of the computer cable to the projector’s Computer port.
  • Page 33 3. Connect the small terminal of the Macintosh desktop adapter to the other end of the computer cable. 4. Connect the computer cable (with the optional Macintosh desktop adapter) to the video-out port on the PowerBook. If a video-out cable was provided with your PowerBook, connect the smaller end of the video-out cable to the video- out port on the back of the PowerBook.
  • Page 34 Connecting the Mouse Cables If you want to use the remote control as a mouse, you need to connect the USB mouse cable. ♦ Note: The USB mouse port on the projector can only be used by connecting a USB mouse. It is not possible to connect other USB equipment for use.
  • Page 35 2. Connect the other end of the USB mouse cable to the mouse port on the back of the PowerBook. Connecting the Audio Cable 1. If you will be using audio, connect one end of the audio cable to the Audio In jack on the projector. Audio In jack audio cable 2.
  • Page 36: Connecting To A Video Source

    Connecting to a Video Source You can connect a VCR, a camcorder, a laser disc player, DVD player, or any other compatible video image source to your projector. The projector can receive composite video or S-Video. Your equipment has composite video if your video source has a one-pin RCA video jack.
  • Page 37 2. If your video source uses a small, round, one-prong composite (RCA) video connector, you’ll need the RCA video cable that comes with the projector. If your video source uses a large, round, four-prong S-Video connector, you will need to purchase the appropriate cable or use the cable that came with your video source.
  • Page 38 6. Connect the RCA audio cable to the Audio jacks of the projector: insert the white plug into the L jack and the red plug into the R jack. Connect the plug at the other end of the RCA audio cable to the audio output jack of the video source.
  • Page 39: Connecting To An External Speaker Or Pa System

    Connecting to an External Speaker or PA System Although the projector’s internal speakers are enough for most small- or medium-size rooms, you can connect the projector to an external speaker or public address (PA) system for large rooms or to gain maximum benefit. To connect the projector to an external sound system, you need to obtain an RCA-to-3.5 mm stereo audio cable.
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  • Page 41: Using The Projector

    Using the Projector his chapter provides the following information about using your projector: • Turning the equipment on and off • Focusing and positioning the screen image • Controlling the projector with the remote control and the operation panel • Monitoring the projector’s operating status I I I I I I...
  • Page 42 The illustration below identifies the parts of your projector. operation indicator operation panel remote control receiver zoom ring focus ring front foot speaker foot adjust lever I I I I...
  • Page 43: Turning The Equipment On And Off

    Turning the Equipment On and Off Turn on the projector and its attached equipment in the following order. 1. Computer 2. Video source 3. Audio source (if different from computer or video source) 4. Projector 5. External speaker or PA system (if necessary) When you turn off the equipment, do so in the reverse order.
  • Page 44 After you press the power button to turn off the projector, a confirmation message appears. If you want to turn off the projector, press the power button again. If you don’t want to turn off the projector, press any button. The fan will remain on and the operation indicator will flash orange for about one minute as the projector cools down.
  • Page 45: Focusing And Positioning The Screen Image

    Focusing and Positioning the Screen Image When an image appears on the screen, check that it is in focus and correctly positioned on the screen. focus ring zoom ring • To focus the image, rotate the focus ring (the outer ring on the lens).
  • Page 46 If you need to raise or lower the image on the screen, extend or retract the two feet at the bottom of the projector as follows: 1. Stand behind the projector and support the front of it while you lift the foot adjust levers above the feet. This unlocks the feet so they can move up and down freely.
  • Page 47: Resize Button

    The Resize button allows you to select the projection method for certain types of image input signals from a computer. With images up to XGA size (1024 × 768) for the EMP-713/ 703 or SVGA size (800 x 600) for the EMP-503, you can choose from two projection methods.
  • Page 48: Controlling The Projector

    Controlling the Projector You can use the operation panel on top of the projector or the remote control to perform the following actions: • Turn the power on or off • Auto set-up of the computer image • Switch between input images (Computer, video-computer) •...
  • Page 49: Using The Remote Control

    Using the Remote Control Power Freeze A/V Mute R/C ON E-Zoom Enter button Enter Esc button Remote control To use the remote control, point it towards the remote control receivers located at the front of the projector. To be able to use the remote control as a cordless mouse, connect the mouse cable to the projector and your computer.
  • Page 50 This table summarizes the functions on the remote control. Button Function Freeze Keeps the current computer or video image on the screen. A/V Mute Turns off the audio and video output of the projector. To turn on the audio and video output, press either the A/V mute button or Esc button again.
  • Page 51 Button Function Comp Switches to the computer image from Computer. S-Video Switches to the video image from S-Video. Video Switches to the image from Video. Auto Optimizes the computer image. Resize Switches between the Window display and Resizing display. P in P Displays a subscreen on the main display.
  • Page 52: Using The Operation Panel

    Using the Operation Panel Power Help Enter button Operation Panel You can use the operation panel to control the projector instead of the remote control. However, you can program and access the custom features only using the remote control. The following table summarizes the functions on the operation panel.
  • Page 53: Projector Status Indicators

    Projector Status Indicators The power and lamp indicators at the top of the projector tell you its operating status. Operation Indicator Lamp Indicator Temperature Indicator ♦ Caution: A red indicator warns you if a serious problem occurs. See Chapter 5, “Troubleshooting,” for what to do if a warning light comes on.
  • Page 54: Lamp Indicator

    Lamp Indicator Displays lamp condition. This indicator is off when the projector is in a normal condition. Color Status Meaning Lamp is functioning normally. The lamp needs to be replaced. Orange Flashing Projection lamp has reached the time to replace and will no longer project images. Replace the projection lamp with a new one.
  • Page 55 Color Status Meaning The projector has turned off automatically because of over heating. The lamp goes off automatically and projection becomes impossible. Wait for approximately 5 minutes with the projector in that state. After 5 minutes has passed, pull out the power plug once, then insert it again.
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  • Page 57: Using The Projector Menus

    Using the Projector Menus he eight projector menus let you to control your projector. • The Video menu controls the look and quality of the projected image, whether the image source is a computer or video. • The Audio menu controls audio features, such as the volume level, tone setting.
  • Page 58: Accessing The Main Menu

    Accessing the Main Menu To display the Main menu, press the Menu button on the remote control. The Main menu appears: Video Position Adjustment Audio Tracking 9999 Effect Sync. Setting Brightness User's Logo Contrast Advanced Color Adjustment About Sharpness Reset All Auto Setup Gamma Reset...
  • Page 59: Changing A Menu Setting

    Changing a Menu Setting To change a menu setting: 1. Press the Menu button on the remote control to display the Main menu. 2. Press the top or bottom of the Enter button to scroll through the menu choices. Power Freeze A/V Mute R/C ON...
  • Page 60 As you select a menu, a sub menu of options appears to the right. Video Position Adjustment Audio Brightness Effect Contrast Setting Color User's Logo Tint Advanced Sharpness About Gamma Reset All Mode Select [Auto Reset Execute :Select :Enter ♦ Note: The options available in some submenus vary, depending on whether the current image source is the computer or a video source.
  • Page 61: Menu Options

    Menu Options Video Menu (Image source = Computer) The Video menu lets you make adjustments to the projected image. The following options are available when the image source is Computer. ♦ Note: The computer must be connected and operating, and the image source on the projector must be set to Computer for you to access these menu options.
  • Page 62 Menu item Description Color Adjusts the color balance (Red:Green:Blue) of the input source. Select this item by pressing the Enter button. The projector will enter color adjustment mode. Use the Enter button to select a color. Next, use the Enter button to adjust the selected color. Increase the color setting for more intense color, or decrease the setting for less intense color.
  • Page 63: Video Menu (Image Source = Video)

    Video Menu (Image source = Video) The Video menu lets you make adjustments to the projected image. The following options are available when the image source is Video. ♦ Note: The projector’s image source must be set to Video, and the video source (such as a VCR or camcorder) must be connected and operating for you to access these menu options (for example, the projector must actually be projecting an image from a video...
  • Page 64: Audio Menu

    Menu item Description Mode Specifies the image signal mode. User can select from Auto, NTSC, NTSC4.43, PAL, M-PAL, N-PAL, PAL 60, SECAM. Reset Returns all menu items to their initial factory defaults. Select this item and then press the Enter button to display the confirmation screen.
  • Page 65: Effect Menu

    Effect Menu Use the Effect menu to modify what happens when you use the Effects buttons on the remote control and to change the cursor speed . Menu item Description Cursor/Stamp Selects the stamp icon you want to use as the cursor graphic and a zoom rate.
  • Page 66: User's Logo Menu

    Menu item Description No-Signal Msg Specifies whether a black screen, a blue screen, or a user logo displays when the screen is blanked. Prompt Temporarily displays a message on the projector screen to identify which source (computer or video) is providing the image.
  • Page 67: Storing A User Logo

    Storing a User Logo Follow these steps to capture and store a logo. 1. Display the image(with the projector) you wish to use as a logo. 2. Press the Menu button to open the Menu window. 3. Select the User’s Logo menu option by pressing the pointer button.
  • Page 68: Reset All Menu

    Assigning the Logo to the A/V Mute Button Follow these steps to assign the logo to the A/V Mute button: 1. Press the Menu button to open the Menu window. 2. Select the Setting menu and press the Enter button. 3.
  • Page 69: Advanced Menu

    Advanced Menu The Advanced menu enables you to set various projector options. Menu item Description Language Selects the menu language from Japanese, English, German, French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, Chinese and Korean. Startup Screen Displays the user logo during the warm-up after the projector is turned on.
  • Page 70: About Menu

    About Menu The About menu displays the following information about your projector. Image source = Computer or Component Video Menu item Description Lamp Displays the number of hours the current lamp has been used. The lamp light turns red when the projector lamp needs to be replaced.
  • Page 71: Maintenance

    Maintenance our projector needs little maintenance. You should keep the lens clean because any dirt or smears appear on the screen. You also need to periodically clean the air filter. A clogged air filter can block ventilation needed to cool the projector and keep it from overheating.
  • Page 72: Cleaning The Lens

    Cleaning the Lens Clean the lens whenever you notice dirt or dust on the surface. Lightly wipe the lens surface with a soft, dry, lint-free cloth. To remove dirt or smears on the lens, moisten a soft cloth with an alcohol-based cleaner and gently wipe the lens surface.
  • Page 73: Cleaning The Air Filter

    Cleaning the Air Filter Clean the air filter at the top of the projector after every 100 hours of use. If it is not cleaned periodically, it can become clogged with dust, preventing proper ventilation. This can cause overheating and damage the projector. To clean the air filter, follow these steps: 1.
  • Page 74: Replacing The Lamp

    The replacement message is set to being displayed at about 900 hours of use. Contact your local EPSON dealer for a spare lamp. Request part number ELPLP14.
  • Page 75 2. Remove the lamp cover after the unit is cool. It will normally take about an hour to completely cool down. Loosen a lamp cover-mounting screw with the screwdriver provided with the spare lamp, then remove. Screwdriver 3. Loosen two mounting screws for the lamp with the same screwdriver, and pull out the lamp using the handle.
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  • Page 77: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting his chapter describes the problems indicated by the warning lights and provides information on how to solve problems with the projector. It is divided into the following sections: • Problems with the projector. See this section if the projector is not working and to find out what the warning lights are indicating.
  • Page 78: Problems With The Projector

    Problems with the Projector If you have problems with the projector, first turn it off and unplug it. Then plug the power cord back in and turn on the projector. If this does not solve the problem, check the warning lights at the top of the projector. These lights alert you to problems with projector operation.
  • Page 79 ❑ The temperature indicator is red. The projector is overheating, which turns the lamp off automatically. Let the projector cool for a few minutes, then turn it back on. Make sure nothing is blocking the ventilation vents. The air filter may be clogged. Clean it as described on page 59 in Chapter 4 and then let the projector cool for a while.
  • Page 80: Problems With The Image Or Sound

    ❑ Only part of the computer image is displayed. If the computer’s output resolution setting is higher than 1024 × 768 (EMP-713/703) and 800 x 600 (EMP-503), the projector resizes the image. If the computer output is not compatible with this resizing, choose a different display setting on the computer.
  • Page 81 ❑ A blank screen is displayed. The computer signal cannot be interpreted by the projector. Verify the display format (see page 71, 72). When you see a blank screen, you cannot access the projector menus. ❑ The image or parts of the image are blurred or not in focus.
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  • Page 83 Technical Specifications General Type of display Poly-silicon TFT Size of liquid crystal panels 0.9 inches (22.9 mm) Resolution EMP-713/703: 1024 (horizontal) x 768 (vertical) pixels EMP-503: 800(horizontal) x 600(vertical) pixels Projection distance 26-300 inch (1.1-13.8 meters) Remote control range 32.8 feet (10 meters)
  • Page 84: Technical Specifications

    Mechanical Height 7.4 inches (87 mm) Maximum dimension Width 19.8 inches (267 mm) Maximum dimension Depth 12 inches (213 mm) Maximum dimension Weight 5.8 lb (2.6 kg) Electrical Voltage 100 - 240 V Rated frequency 50/60 Hz Power supply 100 - 240 V 2.6 - 1.3A Environmental Temperature...
  • Page 85: Supported Monitor Displays

    The projector displays images at a resolution of 1024 x 768 (EMP-713/703) and 800 x 600 (EMP-503) pixels. To display a higher resolution image, the projector compresses it to 1024 x 768 (EMP-713/703) and 800 x 600 (EMP-503). The following table lists the display formats supported by the projector:...
  • Page 86 A: Resize B: Native Mode ACTIVE FREQUENCY MODEL H (KHz) V (Hz) Pixel (MHz) EMP-713/703 EMP-503 SXGA2-85 1280 960 85.938 85.002 148.5 SXGA3_43i 1280 1024 46.433 86.871 78.75 SXGA3_60 1280 1024 63.981 60.02 SXGA3_75 1280 1024 79.976 75.025 SXGA3_85 1280 1024 91.146...
  • Page 87: Computer In Connector Pin Assignments

    Computer In connector pin assignments The Computer In connectors are female video RGB, 15-pin micro-D-style connector. The pin assignments are: Input pin Signal Red analogue input Green analogue input Blue analogue input Red GND Green GND Blue GND Reserved Sync GND Horizontal sync/composite sync input Vertical sync input I I I I I I...
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  • Page 89: Glossary

    Glossary Brightness. The balance of light and dark shades in an image. Composite video. A type of video signal that encodes colours, luminance and sychronization information so it can be carried in one signal. Contrast. A measure of the luminance differences between the highlights and shadows of an image.
  • Page 90 Serial. A type of communication interface that transmits data over a single wire. I I I I Glossary...
  • Page 91: Index

    Format 71 Index Glossary 75 Audio cable 9 Audio In jack 9 Image 66 Audio Menu 50 Installation x, 1 Audio Out jack 25 Mac mouse cable 15 Brightness 75 Macintosh desktop adapter 13, 17 Maintenance x, 57 Mouse/Com port 8, 11 Cleaning the Air Filter 59 Color 49 Contrast 75...
  • Page 92 pin assignments 73 video-out cable 17 Power cord 2 Volume 50 Projector ix PS/2 mouse cable 2, 8 wireless mouse 1 World Wide Web xi RCA audio cable 23 RCA video cable 23 Resolution 66, 75 RGB 75 SECAM 75 Serial 76 Setting Menu 51 Sound 66...
  • Page 93: Declaration Of Conformity

    ISO/IEC Guide 22 and EN 45014 Manufacturer : SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION Address : 3-5, Owa 3-chome, Suwa-shi, Nagano-ken 392-8502 Japan Representative : EPSON EUROPE B. V. Address : Entrada 701, 1096 EJ AMSTERDAM, The Netherlands Declares that the Product Kind of Equipment : LCD Projector...
  • Page 94 According to 47CFR, Part 2 and 15 for Class B Personal Computers and Peripherals; and/or CPU Boards and Power Supplies used with Class B Personal Computers : EPSON AMERICA, INC. Located at : MS: 3-13 3840 Kilroy Airport Way Long Beach, CA 90806-2469...
  • Page 95: Fcc Compliance Statement

    FCC Compliance Statement For United States Users This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
  • Page 99 Original EPSON Products or EPSON Approved Products by SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION. EPSON is a registered trademark and PowerLite is a trademark of SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION. General Notice: The following trademarks and registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners and are used in this publication for identification purposes only.
  • Page 100 Printed in Japan 402120701 (90018693) Printed on 100% recycled paper. 01.12-.7A(C01)

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