Epson P-7000 manual

P-6000/P-7000 Basics P6000-7000Basics.book Page 1 We dnesday, April 23, 2008 2 :25 PM[...]

2 Copyright Notice All rights reserved. No part of th is pu blication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted, in an y form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, without the prior written permission of Seiko Epson Corporation. The information contained herein is designed only for use[...]

3 Contents Introduction 5 About Your Software and User’s Guide 6 Getting Started 7 Unpacking Your P-6000/P-700 0 7 Installing the Battery 8 Charging the Battery 9 Turning the Viewer On and Off 10 Setting the Language, Date, and Time 11 Installing Your Software and User’s Guide 13 Using Memory Cards 17 Inserting and Removing Memory Cards 17 Copy[...]

4 Using the Viewer with USB Devices 36 Connecting a USB Device 37 Copying Files to the Viewer 38 Copying Files to a USB Device 39 Playing Music 43 Copying Music Files from Your Computer 43 Playing Audio Files 45 Managing Your Files 49 Copying and Moving Fi les to a Folder 49 Deleting Files or Folders 53 Backing Up Files to Your Computer 54 Solving [...]

5 Introduction Y our Epson P-6000 /P-7000 M ultimedia S torage Vie wer ™ lets you enjoy photo s, videos, and music wherever you go. Its featur es include: ◗ Large, high-quality 4-inch LCD with Photo F ine ® P remia technology and true Adobe ® RG B ◗ S upport for JPEG files and RA W files from select digital SLR cameras ◗ MP3 and AAC audio[...]

6 About Y our Software and User’s Guide The following software is included on your P-6000/ P-7000 M ultimedia S t orage View er: ◗ Epson Link2 software to transfer photos, videos, and music back and forth between your computer and viewer ◗ Epson USB Display plug-in to display images from Adobe Photoshop ® applications on the viewer to mainta[...]

7 Getting Starte d F ollow the instructions in this section to set up your P-6000/P-7 000. Unpacking Y our P-6000/P-7000 AC adapter Strap Lithium-ion battery USB cable Carrying case Epson P-6000/P- 7000 Power cord P6000-7000Basics.book Page 7 We dnesday, April 23, 2008 2 :25 PM[...]

8 Installing the Battery 1 Open the batter y cover . 2 Insert the batter y . 3 Close the battery cover . Note: If you need to remove the battery, open the battery cover, and slide the battery release lever to the left. Battery release lever P6000-7000Basics.book Page 8 We dnesday, April 23, 2008 2 :25 PM[...]

9 Charging the Battery Plug the AC adapter into the viewer . Connect the power cord to the adapter and plug it into an electrical outlet. The Charge light turns on. I t takes about 3 .5 hours to charge the battery when the viewer is not in use. Caution: Do not use the viewer without the battery installed . Turn off the viewer before disconnecting t[...]

10 T urning the V iewer On and Off T o turn on the viewer , slide the power switch down and rele as e it . T urning Off the Viewer T o turn off the viewer , make sure the memory card access light is off (see page 18), then slide the power switch down and hold it until you see the message Shutting Down . Note: If the viewer is in sl eep mode, press [...]

11 Setting the Language , Date, and T ime When you turn on the viewer the first time, you see the Language setting screen: 1 P ress OK to select English . Y ou see a message about setting the date. 2 P ress OK . Y ou see the Date and T ime screen: P6000-7000Basics.book Page 11 We dnesday, April 23, 2008 2:25 PM[...]

12 3 P ress right or left on the 4-way ring to highlight a setting to change. 4 P ress up or do wn to change the setting. 5 When you ’ re done changing the date and time, highlight Complete and press OK . Y ou see the Home screen: Note: If you remove the battery, the date and time settings will be erased after about one day. The next time you tur[...]

13 Installing Y our Software and User’s Guide T o transfer files between your computer and viewer , convert video and audio files, and create music playlists, you need to install the Epson Link2 software. T o use the viewer to display images from Adobe Photoshop applications to maintain color accuracy when editing your ima ges, you need to in sta[...]

14 3 U se the included USB cable to connect the viewer to your computer . 4 Make sure the viewer is on the H ome screen, then press the button to connect to your computer . The viewer LCD screen turns off and your c omputer recognizes the viewer as a removable drive. 5 Open the P-6000 or P-7000 driv e on your computer: ◗ Windows: Click or Start ,[...]

15 6 Double-click the installation software located in the root of the drive: ◗ Windows: P_6000_WIN_SOFTWARE or P_7000_WIN_SOFTWARE In Windo ws Vista ® , if you see the U ser Account Control screen during installation, click Allow . ◗ Maci nt osh : P_6000_MAC_SOFTWARE.DMG or P_7000_MAC_SOFTWARE .DMG Double-click the Mac OS X icon to continue t[...]

16 Note: To view the U ser’s Guide , double-click its icon on your desktop. You need to have Adobe Reader ® or Acrobat ® installed on your system to view the guide. You can download Adobe Reader at www.adobe.com . Do not remove the software from the viewer after installing it on your computer, i n case you need to reinstall it. P6000-7000Basics[...]

17 Using Memory Cards F ollo w the instructions in this section to insert a memor y card and copy files to you r P-6000/P-7000. Inserting and Removing Memory Cards The P-6000/P-7000 suppor ts the following types of memory cards: ◗ CompactFlash (CF) memory card (T ype2) and Micro Drive ™ (3.3V) ◗ SD (Secur e Digital) and SD HC ™ (High Capaci[...]

18 Caution: Never remove a memory card while the memory card access light is flashing, or files may be lost or damaged. Make su re you insert memory cards in the correct orientation, or the card and viewer may be damaged. Do not put labels or stickers on memory cards. The sticker may peel off, preventing the card from being ejected and damaging the[...]

19 T o remove a car d from the CF Car d slot, first make sure the memor y card access light is off. Then press the eject button and pull out the card. If the button is not sticking out, press it once to pop it out, then press it again to eject the car d. Note: If you are using a CompactFla sh adapter, remove the adapter from the viewer; do no t rem[...]

20 Using the SD Card Slot Insert an SD, SD HC, M ultiMediaCard, or MMCplus card into the slot as shown belo w . Insert it fully into the viewer . T o remove a car d from the SD Card slot, first make sure the memor y card access light is off. Then press in on the top of the card. When the ca rd pops out, pull it out of the slot. Memory card access l[...]

21 Copying Files from a Memory Card After you insert a memor y card (as described on page 18 o r 2 0 ) , y o u c a n c o p y a l l o f t h e f i l e s o n t h e c a rd t o B a c k u p F iles or copy selected files to the M y Photos or M y Videos folder on the viewer . Copying All files 1 If the M emory Card menu doesn ’ t open automatically , use[...]

22 Note: The folder is named accordi ng to the date, for example, 03292008M.001 . You can change the date format by selecting Settings > Date and Time on the Home screen (see page 11). Folders are numbered in the orde r they are copied. When the backup is complete, you see thumbnail images of the copied photos. Copying Selected Files 1 If the M [...]

23 2 Sele ct Browse CF Memory Card or Browse SD Memory Card, then press OK . Y ou see your photos displayed. 3 P ress the Menu button to display the pop-up menu. 4 Sele ct Copy/Move , then press OK . 5 Sele ct Select and Copy Files , then press OK . Y our photos are displayed with white checkbo xes: checkbox P6000-7000Basics.book Page 23 We dnesday[...]

24 6 U se the 4-way ring or jog dial to highlight each photo you want to copy and press to select it. The selected items are displayed with red check marks. Tip: To select all files and folders, press Menu and choose Select All . 7 When you ar e finished selecting photos, press OK . 8 U se the 4-way ring to select My Photos or My Videos , then pres[...]

25 Deleting Files After Copying Y ou can have files automatically deleted after you copy them to the viewer . 1 On the Home scr een, use the 4-way ring or jog dial to select Settings and press OK . 2 Sele ct Backup Settings and press OK . 3 Sele ct Process After Backup and press OK . 4 Choose one of the following settings: ◗ Verify backed up data[...]

26 Supported File Formats The P-6000/P-7000 suppor ts these image form ats: The P-6000/P-7000 supp orts .avi, .mov , .mp4, and .m4v format video files. For more details about the supported file formats, see the on-screen User’s Guide . You can also check epson.com/support for the latest information on supported RAW camera files. Image files Exten[...]

27 V iewing Photos and V ideos F ollo w the instructions in this section to view photos, create slide sho ws, and play videos on y our P-6000/ P-7000. T o share your images, slide shows, and videos with a larger audience, you can connect the viewer to a TV or projector (see page 3 4). Viewing Photos Y ou can display images at full-screen, zoom in, [...]

28 Y ou see a screen like this: 2 Select the image you want to view , then press OK . The selected image is enlarged to fill the screen. Zooming an Image When viewing an image at full-screen, you can zoom in or pan around to see details. ◗ T o zoom in, press the + (plus) button. Keep pressing it to zoom in up to 400%. ◗ T o zoom out, press the [...]

29 Changing How Files Are Displayed Y ou can change your view of the files by pressing the Display button while in a folder: Thumbnails (12 per screen) Mini-thumbnails (64 per screen) Details (file name, backup/ copy date, files size) P6000-7000Basics.book Page 29 We dnesday, April 23, 2008 2:25 PM[...]

30 Displaying Image Information T o view information about an image shown at full- screen, press the Display button. P ress Displ ay again to view additional information and a histogram like the following: P ress Display a third time to view the over- or under- exposure preview , which highlights areas at both ends of the brightness range. See the [...]

31 3 T o view rated photos, select Backup F iles or My Photos on the Home screen and press OK . 4 P ress Menu , select Rating Filter Display , and press OK . 5 Select the rating level you want to view , and press OK . The rated photos ap pear on t he screen. U se the E pson Link2 software to move images and their ratings to your computer for use wi[...]

32 3 Sele ct Slide Show and press OK . The slide show starts. T o stop the slide show , press the Back button. Slide Show Settings Y ou can select transition effects, timing, and background music for the slide show . T o change the settings, select Settings on the Home scr een, pr ess OK , then select Slide Show . ◗ Effects: Choose one of four sl[...]

33 2 Highlight the video file you want to play , then press OK . The video starts playing. Note: T o set the video screen size, press Menu and select Play at Full Screen or Play at Original Size from Play Settings in the pop-up menu. Se tting Play at Full Screen displays the image by adjusting the longest side to the LCD display without changing th[...]

34 The viewer r emembers wher e you stoppe d. When you resume, playback starts 3 seconds before the stop point (for videos longer than 1 minute). If you want to r estart playback from the beginning, press Menu , select Play Settings from the pop-up menu, and select Play from Beginning . ◗ T o view information about the video, press Displ ay . Y o[...]

35 1 Connect the cab le ’ s three R CA plugs to the video and audio IN jacks on your TV or projector . 2 Connect the cable’ s mini-plug to the A/V Out jack on the side of the viewer . The viewer ’ s LCD scre en turns off . 3 Set the TV or projector to display video input from the viewer . N ow y ou can use all of the view er’ s controls to [...]

36 Using the V iewer with USB Devices Y ou can connect a flash memory drive or other USB device to your P-6000 /P-7000 and copy file s to or from the device. The viewer supports devices that are compatible with the USB Mass S torage specification, including: ◗ Digit al ca mera s ◗ Fla s h me m o r y d r iv e s ◗ Mem o r y c a rd re a d e r s [...]

37 Connecting a USB Device Befor e you connect a USB device, connect th e AC adapter to the viewer and plug it in. If your USB device has an AC adapter , use it to prevent the possible loss of files during transfer . 1 Open the connector cover on the side of the viewer . 2 Plug the device into t he Host USB connector on the side of the viewer . If [...]

38 Copying Files to the Viewer After you connect a USB device, y ou can copy all the files to the viewer , or select individual files to copy . 1 On the Home scr een, use the 4-way ring or jog dial to highlight USB Device , then press OK . 2 Sele ct Connect to USB Device , then press OK . Y ou see the USB Device menu: 3 Do one of the following: ◗[...]

39 The folder is named according to the date, for example, 03292008M.001 . Y ou can change the date format by selecting Settings > Date and Time on the Home screen (s ee page 11). F olders are numbered in the or der they are copied. ◗ If you connected a device that does not contain a DCIM folder in the root folder of the device, or to copy sel[...]

40 Backing Up All Files to a USB Device This process may take some time, depending on the volume of data in the viewer . 1 F ollow the instructions on page 37 to connect the USB device. 2 On the Home scr een, use the 4-way ring or jog dial to highlight USB Device , then press OK . 3 In the USB Device menu, select Connect to USB Device , then press [...]

41 Copying Selected Files to a USB Device Y ou can select individual files or folders to copy . 1 F ollow the instructions on page 37 to connect the USB device. 2 Highlight the file or folder you want to copy . 3 P ress the Menu button. 4 Sele ct Copy/Move , then press OK . 5 Sele ct Select and Copy Files , then press OK . Y our photos are displaye[...]

42 6 U se the 4-way ring or jog dial to highlight each photo you want to copy , then press to select it. The selected items are displayed with r ed check marks. Tip: To select all files and folders, press Menu and choose Select All . 7 When you ar e finished selecting photos, press OK . 8 Sele ct USB Device , then press right on the 4-way ring to s[...]

43 Playing Music Y ou can copy audio files from your computer and play them on the P-6000/P-700 0. Y ou can create playlists using your computer and the Epson Link2 softwar e, or using the viewer itself . See y our on-screen User’s Guide for instructions on creating a playlist and adjusting audio equalizer settings. Copying Music Files from Y our[...]

44 3 U se the included USB cable to connect the viewer to your computer . 4 Make sure the viewer is on the H ome screen, then press the button to connect to your computer . The LCD scr een turns off. 5 Double-click the Epson Link2 icon on your desktop to open the program. 6 Click My Music , then locate the audio files you want to copy from your com[...]

45 8 When the transfer is complete, disconnect the viewer from your computer: ◗ Windows: Right-click the or icon in the lower right corner of y our screen and select Safely Remove Hardware or Unplug or Eject Hardware . Then remo ve the US B cable. ◗ Macint osh: Drag and drop the viewer icon to the trash, then remove the USB cable. 9 If you see [...]

46 1 Sele ct My Music on the Home scr een using the 4-way ring or jog dial, then press OK . 2 Sele ct Music List , then press OK . If y ou don ’ t see the songs you transferred to the viewer , selec t Update Music List and press OK . Note: T o contin ue playing from a previously played track, select Resume , then press OK . 3 Select a category to[...]

47 ◗ Genr e - Genr e name - Artist name - Alb um name - T rack name ◗ All - T rack name ◗ Playlist - Playlist name - T rack name ◗ U pdate M u sic List (to update audio files after transferring them from your computer) 4 Select the track you want using the 4-way ring, then press OK . Controlling Audio Playback Y ou can do the following whil[...]

48 ◗ T o skip back or for ward, pr ess left or right on the 4-way ring. Pr ess and hold to rewind or fast-forward. ◗ T o return to the previous screen (without stopping the audio), press Back . (If you ret urn to the main M y M usic screen, audio playback stops.) ◗ T o display inform ation about the audio file such as code, bit rate, and samp[...]

49 Managing Y our Files Y ou can copy the files you ’ ve backed up from memor y cards or USB drives to y our own folders for special purposes, such as portfolios. Y ou can also back up files from the viewer to y our computer . Copying and Moving Files to a Folder 1 Open a folder to a thumbnail view , as shown below , and highlight the file or fol[...]

50 3 Do one of the following: ◗ T o copy files to another folder , select Select and Copy Files , then press OK . ◗ T o move files to another folder , select Select and Move File s , then press OK . Note: T o copy or move a single file, select Copy th is File or Move this File , then continue with step 5. 4 U se the 4-way ring or jog dial to hi[...]

51 6 U se the 4-way ring to s elect a folder to co py or mov e the items to. Then do one of the follo wing: ◗ T o copy or move the items into the selected folder , press OK . Y our items are copied or moved. ◗ T o copy or move the items into a new subfol der within the selected folder , highlight Create New Folder and press OK . Then see the ne[...]

52 Creating a New Folder 1 T o copy items to a new folder , follow steps 1 through 6 in the previous section. When you select Create New Folde r and press OK , the on-screen keyboard appears with the curr ent date entered as the default name for the folder . Y ou can either keep the name or enter a new one. 2 T o keep the current name, use the 4-wa[...]

53 Note: You can rename a folder by highlighting it, pressing the Menu button, and selecting Edit > Rename . Folders in Backup Files can’t be renamed. Deleting Files or Folders 1 Highlight the file or fold er you want to delete. 2 P ress the Menu button, then select Delete . 3 If you ’ re viewing files on the thumbnail screen, use the 4-way [...]

54 Backing Up Files to Y o ur Computer Y ou can automatically copy al l the files from the vie wer ’ s Backup F iles folder to your computer . 1 Connect the AC adapter to your viewer (see page 9). 2 T urn on the viewer and your computer . 3 U se the included USB cable to connect the viewer to your computer . 4 Make sure the viewer is on the H ome[...]

55 Note: Although your computer may recogniz e the viewer as a removable drive, it is best to transfer files using the Epson Link2 software. 5 Double-click the Epson Link2 icon on your desktop to open the program. 6 If you see a message that E pson Link2 has found files in your viewer ’ s Backup F iles folder , click Yes to copy the files. Note: [...]

56 Solving Problems Check this list of common problems and possible solutions. F or more troubleshooting tips, check the P-6000/P-7 000 User’s Guide on your comp uter . (See page 13 for instructions on installing and viewing the guide.) Operating Problems The power doesn ’ t turn on. ◗ The battery may need recharging. Connect the A C adapter [...]

57 ◗ The viewer may need to be reset. U se the end of a paper clip to gently press the Reset button next to the viewer’ s USB por ts. Viewing Problems The LCD scr een is dark. ◗ The screen may have turned off automatically to save power , or t he viewer may have shut down. P ress any button to turn the screen back on, or press do wn on the po[...]

58 Replacing the Battery Y ou can purchase a replacement lithium-ion batter y (B32B818262) fr om an Epson authorized r eseller . T o find the nearest reseller , call 800-GO-EP SON (800-463-7766). O r you can p urchase online at www .epsonstor e.com (U.S. sales) or www .epson.ca (Canadian sales). Where T o Get Help Epson pr ovides these technical su[...]

59 Speak to a Support Representative Before you call E pson for support, please have the following information ready: ◗ P roduct name (E pson P-6000 or P-7000) ◗ P roduct serial number (loc ated on the bottom of the viewer) ◗ P roof of purchase (such as a stor e receipt) and date of purchase ◗ Computer configuration ◗ Description of the p[...]

60 Appendix Important Safety Instructions Additional saf ety information f or the P-6000/P-7000 can be found in the on-screen User’s Guide . See page 13 for in structions on i nstalling and viewing the guide. Battery Safety Instructions Warnin g: There is a risk of explosion if the battery is replaced by the incorrect type. Use a new battery of t[...]

61 ◗ Do not charge the batter y near open flame or in ve ry hot locations. ◗ Keep batteries away from heat so urces. ◗ Do not leave the batter y in a vehi cle to prevent the battery from overh ea tin g. ◗ Do not insert objects into any openings as they may touch dangerous voltage poin ts or short-circuit components. ◗ Pr event the battery[...]

62 Disposing of the Battery Before disposing of the battery, make su re you discharge it completely. For users in North America : This mark indicates that the battery will be recy cled by the RBRC . When you are ready to dispose of the batter y, contact the RBRC at (800) 822-8837. Warnin g: Be sure to securely cover the end of the battery with tape[...]

63 FCC Compliance Statement For United States Users This equipmen t has been tested and found to comply with the limi ts for a class B d igital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are d esigned to prov ide reason able protection against harmful interference i n a resident ial installation. This equipment generates, uses, and [...]

64 For Canadian Users This Class B digital apparatus co mplies w ith Canadian ICES-003. C e t a p p a r ei l nu m é r i q u e d e l a c l a s s e B e s t c o n f o r m e à l a n o r m e N M B - 0 0 3 du Canada. Declaration of Conformity According to 47CFR, Part 2 and 15 for Class B Personal Computers and Peripherals; and/or CPU Boar ds and Power [...]

65 Epson America, Inc. Limited Warranty What Is Covered: Epson America, Inc. (“Eps on”) warrants to the first retail purchaser that the Ep son product enclosed with this limited warranty s tatement, if purchas ed and used in the United States or Canada, will be free from defects i n workmanship and materials for a period of one (1) year from th[...]

66 What This Warranty Does Not Cover: This warranty covers only normal use i n the United St ates and Canada. This warranty is not transferable. This warranty does not cover damage to the Epson product caused by parts or supplies not manufactured, distributed or certified by Epson. This warranty does not cover third party parts, components or perip[...]

67 SPECIAL, INCIDENTA L OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAM AGES, RESULTING FROM THE USE OR INABILITY TO USE THE EPSON PRODUCT, OR FOR LOST DATA OR LOST SOFTWARE WH ETHER RESU LTING FROM BREACH OF WARRANTY OR ANY OTHER LEGAL TH EORY. In Canada, warran ties include both warranties and condition s. Some jurisdictions do not allow li mitations on how long an implied[...]

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69 Index A A/V cable, 34 AC adapter, connecting, 9 Access light, 18 , 20 Audio copying files to v iewer, 43 to 45 file formats, 43 playing, 45 to 48 problems, 57 B Backing up memory card, 21 to 24 USB device, 38 viewer, 40 , 54 to 55 Backup Files folder copying files from, 49 to 53 copying files to, 21 , 38 Battery charging, 9 installing, 8 recycli[...]

70 F FCC Compliance Statement, 63 to 64 File formats, 26 , 43 Files copying from memory card, 21 to 24 copying to and from USB devices, 38 to 42 copying to computer, 54 to 55 deleting, 25 , 53 locking, 53 moving to folder, 49 to 52 problems, 56 Flickering, 35 Folder view, changin g, 29 Folders creating, 51 to 52 renaming, 53 viewing contents, 29 H [...]

71 M Memory card access light, 18 , 20 adapter, 17 copying files, 21 to 24 deleting files, 25 inserting and removing , 17 to 20 types, 17 Mini-thumbnail vi ew, 29 MultiMediaCard, 17 Music copying to viewer, 43 to 45 file formats, 43 playing, 45 to 48 My Photos folder, copying files to, 24 My Videos folder, copying files to, 24 P P-6000/P-7000, see [...]

72 T Technical support, 58 to 59 Thumbnail view, 29 Troubleshooting, 56 to 57 Turning viewer on and off, 10 TV connecting to, 34 displaying on , 34 to 35 U Unpacking, 7 USB devices connecting, 37 copying files, 38 to 42 types, 36 User’s Guide about, 6 installing, 13 to 16 V Video file formats, 26 playing, 32 to 34 problems, 57 screen size, 33 vie[...]