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appendix.book Page 2 Tuesday, December 14, 1999 4:08 PM 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.
appendix.book Page 3 Tuesday, December 14, 1999 4:08 PM C Contents A Connecting to a Desktop Computer B Using the Projector Menus Positioning the Projector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Identifying the Projector Ports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Connecting to a PC Desktop Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Connecting the Computer Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Connecting the Audio Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
appendix.book Page 4 Tuesday, December 14, 1999 4:08 PM C Technical Specifications Index 4 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Projection Lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Mouse Compatibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Remote IR Receiver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
appendix.book Page 5 Tuesday, December 14, 1999 4:08 PM A Appendix A: Connecting to a Desktop Computer note For instructions on connecting to a laptop computer or to external speakers, see your User’s Guide. This appendix describes how to connect the projector to your desktop computer and turn everything on. The projector must be connected to a computer or a video source such as a VCR, camcorder, digital camera, DVD player, or laser disc player before it can project any images.
appendix.book Page 6 Tuesday, December 14, 1999 4:08 PM note It is easier to position the projector when the screen is directly in front of the room. If the screen is placed diagonally in a corner, it is much more difficult to position the projector perpendicular to the screen and get a non-distorted image. Most presenters find it convenient to place the projector (and computer) in the front of the room. With this arrangement, the projector is placed close to the screen.
appendix.book Page 7 Tuesday, December 14, 1999 4:08 PM Identifying the Projector Ports The following illustrations identify all the interface ports on the back and side of the projector; you may want to refer to them as you connect your computer or other equipment to the projector.
appendix.book Page 8 Tuesday, December 14, 1999 4:08 PM Connecting the Computer Cable Before you start, make sure your projector, computer, and all peripherals are all turned off. 1. Disconnect the monitor cable from the monitor port on the back of your computer. 2. Connect one end of the projector’s computer cable to the projector’s Computer port. 3. Connect the other end of the cable to your computer’s video (monitor) port. 4. Tighten the screws on all connectors.
appendix.book Page 9 Tuesday, December 14, 1999 4:08 PM note If you need maximum volume (in a large auditorium, for example), you can also connect external speakers or a public address system to the projector. See your User’s Guide for instructions. Connecting the Audio Cable If your presentation includes sound effects or other types of computer audio, you need to connect the audio cable. 1. Connect one end of the audio cable to the Audio In jack on the projector. Audio in jack audio cable 2.
appendix.book Page 10 Tuesday, December 14, 1999 4:08 PM 1. Determine which type of mouse port your computer has: ■ Round PS/2 mouse port ■ Flat USB mouse port 2. Connect one end of the appropriate mouse cable to the PS/2 Mouse/Com port or the USB Mouse port on the projector. connecting PS/2 mouse cable connecting USB mouse cable 3. Connect the other end to the mouse port on your computer. (Your computer’s mouse will be disabled while you are using the remote control as a mouse.
appendix.book Page 11 Tuesday, December 14, 1999 4:08 PM Connecting the Computer Cable note If you have an older Macintosh, you may need to use a Macintosh adapter (available from Apple ®). Check the documentation for your Macintosh to determine what type of connections are available. Before you start, make sure your projector, computer, and all peripherals are all turned off. 1. Disconnect the monitor cable from the monitor port on the back of your Macintosh. 2.
appendix.book Page 12 Tuesday, December 14, 1999 4:08 PM If you can’t connect the projector’s computer cable to your Macintosh, you may need to use a Macintosh adapter (available from Apple). ■ Remove the small cover on the Macintosh adapter and set its DIP switches according to the resolution you want to use (such as 16-inch mode). See your Macintosh documentation for instructions. ■ Connect the small end of the Macintosh adapter to the computer cable.
appendix.book Page 13 Tuesday, December 14, 1999 4:08 PM note If you need maximum volume (in a large auditorium, for example), you can also connect external speakers or a public address system to the projector. See your User’s Guide for instructions. Connecting the Audio Cable If your presentation includes sound effects or other types of computer audio, you need to connect the audio cable. 1. Connect one end of the audio cable to the Audio In jack on the projector. Audio in jack audio cable 2.
appendix.book Page 14 Tuesday, December 14, 1999 4:08 PM 1. Determine which type of mouse port your Macintosh has: ■ Round mouse port ■ Flat USB mouse port 2. Connect one end of the appropriate mouse cable to the standard Mouse/Com port or the USB Mouse port on the projector. connecting Mac mouse cable connecting USB mouse cable 3. Connect the other end to the port on your Macintosh.
appendix.book Page 15 Tuesday, December 14, 1999 4:08 PM 3. Use the tab on the lens ring to rotate the ring and pop out the lens. tab 4. Squeeze the lens cap tabs and remove the lens cap. Squeeze here warning Never look into the lens when the lamp is on. This can damage your eyes, and is especially dangerous for children. 5. Press the red Power button on top of the projector. power button power light The power light flashes green, and then stays on.
appendix.book Page 16 Tuesday, December 14, 1999 4:08 PM When you are ready to turn off the projector, follow these steps: 1. Press the red Power button on top of the projector. You see a confirmation message. (If you don’t want to turn it off, press any other button.) 2. Press the Power button again. The Power light flashes orange for about a minute and the fan gets louder as the projector cools down. When the projector has cooled, the orange light stays on and the fan shuts off.
appendix.book Page 17 Tuesday, December 14, 1999 4:08 PM B Appendix B: Using the Projector Menus The on-screen menus let you customize and adjust projector features. The following 8 menus and features are available: ■ Video Controls the look and quality of the projected image (from a computer or video source). ■ Audio Adjusts the volume and tone (treble/bass). ■ Effect Customizes the drawing tools available on the remote control.
appendix.book Page 18 Tuesday, December 14, 1999 4:08 PM Changing Menu Settings You use the Menu, Enter and Esc buttons on the remote control to change menu settings. To change a menu setting: 1. To access the menu system, open the cover on the lower part of the remote control and press the Menu button.
appendix.book Page 19 Tuesday, December 14, 1999 4:08 PM note The options available in some submenus vary, depending on whether the current image source is the computer or a video source. As you select a menu, a submenu of options appears to the right. 2. Press the bottom of the Enter button (or grasp it between your thumb and finger and tilt it down) to scroll through the menus. When you highlight a menu, its options are shown on the right. 3.
appendix.book Page 20 Tuesday, December 14, 1999 4:08 PM Video Menu (Computer Image Source) note Some options are limited to being enabled (turned on) or disabled (turned off). 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. 20 Using the Projector Menus The Video menu lets you make adjustments to the projected image. The following options are available when the image source is your computer.
appendix.book Page 21 Tuesday, December 14, 1999 4:08 PM Menu item Description Color Adjusts the color balance (red:green:blue) of the input source. Increase the color setting for more intense color on the screen, and lower the setting for less intense color. When you finish making adjustments, press the Esc button. Sharpness Adjusts the sharpness of the screen image. Auto Setup Set to On to have the computer automatically optimize the image for projection.
appendix.book Page 22 Tuesday, December 14, 1999 4:08 PM Video Menu (Video Image Source) 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 the image from your video tape if you’re using a VCR. 22 Using the Projector Menus The Video menu lets you make adjustments to the projected image.
appendix.book Page 23 Tuesday, December 14, 1999 4:08 PM Audio Menu Use the Audio menu to adjust the sound volume and quality of your audio. Menu item Description Volume Adjusts the volume level for the projector’s speaker and audio-out terminal. Increase the setting to raise the volume, or decrease it to lower the volume. Tone Adjusts the sound quality. Move left to increase bass and right to increase treble. Reset Returns all menu items to their initial factory defaults.
appendix.book Page 24 Tuesday, December 14, 1999 4:08 PM Effect Menu The Effect menu lets you customize the drawing tools available on the remote control. 24 Using the Projector Menus Menu item Description Cursor/ Stamp Selects the stamp you want to use as the cursor graphic and lets you enlarge it. Box Selects a box color and shape. Marker Selects the marker (horizontal or vertical lines) color and width (from 2 to 32 pixels).
appendix.book Page 25 Tuesday, December 14, 1999 4:08 PM Setting Menu The Setting menu allows you to set or adjust various projector options. Menu item Description Keystone Adjusts a trapezoid (distorted) image to a 4:3 rectangle, correcting up to a ± 15° tilt. P-in-P Selects the image source (composite or S-Video) for the picture-in-picture subscreen. No-Signal Msg Specifies whether no screen, a black screen, a blue screen, or a user logo is displayed when the projector is not receiving a signal.
appendix.book Page 26 Tuesday, December 14, 1999 4:08 PM User’s Logo Feature The User’s Logo feature allows you to transfer any image on your computer to the projector, and then use it as the screen displayed when the projector is not receiving a signal. You can also set it as a startup screen or to be displayed when you press the A/V Mute button on the remote. The image can be a company logo, slogan, photograph, or another other image you want to use.
appendix.book Page 27 Tuesday, December 14, 1999 4:08 PM 3. Press Enter to select this feature. You see the following message: 4. Select Yes and press Enter. A selection box displays over the image. 5. Use the Enter button on the remote control to select the area of the image you want to use. Once you have selected the entire area, press Enter. 6. When you see the message “Do you use this image?” select Yes and press Enter. If you want to change the area selected, select No and repeat step 5.
appendix.book Page 28 Tuesday, December 14, 1999 4:08 PM 8. When the following message appears, select Yes and press Enter. Saving the logo may take a few moments. Do not use the projector or other sources (computer, video, speaker, etc.) while the logo is being saved. 9. When you see the following message, press the Menu or Enter button to redisplay the main menu.
appendix.book Page 29 Tuesday, December 14, 1999 4:08 PM note You can also set up your image as a startup screen. Use the Advanced menu to enable the startup screen. Assigning the Image to the No-Signal Message and/or A/V Mute Button After your image is saved, you can set it up as the no-signal message and/or the screen that’s displayed when you press the A/V Mute button. 1. Press the Menu button. You see the main menu listing, with the Video menu highlighted. 2.
appendix.book Page 30 Tuesday, December 14, 1999 4:08 PM Advanced Menu The Advanced menu lets you set additional projector options. 30 Using the Projector Menus Menu item Description Language Selects the language to be used in the menus: Japanese, English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, Chinese, or Korean. Startup Screen Displays the image you have saved as a user logo during the projector’s startup. Color Temp Adjusts the whiteness of the screen.
appendix.book Page 31 Tuesday, December 14, 1999 4:08 PM About Menu (Computer Image Source) When the image source is a computer, the About menu displays information about the projector’s horizontal and vertical frequency, lamp hours, and computer connection. Menu item Description Lamp Displays the number of hours the current lamp has been used. Frequency Displays the projector’s horizontal and vertical frequency. Sync Polarity Displays the sync polarity of the computer.
appendix.book Page 32 Tuesday, December 14, 1999 4:08 PM About Menu (Video Image Source) When the image source is video, the About menu displays information about the projector’s lamp hours and video signal. Menu item Description Lamp Displays the number of hours the current lamp has been used. Video Signal Displays the input image signal mode. Reset All Feature The Reset All feature lets you return all the projector settings to their default values.
appendix.book Page 33 Tuesday, December 14, 1999 4:08 PM C Appendix C: Technical Specifications General Type of display Poly-silicon Thin Film Transistor (TFT) Size of liquid crystal panels Diagonal: 0.9 inch (22.9 mm) Lens F=2.0–2.2, f=35–42 mm Resolution 500c: 800 × 600 pixels 700c: 1024 × 768 pixels 710c: 1024 × 768 pixels Color reproduction 24 bit, 16.7 million colors Brightness 500c: 800 lumens (ANSI) 700c: 800 lumens (ANSI) 710c: 1000 lumens (ANSI) Image size (diagonal) 2.
appendix.book Page 34 Tuesday, December 14, 1999 4:08 PM Projection Lamp Remote Control Mouse Compatibility Remote IR Receiver Mechanical Electrical Environmental 34 Technical Specifications Type UHE (Ultra High Efficiency) Power consumption 120 W Lamp life About 2000 hours Part number ELPLP10S (710c) ELPLP10B (500c, 700c) Range 32.
appendix.book Page 35 Tuesday, December 14, 1999 4:08 PM Safety United States FCC Part 15J Class B UL1950 Rev. 3 Canada DOC SOR/88-475 CSA C22.2 No. 950 Rev. 3 CE Marking Directive 89/336/EEC EN 55022 Class B EN 50082-1 Directive 73/23/EEC EN 60950 Supported Monitor Displays The following table lists the display formats supported by the projector: Mode Resolution Frequency H(KHz)/V(Hz) Dot (MHz) VGACGA VGAEGA 640 x 400 640 x 350 31.46 / 70 31.46 / 70 25.175 25.175 NEC400 640 x 400 24.
appendix.book Page 36 Tuesday, December 14, 1999 4:08 PM Mode Resolution Frequency H(KHz)/V(Hz) Dot (MHz) SXGA3_43i SXGA3_60 SXGA3_75 SXGA_85 1280 x 1280 x 1280 x 1280 x 46.433 / 86.871 63.981 / 60.02 79.976 / 75.025 91.146 / 85.024 78.75 108 135 157.5 UXGA48i UXGA60 (these are not supported by PowerLite 500c) 1600 x 1200 1600 x 1200 62.5 / 96.08 75 / 60 135 162 MACLC13 MACII13 MAC16 MAC19-60 MAC19 MAC21 640 x 480 640 x 480 832 x 624 1024 x 768 1024 x 768 1152 x 870 34.975 / 66.62 35 / 66.
appendix.book Page 37 Tuesday, December 14, 1999 4:08 PM Computer Connector Pin Assignments The Computer port is a female video RGB, 15-pin micro-D-style connector.
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