EPSON PowerLite 50c/70c Multimedia Projector ® ® User’sGuide
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 personnel.
Contents Welcome 1Setting Up the Projector 2Using the Projector Using Your Documentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Reading This Manual Online. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Getting More Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Registration and Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Unpacking the Projector. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Additional Components. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Using the Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Installing the Remote Control Batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Operating the Projector with the Remote Control . . . . . 32 Using the Remote Control as a Wireless Mouse . . . . . . 32 Controlling Audio and Video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Switching Between Picture Sources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Freezing the Picture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
6Specifications Technical 7Notices General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Projection Lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mouse Compatibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Electrical . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
W Welcome Your EPSON® PowerLite® 50c or PowerLite 70c is a small, lightweight, affordable projector offering powerful 3-LCD performance and easy-to-use controls. Your projector weighs less than 7 pounds and displays full-color images at a resolution of up to 800 × 600 pixels (EPSON PowerLite 50c) or 1024 × 768 pixels (EPSON PowerLite 70c).
Using Your Documentation To connect the projector to your laptop and get your presentation running fast, see the Quick Setup sheet that came in your Owner’s Kit. warning caution note 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 damage to your equipment. ■ Notes contain important information about your projector.
■ If you hold your mouse pointer over text and the hand changes to an index finger, you can click to jump to a related topic. For more information, see your Acrobat Reader online guide. Getting More Information Need more tips on giving presentations? How about quick steps for setting up your projector? Here’s where you can look for help: ■ www.presentersonline.com Includes a library of articles covering presentation tips, tricks, and technology.
If you still need help after checking this User’s Guide and the sources listed above, you can use the EPSON PrivateLine Support service to get help fast. Call (800) 637-7661 and enter the PIN on the card in your Owner’s Kit. Or take advantage of EPSON’s automated support services 24 hours a day. See page 58 for more information. 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.
1 Setting Up the Projector This chapter tells you how to unpack your projector and set it up for a presentation. The projector must be connected to a computer or a video source such as a DVD player, VCR, camcorder, digital camera, or other video device before it can project images.
Additional Components Depending on how you use the projector, you may need these additional components: ■ To receive an S-Video signal, you need an S-Video cable (usually provided with your video device). ■ Older iMac™ systems may need a special adapter to provide a VGA output port; see your computer dealer. ■ To project HDTV images, you’ll need an HDTV cable, available from most electronics dealers.
You can purchase these accessories from your dealer, or by calling EPSON at (800) 873-7766, or by visiting the EPSON Store™ at www.epsonstore.com (U.S. sales only). In Canada, please call (800) 873-7766 for dealer referral. Positioning the Projector The location in which you choose to set up your projector depends on the size of the room and your presentation style. ■ Place the projector on a sturdy, level surface, within this distance from the screen: 3.3 to 36 feet in Wide mode 3.9 to 43.
Use the figure below as a guideline to help you determine how far from the screen to place the projector. Your image size may not exactly match these sizes; its actual size depends on whether you have adjusted the image size setting (using keystone correction or the Wide/Tele button). 40 ft. 8 ft. 4 ft. distance from the screen When projecting from a table, the ideal arrangement is to set the projector flat on its surface with the base of the lens at about the level of the bottom of the screen.
Choosing Your Connections The connections you’ll need to make depend on the equipment you’re using, whether your presentation includes sound, and whether you plan to use the remote to run your presentation. ■ Connecting to a computer or laptop For many presentations, the only connection you’ll need is between your computer and the projector; see page 10.
Connecting to a Computer Follow the instructions in these sections for the type of computer you need to connect: ■ “Connecting to a PC Laptop” below ■ “Connecting to a PC Desktop Computer” on page 12 ■ “Connecting to a PowerBook” on page 14 ■ “Connecting to a Macintosh Desktop Computer” on page 16 Connecting to a PC Laptop To connect the projector to your laptop, notebook computer, or hand-held device, you need to use the computer cable.
Connecting the Mouse Cable To use the remote control as a wireless mouse, you need to connect a mouse cable: either the round PS/2 or the flat USB mouse cable. 1. Connect one end of the appropriate mouse cable to the PS/2 Mouse/Com port or the USB Mouse port on the projector. note See page 32 for instructions on using the remote control as a wireless mouse. You can use the USB port for a mouse only on systems configured originally with Windows® 98 or 2000. If you upgraded your system from Windows 3.
If you don’t need to make any other connections, you can plug in and turn on your equipment; see page 21 for instructions. Connecting to a PC Desktop Computer To connect the projector to your PC desktop computer, you need to use the computer cable. If you’ll be using the remote control as a wireless mouse, you need to connect a mouse cable. If you’ll be using audio through the projector’s speakers, you need to connect an audio cable (not included with the projector).
Connecting the Mouse Cable To use the remote control as a wireless mouse, you need to connect a mouse cable: either the round PS/2 or the flat USB mouse cable. 1. Connect one end of the appropriate mouse cable to the PS/2 Mouse/Com port or the USB Mouse port on the projector. note See page 32 for instructions on using the remote control as a wireless mouse. You can use the USB port for a mouse only on systems configured originally with Windows 98 or 2000. If you upgraded your system from Windows 3.
Connecting to a PowerBook You can connect your projector to most PowerBooks that support an external monitor. To connect the projector to your PowerBook, you need to use the computer cable. If you’ll be using the remote control as a wireless mouse, you need to connect a mouse cable. If you’ll be using audio through the projector’s speakers, you need to connect an audio cable (not included with the projector). Connecting the Computer Cable Before you start, turn off your PowerBook and the projector. 1.
Connecting the Mouse Cable To use the remote control as a wireless mouse, you need to connect the USB mouse cable. 1. Connect one end of the USB mouse cable to the Mouse port on the projector. USB note Your Macintosh must be using Macintosh OS 8.51 or later for USB support. See page 32 for instructions on using the remote control as a wireless mouse. 2. Connect the other end to the USB port on your PowerBook.
Connecting to a Macintosh Desktop Computer To connect the projector to your desktop Macintosh, you need to use the computer cable. If you’ll be using the remote control as a wireless mouse, you need to connect a mouse cable. If you’ll be using audio through the projector’s speakers, you need to connect an audio cable. Connecting the Computer Cable Before you start, turn off the projector and computer. 1. Disconnect the monitor cable from the video (monitor) port on the back of the Macintosh. 2.
Connecting the Mouse Cable To use the remote control as a wireless mouse, you need to connect the USB mouse cable. 1. Connect one end of the USB mouse cable to the Mouse port on the projector. USB note Your Macintosh must be using Macintosh OS 8.51 or later for USB support. See page 32 for instructions on using the remote control as a wireless mouse. 2. Connect the other end to the USB port on your Macintosh.
If you don’t need to make any other connections, you can plug in and turn on your equipment; see page 21 for instructions. Connecting to Video Sources note You can’t use the projector with a cable TV-style F connector. You can connect a DVD player, VCR, camcorder, laser disc player, digital camera, or any other compatible video source to your projector. You can connect one video source and a computer at the same time, and easily switch between them.
Connecting an S-Video Cable If your video source has an S-Video jack (as shown with an S-Video plug to the right), you can use it to project a higher quality video image. However, you’ll need an S-Video cable, which may be included with your video source or may be purchased from an electronics or video store. 1 2 3 4 Before you start, make sure the projector and your VCR or other video source are turned off. 1. Insert one end of the S-Video cable into the projector’s S-Video connector.
Before you start, make sure the projector and your component video source are turned off. 1. Connect the red and white plugs on the A/V cable to the projector’s Audio L (white) and R (red) jacks. component video cable (not included) RCA audio/video cable 2. Connect the red and white plugs at the other end of the A/V cable to the corresponding audio output jacks on your video source. 3. Connect the 15-pin connector on the component video cable to the projector’s computer port. 4.
Connecting to External Speakers or a PA System The projector’s speaker is loud enough for most small- or medium-size rooms. For large rooms or maximum volume, you can connect the projector to external speakers or a public address (PA) system. note The projector’s internal speaker is disabled when you use an external audio system. You’ll need an RCA-to-3.5mm stereo audio cable, which may be included with your sound system or may be purchased from an electronics store.
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2 Using the Projector Once you’ve connected the projector to your computer or other equipment (as described in Chapter 1), you’re ready to turn on the projector, adjust the image, and give your presentation.
3. Connect the other end to a grounded electrical outlet. The Power light on the projector turns orange, indicating that the projector is receiving power and is in sleep mode, but is not yet turned on. 4. Remove the lens cap. warning Never look into the lens when the lamp is on. This can damage your eyes, and is especially dangerous for children. Power button on top of the projector. (You can 5.
What To Do If You See a Blank Screen If you see a blank screen or a blue screen with the message No Signal after turning on your computer or video source, do one of the following: ■ Make sure the cables are connected correctly, as described in Chapter 1. ■ Make sure the lens cap is off. ■ If you’ve connected more than one input source, you may need to press the Source button on top of the projector or the Computer, Video, or S-Video button on the remote control to select the source you want to use.
If You’re Using a PowerBook . . . You may need to set up your system to display on the projector screen as well as the LCD screen. Follow these steps: 1. From the Apple menu, select Control Panels, then click Monitors and Sound. 2. Click the Arrange icon. Click here Drag one monitor icon on top of the other 3. Drag one monitor icon on top of the other. If this option isn’t available, you may need to select one of the Simulscan resolution settings.
If You’re Using a PC Laptop . . . ■ Press the function key that lets you display on an external monitor. It’s often labelled with an icon such as but it may be labelled CRT/LCD. You may have to hold down the Fn key while pressing it. Check your laptop’s manual or online help for details. On most systems, the or CRT/LCD key lets you toggle between the LCD screen and the projector, or display on both at the same time. Allow a few seconds for the projector to sync up after pressing it.
Adjusting the Image Size You can adjust your image size using the Wide/Tele button on the projector or zoom into a portion of the image using the E-Zoom button on the remote control. Using the Wide/Tele Button To enlarge or reduce your image size in small increments, use the Wide/Tele button on the projector. Press the T side of the button to reduce the image size, or the W side of the Wide/Tele button to enlarge the image to full size.
Adjusting the Image Height If your image is too low, you can raise it by extending the projector’s feet. 1. Stand behind the projector. Pull up the blue foot release levers and lift the front of the projector. This unlocks the feet. caution 2. Raise or lower the front of the projector as necessary. note 3. Once the image is positioned where you want it, release the levers to lock the feet into position. If the image shape is not square after adjusting its position, see the next section for a solution.
Adjusting the Image Shape If the projected image isn’t square or has a “keystone” shape, do one or more of the following: ■ If your image looks like or , you’ve placed the projector off to one side of the screen, at an angle. Move it directly in front of the center of the screen, facing the screen squarely. ■ If your image looks like or , press the + or — side of the Keystone button to correct the shape of the image. The Keystone button corrects up to a 15° tilt.
Using the Remote Control infrared receiver for remote control The remote control lets you access projector features from anywhere in the room—up to 32 feet away. You must also be within a 30° horizontal and a 15° vertical angle of the infrared receiver on the front of the projector. You can use the remote control to turn the projector on and off, zoom the image, display the projector menus, and other uses.
power indicator light Operating the Projector with the Remote Control 1. Push up the R/C switch on the side of the remote control to turn it on. 2. Point the remote at the front of the projector or at the screen. 3. Press the button for the function you want to use. The light next Power button on the remote control flashes briefly. (If to the it doesn’t flash, you may have inserted the batteries incorrectly or need to change the batteries; see page 31 for instructions.
Follow these instructions to use your remote control as a wireless mouse: ■ Press edges to move the pointer Aim the remote at the screen or at the receiver on the front of the projector. To move the mouse pointer on the screen, press the edges of the Enter button with your thumb, as you would to move a trackball. ■ To click, press down on the center of the Enter button. To double-click, press down twice on the Enter button.
Freezing the Picture You can use the remote control to freeze the current picture on the screen. Freeze picture Turn off picture and sound ■ Press the Freeze button to freeze the current image on the screen. The sound will continue. ■ Press the Freeze button again to re-start it. Turning Off the Picture and Sound You can use the A/VMute button on the remote control to turn off the image and sound.
Highlighting Your Presentation The projector’s highlighting tools let you emphasize areas on the screen using the numbered buttons on the remote control. This is useful for annotating your presentation slides or calling attention to their most important points. These tools are available: ■ Arrow or cursor stamp (button 1) ■ Horizontal bar (button 2) You can use the Effect menu to customize the highlighting tools. See page 41 for instructions. Horz.
Shutting Down the Projector When you’ve finished using the projector, follow the recommended procedure to shut it down. This extends the life of the lamp and protects the projector from possible overheating. note If sleep mode is enabled and the projector has not received any input signals for 30 minutes, it automatically turns off the projector lamp and enters “sleep mode.” This conserves electricity, cools the projector, and extends the life of the lamp. In sleep mode, the Power light is orange.
3 Fine-Tuning the Projector You can use the on-screen menus to adjust the image, sound, and other features of your projector.
■ About provides information about the current projector and lamp settings, and lets you reset the lamp timer when you’ve replaced the projector’s lamp. ■ Reset All restores the factory defaults to all the projector settings. Changing Menu Settings You use the Menu, Enter and Esc buttons on the remote control to change menu settings. 1. To display the main menu, press the Menu button. The menus are displayed on the left, and the options available for the current menu are shown on the right.
Adjusting the Image You can make a variety of image adjustments with the Video menu. The options available in the menu depend on which source is connected to the projector: computer or video. Computer or component video source menu Video source menu Video menu Menu item Description Position Moves the displayed image up, down, left, or right. Use the Enter button to move the screen position in the corresponding direction.
Video menu * Menu item Description Sharpness Adjusts the sharpness of the image. (If keystone correction adversely affects the image, decrease the Sharpness setting.) Press the right or left side of the Enter button to adjust the setting and see the results. Gamma Adjusts the vividness of image colors. Choose Dynamic for distinctly contrasted images, such as charts. Choose Normal to select medium contrast. Choose Natural to weaken contrast for more naturally colored images, such as photographs.
Adjusting the Sound You can use the Audio menu to adjust the sound volume or quality. Audio menu * Menu item Description Volume Adjusts the sound volume level output from the projector. Press the right or left side of the Enter button to adjust the setting. Tone Adjusts the sound quality by increasing or decreasing the treble. Press the right or left side of the Enter button to adjust the setting. Audio Input* Selects the audio input source.
Customizing Projector Features You can use the Setting menu and the Advanced menu to adjust a variety of projector functions. Setting menu Menu item Description Keystone Corrects a trapezoid-shaped, distorted image to a 4:3 ratio rectangle, adjusting up to a ±15° tilt. Press the right or left side of the Enter button to adjust the setting and see the results.* No-Signal/Msg Specifies whether no screen, a black screen, or a blue screen is projected when no video signals are received.
Viewing Projector Information note The About menu lets you view information about the display settings of your computer, your video signal mode, and the number of hours the lamp has been used. The options available in the menu depend on which source is connected to the projector: computer or video. The life span of the projector lamp is approximately 1500 hours. If the number shown in the About menu is close to 1500, make sure you have a spare lamp handy.
Restoring the Default Settings The Reset All setting lets you return all the projector’s menu settings to their initial factory defaults, except for the Lamp and Language settings. Select Reset All and press the Enter button on the remote control to display the confirmation screen. Select Yes to reset all the default settings or No to cancel.
4 Maintaining and Transporting the Projector warning Before you clean any part of the projector, turn it off and unplug the power cord. Never open any cover on the projector, except the lamp cover. Dangerous electrical voltages in the projector can injure you severely. Do not try to service this product yourself, except as specifically explained in this User’s Guide. Refer all other servicing to qualified service personnel. Your projector needs little maintenance.
Cleaning the Lens Clean the lens whenever you notice dirt or dust on the surface. ■ To remove dust, use a canister of compressed air to spray the lens surface, or lightly wipe the lens surface with a soft, dry, lint-free cloth. ■ To remove dirt or smears, use lens-cleaning paper. If necessary, moisten a soft cloth with an alcohol-based cleaner and gently wipe the lens surface. Clean here Cleaning the Projector Case Before you clean the projector case, turn off the projector and unplug the power cord.
Cleaning the Air Intake Vent Clean the air intake vent after every 100 hours of use, or if the Error light on top of the projector turns red. If the vent is not cleaned periodically, it can become clogged with dust, preventing proper ventilation. This can cause overheating and damage the projector. Follow these steps to clean the vent: 1. Turn off the projector, let it cool down, and unplug the power cord. 2. Stand the projector on its back panel with the lens pointing upward. 3.
Replacing the Lamp note To view the number of hours your lamp has been used, check the About menu; see page 38 for instructions. The projection lamp typically lasts for about 1500 hours of use. It is time to replace the lamp when: ■ The projected image gets darker or starts to deteriorate. ■ Error light on top of the projector is flashing red in The 1-second intervals. ■ The LAMP REPLACE message appears on the screen when the projector lamp comes on (after about 1500 hours of use).
5. Use a screwdriver to loosen the two lamp cover screws; you can’t remove the screws. Then pull out the lamp by the two notches. 6. Position the new lamp correctly, then gently insert it into the projector. Press it into place and tighten the retaining screws. 7. Insert the lamp cover as shown and press it back into place. caution Make sure the lamp cover is securely fastened; the Error light flashes and the projector lamp won’t turn on if the cover is open. 8.
Transporting the Projector note EPSON shall not be liable for any damage incurred during transportation. 50 The projector contains many glass and precision parts. If you need to transport it, please follow these packing guidelines to prevent damaging the projector: ■ When shipping the projector for repairs, use the original packaging material if possible. If you do not have the original packaging, use equivalent materials, placing plenty of cushioning around the projector.
5 Solving Problems This chapter helps you diagnose and solve problems with your projector and provides technical support information for problems you can’t solve yourself. This chapter tells you how to: ■ Use the projector’s on-screen help system ■ Check the projector’s status using its lights ■ Solve image or sound problems ■ Solve remote control problems If none of the suggestions here solve the problem, see “Where To Get Help” on page 58.
The following choices are available: ■ Help for the image Tells you how to solve problems with a blank screen, blurry images, brightness, colors, and image shape ■ Help for the sound Provides help for problems with lack of audio ■ Language Selection Lets you choose to display the help information and projector menus in any of 8 different languages. ■ Return Exits the help system. Follow these steps to get help: 1. Press the ? Help button. You see the main help menu. 2.
Checking the Projector’s Lights If your projector isn’t working correctly, first turn it off, wait for it to cool, and unplug it. Then plug the power cord back in and turn on the projector. If this doesn’t solve the problem, check the lights on top of the projector. They alert you to problems with projector operations. warning Except as specifically explained in this User’s Guide, do not attempt to service this product yourself.
Image or Sound Problems No image appears or the No Signal message is displayed. ■ Power light is green and not flashing and the Check that the Power light is orange, the projector is lens cover is off. If the Power button to wake it up. in sleep mode; press the ■ Your computer’s screen saver may be on. Press a key on the computer keyboard. ■ The A/VMute feature may be turned on. Press the A/VMute button on the remote control to turn it off, if necessary.
Only part of the computer image is displayed. ■ If the computer’s output resolution setting is higher than 800 × 600 for the (EPSON PowerLite 50c) or 1024 × 768 for the (EPSON PowerLite 70c), the image is resized. If the computer output is not compatible with this resizing, choose a different display setting as follows: Windows: In Windows 95/98/Me/2000, right-click on the desktop, select Properties, click the Settings tab, and select the resolution you want. In Windows 3.
The image vibrates, flickers, or has vertical lines. ■ Adjust the Tracking and Sync settings on the Video menu (or through the projector’s Help system). It is best to project a full screen containing black text on a white background (such as a letter) when you adjust these settings. Hold down the button to change the setting until your image looks correct. See page 39 for instructions on using the Video menu. ■ Your video signal mode may not be able to be detected automatically.
There is no sound. ■ Press the right side of the Volume button on the remote control to turn up the sound. ■ Press the A/VMute button on the remote control to make sure this feature is not enabled. ■ Make sure the right source is selected. Press the Source button on top of the projector to select the right source. ■ Make sure the volume on your computer or video source is not turned all the way down or muted. See your Windows or Macintosh online help for instructions.
Where To Get Help EPSON provides technical assistance through electronic support services and automated telephone services 24 hours a day, as listed in the following table: Service Access World Wide Web Technical Support From the Internet, you can reach EPSON’s product support page at http://support.epson.com. After selecting your product, you can view frequently asked questions and answers, download product documentation, and receive technical advice through e-mail.
6 Technical Specifications General Type of display Poly-silicon Thin Film Transistor (TFT) Size of liquid crystal panels Diagonal: 0.7 inch (17.8 mm) Lens F=1.5, f=26.3 mm Focus adjustment Manual Zoom ratio Digital 1.0 to 1.2, lens at maximum size, 100% to 83% (smallest) Resolution 800 × 600 pixels (EPSON PowerLite 50c) 1024 × 768 pixels (EPSON PowerLite 70c) Color reproduction 24 bit, 16.
Projection Lamp Type UHE (Ultra High Efficiency) Power consumption 150 W Lamp life About 1500 hours Part number ELPLP13 Remote Control Range 32.8 feet (10 meters) Batteries Alkaline AA (2) Mouse Compatibility Supports PS/2, USB, and ADB Dimensions Height 3.9 inches (99 mm) Width 11.9 inches (304 mm) Depth 9.1 inches (232 mm) Weight 6.8 lb (3.1 kg) Electrical Rated frequency 50/60 Hz Power supply 100 to 120 VAC, 2.4 A 200 to 240 VAC, 1.
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 Computer Connector Pin Assignments The Computer port is a female video RGB, 15-pin micro-D-style connector.
Compatible Video Formats The projector supports the video formats listed below. To project computer images, the computer’s video card must be set at a refresh rate (vertical frequency) that’s compatible with the projector. Frequency Mode Resolution H (KHz) V (Hz) Pixel (MHz) EPSON PowerLite 50c EPSON PowerLite 70c PC (RGB) compatible modes VGACGA VGAEGA 640 x 400 640 x 350 31.46 31.46 70 70 25.175 25.
Frequency Mode Resolution H (KHz) V (Hz) Pixel (MHz) EPSON PowerLite 50c EPSON PowerLite 70c PC (YUV) compatible modes HDTV525I (D1) ** HDTV525P (D2) ** HDTV750P (D4) ** HDTV1125I (D3) ** HDTV1125I (D3) ** 640 x 480 640 x 480 1280 x 720 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080 15.734 31.469 45 33.75 31.25 59.94 59.94 60 60 50.04 13.5 27 74.25 74.25 74.
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7 Notices This chapter includes safety instructions and other important information about your EPSON PowerLite. Important Safety Instructions Follow these safety instructions when setting up and using the projector: ■ Do not place the projector on an unstable cart, stand, or table. ■ Do not use the projector near water or sources of heat. ■ Use attachments only as recommended. ■ Use the type of power source indicated on the projector.
66 Notices ■ Do not place the projector where the cord can be walked on. This may result in fraying or damage to the plug. ■ Unplug the projector from the wall outlet before cleaning. Use a damp cloth for cleaning. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners. ■ Do not block the slots and openings in the projector case. They provide ventilation and prevent the projector from overheating.
Remote Control Information You can operate the projector by remote control via a line-of-sight infrared (IR) receiver at the front of the projector. The projector may not respond to remote control commands under the following conditions: ■ There is an object between the remote control IR emitter and the IR receiver on the projector. ■ Ambient light is too bright. ■ Certain types of fluorescent lighting are used. ■ A strong light source shines into the IR receiver.
Declaration of Conformity According to 47CFR, Part 2 and 15 Class B Personal Computers and Peripherals; and/or CPU Boards and Power Supplies used with Class B Personal Computers We: Located at: Tel: EPSON AMERICA, INC. 3840 Kilroy Airport Way MS: 6-43 Long Beach, CA 90806-2469 (562) 290-5254 Declare under sole responsibility that the product identified herein, complies with 47CFR Part 2 and 15 of the FCC rules as a Class B digital device.
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. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio or television reception.
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Index A A/V cable, 18 to 20 A/V Mute screen color setting, 42 A/VMute button, 34, 54, 57 About menu, 43 Accessories, 6 to 7, 58 Adobe Acrobat Reader, 2 to 3 Advanced menu, 42 Air intake vent, cleaning, 47 Arrow tool, 35 Aspect Ratio setting, 40 Audio adjusting tone, 41 adjusting volume, 34, 41 cable, 11, 13, 15, 17 cable, stereo, 21 menu, 41 problems, 57 Audio Out jack, 21 Auto button, 27, 30 Auto Setup setting, 40 Ceiling, hanging projector from, 6, 8, 42 Cleaning air intake vent, 47 lens, 46 projector, 4
EPSON accessories, 6 to 7, 58 PrivateLine Support, 1, 3 to 4, 58 Store, 7 technical support, 3 to 4, 58 Error light, 47 to 49, 53 Esc button, 28, 33, 35, 38 External speakers, connecting, 21 E-Zoom button, 28 F FCC statement, 69 Focusing image, 27, 55 Foot release levers, 29 Freeze button, 34 G Gamma setting, 40 H HDTV, connecting, 18 to 20 Help button, 32, 51 to 52 Help system, using, 51 to 52 Help, EPSON see EPSON Highlighting presentation, 35, 41 Horizontal bar tool, 35, 41 Humidity requirements, 60
M Macintosh desktop, connecting, 16 to 18 mouse cable, 15, 17 PowerBook, connecting, 14 to 15 Manuals, 2 to 4 Menu button, 32, 38 Menus About, 43 Advanced, 42 Audio, 41 Effect, 41 Reset All, 44 Setting, 42 using, 37 to 38 Video, 39 to 40 Mode setting, 40 Mouse cable, 11, 13, 15, 17 N No Signal message, 25, 42, 54 Numbered buttons on remote control, 35 O Options for the projector, 6 to 7 P PA system, connecting, 21 Picture, see Image Pin assignments, connector, 61 Positioning image, 29 to 30, 39 projector
Remote control connecting cable for wireless mouse, 11, 13, 15, 17 information, 67 installing batteries, 31 problems, 32, 57, 67 specifications, 60 turning on, 32 using, 31 to 33, 38 using as wireless mouse, 32 to 33 Replacing the lamp, 48 to 49 Reset All menu, 44 Reset Lamp Timer setting, 43 Resetting menu options, 38 Resizing images, 28 problems, 55 Resolution pixels, 1 PowerBook, selecting, 26 problems, 55 specifications, 59 S Safety instructions, 45, 65 to 66 Screen, distance from projector, 7 to 8 Sel
V W VCR, connecting, 18 to 20 Video button, 25, 33 display settings, viewing, 43 menu, 39 to 40 problems, 54 to 57 source, connecting, 18 to 20 source, selecting, 25, 33 Volume button, 34 setting, 41 Warning lights, 53 Warranty, 4 Wide/Tele button, 28 Wireless mouse, using remote control as, 32 to 33 World Wide Web, 58 Z Zoom ratio, 59 Zooming image, 28 Index 75
