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EPSON Powerlite 51c/71c

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Projector 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 0.8 to 1.0, lens at maximum size,

100% to 83% (smallest)

Resolution 800 × 600 pixels (PowerLite 51c)

1024 × 768 pixels (PowerLite 71c)

Color reproduction 24 bit, 16.7 million colors

Brightness 1200 lumens (EPSON PowerLite 51c)

(ANSI) 1000 lumens (EPSON PowerLite 71c)

EPSON Control

Code ESC/VP Level 5

Noise Less than 42 dB

Image size

(diagonal) 2.3 to 25 ft (0.7 to 7.6 m)

Projection distance 3.3 to 36 ft (1 to 11 m), Wide mode

3.9 to 43.2 ft (1.2 to 13.1 m),

Tele mode

Projection methods Front, rear, upside-down (ceiling

mount)

Internal speaker

system 1W monaural

Optical aspect ratio 4:3 (horizontal:vertical), adjustable to

16:9 for HDTV, NTSC, PAL, and

SECAM images

Keystone correction

angle

15°

Supported video NTSC, NTSC4.43, PAL, PAL-M,

interface standards PAL-N, PAL60, SECAM, HDTV

Projection Lamp

Type UHE (Ultra High Efficiency)

Power consumption 160 W

Lamp life About 1500 hours

Part number V13H010L16

Remote Control

Range 32.8 feet (10 meters)

Batteries Alkaline AA (2)

Mouse Compatibility

Supports PS/2, USB, and ADB

Dimensions

Height 3.14 inches (80 mm)

Width 11.8 inches (300 mm)

Depth 8.66 inches (220 mm)

Weight 6.8 lb (3.1 kg)

Electrical

Rated frequency 50/60 Hz

Power supply 100 to 120 VAC, 2.9 A

200 to 240 VAC, 1.6 A

Power consumption Operating: 240 W

Sleep mode: 8.6 W

lens cap

lens

focus ring

infrared

receiver for

remote control

control panel power and

error lights

AC inlet

feet foot lever

Computer/Component

Video port

Mouse/Com

port

USB mouse

port

S-Video portVideo portR and L

Audio ports

(for Video

source)

In and Out

Audio ports

Summary of content (13 pages)

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EPSON Powerlite 51c/71c control panel power and error lights focus ring Noise Less than 42 dB Image size (diagonal) 2.3 to 25 ft (0.7 to 7.6 m) Projection distance 3.3 to 36 ft (1 to 11 m), Wide mode 3.9 to 43.2 ft (1.2 to 13.
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EPSON Powerlite 51c/71c Computer Connector Pin Assignments Environmental Temperature (non-condensing) Operating: 41 to 95° F (5 to 35° C), Storage: 14 to 140° F (–10 to 60° C) The Computer port is a female video RGB, 15-pin micro-Dstyle connector. Here are the pin assignments: Input pin Computer connector signals 1 Red video 2 Green video 3 Blue video 4 GND FCC Part 15J Class B UL1950 Rev. 3 5 GND 6 Red video GND Canada DOC SOR/88-475 CSA C22.2 No. 950 Rev.
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EPSON Powerlite 51c/71c 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. The frequencies of some computers may not allow the image to be displayed correctly; see your computer documentation for details.
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EPSON Powerlite 51c/71c 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 43.2 feet in Tele mode (see page 7 for more information on these modes) ❏ Make sure there is plenty of space for ventilation around and under the projector.
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EPSON Powerlite 51c/71c 4. Remove the lens cap. ❏ Try restarting your computer. Power button on top of the projector. (You 5. Press the red can also turn on the projector using the remote control, but you must turn on the remote control first.) ❏ If you still don’t see an image and you’re using a PowerBook or a PC laptop, see the next sections. For a PowerBook® or iBook® Running OS 9.x or Earlier The Power light flashes green and then stays on. You see a blue screen with the message No Signal displayed.
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EPSON Powerlite 51c/71c 3. Click Detect Displays to display part of your desktop on the projector screen. For 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.
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EPSON Powerlite 51c/71c Adjusting the Image Size Adjusting the Image Height 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. If your image is too low, you can raise it by extending the projector’s feet. Using the Wide/Tele Button To enlarge or reduce your image size in small increments, use the Wide/Tele button on the projector.
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EPSON Powerlite 51c/71c Keystone button Projector Status 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. Power light Error light The Keystone button corrects up to a 15° tilt.
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EPSON Powerlite 51c/71c 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.
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EPSON Powerlite 51c/71c Operating the Projector with the Remote Control Using the Remote Control as a Wireless Mouse 1. Push up the R/C switch on the side of the remote control to turn it on. Using the remote control as a wireless mouse gives you more flexibility; you don’t need to stay near your computer or the projector to run your presentation. power indicator light R/C switch To use the remote control as a mouse, you must first connect a mouse cable between your computer and the projector.
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EPSON Powerlite 51c/71c Using the Menus Cleaning the Lens These on-screen menus let you adjust and customize the projector features from the remote control: Clean the lens whenever you notice dirt or dust on the surface. ❏ Video controls the look and quality of the projected image (from a computer or video source). ❏ Audio adjusts the sound volume and tone. ❏ 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.
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EPSON Powerlite 51c/71c 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. Warning: Let the lamp cool before replacing it. To avoid premature lamp failure, do not touch the glass portion of the lamp assembly. 3. Turn the projector upsidedown to access the lamp compartment. 4. To remove the lamp cover, press on the two tabs and pull out the cover. 3.
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EPSON Powerlite 51c/71c Optional Accessories Related Documentation To enhance your use of the projector, EPSON provides the following optional accessories: CPD-13440 EPSON Powerlite 51c/71c User’s Guide CPD-13441 EPSON Powerlite 51c/71c Quick Setup Poster Service Manual TM-EMP51/71 Parts Price Lists EPSON PowerLite 51c: PL-EMP51 EPSON PowerLite 71c: PL-EMP71 Product Product number Customized carrying cases: ATA molded hard shell carrying case ATA shipping case Samsonite® wheeled soft case Note