Epson Powerlite 53c Multimedia Projector Users Guide

EPSON
®
 PowerLite
®
 53c/73c
Multimedia Projector
User’s Guide 

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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....

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Contents
Welcome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   1
Getting the Most from Your Projector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   2
Using Your Documentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   3
Getting More Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   3
Registration and Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   4
Unpacking the Projector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   5
Additional...

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3Using the Remote Control. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Using the Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Controlling the Picture and Sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Switching Between Picture Sources  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Turning Off the Picture and Sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Stopping Action . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Zooming Your Image. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

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6Solving Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  61
Using On-Screen Help. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  62
What To Do When the Lights Flash  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  63
Solving Problems with the Image or Sound . . . . . . . . . . . . .  65
Solving Problems with the Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . .  71
Where To Get Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  72
Telephone Support Services. . . . . . . . . . ....

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Welcome1
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Welcome
The EPSON® PowerLite® 53c and 73c are micro-portable projectors 
that offer up to 1700 ANSI lumens of brightness (1500 lumens for the 
PowerLite 73c). From classrooms to auditoriums, your full-color 
presentations and videos will be bright and visible even in ordinary 
indoor lighting. 
Images are displayed at a resolution of 800 × 600 pixels (PowerLite 
53c) or 1024 × 768 pixels (PowerLite 73c). Three 0.7-inch LCDs 
provide a 500:1 contrast ratio for incredibly vivid images and clear...

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Getting the Most from Your Projector
Depending on your presentation, you can take advantage of any or all 
of these options:
■Connecting to a laptop or other computer
If you want to connect to a PC laptop or Macintosh PowerBook 
or iBook, see the Quick Setup sheet or page 12 of this guide. To 
connect to a desktop computer or workstation, see Appendix A.
■Connecting to video sources
You can connect a DVD player, VCR, HDTV, camcorder, laser 
disc player, digital camera, or any other video source...

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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 
or see page 12 of this guide.
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...

4WelcomeIf 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. See page 72 for more information.
Registration and Warranty
Your projector comes with a basic carry-in warranty and an 
international warranty that let you project with confidence anywhere 
in the world. For details, see page 90 and the warranty brochure 
included in your...