Epson Powerlite 713c Multimedia Projector Users Guide

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5. Click and drag using the Enter button 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, press Enter and repeat steps 4 through 6. You see a message 
like the one at the right.
7. Use the 
Enter button on the remote control to select a zoom rate 
(display size), and then press 
Enter....

46Fine-tuning the ProjectorTo test your setting, press the 
A/V Mute button to display your image. 
Press it again to turn off the image.
Customizing Projector Features
You can use the Setting menu to enable the projector’s power 
management system, adjust the image shape, and customize several 
other features.
1. Press the 
Menu button. 
2. Use the 
Enter button to highlight Setting. You see the features 
and their settings on the right side:
3. Press 
Enter to select the Setting menu. 
4. Use the...

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No-Signal Msg.
Selects the screen color and message to display when the 
projector is not receiving a signal. The logo setting displays an 
image that you have transferred to the projector. See page 44 
for instructions on transferring an image to use as the 
no-signal message.

Prompt
Turns off the identifying text that appears briefly when you 
switch from computer input to a video source.

A/V Mute
Selects the screen color or image to display when you press 
the 
A/V Mute...

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Setting Advanced Features
You can use the Advanced menu to configure the projector for rear 
projection or ceiling mounting, and adjust several other features.
1. Press the 
Menu button. 
2. Use the 
Enter button to highlight Advanced. You see the 
features and their settings on the right side:
3. Press 
Enter to select the Advanced menu. 
4. Use the 
Enter button to set the following options:

Language
Select from nine languages to be used for the projector 
menus.

Startup...

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Ceiling
Turn on when the projector is mounted upside-down from 
the ceiling.
5. When you’re finished, press 
Esc or Menu.
Viewing Lamp Usage and Other 
Information
Use the About menu to view information about the display settings of 
your computer and the number of hours the lamp has been used.
1. Press the 
Menu button. You see the main menu.
2. Use the 
Enter button to select About.
You see the lamp usage hours and computer display settings on 
the right:
The life span of...

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Restoring the Default Settings
The Reset All option lets you return all the projector settings to their 
default values.
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. 

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Maintaining and 
Transporting the Projector
Your projector needs little maintenance. All you need to do on a 
regular basis is keep the lens clean. Any dirt or smears on the lens may 
show up on your projected image. 
You also need to periodically clean the air filter on top of the 
projector. A clogged air filter can block ventilation needed to cool the 
projector and keep it from overheating. 
The only parts you should replace are the lamp and air filter....

52Maintaining and Transporting the Projector
Cleaning the Lens 
Clean the lens whenever you notice dirt or dust on the surface. 

Use a canister of compressed air to remove dust. 

To remove dirt or smears on the lens, use lens-cleaning paper. If 
necessary, moisten a soft cloth with lens cleaner and gently wipe 
the lens surface. 
Cleaning the Projector Case 
Before you clean the case, first turn off the projector and unplug the 
power cord. 

To remove dirt or dust, wipe the case with a soft, dry,...

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Cleaning and Replacing the Air Filter 
Clean the air filter on top of the projector after every 100 hours of use. 
If it is not cleaned periodically, it can become clogged with dust, 
preventing proper ventilation. This can cause overheating and damage 
the projector. To clean the air filter, follow these steps:
1. Turn off the projector, allow it to cool down, and unplug the 
power cord.
2. Stand the projector on end to keep dust and dirt from falling...

54Maintaining and Transporting the Projector4. If you need to replace the filter, use a small screwdriver to pry it 
off.
5. To install the new filter, first insert the tab, then press down until 
it clicks in place.
Replacing the Lamp 
The projection lamp typically lasts for about 1000 hours of use. It is 
time to replace the lamp when:

The projected image gets darker or starts to deteriorate.

The   lamp warning light is red, flashing red, or flashing 
orange. 

The message LAMP REPLACE appears on the...