Epson Powerlite 71c Multimedia Projector Users Guide
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EPSON ® PowerLite ® 51c/71c Multimedia Projector User’s Guide
ii 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. WARNING: The projector and its accessories come packaged in plastic bags. Keep plastic bags away from small children to avoid any risk of suffocation. Caution: When you replace the lamp, never touch the new lamp with your bare hands; the invisible residue left by the oil on your hands may shorten the lamp life. Use a cloth or glove to handle the new lamp. Copyright Notice All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, without the prior written permission of SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION. The information contained herein is designed only for use with this EPSON product. EPSON is not responsible for any use of this information as applied to other products. Neither SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION nor its affiliates shall be liable to the purchaser of this product or third parties for damages, losses, costs, or expenses incurred by purchaser or third parties as a result of: accident, misuse, or abuse of this product or unauthorized modifications, repairs, or alterations to this product, or (excluding the U.S.) failure to strictly comply with SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION’s operating and maintenance instructions. SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION shall not be liable for any damages or problems arising from the use of any options or any consumable products other than those designated as Original EPSON Products or EPSON Approved Products by SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION. EPSON is a registered trademark of SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION. PowerLite and Presenters Club are registered trademarks; SizeWise is a trademark; and EPSON Store, EPSON PrivateLine, and Extra Care are service marks of Epson America, Inc. General Notice: Other product names used herein are for identification purposes only and may be trademarks of their respective owners. EPSON disclaims any and all rights in those marks. CPD-13440 Copyright © 2001 by Epson America, Inc. 12/01
iii Contents WelcomeUsing Your Documentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Reading This Manual Online. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Getting More Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Registration and Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 1Setting Up the ProjectorUnpacking the Projector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Additional Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Optional Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Positioning the Projector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Choosing Your Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Connecting to a Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Connecting to a PC Laptop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Connecting to a PC Desktop Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Connecting to a PowerBook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Connecting to a Macintosh Desktop Computer. . . . . . . 16 Connecting to Video Sources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Connecting the RCA A/V Video Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Connecting an S-Video Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Connecting a Component Video Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Connecting to External Speakers or a PA System . . . . . . . . . 21 2Using the ProjectorTurning On Your Equipment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 What To Do If You See a Blank Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Adjusting Your Image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Focusing Your Image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Adjusting the Image Size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Adjusting the Image Height . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Adjusting the Image Shape . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Adjusting the Image Quality . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Using the Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Installing the Remote Control Batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Operating the Projector with the Remote Control . . . . . 33 Using the Remote Control as a Wireless Mouse . . . . . . 34
iv Controlling Audio and Video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Switching Between Picture Sources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Freezing the Picture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Turning Off the Picture and Sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Adjusting Sound Volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Highlighting Your Presentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Using the Cursor/Stamp Arrow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Drawing a Horizontal Bar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Shutting Down the Projector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 3Fine-Tuning the ProjectorUsing the Menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Changing Menu Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Adjusting the Image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Adjusting the Sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Customizing the Highlighting Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Customizing Projector Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 Viewing Projector Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 Restoring the Default Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 4Maintaining and Transporting the ProjectorCleaning the Lens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Cleaning the Projector Case . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Cleaning the Air Intake Vent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 Replacing the Lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 Transporting the Projector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 5Solving ProblemsUsing the On-Screen Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 Checking the Projector’s Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 Image or Sound Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 Problems with the Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 Where To Get Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
v 6Technical SpecificationsGeneral . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63 Projection Lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64 Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64 Mouse Compatibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64 Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64 Electrical . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64 Environmental . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64 Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65 Computer Connector Pin Assignments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65 Compatible Video Formats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66 7NoticesImportant Safety Instructions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69 Remote Control Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71 Declaration of Conformity. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72 FCC Compliance Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73 Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74 Index
W Welcome1 Welcome Your EPSON® PowerLite® 51c or PowerLite 71c 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 51c) or 1024×768 pixels (EPSON PowerLite 71c). Producing up to 1000 ANSI lumens (EPSON PowerLite 71c) or 1200 ANSI lumens (EPSON PowerLite 51c), your projector creates bright images that can be easily seen in rooms light enough to take notes. You can connect it simultaneously to two image sources: a computer and a video device, such as a VCR, DVD player, laser disc player, camcorder, or digital camera. You can also connect audio for each image source. You can operate your projector through a hand-held remote control, with buttons for zooming in on your image, adjusting volume, and accessing all the projector’s features. You can also use the remote control as a wireless mouse, and run your presentation as you move around the room. EPSON’s SizeWise ™ technology supports a range of computer outputs, for a full-size image from just about any notebook PC or PowerBook. ® If you use a VCR or other video source, the projector automatically senses the video format, so you can use it with confidence no matter where in the world you travel. The EPSON ® PrivateLineSM Technical Support program will get you help when you need it. A special 800 number and your own PIN will connect you with a projector support specialist—fast.
2Welcome 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. 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. Reading This Manual Online Your EPSON PowerLite CD-ROM includes an electronic copy of this manual. You may find it convenient to copy it onto your laptop’s hard drive so it’s always with you—for example, when taking your presentation on the road. To view your electronic manual, you need to use Adobe ® Acrobat® Reader. Just insert the CD-ROM in your drive and do one of the following: Windows: Select the Install/View User’s Guide button and click Install User’s Guide or View User’s Guide. Macintosh: Double-click the Projector icon. Click the Install/View User’s Guide button, then click Install User’s Guide or View User’s Guide. When you open the manual, you see this toolbar: warning caution note note If you do not have Acrobat Reader, you can install it from the CD-ROM. next page previous pagefirst pagelast page show navigation pane
Welcome3 You have several ways to navigate through the manual: Click in the table of contents on the left side of the screen to move quickly to the topic of your choice. Use the arrow buttons in the toolbar or on the vertical scroll bar on the right side of the screen to move through the manual. 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. The site provides templates, clip art and sound clips, as well as Presenters Services to use on the road. Even more resources and services are available if you register to join the Presenters Club ®—and it’s free. Quick Setup sheet Gives you all the instructions you need to get your projector set up and connected to a laptop or PowerBook computer. Owner’s Kit Includes your Quick Setup sheet, international warranty, EPSON Extra Care Two Year Road Service, CD-ROMs, and EPSON PrivateLine Support card. Store this User’s Guide in the folder and keep the folder with your projector at all times. Built-in help system Provides assistance for common problems. Available from the Help button on the projector or the remote control. See page 53 for details. SM
4Welcome support.epson.com Download FAQs and e-mail your questions to EPSON support. CD-ROM Your Owner’s Kit includes the EPSON PowerLite CD-ROM that lets you register electronically, and includes the electronic copy of this book as well as a link to Presenters Online. 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 60 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. For details about the carry-in warranty, see page 74, For more information about the international warranty, see the warranty brochure included in your Owner’s Kit. In addition, for customers who register their projector, EPSON offers free Extra Care Road Service. In the unlikely event of an equipment failure, you won’t have to wait for your unit to be repaired. Instead, EPSON will ship you a replacement unit anywhere in the United States or Canada, usually via overnight delivery. See the brochure in your Owner’s Kit for details. To register, simply insert the EPSON PowerLite CD-ROM that came with your projector and select Register Online. Registering also lets you receive special updates on new accessories, products, and services. You can register through the Internet, by e-mail or 800-number modem connection, or by printing out the form to fax or mail. note You don’t need to install any software to use your projector.
1 Setting Up the Projector5 22 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. To set up the projector, you need to: Unpack and position the projector Connect the projector to one or more input sources Unpacking the Projector Make sure you have all the parts shown: Save all packaging in case you need to ship the projector. Always use the original packaging (or the equivalent) when you need to send the projector to another location. If you are moving the projector by hand, use a carrying case (either an EPSON case or something similar, such as a laptop case). See page 52 for transportation instructions. PS/2 mouse cableUSB mouse cable projector with lens coverremote control batteries computer cablepower cord A/V cable Soft carrying case note You won’t need all these components; your configuration will determine which ones you need.