Epson Powerlite 71c Specifications

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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)...

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Temperature
(non-condensing) Operating: 41 to 95° F (5 to 35° C), 
Storage: 14 to 140° F (–10 to 60° C)
Humidity
(non-condensing) Operating: 20 to 80% RH
Storage: 10 to 90% RH
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 60950Computer Connector Pin Assignments
The Computer port is a female video...

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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.
* Resize mode (all others native mode)
** Select 4:3 or 16:9 mode as the Aspect Ratio setting in...

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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.
❏Make sure the projector...

EPSON Powerlite 51c/71c
12/01 EPSON Powerlite 51c/71c - 5 4. Remove the lens cap. 
5. Press the red 
Power button on top of the projector. (You 
can also turn on the projector using the remote control, but 
you must turn on the remote control first.)
The 
Power light flashes green and then stays on. You see 
a blue screen with the message 
No Signal displayed.
Wa r n i n g
Never look into the lens when the lamp is on. This can damage 
your eyes, and is especially dangerous for children.
6. If you’re...

EPSON Powerlite 51c/71c
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Detect Displays to display part of your desktop on the 
projector screen.
4. To display the entire desktop on both your projector screen 
and LCD screen, click the 
Arrange tab. (If you don’t see this 
tab, check to see if there is a window hidden by another 
window on your screen.)
5. Click 
Mirror Displays in the lower corner of the screen. One 
of the monitor icons automatically moves on top of the 
other.
For a PC Laptop 
❏Press the...

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12/01 EPSON Powerlite 51c/71c - 7 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....

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Keystone button corrects up to a 15° tilt. You can also 
perform electronic keystone correction using the projector’s 
Setting menu.
Note:
If the image is noticeably uneven after keystone correction, reduce 
the Sharpness setting using the Video menu.
Adjusting the Image Quality
You may need to adjust the projector’s 
Tracking and Sync 
settings on the Video menu if your computer image has any of 
these quality problems:
❏Flashing or blurry...

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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...

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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 to the 
Power button on the remote control flashes 
briefly. (If it doesn’t flash, you may have inserted the 
batteries incorrectly or need to change the batteries; see page 
9 for...