Epson Powerlite 73c Technical Specifications

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Specifications
General
Type of display Poly-silicon TFT active matrix
73: with MLA (Micro Lens Array)
53: without MLA (Micro Lens Array)
LCD panels (3) Diagonal size: 0.7 inches (17.8 mm)
Lens F=1.70 to 1.87, 
focal length=21.3 to 25.6 mm
Resolution 1024 
× 768 pixels (73)
800 
× 600 pixels (53); (native formats)
Color  Full color, 16.7 million colors
reproduction
Brightness  53: 1700 lumens (High brightness mode)
(ANSI) 1400...

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United States FCC 47CFR Part15B Class B (DoC)
UL1950 Rev. 3
Canada ICES-003 Class B
CSA C22.2 No. 950-95 (cUL)
CE Marking Directive 73/23/EEC, 89/336/EEC
EN 55022, EN 55024
Compatible Video Formats
The projector supports NTSC, PAL, and SECAM 
international video standards, as well as the monitor and 
HDTV display formats listed below.
To project images output from a computer, the computer’s 
video card must...

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Positioning the Projector
Before connecting the projector, you need to decide where to 
place it. The location you choose depends on the size of the 
room and what you are projecting.
❏Place the projector on a sturdy, level surface, between 
2.9 and 34.4 feet from the screen.
❏Make sure there is plenty of space for ventilation around and 
under the projector. Leave at least 8 inches between the 
projector and a wall.
❏Make sure...

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4 - EPSON PowerLite 53c/73c Projector 11/02 2. Connect one end of the power cord to the projector’s power 
inlet. 
3. Connect the other end to an electrical outlet. 
The power light on top of the projector turns orange, 
indicating that the projector is receiving power but not yet 
turned on. Wait until the light stops flashing, but stays lit 
orange.
4. Press the P 
Power button on top of the projector or on the 
remote control. 
The power light flashes green as the...

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11/02 EPSON PowerLite 53c/73c Projector - 5 If you’re using a Macintosh laptop with OS X:
You may need to set up your system to display on the 
projector screen as well as the LCD screen. Follow these steps:
1. From the Apple menu, select 
System Preferences, then 
click 
Displays.
2. Select 
VGA Display or Color LCD, click Arrange or 
Arrangement, and make sure Mirror Displays is checked.
Adjusting the Image
Once you see your image, you may need to make certain...

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You may want to adjust the color mode to select a different 
setting that is appropriate for the image you’re projecting and 
the surroundings in which you’re projecting it.
If you’re projecting computer images, the default color mode 
is 
Normal, which is appropriate for presentations in bright 
rooms. For video or S-Video images, the default color mode is 
Theatre, which optimizes video images using...

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Using the Remote Control
Before using the remote control, pull out the tape from the 
battery tray as shown below.
When using the remote control, stand within 20 feet of the 
projector. Point the remote control either at the front or back 
of the projector or at the screen (the projector’s front sensor 
can detect signals bounced off the screen). Press the button for 
the function you want to use. See the following pages for...

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You can use the 
A/V Mute button on the remote control to 
turn off the image and sound and darken your screen. This is 
useful if you want to temporarily re-direct your audience’s 
attention without the distraction of a bright screen.
❏To turn off the picture and sound, press the 
A/V Mute 
button. The screen goes dark.
❏To turn the image and sound back on, press the button 
again.
Stopping...

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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.
Caution
Do not use glass cleaner to clean the lens.
Cleaning the Projector 
Before you clean the case, first turn off the projector and 
unplug...

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Replacing the Lamp
The projection lamp typically lasts for about 1500 hours of 
use. It is time to replace the lamp when:
❏The projected image gets darker or starts to deteriorate.
❏The   warning light is flashing red. 
❏The message 
LAMP REPLACE appears on the screen when 
the lamp comes on (after about 1400 hours of use). To 
maintain projector brightness and image quality, replace the 
lamp as soon as possible.
Note
To see...