Epson Powerlite 740c Multimedia Projector Users Guide

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Customizing Projector Features
You can use the Settings menu to lock the buttons on the projector, 
adjust audio volume, and customize several other features.
■Keystone 
Squares up the shape of the image after the projector has been 
tilted upward. If you notice lines or edges looking jagged after 
adjusting the shape, decrease the Sharpness setting (see page 48). 
■Auto Keystone
Automatically compensates for keystone distortion when the 
projector is tilted upward. This feature is available only when the 
projector is set for front projection (and enabled by default).
■Operation Lock
Lets you disable all of the buttons on the projector except the 
Power button. See page 57 for more information.
■Pointer Shape
Lets you choose from three alternative pointer shapes. See page 34 
for more information.
■Brightness Control
Lets you select from two levels of brightness. The Low setting 
reduces power consumption and noise, and extends the lamp’s 
operating life.
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■Volume
Raises or lowers the volume of the projector’s speaker.
■EasyMP Audio Out
The PowerLite 740c does not support EasyMP.
Using the Projector Security Features
To prevent unauthorized use of the projector, you can do the 
following:
■Assign a password; this can be disabled for a set period if you want 
to loan the projector to someone. 
■Create an identifying user logo that is displayed at startup and/or 
when the 
A/V Mute button is pressed. See page 55.
■Disable the projector’s buttons; this is useful, for example, if 
you’re projecting in a classroom and you want to ensure that no 
one touches the projector’s buttons while you’re using the remote 
control. See page 57. 
If you create a user’s logo for the projector, you can set up the logo so 
it is displayed as the startup screen and/or AV/Mute screen. 
Unauthorized users cannot turn it off or change it. This feature is 
intended to discourage theft and provides a way to identify the 
projector should it be stolen. 
Enabling Password Protection
To prevent unauthorized use, you can assign the projector a password. 
If you do, a screen will appear requesting the password whenever the 
projector is plugged in and turned on. If an incorrect password is 
entered three times in succession, the projector’s operation is locked 
and the power cord must be disconnected and reinserted to redisplay 
the password screen. If an incorrect password is entered thirty times in 
succession, the user must contact Epson to unlock the projector. 
note
You can also adjust the 
volume using the remote 
control.
note
It’s a good idea to write 
down your password. 
If you leave the projector 
plugged in, the Password 
Protect Release screen will 
not appear. You only need a 
password if you unplug and 
reconnect the power cable.
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The default setting for the Password Protect function is OFF. Follow 
these steps to turn password protection on:
1. Press the 
Freeze button on the remote control for about five 
seconds.
You see this screen:
2. Use the   pointer button to set 
Power ON Protect to ON. 
Then press 
Enter.
3. Press 
Esc.
4. Select Password and press Enter.
5. When you see a message asking if you want to change the 
password, select 
Yes and press Enter.
6. Hold down the 
Num button on the remote control and use the 
numeric keypad to enter a four digit password. (The default 
setting is 0000.) 
7. When you see a confirmation message, reenter the password. 
Then press the 
Menu button to exit the screen.
8. Press the 
Num button on the remote control to deactivate the 
numeric keypad.
9. If you want to disable the password temporarily, select 
Timer and 
press 
Enter. Then hold down the Num button while you use the 
numeric keypad to enter the number of hours (from 0 to 9999) 
that you want the password feature disabled. If you want the 
projector to request the password every time it is turned on, set 
the timer to 
0H. 
caution
If you lose the remote 
control, you will not be able 
to enter the password. Keep 
the remote control in a safe 
place at all times.
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							54Fine-Tuning the ProjectorThe countdown for the elapsed time begins as soon as you close 
the Password Protect menu. (You can check the elapsed time in 
this menu next to 
Time elapsed.)
10. To enable your screen logo, select 
User’s Logo Protect and press 
Enter. Select ON and press Enter. 
When this feature is on, the logo appears whenever you turn on 
the projector (if the 
Startup Screen is enabled in the Extended 
menu; see page 55). It also appears when you press the A/V Mute 
button (if you selected the 
Logo as the Background Color in the 
Extended menu). None of the User’s Logo features in the 
Extended menu can be changed when the User’s Logo Protect 
function is enabled.
Starting the Projector with a Password
When the password function is enabled, you see this screen when you 
plug in and turn on the projector:
Hold down the 
Num button on the remote control and use the 
numeric keypad to enter the four digit password.
The password screen closes, the numeric keypad is automatically 
deactivated, and projection begins.
If the password is not correct, you see the message 
Wrong password. 
Please try again.
 If you enter an incorrect password three times in 
succession, you see the message 
The projector’s operation will be 
locked. Request code xxxxx
 and the projector switches to standby 
mode for approximately 5 minutes. Write down the request code. 
Then disconnect the projector’s power cord from the electrical outlet, 
reconnect it, and turn the projector back on. 
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When you see the Password Protect Release screen again, you can try 
to enter the correct password.
If you enter an incorrect password 30 times in succession, the 
projector remains locked and you must contact Epson to unlock it. 
If you have forgotten the password, contact Epson with the request 
code number that appears in the Password Protect Release screen for 
assistance. See “Where To Get Help” on page 78.
Creating Your Own Startup Screen
You can transfer any image from your computer or video source to the 
projector and then use it as your startup screen. You can also use it as 
the screen displayed when the projector is not receiving a signal or 
when you press the 
A/V Mute button. The image can be a company 
logo, slogan, photograph, or any other image you want to use. 
Capturing the Image
Start by displaying the image you want to use from either a computer 
or video source, such as a DVD player. Then follow these steps to 
capture the image and transfer it to the projector: 
1. Press the 
Menu button on the remote control, highlight the 
Extended menu, and press Enter.
2. Highlight 
User’s Logo and press Enter. 
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							56Fine-Tuning the Projector3. When you see a message asking whether you accept the present 
image as the user’s logo, select 
Yes and press Enter. A selection 
box displays over the image. 
4. Use the  pointer button to select the area of the image you 
want to use. Then press 
Enter.
5. When you see the message 
Select this Image?, highlight Yes 
and press 
Enter. 
6. Use the arrow buttons to select a zoom rate (display size) and press 
Enter.
7. When the message 
Save image as user’s logo? appears, select 
Yes and press Enter. Saving the logo may take a few moments. 
Do not use your projector, remote control, or video source while 
the logo is being saved.
8. When you see the message 
Completed, press Esc to return to the 
menu screen. 
Choosing When to Display the Image 
After your image is saved, it is automatically set as the startup screen. 
You can also set it to display as the screen you see when there’s no 
signal or when you press the 
A/V Mute button (see page 30).
1. Press the 
Menu button, highlight the Extended menu, and press 
Enter. 
2. Select 
Display and press Enter.
3. Highlight 
Background Color and press Enter. 
4. Select 
Logo and press Enter.
5. When you’re finished, press Esc to exit.
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Disabling the Projector’s Buttons
When you enable the Operation Lock function, you can lock all the 
projector’s buttons except the 
Power button.
1. Press the 
Menu button, highlight the Setting menu, and press 
Enter.
2. Select 
Operation Lock and press the Enter button.
3. Select 
ON and press Enter.
4. Select 
Yes and press Enter to confirm the setting.
5. Press the 
Menu button to exit. 
Customizing Power and Operation
You can use the Extended menu to customize the way the projector 
displays images, enable quick startup, turn sleep mode on or off, and 
customize other projector operations.
■Display
Use this setting to turn off the display of messages, change the 
background color, enable logo display, or turn off the startup 
screen display.
■User’s Logo
Create a custom startup screen, as described on page 55.
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■Projection 
Select Front (to project from the front of a screen and right side 
up), 
Front/Ceiling (when the projector is mounted upside-down 
from the ceiling), 
Rear (to project from behind onto a 
transparent screen), or 
Rear/Ceiling (to project from behind onto 
a transparent screen when the projector is mounted upside-down 
from the ceiling). 
■Operation
Enable Direct Power ON if you want to have the projector start 
when the power cable is connected (without pressing the
 Power 
button). Enable Sleep Mode if you want to have the projector 
turn off automatically if it is idle (and no signal is received) for 30 
minutes.
■Standby Mode
The PowerLite 740c does not support Standby Mode.
■Link 21L
Enable this setting if you want to be able to control the projector 
from a USB-connected computer. 
■Language 
Select from nine languages to be used for the projector menus.
note
If Direct Power ON is 
enabled, the power cable is 
connected, and a power 
outage occurs, the projector 
will start when the power is 
restored.
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Maintaining the Projector
Your projector needs little maintenance. All you have to do is keep 
the lens clean and periodically clean the air filters at the side and 
bottom of the projector. A clogged air filter can block ventilation 
needed to cool the projector.
The only parts you should replace are the lamp and air filter. If any 
other part needs replacing, contact your dealer or a qualified servicer.
This chapter covers the following:
■Cleaning the lens
■Cleaning the projector case
■Cleaning the air filters and vents
■Replacing the lamp and air filter
■Transporting the projector
warning
Before you clean any part of 
the projector, turn it off and 
unplug the power cord. 
Never open any cover on the 
projector, except the lamp 
cover. Dangerous electrical 
voltages in the projector can 
injure you severely. Do not 
try to service this product 
yourself, except as specifically 
explained in this User’s 
Guide. Refer all other 
servicing to qualified service 
personnel.
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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 tissue. If 
necessary, moisten a soft cloth with lens cleaner and gently wipe the 
lens.
Cleaning the Projector Case
Before you clean the case, turn off the projector and unplug the power 
cord.
■To remove dirt or dust, wipe the case with a soft, dry, lint-free 
cloth.
■To remove stubborn dirt or stains, moisten a soft cloth with water 
and a neutral detergent. Then wipe the case.
Remove the cap 
before cleaning
caution
Do not use wax, alcohol, 
benzene, thinner, or other 
chemical detergents. These 
can damage the case.
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