Epson Powerlite 740c Technical Specifications

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Projector Parts
Specifications
General
Type of display Poly-silicon TFT active matrix
Resolution 1024 
× 768 pixels (XGA)
(native format)
Color  24-bit, 16.8 million colors
reproduction
Brightness  2500 lumens (High Brightness mode)
(ANSI) 2000 lumens (Low Brightness mode)
Contrast ratio 400:1
Image size 30 to 300 inches (0.8 to 7.6 meters)
Projection  3.2 to 39.7 feet (1.0 to 12.1 meters)
distanceProjection  Front, rear, upside-down...

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Safety and Approvals
United States FCC 47CFR Part15B Class B (DoC)
UL60950 Third Edition
Canada ICES-003 Class B
CSA C22.2 No. 60950 
CE Marking Directive 73/23/EEC, 89/336/EEC
IEC60950 Third Edition
EN 55022, EN 55024
Compatible Video Formats
The projector supports the video display formats listed below:
Compatible Computer Display Formats
To project images from a computer, set the computer’s video 
card at a refresh rate (vertical...

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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 
3.2 and 39.7 feet from the screen.
❏Make sure there is plenty of space for ventilation around and 
under the projector. Do not set the projector on top of 
anything that could block the vents...

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Power button on top of the projector or on the 
remote control. 
The projector beeps once and the P 
Power light flashes 
green as the projector warms up, then an image begins to 
appear. When the P 
Power light stops flashing and remains 
green, the projector is ready for use. 
Warning:
Never look into the lens when the lamp is on. This can damage 
your eyes, and is especially dangerous for children.
❏If you’ve...

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Selecting the Image Source
If multiple devices are connected to the projector, the easiest 
way to select the image source is to press the 
Search button on 
the remote control or the 
Source Search button on the 
projector until the correct image is projected.
You can also press one of the following buttons on the 
remote control:
❏
Computer to select the device connected to the projector’s 
Computer/Component Video port. 
❏
S-Video...

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Adjusting the Image Shape
The projector automatically corrects images that are distorted 
when the projector is tilted up or down (up to a 15° tilt). The 
Keystone window appears on the screen while the projector 
makes the correction. If the projected image still isn’t 
rectangular or has a “keystone” shape, do one or more of the 
following:
❏If your image looks like  or  , you’ve placed the 
projector off to one side of the screen,...

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Sleep Mode
When 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 life of the lamp. If you are done using 
the projector, unplug the power cord. If you want to start 
projecting again, press the P 
Power button. 
You can enable sleep mode in the Extended menu under 
Operation.
Using...

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Zooming Your Image
Follow these steps to zoom in on a portion of the image:
1. Press the 
E-Zoombutton on the remote control. You see 
a crosshair indicating the center of the zoom-in area.
2. Use the  pointer button to position the crosshair in the 
area you want to enlarge.
3. Continue pressing the 
E-Zoombutton to enlarge the 
selected area up to 4 times.
4. While the image is enlarged, you can:
❏Use the  pointer button to move...

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Using Password Protection
If you assign a password for the projector, a screen appears 
requesting the password whenever you turn on the projector. If 
you enter the password incorrectly three times in succession, the 
projector’s operation is locked. Disconnect the projector and 
reconnect it. If you enter the incorrect password 30 times in a 
row, the projector is locked and remains locked until an 
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Starting the Projector with a Password
Caution:
If you lose the remote control, you will not be able to enter the 
password; so keep the remote control in a safe place at all times. 
When the password function is enabled, you see this screen 
when you turn on the projector: 
Hold down the 
Num button on the remote control as you use 
the numeric keypad to enter the password. Once you enter the 
password correctly, the screen closes,...