Epson Powerlite 745c Multimedia Projector Users Guide

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■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 Start Here kit. Or take advantage of Epson’s 
automated support services 24 hours a day. See page 166 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...

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Unpacking the Projector
After unpacking the projector, make sure you have all the parts shown 
below: 
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 the carrying case. See page 13 for ordering information, and 
page 150 for transportation instructions. 
Additional Components
Depending on how you plan to use the projector, you...

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■To receive a component video signal from a VCR or other video 
device, you’ll need a component video cable. You can purchase 
one from Epson; see below.
■Some older PowerBooks® and Macintosh® desktop models may 
need the Macintosh desktop adapter set shown on page 39 
(available from Epson; see below.) Older iMac
® systems may need 
a special adapter to provide a VGA output port; see your 
computer dealer.
Optional Accessories 
To enhance your use of the projector, Epson provides the following...

14WelcomeYou can purchase these accessories from your dealer, by calling 
Epson at (800) 873-7766, or by visiting the Epson Store
SM at 
www.epsonstore.com (U.S. sales only). In Canada, please call 
(800) 463-7766 for dealer referral. 
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Displaying and Adjusting 
the Image
Whether you’re presenting from a computer or video equipment, 
you need to follow some basic steps to display your image on the 
screen. 
Follow the guidelines in this chapter for: 
■Positioning the projector
■Turning the projector on and selecting the image source
■Troubleshooting display problems
■Adjusting the image
■Turning off the projector
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Positioning the Projector 
If the projector isn’t already installed in the room you’re using, you’ll 
probably want to place it on a table in front of the screen, as shown.  
This lets you stand in the front of the room, face the audience, and 
remain close enough to the equipment to be able to control it. Try to 
leave as much space as possible between the projector and the screen to 
get a good-size image. 
Use the figure below to help you determine placement. Image...

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Ideally, you should place the projector directly in front of the center of 
the screen, facing it toward the screen squarely. The base of the lens 
should be at about the level of the bottom of the screen.  
If you place the projector below screen level, you’ll have to tilt it up by 
extending the front adjustable foot. This causes the image to become 
“keystone” shaped, but you can correct the distortion by pressing the 
Sync buttons on the projector. See page 24 for...

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Projecting the Image
Make sure your projector and other equipment are set up as described 
on page 37. Then follow the instructions below to start the projector 
and display an image. 
Turning On the Projector
Turn on any connected computer or video equipment before starting 
the projector so it can automatically detect and display the image 
source. If you turn on the projector first, or have multiple pieces of 
connected equipment, you may have to select the image...

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3. Press the red PPower button on the remote control or on top of 
the projector. 
The projector beeps once and the 
Power light flashes green as the 
projector warms up, then an image begins to appear. When the 
Power light stops flashing and remains green, the projector is 
ready for use.  
4. If you’ve connected a Windows
®-based computer to the 
projector, you may see a New Hardware Wizard screen saying 
your computer has found a plug-and-play monitor; if so,...

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Troubleshooting Display Problems
Follow these guidelines if you’re having trouble displaying an image. 
You Can’t Project an Image
If you don’t see the image you are trying to project, try the following: 
■Make sure the cables are connected correctly, as described 
beginning on page 37.
■Make sure the Power light is green and not flashing and the lens 
cap is off. 
■If you’ve connected more than one computer and/or video source, 
you may need to press the 
Source...