Epson Powerlite 76c Multimedia Projector Users Guide

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Notices
This chapter includes safety instructions and other important information 
about your Epson PowerLite projector.
Important Safety Instructions
Follow these safety instructions when setting up and using the projector:
■Do not place the projector on an unstable cart, stand, or table.
■Do not use the projector near water or sources of heat.
■Use the type of power source indicated on the projector. If you are not 
sure of the power available, consult your dealer or power company.
■Place the projector near a wall outlet where the plug can be easily 
unplugged.
■Insert the projector’s two-wire plug into a properly grounded outlet.
Do not hold the plug with wet hands.
■Take the following precautions for the plug. Failure to comply with 
these precautions could result in sparks or fire: Do not insert the plug 
into an outlet with dust present. Insert the plug firmly into the outlet.
■Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords, or integral convenience 
receptacles. This can cause fire or electric shock.
■Do not place the projector where the cord can be walked on. This may 
result in fraying or damage to the plug.
■Unplug the projector from the wall outlet before cleaning. Use a damp 
cloth for cleaning. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners.
■Do not block the slots and openings in the projector case. They provide 
ventilation and prevent the projector from overheating. Do not operate 
the projector on a sofa, rug, or other soft surface, or in a closed-in 
cabinet unless proper ventilation is provided.
■Never push objects of any kind through the cabinet slots. Never spill 
liquid of any kind into the projector. 
						

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■Except as specifically explained in this User’s Guide, do not attempt to 
service this product yourself. Refer all servicing to qualified personnel. 
Opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltages and 
other hazards.
■Unplug the projector from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified 
service personnel under the following conditions: When the power cord 
or plug is damaged or frayed. If liquid has been spilled into the 
projector, or if it has been exposed to rain or water. If it does not operate 
normally when you follow the operating instructions, or if it exhibits a 
distinct change in performance, indicating a need for service. If it has 
been dropped or the housing has been damaged.
■ The lamp(s) in this product contain mercury. Please consult your 
state and local regulations regarding disposal or recycling. Do not put
in the trash.
■Unplug the projector during lightning storms or when it will not be used 
for extended periods.
■Do not place the projector and/or remote control on top of 
heat-producing equipment or in a hot location.
■If you use the projector in a country other than where you purchased it, 
use the correct power cord for that country.
■Do not stand on the projector or place heavy objects on it.
■Do not use the projector outside of the required temperature range of 
41 to 95 °F (5 to 35 °C). Doing so may cause an unstable display and 
could lead to projector damage.
■Do not store the projector outside of the required temperature range of 
14 to 140 °F (
−10 to 60 °C) or in direct sunlight for long periods of 
time. Doing so may cause damage to the case.
WARNING: The cords included with this product contain chemicals, 
including lead, known to the State of California to cause birth defects or 
other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling. (provided in accordance 
with Proposition 65 in Cal. Health & Safety Code § 25249.5 et seq). 
						

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Remote Control Information
You can operate the projector by remote control via a line-of-sight infrared 
(IR) receiver at the front and rear of the projector. The projector may not 
respond to remote control commands under the following conditions:
■There is an object between the remote control IR emitter and the IR 
receiver on the projector.
■Ambient light is too bright.
■Certain types of fluorescent lighting are used.
■A strong light source shines into the IR receiver.
■Other equipment that emits infrared energy, such as a radiant room 
heater, is in the room.
These conditions commonly cause problems for most infrared-controlled 
equipment. Try the following:
■The remote control’s batteries may be low on power; replace them.
■Dim the ambient lighting and/or turn off any fluorescent lights.
■Close any window coverings and/or move the projector out of direct 
sunlight.
■Turn off other equipment that emits infrared energy. 
						

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FCC Compliance Statement
For United States Users
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a 
Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are 
designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a 
residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio 
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the 
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio or television reception. 
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular 
installation. If this equipment does cause interference to radio and television 
reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, 
the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the 
following measures:
■Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
■Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
■Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to 
which the receiver is connected.
■Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
WARNING
The connection of a non-shielded equipment interface cable to this 
equipment will invalidate the FCC Certification or Declaration of this device 
and may cause interference levels which exceed the limits established by the 
FCC for this equipment. It is the responsibility of the user to obtain and use 
a shielded equipment interface cable with this device. If this equipment has 
more than one interface connector, do not leave cables connected to unused 
interfaces. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the 
manufacturer could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
For Canadian Users
This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian 
Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement 
sur le materiel brouilleur du Canada. 
						

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Index
A
A/V cable, 24 to 25
A/V Mute, 45, 60, 64 to 65, 83, 89
Accessories, 13, 93
Adapters, Macintosh, 19
Air filter
cleaning and replacing, 73 to 74
purchasing, 13
Anti-theft device, 13
Aspect ratio, 46, 58, 95
Audio
adjusting volume, 41, 59
cable, 23, 89
connecting laptop, 23
problems, troubleshooting, 89
turning off, 45
Audio adapter, 29
Auto button, 40, 57
Auto Keystone correction, 17, 50
Auto Setup setting, 40, 57
B
Background Color setting, 60, 67
Banding in image, 88
Batteries, replacing, 48
Blackboard color mode, 40, 54
Blank screen, 34 to 36, 83 to 85
Blue background, 60
Blurry image, 87
Brightness, 7, 39, 54, 75, 83, 88, 95
Brightness Control setting, 39, 83
Brightness setting, 88
Buttons, disabling projector, 59
C
Cables, 10 to 13, 93
Camcorder, connecting to, 24
Carrying case, 10 to 13, 78
Ceiling
mount, 13, 17
projection, 17, 61
Cleaning
air filter and vents, 73 to 74
lens, 72
projector case, 72
Color
adjusting, 40 to 41, 53 to 55
problems, 88 to 89
specifications, 95
Color Adjustment setting, 55
Color Intensity setting, 54
Color Mode, 40 to 41, 54
Color Temp. setting, 55
Comp button, 34, 44, 84
Component video cable, 12 to 13, 24, 28
Component video source, selecting, 28, 34, 44, 
57
Composite video cable, 24 to 25
Computer
cable, 10, 19 to 20
connecting to projector, 18 to 20
source, selecting, 19, 20, 34, 44, 57
support, 7
supported display formats, 99 to 100
Computer/Component Video ports, 19 to 20, 
27, 44
Connecting projector
to a computer, 18 to 23
to a video source, 24
Contrast, 54, 88, 95 
						

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D
Default password, 64
Default settings, restoring, 69
Digital camera, connecting to, 24
Dimensions, 96
Direct Power setting, 61
Distance from projector to screen, 16, 95
Documentation, using, 9
DVD player, connecting to, 24
E
Electrical specifications, 96
Enter button, 47, 51 to 52
Entering the password, 67 to 68
Environmental specifications, 97
Epson
accessories, 13, 93
Extra Care Road Service, 10
PrivateLine Support, 9, 92
Store, 13, 93
technical support, 9, 92 to 93
Esc button, 47, 51 to 52
Extended menu, 50, 60 to 61
Extra Care Road Service, 10
E-Zoom button, 45 to 46
F
FCC compliance statement, 104
Filter, cleaning and replacing, 73 to 74
Focusing, 37
Foot release levers, 38
Freeze button, 45
Front projection, 16 to 17, 61
Front/Ceiling setting, 17, 61
G
Game color mode, 54
H
Height of image, adjusting, 38
Help, 9, 92 to 93
Help system, using, 80 to 81
High altitude mode, 61
High brightness, 39, 75, 83, 95
I
iBook, connecting to, 18 to 19
iMac, connecting to, 12, 18 to 20
Image
capturing and saving in projector, 64 to 65
correcting shape of, 39, 59, 86
fitting on screen, 40, 57, 58, 85 to 86
focusing, 37
freezing, 45
height, adjusting, 38
menu, 50, 53 to 55
positioning, 38, 40, 57
problems, 83 to 89
raising, 38
selecting source, 19, 20, 25, 33, 34, 44, 
57 to 58
shape, correcting, 39, 59, 86
size and projection distance, 16, 95
turning off, 45
zooming, 37, 45 to 46
Info menu, 50, 62 to 63
Input signal, selecting, 19, 20, 25 to 28, 34, 
44, 57 to 58
K
Kensington anti-theft device, 13
Keystone correction, 39, 59, 86, 95 
						

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L
Lamp
automatic shutoff, 41
brightness, 7, 75, 83, 95
number of hours used, 62, 75, 77, 96
replacing, 75 to 78
specifications, 96
status light, 81 to 82
timer, resetting, 77 to 78
Language setting, 61
Laptop computer
connecting to, 18 to 20
displaying on, 35 to 36, 84 to 85
Laser disc player, connecting to, 24
LCD panels, 7
Lens
cleaning, 72
specifications, 95
Lights, status, 81 to 82
Link21L setting, 61
Living Room color mode, 40
Logo
creating, 64 to 65
displaying, 65 to 67
turning on, 60, 66 to 67
Low brightness, 39, 75, 95
M
Macintosh
adapters, 19
connecting, 18 to 20
Manuals, 9
Menus
changing settings, 51 to 52
Extended, 50, 60 to 61
Image, 50, 53 to 55
Info, 50, 62 to 63
Reset, 50, 69
Settings, 50, 58 to 59
Signal, 50, 56 to 58
User’s Logo, 64 to 65
using, 50 to 52
Message setting, 60Mouse
compatibility, 96
connecting cable, 21
using remote control as, 47
Moving projector, 78
N
Noise level, 95
O
Operation Lock setting, 59, 68
Options for projector, 13, 93
P
Page up and Page down buttons, 47
Password
default, 64
entering, 67 to 68
logo protection, 64 to 68
problems, 90
prompt, 33, 67
request code, 68
setting, 66
turning on, 66 to 67
Photo color mode, 40, 54
Picture source, selecting, 19, 20, 25 to 28, 34, 
57 to 58
Pixelworks, 97
Pointer
changing shape, 59
problems with, 91
using, 47
Position setting, 57
Positioning
image, 38, 57
projector, 16 to 17
Power
button, 33, 41
consumption, 96
light, 32, 81 to 82
saving, 41
supply, 96
PowerBook, connecting to, 18 to 20 
						

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Presentation color mode, 40, 54
Presenters Online, 9, 92
PrivateLine Support, 9, 92
Problems
color, 88 to 89
image, 83 to 89
password, 90
pointer, 91
remote control, 90 to 91, 103
sound, 89
Projection lamp, see Lamp
Projector
accessories, 13, 93
carrying case, 10 to 13, 78
cleaning, 71 to 74
disabling buttons, 59, 68
distance from screen, 16, 95
feet, adjusting height with, 38
lamp specifications, 96
parts, 11
password protection, 63 to 68
positioning, 16 to 17
resolution, 7, 95, 99 to 100
transporting, 78
turning off, 41 to 42
turning on, 32 to 33
unpacking, 10
viewing information about, 62 to 63
Q
Quick Setup sheet, 9
R
Raising image, 38
RCA A/V cable, 24 to 25
Rear projection, 17, 61
Registration, 10
Remote control
problems, 90 to 91, 103
replacing, 13, 93
replacing batteries, 48
specifications, 96
using, 43 to 47
wireless mouse, using as, 47Replacing
air filter, 73 to 74
lamp, 75 to 78
remote control, 13, 93
remote control batteries, 48
Request code, password, 68
Reset menu, 50, 69
Resize button, 46
Resize setting, 58
Resolution, 7, 63, 95, 99 to 100
S
Safety
approvals, 97
instructions, 101 to 102
Screen logo, see User’s Logo
Screen, distance from projector, 16, 95
Screens, portable, 13
Setting a password, 66
Settings menu, 50, 58 to 59
Sharpness setting, 55
Signal menu, 50, 56 to 58
Sleep mode, 41, 61
Sound, see Audio
Source Search button, 33 to 34, 44
Source, selecting, 19 to 20, 25 to 28, 33 to 34, 
44, 57 to 58
Speaker, specifications, 95
Specifications
brightness, 7, 95
electrical, 96
environmental, 97
lamp, 96
lens, 95
remote control, 96
resolution, 7, 95, 99 to 100
safety, 97
Sports color mode, 40, 54
sRGB color mode, 40, 54
Standby mode, 41
Startup screen
creating, 64 to 65
displaying, 65 to 67
user’s logo, See User’s Logo 
						

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Status lights, 81 to 82
Stopping action, 45
Stripes in image, 88
Support, 9, 92 to 93
S-Video button, 44
S-Video cable, 12, 13, 24
Switching picture source, 34, 44
Sync, adjusting, 57, 87 to 88
T
Technical support, 9, 92 to 93
Temperature
light, 81 to 82
requirements, 97
Theatre color mode, 40, 54
Timer, lamp, 77 to 78
Tint setting, 54
Tracking, adjusting, 57, 87 to 88
Transporting projector, 78
Troubleshooting
color, 88 to 89
cut-off image, 40, 85 to 86
image quality, 86 to 88
image shape, 86
no image, 83 to 85
no sound, 89
password, 90
pointer, 91
remote control problems, 90 to 91, 103
Turning off audio, 45
Turning off picture, 45
Turning off projector, 41 to 42
Turning on password, 66 to 67
Turning on projector, 32 to 33
Turning on User’s Logo, 60, 66 to 67
Typing the password, 67 to 68
U
Unpacking projector, 10
USB mouse cable, 21
User’s Logo
creating, 64 to 65
displaying, 65 to 67
turning on, 60, 66 to 67
V
VCR, connecting to, 24
VGA computer cables, 10, 19 to 20
Video
display settings, 62 to 63
formats, supported, 7, 98
source, connecting to, 24
source, selecting, 25, 33 to 34, 44, 57 to 58
Video button, 44
Video Signal setting, 58
Volume, adjusting, 41, 59
W
Warning lights, 81 to 82
Warranty, 10
Weight, 96
Wireless mouse, 21, 47, 91
Z
Zoom ratio, 95
Zooming image, 37, 45 to 46 
						

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