Epson Powerlite 77c Multimedia Projector Users Guide

PowerLite
®
 S5 Series/77c
Multimedia Projector
User’s Guide 

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Important Safety Information
WARNING: Never look into the projector lens when the lamp is turned on; the bright light can damage your eyes. 
Never let children look into the lens when it is on. Never open any cover on the projector, except the lamp and 
filter covers. Dangerous electrical voltages inside the projector can severely injure you. Except as specifically 
explained in this User’s Guide, do not attempt to service this product yourself. Refer all servicing to qualified service 
personnel....

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Contents
Welcome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   7
Getting the Most from Your Projector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   8
Using Your Documentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   9
Getting More Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   9
Registration and Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   10
Unpacking the Projector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   10
Projector Parts  ....

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Connecting to Video Sources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Connecting a Composite Video Source . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Connecting an S-Video Source  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Connecting an RGB Video Source. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Connecting a Component Video Source  . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Playing Sound Through the Projector  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
2Projecting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Turning...

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4Fine-tuning the Projector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  51
Using the Projector’s Menu System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  52
Changing Menu Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  53
Adjusting Colors and Clarity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  55
Adjusting the Input Signal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  58
Customizing Projector Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  61
Selecting Projector Setup Options . . . . ....

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6Solving Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Using On-Screen Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
What To Do When the Lights Flash  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
Solving Problems with the Image or Sound  . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
Solving Password Problems  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
Solving Problems with the Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
Where To Get Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

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Welcome
The PowerLite® S5 Series/77c is an ultra-portable projector that 
offers 2000 ANSI lumens (S5 Series) or 2200 ANSI lumens (77c) of 
brightness. From conference rooms to auditoriums, your full-color 
presentations and videos will be bright and visible even in ordinary 
indoor lighting. 
Images are displayed at a native resolution of 800 × 600 pixels 
(PowerLite S5 Series) or 1024 × 768 pixels (PowerLite 77c). Epson
® 
3LCD technology ensures accurate color and remarkable saturation, 
even in...

8WelcomeTo prevent unauthorized use of the projector, you can assign a 
password, create a user logo which is displayed at startup to identify 
the projector, and disable the projector’s buttons through the 
Operation Lock feature. For more information about security features, 
see page 66.
Getting the Most from Your Projector
Depending on your presentation, you can take advantage of any or all 
of these options:
■Connecting to a laptop or other computer
If you want to connect the projector to a laptop...

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Using Your Documentation
Your documentation includes a Quick Setup sheet, warranty 
brochures, and an Epson PrivateLine
® Support card. 
The Quick Setup sheet gives instructions to quickly set up your 
projector and connect it to a computer or video device.
This book contains all the information you need to set up and use 
your projector. Please follow these guidelines as you read through it:
■Warnings must be followed carefully to avoid bodily injury.
■Cautions must be observed to avoid damage...

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Registration and Warranty
Your projector comes with a basic carry-in warranty and an 
international warranty that let you project with confidence anywhere 
in the world. For details, see the warranty brochures that came with 
your projector.
In addition, Epson offers free Extra Care
SM Road Service. In the 
unlikely event of an equipment failure, you won’t have to wait for 
your unit to be repaired. Instead, Epson will ship you a replacement 
unit anywhere in the United States or Canada,...