Epson Projector Powerlite 30c User Manual

31
Settings and Useful Functions
Useful Functions When a Computer Is Connected
This section describes the various functions that can be used to enhance presentations.
This function momentarily pauses the image and sound.
For example, it can be used when you do not want to show viewers details of operations such as selecting 
different files while computer images are being projected.
However, if you use this function when projecting moving images, the images and sound will still continue 
to be played...

Useful Functions When a Computer Is Connected
32
This function lets you enlarge and reduce a part of a projected image such as a graph or table.
Procedure
1
Press the [E-Zoom  ] button on the 
remote control.
A cursor (cross) indicating the center point for the 
area to be enlarged will appear on the screen.
2
Move the cross to the area of the image 
that is to be enlarged or reduced.
Press the [ ], [ ], [ ] and [ ] buttons on the 
remote control to move the cross.
3When [ ] is pressed, the image is...

3
Troubleshooting
This section describes how to identify problems, and what 
to do if you find a problem.
Using the Help Function .................................. 34
When Having Trouble ...................................... 35
 (Warning) Indicator ....................................................35
Power Indicator ...........................................................36
When the Indicators Provide No Help ............ 37 

34
Using the Help Function
If a problem occurs with the projector, use the Help function to assist you in solving the problem. It uses a series of menus 
in a question and answer format. The questions vary depending on the type of image source.
Procedure
1
Press the [Help] button on the 
projectors control panel.
The help menu displays.
2
Select a menu item.
When using the control panel, the [ Select ] 
buttons function as the up and down keys.
When using the remote control, press the [ ] and 
[ ]...

35
Troubleshooting
When Having Trouble
If you are having a problem with the projector, first check its indicators. The projector has the following two indicators to 
alert you to problems.
The following tables show what the indicators mean and how to remedy any problems they indicate.
 : lit    : flashing
 (Warning) Indicator
StatusCauseRemedy or StatusSee Page
High internal 
temperature
(overheating)The lamp turns off automatically and projection stops. 
Wait for about 5 minutes without operating the...

When Having Trouble
36
 : lit    : flashing High-speed 
cooling in 
progress(This is not an abnormality, but if the temperature rises too 
high again, projection will stop automatically.)
•Set the projector up in a place which is well-ventilated, 
and make sure the air filter and exhaust vents are clear.
•Clean the air filter.p.46
Power Indicator
StatusCauseRemedy or StatusSee Page
Standby status (Not abnormal)
The power cord should only be disconnected when the 
projector is in this condition.
Press the...

37
Troubleshooting
When the Indicators Provide No Help
If any of the following problems occur and the indicators do not offer a solution, refer to the pages given for each 
problem.
No images appear
Poor image quality (out of focus or 
distorted)
Only part of the image is displayed 
(large/small)
The image colors are not rightp.37
p.38
p.39
 
p.40Image appears dark 
Image appears greenish 
Image appears purplish
No sound can be heard
The remote control does not work
The power does not turn offp.40
p.41...

When the Indicators Provide No Help
38
Does the input signal match the connected 
source?Use the [Source] button on the projectors control 
panel (or the [Computer] or [S-Video/Video] button 
on the remote control) to select the correct signal 
source. (p.9)
Is the power for the video source or computer 
turned on?Turn on the power. (p.9)
If a laptop computer or a computer with a 
LCD screen has been connected to the 
projector, it is necessary to output the image 
signals to the projector rather than to...

39
Troubleshooting
Are the image signal format settings correct?If a component video, RGB video or computer 
source is connected to the projector, use the Input 
Signal command to select the signal format that 
matches the signal connected source.
Video - Input Signal (p.23, 24)
If a composite video
 or S-Video source is 
connected to the projector, use the Video Signal 
command to select the video signal format. 
Video - Video Signal (p.23)
Are both Video and S-Video ports 
connected?Turn off the power...

When the Indicators Provide No Help
40
Has the computer been set for dual display?
(when connected to a computer)If dual display has been activated in the Display 
Properties of the connected computers Control 
Panel, the projector will display only about half of 
the image on the computer screen. To display the 
whole image, turn off dual display. Refer to the 
video driver manual or to the computers monitor 
manual for further details.
Condition
The image colors are not right
Probable causeRemedy
Has...