Epson Projector PowerLite 5030UBe User Manual

							

You
canalso select theFast Image Processing settingtoreduce lagtime.
 Parent
topic:Connecting toVideo Sources
 Related
references
 Input
Signal Settings -Signal Menu
 Connecting
toaComposite VideoSource
 If
your video source hasacomposite videoport,youcanconnect itto the projector usinganoptional
 RCA-style
videoorA/V cable.
 1.
Connect thecable withtheyellow connector toyour video sources yellowvideooutput port.
 2.
Connect theother endtothe projectors Videoport.
 Parent
topic:Connecting toVideo Sources
 Connecting
toComputer Sources
 Follow
theinstructions inthese sections toconnect acomputer tothe projector.
 Connecting
toaComputer forVGA Video
 Connecting
toaComputer forHDMI Video
 Parent
topic:Projector Connections
 Connecting
toaComputer forVGA Video
 You
canconnect theprojector toyour computer usingaVGA computer cable.
 Note:
Toconnect aMac thatincludes onlyaMini DisplayPort, Thunderboltport,orMini-DVI portfor
 video
output, youneed toobtain anadapter thatallows youtoconnect tothe projectors VGAvideo port.
 Contact
Appleforcompatible adapteroptions.
 1.
Ifnecessary, disconnectyourcomputers monitorcable.
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2.
Connect theVGA computer cabletoyour computers monitorport.
 3.
Connect theother endtoaPC port onthe projector.
 4.
Tighten thescrews onthe VGA connector.
 Parent
topic:Connecting toComputer Sources
 Connecting
toaComputer forHDMI Video
 If
your computer hasanHDMI port,youcanconnect itto the projector usinganoptional HDMIcable.
 Note:
Toconnect aMac thatincludes onlyaMini DisplayPort, Thunderboltport,orMini-DVI portfor
 video
output, youneed toobtain anadapter thatallows youtoconnect tothe projectors HDMIport.
 1.
Connect theHDMI cabletoyour computers HDMIoutput port.
 2.
Connect theother endtoone ofthe projectors HDMIports.
 Parent
topic:Connecting toComputer Sources
 Related
tasks
 Attaching
andRemoving theCable Clips
 Connecting
toExternal Speakers
 To
add sound, youcanconnect yourvideo source andspeakers toan audio videoreceiver, then
 connect
thereceiver tothe projector usingoneofthe receivers compatible videooutputs (anHDMI
 connection
providesthebest image quality, ifavailable). Youcanalso connect speakers toany video
 source
thathasitsown speaker connections.
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1
 Video
source
 2
 Surround
sound
 3
 Receiver

4
 Video
cable
 Parent
topic:Projector Connections
 Installing
Batteriesinthe Remote Control
 The
remote controlusesthetwo AAbatteries thatcame withtheprojector.
 Caution:
Useonly thetype ofbatteries specified inthis manual. Donot install batteries ofdifferent types,
 or
mix new andoldbatteries.
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1.
Open thebattery cover.
 2.
Insert thebatteries withthe+and –ends facing asshown.
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3.
Close thebattery coverandpress itdown untilitclicks intoplace.
 Warning:
Disposeofused batteries according tolocal regulations. Donot expose batteries toheat
 or
flame. Keepbatteries outofthe reach ofchildren; theyarechoking hazards andarevery
 dangerous
ifswallowed.
 Parent
topic:Setting Upthe Projector
 Related
references
 Remote
ControlSpecifications
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Using
BasicProjector Features
 Follow
theinstructions inthese sections touse your projectors basicfeatures.
 Turning
Onthe Projector
 Turning
Offthe Projector
 Viewing
3DImages
 Selecting
theLanguage forthe Projector Menus
 Adjusting
theImage Height
 Image
Shape
 Resizing
theImage WiththeZoom Ring
 Focusing
theImage UsingtheFocus Ring
 Adjusting
theColor Convergence (PanelAlignment)
 Remote
ControlOperation
 Selecting
anImage Source
 Projection
Modes
 Image
Aspect Ratio
 Color
Mode
 Using
Picture inPicture
 Turning
Onthe Projector
 Turn
onthe computer orvideo equipment youwant touse before youturn onthe projector soitcan
 display
theimage source.
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1.
Connect thepower cordtothe projectors powerinlet.
 2.
Plug thepower cordintoanelectrical outlet.
 Note:
WithDirect Power Onturned on,theprojector turnsonassoon asyou plug itin.
 3.
Press thepower button onthe projector orthe Onbutton onthe remote controltoturn onthe
 projector.

The
shutter opensandtheStatus lightflashes blueasthe projector warmsup.Once theprojector is
 warmed
up,theStatus lightstops flashing andturns blue.
 Warning:
Neverlookintotheprojector lenswhen thelamp ison. This candamage youreyes andis
 especially
dangerous forchildren.
 If
you donot see aprojected imagerightaway, trythe following:
 •
Turn onthe connected computerorvideo device.
 •
Insert aDVD orother video media andpress theplay button, ifnecessary.
 •
Press theSource buttononthe projector todetect thevideo source, orpress asource buttononthe
 remote
control.
 Parent
topic:UsingBasicProjector Features
 Related
references
 Projector
SetupSettings -Extended Menu
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Turning
Offthe Projector
 Before
turning offthe projector, shutdown anycomputer connected toitso you canseethecomputer
 display
duringshutdown.
 Note:
Turnoffthis product whennotinuse toprolong thelifeofthe projector. Lamplifewill vary
 depending
uponmode selected, environmental conditions,andusage. Brightness decreasesovertime.
 Note:
When usingtheBlank feature, theprojector lampisstill on.Toturn offthe lamp, turnoffthe
 projector.

1.
Press thepower button onthe projector orthe Standby buttononthe remote control.
 The
projector displaysashutdown confirmation screen.
 2.
Press thepower button onthe projector orthe Standby buttononthe remote controlagain.(To
 leave
iton, press anyother button.)
 The
shutter closes, thelamp turns off,and theStatus lightturns off.
 3.
Totransport orstore theprojector, makesuretheStatus lightisoff, then unplug thepower cord.
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Caution:
Toavoid damaging theprojector orlamp, never unplug thepower cordwhen theStatus
 light
ison orflashing.
 Parent
topic:UsingBasicProjector Features
 Related
tasks
 Shutting
Offthe Picture Temporarily
 Transporting
theProjector
 Viewing
3DImages
 You
canview 3Dimages usingyourprojector. Viewing3Dimages requires a3D-compatible video
 device
andapair ofEpson RF3Dglasses.
 You
canpurchase EpsonRF3Dglasses fromanEpson authorized reseller.Tofind thenearest reseller,
 call
800-GO-EPSON (800-463-7766).Oryou canpurchase onlineatepsonstore.com (U.S.sales) or
 epson.ca
(Canadian sales).
 1.
Connect a3D-compatible videodevice tothe projector usingacompatible HDMIcable.
 2.
Turn onthe video device, thenturnonthe projector.
 3.
Begin playback fromthevideo device.
 Note:
Makesureyousetthe video device toplay content in3D mode.
 4.
Press the2D/3D buttononthe remote controltoactivate 3Dmode, ifnecessary.
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5.
Slide thepower switch onthe 3Dglasses tothe Onposition.
 6.
Putonthe 3Dglasses. Ifyou donot see a3D image, pairtheglasses withtheprojector.
 Note:
Ifyou change thevideo source oryou arenotwithin range ofyour projector, theglasses enter
 standby
modeandtheindicator lightflashes green.Slidethepower switch onthe glasses tothe Off
 position
andthen back tothe Onposition toresume 3Dviewing.
 Pairing
the3DGlasses withtheProjector
 Charging
the3DGlasses
 3D
Viewing Range
 Parent
topic:UsingBasicProjector Features
 Related
tasks
 Connecting
toan HDMI Video Source
 Connecting
toaComputer forHDMI Video
 Pairing
the3DGlasses withtheProjector
 Pair
theglasses withtheprojector toestablish communication betweenthemfor3D viewing.
 1.
Turn onthe projector.
 2.
Settheimage source toHDMI.
 3.
Project a3D image.
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