Epson Projector Powerlite 51c Specifications

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Using the Menus
These on-screen menus let you adjust and customize the 
projector features from the remote control:
❏
Video controls the look and quality of the projected image 
(from a computer or video source). 
❏
Audio adjusts the sound volume and tone.
❏
Effect customizes the highlighting tools available on the 
remote control.
❏
Setting adjusts features such as the keystone setting, blank 
screen color, message prompt, and sleep mode. 
❏
Advanced controls settings such as menu language, color 
intensity, and rear or ceiling projection. 
❏
About provides information about the current projector and 
lamp settings, and lets you reset the lamp timer when you’ve 
replaced the projector’s lamp.
❏
Reset All restores the factory defaults to all the projector 
settings.
Changing Menu Settings
You use the 
Menu, Enter and Esc buttons on the remote 
control to change menu settings.
1. To display the main menu, press the 
Menu button. The 
menus are displayed on the left, and the options available for 
the current menu are shown on the right.
2. Press the top or bottom of the 
Enter button to scroll up or 
down through the menus and view the available options.
3. Press the center of the 
Enter button to select a menu. The 
highlight moves to the first menu option for that menu.
4. Press the bottom or the top of the 
Enter button to scroll 
through the options. Press the right or left side of the 
Enter 
button to change the setting.
If you want to go back to the default settings on any menu, 
select 
Reset, press Enter, select Yes, and then press Enter.
5. Press the 
Esc button to save your changes and go back to the 
main menu. 
6. Press the 
Menu button to exit the menu system.
Cleaning the Lens 
Clean the lens whenever you notice dirt or dust on the surface.
❏To remove dust, use a canister of compressed air to spray the 
lens surface, or lightly wipe the lens surface with a soft, dry, 
lint-free cloth. 
❏To remove dirt or smears, use lens-cleaning paper. If 
necessary, moisten a soft cloth with an alcohol-based cleaner 
and gently wipe the lens surface.
Caution:
Be careful not to get alcohol-based cleaner on the projector case.
Cleaning the Projector Case
Before you clean the projector case, turn off the projector and 
unplug the power cord. 
❏To remove dirt or dust, wipe the outside with a soft, dry, 
lint-free cloth. 
❏To remove stubborn dirt or stains, clean the case using a soft 
cloth moistened with water and a neutral detergent. Dry it 
using a separate cloth.
❏Do not use alcohol, benzene, thinner, wax, or other 
chemicals. These can damage the case.
Cleaning the Air Intake Vent
Clean the air intake vent after every 100 hours of use, or if the
 
Error light on top of the projector turns red. 
If the vent is not cleaned periodically, it can become clogged 
with dust, preventing proper ventilation. This can cause 
overheating and damage the projector. 
Clean 
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1. Turn off the projector, let it cool down, and unplug the 
power cord.
2. Stand the projector on its back panel with the lens pointing 
upward.
3. To clean the vent, EPSON recommends using a small 
vacuum cleaner designed for computers and other office 
equipment. If you don’t have one, use a dry, lint-free cloth. 
If the dirt is difficult to remove, you may need to have the air 
intake vent replaced. Use the EPSON PrivateLine
® Support 
Service to obtain the name of the EPSON Customer Care 
Center nearest to you. Call (800) 637-7661 and enter the PIN 
on the card in your 
Owner’s 
Kit. If you can’t find your card, 
dial (562) 276-4394 (U.S.) or (905) 709-3839 (Canada). Toll 
or long distances charges may apply.
Replacing the Lamp
The projection lamp typically lasts for about 1500 hours of 
use. It is time to replace the lamp when:
❏The projected image gets darker or starts to deteriorate.
❏The  
Error light on top of the projector is flashing red in 
1-second intervals. 
❏The
 LAMP REPLACE message appears on the screen when 
the projector lamp comes on (after about 1500 hours of use). 
To maintain projector brightness and image quality, replace 
the lamp as soon as possible after you see the message.
Note:
To view the number of hours your lamp has been used, check the 
About menu.
Request replacement lamp part number 
V13H010L16.
Follow these steps to replace the lamp:
1. Turn off the projector, let it cool down, and unplug the 
power cord.
2. Allow the projector to continue cooling for at least one hour 
(if it has been on).Wa r n i n g :
Let the lamp cool before replacing it. To avoid premature lamp 
failure, do not touch the glass portion of the lamp assembly. 
3. Turn the projector upside-
down to access the lamp 
compartment.
4. To remove the lamp cover, 
press on the two tabs and pull 
out the cover.
5. Use a screwdriver to loosen 
the two lamp cover screws; 
you can’t remove the 
screws. Then pull out the 
lamp by the two notches. 
6. Position the new lamp 
correctly, then gently insert 
it into the projector. Press it 
into place and tighten the 
retaining screws. 
7. Insert the lamp cover as shown and press it back into place. 
Caution:
Make sure the lamp cover is securely fastened; the  Error light 
flashes and the projector lamp won’t turn on if the cover is open.
8. Follow the instructions on page 11 to access the projector’s 
About menu and reset the lamp counter to zero. 
						

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Optional Accessories 
To enhance your use of the projector, EPSON provides the 
following optional accessories: 
You can purchase these accessories from your dealer, or by 
calling EPSON at (800) 873-7766, or by visiting the EPSON 
Store  at www.epsonstore.com (U.S. sales only). In Canada, 
please call (800) 463-7766 for dealer referral. 
Related Documentation
CPD-13440 EPSON Powerlite 51c/71c User’s Guide
CPD-13441 EPSON Powerlite 51c/71c Quick Setup
Poster
Service Manual TM-EMP51/71
Parts Price Lists EPSON PowerLite 51c: PL-EMP51
EPSON PowerLite 71c: PL-EMP71
Product Product number
Customized carrying cases:
ATA molded hard shell carrying case
ATA shipping case
Samsonite
® wheeled soft case
Notebook/Projector soft shoulder bagELPKS36
ELPKS37
ELPKS24
ELPKS13
Replacement lamp V13H010L16
Ceiling mount
Suspension adapter for ceiling mount
False ceiling plateELPMB35
ELPMBAPL
ELPMBFCP
Projection screens:
50-inch portable screen
60-inch Insta Theatre screen
80-inch Insta Theatre screenELPSC06
ELPSC07
ELPSC08
Component video cable ELPKC19
Macintosh adapter set ELPAP01
Kensington security lock ELPSL01
Presentation audio system ELPPAS1
Wireless microphone system ELPCVS1
Distribution amplifier ELPDA01
Document cameras:
High resolution document imager
Motion presentation cameraELPDC02
ELPDC03
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