Epson Projector Powerlite 52c User Manual

EPSON
®
 PowerLite
®
 52c
Multimedia Projector
User’s Guide
52c.book  Page i  Wednesday, October 9, 2002  2:32 PM 

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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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   1
Getting the Most from Your Projector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   2
Using Your Documentation   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   3
Getting More Information   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   3
Registration and Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   4
Unpacking the Projector   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   5
Additional...

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Using the Remote Control   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Switching Between Picture Sources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Turning Off the Picture and Sound   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Stopping Action   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Zooming Your Image  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Shutting Down the Projector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
3Fine-tuning the Projector. . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

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5Solving Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  51
Using On-Screen Help  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  52
What To Do When the Lights Flash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  53
Solving Problems with the Image or Sound . . . . . . . . . . . . .  55
Solving Problems with the Remote Control   . . . . . . . . . . . .  61
Where To Get Help   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  62
Telephone Support Services  . . . . . . . . . ....

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CAppendix C: Technical Specifications. . . . . . . 83
General. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
Projection Lamp   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
Remote Control   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
Dimensions  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
Electrical  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84...

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Welcome1
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Welcome
The EPSON® PowerLite® 52c is a micro-portable projector that 
offers up to 1200 ANSI lumens of brightness. From boardrooms to 
auditoriums, your full-color presentations and videos will be bright 
and visible even in ordinary indoor lighting. 
Images are displayed at a resolution of 800 
× 600 pixels. Three 
0.5-inch LCDs provide a 400:1 contrast ratio for incredibly vivid 
images and clear text. Support for S-Video contributes to 
theater-quality performance. 
With EPSON’s patented...

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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 to a PC laptop or Macintosh PowerBook 
or iBook, see the Quick Setup sheet or page 12 of this guide. To 
connect to a desktop computer or workstation, see Appendix A.
■Connecting to video sources
You can connect a DVD player, VCR, camcorder, laser disc 
player, digital camera, or any other video source to...

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Using Your Documentation
To connect the projector to your laptop and start your presentation, 
see the Quick Setup sheet that came in your owner’s kit or see page 12 
of this guide.
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 to your equipment.
■Notes contain important information about your...

4WelcomeIf you still need help after checking this User’s Guide and the sources 
listed above, you can use the EPSON PrivateLine Support service to 
get help fast. Call (800) 637-7661 and enter the PIN on the card in 
your owner’s kit. See page 62 for more information.
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 page 80 and the warranty brochure 
included in your...