Epson Projector Powerlite 52c User Manual

Welcome5
Unpacking the Projector 
After unpacking the projector, make sure you have all the parts shown 
below:
Save all packaging in case you need to ship the projector. Always use 
the original packaging (or equivalent) when you need to send the 
projector to another location.
If you are moving the projector by hand, use the carrying case 
included with the projector.
S-Video/Video ComputerMenuA/V Mute
E-ZoomFreezeColor ModeP
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ESC
AutoEnter
ProjectorRemote control
Documentation
Power cordComputer...

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Additional Components
Depending on how you plan to use the projector, you may need 
additional components:
■To receive an S-Video signal, you need an S-Video cable. (One is 
usually provided with your video device.)
■To receive a component video signal from a VCR or other video 
device, you need a D-sub 15-pin to component video cable 
(available from EPSON; see page 7).
■To amplify your computer’s audio through the projector’s sound 
system, you need a computer audio cable (male-to-male 3.5-mm...

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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, by calling 
EPSON at (800) 873-7766, or by visiting the EPSON Store
SM
at www.epsonstore.com (U.S. sales only). In Canada, please call 
(800) 463-7766 for dealer referral. 
Product Product number
Replacement lamp and air filter V13H010L1D
Samsonite
® wheeled soft case
ATA Molded Hardcase
Samsonite notebook/projector soft shoulder...

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Setting Up the Projector9
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Setting Up the Projector
This chapter tells you how to set up the projector and connect it to a 
laptop computer or video source. If you need to connect the projector 
to a desktop or workstation computer, see Appendix A.
You’ll find instructions for the following in this chapter:
■Positioning the projector
■Connecting to a laptop computer
■Connecting to video sources
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Positioning the Projector
Before connecting the projector, you need to follow these guidelines 
when deciding where to place it:
■Place the projector on a sturdy, level surface, between 
3 and 37 feet from the screen.
■Make sure there is plenty of space for ventilation around and 
under the projector.
■Make sure the projector is within 6 feet of an electrical outlet or 
extension cord and within 5 feet of your computer and/or video 
source. 
■Place the projector directly in...

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If you place the projector below the level of the screen, you’ll have to 
tilt it up by extending the feet as shown. Tilting the projector upward 
causes the image to lose its rectangular shape, but you can correct the 
distortion with the keystone feature (see page 27).
If you place the projector level with the bottom of the screen, the 
image will be rectangular and you won’t have to adjust it. If you place 
the projector higher than the bottom of the screen, the image will...

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Connecting to a Laptop Computer
You can connect the PowerLite projector to any computer that has a 
standard video output (monitor) port, including PC notebook and 
laptop computers, Macintosh PowerBooks and iBooks, and hand-held 
devices.
Connecting the Computer Cable
Before you start, make sure your computer and the projector are 
turned off.
1. Connect one end of the computer cable to the projector’s 
Computer/Component Video port.
2. Connect the other end of the computer...

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Amplifying Computer Audio
Your laptop probably has its own sound system, but if you need more 
volume, you can connect a computer audio cable to use the projector’s 
built-in amplifier and speaker. You can obtain a computer audio cable 
(3.5-mm stereo miniplug cable) from a computer or electronics dealer.
1. Connect one end of the audio cable to the 
Audio In jack on the 
projector.
2. Connect the other end of the audio cable to your laptop’s
 headphone jack or   audio-out...

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Connecting to Video Sources
You can connect a DVD player, VCR, camcorder, laser disc player, 
gaming consoles, such as Microsoft Xbox, Sony PlayStation 2, and 
Nintendo GameCube, digital camera, or any other compatible video 
source to your projector.
The projector supports HDTV, NTSC, PAL, and SECAM, and 
automatically detects the video format.
The projector can receive composite video, S-Video, and component 
video. The type of cable you use depends on whether you have...