Epson 74c manuel d'utilisation

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    EPSON ® PowerLite ® 54c/74c Multimedia Projector User’ s Guide[...]

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    2 Important Safety Information WARNING : Never look into th e projector lens when the la mp 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 volta ges inside the projector can severe ly injure you. [...]

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    3 Contents Welcome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Getting the Most from Your Projector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Using Your Documentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Getting More Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Registration and Warranty . . . [...]

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    4 Adjusting the Image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Focusing and Zooming Your Image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Adjusting the Height of Your Image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Adjusting the Image Shape . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Adjusting the Brightness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [...]

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    5 5 Maintaining and Transporting the Projector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63 Cleaning the Lens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64 Cleaning the Projector Case . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64 Cleaning and Replacing the Air Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [...]

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    Welcome 7 - Welcome T he EPSON ® PowerLite ® 54c and 74c are micro-portable projectors that offer up to 2000 ANSI lumens of brightness. From classrooms to auditoriums, your full-color presentations an d videos will be bright and visible eve n in ordinary in door lighting. Images are displayed at a resolution of 800 × 600 pixels (PowerLite 54c) o[...]

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    8 Welcome 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 comput er If you want to connect the projector to a laptop or desktop computer, see page 16. For additional presentation control, you can connect the USB cable to th e projector fo[...]

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    Welcome 9 Using Your Documentation Your Start Here kit includes a Quick Setup sheet, warranty brochures, and EPSON PrivateLine ® Support card. Store this User’s Guide in the envelope and keep the envelope wi th your projector at all times. The Quick Setup sheet gives instructions to quickly set up your projector and connect it to a laptop or Pow[...]

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    10 Welcome 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 96 and the warranty brochure included in your Start Here kit. In addition, EPSON offers free Extra Care SM Road Service. In the unlikely event of an [...]

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    Welcome 11 Save all packaging in case you need to ship the projector. Always use the original packaging (or equivale nt) 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. Additional Components Depending on how you plan to use the projector, you may ne[...]

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    12 Welcome Optional Accessories To enhance your use of the projec tor, 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 EPS ON Store SM at www.epsonstore.com (U.S. sales only). In Canada, please call (800) 463-7766 for dealer refe rral. Pr[...]

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    Setting Up the Projector 13 1 Setting Up the Projector T his chapter tells you how to set up the projector and connect it to a computer or video source. You can connect up to two devices simultaneously: two computers or two video sources or one of each. You’ll find instructions for the following in this chapter: ■ Positioning the projector ■ [...]

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    14 Setting Up the Projector Positioning the Projector Before connecting the projector, you need to decide where to place it. If you’re setting up the projector yourself and it isn’t already installed in the room you’re using, you’ll probably want to place it on a table in front of the screen, as shown. This lets you stand in the front of th[...]

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    Setting Up the Projector 15 Try to place the projector di rectly in front of the center of the screen, facing it toward the screen squarely. If the projector isn’t positioned this way, the image will be “keystone” shaped, instead of square or rectangular. If you place the projector below the le vel of the screen, you’ll have to tilt it up b[...]

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    16 Setting Up the Projector Connecting to a Computer You can connect the PowerLite projector to any Macintosh or IBM ® -compatible PC that has a stan dard video output (monitor) port, including PC notebook and laptop computers, Macintosh PowerBooks and iBooks, and hand-hel d devices. You can connect two computers at the same time. Follow the instr[...]

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    Setting Up the Projector 17 3. Connect one end of the cable to the proje ctor’s Computer1/Component Video1 or the Computer2/Component Video2 port. If you are going to connect your computer monitor to the projector for simultaneous display, use the Computer1/Component Vid eo1 port. 4. Connect the other end of the cable to your computer’s vid eo-[...]

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    18 Setting Up the Projector After projection starts, select the correct source (either Computer1 or Computer2 ) when you want to project this source. See page 30. If you don’t need to make any other connections, you can plug in your projector and turn it on. See page 28 for instr uctions. Connecting a Monitor If you want to see your presentation [...]

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    Setting Up the Projector 19 Connecting the Cable for Remote Mouse Control Using the remote control as a wireless mouse lets you click through slideshow-style presentations, such as PowerPoint, from up to 20 feet away. This makes it easy to del iver your presentation, since you won’t need to stand near your computer. To use the wireless mou se fun[...]

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    20 Setting Up the Projector Amplifying Computer Audio Your computer probably has its own sound system; however, it may not be adequate for your presentation. If you need more volume, you can connect a computer audio cable to take advantage of the projector’s built-in amplifier and sp eaker. You can obtain a computer audio cable (3.5-mm stereo min[...]

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    Setting Up the Projector 21 Connecting to a High-End Workstation Your PowerLite projector is capabl e of remapping input resolutions up to 1600 × 1200 pixels (on the PowerLite 74c) or up to 1280 × 1024 pixels (on the PowerLite 54c). Since 1280 × 10 24 pixels is the default resolution for most leading workstations, your projector is ideal for dis[...]

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    22 Setting Up the Projector Connecting to Video Sources You can connect a DVD player, VCR, camcorder, laser disc player, digital camera, gaming console—such as Microsoft Xbox, Sony PlayStation 2, or Nintendo GameCube—or any other compatible video source to your projector. You can connect up to two video devices at time (or one computer and one [...]

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    Setting Up the Projector 23 2. Connect the yellow RCA plug on the two-connector en d of the cable to the projector’s yellow Video jack as shown below. 3. Connect the other yellow plug to the video-out jack on your video source. 4. To play sound through the proj ector, connect the black audio plug on the RCA A/V cable to the projector’s A udio2 [...]

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    24 Setting Up the Projector Connecting an S-Video Source If your video source has an S-Video jack, you can use it to project a higher quality video image. You’ll need an S-Video cable, which is usually provided with your video source, or you can purchase one from EPSON. See page 12. Before starting , make sure the pr ojector and your DVD player o[...]

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    Setting Up the Projector 25 Connecting an RGB Video Source Follow these instructions to connect the proj ector to a video player that has an RGB video output port using the VGA computer cable that came with the projector. 1. Connect one end of the VGA comput er cable to the Computer1/Component Video1 or the Computer2/Component Video2 port on the pr[...]

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    26 Setting Up the Projector Connecting a Component Video Source If your video source has component video connectors, you can use them to project a higher qualit y video image. You’ll need a component video cable, which can be purchased from EPSON (ELPKC19). S ee page 12. Before starting , make sure the pr ojector and your DVD player or other vide[...]

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    Using the Projector 27 1 Using the Projector O nce you’ve set up the projector, you’re ready to turn it on, adjust the image, and give your presentation. Although you can operate the projec tor without it, the remote control lets you use additional features. See Chapter 3 for instructions on using the remote. Th is chapter covers th e following[...]

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    28 Using the Projector Turning On Your Equipment Make sure your projector and other equipment are set up and connected correctly, as described in Chapter 1. Then turn on your projector, as described below. If you turn on your conne cted computer or video e quipment before starting the projector, the projector automaticall y detects and displays the[...]

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    Using the Projector 29 4. Turn on your computer or video source if you have not already. 5. Press the P Power button on top of the projector to turn it on. (You can also press the P Power button on the remote control.) The projector beeps and the power light flashes green as the projector warms up. The lamp comes on in about 30 seconds and the powe[...]

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    30 Using the Projector Selecting the Image Source Selecting the image source lets you switch between images input from different pieces of equipment conn ected to the projector (such as a computer and DVD player). If you don’t see the image you want, select it as fo llows: ■ On the projector, press the Source button until the correct device ima[...]

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    Using the Projector 31 If you’re using a PC laptop: ■ Hold down the Fn key and press the function key that lets you d i s p l a y o n a n e x t e r n a l m o n i t o r . I t m a y h a v e a n i c o n s u c h a s or it may be labelled CRT/LCD . Allow a few seconds for the projector to sync up after pressing it. Check your laptop’s manual or on[...]

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    32 Using the Projector If you’re using a Macintos h laptop with OS 9.x or earlier: You may need to set up your system to display on the projector screen as well as the LCD screen. Follow these steps: 1. From the Apple menu, select Control Panels , then click Monitors or Monitors and Sound. 2. Click the Arrange icon. 3. Drag one monitor icon on to[...]

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    Using the Projector 33 Adjusting the Image Once you see your image, you’ll need to make certain adjustments: ■ To focus or zoom your image, see below. ■ If the image is too high or too low, you can reposition it. See page 34. ■ If the image isn’t square, se e page 35. ■ To change the color mode for your image and surroundings, see page [...]

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    34 Using the Projector You can also change the image size by moving the projector closer to or farther away from the screen. You can use the E-Zoom buttons on the remote control to zoom in on a portion of the image. See page 42 for instructions. Adjusting the Height of Your Image If the image is too low, you can raise it by extending the projector?[...]

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    Using the Projector 35 Adjusting the Image Shape The projector automatically corrects images that are distorted when the projector is tilted up or down (up to a 15° tilt). The Keystone window appears on the screen while th e projector makes the correction. If the projected image still isn’t rectangular or has a “keystone” shape, do one or mo[...]

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    36 Using the Projector Adjusting the Brightness The brightness of an imag e depends on the source you are projecting and the amount of light in the room. If the image is too bright or not bright enough, here are two ways you can adjust it: ■ Change the Brightness setting in the Image menu. See page 49. ■ Select Low or High for the Brightness Co[...]

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    Using the Projector 37 To change the color mode, press the Color M ode button on the remote control until you see the mode you want. The currently selected setting appears in the uppe r right corner of the screen. You can also use the projector menu system to select the Color Mode in the Image menu (see page 49). Correcting Computer Images I f y o [...]

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    38 Using the Projector 3. Press the P Power button again. The lamp is turned off and the power light flashes orange for ab out 20 seconds as the projector cools down. When the projector ha s cooled, the light stays orange and the exhaust fan shuts off. If you want to tu rn the projector on again, w ait until the orange light stops flashing. Then pr[...]

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    Using the Remote Control 39 1 Using the Remote Control T he remote control lets you access your projector’s features from anywhere in the room—up to 20 feet away. For example, you can turn the projector on and off, freeze the presentation, zoom in on a portion of your image, and access the menu system. (The projector menus let you adjust many p[...]

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    40 Using the Remote Control Removing the Battery Tape Before using the remote control, pu ll out the tape from the battery tray as shown below. When the batte ry power runs low, you can replace it as described on page 44. Storing the Remote Control Most of the projector’s features ca n be accessed only with the remote control. To prevent losing i[...]

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    Using the Remote Control 41 Controlling the Picture and Sound You can use the remote control to select your source, temporarily turn off the picture and sound, freeze the action, or zoom in on the picture. Make sure you have set up your projector and connected any equipment as described in Chapter 1. Switching Between Picture Sources I f y o u ’ [...]

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    42 Using the Remote Control Turning Off the Pi cture and Sound Press the A/V Mute button on the remote control to turn off the image and sound and darken your screen. This is useful if you want to temporarily re-direct your audience’s attention without the distraction of a bright screen. ■ To turn off the picture and sound, press the A/V Mute b[...]

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    Using the Remote Control 43 4. While the image is enlarged, you can: ■ Use the directional buttons to pan about. ■ Press the E-Zoom button to zoom out. 5. When you’re d one, press the E SC button to return to the original size. Using the Remote Control as a Wireless Mouse When you use the remote control as a wireless mouse, you can control yo[...]

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    44 Using the Remote Control Replacing the Battery Follow these steps to replace the battery: 1. Press the tab towards the center of the remote and slide the battery tray out of the remote control. 2. Remove the old battery and insert a CR2025 watch battery as shown. 3. Slide the battery tray back into the remote until it cl icks into place. caution[...]

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    Fine-tuning the Projector 45 133 Fine-tuning the Projector Y ou can use the projector’s remote control to access on-screen menus to adjust the image, sound, and othe r features. This ch apter covers the following information: ■ Using the menu system ■ Adjusting the image ■ Adjusting the sound ■ Customizing projector features ■ Viewing l[...]

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    46 Fine-tuning the Projector Using the Projector’s Menu System The seven projector menus let you adjust and customize the projector features from the remote control: ■ The Image menu controls the look and quality of the projected image. It lets you adjust the image position, select the color m ode, and fine-tune settings such as Brightness, Sha[...]

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    Fine-tuning the Projector 47 Changing Menu Settings Use the buttons on the remote control to access the menus and change settings. Follow these s teps: 1. Press the Menu button on the rem ote control to display the menu screen: The seven menus are listed on the left, and the options av ailable for the highlighted menu are shown on the right. 2. Pre[...]

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    48 Fine-tuning the Projector 6. Press the Esc button to return to the pr evious menu or to close the menu system if you are at the main menu. Your changes are saved automatically. 7. Press the Menu button to exit the menu system. Adjusting the Image The Image menu lets you make adju stments to the projected image. The options available depend on wh[...]

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    Fine-tuning the Projector 49 3. Use the directional buttons and press Enter to select any of the following options: ■ Position Press and hold one of the directional buttons to move the image on the screen left, right, up, or down. ■ Tracking (computer images only) Removes unwanted vertical line s from a computer image by matching the projector?[...]

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    50 Fine-tuning the Projector Theatre: For optimizing movie images with natural color in a dark room (the default for video or S-Video display) Living Room : For playing video games and watching TV in a bright room sRGB: For standard sRGB computer displays (the default when projecting from a computer with analog video) Blackboard: Fixed color mode w[...]

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    Fine-tuning the Projector 51 Adjusting the Sound You can use the Audio menu to adjust the sound volume and select the audio input port. 1. Press the Menu button. You see the main menu. 2. Select the Audio menu. You see the following: 3. To increase or decrease the sound, select Volume and use the directional buttons to adjust it. 4. If you’re usi[...]

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    52 Fine-tuning the Projector Customizing Projector Features Use the Setting menu to disable the projector’s sleep mode, adjust the image shape, and customize several other features. 1. Press the Menu button. 2. Select the Setting menu. 3. Press Enter and then use the directional buttons and the Enter button to set the following options: ■ Keyst[...]

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    Fine-tuning the Projector 53 ■ Background Color Sets the screen background to Black, Blue, or Logo when the A/V Mute button is pressed. If the User’s Logo Protect function has been set to ON , the Logo sett ing cannot be changed to Black or Blue . The Password Protect function must be cancelled first. See page 59. ■ Sleep Mode Enables or disa[...]

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    54 Fine-tuning the Projector 3. Press Enter and use the directional buttons and the Enter button to set the following options: ■ Brightness Control Select Low lamp brightness when the projection is too bright for the room. The Low setting also reduces the electricity consumpt ion and fan nois e. Select High to pr oject the maximum brightness. (Al[...]

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    Fine-tuning the Projector 55 Viewing Lamp Usage and Other Information Use the Info menu to view information about the display settings of your computer and the number of hours the lamp has been used. 1. Press the Menu button and select the About menu. You see the lamp usage hours and computer display settings on the righ t: The life span of the lam[...]

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    56 Fine-tuning the Projector Creating Your Own Screen Logo You can transfer any image on your computer to the projector, and then use it as the startup screen and/or the screen that is displayed when you press the A/V Mute button. The image can be a company logo, slogan, photograph, or any other image you want to use. The projector considers this i[...]

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    Fine-tuning the Projector 57 6. Use the dire ctional buttons on the remote cont rol to select a zoom rate (display size), and then press Enter . 7. When you see the message “S ave image as user’s logo?,” select Yes and press Enter . Saving the logo takes few moments. Do not use the projector or other sources (c omputer, video, etc.) while the[...]

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    58 Fine-tuning the Projector Enabling Password Protection To prevent unauthorized use of the projector, you can assign it a password. If you do, a screen appears requesting the passwor d whenever the projector is turned on. If you enter the password incorrectly three times in successi on, the projector’s operation is locked and you’ll need to d[...]

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    Fine-tuning the Projector 59 Setting a Password 1. Press the Freeze button on the remote control for about 7 seconds, until you see the Password Protect menu: 2. Select Password and press Enter . You see the message Change the pas sword? 3. Select Yes and press Enter . 4. Enter a 4-digit password using the numeric keypad on the remote control. The [...]

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    60 Fine-tuning the Projector 3. To enable your screen l ogo, select User’s Logo Protect and press Enter . Select ON and press Ent er . When this feature is on the logo appears whenever the proj ector is turned on (if the Startup Screen is enabled) and as the A/V Mute screen (if you enabled the logo for the Background Color setting). None of the U[...]

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    Fine-tuning the Projector 61 If the password is not correct, you see the message “Wrong password. Please try again.” If you enter an incorrect password three times in succession, you see the message “The projector’s operation will be locked. Request code xxxxx ” and the projector switches to standby mode for approximately 5 minutes. Write[...]

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    62 Fine-tuning the Projector[...]

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    Maintaining and Transp orting the Projector 63 1 Maintaining and Transporting the Projector Y our projector needs little maintenance. All you need to do on a regular basis is keep the lens clean. Any dirt or smears on the lens may show up on your projected image. You also need to periodically clean the air filter on the bottom of the projector. A c[...]

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    64 Maintaining and Transp orting the Projector Cleaning the Lens Clean the lens whene ver you notice dirt or dust on the surface. ■ Use a canister of compressed air to remove dust. ■ To remove dirt or smea rs on the lens, use lens-c leaning paper. If necessary, moisten a soft cloth with lens cleaner and gent ly wipe the lens surface. Cleaning t[...]

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    Maintaining and Transp orting the Projector 65 Cleaning and Replacing the Air Filter Clean the air filter on the bottom of the projector after every 100 hours of use. If it is not cleaned periodically, it can become clogged with dust, preventing proper ventil ation. This can cause overheating and damage the projector. When the filter is clogged, th[...]

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    66 Maintaining and Transp orting the Projector 4. If you need to replace the filter, lift the tab on the filter cover and pull it upward to remove it. 5. Remove the filter. 6. Install the new filter as shown below. 7. Replace the filter cover by inserting the tabs an d then pressing down the other end until it clicks into place.[...]

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    Maintaining and Transp orting the Projector 67 Replacing the Lamp The projection lamp typically la sts for about 2000 hours of use (in High brightness mode) or 3000 hours (in Low bright ness mode). It is time to replace the lamp when: ■ The projected image gets darker or starts to deteriorate. ■ The warning light is flashing red at 0.5-second i[...]

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    68 Maintaining and Transp orting the Projector 6. Use the screwdriver to loosen th e two screws holding the lamp in place. The screws are deep inside the projector on the sides of the lamp. (You can’t remove the screws.) 7. Hold the lamp by the top, as shown, and pull it straight out. 8. Gently insert the ne w lamp as shown below. 9. Once the lam[...]

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    Maintaining and Transp orting the Projector 69 10. Position the lamp cover so the arrows on the lamp cover align with the arrows on the projector. Then slide in the cover until it clicks into place. 11. Reset the lamp timer as described below. Resetting the Lamp Timer You must reset the lam p timer afte r replacing the lamp to clear the Lamp Replac[...]

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    70 Maintaining and Transp orting the Projector 3. Press Enter to select the Lamp-Hours Reset option. You see the following: 4. Select Yes and press Enter . 5. Press Esc to return to the main menu or the Me nu button to exit the menu system. Transporting the Projector The projector contains many glass and precision parts. If you need to transport it[...]

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    Solving Problems 71 1 Solving Problems T his chapter helps you solve problems with your projector, and tells you how to contact technical support for problems you can’t solve yourself. This chapter explains the following: ■ Using the projector’s on-screen help system ■ What to do when the projec tor’s status lights flash ■ Solving probl[...]

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    72 Solving Problems Using On-Screen Help If the image doesn’t look right or your audio isn’t working, you can get help by pressing the ? Help button on top of the projector. The following choices are available: ■ Help for the image ■ Help for the sound ■ Language selection Follow these steps to get he lp: 1. Press the ? Help button on the[...]

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    Solving Problems 73 4. Highlight a solution (if this choice is available). Then press the Enter ( Source) button to select the solution. Highlight Return and press the Enter ( Source ) button if you need to back up. If the solution is to adjust one of the settings, press the left side of the Select ( Keys tone ) button on the projector to adjust it[...]

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    74 Solving Problems Power light Warning light Status Descripti on — Flashing red at 1-second intervals Internal error There is an internal error in the projector. Turn the projector off and unplug it. Contact EPSON for help. — Flashing red at 0.5-second intervals Lamp failure The lamp is burned o ut, broken, or not installed correctly; or the l[...]

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    Solving Problems 75 Solving Problems with the Image or Sound No image appears on the screen. ■ Check that the power light is gree n, not flashing, and the lens cap is off. ■ The projector may be in standby or sleep mode. If the projector has not received any input signal for 30 minutes, it turns off the lamp to conserve the lamp life an d save [...]

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    76 Solving Problems Nothing appears on the external mo nitor. ■ Make sure the VGA computer cable is connected to your computer’s video port and the projector’s Computer1/Componen t Video1 port. It will not w ork if you connected the computer cable to the projector’s Computer2/Componen t Video2 port. ■ Make sure the cable from your monitor[...]

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    Solving Problems 77 ■ Depending on your computer’s vi deo card, you might need to use the Display utility in the Control Panel to make sure that both the LCD screen and exte rnal monito r port are enabled. See your computer’s documentation or online help for details. If you’re using a PowerBook or iBook with Macintosh OS X: 1. From the Appl[...]

  • Page 78

    78 Solving Problems Only part of the computer image is displayed. ■ You may need to adjust the Position setting in the Image menu. See page 49 for more information. ■ If you changed the Aspect Ratio setting for a different source, you may need to change it back to 4:3. See page 50 for instructions. ■ Make sure your computer’s resolution set[...]

  • Page 79

    Solving Problems 79 The image contains static or noise. ■ If you’re using a computer cable longer than 6 feet, or an extension cable, the image quality may be reduced. ■ Keep your computer and video cables separated from the power cord as much as possible to prevent interference. ■ The video signal may be split between the computer and the [...]

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    80 Solving Problems You see vertical stripes or the image still looks blurry after trying the solutions in the previous section. ■ If you’re projecting from a computer and displaying an image that contains a lot of fine detail, you may notice one or more vertical stripes or bands, or some of th e characters may look heavy or blurred. Press the [...]

  • Page 81

    Solving Problems 81 There is no sound. ■ Try turning up the volume in the Aud io menu (see page 51). ■ Make sure the A/V Mute functi on is not on. ■ If you’re using a VCR or other vi deo source, make sure its volume is not turned all the way down or muted. Also, make sure the cables are connect ed correctly, as described in Chapter 1. ■ M[...]

  • Page 82

    82 Solving Problems Solving Password Problems You have forgotten the password. ■ Write down the request code that appears in the Password Protect Release screen and contact EPSO N. See “W here To Get Help” on page 83. ■ If you turned on the password pr otect feature before setting the password and no password was set before, try using the d[...]

  • Page 83

    Solving Problems 83 You have lost the remote control. You need the remote control to access many projector features . If you have lost it, you can order another from EPSON (part number V12H007T13). To prevent losing the remote c ontrol, store it in t he compartment beneath the project or, as described on page 40. You can’t control the mouse point[...]

  • Page 84

    84 Solving Problems Telephone Support Services To use the EPSON PrivateLine Su pport service, call (800) 6 37-7661 and enter the PIN on the EPSON Private Line Support card included in your Start Here kit. This is the fastest way of speaking to a live representative, and it’s free. This service is available 6 AM to 6 PM , Pacific Time, Monday thro[...]

  • Page 85

    Appendix A: Technical Specifications 85 A Appendix A: Technical Specifications General Type of display Poly-silicon TFT active matrix LCD panels (3) Diagonal size: 0.7 inches (17.8 mm) Lens F=1.70 to 1.87, f=2 1.3 to 25.6 mm Resolution 74c: 1024 × 768 pixels 54c: 800 × 600 p ixels Color reproduction Full color, 16.8 million colors Brightness (ANS[...]

  • Page 86

    86 Appendix A: Technical Specifications Projection Lamp Power consumption 200 W Lamp life About 2000 hou rs (High brightness); 3000 hours (Low brightness) Part number V13H010L27 Remote Control Range 20 feet (6 meters) Battery CR2025 lithium Mouse Compatibility Supports USB Dimensions Height 3.4 to 3.8 inches (feet exten ded) (87 to 97 mm) Width 12.[...]

  • Page 87

    Appendix A: Technical Specifications 87 Environmental Temperature Operating: 41 to 95 °F (5 to 35 °C) Storage: 14 to 140 °F (–10 to 60 °C) Humidity Operating: 20 to 80% RH, non-condensing Storage: 10 to 90% RH, non-condensing Safety and Approvals United States FCC 47CFR Part15B Class B (DoC) UL1950 Rev. 3 Canada ICES-003 Class B CSA C22.2 No.[...]

  • Page 88

    88 Appendix A: Technical Specifications Compatible Video Formats The projector supports NTSC, PAL, and SECAM international video standards, as well as the monitor and HDTV display formats listed below. To project images output from a co mputer, the computer’s video card must be set at a refresh rate (vertica l frequency) that’s compatible with [...]

  • Page 89

    Appendix A: Technical Specifications 89 * The image is resized using EPSON’s SizeWise Technology. 1 Resized on the PowerLite 74c on ly ; native mode on the PowerLite 54c. 2 Resized on the PowerLite 54c on ly ; native mode on the PowerLite 74c. 3 Resized on the PowerLite 74c on ly ; not available on the PowerLite 54c. UXGA—48i UXGA—60 48 60 16[...]

  • Page 90

    90 Appendix A: Technical Specifications Computer Video Port Pin Assignments The Comput er port is a female video RGB, 15-pin micro-D-style connector. Here are its pin assignments: Pin no. Computer port 1 Red video 2 Green video 3 Blue video 4G N D 5G N D 6 Red GND 7 Green GND 8 Blue GND 9 Reserved 10 Synchronous GND 11 GND 12 SDA 13 Horizontal sync[...]

  • Page 91

    Appendix B: Notices 91 A Appendix B: Notices T his appendix includes safety instru ctions and other important info rmation about your EPSON PowerLite 54c/74c. Important Safety Instructions Follow these safety instructions when setting up and using the projector: ■ Do not place the projector on an unstable cart, stand, or table. ■ Do not use the[...]

  • Page 92

    92 Appendix B: Notices ■ Never push objects of any kind through cabinet slots. Never spill liquid of any kind into the projector. ■ Except as specifically explained in this User’s Guide , do not attempt to service this product yourself. Refer all servicing to qualified s ervice personnel. Opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous[...]

  • Page 93

    Appendix B: Notices 93 Remote Control Information You can operate the projector by remote control via a line-of-sight infrared (IR) receiver at the front and rear of the projector. The projector may not respond to remote control commands under the follow ing conditions: ■ There is an object between the remote control IR emitter and the IR receive[...]

  • Page 94

    94 Appendix B: Notices Declaration of Conformity According to 47CFR, Part 2 and 15 Class B Personal Computers and Peripherals; an d/or CPU Boards and Power Suppli es used with Class B Personal Computers: We: Epson America, Inc. Located at: 3840 Kilroy Airport Way MS: 3-13 Long Beach, CA 90806 Tel: (562) 290-5254 Declare under sole responsibility th[...]

  • Page 95

    Appendix B: Notices 95 FCC Compliance Statement For United States Users This equipment has been tested and fo und to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protecti on against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generat[...]

  • Page 96

    96 Appendix B: Notices Warranty Epson America, Inc. Limited Warranty Basic Two-Year Warranty and 90-Day Lamp Warranty What Is Covered : Epson America , Inc. (“EPSO N”) warrants to the first end user customer of the EP SON product enclosed with this limited warranty statement that the product, if purchased and used in the Uni ted States or Canad[...]

  • Page 97

    Appendix B: Notices 97 THE WARRANTY AND REMEDY PROVIDED ABOV E ARE EXCLUSIVE AND IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDIN G, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABI LITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. SOME LAWS DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES. IF THESE LAWS APPLY, THEN ALL EXPRESS AND IMPL[...]

  • Page 98

    98 Appendix B: Notices[...]

  • Page 99

    Index 99 Index A A/V cable, 10, 22 to 26 A/V Mute, 42, 53, 56 to 57, 75, 81 About menu, 46, 55 Accessories, 12, 84 Adapters, Macintosh, 12, 17 Advanced menu, 46, 53 to 54 Air filter cleaning and replacing, 65 to 66 purchasing, 12 Anti-theft device, 12 Aspect ratio, 50, 85 Audio adjusting volume, 51 cable, 8, 20, 81 connecting laptop, 20 menu, 20, 2[...]

  • Page 100

    100 Index D Declaration of Conf ormity, 94 Default password, 58 Default settings, restoring, 47, 61 Digital camera, connecting to, 22 to 24 Dimensions, 86 Directional buttons, 43, 47 Distance from projector to screen, 14 to 15, 85 Documentation, using, 9 DVD player, connecting to, 22 to 26 Dynamic color mode, 36, 49 E Electrical specifications, 86 [...]

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    Index 101 Lens cap, 28, 38 cleaning, 64 specif ications, 85 Lights, status, 73 to 74 Living Room color mode, 36, 50 Logo creating, 56 to 57 displaying, 56 to 60 enabling, 53, 59 to 60 password protection, 53, 56 to 61 Low brightness, 36, 54 , 67, 75, 85 M Macintosh adapters, 12, 17 connecting, 16 to 20 Manuals, 9 Menus About, 46, 55 Advanced, 46, 5[...]

  • Page 102

    102 Index Projector carrying case, 10 to 12, 70 cleaning, 63 to 66 distance from screen, 14 to 15, 85 feet, adjusting height with, 34 lamp specifications, 86 options, 12 password protection, 58 to 61 positioning, 14 to 15 resolution, 7, 85 shutting off, 37 to 38 specifica tions, 85 to 90 transporting, 70 troubleshooti ng, 71 to 81 turning off, 37 t[...]

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    Index 103 T Technical support, 9, 83 to 84 Temperature light, 73 to 74 requirements, 87 Theater color mode, 36, 50 Timer, lamp, 69 to 70 Tint setting, 49 Tracking, adjusti ng, 49, 79 to 80 Transporting projector, 70 Troubleshooting cut-off image, 37 image and sound problems, 75 to 81 projector problems, 71 to 81 remote control problems, 82 Turning [...]

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    104 Index[...]

  • Page 105

    Focus ring Lens cap Zoom ring W arning light Power light Control panel Front adjustable foot Front adjustable foot Foot release lever Remote control receiver USB ports S-Video port Video port Remote control receiver Power inlet Computer1/ Component Video1 port Security lock RS-232C port Audio 1 port Audio 2 port Monitor Out port Computer2/ Componen[...]

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    Focus ring Lens cap Zoom ring W arning light Power light Control panel Front adjustable foot Front adjustable foot Foot release lever Remote control receiver USB ports S-Video port Video port Remote control receiver Power inlet Computer1/ Component Video1 port Security lock RS-232C port Audio 1 port Audio 2 port Monitor Out port Computer2/ Componen[...]