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Projecting a Presentation

Once you have your PowerLite connected (as described in
Chapter 1), you’re ready to adjust the image and give your
presentation. This chapter covers the following:

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Displaying your image

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Adjusting your image

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Using the remote control

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Zooming your image with the remote

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Resizing your image

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Turning off the picture

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Working with audio and video

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Drawing on the screen

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What to do when the projector lights flash

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Using the on-screen help

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Shutting down the projector

Summary of Contents for 710C - PowerLite UXGA LCD Projector

Page 1: ...User sGuide Supplement EPSON PowerLite 500c 700c 710c Multimedia Projector appendix book Page 1 Tuesday December 14 1999 4 08 PM ...

Page 2: ...ten permission of SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION The information contained herein is designed only for use with this EPSON printer EPSON is not responsible for any use of this information as applied to other printers Neither SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION nor its affiliates shall be liable to the purchaser of this product or third parties for damages losses costs or expenses incurred by purchaser or third parti...

Page 3: ...onnecting the Cable for Remote Mouse Control 13 Turning the Projector On and Off 14 Turning On Other Equipment 16 B Using the Projector Menus Changing Menu Settings 18 Video Menu Computer Image Source 20 Video Menu Video Image Source 22 Audio Menu 23 Effect Menu 24 Setting Menu 25 User s Logo Feature 26 Capturing the Image 26 Assigning the Image to the No Signal Message and or A V Mute Button 29 A...

Page 4: ... Remote Control 34 Mouse Compatibility 34 Remote IR Receiver 34 Mechanical 34 Electrical 34 Environmental 34 Safety 35 CE Marking 35 Supported Monitor Displays 35 Computer Connector Pin Assignments 37 Index appendix book Page 4 Tuesday December 14 1999 4 08 PM ...

Page 5: ...r Provide audio for one or both image sources The audio source can be the computer video source or another device such as a stereo Connect to an external speaker or PA system to amplify the audio see your User s Guide for instructions Positioning the Projector Before you can set up the projector you need to decide where to place it Keep the following in mind Place the projector on a sturdy level s...

Page 6: ...ectly in front of the room If the screen is placed diagonally in a corner it is much more difficult to position the projector perpendicular to the screen and get a non distorted image Image size diagonal Horizontal distance from projector to screen Minimum lens set to W Maximum lens set to T 2 2 feet 0 7 meter 3 6 feet 1 1 meters 2 5 feet 0 8 meter 3 6 feet 1 1 meters 4 3 feet 1 3 meter 3 3 feet 1...

Page 7: ...ble if you ll be projecting with audio Connect the mouse cable if you want to use the remote control as a mouse If you connect the projector to your desktop computer you cannot view your images on the computer monitor Follow the steps in each section for the cables you need to connect Computer Audio In Out S Video Audio R L Video USB Mouse Mouse Com Computer Audio Out Audio In S Video Video L Audi...

Page 8: ...rt on the back of your computer 2 Connect one end of the projector s computer cable to the projector s Computer port 3 Connect the other end of the cable to your computer s video monitor port 4 Tighten the screws on all connectors If you don t need to make any other connections you can plug in your projector and turn it on See page 14 for instructions appendix book Page 8 Tuesday December 14 1999 ...

Page 9: ...ibility You can deliver your presentation from anywhere in the room and interact with the audience You don t need to stand near your computer or near the projector You ll use different cables and different ports on the projector depending on whether your computer has a round PS 2 mouse port or a flat USB mouse port note If you need maximum volume in a large auditorium for example you can also conn...

Page 10: ...tosh To connect the projector to your desktop Macintosh you need to Connect the computer cable Connect the audio cable if you ll be projecting with audio Connect the mouse cable if you want to use the remote control as a mouse If you connect the projector to your Macintosh you cannot view your images on the computer monitor Follow the steps in each section for the cables you need to connect connec...

Page 11: ...our Macintosh 2 Connect one end of the computer cable to the projector s Computer port 3 Connect the other end to the monitor port on your Macintosh note If you have an older Macintosh you may need to use a Macintosh adapter available from Apple Check the documentation for your Macintosh to determine what type of connections are available Macintosh adapter if necessary appendix book Page 11 Tuesda...

Page 12: ...want to use such as 16 inch mode See your Macintosh documentation for instructions Connect the small end of the Macintosh adapter to the computer cable Connect the computer cable with the Macintosh adapter attached to the monitor port on your Macintosh 4 Tighten the screws on all the connectors If you don t need to make any other connections you can plug in your projector and turn it on See page 1...

Page 13: ...flexibility You can deliver your presentation from anywhere in the room and interact with the audience You don t need to stand near your Macintosh or near the projector You ll use different cables and different ports on the projector depending on what type of mouse your Macintosh has note If you need maximum volume in a large auditorium for example you can also connect external speakers or a publi...

Page 14: ...ng the Projector On and Off After you have connected your computer and other equipment you can plug in the projector and turn it on 1 Connect the power cable to your projector s power inlet 2 Plug the other end of the cable into a grounded electrical outlet The power light on top of the projector turns orange This indicates that the projector is receiving power but is not yet turned on connecting ...

Page 15: ...ht flashes green and then stays on You may see a blue screen with the message No Signal displayed This is normal 6 Turn on or restart your computer In a few moments you should see the computer display projected tab Squeeze here warning Never look into the lens when the lamp is on This can damage your eyes and is especially dangerous for children power light power button appendix book Page 15 Tuesd...

Page 16: ...he projector on again wait until the orange light stops flashing Then press the Power button 3 When you are finished using the projector replace the lens cap retract the lens and unplug the power cord Turning On Other Equipment If you re using a VCR other external video source or additional equipment with the projector turn on the equipment in this order 1 Video source 2 External audio source 3 Pr...

Page 17: ... the remote control Setting Adjusts features such as the keystone setting blank screen color message prompt and power management system User s Logo Lets you capture and store an image to be displayed with the A V Mute button or as the startup screen Advanced Controls settings such as menu language use of startup screen color temperature and rear or ceiling projection About Provides information abo...

Page 18: ...menu setting 1 To access the menu system open the cover on the lower part of the remote control and press the Menu button You see the following Power Freeze A V Mute E Zoom R C ON OFF 3 1 5 2 4 Enter Esc Menu Comp S Video Auto P in P Resize Video Help Volume Menu button menus Video menu options appendix book Page 18 Tuesday December 14 1999 4 08 PM ...

Page 19: ...d tilt it down to scroll through the options 5 Press the right or left side of the Enter button or grasp it between your thumb and finger and tilt it to the side to change the setting 6 If you want to go back to the default settings on any menu select Reset press Enter select Yes and then press Enter 7 Press the Esc button on the remote to go back to the main menu display Your changes are saved au...

Page 20: ...onding direction When you finish making adjustments press the Esc button Tracking Matches the projector s internal clock to various computer graphic signals Adjust this setting to remove vertical lines from the image Sync Synchronizes with the tracking signal sent from the computer Adjust this setting to correct fuzziness or screen flicker Brightness Lightens or darkens the overall image Increase ...

Page 21: ...color When you finish making adjustments press the Esc button Sharpness Adjusts the sharpness of the screen image Auto Setup Set to On to have the computer automatically optimize the image for projection Gamma Adjusts the projected image for natural coloration Reset Returns all menu items to their initial factory defaults Menu item Description appendix book Page 21 Tuesday December 14 1999 4 08 PM...

Page 22: ...age Increase brightness to lighten an image or decrease it to darken the image Contrast Adjusts the degree of difference between light and dark areas Increase the contrast to make light areas lighter and dark areas darker Decrease it to minimize the difference between the lightest and darkest areas of the image Color Adjusts color density Increase the setting for darker and more opaque colors Decr...

Page 23: ... the volume level for the projector s speaker and audio out terminal Increase the setting to raise the volume or decrease it to lower the volume Tone Adjusts the sound quality Move left to increase bass and right to increase treble Reset Returns all menu items to their initial factory defaults appendix book Page 23 Tuesday December 14 1999 4 08 PM ...

Page 24: ...r graphic and lets you enlarge it Box Selects a box color and shape Marker Selects the marker horizontal or vertical lines color and width from 2 to 32 pixels Freehand Selects the color and width for freehand lines 2 to 148 pixels Cursor Speed Adjusts the cursor speed to Low Middle or High Reset Returns all menu items to their initial factory defaults appendix book Page 24 Tuesday December 14 1999...

Page 25: ...pecifies whether no screen a black screen a blue screen or a user logo is displayed when the projector is not receiving a signal Prompt Turns off the message identifying the image source computer or video A V Mute Specifies whether a blue black or user logo screen is displayed when the A V mute button is pressed Power Mgmt Sys Turns on the power management system which works with your computer s p...

Page 26: ...any logo slogan photograph or another other image you want to use Capturing the Image You start by displaying the image you want to use on the projector You can use an image from either a computer or video source such as a VCR or digital camera Then follow these steps to capture the image and transfer it to the projector 1 Press the Menu button You see the main menu listing with the Video menu hig...

Page 27: ...elect the area of the image you want to use Once you have selected the entire area press Enter 6 When you see the message Do you use this image select Yes and press Enter If you want to change the area selected select No and repeat step 5 You see the following 7 Use the Enter button on the remote control to select a zoom rate display size and then press Enter appendix book Page 27 Tuesday December...

Page 28: ...ter Saving the logo may take a few moments Do not use the projector or other sources computer video speaker etc while the logo is being saved 9 When you see the following message press the Menu or Enter button to redisplay the main menu appendix book Page 28 Tuesday December 14 1999 4 08 PM ...

Page 29: ...ignal Msg 5 Press the right side of the Enter button to select Logo This sets your image as the screen displayed when the projector is not receiving a signal 6 If you want to set up your image as the A V mute display press the bottom edge of the Enter button or tilt it down to highlight A V Mute 7 Press the right side of the Enter button to select Logo This sets your image as the screen displayed ...

Page 30: ...sitive color temperature values provide a cold white negative values provide a warmer white Rear Proj Mirrors the projected image so it looks correct when you re projecting from behind onto a translucent screen Selecting ON turns mirroring on while OFF turns it off for a normal image Ceiling Flips the projected image so it looks correct when the projector is mounted upside down from the ceiling Se...

Page 31: ...ription Lamp Displays the number of hours the current lamp has been used Frequency Displays the projector s horizontal and vertical frequency Sync Polarity Displays the sync polarity of the computer Sync Mode Displays the sync mode of the computer Resolution Displays the output resolution of the computer video output Refresh Rate Displays the refresh rate of the computer video output appendix book...

Page 32: ...the projector settings to their default values It does not change or delete any user logo you have stored Select Reset All and press the Enter button to display the confirmation screen Select Yes to reset all the default settings or No to cancel Menu item Description Lamp Displays the number of hours the current lamp has been used Video Signal Displays the input image signal mode appendix book Pag...

Page 33: ... million colors Brightness 500c 800 lumens ANSI 700c 800 lumens ANSI 710c 1000 lumens ANSI Image size diagonal 2 2 to 25 feet 0 7 to 7 6 meters Projection distance 3 6 to 45 3 feet 1 1 to 13 8 meters Projection methods Front rear upside down ceiling mount Internal speaker system 1 monaural Optical aspect ratio 4 3 horizontal vertical Zoom ratio 1 2 1 Keystone correction angle 15 Supported video in...

Page 34: ...e typical use for rear screen projection Mechanical Height 2 8 to 3 0 inches 72 to 77 mm Width 8 4 inches 213 mm Depth 10 5 inches 267 mm Weight 5 8 lb 2 6 kg Electrical Rated frequency 50 60 Hz Power supply 100 to 120 VAC 2 4 A 200 to 240 VAC 1 2 A Power consumption Operating 360 W Standby 12 W Environmental Temperature Operating 41 to 104 F 5 to 40 C non condensing Storage 14 to 140 F 10 to 60 C...

Page 35: ...480 640 x 480 640 x 480 31 469 59 94 37 861 72 809 37 5 75 48 269 85 008 25 175 31 5 31 5 36 SVGA56 SVGA60 SVGA72 SVGA75 SVGA85 800 x 600 800 x 600 800 x 600 800 x 600 800 x 600 35 156 56 25 37 879 60 317 48 077 72 188 46 875 75 53 674 85 061 36 40 50 49 5 56 25 XGA43i XGA60 XGA70 XGA75 XGA85 1024 x 768 1024 x 768 1024 x 768 1024 x 768 1024 x 768 35 522 86 958 48 363 60 004 56 476 70 069 60 023 75...

Page 36: ...00 1600 x 1200 62 5 96 08 75 60 135 162 MACLC13 MACII13 MAC16 MAC19 60 MAC19 MAC21 640 x 480 640 x 480 832 x 624 1024 x 768 1024 x 768 1152 x 870 34 975 66 62 35 66 67 49 725 74 55 48 193 59 28 60 241 74 93 68 682 75 062 31 33 30 24 57 28 64 80 100 NTSC SXGA NTSC XGA 1366 x 438 1024 x 438 15 734 60 28 486 20 890 PAL SXGA PAL XGA 1366 x 512 1024 x 512 15 625 50 28 846 21 154 SECAM SXGA SECAM XGA 13...

Page 37: ...ector Here are the pin assignments Input pin Computer connector signals 1 Red video 2 Green video 3 Blue video 4 GND 5 GND 6 Red video GND 7 Green video GND 8 Blue video GND 9 Reserve 10 Synchronous GND 11 GND 12 SDA 13 Horizontal sync composite sync 14 Vertical sync 15 SCL appendix book Page 37 Tuesday December 14 1999 4 08 PM ...

Page 38: ...nnecting projector to a desktop Macintosh 10 to 14 to a desktop PC 7 to 9 Contrast setting 20 22 D DIP switches 12 Display formats supported 35 to 36 Distance from projector to screen 5 to 6 Drawing tools 24 E Effect menu 24 Electrical specifications 34 Environmental specifications 34 to 35 F Formats supported display 35 to 36 G Gamma setting 21 22 H Humidity requirements 34 I Image adjusting posi...

Page 39: ...0 22 setting up 5 turning off 16 turning on 14 R Rear projection 30 Remote control buttons 18 to 19 specifications 34 Reset All feature 32 Resolution 33 S Setting menu 25 Sharpness setting 21 22 Speakers adjusting sound 23 Specifications electrical 34 environmental 34 to 35 general 33 lamp 34 mechanical 34 remote control 34 safety 35 Startup screen 30 Sync setting 20 T Temperature requirements 34 ...

Page 40: ...EPSON PowerLite 500c 700c 710c Multimedia Projector User sGuide ...

Page 41: ...ritten permission of SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION The information contained herein is designed only for use with this EPSON printer EPSON is not responsible for any use of this information as applied to other printers Neither SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION nor its affiliates shall be liable to the purchaser of this product or third parties for damages losses costs or expenses incurred by purchaser or third pa...

Page 42: ...osing Your Connections 11 Connecting to a PC Laptop 12 Connecting the Computer Cable 12 Connecting the Audio Cable 13 Connecting the Cable for Remote Mouse Control 14 Connecting to a PowerBook 15 Connecting the Computer Cable 15 Connecting the Audio Cable 17 Connecting the Cable for Remote Mouse Control 17 Connecting to a Video Source 19 Connecting Standard Video Cables 19 Connecting S Video Cable...

Page 43: ...ping Action 35 Adjusting Sound Volume 35 Displaying Picture in Picture Video 35 Drawing on the Screen 36 Using the Cursor Stamp Arrow 37 Drawing Boxes 37 Drawing Horizontal and Vertical Lines 38 Drawing Freehand Lines 39 What To Do When the Lights Flash 40 Using the On Screen Help 41 Shutting Down the Projector 42 3 Fine Tuning Your Projector Using the Menus 46 Changing Menu Settings 47 Adjusting ...

Page 44: ... Lens 60 Cleaning the Projector 60 Cleaning the Air Filter 61 Replacing the Lamp 62 Transporting the Projector 64 5 Solving Problems Projector Operation Problems 65 Problems with the Remote Control 67 Image or Sound Problems 68 Where To Get Help 71 Telephone Support Services 72 6 Notices Important Safety Instructions 73 Remote Control Information 75 Declaration of Conformity 76 FCC Compliance Stat...

Page 45: ...er disc player camcorder or digital camera You can also connect audio for each image source You operate your projector through a hand held remote control with buttons for zooming in on your image adjusting volume and accessing all the projector s features You can also use the remote control as a wireless mouse and run your presentation as you move around the room EPSON s SizeWise technology suppor...

Page 46: ...to sound like an expert Develop effective visuals Studies show that visuals are the best way to reach your audience and help them retain your message Make sure you know how to use your presentation software effectively Using the templates that come with most presentation packages will ensure that the colors layout type fonts and other elements work together Practice When it comes to presentations ...

Page 47: ...the folder and keep the folder with your projector at all times Quick Setup sheet Gives you all the instructions you need to get your PowerLite set up and connected to a laptop or PowerBook computer CD ROM Lets you register electronically Also includes the electronic version of this User s Guide plus the User s Guide Supplement which contains specifications instructions for connecting to a desktop...

Page 48: ...ation on accessories new products and services You can register through the Internet by e mail or 800 number modem connection or by printing out the form to fax or mail Reading Your Electronic Manuals To read your electronic manuals you ll use Adobe Acrobat Reader If you have Acrobat Reader 3 0 or higher already installed on your computer you can double click User sGuide pdf to read the User s Gui...

Page 49: ...choice Use the arrow buttons in the toolbar or the vertical scroll bar on the right side of the document to move through a manual The box to the left of the scroll bar displays the current page number When your mouse pointer changes from a hand to a pointing finger you can click to jump to a related topic For more information see your Acrobat Reader online guide next page previous page first page ...

Page 50: ...he Quick Setup sheet that came with the projector You ll find more detailed information and additional instructions in this chapter including Unpacking the projector Installing batteries in the remote control Positioning the projector Choosing your connections Connecting to a PC laptop Connecting to a PowerBook Connecting to a video source Connecting to external speakers or a PA system Turning the...

Page 51: ... to send the projector to another location If you are moving the projector by hand use a carrying case either a case available from EPSON or something similar such as a laptop case Power Freeze A V Mute E Zoom R C ON OFF 3 1 5 2 4 Enter Esc PS 2 mouse cable USB mouse cable computer audio cable A V cable Macintosh mouse cable projector remote control batteries computer cable power cord information ...

Page 52: ...nds on the size of the audience and room and your presentation style Place the projector on a sturdy level surface between 3 5 and 45 feet from the screen Make sure the projector is within 10 feet of a grounded electrical outlet or extension cord Place the computer and or video source within 5 feet of the projector Make sure the projector is perpendicular to the screen Otherwise your image will be...

Page 53: ...tor s keystone function to correct the distortion caused by tilting up the front of the projector An ideal arrangement is to have the screen placed on the front wall and allow as much space as possible between the screen and the audience This will let you move close to your audience and still place the projector far enough from the screen to get a good sized image 3 6 ft 7 5 ft 37 7 ft note It is ...

Page 54: ...out worrying about where you will stand You can move around the room and interact with your audience while still controlling your presentation Sound connections If your presentation includes computer audio or sound effects you ll need to connect the audio cable This lets you use the projector s speaker instead of the speaker in your laptop If you need more amplification you can also connect extern...

Page 55: ...PowerLite to any computer that has a standard video output monitor port including laptops notebook computers and hand held devices This section includes instructions for the following Connecting the computer cable Connecting the audio cable Connecting the mouse cable for remote mouse control Connecting the Computer Cable Before you start make sure your laptop and the projector are turned off 1 Con...

Page 56: ...ded by the computer manufacturer Check your laptop s manual or online help for instructions Connecting the Audio Cable If your presentation includes sound effects or other types of computer audio you need to connect the audio cable 1 Connect one end of the audio cable to the Audio In jack on the projector 2 Connect the other end to the laptop s headphone jack note Laptop configurations vary See yo...

Page 57: ...nding on whether your laptop has a round PS 2 mouse port or a flat USB mouse port 1 Determine which type of mouse port your laptop has Round PS 2 mouse port Flat USB mouse port 2 Connect one end of the appropriate mouse cable to the PS 2 Mouse Com port or the USB Mouse port on the projector 3 Connect the other end to the external mouse port on your laptop 4 If necessary configure your laptop to wo...

Page 58: ... mouse control Connecting the Computer Cable Before you start make sure your PowerBook and the projector are turned off 1 Connect one end of the computer cable to the projector s Computer port 2 Connect the other end to your PowerBook s monitor port note If you have an older PowerBook you may need to use a Macintosh adapter and a special video out cable both available from Apple Check the document...

Page 59: ...Book documentation for instructions Connect the small end of the Macintosh adapter to the computer cable Connect the computer cable with the Macintosh adapter attached to the video out port on your PowerBook If your PowerBook requires a video out cable connect the smaller end of the video out cable to the video out port on the back of the PowerBook Connect the other end to the Macintosh adapter on...

Page 60: ...nect one end of the audio cable to the Audio In jack on the projector 2 Connect the other end to the audio out jack on your PowerBook Connecting the Cable for Remote Mouse Control Using the remote control as a wireless mouse gives you more flexibility You can deliver your presentation from anywhere in the room and interact with the audience You don t need to stand near your PowerBook or near the p...

Page 61: ...rt 2 Connect one end of the mouse cable to the standard Mouse Com port or the USB Mouse port on the projector 3 Connect the other end to the port on your PowerBook USB Mouse Mouse Com standard mouse port USB mouse port USB mouse cable MAC mouse cable connecting MAC mouse cable connecting USB mouse cable ...

Page 62: ... use it to provide a higher quality video image However you ll need an S video cable which may be included with your video source or may be purchased from an electronics store or video dealer Connecting Standard Video Cables Before you start make sure the projector and your VCR or other video source are turned off 1 Connect the yellow plug on one end of the A Vcable to the projector s yellow Video...

Page 63: ...ojector and your VCR or other video source are turned off 1 Insert one end of an S video cable into the projector s S Video connector 2 Insert the other end into the S video out jack of your video source 3 Connect the A V cable to the left and right Audio jacks on the projector matching the red and white plugs to the red and white jacks 4 Connect the plugs at the other end of the A V cable to the ...

Page 64: ...cable which may be included with your sound system or may be purchased from an electronics store Before you start make sure the projector and speakers or PA system are turned off 1 Connect the cable s 3 5 mm stereo miniplug to the projector s Audio Out jack 2 Connect the RCA plugs to the speaker or PA system Insert the cable s red plug into the Audio R jack and the white plug into the Audio L jack...

Page 65: ...the other end of the cord into a grounded electrical outlet The power light on top of the projector turns orange This indicates that the projector is receiving power but is not yet turned on 3 Use the tab on the lens ring to rotate the ring and pop out the lens note You can connect a Kensington anti theft device available from computer stores to the port on the side of the projector power light Ke...

Page 66: ...y projected You may need to press a function key on your laptop to switch between the LCD screen and the projector or to display on both at the same time Check your laptop s manual or online help for instructions On a PowerBook you ll need to choose Mirroring in the Display Control Panel of your PowerBook if you want to display on the LCD screen as well as the projector screen Squeeze here warning...

Page 67: ... you want to turn the projector on again wait until the orange light stops flashing Then press the Power button 3 When you are finished using the projector replace the lens cap retract the lens and unplug the power cord Turning On Other Equipment If you re using a VCR other external video source or additional equipment with the projector turn on the equipment in this order 1 Video source 2 Externa...

Page 68: ... and give your presentation This chapter covers the following Displaying your image Adjusting your image Using the remote control Zooming your image with the remote Resizing your image Turning off the picture Working with audio and video Drawing on the screen What to do when the projector lights flash Using the on screen help Shutting down the projector ...

Page 69: ... is perpendicular to the screen Otherwise your image will be distorted For more information about locating and positioning the projector see Chapter 1 Follow these steps to display your image 1 If you re using a VCR or other video source turn it on before you turn on the projector 2 To turn on the projector press the red Power button on top of the projector The power light flashes green and then s...

Page 70: ...trol Panel of your PowerBook if you want to display on the LCD screen as well as the projector screen 4 If you re using both a computer and a video source you may need to press the Source button on top of the projector This switches the display between the video source and the computer 5 Press the Source button to switch again if necessary note The lamp shuts off and the Power light turns orange a...

Page 71: ...ay from the screen You can also use the E Zoom button on the remote control to zoom in on a portion of the image See page 33 for instructions If only part of the computer image is displayed open the lower cover on the remote control and press the Resize button See page 33 for more information If the image is distorted crooked or has a keystone shape press the Keystone button on top of the projecto...

Page 72: ... while you press the blue foot release levers This unlocks the feet 2 While pressing the foot release levers raise or lower the projector until the image is positioned where you want it 3 Release the levers to lock the feet in the new position 4 To fine tune the height of the projector turn the feet Turn clockwise to raise the projector and counterclockwise to lower it caution To avoid damaging th...

Page 73: ...stone button to adjust the image shape 2 Press and hold either side of the Keystone button until the image is rectangular Using the Remote Control The remote control lets you access all of your projector s features from anywhere in the room up to 30 feet away You can use it to turn the projector on and off zoom the image and display the projector s setup menu for example If you have connected the ...

Page 74: ...ges 33 to 39 for more information For some functions you need to use the Enter button to navigate on the screen Press on the edge of the button with your thumb Or grasp it between your thumb and finger and tilt it in the direction you want to move 5 To access additional buttons pull down the cover below the Esc button The additional buttons on the lower part of the remote are shown at the left See...

Page 75: ...ll to move the mouse pointer on the screen To click press down on the center of the Enter button This is the equivalent of a left mouse click To right click press the Esc button To double click press down twice on the Enter button To click and drag press down on the Enter button and then tilt it in the direction you want to drag To change slides in a PowerPoint presentation in Slide Show mode pres...

Page 76: ... your computer screen is displayed your computer may be set for a higher resolution than the projector s native display 1024 768 pixels PowerLite 700c 710c or 800 600 pixels PowerLite 500c You can resize the image to fit the resolution of your projector Press the Resize button on the lower part of the remote control The screen image is automatically compressed Continue pressing the Resize button t...

Page 77: ...Selecting Your Video Source You can use the Source button on top of the projector to toggle between your computer and VCR or other video source However you may find it more convenient to select your source with the remote control You can connect two video sources to the projector if one supports S video and you have an S video cable not included Then you can use the buttons on the remote control t...

Page 78: ...an open a small video window on your computer image and view a video at the same time as your computer presentation Make sure you have connected your VCR or other video source as described in Chapter 1 1 Press the P in P button on the remote control The screen goes dark for a moment and then your video image appears in a small window on the screen A menu appears in the lower left corner of the scr...

Page 79: ... you highlight areas on the screen using the numbered buttons on the remote control You can use these features to annotate your presentation slides or call attention to your most important points Four types of drawing tools are available Arrow or cursor stamp button 1 Box button 2 Horizontal or vertical line or marker button 3 Freehand line button 4 Erase button 5 You can use the Effects menu to c...

Page 80: ... screen to highlight areas of your presentation or video 1 To activate the box tool press the 2 button on the remote control A small green square appears in the upper left corner of the screen This is the box drawing tool 2 Press the side of the Enter button or grasp it between your thumb and finger to move the square where you want to begin drawing the box 3 To define the upper left corner of the...

Page 81: ...ou want to begin drawing the line 3 To define the beginning of the line press down in the center of the Enter button You see a corner mark on the screen 4 Press the side of the Enter button or grasp it between your thumb and finger and drag the marker where you want the line to end 5 Press down in the center of the Enter button You see a pink line on the screen as shown at the left The line may be...

Page 82: ...hand where you want to begin drawing 3 Press down in the center of the Enter button and press on one of the edges or move it around to draw 4 To end a line or shape after drawing it press down in the center of the Enter button You can continue drawing on the screen by repeating steps 2 through 4 5 To erase your drawing s press the 5 button 6 To cancel the freehand drawing feature press Esc note Yo...

Page 83: ...ternal problem Contact EPSON for help red The lamp is almost burned out This is a good time to replace it See Chapter 4 for instructions flashing orange The lamp is burned out Replace the lamp following the instructions in Chapter 4 flashing red There is a problem with the lamp power supply fuse or circuit Contact EPSON for help flashing orange The projector is too hot Turn it off and let it cool ...

Page 84: ...p system Follow these steps to get help for image problems 1 Press the blue Help button on top of the projector You see the main HELP Menu 2 Press the left side of the Select Keystone button to highlight Help for the image 3 Press the Enter Source button to select Help for the image You see the following choices An image does not appear on the Screen The image is blurred The image is not displayed...

Page 85: ...Projector When you re finished using the projector you should follow the recommended procedure to shut it down This extends the life of the lamp and ensures efficient operation Turn your computer off first before you turn off the projector 1 To turn off the projector press the red Power button on the projector or remote control You see a confirmation message If you don t want to turn it off press ...

Page 86: ...act the lens and unplug the power cord 4 Turn off the remote control 5 If you re using a VCR or other external audio or video source turn it off after you turn off the projector 6 Disconnect all equipment 7 Store the projector in the bag that came with it or in a protective case caution To avoid damaging the lamp never unplug the power cord when the power light is green ...

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Page 88: ...also create your own startup screen customize the drawing controls and view information about the current display settings and lamp status This chapter covers the following information Using the menu system Adjusting the image Adjusting the sound Customizing the drawing controls Customizing projector features Creating your own startup screen Viewing information ...

Page 89: ...sage prompt and power management system User s Logo Lets you capture and store an image to be displayed with the A V Mute button or as the startup screen Advanced Controls settings such as menu language use of startup screen color temperature and rear or ceiling projection See the User s Guide Supplement on the projector CD ROM for information about these settings About Provides information about ...

Page 90: ...ilt it down to scroll through the menus When you highlight a menu its options are shown on the right 3 When the menu you want is highlighted press the center of the Enter button to select it The highlight moves to the first option for that menu 4 Press the bottom of the Enter button or grasp it between your thumb and finger and tilt it down to scroll through the options 5 Press the right or left s...

Page 91: ...mma Additional settings are available on the Video menu for tracking sync and auto setup Normally you won t need to change these settings unless you have a problem with your projector See the User s Guide Supplement for more information Repositioning the Image Follow these steps to fine tune the image position 1 Press the Menu button You see the main menu listing with the Video menu highlighted as...

Page 92: ... the Enter button or tilt it down repeatedly to select one of the following options Brightness Contrast Sharpness Gamma a measurement affecting overall brightness contrast and color balance 4 Press the right side of the Enter button to increase the setting or the left side to decrease it You see the effect of your changes on the screen 5 When the image is set the way you want it press Esc Adjustin...

Page 93: ...anges on the screen 6 Press the bottom edge of the Enter button or tilt it down to select the G green or B blue setting 7 Press the right side of the Enter button to increase the color setting or the left side to decrease it 8 When the image is set the way you want press Esc Adjusting the Sound You can use the Audio menu to adjust the sound volume or tone treble bass balance 1 Press the Menu butto...

Page 94: ...right side of the Enter button to increase the treble or the left side to increase the bass When you re finished adjusting the sound press Esc or Menu Customizing the Drawing Tools The drawing tools let you highlight your presentation with lines boxes and other types of annotations as described on pages 36 to 39 You can use the Effect menu to customize these tools In addition to individual tool se...

Page 95: ...e Enter button or tilt it down to highlight Effect You see the Effect menu 3 Press Enter to select the Effect menu The Cursor Stamp Setting is highlighted 4 Press Enter to select Cursor Stamp Setting You see several choices for the cursor stamp 5 Press the right or left edge of the Enter button to scroll through all the choices which include arrows balls a pointing hand and a cross Scroll through ...

Page 96: ... listing with the Video menu highlighted 2 Press the bottom edge of the Enter button or tilt it down to highlight Effect 3 Press Enter to select the Effect menu The Cursor Stamp Setting is highlighted 4 Press the bottom edge of the Enter button or move it down to highlight the tool you want to customize 5 Press Enter to select the tool You see a choice of 8 colors 6 Press the right or left edge of...

Page 97: ...ng Projector Features You can use the Setting menu to turn on the projector s power management system adjust the image shape and customize several other features 1 Press the Menu button You see the main menu listing with the Video menu highlighted 2 Press the bottom edge of the Enter button or tilt it down repeatedly to highlight Setting You see the features and their settings on the right side 3 ...

Page 98: ...s on transferring an image to use as the no signal message Prompt Turns off the identifying text that appears briefly when you switch from computer input to a video source A V Mute Selects the screen color or image to display when you press the AV Mute button The logo setting displays an image that you have transferred to the projector See page 56 for instructions on transferring an image to use f...

Page 99: ... the projector 1 Press the Menu button You see the main menu listing with the Video menu highlighted 2 Press the bottom edge of the Enter button or tilt it down to highlight the User s Logo menu 3 Press Enter to select this feature You see the message shown at the left 4 Select Yes and press Enter A selection box displays over the image 5 Use the Enter button on the remote control to select the ar...

Page 100: ... highlight the Setting menu 3 Press the Enter button to select the Setting menu 4 Press the bottom edge of the Enter button or tilt it down to highlight No Signal Msg 5 Press the right side of the Enter button to select Logo This sets your image as the screen displayed when the projector is not receiving a signal 6 If you want to set up your image as the A V mute display press the bottom edge of t...

Page 101: ...ttom edge of the Enter button or tilt it down repeatedly to select About You see the lamp usage hours and computer display settings on the right The life span of the lamp is approximately 2000 hours If the number shown is close to 2000 make sure you have a spare lamp handy 3 Press Esc to exit the menu system or use the Enter button to access another menu note If you access the About menu when the ...

Page 102: ...hould replace are the lamp and air filter If any other part needs replacing contact your dealer or a qualified service person This chapter covers the following Cleaning the lens Cleaning the projector Cleaning the air filter Replacing the lamp Transporting the projector warning Before cleaning any part of the projector turn it off and unplug the power cord Never open any cover on the projector exc...

Page 103: ...nd gently wipe the lens surface Cleaning the Projector Before you clean the projector make sure you turn it off 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 moisten a soft cloth with water and a neutral detergent Then wipe the outside of the projector Do not use alcohol benzene thinner or other chemical detergen...

Page 104: ... cover tab to release the cover You may need to use a small screwdriver to pry it off 3 Remove the cover The filter is attached to the inside of the cover 4 To clean the filter 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 5 If the dirt is difficult to remove or if the filter is torn replace it Contac...

Page 105: ...uality replace the lamp as soon as possible after you see the message Contact your dealer or call EPSON Accessories at 800 873 7766 in the United States and Canada for a replacement lamp Use the following part number when you order a lamp ELPLP10B PowerLite 700c 500c ELPLP10S PowerLite 710c Follow these steps to replace the lamp 1 Turn off the projector and allow it to cool then unplug the power c...

Page 106: ...u won t be able to remove the screw 5 Remove the cover You may need to use a small flat head screwdriver to pry it off 6 Remove the two mounting screws on the lamp Then pull out the lamp using the handle 7 Gently insert the new lamp unit by lowering it into position Make sure it is positioned correctly then press it into place securely ...

Page 107: ...ginal packaging material if possible If you do not have the original packaging use equivalent materials placing plenty of cushioning around the projector When transporting the projector for business use first put the projector in a carrying case such as an optional EPSON accessory case then pack it in a firm box using cushioning around the case When you are hand carrying the projector be sure to s...

Page 108: ...ns on using the help system This chapter explains the following Projector operation problems Image or sound problems Where to get help Projector Operation Problems If your projector isn t working correctly first turn it off and unplug it Then plug the power cord back in and turn on the projector If this doesn t solve the problem check the lights on top of the projector They indicate the projector ...

Page 109: ...ling down You can t turn the projector on or unplug it when the light is flashing red Power is cut off because of an internal problem Contact EPSON for help red The lamp is almost burned out This is a good time to replace it See Chapter 4 for instructions flashing orange The lamp is burned out Replace the lamp following the instructions in Chapter 4 flashing red There is a problem with the lamp po...

Page 110: ...r help The temperature warning light is flashing orange The projector is too hot Press the Power button to turn it off and let it cool for 5 minutes before using it Problems with the Remote Control The projector doesn t respond to remote control commands Make sure the remote control is turned on The remote control batteries may be low on power Replace them following the instructions on page 9 Dim ...

Page 111: ...NO SIGNAL is displayed Check that the power light is green and not flashing the lens is extended and the lens cover is off Make sure the cables are connected correctly as described in Chapter 1 Make sure the correct image source is selected Press the Source button on top of the projector if necessary Try restarting your computer You may need to set the display to appear on both the LCD screen and ...

Page 112: ... compatible with this resizing choose a different display setting as follows Windows In Windows 95 98 right click on the desktop select Properties click the Settings tab and use the dialog box to select the resolution you want In Windows 3 x use Windows Setup in the Main program group See your Windows help for more information PowerBook or Macintosh Choose Control Panels under the Apple menu and t...

Page 113: ...ical lines Adjust the Tracking and Sync settings on the Video menu or through the projector s Help system It is best to project a gray screen or the screen you see when you exit Windows when you adjust these settings Hold down the button to change the setting until your image looks correct See page 48 for instructions on using the Video menu The image quality is poor on a laptop computer The video...

Page 114: ...check this by right clicking the sound icon on your Windows desktop Press the A V Mute button on the remote control to make sure this feature is not enabled Make sure the right source is selected Press the Source button on top of the projector to select the right source Where To Get Help EPSON provides technical assistance through electronic support services and automated telephone services 24 hou...

Page 115: ...the following information ready Product name EPSON PowerLite projector Product serial number located on the bottom of the projector Computer configuration Description of the problem You can purchase screens carrying cases or other accessories from EPSON Accessories at 800 873 7766 800 873 7766 800 873 7766 800 873 7766 or visit our website at www epsonsupplies com U S sales only In Canada please c...

Page 116: ...ou are not sure of the power available consult your dealer or power company Place the projector near a wall outlet where the plug can be easily unplugged Placez le projecteur près d une prise de contacte où la fiche peut être débranchée facilement Insert the projector s three wire grounding type plug into a properly grounded outlet If you have a two prong outlet contact an electrician to replace i...

Page 117: ...Guide do not attempt to service this product yourself Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel Opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltages and other hazards Unplug the projector during lightning storms or when it will not be used for extended periods Do not place the projector and remote control on top of heat producing equipment or in a hot location Unplug the projec...

Page 118: ...eceiver Other equipment that emits infrared energy such as a radiant room heater is in the room These conditions commonly cause problems for most infrared controlled equipment Try the following The remote control unit s batteries may be low on power replace them Dim the ambient lighting and or turn off any fluorescent lights Close any window coverings and or move the projector out of direct sunlig...

Page 119: ... B digital device Each product marketed is identical to the representative unit tested and found to be compliant with the standards Records maintained continue to reflect the equipment being produced can be expected to be within the variation accepted due to quantity production and testing on a statistical basis as required by 47CFR 2 909 Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this...

Page 120: ...ing antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help WARNING The connection of a non shielded equipment interface cable to this equipment will invalidate the FCC Certification of this device and may cause interf...

Page 121: ...es remote control 9 Blurry image 70 Box tool customizing 53 using 37 Brightness setting 49 C Cable audio 13 17 computer 12 15 mouse 14 17 to 18 Camcorder connecting 19 to 20 Case cleaning 60 Cleaning air filter 61 lens 60 projector 60 Color adjusting 49 to 50 problems 70 Comp button 34 Computer connecting audio cable 13 17 21 connecting mouse cable 14 17 to 18 connecting projector 12 to 13 15 to 1...

Page 122: ... to 72 Help button 41 Help system using 41 to 42 I Image adjusting 28 to 30 blurry 70 capturing and saving in projector 56 to 57 color 49 correcting shape 30 54 69 fine tuning appearance 49 focusing 28 70 help 41 positioning 29 48 to 49 problems 68 to 70 raising 29 resizing 33 size and distance from screen 10 turning off 34 zooming 28 33 Installing batteries in remote control 9 Internet 3 71 K Ken...

Page 123: ...22 light 22 to 24 40 42 saving 27 55 Power Mgmt Sys setting 55 PowerBook connecting audio cable 17 connecting mouse cable 17 to 18 connecting projector 15 to 17 displaying on 23 27 Presentation tips 2 PrivateLine Support 3 72 Projection lamp light 40 65 to 66 Projector cleaning 60 connecting to laptop 12 to 13 connecting to PowerBook 15 to 17 connecting to video source 19 to 20 connections 11 to 1...

Page 124: ...o cable 21 Stopping action 35 Support 3 71 to 72 S video 19 20 S Video button 34 Sync 48 70 T Technical support 3 71 to 72 Temperature warning light 40 65 to 67 Tone setting 50 to 51 Tracking 48 70 Transporting the projector 64 Trapezoid image 30 54 69 Treble adjusting sound 50 to 51 Troubleshooting color problems 70 image and sound problems 68 to 71 projector problems 65 to 67 remote control prob...

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