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Solving Problems

Solving Problems with the Image 
or Sound

No image appears on the screen.

Check that the 

Power

 light is green, not flashing, and the lens 

cap is off. 

The projector may be in standby or sleep mode. If the 

Power

 

light is orange, press the 

P

Power

 button to turn the projector 

on.

If the power was switched off and then on again, the projector 
may be cooling down. Wait until the 

Power

 light stops flashing 

and remains orange; then press the 

P

Power

 button again.

Press the 

A/V Mute 

button on the remote control to make sure 

the picture has not been turned off temporarily. 

The attached computer may be in sleep mode or displaying a 
black screen saver. Try pressing a key on the computer.

If you are projecting from a DVD player or other video source, 
make sure you turn it on and press its 

Play

 button.

You’ve connected a computer and see a blue screen with the 
message 

No Signal

 displayed.

Make sure the cables are connected correctly, as described on 
page 36.

Try restarting your computer.

If you’ve connected a computer and one or more video sources, 
you may need to press the 

Source Search 

button on the 

projector or one of the source buttons on the remote control to 
select the correct source. Allow a few seconds for the projector to 
sync up after pressing the button.

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Summary of Contents for 740c - PowerLite XGA LCD Projector

Page 1: ...Epson PowerLite 732c 740c Multimedia Projector User sGuide Calgary Quebec User s Guide book Page 1 Thursday January 20 2005 9 26 AM ...

Page 2: ...ot responsible for any use of this information as applied to other products 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 parties as a result of accident misuse or abuse of this product or unauthorized modifications repairs or alterations to this product or exc...

Page 3: ...ning On the Projector 16 Selecting the Image Source 17 Troubleshooting Display Problems 18 You Can t Project an Image 18 The Projector and Notebook Don t Display the Same Image 18 Adjusting the Image 21 Adjusting the Height of Your Image 21 Focusing and Zooming Your Image 22 Adjusting the Image Shape 22 Correcting Computer Images 24 Shutting Down the Projector 24 Using the Direct Power On Function...

Page 4: ... 33 Highlighting Your Presentation 34 Using the Pointer Tool 34 Customizing the Pointer Tool 34 3 Connecting to Computers and Other Equipment 35 Connecting to a Computer 36 Connecting to the Computer Port 36 Using the Macintosh Desktop Adapter 37 Connecting the Cable for Remote Mouse Control 38 Connecting to Video Equipment 39 Connecting a Composite Video Source 40 Connecting an S Video Source 41 ...

Page 5: ...r 59 Cleaning the Lens 60 Cleaning the Projector Case 60 Cleaning the Air Filters and Vents 61 Replacing the Lamp and Air Filter 62 Resetting the Lamp Timer 65 Transporting the Projector 66 6 Solving Problems 67 Using On Screen Help 68 Checking Projector Status 69 What To Do When the Lights Flash 69 Viewing Lamp Usage and Other Information 71 Solving Projector Operation Problems 71 Solving Problem...

Page 6: ...l 84 Dimensions 84 Electrical 84 Environmental 84 Safety 85 Compatible Video Formats 85 C Notices 87 Important Safety Instructions 87 Remote Control Information 89 Declaration of Conformity 90 FCC Compliance Statement 91 Warranty 92 Index 95 Calgary Quebec User s Guide book Page 6 Thursday January 20 2005 9 26 AM ...

Page 7: ...nd you can use the remote control to take charge of your presentation from almost anywhere in the room Freeze the action zoom in on part of the picture or use the remote as a pointer You can even use it in place of your computer s mouse to control your computer and change slides in Microsoft PowerPoint Security To prevent unauthorized use this projector includes several security features including...

Page 8: ...e site provides templates clip art and sound clips as well as Presenters Services to use on the road Even more resources and services are available if you register to join the Presenters Club and it s free Quick Setup sheet Gives you the instructions you need to get your projector up and running if you are connecting to a notebook PowerBook or iBook computer Start Here kit Includes this User s Gui...

Page 9: ...he warranty brochure included in your Start Here kit In addition for customers who register their projector Epson offers free Extra CareSM Road Service In the unlikely event of an equipment failure you won t have to wait for your unit to be repaired Instead Epson will ship you a replacement unit anywhere in the United States or Canada usually via overnight delivery See the brochure in your Start H...

Page 10: ...ation instructions Additional Components Depending on how you plan to use the projector you may need additional components To receive an S Video signal you ll need an S Video cable One may be provided with your video equipment or you can purchase one from Epson see page 11 To receive a component video signal from a VCR or other video device you ll need a component video cable You can purchase one ...

Page 11: ...son StoreSM at www epsonstore com U S sales only In Canada please call 800 463 7766 for a reseller referral Product Part number Replacement lamp V13H010L32 Air filter replacement set 2 filters V13H134A08 ATA molded hardshell case Samsonite wheeled soft case Notebook projector soft shoulder bag ELPKS42 ELPKS35 S ELPKS43 Universal ceiling mount False ceiling plate Security bracket cabling for gyro l...

Page 12: ...12 Welcome Calgary Quebec User s Guide book Page 12 Thursday January 20 2005 9 26 AM ...

Page 13: ... basic steps to display your image on the screen Follow the guidelines in this chapter for Positioning the projector Turning the projector on and selecting the image source Troubleshooting display problems Adjusting the image Turning off the projector Calgary Quebec User s Guide book Page 13 Thursday January 20 2005 9 26 AM ...

Page 14: ... vary depending on how you position the zoom ring and whether you ve adjusted the image with other settings Also keep these considerations in mind Place the projector on a sturdy level surface Make sure there is plenty of space for ventilation around and under the projector Do not set the projector on top of anything that could block the vents under the projector Make sure the projector is within ...

Page 15: ...o become keystone shaped but you can correct the distortion by pressing the buttons on the projector See page 22 for detailed information about correcting the image shape For instructions on installing the projector in a permanent location such as a theater or conference room see page 81 note After positioning the projector you may want to connect a Kensington MicroSaver anti theft device to the l...

Page 16: ...e source If you turn on the projector first or have multiple pieces of connected equipment you may have to select the image source manually see page 17 Follow these steps to turn on the projector 1 Remove the lens cap 2 Plug one end of the power cable into the projector and the other end into an electrical outlet The Power light comes on note To shut down the projector see page 24 Shutting down th...

Page 17: ...ting the image source lets you switch between images input from different pieces of connected equipment such as a computer or DVD player If you don t see the image you want press the Source Search button on the projector or the Search button on the remote control until you see the image you want to project You can also use the Source buttons on the remote control to switch between devices connecte...

Page 18: ...tebook press the function key on your keyboard that lets you display on an external monitor It may be labeled CRT LCD or have an icon such as You may have to hold down the Fn key while pressing it Allow a few seconds for the projector to sync up after changing the setting The Projector and Notebook Don t Display the Same Image If you re projecting from a notebook and you can t see your image on th...

Page 19: ...Monitor tab then make sure the external Monitor port is set as your primary display and or enabled See your computer s documentation or online help for details If you re using Macintosh OS X 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 System Preferences then select Displays 2 Make sure the VGA Displ...

Page 20: ...lick the Arrange icon 3 Drag one monitor icon on top of the other If the Arrange option isn t available you may need to select one of the Simulscan resolution settings 1 Click the Monitor icon 2 Select a Simulscan resolution as shown Allow a few seconds for the projector to sync up after making the selection Click here Drag one monitor icon on top of the other Select a Simulscan resolution Click h...

Page 21: ...Image If the image is too low on the screen you can use the front adjustable foot to raise it 1 Stand behind the projector Press the blue foot release lever up and lift the front of the projector 2 Once the image is positioned where you want it release the lever to lock the foot in position 3 If necessary you can fine tune the height or level the image by turning the projector s rear foot Raising ...

Page 22: ...angular image by placing the projector directly in front of the center of the screen with the base of the lens level with the bottom of the screen Even if the projector is slightly tilted within a range of 30 up or down for the PowerLite 732c or 15 up or down for the PowerLite 740c the projector has an automatic keystone correction function that detects and corrects vertical keystone distortion It...

Page 23: ... image Or press the Menu button on the remote control or projector select the Setting menu and press Enter From the Setting menu select Keystone and press Enter Use the pointer button on the remote control to adjust the keystone setting as needed If the image becomes uneven decrease the sharpness setting See page 49 Keystone correction note The image will be slightly smaller after adjusting If it ...

Page 24: ...tor from possible overheating 1 Turn off any equipment plugged into the projector 2 To turn off the projector press the red PPower button on the remote control or projector You see a confirmation message If you don t want to turn it off press any other button note You must be projecting an image for this button to have any effect The Auto button works only with computer images note You can set the...

Page 25: ...ower On function enables faster setup The projector will start up automatically when you plug it in you won t have to press the PPower button Follow these steps to enable Direct Power On 1 Press the Menu button on the remote control and select the Extended menu 2 Choose Operation and press Enter 3 Choose Direct Power On and press Enter 4 Highlight On and press Enter 5 Press Esc or Menu to exit The...

Page 26: ...26 Displaying and Adjusting the Image Calgary Quebec User s Guide book Page 26 Thursday January 20 2005 9 26 AM ...

Page 27: ...hlight your presentation page 34 You can also use it to adjust the color mode for various environments page 32 or as a wireless mouse when projecting from a computer page 33 This chapter covers Using the remote control Controlling the picture and sound Operating your computer with the remote control Highlighting your presentation note For information and resources to help you give the most profess...

Page 28: ...ting the and ends as shown 4 Position the cover as shown then press down until it snaps into place note If a button is pressed longer than 30 seconds the remote control stops operating to conserve power When you release the button normal operation resumes caution When replacing batteries take the following precautions Replace the batteries as soon as they run out If the batteries leak wipe away ba...

Page 29: ...deo source you can switch between the different sources The easiest way to select your source is to press the Search button on the remote control or the Source Search button on the projector repeatedly until you see the image you want on the screen On the remote control there are four Source buttons Use them to switch between equipment connected to the port identified on each button After you sele...

Page 30: ...u press the A V Mute button You can also have an image such as a company logo display on the screen see page 55 Stopping Action You can use the remote control to stop the action in your video or computer image To stop the action and keep the current image on the screen press the Freeze button The sound continues To restart it press the Freeze button again note This function pauses the image but no...

Page 31: ...the selected area up to 4 times 4 While the image is enlarged you can Use the pointer button to move around the screen Press the E Zoom button to zoom out 5 When done press the ESC button to return the image to its original size Controlling the Volume To change the volume press the or button on the remote control or projector You can also adjust the volume using the projector s menu system See pag...

Page 32: ...olution of the image is the same as the projector s 1024 768 pressing Resize has no effect Adjusting the Color Mode You can use the Color Mode button on the remote control to adjust the vividness of your image Press the button repeatedly to select from the following six settings sRGB To match the color palette of the sRGB standard for computer displays Blackboard To adjust the white point so that ...

Page 33: ...to the computer to change slides Use the Up and Down buttons to move through a slideshow Use the pointer button to move the cursor on the screen Press the Enter button once to left click or press it twice to double click Press the Esc button to right click To drag and drop hold down the Enter button Then use the pointer button to drag the object When it s where you want it press Enter to release i...

Page 34: ...tion 2 Use the pointer button on the remote control to position the pointer on the screen 3 When done using the pointer press Esc to clear the screen Customizing the Pointer Tool You can change the appearance of the pointer by choosing from three alternative shapes 1 Press the Menu button on the remote control highlight the Setting menu highlight Pointer Shape and press Enter You can select one of...

Page 35: ...o a notebook or desktop computer and or to video equipment such as a VCR DVD player or video camera Follow the instructions in this chapter on Connecting to a computer Connecting video equipment Playing sound through the projector Calgary Quebec User s Guide book Page 35 Thursday January 20 2005 9 26 AM ...

Page 36: ...connect one end to the projector s blue Computer Component Video port and the other end to your computer s monitor port Then go to step 3 2 You can connect an optional stereo mini jack audio cable to play sound through the projector see page 44 or connect a USB cable to use the remote control as a mouse see page 38 note If you connect a Windows based computer to the projector you may see a New Har...

Page 37: ... Macintosh desktop adapter to connect the VGA cable to your computer This is available from Epson see page 11 1 To use the adapter remove its cover as shown and set its DIP switches according to the resolution you want to use such as 16 inch mode See your Macintosh documentation for instructions 2 Replace the cover and connect the adapter to the VGA cable Then plug the cable with the adapter into ...

Page 38: ... to 10 3 x or OS 8 6 to OS 9 x 1 Locate the USB cable that came with your projector 2 Connect the square end of the cable to the projector s USB port 3 Connect the flat end of the cable to any available USB port on your notebook or desktop computer 4 If necessary configure your computer to work with an external USB mouse See your computer documentation for details note For details on using the rem...

Page 39: ... an S Video Source on page 41 If your video player has a component video port three connectors labeled either Y Cb Cr or Y Pb Pr see Connecting a Component Video Source on page 42 If your video player has an RGB video port either a single connector for a VGA style monitor cable or three connectors labeled R G B see Connecting an RGB Video Source on page 43 After connecting video cables you may als...

Page 40: ...3 If you want to play sound through the projector see page 44 for instructions on connecting audio cables 4 If you don t need to make any other connections see page 16 or the Quick Setup sheet for instructions on turning on the projector and adjusting the image Once the projector is turned on select the image source press the Search button on the remote control or press the Source Search button on...

Page 41: ...lay sound through the projector see page 44 for instructions on connecting audio cables 4 If you don t need to make any other connections see page 16 or the Quick Setup sheet for instructions on turning on the projector and adjusting the image Once the projector is turned on select the image source press the Search button on the remote control or press the Source Search button on the projector s c...

Page 42: ... 4 If you don t need to make any other connections see page 16 for instructions on turning on the projector and adjusting the image Once the projector is turned on select the image source press the Search button on the remote control or press the Source Search button on the projector s control panel repeatedly until the image appears note Be sure your video player is not an RGB video source If you...

Page 43: ...on t need to make any other connections see page 16 for instructions on turning on the projector and adjusting the image Once the projector is turned on select the image source press the Search button on the remote control or press the Source Search button on the projector s control panel repeatedly until the image appears note Be sure your video player is not a component video source If you selec...

Page 44: ... on the projector If you have a computer connected to the blue Computer Component Video port use a stereo mini jack cable If you have video equipment connected to the Video or S Video port use an RCA style audio cable and the audio adapter included with the projector 2 Connect the other end of the cable to the audio output connector s on your computer or video equipment Audio adapter Calgary Quebe...

Page 45: ...d other features This chapter covers the following information Using the menu system Adjusting the image Adjusting signal settings Customizing projector features Using the projector security features Customizing power and operation Calgary Quebec User s Guide book Page 45 Thursday January 20 2005 9 26 AM ...

Page 46: ...left and the options available for the highlighted menu are shown on the right 2 Use the pointer button on the remote control or the arrow buttons on the projector to scroll through the menu list When you ve highlighted the desired menu press the Enter button to select it 3 Once you ve selected the menu use the pointer button to scroll through the list of options Some of the options may be grayed ...

Page 47: ...o exit Restoring the Default Settings You can use the menu system s Reset options to restore the factory default settings for all the settings listed in a specific menu or all the settings in all menus To restore the settings in a specific menu enter the menu whose settings you want to change select Reset and confirm as needed The example below shows how to reset the Image menu To restore all the ...

Page 48: ...ng in the Image menu You can save a different setting for each source Select from these settings Dynamic For increased brightness in bright rooms the default for non computer display Presentation For computer presentations the default when projecting from a computer with analog video Theatre For optimizing movie images with increased contrast Living Room For increased brightness when playing video...

Page 49: ... use the Signal menu to make manual adjustments In addition to changing the position of the projected image you can correct tracking and sync for computer images or change the aspect ratio to widescreen format for video images 1 Press the Menu button and select the Signal menu You see a screen similar to one of those below The settings will be different depending on the source you are projecting f...

Page 50: ...the pointer button to center it Computer Input If the colors don t look right on the Auto setting select the setting for the type of equipment you ve connected to the Computer Component Video port RGB For a computer connection Component Video For a video player that outputs a component video signal Video Signal Leave this setting at Auto unless you are using a 60 Hz PAL system then select PAL60 ti...

Page 51: ...ates for keystone distortion when the projector is tilted upward This feature is available only when the projector is set for front projection and enabled by default Operation Lock Lets you disable all of the buttons on the projector except the Power button See page 57 for more information Pointer Shape Lets you choose from three alternative pointer shapes See page 34 for more information Brightne...

Page 52: ...screen Unauthorized users cannot turn it off or change it This feature is intended to discourage theft and provides a way to identify the projector should it be stolen Enabling Password Protection To prevent unauthorized use you can assign the projector a password If you do a screen will appear requesting the password whenever the projector is plugged in and turned on If an incorrect password is e...

Page 53: ...rd The default setting is 0000 7 When you see a confirmation message reenter the password Then press the Menu button to exit the screen 8 Press the Num button on the remote control to deactivate the numeric keypad 9 If you want to disable the password temporarily select Timer and press Enter Then hold down the Num button while you use the numeric keypad to enter the number of hours from 0 to 9999 ...

Page 54: ...bled Starting the Projector with a Password When the password function is enabled you see this screen when you plug in and turn on the projector Hold down the Num button on the remote control and use the numeric keypad to enter the four digit password The password screen closes the numeric keypad is automatically deactivated and projection begins If the password is not correct you see the message ...

Page 55: ... computer or video source to the projector and then use it as your startup screen You can also use it as the screen displayed when the projector is not receiving a signal or 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 Capturing the Image Start by displaying the image you want to use from either a computer or video source s...

Page 56: ... logo may take a few moments Do not use your projector remote control or video source while the logo is being saved 8 When you see the message Completed press Esc to return to the menu screen Choosing When to Display the Image After your image is saved it is automatically set as the startup screen You can also set it to display as the screen you see when there s no signal or when you press the A V...

Page 57: ...r to confirm the setting 5 Press the Menu button to exit Customizing Power and Operation You can use the Extended menu to customize the way the projector displays images enable quick startup turn sleep mode on or off and customize other projector operations Display Use this setting to turn off the display of messages change the background color enable logo display or turn off the startup screen di...

Page 58: ...power cable is connected without pressing the Power button Enable Sleep Mode if you want to have the projector turn off automatically if it is idle and no signal is received for 30 minutes Standby Mode The PowerLite 740c does not support Standby Mode Link 21L Enable this setting if you want to be able to control the projector from a USB connected computer Language Select from nine languages to be ...

Page 59: ...ter covers the following Cleaning the lens Cleaning the projector case Cleaning the air filters and vents Replacing the lamp and air filter Transporting the projector warning Before you clean any part of the projector turn it off and unplug the power cord Never open any cover on the projector except the lamp cover Dangerous electrical voltages in the projector can injure you severely Do not try to...

Page 60: ... lens Cleaning the Projector Case Before you clean the case turn off the projector and unplug the power cord To remove dirt or dust wipe the case 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 case Remove the cap before cleaning caution Do not use wax alcohol benzene thinner or other chemical detergents These ...

Page 61: ... 2 Turn the projector upside down 3 To clean the intake vents use a small vacuum cleaner designed for computers and other office equipment If you don t have one gently clean the vents with a soft brush such as an artist s paintbrush 4 If the dirt is difficult to remove or the filter is broken replace the filter as described on page 64 Contact your dealer or call Epson at 800 GO EPSON 800 873 7766 ...

Page 62: ...d the lamp is burnt out Contact your dealer or call Epson at 800 GO EPSON 800 873 7766 Request part number V13H010L32 Follow these steps to replace the lamp and air filter 1 Turn off the projector 2 When the Power light stops flashing unplug the power cord 3 Let the projector cool for at least an hour if it has been on The lamp is extremely hot immediately after use note When you get a replacement...

Page 63: ...hown and pull it straight out 7 Gently insert the new lamp If it doesn t fit easily make sure it is facing the right way Loosen but don t remove these screws warning This product includes a lamp component that contains mercury Hg Please consult your state and local regulations regarding proper disposal and do not put in the trash Calgary Quebec User s Guide book Page 63 Thursday January 20 2005 9 ...

Page 64: ...r filter out and remove it 10 Slide in the new air filter until it clicks in place 11 Insert the two cover tabs then press down on the cover until it snaps into place 12 Reset the lamp timer as described in the next section Calgary Quebec User s Guide book Page 64 Thursday January 20 2005 9 26 AM ...

Page 65: ...rojector s control panel You see the main menu 2 Use the pointer button on the remote control or the arrow buttons on the projector to highlight Reset then press Enter You see this screen 3 Select Lamp Hours Reset and press Enter You see this prompt 4 Select Yes and press Enter 5 When you re finished press Esc or Menu to exit Calgary Quebec User s Guide book Page 65 Thursday January 20 2005 9 26 A...

Page 66: ...ve the original packaging use equivalent materials placing plenty of cushioning around the projector When transporting the projector a long distance first place it in a hard shell shipping case then pack it in a firm box with cushioning around the case An optional case is available from Epson see page 11 note Epson shall not be liable for any damages incurred during transportation Calgary Quebec U...

Page 67: ...rself The following information is included Using the projector s on screen help system What to do when the projector s status lights flash Solving projector operation problems Solving problems with the image or sound Solving problems with the remote control Contacting technical support Calgary Quebec User s Guide book Page 67 Thursday January 20 2005 9 26 AM ...

Page 68: ... to get help 1 Press the blue Help button on the remote control or on the projector You see the Help Menu 2 Use the pointer button on the remote control or the arrow buttons on the projector to highlight menu items 3 Press the Enter button on the remote control or on the projector to select the menu item 4 To exit the help system press the Help button If none of the suggestions solve your problem ...

Page 69: ...projector s status lights Temperature light Lamp light Power light Status lights Light Status Description Orange The projector is in sleep or standby mode You can unplug it or press the P Power button to turn it on Flashing green The projector is warming up Wait for the image to appear Green The projector is operating normally Flashing orange The projector is cooling down You can t turn it back on...

Page 70: ... as described on page 61 If the projector continues to overheat after you clean the air filter the problem may be caused by damage to the cooling fan or temperature sensor Contact Epson for help as described on page 78 Warning Except as specifically explained in this User s Guide do not attempt to service this product yourself Flashing orange It s time to replace the lamp See page 62 for instructi...

Page 71: ...menu are close to the life span of your lamp Solving Projector Operation Problems The power doesn t turn on If the projector doesn t turn on when you press the PPower button make sure the power cable is connected to the projector and plugged into a working electrical outlet The power cable may be defective Disconnect the cable from the outlet and contact Epson as described on page 78 The buttons o...

Page 72: ...rarily The attached computer may be in sleep mode or displaying a black screen saver Try pressing a key on the computer If you are projecting from a DVD player or other video source make sure you turn it on and press its Play button You ve connected a computer and see a blue screen with the message No Signal displayed Make sure the cables are connected correctly as described on page 36 Try restart...

Page 73: ...r port are enabled See your computer s documentation or online help for details If you re using Macintosh OS X 1 Open System Preferences 2 Click Displays 3 Make sure the VGA Display or Color LCD dialog box is selected 4 Click the Arrangement or Arrange tab 5 Make sure the Mirror Displays checkbox is selected If you re using Macintosh OS 8 6 to 9 x 1 From the Apple menu select Control Panels then c...

Page 74: ...trol to cancel the E Zoom function Make sure your computer s resolution setting is correct Ideally it should be 1024 768 to match the projector s native resolution If this option isn t available select one of the other compatible video formats listed on page 85 Windows Right click the desktop select Properties click the Settings tab and select a different resolution Macintosh OS X Open System Pref...

Page 75: ...e is displayed simultaneously on your notebook computer and the projector turn off the notebook s LCD display Make sure the correct input signal is selected in the Signal menu see page 50 The image is blurry There may be dirt or smears on the lens Clean the lens as described on page 60 Adjust the focus using the focus ring see page 22 Make sure the lens is not fogged by condensation You may need t...

Page 76: ...il such as a pattern to appear as your desktop background or try projecting black text on a white background 2 Adjust the Tracking to eliminate vertical bands 3 Adjust the Sync setting to increase the image sharpness The image is too light or dark or colors are incorrect If you re displaying a computer image use the Color Mode option in the projector s Image menu to adjust the color see page 48 If...

Page 77: ...ther video source make sure the volume is not turned all the way down or muted Also make sure the cables are connected correctly as described on page 44 If your presentation includes computer audio make sure the volume control on your computer is not turned all the way down or muted If you re using the audio cable make sure it is securely connected to both the projector and your computer s headpho...

Page 78: ...luorescent lights may affect the projector s infrared receivers Also turn off any nearby equipment that emits infrared energy such as a radiant room heater Where To Get Help Epson provides technical assistance through electronic support services 24 hours a day as listed in the following table Service Access World Wide Web From the Internet you can reach Epson s product support page at http support...

Page 79: ...hrough Friday Toll or long distance charges may apply Before you call please have the following information ready Product name Epson PowerLite 732c 740c 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 an Epson authorized reseller For product information and to find the n...

Page 80: ...80 Solving Problems Calgary Quebec User s Guide book Page 80 Thursday January 20 2005 9 26 AM ...

Page 81: ...jection as shown To project from overhead you ll need the optional ceiling mounting hardware see page 11 for ordering information You ll also need to select Front Ceiling or Rear Ceiling as the Projection option of the projector s Extended menu to flip the image upside down To project from the rear onto a semi transparent screen select Rear or Rear Ceiling see page 58 Front projection Rear project...

Page 82: ...tortion using the Keystone function in the projector s menu system see page 51 If you place the projector so that the base of the lens is level with the bottom of the screen the image should be square and you won t have to adjust it If you place the lens lower than the bottom of the screen you ll have to tilt the projector upward if you want to fill the whole screen with the image Calgary Quebec U...

Page 83: ...Brightness mode Contrast ratio 400 1 Image size 30 to 300 inches Projection distance 3 2 to 39 7 feet 1 0 to 12 1 meters Projection methods Front rear upside down ceiling mount Internal sound system 1 W monaural Optical aspect ratio 4 3 horizontal vertical Zoom ratio 1 1 2 Noise level 36 dB Low Brightness mode Keystone correction Automatic manual adjustment capability 30 for the 732c or 15 for the...

Page 84: ...imensions Height 2 7 inches 70 mm feet retracted Width 10 9 inches 276 mm Depth 7 6 inches 193 mm Weight 3 8 lb 1 7 kg Electrical Rated frequency 50 60 Hz AC Power supply 100 to 120 VAC 2 7 A 200 to 240 VAC 1 1 A Power consumption Operating 240 W Environmental Temperature Operating 41 to 95 F 5 to 35 C Storage 14 to 140 F 10 to 60 C Humidity non condensing Operating 20 to 80 RH Storage 10 to 90 RH...

Page 85: ... images output from a computer the computer s video card must be set at a refresh rate vertical frequency that s compatible with the projector Some images are automatically resized to display in the projector s native format XGA The frequencies of some computers may not allow images to display correctly see your computer s documentation for details Mode Refresh Rate Hz Resolution VGA EGA 70 640 35...

Page 86: ...400 1050 1400 1050 SXGA3 60 SXGA3 75 SXGA3 85 60 75 85 1280 1024 1280 1024 1280 1024 UXGA 60 60 1600 1200 iMAC VGA iMAC SVGA iMAC XGA MAC13 MAC16 MAC19 MAC19 60 MAC21 117 95 75 67 75 75 59 75 640 480 800 600 1024 768 640 480 832 624 1024 768 1024 768 1152 870 NTSC NTSC 4 43 PAL N PAL M PAL PAL 60 SECAM 60 60 50 50 60 60 50 HDTV 720p HDTV 720p HDTV 1080i HDTV 1080i 60 50 60 50 TV480i TV480i SDTV 48...

Page 87: ... contact an electrician to replace it Do not hold the plug with wet hands Take the following precautions for the plug Failure to comply with these precautions could result in sparks or fire Do not insert the plug into an outlet with dust present Insert the plug firmly into the outlet Do not overload wall outlets extension cords or integral convenience receptacles This can cause fire or electric sh...

Page 88: ... Please consult your state and local regulations regarding proper disposal and do not put in the trash Unplug the projector during lightning storms or when it will not be used for extended periods Do not place the projector and or remote control on top of heat producing equipment or in a hot location If you use the projector in a country other than where you purchased it use the correct power cord...

Page 89: ...fluorescent lighting are used A strong light source shines into the IR receiver 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 s batteries may be low on power replace them Dim the ambient lighting and or turn off any fluorescent lights Close ...

Page 90: ...ical 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 device may not cause harmful interference and 2...

Page 91: ...etween 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 interference levels which exceed the limits...

Page 92: ... and quality Epson s liability for replacement of the covered product will not exceed the original retail selling price of the covered product Exchange or replacement products or parts assume the remaining warranty period of the product covered by this limited warranty However each replacement lamp carries the limited 90 day warranty stated above What This Warranty Does Not Cover This warranty doe...

Page 93: ...ABLE FOR ANY LOSS INCONVENIENCE OR DAMAGE INCLUDING DIRECT SPECIAL INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OR INABILITY TO USE THE EPSON PRODUCT WHETHER RESULTING FROM BREACH OF WARRANTY OR ANY OTHER LEGAL THEORY In Canada warranties include both warranties and conditions Some jurisdictions do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts and some jurisdictions do ...

Page 94: ...94 Notices Calgary Quebec User s Guide book Page 94 Thursday January 20 2005 9 26 AM ...

Page 95: ...case 10 11 66 Ceiling mount 11 81 to 82 Cleaning air filter 61 lens 60 projector case 60 Color correcting 32 problems 76 settings 48 to 49 Color Mode setting 48 Component video cable 11 39 Composite RCA video cable 39 to 40 Computer connecting to 36 to 37 correcting images 24 selecting source 17 Connecting projector to a computer 36 to 37 to video equipment 39 to 43 Contrast setting 49 D Declarati...

Page 96: ...nsington anti theft device 11 15 Keystone correction 22 to 23 51 75 83 L Lamp number of hours used 71 ordering 11 replacing 62 to 65 specifications 84 status light 69 to 70 Lamp timer resetting 65 Language setting 58 68 Laptop computer connecting to 36 to 37 display problems 18 to 20 72 to 73 selecting source 17 29 Lens cleaning 60 Lights status 69 to 70 Living Room color mode 48 Logo saving on pr...

Page 97: ...ections see Connecting projector disabling buttons 57 distance from screen 14 83 installing 81 to 82 lamp specifications 84 options 11 password protection 52 to 55 positioning 14 to 15 resolution 83 specifications 83 to 85 transporting 66 troubleshooting 67 to 70 turning off 24 to 25 turning on 16 to 17 unpacking 10 viewing information about 71 R Raising image 21 Rear screen projection 58 81 to 82...

Page 98: ...9 Sync setting 50 Synchronization adjusting 24 76 T Technical support 8 78 to 79 Temperature requirements 84 status light 69 to 70 Theatre color mode 48 Tracking adjusting 24 76 Transporting projector 66 Troubleshooting blank screen 18 to 20 72 to 73 cut off image 74 distorted image 22 to 23 image and sound problems 72 to 77 no signal 18 72 to 73 projector problems 67 to 70 remote control problems...

Page 99: ...c right mouse button Activate numeric keypad Select color mode Activate menu system Access on screen help Control volume Move cursor on screen Turn off picture and sound Control panel Zoom ring Security lock Focus ring Remote control receiver Lens cover Exhaust air vent Front adjustable foot Foot adjust lever Power inlet Rear adjustable foot USB port Audio port Speaker Video port S Video port Comp...

Page 100: ...c right mouse button Activate numeric keypad Select color mode Activate menu system Access on screen help Control volume Move cursor on screen Turn off picture and sound Control panel Zoom ring Security lock Focus ring Remote control receiver Lens cover Exhaust air vent Front adjustable foot Foot adjust lever Power inlet Rear adjustable foot USB port Audio port Speaker Video port S Video port Comp...

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