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Solving Problems

his chapter helps you solve problems with your projector, and tells

you how to contact technical support for problems you can’t solve
yourself. This chapter explains the following:

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Using the projector’s on-screen help system

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What to do when the projector’s status lights flash

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Solving problems with the image or sound

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Solving problems with the remote control

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Solving EasyMP problems

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EasyMP error messages

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Contacting technical support

Summary of Contents for ELP-505

Page 1: ...EPSON PowerLite 505c 715c User s Guide CPD 11736 EPSON PowerLite 505c 715c Multimedia Projector EPSON PowerLite 505c 715c Multimedia Projector EPSON PowerLite 505c 715c Multimedia Projector User s Guide ...

Page 2: ...4 Enter Esc Menu Comp Auto P in P Resize Video Help Volume Power Freeze A V Mute E Zoom R C ON OFF 3 1 5 2 4 Turn projector on off Turn remote control on off Right mouse button Stop action Turn off picture and sound Zoom in or out Illuminate buttons on remote control Enter Esc Add highlighting effects on screen S Video EasyMP Select video source Reset display size Adjust volume Display help menu D...

Page 3: ...EPSON PowerLite 505c 715c Multimedia Projector User sGuide ...

Page 4: ...ON The information contained herein is designed only for use with this EPSON product EPSON is not 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 ab...

Page 5: ...8 1 Setting Up the Projector 9 Positioning the Projector 10 Connecting to a Laptop Computer 12 Connecting the Computer Cable 12 Connecting the Cable for Remote Mouse Control 13 Amplifying Computer Audio 14 Connecting to Video Sources 15 Connecting the RCA AV Cable 16 Connecting S Video 17 Connecting Component Video Cables 18 2 Using the Projector 19 Turning On Your Equipment 20 Turning On the Proj...

Page 6: ... Volume 32 Turning Off the Picture and Sound 33 Stopping Action 33 Zooming Your Image 33 Resizing the Image 34 Displaying Picture in Picture Video 34 Highlighting Your Presentation 35 Using the Pointer 36 Using Box Highlights 36 Spotlighting Your Image 37 Using Horizontal and Vertical Highlights 37 Using the Remote Control as a Wireless Mouse 38 4 Creating Presentations for Your Projector 39 Acces...

Page 7: ...1 Previewing Slides 62 Changing Display Timing and Other Settings 63 Capturing Images 65 Saving Images on the Memory Card 65 Previewing Captured Images 66 6 Fine tuning the Projector 69 Using the Projector s Menu System 70 Changing Menu Settings 71 Adjusting the Image 72 Repositioning the Image 73 Adjusting Image Appearance 73 Adjusting the Sound 74 Customizing the Highlighting Tools 75 Creating Y...

Page 8: ...e Control 100 Solving EasyMP Problems 101 EasyMP Error Messages 102 Where To Get Help 103 Telephone Support Services 103 A Appendix A Connecting to Additional Equipment 105 Installing the Projector 106 Connecting to an External Audio System 106 Connecting to a PC Desktop Computer 107 Connecting the Computer Cable 108 Connecting the Mouse Cable 109 Connecting the Audio Cable 110 Connecting to a Des...

Page 9: ...on of Conformity 118 FCC Compliance Statement 119 C Appendix C Technical Specifications 121 General 121 Projection Lamp 122 Remote Control 122 Mouse Compatibility 122 Dimensions 122 Electrical 122 Environmental 123 Safety 123 Compatible Video Formats 124 Computer Video Port Pin Assignments 126 Index 127 ...

Page 10: ...8 pixels PowerLite 715c or 800 600 pixels PowerLite 505c Three 0 9 inch LCDs provide a 400 1 contrast ratio for incredibly vivid images and clear text Support for component video and S video contribute to theater quality performance With EPSON s patented SizeWise chip the projector supports computer displays ranging from VGA through UXGA through SXGA on the PowerLite 505c You can connect the proje...

Page 11: ...ideo source to your projector You can connect both computer and video sources at the same time and easily switch between them See page 15 for instructions Using the remote control The remote control lets you switch from computer to video or EasyMP source with access to picture in picture pointer zoom and many other projector features For details see Chapter 3 By connecting an additional cable you ...

Page 12: ...t to copy it onto your laptop s hard drive so it s always with you for example when taking your presentation on the road To view your electronic manual you need to use Adobe Acrobat Reader Just insert the PowerLite CD ROM in your CD ROM drive select the Install View User s Guide button and click Install User s Guide or View User s Guide When you open the manual you see this toolbar You have severa...

Page 13: ... Support card Store this User s Guide in the envelope and keep the envelope with your projector at all times Quick Setup sheet Gives you all the instructions you need to get your projector set up and connected to a laptop or PowerBook computer Built in help system Provides assistance for common problems Available from the Help button on the projector or the remote control See page 90 for details s...

Page 14: ...anty brochures included in your Owner s Kit In addition for customers who register their projectors 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 via overnight delivery See the brochure in your Owner s Kit for details...

Page 15: ...e moving the projector by hand use a carrying case such as the optional cases available from EPSON See page 8 for more information about cases projector Power Freeze A V Mute E Zoom R C ON OFF 3 1 5 2 4 Enter Esc remote control batteries EPSON PowerLite 505c 715c CD ROM not needed to use your projector EasyMP CD ROM for computer free presentations power cord computer cable memory card set in the p...

Page 16: ... To amplify your computer s audio through the projector s sound system you need a computer audio cable male to male 3 5 mm stereo miniplug cable See your computer or electronics dealer to obtain this cable Some older PowerBooks and Macintosh desktop models may need the Macintosh adapter set shown on page 111 available from EPSON see page 8 Older iMac systems may need a special adapter to provide a...

Page 17: ...ft shoulder bag ATA molded hard shell case ELPKS35 ELPKS31 ELPKS32 ELPKS30 Ceiling mount ELPMB34 Suspension adapter for ceiling mount 1 inch pipe ELPMBAPS Suspension adapter for ceiling mount 1 5 inch pipe ELPMBAST Kensington MicroSaver security lock ELPSL01 Portable projection screens 50 inch screen 60 inch Insta Theatre screen 80 inch Insta Theatre screen ELPSC06 ELPSC07 ELPSC08 Wireless microph...

Page 18: ...tion computer see Appendix A Using the EasyMP feature you can give a presentation directly from the projector without connecting a computer See Chapters 2 and 3 for information on using the computer and remote control Then turn to Chapters 4 and 5 to learn how to use EasyMP You ll find instructions for the following in this chapter Positioning the projector Connecting to a laptop computer Connecti...

Page 19: ...nvenient to place the projector in front of the audience leaving as much space as possible between the projector and the screen to get a good sized image This lets the presenter stand in the front of the room face the audience and remain close enough to the equipment to be able to control it Use the figure below as a guideline to help you determine how far from the screen to place the projector Im...

Page 20: ... but you won t be able to fill the whole screen with the image If you re using the EasyMP system to give your presentation directly from the projector you don t need to read the rest of this chapter Once you have the projector positioned you can plug it in and adjust the image as described in Chapter 2 If a presentation is already saved on the memory card in your projector you can run it as descri...

Page 21: ... Computer port 2 Connect the other end of the computer cable to your laptop s video out or monitor port If you re using a PowerBook and you can t connect the cable you may need to use the Macintosh desktop adapter as shown on page 111 available from EPSON see page 8 3 Tighten the screws on the connectors note To connect to desktops and other computer systems see Appendix A If you have an iBook wit...

Page 22: ...rent cables and different ports on the projector depending on whether your laptop has a round mouse port or a flat USB mouse port 1 Locate the cable you need depending on whether your laptop has a round PS 2 mouse port or a flat USB port 2 Connect one end of the appropriate mouse cable to the projector s Mouse Com port as shown 3 Connect the other end of the cable to the external mouse port or USB...

Page 23: ...ty you can connect a computer audio cable to take advantage of the projector s built in amplifier and speaker You can obtain a computer audio cable 3 5 mm stereo miniplug cable from a computer or electronics dealer 1 Connect one end of the audio cable to the Audio In jack on the projector 2 Connect the other end of the audio cable to your laptop s headphone jack or audio out jack Jack locations va...

Page 24: ...composite video S Video or component video For composite video use the RCA AV cable included with the projector For component video you will need the optional EPSON component video cable D sub 15 pin to 3BNC ELPKC19 For S Video use the S Video cable supplied with your video device or obtain one from your electronics dealer See the following illustration if you re unsure of which type of connectors...

Page 25: ...the AV cable to the projector s yellow Video jack 2 Connect the other end of the cable to the video out jack on your video source 3 Connect the AV cable to the left and right Audio jacks on the projector insert the white plug into the L port and the red plug into the R port 4 Connect the plugs at the other end of the cable to the audio output jacks on your video source Video jack RCA AV cable ...

Page 26: ...nd your DVD player 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 output port of your video source 3 Connect the RCA AV cable to the left and right Audio jacks on the projector Match the red and white plugs to the red and white jacks you won t need to use the yellow plug 4 Connect the plugs at...

Page 27: ... of the component video cable to the projector s Computer Component Video port 2 Insert the three ends of the component video cable into the R G and B ports on your video source 3 Connect the RCA AV cable to the left and right Audio jacks on the projector Match the red and white plugs to the red and white jacks you won t need to use the yellow plug 4 Connect the plugs at the other end of the AV ca...

Page 28: ...ther equipment as described in Chapter 5 Or you can connect the projector to a computer or video source as described in Chapter 1 and Appendix A Although you can operate the projector without it the remote control lets you use additional features See Chapter 3 for instructions on using the remote This chapter covers the following Turning on the projector and other equipment Adjusting the image Shu...

Page 29: ...if you have both a computer and video source connected you may have to switch to the desired source as described on page 23 Turning On the Projector Follow these steps to plug in and turn on the projector 1 Connect one end of the power cord to the projector s power inlet 2 Connect the other end to a grounded electrical outlet The power light on top of the projector turns orange indicating that the...

Page 30: ...30 seconds The power light stays green You may see the EasyMP main screen or a presentation that has been saved on the memory card and set to run automatically caution Do not use the projector with the lens cap in place The heat generated by the lens can damage the cap Squeeze here power light Power button warning Never look into the lens when the lamp is on This can damage your eyes and is especi...

Page 31: ...video press the Source button on top of the projector to switch to your video source and press the Play button on your DVD player or other device If a projected image fails to appear see the next section for help Once you see your image turn to page 24 for instructions on focusing and making other image adjustments When you re done with your presentation shut down the projector as described on pag...

Page 32: ...een Follow these steps 1 From the Apple menu select Control Panels then click Monitors and Sound 2 Click the Arrange icon 3 Drag one monitor icon on top of the other If this 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 selecti...

Page 33: ...ame time Depending on your computer s video card you might need to use the Display utility in the Control Panel to make sure that both the LCD screen and external monitor port are enabled See your computer s documentation or online help for details Adjusting the Image Once you see your image you ll need to make certain adjustments To focus or zoom your image see page 25 If the image is too high or...

Page 34: ...Adjusting the Height of Your Image If the image is too low you can raise it by extending the projector s feet 1 Stand behind the projector Pull up the blue foot release levers and lift the front of the projector This unlocks the feet 2 Once the image is positioned where you want it release the levers to lock the feet in position 3 To fine tune the height of the image rotate the thumb wheels attach...

Page 35: ...or off to one side of the screen at an angle Move it directly in front of the center of the screen facing the screen squarely If your image looks like or press the or side of the Keystone button to correct the shape of the image After correction your image will be slightly smaller You can also perform electronic keystone correction using the projector s Setting menu See page 79 Keystone button ...

Page 36: ...ant to turn the projector on again wait until the orange light stops flashing Then press the Power button 4 Replace the lens cap retract the lens and unplug the power cord 5 If you re using a VCR or other video source turn it off after you turn off the projector 6 Disconnect all equipment and store the projector in the bag that came with it or in a protective case note When the projector has not r...

Page 37: ...28 Using the Projector ...

Page 38: ...You can also use the remote control for EasyMP presentations without a computer See Chapter 5 for more information about EasyMP If you re using a computer and you ve connected the mouse cable as described in Chapter 1 or Appendix A you can use the remote control as a wireless mouse This chapter covers the following information Turning on and using the remote control Controlling the picture and sou...

Page 39: ... light button The other buttons on the remote should light up temporarily If they don t you need to change the batteries as described above Turn off the remote control before transporting it or storing it in a projector case This prevents the batteries from discharging if something presses against one of the buttons caution When replacing batteries take the following precautions Don t mix old and ...

Page 40: ...en Press the button for the function you want to use See the following pages for instructions For some functions you need to use the Enter button like a mouse to navigate on the screen Press 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 To access additional buttons pull down the cover below the Esc button as shown bel...

Page 41: ...ur computer source Press the EasyMP button to select EasyMP for presentations stored on the memory card Press the Video button to select a standard composite video source Press the S Video button to select an S video source After you select a source the screen goes dark for a moment before the image appears Adjusting the Volume If you ve connected an audio source to the projector you can adjust th...

Page 42: ...g Your Image You can zoom in on a portion of the image using the E Zoom button on the remote control 1 Press the right side of the E Zoom button to zoom in on your image Press the button repeatedly to enlarge it up to four times in 24 steps Press and hold the button to zoom in to the size you want 2 Use the Enter button to pan around the screen if necessary 3 Press the left side of the E Zoom butt...

Page 43: ...y size Displaying Picture in Picture Video You can open a small video window on your computer image and view a video at the same time as your computer presentation First make sure you have connected your VCR or other video source using an RCA or S Video cable as described in Chapter 1 If you re using S Video you need to select it in the P in P menu option as described on page 79 1 Press the P in P...

Page 44: ...reas on the screen using the numbered buttons on the remote control You can use these special effects features to annotate your presentation slides or call attention to your most important points Five highlighting tools are available Pointer or cursor stamp button 1 Box button 2 Spotlight button 3 Bar button 4 Erase button 5 You can customize the highlighting tools through the Effect menu See page...

Page 45: ...ntation or video 1 To activate the box tool press button 2 on the remote control A green square appears in the upper left corner of the screen This is the box drawing tool 2 Use the Enter button to place the square where you want to begin drawing the box 3 Press down in the center of the Enter button You see a corner mark on the screen this defines one corner of the box 4 Use the Enter button to d...

Page 46: ...You can change the size of the Spotlight using the Effect menu see page 75 Using Horizontal and Vertical Highlights With the bar tool you can draw bold horizontal lines on the screen to underline or highlight your presentation points 1 To activate the bar tool press button 4 on the remote control A horizontal bar appears across the screen 2 Use the Enter button to move the bar up and down the scre...

Page 47: ...omputer as described on page 13 for laptops or in Appendix A for other systems To move the mouse pointer on the screen aim the remote at the screen and press on the edge of the Enter button with your thumb or grasp it between your thumb and finger and tilt it in the direction you want to move This button works like the mouse button on many laptop keyboards To click or left click press down on the ...

Page 48: ...load the scenario to the projector s memory card and run it automatically or with the remote control Or you can create a scenario from scratch by combining PowerPoint slides and images using the EMP SlideMaker software on your computer You can start with any combination of existing PowerPoint slides JPG image files or BMP graphics files This chapter includes instructions for the following Accessin...

Page 49: ...o the projector and install the driver This lets you transfer your presentation directly to the memory card in the projector Available with Windows 98 Me 2000 only Moving the Memory Card from the Projector to Your Computer If your laptop or desktop computer has a PCMCIA slot or PC card reader you can insert the projector s memory card in your computer to transfer your scenario First you need to re...

Page 50: ...l EasyMP so you can create a scenario and transfer it to the card If you need additional memory cards you can use any of the following standard type II memory cards Most require a PC card adapter If you need to remove the memory card from the adapter simply pull it out as shown CompactFlash Memory Stick SmartMedia Microdrive ATA flash does not require a PC card adapter caution Press the button car...

Page 51: ...nnect the flat end to your computer s USB port 2 Plug in and turn on the projector and the computer You see the Add New Hardware window on your screen 3 Click Cancel If you re using Windows 2000 click Next and follow the instructions on the screen to install the USB driver 4 Insert the EasyMP Software CD ROM in your drive 5 Double click My Computer then double click the EasyMP icon 6 Double click ...

Page 52: ... free hard disk space VGA 640 480 or better display adapter and monitor Installing the Software Locate the EasyMP Software CD ROM that came with your projector and follow these steps to install the software 1 Insert the EasyMP Software CD ROM in your drive The setup program starts automatically If it doesn t start automatically double click My Computer double click the EasyMP icon then double clic...

Page 53: ...werPoint slides and images No matter how you start you can enhance your presentation by adding transitions and other features Creating a Scenario by Drag and Drop The drag and drop method is the easiest way to create a scenario Use this method if you have an existing PowerPoint presentation that you want to transfer to the projector 1 Locate the PowerPoint file you want to use in My Computer or th...

Page 54: ...nstructions 3 Click the Save button or choose Save from the File menu EMP SlideMaker automatically names your scenario SCN0001 sic and creates a folder for it within your Program Files EMP SlideMaker folder However you can choose Save As from the File menu and enter a new scenario name and folder location if you want Once your scenario is saved you can transfer it to the memory card either in your...

Page 55: ...include additional images in your scenario Make sure the EasyMP software is installed before you start 1 To start the software double click the EMP SlideMaker icon on your computer s desktop You see the EMP SlideMaker screen 2 Choose New from the File menu You see the Scenario Settings box Scenario window Thumbnail window File window Folder window Drive selection box ...

Page 56: ...enario Setup Continue with the instructions in the next section to add slides and build your scenario Building a Scenario Once a scenario file is created you can build it by adding existing slides and images You can add the following three types of files PowerPoint slides version 97 SR 1 or higher or 2000 JPEG files file names with JPG extension Bitmap files file names with BMP or DIB extension Fo...

Page 57: ...t file icon PowerPoint opens briefly in the background and the PowerPoint slides appear in the Thumbnail window Drag the slides from the Thumbnail window Each slide appears in a numbered cell in the Scenario window as you drop it The cell background color varies according to the type of file in the cell active cell yellow JPEG cell blue BMP cell green PowerPoint cell pink ...

Page 58: ...y or automatically after a specified period of time You can also choose from a wide variety of transition effects between slides or cells 1 Click the cell you want to set up in the Scenario window To select more than one slide hold down the Ctrl key while you click To select all the cells choose Select All from the Edit menu Selected cells turn yellow 2 Right click the selected cell or cells The C...

Page 59: ... to transfer your scenario to the projector see page 52 Adding Computer Access or Video Adding computer access or video to your scenario lets you easily switch sources in the middle of your presentation You can set up your scenario to switch manually or automatically and specify the length of time before switching back to your presentation For example you can have a video play for up to 30 minutes...

Page 60: ...e click If you want to advance automatically set the timing in the Automatically after box You can set any length of time between 1 and 1800 seconds 30 minutes 6 When you re finished setting up the source control cell click OK 7 To choose how you want to advance to the source control cell right click the previous cell and choose Cell Properties from the menu Set up the Advance properties as descri...

Page 61: ...ee a drive selection window 2 Choose the drive where your card is located either in your computer s PCMCIA slot or card reader or in the projector 3 Click OK You see a confirmation message 4 Click OK again You see a window that displays the progress of your scenario After the scenario has been transferred to the card you see the following message about your scenario s Autorun setting The Autorun s...

Page 62: ...m from one side to the other If you want your new scenario to run automatically click it in the Scenario List then click the right arrow button to move it to the Autorun Scenario List To stop the built in demo EASYMP SIT from running automatically click it in the Autorun Scenario List then click the left arrow button to move it off the list Click the Continuous Play box if you want your scenario t...

Page 63: ...ation See your computer s documentation if you need instructions on removing the card If you re using Windows 2000 or Me you first need to click an icon to stop or disconnect the card Make sure the button below the memory card slot is pressed in Then insert the memory card and adapter in the projector as shown Make sure the card faces the back of the projector Once your scenario is saved on the ca...

Page 64: ...o and downloading the scenario to the projector s memory card See Chapter 4 for instructions Once the scenario is saved on the memory card in the projector you can run it automatically or with the remote control You can also rearrange your slides and show images captured from videos or other sources This chapter covers the following Presenting your scenario Editing your scenario Capturing and play...

Page 65: ...P on the projector as described on page 58 Follow these steps to present your scenario 1 Turn on the projector See Chapter 2 if you need instructions If your scenario is set to autorun it will start as soon as the projector warms up You can press Enter to display the next slide immediately or press Esc to display the previous slide If your scenario is not set to autorun you need to start it manual...

Page 66: ...MP main screen Displaying Each Slide Manually Even if your scenario is set to change slides automatically you can still change slides manually 1 Press the EasyMP button on the remote control to display the EasyMP main screen 2 Use the Enter button on the remote control to highlight the folder icon for your scenario 3 Press the Esc button on the remote control to highlight the Execute icon 4 Press ...

Page 67: ...he timing between slides Rearranging and Hiding Slides You use the Edit Scenario function to rearrange your presentation or hide individual slides 1 Press the EasyMP button on the remote control to display the EasyMP main screen 2 Use the Enter button on the remote control to highlight your scenario file You see a screen like the following 3 Press the Esc button on the remote control to access the...

Page 68: ...ress Enter A white line or I beam appears to the left of the slide Use the Enter button to move the highlight where you want the slide to appear Then press Enter The slide moves to the new position To hide a slide Use the Enter button to highlight the slide you want to hide Then press Esc to access the icons on the left side of the screen Use the Enter button to highlight the Display Hide icon The...

Page 69: ...t the Return icon Then press Enter You return to the EasyMP main screen If you don t want to save your changes press Esc then use the Enter button to highlight the Cancel icon Then press Enter You return to the EasyMP main screen without saving your changes To save your changes and play the edited scenario press Esc then use the Enter button to highlight the Execute icon Then press Enter Your chan...

Page 70: ... of the screen 4 Use the Enter button to highlight the Options icon then press Enter to select it You see the Continuous Play setting 5 Use the Enter button to move the selector to Yes to repeat your scenario or No to play it only once Then press Enter to select it 6 Press the Esc button on the remote control to access the menu icons on the left side of the screen 7 Do one of the following To play...

Page 71: ...on the remote control to display the EasyMP main screen 2 Use the Enter button on the remote control to highlight the folder for your scenario 3 Press Esc to access the menu icons on the left side of the screen 4 To preview all the files use the Enter button to highlight Preview then press Enter to select it You see thumbnail images of the slides or other files in the folder ...

Page 72: ...main screen Changing Display Timing and Other Settings For each folder on the memory card you can set the display timing for your slides and change several other display features In effect you can create a new scenario from your slides or other images 1 Press the EasyMP button on the remote control to display the EasyMP main screen 2 Use the Enter button to highlight the folder you want 3 Press Es...

Page 73: ...ose between displaying alphabetically by file name or by image file date Select background color The color you choose is displayed in the background for images that don t fill the screen area 6 When you re finished changing settings press Esc to access the menu icons on the left side of the screen Your changes are saved 7 Do one of the following To play your slideshow with the new settings use the...

Page 74: ...al camera 1 Press the Menu button on the remote control You see the main menu 2 Press down on the Enter button to highlight the Capture menu 3 Press Enter to highlight Image Capture and press Enter again to select it You see the message shown at the right 4 Select Yes and press Enter 5 When you see the message Do you use this image select Yes and press Enter Saving the image may take a few moments...

Page 75: ...iewing Captured Images Captured images are saved in the CAPTURE folder on the memory card You can view them and play them back through EasyMP the same as other images on the card 1 Press the EasyMP button on the remote control to display the EasyMP main screen 2 Use the Enter button on the remote control to highlight the CAPTURE folder 3 Press Enter to open the folder ...

Page 76: ...light it then press Enter to display it To return to the folder display press Esc 5 To return to the EasyMP main screen use the Enter button to highlight the folder icon Then press Enter You can also play back your captured images as a slide show and set the playback timing and other options See pages 62 to 64 for instructions ...

Page 77: ...68 Presenting Without a Computer ...

Page 78: ...startup screen customize the highlighting tools and find out how long your lamp has been in use This chapter covers the following information Using the menu system Adjusting the image Adjusting the sound Customizing the highlighting controls Creating your own startup screen Customizing projector features Viewing lamp usage and other information Restoring the default settings ...

Page 79: ...control The Setting menu allows you to set or adjust features such as the Picture in Picture P in P video source blank screen color A V Mute display option and sleep mode The Capture menu lets you capture and store a custom image or logo which you can then use as a startup screen or with the A V Mute option You can also capture and store images on the memory card as described on page 65 The Advanc...

Page 80: ... or video source isn t connected certain options may be unavailable 5 Use the Enter button to change the setting for the selected option Enabled settings have a green highlight 6 Press the Esc button to return to the main menu Your changes are saved automatically 7 Press Esc again or the Menu button to exit the menu system Power Freeze A V Mute E Zoom R C ON OFF 3 1 5 2 4 Enter Esc Menu Comp S Vid...

Page 81: ...arpness Gamma Reset Execute 0 0 0 Video Audio Effect Setting Capture Advanced About Reset All Select Enter Normal Dynamic Natural Position Brightness Contrast Color Tint Sharpness Gamma Video Signal Reset Adjustment Select Auto Execute 0 0 0 0 0 Video Audio Effect Setting Capture Advanced About Reset All Select Enter Normal Dynamic Natural Position Tracking Sync Brightness Contrast Sharpness Gamma...

Page 82: ...your image 1 Press the Menu button You see the main menu 2 Press Enter to select the Video menu 3 Use the Enter button to set one of the following options Tracking computer images only Removes unwanted vertical lines from a computer image by matching the projector s internal clock to various computer signals Sync computer images only Corrects fuzziness or screen flicker by synchronizing the projec...

Page 83: ...omponent Video port When a component video source is connected choose YCbCr or YPbPr depending on the type of signals produced by your source You can tell which setting is correct by the quality of the projected image Auto Setup Leave this setting ON to automatically optimize the computer image Turn it off if you want to save adjustments you have made to the video settings 4 When the image is set ...

Page 84: ...ghting tools let you add pointers and other types of annotations to your image as described on pages 35 to 37 You can use the Effect menu to customize these tools and set the cursor speed for highlighting The Reset option lets you return all the highlighting tools to their default settings 1 Press the Menu button You see the main menu 2 Use the Enter button to highlight Effect Volume Tone Reset Ex...

Page 85: ...rners Spotlight Lets you choose a large medium or small spotlight Bar Lets you set the bar color and width and choose between vertical and horizontal bars Cursor Speed Lets you choose low medium or high speed for highlighting 5 Use the Enter button to make your selections 6 When you re finished customizing the highlighting tools press Esc or Menu Your selection s are saved 1 Cursor Stamp 2 Box 3 S...

Page 86: ... Capturing the Image 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 on the remote control You see the main menu 2 Use the Enter button to highlight the Capture menu 3 Use the Enter button to...

Page 87: ...logo is completed press Esc or Menu Setting Up When the Image Displays After your image is saved you can set it up as the no signal message and or the screen that s displayed when you press the A V Mute button 1 Press the Menu button to display the main menu if not already displayed 2 Use the Enter button to highlight Setting 3 Press Enter to select the Setting menu 4 Use the Enter button to highl...

Page 88: ... the following options Keystone Adjusts a distorted image from a trapezoid shape to rectangular P in P Changes from a composite standard video source to an S Video source for the picture in picture display No Signal Msg Selects the screen color and message to display when the projector is not receiving a signal The logo setting displays an image that you have transferred to the projector See page ...

Page 89: ...he lamp turns off when the projector has not received any input signals for 30 minutes 5 When you re finished press Esc or Menu Setting Advanced Features You can use the Advanced menu to configure the projector for rear projection or ceiling mounting and adjust several other features 1 Press the Menu button 2 Use the Enter button to highlight Advanced You see the features and their settings on the...

Page 90: ...ter to set a temperature between 5000 and 10000 K Select RGB and press Enter to adjust individual red green and blue values as shown at the right Rear Proj Turn on to project from behind onto a transparent screen Ceiling Turn on when the projector is mounted upside down from the ceiling 5 When you re finished press Esc or Menu Viewing Lamp Usage and Other Information Use the About menu to view inf...

Page 91: ...e Enter button on the remote control to display the confirmation screen Select Yes to reset all the default settings or No to cancel note If you access the About menu when the projector display is set to video you only see the lamp life and the video signal setting Lamp ON Time Video Source Input Signal Frequency SYNC Polarity SYNC Mode Resolution Refresh Rate 9999 H Computer RGB H 999 99 KHz V 99...

Page 92: ...eplace are the lamp and air filter If any other part needs replacing contact your dealer or a qualified servicer This chapter covers the following Cleaning the lens Cleaning the projector case Cleaning and replacing the air filter Replacing the lamp 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 projec...

Page 93: ...lens cleaner and gently wipe the lens surface Cleaning the Projector Case Before you clean the case first 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 Do not use wax alcohol benzene thinner or other chemical detergents...

Page 94: ...r cord 2 Stand the projector on end to keep dust and dirt from falling inside 3 To clean the filter EPSON recommends using a small vacuum cleaner designed for computers and other office equipment If you don t have one gently clean the filter using a very soft brush such as an artist s camel hair brush If the dirt is difficult to remove or if the filter is torn replace it Contact your dealer or cal...

Page 95: ...the lamp when The projection image gets darker or starts to deteriorate The lamp warning light is flashing red or orange The message LAMP REPLACE appears on the screen when the lamp comes on after about 900 hours of use To maintain projector brightness and image quality replace the lamp as soon as possible Contact your dealer or call EPSON at 800 873 7766 in the United States and Canada for a repl...

Page 96: ... lamp compartment 4 Use a screwdriver to loosen the retaining screw on the lamp cover You can t remove the screw from the cover When the screw is loose lift off the lamp cover 5 Use a screwdriver to loosen the two screws holding the lamp in place You can t remove these screws 6 Lift up the wire handle as shown and pull the lamp straight out warning Let the lamp cool before replacing it If the lamp...

Page 97: ...ent materials placing plenty of cushioning around the projector When transporting the projector for business use first put it in a carrying case such as an optional EPSON case then pack it in a firm box using cushioning around the case When you are hand carrying the projector be sure to store it in a carrying case such as an optional EPSON case If you want to store the remote control inside the pr...

Page 98: ...l support for problems you can t solve yourself This chapter explains the following Using the projector s on screen help system What to do when the projector s status lights flash Solving problems with the image or sound Solving problems with the remote control Solving EasyMP problems EasyMP error messages Contacting technical support ...

Page 99: ...Then press the Enter Source button to select it 3 Press the side of the Select Keystone button on the projector or use the Enter button on the remote control to highlight the problem you want to solve Then press the Enter Source button to view the solution s 4 Highlight a solution if this choice is available Then press the Enter Source button to select the solution Highlight Return and press the E...

Page 100: ...he projector and try the solutions recommended below The power light is flashing orange and you cannot turn on the projector The lamp is cooling down Wait until the light turns off and then press the Power button to turn on the projector The power light does not come on Make sure the power cord is connected securely both at the power outlet and the projector If you have just replaced the lamp make...

Page 101: ...overheated and turned off Let the projector cool for a few minutes then turn it back on Make sure the room temperature is not above 104 F and there is plenty of space around and under the projector for ventilation The air filter may be clogged Clean or replace it as described on page 85 If the projector continues to overheat after you clean the air filter the problem may be caused by damage to the...

Page 102: ...hing orange The lamp is almost burned out This is a good time to replace it See page 86 for instructions flashing red There is a problem with the lamp If necessary replace the lamp as described on page 86 flashing orange The projector is in a high temperature cooling cycle Make sure the temperature surrounding the projector does not exceed 104 F and there is plenty of space around and under the pr...

Page 103: ...ormation Try selecting the Reset All setting to return all setup menus to their default values Press the A V Mute button 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 You see a blue screen with the message No Signal displayed Make sure the cables are connected correctly a...

Page 104: ...are enabled See your computer s documentation or online help for details If you re using a PowerBook 1 From the Apple menu select Control Panels then click Monitors and Sound 2 Click the Arrange icon 3 Drag one monitor icon on top of the other This lets you display on the projector screen as well as the LCD screen 4 If this option isn t available click the Monitor icon 5 Select one of the listed S...

Page 105: ...lect Properties click the Settings tab and use the dialog box to select a different resolution Macintosh On the Apple menu choose Control Panels then click Monitors and Sound Select a different resolution You also may need to modify existing presentation files if you created them for a different resolution See your software documentation for specific information The image isn t square but trapezoi...

Page 106: ...s LCD display The image is blurry There may be dirt or smears on the lens Clean the lens as described on page 84 Make sure the lens is fully extended Adjust the focus using the focus ring Make sure the lens is not fogged by condensation You may need to wait before using the projector after moving it from a cold environment Adjust the Sharpness setting on the Video menu see page 73 When you change ...

Page 107: ...ndows you can select a pattern to appear as your desktop background If this option isn t available try projecting black text on a white background 2 Adjust the Tracking to eliminate vertical stripes 3 Adjust the Sync to increase the sharpness of the image The colors of the image are not right If you re displaying a computer image use the Gamma option in the projector s Video menu to select Dynamic...

Page 108: ... turned all the way down or muted Make sure the audio cable is securely connected to both the projector and your computer s headphone jack or audio out jack See page 14 for laptops or Appendix A for other systems Make sure the Windows volume controls on your computer are not turned all the way down or set to Mute You may be able to check this by right clicking the sound icon on your Windows deskto...

Page 109: ...rescents Make sure the projector is not in direct sunlight Strong lighting especially fluorescent lights may affect the projector s infrared receivers Turn off any nearby equipment that emits infrared energy such as a radiant room heater You can t control the mouse pointer with the remote control Make sure the mouse cable is securely connected to both your computer s mouse port or USB port and the...

Page 110: ...pasted into scenarios If you use PowerPoint 97 make sure the MS Office JPEG converter has been installed Run the Office 97 installer display the Converters and Filters option and install the JPEG filter You can t edit scenario files in EMP SlideMaker after they have been transferred to the memory card When scenario files are transferred they are converted to the SIT format You can only edit scenar...

Page 111: ...rol to update the file display Display not possible Grayscale and progressive JPEG files cannot be displayed Also some digital camera images and files that have been processed cannot be displayed This size cannot be displayed Files with a resolution greater than 1024 768 cannot be displayed Insufficient image file colors Only 24 bit files can be displayed Files with a different color depth must be...

Page 112: ...e of these numbers U S 562 276 4394 6 AM to 6 PM Pacific Time Monday through Friday Canada 905 709 3839 6 AM to 6 PM Pacific Time Monday through Friday Toll or long distance charges may apply Electronic support and automated telephone services Service Access World Wide Web From the Internet you can reach EPSON s product support page at http support epson com After selecting your product you can ac...

Page 113: ...e 505c 715c 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 at 800 873 7766 or by visiting www epson com U S sales only In Canada please call 800 873 7766 for dealer referral ...

Page 114: ...quipment This appendix explains how to connect the projector to a desktop computer or Macintosh or a high end workstation The following information is covered Installing the projector Connecting to a PC desktop computer Connecting to a desktop Macintosh Connecting to a high end workstation ...

Page 115: ... page 79 If you place the projector s lens so it s level with the top of the screen the image will be square and you won t have to adjust it If you place the lens lower than the top of the screen you ll have to tilt the projector upward if you want to fill the whole screen with the image Connecting to an External Audio System The projector s internal speaker is loud enough for most rooms However i...

Page 116: ...eaker system Connecting to a PC Desktop Computer You can connect the projector to any IBM compatible PC This section includes instructions for the following Connecting the computer cable Connecting the mouse cable if you want to use the remote control as a mouse Connecting an optional audio cable if you ll be projecting with audio When you connect the projector to a desktop computer you cannot vie...

Page 117: ...r Cable 1 Disconnect the monitor cable from the video port on the back of the computer 2 Connect one end of the computer cable to the projector s Computer port 3 Connect the other end of the computer cable to the computer s video port 4 Tighten the screws on the connectors ...

Page 118: ...s a round PS 2 mouse port or a flat USB port 1 Connect one end of the appropriate mouse cable to the projector s Mouse Com port or the USB port as shown 2 Disconnect your mouse from the port on the back of your computer and replace it with the other end of the cable Your computer s mouse will be disabled while you are using the remote control as a mouse connecting PS 2 mouse cable connecting USB m...

Page 119: ...lt in speakers you can use a computer audio cable The required cable 3 5 mm stereo miniplug cable is available from computer or electronics dealers 1 Connect one end of the audio cable to the Audio In jack on the projector 2 Connect the other end of the audio cable to the speaker or audio out port on the computer s sound card audio cable Audio In jack ...

Page 120: ...ion for the cables you need to connect Before beginning turn off the projector and computer if they are on Connecting the Computer Cable Follow these steps to connect the computer cable You may not need to use the adapter as shown 1 Disconnect the monitor cable from the video port on the back of the Macintosh 2 Connect one end of the computer cable to the projector s Computer port as shown 3 Conne...

Page 121: ...ble Then plug the cable with the adapter into the video port on your Macintosh 4 Tighten the screws on the connectors Connecting the Mouse Cable To use the remote control as a mouse follow the steps below If the Macintosh has a USB port you can use the USB mouse cable that came with the projector If it has a round mouse port you ll need a Macintosh ADB mouse cable See your projector dealer for hel...

Page 122: ...audio out jack on the Macintosh Connecting to a High End Workstation Your PowerLite projector is capable of remapping input resolutions up to 1600 1200 pixels 1280 1024 pixels on the PowerLite 505c Since 1280 1024 pixels is the default resolution for most leading workstations your projector is ideal for displaying workstation video output There is no standard for workstation video output Workstati...

Page 123: ...114 Appendix A Connecting to Additional Equipment ...

Page 124: ...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 it Do not hold the plug with wet hands Take the ...

Page 125: ... 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 projector from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions When the power cord or plug is damaged or frayed If liquid has been spilled into the projector or if it has been exposed to rai...

Page 126: ...commands under the following conditions There is an object between the remote control IR emitter and the IR receiver on the projector Ambient light is too bright Certain types of 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 inf...

Page 127: ...ss 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 th...

Page 128: ...receiving 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 ...

Page 129: ...120 Appendix B Notices ...

Page 130: ... 16 7 million colors Brightness 715c 1200 lumens ANSI 505c 1100 lumens ANSI Contrast ratio 400 1 Image size 26 to 300 inches Projection distance 3 6 to 45 5 feet 1 1 to 13 8 meters Projection methods Front rear upside down ceiling mount Internal sound system 1W monaural Optical aspect ratio 4 3 horizontal vertical Zoom ratio 1 1 2 Noise level 42 dB Keystone correction angle 15 maximum Card slot PC...

Page 131: ...Remote Control Range 32 8 feet 10 meters Batteries Alkaline AA 2 Mouse Compatibility Supports PS 2 USB ADB Dimensions Height 2 8 to 3 4 inches 72 to 87 mm Width 8 4 inches 213 mm Depth 10 5 inches 267 mm Weight 6 lb 2 7 kg Electrical Rated frequency 50 60 Hz Power supply 100 to 120 VAC 1 9 A 200 to 240 VAC 1 0 A Power consumption Operating 230 W Standby 5 W ...

Page 132: ... 95 F 5 to 35 C Storage 14 to 140 F 10 to 60 C Humidity Operating 20 to 80 RH non condensing Storage 10 to 90 RH non condensing Safety United States FCC Part 15B Class B UL1950 Rev 3 Canada DOC ICES003 Class B CSA C22 2 No 950 Rev 3 CE Marking Directive 89 336 EEC 92 31 EEC EN 60950 ...

Page 133: ...or s native formats such as XGA In addition the frequencies of some computers may not allow images to display correctly see your computer s documentation for details Mode Refresh Rate Hz Resolution VGAEGA 70 640 350 VGA60 59 94 640 480 VGA72 72 809 640 480 VGA75 75 640 480 VGA85 85 008 640 480 VGA Text 70 087 720 350 VGA Text 70 087 720 400 SVGA56 56 25 800 600 SVGA60 60 317 800 600 SVGA72 72 188 ...

Page 134: ... SXGA3 43i 43 436 1280 10242 SXGA3 60 60 02 1280 10242 SXGA3 75 75 025 1280 10242 SXGA3 85 85 024 1280 10242 UXGA60 60 1600 12003 MAC II 13 66 67 640 480 MAC16 75 087 832 6241 MAC19 60 59 28 1024 7681 MAC19 74 93 1024 7681 MAC21 75 062 1152 8702 HDTV525I 59 94 640 4802 HDTV525P 59 94 640 4802 HDTV750P 60 1280 7202 HDTV1125I 60 1920 10802 HDTV71125I 50 04 1920 10802 HDTV1125P 60 1920 10802 HDTV1125...

Page 135: ... video RGB 15 pin micro D style connector Here are its pin assignments Pin no Computer port 1 Red video 2 Green video 3 Blue video 4 Monitor ID bit 2 5 GND 6 Red video GND 7 Green video GND 8 Blue video GND 9 5 V 10 Synchronous GND 11 Monitor ID bit 0 12 SDA 13 Horizontal sync 14 Vertical sync 15 Reserved ...

Page 136: ...ing 47 63 to 64 Bar tool customizing 76 using 37 Bass adjusting 74 to 75 Batteries installing 30 Bitmap BMP files 47 to 49 Blurry image 97 BNC cables 7 Box tool customizing 76 using 36 Brightness 1 121 Brightness setting 73 C Cables 6 to 8 Camcorder connecting to 15 to 18 Cancel icon 60 Capture menu 65 70 Carrying case 8 88 CD ROMs 4 Ceiling mount 8 81 106 Cell menu 49 to 50 Cleaning air filter 85...

Page 137: ...54 using on the projector 55 to 67 using remote control 38 EditScenario icon 58 Effect menu 70 75 to 76 Electrical specifications 122 EMP SlideMaker Cell menu 49 to 50 computer access adding 50 to 51 creating scenarios 44 to 51 dragging and dropping PowerPoint files 44 to 45 installing 43 screen 46 Source Control 50 to 51 transferring scenarios to memory card 52 to 54 video access adding 50 to 51 ...

Page 138: ...ecifications 122 status light 91 Language setting 81 90 Laptop computer connecting to 12 to 14 displaying on 24 95 Laser disc player connecting to 15 to 18 Lens cap 21 cleaning 84 extending 20 specifications 121 Light button on remote control 30 Lights status 91 to 94 Lines drawing on screen 37 Logo saving on projector 77 to 79 M Macintosh connecting to 111 to 113 Manuals 3 to 5 Memory card access...

Page 139: ...ng 44 to 45 EasyMP 56 to 57 rearranging 49 slides adding 47 to 49 transferring to memory card 52 to 54 transitions 49 to 50 video access adding 50 to 51 Presenters Online 4 103 Preview icon 62 PrivateLine Support 5 103 Problems color 98 EasyMP 101 to 102 image 94 to 98 remote control 100 117 sound 99 USB 100 Projection lamp See Lamp Projector carrying case 8 88 cleaning 84 distance from screen 10 ...

Page 140: ...ry card 52 to 54 transitions 49 to 50 video access adding 50 to 51 Screen image See Image Screen switching time setting 49 to 50 63 to 64 Screen distance from projector 10 121 Screens portable 8 Setting menu 70 79 to 80 Sharpness setting 74 SIC files 45 52 101 SIT files 52 57 101 Sleep mode 27 80 Slides displaying manually 57 displaying thumbnails 62 hiding 58 to 60 previewing 62 to 63 rearranging...

Page 141: ...ector problems 89 to 99 remote control problems 100 Turning off picture using A V Mute 33 Turning off projector 27 Turning on projector 20 to 22 U Unpacking projector 6 to 7 USB installing driver 42 problems 100 101 using cable to access memory card 42 USB mouse cable 6 V VCR connecting to 15 to 18 Video adding to scenarios 50 to 51 button 32 display settings viewing 81 to 82 formats supported 1 1...

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