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Fine-tuning the Projector

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Sharpness

Sharpens or softens the image.

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Color Temp.

Adjusts red and blue tones. A lower color temperature
produces an image with more red (warmer tones), while a
higher color temperature produces an image with more blue
(cooler tones).

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Color Adjustment

Adjusts the temperature and intensity of red, green, and blue.

4. When the image is set correctly, press

Esc

. Your settings

are automatically saved.

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Summary of Contents for PowerLite S5 Series

Page 1: ...PowerLite S5 Series 77c Multimedia Projector User sGuide Downloaded From projector manual com Epson Manuals ...

Page 2: ...ponsible 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 excluding...

Page 3: ...nel 12 PowerLite 77c Control Panel 12 Additional Components 13 Optional Accessories 14 1 Setting Up the Projector 15 Positioning the Projector 16 Other Installations 17 Connecting to a Computer 18 Connecting with the VGA Cable 19 Connecting with a VGA 5BNC Cable 20 Connecting a USB Cable for Remote Presentation Control 21 Connecting an External Monitor 22 Playing Sound Through the Projector 23 Dow...

Page 4: ...age PowerLite S5 Series 37 Focusing and Zooming Your Image PowerLite 77c 38 Adjusting the Height of Your Image 39 Adjusting the Image Shape 39 Adjusting the Brightness 40 Correcting Computer Images 41 Adjusting the Volume 41 Shutting Down the Projector 42 3 Using the Remote Control 43 Controlling the Picture and Sound 44 Switching Between Picture Sources 44 Adjusting the Color Mode 44 Turning Off ...

Page 5: ...r with a Password 70 Disabling the Projector s Buttons 71 Installing Security Locks 71 Restoring the Default Settings 72 5 Maintenance and Transportation 73 Cleaning the Lens 74 Cleaning the Projector Case 74 Cleaning and Replacing the Air Filter 75 Replacing the Lamp 76 Resetting the Lamp Timer 78 Transporting the Projector 79 6 Solving Problems 81 Using On Screen Help 82 What To Do When the Ligh...

Page 6: ...Dimensions 96 Electrical 97 Environmental 97 Safety and Approvals 97 Compatible Video Formats 98 Compatible Computer Display Formats 99 B Notices 101 Important Safety Instructions 101 Remote Control Information 103 FCC Compliance Statement 104 Index 105 Downloaded From projector manual com Epson Manuals ...

Page 7: ...uding IBM compatible PCs and laptops Apple Macintosh Power Macintosh series including G4 and G5 systems PowerBook computers and many iMac and iBook series systems With Epson s patented SizeWise technology the projector supports a wide range of computer displays You can use any of the following video sources HDTV VCR DVD player gaming console such as Microsoft Xbox Sony PlayStation 3 and Nintendo W...

Page 8: ...ct a USB cable to the projector for running slide shows and connect an external monitor to view the presentation on your computer simultaneously Connecting to video sources You can connect a DVD player VCR HDTV camcorder digital camera and other video sources to your projector See page 24 for instructions Using the remote control The remote control lets you switch from computer to video sources zo...

Page 9: ...here you can look for help www presentersonline com Includes a library of articles covering presentation tips tricks and technology The 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 Built in help system Press the Help button on the remote con...

Page 10: ... unit anywhere in the United States or Canada usually via overnight delivery See the Extra Care Road Service brochure for details To register complete the registration form that came with your projector and mail it to Epson Or register your product online at http www epson com webreg Registering also lets you receive special updates on new accessories products and services Unpacking the Projector ...

Page 11: ...or Parts Front Control panel Air exhaust vent Front adjustable foot Foot release lever Remote control sensor Monitor Out port Computer Component Video port S Video port Video port USB port Remote control sensor Speaker Audio input ports Rear adjustable foot Power inlet A V mute slide Back Kensington lock port on side of projector Downloaded From projector manual com Epson Manuals ...

Page 12: ...tomatically adjusts computer image Wide and Tele buttons adjust image size and select menu items Up and Down buttons correct keystone distortion and select menu items Down button Up and Down buttons correct keystone distortion and select menu items Up button Down button Enter button automatically adjusts computer image and buttons adjust volume and select menu items Lights indicate projector statu...

Page 13: ...nent video cable which is available from Epson See page 14 Some older PowerBooks and Macintosh desktop models may need a Macintosh video adapter see your computer dealer Older iMac systems may need a special adapter to provide a VGA output port see your computer dealer To receive an audio signal you need a commercially available audio adapter cable see your computer or electronics dealer To use th...

Page 14: ...le ELPKC19 ELPSV01 Distribution amplifier ELPDA01 Duet portable projector screen 50 inch portable screen 60 inch portable pop up screen 80 inch portable pop up screen 83 6 inch hanging pull down screen ELPSC80 ELPSC06 ELPSC07 ELPSC08 ELPSC09 ELPDC05 high resolution document imager V12H162020 Kensington security lock ELPSL01 Ceiling mount gyro lock with suspension adapter False ceiling plate Suspen...

Page 15: ...r video source You can connect up to three devices simultaneously three video sources or one computer and two video sources You ll find instructions for the following in this chapter Positioning the projector Connecting to a computer Connecting to video sources Downloaded From projector manual com Epson Manuals ...

Page 16: ...lose enough to the equipment to be able to control it Try to leave as much space as possible between the projector and the screen to get a good size image Place the projector somewhere between 3 and 30 feet from the screen Use the figure below to help you determine exactly how far Image size increases with distance but can vary depending on how you ve adjusted the optical zoom and other settings P...

Page 17: ...also causes the image to lose its rectangular shape You can adjust the shape using the buttons on the projector see page 39 or using the projector s menu system see page 61 On the PowerLite 77c the Auto Keystone feature corrects the distortion automatically See page 62 for more information about Auto Keystone correction If necessary you can adjust the image shape manually as described on page 39 O...

Page 18: ...nect the projector to your computer with the VGA cable included with the projector Connect the projector to your computer with a commercially available VGA 5BNC cable After connecting the projector to your computer you may also want to Connect a USB cable to your projector so that you can use the remote control as a wireless mouse see page 21 Connect a monitor to the projector so you can view your...

Page 19: ...onitor port If you re using a PowerBook or iBook and you can t connect the cable you may need to use an optional Macintosh video adapter see your computer dealer 4 If you want to view the display simultaneously on your computer monitor and the projector screen see Connecting an External Monitor on page 22 5 Tighten the screws on the connectors If you don t need to make any other connections you ca...

Page 20: ...the BNC connectors to your computer s BNC ports 4 If you want to view the display simultaneously on your computer monitor and the projector screen see Connecting an External Monitor on page 22 5 Tighten the screws on the VGA connector If you don t need to make any other connections you can plug in your projector and turn it on See page 32 for instructions If more than one device is connected to th...

Page 21: ...are using a desktop computer disconnect the mouse cable from your computer 2 Connect the square end of the USB cable to the projector s USB port 3 Connect the flat end of the cable to any available USB port on your computer 4 If necessary configure your laptop to work with an external mouse If you don t need to make any other connections you can plug in your projector and turn it on See page 32 fo...

Page 22: ...Simultaneous display is possible only when the computer is connected to the projector s Computer Component Video port Make sure the projector and computer are off Then connect the monitor s cable to the projector s Monitor Out port as shown If you don t need to make any other connections you can plug in your projector and turn it on See page 32 for instructions note Some LCD monitors may not be ab...

Page 23: ... computer or electronics dealer 1 Connect the RCA plugs on the audio adapter cable to the corresponding L Audio R jacks on the projector 2 Connect the other end of the audio cable to your laptop s headphone jack or audio out jack or your desktop s speaker or audio out port If you don t need to make any other connections you can plug in your projector and turn it on See page 32 for instructions Con...

Page 24: ...or composite video use a commercially available RCA A V cable See page 25 For S Video use the S Video cable supplied with your video device or order one from Epson See page 26 For RGB video use the VGA computer cable included with the projector See page 27 For component video you ll need the optional Epson component video cable See page 28 After connecting your video device to the projector you ma...

Page 25: ...ow plug on the other end of the cable to the video out port on your video source 3 To play sound through the projector follow the instructions beginning on page 29 If you don t need to make any other connections you can plug in your projector and turn it on See page 32 for instructions If more than one device is connected to the projector select the correct source after projection starts by pressi...

Page 26: ...ned off 1 Insert one end of the S Video cable into the projector s S Video port and the other end into the S Video output port of your video source 2 To play sound through the projector follow the instructions beginning on page 29 If you don t need to make any other connections you can plug in your projector and turn it on See page 32 for instructions If more than one device is connected to the pr...

Page 27: ...o the Computer Component Video port on the projector 2 Connect the other end to the video port on your player 3 To play sound through the projector follow the instructions beginning on page 29 If you don t need to make any other connections you can plug in your projector and turn it on See page 32 for instructions If more than one device is connected to the projector select Computer as the source ...

Page 28: ...t 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 To play sound through the projector follow the instructions beginning on page 29 If you don t need to make any other connections you can plug in your projector and turn it on See page 32 for instructions If more than one device is conne...

Page 29: ...se a commercially available RCA style audio cable to connect the projector to your video source 1 Connect the red and white plugs on one end of the audio cable to the L Audio R jacks on the projector 2 Connect the red and white plugs on the other end of the audio cable to the corresponding color coded audio output port on your video source If you don t need to make any other connections you can pl...

Page 30: ...ale RCA plugs to connect to the projector 1 Connect the red and white plugs on the audio adapter cable to the L Audio R jacks on the projector 2 Connect the other end of the audio adapter cable to your video device s audio output port If you don t need to make any other connections you can plug in your projector and turn it on See page 32 for instructions Connect audio adapter red and white plugs ...

Page 31: ...n 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 Adjusting the volume Shutting down the projector Downloaded From projector manual com Epson Manuals ...

Page 32: ...ting the projector the projector automatically detects and displays the image 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 34 Turning On the Projector Follow these steps to plug in and turn on the projector 1 Open the A V Mute slide lens cover 2 Connect one end of the power cord to the projector s...

Page 33: ... a computer you should see your computer display projected after a moment or two If not you need to select the image source See page 34 Windows only If you see a message saying that it has found a plug and play monitor click Cancel If you re projecting a video you may need to press the Source Search button on the projector or remote control to switch to your video source Then press the Play button...

Page 34: ...appear see the next section for help Once you see your image turn to page 37 for instructions on focusing and making other image adjustments What To Do If You See a Blank Screen If you see a blank screen or a blue screen with the message No Signal after turning on your computer or video source try the following Make sure the cables are connected correctly as described in Chapter 1 Make sure the po...

Page 35: ... LCD screen and the projector or display on both at the same time If you re projecting from a laptop and you don t see the same image on the projection screen and computer screen check your monitor settings to make sure both the LCD screen and the external monitor port are enabled From the Control Panel open the Display utility Click the Settings tab then click Advanced The method for adjusting th...

Page 36: ...r screen as well as the LCD screen Follow these steps 1 From the Apple menu select System Preferences then click Display or Displays 2 Select VGA Display or Color LCD click Arrange or Arrangement and make sure Mirror Displays is checked Click here Select Mirror Displays Downloaded From projector manual com Epson Manuals ...

Page 37: ...ge brightness see page 40 If a computer image displays incorrectly see page 41 To change the color mode for your image and surroundings see page 44 You can make many other adjustments to the image such as changing the brightness contrast and aspect ratio using the projector s menu system See Chapter 4 for more information Focusing and Zooming Your Image PowerLite S5 Series Rotate the focus ring to...

Page 38: ...n a portion of the image See page 47 for instructions Focusing and Zooming Your Image PowerLite 77c Rotate the focus ring to sharpen the image and the zoom ring to reduce or enlarge the image You can also change the image size by moving the projector closer to or farther away from the screen You can use the E Zoom buttons on the remote control to zoom in on a portion of the image See page 47 for i...

Page 39: ...he projector is tilted up or down the images that are displayed will be distorted To correct the distortion or keystone shape do one or more of the following If your image looks like or you ve placed the projector 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 note The PowerLite 77c automatically corrects images that are d...

Page 40: ...ojector s Settings menu See page 62 Adjusting the Brightness The brightness of an image depends on the source you are projecting and the amount of light in the room If the image is too bright or not bright enough here are two ways you can adjust it Change the Brightness setting in the Image menu See page 56 Select Low or High for the Brightness Control option in the Settings menu See page 62 Low b...

Page 41: ...et to OFF the Auto function will not work See page 59 Adjusting the Volume You can use the Vol and Vol buttons on the remote control to increase or decrease the volume for the projector s built in speaker On the PowerLite 77c you can also use the buttons on the projector to control the volume Press the button to increase the volume or the button to decrease it A volume gauge appears on the screen ...

Page 42: ...utton 4 Press up on the blue foot release lever and lower the projector to retract the front adjustable foot 5 Close the A V Mute slide 6 Unplug the power cord 7 Turn off and disconnect any equipment plugged into the projector 8 If you won t be using the projector for awhile store it in the soft case that came with it or in a protective case note When the projector has not received any input signa...

Page 43: ...cted a USB cable as described in Chapter 1 you can use the remote control to change slides in your presentation When using the remote control stand within 20 feet of the projector Point the remote control either at the front or back of the projector or at the screen the projector s front sensor can detect signals bounced off the screen Press the button for the function you want to use This chapter...

Page 44: ...e control to switch between the different sources After you select a source the screen goes dark for a moment before the image appears The name of the selected source such as Computer or S Video appears briefly on the screen Adjusting the Color Mode You may want to adjust the color mode to select a different setting that is appropriate for the image you re projecting and the environment in which y...

Page 45: ...oom component S video or composite video input only Presentation Use when you re projecting a full color presentation in a bright room Text Use when you re projecting a black and white presentation in a bright room Theatre Use when projecting movies in a dark room Game Brightest mode best for use in a bright room sRGB Use when projecting computer images conforming to the sRGB color standard Blackb...

Page 46: ...r The screen goes dark To turn the image and sound back on press the button again or open the AV Mute slide You can create an image such as a company logo or a picture to display on the screen whenever you press the A V Mute button See page 67 for more information Stopping Action Press the Freeze button to stop the action in your video or computer image and keep the current image on the screen The...

Page 47: ...se the four arrow buttons on the remote control to position the crosshair in the area you want to enlarge 3 Continue pressing the E Zoom button to enlarge the selected area up to 4 times 4 While the image is enlarged you can Use the arrow buttons to pan about Press the E Zoom button to zoom out 5 When you re done press the ESC button to return to the original size Downloaded From projector manual ...

Page 48: ...int from up to 20 feet away This gives you more flexibility since you don t need to stand near your computer to change slides To change slides with the remote control make sure you have connected your computer to the projector with a USB cable as described on page 21 To advance slides in a PowerPoint presentation in Slide Show mode press the Page up button on the remote control Press the Page down...

Page 49: ...n 30 seconds This conserves battery life It can be helpful for example when the remote is in a carrying case and the Power button is accidentally pushed caution When replacing batteries take the following precautions Replace the batteries as soon as they run out If a battery leaks wipe away battery fluid with a soft cloth If fluid gets on your hands wash them immediately Do not expose batteries to...

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Page 51: ...tures This chapter covers the following information Using the menu system Adjusting image colors and clarity Adjusting the input signal Customizing projector features Selecting projector setup options Viewing lamp usage and other information Using the projector s security features Restoring the default settings Downloaded From projector manual com Epson Manuals ...

Page 52: ...e way you use the projector It allows you to adjust the volume and keystone correction set lamp brightness to high or low and disable buttons on the projector while you are projecting The Extended menu lets you customize the way you set up the projector Among the options you can select the menu language set rear or ceiling projection and record a custom image or logo to be displayed as the startup...

Page 53: ...he up and down arrow buttons on the projector or remote control to scroll through the menu list When you ve highlighted the desired menu press the Enter button on the projector or the Enter Auto button on the remote control to select it The highlight moves to the first option for that menu 3 Use the up and down arrow buttons on the projector or remote control to scroll through the list of options ...

Page 54: ...ress the Vol or Vol button on the remote control or the left or right arrow buttons on the projector to adjust a slider bar To select from two or more settings use the Vol or Vol buttons or arrow buttons to highlight the desired setting then press Enter 5 Press the Esc button to return to the previous menu or to close the menu system if you are at the main menu Your changes are saved automatically...

Page 55: ...ightness contrast and sharpness The options available depend on which image source is selected Follow these steps to adjust the appearance of your image 1 Press the Menu button You see the main menu 2 Press Enter to select the Image menu Computer analog RGB and RGB video Component composite and S Video Downloaded From projector manual com Epson Manuals ...

Page 56: ...or optimizing movie images with natural color in a dark room the default for video or S Video display Game Brightest mode for playing video games in a bright room sRGB For standard sRGB computer displays the default when projecting from a computer with analog video Blackboard Fixed color mode for projecting against a green blackboard Brightness Lightens or darkens the overall image Contrast Adjust...

Page 57: ...duces an image with more red warmer tones while a higher color temperature produces an image with more blue cooler tones Color Adjustment Adjusts the temperature and intensity of red green and blue 4 When the image is set correctly press Esc or Menu Your settings are automatically saved Downloaded From projector manual com Epson Manuals ...

Page 58: ...on 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 You see the Image menu 2 Select the Signal menu You see one of the following screens Computer analog RGB and RGB video Component video Composite video and S Video Downloaded From projector manual com Epson ...

Page 59: ... page 90 for more information about adjusting the sync setting Position Use the arrow buttons to move the image on the screen left right up or down Progressive Leave this setting ON when viewing S Video or composite video so that interlaced to progressive conversion is carried out best for fast moving pictures If you notice flickering while viewing still images switch this setting to OFF Computer ...

Page 60: ...o ratio of width to height to 4 3 for computer or letterbox video content and to 16 9 for widescreen video content You can also select 16 9 Up for a widescreen display at the top of the screen or 16 9 Down for a widescreen display at the bottom of the screen 4 When you re finished adjusting the signal settings press Esc or Menu Downloaded From projector manual com Epson Manuals ...

Page 61: ...gs menu lets you customize the way you use the projector from adjusting lamp brightness and speaker volume to applying security controls 1 Press the Menu button 2 Select the Settings menu PowerLite S5 Series PowerLite 77c Downloaded From projector manual com Epson Manuals ...

Page 62: ...es all projector buttons or all buttons except the P Power button Changes to this setting take effect after you restart the projector After you turn off the projector wait for the Ppower light to turn a steady orange before turning it on again See page 71 for more information Brightness Control Select Low lamp brightness when the projection is too bright for the room The Low setting also reduces e...

Page 63: ...ow buttons and the Enter button to set the following options Display Message Lets you turn screen messages on or off Display Background Sets the screen background to Black Blue or Logo when no signal is available Startup Screen Enables or disables display of the startup screen when the projector is turned on A V Mute Sets the screen background to Black Blue or Logo when the A V Mute button is pres...

Page 64: ... period of time before the projector turns off automatically from 1 to 30 minutes Lens Cover Timer This feature is enabled by default to turn the power off automatically when the A V Mute slide is closed for more than 30 minutes High Altitude Mode When using the projector at an altitude above 4 900 feet 1 500 meters turn this setting on to ensure that the internal temperature of the projector is r...

Page 65: ...lose to 3000 or the information is displayed in red make sure you have a spare lamp handy Source Displays the input source currently being projected Input Signal computer RGB video and component video Displays the input signal setting Resolution computer RGB video and component video Displays the input resolution Video Signal composite and S Video Displays the video signal format Refresh Rate comp...

Page 66: ...ute 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 If you assign the projector a password a screen appears requesting the password whenever the projector is turned on If you enter the password incorrectly three times in succession the projector s operation is locked and you ll n...

Page 67: ...he Extended menu 3 Use the down arrow button and press Enter to select User s Logo 4 When you see a message asking if you want to use the present image as a user s logo select Yes and press Enter A selection box displays over the image 5 Use the arrow buttons on the projector or remote control to select the area of the image you want to use Once you have selected the area press Enter 6 When you se...

Page 68: ...ress Enter 13 When you re finished press Menu to exit the menus Setting a Password 1 Press the Freeze button on the remote control for about 7 seconds until you see the Password Protect menu note The default setting for the Startup Screen option menu is ON If the Startup Screen is set to OFF the logo will not display at startup If the User s Logo Protect function has been set to ON the Display Bac...

Page 69: ...ct menu 2 To enable the password select Power On Protect and press Enter Select ON then press Esc 3 To enable your screen logo select User s Logo Protect and press Enter Select ON and press Enter When this feature is on the logo appears whenever the projector is turned on if the Startup Screen is enabled in the Extended menu see page 63 and as the A V Mute screen if you selected the Logo as the Di...

Page 70: ...l be locked Request code xxxxx and the projector switches to standby mode for approximately 5 minutes Write down the request code Then disconnect the projector s power cord from the electrical outlet reconnect it and turn the projector back on When you see the Password Protect Release screen again you can try to enter the correct password If you have forgotten the password contact Epson with the r...

Page 71: ...isable all except the Power button Then press Enter 5 Select Yes and press Enter to confirm the setting 6 Press the Menu button Installing Security Locks You can install two different types of security locks on the projector You can use the security slot on the side of the projector to install a Kensington Microsaver Security System For details see www kensington com You can use a wire lock to sec...

Page 72: ...y the confirmation screen Select Yes to reset all the default settings or No to cancel note The Computer Input Zoom PowerLite S5 Series only Lamp Hours and Language settings do not return to their defaults when you select Reset All To reset the computer input use the Reset option on the Signal menu see page 58 for details To reset the Zoom setting use the Reset option on the Settings menu see page...

Page 73: ...t 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 Resetting the lamp timer 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 and filter covers Dangerous el...

Page 74: ...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 mild detergent Then wipe the case Do not use wax alcohol benzene paint thinner or other chemical detergents These can damage the case cau...

Page 75: ...nt and clean or replace the air filter To clean the air filter and air intake vent follow these steps 1 Turn off the projector allow it to cool down and unplug the power cord 2 To clean the filter and vent Epson recommends using a small vacuum cleaner designed for computers and other office equipment If you don t have one gently clean them using a very soft brush such as an artist s paintbrush You...

Page 76: ...ness and image quality replace the lamp as soon as possible Contact your dealer or call Epson at 800 463 7766 for a replacement lamp Request part number V13H010L41 Follow these steps to replace the lamp 1 Press the P Power button twice to turn off the projector When you hear the projector beep twice unplug the power cord note Air filters contain polycarbonate ABS resin and polyurethane foam Dispos...

Page 77: ...s located on top of the projector 4 Slide the cover out then lift it off 5 Use the screwdriver to loosen the two screws holding the lamp in place You can t remove the screws 6 Hold the lamp as shown and pull it straight out Don t remove these screws note The lamp s in this product contain mercury Please consult your state and local regulations regarding disposal or recycling Do not put in the tras...

Page 78: ...imer after replacing the lamp to clear the Replace the Lamp warning message Follow these steps 1 Connect the power cable and turn on the projector 2 Press the Menu button on the remote control or projector and select the Reset menu Then press Enter You see the following caution Do not touch the glass portion of the lamp assembly Touching the glass could result in premature lamp failure note Be sur...

Page 79: ...o the projector When shipping the projector for repairs use the original packaging material if possible If you do not have the original packaging use equivalent materials placing plenty of cushioning around the projector When transporting the projector as freight or checked luggage first put it in the supplied carrying case then pack it in a firm box using cushioning around the case When you are h...

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Page 81: ...ou 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 password problems Solving problems with the remote control Contacting technical support Downloaded From projector manual com Epson Manuals ...

Page 82: ...remote control Follow these steps to get help 1 Press the Help button on the remote control or projector You see the help menu 2 Use the up and down arrow buttons on the projector or remote control to highlight the problem you want to solve Then press the Enter button to view the solution s Remote control Projector Downloaded From projector manual com Epson Manuals ...

Page 83: ...your problem see additional solutions to problems in the following sections What To Do When the Lights Flash The lights on top of the projector indicate the projector s status and let you know when a problem occurs If the projector is not working correctly first turn it off and unplug it Then plug the power cord back in and turn on the projector If this does not solve the problem check the status ...

Page 84: ... mode as the Operation setting in the Extended menu see page 64 If these suggestions don t work contact Epson Red Off Red The projector has overheated and turned itself off Let it cool for about five minutes then turn it back on Make sure there is plenty of space around and under the projector for ventilation Also clean the air filter and air vents See page 75 If it continues to overheat you may n...

Page 85: ...s the A V Mute button to make sure the picture has not been turned off temporarily If the power was switched off and then on again wait until the power light stops flashing and remains orange then press the P Power button again Check the Video Signal or Computer Input setting in the Signal menu to make sure it is correct for the selected source See page 58 for more information Have messages been t...

Page 86: ...he projector to sync up after pressing the button If you ve connected a laptop computer make sure it s set to display on an external monitor See page 35 If you re using a PC laptop Hold down the Fn key and press the function key that lets you display on an external monitor It may have an icon such as or it may be labelled CRT LCD Allow a few seconds for the projector to sync up after pressing it C...

Page 87: ...ould normally be set to Auto The buttons on the projector don t work The Operation Lock may be enabled Press and hold the Enter button on the projector for 7 seconds to release the lock Only part of the computer image is displayed If you re projecting from a computer or RGB video device press the Auto button on the remote control If this doesn t work or if you re projecting from a component compos...

Page 88: ...d shaped Make sure the projector isn t placed off to one side of the screen at an angle or the image won t be rectangular Place it directly in front of the center of the screen facing the screen squarely If you ve tilted the projector upward the image will be broader at the top Turn on Auto Keystone correction as described on page 61 PowerLite 77c only or hold down the or buttons on top of the pro...

Page 89: ...he focus ring There may be dirt or smears on the lens Clean the lens as described on page 74 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 Make sure the projection distance is within the range described on page 16 Adjust the Sharpness setting on the Image menu see page 57 You should be able to see the effect...

Page 90: ...ry adjusting the Color Adjustment setting on the Image menu See page 57 Make sure the input signal setting on the Signal menu matches the signal from the connected device If the image is too purple and you ve connected a computer or RGB video device to the Computer Component Video port select Computer as the input source If you ve connected a component video device to one of these ports select Com...

Page 91: ...y 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 23 The wrong source may be selected Press the Source Search button on the projector or the remote control to select the correct source Solving Password Problems You have forgotten the password Write down the request code that appears in the Password Pr...

Page 92: ...and turn off any fluorescent lights 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 have lost the remote control You need the remote control to access many projector features If you have lost it you can order anothe...

Page 93: ...ntersonline com to access tips templates and training for developing successful presentations Speak to a Support Representative To use the Epson PrivateLine Support service call 800 637 7661 and enter the PIN on the included Epson PrivateLine Support card This is the fastest way of speaking to a live representative and it s free This service is available 6 am to 6 pm Pacific Time Monday through Fr...

Page 94: ...n Description of the problem Purchase Supplies and Accessories You can purchase screens carrying cases or other accessories from an Epson authorized reseller To find the nearest reseller call 800 GO EPSON 800 463 7766 Or you can purchase online at www epsonstore com U S sales or www epson ca Canadian sales note To purchase a replacement remote control call 562 276 4394 U S or 905 709 3839 for deal...

Page 95: ... Brightness ANSI PowerLite S5 Series 2000 lumens High brightness mode 1600 lumens Low brightness mode Brightness ANSI PowerLite 77c 2200 lumens High brightness mode 1760 lumens Low brightness mode Contrast ratio 400 1 Image size 30 to 300 inches 0 8 to 7 6 meters Projection distance PowerLite S5 Series 2 8 to 33 1 feet 0 9 to 12 1 meters Projection distance PowerLite 77c 2 7 to 34 2 feet 0 9 to 10...

Page 96: ...rojection Lamp Power consumption 170 W UHE Lamp life About 3000 hours High brightness 4000 hours Low brightness Remote Control Range 20 feet 6 meters Batteries 2 Alkaline AA Mouse Compatibility Supports USB Dimensions Height 4 25 inches 92 mm Width 12 9 inches 327 mm Depth 9 6 inches 245 mm Weight 5 8 lb 2 6 kg PowerLite S5 Series 6 0 lb 2 7 kg PowerLite 77c note Lamp life results will vary depend...

Page 97: ...dity Operating 20 to 80 RH non condensing Storage 10 to 90 RH non condensing Altitude Up to 4 900 feet 1 500 m Up to 7 500 feet 2 286 m with high altitude mode enabled Safety and Approvals United States FCC Part15B Class B DoC UL60950 1 Canada ICES 003 Class B CSA C22 2 No 60950 1 CE Marking Directive 73 23 EEC 89 336 EEC IEC60950 Third Edition EN 55022 EN 55024 Pixelworks DNX ICs are used in this...

Page 98: ...RGB video and it automatically senses the video format HDTV SDTV NTSC PAL or SECAM The projector supports these international video standards Mode Refresh Rate Hz NTSC NTSC 4 3 PAL M PAL N PAL PAL60 SECAM 60 60 50 60 50 60 50 TV480i TV576i SDTV480p SDTV576p HDTV720p HDTV720p HDTV1080i HDTV1080i 60 50 PowerLite 77c only 60 50 PowerLite 77c only 60 50 PowerLite 77c only 60 50 Downloaded From project...

Page 99: ...atible with the projector see the following table for compatible formats For best results the computer s resolution should be set to match the projector s native resolution 1024 768 or 800 600 If this resolution isn t available select one of the other compatible formats Windows Right click the desktop select Properties click the Settings tab and select a compatible resolution For a notebook displa...

Page 100: ...20 PL 77c only 60 70 75 85 120 1024 768 1024 768 1024 768 1024 768 1024 768 SXGA1 70 SXGA1 75 SXGA1 85 SXGA1 100 PL 77c only 70 75 85 100 1152 864 1152 864 1152 864 1152 864 SXGA2 60 SXGA2 75 SXGA2 85 60 75 85 1280 960 1280 960 1280 960 SXGA3 60 SXGA3 75 SXGA3 85 60 75 85 1280 1024 1280 1024 1280 1024 SXGA 60 SXGA 75 SXGA 85 60 75 80 1400 1050 1400 1050 1400 1050 UXGA 60 PL 77c only 60 1600 1200 i...

Page 101: ...o not stand on the projector or place heavy objects on it Do not use the projector where it may be exposed to rain water or excessive humidity Unplug the projector from the wall outlet before cleaning Use a damp cloth for cleaning Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners Never spill liquid of any kind into the projector Do not use the projector where it may be exposed to excessive dust or smoke Never...

Page 102: ...ce If smoke strange odors or strange noises come from the projector If the power cord or plug is damaged or frayed If liquid or foreign objects get inside the projector or if it has been exposed to rain or water If it has been dropped or the housing has been damaged Except as specifically explained in this User s Guide do not attempt to service this product yourself Refer all servicing to qualifie...

Page 103: ...sight infrared IR receiver at the front and rear of the projector The projector may not respond to remote control 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 ...

Page 104: ...on 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 or Declaration of this device and may cause interference levels whic...

Page 105: ...ightness setting 90 Buttons control panel 12 disabling projector 62 C Cables 10 14 94 Camcorder connecting to 24 Carrying case 10 79 Ceiling mount 14 18 projection 18 64 Cleaning air filter and vents 75 to 76 lens 74 projector case 74 Color adjusting 44 to 45 55 to 57 problems 90 specifications 95 Color Adjustment setting 57 Color Intensity setting 56 Color Mode 44 to 45 56 Color Temp setting 57 C...

Page 106: ...r 39 Freeze button 46 Front projection 16 to 17 64 Front Ceiling setting 18 64 G Game color mode 45 56 H Height of image adjusting 39 Help 9 93 to 94 Help system using 82 to 83 High altitude mode 64 High brightness 40 76 85 95 I iBook connecting to 18 to 19 iMac connecting to 13 18 to 20 Image capturing and saving in projector 67 to 68 correcting shape of 39 62 88 fitting on screen 41 59 60 87 to ...

Page 107: ...mage 52 55 to 57 Info 52 65 to 66 Reset 52 72 Settings 52 61 to 62 Signal 52 58 to 60 using 52 to 54 Message setting 63 Mouse compatibility 96 Moving projector 79 N Noise level 96 O Operation Lock setting 62 71 Options for projector 14 94 P Page up and Page down buttons 48 Password default 66 entering 70 logo protection 67 to 70 problems 91 prompt 33 70 request code 70 setting 68 to 69 turning on ...

Page 108: ...cing air filter 75 to 76 lamp 76 to 79 remote control 14 94 remote control batteries 49 Request code password 70 Reset menu 52 72 Resolution 7 65 95 99 to 100 S Safety approvals 97 instructions 101 to 103 Screen logo see User s Logo Screen distance from projector 16 95 Screens portable 14 Security features 66 to 71 Setting a password 68 to 69 Settings menu 52 61 to 62 Sharpness setting 57 Signal m...

Page 109: ... 91 password 91 remote control problems 92 to 93 103 Turning off audio 46 Turning off picture 46 Turning off projector 42 Turning on password 69 Turning on projector 32 to 34 Turning on User s Logo 63 69 Typing the password 70 U Unpacking projector 10 USB cable 21 User s Logo creating 67 to 68 displaying 68 to 69 turning on 63 69 V VCR connecting to 24 VGA computer cables 10 19 to 20 Video display...

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