Epson 53c, 73c User Manual

EPSON® PowerLite® 53c/73c

Multimedia Projector

User’s Guide

Important Safety Information

WARNING: Never look into the projector lens when the lamp is turned on; the bright light can damage your eyes. Never let children look into the lens when it is on. Never open any cover on the projector, except the lamp and filter covers. Dangerous electrical voltages inside the projector can severely injure you. Except as specifically explained in this User’s Guide, do not attempt to service this product yourself. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.

WARNING: The projector and its accessories come packaged in plastic bags. Keep plastic bags away from small children to avoid any risk of suffocation.

Caution: When you replace the lamp, never touch the new lamp with your bare hands; the invisible residue left by the oil on your hands may shorten the lamp life. Use a cloth or glove to handle the new lamp.

All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, without the prior written permission of SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION. 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 abuse of this product or unauthorized modifications, repairs, or alterations to this product, or (excluding the U.S.) failure to strictly comply with SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION’s operating and maintenance instructions.

SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION shall not be liable for any damages or problems arising from the use of any options or any consumable products other than those designated as Original EPSON Products or EPSON Approved Products by SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION.

Trademarks

EPSON is a registered trademark of SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION.

EPSON Connection, EPSON Store, and Extra Care are service marks; SizeWise is a trademark; and PrivateLine, Presenters Club, and PowerLite are registered trademarks of Epson America, Inc.

General Notice: Other product names used herein are for identification purposes only and may be trademarks of their respective owners. EPSON disclaims any and all rights in those marks.

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Welcome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Getting the Most from Your Projector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Using Your Documentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Getting More Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Registration and Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Unpacking the Projector. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Additional Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Optional Accessories. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

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 Video Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Connecting an S-Video Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Connecting a Component Video Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

2 Using the Projector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Turning On Your Equipment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Turning On the Projector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

What To Do If You See a Blank Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Adjusting the Image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Focusing and Zooming Your Image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Adjusting the Height of Your Image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Adjusting the Image Shape. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Adjusting the Color Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Shutting Down the Projector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

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3 Using the Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Using the Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Controlling the Picture and Sound. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Switching Between Picture Sources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Turning Off the Picture and Sound. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Stopping Action. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Zooming Your Image. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Using the Remote Control as a Wireless Mouse . . . . . . . . . . 34

Replacing the Battery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

4 Fine-tuning the Projector. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Using the Projector’s Menu System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Changing Menu Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Adjusting the Image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Repositioning the Image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Adjusting Image Appearance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Adjusting the Sound. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Creating Your Own Startup Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Capturing the Image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Selecting When the Image Displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Customizing Projector Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Setting Advanced Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Viewing Lamp Usage and Other Information. . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Restoring the Default Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

5 Maintaining and Transporting

the Projector

Cleaning the Lens. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Cleaning the Projector Case . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Cleaning and Replacing the Air Filter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Replacing the Lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Resetting the Lamp Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

Transporting the Projector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

6 Solving Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

Using On-Screen Help. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

What To Do When the Lights Flash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

Solving Problems with the Image or Sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

Solving Problems with the Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

Where To Get Help. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72

Telephone Support Services. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72

A Appendix A: Connecting to Additional

Equipment

Installing the Projector. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76

Connecting to a PC Desktop Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76

Connecting the Computer Cable. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77

Connecting the Mouse Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78

Connecting the Audio Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79

Connecting to a Desktop Macintosh . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80

Connecting the Computer Cable. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81

Connecting the Mouse Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82

Connecting the Audio Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83

Connecting to a High-End Workstation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75

B Appendix B: Notices. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85

Important Safety Instructions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85

Remote Control Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87

Declaration of Conformity. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88

FCC Compliance Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89

Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90

C Appendix C: Technical Specifications. . . . . . . 93

Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99

Welcome

The EPSON

PowerLite® 53c and 73c are micro-portable projectors that offer up to 1700 ANSI lumens of brightness (1500 lumens for the PowerLite 73c). From classrooms to auditoriums, your full-color presentations and videos will be bright and visible even in ordinary indoor lighting.

Images are displayed at a resolution of 800 × 600 pixels (PowerLite 53c) or 1024 × 768 pixels (PowerLite 73c). Three 0.7-inch LCDs provide a 500:1 contrast ratio for incredibly vivid images and clear text. Support for S-Video contributes to theater-quality performance.

You can connect the projector to a wide range of computers, including PCs and laptops, Apple (including G3 and G4 systems), PowerBook

iMac

and iBook® series systems, and high-end workstations such as

the Sun

SPARCstation.™ With EPSON’s patented SizeWise™

Macintosh,® Power Macintosh® series

computers, many

technology, the projector supports computer displays ranging from VGA through UXGA.

You can use any of the following video sources: HDTV, VCR, DVD

player, gaming console (such as Microsoft PlayStation

2, and Nintendo GameCube™), camcorder, digital

Xbox,™ Sony®

camera, or laser disc player. The projector supports NTSC, PAL, and SECAM video formats.

For enhanced presentation control, you can connect a USB mouse or laptop directly to the projector for running slide shows, and with the external monitor port you can view images on both a desktop monitor and on the screen.

Welcome 1

Getting the Most from Your Projector

M f

Depending on your presentation, you can take advantage of any or all of these options:

■ Connecting to a laptop or other computer

If you want to connect to a PC laptop or Macintosh PowerBook or iBook, see the Quick Setup sheet or page 12 of this guide. To connect to a desktop computer or workstation, see Appendix A.

■ Connecting to video sources

You can connect a DVD player, VCR, HDTV, camcorder, laser disc player, digital camera, or any other video 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.

note

ost of the projector’s

eatures can only be accessed with the remote control. To avoid losing the remote control, place it in the remote control storage compartment beneath the side of the

rojector.

■ Using the remote control

The remote control lets you switch from computer to video sources, zoom in to your image, and adjust many other projector features. For details, see Chapter 3.

By connecting an additional cable, you can also use the remote control as a wireless mouse. This lets you click through

computer-based presentations (such as PowerPoint

) from up to

20 feet away. For more information, see page 34.

■ Including sound in your presentation

If your presentation includes sound, you can connect an optional audio cable to use the projector’s built-in speaker. For details, see page 14 (for laptops) or Appendix A (for other systems).

2 Welcome

Using Your Documentation

To connect the projector to your laptop and get your presentation running fast, see the Quick Setup sheet that came in your owner’s kit or see page 12 of this guide.

This book contains all the information you need to set up and use your projector. Please follow these guidelines as you read through it:

■ Warnings must be followed carefully to avoid bodily injury.

■ Cautions must be observed to avoid damage to your equipment.

■ Notes contain important information about your projector.

Getting More Information

Need tips on giving presentations? How about quick steps for setting up your projector? Here’s where 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.

■ Owner’s kit

Includes your Quick Setup sheet, warranty brochures, and EPSON PrivateLine

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. See page 62 for details.

■ support.epson.com

Download FAQs and e-mail your questions to EPSON support.

Welcome 3

If you still need help after checking this User’s Guide and the sources listed above, you can use the EPSON PrivateLine Support service to get help fast. Call (800) 637-7661 and enter the PIN on the card in your owner’s kit. See page 72 for more information.

Registration and Warranty

Your projector comes with a basic carry-in warranty and an international warranty that let you project with confidence anywhere in the world. For details, see page 90 and the warranty brochure included in your owner’s kit.

In addition, EPSON offers free Extra Care unlikely event of an equipment failure, you won’t have to wait for your unit to be repaired. Instead, EPSON will ship you a replacement unit anywhere in the United States or Canada, usually via overnight delivery. See the brochure in your owner’s kit for details.

To register, complete the registration form in your owner’s kit and mail it to EPSON. Or register your product online at:

http://epsonwebreg.info2.net/

Registering also lets you receive special updates on new accessories, products, and services.

Road Service. In the

4 Welcome

Unpacking the Projector

After unpacking the projector, make sure you have all the parts shown below:

Power

ode

Color M

S-Video/Video

puter

Freeze

Com

A/V Mute

E-Zoom

Enter

ESC

Auto

Projector Remote control Documentation Soft carrying case

Power cord Computer cable RCA A/V cable USB mouse cable

Save all packaging in case you need to ship the projector. Always use the original packaging (or equivalent) when you need to send the projector to another location.

If you are moving the projector by hand, use the carrying case included with the projector.

Welcome 5

Additional Components

Depending on how you plan to use the projector, you may need additional components:

■ To receive an S-Video signal, you need an S-Video cable. (One is

usually provided with your video device.)

■ To receive a component video signal from a VCR or other video

device, you need a D-sub, 15-pin, VGA to component video cable (available from EPSON; see page 7).

■ 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 82 (available from EPSON; see page 7). Older iMac systems may need a special adapter to provide a VGA output port; see your computer dealer.

6 Welcome

Optional Accessories

To enhance your use of the projector, EPSON provides the following optional accessories:

Product Product number

Replacement lamp and air filter V13H010L21

Samsonite Soft shoulder bags (projector/laptop)

Distribution amplifier ELPDA01

Component video cable (VGA to component video) ELPKC19

Macintosh adapter set (includes monitor adapter and desktop adapter)

50-inch portable pop-up screen 60-inch portable pop-up screen 80-inch portable pop-up screen

High resolution document imager Motion presentation camera High resolution document camera

Kensington

wheeled soft case

security lock ELPSL01

ELPKS35 ELPKS43 ELPKS45

ELPAP01

ELPSC06 ELPSC07 ELPSC08

ELPDC02 ELPDC03 V12H064020

Ceiling mount Ceiling plate Suspension adapter

ELPMB39 ELPMBFCP ELPMBADL

You can purchase these accessories from your dealer, by calling EPSON at (800) 873-7766, or by visiting the EPSON Store

at www.epsonstore.com (U.S. sales only). In Canada, please call (800) 463-7766 for dealer referral.

Welcome 7

8 Welcome

Setting Up the Projector

This chapter tells you how to set up the projector and connect it to a

laptop computer or video source. If you need to connect the projector to a desktop or workstation computer, see Appendix A.

You’ll find instructions for the following in this chapter:

■ Positioning the projector

■ Connecting to a laptop computer

■ Connecting to video sources

Setting Up the Projector 9

caution

p y

Don’t hold or lift the

rojector by the lens, or ou may damage it.

note

It’s easier to position the

rojector when the screen is directly in front of the room. If the screen is placed diagonally in a corner, it’s much more difficult to aim the projector correctly at the screen and get a rectangular image.

Positioning the Projector

Before connecting the projector, you need to decide where to place it. The location you choose depends on the size of the room and what you are projecting.

■ Place the projector on a sturdy, level surface, between

2.9 and 34.4 feet from the screen.

■ Make sure there is plenty of space for ventilation around and

under the projector. Leave at least 8 inches between the projector and a wall.

■ Make sure the projector is within 6 feet of an electrical outlet or

extension cord and within 5 feet of your computer and/or video source.

■ Place the projector directly in front of the center of the screen,

facing the screen squarely. Otherwise, your image will not be rectangular.

Most presenters find it convenient 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. Image size generally increases with distance, but may vary depending on how you position the zoom ring and whether you have adjusted the image size with other settings.

30.1 to 34.4 feet 5.9 to 6.8 feet 2.9 to 3.4 feet

10 Setting Up the Projector

If you place the projector below the level of the screen, you’ll have to

A p

tilt it up by extending the feet as shown. Tilting the projector upward causes the image to lose its rectangular shape, but the Auto Keystone feature corrects the distortion automatically. If the image does not regain its rectangular shape, the Auto Keystone feature may have been disabled. To turn it on or for more information on keystone correction, see page 27.

If you place the projector level with the bottom of the screen, the image will be rectangular and you won’t have to adjust it. If you place the projector higher than the bottom of the screen, the image will still be rectangular, but you won’t be able to fill the whole screen with the image.

note

fter positioning the

rojector, you may want to

connect a Kensington

icroSaver anti-theft device to the lock port on the back o the projector. You can

urchase this from EPSON;

see page 7.

Setting Up the Projector 11

Connecting to a Laptop Computer

note

To connect to desktops and other computer systems, see

ppendix A. If you have an iBook with an RCA videoout port, follow the instructions for connecting to a video device on page 16.

You can connect the PowerLite projector to any computer that has a standard video output (monitor) port, including PC notebook and laptop computers, Macintosh PowerBooks and iBooks, and hand-held devices.

Connecting the Computer Cable

Before you start, make sure your computer and the projector are turned off.

1. Connect one end of the computer cable to the projector’s

Computer/Component Video port.

note

Laptop configurations vary. See your computer manual

or the location of the ports

needed to connect your

rojector.

12 Setting Up the Projector

2. Connect the other end of the computer cable to your laptop’s video-out or monitor port.

If you’re using a PowerBook or iBook and you can’t connect the cable, you may need to use the Macintosh desktop adapter as shown on page 82 (available from EPSON; see page 7).

3. Tighten the screws on the connectors.

If you don’t need to make any other connections, you can plug in your projector and turn it on. See page 20 for instructions.

Connecting the Cable for Remote Mouse Control

Setting Up the Projector 13

4. You can connect an external mouse to the USB Type A port or use the port as a USB hub to connect an external USB device, if you want.

If you don’t need to make any other connections, you can plug in your projector and turn it on. See page 20 for instructions.

Amplifying Computer Audio

Your laptop probably has its own sound system; however, it may not be adequate for your presentation. If you need more volume, you can connect a computer audio cable to take advantage of the projector’s built-in amplifier and speaker. You can obtain a computer audio cable (3.5-mm stereo miniplug cable) from a computer or electronics dealer.

14 Setting Up the Projector

1. Connect one end of the audio cable to the projector.

Audio1 jack on the

2. Connect the other end of the audio cable to your laptop’s headphone jack or audio-out jack. (Jack locations vary; see

your computer manual if you’re not sure which jack to use.)

If you don’t need to make any other connections, you can plug in your projector and turn it on. See page 20 for instructions.

Connecting to Video Sources

You can connect a DVD player, VCR, camcorder, laser disc player, digital camera, gaming console—such as Microsoft Xbox, Sony PlayStation 2, or Nintendo GameCube—or any other compatible video source to your projector.

The projector supports HDTV, NTSC, PAL, and SECAM, and automatically detects the video format.

The projector can receive composite video, S-Video, and component video. The type of cable you use depends on the video source:

■ For composite video, use the RCA A/V cable included with the

projector.

note

The projector does not support TV antenna cable F connectors.

■ For component video, you will need the optional EPSON

component video cable (ELPKC19).

■ For S-Video, use the S-Video cable supplied with your video

device or obtain one from you electronics dealer.

Follow the instructions below for your type of connection.

Setting Up the Projector 15

Connecting the RCA Video Cable

Before starting, make sure the projector and your DVD player or other video source are turned off.

1. Connect one end of the yellow RCA plug to the projector’s

Video

jack.

2. Connect the other end of the plug to the video-out jack on your video source.

3. Connect the red and white plugs on the RCA A/V cable to the projector’s

Audio2 L (white) and R (red) jacks.

4. Connect the red and white plugs on the other end of the cable to the corresponding audio output jacks on your video source.

16 Setting Up the Projector

Connecting an S-Video Cable

If your video source has an S-Video jack, you can use it to project a higher quality video image. However, you’ll need an S-Video cable, which may be included with your video source, or may be purchased.

Before starting, make sure the projector and your DVD player or other video source are turned off.

1. Insert one end of an S-Video cable into the projector’s port.

2. Insert the other end into the S-Video output port of your video source.

3. Connect the audio plugs on the RCA A/V cable as described on page 16.

S-Video

Setting Up the Projector 17

Connecting a Component Video Cable

If your video source has component video connectors, you can use them to project a higher quality video image. However, you’ll need a component video cable, which can be purchased from EPSON (ELPKC19).

Before starting, make sure the projector and your DVD player or other video device are turned off.

1. Connect the large end 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

B ports on your video source.

and

R, G,

3. Connect the audio plugs on the RCA A/V cable as described on page 16.

4. After you turn on the projector, use the Video menu to set the Input Signal to

YCbCr or YPbPr. See page 40 for more

information.

18 Setting Up the Projector

Using the Projector

Once you’ve set up the projector, you’re ready to turn it on, adjust

the image, and give your presentation.

Although you can operate the 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

■ Shutting down the projector

Using the Projector 19

caution

Do not use the projector with the lens cap in place. The heat generated by the lamp can damage the cap.

Turning On Your Equipment

Make sure your projector and other equipment are set up and connected correctly, as described in Chapter 1 or Appendix A. Then turn on your projector, as described below, followed by any equipment you’ve connected to it. You can turn on your computer and video equipment in any order, but if you have both a computer and video source connected, you may have to switch to the desired source as described on page 21.

Turning On the Projector

Follow these steps to plug in and turn on the projector:

1. Remove the lens cap.

20 Using the Projector

2. Connect one end of the power cord to the projector’s power inlet.

3. Connect the other end to an electrical outlet.

The power light on top of the projector turns orange, indicating that the projector is receiving power but not yet turned on. Wait until the light stops flashing, but stays lit orange.

4. Press the P Power button on top of the projector or on the

remote control.

Page upPage down

Power

Computer

Color Mode

S-Video/Video

Freeze

A/V Mute

E-Zoom

Enter

ESCAuto

Remote controlProjector

The power light flashes green as the projector warms up, and the projection lamp comes on in about 40 seconds. The power light stays green.

5. Do one of the following:

■ If you’re using a computer, turn it on or restart it. In a few

moments, you should see your computer display projected.

(Windows a plug-and-play monitor, click

■ If you’re projecting a video, press the Source button on top

of the projector or the control to switch to your video source. Then press the

only: If you see a message saying that it has found

Cancel.)

S-Video/Video button on the remote

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 25 for instructions on focusing and making other image adjustments.

When you’re done with your presentation, shut down the projector as described on page 29. Shutting down the projector correctly prevents premature lamp failure and possible damage from overheating.

warning

Never look into the lens when the lamp is on. This can damage your eyes, and is especially dangerous for children.

Using the Projector 21

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 (for laptops and video sources) or in Appendix A (for desktop computers and other sources).

■ Make sure the power light is green and not flashing and the lens

cover is off.

■ Try restarting your computer.

■ Press the Source button on top of the projector to select the

correct source. (Allow a few seconds for the projector to sync up after pressing the button.)

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 projector to sync up after pressing it. Check your laptop’s manual or online help for details.

CRT/LCD. Allow a few seconds for the

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On most systems, the or

CRT/LCD key lets you toggle

between the LCD screen and the projector, or display on both at the same 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.

If you’re using a Macintosh laptop with OS 9.x or earlier:

You may need to set up your system to display on the projector screen as well as the LCD screen. Follow these steps:

1. From the Apple menu, select

Control Panels, then click

Monitors or Monitors and Sound.

2. Click the Arrange icon.

Click here

Drag one monitor icon on top of the other

3. Drag one monitor icon on top of the other.

Arrange option isn’t available, you may need to select one of

If the the Simulscan resolution settings:

1. Click the

Monitor icon, if necessary.

Click here

2. Select a

Simulscan resolution as shown. (Allow a few seconds for

the projector to sync up after making the selection.)

Select a Simulscan resolution

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If you’re using a Macintosh laptop with OS X:

You may need to set up your system to display on the projector screen as well as the LCD screen. Follow these steps:

1. From the Apple menu, select

Displays.

System Preferences, then click

2. Select VGA Display or Color LCD, click Arrange or

Arrangement, and make sure Mirror Displays is checked.

Click here

Select Mirror Displays

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Epson 53c, 73c User Manual

Contents

Welcome

Getting the Most from Your Projector

Using Your Documentation

Getting More Information

Registration and Warranty

Unpacking the Projector

Additional Components

Optional Accessories

Positioning the Projector

Connecting to a Laptop Computer

Connecting the Computer Cable

Connecting the Cable for Remote Mouse Control

Amplifying Computer Audio

Connecting to Video Sources

Connecting the RCA Video Cable

Connecting an S-Video Cable

Connecting a Component Video Cable

Turning On Your Equipment

Turning On the Projector

What To Do If You See a Blank Screen