Epson PowerLite 30c User Manual

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.

See also Important Safety Instructions starting on p.44

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About the Documentation

Types of Documentation

Your EPSON projector comes with the following documentation.

Quick Setup Poster

This poster quickly tells you how to unpack the projector and get started using it.

User’s Guide (this manual)

This User’s Guide contains information on basic operation, using the configuration menus, troubleshooting and maintenance.

Conventions Used in This User’s Guide

Indicates actions where personal injury or damage to the projector may occur if the procedures are not followed correctly.

Indicates additional information and things that can be useful to know.

Indicates that an explanation of the underlined word or words in front of the symbol appears in the glossary of terms. See Glossary in the Appendix. (p.61)

Procedure

Indicates steps you take to accomplish tasks. The steps should be followed in the order given.

Getting More Information

If you need help not covered in the documentation, try the following:

• Built-in help system

Provides assistance for common problems. Available from the Help button on the projector or the remote control (see p.34).

• http://support.epson.com

Download FAQs and e-mail your questions to EPSON support. Take advantage of EPSON’s automated support services 24 hours a day.

• EPSON PrivateLine support service

To get help fast from EPSON, call (800) 637-7661 and enter the PIN on the PrivateLine Technical Support card in your owner’s kit.

Features of the Projector

Cinema filter function

You can boost the quality of films by attaching the EPSON cinema filter supplied with the projector, and then changing the Cinema Filter setting in the Video menu to ON. This automatically causes video images such as films to be projected at the optimum tint.

Color mode function

The optimum images can be projected simply by selecting the image quality from the following six preset settings according to the projection environment being used. No other color adjustments are necessary.

• sRGB • Normal • Meeting

• Presentation • Theatre • Game

Brilliant, attractive images

Despite its compact size, the projector can display images at high resolutions with a high degree of luminance, providing beautifully clear images even in bright environments.

Keystone correction function

Keystone distortion in projected images can be corrected easily. This feature makes images project correctly even when the projector has been set up on a tilted vertical angle.

Automatic setup function

When projecting computer images, the signals from the connected computer are detected automatically and adjusted so that the optimum images are projected. Even if several people are giving presentations using the same projector, the optimum picture quality can be obtained simply by disconnecting and reconnecting the computers. Each individual setting can also be adjusted manually.

Easy to operate

The accessory remote control can be used for operations such as pausing projection and zooming in on important areas of an image.

About the Documentation ........................................................................................3

Types of Documentation ....................................................................................3

Conventions Used in This User’s Guide ............................................................3

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

Features of the Projector .........................................................................................4

Contents...................................................................................................................5

Basic Operations .......................................................................................7

Turning On the Projector..........................................................................................8

Connecting the Power Cable .............................................................................8

Turning On the Power and Projecting Images ...................................................9

Turning Off the Projector........................................................................................10

Adjusting the Screen Image...................................................................................12

Adjusting the Image Size .................................................................................12

Focusing the Screen Image.............................................................................12

Adjusting the Image Angle...............................................................................13

Correcting Keystone Distortion ........................................................................14

Adjusting Image Quality .........................................................................................15

Using the EPSON Cinema Filter......................................................................15

Selecting the Color Mode ................................................................................16

Wide-Screen Projection of Component Video and Video Images ...................16

Adjusting Computer Images ............................................................................17

Settings and Useful Functions ............................................................... 21

Using the Configuration Menu Functions...............................................................22

Video Menu......................................................................................................22

Audio Menu......................................................................................................25

Setting Menu....................................................................................................25

Advanced Menu...............................................................................................26

About Menu .....................................................................................................27

Reset All Menu ................................................................................................28

Using the Configuration Menus........................................................................29

Useful Functions When a Computer Is Connected................................................31

A/V Mute ..........................................................................................................31

Freeze..............................................................................................................31

E-Zoom ............................................................................................................32

Troubleshooting ....................................................................................... 33

Using the Help Function.........................................................................................34

When Having Trouble ............................................................................................35

(Warning) Indicator .........................................................................................35

Power Indicator ................................................................................................36

When the Indicators Provide No Help....................................................................37

Appendix .................................................................................................. 43

Important Safety Instructions .................................................................................44

Maintenance ..........................................................................................................46

Cleaning...........................................................................................................46

Replacing Consumables..................................................................................47

Optional Accessories .............................................................................................52

List of Supported Monitors .....................................................................................53

Component Video Input/RGB Video Input .......................................................53

Composite Video/S-Video Input.......................................................................53

Computer .........................................................................................................53

Specifications.........................................................................................................54

Safety...............................................................................................................55

Appearance............................................................................................................56

Part Names and Functions ....................................................................................57

Front/Top..........................................................................................................57

Control Panel ...................................................................................................58

Left Side...........................................................................................................58

Rear .................................................................................................................59

Base.................................................................................................................59

Remote Control................................................................................................60

Glossary.................................................................................................................61

Index ......................................................................................................................63

Warranty ................................................................................................................65

Declaration of Conformity ......................................................................................67

FCC Compliance Statement ..................................................................................68

Basic Operations

This chapter describes basic operations such as turning the projector on and off and adjusting the projected images.

Turning On the Projector...................................8

Connecting the Power Cable........................................8

Turning On the Power and Projecting Images ...........9

Turning Off the Projector ................................10

Adjusting the Screen Image............................12

Adjusting the Image Size............................................12

Focusing the Screen Image........................................12

Adjusting the Image Angle .........................................13

Correcting Keystone Distortion.................................14

Adjusting Image Quality.................................. 15

Using the EPSON Cinema Filter.................................15

Selecting the Color Mode ...........................................16

Wide-Screen Projection of Component Video

and Video Images .....................................................16

Adjusting Computer Images ......................................17

Automatic Setup........................................................................ 17

Adjusting the Tracking............................................................... 18

Adjusting the Sync .................................................................... 19

Turning On the Projector

Be sure to read the Important Safety Instructions starting on p.44 before projecting images.

Connecting the Power Cable

Procedure

3 4

Lit orange

Make sure the power is off for all components connected to the projector.

Remove the lens cover.

Connect the video source or computer to the projector (see Quick Setup).

Connect the power cord to the projector.

Check that the power cord connector is facing the same way as the power inlet on the projector, and then insert the power cord securely into the projector.

Connect the other end of the power cord to a grounded electrical outlet.

Wait until the Power indicator lights orange.

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The projector's control panel and remote control buttons cannot be operated while the Power indicator is flashing orange.

Turning On the Power and Projecting Images

Procedure

Turn on the power for all equipment connected to the projector.

For a video source, press the [Play] button at the video source to start playback if necessary. Check that the Power indicator has stopped flashing and lights orange.

hanges from flashing to lit green

Press the [Power] button on either the projector's control panel or the remote control to turn on the power for the

Powe r

Remote control

The projector's control panel and remote control buttons cannot be operated while the Power indicator is flashing green. Depending on the settings, the message “No-Signal” can appear. See Setting - No-Signal Msg. (p.25)

Power

S-Video/VideoComputer

Color Mode

Freeze

A/V Mute

E-Zoom

projector.

The Power indicator flashes green, and after a short period it stops flashing and projection starts. Wait until the Power indicator lights green (it normally takes about 40 seconds to change).

If more than one signal source has been connected, use the projector's control

panel or the remote control to select a port, while referring to the following table.

Por t

Computer/ Component Video

S-Video

Vid eo Vid eo

Projector Remote control

The image source changes each time [Source] is pressed.

Button to press

[Computer]

[S-Video/Video]

Display at top right of

Computer * YCbCr YPbPr

S-Video

Basic Operations

screen

* *

*The message displayed depends on which Input Signal option has been selected in the Video menu.

If only one signal source has been connected, that source will be projected without any

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buttons being pressed. If the No-Signal message does not disappear, check the connections again.

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If a laptop computer or a computer with an LCD screen has been connected to the

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projector, the images may not be projected immediately. After making the connections, check that the computer has been set up to output signals externally. The following table shows examples of how to toggle output settings. For details, refer to the section of the documentation provided with your computer under a heading such as “External output,” “Connecting an external monitor” or something similar.

NEC Panasonic Toshiba IBM Sony Fujitsu Macintosh

[Fn]+[F3] [Fn]+[F3] [Fn]+[F5] [Fn]+[F7] [Fn]+[F7] [Fn]+[F10]

If the same still picture is projected for a long period of time, the projected image may

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become burned into the computer screen. You should avoid leaving the same image displayed for long periods.

After startup, change the

Control Panel adjustments

so that Mirroring is active

Turning Off the Projector

Follow the procedure below to turn off the projector’s power.

Procedure

Projector Remote control

S-Video/VideoComputer

A/V Mute

E-Zoom

Power OFF?

Please press key again to power off .

Stops flashing and lights orange

Powe r

Power

Color Mode

Freeze

Turn off the power for the signal sources that are connected to the projector.

Check that the power for all connected components has been turned off.

Press the [Power] button on either the projector's control panel or the remote control.

The confirmation message shown to the left will appear. If you do not want to turn off the power, press any button except the [Power] button. If you do not press any button, the message will disappear automatically after seven seconds. (In this case, the power will not turn off.)

Press the [Power] button once more.

The lamp will switch off. The Power indicator will flash orange and cool-down The cool-down period lasts for about 25 seconds. (This varies depending on factors such as the ambient air temperature.) When cool-down is complete, the Power indicator lights orange.

will start.

The projector's control panel and remote control buttons cannot be operated while the Power indicator is flashing orange. Wait until it lights steadily.

Unplug the power cable from the electrical outlet.

Do not disconnect the power cable from the outlet while the Power indicator is still flashing orange, because it may result in projector operation errors and reduced lamp unit operating life.

Retract the front adjustable feet if they are extended.

Gently push down on the projector while simultaneously pressing the two foot adjust buttons.

Foot adjust buttons

Attach the lens cover.

Attach the lens cover to the lens when not using the projector to keep dust and dirt off the lens.

Lens cover

Basic Operations

Adjusting the Screen Image

You can correct and adjust the screen image to obtain the best possible picture.

Adjusting the Image Size

The size of the projected image is basically determined by the distance from the projector to the screen. (Quick Setup poster)

If further minor adjustment is required, press the [Zoom] button on the projector's control panel to make the adjustment. Minor adjustments can be made to the image size to between a zoom ratio of approximately

1.0 to 1.2 in 33 steps.

The E-Zoom function lets you enlarge parts of the image. (p.32)

Procedure

Projector

Press the [Zoom] button on the projector's control panel.

When pressed to the [W] side, the image becomes larger.

Focusing the Screen Image

Procedure

Focus ring

Projector

When pressed to the [T] side, the image becomes smaller.

Turn the focus ring to adjust the image focus.

If the surface of the lens is dirty or has

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condensation on it, it may not be possible to adjust the focus correctly. If this happens, clean the lens. (p.38, 46)

If the projector is positioned outside the

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normal projecting range of 0.9–11.3 m (2.9–37.0 ft.), it may not be possible to get the correct focus. If you have trouble getting the correct focus, check the projection distance.

Adjusting the Image Angle

The projector should be set up so it is as perpendicular to the screen as possible.

Procedure

Seen from the side

9.6

Seen from above

If it is not possible to set up the projector so it is perpendicular to the screen, it can be set up at a slight vertical angle instead. You can extend or retract the front adjustable feet to adjust the projection angle within a maximum range of 10º.

While pressing the two foot adjust buttons at either side, lift up the front of the projector so that the front adjustable feet can extend.

Extend the front adjustable feet until the desired

Foot adjust buttons (side)

angle is obtained, and then release the foot adjust buttons. To retract the front adjustable feet, gently push down on the projector while pressing the two foot adjust buttons.

Basic Operations

When the feet are adjusted, it may cause distortion in the projected image. Use the keystone

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correction function to adjust this distortion. (p.14) If the projector is tilted horizontally, turn the bases of the front adjustable feet to adjust the angle.

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Front adjustable foot

Extend Retract

Adjusting the Screen Image

Correcting Keystone Distortion

When the projector is tilted, it will cause keystone distortion to appear in the image. This distortion can be corrected using the keystone correction function, as long as the vertical angle of tilt is within a range of approximately 15º.

Procedure

Approx. 15º above

15º

Approx. 15º below

15º

Keystone correction can be carried out using either the projector's control panel or the configuration menu. The following explanation describes how to correct keystone distortion using the projector's control panel. For adjustment using the configuration menu: Setting - Keystone (p.25)

If the bottom of the

image is wider

If the top of the image

is wider

Projector Projector

When keystone correction is used, the projected image will become smaller.

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The keystone correction settings are memorized. If you change the position or angle of the

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projector, you may need to readjust the keystone correction settings. If the images become uneven in appearance after keystone correction is carried out, decrease

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the sharpness setting. (p.23, 24) If the value displayed in the gauge on the screen stops changing when keystone correction is

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being carried out, it indicates that the limit for keystone correction has been exceeded. Check that the projector has not been set up at an angle that exceeds the proper limit.

Adjusting Image Quality

The quality of the screen image can be adjusted as described in the following sections.

Using the EPSON Cinema Filter

When you attach the EPSON cinema filter to the projector and set the EPSON Cinema Filter command to ON, the images are adjusted to the optimum tint for movie theater images.

If you do this when a computer is connected and the projector is being used for a presentation, the image will appear darker than normal, so remove the cinema filter and change the EPSON Cinema Filter setting to OFF.

Procedure

Attach the cinema filter.

Nub

Align the nub on the focus ring with the notch in the cinema filter, and then attach the cinema filter.

Basic Operations

The EPSON cinema filter should always be installed so that the notch is aligned

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with the nub on the focus ring. If the cinema filter is not installed correctly, unevenness or lack of focus may occur in the projected image. Do not touch the glass surfaces of the cinema filter or the projector's lens when

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attaching the cinema filter. If fingerprints or smears get on the glass surfaces, it will reduce the clarity of the projection.

Video

Audio Setting Advanced About Reset All

: Return : Select

EPSON Cinema Filter :

Position

Brightness

Contrast

Color 0

Tint

Sharpness 0

Color Mode

Video Signal

Aspect Ratio

Reset

4: 3 16: 9

: Set

ON OFF

Adjust

Select [Theatre ]

Select [Auto ]

Execute

Press the [Menu] button on the remote control, and then select EPSON Cinema Filter from the Video menu.

For details on this operation, refer to “Using the Configuration Menus.” (p.29)

Select ON and then press the [Enter] button.

After changing the setting, press the [Menu] button to exit the configuration

menu.

Selecting the Color Mode

The following six preset color modes are available. Which one you use depends on the characteristics of the images you want to project. You can easily obtain the optimum image quality by selecting the color mode that corresponds to the projected image. The brightness of the image will vary depending on the color mode you select.

Mode Application

sRGB

Normal Brightness is emphasized for presentation in bright rooms.

Meeting Images are modulated using their original tints, with no color enhancement.

Presentation For presentation in dark rooms.

Theater Movie images are optimized using natural tints.

Game Brightness is emphasized. Ideal for playing video games in bright rooms.

Images conform to the sRGB color standard. If the connected source has an sRGB mode, set both the projector and the connected signal source to sRGB.

Procedure

Remote control

Powe r

S-Video/VideoComputer

Color Mode

Freeze

A/V Mute

Normal

The color mode changes in the following order as you press the [Color Mode] button on the remote control:

Normal → Meeting → Presentation → Theater → Game → sRGB

The current setting appears in the top right corner of the screen each time the color mode is changed. The default color mode setting is Normal when computer image signals are being input, and Theater when component video are being input.

You can also set the color mode by using the Color Mode command in the Video menu. (p.23, 24)

Wide-Screen Projection of Component Video and Video Images

This function changes the aspect ratio and YPbPr) or video images (S-Video or composite video) are being projected. Images which have been recorded in digital video or onto DVDs can be viewed in 16:9 wide-screen format.

of images from 4:3 to 16:9 when component video images (YCbCr

or video signals

Image in squeeze mode projected at 4:3

Image in squeeze mode

projected at 16:9

Procedure

Press the [Menu] button on the remote control, and then select Aspect Ratio from the Video menu.

For details on this operation, refer to “Using the Configuration Menus.” (p.29)

Press the [ ] and [ ] buttons to set the aspect ratio to either 4:3 or 16:9, and then press the [Enter] button.

Video

Audio

Setting

Advanced

About

Reset All

: Return : Select

Video

Audio

Setting

Advanced

About

Reset All

: Return : Select

EPSON Cinema Filter :

Position

Brightness

Contrast

Color 0

Tint

Sharpness 0

Color Mode

Video Signal

Aspect Ratio

Reset

: Set

EPSON Cinema Filter :

Position

Brightness

: :

Contrast

Color 0

: :

Tint

Sharpness 0

Color Mode

Video Signal

Aspect Ratio

Reset

: Set

ON OFF

Adjust

Select [Theatre ]

Select [Auto ]

4: 316: 9

Execute

ON OFF

Adjust

Select [Theatre ]

Select [Auto ]

4: 3 16: 9

Execute

After making the adjustment, press the [Menu] button to exit the configuration

menu.

Basic Operations

Adjusting Computer Images

Automatic Setup

Automatic setup detects the status of the signals coming from the connected computer and automatically adjusts these signals so the optimum image quality can be obtained. Automatic setup involves adjustment of the following three items: Tracking

If Auto Setup in the Video menu is set to OFF (the default setting is ON), automatic setup is not

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carried out. If you press the [Auto] button on the remote control while computer signals are being projected, adjustment will then be carried out.

Remote control

If you press the [Auto] button while the E-Zoom or Freeze function is being used, or while a

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configuration menu or help menu is being displayed, the function will be cancelled when you press the [Auto] button, and then the adjustment will be carried out.

Sometimes the signals may not be adjusted correctly, depending on the type of signals being

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output by the computer. In such cases, use the configuration menu commands to adjust the tracking and sync settings manually. (p.18, 19)

, Position and Sync .

Enter

ESCAuto

Adjusting Image Quality

Adjusting the Tracking

Procedure

If vertical stripes appear in the projected images and this cannot be fixed using automatic setup, adjust the tracking

manually using the following

procedure.

Press the [Menu] button on the remote control, and then select Tracking from the Video menu.

For details on this operation, refer to “Using the Configuration Menus.” (p.29)

Press the [ ] and [ ] buttons to set the tracking value.

The tracking value increases or decreases each time a button is pressed.

Video

Audio Setting Advanced About Reset All

Video

Audio Setting Advanced About Reset All

EPSON Cinema Filter :

Position

Tracking

Sync . 0 Brightness 0 Contrast Sharpness 0 Color Mode Select Input Signal

Auto Setup Reset

: Select: Return : Adjust

EPSON Cinema Filter :

Position

Tracking

Sync . Brightness Contrast Sharpness Color Mode Input Signal

Auto Setup Reset

: Select: Return

: Adjust

Adjust

0000

RGB

YUV( YCbCr YPbPr)

ON OFF

Execute

Adjust

1000

Select [Normal ]

RGB

YUV( YCbCr YPbPr)

ON OFF

Execute

ON OFF

[Normal ]

ON OFF

After making the adjustment, press the [Menu] button to exit the configuration

menu.

The image will flash when continuous tracking adjustment is carried out.

Procedure

Adjusting the Sync

If flickering, fuzziness or interference appear in images that are input from the computer, and this cannot be fixed using automatic setup, adjust the sync

manually using the following procedure.

Press the [Menu] button on the remote control, and then select Sync from the Video menu.

For details on this operation, refer to “Using the Configuration Menus.” (p.29)

Press the [ ] and [ ] buttons to set the sync value.

The sync value increases or decreases each time a button is pressed.

Video

Audio Setting Advanced About Reset All

Video

Audio Setting Advanced About Reset All

EPSON Cinema Filter :

Position Tracking

Sync . 0

Brightness 0 Contrast Sharpness 0 Color Mode Select Input Signal

Auto Setup Reset

: Select: Return

: Adjust

EPSON Cinema Filter :

Position Tracking

Sync . 10

Brightness 0 Contrast Sharpness 0 Color Mode Select Input Signal

Auto Setup Reset

: Adjust

: Select: Return

: : :

Adjust

RGB

ON OFF

Adjust

RGB

ON OFF

Execute

ON OFF

[Normal ]

YUV( YCbCr YPbPr)

Execute

ON OFF

[Normal ]

YUV( YCbCr YPbPr)

After making the adjustment, press the [Menu] button to exit the configuration

menu.

If you adjust the sync without adjusting the tracking first, it will not be possible to get the best

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adjustment results. Incorrect tracking adjustment may not be noticeable with some types of picture. However, pictures with lots of lines and shading will tend to show incorrect tracking adjustments more clearly, so be sure to check the tracking adjustment first.

It may also be possible to fix flickering and fuzziness by adjusting the brightness, contrast ,

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sharpness and keystone correction settings.

Basic Operations

Adjusting Image Quality

Settings and Useful Functions

This chapter describes the configuration menus and useful functions that can be used when a computer is connected.

Using the Configuration Menu Functions......22

Video Menu ..................................................................22

Video (S-Video, Composite video, Component) ....................... 22

Computer (Analog-RGB)/RGB video ........................................ 24

Audio Menu..................................................................25

Setting Menu................................................................25

Advanced Menu...........................................................26

About Menu..................................................................27

Reset All Menu.............................................................28

Using the Configuration Menus.................................29

Useful Functions When a Computer

Is Connected ..................................................31

A/V Mute.......................................................................31

Freeze...........................................................................31

E-Zoom .........................................................................32

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