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EPSON® PowerLite® 500c/700c/710c

Multimedia Projector

User’s Guide

Supplement

Important Safety Information

WARNING

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 the User’s Guide or this Supplement, do not attempt to service this product yourself. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.

WARNING

children to avoid any risk of suffocation.

Caution

the oil on your hands may shorten the lamp life. Use a cloth or glove to handle the new lamp.

: Never look into the projector lens when the lamp is turned on; the bright light can damage your eyes.

: The projector and its accessories come packaged in plastic bags. Keep plastic bags away from small

: When you replace the lamp, never touch the new lamp with your bare hands; the invisible residue left by

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Connecting to a

Desktop Computer

Positioning the Projector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Identifying the Projector Ports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Connecting to a PC Desktop Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Connecting the Computer Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Connecting the Audio Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Connecting the Cable for Remote Mouse Control . . . . . 9

Connecting to a Desktop Macintosh . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Connecting the Computer Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Connecting the Audio Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Connecting the Cable for Remote Mouse Control . . . . 13

Turning the Projector On and Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Turning On Other Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Using the

Projector Menus

Changing Menu Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Video Menu (Computer Image Source) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Video Menu (Video Image Source) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Audio Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Effect Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

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

User’s Logo Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Capturing the Image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Assigning the Image to the No-Signal Message

and/or A/V Mute Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Advanced Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

About Menu (Computer Image Source) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

About Menu (Video Image Source) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Reset All Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Technical

Specifications

Index

General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Projection Lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Mouse Compatibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Remote IR Receiver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Mechanical . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Electrical . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Environmental . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

CE Marking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Supported Monitor Displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Computer Connector Pin Assignments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Appendix A: Connecting to a Desktop Computer

note

For instructions on connecting to a laptop computer or to external speakers, see your User’s Guide.

This appendix describes how to connect the projector to your desktop computer and turn everything on. The projector must be connected to a computer or a video source such as a VCR, camcorder, digital camera, DVD player, or laser disc player before it can project any images. You may also want to set up the projector for one or more of the following:

■ Connect the mouse cable to use the remote control as a

wireless mouse. Except for some laptops, this disables your computer’s mouse. You use the remote control’s pointer to control the screen cursor.

■ Provide audio for one or both image sources. The audio

source can be the computer, video source, or another device such as a stereo.

■ Connect to an external speaker or PA system to amplify the

audio (see your User’s Guide for instructions).

Positioning the Projector

Before you can set up the projector, you need to decide where to place it. Keep the following in mind:

Place the projector on a sturdy, level surface.

■

Make sure the projector is within 10 feet of a grounded

■

electrical outlet or extension cord.

Place the computer and/or video source within 5 feet of the

■

projector.

Make sure the projector is at right angles to the screen.

■

Otherwise, your image will be distorted.

Connecting to a Desktop Computer 5

note

It is easier to position the projector when the screen is directly in front of the room. If the screen is placed diagonally in a corner, it is much more difficult to position the projector perpendicular to the screen and get a non-distorted image.

Most presenters find it convenient to place the projector (and computer) in the front of the room. With this arrangement, the projector is placed close to the screen. You need to raise the front of the projector (by extending the legs) in order to position the image high enough on the screen. Then you can use the projector’s keystone control to correct the distortion caused by tilting up the front of the projector.

The distance between the projector and the screen determines the actual image size. Use the general guidelines in the table below to determine the proper distance.

Horizontal distance from projector to screen

Image size

(diagonal)

2.2 feet (0.7 meter) — 3.6 feet (1.1 meters)

2.5 feet (0.8 meter) 3.6 feet (1.1 meters) 4.3 feet (1.3 meter)

3.3 feet (1.0 meter) 4.8 feet (1.5 meters) 5.6 feet (1.7 meters)

5.0 feet (1.5 meters) 7.5 feet (2.3 meters) 8.9 feet (2.7 meters)

6.7 feet (2.0 meters) 9.8 feet (3.0 meters) 11.8 feet (3.6 meters)

8.3 feet (2.5 meters) 12.5 feet (3.8 meters) 14.8 feet (4.5 meters)

12.5 feet (3.8 meters) 18.7 feet (5.7 meters) 22.6 feet (6.9 meters)

16.7 feet (5.1 meters) 25.3 feet (7.7 meters) 30.2 feet (9.2 meters)

25 feet (7.6 meters) 37.7 feet

Minimum (lens set to W)

(11.5 meters)

Maximum (lens set to T)

45.3 feet (13.8 meters)

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Identifying the Projector Ports

The following illustrations identify all the interface ports on the back and side of the projector; you may want to refer to them as you connect your computer or other equipment to the projector.

L-Audio-R

Audio Out

S-Video

Video

Audio In

Audio

S-Video

Computer

InOut

Audio

Video

Power Inlet

Mouse/Com

USB Mouse

Connecting to a PC Desktop Computer

To connect the projector to your PC desktop computer, you need to:

Connect the computer cable

■

■ Connect the audio cable (if you’ll be projecting with audio)

Connect the mouse cable (if you want to use the remote

■

note

control as a mouse)

Computer configurations vary. See your computer manual for the location of

If you connect the projector to your desktop computer, you cannot view your images on the computer monitor.

the ports needed to connect

our projector.

Follow the steps in each section for the cables you need to connect.

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Connecting the Computer Cable

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

1. Disconnect the monitor cable from the monitor port on the

back of your computer.

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

projector’s Computer port.

3. Connect the other end of the cable to your computer’s

video (monitor) port.

4. Tighten the screws on all connectors.

If you don’t need to make any other connections, you can plug in your projector and turn it on. See page 14 for instructions.

8 Connecting to a Desktop Computer

note

If you need maximum volume (in a large auditorium, for example), you can also connect external speakers or a public address system to the projector. See your User’s Guide for instructions.

Connecting the Audio Cable

If your presentation includes sound effects or other types of computer audio, you need to connect the audio cable.

1. Connect one end of the audio cable to the

the projector.

Audio in jack

2. Connect the other end of the audio cable to the speaker or

audio out port on your computer’s sound card.

Audio In jack on

audio cable

Connecting the Cable for Remote Mouse Control

Using the remote control as a wireless mouse gives you more flexibility. You can deliver your presentation from anywhere in the room and interact with the audience. You don’t need to stand near your computer or near the projector.

You’ll use different cables and different ports on the projector, depending on whether your computer has a round PS/2 mouse port or a flat USB mouse port.

Mouse/Com

PS/2 mouse port

USB Mouse

USB mouse port USB mouse cable

Connecting to a Desktop Computer 9

PS/2 mouse cable

1. Determine which type of mouse port your computer has:

■ Round PS/2 mouse port

■ Flat USB mouse port

2. Connect one end of the appropriate mouse cable to the

Mouse/Com port or the USB Mouse port on the

PS/2 projector.

connecting PS/2 mouse cable connecting USB mouse cable

3. Connect the other end to the mouse port on your

computer. (Your computer’s mouse will be disabled while you are using the remote control as a mouse.)

Connecting to a Desktop Macintosh

note

Macintosh configurations vary. See your computer manual for the location of the ports needed to connect your projector.

To connect the projector to your desktop Macintosh,® you need to:

■ Connect the computer cable

■ Connect the audio cable (if you’ll be projecting with audio)

Connect the mouse cable (if you want to use the remote

■

control as a mouse)

If you connect the projector to your Macintosh, you cannot view your images on the computer monitor.

Follow the steps in each section for the cables you need to connect.

10 Connecting to a Desktop Computer

note

If you have an older Macintosh, you may need to use a Macintosh adapter (available from Apple Check the documentation for your Macintosh to determine what type of connections are available.

Connecting the Computer Cable

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

1. Disconnect the monitor cable from the monitor port on the

back of your Macintosh.

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

Computer port.

3. Connect the other end to the monitor port on your

Macintosh.

Macintosh adapter, if necessary

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If you can’t connect the projector’s computer cable to your Macintosh, you may need to use a Macintosh adapter (available from Apple).

■ Remove the small cover on the

Macintosh adapter and set its DIP switches according to the resolution you want to use (such as 16-inch mode). See your Macintosh documentation for instructions.

■ Connect the small end

of the Macintosh adapter to the computer cable.

■ Connect the computer

cable (with the Macintosh adapter attached) to the monitor port on your Macintosh.

4. Tighten the screws on all the connectors.

If you don’t need to make any other connections, you can plug in your projector and turn it on. See page 14 for instructions.

12 Connecting to a Desktop Computer

note

If you need maximum volume (in a large auditorium, for example), you can also connect external speakers or a public address system to the projector. See your User’s Guide for instructions.

Connecting the Audio Cable

If your presentation includes sound effects or other types of computer audio, you need to connect the audio cable.

1. Connect one end of the audio cable to the

the projector.

Audio in jack

audio cable

2. Connect the other end of the audio cable to the speaker

jack on your Macintosh.

Audio In jack on

Connecting the Cable for Remote Mouse Control

You’ll use different cables and different ports on the projector, depending on what type of mouse your Macintosh has.

Mouse/Com

standard mouse port

USB Mouse

USB mouse port USB mouse cable

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Mac mouse cable

1. Determine which type of mouse port your Macintosh has:

■ Round mouse port

■ Flat USB mouse port

2. Connect one end of the appropriate mouse cable to the

standard

Mouse/Com port or the USB Mouse port on the

projector.

connecting Mac mouse cable connecting USB mouse cable

3. Connect the other end to the port on your Macintosh.

Turning the Projector On and Off

After you have connected your computer and other equipment, you can plug in the projector and turn it on.

1. Connect the power cable to your projector’s power inlet.

2. Plug the other end of the cable into a grounded electrical

outlet.

The power light on top of the projector turns orange. This indicates that the projector is receiving power, but is not yet turned on.

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power light

3. Use the tab on the lens ring to rotate the ring and pop out

the lens.

tab

4. Squeeze the lens cap tabs and remove the lens cap.

Squeeze here

warning

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

5. Press the red

power button

Power button on top of the projector.

power light

The power light flashes green, and then stays on. You may see a blue screen with the message

No Signal displayed.

This is normal.

6. Turn on or restart your computer. In a few moments, you

should see the computer display projected.

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When you are ready to turn off the projector, follow these steps:

caution

To avoid damaging the lamp, never unplug the power cord when the power light is green.

1. Press the red

Power button on top of the projector. You

see a confirmation message. (If you don’t want to turn it off, press any other button.)

2. Press the

Power button again. The Power light flashes

orange for about a minute and the fan gets louder as the projector cools down. When the projector has cooled, the orange light stays on and the fan shuts off.

If you want to turn the projector on again, wait until the orange light stops flashing. Then press the

Power button.

3. When you are finished using the projector, replace the lens

cap, retract the lens, and unplug the power cord.

Turning On Other Equipment

If you’re using a VCR, other external video source, or additional equipment with the projector, turn on the equipment in this order:

1. Video source

2. External audio source

3. Projector

4. External speakers or PA system

5. Computer

When you’re ready to shut down, turn off the equipment in the reverse order.

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Appendix B: Using the Projector Menus

The on-screen menus let you customize and adjust projector features. The following 8 menus and features are available:

■ Video

Controls the look and quality of the projected image (from a computer or video source).

■ Audio

Adjusts the volume and tone (treble/bass).

■ Effect

Customizes the drawing tools available on the remote control.

■ Setting

Adjusts features such as the keystone setting, blank screen color, message prompt, and power management system.

■ User’s Logo

Lets you capture and store an image to be displayed with the A/V Mute button, or as the startup screen.

■ Advanced

Controls settings such as menu language, use of startup screen, color temperature, and rear or ceiling projection.

■ About

■ Reset All

Provides information about lamp usage and the current display settings.

Restores the factory defaults for all the projector settings.

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Changing Menu Settings

You use the Menu, Enter and Esc buttons on the remote control to change menu settings.

To change a menu setting:

1. To access the menu system, open the cover on the lower

part of the remote control and press the

Menu button.

menus

E-Zoom

Comp

S-Video

Auto

P in P

Power

R/C ON

Enter

Esc

Help

Video

Resize

- Volume +

Freeze

A/V Mute

Menu button

You see the following:

OFF

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Video menu options

note

The options available in some submenus vary, depending on whether the current image source is the computer or a video source.

As you select a menu, a submenu of options appears to the right.

2. Press the bottom of the

Enter button (or grasp it between

your thumb and finger and tilt it down) to scroll through the menus.

When you highlight a menu, its options are shown on the right.

3. When the menu you want is highlighted, press the center of

Enter button to select it.

the

The highlight moves to the first option for that menu.

4. Press the bottom of the

Enter button (or grasp it between

your thumb and finger and tilt it down) to scroll through the options.

5. Press the right or left side of the

Enter button (or grasp it

between your thumb and finger and tilt it to the side) to change the setting.

6. If you want to go back to the default settings on any menu,

select

7. Press the

Reset

Esc

, press

Enter

, select

, and then press

Yes

Enter

button on the remote to go back to the main

menu display. Your changes are saved automatically.

button to exit the menu system.

8. Press the

The settings available in each of the menus are described below.

Using the Projector Menus 19

note

Some options are limited to being enabled (turned on) or disabled (turned off).

Video Menu (Computer Image Source)

The Video menu lets you make adjustments to the projected image. The following options are available when the image source is your computer.

Menu item Description

The computer must be connected and operating, and the image source on the

rojector must be set to Computer for you to access these menu options.

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Position Use the Enter button to move the screen

position in the corresponding direction.

When you finish making adjustments, press the Esc button.

Tracking Matches the projector’s internal clock to

various computer graphic signals. Adjust this setting to remove vertical lines from the image.

Sync Synchronizes with the tracking signal sent from

the computer. Adjust this setting to correct fuzziness or screen flicker.

Brightness Lightens or darkens the overall image. Increase

brightness to lighten an image, or decrease it to darken the image.

Contrast Adjusts the difference between light and dark

areas. Increase the contrast to make light areas lighter and dark areas darker. Decrease it to minimize the difference between light and dark areas.

Menu item Description

Color Adjusts the color balance (red:green:blue) of

the input source.

Increase the color setting for more intense color on the screen, and lower the setting for less intense color.

When you finish making adjustments, press the Esc button.

Sharpness Adjusts the sharpness of the screen image.

Auto Setup Set to On to have the computer automatically

optimize the image for projection.

Gamma Adjusts the projected image for natural

coloration.

Reset Returns all menu items to their initial factory

defaults.

Using the Projector Menus 21

note

p y

The projector’s image source must be set to Video, and the video source (such as a VCR or camcorder) must be connected and operating

or you to access these menu options. For example, the projector must actually be

rojecting the image from

our video tape if you’re

using a VCR.

Video Menu (Video Image Source)

The Video menu lets you make adjustments to the projected image. The following options are available when the image source is Video.

Menu item Description

Position Use the Enter button to move the screen

position in the corresponding direction.

When you finish making adjustments, press the Esc button.

Brightness Lightens or darkens the overall image. Increase

brightness to lighten an image, or decrease it to darken the image.

Contrast Adjusts the degree of difference between light

and dark areas. Increase the contrast to make light areas lighter and dark areas darker. Decrease it to minimize the difference between the lightest and darkest areas of the image.

Color Adjusts color density. Increase the setting for

darker and more opaque colors. Decrease it for lighter and less opaque colors.

Tint (NTSC only)

Sharpness Adjusts the sharpness of the screen image.

Gamma Adjusts the projected image for natural

Mode Specifies the image signal mode: Auto, NTSC,

Reset Returns all menu items to their initial factory

Adjusts the red-green color balance of the screen. Increase tint to add more green, or decrease it to add more red.

coloration.

NTSC4.43, PAL, M-PAL, N-PAL, PAL 60, SECAM.

defaults.

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Audio Menu

Use the Audio menu to adjust the sound volume and quality of your audio.

Menu item Description

Volume Adjusts the volume level for the projector’s

speaker and audio-out terminal.

Increase the setting to raise the volume, or decrease it to lower the volume.

Tone Adjusts the sound quality. Move left to increase

bass and right to increase treble.

Reset Returns all menu items to their initial factory

defaults.

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Effect Menu

The Effect menu lets you customize the drawing tools available on the remote control.

Menu item Description

Cursor/ Stamp

Box Selects a box color and shape.

Marker Selects the marker (horizontal or vertical lines)

Freehand Selects the color and width for freehand lines

Cursor Speed Adjusts the cursor speed to Low, Middle, or

Reset Returns all menu items to their initial factory

Selects the stamp you want to use as the cursor graphic and lets you enlarge it.

color and width (from 2 to 32 pixels).

(2 to 148 pixels).

High.

defaults.

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Setting Menu

The Setting menu allows you to set or adjust various projector options.

Menu item Description

Keystone Adjusts a trapezoid (distorted) image to a 4:3

rectangle, correcting up to a ± 15° tilt.

P-in-P Selects the image source (composite or

S-Video) for the picture-in-picture subscreen.

No-Signal Msg

Prompt Turns off the message identifying the image

A/V Mute Specifies whether a blue, black, or user logo

Power Mgmt Sys

Reset Returns all menu items to their initial factory

Specifies whether no screen, a black screen, a blue screen, or a user logo is displayed when the projector is not receiving a signal.

source (computer or video).

screen is displayed when the A/V mute button is pressed.

Turns on the power management system which works with your computer’s power management.

defaults.

Using the Projector Menus 25

User’s Logo Feature

The User’s Logo feature allows you to transfer any image on your computer to the projector, and then use it as the screen displayed when the projector is not receiving a signal. You can also set it as a startup screen or to be displayed when you press

A/V Mute button on the remote. The image can be a

the company logo, slogan, photograph, or another other image you want to use.

Capturing the Image

26 Using the Projector Menus

You start by displaying the image you want to use on the projector. You can use an image from either a computer or video source such as a VCR or digital camera. Then follow these steps to capture the image and transfer it to the projector:

1. Press the with the Video menu highlighted.

2. Press the bottom edge of the down) to highlight the

button. You see the main menu listing,

button (or move it

Enter

User’s Logo

menu.

3. Press Enter to select this feature. You see the following message:

4. Select

Yes and press Enter. A selection box displays over

the image.

5. Use the

Enter button on the remote control to select the

area of the image you want to use. Once you have selected the entire area, press Enter.

6. When you see the message “Do you use this image?” select

Yes and press Enter. If you want to change the area

selected, select

No and repeat step 5. You see the following:

7. Use the Enter button on the remote control to select a zoom rate (display size), and then press

Enter.

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8. When the following message appears, select

Enter.

Yes and press

Saving the logo may take a few moments. Do not use the projector or other sources (computer, video, speaker, etc.) while the logo is being saved.

9. When you see the following message, press the

Enter button to redisplay the main menu.

Menu or

28 Using the Projector Menus

note

You can also set up your image as a startup screen. Use the Advanced menu to enable the startup screen.

Assigning the Image to the No-Signal Message and/or A/V Mute Button

After your image is saved, you can set it up as the no-signal message and/or the screen that’s displayed when you press the

A/V Mute button.

1. Press the

Menu button. You see the main menu listing,

with the Video menu highlighted.

2. Press the bottom edge of the to highlight the

3. Press the

Setting menu.

Enter button to select the Setting menu.

4. Press the bottom edge of the to highlight

No-Signal Msg.

5. Press the right side of the

Enter button (or tilt it down)

Enter button to select Logo. This

sets your image as the screen displayed when the projector is not receiving a signal.

6. If you want to set up your image as the A/V mute display, press the bottom edge of the to highlight

A/V Mute.

7. Press the right side of the

Enter button (or tilt it down)

Enter button to select Logo. This

sets your image as the screen displayed when you press the

AV/Mute button.

8. When you’re finished, press

To test your setting, press the

Esc or Menu.

A/V Mute button to display your

image. Press it again to turn off the image.

Using the Projector Menus 29

Advanced Menu

The Advanced menu lets you set additional projector options.

Menu item Description

Language Selects the language to be used in the menus:

Japanese, English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, Chinese, or Korean.

Startup Screen

Color Temp Adjusts the whiteness of the screen. Positive

Rear Proj. Mirrors the projected image so it looks correct

Ceiling Flips the projected image so it looks correct

Reset Returns all Advanced menu items to their initial

Displays the image you have saved as a user logo during the projector’s startup.

color temperature values provide a cold white; negative values provide a warmer white.

when you’re projecting from behind onto a translucent screen. Selecting ON turns mirroring on, while OFF turns it off (for a normal image).

when the projector is mounted upside-down from the ceiling. Selecting ON turns the feature on, while OFF turns it off (for a normal image).

factory defaults.

30 Using the Projector Menus

About Menu (Computer Image Source)

When the image source is a computer, the About menu displays information about the projector’s horizontal and vertical frequency, lamp hours, and computer connection.

Menu item Description

Lamp Displays the number of hours the current lamp

has been used.

Frequency Displays the projector’s horizontal and vertical

frequency.

Sync Polarity

Sync Mode Displays the sync mode of the computer.

Resolution Displays the output resolution of the computer

Refresh Rate

Displays the sync polarity of the computer.

video output.

Displays the refresh rate of the computer video output.

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About Menu (Video Image Source)

When the image source is video, the About menu displays information about the projector’s lamp hours and video signal.

Menu item Description

Lamp Displays the number of hours the current lamp

has been used.

Video Signal Displays the input image signal mode.

Reset All Feature

32 Using the Projector Menus

The Reset All feature lets you return all the projector settings to their default values. It does not change or delete any user logo you have stored.

Select

Reset All

confirmation screen. Select or

to cancel.

and press the

Yes

button to display the

Enter

to reset all the default settings

Appendix C:

Technical Specifications

General Type of display Poly-silicon Thin Film Transistor

(TFT)

Size of liquid crystal panels Diagonal: 0.9 inch (22.9 mm)

Lens F=2.0–2.2, f=35–42 mm

Resolution 500c: 800 × 600 pixels

700c: 1024 × 768 pixels 710c: 1024 × 768 pixels

Color reproduction 24 bit, 16.7 million colors

Brightness 500c: 800 lumens (ANSI)

700c: 800 lumens (ANSI) 710c: 1000 lumens (ANSI)

Image size (diagonal) 2.2 to 25 feet (0.7 to 7.6 meters)

Projection distance 3.6 to 45.3 feet (1.1 to 13.8 meters)

Projection methods Front, rear, upside-down (ceiling

mount)

Internal speaker system 1 monaural

Optical aspect ratio 4:3 (horizontal:vertical)

Zoom ratio 1.2:1

Keystone correction angle

Supported video interface standards NTSC, NTSC4.43, PAL, PAL-M,

±15°

PAL-N, PAL60, SECAM

Technical Specifications 33

Projection Lamp Type UHE (Ultra High Efficiency)

Power consumption 120 W

Lamp life About 2000 hours

Part number ELPLP10S (710c)

ELPLP10B (500c, 700c)

Remote Control Range 32.8 feet (10 meters)

Batteries Alkaline AA (2)

Mouse Compatibility Supports PS/2, USB, Macintosh

Remote IR Receiver Supports EPSON Remote IR Receiver, 10-foot cable (typical

use for rear screen projection)

Mechanical Height 2.8 to 3.0 inches (72 to 77 mm)

Width 8.4 inches (213 mm)

Depth 10.5 inches (267 mm)

Weight 5.8 lb (2.6 kg)

Electrical Rated frequency 50/60 Hz

Power supply 100 to 120 VAC, 2.4 A

200 to 240 VAC, 1.2 A

Environmental Temperature Operating: 41 to 104° F (5 to 40° C),

34 Technical Specifications

Power consumption Operating: 360 W

Standby: 12 W

non-condensing Storage: 14 to 140° F (–10 to 60° C), non-condensing

Humidity Operating: 20 to 80% RH,

non-condensing Storage: 10 to 90% RH, non-condensing

Safety United States FCC Part 15J Class B

UL1950 Rev. 3

Canada DOC SOR/88-475

CSA C22.2 No. 950 Rev. 3

CE Marking Directive 89/336/EEC

EN 55022 Class B EN 50082-1

Directive 73/23/EEC

EN 60950

Supported Monitor

Displays

The following table lists the display formats supported by the projector:

Frequency

Mode Resolution

VGACGA VGAEGA

NEC400 640 x 400 24.83 / 56.65 21.053

VGA60 VGA72 VGA75 VGA85

SVGA56 SVGA60 SVGA72 SVGA75 SVGA85

XGA43i XGA60 XGA70 XGA75 XGA85

640 x 400 640 x 350

640 x 480 640 x 480 640 x 480 640 x 480

800 x 600 800 x 600 800 x 600 800 x 600 800 x 600

1024 x 768 1024 x 768 1024 x 768 1024 x 768 1024 x 768

H(KHz)/V(Hz)

31.46 / 70

31.469 / 59.94

37.861 / 72.809

37.5 / 75

48.269 / 85.008

35.156 / 56.25

37.879 / 60.317

48.077 / 72.188

46.875 / 75

53.674 / 85.061

35.522 / 86.958

48.363 / 60.004

56.476 / 70.069

60.023 / 75.029

68.677 / 84.997

Dot (MHz)

25.175

31.5

31.5 36

36 40 50

49.5

56.25

44.9 65 75

78.75

94.5

SXGA1_70 SXGA1_75 SXGA1_85

SXGA2_60 SXGA2_75 SXGA2_85

1152 x 864 1152 x 864 1152 x 864

1280 x 960 1280 x 960 1280 x 960

63.851 / 70.012

67.5 / 75

77.094 / 84.999

60 / 60 75 / 75

85.938 / 85.002

94.5 108

121.5

108 126

148.5

Technical Specifications 35

Mode Resolution

Frequency H(KHz)/V(Hz)

Dot (MHz)

SXGA3_43i SXGA3_60 SXGA3_75 SXGA_85

UXGA48i UXGA60 (these are not supported by PowerLite 500c)

MACLC13 MACII13 MAC16 MAC19-60 MAC19 MAC21

NTSC (SXGA) NTSC (XGA)

PAL (SXGA) PAL (XGA)

SECAM (SXGA) SECAM (XGA)

The frequencies of some computers may not allow the image to

Note:

1280 x 1024 1280 x 1024 1280 x 1024 1280 x 1024

1600 x 1200 1600 x 1200

640 x 480 640 x 480 832 x 624 1024 x 768 1024 x 768 1152 x 870

1366 x 438 1024 x 438

1366 x 512 1024 x 512

46.433 / 86.871

63.981 / 60.02

79.976 / 75.025

91.146 / 85.024

62.5 / 96.08 75 / 60

34.975 / 66.62 35 / 66.67

49.725 / 74.55

48.193 / 59.28

60.241 / 74.93

68.682 / 75.062

15.734 / 60 28.486

15.625 / 50 28.846

be displayed correctly.

78.75 108 135

157.5

135 162

31.33

30.24

57.28 64 80 100

20.890

21.154

36 Technical Specifications

Computer Connector

Pin Assignments

The Computer port is a female video RGB, 15-pin micro-D-style connector. Here are the pin assignments:

Input pin Computer connector signals

1 Red video

2 Green video

3 Blue video

4 GND

5 GND

6 Red video GND

7 Green video GND

8 Blue video GND

9Reserve

10 Synchronous GND

11 GND

12 SDA

13 Horizontal sync/composite sync

14 Vertical sync

15 SCL

Technical Specifications 37

Index

A/V Mute Button, 29 About menu, 31 to 32 Advanced menu, 30 Audio

connecting desktop, 9, 13 menu, 23

Brightness, 33 Brightness setting, 20, 22 Buttons, remote control, 18 to 19

Camcorder, adjusting the projected image, 22 CE Marking, 35 Ceiling, hanging the projector from, 30 Color setting, 21, 22 Color Temp setting, 30 Computer connector pin assignments, 37 Computer, adjusting projected image for, 20 Connecting projector

to a desktop Macintosh, 10 to 14 to a desktop PC, 7 to 9

Contrast setting, 20, 22

DIP switches, 12 Display formats, supported, 35 to 36 Distance from projector to screen, 5 to 6 Drawing tools, 24

Effect menu, 24 Electrical specifications, 34 Environmental specifications, 34 to 35

Formats, supported display, 35 to 36

Gamma setting, 21, 22

Humidity requirements, 34

Image

adjusting position, 20, 22 adjusting quality, 20 to 22 size range, 6, 33

Image signal mode, 22

Keystone setting, 25

Lamp specifications, 34 Language setting, 30 Lumens, 33

38 Index

Macintosh, connecting projector to, 10 to 14 Mechanical specifications, 34 Menus

About, 31 to 32 Advanced, 30 Audio, 23 changing settings, 18 to 19 Effect, 24 Reset All, 32 Setting, 25 User’s Logo, 26 Video, 20 to 22

Monitors, supported, 35 to 36

Setting menu, 25 Sharpness setting, 21, 22 Speakers, adjusting sound, 23 Specifications

electrical, 34 environmental, 34 to 35 general, 33 lamp, 34 mechanical, 34 remote control, 34

safety, 35 Startup screen, 30 Sync setting, 20

Picture-in-picture option, 25 Pin assignments, connector, 37 Positioning the projector, 5 to 6 Positioning the screen image, 20, 22 Power

consumption, 34 management, 25 supply, 34

Projector

distance to screen, 6 hanging from the ceiling, 30 lamp specifications, 34 positioning, 5 to 6 positioning the screen image, 20, 22 setting up, 5 turning off, 16 turning on, 14

Rear projection, 30 Remote control

buttons, 18 to 19

specifications, 34 Reset All feature, 32 Resolution, 33

Temperature requirements, 34 Tint setting, 22 Tone setting, 23 Tracking setting, 20 Turning off the projector, 16 Turning on additional equipment, 16 Turning on the projector, 14

User’s Logo feature, 26

VCR, adjusting the projected image, 22 Video

adjusting the projected image, 22 menus, 20 to 22

Volume setting, 23

Zoom ratio, 33

Index 39

EPSON® PowerLite® 500c/700c/710c

Multimedia Projector

User’s Guide

Important Safety Information

WARNING

WARNINGWARNING

WARNING

WARNINGWARNING

children to avoid any risk of suffocation.

Caution

CautionCaution

the oil on your hands may shorten the lamp life. Use a cloth or glove to handle the new lamp.

: Never look into the projector lens when the lamp is turned on; the bright light can damage your eyes.

User’s Guide

: The projector and its accessories come packaged in plastic bags. Keep plastic bags away from small

: When you replace the lamp, never touch the new lamp with your bare hands; the invisible residue left by

, do not attempt to service this product yourself. Refer all servicing to qualified service

EPSON is a registered trademark of SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION.

EPSON SoundAdvice and EPSON PrivateLine are service marks, EPSON FaxAdvice and SizeWise are trademarks, and PowerLite is a registered trademark 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.

CPD-9732

Welcome

Contents

ContentsContents

Tips for Powerful Presentations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

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

Warnings, Cautions, and Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Registering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Reading Your Electronic Manuals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Getting Started

Unpacking the Projector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Installing Batteries in the Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Positioning the Projector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Choosing Your Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Connecting to a PC Laptop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Connecting the Computer Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Connecting the Audio Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Connecting the Cable for Remote Mouse Control . . . . 14

Connecting to a PowerBook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Connecting the Computer Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Connecting the Audio Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Connecting the Cable for Remote Mouse Control . . . . 17

Connecting to a Video Source . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Connecting Standard Video Cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Connecting S-Video Cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Connecting to External Speakers or a PA System . . . . . . . . . 21

Turning the Projector On and Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Turning On Other Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Contents iii

Projecting a

Presentation

Displaying Your Image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

AdjustingYour Image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Focusing and Zooming Your Image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Positioning Your Image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Adjusting the Image Shape . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Using the Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Operating the Projector with the Remote Control . . . . 31

Using the Remote Control as a Wireless Mouse . . . . . . 32

Zooming Your Image with the Remote . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Resizing Your Image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Turning Off the Picture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Working with Audio and Video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Selecting Your Video Source . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Stopping Action . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Adjusting Sound Volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Displaying Picture in Picture Video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Drawing on the Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Using the Cursor/Stamp Arrow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Drawing Boxes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Drawing Horizontal and Vertical Lines . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Drawing Freehand Lines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

What To Do When the Lights Flash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Using the On-Screen Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Shutting Down the Projector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Fine-Tuning

Your Projector

iv Contents

Using the Menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Changing Menu Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Adjusting the Image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Repositioning the Image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Adjusting Image Appearance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Adjusting Image Color . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Adjusting the Sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Customizing the Drawing Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Customizing the Cursor/Stamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Customizing the Box, Line and Marker Tools . . . . . . . . 53

Customizing Projector Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

Creating Your Own Startup Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

Capturing the Image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

Assigning the Image to the No-Signal Message

and/or A/V Mute Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

Viewing Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

Maintaining

and Transporting the Projector

Solving

Problems

Notices

Index

Cleaning the Lens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

Cleaning the Projector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

Cleaning the Air Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

Replacing the Lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

Transporting the Projector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

Projector Operation Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

Problems with the Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67

Image or Sound Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

Where To Get Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

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

Important Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73

Remote Control Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75

Declaration of Conformity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76

FCC Compliance Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77

Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79

Contents v

Welcome

Your EPSON® PowerLite® is the smallest, most lightweight projector to offer powerful 3-LCD performance. It weighs less than 6 pounds and displays full-color images at a resolution of

1024 × 768 pixels (PowerLite 700c/710c) or 800 × 600 pixels

(PowerLite 500c).

Producing up to 1000 ANSI lumens, your projector creates bright images that can be easily seen in rooms light enough to take notes. Digital keystone correction, picture-in-picture technology, and electronic zoom are some of the advanced features of your projector.

You can connect it simultaneously to two image sources: a computer and a video device, such as a VCR, DVD player, laser disc player, camcorder, or digital camera. You can also connect audio for each image source.

You operate your projector through a hand-held remote control, with buttons for zooming in on your image, adjusting volume, and accessing all the projector’s features. You can also use the remote control as a wireless mouse, and run your presentation as you move around the room.

EPSON’s SizeWise outputs, for a full-size image from just about any notebook PC or PowerBook.® If you use a VCR or other video source, the projector automatically senses the video format, so you can use it with confidence no matter where in the world you travel.

™

technology supports a range of computer

The EPSON PrivateLine you help when you need it. A special 800 number and your own PIN will connect you with a projector support specialist—fast.

Technical Support program will get

Welcome 1

Tips for Powerful Presentations

Your PowerLite projector gives you all the tools you need to give a professional presentation. But you still have to prepare your materials and practice your delivery. Here are some tips that should help:

■ Get the facts.

What is the purpose of the presentation? Who will be

in the audience? How long will you have for your

presentation? How big is the room? See Chapter 1 for tips

on the best way to set up the projector based on room size.

■ Focus your content.

Try to narrow down the subject matter so you can deliver

exactly what your audience is expecting. Determine what

action you want your audience to take—are you selling

them a product or an idea? Make sure you do the research

required to sound like an expert.

■ Develop effective visuals.

Studies show that visuals are the best way to reach your

audience and help them retain your message. Make sure

you know how to use your presentation software effectively.

Using the templates that come with most presentation

packages will ensure that the colors, layout, type fonts, and

other elements work together.

■ Practice.

When it comes to presentations, practice makes perfect.

The better prepared you are, the less nervous you’ll be, and

the more you’ll come across as an authority. Using your

projector and remote control will be easy with a little

practice. See Chapter 2 for instructions.

2 Welcome

■ Prepare for takeoff.

Make sure you have all the equipment you need before you

leave. There’s nothing more frustrating than discovering at

the last minute that a cable is missing or your remote

control batteries ran out. See the back of your Start Here

folder for a checklist of take-along items.

Getting More Information

Need more tips on giving presentations? 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. 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

■ www.epson.com/support

Download FAQs and e-mail your questions to EPSON’s

technical support team.

■ Start Here folder

Contains your Quick Setup sheet, warranty brochure,

CD-ROM, and EPSON PrivateLine Support card. Store

this User’s Guide in the folder and keep the folder with your

projector at all times.

■ Quick Setup sheet

Gives you all the instructions you need to get your

PowerLite set up and connected to a laptop or PowerBook

computer.

■ CD-ROM

Lets you register electronically. Also includes the electronic

version of this User’s Guide, plus the User’s Guide

Supplement, which contains specifications, instructions for

connecting to a desktop PC or Macintosh,

and more. You

can copy the User’s Guide and Supplement to your notebook

computer and have them handy wherever you go. See

page 4 for instructions on using them.

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 1-800-637-7661 and enter the PIN on your card. Or take advantage of EPSON’s automated support services 24 hours a day. See pages 71 and 72 for more information.

Welcome 3

Warnings, Cautions, and Notes

Please follow these guidelines as you read this manual:

warning

caution

note

■ 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.

Registering

Please take a minute to register online using the CD-ROM that came with your EPSON PowerLite projector. This enables you to receive special information on accessories, new products, and services. You can register through the Internet, by e-mail or 800-number modem connection, or by printing out the form to fax or mail.

Reading Your Electronic Manuals

To read your electronic manuals, you’ll use Adobe®

Acrobat already installed on your computer, you can doubleclick User’sGuide.pdf to read the User’s Guide, or

Supplement.pdf to read the User’s Guide Supplement.

If not, install Acrobat Reader from the CD-ROM.

Reader. If you have Acrobat Reader 3.0 or higher

4 Welcome

You can also copy the electronic manuals to your computer and have them handy to read whenever you want.

When you open an electronic manual, you’ll see this toolbar:

show navigation pane

first page

last page

next pageprevious page

With Acrobat Reader, you have several ways to navigate through text:

■ Use the navigation pane on the left side of the screen to

move quickly to the topic of your choice.

■ Use the arrow buttons in the toolbar or the vertical scroll

bar on the right side of the document to move through a

manual. (The box to the left of the scroll bar displays the

current page number.)

■ When your mouse pointer changes from a hand to a

pointing finger, you can click to jump to a related topic.

For more information, see your Acrobat Reader online guide.

Welcome 5

Getting Started

This chapter tells you how to unpack your projector, set it up for a presentation, connect it to a computer and/or video source, and turn it on. A lot of this information also appears on the Quick Setup sheet that came with the projector. You’ll find more detailed information and additional instructions in this chapter, including:

■ Unpacking the projector

■ Installing batteries in the remote control

■ Positioning the projector

■ Choosing your connections

■ Connecting to a PC laptop

■ Connecting to a PowerBook

■ Connecting to a video source

■ Connecting to external speakers or a PA system

■ Turning the projector on and off

Getting Started 7

Unpacking the Projector

Make sure you have all the parts shown:

Power

Freeze

A/V Mute

R/C ON

E-Zoom

OFF

Enter

Esc

batteries

power cord

computer cable

A/V cable

projector

remote control

PS/2 mouse cable

computer audio cable

USB mouse cable

Macintosh mouse cable

information packet

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

If you are moving the projector by hand, use a carrying case (either a case available from EPSON or something similar, such as a laptop case).

8 Getting Started

caution

When replacing batteries, take the following precautions: Do not mix old and new batteries. Replace batteries as soon as they run out. If the batteries leak, wipe away battery fluid with a soft cloth. If fluid gets on your hands, wash them immediately. Remove batteries if you will not be using the remote for a long period of time.

Installing Batteries in the Remote Control

The remote control operates the projector and lets you access its setup menus. You can also run your presentation with the remote and use it as a wireless mouse.

Follow these steps to install the batteries:

1. Slide off the battery

compartment cover.

2. Insert the two AA batteries

included with the

projector as shown.

3. Replace the battery

compartment cover.

Positioning the Projector

Before you can set up the projector, you need to decide where to place it. The location you choose depends on the size of the audience (and room) and your presentation style.

Place the projector on a sturdy, level surface, between

■

3.5 and 45 feet from the screen.

Make sure the projector is within 10 feet of a grounded

■

electrical outlet or extension cord.

Place the computer and/or video source within 5 feet of the

■

projector.

Make sure the projector is perpendicular to the screen.

■

Otherwise, your image will be distorted.

Getting Started 9

The distance from the projector to the screen determines the actual size of the projected image, as shown:

37.7 ft

note

7.5 ft

3.6 ft

Most presenters find it convenient to place the projector (and computer) in the front of the room. With this arrangement, the projector is placed close to the screen. You need to raise the front of the projector (by extending the legs) in order to position the image high enough on the screen. Then you can use the projector’s keystone function to correct the distortion caused by tilting up the front of the projector.

An ideal arrangement is to have the screen placed on the front wall and allow as much space as possible between the screen and the audience. This will let you move close to your audience and still place the projector far enough from the screen to get a good-sized image.

10 Getting Started

Choosing Your Connections

The connections you’ll need to make depend on the equipment you’re using, whether your presentation includes sound, and whether you plan to use the remote to run your presentation.

note

You can also connect your projector to a desktop computer or Macintosh. For instructions, see the electronic User’s Guide Supplement on the projector CD-ROM.

■ Computer connection

For many presentations, the only connection you’ll need is

between your computer and the projector. To connect a

PC laptop, see page 12. To connect a Macintosh

PowerBook, see page 15.

■ Remote control connection

To use the remote control as a wireless mouse, you’ll need

to connect the mouse cable. When you use the remote, you

can locate the projector (and computer) far enough from

the screen to get a large image, without worrying about

where you will stand. You can move around the room and

interact with your audience, while still controlling your

presentation.

■ Sound connections

If your presentation includes “computer audio” or sound

effects, you’ll need to connect the audio cable. This lets you

use the projector’s speaker instead of the speaker in your

laptop. If you need more amplification, you can also

connect external speakers or a public address system to the

projector.

■ Video connections

You can connect a VCR, camcorder, laser disc player, DVD

player, digital camera, or any other video source to your

projector. You can connect the video source and a

computer at the same time, and easily switch between

sources.

Getting Started 11

A standard RCA A/V cable is included with the projector.

If your video source also has an S-video connection, you

can use it to provide 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 from

an electronics store or video dealer.

note

For a complete list of compatible video modes, see the User’s Guide Supplement on the projector CD-ROM.

Connecting to a PC Laptop

You can connect your PowerLite to any computer that has a standard video output (monitor) port, including laptops, notebook computers, and hand-held devices. This section includes instructions for the following:

■ Connecting the computer cable

■ Connecting the audio cable

■ Connecting the mouse cable for remote mouse control

Connecting the Computer Cable

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

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

Computer port.

12 Getting Started

note

Laptop configurations vary. See your manual if you’re not familiar with the ports on your laptop.

2. Connect the other end of the cable to your laptop’s video

(monitor) port.

3. Tighten the screws on all connectors.

If you don’t need to make any other connections, you can plug in your projector and turn it on. See page 22 for instructions.

You may need to set the display to appear on both the laptop’s screen and the projector. Some laptops let you change this setting with the function keys or by using a setup utility provided by the computer manufacturer. Check your laptop’s manual or online help for instructions.

note

If you need maximum volume (in a large auditorium, for example), you can also connect external speakers or a public address system to the projector. See page 21 for instructions.

Connecting the Audio Cable

If your presentation includes sound effects or other types of computer audio, you need to connect the audio cable.

1. Connect one end of the audio cable to the

the projector.

2. Connect the other end to the laptop’s headphone jack.

Audio In jack on

Getting Started 13

Connecting the Cable for Remote Mouse Control

You’ll use different cables and different ports on the projector, depending on whether your laptop has a round PS/2 mouse port or a flat USB mouse port.

Mouse/Com

PS/2 mouse port

PS/2 mouse cable

USB Mouse

USB mouse port

USB mouse cable

1. Determine which type of mouse port your laptop has:

■ Round PS/2 mouse port

■ Flat USB mouse port

connecting PS/2 mouse cable connecting USB mouse cable

14 Getting Started

2. Connect one end of the appropriate mouse cable to the

PS/2

Mouse/Com port or the USB Mouse port on the

projector.

3. Connect the other end to the external mouse port on your

laptop.

4. If necessary, configure your laptop to work with an external

mouse.

Connecting to a PowerBook

You can connect your projector to any PowerBook that supports an external monitor.

This section includes instructions for the following:

■ Connecting the computer cable

■ Connecting the audio cable

■ Connecting the mouse cable for remote mouse control

note

If you have an older PowerBook, you may need to use a Macintosh adapter and a special video-out cable (both available from

Apple

). Check the documentation for your PowerBook to determine what type of connections are available.

Connecting the Computer Cable

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

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

Computer port.

2. Connect the other end to your PowerBook’s monitor port.

Getting Started 15

If you can’t connect the projector’s computer cable to your PowerBook, you may need to use a Macintosh adapter (available from Apple).

■ Remove the small cover on the

Macintosh adapter and set its DIP switches according to the resolution you want to use (such as 16-inch mode). See your PowerBook documentation for instructions.

■ Connect the small end of

the Macintosh adapter to the computer cable.

■ Connect the computer

cable (with the Macintosh adapter attached) to the video-out port on your PowerBook.

If your PowerBook requires a video-out cable, connect the smaller end of the video-out cable to the video-out port on the back of the PowerBook. Connect the other end to the Macintosh adapter on the end of the computer cable.

16 Getting Started

video-out cable

Macintosh adapter

3. Tighten the screws on all connectors.

If you don’t need to make any other connections, you can plug in your projector and turn it on. See page 22 for instructions.

After you turn on the projector and computer, you’ll need to choose

Mirroring in the Display Control Panel of your

PowerBook if you want to display on the LCD screen as well as the projector screen.

note

If you need maximum volume (in a large auditorium, for example), you can also connect external speakers or a public address system. See page 21 for instructions.

Connecting the Audio Cable

If your presentation includes sound effects or other types of computer audio, you need to connect the audio cable.

1. Conect one end of the audio cable to the

Audio In jack on

the projector.

2. Connect the other end to the audio out jack on your PowerBook.

Connecting the Cable for Remote Mouse Control

You’ll use different cables and different ports on the projector, depending on what type of port your PowerBook has.

Getting Started 17

Mouse/Com

standard mouse port

USB Mouse

USB mouse port

MAC mouse cable

USB mouse cable

1. Determine which type of mouse port your PowerBook has:

Round mouse port

■

■ Flat USB port

2. Connect one end of the mouse cable to the standard

Mouse/Com port or the USB Mouse port on the

projector.

connecting MAC mouse cable

18 Getting Started

connecting USB mouse cable

3. Connect the other end to the port on your PowerBook.

Connecting to a Video Source

You can connect a VCR, camcorder, laser disc player, DVD player, digital camera, or any other video source to your projector. You can connect the video source and a computer at the same time, and easily switch between sources. The projector supports NTSC, PAL, and SECAM video formats, and automatically detects the one you’re using.

note

You can’t use the projector with a cable TV-style F connector.

A standard RCA A/V cable is included with the projector. If your video source also has an

S-video jack (as shown with an S-video plug at the right), you can use it to provide 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 from an electronics store or video dealer.

Connecting Standard Video Cables

Before you start, make sure the projector and your VCR or other video source are turned off.

1. Connect the yellow plug on one end of the A/Vcable to the projector’s yellow

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

3. Connect the A/V cable to the left and right Audio jacks on the projector, matching the red and white plugs to the red and white jacks.

Video jack.

video jack

RCA audio/video cable

Getting Started 19

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

Connecting S-Video Cables

If your video source supports S-video, and you have an S-video cable, follow these instructions. Before you start, make sure the projector and your VCR or other video source are turned off.

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

S-Video connector.

S-Video connector

S-Video cable

20 Getting Started

2. Insert the other end into the S-video-out jack of your video source.

3. Connect the A/V cable to the left and right

Audio jacks on

the projector, matching the red and white plugs to the red and white jacks.

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

note

The internal speaker is disabled when you use an external audio system.

Connecting to External Speakers or a PA System

The projector’s internal speaker is loud enough for most smallor medium-size rooms. For large rooms or maximum volume, you can connect the projector to external speakers or a public address (PA) system.

You will need an RCA-to-3.5 mm stereo audio cable, which may be included with your sound system, or may be purchased from an electronics store.

Before you start, make sure the projector and speakers or PA system are turned off.

1. Connect the cable’s 3.5 mm stereo miniplug to the projector’s

Audio Out jack

Audio Out jack.

stereo audio cable

2. Connect the RCA plugs to the speaker or PA system. Insert the cable’s red plug into the Audio R jack, and the white plug into the Audio L jack.

Getting Started 21

note

You can connect a Kensington anti-theft device (available from computer stores) to the port on the side of the projector.

Turning the Projector On and Off

After you have connected your computer and other equipment, you can plug in the projector and turn it on.

1. Connect the power cord to your projector’s power inlet.

power light

Kensington lock port

2. Plug the other end of the cord into a grounded electrical outlet.

The power light on top of the projector turns orange. This indicates that the projector is receiving power, but is not yet turned on.

22 Getting Started

3. Use the tab on the lens ring to rotate the ring and pop out the lens.

tab

4. Squeeze the lens cap tabs and remove the lens cap.

Squeeze here

warning

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

5. Press the red Power button on top of the projector.

power button

power light

The power light flashes green, and then stays on. You may see a blue screen with the message

No Signal displayed.

This is normal.

6. Turn on or restart your computer. In a few moments, you should see the computer display projected.

You may need to press a function key on your laptop to switch between the LCD screen and the projector, or to display on both at the same time. Check your laptop’s manual or online help for instructions.

On a PowerBook, you’ll need to choose

Mirroring

in the Display Control Panel of your PowerBook if you want to display on the LCD screen as well as the projector screen.

Getting Started 23

When you are ready to turn off the projector, follow these steps:

caution

To avoid damaging the lamp, never unplug the power cord when the power light is green.

1. Press the red

Power

button on top of the projector. You see a confirmation message. (If you don’t want to turn it off, press any other button.)

2. Press the

Power button again. The power light flashes

orange for about a minute and the fan gets louder as the projector cools down. When the projector has cooled, the orange light stays on and the fan shuts off.

If you want to turn the projector on again, wait until the orange light stops flashing. Then press the

Power button.

3. When you are finished using the projector, replace the lens cap, retract the lens, and unplug the power cord.

Turning On Other Equipment

If you’re using a VCR, other external video source, or additional equipment with the projector, turn on the equipment in this order:

1. Video source

2. External audio source

24 Getting Started

3. Projector

4. External speakers or PA system

5. Computer

When you’re ready to shut down, turn off the equipment in the reverse order.

Projecting a Presentation

Once you have your PowerLite connected (as described in Chapter 1), you’re ready to adjust the image and give your presentation. This chapter covers the following:

■ Displaying your image

■ Adjusting your image

■ Using the remote control

■ Zooming your image with the remote

■ Resizing your image

■ Turning off the picture

■ Working with audio and video

■ Drawing on the screen

■ What to do when the projector lights flash

■ Using the on-screen help

■ Shutting down the projector

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Displaying Your Image

Make sure your projector and other equipment are set up and connected correctly, following these guidelines:

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

3.5 and 45 feet from the screen.

■ Make sure the projector is within 10 feet of a grounded

electrical outlet or extension cord.

■ Place the computer and/or video source within 5 feet of the

projector.

■ Make sure the projector is perpendicular to the screen.

Otherwise, your image will be distorted.

For more information about locating and positioning the projector, see Chapter 1.

Follow these steps to display your image:

1. If you’re using a VCR or other video source, turn it on before you turn on the projector.

warning

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

26 Projecting a Presentation

2. To turn on the projector, press the red

Power button on

top of the projector.

The power light flashes green, and then stays on. You may see a blue screen with the message

No Signal displayed.

This is normal.

power button

power light

note

The lamp shuts off (and the Power light turns orange) automatically if the projector hasn’t received a video signal for 30 minutes. This saves electricity and extends the life of the lamp. Press the Power button to turn on the lamp again.

3. Turn on or restart your computer. In a few moments, you should see the computer display projected.

On a PowerBook, you’ll need to choose

Mirroring in the

Display Control Panel of your PowerBook if you want to display on the LCD screen as well as the projector screen.

4. If you’re using both a computer and a video source, you may need to press the

Source button on top of the

projector.

Source button

This switches the display between the video source and the computer.

5. Press the

Source button to switch again if necessary.

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AdjustingYour Image

Once the image you want is displayed, you may need to adjust the size, focus, position, and image shape.

Focusing and Zooming Your Image

Rotate the focus ring to sharpen the image.

lens ring

Rotate the lens ring (from

■ If the image is not large enough, you may need to move the

W to T) to zoom out.

focus ring

projector farther away from the screen. You can also use the

E-Zoom button on the remote control to zoom in on a

portion of the image. See page 33 for instructions.

■ If only part of the computer image is displayed, open the

lower cover on the remote control and press the

Resize

button. See page 33 for more information.

■ If the image is distorted, crooked, or has a keystone shape,

press the

Keystone button on top of the projector to

correct it. See page 30 for instructions.

If the image is too low, you can reposition it. See the next

■

section for instructions.

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Positioning Your Image

Make sure your image is high enough for everyone in your audience to see. If the image is too low, you can extend the projector’s feet to raise the lens.

caution

To avoid damaging the lens, do not hold the projector by the lens.

1. Stand behind the projector and hold it while you press the blue foot release levers. This unlocks the feet.

2. While pressing the foot release levers, raise or lower the projector until the image is positioned where you want it.

3. Release the levers to lock the feet in the new position.

4. To fine-tune the height of the projector, turn the feet. Turn clockwise to raise the projector and counterclockwise to lower it.

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Adjusting the Image Shape

The projected image may have a distorted or “keystone” shape. This can be caused by raising the front of the projector to position the image for your audience. You can adjust the image shape by pressing the

Keystone button on top of the projector.

Keystone button

1. Press on the right + or left – side of the adjust the image shape.

2. Press and hold either side of the image is rectangular.

Keystone button to

Keystone button until the

Using the Remote Control

The remote control lets you access all of your projector’s features from anywhere in the room (up to 30 feet away). You can use it to turn the projector on and off, zoom the image, and display the projector’s setup menu, for example.

If you have connected the mouse cable (as described on page 14 and page 17), you can also use the remote control as a wireless mouse to run your presentation.

30 Projecting a Presentation

Operating the Projector with the Remote Control

Freeze

A/V Mute

E-Zoom

Freeze

A/V Mute

E-Zoom

Enter

Esc

Enter

Power

Before you can use the remote control, you need to install the batteries, as described on page 9.

R/C ON

ON/OFF

OFF

switch

1. Push up the switch on the side of the remote control to turn it on.

light button

2. Press the round light button. The other buttons on the remote light up temporarily. If they don’t light up, you need to change the batteries. See page 9 for instructions.

3. Point the remote at the projector or at the screen.

4. Press the button for the function you want to use. See pages

33 to 39 for more information.

cover

For some functions, you need to use the

Enter button to

navigate on the screen. Press on the edge of the button with your thumb. Or, grasp it between your thumb and finger and tilt it in the direction you want to move.

Power

R/C ON

OFF

5. To access additional buttons, pull down the cover below

Esc button.

the

The additional buttons on the lower part of the remote are shown at the left. See pages 33 to 36 for instructions on using these buttons to control the projector.

Comp

S-Video

Auto

P in P

Esc

- Volume +

Help

Video

Resize

additional remote control buttons

Projecting a Presentation 31

note

When you connect the mouse cable, you can’t use an external mouse with your laptop. However, you may still be able to use the built-in mouse pointer.

Using the Remote Control as a Wireless Mouse

Using the remote control as a wireless mouse gives you more flexibility in delivering your presentation. You can stand anywhere in the room and interact with your audience. You don’t need to stay near your computer or the projector.

You must first connect the mouse cable between the projector and your computer. See page 14 (PC laptop) or page 17 (PowerBook) for instructions.

Freeze

A/V Mute

E-Zoom

Enter

Power

R/C ON

OFF

Press here

to move the pointer.

Esc

Press here to rightclick.

■ Point the remote at the screen and press on the edge of the

Enter button with your thumb. Or, grasp it between your

thumb and finger. This button works like a trackball to move the mouse pointer on the screen.

■ To click, press down on the center of the Enter button.

This is the equivalent of a left mouse click.

■ To right-click, press the Esc button.

■ To double-click, press down twice on the Enter button.

■ To click and drag, press down on the Enter button and

then tilt it in the direction you want to drag.

■ To change slides in a PowerPoint

Show mode), press down on the

presentation (in Slide

Enter button.

With a little practice, you’ll be able to give a presentation and work with your computer using the remote control.

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Zooming Your Image with the

Remote

The lens ring lets you reduce your image if it’s too large. You can zoom in on a portion of the image using the button on the remote control.

E-Zoom

Freeze

A/V Mute

E-Zoom

Comp

S-Video

P in P

Auto

- Volume +

Enter

Esc

1. Press the right side of the

E-Zoom button to zoom in on

your image.

Power

■ Press the button repeatedly to enlarge it up to 4 times

in 25% steps.

R/C ON

Zoom in

OFF

or out

■ Press and hold the button to zoom in to the size you

want.

2. Use the

3. Press the left side of the

Enter button to pan around the screen if necessary.

E-Zoom button to zoom out. You

can press the button repeatedly, or press and hold to zoom

Help

Video

Resize

all the way out.

Resizing Your Image

If only part of your computer screen is displayed, your computer may be set for a higher resolution than the projector’s

“native” display—1024 × 768 pixels (PowerLite 700c/710c) or 800 × 600 pixels (PowerLite 500c). You can resize the image to

fit the resolution of your projector.

note

Press the

■

Resize

control. The screen image is automatically compressed.

button on the lower part of the remote

When you’re projecting

rom a VCR or other video

source, you can use the

Continue pressing the

■

screen in the original resolution.

Resize

button to pan around the

Resize button to switch from a 4:3 aspect ratio to 16:9.

If you have zoomed in on your image, you can also use the

button to switch it back to the original display size.

Resize

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Turning Off the Picture

You can use the A/VMute button on the remote control to turn off the image (and sound) and darken your screen. This is useful if you want to temporarily re-direct your audience’s attention without the distraction of a bright screen.

■ To turn off the picture, press the A/V Mute button. The

screen goes dark.

■ To turn the image back on, press the button again.

Working with Audio and Video

If your presentation includes video and/or audio, you can use the remote control to select your source, freeze the action, adjust the sound, or display picture in picture. Make sure you have set up your projector and connected your audio or video source as described in Chapter 1.

E-Zoom

Comp

Auto

P in P

Enter

Esc

- Volume +

Help

Video

Resize

Power

R/C ON

Turn off picture

OFF

Select computer

Select video

Select S-Video

Freeze

A/V Mute

S-Video

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Selecting Your Video Source

You can use the Source button on top of the projector to toggle between your computer and VCR or other video source. However, you may find it more convenient to select your source with the remote control.

You can connect two video sources to the projector if one supports S-video and you have an S-video cable (not included). Then you can use the buttons on the remote control to switch between a standard video source, an S-video source, and your computer.

Press the

■

Press the

■

Press the

■

After you select a source, the screen goes dark for a moment before the image appears.

button to select a standard video source.

Video

S-Video

Comp

button to select an S-video video source.

button to select your computer display.

Freeze

A/V Mute

E-Zoom

Comp

S-Video

Auto

P in P

- Volume +

Display picture in picture

Enter

Esc

Power

R/C ON

Help

Stop action

OFF

Stopping Action

You can use the remote control to stop the action in your video or computer.

■ Press the Freeze button to stop the action and keep the

current image on the screen. The sound will continue.

■ Press the Freeze button again to re-start it.

Adjusting Sound Volume

Using the remote control, you can adjust the volume of your

Video

Resize

Adjust volume

video or computer sounds.

■ To increase the volume, press on the right (+) side of the

Volume button.

■ To reduce the volume, press on the left (–) side of the

Volume button.

Displaying Picture in Picture Video

You can open a small video window on your computer image, and view a video at the same time as your computer presentation. Make sure you have connected your VCR or other video source as described in Chapter 1.

1. Press the

P in P button on the remote control. The screen

goes dark for a moment, and then your video image appears in a small window on the screen. A menu appears in the lower left corner of the screen.

2. Press the side of the

button (or grasp it between your

Enter

thumb and finger) to move the video window on the screen. You can use the

E-Zoom

button to enlarge or

reduce the video window.

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3. When the window is located and sized the way you want, press down on the Enter button. The menu disappears, and your video plays on the screen.

video window

4. When you’re finished viewing the picture-in-picture, press

P in P button again. The video window disappears.

the

Drawing on the Screen

Power

Freeze

A/V Mute

box

arrow

E-Zoom

Enter

Esc

R/C ON

OFF

line

freehand

erase

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The projector’s drawing controls or “special effects” let you highlight areas on the screen using the numbered buttons on the remote control. You can use these features to annotate your presentation slides or call attention to your most important points. Four types of drawing tools are available:

Arrow or cursor stamp (button 1)

■

Box (button 2)

■

Horizontal or vertical line or marker (button 3)

■

Freehand line (button 4)

■

Erase (button 5)

■

You can use the Effects menu to customize all the drawing tools. See page 51 for instructions.

Using the Cursor/Stamp Arrow

You can use the cursor stamp tool as a pointer and place bright yellow arrows anywhere on your screen.

note

If you don’t like the yellow arrow, you can use the projector’s menu system to change it to a different type of arrow, pointing hand, ball, or cross. See page 52 for instructions on customizing the cursor stamp tool.

1. To activate the cursor stamp arrow, press the

1 button on

the remote control. A yellow arrow appears in the upper left corner of the screen.

2. Press the side of the

Enter button (or grasp it between your

thumb and finger) to move the arrow wherever you want it.

3. To “paste” the arrow on the screen, press down in the center of the

Enter button. You can then continue to work

with another arrow, moving it around the screen or pasting it wherever you want.

4. To erase the arrows pasted on the screen, press the

button.

5. To cancel the cursor stamp feature, press

Esc.

Drawing Boxes

You can draw transparent green boxes on the screen to highlight areas of your presentation or video.

1. To activate the box tool, press the control. A small green square appears in the upper left corner of the screen. This is the “box-drawing” tool.

2 button on the remote

2. Press the side of the

Enter button (or grasp it between your

thumb and finger) to move the square where you want to begin drawing the box.

3. To define the upper left corner of the box, press down in

button. You see a corner mark on

the center of the

Enter

the screen.

4. Press the side of the

button (or grasp it between your

Enter

thumb and finger) and drag the square down and to the right to define the lower right corner of the box.

5. Press down in the center of the

Enter button. You see a

transparent box on the screen, as shown at the left.

Projecting a Presentation 37

note

If you don’t like the green color, you can use the

rojector’s menu system to change it. You can also change the box shape to have rounded corners. See

age 53 for instructions on customizing the box tool.

You can continue placing boxes on the screen by repeating steps 2 through 5.

6. To erase the box(es), press the

7. To cancel the box drawing feature, press

5 button.

Esc.

Drawing Horizontal and Vertical Lines

You can draw bright pink horizontal or vertical lines on the screen to underline or highlight your presentation points.

1. To activate the line or marker tool, press the

3 button on

the remote control. A pink marker icon appears in the upper left corner of the screen. This is the “line-drawing” tool.

2. Press the side of the

Enter button (or grasp it between your

thumb and finger) to move the marker where you want to begin drawing the line.

3. To define the beginning of the line, press down in the center of the

Enter button. You see a corner mark on the

screen.

4. Press the side of the

Enter button (or grasp it between your

thumb and finger) and drag the marker where you want the line to end.

5. Press down in the center of the

Enter button. You see a

pink line on the screen, as shown at the left. (The line may be a different color if you draw on a dark area of the screen.)

You can continue placing lines on the screen by repeating steps 2 through 5.

button.

6. To erase the line(s), press the

7. To cancel the line drawing feature, press

38 Projecting a Presentation

Esc

note

You can change the width and color for both “marker” and freehand lines, using the projector’s menu system. See page 53 for instructions on customizing the marker and freehand tools.

Drawing Freehand Lines

The freehand drawing tool lets you click and drag to draw opaque marks anywhere on the screen.

1. To activate the freehand tool, press the remote control. A pointing hand appears in the upper left corner of the screen.

2. Press the side of the

Enter button (or grasp it between your

thumb and finger) to move the hand where you want to begin drawing.

4 button on the

3. Press down in the center of the

Enter button and press on

one of the edges or move it around to draw.

4. To end a line or shape after drawing it, press down in the center of the

Enter button.

You can continue drawing on the screen by repeating steps 2 through 4.

5. To erase your drawing(s), press the 5 button.

6. To cancel the freehand drawing feature, press

Esc.

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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.

Light Status Description and action

orange The projector is in sleep mode. You can unplug it or press the

Power

button to turn it on.

flashing green The projector is warming up. Wait for the image to appear.

green The projector is operating normally.

power light

lamp light

temperature light

flashing orange The projector is cooling down. You can’t turn the projector on or

red Power is cut off because of an internal problem. Contact EPSON

red The lamp is almost burned out. This is a good time to replace it.

flashing orange The lamp is burned out. Replace the lamp, following the

flashing red There is a problem with the lamp, power supply, fuse, or circuit.

flashing orange The projector is too hot. Turn it off and let it cool before using it.

red The projector has turned off automatically because it has

flashing red There is a problem with the cooling fan or temperature sensor.

40 Projecting a Presentation

unplug it when the light is flashing.

for help.

See Chapter 4 for instructions.

instructions in Chapter 4.

Contact EPSON for help.

overheated. Let it cool for a few minutes, then turn it back on. Make sure nothing is blocking the vents on the front and top of the projector. If it continues to overheat, you may need to change the air filter. See Chapter 4 for instructions.

Contact EPSON for help.

note

You can also use the Help and Enter buttons on the remote control to access and navigate the help system.

Using the On-Screen Help

If you have a problem while setting up or using your PowerLite, you can get help by pressing the blue the projector. The following choices are available:

■ Help for the image

Tells you how to solve problems with a blank screen, blurry images, brightness, colors, and image shape

■ Help for the sound

Provides help for problems with lack of audio

■ Language Selection

Lets you choose to display the help information and projector menus in any of 8 different languages, including Chinese, Japanese, and Korean

■ Return

Exits the help system.

Follow these steps to get help for image problems.

? Help button on top of

note

Wherever you see Return listed on the screen, you can select it and press the Enter (Source) button to return to the previous menu.

1. Press the blue

? Help button on top of the projector. You

see the main HELP Menu.

2. Press the left side of the highlight

3. Press the

image

■

Help for the image.

Enter (Source) button to select Help for the

. You see the following choices:

An image does not appear on the Screen.

The image is blurred.

The image is not displayed fully on the scren. (cut off/too big/too small/partial).

The colors of the image are not correct.

■

The image is too dark.

■

The image is a trapezoid.

■

■ Return.

Select (Keystone) button to

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4. Press the left side of the

Select (Keystone) button to

highlight the problem you want to solve. Then press the

Enter (Source) button to select the solution(s).

Depending on your choice, you may see another menu, or you may see a list of solutions.

5. Press the left side of the Select (Keystone) button to highlight a solution (if this choice is available). Then press the Enter (Source) button to select the solution.

Freeze

A/V Mute

E-Zoom

Enter

Esc

To exit the Help system, press the blue

? Help button on top

of the projector.

Shutting Down the Projector

When you’re finished using the projector, you should follow the recommended procedure to shut it down. This extends the

Power

R/C ON

power button

OFF

life of the lamp and ensures efficient operation. Turn your computer off first, before you turn off the projector.

1. To turn off the projector, press the red

Power button on

the projector or remote control. You see a confirmation message. (If you don’t want to turn it off, press any other button.)

power button

power light

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2. Press the

Power

button again. The power light flashes orange for about a minute and the fan gets louder as the projector cools down. When the projector has cooled, the orange light stays on and the fan shuts off.

If you want to turn the projector on again, wait until the orange light stops flashing. Then press the

Power button.

caution

To avoid damaging the lamp, never unplug the power cord when the power light is green.

3. Replace the lens cap, retract the lens, and unplug the power cord.

4. Turn off the remote control.

5. If you’re using a VCR or other external audio or video source, turn it off after you turn off the projector.

6. Disconnect all equipment.

7. Store the projector in the bag that came with it or in a protective case.

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Fine-Tuning Your Projector

You can use the on-screen menus to adjust the image, sound, and other features of your projector. You can also create your own startup screen, customize the “drawing” controls, and view information about the current display settings and lamp status. This chapter covers the following information:

■ Using the menu system

■ Adjusting the image

■ Adjusting the sound

■ Customizing the drawing controls

■ Customizing projector features

■ Creating your own startup screen

■ Viewing information

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Using the Menus

The on-screen menus let you customize and adjust projector features. The following 8 menus and features are available:

■ Video

Controls the look and quality of the projected image (from a computer or video source).

■ Audio

Adjusts the volume and tone (treble/bass).

■ Effect

Customizes the drawing tools available on the remote control.

■ Setting

Adjusts features such as the keystone setting, blank screen color, message prompt, and power management system.

■ User’s Logo

Lets you capture and store an image to be displayed with the A/V Mute button, or as the startup screen.

■ Advanced

Controls settings such as menu language, use of startup screen, color temperature, and rear or ceiling projection. See the User’s Guide Supplement on the projector CD-ROM for information about these settings.

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■ About

Provides information about lamp usage and the current display settings.

■ Reset All

Restores the factory defaults for all the projector settings.

For complete information about all of the menu settings, see the User’s Guide Supplement on the CD-ROM that came with your projector.

menu button

Freeze

A/V Mute

E-Zoom

Comp

S-Video

Auto

P in P

Enter

Esc

- Volume +

Help

Video

Resize

Power

R/C ON

Changing Menu Settings

You use the

Menu, Enter

control to change menu settings.

OFF

1. To access the menu system, open the cover on the lower

part of the remote control and press the see the following:

menus

The 8 menus are displayed at the left, and the options available for the video menu are shown on the right.

and

buttons on the remote

Esc

Video menu options

Menu button. You

2. Press the bottom of the

Enter button (or grasp it between

your thumb and finger and tilt it down) to scroll through the menus.

When you highlight a menu, its options are shown on the right.

3. When the menu you want is highlighted, press the center of

button to select it.

Enter

the

The highlight moves to the first option for that menu.

4. Press the bottom of the

button (or grasp it between

Enter

your thumb and finger and tilt it down) to scroll through the options.

5. Press the right or left side of the

button (or grasp it

Enter

between your thumb and finger and tilt it to the side) to change the setting.

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6. If you want to go back to the default settings on any menu, select Reset, press Enter, select Yes, and then press Enter.

note

Slightly different settings are available on the Video menu when you’re projecting from a video source, rather than from your computer. You can also adjust video settings from the projector’s help system.

7. Press the

Esc button on the remote to go back to the main

menu display. Your changes are saved automatically.

8. Press the

Menu button to exit the menu system.

Adjusting the Image

You can adjust a number of image features with the Video menu, including:

■ Image positioning

■ Brightness

■ Contrast

■ Color Balance

■ Sharpness

■ Gamma

Additional settings are available on the Video menu for tracking, sync, and auto setup. Normally you won’t need to change these settings unless you have a problem with your projector. See the User’s Guide Supplement for more information.

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Repositioning the Image

Follow these steps to fine-tune the image position:

1. Press the with the Video menu highlighted (as shown on page 47).

2. Press

Enter

button. You see the main menu listing,

to select the Video menu.

note

If you have repositioned the image or adjusted the sync setting, you can use the Auto button on the remote control to restore the default settings.

3. Press Enter to select the Position option. You see the following on the right side of the screen:

4. Tilt the

Enter button in the

direction you want to move the image: left, right, up, or down.

5. When the image is positioned the way you want, press

Esc.

Adjusting Image Appearance

Follow these steps to adjust the brightness, contrast, sharpness, or gamma:

1. Press the with the Video menu highlighted.

2. Press

3. Press the bottom edge of the repeatedly to select one of the following options:

■ Brightness

■ Contrast

■ Sharpness

■ Gamma (a measurement affecting overall brightness,

4. Press the right side of the setting or the left side to decrease it. You see the effect of your changes on the screen.

Menu button. You see the main menu listing,

Enter to select the Video menu.

Enter button (or tilt it down)

contrast, and color balance)

Enter button to increase the

5. When the image is set the way you want it, press

Adjusting Image Color

Follow these steps to adjust the color:

1. Press the with the Video menu highlighted.

2. Press

Enter to select the Video menu.

button. You see the main menu listing,

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Esc

3. Press the bottom edge of the repeatedly until

Color is highlighted.

Enter button (or tilt it down)

4. Press

Enter to select Color Adjustment. You see the

following:

5. Press the right side of the amount of

R (red) in the image or the left side to decrease

Enter button to increase the

it. You see the effect of your changes on the screen.

6. Press the bottom edge of the to select the

G (green) or B (blue) setting.

7. Press the right side of the

Enter button (or tilt it down)

Enter button to increase the color

setting or the left side to decrease it.

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8. When the image is set the way you want, press

Esc.

Adjusting the Sound

You can use the Audio menu to adjust the sound volume or tone (treble/bass balance).

1. Press the with the Video menu highlighted.

2. Press the bottom edge of the to highlight

button. You see the main menu listing,

button (or tilt it down)

Enter

Audio

You see the following:

3. Press

4. Press the right side of the

5. To select the Tone setting, press the bottom edge of the

6. Press the right side of the

When you’re finished adjusting the sound, press

Enter to select the Audio menu.

Enter button to increase the

volume or the left side to decrease it. This works the same as the Volume button on the remote control.

Enter button (or tilt it down).

Enter button to increase the

treble or the left side to increase the bass.

Esc or Menu.

Customizing the Drawing Tools

The drawing tools let you highlight your presentation with lines, boxes, and other types of annotations, as described on pages 36 to 39. You can use the Effect menu to customize these tools. In addition to individual tool settings, you can also set the cursor speed for drawing. The menu lets you return all the drawing tools to their default settings.

option on the Effects

Reset

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Customizing the Cursor/Stamp

You can change the cursor/stamp from a yellow arrow to a different type of arrow, a ball, a pointing hand, or a cross.

1. Press the

Menu button. You see the main menu listing,

with the Video menu highlighted.

2. Press the bottom edge of the to highlight

3. Press

Effect. You see the Effect menu:

Enter to select the Effect menu. The Cursor/Stamp

Setting is highlighted.

4. Press

Enter to select Cursor/Stamp Setting. You see several

choices for the cursor stamp:

Enter button (or tilt it down)

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Selected icon appears here.

5. Press the right or left edge of the

button to scroll

Enter

through all the choices, which include arrows, balls, a pointing hand, and a cross.

Scroll through the icons until the one you want to use appears in the pink box.

6. If you want to enlarge the cursor/stamp icon, press the bottom edge of the

Enter button (or tilt it down) to

highlight Zoom Rate. Then press the right side of the

Enter button to select 200%.

7. When you’re finished customizing the cursor/stamp tool, press

Esc.

Customizing the Box, Line and Marker Tools

You can change the color and line width for the line drawing tools, and also change the shape of the box tool.

1. Press the

Menu button. You see the main menu listing,

with the Video menu highlighted.

2. Press the bottom edge of the to highlight

3. Press

Effect.

Enter to select the Effect menu. The Cursor/Stamp

Enter button (or tilt it down)

Setting is highlighted.

4. Press the bottom edge of the

Enter button (or move it

down) to highlight the tool you want to customize.

5. Press

6. Press the right or left edge of the

Enter to select the tool. You see a choice of 8 colors:

button to scroll

Enter

through the colors until the one you want is selected (the button next to it will be green instead of gray).

7. If you want to change the box shape or line width, press the bottom edge of the

button (or tilt it down) to

Enter

highlight the Shape or Width setting.

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8. Press the right or left edge of the the box shape (round or square corners), or the line width (from 2 to 32 pixels for the marker and 2 to 148 pixels for the freehand line).

9. When you’re finished customizing the drawing tool, press

Esc.

You can select another drawing tool to customize or press

Esc again to return to the main menu.

Enter button to choose

Customizing Projector Features

You can use the Setting menu to turn on the projector’s power management system, adjust the image shape, and customize several other features.

1. Press the with the Video menu highlighted.

2. Press the bottom edge of the repeatedly to highlight their settings on the right side:

3. Press setting is selected.

You can use the works the same as the Keystone button on top of the projector.

Menu button. You see the main menu listing,

Enter button (or tilt it down)

Setting. You see the features and

to select the Setting menu. The Keystone

Enter

button to adjust this setting, which

Enter

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4. Press the bottom edge of the Enter button (or tilt it down) repeatedly to select one of the following options:

■ P-in-P

Changes from a composite (standard) video source to an S-video source for the picture-in-picture display.

■ No-Signal Msg

Selects the screen color and message to display when the projector is not receiving a signal. The logo setting displays an image that you have transferred to the projector. See page 56 for instructions on transferring an image to use as the no-signal message.

■ Prompt

Turns off the identifying text that appears briefly when you switch from computer input to a video source.

■ A/V Mute

Selects the screen color or image to display when you press the

AV/Mute button. The logo setting displays an

image that you have transferred to the projector. See page 56 for instructions on transferring an image to use for the A/V Mute display.

■ Power Mgmt Sys

Turns on the power management system, which takes effect when your laptop goes into sleep mode.

5. Press the right side of the

Enter button to move through

the settings available for each option.

6. When you’re finished, press

Esc

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Creating Your Own Startup Screen

You can transfer any image on your computer to the projector, and then use it as the screen displayed when the projector is not receiving a signal. You can also set it to be displayed when you press the screen. The image can be a company logo, slogan, photograph, or any other image you want to use.

Capturing the Image

A/V Mute button on the remote, or as a startup

1. Press the

Menu button. You see the main menu listing,

with the Video menu highlighted.

2. Press the bottom edge of the to highlight the

3. Press

Enter to select this feature. You see the message

User’s Logo menu.

Enter button (or tilt it down)

shown at the left.

4. Select

Yes and press Enter. A selection box displays over

the image.

5. Use the

Enter button on the remote control to select the

area of the image you want to use. Once you have selected the entire area, press Enter

6. When you see the message “Do you use this image?” select

and press

Yes

selected, select

. If you want to change the area

Enter

and repeat step 5. You see the message

shown at the left.

7. Use the zoom rate (display size), and then press

button on the remote control to select a

Enter

8. When the message “Do you save this user logo?” appears, select

Yes and press Enter.

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Saving the logo may take a few moments. Do not use the projector or other sources (computer, video, speaker, etc.) while the logo is being saved.

9. When you see the message “Saving the user logo is completed,” press the

Menu or Enter button to redisplay

the main menu.

note

You can also set up your image as a startup screen. Use the Advanced menu to enable the startup screen.

Assigning the Image to the No-Signal Message and/or A/V Mute Button

After your image is saved, you can set it up as the no-signal message and/or the screen that’s displayed when you press the

A/V Mute button.

1. Press the with the Video menu highlighted.

2. Press the bottom edge of the to highlight the

3. Press the

4. Press the bottom edge of the to highlight

5. Press the right side of the sets your image as the screen displayed when the projector is not receiving a signal.

6. If you want to set up your image as the A/V mute display, press the bottom edge of the to highlight

Menu button. You see the main menu listing,

Enter button (or tilt it down)

Setting menu.

Enter button to select the Setting menu.

Enter button (or tilt it down)

No-Signal Msg.

Enter button to select Logo. This

button (or tilt it down)

Enter

A/V Mute

7. Press the right side of the

button to select

Enter

Logo

sets your image as the screen displayed when you press the

AV/Mute

8. When you’re finished, press

To test your setting, press the

button.

Esc

A/V Mute

button to display your

image. Press it again to turn off the image.

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. This

Epson PowerLite 500c, PowerLite 700c, PowerLite 710c User Guide

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Contents

Positioning the Projector

Identifying the Projector Ports

Connecting to a PC Desktop Computer

Connecting the Computer Cable

Connecting the Audio Cable

Connecting the Cable for Remote Mouse Control

Connecting to a Desktop Macintosh

Connecting the Computer Cable

Connecting the Audio Cable

Connecting the Cable for Remote Mouse Control

Turning the Projector On and Off

Turning On Other Equipment

Changing Menu Settings

Video Menu (Computer Image Source)

Video Menu (Video Image Source)

Audio Menu

Effect Menu

Setting Menu

User’s Logo Feature

Capturing the Image

Assigning the Image to the No-Signal Message and/or A/V Mute Button

Advanced Menu

About Menu (Computer Image Source)

About Menu (Video Image Source)

Reset All Feature

General Type of display Poly-silicon Thin Film Transistor

Projection Lamp Type UHE (Ultra High Efficiency)

Remote Control Range 32.8 feet (10 meters)

Mouse Compatibility Supports PS/2, USB, Macintosh

Remote IR Receiver Supports EPSON Remote IR Receiver, 10-foot cable (typical

Mechanical Height 2.8 to 3.0 inches (72 to 77 mm)

Electrical Rated frequency 50/60 Hz

Environmental Temperature Operating: 41 to 104° F (5 to 40° C),

Safety United States FCC Part 15J Class B

Index

Contents

Welcome

Tips for Powerful Presentations

Getting More Information

Warnings, Cautions, and Notes

Registering

Reading Your Electronic Manuals

Unpacking the Projector

Installing Batteries in the Remote Control

Positioning the Projector

Choosing Your Connections

Connecting to a PC Laptop

Connecting the Computer Cable

Connecting the Audio Cable

Connecting the Cable for Remote Mouse Control

Connecting to a PowerBook

Connecting the Computer Cable

Connecting the Audio Cable

Connecting the Cable for Remote Mouse Control

Connecting to a Video Source

Connecting Standard Video Cables

Connecting S-Video Cables

Connecting to External Speakers or a PA System

Turning the Projector On and Off

Turning On Other Equipment

Displaying Your Image

AdjustingYour Image

Focusing and Zooming Your Image

Positioning Your Image

Adjusting the Image Shape

Using the Remote Control

Operating the Projector with the Remote Control

Using the Remote Control as a Wireless Mouse

Resizing Your Image

Turning Off the Picture

Working with Audio and Video

Selecting Your Video Source

Stopping Action

Adjusting Sound Volume

Displaying Picture in Picture Video