Epson PowerLite 505c, PowerLite 715c Quick Start Guide

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Use these instructions to
set up your projector.

EPSON®PowerLite®505c/715c

Quick Setup

Using a laptop?

Follow these instructions to connect your laptop to the projector.
To connect other devices, such as a VCR or desktop PC, see your
User’s Guide. You’ll need just two cables: the power cord and
computer cable.

Make sure your projector and laptop are turned off.

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Connect one end of the computer cable to the

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Computer port on the projector.

Connect the other end to your laptop’s video or monitor

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port. If you can’t connect the cable to your PowerBook
may need to use an adapter. See your User’s Guide
for instructions.

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Presenting without
a computer?

You can use EasyMP™ to run your presentation directly
from the projector. Follow the instructions below to start
the projector. Then see the back of this sheet for more help.

Plug in your projector

Connect the power cord to your projector and plug the other end into a grounded outlet.
The power light turns orange.

Extend the lens

Use the tab to rotate the lens ring, which extends the lens.
Then squeeze the tabs to remove the lens cap.

Turn on your equipment

Press the red Power button to turn on the projector. The power light

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flashes green as the projector warms up, and the projection lamp comes on
in about 30 seconds.

tab

squeeze here

lens cap

power button

If you’re using a laptop, turn it on or restart it. (Windows only: If you see

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this Add New Hardware screen, click Cancel.)

Caution: Before unplugging the projector...

To shut the projector down safely, press the red Power button twice. Let the projector
cool while the power light flashes orange (about a minute). Once the light stops
flashing and stays on, it’s safe to unplug the projector.

Never unplug the projector when the power light is green or flashing orange.

Turn Over

Power

Freeze

A/V Mute

E-Zoom

R/C ON

OFF

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Enter

Esc

Menu

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Auto

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Resize

Video

Help

- Volume +

Power

Freeze

A/V Mute

E-Zoom

R/C ON

OFF

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Enter

Esc

EasyMP

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No signal

No signal

Adjust the image

Note: If you see a blank screen ,

see the instructions in the box below.

Rotate the focus ring to sharpen the image.

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keystone button

lens ring

focus ring

Raise the image as needed. To do this, pull up the blue foot
release levers and lift the front of the projector. Once the

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image is positioned where you want it, release the levers
to lock the feet in position.

If your image looks like or , you’ve placed the projector

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off to one side of the screen, at an angle. Move it directly in
front of the center of the screen, facing the screen squarely.

Rotate the lens ring if you need to reduce or enlarge

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the image. (You can also move the projector closer to
or farther from the screen.)

If You See a Blank Screen

If you see a blank screen or the No Signal message
after turning on your laptop, check the following:

 Make sure the power light is green and

not flashing and the lens cover is off.

 Try turning off the laptop and restarting it.
 If you’ve connected a computer and video source, you may need to

press the Source button on top of the projector. (Allow a few
seconds for the projector to sync up after pressing it.)

If your image looks like or , press the + or – side of the

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Keystone button on top of the projector to correct the shape
of the image.

Presenting Without A Computer

EasyMP lets you run your presentation from the projector. Simply
convert your PowerPoint
EMP SlideMaker software on your computer. Then download
your scenario to the projector’s memory card.

If your scenario is set to autorun, it will start
when you turn on the projector. You can present
it with the remote control.

1. Make sure the remote control has batteries.

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file into a “scenario” with the

ON/OFF switch

 Make sure the computer cable is securely connected at both ends.

If you’re using a Windows laptop:

 Hold down the Fn key on your keyboard and press the function

key that lets you display on an external monitor. It may have an
icon such as , or it may be labelled CRT/LCD. (Allow a few
seconds for the projector to sync up after pressing it.)

 You might need to use the Display utility in the Control Panel

to enable both the LCD screen and external monitor port.

If you’re using a Macintosh:

1. From the Apple menu, select Control Panels, then click Monitors
and Sound.

2. Click the Arrange icon.

3. Drag one monitor icon on top of the other. This lets you display
on the projector screen as well as the LCD screen.

If this option isn’t available, you may need to select one of the
Simulscan resolution settings:

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

 Press Enter to display the next slide.
 Press Esc to display the previous slide.

If your scenario is not set to autorun,
start it by following these steps:

1. Press the EasyMP button on the remote control.
You see the EasyMP main screen.

2. Use the Enter button on the remote control
to highlight your scenario (SIT) file.

3. Press Enter. In a moment, your presentation begins.

 Press Enter to display the next slide.
 Press Esc to display the previous slide.

4. To exit, press the EasyMP button on the remote control.
You see a confirmation message.

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4. Click the Monitor icon.

5. Select a Simulscan resolution. (Allow a few seconds for the
projector to sync up after making the selection.)

5. Press Enter to exit. You return to the EasyMP main screen.
See your User’s Guide for more information about

presenting without a computer.

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