Epson PowerLite 53c, PowerLite 73c Product Information Guide

EPSON PowerLite 53c/73c Projector

Remote control receiver

Foot

Focus ring

Lens cap

Computer/Component Video port

Monitor Out port

Remote control
receiver

Power inlet

S-Video port

Composite video port

Audio1 port

Audio2 L and R ports

Control panel

USB ports

Security lock port

RS-232C port

Zoom ring

Foot release lever

Foot

Projection 2.9 to 34.4 feet (0.9 to 10.5 meters)
distance

Projection Front, rear, upside-down (ceiling
methods mount)

Internal 1 W monaural
sound system

Optical aspect 4:3 (horizontal : vertical)
ratio

Zoom ratio 1:1.2

Noise level 36 dB (High brightness mode)

33 dB (Low brightness mode)

Keystone

± 15° vertical (maximum)

correction angle

Projection Lamp

Power 165 W
consumption

Lamp life About 1500 hours

Part number V13H010L21

Remote Control

Range 20 feet (6 meters)

Battery CR2025 lithium

Mouse Compatibility

Supports USB

Specifications

General

Type of display Poly-silicon TFT active matrix

73: with MLA (Micro Lens Array)
53: without MLA (Micro Lens Array)

LCD panels (3) Diagonal size: 0.7 inches (17.8 mm)

Lens F=1.70 to 1.87,

focal length=21.3 to 25.6 mm

Resolution 1024

Color Full color, 16.7 million colors
reproduction

Brightness 53: 1700 lumens (High brightness mode)
(ANSI) 1400 lumens (Low brightness mode)

Contrast ratio 500:1

Image size 30 to 300 inches (0.8 to 7.6 meters)

× 768 pixels (73)

800

× 600 pixels (53); (native formats)

73: 1500 lumens (High brightness mode)
1200 lumens (Low brightness mode)

Dimensions

Height 3.4 to 3.8 inches (87 to 97 mm)

Width 12.4 inches (315 mm)

Depth 9.5 inches (240 mm)

Weight 6.4 lb (2.9 kg)

Electrical

Rated frequency 50/60 Hz

Power supply 100 to 120 VAC, 2.6 A

200 to 240 VAC, 1.3 A

Power Operating: 240 W
consumption Standby: 2.6 W

Environmental

Temperature Operating: 41 to 95 °F (5 to 35 °C)

Storage: 14 to 140 °F (–10 to 60 °C)

Humidity Operating: 20 to 80% RH,
(non-condensing) Storage: 10 to 90% RH

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Safety and Approvals

United States FCC 47CFR Part15B Class B (DoC)

UL1950 Rev. 3

Canada ICES-003 Class B

CSA C22.2 No. 950-95 (cUL)

CE Marking Directive 73/23/EEC, 89/336/EEC

EN 55022, EN 55024

Compatible Video Formats

The projector supports NTSC, PAL, and SECAM
international video standards, as well as the monitor and
HDTV display formats listed below.

To project images output from a computer, the computer’s
video card must be set at a refresh rate (vertical frequency)
that’s compatible with the projector; see the following table
for compatible formats. As noted below, some images are
automatically resized to display in one of the projector’s
“native” formats (such as XGA). In addition, the frequencies
of some computers may not allow images to display correctly;
see your computer’s documentation for details.

Mode Refresh Rate (Hz) Resolution

VGAEGA 70 640 × 350

VGA—60
VESA—72
VESA—75
VESA—85

SVGA—56
SVGA—60
SVGA—72
SVGA—75
SVGA—85

XGA—43i
XGA—60
XGA—70
XGA—75
XGA—85

SXGA1—70
SXGA1—75
SXGA1—85

SXGA2—60
SXGA2—75
SXGA2—85

SXGA3—43i
SXGA3—60
SXGA3—75
SXGA3—85

UXGA—48i
UXGA—60

MAC13
MAC16
MAC19—60
MAC19
MAC21

60
72
75
85

56
60
72
75
85

43
60
70
75
85

70
75
85

60
75
85

43
60
75
85

48
60

67
75
59
75
75

640 × 480
640 × 480
640 × 480
640 × 480

800 × 600
800 × 600
800 × 600
800 × 600
800 × 600

1024 × 768
1024 × 768
1024 × 768
1024 × 768
1024 × 768

1152 × 864
1152 × 864
1152 × 864

1280 × 960
1280 × 960
1280 × 960

1280 × 1024
1280 × 1024
1280 × 1024
1280 × 1024

1600 × 1200
1600 × 1200

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

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Mode Refresh Rate (Hz) Resolution

NTSC
NTSC 4:3
PAL
M-PAL
N-PAL
PAL—60
SECAM

HDTV (480i)
HDTV (480p)
HDTV (575i)
HDTV (575p)
HDTV (720p)
HDTV (1080i)
HDTV (1080i) 33.75/

31.25

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The image is resized using EPSON’s SizeWise Technology.

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Resized on the PowerLite 73c only; native mode on the
PowerLite 53c.

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Resized on the PowerLite 53c only; native mode on the
PowerLite 73c.

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Resized on the PowerLite 73c only; not available on the PowerLite

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720 × 480
720 × 480
720 × 574
720 × 574
1280 × 720
1920 × 1080
1920 × 1080

53c.

Computer Video Port Pin Assignments

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

Pin no. Computer port

1Red video

2Green video

3 Blue video

4 GND

5 GND

6Red GND

7 Green GND

8 Blue GND

9 Reserved

10 Synchronous GND

11 GND

12 SDA

13 Horizontal sync / composite sync

14 Vertical sync

15 SCL

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Positioning the Projector

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

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

2.9 and 34.4 feet from the screen.

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

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

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

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

❏ Place the projector directly in front of the center of the

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

Note

It’s 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’s
much more difficult to aim the projector correctly at the screen and
get a rectangular image.

Use the figure below as a guideline to help you determine how
far from the screen to place the projector. Image size generally
increases with distance, but may vary depending on how you
position the zoom ring and whether you have adjusted the
image size with other settings.

If you place the projector below the level of the screen, you’ll
have to tilt it up by extending the feet as shown. Tilting the
projector upward causes the image to lose its rectangular
shape, but the Auto Keystone feature corrects the distortion
automatically. If the image does not regain its rectangular
shape, the Auto Keystone feature may have been disabled. To
turn it on, see page 5.

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

Starting Up the Projector

Make sure your projector and other equipment are set up and
connected correctly. Then turn on your projector, as described
below, followed by any equipment you’ve connected to it. You
can turn on your computer and video equipment in any order,
but if you have both a computer and video source connected,
you may have to switch to the desired source as described in
step 5 on page 4.

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

Turning On the Projector

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

1. Remove the lens cap.

Caution

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

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

3. Connect the other end to an electrical outlet.

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

4. Press the P

Power button on top of the projector or on the

remote control.

Page upPage down

Power

Computer

Color Mode

S-Video/Video

Freeze

A/V Mute

Menu

E-Zoom

Enter

ESCAuto

Remote controlProjector

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

Warn i n g

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

5. Do one of the following:

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

few moments, you should see your computer display
projected.

(Windows
found a plug-and-play monitor, click

❏ If you’re projecting a video, press the

top of the projector or the

®

only: If you see a message saying that it has

Cancel.)

Source button on

S-Video/Video button on the

remote control to switch to your video source. Then press
the

Play button on your DVD player or other device.

If a projected image fails to appear, see the next section for
help.

Once you see your image, turn to page 5 for instructions on
focusing and making other image adjustments.

When you’re done with your presentation, shut down the
projector as described on page 6. Shutting down the projector
correctly prevents premature lamp failure and possible damage
from overheating.

What To Do If You See a Blank Screen

If you see a blank screen or a blue screen with the message No

Signal

after turning on your computer or video source, try the

following:

❏ Make sure the cables are connected correctly.

❏ Make sure the power light is green and not flashing and the

lens cover is off.

❏ Try restarting your computer.

❏ Press the

Source button on top of the projector to select the

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

If you’re using a PC laptop:

❏ Hold down the

Fn key and press the function key that lets

you display on an external monitor. It may have an icon such
as or it may be labelled

CRT/LCD. Allow a few seconds

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

On most systems, the or

CRT/LCD key lets you toggle

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

❏ Depending on your computer’s video card, you might need

to use the Display utility in the Control Panel to make sure
that both the LCD screen and external monitor port are
enabled. See your computer’s documentation or online help
for details.

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

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

1. From the Apple menu, select

Monitors or Monitors and Sound.

2. Click the

Arrange icon.

Control Panels, then click

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

If the

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

one of the Simulscan resolution settings:

1. Click the

Monitor icon, if necessary.

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

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