Epson PowerLite 71c Multimedia Projector
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1. 12 01 L Try restarting your computer CQ Ifyou still don t see an image and you re using a PowerBook or a PC laptop see the next sections For a PowerBook or iBook Running OS 9 x or Earlier You may need to set up your system to display on the projector screen as well as the LCD screen Follow these steps 1 From the Apple menu select Control Panels then click Monitors and Sound 2 Click the Arrange icon EPSONPJ 1 SHa h A g e Monitor Arrange Sound Alerts Color Click here Arrange Monitors To rearrange the monitors drag them to the desired positions To make duplicate monitors drag one onto another To stop duplication drag the monitors apart To relocate the menu bar drag it to a different monitor Drag one monitor icon on top of the other _ ahd Identify the monitors O Identify the startup screen Use Defaults 3 Drag one monitor icon on top of the other If this option isn t available you may need to select one of the Simulscan resolution settings Click the Monitor icon then select a Simulscan resolution as shown Allow a few seconds for the projector to sync up after making the selection aE Coto Click here f Pe i lt Monitor Sound Alerts Color Color Depth Resolution Thousands Colors Millions ESET Select a 800 x 602. Mirror Displays Click here 6 EPSON Powerlite 51c 71c 12 01 For a PC Laptop I Press the function key that lets you display on an external monitor It s often labelled with an icon such as amp _ but it may be labelled CRT LCD You may have to hold down the Fn key while pressing it Check your laptop s manual or online help for details On most systems the A _ or CRT LCD key lets you toggle between the LCD screen and the projector or display on both at the same time Allow a few seconds for the projector to sync up after pressing it 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 Check your computer s video resolution and scan frequency to see if they are supported as listed on page 3 You may need to adjust your computer s resolution and scan frequency to match one of the modes listed Focusing Your Image Rotate the focus ring to sharpen the image focus ring Note If the image from your computer is still out of focus you can increase the clarity by pressing the Auto button on the remote control This optimizes the projector s tracking sync and position settings You can also adjust these settings using the projector menus EPSON Powerlite 51c 71c Adjusting the Image Si
3. Power button to turn on the projector 0 orange The projector is in sleep mode You can unplug it to disconnect the power or press the Power button to turn on the projector lamp Q flashing The projector is warming up Wait for the green image to appear 0 green The projector is operating normally b flashing The projector lamp is off and the projector is orange cooling down Wait until the light stops flashing and then press the Power button to turn on the projector You can t turn the projector on or unplug it when the light is flashing orange Fos flashing red The lamp cover is not closed securely or the at 1 second lamp has burned out Secure the lamp cover intervals or replace the lamp see page 12 for instructions 1 red The projector is too hot Turn it off and let it A cool before using it Also make sure nothing is blocking the projector s air intake vent If it continues to overheat clean the air intake vent see page 11 for instructions J flashing The projector lamp has turned off AER orange automatically because the projector has overheated Let it cool for a few minutes then turn it back on Also make sure nothing is blocking the projector s air intake vent If it continues to overheat clean the air intake vent see page 11 for instructions j T flashing red There is an internal problem with the projector aa at 2 second Unplug it from the electrical outlet and contact intervals
4. 1024 x 576 i HDTV11251 D3 920 x 1080 31 25 50 04 74 25 800 x 450 1024 x 576 Video compatible modes a NTSC 640 x 480 15 734 60 800 x 600 1024 x 768 PAL 720 x 540 15 625 50 800 x 600 1024 x 768 SECAM 720 x 540 15 625 50 800 x 600 1024 x 768 Resize mode all others native mode Select 4 3 or 16 9 mode as the Aspect Ratio setting in the Video menu 12 01 EPSON Powerlite 51c 71c 3 EPSON Powerlite 51c 71c Positioning the Projector The location in which you choose to set up your projector depends on the size of the room and your presentation style T Place the projector on a sturdy level surface within this distance from the screen 3 3 to 36 feet in Wide mode 3 9 to 43 2 feet in Tele mode see page 7 for more information on these modes LY Make sure there is plenty of space for ventilation around and under the projector LY Make sure the projector is within 6 feet of a grounded electrical outlet or extension cord and within 5 feet of your computer and or video source T Place the projector directly in front of the center of the screen facing it toward the screen squarely Otherwise your image will not be square Note It s best to position the screen directly in front of the room If it s placed diagonally in a corner it s much more difficult to aim the projector at the screen correctly and get a square image Most presenters find it convenient to place
5. Then press the Power button Caution To avoid damaging the projector or lamp never unplug the power cord when the Power light is green or flashing orange 4 Replace the lens cap retract the projector feet and unplug the power cord Also turn off the remote control if you were using it 5 If you re using a VCR or other video source turn it off after you turn off the projector 6 Disconnect all equipment and store the projector in a protective case Using the Remote Control The remote control lets you access projector features from anywhere in the room up to 32 feet away You must also be within a 30 horizontal and a 15 vertical angle from the infrared receiver at the front of the projector You can use it to turn the projector on and off zoom the image display the projector menus and other uses If you connected a mouse cable to the projector you can also use the remote control as a wireless mouse to run your presentation Note You can aim the remote control at your projection screen and reflect the signal back into the sensor on the front of the projector but this shortens the operating distance of the remote control Installing the Remote Control Batteries The remote control operates the projector and lets you access its setup menus You can also use it as a wireless mouse A N SA Follow these steps to install the batteries 1 Press the tab to release the battery cover and lift
6. it up to remove it 2 Insert the two AA batteries 7N included with the projector as shown 3 Replace the battery cover Caution When replacing batteries take the following precautions O Replace batteries as soon as they run out Q Do not mix old and new batteries O Ifthe batteries leak wipe away battery fluid with a soft cloth If fluid gets on your hands wash them immediately Q Remove batteries if you will not be using the remote for a long period of time EPSON Powerlite 51 71c 9 EPSON Powerlite 51c 71c Operating the Projector with the Remote Control 1 Push up the R C switch on the side of the remote control to turn it on power indicator light R C switch Point the remote at the front of the projector or at the screen Press the button for the function you want to use The light next to the Power button on the remote control flashes briefly If it doesn t flash you may have inserted the batteries incorrectly or need to change the batteries see page 9 for instructions The projector may not respond to remote control commands in these conditions Ly You are too far away or not within a 30 horizontal or 15 vertical angle of the projector s sensor LY The R C switch on the right side of the remote control is in the OFF position the remote control is turned off Q Batteries are weak LY Bright ambient light fluorescent light or direct sunlight is shining into
7. the remote control sensor LJ Equipment emitting infrared energy such as a radiant room heater is nearby and interfering with the sensor 10 EPSON Powerlite 51c 71c 12 01 Using the Remote Control as a Wireless Mouse Using the remote control as a wireless mouse gives you more flexibility you don t need to stay near your computer or the projector to run your presentation To use the remote control as a mouse you must first connect a mouse cable between your computer and the projector Note When you connect the mouse cable your computer mouse is disabled and you can t use another external mouse with your desktop computer However you may still be able to use the built in mouse pointer on a laptop Follow these instructions to use your remote control as a wireless mouse Power Press edges to move the pointer Press center to left click Press here to right click Menu Help Computer S Video Video Auto Volume 1 Aim the remote at the screen or at the receiver on the front of the projector To move the mouse pointer on the screen press the edges of the Enter button with your thumb as you would to move a trackball T To click press down on the center of the Enter button To double click press down twice on the Enter button LY To click and drag press down on the Enter button and then tilt it in the direction you want to drag T To right click press the Esc button LI To ch
8. 0 E 5 1024x768 Simulscan Simulscan lt resolution For a PowerBook or iBook Running OS X Follow these steps to display on both the projector and LCD screen 1 Select System Preferences from the Apple menu 2 Click Displays EPSON Powerlite 51 71c 5 EPSON Powerlite 51c 71c 3 Click Detect Displays to display part of your desktop on the projector screen eo Color LCD w Show All Displays Sound Network Startup Disk f Display y Color Resolutions Colors Millions lka tAS Refresh Rate g x 48 800 x 600 F Show modes recommended by display 800 x 600 Stretched Additional modes are provided by the video 896 x 600 card and may not be supported by the display 1024 x 768 E Show displays in menu bar 1024 x 768 Stretched 1152 x 768 Detect Displays Brightness Click here To display the entire desktop on both your projector screen and LCD screen click the Arrange tab If you don t see this tab check to see if there is a window hidden by another window on your screen Click Mirror Displays in the lower corner of the screen One of the monitor icons automatically moves on top of the other e amp a Show All Display EPSON PJ Displays Sound Network Startup Disk Arrange Color To rearrange the displays drag them to the desired position To relocate the menu bar drag it to a different display
9. A70 1024 x 768 56 476 70 069 75 800 x 600 1024 x 768 XGA75 1024 x 768 60 023 75 029 78 75 800 x 600 1024 x 768 1024 x 768 68 677 84 997 94 5 800 x 600 1024 x 768 XGA85 a 1152 x 864 63 851 70 012 94 5 1024 x 768 RNA a 1152 x 864 67 5 75 108 1024 x 768 SXGA1 85 1152 x 864 77 094 84 999 121 5 1024 x 768 SXGA2 60 1280 x 960 60 60 108 1024 x 768 SXGA2 75 1280 x 960 75 75 126 1024 x 768 SXGA2 85 1280 x 960 85 938 85 002 148 5 1024 x 768 SXGA3 43i 1280 x 1024 46 433 86 871 78 75 960 x 768 SXGA3 60 1280 x 1024 63 981 60 02 108 960 x 768 SXGA3 75 1280 x 1024 79 976 75 025 135 960 x 768 SXGA3 85 1280 x 1024 91 146 85 024 157 5 960 x 768 VESA60 640 x 480 31 469 59 941 25 175 800 x 600 1024 x 768 VESA72 640 x 480 37 861 72 809 31 5 800 x 600 1024 x 768 VESA75 640 x 480 37 5 75 31 5 800 x 600 1024 x 768 VESA85 640 x 480 43 269 85 008 36 800 x 600 1024 x 768 MAC 1113 640 x 480 35 66 67 30 24 800 x 600 1024 x 768 MAC16 832 x 624 49 107 75 087 55 800 x 600 1024 x 768 MAC19 60 1024 x 768 48 193 59 28 64 800 x 600 1024 x 768 MAC19 75 1024 x 768 60 241 74 93 80 800 x 600 1024 x 768 1152 x 870 68 682 75 062 100 800 x 600 1024 x 768 MAC21 PC YUV compatible modes m 7 HDTV5251 D1 640 x 480 15 734 59 94 13 5 800 x 600 1024 x 768 HDTV525P D2 pons en A469 59 94 af 5 800 x ae i 1024 x 768 i HDTV750P D4 iid x eee A P 60 oe 800 x i 1024 x 576 i HDTV11251 D3 e x ra 60 74 25 800 x 450 i
10. EPSON Powerlite 51c 71c control panel power and error lights focus ring infrared receiver for AC inlet lens cap remote control feet foot lever Computer Component Mouse Com USB mouse Video port port port R Audio L Video Inand Out RandLl Video port S Video port Audio ports Audio ports for Video source Projector Specifications General Type of display Poly silicon Thin Film Transistor TFT Size of liquid crystal panels Diagonal 0 7 inch 17 8 mm F 1 5 f 26 3 mm Manual Lens Focus adjustment Zoom ratio Digital 0 8 to 1 0 lens at maximum size 100 to 83 smallest Resolution 800 x 600 pixels PowerLite 51c 1024 x 768 pixels PowerLite 7 1c Color reproduction 24 bit 16 7 million colors Brightness 1200 lumens EPSON PowerLite 51c ANSI 1000 lumens EPSON PowerLite 71c EPSON Control Code ESC VP Level 5 12 01 Noise Less than 42 dB Image size diagonal 2 3 to 25 ft 0 7 to 7 6 m 3 3 to 36 ft 1 to 11 m Wide mode 3 9 to 43 2 ft 1 2 to 13 1 m Tele mode Front rear upside down ceiling mount Projection distance Projection methods Internal speaker system 1W monaural Optical aspect ratio 4 3 horizontal vertical adjustable to 16 9 for HDTV NTSC PAL and SECAM images Keystone correction 15 NTSC NTSC4 43 PAL PAL M PAL N PAL60 SECAM HDTV angle Supported video interface standards Projection Lamp
11. EPSON for help EPSON Powerlite 51c 71c Shutting Down the Projector When you ve finished using the projector follow the recommended procedure to shut it down This extends the life of the lamp and protects the projector from possible overheating Note If sleep mode is enabled and the projector has not received any input signals for 30 minutes it automatically turns off the projector lamp and enters sleep mode This conserves electricity cools the projector and extends the life of the lamp In sleep mode the Power light is orange If you are done using the projector unplug the power cord If you want to start projecting again press the Power button on the projector or the remote control 1 If you ve connected a computer or laptop and it s displaying only through the projector shut down the computer first otherwise you won t be able to see your computer s display if you try turning it off after the projector 2 Press the red Power button on top of the projector or on the remote control You see a confirmation message If you don t want to turn it off press any other button 3 Press the Power button again The Power light flashes orange for a couple of minutes as the projector cools down When the projector has cooled the orange Power light stays on and the fan shuts off If you want to turn the projector on again wait until the orange Power light stops flashing
12. To enhance your use of the projector EPSON provides the following optional accessories Product Product number Customized carrying cases ATA molded hard shell carrying case ELPKS36 ATA shipping case ELPKS37 Samsonite wheeled soft case ELPKS24 Notebook Projector soft shoulder bag ELPKS13 Replacement lamp V13H010L16 Ceiling mount ELPMB35 Suspension adapter for ceiling mount ELPMBAPL False ceiling plate ELPMBFCP Projection screens 50 inch portable screen ELPSC06 60 inch Insta Theatre screen ELPSCO07 80 inch Insta Theatre screen ELPSC08 Component video cable ELPKC19 Macintosh adapter set ELPAPO1 Kensington security lock ELPSLO1 Presentation audio system ELPPAS1 Wireless microphone system ELPCVS1 Distribution amplifier ELPDAO1 Document cameras High resolution document imager ELPDC02 Motion presentation camera ELPDCO03 You can purchase these accessories from your dealer or by calling EPSON at 800 873 7766 or by visiting the EPSON Store at www epsonstore com U S sales only In Canada please call 800 463 7766 for dealer referral 12 01 CPD 13440 EPSON Powerlite 51c 71c User s Guide CPD 13441 EPSON Powerlite 51 71 Quick Setup Poster Service Manual TM EMP51 71 Parts Price Lists EPSON PowerLite 51c PL EMP51 EPSON PowerLite 71c PL EMP71 EPSON Powerlite 51c 71c 13
13. UHE Ultra High Efficiency Power consumption 160 W About 1500 hours V13H010L16 Type Lamp life Part number Remote Control 32 8 feet 10 meters Alkaline AA 2 Range Batteries Mouse Compatibility Supports PS 2 USB and ADB Dimensions Height 3 14 inches 80 mm Width 11 8 inches 300 mm Depth 8 66 inches 220 mm Weight 6 8 lb 3 1 kg Electrical Rated frequency 50 60 Hz Power supply 100 to 120 VAC 2 9 A 200 to 240 VAC 1 6A Operating 240 W Sleep mode 8 6 W Power consumption EPSON Powerlite 51c 71c 1 EPSON Powerlite 51c 71c Environmental Temperature non condensing Humidity non condensing Storage 10 to 90 RH 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 2 EPSON Powerlite 51c 71c Operating 41 to 95 F 5 to 35 C Storage 14 to 140 F 10 to 60 C Operating 20 to 80 RH 12 01 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 Red video Green video Blue video GND GND Red video GND Green video GND Blue video GND o SO NI DO om AJ oj N Reserve Synchronous GND ar GND SDA H
14. ailable options 3 Press the center of the Enter button to select a menu The highlight moves to the first menu option for that menu 4 Press the bottom or the top of the Enter button to scroll through the options Press the right or left side of the Enter button to change the setting If you want to go back to the default settings on any menu select Reset press Enter select Yes and then press Enter 5 Press the Esc button to save your changes and go back to the main menu 6 Press the Menu button to exit the menu system Clean the lens whenever you notice dirt or dust on the surface 1 To remove dust use a canister of compressed air to spray the lens surface or lightly wipe the lens surface with a soft dry lint free cloth 1 To remove dirt or smears use lens cleaning paper If necessary moisten a soft cloth with an alcohol based cleaner and gently wipe the lens surface Caution Be careful not to get alcohol based cleaner on the projector case Cleaning the Projector Case Before you clean the projector case turn off the projector and unplug the power cord LI To remove dirt or dust wipe the outside with a soft dry lint free cloth LY To remove stubborn dirt or stains clean the case using a soft cloth moistened with water and a neutral detergent Dry it using a separate cloth LJ Do not use alcohol benzene thinner wax or other chemicals These can damage the case Cleaning the A
15. ange slides in a PowerPoint presentation in Slide Show mode press down on the Enter button Note If you swapped the mouse button functions on your computer mouse the Enter and Esc buttons on the remote control also swap functions EPSON Powerlite 51c 71c Using the Menus Cleaning the Lens These on screen menus let you adjust and customize the projector features from the remote control M Video controls the look and quality of the projected image from a computer or video source LY Audio adjusts the sound volume and tone LI Effect customizes the highlighting tools available on the remote control M Setting adjusts features such as the keystone setting blank screen color message prompt and sleep mode LI Advanced controls settings such as menu language color intensity and rear or ceiling projection I About provides information about the current projector and lamp settings and lets you reset the lamp timer when you ve replaced the projector s lamp l Reset All restores the factory defaults to all the projector settings Changing Menu Settings You use the Menu Enter and Esc buttons on the remote control to change menu settings 1 To display the main menu press the Menu button The menus are displayed on the left and the options available for the current menu are shown on the right 2 Press the top or bottom of the Enter button to scroll up or down through the menus and view the av
16. e foot release levers and lift the front of the projector This unlocks the feet 2 Raise or lower the front of the projector as necessary Caution To avoid damaging the lens do not lift the projector by the lens 3 Once the image is positioned where you want it release the levers to lock the feet into position To fine tune the height rotate the feet clockwise to raise the projector and counterclockwise to lower it Adjusting the Image Shape If the projected image isn t square or has a keystone shape do one or more of the following I If your image looks like ____ or __ you ve placed the projector 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 Q If your image looks like or press the or side of the Keystone button to correct the shape of the image After correction your image will be slightly smaller EPSON Powerlite 51c 71c 7 EPSON Powerlite 51c 71c Keystone button The Keystone button corrects up to a 15 tilt You can also perform electronic keystone correction using the projector s Setting menu Note If the image is noticeably uneven after keystone correction reduce the Sharpness setting using the Video menu Adjusting the Image Quality You may need to adjust the projector s Tracking and Sync settings on the Video menu if your computer image has any of these quality pr
17. ir Intake Vent Clean the air intake vent after every 100 hours of use or if the JO Error light on top of the projector turns red If the vent is not cleaned periodically it can become clogged with dust preventing proper ventilation This can cause overheating and damage the projector EPSON Powerlite 51c 71c 11 EPSON Powerlite 51c 71c Follow these steps to clean the vent 1 Turn off the projector let it cool down and unplug the power cord 2 Stand the projector on its back panel with the lens pointing upward 3 To clean the vent EPSON recommends using a small vacuum cleaner designed for computers and other office equipment If you don t have one use a dry lint free cloth If the dirt is difficult to remove you may need to have the air intake vent replaced Use the EPSON PrivateLine Support Service to obtain the name of the EPSON Customer Care Center nearest to you Call 800 637 7661 and enter the PIN on the card in your Owner s Kit If you can t find your card dial 562 276 4394 U S or 905 709 3839 Canada Toll or long distances charges may apply Replacing the Lamp The projection lamp typically lasts for about 1500 hours of use It is time to replace the lamp when LI The projected image gets darker or starts to deteriorate O The Error light on top of the projector is flashing red in 1 second intervals 1 The LAMP REPLACE message appears on the screen when the
18. oblems LJ Flashing or blurry image LY Vertical or horizontal stripes LI Only a portion of the image is displayed Note You can also increase computer image clarity by pressing the Auto button on the remote control to optimize the tracking sync and position settings Turn off E Zoom and A VMute before using the Auto button Switching Between Picture Sources You can connect the projector to one computer source and one video source at the same time Then you use the buttons on the projector or remote control to switch between them J Press the Source button on the projector to switch between computer S video and composite video sources 1 Press the Computer Video or S Video button on the remote control to select the source you want to use After you select a source the screen goes dark for a moment before the image appears 8 EPSON Powerlite 51c 71c 12 01 Projector Status Lights If your projector isn t working correctly first turn it off wait for it to cool and unplug it Then plug the power cord back in and turn on the projector If this doesn t solve the problem check the lights on top of the projector They alert you to problems with projector operations Power light O Error light Light Status Description and action Q off The projector is unplugged Check that the power cable is connected securely at both ends then press the
19. omputer turn on your computer In a few moments you should see your computer display projected If a projected image fails to appear see the next section for help Note Windows only If you see a New Hardware Found message saying that Windows has found a plug and play monitor click Cancel 7 If you re projecting video press the Play button Ifa projected image fails to appear see the next section for help Once you see your image turn to page 6 for instructions on focusing and making other image adjustments When you re done with your presentation shut down the projector as described on page 9 Shutting down the projector correctly prevents premature lamp failure and possible damage to the projector 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 do one of the following L Make sure the cables are connected correctly as described in Chapter 1 of the Users Guide T Make sure the Power light is green and not flashing and the lens cap is off I If you ve connected more than one input source you may need to press the Source button on top of the projector or the Computer Video or S Video button on the remote control to select the source you want to use Allow a few seconds for the projector to sync up pe Source button te Computer _ Video and S Video buttons
20. orizontal sync composite sync Vertical sync SCL EPSON Powerlite 51c 71c Compatible Video Formats The projector supports the video formats listed below To project computer images the computer s video card must be set at a refresh rate vertical frequency that s compatible with the projector The frequencies of some computers may not allow the image to be displayed correctly see your computer documentation for details Frequency Pixel EPSON EPSON Mode Resolution H KHz V Hz MHz PowerLite 51c PowerLite 71c Pe ae modes 640 x 400 31 46 70 25 175 800 x 500 1024 x 640 VGAEGA 640 x 350 31 46 70 25 175 800 x 437 1024 x 560 VGA60 640 x 480 31 469 59 94 25 175 800 x 600 1024 x 768 VGA72 640 x 480 37 861 72 809 31 5 800 x 600 1024 x 768 VGA75 640 x 480 37 5 75 31 5 800 x 600 1024 x 768 640 x 480 48 269 85 008 36 800 x 600 1024 x 768 VGA85 VGA Text 720 x 350 31 469 70 087 28 322 800 x 444 1024 x 568 VGA Text 720 x 400 31 469 70 087 28 322 800 x 388 1024 x 497 SVGA56 800 x 600 35 156 56 25 36 800 x 600 1024 x 768 SVGA60 800 x 600 37 879 60 317 40 800 x 600 1024 x 768 SVGA72 800 x 600 48 077 72 188 50 800 x 600 1024 x 768 SVGA75 800 x 600 46 875 75 49 5 800 x 600 1024 x 768 800 x 600 53 674 85 061 56 25 800 x 600 1024 x 768 SVGA85 XGA43i 1024 x 768 35 522 86 958 44 9 800 x 600 1024 x 768 XGA60 1024 x 768 48 363 60 004 65 800 x 600 1024 x 768 XG
21. projector lamp comes on after about 1500 hours of use To maintain projector brightness and image quality replace the lamp as soon as possible after you see the message Note To view the number of hours your lamp has been used check the About menu Request replacement lamp part number V13H010L16 Follow these steps to replace the lamp 1 Turn off the projector let it cool down and unplug the power cord 2 Allow the projector to continue cooling for at least one hour if it has been on 12 EPSON Powerlite 51c 71c Warning Let the lamp cool before replacing it To avoid premature lamp failure do not touch the glass portion of the lamp assembly 3 Turn the projector upside down to access the lamp compartment 4 To remove the lamp cover press on the two tabs and pull out the cover 5 Use a screwdriver to loosen the two lamp cover screws you can t remove the screws Then pull out the lamp by the two notches 6 Position the new lamp correctly then gently insert it into the projector Press it into place and tighten the retaining screws Caution Make sure the lamp cover is securely fastened the amp Error light flashes and the projector lamp won t turn on if the cover is open 8 Follow the instructions on page 11 to access the projector s About menu and reset the lamp counter to zero 12 01 EPSON Powerlite 51c 71c Optional Accessories Related Documentation
22. puter or other equipment you re ready to turn on the projector adjust the image and give your presentation Turning On Your Equipment Make sure your projector and other equipment are set up and connected correctly Then plug in and turn on your equipment as described below Note If you have more than one source connected you may have to switch to the one you want to use as described on page 8 Follow these steps to plug in and turn on your equipment 1 If you re projecting video first plug in and turn on your VCR DVD player or other video source If you re projecting from a computer go to step 2 To turn on the projector first connect one end of the power cord to the projector s power inlet on its left side Connect the other end to a grounded electrical outlet The Power light on the projector turns orange indicating that the projector is receiving power and is in sleep mode but is not yet turned on EPSON Powerlite 51c 71c 4 Remove the lens cap 5 Press the red Power button on top of the projector You can also turn on the projector using the remote control but you must turn on the remote control first The Power light flashes green and then stays on You see a blue screen with the message No Signal displayed Warning Never look into the lens when the lamp is on This can damage your eyes and is especially dangerous for children 6 If you re projecting images from a c
23. the screen in the front of the room with the projector back near the front of the audience leaving ample room between the screen and projector to get a good sized image Then the presenter can stand in front of the room facing the audience and control the equipment from there Use the figure below as a guideline to help you determine how far from the screen to place the projector Your image size may not exactly match these sizes its actual size depends on whether you have adjusted the image size setting using keystone correction or the Wide Tele button 40 ft of ft a 4f 8 t distance from the screen When projecting from a table the ideal arrangement is to set the projector flat on its surface with the base of the lens at about the level of the bottom of the screen This delivers the best looking picture 4 EPSON Powerlite 51c 71c 12 01 If you have to raise the projector by adjusting its feet described on page 7 you ll need to square up the sides of image by pressing the Keystone button also on page 7 If you ll be projecting from overhead you ll get the best looking picture by mounting the projector upside down parallel to the ceiling with the bottom of its lens level with the top of the screen You ll also need to select ceiling projection mode in the projector s Advanced menu Displaying an Image Once you ve connected the projector to your com
24. ze You can adjust your image size using the Wide Tele button on the projector or zoom into a portion of the image using the E Zoom button on the remote control Using the Wide Tele Button To enlarge or reduce your image size in small increments use the Wide Tele button on the projector Press the T side of the button to reduce the image size or the W side of the Wide Tele button to enlarge the image to full size Wide Tele button Enlarge W T K Tae l Bb olla Reduce W ne T aO O P xi Note You can always move the projector closer to or farther from the screen to adjust the image size Using the E Zoom Button If you want to zoom in on a portion of the image use the E Zoom and Enter buttons on the remote control Press the side of the E Zoom button to zoom into your image in small increments Press the side to zoom out To position the zoomed image on the screen press the top bottom left or right side of the Enter button on the remote control Press Esc to return your image to its original size and turn off E Zoom E Zoom button Enter button top Zoom in al il left A right ka al gt Zoom out V UU bottom 12 01 Adjusting the Image Height If your image is too low you can raise it by extending the projector s feet 1 Stand behind the projector Pull up the blu
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