Epson ActionNote 500C Owner's manual

User’s Guide
Supplement
EPSON®PowerLite®500c/700c/710c
Multimedia Projector
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Important Safety Information
WARNING: Never look into the projector lens when the lamp is turned on; the bright light can damage your eyes.
Never let children look into the lens when it is on. Never open any cover on the projector, except the lamp and
filter covers. Dangerous electrical voltages inside the projector can severely injure you. Except as specifically
explained in the User’s Guide or this Supplement, do not attempt to service this product yourself. Refer all

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C
Contents
A
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
B
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
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Technical
Specifications
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
Index
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Connecting to a Desktop Computer 5
A
Appendix A:
Connecting to a Desktop
Computer
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.
note
For instructions on
connecting to a laptop
computer or to external
speakers, see your User’s
Guide.
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6Connecting to a Desktop Computer
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.
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.
Image size
(diagonal)
Horizontal distance from projector to
screen
Minimum
(lens set to W)
Maximum
(lens set to T)
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
(11.5 meters)
45.3 feet
(13.8 meters)
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Connecting to a Desktop Computer 7
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.
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
control as a mouse)
If you connect the projector to your desktop computer, you
cannot view your images on the computer monitor.
Follow the steps in each section for the cables you need to
connect.

Connecting to a Desktop Computer 9
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 Audio In jack on
the projector.
2. Connect the other end of the audio cable to the speaker or
audio out port on your computer’s sound card.
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.
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.
audio cable
Audio in jack
USB Mouse
Mouse/Com
PS/2 mouse port
USB mouse port USB mouse cable
PS/2 mouse cable
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10 Connecting to a Desktop Computer
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
PS/2 Mouse/Com port or the USB Mouse port on the
projector.
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
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.
connecting PS/2 mouse cable connecting USB mouse cable
note
Macintosh configurations
vary. See your computer
manual for the location of the
ports needed to connect your
projector.
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