Epson PowerLite 52c User manual

EPSON®PowerLite®52c
Multimedia Projector
User’sGuide
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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 this User’s Guide, do not attempt to service this product yourself. Refer all servicing to qualified service
personnel.
WARNING: The projector and its accessories come packaged in plastic bags. Keep plastic bags away from small
children to avoid any risk of suffocation.
Caution: When you replace the lamp, never touch the new lamp with your bare hands; the invisible residue left by
the oil on your hands may shorten the lamp life. Use a cloth or glove to handle the new lamp.
Copyright Notice
All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in
any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, without the prior
written permission of SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION. The information contained herein is designed only for
use with this EPSON product. EPSON is not responsible for any use of this information as applied to other
products.
Neither SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION nor its affiliates shall be liable to the purchaser of this product or third
parties for damages, losses, costs, or expenses incurred by purchaser or third parties as a result of: accident, misuse,
or abuse of this product or unauthorized modifications, repairs, or alterations to this product, or (excluding the
U.S.) failure to strictly comply with SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION’s operating and maintenance instructions.
SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION shall not be liable for any damages or problems arising from the use of any
options or any consumable products other than those designated as Original EPSON Products or EPSON
Approved Products by SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION.
EPSON is a registered trademark of SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION.
EPSON Connection, EPSON Store, and Extra Care are service marks; SizeWise is a trademark; and PrivateLine,
Presenters Club, and PowerLite are registered trademarks 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.
Copyright © 2002 by Epson America, Inc. 9/02
Printed on recycled paper CPD-15173
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Contents
Welcome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Getting the Most from Your Projector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Using Your Documentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Getting More Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Registration and Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Unpacking the Projector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Additional Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Optional Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
1Setting Up the Projector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Positioning the Projector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Connecting to a Laptop Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Connecting the Computer Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Amplifying Computer Audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Connecting to Video Sources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Connecting the RCA Video and Audio Cables . . . . . . 15
Connecting an S-Video Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Connecting a Component Video Cable . . . . . . . . . . . 17
2Using the Projector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Turning On Your Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Turning On the Projector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
What To Do If You See a Blank Screen . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Adjusting the Image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Focusing and Resizing Your Image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Adjusting the Height of Your Image . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Adjusting the Image Shape . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
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Using the Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Switching Between Picture Sources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Turning Off the Picture and Sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Stopping Action . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Zooming Your Image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Shutting Down the Projector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
3Fine-tuning the Projector. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Using the Projector’s Menu System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Changing Menu Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Adjusting the Image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Repositioning the Image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Adjusting Image Appearance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Adjusting the Sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Customizing Projector Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Setting Advanced Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Viewing Lamp Usage and Other Information . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Restoring the Default Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
4Maintaining and Transporting
the Projector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Cleaning the Lens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Cleaning the Projector Case . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Cleaning and Replacing the Air Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Replacing the Lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Resetting the Lamp Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Replacing the Remote Control Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Transporting the Projector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
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5Solving Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Using On-Screen Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
What To Do When the Lights Flash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Solving Problems with the Image or Sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Solving Problems with the Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Where To Get Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Telephone Support Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
AAppendix A: Connecting to Additional
Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Installing the Projector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Connecting to a PC Desktop Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Connecting the Computer Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Connecting the Monitor Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Connecting the Audio Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Connecting to a Desktop Macintosh . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Connecting the Computer Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Connecting the Monitor Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Connecting the Audio Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Connecting to a High-End Workstation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
BAppendix B: Notices. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Important Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Remote Control Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Declaration of Conformity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
FCC Compliance Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
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CAppendix C: Technical Specifications. . . . . . . 83
General. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
Projection Lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
Electrical . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
Environmental . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
Compatible Video Formats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
Index. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
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Welcome 1
-
Welcome
The EPSON® PowerLite®52c is a micro-portable projector that
offers up to 1200 ANSI lumens of brightness. From boardrooms to
auditoriums, your full-color presentations and videos will be bright
and visible even in ordinary indoor lighting.
Images are displayed at a resolution of 800 ×600 pixels. Three
0.5-inch LCDs provide a 400:1 contrast ratio for incredibly vivid
images and clear text. Support for S-Video contributes to
theater-quality performance.
With EPSON’s patented SizeWise™technology, the projector
supports computer displays ranging from VGA through XGA.
You can connect the projector to a wide range of computers, including
PCs and laptops, Apple®Macintosh,
®
Power Macintosh®series
(including G3 and G4 systems), PowerBook®
computers, many
iMac®and iBook®series systems, and high-end workstations such as
the Sun®SPARCstation.
™
You can use any of the following video sources: HDTV, VCR, DVD
player, gaming consoles, such as Microsoft®Xbox,
™Sony®
PlayStation®2, and Nintendo GameCube,
™camcorder, digital
camera, or laser disc player, supporting NTSC, PAL, or SECAM
video.
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2Welcome
Getting the Most from Your Projector
Depending on your presentation, you can take advantage of any or all
of these options:
■Connecting to a laptop or other computer
If you want to connect to a PC laptop or Macintosh PowerBook
or iBook, see the Quick Setup sheet or page 12 of this guide. To
connect to a desktop computer or workstation, see Appendix A.
■Connecting to video sources
You can connect a DVD player, VCR, camcorder, laser disc
player, digital camera, or any other video source to your projector.
You can connect both computer and video sources at the same
time and easily switch between them. See page 14 for instructions.
■Using the remote control
The remote control lets you switch from computer to video
source, zoom the image, and use many other projector features.
For details, see Chapter 2.
■Including sound in your presentation
If your presentation includes sound, you can connect an optional
audio cable to use the projector’s built-in speaker. For details, see
page 13 (for laptops) or Appendix A (for other systems).
note
M
ost of the projector’s
f
eatures can used only with
the remote control. To
avoid losing it, place it
in the remote control storage
compartment at the front
of the projector.
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Using Your Documentation
To connect the projector to your laptop and start your presentation,
see the Quick Setup sheet that came in your owner’s kit or see page 12
of this guide.
This book contains all the information you need to set up and use
your projector. Please follow these guidelines as you read through it:
■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.
Getting More Information
Need tips on giving presentations? How about 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. The site 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 register to join the
Presenters Club®—and it’s free.
■Owner’s kit
Includes your Quick Setup sheet, warranty brochures, and
EPSON PrivateLine®Support card. Store this User’s Guide in the
envelope and keep the envelope with your projector at all times.
■Quick Setup sheet
Gives you all the instructions you need to get your projector set
up and connected to a laptop or PowerBook computer.
■Built-in help system
Provides assistance for common problems. Available from the
Help button on the projector. See page 52 for details.
■support.epson.com
Download FAQs and e-mail your questions to EPSON support.
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4Welcome
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 [phone] and enter the PIN on the card in
your owner’s kit. See page 62 for more information.
Registration and Warranty
Your projector comes with a basic carry-in warranty and an
international warranty that let you project with confidence anywhere
in the world. For details, see page 80 and the warranty brochure
included in your owner’s kit.
In addition, EPSON offers free Extra CareSM Road Service. In the
unlikely event of an equipment failure, you won’t have to wait for
your unit to be repaired. Instead, EPSON will ship you a replacement
unit anywhere in the United States or Canada, usually via overnight
delivery. See the brochure in your owner’s kit for details.
To register, complete the registration form in your owner’s kit and
mail it to EPSON. Or register your product online at:
http://epsonwebreg.info2.net/
Registering also lets you receive special updates on new accessories,
products, and services.
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Welcome 5
Unpacking the Projector
After unpacking the projector, make sure you have all the parts shown
below:
Save all packaging in case you need to ship the projector. Always use
the original packaging (or equivalent) when you need to send the
projector to another location.
If you are moving the projector by hand, use the carrying case
included with the projector.
S-Video/Video
Computer
Menu A/V Mute
E-Zoom
Freeze
Color Mode
Power
ESC
Auto
Enter
Projector
Remote control Documentation
Power cord Computer cable
Soft carrying case
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6Welcome
Additional Components
Depending on how you plan to use the projector, you may need
additional components:
■To receive an S-Video signal, you need an S-Video cable. (One is
usually provided with your video device.)
■To receive a component video signal from a VCR or other video
device, you need a D-sub 15-pin to component video cable
(available from EPSON; see page 7).
■To amplify your computer’s audio through the projector’s sound
system, you need a computer audio cable (male-to-male 3.5-mm
stereo miniplug cable). See your computer or electronics dealer to
obtain this cable.
■Some older PowerBooks and Macintosh desktop models may
need the Macintosh adapter set shown on page 71 (available from
EPSON; see page 7). Older iMac systems may need a special
adapter to provide a VGA output port; see your computer dealer.
■For a PowerBook or Macintosh desktop with a DVI output port,
you’ll need to use a DVI to VGA adapter that may have come
with your computer. See your Macintosh documentation for
instructions.
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Welcome 7
Optional Accessories
To enhance your use of the projector, EPSON provides the following
optional accessories:
You can purchase these accessories from your dealer, by calling
EPSON at [phone], or by visiting the EPSON StoreSM
at www.epsonstore.com (U.S. sales only). In Canada, please call
[phone] for dealer referral.
Product Product number
Replacement lamp and air filter V13H010L1D
Samsonite®wheeled soft case
ATA Molded Hardcase
Samsonite notebook/projector soft shoulder bag
ELPKS24
ELPKS44
ELPKS43
Distribution amplifier ELPDA01
Component video cable (VGA to component video) ELPKC19
Macintosh adapter set (includes monitor adapter
and desktop adapter)
ELPAP01
50-inch portable screen
60-inch portable popup screen
80-inch portable popup screen
ELPSC06
ELPSC07
ELPSC08
High resolution document imager
Motion presentation camera
High resolution document camera
ELPDC02
ELPDC03
V12H064020
Ceiling Mount
Suspension Adapter
False Ceiling Plate
ELPMB38
ELPMBAPL
ELPMBFCP
Kensington®security lock ELPSL01
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Setting Up the Projector 9
1
Setting Up the Projector
This chapter tells you how to set up the projector and connect it to a
laptop computer or video source. If you need to connect the projector
to a desktop or workstation computer, see Appendix A.
You’ll find instructions for the following in this chapter:
■Positioning the projector
■Connecting to a laptop computer
■Connecting to video sources
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10 Setting Up the Projector
Positioning the Projector
Before connecting the projector, you need to follow these guidelines
when deciding where to place it:
■Place the projector on a sturdy, level surface, between
3 and 37 feet from the screen.
■Make sure there is plenty of space for ventilation around and
under the projector.
■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
straight.
Most presenters find it convenient to place the projector in front of
the audience, leaving as much space as possible between the projector
and the screen to get a good-sized image. This lets the presenter stand
in the front of the room, face the audience, and remain close enough
to the equipment to be able to control it.
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.
caution
Don’t hold or lift the
p
rojector by the lens, or
y
ou may damage it.
note
It’s easier to position the
p
rojector 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.
33.2 to 37.0 feet 6.5 to 7.5 feet 2.9 to 3.7 feet
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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 you can correct the
distortion with the keystone feature (see page 27).
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.
note
A
fter positioning the
p
rojector, you may want to
connect a Kensington
M
icroSaver anti-theft device
to the lock port on the
p
rojector’s left side. You can
p
urchase this from EPSON;
see page 7.
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12 Setting Up the Projector
Connecting to a Laptop Computer
You can connect the PowerLite projector to any computer that has a
standard video output (monitor) port, including PC notebook and
laptop computers, Macintosh PowerBooks and iBooks, and hand-held
devices.
Connecting the Computer Cable
Before you start, make sure your computer and the projector are
turned off.
1. Connect one end of the computer cable to the projector’s
Computer/Component Video port.
2. Connect the other end of the computer cable to your laptop’s
video-out or monitor port.
If you’re using an older PowerBook or iBook and you can’t
connect the cable, you may need to use the Macintosh desktop
adapter as shown on page 71 (available from EPSON; see page 7).
For a PowerBook with a DVI output port, you’ll need to use a
DVI to VGA adapter. An adapter may have come with your
computer. See your PowerBook documentation for instructions.
3. Tighten the screws on the connectors.
If you don’t need to make any other connections, you can plug in
your projector and turn it on. See page 20 for instructions.
note
To connect to desktops and
other computer systems, see
A
ppendix A. If you are
connecting an iBook with an
RCA video-out port or a
PowerBook with an S-Video
p
ort, follow the instructions
f
or connecting to a video
device on page 15.
note
Laptop configurations vary.
See your computer manual
f
or the location of the ports
needed to connect your
p
rojector.
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Setting Up the Projector 13
Amplifying Computer Audio
Your laptop probably has its own sound system, but if you need more
volume, you can connect a computer audio cable to use the projector’s
built-in amplifier and speaker. You can obtain a computer audio cable
(3.5-mm stereo miniplug cable) from a computer or electronics dealer.
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 your laptop’s
headphone jack or audio-out jack. (Jack locations vary; see
your computer manual if you’re not sure which jack to use.)
If you don’t need to make any other connections, you can plug in
your projector and turn it on. See page 20 for instructions.
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14 Setting Up the Projector
Connecting to Video Sources
You can connect a DVD player, VCR, camcorder, laser disc player,
gaming consoles, such as Microsoft Xbox, Sony PlayStation 2, and
Nintendo GameCube, digital camera, or any other compatible video
source to your projector.
The projector supports HDTV, NTSC, PAL, and SECAM, and
automatically detects the video format.
The projector can receive composite video, S-Video, and component
video. The type of cable you use depends on whether you have
composite video, S-Video, or component video.
■For composite video, use the RCA audio and video cables
supplied with your video device or obtain them from you
electronics dealer.
■For component video, you will need the optional EPSON
component video cable (ELPKC19).
■For S-Video, use the S-Video cable supplied with your video
device or obtain one from you electronics dealer.
Follow the instructions below for your type of connection.
note
The projector does not
support TV antenna cable
F connectors.
To play audio from your
video equipment, you will
need a special adapter cable.
See your projector dealer to
obtain the correct cable.
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