Epson PowerLite S5 series, 77c User manual

PowerLite®S5 Series/77c
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.
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© 2007 Epson America, Inc. 1/07

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Contents
Welcome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Getting the Most from Your Projector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Using Your Documentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Getting More Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Registration and Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Unpacking the Projector. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Projector Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Front . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Back. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Bottom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
PowerLite S5 Series Control Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
PowerLite 77c Control Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Additional Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Optional Accessories. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
1Setting Up the Projector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Positioning the Projector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Other Installations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Connecting to a Computer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Connecting with the VGA Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Connecting with a VGA-5BNC Cable. . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Connecting a USB Cable for Remote Presentation
Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Connecting an External Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Playing Sound Through the Projector . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

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Connecting to Video Sources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Connecting a Composite Video Source . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Connecting an S-Video Source . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Connecting an RGB Video Source. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Connecting a Component Video Source . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Playing Sound Through the Projector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
2Projecting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Turning On Your Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Turning On the Projector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Selecting the Image Source. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
What To Do If You See a Blank Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Adjusting the Image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Focusing and ZoomingYour Image
(PowerLite S5 Series). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Focusing and ZoomingYour Image
(PowerLite 77c). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Adjusting the Height of Your Image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Adjusting the Image Shape. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Adjusting the Brightness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Correcting Computer Images. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Adjusting the Volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Shutting Down the Projector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
3Using the Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Controlling the Picture and Sound. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Switching Between Picture Sources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Adjusting the Color Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Turning Off the Picture and Sound. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Stopping Action . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Zooming Your Image. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Changing the Image’s Aspect Ratio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Changing Presentation Slides . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Replacing the Batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

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4Fine-tuning the Projector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Using the Projector’s Menu System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Changing Menu Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Adjusting Colors and Clarity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Adjusting the Input Signal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Customizing Projector Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Selecting Projector Setup Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Viewing Lamp Usage and Other Information . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Using the Projector’s Security Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Creating Your Own Screen Logo. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Setting a Password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Turning On the Password and User’s Logo . . . . . . . . . . 69
Starting the Projector with a Password. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Disabling the Projector’s Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Installing Security Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Restoring the Default Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
5Maintenance and Transportation . . . . . . . . . . 73
Cleaning the Lens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Cleaning the Projector Case . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Cleaning and Replacing the Air Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Replacing the Lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Resetting the Lamp Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Transporting the Projector. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79

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6Solving Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Using On-Screen Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
What To Do When the Lights Flash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
Solving Problems with the Image or Sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
Solving Password Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
Solving Problems with the Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
Where To Get Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
Speak to a Support Representative . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
ATechnical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
General. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
Projection Lamp. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Mouse Compatibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Electrical . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Environmental . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Safety and Approvals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Compatible Video Formats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
Compatible Computer Display Formats. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
BNotices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
Important Safety Instructions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
Remote Control Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
FCC Compliance Statement. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
Index. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105

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Welcome
The PowerLite®S5 Series/77c is an ultra-portable projector that
offers 2000 ANSI lumens (S5 Series) or 2200 ANSI lumens (77c) of
brightness. From conference rooms to auditoriums, your full-color
presentations and videos will be bright and visible even in ordinary
indoor lighting.
Images are displayed at a native resolution of 800 × 600 pixels
(PowerLite S5 Series) or 1024 × 768 pixels (PowerLite 77c). Epson®
3LCD technology ensures accurate color and remarkable saturation,
even in well-lit rooms. Support for S-Video contributes to
theater-quality performance.
You can connect the projector to a wide range of computers, including
IBM®-compatible PCs and laptops, Apple®Macintosh,
®
Power
Macintosh®series (including G4 and G5 systems), PowerBook®
computers, and many iMac®and iBook®series systems. With Epson’s
patented SizeWise™technology, the projector supports a wide range
of computer displays.
You can use any of the following video sources: HDTV, VCR, DVD
player, gaming console (such as Microsoft®Xbox,
™Sony®
PlayStation®3, and Nintendo Wii™), camcorder, or digital camera.
The projector supports NTSC, PAL, and SECAM video formats.
You can connect up to three devices to the projector at the same time.
The source buttons let you easily switch among them. With the
projector’s Source Search button, you don’t even have to identify
your input source. Just press the button until you see the image you
want on the screen.

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To prevent unauthorized use of the projector, you can assign a
password, create a user logo which is displayed at startup to identify
the projector, and disable the projector’s buttons through the
Operation Lock feature. For more information about security features,
see page 66.
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 the projector to a laptop or desktop
computer, see page 18. For additional presentation control, you
can connect a USB cable to the projector for running slide shows,
and connect an external monitor to view the presentation on your
computer simultaneously.
■Connecting to video sources
You can connect a DVD player, VCR, HDTV, camcorder, digital
camera, and other video sources to your projector. See page 24 for
instructions.
■Using the remote control
The remote control lets you switch from computer to video
sources, zoom in on part of your image, freeze or mute the
presentation, and adjust many other projector features. For
details, see Chapter 3.
By connecting a USB cable to your projector, you can also use the
remote control to click through computer-based presentations
(such as PowerPoint®) from up to 20 feet away. For more
information, see page 48.

Welcome 9
Using Your Documentation
Your documentation includes a Quick Setup sheet, warranty
brochures, and an Epson PrivateLine®Support card.
The Quick Setup sheet gives instructions to quickly set up your
projector and connect it to a computer or video device.
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.
■Built-in help system
Press the Help button on the remote control or projector to get
quick solutions for common problems. See page 82 for details.
■epson.com/support
Download FAQs (frequently asked questions) and e-mail your
questions to Epson support.
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 your PrivateLine
Support card. See page 93 for more information.

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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 the warranty brochures that came with
your projector.
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 Extra Care Road Service brochure for details.
To register, complete the registration form that came with your
projector and mail it to Epson. Or register your product online at:
http://www.epson.com/webreg
Registering also lets you receive special updates on new accessories,
products, and services.
Unpacking the Projector
After unpacking the projector, make sure you have all these items:
Projector
Remote control
and batteries
VGA computer cable
Quick Setup sheet
Power cord
Password Protected
Sticker
Carrying case

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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.
Projector Parts
Front
Control panel
Air exhaust
vent
Front adjustable foot
Foot release lever
Remote control
sensor
Monitor Out port
Computer (Component Video) port
S-Video port
Video
port
USB port
Remote
control sensor
Speaker
Audio
input ports
Rear adjustable footPower inlet
A/V mute slide
Back
Kensington lock port
(on side of projector)

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Bottom
PowerLite S5 Series Control Panel
PowerLite 77c Control Panel
Air filter
Security lock slot
Hole for
attaching
ceiling mount
bracket
Holes for
attaching
ceiling mount
bracket
Lights indicate
projector status
Up
button
Enter button automatically
adjusts computer image
Wide and Tele
buttons adjust
image size and
select menu
items
Up and Down buttons
correct keystone distortion
and select menu items
Down
button
Up and Down buttons
correct keystone distortion
and select menu items
Up
button
Down
button
Enter button automatically
adjusts computer image
and
buttons adjust
volume and
select menu
items
Lights indicate
projector status

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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, or you can purchase it
from Epson. See page 14.
■To receive a component video signal from a VCR or other video
device, you need a D-sub, 15-pin, VGA-to-component video
cable, which is available from Epson. See page 14.
■Some older PowerBooks and Macintosh desktop models may
need a Macintosh video adapter; see your computer dealer. Older
iMac systems may need a special adapter to provide a VGA output
port; see your computer dealer.
■To receive an audio signal, you need a commercially available
audio adapter cable; see your computer or electronics dealer.
■To use the projector’s remote control to change presentation
slides, you need a USB cable; see your computer or electronics
dealer.

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Optional Accessories
To enhance your use of the projector, Epson provides the following
optional accessories:
You can purchase screens, carrying cases, or other accessories from an
Epson authorized reseller. To find the nearest reseller, call
800-GO-EPSON (800-463-7766). Or you can purchase online at
www.epsonstore.com (U.S. sales) or www.epson.ca (Canadian sales).
Product Product number
Replacement lamp VI3H010L41
Air filter set (includes 2 filters) V13H134A13
Wheeled soft case for projector and laptop ELPKS35-S
Soft shoulder case with laptop compartment ELPKS43
Component video cable
S-Video cable
ELPKC19
ELPSV01
Distribution amplifier ELPDA01
Duet™portable projector screen
50-inch portable screen
60-inch portable pop-up screen
80-inch portable pop-up screen
83.6-inch hanging pull-down screen
ELPSC80
ELPSC06
ELPSC07
ELPSC08
ELPSC09
ELPDC05 high resolution document imager V12H162020
Kensington®security lock ELPSL01
Ceiling mount (gyro lock with suspension adapter)
False ceiling plate
Suspension adapter
Security bracket/cabling for gyro lock mounts
Adjustable ceiling channel
ELPMBUNI
ELPMBFCP
ELPMBAPL
ELPMBSEC
ELPMBACC
note
To purchase a replacement
remote control, call
[phone] (U.S.) or
[phone] (for dealer
referral in Canada).

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Setting Up the Projector
This chapter tells you how to set up the projector and connect it to a
computer or video source. You can connect up to three devices
simultaneously: three video sources, or one computer and two video
sources.
You’ll find instructions for the following in this chapter:
■Positioning the projector
■Connecting to a computer
■Connecting to video sources

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Positioning the Projector
Before connecting the projector, you
need to decide where to place it. If
you’re setting up the projector yourself
and it isn’t already installed in the
room you’re using, you’ll probably
want to place it on a table in front of
the screen, as shown.
This lets you stand in the front of the room, face the audience, and
remain close enough to the equipment to be able to control it. Try to
leave as much space as possible between the projector and the screen to
get a good-size image.
Place the projector somewhere between 3 and 30 feet from the screen.
Use the figure below to help you determine exactly how far. Image size
increases with distance, but can vary depending on how you’ve
adjusted the optical zoom and other settings.
PowerLite S5 Series
PowerLite 77c
29.4 feet 5.8 to 8.6 feet 2.9 to 4.2 feet
28.4 to 34.2 feet 5.6 to 7.3 feet 2.7 to 3.6 feet

Setting Up the Projector 17
Also keep these considerations in mind:
■Place the projector on a sturdy, level surface.
■Make sure there is plenty of space for ventilation around and
under the projector. Do not set the projector on top of loose
papers that could block the vents under the projector.
■Make sure the projector is within 6 feet (2 m) of a grounded
electrical outlet or extension cord.
Try to place the projector directly in front of the center of the screen,
facing it toward the screen squarely. If the projector isn’t positioned
this way, the image will be “keystone” shaped, instead of square or
rectangular.
If you place the projector below the level of the screen, you’ll have to
tilt it up by extending the front adjustable foot, as described on
page 39. This also causes the image to lose its rectangular shape. You
can adjust the shape using the buttons on the projector (see page 39),
or using the projector’s menu system (see page 61).
On the PowerLite 77c, the Auto Keystone feature corrects the
distortion automatically. See page 62 for more information about
Auto Keystone correction. If necessary, you can adjust the image
shape manually as described on page 39.
Other Installations
You can also project from behind the screen or from the ceiling, with
the projector mounted upside-down:
note
You can download the
Projection Distance
Calculator program from
the Drivers and Downloads
section of Epson’s web site:
epson.com/support
note
The Auto Keystone feature
corrects vertical distortion
automatically (PowerLite
77c only). For more
information, see page 39.
Front/ceiling projectionRear projection (using a
translucent screen)
Rear/ceiling projection (using
a translucent screen)

18 Setting Up the Projector
To project from overhead, you’ll need the optional ceiling mount
hardware. (See page 14 for ordering information.) You’ll also need to
select Front/Ceiling or Rear/Ceiling for the Projection option in the
Extended menu. To project from the rear, select Rear. See page 63 for
more information.
Connecting to a Computer
You can connect the PowerLite projector to any computer that has a
standard VGA or BNC monitor port, including PC notebook and
laptop computers, Macintosh PowerBooks and iBooks, and hand-held
devices.
Follow the instructions in this section to:
■Connect the projector to your computer with the VGA cable
included with the projector.
■Connect the projector to your computer with a commercially
available VGA–5BNC cable.
After connecting the projector to your computer, you may also
want to:
■Connect a USB cable to your projector so that you can use the
remote control as a wireless mouse; see page 21
■Connect a monitor to the projector so you can view your
presentation close-up as well as on-screen (not necessary if you’re
using a laptop); see page 22
■Connect the projector to your computer with a commercially
available audio cable to play computer audio; see page 23.
note
If you have an iBook with an
RCA video-out port, follow
the instructions for
connecting to a video device
on page 25.

Setting Up the Projector 19
Connecting with the VGA Cable
Follow these instructions to connect to your computer with the VGA
cable that came with your projector. Before you start, make sure your
computer and the projector are turned off.
1. If you are connecting the projector to a desktop computer,
disconnect the monitor cable from your computer.
2. Locate the VGA computer cable that
came with the projector.
Connect one end of the cable to the
projector’s Computer (Component
Video) port.
3. Connect the other end of the cable to your computer’s video-out
or monitor port.
If you’re using a PowerBook or iBook and you can’t connect the
cable, you may need to use an optional Macintosh video adapter;
see your computer dealer.
4. If you want to view the display simultaneously on your computer
monitor and the projector screen, see “Connecting an External
Monitor” on page 22.
5. 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 32 for instructions.
If more than one device is connected to the projector, select the
correct source after projection starts by pressing the Source Search
button on the projector or remote control. See page 34.
VGA computer cable
Connect VGA
computer cable

20 Setting Up the Projector
Connecting with a VGA-5BNC Cable
If your computer provides video output through BNC connectors,
follow these instructions to connect the projector to your computer
with an optional VGA-5BNC cable. Before you start, make sure your
computer and the projector are turned off.
1. Disconnect the monitor cable from your computer.
2. Connect the cable’s VGA connector to the projector’s Computer
(Component Video) port.
3. Connect the BNC connectors to your computer’s BNC ports.
4. If you want to view the display simultaneously on your computer
monitor and the projector screen, see “Connecting an External
Monitor” on page 22.
5. Tighten the screws on the VGA connector.
If you don’t need to make any other connections, you can plug in
your projector and turn it on. See page 32 for instructions.
If more than one device is connected to the projector, select the
correct source after projection starts by pressing the Source Search
button on the projector or remote control. See page 34.
VGA-5BNC cable
Connect VGA-5BNC
computer cable