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PowerLite S5 Series/77c
Multimedia Projector
User’s Guide
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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 personne
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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 . .
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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 2 Projecting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 T
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4 Fine-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 . . . . .
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6 Solving 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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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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, e
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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
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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 damag
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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. SM In addition, Epson offers free Extra Care 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
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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 Kensington lock port (on side of projector) A/V mute slide Air exhaust vent Remote control sensor Front adjustable foot Foot release lever Back Computer (Component Video) port S-Video port USB port Audio Monitor Out port input ports Video port Remote control sensor Speaker Power inlet Rear
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Bottom Air filter Hole for attaching Holes for ceiling mount attaching bracket ceiling mount bracket Security lock slot PowerLite S5 Series Control Panel Up and Down buttons Up correct keystone distortion button and select menu items Wide and Tele buttons adjust image size and select menu Lights indicate items projector status Down Enter button automatically button adjusts computer image PowerLite 77c Control Panel Up and Down buttons Up correct keystone distortion button and
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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
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Optional Accessories To enhance your use of the projector, Epson provides the following optional accessories: note To purchase a replacement Product Product number remote control, call Replacement lamp VI3H010L41 (562) 276-4394 (U.S.) or (905) 709-3839 (for dealer Air filter set (includes 2 filters) V13H134A13 referral in Canada). Wheeled soft case for projector and laptop ELPKS35-S Soft shoulder case with laptop compartment ELPKS43 Component video cable ELPKC19 S-Video cable ELPSV01 Dis
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1 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 15
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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
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Also keep these considerations in mind: note ■ Place the projector on a sturdy, level surface. You can download the Projection Distance ■ Make sure there is plenty of space for ventilation around and Calculator program from under the projector. Do not set the projector on top of loose the Drivers and Downloads papers that could block the vents under the projector. section of Epson’s web site: epson.com/support ■ Make sure the projector is within 6 feet (2 m) of a grounded electrical o
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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 note standard VGA or BNC monitor port, including PC notebook and If you have an iBook with an laptop compute
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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 VGA computer cable Video) port. Connect VG
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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 VGA-5BNC cable 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. Connect VGA-5BNC computer cable 3. Connect the BNC connectors to
