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Quebec User's Guide.book Page 1 Friday, September 3, 2004 2:46 PM
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Epson PowerLite 740c
Multimedia Projector
User’s Guide
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Quebec User's Guide.book Page 2 Friday, September 3, 2004 2:46 PM 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
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Quebec User's Guide.book Page 3 Friday, September 3, 2004 2:46 PM Contents Welcome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Using Your Documentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Getting More Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Registration and Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Unpacking the Projector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Additional Components
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Quebec User's Guide.book Page 4 Friday, September 3, 2004 2:46 PM Using the Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 2 Using the Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Replacing the Batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Controlling the Picture and Sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Switching Between Picture Sources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Turning Off the Picture and Sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Quebec User's Guide.book Page 5 Friday, September 3, 2004 2:46 PM Fine-Tuning the Projector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 4 Using the Menu System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 Restoring the Default Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 Adjusting the Image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Adjusting Signal Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 Customizing Projector Features . . . . .
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Quebec User's Guide.book Page 6 Friday, September 3, 2004 2:46 PM Projector Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81 A Technical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83 B General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83 Projection Lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84 Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84 Dimensions . . . . . .
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Quebec User's Guide.book Page 7 Friday, September 3, 2004 2:46 PM - Welcome ® ® The Epson PowerLite 740c is an easy-to-use, lightweight projector that offers up to 2500 lumens of brightness and weighs less than 4 pounds. You can connect it to a wide range of computers and video sources. Easy control The projector’s keystone correction feature automatically corrects image distortion, and you can use the remote control to take charge of your presentation from almost anywhere in the room. F
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Quebec User's Guide.book Page 8 Friday, September 3, 2004 2:46 PM Using Your Documentation 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. ■ Tips contain additional projection hints. Getting More Information Need tips on
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Quebec User's Guide.book Page 9 Friday, September 3, 2004 2:46 PM ■ 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 (800) 637-7661 and enter the PIN on the card in your Start Here kit. Or take advantage of Epson’s automated support services 24 hours a day. See page 78 for more information. Registration and Warranty Your projector comes with a basic carry-in warranty as well as
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Quebec User's Guide.book Page 10 Friday, September 3, 2004 2:46 PM Unpacking the Projector After unpacking the projector, make sure you have all the parts shown below: Remote control and Projector software batteries CD-ROM Audio adapter Projector USB cable VGA computer cable Power cable Carrying case Save all packaging in case you need to ship the projector. Always use the original packaging (or the equivalent) when you need to send the projector to another location. If you are moving th
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Quebec User's Guide.book Page 11 Friday, September 3, 2004 2:46 PM ® ® ■ Some older PowerBooks and Macintosh desktop models may need the Macintosh desktop adapter set shown on page 37 ® (available from Epson; see below.) Older iMac systems may need a special adapter to provide a VGA output port; see your computer dealer. Optional Accessories To enhance your use of the projector, Epson provides the following optional accessories: Product Part number Replacement lamp V13H010L32 Air filte
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Quebec User's Guide.book Page 12 Friday, September 3, 2004 2:46 PM 12 Welcome
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Quebec User's Guide.book Page 13 Friday, September 3, 2004 2:46 PM 1 Displaying and Adjusting the Image Whether you’re presenting from a computer or video equipment, you need to follow some basic steps to display your image on the screen. Follow the guidelines in this chapter for: ■ Positioning the projector ■ Turning the projector on and selecting the image source ■ Troubleshooting display problems ■ Adjusting the image ■ Turning off the projector 13
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Quebec User's Guide.book Page 14 Friday, September 3, 2004 2:46 PM Positioning the Projector note You can mount the projector If the projector isn’t already installed in the room you’re using, you’ll on the ceiling, or place it probably want to place it on a table in front of the screen, as shown. behind a translucent screen for rear projection. See This lets you stand in the front of the room, face the audience, and page 81 for details. remain close enough to the equipment to be able
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Quebec User's Guide.book Page 15 Friday, September 3, 2004 2:46 PM Ideally, you should place the projector directly in front of the center of note the screen, facing it toward the screen squarely. The base of the lens After positioning the should be at about the level of the bottom of the screen. projector, you may want to connect a Kensington ® MicroSaver anti-theft device to the lock port on the projector’s left side. You can purchase this from Epson; see page 11. Projector Scre
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Quebec User's Guide.book Page 16 Friday, September 3, 2004 2:46 PM Projecting the Image Make sure your projector and other equipment are set up as described on page 35. Then follow the instructions below to start the projector and display an image. Turning On the Projector Turn on any connected computer or video equipment before starting note the projector so it can automatically detect and display the image To shut down the projector, source. If you turn on the projector first, or have
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Quebec User's Guide.book Page 17 Friday, September 3, 2004 2:46 PM 3. Press the red PPower button on the remote control or on top of the projector. warning The projector beeps once and the Power light flashes green as the Never look into the lens projector warms up, then an image begins to appear. When the when the lamp is on. This Power light stops flashing and remains green, the projector is can damage your eyes, and is ready for use. especially dangerous for ® children. 4. If yo
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Quebec User's Guide.book Page 18 Friday, September 3, 2004 2:46 PM Troubleshooting Display Problems Follow these guidelines if you’re having trouble displaying an image. You Can’t Project an Image If you don’t see the image you are trying to project, try the following: ■ Make sure the cables are connected correctly, as described beginning on page 35. ■ Make sure the Power light is green and not flashing and the lens cap is off. ■ If you’ve connected more than one computer and/or video so
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Quebec User's Guide.book Page 19 Friday, September 3, 2004 2:46 PM ■ If the function key doesn’t permit you to display simultaneously on both screens, you should check your monitor settings to make sure both the LCD screen and the external monitor port are enabled. From the Control Panel, open the Display utility. In the Display Properties dialog box, click the Settings tab, then click Advanced. The method for adjusting the settings varies by brand; you may need to click a Monitor tab,
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Quebec User's Guide.book Page 20 Friday, September 3, 2004 2:46 PM If you’re using OS 8.6 to OS 9.x: 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 or Monitors and Sound. 2. Click the Arrange icon. Click here Drag one monitor icon on top of the other 3. Drag one monitor icon on top of the other. If the Arrange option isn’t available, you may need to sel
