EPSON PowerLite 54c/74c
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Quick Setup
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HERE
Connect the projector
to your laptop
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For most setups, you’ll need just these two cables:
Power cord
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2
Computer cable
Make sure your projector and laptop are turned off.
Connect one end of the computer cable to the
Computer1/Component Video1 or Computer2/Component Video2
port on the projector.
Follow these instructions to connect the projector to
your laptop. To connect other devices—such as a VCR,
DVD, or desktop PC—and for complete instructions on
using the projector, see your User’s Guide.
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Connect the other end to your laptop’s video or
monitor port.
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If you can’t connect the cable to your Macintosh PowerBook,® you
may needto use an adapter. See your User’s Guide for instructions.
Turn on your equipment
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2
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Remove the lens cap.
Lens cap
Connect the power cord to your
projector and plug the other end
into an electrical outlet.
Press the
Power button. The projector
beeps, and the Power light flashes green
and then stays on.
Caution: Before unplugging
the projector...
To shut the projector down properly:
Power button
4
Turn on or restart your laptop. (Windows® only:
If you see this Add New Hardware screen,
click Cancel.)
1. Press the
Power button twice.
Let the projector cool while the
Power light flashes orange
(about 20 seconds).
2. Once the light stops flashing and
stays on, it’s safe to unplug
the projector.
Never unplug the projector when
the Power light is green or
flashing orange.
Turn over
Quick Setup
EPSON PowerLite 54c/74c
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Adjust the image
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Rotate the focus ring to sharpen the image.
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If you see a blank screen
If you see a blank screen or the No signal message
after turning on your laptop, check the following:
Make sure the Power light on the projector is
green and not flashing and the lens cover is off.
Focus ring
Zoom ring
No signal ( ? Help)
You may need to press the Source button on top of the projector
to select Computer 1 or Computer 2. (Allow a few seconds for the
projector to sync up after pressing it.)
Try turning off the laptop and restarting it.
Note: If no image appears, see the instructions to the right.
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3
Rotate the zoom ring to reduce or enlarge the image. Turn to
W (wide) to enlarge or T (tele) to reduce. (You can also move
the projector closer to or farther from the screen.)
To raise the image, press the foot release levers inward and lift the
front of the projector. Once the image is positioned where you
want it, release the levers to lock the feet in position.
Check the Input Signal setting in the Image menu to make sure it
matches the port to which you connected the computer. See your
User’s Guide.
If you’re using a Windows laptop:
Hold down the Fn key and press the function key that lets you
display on an external monitor. It may have an icon such as
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or it may be labelled CRT/LCD. Allow a few seconds for the projector
to sync up after pressing it.
On most systems, the
or CRT/LCD key lets you toggle between
the LCD screen and the projector, or display on both at the same time.
You might need to use the Display utility in the Control Panel
to enable both the LCD screen and external monitor port.
Check your laptop’s manual or online help for details.
If you’re using a Macintosh PowerBook:
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If your image looks like
or
, you’ve placed the projector
off to one side of the screen, at an angle. Move it directly in
front of the center of the screen, facing the screen squarely.
If your image looks like
or
, the Auto Keystone correction
feature may have been disabled. You can manually adjust the keystone
correction value by pressing the
or
side of the Keystone
button on the projector. Or, to re-enable Auto Keystone correction,
refer to your User’s Guide.
OS X:
1. From the Apple menu, select System Preferences, then click Displays.
2. Select VGA Display or Color LCD, click Arrange or Arrangement, and
click Mirror Displays.
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Where to get help
Telephone Support Services
To use the EPSON PrivateLine® Support service, call (800) 637-7661
and enter the PIN on the EPSON PrivateLine Support card included in
your Start Here kit. This service is available 6 AM to 6 PM, Pacific Time,
Monday through Friday, for the duration of your warranty period.
You may also speak with a projector support specialist by dialing
one of these numbers:
Click here
OS 9.x or earlier:
1. From the Apple® menu, select Control Panels, then click Monitors
or Monitors and Sound.
2. Click Arrange.
Click here
U.S.:
(562) 276-4394, 6 AM to 6 PM, Pacific Time,
Monday through Friday
Canada: (905) 709-3839, 6 AM to 6 PM, Pacific Time,
Monday through Friday
Drag one monitor icon
on top of the other
Toll or long distance charges may apply.
Electronic Support Services
EPSON provides technical assistance through electronic support
services 24 hours a day at http://support.epson.com. For tips,
templates, and training for developing successful presentations
go to http://www.presentersonline.com.
3. Drag one monitor icon on top of the other. This lets you display
on the projector screen as well as the LCD screen.
If the Arrange option isn’t available, you may need to select one of the
Simulscan resolution settings. See your User’s Guide for instructions.
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