User manual EPSON POWERLITE 50C

[. . . ] EPSON PowerLite 50c/70c Multimedia Projector ® ® User'sGuide 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. [. . . ] To erase the pointers pasted on the screen, press the 3 button. To cancel the cursor stamp feature, press the Esc button. note You can use the projector's Effect menu to select a different cursor stamp shape and size. See page 41 for instructions. Drawing a Horizontal Bar You can place a horizontal bar on the screen and move it up or down to highlight your presentation points. To activate the bar tool, press the 2 button on the remote control. A magenta horizontal bar appears in the middle of the screen. Press the top or bottom of the Enter button to move the bar up or down the screen. To erase the bar from the screen, press the Esc button. Using the Projector 35 note You can change the width and color of the bar using the projector's Effect menu. See page 41 for instructions. Shutting Down the Projector note If sleep mode is enabled and the projector has not received any input signals for 30 minutes, it automatically turns off the projector lamp and enters "sleep mode. " This conserves electricity, cools the projector, and extends the life of the lamp. In sleep mode, the Power light is orange. If you are done using the projector, unplug the power cord. If you want to start projecting again, press the Power button on the projector or the remote control. When you've finished using the projector, follow the recommended procedure to shut it down. This extends the life of the lamp and protects the projector from possible overheating. If you've connected a computer or laptop and it's displaying only through the projector, shut down the computer first; otherwise you won't be able to see your computer's display if you try turning it off after the projector. Power button on top of the projector or on the 2. (If you don't want to turn it off, press any other button. ) Power button power off confirmation message Power button again. Press the orange for a couple of minutes as the projector cools down. When Power light stays on and the projector has cooled, the orange the fan shuts off. caution To avoid damaging the projector or lamp, never unplug the power cord when the Power light is green or flashing orange. If you want to turn the projector on again, wait until the orange Power light stops flashing. Replace the lens cap, retract the projector feet, and unplug the power cord. Also turn off the remote control, if you were using it. If you're using a VCR or other video source, turn it off after you turn off the projector. Disconnect all equipment, and store the projector in a protective case. 36 Using the Projector 3 s s s s s s s s s s Fine-Tuning the Projector You can use the on-screen menus to adjust the image, sound, and other features of your projector. This chapter covers the following information: Using the menus Adjusting the image Adjusting the sound Customizing the highlighting tools Customizing projector features Viewing projector information Restoring the default settings Using the Menus These on-screen menus let you adjust and customize the projector features from the remote control: Video controls the look and quality of the projected image (from a computer or video source). Audio adjusts the sound volume and tone. [. . . ] The projector may not respond to remote control commands under the following conditions: s There is an object between the remote control IR emitter and the IR receiver on the projector. Certain types of fluorescent lighting are used. A strong light source shines into the IR receiver. Other equipment that emits infrared energy, such as a radiant room heater, is in the room. s s s s These conditions commonly cause problems for most infrared-controlled equipment. [. . . ]