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Epson PowerLite 30c User Manual

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  • Page 2: Important Safety Information

    SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION. The information contained herein is designed only for use with this EPSON product. EPSON is not responsible for any use of this information as applied to other products.

  • Page 3: About The Documentation

    Download FAQs and e-mail your questions to EPSON support. Take advantage of EPSON’s automated support services 24 hours a day. • EPSON PrivateLine support service To get help fast from EPSON, call (800) 637-7661 and enter the PIN on the PrivateLine Technical Support card in your owner’s kit. ®...

  • Page 4: Features Of The Projector

    Features of the Projector Cinema filter function You can boost the quality of films by attaching the EPSON cinema filter supplied with the projector, and then changing the Cinema Filter setting in the Video menu to ON. This automatically causes video images such as films to be projected at the optimum tint.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Focusing the Screen Image ...12 Adjusting the Image Angle...13 Correcting Keystone Distortion ...14 Adjusting Image Quality ...15 Using the EPSON Cinema Filter...15 Selecting the Color Mode ...16 Wide-Screen Projection of Component Video and Video Images ...16 Adjusting Computer Images ...17 Settings and Useful Functions ...
  • Page 6 Appearance...56 Part Names and Functions ...57 Front/Top ...57 Control Panel ...58 Left Side...58 Rear ...59 Base...59 Remote Control...60 Glossary...61 Index ...63 Warranty ...65 Declaration of Conformity ...67 FCC Compliance Statement ...68...

  • Page 7: Basic Operations

    Basic Operations This chapter describes basic operations such as turning the projector on and off and adjusting the projected images. Turning On the Projector...8 Connecting the Power Cable...8 Turning On the Power and Projecting Images ...9 Turning Off the Projector ...10 Adjusting the Screen Image...12...

  • Page 8: Turning On The Projector

    Connect the power cord to the projector. Check that the power cord connector is facing the same way as the power inlet on the projector, and then insert the power cord securely into the projector. Connect the other end of the power Lit orange cord to a grounded electrical outlet.

  • Page 9: Turning On The Power And Projecting Images

    Turning On the Power and Projecting Images Procedure Changes from flashing to lit green The projector's control panel and remote control buttons cannot be operated while the Power indicator is flashing green. Depending on the settings, the message “No-Signal” can appear. See Setting - No-Signal Msg.

  • Page 10: Turning Off The Projector

    Stops flashing and lights orange Do not disconnect the power cable from the outlet while the Power indicator is still flashing orange, because it may result in projector operation errors and reduced lamp unit operating life. Turn off the power for the signal sources that are connected to the projector.
  • Page 11 Gently push down on the projector while simultaneously pressing the two foot adjust buttons. Attach the lens cover. Attach the lens cover to the lens when not using the projector to keep dust and dirt off the lens.

  • Page 12: Adjusting The Screen Image

    You can correct and adjust the screen image to obtain the best possible picture. Adjusting the Image Size The size of the projected image is basically determined by the distance from the projector to the screen. (Quick Setup poster) If further minor adjustment is required, press the [Zoom] button on the projector's control panel to make the adjustment.

  • Page 13: Adjusting The Image Angle

    Seen from the side If it is not possible to set up the projector so it is perpendicular to the screen, it can be set up at a slight vertical angle instead. You can extend or retract the front adjustable feet to adjust the projection angle within a maximum range of 10º.

  • Page 14: Correcting Keystone Distortion

    Correcting Keystone Distortion When the projector is tilted, it will cause keystone distortion to appear in the image. This distortion can be corrected using the keystone correction function, as long as the vertical angle of tilt is within a range of approximately 15º.

  • Page 15: Adjusting Image Quality

    The quality of the screen image can be adjusted as described in the following sections. Using the EPSON Cinema Filter When you attach the EPSON cinema filter to the projector and set the EPSON Cinema Filter command to ON, the images are adjusted to the optimum tint for movie theater images.

  • Page 16: Selecting The Color Mode

    Mode sRGB Images conform to the sRGB color standard. If the connected source has an sRGB mode, set both the projector and the connected signal source to sRGB. Normal Brightness is emphasized for presentation in bright rooms. Meeting Images are modulated using their original tints, with no color enhancement.

  • Page 17: Adjusting Computer Images

    Procedure Video EPSON Cinema Filter : Audio Position Setting Brightness Advanced Contrast About Color Reset All Tint Sharpness Color Mode Video Signal Aspect Ratio Reset : Return : Select : Set Video EPSON Cinema Filter : Audio Position Setting Brightness...

  • Page 18: Adjusting The Tracking

    If vertical stripes appear in the projected images and this cannot be fixed using automatic setup, adjust the tracking manually using the following procedure. Press the [Menu] button on the remote EPSON Cinema Filter : control, and then select Tracking from the Position Adjust...

  • Page 19: Adjusting The Sync

    Adjusting the Sync Procedure Video EPSON Cinema Filter : Audio Position Setting Tracking Advanced Sync . About Brightness Reset All Contrast Sharpness Color Mode Input Signal Auto Setup Reset : Return : Select : Adjust Video EPSON Cinema Filter :...
  • Page 20 Adjusting Image Quality...

  • Page 21: Settings And Useful Functions

    Settings and Useful Functions This chapter describes the configuration menus and useful functions that can be used when a computer is connected. Using the Configuration Menu Functions...22 Video Menu ...22 Video (S-Video, Composite video, Component) ... 22 Computer (Analog-RGB)/RGB video ... 24 Audio Menu...25 Setting Menu...25 Advanced Menu...26...

  • Page 22: Using The Configuration Menu Functions

    Reset All : Select Video Menu The functions in the Video menu other than EPSON Cinema Filter, Input Signal, Auto Setup and Video • Signal cannot be adjusted when no image signal is being input. The functions that appear in the Video menu change depending on the type of input source being used for •...
  • Page 23 Sets the aspect ratio for projected images. Reset Resets all values for Video menu functions (except EPSON Cinema Filter, Input Signal and Video Signal) to their default settings. Press the [Enter] button to display the confirmation screen, and select Yes.

  • Page 24: Computer (Analog-Rgb)/Rgb Video

    This turns on and off the function for automatically adjusting signals to the Filter optimum tint for movie images. When set to ON, you must also attach the EPSON cinema filter to the lens to obtain the proper effect. (p.15) Position Moves the image display position vertically and horizontally.

  • Page 25: Audio Menu

    Audio Menu Video Volume Audio Tone Setting Audio Input Computer Advanced Execute Reset About Reset All : Select : Enter Sub-menu Volume Adjusts the volume. Tone Adjusts the tone. Audio Input Selects the input source for audio signals. The default setting varies depending on the type of signal being input (for component video, RGB video and computer input signals: Computer;...

  • Page 26: Advanced Menu

    Use when projecting images from behind a translucent screen. When set to ON, the projected images are horizontally reversed. Ceiling Use when installing the projector on the ceiling. When set to ON, the projected images are horizontally and vertically reversed. Function...

  • Page 27: About Menu

    Sub-menu Reset Resets all Advanced menu values (except for Language) to their default settings. Press the [Enter] button to display the confirmation screen, and select Yes. • Select Reset All to return all menu settings including settings for the Video •...

  • Page 28: Reset All Menu

    Press the [Enter] button to display the confirmation screen, and select Yes. Select Reset in an individual menu to reset only the settings for the items in each sub-menu. The EPSON Cinema Filter, Input Signal, Video Signal, Lamp and Language settings will not return to their default settings. Default...

  • Page 29: Using The Configuration Menus

    Using the Configuration Menus The configuration menus can only be accessed using the remote control. Procedure Remote control Menu Main menu Video EPSON Cinema Filter : Audio Position Setting Brightness Advanced Contrast About Color Reset All Tint Sharpness Color Mode...
  • Page 30 • Refer to list of functions for details on the functions of each menu item. (p.22) Select a setting value. EPSON Cinema Filter : Press the [ ] and [ ] buttons to change the Position Adjust Brightness setting value.

  • Page 31: Useful Functions When A Computer Is Connected

    Useful Functions When a Computer Is Connected This section describes the various functions that can be used to enhance presentations. A/V Mute This function momentarily pauses the image and sound. For example, it can be used when you do not want to show viewers details of operations such as selecting different files while computer images are being projected.

  • Page 32: E-Zoom

    Useful Functions When a Computer Is Connected E-Zoom This function lets you enlarge and reduce a part of a projected image such as a graph or table. Procedure The selected area can be enlarged to between 1– 4 times, in 25 steps of x0.125. Press the [E-Zoom Remote control remote control.

  • Page 33: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting This section describes how to identify problems, and what to do if you find a problem. Using the Help Function...34 When Having Trouble ...35 (Warning) Indicator ...35 Power Indicator ...36 When the Indicators Provide No Help ...37...

  • Page 34: Using The Help Function

    Using the Help Function If a problem occurs with the projector, use the Help function to assist you in solving the problem. It uses a series of menus in a question and answer format. The questions vary depending on the type of image source.

  • Page 35: When Having Trouble

    When Having Trouble If you are having a problem with the projector, first check its indicators. The projector has the following two indicators to alert you to problems. Power indicator Warning indicator The following tables show what the indicators mean and how to remedy any problems they indicate.

  • Page 36: Power Indicator

    Green progress • If the projector is not operating properly even though the indicators are all showing normal status, refer to “When the Indicators Provide No Help” on the following page. • If an indicator is showing a status that does not appear in the previous tables, contact your dealer or the nearest address provided in the International Warranty Terms brochure that came with the projector.

  • Page 37: When The Indicators Provide No Help

    Remedy Wait until cool-down has finished. You can then use the [Power] button. (p.10) Turn the projector power back on. To cancel the sleep mode setting, set Sleep Mode to OFF. Setting - Sleep Mode (p.26) Press the [Power] button on the projector's control panel or the remote control to turn on the power.
  • Page 38 Is the EPSON cinema filter attached correctly? If it is not attached correctly, the images may appear uneven or out of focus.
  • Page 39 Check that all cables that are required for projection are connected correctly. (See Quick Setup poster) Use the cable that came with the projector and see if this helps. If the Auto Setup command in the Video menu is set to OFF, press the [Auto] button on the remote control to adjust these settings.
  • Page 40 Video - Color, Tint (p.22, 23) When this happens, the lamp should be replaced with a new one. (p.48) Change the EPSON Cinema Filter setting in the Video menu to OFF. Video - EPSON Cinema Filter (p.22, 24) Condition...
  • Page 41 When the lamp is nearly due for replacement, the image will become darker and the color quality will become poorer. Has the image brightness been adjusted correctly? Is the EPSON cinema filter still attached to the projector's lens? Has the image contrast been adjusted correctly?
  • Page 42 The operating distance for the remote control is approximately 6 m (20 ft.). Use the remote control within this distance. (See Quick Setup poster) Avoid using the projector in places where the remote control light-receiving area is exposed to strong light.

  • Page 43: Appendix

    Important Safety Instructions ...44 Maintenance ...46 Cleaning ...46 Cleaning the Projector Case ... 46 Cleaning the Lens and EPSON Cinema Filter ... 46 Cleaning the Air Filter... 46 Replacing Consumables...47 Inserting the Battery... 47 Lamp Replacement Period... 48 Replacing the Lamp ...

  • Page 44: Important Safety Instructions

    Do not stand on the projector or place heavy objects on it. • Do not use the projector outside of the required temperature range of 41 to 95 °F (5 to 35 °C). Doing so may cause an unstable display and could lead to projector damage.
  • Page 45 • A mercury lamp with high internal pressure is used as the projector’s light source. Mercury lamps may make a loud noise when they break. To avoid injury or poisoning, handle the lamp with extreme care while observing the following: •...

  • Page 46: Maintenance

    Use a commercially-available low-velocity air blower, or use lens cleaning paper to gently wipe the lens and the cinema filter. Do not rub the lens or the EPSON cinema filter with harsh materials or subject them to shocks, as they can easily become damaged.

  • Page 47: Replacing Consumables

    Replacing Consumables This section describes how to replace the lamp, the air filter and the battery in the remote control. Inserting the Battery Use the following type of battery as a replacement. 1 CR2025 lithium battery Be sure to read Important Safety Instructions in this chapter before handling the battery.

  • Page 48: Lamp Replacement Period

    If the lamp stops working and needs to be replaced, there is the danger that the lamp may break when handled. If you replace the lamp of a projector that has been installed on the ceiling, you should always assume that the lamp is broken and remove the lamp cover very carefully.
  • Page 49 Install the new lamp. Hold the lamp so that it faces the correct way to fit into the projector, and then insert the lamp and tighten the two lamp fixing screws. Install the lamp cover. Slide the cover in from the outside, and then push...

  • Page 50: Resetting The Lamp Operating Time

    Dispose of used lamps properly in accordance with local regulations. Resetting the Lamp Operating Time The projector has a built-in counter that keeps track of the lamp operating time. When the cumulative operating time reaches a certain point, it causes the replacement warning message to display. Therefore, the counter needs to be reset after the lamp has been replaced with a new one.

  • Page 51: Replacing The Air Filter

    Replacing the Air Filter Procedure Dispose of used air filters properly in accordance with your local regulations. Turn off the projector power, wait for the cool-down period to end, and then disconnect the power cord. The cool-down period lasts for about 25 seconds.

  • Page 52: Optional Accessories

    Optional Accessories EPSON provides the following optional accessories for the projector. This list of optional accessories is current as of August 2002. Details of accessories are subject to change without notice. Product Replacement lamp Customized carrying cases: ® Samsonite ATA molded hard shell case...

  • Page 53: List Of Supported Monitors

    List of Supported Monitors Component Video Input/RGB Video Input Signal SDTV (525i) (D1) SDTV (625i) SDTV (525p) (D2) HDTV (750p) 16:9 (D4) HDTV(1125i) 16:9 (D3) Composite Video/S-Video Input Signal TV (NTSC) TV (PAL, SECAM) Computer Signal PC98 VGACGA VGAEGA VGA text VESA SVGA MAC13"...

  • Page 54: Specifications

    Storage temperature Weight Connectors PowerLite 30c Projector 309 (W) x 93 (H) x 219 (D) mm (12.2 (W) x 3.7 (H) x 8.6 (D) in.) (not including feet and lens) 0.5 in. Polysilicon TFT active matrix Full-line 6-phase block sequential writing...

  • Page 55: Safety

    Safety UL1950 3 Edition Canada CSA C22.2 No.950-95 (cUL) European Community The Low Voltage Directive (73/23/EEC) IEC60950 2 Edition, +Amd.1, +Amd.2, +Amd.3, +Amd.4 FCC 47CFR Part15B Class B (DoC) Canada ICES-003 Class B European Community The EMC Directive (89/336/EEC) EN55022, 1998 Class B EN55024, 1998 IEC61000-4-2, IEC61000-4-3, IEC61000-4-4, IEC61000-4-5, IEC61000-4-6, IEC61000-4-8, IEC61000-4-11,...

  • Page 56: Appearance

    Appearance M4X8-3 0.47 12.2 0.17 Units: inches...

  • Page 57: Part Names And Functions

    (Quick Setup poster) Store the accessory remote control in here when not using it. • Lens cover Attach when not using the projector to prevent the lens from becoming dirty or damaged. • (Warning) indicator (p.35) The color and on status (illuminated/ flashing) indicates problems with the projector.

  • Page 58: Control Panel

    Part Names and Functions Control Panel • [Power] button (p.9 Turns the projector power on and off. • [Source] button (p.9) Switches the input source between the Computer/ Component Video port, S-Video port and Video port each time the button is pressed.

  • Page 59: Rear

    Security lock ( ) (p.61) • Fixing screw holes These holes are for the fixing screws that are used to secure the projector to items such as the ELPMB38 ceiling mount. • Air filter (air intake vent) ( Prevents dust and other foreign particles from being drawn into the projector.

  • Page 60: Remote Control

    Stops the current function. Displays the previous screen or menu while viewing a configuration menu. • [Power] button (p.9 Turns the projector power on and off. • [Color Mode] button (p.16) Selects the color mode. The color mode changes in the order...

  • Page 61: Glossary

    The cooling process for the projector's lamp unit continues even after the [Power] button Cool-down on the projector's control panel or the remote control has been pressed to turn off the projector. After the lamp turns off, the cooling fan continues operating, but all button operations are disabled.
  • Page 62 It refers to images that consist of two independent signals: Y (luminance signal), and C (color signal). The signals output from computers have a specific frequency. If the projector frequency does not match this frequency, the resulting images will not be of a good quality. The process of matching the phases of these signals (the relative position of the crests and troughs in the signal) is called “synchronization.”...

  • Page 63: Index

    Contrast option, 22 control panel, 58 Declaration of Conformity, 67 EPSON accessories, 52 cinema filter, 15 EPSON Cinema Filter option, 22, 24 Execute option, 28 E-Zoom button, 32 FCC compliance statement, 68 focusing the image, 12 Freeze button, 31 Frequency option, 27...
  • Page 64 SYNC Mode option, 27 SYNC Polarity option, 27 Tint option, 23 tracking, 18 troubleshooting, 33 turning off the projector, 10 Video menu, 22 Video Signal option, 23, 27 Video Source option, 27 warranty, 65 Zoom button on control panel, 12...

  • Page 65: Warranty

    (e.g., fuses), other than lamps. EPSON is not responsible for warranty service should the EPSON label or logo or the rating label or serial number be removed or should the product fail to be properly maintained or fail to function properly as a result of misuse, abuse, improper installation,...

  • Page 67: Declaration Of Conformity

    Declaration of Conformity DECLARATION of CONFORMITY Class B Personal Computers and Peripherals; and/or CPU Boards and Power Supplies used with Class B EPSON AMERICA, INC. Located at: 3840 Kilroy Airport Way MS: 3-13 Long Beach, CA 90806 Tel: 562-290-5254 Declare under sole responsibility that the product identified herein, complies with 47CFR Part 2 and 15 of the FCC rules as a Class B digital device.

  • Page 68: Fcc Compliance Statement

    FCC Compliance Statement FCC Compliance Statement For United States Users This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.

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