Epson PowerLite 71c Product Information Guide - Page 8

EPSON Powerlite 51c/71c Keystone button Projector Status Lights If your projector isn't working correctly, first turn it off, wait for it to cool, and unplug it. Then plug the power cord back in and turn on the projector. If this doesn't solve the problem, check the lights on top of the projector. They alert you to problems with projector operations. Power light Error light The Keystone button corrects up to a 15° tilt. You can also perform electronic keystone correction using the projector's Setting menu. Note: If the image is noticeably uneven after keystone correction, reduce the Sharpness setting using the Video menu. Adjusting the Image Quality You may need to adjust the projector's Tracking and Sync settings on the Video menu if your computer image has any of these quality problems: ❏ Flashing or blurry image ❏ Vertical or horizontal stripes ❏ Only a portion of the image is displayed Note: You can also increase computer image clarity by pressing the Auto button on the remote control to optimize the tracking, sync, and position settings. Turn off E-Zoom and A/VMute before using the Auto button. Switching Between Picture Sources You can connect the projector to one computer source and one video source at the same time. Then you use the buttons on the projector or remote control to switch between them. ❏ Press the Source button on the projector to switch between computer, S-video, and composite video sources. ❏ Press the Computer, Video, or S-Video button on the remote control to select the source you want to use. After you select a source, the screen goes dark for a moment before the image appears. Light Status Description and action off orange flashing green green flashing orange flashing red at 1-second intervals red flashing orange flashing red at 2-second intervals The projector is unplugged. Check that the power cable is connected securely at both ends, then press the Power button to turn on the projector. The projector is in sleep mode. You can unplug it to disconnect the power or press the Power button to turn on the projector lamp. The projector is warming up. Wait for the image to appear. The projector is operating normally. The projector lamp is off and the projector is cooling down. Wait until the light stops flashing and then press the Power button to turn on the projector. (You can't turn the projector on or unplug it when the light is flashing orange.) The lamp cover is not closed securely or the lamp has burned out. Secure the lamp cover or replace the lamp; see page 12 for instructions. The projector is too hot. Turn it off and let it cool before using it. Also make sure nothing is blocking the projector's air intake vent. If it continues to overheat, clean the air intake vent; see page 11 for instructions. The projector lamp has turned off automatically because the projector has overheated. Let it cool for a few minutes, then turn it back on. Also make sure nothing is blocking the projector's air intake vent. If it continues to overheat, clean the air intake vent; see page 11 for instructions. There is an internal problem with the projector. Unplug it from the electrical outlet and contact EPSON for help. 8 - EPSON Powerlite 51c/71c 12/01