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Epson PowerLite 745c Projector
Projection Front, rear, upside-down (ceiling mount)
Projector Parts
methods
Internal 1 W monaural
Zoom ring
Card slot Focus ring sound system
Optical aspect 4:3 (horizontal:vertical)
Control panel
ratio
Zoom ratio 1:1.2
Noise level 36 dB (Low Brightness mode)
Mouse Supports USB (type B)
compatibility
Projection Lamp
Exhaust air vent
Type UHE (Ultra High Efficiency)
Foot adjust lever
Power 170 W
Security lock
consumption
Lens cap I/R receiver
Lamp life High Bright
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Epson PowerLite 745c Projector Safety and Approvals Mode Refresh Rate (Hz) Resolution United States FCC 47CFR Part15B Class B (DoC) VGA EGA 70 640 × 350* UL60950 Third Edition VGA—60 60 640 × 480* Canada ICES-003 Class B VESA—72 72 640 × 480* CSA C22.2 No. 60950 VESA—75 75 640 × 480* VESA—85 85 640 × 480* CE Marking Directive 73/23/EEC, 89/336/EEC SVGA—56 56 800 × 600* IEC60950 Third Edition SVGA—60 60 800 × 600* EN 55022, EN 55024 SVGA—72 72 800 × 600* SVGA—75 75 800 × 600* Compatible Video For
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Epson PowerLite 745c Projector If you place the projector below the level of the screen, you’ll Positioning the Projector have to tilt it up by extending the front adjustable foot, as shown. Tilting the projector upward causes the image to lose its Before connecting the projector, you need to decide where to rectangular shape, but you can correct the distortion by pressing place it. The location you choose depends on the size of the the Sync buttons on the projector. See page 6 for detaile
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Epson PowerLite 745c Projector 3. Press the P Power button on top of the projector or on the What To Do If You See a Blank Screen remote control. If you see a blank screen or the No Signal message after turning on your computer or video source, try the following: Power button ❏ Make sure the cables are connected correctly. ❏ Make sure the P Power light is green and not flashing and the lens cover is off. ❏ Press the Source Search button on the projector or the Search button on the remote c
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Epson PowerLite 745c Projector You can also change the image size by moving the projector Selecting the Image Source closer to or farther away from the screen. You can use the E-Zoom buttons on the remote control to zoom in on a portion If multiple devices are connected to the projector, the easiest of the image. See “Zooming Your Image” on page 7 for way to select the image source is to press the Search button on instructions. the remote control or the Source Search button on the projec
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Epson PowerLite 745c Projector Adjusting the Image Shape Adjusting the Color Mode The projector automatically corrects images that are distorted You may want to adjust the color mode to select a setting when the projector is tilted up or down (up to a 15° tilt). The that is appropriate for the image you’re projecting and the Keystone window appears on the screen while the projector environment in which you’re projecting it. makes the correction. If the projected image still isn’t The follo
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Epson PowerLite 745c Projector Caution Using Direct Power On To avoid damaging the projector or lamp, never unplug the power cord when the P Power light is green or flashing orange. The Direct Power On function enables faster setup. The projector will start up automatically when you plug it in; you won’t have to press the P Power button. Using the Remote Control Follow these steps to enable Direct Power On: Before using the remote control, insert the two AAA alkaline 1. Press the Menu button
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Epson PowerLite 745c Projector 4. While the image is enlarged, you can: Replacing the Batteries ❏ Use the pointer button to move around the screen. Caution: When replacing batteries, take the following precautions: ❏ Press the E-Zoom button to zoom out. ❏ Replace the batteries as soon as they run out. If a battery leaks, 5. When you’re done, press the Esc button to return the image wipe away battery fluid with a soft cloth. If fluid gets on your to its original size. hands, wash them immedi
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Epson PowerLite 745c Projector 4. Hold down the Num button Using Password Protection on the remote control and use the numeric keypad to enter a If you assign a password for the projector, a screen appears 4-digit password. requesting the password whenever you turn on the projector. If The password will be you enter the password incorrectly three times in succession, the displayed as ****. After you projector’s operation is locked. Disconnect the projector and enter the last digit, a r
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Epson PowerLite 745c Projector 6. Press Menu to close the Password Protect menu. Disabling the Projector’s Buttons Starting the Projector with a Password When you enable the Operation Lock function, all the Caution: projector’s buttons are disabled except the P Power button. If you lose the remote control, you will not be able to enter the This is useful, for example, if you want to prevent students in a password; so keep the remote control in a safe place at all times. classroom from playi
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Epson PowerLite 745c Projector Depending on whether your projector is set up to You see one of these screens: connect in Ad Hoc mode or Access Point mode (also called infrastructure mode), you see this screen: Ad Hoc mode Access 3. If you’ve already configured the projector for your wireless Point network, go to “Projecting Wirelessly” on page 15. mode Otherwise, continue with the next section. Configuring the Connection You must configure both the projector and your computer’s network se
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Epson PowerLite 745c Projector Configuring the Network Settings for Windows 6. Select the appropriate settings for your mode: Before connecting to the projector wirelessly, make sure your ESSID Ad Hoc: Enter an ESSID in the ESSID computer is configured correctly. Also, make sure that the textbox. Internet Connection Firewall is disabled. (See your Windows Access Point: Enter an ESSID, which online help system for details.) is the SSID name of your access point Note: or the name of your AirP
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Epson PowerLite 745c Projector 3. Click the Configure button. Then click the Advanced tab on the screen that appears. You see a screen like this: 9. If your access point uses DHCP, select Obtain IP address automatically. Otherwise, select Use the following IP address and enter the required information. ❏ IP address: Type in the IP address you want to assign to the computer. It must be formatted like other 4. Ad Hoc mode: Highlight Network Type in the Property addresses on the network; usua
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Epson PowerLite 745c Projector 12. Verify that you’ve enabled your computer’s connection to 2. Click the Network icon. You see the Network settings the access point. It should be listed as shown above, with menu. the small icon next to it, indicating a connection. If it’s not listed, click Configure and then type the name of your access point. Select Automatic 13. When done, click OK. Continue with “Projecting Select Network Port Wirelessly” on page 15. Configurations Checking the Gateway (A
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Epson PowerLite 745c Projector Projecting Wirelessly Note: Once you’ve selected the IP address for your network adapter, Once you’ve started EasyMP and set up your projector and you won’t see the Switch network dialog box when you start computer in either Ad Hoc mode or Access Point mode, NS Connection. If you want to change to a different network follow these steps to start NS Connection and project adapter, click Extension on the EMP NS Connection dialog wirelessly. box, then click Swi
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Epson PowerLite 745c Projector 4. Once the name of your projector appears, select it and click Lets you switch between the computer and Connect. If more than one projector is listed, you can EasyMP. select up to four additional projectors and connect to them Flashes three lights in sequence when the at the same time. If the selected projector is being used by computer and projector connection is active. another person, you can still connect to it; doing so automatically disconnects the ot
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Epson PowerLite 745c Projector 3. Click Use IP connect mode, then click OK. You see this Note: screen: If you still don’t see the projector, make sure the Internet Connection Firewall is disabled. 6. Click the projector you want to connect to, then click the Connect button. If more than one projector is listed, you can select additional projectors and connect to them at the same time. 7. If you are prompted for a keyword, enter the four-digit number displayed on the EasyMP Network screen a
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Epson PowerLite 745c Projector Registering Projectors in EMP Monitor Managing Projectors from a Remote Before you can monitor a projector, you have to register it. Computer Follow these steps: 1. Open EMP Monitor. You see this screen: The software included with your projector lets you monitor and control projector(s) from a remote computer. These Click here features are intended for use by network administrators. ❏ Use EMP Monitor to see your projectors’ status, switch image sources, and c
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Epson PowerLite 745c Projector You see this screen listing all registered projectors: The following tables explain the status, video source, and error icons. (Additional unsupported icons also appear.) Status icons (green) Projecting; no problems (dark) Turned off; no problems (green) Projecting; problems detected Note: To delete a projector from the list, highlight the (dark) Turned off; problems detected projector name, and click Delete. 5. Click Close. You see the status of each of your
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E p s o n P o w e rL ite 7 45c P ro jec to r Controlling Your Projectors Understanding the Notification Messages The control buttons in the upper-right of the EMP Monitor If a projector experiences a problem, it can send an e-mail screen let you turn the projectors on and off and select video message to each of the addresses you provided using EMP signals. (Hold the mouse pointer over a button to see a NetworkManager. The message includes the heading “Epson description of its meaning.) Select
