Epson 51c, 71c User Manual

EPSON® PowerLite® 51c/71c

Multimedia Projector

User’s Guide

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. Except as specifically explained in this User’s Guide, do not attempt to service this product yourself. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.

WARNING: The projector and its accessories come packaged in plastic bags. Keep plastic bags away from small children to avoid any risk of suffocation.

Caution: When you replace the lamp, never touch the new lamp with your bare hands; the invisible residue left by the oil on your hands may shorten the lamp life. Use a cloth or glove to handle the new lamp.

Copyright Notice

All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, without the prior written permission of 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.

Neither SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION nor its affiliates shall be liable to the purchaser of this product or third parties for damages, losses, costs, or expenses incurred by purchaser or third parties as a result of: accident, misuse, or abuse of this product or unauthorized modifications, repairs, or alterations to this product, or (excluding the U.S.) failure to strictly comply with SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION’s operating and maintenance instructions.

SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION shall not be liable for any damages or problems arising from the use of any options or any consumable products other than those designated as Original EPSON Products or EPSON Approved Products by SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION.

EPSON is a registered trademark of SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION.

PowerLite and Presenters Club are registered trademarks; SizeWise is a trademark; and EPSON Store, EPSON PrivateLine, and Extra Care are service marks of Epson America, Inc.

General Notice: Other product names used herein are for identification purposes only and may be trademarks of their respective owners. EPSON disclaims any and all rights in those marks.

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Copyright © 2001 by Epson America, Inc.	12/01

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Welcome

1Setting Up

the Projector

2Using the Projector

Contents

Using Your Documentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Reading This Manual Online. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Getting More Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Registration and Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Unpacking the Projector. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Additional Components. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Optional Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Positioning the Projector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Choosing Your Connections. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Connecting to a Computer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Connecting to a PC Laptop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Connecting to a PC Desktop Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Connecting to a PowerBook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Connecting to a Macintosh Desktop Computer. . . . . . . 16 Connecting to Video Sources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Connecting the RCA A/V Video Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Connecting an S-Video Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Connecting a Component Video Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Connecting to External Speakers or a PA System . . . . . . . . . 21

Turning On Your Equipment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 What To Do If You See a Blank Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Adjusting Your Image. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Focusing Your Image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Adjusting the Image Size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Adjusting the Image Height . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Adjusting the Image Shape. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Adjusting the Image Quality . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Using the Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Installing the Remote Control Batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Operating the Projector with the Remote Control . . . . . 33 Using the Remote Control as a Wireless Mouse . . . . . . 34

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3Fine-Tuning the Projector

4Maintaining and Transporting the Projector

5Solving Problems

Controlling Audio and Video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Switching Between Picture Sources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Freezing the Picture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Turning Off the Picture and Sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Adjusting Sound Volume. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Highlighting Your Presentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Using the Cursor/Stamp Arrow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Drawing a Horizontal Bar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Shutting Down the Projector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Using the Menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Changing Menu Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Adjusting the Image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Adjusting the Sound. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Customizing the Highlighting Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Customizing Projector Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Viewing Projector Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Restoring the Default Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Cleaning the Lens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Cleaning the Projector Case . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Cleaning the Air Intake Vent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Replacing the Lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Transporting the Projector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Using the On-Screen Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 Checking the Projector’s Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 Image or Sound Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 Problems with the Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 Where To Get Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

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6Technical Specifications

7Notices

Index

General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

Projection Lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

Mouse Compatibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

Electrical . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

Environmental . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

Computer Connector Pin Assignments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

Compatible Video Formats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

Important Safety Instructions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69

Remote Control Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

Declaration of Conformity. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72

FCC Compliance Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73

Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74

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WWelcome

Your EPSON® PowerLite® 51c or PowerLite 71c is a small, lightweight, affordable projector offering powerful 3-LCD performance and easy-to-use controls. Your projector weighs less than 7 pounds and displays full-color images at a resolution of up to

800 × 600 pixels (EPSON PowerLite 51c) or 1024 × 768 pixels (EPSON PowerLite 71c).

Producing up to 1000 ANSI lumens (EPSON PowerLite 71c) or 1200 ANSI lumens (EPSON PowerLite 51c), your projector creates bright images that can be easily seen in rooms light enough to take notes.

You can connect it simultaneously to two image sources: a computer and a video device, such as a VCR, DVD player, laser disc player, camcorder, or digital camera. You can also connect audio for each image source.

You can operate your projector through a hand-held remote control, with buttons for zooming in on your image, adjusting volume, and accessing all the projector’s features. You can also use the remote control as a wireless mouse, and run your presentation as you move around the room.

EPSON’s SizeWise™ technology supports a range of computer outputs, for a full-size image from just about any notebook PC or PowerBook.® If you use a VCR or other video source, the projector automatically senses the video format, so you can use it with confidence no matter where in the world you travel.

The EPSON® PrivateLineSM Technical Support program will get you help when you need it. A special 800 number and your own PIN will connect you with a projector support specialist—fast.

Welcome 1

warning

caution note

note

If you do not have Acrobat Reader, you can install it from the CD-ROM.

Using Your Documentation

To connect the projector to your laptop and get your presentation running fast, see the Quick Setup sheet that came in your Owner’s Kit.

This book contains all the information you need to set up and use your projector. Please follow these guidelines as you read through it:

■Warnings must be followed carefully to avoid bodily injury.

■Cautions must be observed to avoid damage to your equipment.

■Notes contain important information about your projector.

Reading This Manual Online

Your EPSON PowerLite CD-ROM includes an electronic copy of this manual. You may find it convenient to copy it onto your laptop’s hard drive so it’s always with you—for example, when taking your presentation on the road.

To view your electronic manual, you need to use Adobe® Acrobat® Reader. Just insert the CD-ROM in your drive and do one of the following:

Windows: Select the Install/View User’s Guide button and click

Install User’s Guide or View User’s Guide.

Macintosh: Double-click the Projector icon. Click the

Install/View User’s Guide button, then click Install User’s Guide or View User’s Guide.

When you open the manual, you see this toolbar:

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2 Welcome

You have several ways to navigate through the manual:

■Click in the table of contents on the left side of the screen to move quickly to the topic of your choice.

■Use the arrow buttons in the toolbar or on the vertical scroll bar on the right side of the screen to move through the manual.

■If you hold your mouse pointer over text and the hand changes to an index finger, you can click to jump to a related topic.

For more information, see your Acrobat Reader online guide.

Getting More Information

Need more tips on giving presentations? How about quick steps for setting up your projector? Here’s where you can look for help:

■www.presentersonline.com

Includes a library of articles covering presentation tips, tricks, and technology. The site provides templates, clip art and sound clips, as well as Presenters Services to use on the road. Even more resources and services are available if you register to join the Presenters Club®—and it’s free.

■Quick Setup sheet

Gives you all the instructions you need to get your projector set up and connected to a laptop or PowerBook computer.

■Owner’s Kit

Includes your Quick Setup sheet, international warranty, EPSON Extra CareSM Two Year Road Service, CD-ROMs, and EPSON PrivateLine Support card. Store this User’s Guide in the folder and keep the folder with your projector at all times.

■Built-in help system

Provides assistance for common problems. Available from the Help button on the projector or the remote control. See page 53 for details.

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note

You don’t need to install any software to use your projector.

■support.epson.com

Download FAQs and e-mail your questions to EPSON support.

■CD-ROM

Your Owner’s Kit includes the EPSON PowerLite CD-ROM that lets you register electronically, and includes the electronic copy of this book as well as a link to Presenters Online.

If you still need help after checking this User’s Guide and the sources listed above, you can use the EPSON PrivateLine Support service to get help fast. Call [phone] and enter the PIN on the card in your Owner’s Kit. Or take advantage of EPSON’s automated support services 24 hours a day. See page 60 for more information.

Registration and Warranty

Your projector comes with a basic carry-in warranty as well as an international warranty that let you project with confidence anywhere in the world. For details about the carry-in warranty, see page 74, For more information about the international warranty, see the warranty brochure included in your Owner’s Kit.

In addition, for customers who register their projector, EPSON offers free Extra Care Road Service. In the unlikely event of an equipment failure, you won’t have to wait for your unit to be repaired. Instead, EPSON will ship you a replacement unit anywhere in the United States or Canada, usually via overnight delivery. See the brochure in your Owner’s Kit for details.

To register, simply insert the EPSON PowerLite CD-ROM that came with your projector and select Register Online. Registering also lets you receive special updates on new accessories, products, and services. You can register through the Internet, by e-mail or 800-number modem connection, or by printing out the form to fax or mail.

4 Welcome

122Setting Up the Projector

This chapter tells you how to unpack your projector and set it up for a presentation. The projector must be connected to a computer or a video source such as a DVD player, VCR, camcorder, digital camera, or other video device before it can project images.

To set up the projector, you need to:

■Unpack and position the projector

■Connect the projector to one or more input sources

Unpacking the Projector

Make sure you have all the parts shown:

remote control

batteries

power cord

A/V cable

projector with lens cover	computer	PS/2 mouse	USB mouse	Soft carrying case
	cable	cable	cable

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You won’t need all these components; your configuration will determine which ones you need.

Save all packaging in case you need to ship the projector. Always use the original packaging (or the equivalent) when you need to send the projector to another location. If you are moving the projector by hand, use a carrying case (either an EPSON case or something similar, such as a laptop case). See page 52 for transportation instructions.

Setting Up the Projector 5

Additional Components

Depending on how you use the projector, you may need these additional components:

■To receive an S-Video signal, you need an S-Video cable (usually provided with your video device).

■Older iMac™ systems may need a special adapter to provide a VGA output port; see your computer dealer.

■To project HDTV images, you’ll need an HDTV cable, available from most electronics dealers.

■To receive an audio signal, you’ll need a stereo mini-jack cable, available from most electronics dealers.

Optional Accessories

To enhance your use of the projector, EPSON provides the following optional accessories:

Product	Product number
Customized carrying cases:
ATA molded hard shell carrying case	ELPKS36
ATA shipping case	ELPKS37
Samsonite® wheeled soft case	ELPKS24
Notebook/Projector soft shoulder bag	ELPKS13
Replacement lamp	V13H010L16
Ceiling mount	ELPMB35
Suspension adapter	ELPMBAPL
False ceiling plate	ELPMBFCP
Projection screens:
50-inch portable screen	ELPSC06
60-inch Insta Theatre screen	ELPSC07
80-inch Insta Theatre screen	ELPSC08
Component video cable	ELPKC19
Macintosh adapter set	ELPAP01
Kensington security lock	ELPSL01
Presentation audio system	ELPPAS1
Wireless microphone system	ELPCVSII

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Product	Product number
Distribution amplifier	ELPDA01
Document cameras
High resolution document imager	ELPDC02
Motion presentation camera	ELPDC03

You can purchase these accessories from your dealer, or by calling EPSON at [phone], or by visiting the EPSON StoreSM at www.epsonstore.com (U.S. sales only). In Canada, please call [phone] for dealer referral.

Positioning the Projector

The location in which you choose to set up your projector depends on the size of the room and your presentation style.

■Place the projector on a sturdy, level surface, within this distance from the screen:

3.3 to 36 feet in Wide mode

3.9 to 43.2 feet in Tele mode

(see page 29 for more information on these modes)

■Make sure there is plenty of space for ventilation around and under the projector.

■Make sure the projector is within 6 feet of a grounded electrical outlet or extension cord, and within 5 feet of your computer and/or video source.

■Place the projector directly in front of the center of the screen, facing it toward the screen squarely. Otherwise, your image will not be square.

Most presenters find it convenient to place the screen in the front of the room with the projector back near the front of the audience, leaving ample room between the screen and projector to get a good-sized image. Then the presenter can stand in front of the room, facing the audience and control the equipment from there.

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It’s best to position the screen directly in front of the room. If it’s placed diagonally in a corner, it’s much more difficult to aim the projector at the screen correctly and get a square image.

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Use the figure below as a guideline to help you determine how far from the screen to place the projector. Your image size may not exactly match these sizes; its actual size depends on whether you have adjusted the image size setting (using keystone correction or the Wide/Tele button).

	40 ft.			8 ft.			4 ft.	distance from the
								screen

When projecting from a table, the ideal arrangement is to set the projector flat on its surface with the base of the lens at about the level of the bottom of the screen. This delivers the best-looking picture.

If you have to raise the projector by adjusting its feet (described on page 30), you’ll need to square-up the sides of the image by pressing the Keystone button (see page 31).

If you’ll be projecting from overhead, you’ll get the best-looking picture by mounting the projector upside-down, parallel to the ceiling, with the bottom of the lens level with the top of the screen. (You’ll also need to select ceiling projection mode in the projector’s Advanced menu; see page 44.)

8 Setting Up the Projector

Choosing Your Connections

The connections you’ll need to make depend on the equipment you’re using, whether your presentation includes sound, and whether you plan to use the remote to run your presentation.

■Connecting to a computer or laptop

For many presentations, the only connection you’ll need is between your computer and the projector; see page 10.

■Connecting to video sources

You can connect the projector to a DVD player, VCR, camcorder, laser disc player, digital camera, or another type of video source. You can even connect a video source and computer at the same time and switch between the two; see page 18.

■Using the remote control

You can use the remote control to switch between input sources, zoom into your image, and control other projector features.

To use the remote control as a wireless mouse, you’ll need to connect one of the projector mouse cables. Then you can click through your presentation from up to 32 feet away. See page 32 for instructions on using the remote control.

■Including sound in your presentation

If your presentation includes sound, you can connect an audio cable to use the projector’s built-in speaker. See the instructions for your input source in “Connecting to a Computer” on page 10 and/or “Connecting to Video Sources” on page 18.

If you need more volume, you can also connect the projector to external speakers or a public address system; see page 21.

Setting Up the Projector 9

note

Laptop configurations vary. See your manual if you’re not familiar with the ports on your laptop.

Connecting to a Computer

Follow the instructions in these sections for the type of computer you need to connect:

■“Connecting to a PC Laptop” below

■“Connecting to a PC Desktop Computer” on page 12

■“Connecting to a PowerBook” on page 14

■“Connecting to a Macintosh Desktop Computer” on page 16

Connecting to a PC Laptop

To connect the projector to your laptop, notebook computer, or hand-held device, you need to use the computer cable. If you’ll be using the remote control as a wireless mouse, you need to connect a mouse cable. If you’ll be using audio through the projector’s speakers, you need to connect an audio cable (not included with the projector).

Connecting the Computer Cable

Before you start, turn off your laptop and the projector.

1.Connect one end of the computer cable to the projector’s

Computer port.

2.Connect the other end of the cable to your laptop’s video-out or monitor port.

3.Tighten the screws on the connectors.

If you don’t need to make any other connections, you can plug in and turn on your equipment; see page 23 for instructions.

10 Setting Up the Projector

Connecting the Mouse Cable

To use the remote control as a wireless mouse, you need to connect a mouse cable: either the round PS/2 or the flat USB mouse cable.

1.Connect one end of the appropriate mouse cable to the PS/2 Mouse/Com port or the USB Mouse port on the projector.

2.Connect the other end to your laptop’s external mouse or USB port.

3.If necessary, configure your laptop to work with an external mouse.

If you don’t need to make any other connections, you can plug in and turn on your equipment; see page 23 for instructions.

Connecting the Audio Cable

If you’ll be using audio through your projector’s speakers, you need to connect a stereo, mini-jack audio cable (not included).

1.Connect one end of the audio cable to the Audio In port on the projector.

2.Connect the other end to the laptop’s headphone or audio out jack.

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See page 34 for instructions on using the remote control as a wireless mouse.

You can use the USB port for a mouse only on systems configured originally with Windows® 98, Me, 2000, or XP. If you upgraded your system from Windows 3.1 or 95, the USB port may not work as a mouse port.

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If you need additional volume (in a large auditorium, for example), you can also connect external speakers or a public address system to the projector. See page 21 for instructions.

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If you don’t need to make any other connections, you can plug in and turn on your equipment; see page 23 for instructions.

Connecting to a PC Desktop Computer

To connect the projector to your PC desktop computer, you need to use the computer cable. If you’ll be using the remote control as a wireless mouse, you need to connect a mouse cable. If you’ll be using audio through the projector’s speakers, you need to connect an audio cable (not included with the projector).

Connecting the Computer Cables

Before you start, turn off your projector and computer.

1.Disconnect the monitor cable from the monitor port on the back of your computer.

2.Connect one end of the computer cable to the projector’s

Computer port.

3.Connect the other end of the computer cable to your computer’s video (monitor) port.

4.Tighten the screws on the connectors.

If you don’t need to make any other connections, you can plug in and turn on your equipment; see page 23 for instructions.

12 Setting Up the Projector

Connecting the Mouse Cable

To use the remote control as a wireless mouse, you need to connect a mouse cable: either the round PS/2 or the flat USB mouse cable.

1.Connect one end of the appropriate mouse cable to the PS/2 Mouse/Com port or the USB Mouse port on the projector.

2.Connect the other end to the mouse port on your computer.

3.Tighten the screws on the connectors.

If you don’t need to make any other connections, you can plug in and turn on your equipment; see page 23 for instructions.

Connecting the Audio Cable

If you’ll be using audio through your projector’s speakers, you need to connect a stereo, mini-jack audio cable (not included).

1.Connect one end of the audio cable to the Audio In port on the projector.

2.Connect the other end of the audio cable to the speaker or audio out port on the computer’s sound card. If you don’t need to make any other connections, you can plug in and turn on your equipment; see page 23 for instructions.

note

See page 34 for instructions on using the remote control as a wireless mouse.

You can use the USB port for a mouse only on systems configured originally with Windows 98, Me, 2000, or XP. If you upgraded your system from Windows 3.1 or 95, the USB port may not work as a mouse port.

note

If you need additional volume (in a large auditorium, for example), you can also connect external speakers or a public address system; see page 21 for instructions.

Setting Up the Projector 13

Connecting to a PowerBook

You can connect your projector to most PowerBooks that support an external monitor. To connect the projector to your PowerBook, you need to use the computer cable. If you’ll be using the remote control as a wireless mouse, you need to connect a mouse cable. If you’ll be using audio through the projector’s speakers, you need to connect an audio cable (not included with the projector).

Connecting the Computer Cable

Before you start, turn off your PowerBook and the projector.

1.Connect one end of the computer cable to the projector’s

Computer port.

2.Connect the other end to your PowerBook’s monitor port.

3. Tighten the screws on the connectors.

If you don’t need to make any other connections, you can plug in and turn on your equipment; see page 23 for instructions.

14 Setting Up the Projector

Connecting the Mouse Cable

To use the remote control as a wireless mouse, you need to connect the USB mouse cable.

1.Connect one end of the USB mouse cable to the USB Mouse port on the projector.

2. Connect the other end to the USB port on your PowerBook.

If you don’t need to make any other connections, you can plug in and turn on your equipment; see page 23 for instructions.

Connecting the Audio Cable

If you’ll be using audio through your projector’s speakers, you’ll need to connect a stereo, mini-jack audio cable (not included).

1.Connect one end of the audio cable to the Audio In port on the projector.

2. Connect the other end to the audio out port on your PowerBook.

If you don’t need to make any other connections, you can plug in and turn on your equipment; see page 23 for instructions.

note

Your Macintosh must be using Macintosh OS 8.51 or later for USB support.

See page 34 for instructions on using the remote control as a wireless mouse.

note

If you need additional volume (in a large auditorium, for example), you can also connect external speakers or a public address system; see page 21 for instructions.

Setting Up the Projector 15

Connecting to a Macintosh Desktop Computer

To connect the projector to your desktop Macintosh, you need to use the computer cable. If you’ll be using the remote control as a wireless mouse, you need to connect a mouse cable. If you’ll be using audio through the projector’s speakers, you need to connect an audio cable.

Connecting the Computer Cable

Before you start, turn off the projector and computer.

1.Disconnect the monitor cable from the video (monitor) port on the back of the Macintosh.

2.Connect one end of the computer cable to the projector’s

Computer port.

3.Connect the other end of the computer cable to the video (monitor) port on the Macintosh.

4.Tighten the screws on the connectors.

If you don’t need to make any other connections, you can plug in and turn on your equipment; see page 23 for instructions.

16 Setting Up the Projector

Connecting the Mouse Cable

To use the remote control as a wireless mouse, you need to connect the USB mouse cable.

1.Connect one end of the USB mouse cable to the USB Mouse port on the projector.

2. Connect the other end to the USB port on your Macintosh.

If you don’t need to make any other connections, you can plug in and turn on your equipment; see page 23 for instructions.

Connecting the Audio Cable

If you’ll be using audio through your projector’s speakers, you’ll need to connect a stereo, mini-jack audio cable (not included).

1.Connect one end of the audio cable to the Audio In port on the projector.

2.Connect the other end of the audio cable to the audio-out port on your Macintosh.

note

Your Macintosh must be using Macintosh OS 8.51 or later for USB support.

See page 34 for instructions on using the remote control as a wireless mouse.

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If you need additional volume (in a large auditorium, for example), you can also connect external speakers or a public address system; see page 21 for instructions.

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You can’t use the projector with a cable TV-style

F connector.

If you don’t need to make any other connections, you can plug in and turn on your equipment; see page 23 for instructions.

Connecting to Video Sources

You can connect a DVD player, VCR, camcorder, laser disc player, digital camera, or any other compatible video source to your projector. You can connect one video source and a computer at the same time, and easily switch between them. The projector supports HDTV, NTSC, PAL, and SECAM formats, and automatically detects the one you’re using.

Connecting the RCA A/V Video Cable

Before you start, make sure the projector and your VCR or other video source are turned off.

1.Connect the yellow plug on one end of the A/V cable to the projector’s yellow Video jack.

2.Connect the other yellow plug to the video-out jack on your video source.

3.Connect the red and white plugs on the A/V cable to the projector’s Audio L (white) and R (red) jacks.

RCA

audio/video cable

4.Connect the red and white plugs at the other end of the cable to the corresponding audio output jacks on your video source.

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Connecting an S-Video Cable

If your video source has an S-Video jack (as shown with an S-Video plug to the right), you can use it to project a higher quality video image. However, you’ll need an S-Video cable, which may be included with your video source or may be purchased from an electronics or video store.

Before you start, make sure the projector and your VCR or other video source are turned off.

1.Insert one end of the S-Video cable into the projector’s S-Video connector.

RCA

audio/video cable

S-Video cable

(not included)

2.Insert the other end into the S-Video output port of your video source.

3.Connect the red and white plugs on the A/V cable to the projector’s Audio L (white) and R (red) jacks.

4.Connect the red and white plugs at the other end of the cable to the corresponding audio output jacks on your video source.

Connecting a Component Video Cable

You can connect a component video cable to project images from a DVD player or HDTV video source. You’ll need the RCA A/V cable (included with your projector) and a component video cable (optional; available from EPSON as described on page 6).

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Before you start, make sure the projector and your component video source are turned off.

1.Connect the red and white plugs on the A/V cable to the projector’s Audio L (white) and R (red) jacks.

note

If your projected image seems distorted, you may need to change your aspect ratio. Generally, 16.9 (for wide screen) is the correct setting.

component video cable

(not included)

RCA

audio/video cable

2.Connect the red and white plugs at the other end of the A/V cable to the corresponding audio output jacks on your video source.

3.Connect the 15-pin connector on the component video cable to the projector’s computer port.

4.Connect the green, blue, and red jacks on the other end of the cable to these ports on your component video source:

■Y (green)

■Pb or Cb (blue)

■Pr or Cr (red) port.

5.Select the correct settings for your component video source in the projector’s Video menu (as described on page 42):

■If you connected the projector to a DVD player, select YCbCr as the Input Signal setting.

■If you connected an HDTV source or if your DVD player supports YPbPr, select YPbPr as the Input Signal setting.

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Connecting to External Speakers or a PA System

The projector’s speaker is loud enough for most smallor medium-size rooms. For large rooms or maximum volume, you can connect the projector to external speakers or a public address (PA) system.

You’ll need an RCA-to-3.5 mm stereo audio cable, which may be included with your sound system or may be purchased from an electronics store.

Before you start, make sure the projector and speakers or PA system are turned off.

1.Connect the cable’s 3.5 mm stereo miniplug to the projector’s

Audio Out jack.

2.Connect the RCA plugs to the speaker or PA system. Insert the cable’s red plug into the Audio R jack and the white plug into the Audio L jack.

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The projector’s internal speaker is disabled when you use an external audio system.

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