Epson 6100i User Manual

Epson® PowerLite® 6100i

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

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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

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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

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Seiko Epson Corporation.

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trademarks of Seiko Epson Corporation.

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Connection, and Extra Care are service marks of Epson America, Inc.

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General Notice: Other product names used herein are for identification purposes only and may be trademarks of

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Welcome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Getting the Most from Your Projector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Using Your Documentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Getting More Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Registration and Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Unpacking the Projector. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Additional Components. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Optional Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Setting Up the Projector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Positioning the Projector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Connecting to Video Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Connecting a Composite Video Source . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Connecting an S-Video Source . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Connecting a Component Video Source . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Connecting an RGB Video Source. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Connecting to a Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

Connecting to the Computer Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Connecting an External Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

Playing Sound Through the Projector. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

Connecting Audio Equipment to the Projector . . . . . . . 25

Connecting External Speakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Projecting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Turning On Your Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Turning On the Projector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Selecting the Image Source. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

What To Do If You See a Blank Screen. . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

The Projector and Notebook Don’t Display

the Same Image. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Adjusting the Image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Focusing and Zooming Your Image. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Adjusting the Height of Your Image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Adjusting the Image Shape. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Correcting Computer Images. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Adjusting the Volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Shutting Down the Projector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Using the Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Using the Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Using the Navigation Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Replacing the Batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Controlling the Picture and Sound. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Switching Between Picture Sources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Turning Off the Picture and Sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Stopping Action. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Zooming Your Image. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Highlighting Your Presentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Using the Pointer Tool . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Changing the Pointer Shape . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Configuring the Projector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Using the Menu System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Restoring the Default Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Adjusting Colors and Clarity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Adjusting the Input Signal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

Customizing Projector Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

Selecting Projector Setup Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

Selecting Network Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

Viewing Lamp Usage and Other Information. . . . . . . . . . . . 63

Using the Projector’s Security Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64

Creating Your Own Screen Logo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65

Displaying Your Screen Logo. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67

Setting a Password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68

Protecting your Screen Logo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69

Turning on Password Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70

Starting the Projector with a Password . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71

Disabling the Projector’s Buttons. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71

Managing the Projector from a Remote Computer

Installing the Easy Management Software. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74

System Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74

Installing the Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74

Connecting and Configuring the Projector. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75

Using EMP Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76

Opening and Closing EMP Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76

Registering a Projector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77

Monitoring Your Projectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79

Controlling Your Projectors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83

Configuring the Monitoring Interval . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .84

Using E-mail Alerts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85

Understanding the Notification Messages. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .86

Using a Browser to Monitor the Projector . . . . . . . . . . . . . .86

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73

Maintaining the Projector. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .89

Cleaning the Lens Cover Glass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .90

Cleaning the Projector Case . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .90

Cleaning the Air Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .91

Replacing the Air Filter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .91

Resetting the Air Filter Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .92

Replacing the Lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .93

Resetting the Lamp Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .95

Transporting the Projector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .95

Solving Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97

Using On-Screen Help. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98

Checking Projector Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99

What To Do When the Lights Flash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99

Viewing Lamp Usage and Other Information . . . . . . . 101

Solving Problems with the Image or Sound . . . . . . . . . . . . 102

Solving Easy Management Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108

Solving Problems with the Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . 108

Where To Get Help. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109

Internet Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109

Speak to a Support Representative . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109

Purchase Supplies and Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110

Appendix A: Projector Installation . . . . . . . . . 111

Installation Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111

Installing the Rear Cable Cover and Lock. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113

Appendix B: Technical Specifications . . . . . . 115

Appendix C: Notices. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121

Important Safety Instructions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121

Declaration of Conformity. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123

FCC Compliance Statement. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124

Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125

Index. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127

Welcome

The Epson

ensure that your presentations are easy and trouble-free, whether you

use it in the classroom or conference room. When space is limited,

you can project against a surface less than two and one-half feet away.

The projector’s keystone correction function allows you to correct

image distortion. In addition, the PowerLite 6100i offers outstanding

image quality, with up to 3500 lumens of brightness, a resolution of

1024 × 768 pixels, and a 500:1 contrast ratio.

Your Epson PowerLite projector can be connected to two computer

video sources at the same time, or four video sources. You can include

an independent sound channel for each source.

Use the remote control to take charge of your presentation. Freeze the

action, zoom in on part of the picture, or display a picture-in-picture

video. You can also use the remote as a pointer, or to draw on the

screen.

With the projector’s Easy Management

Windows

PC to remotely monitor and control the projector.

PowerLite® 6100i is a versatile projector designed to

™

system, you can use a

To prevent unauthorized use of your PowerLite 6100i, you can assign

a password, create a user logo which is displayed at startup to identify

the projector, and disable the projector’s buttons through the

Operation Lock feature. For more information about security features,

see page 64.

Getting the Most from Your Projector

Depending on your presentation, you can take advantage of any or all

of these options:

■ Connecting to a notebook or other computer

If you want to connect the projector to a notebook or desktop

computer, see page 22. For additional presentation control, you

can connect an external monitor to view the presentation on your

computer simultaneously.

■ Connecting to video sources

You can connect a DVD player, VCR, HDTV, camcorder, laser

disc player, digital camera, and other video sources to your

projector. See page16 for instructions.

■ Using the remote control

The remote control lets you switch from computer to video

sources, zoom in on part of your image, freeze or mute the

presentation, and adjust many other projector features. For

details, see Chapter 3.

■ Including sound in your presentation

If your presentation includes sound, you can connect an optional

audio cable to the projector to use the projector’s built-in speaker.

See page 25.

8 Welcome

Using Your Documentation

Your documentation includes a Quick Setup sheet, warranty

brochures, and an Epson PrivateLine

The Quick Setup sheet gives instructions for setting up and connecting

your projector to a notebook computer.

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.

■ Tips contain additional projection hints.

Getting More Information

Need tips on giving presentations? Quick steps for setting up your

projector? Here’s where you can look for help:

■ 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.

Support card.

■ built-in help system

Press the Help button on the remote control or projector to get

quick solutions for common problems. See page 98 for details.

■ support.epson.com

Download FAQs (frequently asked questions) and e-mail your

questions to Epson support.

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 (800) 637-7661 and enter the PIN on your PrivateLine

Support card. See page 109 for more information.

Welcome 9

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, see page 125 and the warranty brochure

included with your projector.

In addition, for customers who register their projector, Epson offers

free Extra Care

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 Extra Care Road

Service brochure for details.

To register, simply fill out the registration card that came with your

projector and mail it to Epson. Or you can register online at:

http://www.epson.com/webreg

Registering also lets you receive special updates on new accessories,

products, and service.

Road Service. In the unlikely event of an equipment

10 Welcome

Unpacking the Projector

After unpacking the projector, make sure you have all the parts

shown below:

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 well-padded case). See page 12 for ordering information, and

page 95 for transportation instructions.

Additional Components

Depending on how you plan to use the projector, you may need

additional components:

■ To receive an S-Video signal, you’ll need an S-Video cable. One

may be provided with your video equipment, or you can purchase

one from Epson; see page 12.

■ To receive a component video signal from a VCR or other video

device, you’ll need a component-to-VGA video cable. One may

be provided with your video equipment, or you can purchase one

from Epson; see page 12.

Welcome 11

Optional Accessories

To enhance your use of the projector, Epson provides the following

optional accessories:

Product Part number

Replacement lamp V13H010L37

High efficient air filter (standard) Smoke filter

Ceiling mount Suspension adapter False ceiling plate Adjustable ceiling channel Security bracket/cabling

Kensington

Projection screens: 50-inch portable screen (4:3 aspect ratio) 60-inch portable pop-up screen (4:3 aspect ratio) 80-inch portable pop-up screen (4:3 aspect ratio)

83.6-inch

S-Video cable Component video cable, 9.8 ft (for mini D-Sub 15-pin/RCA×3)

Distribution amplifier ELPDA01

ELPDC05 high resolution document imager V12H162020

security lock ELPSL01

hanging pull-down screen (4:3 aspect ratio)

V13H134A11 V13H134A12

ELPMBUNI ELPMBAPL ELPMBFCP ELPMBACC ELPMBSEC

ELPSC06 ELPSC07 ELPSC08 ELPSC09

ELPSV01 ELPKC19

12 Welcome

You can purchase these accessories from an Epson authorized reseller.

To find the nearest reseller, call 800-GO-EPSON (800-463-7766).

Or you can purchase online at www.epsonstore.com (U.S. sales) or

www.epson.ca (Canadian sales).

Setting Up the Projector

This chapter gives you basic information on setting up the projector:

where to position it and how to connect it to a video source (such as a

VCR or DVD player) or to a notebook or desktop computer.

Follow the instructions in this chapter on:

■ Positioning the projector

■ Connecting to video equipment

■ Connecting to a computer

■ Connecting an external monitor

■ Playing sound through the projector

note

You can mount the projector on the ceiling, or place it behind a translucent screen for rear projection. See page 111 for details.

Positioning the Projector

If you’re setting up the projector yourself and it isn’t already installed

in the classroom or conference room you’re using, you’ll probably

want to place it on a table in front of the screen, as shown on

page 15.low

This lets you stand in the front of the room, face the audience, and

remain close enough to the equipment to be able to control it. Try to

leave as much space as possible between the projector and the screen to

get a good-size image.

Use the figure below to help you determine placement. Image size

increases with distance, but can vary depending on how you position

the zoom ring and whether you’ve adjusted the image with other

settings.

Distance from screen

14 Setting Up the Projector

2.7 to 4.6 ft 5.7 to 9.4 ft 29.7 to 48.2 ft

Also keep these considerations in mind:

■ Place the projector on a sturdy, level surface.

■ Make sure there is plenty of space for ventilation around and

under the projector. Do not set the projector on top of loose

papers that could block the vents under the projector.

■ Make sure the projector is within 10 feet of a grounded electrical

outlet or extension cord.

Ideally, you should place the projector directly in front of the center of

the screen, facing it toward the screen squarely. The lens should be at

about the level of the bottom of the screen.

Projector

Screen

If you place the projector below screen level, you’ll have to tilt it up by

extending its feet. This causes the image to become “keystone” shaped,

but you can correct the distortion by pressing the or buttons

on the projector. See page 36 for detailed information about

correcting the image shape.

For instructions on installing the projector in a permanent location,

such as a classroom or conference room, see page 111.

note

After positioning the projector, you may want to connect a Kensington MicroSaver device to the lock port on the projector’s left side. You can purchase this from Epson; see “Optional Accessories” on page 12

You can also connect a commercially available anti-theft cable and lock to the metal bar on the bottom of the projector.

anti-theft

Setting Up the Projector 15

RCA connector (composite video)

Connecting to Video Equipment

You can connect up to four video sources to the projector at the same

time. Before starting, look at your video equipment to determine its

available video-output connections:

■ If your video player has a yellow RCA-style video output

connector, see “Connecting a Composite Video Source” on

page 17.

S-Video connector (4-pin mini-DIN)

■ If your video player has an S-Video connector, see “Connecting

an S-Video Source” on page 18.

■ If your video player has a component video port (three connectors

labeled either Y/Cb/Cr or Y/Pb/Pr), see “Connecting a

Component Video Source” on page19.

■ If your video player has an RGB video port (either a single

connector for a VGA-style monitor cable, or three connectors

labeled R/G/B), see “Connecting an RGB Video Source” on

page 20.

After connecting the video cables, you may also want to connect an

audio cable to play sound through the projector; see page 25.

16 Setting Up the Projector

Connecting a Composite Video Source

1. Locate an RCA-style composite video cable (one may be included

with your video equipment).

2. Connect the cable to the yellow video output connector on your

player and the yellow

3. If you want to play sound through the projector, see page 25 for

instructions on connecting an audio cable.

Video connector on the projector:

4. If you don’t need to make any other connections, see Chapter 2

or the Quick Setup sheet for instructions on turning on the

projector and adjusting the image.

Setting Up the Projector 17

Connecting an S-Video Source

1. Locate an S-Video cable (one is usually provided with your video

equipment, or you can purchase one from Epson; see page 12).

2. Connect the cable between the S-Video connector on your player

and the

3. If you want to play sound through the projector, see page 25 for

instructions on connecting an audio cable.

S-Video connector on the projector:

18 Setting Up the Projector

4. If you don’t need to make any other connections, see Chapter 2

or the Quick Setup sheet for instructions on turning on the

projector and adjusting the image.

Connecting a Component Video Source

1. Locate a component-to-VGA video cable (you can purchase one

from Epson; see page 12).

2. Connect the RCA end of the cable to your player and the VGA

end to the

3. If you want to play sound through the projector, see page 25 for

instructions on connecting an audio cable.

Computer1 port on the projector.

4. If you don’t need to make any other connections, see Chapter 2

for instructions on turning on the projector and adjusting the

image.

5. Once the projector is turned on, enter the projector’s Signal menu

and make sure Computer1 is set to

Auto; see page 54.

Setting Up the Projector 19

Connecting an RGB Video Source

Follow these instructions to connect the projector to a video player

that has an RGB video output port. Depending on the type of

connector on your player, you’ll need to use the appropriate cable:

■ If your player has a VGA-style connector, see below.

■ If your player has three connectors labeled R/G/B, see

“Connecting Using a BNC-to-VGA Cable” on page 21.

Connecting Using a VGA-style Computer Cable

1. Locate the VGA computer cable provided with the projector.

2. Connect the cable between the video port on your player and the

Computer1 port on the projector.

20 Setting Up the Projector

3. If you want to play sound through the projector, see page 25 for

instructions on connecting an audio cable.

4. If you don’t need to make any other connections, see Chapter 2

for instructions on turning on the projector and adjusting the

image.

5. Once the projector is turned on, enter the projector’s Signal menu

and make sure Computer1 is set to

Auto; see page 54.

Connecting Using a BNC-to-VGA Cable

1. Locate a BNC-to-VGA video cable (one may be included with

your video equipment).

2. Connect the BNC end of the cable to your player and the VGA

end to the

Computer1 port on the projector.

3. If you want to play sound through the projector, see page 25 for

instructions on connecting an audio cable.

4. If you don’t need to make any other connections, see Chapter 2

or the Quick Setup sheet for instructions on turning on the

projector and adjusting the image.

5. Once the projector is turned on, enter the projector’s Signal menu

and make sure Computer1 is set to

Auto; see page 54.

Setting Up the Projector 21

note

If you connect a Windowsbased computer to the projector, you may see a New Hardware Wizard saying your computer has found a plug-and-play monitor; if so, click Cancel.

Connecting to a Computer

You can connect the PowerLite projector to any computer that has a

standard video output (monitor) port, including desktop models,

PC notebooks, Macintosh PowerBooks and iBooks, and hand-held

devices. You can connect up to two computers at the same time to

connect to the

page 23.

After connecting to the computer, you may also want to:

Computer port (standard VGA cable connection), see

note

If you want to connect an external monitor to the

Monitor Out port, your

computer must be connected to the Computer1 port.

■ connect a monitor to the projector so you can view your

presentation close-up as well as on-screen (not necessary if you’re

using a notebook); see page 24

■ connect an audio cable to play computer audio; see page 25

22 Setting Up the Projector

Connecting to the Computer Port

Follow these instructions:

1. Locate the VGA computer cable provided with the projector.

2. Connect one end to the projector’s

end to your computer’s monitor port.

3. Optionally, you can connect an external monitor (see page 24),

play sound through the projector (see page 25).

Computer port, and the other

caution

Don’t try to force a connector to fit a port with a different shape or number of pins. You may damage the port or connector.

4. When you’ve finished making connections, see Chapter 2 for

instructions on turning on the projector and adjusting the image.

5. Once the projector is turned on, enter the projector’s Signal menu

and make sure Computer1 is set to

Auto; see page 54.

Setting Up the Projector 23

note

If you want to connect an external monitor to the

Monitor Out port, your

computer must be connected to the Computer1 port.

Connecting an External Monitor

If you want to monitor your presentation close-up (on a monitor

placed beside the projector) as well as on the screen, you can connect

an external monitor. You can use it to check on your presentation or

switch between picture sources, even if you’ve pressed the

button to turn off projection on the screen.

To attach an external monitor, connect it to the projector’s

port, as shown:

Out

A/V Mute

Monitor

24 Setting Up the Projector

Follow these guidelines to view images on the monitor:

■ The monitor displays the image from the currently selected

computer source.

■ You can only view images on the monitor while the projector is

powered on.

Playing Sound Through the Projector

You can play sound through the projector’s speaker system, or you can

attach an external speaker system. (Attaching speakers to the projector

instead of directly to the audio source lets you use the projector’s

remote control to adjust the sound.)

Connecting Audio Equipment to the Projector

To play sound through the projector, follow these steps:

1. Obtain a commercially available stereo mini-jack or RCA-style

audio cable. Which cable you use depends on how your

equipment is connected:

■ If you have a computer connected to the Computer1,

Computer2, or S-Video port, use a stereo mini-jack cable.

■ If you have video equipment connected to the Video port,

use an RCA-style audio cable.

2. Connect the audio cable to the jack corresponding to the

connected video source.

Use with Computer2 inputUse with Computer1 input

Use with Video inputUse with S-Video input

3. Connect the other end of the cable to the audio-output connector

on your computer or video equipment.

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Connecting External Speakers

To connect speakers to the projector, follow these steps:

1. Obtain the appropriate cable to connect your speakers.

Depending on your stereo system, you may be able to use a

commercially available audio cable with a stereo mini-jack

connector on one end, and pin jacks on the other end. For some

speaker systems, you may have to purchase a special cable or use

an adapter to connect to your speakers.

2. Connect the stereo mini-jack end of the audio cable to the

Out

port on the projector.

Audio

3. Connect the other end(s) of the cable to your speaker system. You

may need to use an adapter to make the connection.

The projector’s internal speaker system is disabled while sound is

output to the external speakers.

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Once you’ve set up the projector, you’re ready to turn it on, adjust

the image, and give your presentation.

Although you can operate the projector without it, the remote control

lets you use additional features. See Chapter 3 for instructions on

using the remote.

Follow the guidelines in this chapter for:

■ Turning the projector on and selecting the image source

■ Troubleshooting display problems

■ Adjusting the image

■ Adjusting the volume

■ Shutting down the projector

note

To shut down the projector, see page 39. Shutting down the projector correctly prevents premature lamp failure and possible damage from overheating.

Turning On Your Equipment

Make sure your projector and other equipment are set up as described

in Chapter 1. Then follow the instructions below to start the projector

and display an image.

If you turn on any connected computer or video equipment before

starting the projector, this lets the projector automatically detect and

display the image source. If you turn on the projector first, or have

multiple pieces of connected equipment, you may have to select the

image source manually (see page 30).

Turning On the Projector

Follow these steps to turn on the projector:

1. Plug one end of the power cable into the projector, and the other

end into a grounded electrical outlet.

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2. Wait until the PPower light stops flashing and turns orange.

3. Press the orange PPower button on top of the projector—or

press the P

Power button on the remote control.

(If this is your first time using the remote control, make sure the

batteries are installed; see page 43.)

Power button

The PPower light flashes green as the projector warms up, and

an image begins to appear. When the P Power light stops flashing

and remains green (in about 20 seconds) the projector is ready

for use.

note

If the Direct Power On feature has been enabled, you don’t need to press the

Power button to turn

the projector on. Just plug the projector into an electrical outlet. When the P Power light stops flashing and stays on, the projector is ready to use.

warning

Never look into the lens when the lamp is on. This can damage your eyes, and is especially dangerous for children.

4. If you’ve connected a Windows-based computer to the projector,

you may see a New Hardware Wizard saying your computer has

found a plug-and-play monitor; if so, click

Cancel.

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Selecting the Image Source

note

To focus and adjust the image, see page 34. If a projected image fails to appear, see page 31 for help.

Selecting the image source lets you switch between images input from

different pieces of equipment connected to the projector (such as a

computer or DVD player).

If you don’t see the image you want, select it using the

button on the projector or the Source buttons on the

Source

remote control.

Source buttons work as follows:

The

■ Use the Source Search button to switch between equipment

connected to the

S-Video ports.

■ The remote control has four Source buttons. Use them to switch

Computer1, Computer2, Video, and

between equipment connected to the port identified on each

button.

Note that the

Computer1 and Computer2 ports can be set up to use

different input signals (for example, Analog RGB or RGB Video)—so

if you have equipment connected to one of these ports, it’s important

to make sure the correct signal is selected to match the equipment

you’re using. You can change the input signal settings using the

projector’s menu system; see page 54.

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Contents

Welcome

Getting the Most from Your Projector

Using Your Documentation

Getting More Information

Registration and Warranty

Unpacking the Projector

Additional Components

Optional Accessories

Setting Up the Projector

Positioning the Projector

Connecting to Video Equipment

Connecting a Composite Video Source

Connecting an S-Video Source

Connecting a Component Video Source

Connecting an RGB Video Source

Connecting to a Computer

Connecting to the Computer Port

Connecting an External Monitor

Playing Sound Through the Projector

Connecting Audio Equipment to the Projector

Connecting External Speakers

Projecting

Turning On Your Equipment

Turning On the Projector

Selecting the Image Source