Epson 61p User Manual
Epson® PowerLite® 61p/81p
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.
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Contents
Welcome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Getting the Most from Your Projector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Using Your Documentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Getting More Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Registration and Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Unpacking the Projector. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Additional Components. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Optional Accessories. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
1 Setting Up the Projector. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Positioning the Projector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Other Installations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Connecting to a Computer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Connecting with the VGA Cable. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Connecting with a VGA-5BNC Cable. . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Connecting the USB Cable
for Remote Mouse Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Connecting an External Monitor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Playing Sound Through the Projector . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Connecting to Video Sources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Connecting a Composite Video Source . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Connecting an S-video Source . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Connecting an RGB Video Source. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Connecting a Component Video Source . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Playing Sound Through the Projector . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
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2 Projecting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Turning On Your Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Turning On the Projector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Selecting the Image Source. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
What To Do If You See a Blank Screen. . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Adjusting the Image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Focusing and Zooming Your Image. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Adjusting the Height of Your Image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Adjusting the Image Shape. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Adjusting the Brightness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Correcting Computer Images. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Adjusting the Color Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Adjusting the Volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Shutting Down the Projector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
3 Using the Remote Control. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Controlling the Picture and Sound. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Switching Between Picture Sources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Turning Off the Picture and Sound. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Stopping Action . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Zooming Your Image. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Changing the Image’s Aspect Ratio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Using the Remote Control as a Wireless Mouse. . . . . . . . . . 47
Replacing the Batteries. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
4 Fine-tuning the Projector. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Using the Projector’s Menu System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Changing Menu Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Adjusting Colors and Clarity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Adjusting the Input Signal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Customizing Projector Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Selecting Projector Setup Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Viewing Lamp Usage and Other Information. . . . . . . . . . . . 61
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Using the Projector’s Security Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Creating Your Own Screen Logo. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Setting a Password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Turning On the Password and User’s Logo. . . . . . . . . . 65
Starting the Projector with a Password. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Disabling the Projector’s Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Restoring the Default Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
5 Maintaining and Transporting
the Projector
Cleaning the Lens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Cleaning the Projector Case. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Cleaning and Replacing the Air Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Replacing the Lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Resetting the Lamp Timer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Transporting the Projector. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
6 Solving Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Using On-Screen Help. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
What To Do When the Lights Flash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Solving Problems with the Image or Sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
Solving Password Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
Solving Problems with the Remote Control. . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
Where To Get Help. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
Telephone Support Services. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
7 Technical Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
Projection Lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Remote Control. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Mouse Compatibility. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Electrical . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Environmental. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Safety and Approvals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
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Compatible Video Formats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
Compatible Computer Display Formats. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
8 Notices. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
Important Safety Instructions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
Remote Control Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
Declaration of Conformity. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
FCC Compliance Statement. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
Index. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
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Welcome
The Epson
®
PowerLite® 61p and 81p are ultra-portable projectors
that offer up to 2000 ANSI lumens of brightness. From classrooms to
auditoriums, your full-color presentations and videos will be bright
and visible even in ordinary indoor lighting. Additionally, the
projector’s built-in amplifier and speaker deliver powerful 5 watt
audio, making it perfect for presentations in large rooms.
Images are displayed at a native resolution of 800 × 600 pixels
(PowerLite 61p) or 1024 × 768 pixels (PowerLite 81p). Three
0.7-inch LCDs deliver accurate color, superior color saturation, and
incredibly vivid images and clear text. Support for S-video contributes
to theater-quality performance.
You can connect the projector to a wide range of computers, including
®
IBM
-compatible PCs and laptops, Apple® Macintosh,® Power
Macintosh
computers, and many iMac
patented SizeWise
®
series (including G3, G4, and G5 systems), PowerBook®
®
and iBook® series systems. With Epson’s
™
technology, the projector supports computer
displays ranging from VGA through UXGA.
You can use any of the following video sources: HDTV, VCR, DVD
player, gaming console (such as Microsoft
PlayStation
®
2, and Nintendo GameCube™), camcorder, digital
®
Xbox,™ Sony®
camera, or laser disc player. The projector supports NTSC, PAL, and
SECAM video formats.
You can connect up to four devices to the projector at the same time.
The source buttons let you easily switch among them, and a dedicated
audio port for each source lets you switch sound as well as video. With
the projector’s
Source Search button, you don’t even have to
identify your input source. Just press the button until you see the
image you want on the screen.
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To prevent unauthorized use of the projector, 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 62.
Getting the Most from Your Projector
Depending on your presentation, you can take advantage of any or all
of these options:
■ Connecting to a laptop or other computer
If you want to connect the projector to a laptop or desktop
computer, see page 16. For additional presentation control, you
can connect the USB cable to the projector for running slide
shows, and 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 page 22 for instructions.
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■ 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.
By connecting the USB mouse cable included with your
projector, you can also use the remote control as a wireless mouse.
This lets you click through computer-based presentations (such as
PowerPoint
®
) from up to 20 feet away. For more information, see
page 47.
■ Including sound in your presentation
If your presentation includes sound, you can connect the audio
cable that came with your projector to use t h e pr oje c tor’s built-in
speaker. See page 21.
Using Your Documentation
Your documentation includes a Quick Setup sheet, warranty
brochures, and Epson PrivateLine
The Quick Setup sheet gives instructions to quickly set up your
projector and connect it to a laptop or PowerBook 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.
Getting More Information
Need 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.
®
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 80 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 92 for more information.
Welcome 9
Registration and Warranty
Your projector comes with a basic carry-in warranty and an
international warranty that let you project with confidence anywhere
in the world. For details, see page 106 and the warranty brochure that
came with your projector.
In addition, Epson offers free Extra Care
SM
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 Extra Care Road Service borchure for details.
To register, complete the registration form that came with your
projector and mail it to Epson. Or register your product online at:
http://www.epson.com/webreg
Registering also lets you receive special updates on new accessories,
products, and services.
Unpacking the Projector
After unpacking the projector, make sure you have all these items:
Projector
Power cord VGA computer cable
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Remote control
and batteries
Documentation Soft carrying case
Audio adapter
USB cable
Save all packaging in case you need to ship the projector. Always use
the original packaging (or equivalent) when you need to send the
projector to another location.
If you are moving the projector by hand, use the carrying case
included with the projector.
Additional Components
Depending on how you plan to use the projector, you may need
additional components:
■ To receive an S-video signal, you need an S-video cable. One is
usually provided with your video device, or you can purchase it
from Epson. See page 12.
■ To receive a component video signal from a VCR or other video
device, you need a D-sub, 15-pin, VGA-to-component video
cable, which is available from Epson. See page 12.
■ Some older PowerBooks and Macintosh desktop models may
need the Macintosh adapter set shown on page 17 (available from
Epson, as described on page 12). Older iMac systems may need a
special adapter to provide a VGA output port; see your computer
dealer.
Welcome 11
note
To purchase a replacement
remote control, call
(562) 276-4394 (U.S.) or
(905) 709-3839 (for dealer
referral in Canada).
Optional Accessories
To enhance your use of the projector, Epson provides the following
optional accessories:
Product Product number
Replacement lamp V13H010L30
Air filter set (includes 2 filters) V13H134A06
®
Samsonite
ATA molded hardshell case ELPKS51
Component video cable
S-video cable
Macintosh adapter set ELPAP01
Distribution amplifier ELPDA01
wheeled soft case ELPKS35
ELPKC19
ELPSV01
50-inch portable screen
60-inch portable pop-up screen
80-inch portable pop-up screen
83.6-inch hanging pull-down screen
Image presentation camera
High resolution document camera
®
Kensington
Ceiling mount
False ceiling plate
Suspension adapter
Security bracket/cabling for gyro lock mounts
Adjustable ceiling channel
security lock ELPSL01
ELPSC06
ELPSC07
ELPSC08
ELPSC09
V12H162020
V12H064020
ELPMB36
ELPMBFCP
ELPMBAPL
ELPMBSEC
ELPMBACC
You can purchase these accessories from your dealer, by calling
Epson at (800) 873-7766, or by visiting the Epson Store
SM
at www.epsonstore.com (U.S. sales only). In Canada, please call
(800) 463-7766 for dealer referral.
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Setting Up the Projector
This chapter tells you how to set up the projector and connect it to a
computer or video source. You can connect up to four devices
simultaneously: four video sources, one computer and three video
sources, or two computers and two video sources.
You’ll find instructions for the following in this chapter:
■ Positioning the projector
■ Connecting to a computer
■ Connecting to video sources
1
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Positioning the Projector
Before connecting the projector, you
need to decide where to place it. If
you’re setting up the projector yourself
and it isn’t already installed in the
room you’re using, you’ll probably
want to place it on a table in front of
the screen, as shown.
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.
Place the projector somewhere between 3 and 35 feet from the screen.
Use the figure below to help you determine exactly how far. Image size
increases with distance, but can vary depending on how you’ve
adjusted the optical zoom and other settings.
note
You can download the
Projection Distance
Calculator program from the
Drivers and Downloads
section of Epson’s web site:
http://support.epson.com.
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30 to 35.5 feet 5.9 to 6.8 feet 2.9 to 3.4 feet
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 6 feet of a grounded electrical
outlet or extension cord.
Try to place the projector directly in front of the center of the screen,
facing it toward the screen squarely. If the projector isn’t positioned
this way, the image will be “keystone” shaped, instead of square or
rectangular.
If you place the projector below the level of the screen, you’ll have to
tilt it up by extending the front adjustable foot, as described on
page 37. This also causes the image to lose its rectangular shape, but
the Auto Keystone feature corrects the distortion automatically. If the
image does not regain its rectangular shape, the tilt angle is greater
than 15° or the Auto Keystone feature may have been disabled. To
turn it on, see page 58. To adjust it manually, see page 38.
Other Installations
You can also project from behind the screen or from the ceiling, with
the projector mounted upside-down:
Rear projection (using a
translucent screen)
Rear/ceiling projection (using
a translucent screen)
note
The Auto Keystone feature
corrects vertical distortion
automatically. For more
information, see page38.
Front/ceiling projection
To project from overhead, you’ll need the optional ceiling mount
hardware. (See page 12 for ordering information.) You’ll also need to
select
Front/Ceiling or Rear/Ceiling for the Projection option in the
Extended menu. To project from the rear, select
Rear. See page 59 for
more information.
Setting Up the Projector 15
Connecting to a Computer
note
If you have an iBook with an
RCA video-out port, follow
the instructions for
connecting to a video device
on page 23.
You can connect the PowerLite projector to any computer that has a
standard VGA or BNC monitor port, including PC notebook and
laptop computers, Macintosh PowerBooks and iBooks, and hand-held
devices. You can connect two computers at the same time.
Follow the instructions in this section to:
■ Connect the projector to your computer with the VGA cable
included with the projector.
■ Connect the projector to your computer with a
commercially-available VGA–5BNC cable.
After connecting the projector to your computer, you may also
want to:
■ Connect the USB cable that came with your projec tor so that y ou
can use the remote control as a wireless mouse; see page 19
■ 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 laptop); see page 20
■ Connect a commercially-available computer audio cable to play
computer audio; see page 21
16 Setting Up the Projector
Connecting with the VGA Cable
Follow these instructions to connect to your computer with the VGA
cable that came with your projector. Before you start, make sure your
computer and the projector are turned off.
1. If you are connecting the projector to a desktop computer,
disconnect the monitor cable from your computer.
2. Locate the VGA computer cable that
came with the projector.
VGA computer cable
3. Connect one end of the cable to the projector’s
Computer1/Component Video1 or the
Computer2/Component Video2 port. If you are going to
connect your computer monitor to the projector for simultaneous
display, use the
Computer1/Component Video1 port.
4. Connect the other end of the cable to your computer’s video-out
or monitor port.
If you’re using a PowerBook or iBook and you can’t connect the
cable, you may need to use the Macintosh desktop adapter as
shown below (available from Epson; see page 12).
To use the adapter, remove its cover as
shown and set its DIP switches ac cording
to the resolution you want to use, such as
16-inch mode. See your Macintosh
documentation for instructions.
Replace the cover and connect the
adapter to the free end of the computer
video cable. Then plug the cable (with
the adapter) into the video port on your
Macintosh.
5. If you want to view the display
simultaneously on your computer monitor and the projector
screen, see “Connecting an External Monitor” on page 20.
6. Tighten the screws on the connectors.
Setting Up the Projector 17
VGA-5BNC cable
If you don’t need to make any other connections, you can plug in
your projector and turn it on. See page 30 for instructions.
If more than one device is connected to the projector, select the
correct source after projection starts by pressing the
button on the projector or the
Comp1 or Comp2 button on the
Source Search
remote control. See page 32.
Connecting with a VGA-5BNC Cable
If your computer provides video output through BNC connectors,
follow these instructions to connect the projector to your computer
with an optional VGA-5BNC cable. Before you start, make sure your
computer and the projector are turned off.
1. Disconnect the monitor cable from your computer.
2. Connect the cable’s VGA connector to the projector’s
Computer1/Component Video1 or the
Computer2/Component Video2 port. If you are going to
connect your computer monitor to the projector for simultaneous
display, use the
Computer1/Component Video1 port.
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3. Connect the BNC connectors to your computer’s BNC ports.
4. If you want to view the display simultaneously on your computer
monitor and the projector screen, see “Connecting an External
Monitor” on page 20.
5. Tighten the screws on the VGA connector.
If you don’t need to make any other connections, you can plug in
your projector and turn it on. See page 30 for instructions.
If more than one device is connected to the projector, select the
correct source after projection starts by pressing the
button on the projector or the
Comp1 or Comp2 button on the
Source Search
remote control. See page 32.
Connecting the USB Cable for Remote Mouse Control
Using the remote control as a wireless mouse lets you click through
slideshow-style presentations, such as PowerPoint, from up to 20feet
away. This makes it easy to deliver your presentation, since you won’t
need to stand near your computer.
To use the wireless mouse function, your system must have a USB
port and the full version of one of these operating systems:
Windows
Windows 98, 2000, Me, or XP Macintosh OS 8.6 to 9.2, OS X
1. If you are using a desktop computer, disconnect the mouse cable
2. Locate the USB mouse cable that came with the projector and
®
Macintosh
from your computer.
connect the square end of the cable to the projector’s USB
port.
note
For details about using the
remote control as a wireless
mouse, see page 47.
Setting Up the Projector 19
note
Some LCD monitors may
not be able to display the
image correctly. If you have
trouble displaying the
image, connect a multiscan
monitor. If you’re projecting
computer images, make sure
the computer’s refresh rate is
set to 65 Hz or greater.
3. Connect the flat end of the cable to an available USB port on your
computer.
4. 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
your projector and turn it on. See page 30 for instructions.
Connecting an External Monitor
If you want to see your presentation close-up as well as on the
projection screen, you can connect an external monitor to the
projector. This lets you view images on your computer monitor while
the projector is in standby mode (plugged in but not turned on) and
check your presentation or switch between picture sources even if
you’ve pressed the
projection on the screen.
Simultaneous display is possible only when the computer is connected
to the projector’s
Make sure the projector and computer are off. Then connect the
monitor’s cable to the projector’s
A/V Mute button on the remote control to turn off
Computer1/Component Video1 port.
Monitor Out port, as shown:
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If you don’t need to make any other connections, you can plug in
your projector and turn it on. See page 30 for instructions.
Playing Sound Through the Projector
Your computer probably has its own sound system; however, it may
not be adequate for your presentation. If you need more volume, you
can connect a computer audio cable to take advantage of the
projector’s built-in amplifier and speaker. You can obtain a computer
audio cable (3.5-mm stereo miniplug cable) from a computer or
electronics dealer.
1. Connect one end of the audio cable to the
Audio1 jack on the
projector.
2. Connect the other end of the audio cable to your laptop’s
headphone jack or audio-out jack, or your desktop’s
speaker or audio-out port.
If you don’t need to make any other connections, you can plug in
your projector and turn it on. See page 30 for instructions.
note
If you’ve connected two
computers to the projector,
you can play sound from
both. Connect the audio
cable for the computer
connected to the
Computer 2/Component
Video 2
Audio 2 jack on the
projector. Connect the other
end of the cable to the second
computer.
connector to the
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note
The projector does not
support TV antenna cable
F connectors.
Connecting to Video Sources
You can connect a DVD player, VCR, camcorder, laser disc player,
digital camera, gaming console—such as Microsoft Xbox, Sony
PlayStation 2, or Nintendo GameCube—or any other compatible
video source to your projector. You can connect up to four video
devices at one time.
The projector supports HDTV, SDTV, NTSC, PAL, and SECAM,
and automatically detects the video format. It can receive composite
video, S-video, RGB video, and component video. The type of cable
you need depends on the video source:
■ For composite video, use a commercially-available RCA A/V
cable. See page 23.
■ For S-video, use the S-video cable supplied with your video device
or order one from Epson. See page 24.
■ For RGB video, use the VGA computer cable included with the
projector. See page 25.
■ For component video, you’ll need the optional Epson component
video cable. See page 26.
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After connecting your video device to the projector, you may want to
connect an audio cable to play sound from your video equipment
through the projector’s built-in speaker. See page 27 for instructions.
Connecting a Composite Video Source
If you’re connecting a composite video device, use a
commercially-available RCA A/V cable. Before starting, make sure the
projector and your DVD player or other video source are turned off.
1. Connect the yellow RCA plug on one end of the cable to the
projector’s yellow
2. Connect the yellow plug on the other end of the cable to the
video-out port on your video source.
Video jack as shown below.
3. To play sound through the projector, follow the instructions
beginning on page 27.
If you don’t need to make any other connections, you can plug in
your projector and turn it on. See page 30 for instructions.
If more than one device is connected to the projector, select
Video as
the input source after projection starts. See page 32 for det ails.
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Connecting an S-video Source
If your video source has an S-video jack, you can use it to project a
higher quality video image. You’ll need an S-video cable (ELPSV01),
which is usually provided with your video source, or you can purchase
one from Epson. See page 12 for ordering information.
Before starting, make sure the projector and your DVD player or
other video source are turned off.
1. Insert one end of the S-video cable into the projector’s
S-Video
port and the other end into the S-video output port of your video
source.
2. To play sound through the projector, follow the instructions
beginning on page 27.
If you don’t need to make any other connections, you can plug in
your projector and turn it on. See page 30 for instructions.
If more than one device is connected to the projector, select
S-Video
as the input source after projection starts. See page 32 for details.
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Connecting an RGB Video Source
Follow these instructions to connect the projector to a video player or
satellite receiver that has an RGB video output port using the VGA
computer cable that came with the projector.
Before starting, make sure the projector and your DVD player or
other video source are turned off.
1. Connect one end of the VGA computer cable to the
Computer1/Component Video1 or the
Computer2/Component Video2 port on the projector.
2. Connect the other end to the video port on your player.
3. To play sound through the projector, follow the instructions
beginning on page 27.
If you don’t need to make any other connections, you can plug in
your projector and turn it on. See page 30 for instructions.
If more than one device is connected to the projector, select
Computer 1 (RGB) or Computer 2 (RGB) as the source, depending
on which port you used. See page 32 for details.
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Connecting a Component Video Source
If your video source has component video connectors, you can use
them to project a higher quality video image. You’ll need a
component video cable (ELPKC19), which can be purchased from
Epson. See page 12 for ordering information.
Before starting, make sure the projector and your DVD player or
other video device are turned off.
1. Connect the large end of the component video cable to the
projector’s
Computer2/Component Video2 port.
Computer1/Component Video1 or the
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2. Insert the three ends of the component video cable into the
R, G, and B ports on your video source.
3. To play sound through the projector, follow the instructions
beginning on page 27.
If you don’t need to make any other connections, you can plug in
your projector and turn it on. See page 30 for instructions.
If more than one device is connected to your projector, select
Computer 1 (Component Video) or Computer 2 (Component
Video)
as the source, depending on which port you used. See page 32
for details.
Playing Sound Through the Projector
The projector has a built-in speaker with a maximum output of 5 W.
You can play sound from your video equipment through the
projector’s speaker if your video device has an audio output port.
For RCA-Style Audio Output Ports
Most video devices have an RCA-style audio output port. In this case,
use the audio adapter supplied with the projector to connect the
projector to a commercially-available A/V cable, as shown below:
1. Locate the audio adapter that came with your projector.
2. Connect the black audio plug on one end of the adapter to the
Audio jack corresponding to your video source. For example, if
you’ve connected your video device to the projector’s
connect the adapter to the
Audio jack next to it.
Video port,
3. Connect the red and white plugs on the other end of the adapter
to the red and white plugs on the A/V cable.
4. Connect the red or white plug on the other end of the A/V cable
to corresponding color-coded audio output port on your video
source.
If you don’t need to make any other connections, you can plug in
your projector and turn it on. See page 30 for instructions.
Audio adapter
note
Each input port has its own
dedicated audio output jack.
To play sound from a source,
you must connect the audio
cable to the correct audio
output jack.
When you switch the video
source, the projector
automatically plays sound
from the new source.
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For Stereo Mini-Jack Audio Output Ports
Some video devices, especially camcorders, may have a stereo
mini-jack audio output port. In this case, use a commercially-available
stereo mini jack audio cable to connect to the projector, as shown
below:
note
Each input port has its own
dedicated audio output jack.
To play sound from a source,
you must connect the audio
cable to the correct audio
output jack.
When you switch the video
source, the projector
automatically plays sound
from the new source.
1. Connect one end of the audio cable to the
Audio jack
corresponding to your video source. For example, if you’ve
connected your video device to the projector’s
connect the adapter to the
Audio jack next to it.
S-Video port,
2. Connect the other end to your video device’s audio output port.
If you don’t need to make any other connections, you can plug in
your projector and turn it on. See page 30 for instructions.
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Projecting
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. This chapter covers the following:
■ Turning on the projector and other equipment
■ Adjusting the image
■ Adjusting the volume
■ Shutting down the projector
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caution
Do not use the projector with
the lens cap in place. The
heat generated by the lamp
can damage it.
Turning On Your Equipment
Make sure your projector and other equipment are set up and
connected correctly, as described in Chapter 1. Then turn on your
projector, as described below.
If you turn on your connected computer or video equipment before
starting the projector, the projector automatically detects and displays
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 32.
Turning On the Projector
Follow these steps to plug in and turn on the projector:
1. Push in the tabs and remove the lens cap.
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2. Connect one end of the power cord to the projector’s power inlet.
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