Epson 76C User Manual
Epson® PowerLite® 76c
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
Projector Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Additional Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Optional Accessories. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
1 Setting Up the Projector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Positioning the Projector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Other Installations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Connecting to a Computer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Connecting with the VGA Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Connecting with a VGA-5BNC Cable. . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Connecting a USB Cable for Remote Mouse Control . 21
Connecting an External Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Playing Sound Through the Projector . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Connecting to Video Sources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Connecting a Composite Video Source . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Connecting an S-Video Source . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Connecting an RGB Video Source. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Connecting a Component Video Source . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Playing Sound Through the Projector . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
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2 Projecting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Turning On Your Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Turning On the Projector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Selecting the Image Source. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
What To Do If You See a Blank Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Adjusting the Image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Focusing and Zooming Your Image. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Adjusting the Height of Your Image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Adjusting the Image Shape. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Adjusting the Brightness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Correcting Computer Images. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Adjusting the Color Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Customizing Projector Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Selecting Projector Setup Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
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Viewing Lamp Usage and Other Information . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Using the Projector’s Security Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Creating Your Own Screen Logo. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Setting a Password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Turning On the Password and User’s Logo . . . . . . . . . . 66
Starting the Projector with a Password. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Disabling the Projector’s Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Restoring the Default Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
5 Maintaining and Transporting the Projector 71
Cleaning the Lens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Cleaning the Projector Case . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Cleaning and Replacing the Air Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Replacing the Lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Resetting the Lamp Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Transporting the Projector. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
Where To Get Help. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
Speak to a Support Representative. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
A Technical Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
Projection Lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Remote Control. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Mouse Compatibility. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
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Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Electrical . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Environmental . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Safety and Approvals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Compatible Video Formats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
Compatible Computer Display Formats. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
B Notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
Important Safety Instructions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
Remote Control Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
FCC Compliance Statement. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
Index. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
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Welcome
The Epson
®
PowerLite® 76c is an ultra-portable projector that offers
2000 ANSI lumens of brightness. From conference rooms to
auditoriums, your full-color presentations and videos will be bright
and visible even in ordinary indoor lighting.
Images are displayed at a native resolution of 1024 × 768 pixels.
Epson 3LCD technology ensures accurate color and remarkable
saturation, even in well-lit rooms. 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 three devices to the projector at the same time.
The source buttons let you easily switch among them. 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.
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 63.
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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 18. For additional presentation control, you
can connect a 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 24 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.
By connecting a USB cable to your projector, you can also use the
remote control as a wireless mouse. This lets you click through
computer-based presentations (such as PowerPoint
20 feet away. For more information, see page 47.
®
) from up to
8 Welcome
Using Your Documentation
Your documentation includes a Quick Setup sheet, warranty
brochures, and an Epson PrivateLine
The Quick Setup sheet gives instructions to quickly set up your
projector and connect it to a computer or video device.
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 the warranty brochures 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 brochure 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:
Quick Setup sheet
10 Welcome
Projector
VGA computer cable
Remote control
and batteries
Power cord
Soft carrying case
Password Protected
Sticker
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.
Projector Parts
Temperature light
Lamp light
Control panel
Lamp cover
Air exhaust vents Front adjustable foot Foot release lever
Computer(Component Video) port
Monitor Out port
Power
inlet
S-Video port
Power button
Video port
USB port for wireless mouse
Security lock
Power light
Zoom ring
Focus ring
Remote control
sensor
Lens cap
Remote control sensorSpeakerAudio input portsRear adjustable foot
Welcome 11
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 13.
■ 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 13.
■ Some older PowerBooks and Macintosh desktop models may
need a Macintosh video adapter; see your computer dealer. Older
iMac systems may need a special adapter to provide a VGA output
port; see your computer dealer.
■ To receive an audio signal, you need a commercially available
audio cable; see your computer or electronics dealer.
■ To use the projector’s remote control as a wireless mouse, you
need a USB cable; see your computer or electronics dealer.
12 Welcome
Optional Accessories
To enhance your use of the projector, Epson provides the following
optional accessories:
Product Product number
Replacement lamp V13H010L34
Air filter set (includes 2 filters) V13H134A08
®
Samsonite
laptop
Samsonite soft shoulder case with laptop
compartment
Component video cable
S-Video cable
Distribution amplifier ELPDA01
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 ELPDC05 V12H162020
Kensington
Ceiling mount (gyro lock with suspension adapter)
False ceiling plate
Suspension adapter
Security bracket/cabling for gyro lock mounts
Adjustable ceiling channel
wheeled soft case for projector and
®
security lock ELPSL01
ELPKS35-S
ELPKS43
ELPKC19
ELPSV01
ELPSC06
ELPSC07
ELPSC08
ELPSC09
ELPMBUNI
ELPMBFCP
ELPMBAPL
ELPMBSEC
ELPMBACC
note
To purchase a replacement
remote control, call
(562) 276-4394 (U.S.) or
(905) 709-3839 (for dealer
referral in Canada).
You can purchase screens, carrying cases, or other 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).
Welcome 13
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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 three devices
simultaneously: three video sources or one computer 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
15
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.
16 Setting Up the Projector
29.5 to 35.4 feet
5.8 to 7 feet
2.8 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 (2 m) 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 38. This also causes the image to be keystone shaped, instead of
square or rectangular. To adjust the keystone correction value,
see page 38.
Other Installations
You can also project from behind the screen or from the ceiling, with
the projector mounted upside-down:
translucent screen)
Rear/ceiling projection (using
a translucent screen)
To project from overhead, you’ll need the optional ceiling mount
hardware. (See page 13 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 60 for
more information.
Front/ceiling projectionRear projection (using a
Setting Up the Projector 17
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 25.
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.
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 a USB cable to your projector so that you can use the
remote control as a wireless mouse; see page 21
■ 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 22
■ Connect the projector to your computer with a commercially
available audio cable to play computer audio; see page 23
18 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.
Connect one end of the cable to the
projector’s
Video)
3. 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 an optional Macintosh video adapter;
see your computer dealer.
Computer(Component
port.
VGA computer cable
4. If you want to view the display simultaneously on your computer
monitor and the projector screen, see “Connecting an External
Monitor” on page 22.
5. Tighten the screws on the connectors.
If you don’t need to make any other connections, you can plug in
your projector and turn it on. See page 32 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
Comp button on the remote control.
Source Search
See page 34.
Setting Up the Projector 19
VGA-5BNC cable
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
Computer(Component Video) port.
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 22.
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 32 for instructions.
20 Setting Up the Projector
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
Comp button on the remote control.
Source Search
See page 34.
Connecting a USB Cable for Remote Mouse Control
Using the remote control as a wireless mouse lets you click through
slide show-style presentations, such as PowerPoint, from up to 20 feet
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, you will need a USB cable, a
system with a working USB port, and the full version of one of these
operating systems:
note
For details about using the
remote control as a wireless
mouse, see page 47.
Windows
Windows 98SE, 2000, Me, or XP Macintosh OS 9, OS X
®
Macintosh
1. If you are using a desktop computer, disconnect the mouse cable
from your computer.
2. Connect the square end of the USB cable to the projector’s
USB port.
3. Connect the flat end of the cable to any 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 32 for instructions.
Setting Up the Projector 21
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.
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
If you don’t need to make any other connections, you can plug in
your projector and turn it on. See page 32 for instructions.
A/V Mute button on the remote control to turn off
Computer(Component Video) port.
Monitor Out port, as shown:
22 Setting Up the Projector
Playing Sound Through the Projector
You can connect a commercially available audio adapter cable to take
advantage of the projector’s built-in speaker. You can obtain an audio
adapter cable (3.5-mm stereo miniplug to two male RCA plugs) from
a computer or electronics dealer.
1. Connect the RCA plugs on the audio adapter cable to the
L-Audio-R jacks 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 32 for instructions.
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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 three 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 25.
■ For S-Video, use the S-Video cable supplied with your video
device or order one from Epson. See page 26.
■ For RGB video, use the VGA computer cable included with the
projector. See page 27.
■ For component video, you’ll need the optional Epson component
video cable. See page 28.
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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 29 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.
3. To play sound through the projector, follow the instructions
beginning on page 29.
If you don’t need to make any other connections, you can plug in
your projector and turn it on. See page 32 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 Video button on the remote control.
See page 34.
Video jack.
Source Search
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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, which is
usually provided with your video source, or you can purchase one
from Epson (part number ELPSV01). See page 13 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 29.
If you don’t need to make any other connections, you can plug in
your projector and turn it on. See page 32 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
S-Video button on the remote control.
Source Search
See page 34.
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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
Computer(Component Video) 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 29.
If you don’t need to make any other connections, you can plug in
your projector and turn it on. See page 32 for instructions.
If more than one device is connected to the projector, select
Computer (RGB) as the source after projection starts by pressing the
Source Search button on the projector or the Comp button on the
remote control. See page 34.
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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, which can be purchased from Epson (part
number ELPKC19). See page 13 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
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 29.
If you don’t need to make any other connections, you can plug in
your projector and turn it on. See page 32 for instructions.
Computer(Component Video) port.
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If more than one device is connected to your projector, select
Computer (Component Video) as the source by pressing the Source
Search button on the projector or the
Comp button on the remote
control. See page 34.
Playing Sound Through the Projector
The projector has a built-in speaker with a maximum output of 1 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 a commercially available RCA-style audio cable to connect the
projector to your video source:
1. Connect the red and white plugs on one end of the audio cable to
L-Audio-R jacks on the projector .
the
2. Connect the red and white plugs on the other end of the audio
cable to the 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 32 for instructions.
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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
audio adapter cable (3.5-mm stereo miniplug to two male RCA plugs)
to connect to the projector:
1. Connect the red and white plugs on the audio adapter cable to the
L-Audio-R jacks on the projector.
2. Connect the other end of the audio adapter cable 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 32 for instructions.
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