Epson 8100i User Manual
EPSON® PowerLite® 8100i/9100i
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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Copyright © 2001 by Epson America, Inc. 1/01
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Contents
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Welcome
Setting Up
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the Projector
Supported Computers and Video Sources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Getting More Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Warranty and Registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Controlling Your Projector from a Computer . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Optional Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
About This Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Warnings, Cautions, and Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Reading This Manual Online . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Unpacking the Projector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Additional Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Installing Batteries in the Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Positioning the Projector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Choosing Your Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Connecting to a Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Connecting to a PC Desktop Computer . . . . . . . . . . 17
Connecting to a PC Laptop Computer . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Connecting to a Desktop Macintosh . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Connecting to a PowerBook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Making Other Computer Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Connecting to Other Video Sources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Connecting RCA Cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Connecting S-Video or Component Video . . . . . . . . . 37
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Using the
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Projector
Turning On Your Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Turning On the Projector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
What To Do If You See a Blank Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Sleep Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Adjusting the Image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Focusing and Zooming Your Image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Resizing the Image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Adjusting the Height of the Image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Adjusting the Image Shape . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Adjusting the Tracking and Synchronization . . . . . . . . 47
Using the Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Using the Remote Control as a Wireless Mouse . . . . . . 49
Zooming Your Image with the Remote . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Controlling the Projector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Selecting Your Video Source . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Adjusting Sound Volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Stopping Action . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Turning Off the Picture and Sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Displaying Picture-in-Picture Video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Drawing on the Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Using the Cursor/Stamp Arrow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Drawing Boxes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Spotlighting Your Image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Drawing Horizontal and Vertical Bars . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
What To Do When the Lights Flash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Using the On-Screen Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Shutting Down the Projector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Fine-tuning
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the Projector
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Using the Menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Changing Menu Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Adjusting the Image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Video Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Saving and Recalling Computer Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Adjusting the Sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Customizing the Drawing Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Maintaining
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and
Transporting
the Projector
Solving
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Problems
Customizing Projector Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Setting Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Advanced Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Creating a Screen Logo or Image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Capturing and Saving the Image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Assigning the Image to the No-Signal Message
and/or A/V Mute Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Viewing Projector Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Restoring the Default Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Cleaning the Lens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Cleaning the Projector Case . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Cleaning and Replacing the Air Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Replacing the Lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
Resetting the Lamp Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Transporting the Projector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Problems with the Projector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
Problems with the Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
Problems with the Image or Sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
Where To Get Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
Telephone Support Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
Technical
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Specifications
General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
Projection Lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
Mouse Compatibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
Remote IR Receiver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
Electrical . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
Environmental . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
Compatible Video Formats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
Interface Connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
Computer Video Port Pin Assignments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
Image Size and Projection Distance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
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Notices
Index
Important Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
Remote Control Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
Declaration of Conformity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
FCC Compliance Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
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Welcome
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our EPSON® PowerLite® projector is an ultra-bright, portable
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projector that lets you project brilliant, full-color images and video
onto a large screen. Projected with up to 3200 or 2400 ANSI lumens,
your presentations will be bright enough to be clearly seen with the
room lights on.
Images are displayed in full color (16,770,000 colors) at a resolution
of 1024 × 768 pixels (PowerLite 8100i) or 1280 × 1024 pixels
(PowerLite 9100i). The projector supports a wide variety of video
inputs, with resolutions up to 1600 × 1200. Built-in features include
smooth motion technology, to produce the highest quality images,
and digital noise reduction to reduce “color noise” and improve
contrast.
You can connect the projector simultaneously to four image sources:
one or two computers or workstation sources, plus two or three video
sources, such as a VCR, DVD player, camcorder, digital camera, or
laser disc player. You can also connect audio for up to three image
sources.
The projector’s two speakers employ a built-in 3D sound
system for rich, powerful audio output.
Your projector features a patented SizeWise
VGA, SVGA, XGA, SXGA, and UXGA output. No matter what type
of computer output is used, the result is a full-size video image of
outstanding clarity.
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chip for support of
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You can operate the projector from your computer or you can control
it with a hand-held remote control unit. The buttons on the remote
control allow you to turn the projector on and off, zoom in on your
image, adjust the volume, mute the sound and image, switch from one
computer or video source to another, and access the projector’s
built-in menus. If you connect the main cable and mouse cable, you
can use the remote control as a wireless mouse; then you can continue
your presentation as you move around the room.
Supported Computers and Video Sources
The projector supports a wide range of computers and workstations:
®
compatible PCs and laptops, Apple® Macintosh,® Power
IBM
Macintosh
computers, iMac
Sun
or SECAM. The projector automatically senses the video format,
which can be composite video, S-Video, or component video. See
page 95 for details on supported computers and video formats.
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series (including G3 and G4 systems), PowerBook®
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and iBook™ series, and workstations such as the
®
SPARCstation.™ The video source can be HDTV, NTSC, PAL,
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Getting More Information
Need tips on giving presentations? Quick steps for setting up your
projector? Here’s where you can look for help:
■ Online menu help
Extensive online help is available for operating the projector and
using the projector’s menus. You can display the help menu at any
time by pressing the
the remote control.
■ www.presentersonline.com
Includes a library of articles covering presentation tips, tricks, and
technology. 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.
button on either the control panel or
Help
®
—
■ support.epson.com
Download FAQs and e-mail your questions to EPSON’s
technical support team.
■ Start Here folder
Contains your Quick Setup sheet, warranty brochure, CD-ROMs,
SM
and EPSON PrivateLine
Support card. Store this User’s Guide
in the folder and keep the folder with your projector at all times.
■ Quick Setup sheet
Gives you all the instructions you need to get your projector set
up and connected to a laptop or PowerBook computer.
■ CD-ROMs
The PowerLite 8100i/9100i CD-ROM lets you register
electronically and includes the electronic version of this
User’s Guide plus a link to Presenters Online. On the Projector
Software CD, you’ll find the optional EMP Link V program and
its User’s Guide.
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 card. Or
take advantage of EPSON’s automated support services 24 hours a
day. See “Where To Get Help” on page 92 for more information.
Warranty and Registration
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 the warranty brochures included in your
Owner’s Kit.
To register, simply insert the PowerLite 8100i/9100i CD-ROM that
came with your projector and select
Register Online
lets you receive special updates on new accessories, products, and
services. You can register through the Internet, by e-mail or
800-number modem connection, or by printing out the form to fax or
mail.
. Registering also
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Controlling Your Projector from a Computer
note
The EMP Link V program is
optional; you do not need to
install it to use the projector.
If you want to be able to control the projector’s settings from
your computer, you can install the EMP Link V program on the
Projector Software CD-ROM. In addition to making the projector’s
features accessible from your computer, this program lets you enhance
your presentations with special effects.
If you want to install EMP Link V, insert the Projector Software CD
in your CD-ROM drive and follow the instructions on the screen.
The installation program also installs the EMP Link V User’s Guide on
your hard disk. You can access this manual in the EMP Link V folder
for complete instructions on using the program.
Optional Accessories
To enhance your use of the projector, EPSON provides the following
optional accessories:
Product Product number
Customized carrying cases for the projector and its cables:
Hard shell carrying case
ATA shipping case
ELPKS22
ELPKS21
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Replacement lamp and air filter ELPLP11
Short throw zoom lens ELPLW01
Long throw zoom lens ELPLL02
Extra long throw zoom lens ELPLL03
Fixed short throw lens ELPLR01
Ceiling mount ELPMB31
Suspension adapter for ceiling mount ELPMBAST
Kensington security lock ELPSL01
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Product Product number
Portable projection screens
50-inch
60-inch
80-inch
Remote IR receiver ELPST04
Digital video cables:
ELPSC06
ELPSC07
ELPSC08
DVI to DVI, 10 feet (3 meters)
DVI to DFP, 10 feet (3 meters)
Communication kit cable set and computer cable to connect projector
to a second computer. There is also a Mac
connect to a second Macintosh. You may also need the VGA-13W3
video cable (ELPKC06) if you’re connecting the projector to a high-end
workstation.
ELP communication cable set
Computer video cable
(HD15/H15, 1.8m)
Computer video cable
(HD15/HD15, 3.0m)
ELPKC20
ELPKC21
®
adapter set so you can
ELPKC04
ELPKC02
ELPKC09
You can purchase these accessories from your dealer or by
calling EPSON at
at
www.epson.com
(800) 873-7766
for dealer referral.
(800) 873-7766
; or visit the EPSON Store
(U.S. sales only). In Canada, please call
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About This Guide
This guide describes how to set up and use your EPSON PowerLite
projector. The information applies to both the 8100i and the 9100i
models. (Any differences are noted.)
Chapter 1, “Setting Up the Projector,” provides instructions on how
to set up the projector and connect it to your computer, video source,
or other optional equipment.
Chapter 2, “Using the Projector,” explains how to turn the projector
on and off, adjust the image size and quality, use the remote control
unit, control the audio and video, annotate your presentation with
effects, monitor the projector’s operating status, and use the on-screen
help.
Chapter 3, “Fine-tuning the Projector,” describes how to use the
projector’s built-in menus to adjust the image settings, color, and
sound; customize the drawing tools; create your own user logo or
image; and view information about the projector.
Chapter 4, “Maintaining and Transporting the Projector,” covers
basic procedures for maintaining your projector in good working
order and gives guidelines for transporting it.
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Chapter 5, “Solving Problems,” describes how to interpret your
projector’s warning lights and gives helpful information for solving
problems.
Chapter 6, “Technical Specifications,” lists the technical specifications
for the projector.
Chapter 7, “Notices,” contains important safety instructions,
technical information about the remote control, and the FCC
compliance statement.
An Index is provided at the end of the manual.
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Warnings, Cautions, and Notes
note
If you do not have Acrobat
Reader, you can install it
from the CD-ROM.
Please follow these guidelines as you read this manual:
Warnings must be followed carefully to avoid bodily injury.
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Cautions must be observed to avoid damage to your equipment.
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Notes contain important information about your projector.
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Reading This Manual Online
Your PowerLite 8100i/9100i CD-ROM includes an electronic copy
of this manual. You may find it convenient to copy it onto your
laptop’s hard drive so it’s always with you—for example, when taking
your presentation on the road.
To read your electronic manual, you use Adobe
Just insert the PowerLite 8100i/9100i CD in your CD-ROM drive,
select the
or
Guide
Install/View User’s Guide
View User’s Guide
button and click
.
When you open the manual, you’ll see this toolbar:
®
Acrobat® Reader.
Install User’s
warning
caution
note
show navigation
pane
You have several ways to navigate through text:
Click in the table of contents on the left side of the screen to move
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quickly to the topic of your choice.
Use the arrow buttons in the toolbar or the vertical scroll bar on
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the right side of the document to move through a manual. (The
box to the left of the scroll bar displays the current page number.)
When your mouse pointer changes from a hand to a pointing
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finger, you can click to jump to a related topic.
For more information, see your Acrobat Reader online guide.
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Welcome
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Setting Up the Projector
his chapter tells you how to unpack your projector and set it up for
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a presentation. The projector must be connected to a computer or a
video source such as a VCR, DVD player, camcorder, digital camera,
or laser disc player before it can project any images. You may also want
to set up the projector for one or more of the following:
Use the remote control as a wireless mouse. This lets you move
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around the room and interact with your audience, without
worrying about where you’ll stand.
Provide audio for one or more of your image sources. The audio
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source can be the computer, video source, or another device such
as a stereo.
Unpacking the Projector
Make sure you have all the parts shown on the next page. (You won’t
need all these components; your configuration will determine which
ones you need.)
Save all packaging in case you need to ship the projector. Always use
the original packaging (or the equivalent) when you need to send the
projector to another location.
If you’re moving the projector by hand, use a carrying case (either a
case available from EPSON or something similar, such as a laptop
case). See page 82 for transportation instructions.
Setting Up the Projector
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projector
:
Power
Freeze
A/V Mute
R/C ON
E-Zoom
OFF
3
4
2
5
1
Enter
Esc
remote control
EPSON PowerLite
8100i/9100i CD-ROM
Projector software
CD-ROM
batteries
power cord
RCA audio cable
(red/white)
PC serial cable
D-sub 15-pin to BNC cable
computer video cable main cable 3.5-mm audio cable
RCA video cable
PS/2
®
mouse cable
PC serial mouse cable
(yellow)
USB cable
Mac mouse cable
Mac serial cable
Macintosh adapter set
desktop adapter
monitor adapter
Setting Up the Projector
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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
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usually provided with your video device.)
To receive a component video signal from a VCR or other video
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device, you need a BNC cable (usually provided with the device).
To take advantage of the projector’s Digital Visual Interface
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(DVI), you need a DVI cable and your computer must be capable
of producing video signals in DVI format. (See page 34.) You can
purchase this cable from EPSON; see page 4.
To connect the projector to a Macintosh PowerBook, you may
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need a video-out cable (provided by Apple). If your PowerBook
requires a video-out cable and you do not have one, see your
Macintosh dealer.
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caution
p
When replacing batteries,
take the following
recautions:
Don’t mix old and new
batteries.
Replace batteries as soon as
they run out. If the batteries
leak, wipe away battery fluid
with a soft cloth. If fluid gets
on your hands, wash them
immediately.
Remove batteries if you won’t
be using the projector for a
long period of time.
Installing Batteries in the Remote Control
The remote control operates the projector and lets you access its
Effects features. You can also run your presentation with the remote
and use it as a wireless mouse.
Follow these steps to install the batteries:
1. Press the tab to release the
battery compartment cover.
tab
2. Remove the cover and insert
the two AA batteries included
with the projector as shown.
3. Replace the battery
compartment cover.
Setting Up the Projector
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Positioning the Projector
Before connecting the projector, you need to decide where to place it.
The location you choose depends on the size of the audience (and
room) and your presentation style.
Place the projector on a sturdy, level surface, between
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3 and 48 feet from the screen.
Make sure there is plenty of space for ventilation around and
■
under the projector.
Make sure the projector is within 6 feet of a grounded electrical
■
outlet or extension cord, and within 5 feet of your computer
and/or video source.
Face the projector squarely toward the screen. Otherwise, your
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image will be distorted.
caution
Don’t hold or lift the
projector by the lens, or
you may damage it.
Most presenters find it convenient to place the projector in the front
of the audience, leaving as much space as possible between the screen
and the projector. Then you can remain in front of the audience and
close to the equipment.
Use the figure below as a guideline to help you determine how far
from the screen to place the projector. The distances are based on
using the standard lens. Your image size may not exactly match the
sizes shown; its actual size depends on how you position the zoom ring
and whether you have adjusted the image size with other settings (such
as the keystone correction or
Resize
button).
8 ft43 ft
4 ft
distance from screen
note
It’s easier to position the
projector when the screen is
directly in front of the room.
If the screen is placed
diagonally in a corner, it’s
much more difficult to aim
the projector squarely at the
screen and get a non-distorted
image.
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When projecting from a table, the ideal arrangement is to set the
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p
p
projector flat on its surface. This way, you can use the lens shift knob
(instead of raising the projector’s feet) to position the image on-screen.
This delivers the best-looking picture.
You won’t need to tilt the projector upward as long as you position it
so that its lens is at least as high as the bottom of the screen, but no
higher than the middle of the screen, as shown:
no higher than
middle of screen
ideal
range
no lower than
bottom of screen
note
fter positioning the
rojector, you may wish to
connect a Kensington security
lock to the hole on the
rojector’s left side. This can
be purchased from your
computer or electronics dealer
or from EPSON.
(See page 4.)
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(If you have to raise the front of the projector, you can use the
projector’s keystone correction to eliminate distortion caused by
tilting the projector upward. But you’ll still get a better picture if you
can leave the projector flat on the table, without extending its feet.)
If you’ll be projecting from overhead, you can get the best-looking
picture by mounting the projector parallel to the ceiling, with its lens
at least as high as the middle of the screen, but no higher than the top
of the screen. Then use the height adjustment knob to position the
image on-screen. You’ll also need to select ceiling projection in the
projector’s Advanced menu (see page 71).
Choosing Your Connections
The connections you’ll need to make depend on the equipment you’re
using, whether your presentation includes sound, and whether you
plan to use the remote to run your presentation.
■ Connecting to a computer
For many presentations, the only connection you’ll need is
between your computer and the projector. See “Connecting to a
Computer” on page 16.
■ Connecting to other video sources
You can connect a VCR, camcorder, laser disc player, DVD
player, HDTV, digital camera, or any other video source to your
projector. You can connect the video source and a computer at
the same time, and easily switch between sources. See
“Connecting to Other Video Sources” on page 35.
■ Using the remote control
To use the remote control as a wireless mouse, you’ll need to
connect the mouse cable. When you use the remote, you can
locate the projector (and computer) far enough from the screen to
get a large image, without worrying about where you stand. This
lets you move around the room and interact with your audience,
while still controlling your presentation.
■ Including sound in your presentation
If your presentation includes sound, you can connect an audio
cable to use the projector’s built-in stereo speakers. This is
especially useful when the source of your presentation is a laptop.
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Connecting to a Computer
Follow the instructions below for the type of computer you need to
connect:
PC desktop computer on page 17
■
PC laptop on page 20
■
Macintosh desktop computer on page 24
■
Macintosh PowerBook on page 29
■
The instructions in these sections explain how to connect your
computer to the
Computer 1
If you want to connect your computer using the BNC cable, or you
want to connect a high-end workstation or a computer that outputs
video in Digital Visual Interface (DVI) format, see “Making Other
Computer Connections” on page 33.
After connecting your equipment, follow the instructions in
Chapter 2 to turn on the projector and other components.
port using the computer video cable.
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Connecting to a PC Desktop Computer
note
Computer configurations
vary. See your computer
manual for the location of the
ports needed to connect your
projector.
To connect the projector to your PC desktop computer, you need to:
Connect the computer video cable and computer monitor cable
■
Connect the mouse and/or serial cable (if you want to use the
■
remote control as a mouse or use the EMP Link V software)
Connect the audio cable (if you’ll be projecting with audio)
■
Follow the steps in each section for the cables you need to connect.
Before beginning, turn off the projector and computer if they are on.
Connecting the Video and Monitor Cables
This illustration shows the connections you’ll be making. For details,
follow the steps below.
Computer 1
(VGA) port
Monitor Out
port
1. Disconnect the monitor cable from the video port on the back of
your computer.
2. If you’ll be viewing the video on your computer monitor as well as
the projector screen, connect the monitor cable to the projector’s
Monitor Out
view the video output but the projection screen is behind you.)
computer
video cable
monitor cable
port, as shown. (This is useful when you need to
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3. Connect one end of the computer video cable to the projector’s
Computer 1
(VGA) port.
4. Make sure the DVI/VGA
switch on the back panel is
DVI/VGA switch (slide to right)
Computer 1
flipped to the right, as shown.
If necessary, use the tip of a
ballpoint pen to slide it over.
R/Cr/Pr
Computer 2 /
Component Video
B/Cb/Pb H/C Sync V SyncG/Y
5. Connect the other end of the
computer video cable to the computer’s video port.
6. Tighten the screws on the connectors.
Connecting the Mouse and Serial Cables
To use the remote control as a mouse or use the EMP Link V
software, follow the steps below. This illustration shows the
connections you’ll be making:
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9-pin serial cable
Mouse/Com port
PS/2 or USB cable
main cable
1. Connect the round end of the main cable to the projector’s
Mouse/Com
port, as shown.
2. To use the remote control as a wireless mouse, connect the PS/2
note
If your system uses a serial
mouse, perform steps 2 and 3
using the PC serial mouse
cable instead of the PS/2
mouse or USB cable.
note
You won’t be able to use
EMP Link V if your
computer has only one serial
port that is being used to
support a serial mouse.
mouse or USB cable included with the projector to the
MOUSE
terminal on the square end of the main cable.
3. Disconnect your mouse from the mouse port on the back of your
computer and replace it with the other end of the PS/2 mouse or
USB cable. (Your computer’s mouse will be disabled while you are
using the remote control as a mouse.)
4. To use the EMP Link V software or to program new effects for
the Effects buttons on the remote control, connect one end of the
serial cable to the
SERIAL
terminal on the main cable.
Connect the other end of the serial cable to the serial port on the
back of your computer.
5. Tighten the screws on the connectors.
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Connecting the Audio Cable
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p
1. If you’ll be using audio, connect one end of the 3.5-mm audio
cable to the
Audio port
port on the projector.
Audio
audio cable
2. Connect the other end of the audio cable to the speaker or
audio out port on the computer’s sound card.
note
Laptop configurations vary.
See your computer manual
or the location of the ports
needed to connect your
rojector.
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Connecting to a PC Laptop Computer
To connect the projector to your PC laptop computer, you need to:
Connect the computer video cable
■
Connect the mouse and/or serial cable (if you want to use the
■
remote control as a mouse or use the EMP Link V software)
Connect the audio cable (if you’ll be projecting with audio)
■
Follow the steps in each section for the cables you need to connect.
Before beginning, turn off the projector and computer if they are on.
Connecting the Video Cable
1. Connect one end of the computer video cable to the projector’s
Computer 1
Computer 1 (VGA) port
(VGA) port.
computer video cable
2. Make sure the DVI/VGA
switch on the back panel is
DVI/VGA switch (slide to right)
Computer 1
flipped to the right, as shown.
If necessary, use the tip of a
ballpoint pen to slide it over.
R/Cr/Pr
Computer 2 /
Component Video
B/Cb/Pb H/C Sync V SyncG/Y
3. Connect the other end of the
video cable to the laptop’s video (monitor) port.
4. Tighten the screws on the connectors.
If you don’t need to make any other connections, you can plug in
your projector and turn it on. See page 40 for instructions.
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21
Connecting the Mouse and Serial Cables
To use the remote control as a mouse or use the EMP Link V
software, follow the steps below. This illustration shows the
connections you’ll be making:
PS/2 or USB cable
9-pin serial cable
Mouse/Com
port
main cable
1. Connect the round end of the main cable to the projector’s
Mouse/Com
port, as shown.
note
If your laptop uses a serial
mouse, perform steps 2 and 3
using the PC serial mouse
cable instead of the PS/2 or
USB cable.
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2. To use the remote control as a wireless mouse, connect the PS/2
or USB cable included with the projector to the
MOUSE
terminal
on the square end of the main cable.
3. Connect the 6-pin (mini-DIN) end of the PS/2 mouse cable to
the external mouse port or connect the USB cable to the USB
port on your laptop.
4. To use the EMP Link V software, or to program new effects for
note
You won’t be able to use
EMP Link V if your laptop
has only one serial port that’s
being used to support a serial
mouse.
the Effects buttons on the remote control, connect one end of the
PC serial cable to the
SERIAL
terminal on the main cable.
5. Connect the other end of the serial cable to the serial port on the
back of your computer.
6. Tighten the screws on the connectors.
Connecting the Audio Cable
1. If you’ll be using audio, connect one end of the 3.5-mm audio
cable to the
port on the projector.
Audio
2. Connect the other end of the audio cable to your laptop’s
headphone jack. (Jack locations vary; see your computer manual if
you’re not sure of which jack to use.)
Audio port
audio cable
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note
M
p
p
acintosh configurations
vary. See your computer
manual for the location of the
orts needed to connect your
rojector.
Connecting to a Desktop Macintosh
To connect the projector to your desktop Macintosh, you need to:
Connect the computer video cable and computer monitor cable
■
Connect the mouse and/or serial cable (if you want to use the
■
remote control as a mouse or use the EMP Link V software)
You cannot currently use the
EMP Link V software with a
Power Macintosh G3, G4, or
iMac. Check with your
dealer for future support.
Connect the audio cable (if you’ll be projecting with audio)
■
Follow the steps in each section for the cables you need to connect.
Before beginning, turn off the projector and computer if they are on.
Connecting the Video and Monitor Cables
This illustration shows the connections you’ll be making. (You may
not need to use the adapters as shown.) For details, follow the steps
below.
Macintosh
desktop
adapter (if
needed)
Computer 1
(VGA) port
Monitor Out
port
computer
video cable
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Macintosh
monitor cable
Macintosh monitor
adapter (if needed)
1. Disconnect the monitor cable from the video port on the back of
the Macintosh.
2. Connect one end of the computer video cable to the projector’s
Computer 1
(VGA) port, as shown.
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