Epson 822p-83c User Manual

PowerLite® 822p/83c
Multimedia Projector
User’s Guide

Important Safety Information

WARNING: Never look into the projector lens when the lamp is turned on; the bright light can damage your eyes. Never let children look into the lens when it is on. Never open any cover on the projector, except the lamp and filter covers. Dangerous electrical voltages inside the projector can severely injure you. Except as specifically explained in this User’s Guide, do not attempt to service this product yourself. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
WARNING: The projector and its accessories come packaged in plastic bags. Keep plastic bags away from small children to avoid any risk of suffocation.
Caution: When you replace the lamp, never touch the new lamp with your bare hands; the invisible residue left by the oil on your hands may shorten the lamp life. Use a cloth or glove to handle the new lamp.

Copyright Notice

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Neither Seiko Epson Corporation nor its affiliates shall be liable to the purchaser of this product or third parties for damages, losses, costs, or expenses incurred by purchaser or third parties as a result of: accident, misuse, or abuse of this product or unauthorized modifications, repairs, or alterations to this product, or (excluding the U.S.) failure to strictly comply with Seiko Epson Corporation’s operating and maintenance instructions.
Seiko Epson Corporation shall not be liable for any damages or problems arising from the use of any options or any consumable products other than those designated as Original Epson Products or Epson Approved Products by Seiko Epson Corporation.

Trademarks

Epson and Instant Off are registered trademarks, and Epson Exceed Your Vision and Duet are trademarks of Seiko Epson Corporation.
PowerLite and PrivateLine are registered trademarks; SizeWise is a trademark; and Epson Store and Extra Care are service marks of Epson America, Inc.
Pixelworks, DNX, and the DNX logo are trademarks of Pixelworks, Inc.
General Notice: Other product names used herein are for identification purposes only and may be trademarks of their respective owners. Epson disclaims any and all rights in those marks.
The contents of this manual are subject to change without notice.
© 2007 Epson America, Inc. 9/07
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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
Setting Up the Projector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Positioning the Projector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Other Installations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Connecting to a Computer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Connecting with the VGA Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Connecting with a VGA-5BNC Cable. . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Connecting an External Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Playing Sound Through the Projector . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Connecting External Speakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 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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Projecting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Turning On Your Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Turning On the Projector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Selecting the Image Source. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
What To Do If You See a Blank Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Adjusting the Image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Focusing and Zooming Your Image. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Adjusting the Height of Your Image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Adjusting the Image Shape. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Adjusting the Brightness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Correcting Computer Images. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Adjusting the Volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Shutting Down the Projector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Using the Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Controlling the Picture and Sound. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Switching Between Picture Sources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Adjusting the Color Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Turning Off the Picture and Sound. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Stopping Action . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Zooming Your Image. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Changing the Image’s Aspect Ratio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Replacing the Batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Fine-tuning the Projector. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
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Using the Projector’s Menu System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Changing Menu Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Adjusting Colors and Clarity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Adjusting the Input Signal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Customizing Projector Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Selecting Projector Setup Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Selecting Network Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Viewing Lamp Usage and Other Information. . . . . . . . . . . . 60
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Using the Projector’s Security Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Creating Your Own Screen Logo. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Setting a Password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Turning On the Password and User’s Logo . . . . . . . . . . 65
Starting the Projector with a Password. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Disabling the Projector’s Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Installing Security Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Restoring the Default Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Maintenance and Transportation . . . . . . . . . . 69
Cleaning the Lens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Cleaning the Projector Case . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Cleaning and Replacing the Air Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Replacing the Lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Resetting the Lamp Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Transporting the Projector. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Solving Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Using On-Screen Help. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
What To Do When the Lights Flash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Solving Problems with the Image or Sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
Solving Password Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
Solving Problems with the Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
Solving Network Problems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
Where To Get Help. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
Speak to a Support Representative. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
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Monitoring the Projector Over a Network. . 89
Installing the Network Software. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
Windows System Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
Installing the Software on a Windows System . . . . . . . . 90
Connecting to the Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
Selecting Network Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
Using Projector E-mail Alerts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
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Using EMP Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
Opening and Closing EMP Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
Registering a Projector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
Monitoring Your Projector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
Using E-mail Alerts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
Using a Browser to Monitor the Projector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
Technical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
General. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
Projection Lamp. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
Electrical . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
Environmental . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
Safety and Approvals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
Compatible Video Formats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
Compatible Computer Display Formats. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
Notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
Important Safety Instructions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
FCC Compliance Statement. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
Index. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
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Welcome

The PowerLite
®
822p/83c is a portable projector that weighs less than 7 pounds. The projector offers 2600 ANSI lumens (822p) or 2200 ANSI lumens (83c) of brightness. From classrooms to boardrooms, your full-color presentations and videos will be bright and vibrant 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.
You can connect the projector to a wide range of computers, including
®
IBM
-compatible PCs and laptops, Apple® Macintosh,® PowerPC® and Intel many iMac SizeWise
®
Core™ Macintosh computers, PowerBook® computers, and
®
and iBook® series systems. With Epson’s patented
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
®
3, and Nintendo Wii™), camcorder, or digital camera.
®
Xbox,™ Sony®
The projector supports NTSC, PAL, and SECAM video formats.
You can also connect the projector to a LAN (local area network) so you can monitor the projector from a remote network computer using the included EMP Monitor software.
You can connect up to four devices to the projector at the same time. 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 a full or partial 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 18. For additional presentation control, you can connect an external monitor to view the presentation on your computer simultaneously.
Connecting to video sources
You can connect a DVD player, VCR, HDTV, camcorder, digital camera, and other video sources to your projector. See page 24 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.
Enhancing sound in your presentation
By connecting your projector to external speakers, you can enhance the audio impact of your presentations.

Using Your Documentation

In addition to this manual, your documentation includes a Quick Setup sheet, warranty brochures, and an Epson PrivateLine
®
Support
card.
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.
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The instructions here apply to the PowerLite 822p and PowerLite 83c projectors and cover both projectors, unless noted.
Built-in help system
Press the Help button on the remote control or projector to get quick solutions for common problems. See page 78 for details.
epson.com/support
Download FAQs (frequently asked questions) and e-mail your questions to Epson support on the PowerLite 822p or PowerLite 83c.
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 87 for more information.
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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 Extra Care
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Road Service at no additional charge. 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 within one business day. 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 using your projector CD, or 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:
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Projector
VGA computer cable Power cord
Remote control and batteries
Password Protected Sticker
Save all packaging in case you need to ship the projector. Always use the original packaging (or equivalent) when you send the projector to another location. See page 76 for transportation instructions.

Projector Parts

Front
Control panel
Lamp cover
Security slot
A/V mute slide lever
Zoom ring
Air exhaust vent
Back
Remote control sensor
Speaker
Audio Out port
Bottom
S-Video port
Video portLAN port
Monitor Out port (for Computer1 port output only)
Front adjustable foot
Audio L-R input ports
A/V mute slide
Foot release lever
Computer 1 and 2 (Component Video) ports
Power inlet
RS-232C serial port
Focus ring
Remote control sensor
Audio 1 and 2 input ports
Rear adjustable foot
Holes for ceiling mount bracket
Security lock slot
Air filter
Hole for ceiling mount bracket
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Control Panel
Turns projector on and off
Indicate projector status
Opens menu system
Up/down arrows and keystone correction
Cancel/exit
Opens help system
Searches for source image
Left/right arrows and Volume down/up
Automatically adjusts computer images

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, component-to-VGA 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.
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Optional Accessories

To enhance your use of the projector, Epson provides the following optional accessories:
Product Product number
Replacement lamp VI3H010L42
Air filter set (includes 2 filters) V13H134A13
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To purchase a replacement remote control, call (562) 276-4394 (U.S.) or (905) 709-3839 (for dealer referral in Canada).
Component-to-VGA video cable S-Video cable
Distribution amplifier ELPDA01
50-inch portable screen (4:3 aspect ratio) 60-inch portable pop-up screen (4:3 aspect ratio) 80-inch portable pop-up screen (4:3 aspect ratio)
83.6-inch hanging pull-down screen (4:3 aspect ratio)
Ultra Portable Projector screen
Duet
(4:3 and 16:9 aspect ratio)
ELPDC05 high resolution document imager V12H162020
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Kensington
Ceiling mount (gyro lock with suspension adapter) False ceiling plate Suspension adapter Security bracket/cabling for gyro lock mounts Adjustable ceiling channel
security lock ELPSL01
ELPKC19 ELPSV01
ELPSC06 ELPSC07 ELPSC08 ELPSC09
ELPSC80
ELPMBUNI ELPMBFCP ELPMBAPL ELPMBSEC ELPMBACC
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).
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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, or two 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
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You can download the Projection Distance Calculator program from the Drivers and Downloads section of Epson’s web site:
www.epson.com/support

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 30 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.
28 to 34 ft (4:3) 31 ft (16:9; wide only)
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5.6 to 6.8 ft (4:3)
6.1 to 7.3 ft (16:9)
2.7 to 3 ft (4:3) 3 to 3.6 ft (16:9)
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 meters) 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 39. This also causes the image to lose its rectangular shape. You can adjust the shape using the buttons on the projector (see page 40), or using the projector’s menu system (see page 49).
The Auto Keystone feature corrects the distortion automatically. See page 57 for more information about Auto Keystone correction. If necessary, you can adjust the image shape manually as described on page 40.

Other Installations

You can also project from behind the screen or from the ceiling, with the projector mounted upside-down:
Front/ceiling projectionRear projection (using a
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 58 for
more information.
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Connecting to a Computer

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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 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 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 21.
Connect the projector to your computer with a commercially
available audio cable to play computer audio; see page 22.

Connecting with the VGA Cable

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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
Connect one end of the cable to the projector’s Computer1 or
Computer2 port.
Computer1 and Computer2 ports
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.
4. If you connected the computer to the
Computer1 port and you
want to view the display simultaneously on your computer monitor and the projector screen, see “Connecting an External Monitor” on page 21.
5. To play audio from your computer through the projector speakers, see “Playing Sound Through the Projector” on page 22.
6. 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 34 for instructions.
If more than one device is connected to the projector, select the correct source after projection starts by pressing the
Source Search
button on the projector or remote control. See page 36.
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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
Computer1 or Computer2 port.
Computer1 and Computer2 ports
3. Connect the BNC connectors to your computer’s BNC ports.
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4. If you want to view the display simultaneously on your computer monitor and the projector screen, see “Connecting an External Monitor” on page 21.
5. To play audio from your computer through the projector speakers, see “Playing Sound Through the Projector” on page 22.
6. 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 34 for instructions.
If more than one device is connected to the projector, select the correct source after projection starts by pressing the
Source Search
button on the projector or remote control. See page 36.

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 port.
Monitor Out port, as shown:
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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.
If you don’t need to make any other connections, you can plug in your projector and turn it on. See page 34 for instructions.
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Playing Sound Through the Projector

You can connect a commercially available 3.5 mm stereo mini-jack audio cable to take advantage of the projector’s built-in speaker. You can obtain the audio cable from a computer or electronics dealer.
1. Connect one end of the 3.5 mm stereo mini-jack audio cable to the corresponding
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 34 for instructions.
Audio1 or Audio2 jack on the projector.
Audio1 and Audio2 jacks
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Connecting External Speakers

You can output sound to external speakers with built-in amplifiers. When you play sound through external speakers, the projector’s built-in speaker system is disabled.
1. Locate the appropriate cable to connect your speakers.
Depending on your speakers, you may be able to use a commercially available audio cable with a stereo mini-jack connector on one end and pin jacks on the other end. For some speakers, you may have to purchase a special cable or use an adapter.
2. Connect the stereo mini-jack end of the audio cable to the
Out
port on the projector.
Audio
3. Connect the other end of the cable to your speakers.
The projector’s internal speaker system is disabled while sound is output to external speakers, and you can’t use the projector or remote control to adjust the volume.
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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, digital camera, gaming console, 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 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-to-VGA video cable. See page 28.
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 or external speakers. See page 29 for instructions.
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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.
Video port.
Video port
If you don’t need to make any other connections, you can plug in your projector and turn it on. See page 34 for instructions.
If more than one device is connected to the projector, select the correct source after projection starts by pressing the
Source Search
button on the projector or remote control. See page 36.
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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.
S-Video port
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 34 for instructions.
If more than one device is connected to the projector, select the correct source after projection starts by pressing the
Source Search
button on the projector or remote control. See page 36.
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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
or Computer2 port on the projector.
Computer1 and Computer2 ports
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 34 for instructions.
If more than one device is connected to the projector, select
Computer 1 or Computer 2 as the source after projection starts by
pressing the
Source Search button on the projector or remote
control. See page 36.
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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-to-VGA 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 15-pin VGA connector end of the component-to-VGA video cable to the projector’s
Computer2 port.
Computer1 and Computer2 ports
Computer1 or
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2. Insert the three component ends of the component-to-VGA video cable into the color-coded video output ports on your video source, usually labelled
Y, Pb, Pr or Y, Cb, Cr.
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 34 for instructions.
If more than one device is connected to your projector, select
Computer1 or Computer2 as the source by pressing the Source Search
button on the projector or the remote control. See page 36.

Playing Sound Through the Projector

The projector has a built-in speaker with a maximum output of 7 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-Type Audio Output Ports
Most video devices have an RCA-type audio output port. In this case, use a commercially available RCA-type audio cable to connect the projector to your video source:
1. Connect one end of the RCA audio cable to the
L-Audio-R jacks
on the projector.
L-Audio-R jacks
2. Connect the red and white plugs on the other end of the RCA 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 34 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. To connect to the jacks when using the
S-Video or Video port, use a commercially
L-Audio-R input
available stereo mini-jack audio adapter cable (3.5-mm stereo miniplug to two male RCA plugs) to connect to the projector.
1. Connect one end of the audio adapter cable to the
L-Audio-R
jacks on the projector.
L-Audio-R jacks
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 34 for instructions.
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