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Epson 8300i User Manual

EPSON® PowerLite® 8300i
Multimedia Projector
User’s Guide

Important Safety Information

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

All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, without the prior written permission of SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION. The information contained herein is designed only for use with this EPSON product. EPSON is not responsible for any use of this information as applied to other products.
Neither SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION nor its affiliates shall be liable to the purchaser of this product or third parties for damages, losses, costs, or expenses incurred by purchaser or third parties as a result of: accident, misuse, or abuse of 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.
EPSON is a registered trademark, and EasyMP and Quick Corner are trademarks of SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION.
EPSON Connection, EPSON Store, and Extra Care, are service marks; EasyManagement and SizeWise are trademarks; and PrivateLine, Presenters Club, and PowerLite are registered trademarks of Epson America, 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.
© 2005 by Epson America, Inc. 10/05
CPD-16107R5
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Contents

Welcome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Using Your Documentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Getting More Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Registration and Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Unpacking the Projector. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Additional Components. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Optional Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
1 Setting Up the Projector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Positioning the Projector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Connecting to Video Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Connecting a Composite Video Source . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Connecting an S-video Source . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Connecting a Component Video Source . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Connecting an RGB Video Source. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Connecting to a Computer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Connecting to the Computer 1 or 2 Port . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Connecting to the BNC Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Connecting to the DVI Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Using the Macintosh Desktop Adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Connecting the Cable for Remote Mouse Control . . . . 27
Connecting an External Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Playing Sound Through the Projector. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Connecting Audio Equipment to the Projector . . . . . . . 29
Connecting External Speakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
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2 Displaying and Adjusting the Image . . . . . . . . 31
Projecting the Image. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Turning on the Projector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Selecting the Image Source. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Troubleshooting Display Problems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
You Can’t Project an Image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
The Projector and Laptop
Don’t Display the Same Image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Adjusting the Image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Focusing and Zooming Your Image. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Adjusting the Height of Your Image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Adjusting the Image Shape. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Correcting Computer Images. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Shutting Down the Projector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
3 Giving Your Presentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Activating and Using the Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Using the Navigation Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Controlling Multiple Projectors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Replacing the Batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Controlling the Picture and Sound. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Switching Between Picture Sources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Previewing Picture Sources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Turning Off the Picture and Sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Stopping Action. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Zooming Your Image. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Displaying a Picture-in-Picture Video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Adjusting the Brightness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Controlling the Volume. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Highlighting Your Presentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Using the Pointer Tool . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Customizing the Pointer Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Operating Your Computer with the Remote Control . . . . . 58
Creating Your Own Startup Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Capturing the Image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Choosing When to Display the Image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
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4 Fine-tuning the Projector. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Using the Menu System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Restoring the Default Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Adjusting the Image Quality. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Adjusting Computer Images. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Adjusting the Image Size, Shape, and Position . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Adjusting the Color
Adjusting the Sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Customizing Projector Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Image Setup Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Communication Setup Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Miscellaneous Setup Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
5 Managing the Projector
from a Remote Computer
Installing the EasyManagement Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
System Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Installing the Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Connecting and Configuring the Projector. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Using EMP Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Opening and Closing EMP Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Registering a Projector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Monitoring Your Projectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
Controlling Your Projectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Configuring the Monitoring Interval . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
Using EMP NetworkManager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
Selecting the Projectors to Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
Creating the E-Mail Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .86
Understanding the Notification Messages . . . . . . . . . . . 88
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
6 Maintaining the Projector. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
Cleaning the Lens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
Cleaning the Projector Case . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
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Cleaning and Replacing the Filters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
Cleaning the Lamp Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
Cleaning the Air Intake Filters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
Replacing the Lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
Resetting the Lamp Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Transporting the Projector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
7 Solving Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
Checking the Projector Status. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
What To Do When the Lights Flash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
Viewing the ‘About’ Menu Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
Solving Problems with the Image or Sound . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
Solving Problems with the Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
Where To Get Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
Telephone Support Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
Appendix A: Projector Installation . . . . . . . . . 111
Placement and Mounting Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
Image Size and Projection Distance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112
Image Size Calculations (For All Lenses) . . . . . . . . . . . 113
Converting Between Diagonal Size
and Width or Height. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115
Converting Between 16:9 and 4:3 Image Sizes. . . . . . . 115
Installing the Rear Cable Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116
Installing Multiple Projectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116
Appendix B: Technical Specifications . . . . . . 117
Appendix C: Notices. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
Important Safety Instructions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
Remote Control Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
Declaration of Conformity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
FCC Compliance Statement. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128
Index. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
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Welcome

The EPSON
®
PowerLite® 8300i is a theater-grade projector that
offers up to 5200 ANSI lumens of brightness. Images are displayed at
a resolution of 1024 × 768 pixels, and the 1.4-inch LCD provides an
unprecedented 1200:1 contrast ratio (1500:1 in low-brightness mode) for incredibly rich images. From auditoriums to conference rooms, your full-color presentations will be vivid and clear even in bright indoor environments.
Your projector includes these outstanding features:
■ Connectivity
Your EPSON PowerLite projector can be connected to four computer sources and five video sources (up to a total of six sources at the same time). You can include an independent sound channel for each of the six sources. A preview feature lets you see all the sources at a glance, so you can easily switch between them.
■ Complete control
Use the remote control to take charge of your presentation. Freeze the action, zoom in on part of the picture, or display a picture-in-picture video. Use the remote as a pointer, or to draw on the screen. You can even use it in place of your computer’s mouse to control your computer and change slides in PowerPoint.
®
■ EasyManagement
With the projector’s EasyManagement™ system, you can use a
®
Windows
■ EasyMP.net™ (optional; see page 12)
PC to remotely monitor and control the projector.
The optional EasyMP.net offers you a premium network solution: web browsing, remote desktop client access, projection over an
802.11b wireless network, and storage of Microsoft
®
PowerPoint
slideshows on a memory card for computer-free presentations.
Welcome 7

Using Your Documentation

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? Quick steps for setting up your projector? Here’s where you can look for help:
■ presentersonline.com
Includes a library of articles covering presentation tips, tricks, and
technology. The site provides templates, clip art and sound clips,
as well as Presenters Services to use on the road. Even more
resources and services are available if you register to join the
Presenters Club
®
—and it’s free.
need help?
If you still need help after checking this User’s Guide and the sources listed here, you can use the EPSON PrivateLine Support service to get help fast. Call (800) 637-7661 and enter the PIN on the card in your Start Here kit. Or take advantage of EPSON’s automated support services 24 hours a day. See page 110 for more information.
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■ Quick Setup sheet
Gives you basic instructions on connecting to a laptop.
■ Start Here kit
Includes this User’s Guide, your Quick Setup sheet, warranty
brochures, and EPSON PrivateLine
®
Support card. Keep the
folder with your projector at all times.
■ Built-in help system
Provides assistance for common problems. Available from the
Help button on the projector or the remote control.
■ support.epson.com
Download FAQs and e-mail your questions to EPSON support.

Registration and Warranty

Your projector comes with a basic carry-in warranty as well as an international warranty that let you project with confidence anywhere in the world. For details, see page 128 and the warranty brochure included in your Start Here kit.
In addition, for customers who register their projector, EPSON offers
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free Extra Care failure, you won’t have to wait for your unit to be repaired. Instead, EPSON will ship you a replacement unit anywhere in the United States or Canada, usually via overnight delivery. See the brochure in your Start Here kit for details.
To register, simply fill out the registration card included in your Start Here kit and mail it to EPSON. Or you can register online at http://epsonwebreg.info2.net/. Registering also lets you receive special updates on new accessories, products, and service.
Road Service. In the unlikely event of an equipment
Welcome 9

Unpacking the Projector

After unpacking the projector, make sure you have all the parts shown below:
Projector* Rear cable cover Projector software
CD-ROM
Remote control AA batteries Power cord
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Computer VGA cable Audio (stereo
mini-jack) cable
* Remove plastic film from projector’s control panel.
USB cable
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.

Additional Components

The projector comes with the cables you need for most computer or laptop setups. Depending on how you plan to use the projector, you may need additional components:
■ To connect to a video player, you may need one of these cables:
■ RCA video cable
■ S-video cable
■ BNC cable
These cables are usually included with your video player; check the appropriate section in Chapter 1 to make sure of the kind of cable you need. You may be able to purchase it from EPSON (see page 12) or from your video dealer.
■ To receive stereo sound from a video player, you’ll need a
dual-RCA cable, available from most electronics dealers.
■ To connect a computer to the projector’s Digital Video Interface
(DVI) port, you’ll need a DVI-D dual-link digital video cable, available from EPSON (see page 12); an optional DVI to DFP cable is also available.
■ Some older PowerBooks and Macintosh desktop models may
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need a video-out cable (provided by Apple
) or the Macintosh adapter set shown on page 26 (available from EPSON; see page 12). Older iMac systems may need a special adapter to provide a VGA output port; see your computer dealer.
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Optional Accessories

To enhance your use of the projector, EPSON provides the following optional accessories:
Product Product no.
Replacement lamp and air filter V13H010L23
Air filter set V13H134A02
EasyMP.net network option board V12H114P01
Mounting hardware:
Ceiling mount Suspension adapter False ceiling plate
Projection screens:
50-inch portable screen 60-inch portable pop-up screen 80-inch portable pop-up screen
Lenses:
Rear-projection wide lens Wide zoom lens Standard zoom lens Middle throw zoom lens (2.42 to 3.67:1) Middle throw zoom lens (3.57 to 5.45:1) Long throw zoom lens
Cables:
Component video cable (3RCA–VGA) S-video cable DVI to DVI cable, 10 ft DVI to DFP cable, 10 ft
Macintosh adapter set (monitor and desktop adapter) ELPAP01
Remote control cable set ELPKC28
Distribution amplifier ELPDA01
ATA shipping case ELPKS47
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Kensington
High resolution document imager High resolution document camera
security lock ELPSL01
ELPMB41 ELPMBAPL ELPMBFCP
ELPSC06 ELPSC07 ELPSC08
V12H004R02 V12H004W02 V12H004S02 V12H004M01 V12H004M02 V12H004L04
ELPKC19 ELPSV01 ELPKC20 ELPKC21
ELPDC02 V12H064020
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You can purchase these accessories from your dealer, by calling EPSON at (800) 873-7766, or by visiting the EPSON Store
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www.epsonstore.com (U.S. sales only). In Canada, please call (800) 463-7766 for dealer referral.
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Setting Up the Projector

This chapter gives you basic information on setting up the projector:
where to position it and how to connect it to a video source (such as a VCR or DVD player) or to a laptop or desktop computer.
Follow the instructions in this chapter on:
■ Positioning the projector
■ Connecting to video equipment
■ Connecting to a computer
■ Connecting an external monitor
■ Playing sound through the projector
■ Using the remote control as a wireless mouse
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Setting Up the Projector 13

Positioning the Projector

note
You can mount the projector on the ceiling, or place it behind a translucent screen for rear projection. See page 111 for details.
If you’re setting up the projector yourself and it isn’t already installed in the theater or conference room you’re using, you’ll probably want to place it on a table in front of the screen, as shown. a
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.
If you’re using the standard lens, refer to the figure below to help you determine placement. (For detailed guidelines on placing the projector with any lens, see page 112.) Note that image size increases with distance, but can vary depending on how you’ve adjusted the optical zoom and other settings.
TBD
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3 to 5 ft7 to 10 ft37 to 50 ft approx. distance
from screen
Also keep these considerations in mind:
■ Place the projector on a sturdy, level surface.
■ Make sure there is plenty of space for ventilation around and
under the projector. Do not set the projector on top of loose papers that could block the vents under the projector.
■ Make sure the projector is within 10 feet of a grounded electrical
outlet or extension cord.
Ideally, you should place the projector directly in front of the center of the screen, facing it toward the screen squarely. If the projector isn’t positioned this way, the image will be “keystone” shaped, instead of square or rectangular. If this happens, you can use the projector’s Quick Corner
Screen
™
function to readjust the shape (see page 40).
Overhead View
Projector
You can place the projector anywhere between the bottom and top of the screen, and then use the Lens Shift to raise or lower the image (see page 39).
note
After positioning the projector, you may want to connect a Kensington MicroSaver device to the lock port on the projector’s left side. You can purchase this from EPSON; see “Optional Accessories” on page 12.
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anti-theft
Screen
Side View
Ideal height
If you place the projector below screen level, you’ll have to tilt it up by extending its feet. This causes the image to lose its square shape, but you can correct the distortion by pressing the
Keystone button as
described on page 40.
Setting Up the Projector 15

Connecting to Video Equipment

You can connect up to five video sources to the projector at the same time. Before starting, look at your video equipment to determine its available video-output connections:
RCA connector
(composite video)
S-video connector
(4-pin mini-DIN)
BNC connector
(component video)
VGA connector
(RGB video)
■ If your video player has a yellow RCA video output connector, see
“Connecting a Composite Video Source” on page 17.
■ If your video player has an S-video connector, see “Connecting an
S-video Source” on page 18.
■ If your video player has a component video port (three connectors
labeled either Y/Cb/Cr or Y/Pb/Pr), see “Connecting a Component Video Source” on page 19.
■ If your video player has an RGB video port (either a single
connector for a VGA monitor cable, or three connectors labeled R/G/B), see “Connecting an RGB Video Source” on page 20.
Note that connecting a cable for RGB video provides the highest quality of video transfer; component video is the next-best system, followed by S-video and finally composite video (using an RCA cable).
After connecting any video cables, you may also want to:
■ connect a monitor to the projector so you can view your
presentation close-up as well as on-screen; see page 28
■ connect an audio cable to play sound through the projector; see
page 29
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Connecting a Composite Video Source

1. Locate an RCA video cable (one is usually provided with your video equipment).
2. Connect the cable to the yellow video output connector on your player and the yellow
3. If you want to play sound through the projector, see page 29 for instructions on connecting an audio cable.
Video connector on the projector:
4. If you don’t need to make any other connections, see Chapter 2 for instructions on turning on the projector and adjusting the image. Once the projector is turned on, be sure to select
Video as
the source to see your image (see page 34).
Setting Up the Projector 17

Connecting an S-video Source

1. Locate an S-video cable (one is usually provided with your video equipment, or you can purchase it from EPSON; see page 12).
2. Connect the cable to the S-video connector on your player and
S-Video connector on the projector:
the
3. If you want to play sound through the projector, see page 29 for instructions on connecting an audio cable.
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4. If you don’t need to make any other connections, see Chapter 2 for instructions on turning on the projector and adjusting the image. Once the projector is turned on, be sure to select
S-Video
as the source to see your image (see page 34).

Connecting a Component Video Source

1. Locate a component video cable (one may be included with your video equipment).
Look at the connectors at one end of the cable. If they are bayonet-style (BNC) connectors, continue on to the next step. If they are RCA connectors, you’ll need to attach commercially available BNC adapters to plug the cable into your projector.
BNC adapters
2. Connect the cable (with the adapters) to your player and the
BNC
connectors on the projector. Match the Y/Cb/Cr (or Y/Pb/Pr) connectors on your player to the corresponding connectors on the projector.
3. If you want to play sound through the projector, see page 29 for instructions on connecting an audio cable.
4. If you don’t need to make any other connections, see Chapter 2 for instructions on turning on the projector and adjusting the image. Once the projector is turned on, be sure to do the following:
■ Enter the projector’s Setting menu, then change the BNC
Input setting to
■ After exiting the menu system, select BNC as the source to see
YCbCr or YPbPr, as needed (see page 70).
your image (see page 34).
Setting Up the Projector 19

Connecting an RGB Video Source

Follow these instructions to connect the projector to a video player that has an RGB video output port. Depending on the type of connector on your player, you’ll need to use the appropriate cable:
■ If your player has a single VGA connector, see below.
■ If your player has three connectors labeled R/G/B, see
“Connecting Using a BNC Cable” on page 21.
Connecting Using a VGA Computer Cable
1. Locate the VGA computer cable provided with the projector.
2. Connect the cable to the video port on your player and the
Computer 1 or Computer 2 port on the projector.
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3. If you want to play sound through the projector, see page 29 for instructions on connecting an audio cable.
4. If you don’t need to make any other connections, see Chapter 2 for instructions on turning on the projector and adjusting the image. Once the projector is turned on, be sure to:
■ Enter the projector’s Setting menu, then change the
Computer1 Input (or Computer2 Input) setting to
RGB-Video (see page 70).
■ After exiting the menu system, select Computer 1 (or
Computer 2) as the source to see your image (see page 34).
Connecting Using a BNC Cable
1. Locate a BNC video cable (one may be included with your video equipment).
2. Connect the cable to your player and the corresponding
R/G/B
connectors on the projector.
3. If you want to play sound through the projector, see page 29 for instructions on connecting an audio cable.
4. If you don’t need to make any other connections, see Chapter 2 for instructions on turning on the projector and adjusting the image. Once the projector is turned on, be sure to:
■ Enter the projector’s Setting menu, then change the BNC
Input setting to
■ After exiting the menu system, select BNC as the source to see
RGB-Video (see page 70).
your image (see page 34).
Setting Up the Projector 21

Connecting to a Computer

note
The projector accepts a wide range of resolutions and video formats. For best results, set your computer to output video at the projector’s native display resolution (1024 See page 120 for instructions.
×
768).
You can connect the PowerLite projector to any computer that has a standard VGA, BNC, or DVI-D (or DFP) dual-link monitor port, including desktop models, PC notebook and laptop computers, Macintosh PowerBooks and iBooks, and hand-held devices. (Some proprietary video ports may require a special adapter.) You can connect up to four computers at the same time:
■ To connect to the Computer 1 or Computer 2 port (standard
VGA cable connection), see page 23.
■ To connect using the BNC port, see page 24.
■ To connect using the DVI (Digital Video Interface) port, see
page 25.
After connecting any video cables, you may also want to:
■ connect a USB cable so you can use the remote control as a
mouse; see page 27
■ 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 28
■ connect an audio cable to play computer audio; see page 29
22 Setting Up the Projector

Connecting to the Computer 1 or 2 Port

Follow these instructions to connect to one or both of the projector’s Computer ports:
1. Locate the computer VGA computer cable that came with the projector.
2. Connect one end of the cable to the projector’s
Computer 2 port.
Computer 1 or
3. Connect the other end to your computer’s video-out or monitor port.
4. Optionally, you can connect an external monitor (see page 28), play sound through the projector (see page 29), or connect a USB cable to use the remote control as a mouse (see page 27).
5. If you don’t need to make any other connections, see Chapter 2 for instructions on turning on the projector and adjusting the image. Once the projector is turned on, be sure to:
note
If you’re using a PowerBook or an older Macintosh and you can’t connect the cable to your computer, you may need to use the Macintosh desktop adapter as shown on page 26 (available from EPSON; see page 12).
■ Enter the projector’s Setting menu, then make sure the
Computer1 Input (or Computer 2 Input) is set to
Analog-RGB (this is the default setting; see page 70).
■ After exiting the menu system, select Computer 1 (or
Computer 2) as the source to see your image (see page 34).
Setting Up the Projector 23

Connecting to the BNC Port

1. Depending on your computer’s connection, obtain the correct type of BNC cable (these cables are commercially available):
■ If your computer has a VGA port, use a VGA–5BNC cable.
■ If your computer provides video output through BNC
connectors, use a 5BNC–5BNC cable.
note
The connectors on your cable may be labelled, or they may be color-coded (black for H/C Sync and gray for VSync).
2. Connect the cable to the projector’s the red, green, and blue connectors to the corresponding and
B ports on the projector. Then plug the remaining two
BNC port as shown. Connect
R, G,
connectors into the corresponding H/C Sync and V Sync ports.
RGB
3. Connect the other end to your computer’s video-out or monitor port.
4. Optionally, you can connect an external monitor (see page 28), play sound through the projector (see page 29), or connect a USB cable to use the remote control as a mouse (see page 27).
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5. If you don’t need to make any other connections, see Chapter 2 for instructions on turning on the projector and adjusting the image. Once the projector is turned on, be sure to:
■ Enter the projector’s Setting menu, then make sure the BNC
Input is set to
Analog-RGB (this is the default setting; see
page 70).
■ After exiting the menu system, select BNC as the source to see
your image (see page 34).

Connecting to the DVI Port

1. Obtain a DVI-D dual-link digital video cable (this cable is commercially available). Note that various types of DVI cables are offered on the market, so it’s important to select the correct one (see page 12).
2. Connect the cable to the projector’s DVI port as shown.
3. Connect the other end to your computer’s DVI port.
4. Optionally, you can connect an external monitor (see page 28), play sound through the projector (see page 29), or connect a USB cable to use the remote control as a mouse (see page 27).
note
An optional DVI to DFP cable is available from EPSON; see page 12.
5. If you don’t need to make any other connections, see Chapter 2 for instructions on turning on the projector and adjusting the image. Once the projector is turned on, be sure to select
DVI as
the source to see your image (see page 34).
Setting Up the Projector 25

Using the Macintosh Desktop Adapter

If you have an older desktop Macintosh or PowerBook, the VGA cable may not fit when you try to connect it. If so, you’ll need to use a Macintosh desktop adapter to connect the VGA cable to your computer (available from EPSON; see page 12).
1. To use the adapter, remove its cover as shown and set its DIP switches according to the resolution you want to use, such as 16-inch mode. See your Macintosh documentation for instructions.
2. Replace the cover and connect the adapter to the VGA cable. Then plug the cable (with the adapter) into the video port on your Macintosh.
3. Tighten the screws on the connectors.
26 Setting Up the Projector

Connecting the Cable for Remote Mouse Control

If you’ve connected a computer as described in this chapter, you can use the projector’s remote control as a wireless mouse. This lets you control your computer and click through slideshow-style presentations, such as PowerPoint, from up to 30 feet away.
To use the wireless mouse function, your system must have a USB port and one of these operating systems:
Windows Macintosh
Windows 98, 2000, Me, and XP Macintosh OS 8.6 to 9.2, OS X
1. Locate the USB cable that came with your projector.
2. Connect the square end of the cable to the projector’s USB port.
note
For details on using the remote control in place of your computer’s mouse, see page 58.
Use to move cursor
USB cable
3. Connect the flat end of the cable to an available USB port on your laptop or desktop computer.
4. If necessary, configure your computer to work with an external USB mouse.
Left-click Right-click
Setting Up the Projector 27

Connecting an External Monitor

note
The monitor can display images from any connected computer or video source.
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 want to monitor your presentation close-up (on a monitor placed beside the projector) as well as on the screen, you can connect an external monitor. You can use it to check on your presentation or switch between picture sources even if you’ve pressed the
A/V Mute
button to turn off projection on the screen.
To attach an external monitor, connect it to the projector’s
Out
port, as shown:
External monitor
Monitor
Follow these guidelines to view images on the monitor:
28 Setting Up the Projector
■ The monitor displays the currently selected video source. Press the
Preview button if you want to display all the active sources at the
same time (see page 52).
■ To be able to view (or preview) images on the monitor after
pressing
A/V Mute, first make sure the necessary setting is
enabled. Enter the projector’s Setting menu, then set the A/V Mute option to able to view images from a connected source after pressing
Mute
); see page 60.
■ You can also view images on the monitor while the projector is in
standby mode (plugged in but not turned on), if the
Mode
setting has been set to Network ON (see page 71).
Black (if it’s set to Blue or Logo, you won’t be
A/V
Standby

Playing Sound Through the Projector

You can play sound through the projector’s speaker system, or you can attach an external speaker system. (Attaching speakers to the projector instead of directly to the audio source lets you use the projector’s remote control to adjust the sound.)

Connecting Audio Equipment to the Projector

To play sound through the projector, follow these steps:
1. Locate the appropriate audio cable (a stereo mini-jack cable for connecting computer audio is included with the projector). Which cable you use depends on how your equipment is connected:
■ If you have a computer connected to the Computer 1,
Computer 2, or DVI port, use the stereo mini-jack cable.
■ If you have video equipment connected to the Video, BNC,
or S-Video port, use an RCA stereo cable.
2. Connect the audio cable to the jack(s) corresponding to the connected video source.
Audio jacks for stereo mini-jack cable
Audio jacks for RCA cables
3. Connect the other end of the cable to the audio-output connector(s) on your computer or video equipment.
note
If your computer is connected to the BNC port, you’ll need to use an adapter to connect the audio cable.
note
For details on adjusting the sound, see page 55.
Setting Up the Projector 29

Connecting External Speakers

To connect speakers to the projector, follow these steps:
1. Obtain the appropriate cable to connect your speakers.
Speaker systems come with a variety of jacks. Depending on your system, you may be able to use a stereo mini-jack cable (such as the one included with the projector), or you may have to purchase a special cable or use an adapter to connect to your speakers.
2. Connect the stereo mini-jack end of the audio cable to the
Out
port on the projector.
Audio
3. Connect the other end of the cable to your speaker system. You may need to use an adapter to make the connection.
The projector’s internal speaker system is disabled while sound is output to the external speakers.
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