Epson PowerLite 800p, PowerLite 810p, PowerLite 811p, PowerLite 820p, EMP-811 - XGA LCD Projector Quick Setup Manual
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Connect the projector
to your laptop
For most setups, you’ll need just these two cables:
EPSON®PowerLite®600p/811p/820p
Quick Setup
power cord computer cable
Make sure your projector and laptop are turned off.
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Connect one end of the computer cable to the
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Computer/Component Video port on the projector.
Follow these instructions to connect the projector
to your laptop. To connect other devices, such as
a VCR or desktop PC, see your User’s Guide.
Connect the other end to your laptop’s video
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or monitor port.
Plug in your projector
Connect the power cord to your projector and plug the other end into a grounded outlet.
Turn on your equipment
Remove the lens cover.
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power light
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Turn on the projector first. To do so, press the red Power button.
The power light flashes green as the projector warms up,
and the projection lamp comes on in about 30 seconds.
Turn on or restart your laptop. (Windows®only: If you see a
New Hardware Wizard screen for a Plug and Play monitor, click Cancel.)
Caution: Before unplugging the projector...
Press the red Power button twice, then let the projector cool while the power
light flashes orange (about a minute and a half). Once the light stops flashing
and stays on, it’s safe to unplug the projector.
Never unplug the projector when the power light is green or flashing orange.
power button
Turn over
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Adjust the image
No signal
No signal
Rotate the focus ring to sharpen the image.
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zoom ring
focus ring
Quick Setup
EPSON PowerLite 600p/811p/820p
Raise the image as needed. To do this, press the foot release
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button and lift the front of the projector. Once the image is
positioned where you want it, release the button to lock the
foot in position. If you need to straighten the image, rotate
the round adjustable foot at the back of the projector.
back
adjustable
foot
Note: If you see a blank screen after focusing,
see the box below.
Rotate the zoom ring to reduce or enlarge the image.
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(You can also move the projector closer to or farther
from the screen.)
If you see a blank screen
If you see a blank screen or the No Signal message
after turning on your laptop, check the following:
Make sure the power light is green and
not flashing and the lens cover is off.
If your image looks like or , press the Sync+ or Sync–
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(vertical Keystone) button to correct the shape of the image.
If your image looks like or , you’ve placed the projector
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at an angle to the screen. Move it directly in front of the center
of the screen, facing the screen squarely. Or press the Tracking+
or Tracking– (horizontal Keystone) button to correct the shape.
If you’re using Macintosh®OS 9.x:
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1. From the Apple
or Monitors and Sound.
2. Click the Arrange icon.
menu, select Control Panels, then click Monitors
Try turning off the laptop and restarting it.
If you’ve connected more than one computer and/or video source,
you may need to press the Computer/YCbCr or Video button on top
of the projector. (Allow a few seconds for the projector to sync up
after pressing it.)
Make sure your cable is connected securely.
If you’re using a Windows laptop:
Press the function key that lets you display on an external monitor.
It may have an icon such as , or it may be labelled CRT/LCD.
You may have to hold down the Fn (function) key while pressing it.
(Allow a few seconds for the projector to sync up after pressing it.)
Check your laptop’s manual or online help for details.
click here
drag one monitor icon
on top of the other
3. Drag one monitor icon on top of the other. This lets you display
on the projector screen as well as the LCD screen.
If this option isn’t available, you may need to select one of the
Simulscan resolution settings:
1. Perform step 1 above, if necessary.
On most systems, the or CRT/LCD key lets you toggle between
the LCD screen and the projector, or display on both at the
same time.
You might need to use the Display utility in the Control Panel
to enable both the LCD screen and external monitor port.
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2. Click the Monitor icon.
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3. Select a Simulscan resolution as shown. (Allow a few seconds for
the projector to sync up after making the selection.)
If you’re using Macintosh OS X, see “Solving Problems” in
your User’s Guide.
select a Simulscan
resolution
CPD-13952R1
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