Epson LCD projector, PowerLite 600p, PowerLite 800p, PowerLite 810p User Manual

Introduction to the LCD Projector

Introduction

The Epson LCD projector is a highly versatile presentation tool. The projector can utilize
up to two computer sources, and up to three video sources, which can be easily switched
from one source to another.

The purpose of this document is to assist the novice user in using the Epson PowerLite
600p/800p/810p Multimedia Projector. This document will cover the following areas:

• Setting up the Projector

• Using the Control Panel Options

• Focusing and Changing Image Sizes

• Connecting Additional Audio and Video Devices

• Shutting Down the LCD Projector

• Warning Lights

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Using the LCD Projector

Setting Up

1. Place the projector on a stable flat surface 3-40 feet from the screen.

2. Connect the computer

cable to the Computer
2/Component Video port
on the back of the
projector as shown in this
picture, and the video-
out or monitor port of your computer.

3. Connect the end of the power cord to the power inlet on the back of the projector,

and the other end to a grounded electrical outlet.

4. Remove the lens cap.

5. Press the red power button on top of the projector. The Power light

will flash for about 30 seconds before the image appears

6. Turn on your computer. If you see a new hardware wizard telling you it

has found a plug-and-play monitor, press cancel. If the message is about USB
audio, click Next and follow screen directions.

a. At this point, the computer screen should be projected onto the overhead

screen.

b. If you are using a video source, and not a computer, press play on the

video source.

7. Focus the image using the rings on the lens. You may also make the image larger

or smaller by using the Wide/Tele ring.

8. Raise the image by extending the

projector’s foot, found on the bottom,
front of the projector. The release
button for the foot is found on the lower
right side of the lens. If the projected
image is unleveled, use the back
adjustable foot. This is located on the
back of the projector, on the left side,
when viewing the back of the projector.

9. Use the keystone options to adjust the

image if it appears trapezoidal.

10. Adjust the screen image by using the

menu option described in Appendix A.

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Using the Control Panel Options

The control panel options are located on top of the projector above the lens. All of the
functions of the LCD projector can be controlled from the control panel. The following
list describes the functions of each button of the control panel.

Power:

Help:

• To turn on, push the red Power button.

The light will flash for about 30
seconds before the image appears.

• To turn off, push the red Power

button. You will see a confirmation
message. Press Power again to turn
off the projector.

• After turning off the power to the

projector, wait until the fan turns off
before unplugging it. Once the power
light stops flashing, and stays on, it is
safe to unplug the projector.

Push the Help button on the projector to
get...

• Help for the image

• Help for the sound

• Language selection

Computer/YCbCr:

If the projector is connected to more that
one computer or video source, press Computer/YCbCr to switch between computer
sources and/or video.

Video:

If the projector is connected to more than one video source, press the Video button to
switch between standard video and S-Video.

Menu:

Press Menu to display the 8 items of the menu screen. See Appendix A for a
description of the 8 menu items.

Esc:

When you are finished viewing menu options, press Esc to return to the main menu.
Also, press Esc to leave the menu entirely.

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