Epson PowerLite 400W User Guide
PowerLite® 400W
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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Contents
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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
Whiteboard Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Other Installations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Connecting to a Computer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Connecting with the VGA Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Connecting with a VGA-5BNC Cable. . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Connecting an External Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Playing Sound Through the Projector . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Connecting External Speakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Connecting to Video Sources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Connecting a Composite Video Source . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Connecting an S-Video Source . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Connecting an RGB Video Source. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Connecting a Component Video Source . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Playing Sound Through the Projector . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
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Projecting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Turning On Your Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Turning On the Projector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Selecting the Image Source. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
What To Do If You See a Blank Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Adjusting the Image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Focusing and Zooming Your Image. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Adjusting the Height of Your Image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Adjusting the Image Shape. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Adjusting the Brightness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Correcting Computer Images. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Adjusting the Volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Shutting Down the Projector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Using the Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Controlling the Picture and Sound. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Switching Between Picture Sources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Adjusting the Color Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Turning Off the Picture and Sound. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Stopping Action . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Zooming Your Image. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Changing the Image’s Aspect Ratio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Replacing the Batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
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Fine-tuning the Projector. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Using the Projector’s Menu System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Changing Menu Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Adjusting Colors and Clarity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Adjusting the Input Signal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Customizing Projector Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Selecting Projector Setup Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Selecting Network Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Viewing Lamp Usage and Other Information. . . . . . . . . . . . 64
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Using the Projector’s Security Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Creating Your Own Screen Logo. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Setting a Password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Turning On the Password and User’s Logo . . . . . . . . . . 69
Starting the Projector with a Password. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Disabling the Projector’s Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Installing Security Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Restoring the Default Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Maintenance and Transportation . . . . . . . . . . 73
Cleaning the Lens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Cleaning the Projector Case . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Cleaning and Replacing the Air Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Replacing the Lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Resetting the Lamp Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Transporting the Projector. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
Solving Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Using On-Screen Help. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
What To Do When the Lights Flash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Solving Problems with the Image or Sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
Solving Password Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
Solving Problems with the Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
Solving Network Problems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
Where To Get Help. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
Speak to a Support Representative. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
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Monitoring the Projector Over a Network. . 93
Installing the Network Software. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
Windows System Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
Installing the Software on a Windows System . . . . . . . . 94
Connecting to the Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
Selecting Network Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Using Projector E-mail Alerts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
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Using EMP Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
Opening and Closing EMP Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
Registering a Projector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
Monitoring Your Projector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
Using E-mail Alerts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
Using a Browser to Monitor the Projector . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
Technical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
General. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
Projection Lamp. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
Electrical . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
Environmental . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
Safety and Approvals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
Compatible Video Formats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
Compatible Computer Display Formats. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
Notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
Important Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
FCC Compliance Statement. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
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Index. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115
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Welcome
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The PowerLite
weighs less than 8 pounds (3.6 kg) and offers 1800 ANSI lumens 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 1280 × 800 pixels
(WXGA) in a wide-screen 16:10 aspect ratio. Epson
technology ensures accurate color and remarkable saturation, even in
well-lit rooms.
The projector’s ground-breaking short-throw lens is ideal for wall
mounting, allowing more space for your class or audience with no
shadow cast by the presenter. It can be placed as close as 21 inches
(54 cm) from a screen, an interactive whiteboard (IWB), or another
projection surface. And its powerful 10 W speaker and crisp 500:1
contrast ratio ensure your presentations are seen and heard at their
best.
®
400W is a portable, short-throw projector that
®
3LCD
You can connect the projector to a wide range of computers, including
®
IBM
-compatible PCs and laptops, Apple® PowerPC® and Intel®
™
Core
Macintosh® computers, PowerBook® computers, and many
®
iMac
and iBook® series systems. With Epson’s patented SizeWise™
technology, the projector supports computer displays ranging from
VGA through WSXGA+. 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
(Windows
You can use any of the following video sources: HDTV, VCR, DVD
player, gaming console (such as Microsoft
PlayStation
The projector supports NTSC, PAL, and SECAM video formats.
®
only).
®
Xbox,™ Sony®
®
3, and Nintendo Wii™), camcorder, or digital camera.
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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.
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 Control Panel Lock feature. For more information about
security features, see page 66.
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 20. For additional presentation control, you
can connect an external monitor to view the presentation on your
computer simultaneously.
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■ Connecting to video sources
You can connect a DVD player, VCR, HDTV, camcorder, digital
camera, and other video sources to your projector. See page 26 for
instructions.
■ 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. (The internal
10 W speaker provides powerful sound, but is disabled when you
connect external speakers.) See page 25 for details.
Using Your Documentation
In addition to this manual, your documentation includes a Quick
Setup sheet, warranty brochures, and an Epson PrivateLine
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.
®
Support
■ Built-in help system
Press the Help button on the remote control or projector to get
quick solutions for common problems. See page 82 for details.
■ epson.com/support
Download FAQs (frequently asked questions) and e-mail your
questions to Epson support.
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 91 for more information.
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Registration and Warranty
Your projector comes with a basic carry-in warranty. For details, see
the warranty brochure that came with your projector.
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In addition, Epson offers Extra Care
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
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After unpacking the projector, make sure you have all these items:
Projector and
lens cover
Remote control
and batteries
Password Protected
VGA computer
cable
Power cord
CD-ROMs
stickerProjector
Save the protective pad attached to the lens cover and all other
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 80 for transportation instructions.
Projector Parts
Front
Lamp cover
Air exhaust
vents
Remote control
sensor
Back
Remote
control sensor
Speaker
Control panel
S-Video port
Video portLAN port
Front adjustable
foot
Audio L-R
input ports
Security slot
Focus ring
Air filter
Lens
Lens cover
Foot release lever
Computer 1 and 2
(VGA/Component Video) ports
Audio 1 and 2
input ports
Bottom
Mounting
bracket
hole
Rear
adjustable
feet
Audio Out
port
Monitor Out port
(for Computer1
port output only)
Power
inlet
RS-232C
serial port
Rear adjustable
foot
Mounting
bracket
holes
Security
lock slot
Mounting
bracket
hole
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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
Wide/Tele buttons
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 for purchase 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 VGA adapter, and newer iMac,
MacBook, and PowerBook systems may need a mini
DVI-to-VGA adapter; see your computer dealer.
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■ To receive an audio signal, you need a commercially available
audio cable; see your computer or electronics dealer.
Optional Accessories
To enhance your use of the projector, Epson provides the following
optional accessories:
Product Product number
Replacement lamp V13H010L42
Air filter set (includes 2 filters) V13H134A13
Replacement remote control 1456641
Presentation remote control V12H007T0B
note
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
Short-throw Projector Wall Mount
Projector Wall Mount Security Module
Interactive Whiteboard Retrofit Installation Module
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)
™
Duet
Ultra Portable Projector screen
(4:3 and 16:9 aspect ratio)
ELPDC05 high resolution document imager V12H162020
®
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
ELPMSTPW
ELPMSECM
ELPMIWBM
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
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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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note
You can download the
Projection Distance
Calculator program from
the Drivers & Downloads
section of Epson’s website:
www.epson.com/support
Positioning the Projector
Before connecting the projector, you need to decide where to place it.
If the projector isn’t already installed in the room you’re using, you
can place it on a table in front of the screen. This lets you stand in the
front of the room, face the audience, and control the projector.
Ideally, you should place the projector between 26 to 48 inches (66 to
122 cm) from the screen. Use the illustrations and tables below to
help you determine approximately how far to place it based on the
screen size you’re using and the aspect ratio of the image. Image size
can vary depending on how you adjust the zoom and other settings.
Center of
lens
Center of
lens
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16:10 aspect ratio
Screen size
50 inches
(127 cm)
60 inches
(152 cm)
70 inches
(178 cm)
80 inches
(203 cm)
90 inches
(229 cm)
100 inches
(254 cm)
110 inches
(279 cm)
Projection distance (A)
Wide to Tele
21 to 29 inches
(54 to 73 cm)
26 to 35 inches
(65 to 89 cm)
30 to 41 inches
(76 to 104 cm)
34 to 47 inches
(88 to 119 cm)
39 inches
(99 cm)
43 inches
(110 cm)
48 inches
(122 cm)
Offset (B)
Wide to Tele
4 to 10 inches
(10 to 25 cm)
4.8 to 12 inches
(12 to 30 cm)
5.6 to 14 inches
(14 to 36 cm)
6.4 to 16 inches
(16 to 41 cm)
7.2 inches
(18 cm)
7.9 inches
(20 cm)
8.7 inches
(22 cm)
4:3 Aspect Ratio
Screen size
(diagonal)
44 inches
(112 cm)
50 inches
(127 cm)
60 inches
(152 cm)
70 inches
(178 cm)
80 inches
(203 cm)
90 inches
(229 cm)
97 inches
(246 cm)
16:9 Aspect Ratio
Screen size
49 inches
(124 cm)
60 inches
(152 cm)
70 inches
(178 cm)
80 inches
(203 cm)
90 inches
(229 cm)
100 inches
(254 cm)
107 inches
(272 cm)
Projection distance (A)
Wide to Tele
21 to 29 inches
(54 to 73 cm)
24 to 33 inches
(61 to 83 cm)
29 to 40 inches
(73 to 100 cm)
34 to 46 inches
(86 to 118 cm)
39 inches
(99 cm)
44 inches
(112 cm)
48 inches
(122 cm)
Projection distance (A)
Wide to Tele
21 to 29 inches
(54 to 73 cm)
26 to 36 inches
(67 to 91 cm)
31 to 42 inches
(78 to 107 cm)
35 inches
(90 cm)
40 inches
(102 cm)
45 inches
(113 cm)
48 inches
(122 cm)
Offset (B)
Wide to Tele
4 to 13.1 inches
(10 to 33 cm)
4.5 to 14.7 inches
(11 to 37 cm)
5.4 to 17.6 inches
(14 to 45 cm)
6.3 to 20.6 inches
(16 to 52 cm)
7.2 inches
(18 cm)
8.1 inches
(21 cm)
8.7 inches
(22 cm)
Offset (B)
Wide to Tele
5.3 to 12 inches
(13 to 30 cm)
6.5 to 14.7 inches
(17 to 38 cm)
7.6 to 17.2 inches
(19 to 44 cm)
8.7 inches
(22 cm)
9.8 inches
(25 cm)
10.9 inches
(28 cm)
11.7 inches
(30 cm)
Setting Up the Projector 17
Also keep these considerations in mind:
■ If you’re projecting from a table or other flat surface, make sure
the surface is sturdy and level.
■ Make sure there is plenty of space for ventilation around and
under the projector. Do not set the projector next to loose papers
that could block the vents on the sides of the projector.
■ Make sure the projector is within 6 feet (2 m) of a grounded
electrical outlet or extension cord.
■ Place the projector in front of the center of the screen, facing it
squarely. If the projector isn’t positioned this way, the image will
be “keystone” shaped ( or ) instead of rectangular.
If you’re projecting from a table or other flat surface, you may need to
tilt the projector up by extending the front adjustable foot, as
described on page 41. This causes the image to lose its rectangular
shape. You can adjust the shape using the buttons on the projector
(see page 42), or using the projector’s menu system (see page 53).
18 Setting Up the Projector
Whiteboard Installation
You can project onto a whiteboard (or IWB, interactive whiteboard)
by mounting the projector to the wall or directly onto a compatibly
equipped whiteboard.
To mount the projector on the wall or attach it to a whiteboard, you’ll
need an optional short-throw wall mounting system. (See page 13 for
ordering information.) You’ll also need to select
Front/Ceiling for the
Projection option in the Extended menu. See page 62 for details.
Other Installations
You can also project from behind the screen or from the ceiling, with
the projector mounted upside-down:
translucent screen)
Front/ceiling projectionRear projection (using a
Rear/ceiling projection (using
a translucent screen)
To project from the ceiling, you’ll need the optional ceiling mount.
(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 62 for
details.
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Connecting to a Computer
note
If you have an iBook with
an RCA video-out port,
follow the instructions for
connecting to a video device
on page 27.
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 23.
■ Connect the projector to your computer with a commercially
available audio cable to play computer audio; see page 24.
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 23.
5. To play audio from your computer through the projector speaker,
see “Playing Sound Through the Projector” on page 24.
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 36 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 38.
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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 23.
5. To play audio from your computer through the projector speaker,
see “Playing Sound Through the Projector” on page 24.
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 36 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 38.
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 Monitor Out port, as shown:
A/V Mute button on the remote control to turn off
Computer1 port.)
note
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 60 Hz or greater. See
your computer and/or
monitor documentation for
instructions.
If you don’t need to make any other connections, you can plug in
your projector and turn it on. See page 36 for instructions.
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3.5 mm stereo
mini-jack audio cable
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 36 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 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.
3. Connect the other end of the cable to your speakers.
Audio
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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 27.
■ For S-Video, use the S-Video cable supplied with your video
device or order one from Epson. See page 28.
■ For RGB video, use the VGA computer cable included with the
projector. See page 29.
■ For component video, you’ll need the optional Epson
component-to-VGA video cable. See page 30.
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 31 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 31.
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 36 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 38.
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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 31.
If you don’t need to make any other connections, you can plug in
your projector and turn it on. See page 36 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 38.
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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 31.
If you don’t need to make any other connections, you can plug in
your projector and turn it on. See page 36 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 38.
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Component-to-VGA
video cable
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 31.
If you don’t need to make any other connections, you can plug in
your projector and turn it on. See page 36 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 38.
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