Epson PowerLite 50c, PowerLite 70c User Manual
EPSON® PowerLite® 50c/70c
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
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.
User’s Guide
, do not attempt to service this product yourself. Refer all servicing to qualified service
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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 of SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION.
PowerLite and Presenters Club are registered trademarks; EPSON Store and SizeWise are trademarks; and
EPSON PrivateLine and Extra Care are service marks 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.
CPD-11578
Copyright © 2001 by Epson America, Inc. 01/01
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Contents
Welcome
1
Setting Up
the Projector
Using Your Documentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Reading This Manual Online. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Getting More Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Registration and Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Unpacking the Projector. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Additional Components. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Optional Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Positioning the Projector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Choosing Your Connections. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Connecting to a Computer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Connecting to a PC Laptop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Connecting to a PC Desktop Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Connecting to a PowerBook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Connecting to a Macintosh Desktop Computer. . . . . . . 16
Connecting to Video Sources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Connecting the RCA A/V Video Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Connecting an S-Video Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Connecting a Component Video Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Connecting to External Speakers or a PA System . . . . . . . . . 21
2
Using the
Projector
Turning On Your Equipment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
What To Do If You See a Blank Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Adjusting Your Image. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Focusing Your Image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Adjusting the Image Size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Adjusting the Image Height . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Adjusting the Image Shape. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Adjusting the Image Quality . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
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Using the Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Installing the Remote Control Batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Operating the Projector with the Remote Control . . . . . 32
Using the Remote Control as a Wireless Mouse . . . . . . 32
Controlling Audio and Video. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Switching Between Picture Sources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Freezing the Picture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Turning Off the Picture and Sound. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Adjusting Sound Volume. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Highlighting Your Presentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Using the Cursor/Stamp Arrow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Drawing a Horizontal Bar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Shutting Down the Projector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
3Fine-Tuning
the Projector
4Maintaining
and
Transporting
the Projector
5Solving
Problems
Using the Menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Changing Menu Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Adjusting the Image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Adjusting the Sound. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Customizing the Highlighting Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Customizing Projector Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Viewing Projector Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Restoring the Default Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Cleaning the Lens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Cleaning the Projector Case . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Cleaning the Air Intake Vent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Replacing the Lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Transporting the Projector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Using the On-Screen Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Checking the Projector’s Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Image or Sound Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Problems with the Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Where To Get Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
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6Technical
Specifications
General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Projection Lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Remote Control. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Mouse Compatibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Electrical . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Environmental . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Computer Connector Pin Assignments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Compatible Video Formats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
7Notices
Index
Important Safety Instructions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Remote Control Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Declaration of Conformity. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
FCC Compliance Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
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Welcome
W
Your EPSON® PowerLite® 50c or PowerLite 70c is a small,
lightweight, affordable projector offering powerful 3-LCD
performance and easy-to-use controls. Your projector weighs less than
7 pounds and displays full-color images at a resolution of up to
800 × 600 pixels (EPSON PowerLite 50c) or 1024 × 768 pixels
(EPSON PowerLite 70c).
Producing up to 700 ANSI lumens (EPSON PowerLite 70c) or
1000 ANSI lumens (EPSON PowerLite 50c), your projector creates
bright images that can be easily seen in rooms light enough to take
notes.
You can connect it simultaneously to two image sources: a computer
and a video device, such as a VCR, DVD player, laser disc player,
camcorder, or digital camera. You can also connect audio for each
image source.
You can operate your projector through a hand-held remote control,
with buttons for zooming in on your image, adjusting volume, and
accessing all the projector’s features. You can also use the remote
control as a wireless mouse, and run your presentation as you move
around the room.
EPSON’s SizeWise
outputs, for a full-size image from just about any notebook PC or
PowerBook.
automatically senses the video format, so you can use it with
confidence no matter where in the world you travel.
The EPSON
help when you need it. A special 800 number and your own PIN will
connect you with a projector support specialist—fast.
®
™
technology supports a range of computer
If you use a VCR or other video source, the projector
®
PrivateLineSM Technical Support program will get you
Welcome
1
warning
f
caution
note
note
If you do not have Acrobat
Reader, you can install it
rom the CD-ROM.
Using Your Documentation
To connect the projector to your laptop and get your presentation
running fast, see the Quick Setup sheet that came in your Owner’s Kit.
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.
Reading This Manual Online
Your EPSON PowerLite CD-ROM includes an electronic copy of
this manual. You may find it convenient to copy it onto your laptop’s
hard drive so it’s always with you—for example, when taking your
presentation on the road.
To view your electronic manual, you need to use Adobe
Reader. Just insert the CD-ROM in your drive, select the
Install/View User’s Guide
View User’s Guide
.
button and click
Install User’s Guide
When you open the manual, you see this toolbar:
®
Acrobat®
or
show navigation
pane
first page
last page
next pageprevious page
You have several ways to navigate through the manual:
■
Click in the table of contents on the left side of the screen to move
quickly to the topic of your choice.
■
Use the arrow buttons in the toolbar or on the vertical scroll bar
on the right side of the screen to move through the manual.
2
Welcome
■
If you hold your mouse pointer over text and the hand changes to
an index finger, you can click to jump to a related topic.
For more information, see your Acrobat Reader online guide.
Getting More Information
Need more 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
Quick Setup sheet
■
Gives you all the instructions you need to get your projector set
up and connected to a laptop or PowerBook computer.
Owner’s Kit
■
Includes your Quick Setup sheet, warranty brochures, CD-ROMs,
and EPSON PrivateLine Support card. Store this User’s Guide in
the folder and keep the folder with your projector at all times.
®
—and it’s free.
Built-in help system
■
Provides assistance for common problems. Available from the
Help
button on the projector or the remote control. See page 51
for details.
support.epson.com
■
Download FAQs and e-mail your questions to EPSON support.
CD-ROMs
■
Your Owner’s Kit includes the EPSON PowerLite CD-ROM that
lets you register electronically, and includes the electronic copy of
this book as well as a link to Presenters Online.
note
You don’t need to install any
software to use your projector.
Welcome
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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 the card in
your Owner’s Kit. Or take advantage of EPSON’s automated support
services 24 hours a day. See page 58 for more information.
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 the warranty brochures included in your
Owner’s Kit.
In addition, for customers who register their projector, EPSON offers
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 Owner’s Kit for details.
To register, simply insert the EPSON PowerLite CD-ROM that came
with your projector and select
you receive special updates on new accessories, products, and services.
You can register through the Internet, by e-mail or 800-number
modem connection, or by printing out the form to fax or mail.
SM
Road Service. In the unlikely event of an equipment
Register Online
. Registering also lets
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Welcome
1
Setting Up the Projector
This chapter tells you how to unpack your projector and set it up for a
presentation. The projector must be connected to a computer or a
video source such as a DVD player, VCR, camcorder, digital camera,
or other video device before it can project images.
To set up the projector, you need to:
■
Unpack and position the projector
■
Connect the projector to one or more input sources
Unpacking the Projector
Make sure you have all the parts shown:
projector with lens cover
note
You won’t need all these
components; your
configuration will determine
which ones you need.
remote control batteries computer
PS/2 mouse
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. If you are moving the projector by
hand, use a carrying case (either an EPSON case or something similar,
such as a laptop case). See page 50 for transportation instructions.
USB mouse
cable
power cord
CD-ROM (not
needed to use
the projector)
cable
A/V cable
Soft carrying case
Setting Up the Projector
5
Additional Components
Depending on how you use the projector, you may need these
additional components:
■
To receive an S-Video signal, you need an S-Video cable (usually
provided with your video device).
■
Older iMac™ systems may need a special adapter to provide a
VGA output port; see your computer dealer.
■
To project HDTV images, you’ll need an HDTV cable, available
from most electronics dealers.
■
To receive an audio signal, you’ll need a stereo mini-jack cable,
available from most electronics dealers.
Optional Accessories
To enhance your use of the projector, EPSON provides the following
optional accessories:
Product Product number
Customized carrying cases:
ATA molded hard shell carrying case
ATA shipping case
Samsonite
Notebook/Projector soft shoulder bag
Replacement lamp ELPLP13
Ceiling mount ELPMB35
Projection screens:
50-inch portable screen
60-inch Insta Theatre screen
80-inch Insta Theatre screen
Component video cable ELPKC19
Macintosh adapter set ELPAP01
Kensington security lock ELPSL01
Presentation audio system ELPPAS1
Wireless microphone system ELPCVS1
®
wheeled soft case
ELPKS36
ELPKS37
ELPKS35
ELPKS13
ELPSC06
ELPSC07
ELPSC08
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Setting Up the Projector
You can purchase these accessories from your dealer, or by calling
EPSON at (800) 873-7766, or by visiting the EPSON Store
™
at
www.epsonstore.com (U.S. sales only). In Canada, please call
(800) 873-7766 for dealer referral.
Positioning the Projector
The location in which you choose to set up your projector depends on
the size of the room and your presentation style.
■
Place the projector on a sturdy, level surface, within this distance
from the screen:
3.3 to 36 feet in Wide mode
3.9 to 43.2 feet in Tele mode
(see page 28 for more information on these modes)
■
Make sure there is plenty of space for ventilation around and
under the projector.
■
Make sure the projector is within 6 feet of a grounded electrical
outlet or extension cord, and within 5 feet of your computer
and/or video source.
■
Place the projector directly in front of the center of the screen,
facing it toward the screen squarely. Otherwise, your image will
not be square.
note
It’s best to position the screen
directly in front of the room.
If it’s placed diagonally in a
corner, it’s much more
difficult to aim the projector
at the screen correctly and get
a square image.
Most presenters find it convenient to place the screen in the front of
the room with the projector back near the front of the audience,
leaving ample room between the screen and projector to get a
good-sized image. Then the presenter can stand in front of the room,
facing the audience and control the equipment from there.
Setting Up the Projector
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Use the figure below as a guideline to help you determine how far
from the screen to place the projector. Your image size may not exactly
match these sizes; its actual size depends on whether you have adjusted
the image size setting (using keystone correction or the
Wide/Tele
button).
4 ft.8 ft.40 ft. distance from the
screen
When projecting from a table, the ideal arrangement is to set the
projector flat on its surface with the base of the lens at about the level
of the bottom of the screen. This delivers the best-looking picture.
If you have to raise the projector by adjusting its feet (described on
page 29), you’ll need to square-up the sides of image by pressing the
Keystone
button (see page 30).
If you’ll be projecting from overhead, you’ll get the best-looking
picture by mounting the projector upside-down, parallel to the
ceiling, with the bottom of the lens level with the top of the screen.
(You’ll also need to select ceiling projection mode in the projector’s
Advanced menu; see page 42.)
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Setting Up the Projector
Choosing Your Connections
The connections you’ll need to make depend on the equipment you’re
using, whether your presentation includes sound, and whether you
plan to use the remote to run your presentation.
Connecting to a computer or laptop
■
For many presentations, the only connection you’ll need is
between your computer and the projector; see page 10.
Connecting to video sources
■
You can connect the projector to a DVD player, VCR,
camcorder, laser disc player, digital camera, or another type of
video source. You can even connect a video source and computer
at the same time and switch between the two; see page 18.
Using the remote control
■
You can use the remote control to switch between input sources,
zoom into your image, and control other projector features.
To use the remote control as a wireless mouse, you’ll need to
connect one of the projector mouse cables. Then you can click
through your presentation from up to 32 feet away. See page 31
for instructions on using the remote control.
Including sound in your presentation
■
If your presentation includes sound, you can connect an audio
cable to use the projector’s built-in speaker. See the instructions
for your input source in “Connecting to a Computer” on page 10
and/or “Connecting to Video Sources” on page 18.
If you need more volume, you can also connect the projector to
external speakers or a public address system; see page 21.
Setting Up the Projector
9
Connecting to a Computer
f
y
Follow the instructions in these sections for the type of computer you
need to connect:
■
“Connecting to a PC Laptop” below
■
“Connecting to a PC Desktop Computer” on page 12
■
“Connecting to a PowerBook” on page 14
■
“Connecting to a Macintosh Desktop Computer” on page 16
Connecting to a PC Laptop
To connect the projector to your laptop, notebook computer, or
hand-held device, you need to use the computer cable. If you’ll be
using the remote control as a wireless mouse, you need to connect a
mouse cable. If you’ll be using audio through the projector’s speakers,
you need to connect an audio cable (not included with the projector).
Connecting the Computer Cable
Before you start, turn off your laptop and the projector.
1. Connect one end of the computer cable to the projector’s
Computer
port.
note
Laptop configurations vary.
See your manual if you’re not
amiliar with the ports on
our laptop.
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Setting Up the Projector
2. Connect the other end of the cable to your laptop’s video-out or
monitor port.
3. Tighten the screws on the connectors.
If you don’t need to make any other connections, you can plug in and
turn on your equipment; see page 21 for instructions.
Connecting the Mouse Cable
To use the remote control as a wireless mouse, you need to connect a
mouse cable: either the round PS/2 or the flat USB mouse cable.
1. Connect one end of the appropriate mouse cable to the PS/2
Mouse/Com
port or the USB Mouse port on the projector.
2. Connect the other end to your laptop’s external mouse or USB
port.
3. If necessary, configure your laptop to work with an external
mouse.
If you don’t need to make any other connections, you can plug in and
turn on your equipment; see page 21 for instructions.
note
See page 32 for instructions
on using the remote control as
a wireless mouse.
You can use the USB port for
a mouse only on systems
configured originally with
Windows
you upgraded your system
from Windows 3.1 or 95, the
USB port may not work as a
mouse port.
®
98 or 2000. If
Connecting the Audio Cable
If you’ll be using audio through your projector’s speakers, you need to
connect a stereo, mini-jack audio cable (not included).
1. Connect one end of the audio cable to the
Audio In
port on the
projector.
2. Connect the other end to the laptop’s headphone or audio out
jack.
note
If you need additional
volume (in a large
auditorium, for example),
you can also connect external
speakers or a public address
system to the projector. See
page 21 for instructions.
Setting Up the Projector
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If you don’t need to make any other connections, you can plug in and
turn on your equipment; see page 21 for instructions.
Connecting to a PC Desktop Computer
To connect the projector to your PC desktop computer, you need to
use the computer cable. If you’ll be using the remote control as a
wireless mouse, you need to connect a mouse cable. If you’ll be using
audio through the projector’s speakers, you need to connect an audio
cable (not included with the projector).
Connecting the Computer Cables
Before you start, turn off your projector and computer.
1. Disconnect the monitor cable from the monitor port on the back
of your computer.
2. Connect one end of the computer cable to the projector’s
Computer
port.
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Setting Up the Projector
3. Connect the other end of the computer cable to your computer’s
video (monitor) port.
4. Tighten the screws on the connectors.
If you don’t need to make any other connections, you can plug in and
turn on your equipment; see page 21 for instructions.
Connecting the Mouse Cable
To use the remote control as a wireless mouse, you need to connect a
mouse cable: either the round PS/2 or the flat USB mouse cable.
1. Connect one end of the appropriate mouse cable to the PS/2
Mouse/Com
port or the USB Mouse port on the projector.
2. Connect the other end to the mouse port on your computer.
3. Tighten the screws on the connectors.
If you don’t need to make any other connections, you can plug in and
turn on your equipment; see page 21 for instructions.
Connecting the Audio Cable
If you’ll be using audio through your projector’s speakers, you need to
connect a stereo, mini-jack audio cable (not included).
note
See page 32 for instructions
on using the remote control as
a wireless mouse.
You can use the USB port for
a mouse only on systems
configured originally with
Windows 98 or 2000. If you
upgraded your system from
Windows 3.1 or 95, the USB
port may not work as a mouse
port.
1. Connect one end of the audio cable to the
Audio In
port on the
projector.
2. Connect the other end of the audio cable to the speaker or
audio out port on the computer’s sound card. If you don’t need to
make any other connections, you can plug in and turn on your
equipment; see page 21 for instructions.
note
If you need additional
volume (in a large
auditorium, for example),
you can also connect external
speakers or a public address
system; see page 21 for
instructions.
Setting Up the Projector
13
Connecting to a PowerBook
You can connect your projector to most PowerBooks that support an
external monitor. To connect the projector to your PowerBook, you
need to use the computer cable. If you’ll be using the remote control
as a wireless mouse, you need to connect a mouse cable. If you’ll be
using audio through the projector’s speakers, you need to connect an
audio cable (not included with the projector).
Connecting the Computer Cable
Before you start, turn off your PowerBook and the projector.
1. Connect one end of the computer cable to the projector’s
Computer
2. Connect the other end to your PowerBook’s monitor port.
port.
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Setting Up the Projector
3. Tighten the screws on the connectors.
If you don’t need to make any other connections, you can plug in and
turn on your equipment; see page 21 for instructions.
Connecting the Mouse Cable
To use the remote control as a wireless mouse, you need to connect
the USB mouse cable.
1. Connect one end of the USB mouse cable to the USB
Mouse port on the projector.
2. Connect the other end to the USB port on your PowerBook.
If you don’t need to make any other connections, you can plug in and
turn on your equipment; see page 21 for instructions.
note
Your Macintosh must be
using Macintosh OS 8.51 or
later for USB support.
See page 32 for instructions
on using the remote control as
a wireless mouse.
Connecting the Audio Cable
If you’ll be using audio through your projector’s speakers, you’ll need
to connect a stereo, mini-jack audio cable (not included).
1. Connect one end of the audio cable to the
Audio In
port on the
projector.
2. Connect the other end to the audio out port on your PowerBook.
If you don’t need to make any other connections, you can plug in and
turn on your equipment; see page 21 for instructions.
note
If you need additional
volume (in a large
auditorium, for example),
you can also connect external
speakers or a public address
system; see page 21 for
instructions.
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Connecting to a Macintosh Desktop Computer
To connect the projector to your desktop Macintosh, you need to use
the computer cable. If you’ll be using the remote control as a wireless
mouse, you need to connect a mouse cable. If you’ll be using audio
through the projector’s speakers, you need to connect an audio cable.
Connecting the Computer Cable
Before you start, turn off the projector and computer.
1. Disconnect the monitor cable from the video (monitor) port on
the back of the Macintosh.
2. Connect one end of the computer cable to the projector’s
Computer
port.
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3. Connect the other end of the computer cable the video (monitor)
port on the Macintosh.
4. Tighten the screws on the connectors.
If you don’t need to make any other connections, you can plug in and
turn on your equipment; see page 21 for instructions.
Connecting the Mouse Cable
To use the remote control as a wireless mouse, you need to connect
the USB mouse cable.
1. Connect one end of the USB mouse cable to the USB
Mouse port on the projector.
2. Connect the other end to the USB port on your Macintosh.
If you don’t need to make any other connections, you can plug in and
turn on your equipment; see page 21 for instructions.
Connecting the Audio Cable
note
Your Macintosh must be
using Macintosh OS 8.51 or
later for USB support.
See page 32 for instructions
on using the remote control as
a wireless mouse.
If you’ll be using audio through your projector’s speakers, you’ll need
to connect a stereo, mini-jack audio cable (not included).
1. Connect one end of the audio cable to the
Audio In
port on the
projector.
2. Connect the other end of the audio cable to the audio-out port on
your Macintosh.
note
If you need additional
volume (in a large
auditorium, for example),
you can also connect external
speakers or a public address
system; see page 21 for
instructions.
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note
You can’t use the projector
with a cable TV-style
F connector.
If you don’t need to make any other connections, you can plug in and
turn on your equipment; see page 21 for instructions.
Connecting to Video Sources
You can connect a DVD player, VCR, camcorder, laser disc player,
digital camera, or any other compatible video source to your projector.
You can connect one video source and a computer at the same time,
and easily switch between them. The projector supports HDTV,
NTSC, PAL, and SECAM formats, and automatically detects the one
you’re using.
Connecting the RCA A/V Video Cable
Before you start, make sure the projector and your VCR or other
video source are turned off.
1. Connect the yellow plug on one end of the A/V cable to the
projector’s yellow
2. Connect the other yellow plug to the video-out jack on your video
source.
Video
jack.
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3. Connect the red and white plugs on the A/V cable to the
projector’s
4. Connect the red and white plugs at the other end of the cable to
the corresponding audio output jacks on your video source.
Audio L
(white) and R (red) jacks.
RCA
audio/video cable
Connecting an S-Video Cable
If your video source has an S-Video jack (as shown with an S-Video
plug to the right), you can use it to project a higher quality video
image. However, you’ll need an S-Video cable, which may be included
with your video source or may be purchased from an electronics or
video store.
Before you start, make sure the projector and your VCR or other
video source are turned off.
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1. Insert one end of the S-Video cable into the projector’s
S-Video
connector.
RCA
audio/video cable
S-Video cable
(not included)
2. Insert the other end into the S-Video output port of your video
source.
3. Connect the red and white plugs on the A/V cable to the
projector’s
Audio L
(white) and R (red) jacks.
4. Connect the red and white plugs at the other end of the cable to
the corresponding audio output jacks on your video source.
Connecting a Component Video Cable
You can connect a component video cable to project images from a
DVD player or HDTV video source. You’ll need the RCA A/V cable
(included with your projector) and a component video cable
(optional; available from EPSON as described on page 6).
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