Epson PowerLite 7800pNL User Manual
EPSON® PowerLite® 7800p
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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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 Quick Corner, and Wall Shot are trademarks of SEIKO EPSON
CORPORATION.
EPSON Connection, EPSON Store, and Extra Care are service marks; SizeWise, EasyMP, and Easy Management
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.
Copyright © 2003 by Epson America, Inc. 11/03
Printed on recycled paper. CPD-15988R3
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Contents
Welcome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Using Your Documentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Getting More Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Registration and Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Unpacking the Projector. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Additional Components. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Optional Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
1 Setting Up the Projector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Positioning the Projector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Connecting to Video Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Connecting a Composite Video Source . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Connecting an S-Video Source . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Connecting a Component Video Source . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Connecting an RGB Video Source. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Connecting to a Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Connecting to the Computer Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Connecting to the BNC Connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Connecting to the DVI Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Using the Macintosh Desktop Adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Connecting the Cable for Remote Mouse Control . . . . 22
Connecting an External Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Playing Sound Through the Projector. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Connecting Audio Equipment to the Projector . . . . . . . 24
Connecting External Speakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
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2 Displaying and Adjusting the Image . . . . . . . . 27
Projecting the Image. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Turning on the Projector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Selecting the Image Source. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Troubleshooting Display Problems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
You Can’t Project an Image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
The Projector and Laptop Don’t Display
the Same Image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Adjusting the Image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Focusing and Zooming Your Image. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Adjusting the Height of Your Image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Adjusting the Image Shape. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Correcting Computer Images. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Projecting Images Without a Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Making Initial Color Corrections. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Adjusting Color Corrections for a New Surface . . . . . . . 41
Enabling Password Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Starting the Projector with a Password. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Shutting Down the Projector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
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3 Giving Your Presentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Activating and Using the Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Using the Navigation Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Replacing the Batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Controlling the Picture and Sound. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Switching Between Picture Sources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Previewing Picture Sources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Turning Off the Picture and Sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Stopping Action. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Zooming Your Image. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Displaying a Picture-in-Picture Video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Controlling the Volume. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Highlighting Your Presentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Using the Pointer Tool . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Customizing the Pointer Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Operating Your Computer with the Remote Control. . . . . . 56
Creating Your Own Startup Screen. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57
Capturing the Image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Choosing When to Display the Image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Controlling Multiple Projectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Setting the Projector ID . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Setting the Remote Control ID . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
4 Fine-tuning the Projector. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Using the Menu System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Restoring the Default Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Adjusting the Image Quality. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Adjusting Images from Video Sources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Adjusting Computer Images. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Adjusting the Image Size, Shape, and Position . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Adjusting the Color . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Adjusting the Sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Customizing Projector Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Image Setup Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Communication Setup Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Miscellaneous Setup Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
5 Managing the Projector from
a Remote Computer
Installing the Easy Management Software. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
System Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Installing the Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Connecting and Configuring the Projector. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Using EMP Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
Opening and Closing EMP Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
Registering a Projector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Monitoring Your Projectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
Controlling Your Projectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
Configuring the Monitoring Interval . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
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Using EMP NetworkManager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
Selecting the Projectors to Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
Setting a Password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
Creating the E-Mail Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
Understanding the Notification Messages . . . . . . . . . . . 91
6 Maintaining the Projector. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
Cleaning the Lens. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
Cleaning the Projector Case . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
Cleaning the Air Filters and Vents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
Replacing the Lamp and Air Filters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Resetting the Lamp Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
Transporting the Projector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
7 Solving Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
Using On-Screen Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
Checking Projector Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
What To Do When the Lights Flash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
Viewing Lamp Usage and Other Information . . . . . . . 105
Solving Problems with the Image or Sound . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
Solving Easy Management Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112
Solving Problems with the Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . 112
Where To Get Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
Telephone Support Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
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A
B
Appendix A: Projector Installation . . . . . . . . . 115
Installation Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115
Appendix B: Technical Specifications . . . . . . 117
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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® 7800p is a versatile, lightweight projector
designed to ensure that your presentations are easy and trouble-free,
whether you use it in the classroom or conference room. When space
is limited, you can project against a surface less than five and one-half
feet away. The projector’s keystone correction function automatically
corrects image distortion, and EPSON’s unique Wall Shot
™
function
lets you project against blackboards and colored walls without loss of
image color, regardless of ambient lighting. In addition, the PowerLite
7800p offers outstanding image quality, with up to 3500 lumens of
brightness, a resolution of 1024 × 768 pixels, and a 700:1 contrast
ratio.
Connectivity
Your EPSON PowerLite projector can be connected to three
computers at the same time, or four video sources (up to a total of five
sources at the same time). You can include an independent sound
channel for each source. 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.
®
Easy Management
With the projector’s Easy Management
Windows
®
PC to remotely monitor and control the projector.
™
system, you can use a
Security
To discourage theft, you can assign the projector a password, thus
preventing unauthorized persons from using it.
Welcome 1
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.
■ Tips contain additional projection hints.
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 to the
right, 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 113 for more
information.
2 Welcome
■ Quick Setup sheet
Gives you the instructions you need to get your projector up and
running if you are connecting to a laptop, PowerBook,
®
or iBook®
computer.
■ 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. See page 102
for details.
■ 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
SM
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 3
note
You won’t need all these
components; your
configuration will determine
which ones you need.
Unpacking the Projector
After unpacking the projector, make sure you have all the parts shown
below:
Projector Remote control and
batteries
Power cable VGA computer cable RCA-style audio cable
Projector software
CD-ROM
4 Welcome
RCA-style video cable Stereo mini-jack audio cable 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. 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 6 for ordering information, and
page 100 for transportation instructions.
Additional Components
Depending on how you plan to use the projector, you may need
additional components:
■ To receive an S-Video signal, you’ll need an S-Video cable. One
may be provided with your video equipment, or you can purchase
one from EPSON; see page 6.
■ To receive a component video signal from a VCR or other video
device, you’ll need a component video cable.
■ To project HDTV images, you’ll need an HDTV cable.
■ Some older PowerBooks and Macintosh
need the Macintosh adapter set shown on page 21 (available from
EPSON; see page 6). Older iMac
adapter to provide a VGA output port; see your computer dealer.
®
desktop models may
®
systems may need a special
Welcome 5
Optional Accessories
To enhance your use of the projector, EPSON provides the following
optional accessories:
Product Part number
Replacement lamp V13H010L22
Air filter replacement set V13H134A01
Samsonite
ATA molded hardshell case
Ceiling mount
Suspension adapter
False ceiling plate
Optional lenses* See below
Kensington
Projection screens:
50-inch portable screen
60-inch portable pop-up screen
80-inch portable pop-up screen
Macintosh adapter set (includes monitor adapter
and desktop adapter)
Remote control cable set V12H005C28
DVI to DVI digital video cable, 10 ft.
DVI to DFP digital video cable, 10 ft.
S-Video cable
Component video cable, 10 ft.
Distribution amplifier ELPDA01
High resolution document imager
Motion presentation camera
High resolution document camera
®
wheeled soft case
®
security lock ELPSL01
ELPKS35
ELPKS48
ELPMB40
ELPMBAPL
ELPMBFCP
ELPSC06
ELPSC07
ELPSC08
ELPAP01
ELPKC20
ELPKC21
ELPSV01
ELPKC19
ELPDC02
ELPDC03
V12H064020
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* Visit the EPSON Store or contact your dealer for part numbers.
You can purchase these accessories from your dealer, by calling
EPSON at (800) 873-7766, or by visiting the EPSON Store
SM
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
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Setting Up the Projector 7
note
You can mount the projector
on the ceiling, or place it
behind a translucent screen
for rear projection. See
page 115 for details.
Positioning the Projector
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. x art below
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.
Use the figure below to help you determine placement. Image size
increases with distance, but can vary depending on how you position
the zoom ring and whether you’ve adjusted the image with other
settings.
TBD
8 Setting Up the Projector
2.5 to 3.5 ft7 to 9.5 ft27 to 36.5 ft 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. The base of the lens
should be at about the level of the bottom of the screen.
Projector
Screen
If you place the projector below screen level, you’ll have to tilt it up by
extending its feet. This causes the image to become “keystone” shaped,
but you can correct the distortion by pressing the
Sync buttons on the
projector. See page 36 for detailed information about correcting the
image shape.
For instructions on installing the projector in a permanent location,
such as a theater or conference room, see page 115.
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 6.
®
anti-theft
Setting Up the Projector 9
Connecting to Video Equipment
You can connect up to four video sources to the projector at the same
time. Before starting, look at your video equipment to determine its
available video-output connections:
■ If your video player has a yellow RCA-style video output
connector, see “Connecting a Composite Video Source” on
page 11.
■ If your video player has an S-Video connector, see “Connecting
an S-Video Source” on page 12.
■ 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 13.
■ If your video player has an RGB video port (either a single
connector for a VGA-style monitor cable, or three connectors
labeled R/G/B), see “Connecting an RGB Video Source” on
page 14.
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 23
10 Setting Up the Projector
■ connect an audio cable to play sound through the projector; see
page 24
Connecting a Composite Video Source
1. Locate the RCA-style video cable provided with the projector.
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 24 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
or the Quick Setup sheet for instructions on turning on the
projector and adjusting the image. Once the projector is turned
on, select the image source: press the
control, or press the
panel repeatedly until
Video/BNC button on the projector’s control
Video is displayed on the projected image.
Video button on the remote
Setting Up the Projector 11
Connecting an S-Video Source
1. Locate an S-Video cable (one is usually provided with your video
equipment, or you can purchase one from EPSON; see page 6).
2. Connect the cable between the S-Video connector on your player
and the
3. If you want to play sound through the projector, see page 24 for
instructions on connecting an audio cable.
S-Video connector on the projector:
12 Setting Up the Projector
4. If you don’t need to make any other connections, see Chapter 2
or the Quick Setup sheet for instructions on turning on the
projector and adjusting the image. Once the projector is turned
on, select the image source: press the
remote control, or press the
Video/BNC button on the projector’s
control panel repeatedly until
S-Video button on the
S-Video is displayed on the
projected image.
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-style 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 24 for
instructions on connecting an audio cable.
note
Be sure your video player is
not an RGB video source. If
you set the wrong source,
image quality may suffer.
Check your video player’s
documentation.
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, do the following:
■ Enter the projector’s Setting menu, then change the BNC
Input setting to
■ After exiting the menu system, press the remote control’s
BNC button or repeatedly press the projector’s Video/BNC
button to select
YCbCr or YPbPr, as needed (see page 72).
BNC as the image source.
Setting Up the Projector 13
note
Be sure your video player is
not a component video
source. If you set the wrong
source, image quality may
suffer. Check your video
player’s documentation.
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-style connector, see below.
■ If your player has three connectors labeled R/G/B, see
“Connecting Using a BNC-style Cable” on page 15.
Connecting Using a VGA-style Computer Cable
1. Locate the VGA computer cable provided with the projector.
2. Connect the cable between the video port on your player and the
Computer port on the projector.
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3. If you want to play sound through the projector, see page 24 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
Computer Input setting to
■ After exiting the menu system, press the remote control’s
Comp button or the projector’s Computer/DVI button
repeatedly to select the image source. (
Video)
should appear on the screen.)
RGB-Video (see page 72).
Computer (RGB
Connecting Using a BNC-style Cable
1. Locate a BNC-style video cable (one may be included with your
video equipment).
2. Connect the cable between your player and the corresponding
R/G/B connectors on the projector.
3. If you want to play sound through the projector, see page 24 for
instructions on connecting an audio cable.
note
Be sure your video player is
not a component video
source. If you set the wrong
source, image quality may
suffer. Check your video
player’s documentation.
4. If you don’t need to make any other connections, see Chapter 2
or the Quick Setup sheet 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, press the BNC button on the
remote control or press the
RGB-Video (see page 72).
Video/BNC button on the
projector repeatedly to select the correct image source
(
BNC (RGB-Video) should appear on the screen).
Setting Up the Projector 15
note
If you connect a Windowsbased computer to the
projector, you may see a
New Hardware Wizard
saying your computer has
found a plug-and-play
monitor; if so, click Cancel.
Connecting to a Computer
You can connect the PowerLite projector to any computer that has a
standard video output (monitor) port, including desktop models,
PC notebook and laptop computers, Macintosh PowerBooks and
iBooks, and hand-held devices. You can connect up to three
computers at the same time:
■ To connect to the Computer port (standard VGA cable
connection), see page 17.
■ To connect using the BNC ports, see page 19.
■ To connect using the DVI (Digital Video Interface) port, see
page 20.
After connecting to the computer, you may also want to:
■ connect a USB cable so you can use the remote control as a
mouse; see page 22
■ 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 an audio cable to play computer audio; see page 24
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Connecting to the Computer Port
Follow these instructions:
1. You can connect to the
■ using the VGA computer cable that came with the projector
(the monitor port on your computer must be a mini D-sub
15-pin port)
Computer port in three ways:
caution
Don’t try to force a
connector to fit a port with a
different shape or number of
pins. You may damage the
port or connector.
■ using a commercially available 13w3 D-sub 15-pin cable, if
your computer has a 13w3 monitor port
■ using the optional BNC/VGA component video cable, if
your computer provides video output through BNC
connectors (see “Optional Accessories” on page 6).
2. If you’re using the VGA computer cable, connect one end to the
projector’s
Computer port, and the other end to your computer’s
monitor port. Then go to step 4.
VGA computer cable
BNC/VGA cable
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 21 (available from
EPSON; see page 6).
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3. If you’re using the optional BNC/VGA cable, connect the VGA
connector to the projector’s
Computer port and plug the BNC
connectors into your computer’s monitor ports.
4. Optionally, you can connect an external monitor (see page 23),
play sound through the projector (see page 24), or connect a USB
cable to use the remote control as a mouse (see page 22).
5. When you’ve finished making any connections, see Chapter 2 for
instructions on turning on the projector and adjusting the image.
Once the projector is turned on, be sure to:
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■ Enter the projector’s Setting menu, then make sure
Computer Input is set to
■ After exiting the menu system, press the remote control’s
Comp1 button, or repeatedly press the Computer/DVI
Analog-RGB. See page 72.
button on the projector’s control panel to select the correct
source (
Computer (Analog-RGB) should appear on the
screen).
Connecting to the BNC Connectors
1. Obtain a commercially available standard BNC cable.
BNC cable
2. Plug the BNC connectors into the projector’s
R/Cr/Pr connectors as shown below. Depending on your
B/Cb/Pb, G/Y, and
computer’s video card, you may have to connect to the projector’s
V Sync and H/C Sync connectors too. (See your computer
documentation for more information.)
R/Cr/Pr
G/Y
B/Cb/Pb
3. Plug the connectors on the other end of the cable into the BNC
video out connectors on your computer.
4. Optionally, you can connect an external monitor (see page 23),
play sound through the projector (see page 24), or connect a USB
cable to use the remote control as a mouse (see page 22).
5. When you’ve finished making any 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
■ After exiting the menu system, press the BNC button on
the remote control or repeatedly press the
Analog-RGB. See page 72.
Video/BNC button
on the projector’s control panel to select the correct source
(
BNC (Analog-RGB) should appear on the screen).
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note
Various types of DVI cables
are offered on the market.
Be sure to use only a cable
with DVI to DVI or DVI to
DFP connectors.
Connecting to the DVI Port
1. Obtain a DVI digital video cable (either DVI to DVI or DVI to
DFP; see page 6 for details about ordering a cable from EPSON).
2. Connect the cable to the projector’s
3. Connect the other end to your computer’s DVI port.
4. Optionally, you can connect an external monitor (see page 23),
play sound through the projector (see page 24), or connect a USB
cable to use the remote control as a mouse (see page 22).
DVI port as shown.
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5. When you’ve finished making any connections, see Chapter 2 for
instructions on turning on the projector and adjusting the image.
Once the projector is turned on, press the
remote control, or press the
projector’s control panel to select
Computer/DVI button on the
DVI as the image source.
DVI button on the
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
the Macintosh desktop adapter to connect the VGA cable to your
computer. This is available from EPSON (see page 6).
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.
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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.
note
The remote mouse control
function may not operate
correctly on systems that
have been upgraded from an
earlier version of Windows.
note
For details on using the
remote control in place of
your computer’s mouse, see
page 56.
Use to move
cursor
The wireless mouse function is supported on systems with a USB port
running Windows XP, 98, 2000, or Me, or Macintosh OS 8.6 to
OS X 10.2.
1. Locate the USB cable that came with your projector.
2. Connect the square end of the cable to the projector’s USB
port.
USB cable
3. Connect the flat end of the cable to any available USB port on
your laptop or desktop computer.
Left-click
22 Setting Up the Projector
Right-click
4. If necessary, configure your computer to work with an external
USB mouse. See your computer documentation for details.
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