Epson PowerLite 83V+ Start Here Guide

PowerLite® 83V+
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Quick Setup

Before using the projector, make sure you read the safety instructions in the User’s Guide on your projector CD.

Connect the projector

Choose from the following connections:

Computer Monitor Port

Connect a computer using the VGA cable that came with the projector.

Turn on your equipment

Turn on your computer or video source.
1
Plug in the projector.
2
The power light on the projector turns orange.
Open the A/V Mute slide all the way.
3
Connect one end to the projector’s Computer1 port, and the other end to your computer’s monitor port. If you are using a notebook, switch it to external display. You can also connect an audio cable.

External Monitor

Connect a monitor to the Monitor Out port.

Video Player

Connect up to 4 video devices and use the remote control to switch between them.
S-Video 
cable
(optional)
RCA video cable  
(composite video)
(optional)
Component 
video to  
VGA cable
(optional)
Computer 
cable  
(included)
Press the power button on the projector or remote control.
4
The projector beeps, the power light flashes green, and then stays on.
The projector lamp comes on in about 5 seconds.
NOTE: To shut down the projector, press the power button twice, then
unplug it. You don’t have to wait for the projector to cool down.

Adjust the image

L-Audio-R  
ports
Audio2 and Audio1 ports
If you don’t see an image, press the Source Search button on the
1
projector or remote control to select the image source.
NOTE: If you still see a blank screen or have other display problems, see
the troubleshooting tips on the right.
To raise the image, press the foot release button and lift the front of the
2
projector. Release the button to lock the foot in position.
Turn the focus ring to sharpen the image, and the zoom ring to enlarge
3
or reduce it.

Troubleshooting

Zoom ring
If your image looks like or , you’ve placed the projector off to
4
one side of the screen at an angle. Place it directly in front of the center of the screen, facing the screen squarely.
If your image looks like or , press the or buttons on the
5
projector to correct it.
Focus ring

Using the remote control

Make sure the batteries are installed as shown.
If you see a blank screen or the No signal message after turning on your computer, check the following:
Make sure the power light on the projector is green and not flashing,
and the A/V Mute slide is open.
Press the Source Search button on the projector or the remote control
to select the computer as the image source.
If you’re using a Windows® notebook, press the function key on your
keyboard that lets you display on an external monitor. It may be labelled CRT/LCD or have an icon such as . You may have to hold down the Fn key while pressing it.

Where to get help

Manual
For more information about using the projector, install the User’s Guide from your projector CD.
Turn projector
on and off
Access projector
menus
Control projector
volume
Choose which source to display
Get solutions to common problems
Navigate projector menus
Turn off projector display and sound
Telephone Support Services
To use the Epson PrivateLine® Support service, call (800) 637-7661 and enter the PIN on the Epson PrivateLine Support card included with your projector. This service is available 6 am to 6 pm, Pacific Time, Monday through Friday, for the duration of your warranty period. You may also speak with a projector support specialist by dialing:
(562) 276-4394 (US), or (905) 709-3839 (Canada), 6 pm to 6 pm, Pacific Time, Monday through Friday.
Days and hours of support are subject to change without notice. Toll or long distance charges may apply.
Internet Support
Visit www.epson.com/support for solutions to common problems. You can download utilities and documentation, get FAQs and troubleshooting advice, or e-mail Epson.
Registration
Register today to get product updates, special promotions and customer-only offers. You can use the CD included with your projector, or register online at www.epson.com/webreg.
For more information on using the remote control, see your User’s Guide.
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This information is subject to change without notice.
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