Epson PowerLite 84 Quick Setup Guide
PowerLite® 84
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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.
Connect one end to the projector’s Computer1 or Computer2 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 or
microphone.
Computer USB Port
Connect a computer (Windows® 2000 or later only) using the USB cable that
came with the projector.
Connect the square end of the USB cable to the projector’s Type B
(square) USB port. Connect the flat end of the cable to any USB port on your
computer. You can also connect an audio cable or microphone.
Follow the on-screen instructions to install the Epson USB Display software.
Then press the USB button on the remote control.
Video Player
Connect up to 4 video devices and use the remote control to switch between
them.
Component video
to VGA cable
(optional)
S-Video
cable
(optional)
RCA video cable
(composite video)
(optional)
Audio cable
(optional)
Turn on your equipment
Turn on your computer or video source.
1
Plug in the projector.
2
Open the A/V Mute slide all the way.
3
Press the power button on the projector or remote control.
4
Power light
Power button
The power light flashes green, then stays on.
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
If you don’t see an image, press the Source Search button on the
1
projector or the Search button on the 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 blue foot release button and lift the front of
2
the projector. Release the button to lock the foot in position.
Turn the focus ring to sharpen the image.
3
Turn the zoom ring to reduce or enlarge the image.
Focus
Zoom
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.
Using the remote control
Make sure the batteries are installed as shown (two AA batteries).
Turn projector
on and off
Turn off projector
display and sound
Change
presentation
slides (USB
connection only)
Navigate
projector
menus
You can use the remote control to operate the projector. With the USB cable,
you can use the remote as a wireless mouse. For more information on using the
remote control, see your User’s Guide.
Choose which
source to display
Control projector volume
Troubleshooting
If you see a blank screen...
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 Search button
•
on 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.
If the projector and notebook don’t display the same
image...
Windows
Try using the CRT/LCD or key as described above. On most systems, this
key lets you toggle between the LCD screen and the projector, or display on
both at the same time.
If that doesn’t work, check your monitor settings to make sure both the LCD
screen and the external monitor port are enabled.
From the Windows Control Panel, open the Display utility. In Windows
1
Vista®, right-click on the desktop and select Personalize, then select
Display Settings.
Click Settings, then click Advanced. In Windows Vista, click Advanced
2
Settings.
The method for adjusting the setting varies; you may have to click a
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Monitor tab, then make sure the external Monitor port is set as your
primary display and/or enabled.
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