Epson PowerLite 84+ Start Here Guide

PowerLite® 84+/824+

Video Player

Quick Setup

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

Your projector may vary slightly from the one shown in this Quick Setup sheet,
but the procedures are the same.

Connect the projector

Choose from the following connections:

Computer Monitor Port

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

Connect up to 4 video devices and use the remote control to switch between
them.

Component-to-

VGA cable

(optional)

S-Video

cable

(optional)

RCA video cable

(composite video)

(optional)

Audio cable

(optional)

Connect one end to the projector’s Computer1 or Computer2 port, and the
other end to your computer’s
switch it to external display. You can also connect an audio cable to the
Audio1 or Audio2 port.

monitor port. If you are using a notebook,

Computer USB Port

Connect a computer (Windows® 2000 SP4 or later or Mac OS® X 10.5.1-10.6)
using the USB cable that came with the projector.

Connect the square end of the USB cable to the projector’s TypeB
(square) USB port. Connect the flat end of the cable to any USB port on your
computer. Then turn on your projector (see “Turn on your equipment”). You
can also connect an audio cable to the Audio2 port.

Microphone

Connect a dynamic or condenser microphone to the Mic port, using a 3.5 mm
mini-jack cable.

NOTE: If you’re using a condenser microphone, set the Plug-in Power setting
to On. See the User’s Guide on your projector CD for more information.

For information on playing sound through the projector or connecting an
external monitor, see the User’s Guide on your projector CD.

Follow the on-screen instructions to install the Epson USB Display software
(with Mac OS X, first double-click the USB Display Installer icon that appears
on your computer screen). Then press the USB button on the remote control.
(You need to install the software only the first time you connect.)

Turn on your equipment

Turn on your computer or video source.

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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, wait
for the two confirmation beeps, 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 remote control to select the image source.

If you’re using a Windows notebook with the VGA cable, you may also

need to press the function key on your keyboard that lets you display
on an external monitor (allow a few seconds for the projector to sync up
after you press the key). It may be labeled CRT/LCD or have an icon such
as

, and you may have to hold down the Fn key while pressing it.

Turn projector

on and off

Turn off projector

display and sound

Change

presentation

slides (USB cable

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 the User’s Guide on your projector CD.

Choose which
source to display

Open a menu item
assigned by the user

Control projector volume

NOTE: If you still see a blank screen or have other display problems, see
the troubleshooting tips in the User’s Guide on your projector CD.

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.

3

Turn the zoom ring to reduce or enlarge the image.

Where to get help

In the U.S. and Canada, see the sections below.

In Latin America, see the information on your Guía de instalación or Guia de
instalação sheet.

Manuals

For more information about using the projector, install the manuals from your
projector CD.

Telephone Support Services

To use the Epson PrivateLine® Support service, call [phone] 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:

Focus

Zoom

If your image looks like or , you’ve placed the projector off to

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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

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projector to correct it.

Using the remote control

Make sure the batteries are installed as shown (two AA batteries).

[phone] (U.S.) or [phone] (Canada), 6 AM 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 epson.com/support for solutions to common problems. You can
download utilities and documentation, get FAQs and troubleshooting advice,
or e-mail Epson with your questions.

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.

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