Epson PowerLite Pro G5150NL, PowerLite Pro G5200WNL, PowerLite Pro G5350NL User Manual
PowerLite® Pro
G5150NL/G5350NL/G5200WNL
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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Contents
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Welcome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Using Your Documentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Getting More Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Registration and Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Optional Accessories. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Setting Up the Projector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
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Unpacking the Projector. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Additional Components. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Positioning the Projector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Connecting to a Computer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Connecting to the Computer Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Connecting to the USB Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Connecting to the BNC Connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Connecting to Video Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Connecting an HDMI Video Source . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Connecting a Composite Video Source . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Connecting an S-Video Source . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Connecting a Component Video Source . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Connecting an RGB Video Source. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Connecting an External Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Playing Sound Through the Projector. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Connecting External Speakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Connecting to a Digital Camera or Other USB Device . . . . 35
Removing the USB Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Inserting an SD Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Connecting a Network Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
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Turning the Projector On and Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Using the Direct Power On Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Shutting Down the Projector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Displaying and Adjusting the Image . . . . . . . . 41
Displaying an Image. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Troubleshooting Display Problems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
You Can’t Project an Image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
The Projector and Notebook Don’t Display the
Same Image. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Adjusting the Image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Adjusting the Position of the Image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Focusing and Zooming the Image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Adjusting the Image Shape. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Selecting the Color Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Resizing Video Images . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Presenting With the Remote Control. . . . . . . . 51
Using the Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Controlling the Picture and Sound. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Switching Between Picture Sources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Turning Off the Picture and Sound. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Stopping Action. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Zooming Part of Your Image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Controlling the Volume. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Highlighting Your Presentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Using the Pointer Tool . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Choosing a Different Pointer Shape. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Operating Your Computer With the Remote Control . . . . . 56
Operating Two or More Projectors With the
Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Setting the Projector ID. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Checking the Projector ID. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Setting the Remote Control ID . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
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Preparing the Projector to Present Through a
Network
Configuring Basic Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Configuring a Wireless Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Using Ad Hoc Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Using Access Point Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Making a WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) Connection. . . 79
Using Wireless Security Options. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
Enabling WEP Encryption. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
Enabling WPA Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
Enabling EAP, LEAP, or PEAP Authentication . . . . . . . 88
Enabling EAP-TLS Certificate Validation . . . . . . . . . . . 89
Projecting Over a Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
Connecting With Windows Vista. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
Vista Network Projector Limitations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Fine-Tuning the Projector. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
Using the Menu System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
Restoring the Default Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
Adjusting the Image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Six-Axis Color Adjustment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Adjusting Signal Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
Customizing Projector Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
Using the Projector Security Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
Enabling Password Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
Creating Your Own Startup Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
Disabling the Projector’s Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
Customizing Power and Operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
Multi-screen Color Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
Projector Menu and Options List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
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Managing Projectors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
Connecting to a Wired Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114
PowerLite Pro G5150NL and G5350NL. . . . . . . . . . . 114
PowerLite Pro G5200WNL. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115
Using Projector E-mail Alerts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116
PowerLite Pro G5150NL and G5350NL. . . . . . . . . . . 116
PowerLite Pro G5200WNL. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
Maintaining the Projector. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
Cleaning the Lens. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
Cleaning the Projector Case . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
Cleaning the Air Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
Replacing the Air Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
Replacing the Lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
Resetting the Lamp Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
Checking Lamp Usage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130
Replacing the Batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130
Transporting the Projector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
Solving Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133
Using On-Screen Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134
Checking Projector Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135
What To Do When the Lights Flash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135
Solving Projector Operation Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137
Solving Problems With the Image or Sound. . . . . . . . . . . . 137
Solving Network Problems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143
Solving Problems With the Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . 145
Where To Get Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146
Speak to a Support Representative . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146
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Projector Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149
Installation Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149
Security Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150
Installing the Cable Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151
Installing and Removing the Lens. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152
Installing the Lens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152
Removing the Lens. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153
Technical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155
Notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165
Important Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165
FCC Compliance Statement. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168
Index. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171
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Welcome
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The PowerLite
easy-to-use, lightweight projector. It offers up to 4000 lumens
(G5150NL), 4200 lumens (G5200WNL), or 5000 lumens
(G5350NL) of brightness, and provides a native XGA (G5150NL and
G5350NL) or WXGA (G5200WNL) resolution. You can connect it
to a wide range of computers and video sources. You can project from
a USB or SD
G5350NL only). With the optional wireless LAN module, you can
also project over an 802.11g, 802.11b, or 802.11a wireless network
(G5150NL and G5350NL only).
Your projector offers these easy setup, control, and security features:
■ Manual horizontal and vertical lens shift
®
Pro G5150NL/G5350NL/G5200WNL is an
™
storage device, or over a wired network (G5150NL and
■ Centered lens design
■ Instant Off
■ Quick Corner
■ 1.8x optical zoom lens for flexible placement and positioning
(lens not included)
■ 5 optional bayonet lenses
■ One-touch filter replacement
■ Side-loading easy lamp access
■ Security features include password, user’s logo, the ability to lock
the projector buttons, a security cable attachment (cable not
included), a slot for an optional Kensington
lens theft deterrent screw
®
feature for fast setup and shut down
®
for easy image shape/size adjustment
®
security lock, and a
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Additional enhancements:
■ Closed captioning for the hearing impaired
■ HDMI for digital connectivity
■ 1000:1 (G5150NL and G5350NL) or 800:1 (G5200WNL)
contrast ratio
■ With Windows Vista
®
, you can use the wireless Network
Projector feature to quickly connect to the projector without
installing any additional software (G5150NL and G5350NL
only)
■ Color match images from up to four projectors for a uniform,
wide-screen view
■ When you present with PowerPoint
®
, project only the slide
images while viewing handout notes and controls on the
computer screen
■ Perform six-axis color adjustment for fine art and photography
note
The illustrations in this
User’s Guide show the
PowerLite Pro G5150NL
and G5350NL. If you are
using the G5200WNL, the
appearance and interfaces
are slightly different.
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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:
■ Quick Reference sheet
Provides information for connecting the projector to your
equipment, displaying and adjusting the image, using the remote
control, and solving display problems.
■ Projector kit
Includes this User’s Guide, the EasyMP® Operation Guide, the
EMP Monitor Operation Guide, your Quick Reference sheet,
warranty brochures, and Epson PrivateLine
the kit 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 134
for details.
■ epson.com/support
Download FAQs and e-mail your questions to Epson support.
■ If you still need help after checking this User’s Guide and the
sources listed in this section, you can use the Epson PrivateLine
Support service to get help fast. Call (800) 637-7661 and enter
the PIN on the PrivateLine card. Or take advantage of Epson’s
automated support services 24 hours a day. See page 146 for more
information.
®
Support card. Keep
■ 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.
Welcome 11
Registration and Warranty
Your projector comes with a basic warranty that lets you project with
confidence. For details, see the warranty brochure included with your
projector.
In addition, for customers who register their projector, Epson offers
free Extra Care
SM
Road Service. In the unlikely event of an equipment
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 included
with your projector for details.
To register, simply fill out the registration card and mail it to Epson.
Or you can register online at epson.com/webreg
. Registering also lets
you receive special updates on new accessories, products, and service.
Optional Accessories
To enhance your use of the projector, Epson offers the following
optional accessories:
Product Part number
Replacement lamp for PowerLite Pro G5150NL V13H010L47
Replacement lamp for
PowerLite Pro G5350NL and G5200WNL
Replacement air filter V13H134A17
Standard Zoom Lens <1.64 - 2.5>
Middle Throw Zoom Lens 1 <1.83 - 2.45>
Middle Throw Zoom Lens 2 <1.83 - 2.53>
Long Throw Zoom Lens <1.84 - 2.32>
Rear Projection Wide Lens <2.03>
Wireless 802.11 g/b/a Module
(PowerLite Pro G5150NL and G5350NL only)
Wireless IR Mouse Receiver for Remote Control V12H007T16
Hardware Remote Control Cable Set V12H005C28
Replacement remote control 1485872
V13H010L46
V12H004S03
V12H004M04
V12H004M05
V12H004L06
V12H004R03
V12H306P11
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Product Part number
Advanced projector ceiling mount with precision gear
High security projector ceiling mount
Adjustable suspended ceiling channel kit
False ceiling plate kit
Structural round ceiling plate
Adjustable extension column (pipe) 6”–9”
Kensington security lock ELPSL01
50-inch portable screen (4:3 aspect ratio)
60-inch portable pop-up screen (4:3 aspect ratio)
80-inch portable pop-up screen (4:3 aspect ratio)
DUET Portable Projector Screen (4:3/16:9
combination)
Component to VGA video cable
S-video cable
Distribution amplifier ELPDA01
Image presentation camera (ELPDC05) V12H162020
ELPMBPRG
ELPMBATA
ELPMBP01
ELPMBP02
ELPMBP03
ELPMBC01
ELPSC06
ELPSC07
ELPSC08
ELPSC80
ELPKC19
ELPSV01
You can purchase screens or other accessories from an Epson
authorized reseller. To find the nearest reseller, call 800-GO-EPSON
(800-463-7766). Or you can purchase online at www.epsonstore.com
(U.S. sales) or www.epson.ca
(Canadian sales).
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1
Setting Up the Projector
This chapter tells you how to unpack the projector and connect it to
a notebook or desktop computer, to video equipment, such as a VCR,
DVD player, or video camera, and/or to your local area network.
You can also connect the projector to a USB storage device or digital
camera, or use it with an SD card (G5150NL and G5350NL only).
Follow the instructions in this chapter on:
■ Unpacking the projector
■ Positioning the projector
■ Connecting to a computer
■ Connecting to video equipment
■ Connecting an external monitor
■ Playing sound through the projector
■ Connecting to a digital camera or other USB device
■ Inserting an SD card
■ Connecting a network cable
■ Turning the Projector On and Off
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Unpacking the Projector
After unpacking the projector, make sure you have all these parts:
note
If you mount the projector
on the ceiling, the interface
and button names on the
projector will appear upside
down. Attach the interface
label stickers so that you can
more easily read the names.
Projector and lens cap
Cable cover
Power cord
Interface label stickers
PDF manuals and
registration CD-ROM
Remote control and
2 AA batteries
VGA computer cable
Projector software
CD-ROM
Password Protected
sticker
Lens theft
deterrent screw
16 Setting Up the Projector
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 the projector handle. See page 131 for transportation
instructions.
Additional Components
Depending on how you plan to use the projector, you may need
additional components:
■ To receive an HDMI signal from your video device, you’ll need
an HDMI cable. One may be provided with your video
equipment.
■ To receive a component video signal from a VCR or other video
device, you’ll need a component video cable. One may be
provided with your video equipment.
■ To receive an RGB or component video signal from a video
device that has RGB or component (PrPbY or CrCbY)
connectors, you’ll need a BNC-type video cable. One may be
included with your video equipment.
■ To receive an S-video signal, you’ll need an S-video cable. One
may be included with your video equipment, or you can purchase
one from Epson. See “Optional Accessories” on page 12.
■ To receive a signal from your computer’s USB port, you’ll need a
USB cable. You can purchase one from Epson. See “Optional
Accessories” on page 12.
Positioning the Projector
If the projector isn’t already installed in the room you’re using, you’ll
probably want to place it on a table in front of the screen. 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 illustrations on page 18 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.
note
You can mount the projector
on the ceiling, or place it
behind a translucent screen
for rear projection. See
page 149 for details.
Setting Up the Projector 17
PowerLite Pro G5150NL/G5350NL (4:3 image)
TBD
26.5 to 47.8 ft
(8.1 to 14.6 m)
5.2 to 9.4 ft
(1.6 to 2.9 m)
2.7 to 4.7 ft
(0.8 to 1.4 m)
Distance from screen
PowerLite Pro G5200WNL (16:10 image)
TBD
27.9 to 50.3 ft
(8.5 to 15.3 m)
5.5 to 9.9 ft
(1.7 to 3.0 m)
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.
2.7 to 4.9 ft
(0.8 to 1.5 m)
Distance from screen
18 Setting Up the Projector
■ Make sure the projector is within 10 feet (3 meters) 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 about level with the bottom of the screen.
Projector
Screen
If you place the projector below screen level, you can use the vertical
lens shift dial to raise the lens (see page 46). You can also tilt the
projector up by extending the front adjustable foot. Tilting the
projector causes the image to become “keystone” shaped, but you can
correct the distortion (see page 47).
For instructions on installing the projector in a permanent location,
such as a theater or conference room, see page 149.
note
After positioning the
projector, you may want to
connect a Kensington
MicroSaver
device to the lock port on the
projector. You can purchase
this from Epson; see
page 12.
®
anti-theft
Connecting to a Computer
You can connect the projector to any computer that has a standard
video output (monitor) port, including desktop models, PC notebook
computers, MacBook, PowerBook, and iBook computers, and
hand-held devices.
You can also connect a Windows
on the projector (see page 21). This allows you to connect an
additional computer to the projector.
If you have the optional wireless mouse receiver, you can use your
remote control as a wireless mouse when projecting from a computer
(page 56).
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computer to the Type B USB port
Setting Up the Projector 19
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.
Connecting to the Computer Port
You can connect to the projector using the VGA computer cable that
came with it (the monitor port on your computer must be a mini
D-sub 15-pin port).
1. If you’re using the VGA computer cable, connect one end to the
projector’s
to your computer’s monitor port.
2. You may need to change the Input Signal setting in the
projector’s Signal menu to
Computer1 or Computer 2 port, and the other end
RGB (see page 99).
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3. You can connect an optional stereo mini-jack audio cable to play
sound through the projector (see page 32). With the optional
wireless mouse receiver (see page 56), you can use the remote
control as a mouse.
4. When you’ve finished making any connections, see page 37 for
instructions on turning on the projector and Chapter 2 for
instructions on displaying and adjusting the image.
Connecting to the USB Port
You can connect a Windows Vista, XP, or Windows 2000 (SP4)
computer to the projector’s Type B (square) USB port and
project your computer’s display (G5150NL and G5350NL only).
A USB 2.0 connection provides better picture quality and response
than USB 1.1.
The first time you connect a computer to the projector’s USB port,
software from the projector is installed on your computer.
1. Follow the instructions beginning on page 37 to turn on the
projector.
2. Turn on your computer.
3. Connect the square end of your USB cable (not included) to the
projector’s Type B (square) USB port.
USB cable
4. Connect the flat end of the cable to any available USB port on
your notebook or desktop computer.
Messages appear as the projector is recognized and the software is
installed.
5. Follow the instructions on your computer screen to install the
Epson USB Display software. If you see a “Digital Signature
Warning,” select
Continue. You will need to install the software
only the first time you connect.
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After the software has been installed, you see your computer’s
desktop displayed by the projector. You can switch the projector
to other image sources using the
Source buttons on the remote
control, and then switch back to your desktop display by pressing
EasyMP.
6. See Chapter 2 for instructions on displaying and adjusting the
image.
7. When you’re done projecting from your computer, disconnect
the USB cable.
Connecting to the BNC Connectors
1. Obtain a commercially available standard BNC to VGA video
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.)
3. Plug the VGA connector on the other end of the cable into your
computer’s monitor port.
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4. You may need to change the Input Signal setting in the
projector’s Signal menu to
RGB (see page 99).
5. You can connect an optional stereo mini-jack audio cable to play
sound through the projector (see page 32). With the optional
wireless mouse receiver (see page 56), you can use the remote
control as a mouse.
6. When you’ve finished making any connections, see page 37 for
instructions on turning on the projector and Chapter 2 for
instructions on displaying and adjusting the image.
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Connecting to Video Equipment
You can connect several 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 an HDMI connector, see “Connecting an
HDMI Video Source” on page 25.
HDMI connector
■ 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 28.
■ If your video player has a yellow RCA video output connector, or
if you’re using a composite cable with a BNC connector, see
“Connecting a Composite Video Source” on page 26.
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BNC connector
(component or
composite video)
■ If your video player has an S-video connector, see “Connecting an
RCA connector
(composite video)
S-Video Source” on page 27.
S-video
connector
■ If your video player has an RGB video port (either a single
connector for a VGA monitor cable or three connectors labeled
R/G/B), see “Connecting an RGB Video Source” on page 29.
VGA connector
(RGB video)
After connecting video cables, you may also want to connect an audio
cable to play sound through the projector; see page 32. If you connect
using an HDMI cable, the video and sound are both transferred and
you won’t need to connect any additional cables for audio.
Connecting an HDMI Video Source
For best image quality, connect your video equipment to the HDMI
(High-Definition Multimedia Interface) port, if possible.
1. Locate an HDMI cable.
2. Connect the cable to the HDMI connector on your player and
HDMI connector on the projector.
the
3. See page 37 for instructions on turning on the projector and
Chapter 2 for instructions on displaying and adjusting the image.
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If the video cable was not
rovided with your video
device, you can purchase one
rom an electronics dealer.
Connecting a Composite Video Source
1. If your video cable has an RCA connector, connect it to the
yellow video output connector on your player and the yellow
Video2 connector on the projector (as shown below). Or if your
cable has a bayonet connector (BNC), connect it to the
connector on the projector.
2. If you want to play sound through the projector, see page 32 for
instructions on connecting audio cables.
Video1
3. If you don’t need to make any other connections, see page 37 for
instructions on turning on the projector and Chapter 2 for
instructions on displaying and adjusting the image.
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Connecting an S-Video Source
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1. Connect the S-video cable to the S-video connector on your
player and the
2. If you want to play sound through the projector, see page 32 for
instructions on connecting audio cables.
3. If you don’t need to make any other connections, see page 37 for
instructions on turning on the projector and Chapter 2 for
instructions on displaying and adjusting the image.
S-Video connector on the projector.
note
If the S-video cable was not
rovided with your video
device, you can purchase one
rom Epson; see page 12.
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If the component video cable
was not provided with your
video device, you can
urchase one from an
electronics dealer.
note
Be sure your video player is
not an RGB video source.
If you select the wrong
source, image quality may
suffer. Check your video
layer’s documentation.
Also, make sure the Input
Signal setting in the Signal
menu is set to
Component Video (see
age 99).
Auto or
Connecting a Component Video Source
1. Look at the connectors at one end of your component video cable.
If they are bayonet (BNC) connectors, go on to step 2. If they are
RCA connectors, you’ll need to attach commercially available
BNC adapters to plug the cable into your projector, then
continue with step 2.
2. Connect the cable 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. You may need to change the
projector’s Signal menu to
Input Signal setting in the
Component (see page 99).
4. If you want to play sound through the projector, see page 32 for
instructions on connecting audio cables.
5. If you don’t need to make any other connections, see page 37 for
instructions on turning on the projector and Chapter 2 for
instructions on displaying and adjusting the image.
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Connecting an RGB Video Source
Connecting Using a VGA Computer Cable
1. Locate the VGA computer cable provided with the projector.
2. Connect the cable to the video port on your player and
Computer1 or Computer2 port on the projector.
the
note
Be sure your video player is
not a component video
source. If you select the
wrong source, image quality
may suffer. Check your
video player’s
documentation.
3. You may need to change the
projector’s Signal menu to
Input Signal setting in the
RGB (see page 99).
4. If you want to play sound through the projector, see page 32 for
instructions on connecting audio cables.
5. If you don’t need to make any other connections, see page 37 for
instructions on turning on the projector and Chapter 2 for
instructions on displaying and adjusting the image.
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Connecting Using a BNC Cable
1. Locate a BNC 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. You may need to change the
projector’s Signal menu to
Input Signal setting in the
RGB (see page 99).
4. If you want to play sound through the projector, see page 32 for
instructions on connecting audio cables.
5. If you don’t need to make any other connections, see page 37 for
instructions on turning on the projector and Chapter 2 for
instructions on displaying and adjusting the image.
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