Epson Projector User Manual

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Connecting a computer to a Data/Video Projector:
1. Connect VGA cable from laptop to the “Computer”
connector on the back of the projector.
2. Plug in the power cord (connects on the side or back
of the projector).
3. Turn on projector by firmly pressing the red power
button. Solid green indicates projector is ready.
4. Turn on your laptop (make sure the resolution is
1024x768).*
5. If you are not receiving an image, firmly press the
source button to toggle between “computer” and “video”
mode. (More troubleshooting steps below.)
6. To turn off the projector, firmly press the red power
button twice. Allow the projector to cool down before
unplugging the power cord. (Solid light indicates cool
down is complete.)
Configuring your display settings if no image
appears:
For Dell laptops: If the image appears only on your
laptop screen or only on the projection screen hold down
the “Fn” key press the “F8” key to toggle between
modes until your image displays on both the monitor and
projection screen.
Other PC computers may require that you hold down the
“Fn” key press another “F” key to toggle between modes
until your image displays on both monitor and screen.
*Where to find resolution control settings:
PC Computers:
Start Menu  Control Panel  Display  Settings 
Screen Area (1024x768)
Mac Computers):
Apple Menu  System Preferences  Displays 
Resolution (1024x768)
Connecting a DVD player or a VCR to aData/Video
Projector:
1. Connect yellow RCA cable from DVD or VCR to the
back of the projector.
2. Plug in the power cord (connects on the side or back
of the projector).
3. Turn on DVD/VCR.
4. Turn on projector by firmly pressing the red power
button. Solid green indicates projector is ready.
5. If you are not receiving an image, firmly press the
source button to toggle between “computer” and “video”
mode.
6. To use an external speaker, connect the red & white
audio cables from the DVD/ VCR player to a speaker.
7. To turn off the projector, firmly press the red power
button twice. Allow the projector to cool down before
unplugging the power cord. (Solid orange indicates
cool down is complete.)
For more information contact:
Media Distribution Services (MDS)
756-7198
mds.calpoly.edu

Epson Projector Specifications

General

Brand	Epson
Model	Projector
Category	Projector
Language	English

Summary

Connecting a Computer to a Data/Video Projector

Connect VGA Cable

Connect the VGA cable from your laptop to the "Computer" connector on the back of the projector.

Plug in Power Cord

Connect the power cord to the side or back of the projector.

Turn on Projector

Press the red power button. A solid green light indicates the projector is ready.

Turn on Laptop

Turn on your laptop and ensure the resolution is set to 1024x768.

Troubleshoot No Image

If no image appears, press the source button to toggle between "computer" and "video" modes.

Turn Off Projector

Press the red power button twice. Allow the projector to cool down before unplugging.

Connecting a DVD Player or VCR to a Data/Video Projector

Connect Yellow RCA Cable

Connect a yellow RCA cable from the DVD or VCR to the back of the projector.

Plug in Power Cord

Connect the power cord to the side or back of the projector.

Turn on DVD/VCR

Turn on the DVD player or VCR.

Turn on Projector

Press the red power button. A solid green light indicates the projector is ready.

Troubleshoot No Image

If no image appears, press the source button to toggle between "computer" and "video" modes.

Connect Audio Cables for Speakers

Connect the red & white audio cables from the DVD/VCR player to a speaker.

Turn Off Projector

Press the red power button twice. Allow the projector to cool down before unplugging.

Configuring Display Settings If No Image Appears

Laptop Display Toggle

Hold "Fn" key and press "F8" (or another F key) to toggle display modes on laptops.

Finding Resolution Control Settings

PC Computer Settings

Navigate Start Menu -> Control Panel -> Display -> Settings -> Screen Area.

Mac Computer Settings

Navigate Apple Menu -> System Preferences -> Displays -> Resolution.