Epson Powerlite 53c Multimedia Projector Users Guide

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2. Connect the other end of the audio cable to your laptop’s
 headphone jack or   audio-out jack. (Jack locations vary; see 
your computer manual if you’re not sure which jack to use.)
If you don’t need to make any other connections, you can plug in 
your projector and turn it on. See page 20 for instructions.
Connecting to Video Sources
You can connect a DVD player, VCR, camcorder, laser disc player, 
digital camera, gaming console—such as Microsoft Xbox, Sony 
PlayStation 2,...

16Setting Up the Projector
Connecting the RCA Video Cable
Before starting, make sure the projector and your DVD player or 
other video source are turned off. 
1. Connect one end of the yellow RCA plug to the projector’s 
Video 
jack.
2. Connect the other end of the plug to the video-out jack on your 
video source.
3. Connect the red and white plugs on the RCA A/V cable to the 
projector’s 
Audio2 L (white) and R (red) jacks.
4. Connect the red and white plugs on the other end of the cable to 
the...

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Connecting an S-Video Cable
If your video source has an S-Video jack, you can use it to project a 
higher quality video image. However, you’ll need an S-Video cable, 
which may be included with your video source, or may be purchased.
Before starting, make sure the projector and your DVD player or 
other video source are turned off.
1. Insert one end of an S-Video cable into the projector’s 
S-Video 
port.
2. Insert the other end into the S-Video output port of your video...

18Setting Up the Projector
Connecting a Component Video Cable
If your video source has component video connectors, you can use 
them to project a higher quality video image. However, you’ll need a 
component video cable, which can be purchased from EPSON 
(ELPKC19).
Before starting, make sure the projector and your DVD player or 
other video device are turned off.
1. Connect the large end of the component video cable to the 
projector’s 
Computer/Component Video port. 
2. Insert the three ends of the...

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Using the Projector
Once you’ve set up the projector, you’re ready to turn it on, adjust 
the image, and give your presentation. 
Although you can operate the projector without it, the remote control 
lets you use additional features. See Chapter 3 for instructions on 
using the remote. This chapter covers the following:
■Turning on the projector and other equipment
■Adjusting the image
■Shutting down the projector 

20Using the Projector
Turning On Your Equipment
Make sure your projector and other equipment are set up and 
connected correctly, as described in Chapter 1 or Appendix A. Then 
turn on your projector, as described below, followed by any 
equipment you’ve connected to it. You can turn on your computer 
and video equipment in any order, but if you have both a computer 
and video source connected, you may have to switch to the desired 
source as described on page 21. 
Turning On the Projector
Follow these...

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4. Press the P Power button on top of the projector or on the 
remote control. 
The power light flashes green as the projector warms up, and the 
projection lamp comes on in about 40 seconds. The power light 
stays green. 
5. Do one of the following:
■If you’re using a computer, turn it on or restart it. In a few 
moments, you should see your computer display projected. 
(Windows
® only: If you see a message saying that it has found 
a plug-and-play monitor, click 
Cancel.) 
■If...

22Using the Projector
What To Do If You See a Blank Screen
If you see a blank screen or a blue screen with the message No Signal 
after turning on your computer or video source, try the following:
■Make sure the cables are connected correctly, as described in 
Chapter 1 (for laptops and video sources) or in Appendix A (for 
desktop computers and other sources).
■Make sure the power light is green and not flashing and the lens 
cover is off. 
■Try restarting your computer.
■Press the Source button on top...

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If you’re using a Macintosh laptop with OS 9.x or 
earlier:
You may need to set up your system to display on the projector screen 
as well as the LCD screen. Follow these steps:
1. From the Apple menu, select 
Control Panels, then click 
Monitors or Monitors and Sound.
2. Click the Arrange icon.
3. Drag one monitor icon on top of the other. 
If the 
Arrange option isn’t available, you may need to select one of 
the Simulscan resolution settings:
1. Click the 
Monitor icon, if...

24Using the Projector
If you’re using a Macintosh laptop with OS X:
You may need to set up your system to display on the projector screen 
as well as the LCD screen. Follow these steps:
1. From the Apple menu, select 
System Preferences, then click 
Displays.
2. Select VGA Display or Color LCD, click Arrange or 
Arrangement, and make sure Mirror Displays is checked.
Click here
Select Mirror 
Displays