Epson Powerlite 6100i Multimedia Projector Users Guide

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Connecting Using a BNC-to-VGA Cable
1. Locate a BNC-to-VGA video cable (one may be included with 
your video equipment). 
2. Connect the BNC end of the cable to your player and the VGA 
end to the 
Computer1 port on the projector.
3. If you want to play sound through the projector, see page 25 for 
instructions on connecting an audio cable.
4. If you don’t need to make any other connections, see Chapter 2 
or the Quick Setup sheet for instructions on turning on the 
projector and adjusting the image. 
5. Once the projector is turned on, enter the projector’s Signal menu 
and make sure Computer1 is set to 
Auto; see page 54. 
						

							22Setting Up the Projector
Connecting to a Computer 
You can connect the PowerLite projector to any computer that has a 
standard video output (monitor) port, including desktop models, 
PC notebooks, Macintosh PowerBooks and iBooks, and hand-held 
devices. You can connect up to two computers at the same time to 
connect to the 
Computer port (standard VGA cable connection), see 
page 23.
After connecting to the computer, you may also want to:
■connect a monitor to the projector so you can view your 
presentation close-up as well as on-screen (not necessary if you’re 
using a notebook); see page 24
■connect an audio cable to play computer audio; see page 25 
note
If you connect a Windows-
based computer to the 
projector, you may see a 
New Hardware Wizard 
saying your computer has 
found a plug-and-play 
monitor; if so, click Cancel.
note
If you want to connect an 
external monitor to the 
Monitor Out port, your 
computer must be connected 
to the Computer1 port. 
						

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Connecting to the Computer Port
Follow these instructions:
1. Locate the VGA computer cable provided with the projector.
2. Connect one end to the projector’s 
Computer port, and the other 
end to your computer’s monitor port. 
 
3. Optionally, you can connect an external monitor (see page 24), 
play sound through the projector (see page 25).
4. When you’ve finished making connections, see Chapter 2 for 
instructions on turning on the projector and adjusting the image.
5. Once the projector is turned on, enter the projector’s Signal menu 
and make sure Computer1 is set to 
Auto; see page 54.
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. 
						

							24Setting Up the Projector
Connecting an External Monitor
If you want to monitor your presentation close-up (on a monitor 
placed beside the projector) as well as on the screen, you can connect 
an external monitor. You can use it to check on your presentation or 
switch between picture sources, even if you’ve pressed the 
A/V Mute 
button to turn off projection on the screen. 
To attach an external monitor, connect it to the projector’s 
Monitor 
Out
 port, as shown:
 
Follow these guidelines to view images on the monitor:
■The monitor displays the image from the currently selected 
computer source.
■You can only view images on the monitor while the projector is 
powered on.
note
If you want to connect an 
external monitor to the 
Monitor Out port, your 
computer must be connected 
to the Computer1 port.
External monitor 
						

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Playing Sound Through the Projector
You can play sound through the projector’s speaker system, or you can 
attach an external speaker system. (Attaching speakers to the projector 
instead of directly to the audio source lets you use the projector’s 
remote control to adjust the sound.)
Connecting Audio Equipment to the Projector
To play sound through the projector, follow these steps:
1. Obtain a commercially available stereo mini-jack or RCA-style 
audio cable. Which cable you use depends on how your 
equipment is connected:
■If you have a computer connected to the Computer1, 
Computer2, or S-Video port, use a stereo mini-jack cable.
■If you have video equipment connected to the Video port, 
use an RCA-style audio cable.
2. Connect the audio cable to the jack corresponding to the 
connected video source. 
 
3. Connect the other end of the cable to the audio-output connector 
on your computer or video equipment. 
Use with Computer2 inputUse with Computer1 input
Use with Video input Use with S-Video input 
						

							26Setting Up the Projector
Connecting External Speakers
To connect speakers to the projector, follow these steps:
1. Obtain the appropriate cable to connect your speakers. 
Depending on your stereo system, you may be able to use a 
commercially available audio cable with a stereo mini-jack 
connector on one end, and pin jacks on the other end. For some 
speaker systems, you may have to purchase a special cable or use 
an adapter to connect to your speakers.
2. Connect the stereo mini-jack end of the audio cable to the 
Audio 
Out
 port on the projector. 
 
3. Connect the other end(s) of the cable to your speaker system. You 
may need to use an adapter to make the connection. 
The projector’s internal speaker system is disabled while sound is 
output to the external speakers.  
						

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Projecting
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.
Follow the guidelines in this chapter for: 
■Turning the projector on and selecting the image source
■Troubleshooting display problems
■Adjusting the image
■Adjusting the volume
■Shutting down the projector 
						

							28Projecting
Turning On Your Equipment
Make sure your projector and other equipment are set up as described 
in Chapter 1. Then follow the instructions below to start the projector 
and display an image. 
If you turn on any connected computer or video equipment before 
starting the projector, this lets the projector automatically detect and 
display the image source. If you turn on the projector first, or have 
multiple pieces of connected equipment, you may have to select the 
image source manually (see page 30).
Turning On the Projector
Follow these steps to turn on the projector:
1. Plug one end of the power cable into the projector, and the other 
end into a grounded electrical outlet.
2. Wait until the PPower light stops flashing and turns orange. 
note
To shut down the projector, 
see page 39. Shutting down 
the projector correctly 
prevents premature lamp 
failure and possible damage 
from overheating. 
Power light 
						

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3. Press the orange PPower button on top of the projector—or 
press the P
Power button on the remote control.
(If this is your first time using the remote control, make sure the 
batteries are installed; see page 43.) 
The PPower light flashes green as the projector warms up, and 
an image begins to appear. When the PPower light stops flashing 
and remains green (in about 20 seconds) the projector is ready 
for use. 
4. If you’ve connected a Windows-based computer to the projector, 
you may see a New Hardware Wizard saying your computer has 
found a plug-and-play monitor; if so, click 
Cancel.
warning
Never look into the lens 
when the lamp is on. This 
can damage your eyes, and is 
especially dangerous for 
children.
note
If the Direct Power On 
feature has been enabled, 
you don’t need to press the 
P 
Power button to turn 
the projector on. Just plug 
the projector into an 
electrical outlet. When the 
P Power light stops flashing 
and stays on, the projector is 
ready to use.
Power button 
						

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Selecting the Image Source
Selecting the image source lets you switch between images input from 
different pieces of equipment connected to the projector (such as a 
computer or DVD player). 
If you don’t see the image you want, select it using the 
Source 
Search 
button on the projector or the Source buttons on the 
remote control. 
The 
Source buttons work as follows:
■Use the Source Search button to switch between equipment 
connected to the 
Computer1, Computer2, Video, and 
S-Videoports. 
■The remote control has four Source buttons. Use them to switch 
between equipment connected to the port identified on each 
button.
Note that the 
Computer1 and Computer2 ports can be set up to use 
different input signals (for example, Analog RGB or RGB Video)—so 
if you have equipment connected to one of these ports, it’s important 
to make sure the correct signal is selected to match the equipment 
you’re using. You can change the input signal settings using the 
projector’s menu system; see page 54. 
note
To focus and adjust the 
image, see page 34. If a 
projected image fails to 
appear, see page 31 for help.