Epson Powerlite 6110i Multimedia Projector Users Guide

Setting Up the Projector21
Connecting a Component Video Source
1. Locate a component-to-VGA video cable (you can purchase one 
from Epson; see page 14).
2. Connect the RCA 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 27 for 
instructions on connecting an audio cable.
4. If you don’t need to make any other connections, see Chapter 2 
for instructions on turning on the projector and adjusting the...

22Setting Up the Projector
Connecting an RGB Video Source
Follow these instructions to connect the projector to a video player 
that has an RGB video output port. Depending on the type of 
connector on your player, you’ll need to use the appropriate cable:
■If your player has a VGA-style connector, follow the steps below.
■If your player has three BNC connectors labeled R/G/B, see 
“Connecting Using a BNC-to-VGA Cable” on page 23.
Connecting Using a VGA-style Computer Cable
1. Locate the VGA computer...

Setting Up the Projector23
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 27 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...

24Setting 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 
and Mac notebook computers, and hand-held devices. You can 
connect up to two computers at the same time to the 
Computer ports 
(standard VGA cable connection), see page 25.
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...

Setting Up the Projector25
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 26), 
and play sound through the projector (see page 27).
4. When you’ve finished making connections, see Chapter 2 for 
instructions on turning on the projector and adjusting the image.
5....

26Setting 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...

Setting Up the Projector27
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...

28Setting 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...

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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 

30Projecting
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. 
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...