Epson Powerlite 62c Multimedia Projector Users Guide

Setting Up the Projector21
Connecting a USB Cable for Remote Mouse 
Control
Using the remote control as a wireless mouse lets you click through 
slide show-style presentations, such as PowerPoint, from up to 20 feet 
away. This makes it easy to deliver your presentation, since you won’t 
need to stand near your computer.
To use the wireless mouse function, you will need a USB cable, a 
system with a working USB port, and  the full version of one of these 
operating systems: 
1. If you are using a...

22Setting Up the Projector
Connecting an External Monitor
If you want to see your presentation close-up as well as on the 
projection screen, you can connect an external monitor to the 
projector. This lets you view images on your computer monitor while 
the projector is in standby mode (plugged in but not turned on) and 
check your presentation or switch between picture sources even if 
you’ve pressed the 
A/V Mute button on the remote control to turn off 
projection on the screen. 
Simultaneous...

Setting Up the Projector23
Playing Sound Through the Projector
Your computer probably has its own sound system; however, it may 
not be adequate for your presentation. If you need more volume, you 
can connect a commercially available computer audio cable to take 
advantage of the projector’s built-in amplifier and speaker. You can 
obtain a computer audio cable (3.5-mm stereo miniplug) from a 
computer or electronics dealer.
1. Connect one end of the audio cable to the corresponding 
Audio 
jack on the...

24Setting Up the Projector
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, or Nintendo GameCube—or any other compatible 
video source to your projector. You can connect up to four video 
devices at one time. 
The projector supports HDTV, SDTV, NTSC, PAL, and SECAM, 
and automatically detects the video format. It can receive composite 
video, S-Video, RGB video, and co mponent video....

Setting Up the Projector25
Connecting a Composite Video Source
If you’re connecting a composite video device, use a commercially 
available RCA A/V cable. Before starting, make sure the projector and 
your DVD player or other video source are turned off.
1. Connect the yellow RCA plug on one end of the cable to the  projector’s yellow 
Video jack.
2. Connect the yellow plug on the other end of the cable to the  video-out port on your video source.
3. To play sound through the proj ector, follow the...

26Setting Up the Projector
Connecting an S-Video Source
If your video source has an S-Video jack, you can use it to project a 
higher quality video image. You’ll need an S-Video cable, which is 
usually provided with your video source, or you can purchase one 
from Epson (part number ELPSV0 1). See page 13 for ordering 
information.
Before starting, make sure the pr ojector and your DVD player or 
other video source are turned off.
1. Insert one end of the S-Video cable into the projector’s 
S-Video...

Setting Up the Projector27
Connecting an RGB Video Source
Follow these instructions to connect the projector to a video player or 
satellite receiver that has an RGB video output port using the VGA 
computer cable that came with the projector.
Before starting, make sure the projector and your DVD player or 
other video source are turned off.
1. Connect one end of the VGA computer cable to the 
Computer1(Component) or Computer2(Component) port on 
the projector.
2. Connect the other end to the video port...

28Setting Up the Projector
Connecting a Component Video Source
If your video source has component video connectors, you can use 
them to project a higher qualit y video image. You’ll need a 
component video cable, which can  be purchased from Epson (part 
number ELPKC19). See page 13  for ordering information.
Before starting, make sure the pr ojector 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 
Computer1(Component)...

Setting Up the Projector29
Playing Sound Through the Projector
The projector has a built-in speaker with a maximum output of 5 W. 
You can play sound from your video equipment through the 
projector’s speaker if your video device has an audio output port.
For RCA-Style Audio Output Ports
Most video devices have an RCA-styl e audio output port. In this case, 
use a commercially available audio ad apter to connect the projector to 
your video source:
1. Connect the 3.5-mm stereo miniplug end of the audio...

30Setting Up the Projector
For Stereo Mini-Jack Audio Output Ports
Some video devices, especially camcorders, may have a stereo 
mini-jack audio output port. In this case, use a commercially available 
stereo mini-jack audio cable  to connect to the projector:
1. Connect one end of the audio cable to the 
Audio jack  
corresponding to your video source. For example, if you’ve 
connected your video device to the projector’s 
S-Video port, 
connect the adapter to the 
Audio jack next to it.
2. Connect the...