Epson Powerlite 740c Multimedia Projector Users Guide
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Connecting to Computers and Other Equipment41 Connecting an S-Video Source 1. Locate an S-Video cable (one is usually provided with your video equipment or you can purchase one from Epson; see page 10). 2. Connect the cable to the S-Video connector on your player and the S-Video connector on the projector: 3. If you want to play sound through the projector, see page 44 for instructions on connecting audio cables. 4. If you don’t need to make any other connections, see page 16 or the Quick Setup...
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42Connecting to Computers and Other Equipment Connecting a Component Video Source You will need a component-to-VGA video cable or a component video-to-VGA adapter for this connection. You can order this cable (ELPKC19) from Epson; see page 11 for more information. 1. Locate a component-to-VGA video cable or adapter. 2. Connect the cable to your player and the blue Computer/Component Video connector on the projector. 3. If you want to play sound through the projector, see page 44 for instructions on...
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Connecting to Computers and Other Equipment43 Connecting an RGB Video Source 1. Locate the VGA computer cable provided with the projector. 2. Connect the cable to the video port on your player and the Computer/Component port on the projector. 3. If you want to play sound through the projector, see page 44 for instructions on connecting audio cables. 4. If you don’t need to make any other connections, see page 16 for instructions on turning on the projector and adjusting the image. Once the...
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44Connecting to Computers and Other Equipment Playing Sound Through the Projector You can play sound through the projector’s speaker system. To play sound through the projector, follow these steps: 1. Locate the appropriate cable and connect it to the Audio jack on the projector. ■If you have a computer connected to the blue Computer/ Component Video port, use a stereo mini-jack cable. ■If you have video equipment connected to the Video or S-Video port, use an RCA-style audio cable and the audio...
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45 1 Fine-Tuning the Projector You can use the projector’s on-screen menus to adjust the image, sound, and other features. This chapter covers the following information: ■Using the menu system ■Adjusting the image ■Adjusting signal settings ■Customizing projector features ■Using the projector security features ■Customizing power and operation Calgary-Quebec Users Guide.book Page 45 Thursday, January 20, 2005 9:26 AM
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46Fine-Tuning the Projector Using the Menu System You can use the remote control or the projector’s control panel to access the menus and change settings. Follow these steps: 1. To display the menu screen, press the Menu button on the remote control or on the projector. You see a menu screen similar to the one below: The menus are listed on the left and the options available for the highlighted menu are shown on the right. 2. Use the pointer button on the remote control (or the arrow buttons on...
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Fine-Tuning the Projector47 4. After highlighting the option you want to adjust, use the pointer button to change the setting. In some cases, you may have to press the Enter button to view a sub-screen for changing the setting. ■Press the left or right side of the pointer button to adjust a slider bar. ■To select from two or more settings, use the pointer button to highlight the desired setting and press Enter. 5. After changing the settings, press the Esc button to save your changes and...
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48Fine-Tuning the Projector Adjusting the Image You can use the Image menu to adjust the brightness, sharpness, color, tint, and contrast. 1. Press the Menu button on the projector or remote control and select the Image menu. You see the Image menu screen. 2. Use the pointer button to highlight the desired option, then adjust it as needed: ■Color Mode Lets you quickly adjust the color and brightness for various environments. Use either the remote control or the Color Mode setting in the...
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Fine-Tuning the Projector49 ■Brightness Lightens or darkens the overall image. ■Contrast Adjusts the difference between light and dark areas. ■Color Intensity (video only) Adjusts the color depth of the image. ■Tint (video only) Adjusts the balance of green to magenta in the image (available only for component video or NTSC signals). ■Sharpness Adjusts the sharpness of the image. ■Color Adjustment Adjusts the color temperature. Select Color Temp. to set a temperature between 5000 and 10000 °K. Or...
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50Fine-Tuning the Projector2. Use the pointer button to highlight the desired option, then adjust it as needed: ■Auto Setup Leave this setting ON to automatically optimize the computer image. Turn it off if you want to save adjustments you have made to the video settings. ■Tracking Adjust this value to eliminate vertical stripes in the image. ■Sync Adjust this value if the image appears blurry or flickers. ■Position If the image is slightly cut off on one or more sides, it may not be centered...