Epson Powerlite 74c Multimedia Projector Users Guide

Setting Up the Projector21
Connecting to a High-End Workstation
Your PowerLite projector is capable of remapping input resolutions 
up to 1600
×1200 pixels (on the PowerLite 74c) or up to 
1280
×1024 pixels (on the PowerLite 54c). Since 1280×1024 pixels 
is the default resolution for most leading workstations, your projector 
is ideal for displaying workstation video output.
There is no standard for workstation video output. Workstations that 
follow the SXGA standard and use the HD15 (standard VGA)...

22Setting 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 two video 
devices at time (or one computer and one video device). 
The projector supports HDTV, NTSC, PAL, and SECAM, and 
automatically detects the video format. It can receive composite video, 
S-Video, and...

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2. Connect the yellow RCA plug on the two-connector end of the 
cable to the projector’s yellow 
Video jack as shown below.
3. Connect the other yellow plug to the video-out jack on your video 
source.
4. To play sound through the projector, connect the black audio 
plug on the RCA A/V cable to the projector’s 
Audio2 jack.
5. Connect the red and white plugs on the other end of the cable to 
the corresponding audio output jacks on your video source.
6. After you turn on your...

24Setting 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. See page 12.
Before starting, make sure the projector 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 
port and the other end into the S-Video output port...

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Connecting an RGB Video Source
Follow these instructions to connect the projector to a video player 
that has an RGB video output port using the VGA computer cable 
that came with the projector.
1. Connect one end of the VGA computer cable to the 
Computer1/Component Video1 or the 
Computer2/Component Video2 port on the projector. 
2. Connect the other end to the video port on your player.
3. If you want to play sound through the projector, connect the 
optional audio cable...

26Setting Up the Projector
Connecting a Component Video Source
If your video source has component video connectors, you can use 
them to project a higher quality video image. You’ll need a 
component video cable, which can be purchased from EPSON 
(ELPKC19). See page 12.
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 
Computer1/Component Video1 or the 
Computer2/Component Video2...

Using the Projector27
1
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 

28Using the Projector
Turning On Your Equipment
Make sure your projector and other equipment are set up and 
connected correctly, as described in Chapter 1. Then turn on your 
projector, as described below.
If you turn on your connected computer or video equipment before 
starting the projector, the projector automatically detects and displays 
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...

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4. Turn on your computer or video source if you have not already. 
5. Press the P 
Power button on top of the projector to turn it on. 
(You can also press the P 
Power button on the remote control.)
The projector beeps and the power light flashes green as the 
projector warms up. The lamp comes on in about 30 seconds and 
the power light stays green. 
■If you’re using a computer, you should see your computer 
display projected after a moment or two. If not, you need to 
select the...

30Using the Projector
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 and DVD player). If you don’t see the image you want, 
select it as follows:
■On the projector, press the Source button until the correct 
device image is projected. 
■On the remote control, press the Computer1/2 button to select 
the device connected to the Computer1/Component Video1 or 
Computer2/Component...