Epson Powerlite 7600p Multimedia Projector Users Guide

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Connecting to Video Sources
You can connect a DVD player, VCR, camcorder, laser disc player, 
digital camera, or any other compatible video source to your projector.
The projector supports HDTV, NTSC, PAL, and SECAM, and 
automatically detects the video format. (However, if you’re using a 
60-hertz PAL system, you’ll need to select 
PAL60 in the Video menu, 
as described on page 47.)
The projector can receive composite video, S-Video, and component 
video. You can connect one...

16Setting Up the Projector
Connecting an RCA Video Cable
Before starting, make sure the projector and your DVD player or 
other video source are turned off.
1. Connect the yellow plug on one end of the RCA video cable to 
the projector’s 
Video jack. 
2. Connect the other end of the cable to the video-out jack on your 
video source.
To include sound in your presentation, connect the RCA audio cable 
as described on page 19.
RCA video cable
Video jack
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Connecting an S-Video Cable
If your video source has an S-Video jack, you can use it to project a 
higher quality video image. However, you’ll need an S-Video cable, 
which may be included with your video source, or can be purchased 
separately.
Before starting, make sure the projector and your DVD player or 
other video source are turned off.
1. Insert one end of an S-Video cable into the projector’s 
S-Video 
connector. 
2. Insert the other end into the S-Video output port of...

18Setting Up the Projector
Connecting a Component (BNC) Video Cable
If your video source has component (BNC) connectors, you can use 
them to project a higher quality video image. However, you’ll need a 
VGA-to-3BNC video cable, which is available from EPSON; see 
page 8.
Before starting, make sure the projector and your DVD player or 
other video device are turned off.
1. Connect the VGA end of the cable to the projector’s 
Computer 2/Component Video port. 
2. Connect the red, green, and blue leads at...

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Connecting the Audio Cable    
To include sound in your video presentation, you need to connect the 
RCA audio cable that came with your projector. If you’ve connected 
more than one video source, you can include sound for just one of the 
sources. (You can also include sound for your computer source; see 
page 14.)
1. Connect the RCA audio cable to the left and right 
Audio 2 jacks 
on the projector (insert the white plug into the 
L port and the red 
plug into the 
R port)....

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Using the Projector21
Using the Projector
Once you’ve connected the projector to your computer or other 
equipment (as described in Chapter 1 or Appendix A), you’re ready to 
turn on the projector, 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...

22Using the Projector
Turning On Your Equipment
Make sure your projector and other equipment are set up and 
connected correctly, as described in Chapter 1 or Appendix A. Then 
turn on your projector, as described below, followed by any 
equipment you’ve connected to it. You can turn on your computer 
and video equipment in any order, but if you have more than one 
computer or video source connected, you may have to switch to the 
desired source as described on page 29. 
Turning On the Projector
Follow...

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4. Press the red Power button on top of the projector. 
The power light flashes green as the projector warms up, and the 
projection lamp comes on in about 30 seconds. The power light 
stays green, and you may see a blue screen with the 
No Signal 
message displayed. This is normal. 
5. Do one of the following:

Turn on or restart your computer. In a few moments, you 
should see your computer display projected.
(Windows only: If you see a New Hardware Found message 
saying that it...

24Using the Projector
What To Do If You See a Blank Screen 
If you see a blank screen or a blue screen with the No Signal message 
after turning on your computer or video source, try the following:

Make sure the cables are connected correctly, as described on 
page 12 (for laptops) or in Appendix A (for other systems).

Make sure the power light is green and not flashing and the lens 
cover is off. 

Try restarting your computer.

If you’ve conne cte d more t han one  computer and/or video source, 
you...