Epson Powerlite 8000i Multimedia Projector Users Guide

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Connecting the Audio Cable
1. If you will be using audio, connect one end of the audio cable to 
the Audio 1 port on the projector. (Use the Audio 2 port if you 
are connecting a second computer.) 
2. Connect the other end of the audio cable to the audio-out port on 
your PowerBook. 
Note: After you turn on the projector and computer, you’ll need to choose 
Mirroring in the Display Control Panel if you set up your configuration to 
display on the LCD screen as well as the...

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Connecting to a High-End Workstation
Your PowerLite projector is capable of remapping input resolutions up 
to 1600
´1200 pixels. Since 1280
´1024 pixels is the default 
resolution for most leading workstations, this capability makes these 
projectors the best portable solution for the display of workstation 
video output.
There is no standard for workstation video output. Those workstations 
that follow the SXGA standard and use the HD15 connector don’t 
need an...

Connecting to a Video Source
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You can connect the projector to an S-Video source, a composite video 
source, and a component video source at the same time. However, the 
projector automatically selects the S-Video as the video source. 
The projector supports HDTV, NTSC, PAL, and SECAM video 
formats, and automatically detects and identifies the video format. 
However, you can specify that a single broadcast format be detected. 
(See Chapter 3.) Note that the projector will then be able to detect 
only...

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To connect a video source to the projector:
1. Turn off the projector and video source if they are on.
2. If your video source uses a small, round, one-prong composite 
(RCA) video connector, you’ll need the RCA video cable that 
comes with the projector. If your video source uses a large, round, 
four-prong S-Video connector or a BNC type connector, you will 
need to purchase the appropriate cable or use the cable that came 
with your video source.
3. For composite...

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4. Connect the RCA audio cable to the Audio ports of the projector: 
insert the white plug into the L port and the red plug into the R 
port. Connect the plug at the other end of the RCA audio cable to 
the audio output ports of the video source. 
5. For S-Video, insert one end of an S-Video cable into the 
projector’s S-Video connector. Insert the other end into the 
S-video-out port of your video source.
6. For component video, insert three ends of a BNC cable into the...

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Connecting to an External Speaker or 
PA System 
  
Although the projector’s internal speakers are enough for most small- 
or medium-size rooms, you can connect the projector to an external 
speaker or public address (PA) system for large rooms or to gain 
maximum benefit from the projector’s built-in 3D sound function.
To connect the projector to an external sound system, you need to 
obtain an RCA-to-3.5 mm stereo audio cable. You can get one from 
your computer...

Turning the Equipment On and Off
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Note: EPSON offers the Mediaphile PAS (personal audio system) and 
the Mediaphile CVS (clear voice system) for external amplification. 
See page 5 for ordering information.
3. Connect the RCA plugs to the external amplified speaker or PA 
system. Insert the cable’s red plug into the Audio R port, and the 
white plug into the Audio L port.
Note: The internal speakers are disabled when an external audio 
system is used.
Turning the Equipment On and Off
It’s best to turn...

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Turning the Projector On and Off
Follow these steps to turn on the projector:
1. Connect one end of the power cord to the projector’s power inlet. 
2. Connect the other end to a grounded electrical outlet. The power 
light on the projector’s control panel turns orange, indicating that 
the projector is in sleep mode. (The projector is not turned on 
yet.)
3. Remove the projector lens cap. 
4. Press the Power button on the remote control or control panel to 
turn on the...

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When you are done using the projector, unplug the power cord.
Never unplug the power cord when the power light is green; this may 
damage the lamp.
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