Epson Powerlite 800p Multimedia Projector Users Guide

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3. Connect one end of the computer cable to the projector’s 
Computer2/Component Video port, as shown.
4. Connect the other end of the cable to the computer’s video port.
5. Tighten the screws on the connectors.
Computer2/Component Video Port 

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Connecting the Mouse Cable
To use the remote control as a mouse, follow the steps below. You’ll 
use a different mouse cable, depending on whether your computer has 
a round PS/2 mouse port or a flat USB port. 
The USB cable also provides audio support. If your computer 
supports USB and your presentation includes sound, you can play it 
through the projector’s speakers by connecting the USB cable. 
1. Connect the square end of the USB cable to the...

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Connecting the Audio Cable
If your presentation includes sound and you want to use the 
projector’s built-in speakers, you’ll need to connect a stereo, mini-jack 
audio cable (not included). If you connected the USB cable, you may 
not need a separate audio cable. 
1. Connect one end of the audio cable to the 
Audio 1 jack on the 
projector.
   
2. Connect the other end of the audio cable to the speaker or 
audio out port on the computer’s sound card....

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Connecting to a Desktop Macintosh 
You can connect the projector to any desktop Macintosh. This section 
includes instructions for the following:

Connecting the computer cable

Connecting the mouse cable (if you want to use your remote 
control as a mouse or use USB audio)

Connecting the audio cable (if you’ll be projecting with audio)
Follow the steps in each section for the cables you need to connect. 
Before beginning, make sure the projector and...

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3. Connect one end of the computer cable to the projector’s 
Computer 2/ Component Video port, as shown. 
 
4. Connect the other end of the computer cable to the video port on 
the Macintosh. If it doesn’t fit, you may have to use a Macintosh 
desktop adapter, which you can buy from EPSON (see page 8). 
To use the adapter, remove its cover as 
shown and set its DIP switches according 
to the resolution you want to use, such as 
16-inch mode. See your...

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Connecting the Mouse Cable
To use the remote control as a mouse follow the steps below. If the 
Macintosh has a USB port, you can use the USB mouse cable 
included with the projector. If it has a round mouse port, you’ll need a 
Macintosh mouse cable; see your projector dealer for help in obtaining 
the correct cable.
The USB cable also provides audio suport. If your Macintosh supports 
USB and your presentation includes sound, you can play it through 
the...

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Connecting the Audio Cable
If your presentation includes sound and you want to use the 
projector’s built-in speakers, you’ll need to connect a stereo, mini-jack 
audio cable (not included). If you connected the USB cable, you may 
not need a separate audio cable. 
1. Connect one end of the audio cable to the 
Audio 1 jack on the 
projector. 
  
2. Connect the other end of the audio cable to the speaker or audio 
out port on the Macintosh.       
Audio1...

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Connecting to a Second Computer 
To connect a second computer to the projector, you need to use the 
projector’s 
Computer1 port. You’ll need an optional DVI-analog 
cable, unless the computer supports DVI (Digital Visual Interface) 
video.
1. Connect one end of the cable to the computer’s video port.
2. Connect the other end to the projector’s 
Computer1 port as 
shown.
3. To display images properly, make sure the 
Comp1 Input option 
in the projector’s...

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Connecting to a High-End Workstation
There is no across-the-board standard for workstation video output. 
However, your PowerLite projector is capable of remapping input 
resolutions up to 1600
×1200 pixels. Workstations that follow the 
SXGA standard and use the HD15 (standard VGA) connector won’t 
need an adapter cable or any special connection device. If your system 
varies, contact your computer dealer for help in connecting your 
workstation....

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