Epson Powerlite 81p Multimedia Projector Users Guide

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Save all packaging in case you need to ship the projector. Always use 
the original packaging (or equivalent) when you need to send the 
projector to another location.
If you are moving the projector by hand, use the carrying case 
included with the projector.
Additional Components
Depending on how you plan to use the projector, you may need 
additional components:
■To receive an S-video signal, you need an S-video cable. One is 
usually provided with your video device, or you can purchase it...

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Optional Accessories
To enhance your use of the projector, Epson provides the following 
optional accessories:  
You can purchase these accessories from your dealer, by calling 
Epson at (800) 873-7766, or by visiting the Epson Store
SM
at www.epsonstore.com (U.S. sales only). In Canada, please call 
(800) 463-7766 for dealer referral. 
Product Product number
Replacement lamp V13H010L30
Air filter set (includes 2 filters)  V13H134A06 
Samsonite
® wheeled soft case ELPKS35
ATA molded hardshell...

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Setting Up the Projector
This chapter tells you how to set up the projector and connect it to a 
computer or video source. You can connect up to four devices 
simultaneously: four video sources, one computer and three video 
sources, or two computers and two video sources. 
You’ll find instructions for the following in this chapter:
■Positioning the projector
■Connecting to a computer
■Connecting to video sources 

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Positioning the Projector
Before connecting the projector, you 
need to decide where to place it. If 
you’re setting up the projector yourself 
and it isn’t already installed in the 
room you’re using, you’ll probably 
want to place it on a table in front of 
the screen, as shown. 
This lets you stand in the front of the room, face the audience, and 
remain close enough to the equipment to be able to control it. Try to 
leave as much space as possible between the projector and...

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Try to place the projector directly in front of the center of the screen, 
facing it toward the screen squarely. If the projector isn’t positioned 
this way, the image will be “keystone” shaped, instead of square or 
rectangular.
If you place the projector below the level of the screen, you’ll have to 
tilt it up by extending the front adjustable foot, as described on 
page 37. This also causes the image to lose its rectangular shape, but 
the Auto Keystone feature corrects the...

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Connecting to a Computer
You can connect the PowerLite projector to any computer that has a 
standard VGA or BNC monitor port, including PC notebook and 
laptop computers, Macintosh PowerBooks and iBooks, and hand-held 
devices. You can connect two computers at the same time. 
Follow the instructions in this section to:
■Connect the projector to your computer with the VGA cable 
included with the projector.
■Connect the projector to your computer with a 
commercially-available...

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3. Connect one end of the cable to the projector’s 
Computer1/Component Video1 or the 
Computer2/Component Video2 port. If you are going to 
connect your computer monitor to the projector for simultaneous 
display, use the 
Computer1/Component Video1 port.
4. Connect the other end of the cable to your computer’s video-out 
or monitor port. 
If you’re using a PowerBook or iBook and you can’t connect the 
cable, you may need to use the Macintosh desktop adapter as 
shown below...

18Setting Up the ProjectorIf you don’t need to make any other connections, you can plug in 
your projector and turn it on. See page 30 for instructions.
If more than one device is connected to the projector, select the 
correct source after projection starts by pressing the 
Source Search 
button on the projector or the 
Comp1 or Comp2 button on the 
remote control. See page 32.
Connecting with a VGA-5BNC Cable
If your computer provides video output through BNC connectors, 
follow these instructions to...

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If you don’t need to make any other connections, you can plug in 
your projector and turn it on. See page 30 for instructions.
If more than one device is connected to the projector, select the 
correct source after projection starts by pressing the 
Source Search 
button on the projector or the 
Comp1 or Comp2 button on the 
remote control. See page 32.
Connecting the USB Cable for Remote Mouse 
Control
Using the remote control as a wireless mouse lets you click through...

20Setting Up the Projector3. Connect the flat end of the cable to an available USB port on your 
computer.
4. If necessary, configure your laptop to work with an external 
mouse.
If you don’t need to make any other connections, you can plug in 
your projector and turn it on. See page 30 for instructions.
Connecting an External Monitor
If you want to see your presentation close-up as well as on the 
projection screen, you can connect an external monitor to the 
projector. This lets you view images on your...