Epson Powerlite 81p Multimedia Projector Users Guide

							Setting Up the Projector21
Playing Sound Through the Projector
Your computer probably has its own sound system; however, it may 
not be adequate for your presentation. If you need more volume, you 
can connect a computer audio cable to take advantage of the 
projector’s built-in amplifier and speaker. You can obtain a computer 
audio cable (3.5-mm stereo miniplug cable) from a computer or 
electronics dealer.
1. Connect one end of the audio cable to the 
Audio1 jack on the 
projector.
2. Connect the other end of the audio cable to your laptop’s
 headphone jack or   audio-out jack, or your desktop’s 
speaker or audio-out port.
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.note
If you’ve connected two 
computers to the projector, 
you can play sound from 
both. Connect the audio 
cable for the computer 
connected to the 
Computer 2/Component 
Video 2
 connector to the 
Audio 2 jack on the 
projector. Connect the other 
end of the cable to the second 
computer. 
						

							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 four video 
devices at one time. 
The projector supports HDTV, SDTV, NTSC, PAL, and SECAM, 
and automatically detects the video format. It can receive composite 
video, S-video, RGB video, and component video. The type of cable 
you need depends on the video source: 
■For composite video, use a commercially-available RCA A/V 
cable. See page 23. 
■For S-video, use the S-video cable supplied with your video device 
or order one from Epson. See page 24.
■For RGB video, use the VGA computer cable included with the 
projector. See page 25.
■For component video, you’ll need the optional Epson component 
video cable. See page 26.
After connecting your video device to the projector, you may want to 
connect an audio cable to play sound from your video equipment 
through the projector’s built-in speaker. See page 27 for instructions.
note
The projector does not 
support TV antenna cable 
F connectors. 
						

							Setting Up the Projector23
Connecting a Composite Video Source
If you’re connecting a composite video device, use a 
commercially-available RCA A/V cable. Before starting, make sure the 
projector and your DVD player or other video source are turned off.
1. Connect the yellow RCA plug on one end of the cable to the 
projector’s yellow 
Video jack as shown below.
2. Connect the yellow plug on the other end of the cable to the 
video-out port on your video source.
3. To play sound through the projector, follow the instructions 
beginning on page 27.
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 
Video as 
the input source after projection starts. See page 32 for details. 
						

							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 (ELPSV01), 
which is usually provided with your video source, or you can purchase 
one from Epson. See page 12 for ordering information.
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 of your video 
source.
2. To play sound through the projector, follow the instructions 
beginning on page 27.
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 
S-Video 
as the input source after projection starts. See page 32 for details. 
						

							Setting Up the Projector25
Connecting an RGB Video Source
Follow these instructions to connect the projector to a video player or 
satellite receiver that has an RGB video output port using the VGA 
computer cable that came with the projector.
Before starting, make sure the projector and your DVD player or 
other video source are turned off.
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. To play sound through the projector, follow the instructions 
beginning on page 27.
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 
Computer 1 (RGB) or Computer 2 (RGB) as the source, depending 
on which port you used. See page 32 for details. 
						

							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 (ELPKC19), which can be purchased from 
Epson. See page 12 for ordering information.
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 port. 
2. Insert the three ends of the component video cable into the 
R, G, and B ports on your video source.
3. To play sound through the projector, follow the instructions 
beginning on page 27.
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 your projector, select 
Computer 1 (Component Video) or Computer 2 (Component 
Video)
 as the source, depending on which port you used. See page 32 
for details. 
						

							Setting Up the Projector27
Playing Sound Through the Projector
The projector has a built-in speaker with a maximum output of 5 W. 
You can play sound from your video equipment through the 
projector’s speaker if your video device has an audio output port.
For RCA-Style Audio Output Ports
Most video devices have an RCA-style audio output port. In this case, 
use the audio adapter supplied with the projector to connect the 
projector to a commercially-available A/V cable, as shown below:
1. Locate the audio adapter that came with your projector.
2. Connect the black audio plug on one end of the adapter to the 
Audio jack corresponding to your video source. For example, if 
you’ve connected your video device to the projector’s 
Video port, 
connect the adapter to the 
Audio jack next to it.
3. Connect the red and white plugs on the other end of the adapter 
to the red and white plugs on the A/V cable.
4. Connect the red or white plug on the other end of the A/V cable 
to corresponding color-coded audio output port on your video 
source.
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.
Audio adapter
note
Each input port has its own 
dedicated audio output jack. 
To play sound from a source, 
you must connect the audio 
cable to the correct audio 
output jack.
When you switch the video 
source, the projector 
automatically plays sound 
from the new source. 
						

							28Setting Up the Projector
For Stereo Mini-Jack Audio Output Ports
Some video devices, especially camcorders, may have a stereo 
mini-jack audio output port. In this case, use a commercially-available 
stereo mini jack audio cable to connect to the projector, as shown 
below:
1. Connect one end of the audio cable to the 
Audio jack 
corresponding to your video source. For example, if you’ve 
connected your video device to the projector’s 
S-Video port, 
connect the adapter to the 
Audio jack next to it.
2. Connect the other end to your video device’s audio output port.
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.
note
Each input port has its own 
dedicated audio output jack. 
To play sound from a source, 
you must connect the audio 
cable to the correct audio 
output jack.
When you switch the video 
source, the projector 
automatically plays sound 
from the new source. 
						

							29
1
Projecting
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
■Adjusting the volume
■Shutting down the projector 
						

							30Projecting
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 32.
Turning On the Projector
Follow these steps to plug in and turn on the projector:
1. Push in the tabs and remove the lens cap.
2. Connect one end of the power cord to the projector’s power inlet. 
caution
Do not use the projector with 
the lens cap in place. The 
heat generated by the lamp 
can damage it.