Epson Powerlite 8300i Multimedia Projector Users Guide

							Setting Up the Projector21
Connecting Using a BNC Cable
1. Locate a BNC video cable (one may be included with your video 
equipment). 
2. Connect the cable to your player and the corresponding 
R/G/B 
connectors on the projector.
3. If you want to play sound through the projector, see page 29 for 
instructions on connecting an audio cable.
4. If you don’t need to make any other connections, see Chapter 2 
for instructions on turning on the projector and adjusting the 
image. Once the projector is turned on, be sure to:
■Enter the projector’s Setting menu, then change the BNC 
Input setting to 
RGB-Video (see page 70).
■After exiting the menu system, select BNC as the source to see 
your image (see page 34).  
						

							22Setting Up the Projector
Connecting to a Computer
You can connect the PowerLite projector to any computer that has a 
standard VGA, BNC, or DVI-D (or DFP) dual-link monitor port, 
including desktop models, PC notebook and laptop computers, 
Macintosh PowerBooks and iBooks, and hand-held devices. (Some 
proprietary video ports may require a special adapter.) You can 
connect up to four computers at the same time:
■To connect to the Computer 1 or Computer 2 port (standard 
VGA cable connection), see page 23.
■To connect using the BNC port, see page 24.
■To connect using the DVI (Digital Video Interface) port, see 
page 25.
After connecting any video cables, you may also want to:
■connect a USB cable so you can use the remote control as a 
mouse; see page 27
■connect a monitor to the projector so you can view your 
presentation close-up as well as on-screen (not necessary if you’re 
using a laptop); see page 28
■connect an audio cable to play computer audio; see page 29 
note
The projector accepts a wide 
range of resolutions and 
video formats. For best 
results, set your computer to 
output video at the 
projector’s native display 
resolution (1024 
× 768). 
See page 120 for 
instructions. 
						

							Setting Up the Projector23
Connecting to the Computer 1 or 2 Port
Follow these instructions to connect to one or both of the projector’s 
Computer ports:
1. Locate the computer VGA computer cable that came with the 
projector. 
2. Connect one end of the cable to the projector’s 
Computer 1 or 
Computer 2 port.
 
3. Connect the other end to your computer’s video-out or monitor 
port.
4. Optionally, you can connect an external monitor (see page 28), 
play sound through the projector (see page 29), or connect a USB 
cable to use the remote control as a mouse (see page 27).
5. If you don’t need to make any other connections, see Chapter 2 
for instructions on turning on the projector and adjusting the 
image. Once the projector is turned on, be sure to:
■Enter the projector’s Setting menu, then make sure the 
Computer1 Input (or Computer 2 Input) is set to 
Analog-RGB (this is the default setting; see page 70).
■After exiting the menu system, select Computer 1 (or 
Computer 2) as the source to see your image (see page 34). 
note
If you’re using a PowerBook 
or an older Macintosh and 
you can’t connect the cable 
to your computer, you may 
need to use the Macintosh 
desktop adapter as shown on 
page 26 (available from 
EPSON; see page 12). 
						

							24Setting Up the Projector
Connecting to the BNC Port
1. Depending on your computer’s connection, obtain the correct 
type of BNC cable (these cables are commercially available):
■If your computer has a VGA port, use a VGA–5BNC cable.
■If your computer provides video output through BNC 
connectors, use a 5BNC–5BNC cable.
2. Connect the cable to the projector’s 
BNC port as shown. Connect 
the red, green, and blue connectors to the corresponding 
R, G, 
and 
B ports on the projector. Then plug the remaining two 
connectors into the corresponding H/C Sync and V Sync ports. 
 
3. Connect the other end to your computer’s video-out or monitor 
port.
4. Optionally, you can connect an external monitor (see page 28), 
play sound through the projector (see page 29), or connect a USB 
cable to use the remote control as a mouse (see page 27).
5. If you don’t need to make any other connections, see Chapter 2 
for instructions on turning on the projector and adjusting the 
image. Once the projector is turned on, be sure to:
■Enter the projector’s Setting menu, then make sure the BNC 
Input is set to 
Analog-RGB (this is the default setting; see 
page 70).
■After exiting the menu system, select BNC as the source to see 
your image (see page 34). 
note
The connectors on your cable 
may be labelled, or they may 
be color-coded (black for 
H/C Sync and gray for 
VSync).
RGB 
						

							Setting Up the Projector25
Connecting to the DVI Port
1. Obtain a DVI-D dual-link digital video cable (this cable is 
commercially available). Note that various types of DVI cables are 
offered on the market, so it’s important to select the correct one 
(see page 12). 
2. Connect the cable to the projector’s 
DVI port as shown. 
 
3. Connect the other end to your computer’s DVI port.
4. Optionally, you can connect an external monitor (see page 28), 
play sound through the projector (see page 29), or connect a USB 
cable to use the remote control as a mouse (see page 27).
5. If you don’t need to make any other connections, see Chapter 2 
for instructions on turning on the projector and adjusting the 
image. Once the projector is turned on, be sure to select 
DVI as 
the source to see your image (see page 34). 
note
An optional DVI to DFP 
cable is available from 
EPSON; see page 12.  
						

							26Setting Up the Projector
Using the Macintosh Desktop Adapter
If you have an older desktop Macintosh or PowerBook, the VGA 
cable may not fit when you try to connect it. If so, you’ll need to use 
a Macintosh desktop adapter to connect the VGA cable to your 
computer (available from EPSON; see page 12). 
1. 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 Macintosh 
documentation for instructions.
2. Replace the cover and connect the adapter 
to the VGA cable. Then plug the cable 
(with the adapter) into the video port on 
your Macintosh.
3. Tighten the screws on the connectors. 
						

							Setting Up the Projector27
Connecting the Cable for Remote Mouse 
Control 
If you’ve connected a computer as described in this chapter, you 
can use the projector’s remote control as a wireless mouse. This lets 
you control your computer and click through slideshow-style 
presentations, such as PowerPoint, from up to 30 feet away. 
To use the wireless mouse function, your system must have a USB 
port and one of these operating systems: 
1. Locate the USB cable that came with your projector. 
2. Connect the square end of the cable to the projector’s   USB 
port. 
3. Connect the flat end of the cable to an available USB port on your 
laptop or desktop computer.
4. If necessary, configure your computer to work with an external 
USB mouse.   
Windows Macintosh
Windows 98, 2000, Me, and XP Macintosh OS 8.6 to 9.2, OS X
note
For details on using the 
remote control in place of 
your computer’s mouse, see 
page 58. 
Use to move 
cursor
Left-click Right-click
USB cable 
						

							28Setting Up the Projector
Connecting an External Monitor
If you want to monitor your presentation close-up (on a monitor 
placed beside the projector) as well as on the screen, you can connect 
an external monitor. You can use it to check on your presentation or 
switch between picture sources even if you’ve pressed the 
A/V Mute 
button to turn off projection on the screen. 
To attach an external monitor, connect it to the projector’s 
Monitor 
Out
 port, as shown:
 
Follow these guidelines to view images on the monitor:
■The monitor displays the currently selected video source. Press the 
Preview button if you want to display all the active sources at the 
same time (see page 52).
■To be able to view (or preview) images on the monitor after 
pressing 
A/V Mute, first make sure the necessary setting is 
enabled. Enter the projector’s Setting menu, then set the A/V 
Mute option to 
Black (if it’s set to Blue or Logo, you won’t be 
able to view images from a connected source after pressing 
A/V 
Mute
); see page 60.
■You can also view images on the monitor while the projector is in 
standby mode (plugged in but not turned on), if the 
Standby 
Mode
 setting has been set to Network ON (see page 71). 
note
The monitor can display 
images from any connected 
computer or video source.
Some LCD monitors may 
not be able to display the 
image correctly. If you have 
trouble displaying the 
image, connect a multiscan 
monitor. If you’re projecting 
computer images, make sure 
the computer’s refresh rate is 
set to 65 Hz or greater.External monitor 
						

							Setting Up the Projector29
Playing Sound Through the Projector
You can play sound through the projector’s speaker system, or you can 
attach an external speaker system. (Attaching speakers to the projector 
instead of directly to the audio source lets you use the projector’s 
remote control to adjust the sound.)
Connecting Audio Equipment to the Projector
To play sound through the projector, follow these steps:
1. Locate the appropriate audio cable (a stereo mini-jack cable for 
connecting computer audio is included with the projector). 
Which cable you use depends on how your equipment is 
connected:
■If you have a computer connected to the Computer 1, 
Computer 2, or DVI port, use the stereo mini-jack cable.
■If you have video equipment connected to the Video, BNC, 
or S-Video port, use an RCA stereo cable. 
2. Connect the audio cable to the jack(s) corresponding to the 
connected video source. 
  
3. Connect the other end of the cable to the audio-output 
connector(s) on your computer or video equipment. 
note
If your computer is 
connected to the BNC port, 
you’ll need to use an adapter 
to connect the audio cable.
Audio jacks for
RCA cables Audio jacks for 
stereo mini-jack cable
note
For details on adjusting the 
sound, see page 55.  
						

							30Setting Up the Projector
Connecting External Speakers
To connect speakers to the projector, follow these steps:
1. Obtain the appropriate cable to connect your speakers. 
Speaker systems come with a variety of jacks. Depending on your 
system, you may be able to use a stereo mini-jack cable (such as 
the one included with the projector), or you may have to purchase 
a special cable or use an adapter to connect to your speakers.
2. Connect the stereo mini-jack end of the audio cable to the 
Audio 
Out
 port on the projector. 
  
3. Connect the other end of the cable to your speaker system. You 
may need to use an adapter to make the connection. 
The projector’s internal speaker system is disabled while sound is 
output to the external speakers.