Epson Powerlite 83c Multimedia Projector Users Guide

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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 computer monitor while 
the projector is in standby mode (plugged in but not turned on) and 
check your presentation or switch between picture sources even if 
you’ve pressed the 
A/V Mute button on the remote control to turn off 
projection on the screen. 
Simultaneous display...

22Setting Up the Projector
Playing Sound Through the Projector
You can connect a commercially available 3.5 mm stereo mini-jack 
audio cable to take advantage of the projector’s built-in speaker. You 
can obtain the audio cable from a computer or electronics dealer.
1. Connect one end of the 3.5 mm stereo mini-jack audio cable to 
the corresponding 
Audio1 or Audio2 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...

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Connecting External Speakers
You can output sound to external speakers with built-in amplifiers. 
When you play sound through external speakers, the projector’s 
built-in speaker system is disabled.
1. Locate the appropriate cable to connect your speakers. 
Depending on your speakers, you may be able to use a 
commercially available audio cable with a stereo mini-jack 
connector on one end and pin jacks on the other end. For some 
speakers, you may have to purchase a special...

24Setting Up the Projector
Connecting to Video Sources
You can connect a DVD player, VCR, camcorder, digital camera, 
gaming console, 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...

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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 port.
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...

26Setting 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, which is 
usually provided with your video source, or you can purchase one 
from Epson (part number ELPSV01). See page 13 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...

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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 
or Computer2 port on the projector.
2. Connect the other end to the video port on your player.
3. To...

28Setting 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-to-VGA video cable, which can be purchased from Epson 
(part number ELPKC19). See page 13 for ordering information.
Before starting, make sure the projector and your DVD player or 
other video device are turned off.
1. Connect the 15-pin VGA connector end of the 
component-to-VGA video cable to the...

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Playing Sound Through the Projector
The projector has a built-in speaker with a maximum output of 7 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-Type Audio Output Ports
Most video devices have an RCA-type audio output port. In this case, 
use a commercially available RCA-type audio cable to connect the 
projector to your video source:
1. Connect one end of the RCA audio cable to the...

30Setting Up the Projector
For Stereo Mini-Jack Audio Output Ports
Some video devices, especially camcorders, may have a stereo 
mini-jack audio output port. To connect to the 
L-Audio-R input 
jacks when using the 
S-Video or Video port, use a commercially 
available stereo mini-jack audio adapter cable (3.5-mm stereo 
miniplug to two male RCA plugs) to connect to the projector.
1. Connect one end of the audio adapter cable to the 
L-Audio-R 
jacks on the projector.
2. Connect the other end of the audio...