Epson Powerlite 9300i Multimedia Projector Users Guide

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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
® or Keynote,TM 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: 
You must also purchase a USB cable (A to B)...

32Setting 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...

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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. Which cable you use depends 
on how your equipment is...

34Setting 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, 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 your audio cable to the 
Audio Out port on the projector. 
  
3. Connect the other...

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Displaying and Adjusting the Image35
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Displaying and Adjusting 
the Image
Whether you’re presenting from a computer or video equipment,
you need to follow some basic steps to display your image on the 
screen. 
Follow the guidelines in this chapter to: 
■Turn on the projector and select the image source
■Troubleshoot display problems
■Adjust the image
■Shut down the projector 

36Displaying and Adjusting the Image
Projecting the Image
Make sure your projector and other equipment are set up as described 
in Chapter 1. Then follow the instructions below to start the projector 
and display an image. 
Turning On the Projector
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...

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3. Press the red Power button on top of the projector—or press the 
Power button on the remote control.
(If this is your first time using the remote control, make sure the 
batteries are installed and the power switch on the side of the 
remote is turned on; see page 50.) 
The Ppower light flashes green as the projector warms up, and an 
image begins to appear. When the  power light stops flashing and 
remains green (in about 40 seconds) the projector is ready for...

38Displaying and Adjusting the Image
Selecting the Image Source
Selecting the image source lets you switch between images input from 
different pieces of equipment connected to the projector (such as a 
computer or DVD player). 
If you don’t see the image you want, select it using the 
Source 
buttons either on the projector or the remote control. 
The 
Source buttons work as follows:
■The projector has two Source buttons. Use the Computer/DVI 
button to switch between equipment connected to the...

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Troubleshooting Display Problems
Follow these guidelines if you’re having trouble displaying an image.
You Can’t Project an Image
If you see a blank screen or a blue screen with the No Signal message, 
try the following:
■Make sure the cables are connected correctly, as described in 
Chapter 1.
■Make sure the power light is green and not flashing and the lens 
cover is off. 
■If you’ve conne cte d more t han one  computer and/or video source, 
you may need to press...

40Displaying and Adjusting the Image
■If the function key doesn’t permit you to display simultaneously 
on both screens, you should check your monitor settings to make 
sure both the LCD screen and the external monitor port are 
enabled. 
1. From the Control Panel, open the 
Display utility. 
2. In the Display Properties dialog box, click the 
Settings tab, then 
click 
Advanced. 
3. The method for adjusting the settings varies by brand; you may 
need to click a 
Monitor tab, then make sure the external...