Epson Projector BrightLink 455Wi User Manual

							Connecting to Computers, USB Devices, and Other Equipment31
Connecting a Component Video Source
If your video equipment has component video connectors (three 
connectors labeled either Y/Cb/Cr or Y/Pb/Pr), you will need a 
component-to-VGA video cable or a component video cable and 
adapter. You can order the component-to-VGA cable (ELPKC19) 
from Epson (see page 21) or an electronics dealer.
1. Connect the component end of the cable (3 male RCA) to the 
color-coded Y/Cb/Cr (or Y/Pb/Pr) connectors on your player.
2. Connect the other end of the cable (HD15 male) to the blue 
Computer1 or Computer2 port on the projector.
3. You may need to change the 
Input Signal setting in the 
projector’s Signal menu to 
Auto (see page 68).
4. If you want to play sound through the projector, see page 33 for 
instructions on connecting an audio cable.
5. When you’ve finished making connections, see page 40 for 
instructions on turning on the projector and page 43 for 
instructions on displaying and adjusting the image.
Once the projector is turned on, select the image source by 
pressing the 
Source Search button on the projector or remote 
control.
Component-to-
VGA cable 
(ELPKC19)
Connect component-
to-VGA cable
Connect component-
to-VGA cable 
						

							32Connecting to Computers, USB Devices, and Other Equipment
Connecting an RGB Video Source
You can connect to an RGB video source using the VGA computer 
cable provided with the projector.
1. Connect the cable to the RGB video port on your player and the 
Computer1 or Computer2 port on the projector.
2. You may need to change the 
Input Signal setting in the 
projector’s Signal menu to 
RGB (see page 68).
3. If you want to play sound through the projector, see page 33 for 
instructions on connecting audio cables.
4. When you’ve finished making connections, see page 40 for 
instructions on turning on the projector and page 43 for 
instructions on displaying and adjusting the image.
Once the projector is turned on, select the image source by 
pressing the 
Source Search button on the projector or remote 
control.
Connect to RGB 
video source
Connect to RGB 
video source 
						

							Connecting to Computers, USB Devices, and Other Equipment33
Playing Sound Through the Projector
You can play sound through the projector’s speaker system or attach 
an external speaker system. You can also connect a microphone and 
output sound through the projector.
You can use the   or   
Volume buttons on the remote control to 
adjust the volume.
You can use the projector’s Extended menu to select a specific audio 
input source, or to enable audio output when the projector is in 
standby mode. See page 72 for more information.
Playing Computer Audio
For laptop and most desktop computers, use a 3.5 mm stereo 
mini-jack cable, which you can purchase from a computer or 
electronics store. 
1. Connect one end of the cable to the 
Audio1 or Audio2 jack on 
the projector.
2. Connect the other end to your laptop’s  headphone jack or 
audio-out jack, or your computer’s speaker or audio-out 
port.
Audio jacks 
						

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Playing Sound from Video Equipment
For video equipment, use an RCA-style audio cable, which you can 
purchase from an electronics store. 
1. Connect the red and white plugs on one end of the cable to the 
L 
and 
R Audio jacks on the projector. 
 
2. Connect the red and white plugs on the other end to the 
corresponding color-coded audio output jacks on your video 
source.
note
If you are using a 
component-to-VGA cable, 
you will need to connect an 
audio adapter to use the 
Audio1 or Audio2 jack.
Connect to audio-out 
ports for video equipment 
						

							Connecting to Computers, USB Devices, and Other Equipment35
Connecting a Microphone
You can connect a dynamic microphone to the projector’s Mic port, 
using a 3.5 mm mini-jack cable as shown below.
Use the 
Mic Input Level option on the Settings menu to adjust the 
volume. See page 70 for more information. 
						

							36Connecting to Computers, USB Devices, and Other Equipment
Connecting External Speakers
You can output sound from the projector to external speakers with a 
built-in amplifier. 
1. Locate the appropriate cable to connect your speakers.
Depending on your speakers, you may be able to use a standard 
audio cable with a stereo mini-jack connector on one end and pin 
jacks on the other end. For some speakers, you may need a special 
cable or adapter. 
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 speakers. 
The projector’s internal speaker system is disabled while sound is 
output to external speakers. 
Audio cable 
						

							Connecting to Computers, USB Devices, and Other Equipment37
Connecting a Document Camera or 
Other USB Device 
You can connect an interactive whiteboard, document camera, USB 
thumb (flash memory) drive, USB hard drive, or multimedia storage 
viewer, such as the Epson P-7000. You can use the projector’s 
Slideshow function to display JPEG images or a presentation. See 
page 60 for details.
Use the USB cable specified for your device. 
1. Follow the instructions beginning on page 40 to turn on the 
projector.
2. Connect the USB drive or the flat end of the USB cable to the 
TypeA  (flat) USB port on the projector, as shown.
3. Connect the other end of the cable to your camera or other 
device, if necessary.
The indicator light on the projector turns orange and then green 
when a USB device is connected.
4. If the projector is connected to a storage device (and not 
connected to another image source), the Slideshow program 
appears. 
note
Use a cable less than 10 feet 
(3 meters) long and connect 
the camera or other device 
directly to the projector. 
Your projector may not 
function correctly if you use 
a longer cable or connect to 
a USB hub.
If you connect a USB hard 
drive, make sure you use the 
AC adapter to power the 
hard drive. Make sure the 
file format is FAT 16/32. 
Some USB hard drives may 
not be supported.
Indicator light Connecting the DC-06 
document camera
note
If the USB light turns red, 
the device may not be 
supported. 
						

							38Connecting to Computers, USB Devices, and Other Equipment If you are connected to another image source, press the 
USB 
button on the remote control to go to the Slideshow program.
5. See page 60 for instructions on controlling the slideshow.
6. When you’re finished, press 
Esc and select Exit to exit the 
Slideshow before turning off or removing the USB device.
Be sure to turn off your USB device (if necessary) before you remove 
the device or cable from the projector. Failure to do so may damage 
the device and/or the projector. 
						

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Displaying and Adjusting 
the Image
Whether you’re projecting 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 for: 
■Turning the projector on and off
■Selecting the image source
■Adjusting the image 
						

							40Displaying and Adjusting the Image
Turning the Projector On and Off 
Turn on any connected computer or video equipment before starting 
the projector so it can automatically detect and display 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 43). 
Follow these steps to turn on the projector:
1. Make sure the power cord is connected and the projector is 
plugged into an electrical outlet.
The Ppower light should be orange.
Power light