Epson Projector Elp 3300 User Manual

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For composite video, connect the yellow RCA plug on one end of the video/audio
cable to the projector’s Video In jack. Connect the other yellow RCA plug to the
video-out jack of the video source. (The red and white plugs carry audio. For
information about audio, see page 13.)
yellow
video/audio cableyellow
S-VideoAudio In Audio InVideo In LR LRVideo
For S-Video, insert one end of the S-Video cable into the projector’s S-Video jack.
Insert the other end to the video-out jack of your...

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Connecting to an Audio Source
The projector has two inputs for audio: one for your computer and one for your
video source. Each input has two audio jacks: the L jack controls the left speaker
and the R jack controls the right speaker. If you’re connecting to an audio
source that has only a single plug, connect it to the L Audio In jack.
To receive audio from the computer or video source, use the video/audio cable
supplied with the projector. To receive audio from both the computer and video
source,...

14 1  •  InstallationConnecting to an External Speaker or PA System
For most small- or medium-sized rooms, the projector’s internal speakers are
sufficient. If you need extra amplification for a large room, you can connect the
projector to an external amplified speaker or PA system.
To connect the projector to an external sound system, you need to obtain an RCA-
to-3.5mm Stereo audio cable. You can get one from your computer dealer.
Before beginning, turn off the projector and the speaker or PA system....

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Setting Up Serial Communication
The RS-232C Serial Communication Kit allows your computer and projector
to communicate so you can access the projector menus from your computer
and use the remote control to control your computer. The kit consists of a
cable, a Macintosh adapter, and two software utilities: ELP Link and ELP
Remote Programmer.
Instructions for installing the cable and software are given in the next two
sections. For information on using ELP Link, see Chapters 2 and 3. For
information on...

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The modem port is identified by the following icon:
                                             
3. Connect the other end of the RS-232C cable to the PC’s RS-232C serial
connector or to the RS-232C adapter on your Macintosh. The serial
connector on your PC is a nine-pin male connector. It may be labeled Serial,
RS-232C, COM1, or something similar. If you have a 25-pin serial connector,
you need to obtain a 25-pin to 9-pin converter.
Installing the software
Two diskettes are...

17 Connecting the Remote Control with the Lead Wire
Connecting the Remote Control with the Lead Wire
If you set up the projector for rear projection and want to use the remote control
to control the projector, you need to connect the remote control directly to the
projector with the optional lead wire. You might also need to directly connect
the remote control if anything is blocking the path between the remote control
and the projector.
To directly connect the remote control, connect one end of the lead...

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2Using the Projector
T
his chapter provides the following information about using your projector:
• Turning the equipment on and off
• Focusing and positioning the image
• Controlling the projector with the remote control, operation panel, and ELP
Link software
• Monitoring the status of the projector
• Using rear projection. 

20 2  •  Using the ProjectorTurning the Equipment On and Off
Always turn on the projector and its attached equipment in the following order:
1. Monitor
2. Video source
3. Audio source (if different than computer or video source)
4. Projector
5. External amplified speaker or PA system
6. Computer.
The projector’s power switch is at the back. When you turn on the projector, the
green power indicator comes on and the lamp begins to warm up. Remove the
lens cap. After a few seconds, an image appears on...

21 Focusing and Positioning the Screen Image
The following illustration identifies the different parts of the projector:
footfoot release button
status lightsinput/output
connectors
focus ringzoom ring
remote control
receiver
operation panel
Focusing and Positioning the Screen Image
When an image appears on screen, check that it is in focus and correctly
positioned on the screen. To focus the image, rotate the focus ring, which is the
outside ring on the lens. To adjust the size of the image, rotate the...