Epson Projector Emp 503 User Manual

							Setting Up the Projector
          
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5. To insert the batteries in the remote control device, slide 
off the battery compartment cover.
6. Insert the two AA batteries included with the projector. 
Make sure the polarity of the batteries is correct.
7. Replace the battery compartment cover.
When replacing batteries, take the following precautions:
•Do not recharge the used batteries or expose to fire or 
water.
•Replace batteries as soon as they run out. If the batteries 
leak, wipe away battery fluid with a soft cloth. If fluid gets 
on your hands, wash them immediately.
•Remove the batteries if you will not be using the projector 
for a long period of time. 
						

							        
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Connecting to a Computer
You can connect the projector to a computer capable of VGA, 
SVGA, XGA, SXGA and UXGA output (The EMP-503 does 
not support UXGA).
To connect the computer and mouse cables (to use the 
wireless remote as a mousepointer), see the section in this 
chapter that applies to your computer.
The illustration below identifies all the interface ports on the 
back of the projector; you may want to refer to this as you 
connect your computer or other equipment to the projector.
Computer AudioIn Out
Mouse/Com S-Video
AudioR
L
Video
Audio Out
Mouse/Com Audio In
Computer
USB Mouse
Power  Inlet S-Video
VideoL-Audio-R 
						

							Connecting to a Computer
          
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Connecting to a PC Desktop Computer 
To connect the projector to your PC desktop computer, you 
need to:
•Connect the computer cable
•Connect the audio cable (if you’ll be projecting with audio)
Follow the steps in each section for the cables you need to 
connect. Before beginning, turn off the projector and 
computer if they are on.
♦Note: Computer configurations vary. See your computer 
manual for the location of the ports needed to connect your 
projector.
Connecting the Computer
Refer to this illustration while following the steps below.
Computer port
computer cable 
						

							        
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1. If you will be viewing the video on your computer 
monitor as well as the projector screen, disconnect the 
monitor cable from the video port on the back of your 
computer.
2. Connect one end of the computer cable to the projector’s 
Computer port. 
3. Connect the other end of the computer cable to the 
computer’s video port.
4. Tighten the screws on all connectors.
Connecting the Mouse Cables
If you want to use the remote control as a mouse, you need to 
connect the PS/2 mouse cable or USB mouse cable.
♦Note: The USB mouse port on the projector can only be used by 
connecting a USB mouse. It is not possible to connect other USB 
equipment for use.
Refer to this illustration while following the steps below. 
Mouse/Com port
USB mouse cable USB mouse port
PS/2 mouse cable 
						

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1. Connect the 9-pin end of the PS/2 mouse cable or, the USB mouse cable to the Mouse/Com or USB mouse port 
on the projector.
2. Disconnect your mouse from the mouse port on the back  of your computer and replace it with the other end of the 
PS/2 mouse cable or USB mouse cable. (Your computer ’s 
mouse will be disabled while you are using the remote 
control as a mouse.)
Connecting the Audio Cable
1. If you will be using audio, connect one end of the audio  cable to the Audio In jack on the projector.   
2. Connect the other end of the audio cable to the speaker or  audio out port on the computer ’s sound card. 
Audi oin jack
audio cable 
						

							 
         
10  Connecting to a PC Laptop Computer   To connect the projector to your PC laptop computer, you 
need to:
•Connect the computer cable
•Connect the mouse cable (if you want to use the remote 
control as a mouse)
•Connect the audio cable (if you’ll be projecting with audio)
Follow the steps in each section for the cables you need to 
connect. Before beginning, turn off the projector and 
computer if they are on.
  ♦
  Note: 
  Laptop configurations vary. See your computer manual 
for the location of the ports needed to connect your projector.  Connecting the Computer Cable  First connect the projector’s computer cable to your laptop. 
1. Connect one end of the computer cable to the projector’s 
Computer port.
2. Connect the other end of the computer cable to the 
laptop’s video (monitor) port.
3. Tighten the screws on all connectors.  Computer port
computer cable 
						

							 
Connecting to a Computer 
          

 
11  Connecting the Mouse Cables  If you want to use the remote control as a mouse, you need to 
connect the PS/2 mouse cable or USB mouse cable.
  ♦
  Note:
   The USB mouse port on the projector can only be used by 
connecting a USB mouse. It is not possible to connect other USB 
equipment for use.
  Refer to this illustration while following the steps below.
1. Connect the 9-pin end of the PS/2 mouse cable or USB 
mouse cable to the Mouse/Com or USB Mouse port on 
the projector.
2. Connect the 6-pin (mini-DIN) end of the PS/2 mouse 
cable or USB mouse cable to the external mouse port or 
USB port on your laptop.
3. Configure your laptop to work with an external mouse.
Mouse/Com port
PS/2 mouse cable
USB mouse cable 
						

							 
         
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  Note: 
  You may have to set the display to appear on both the 
laptop’s screen and the projector. Some laptops let you change this 
setting with the keyboard’s function keys or by using a setup 
utility provided by the computer manufacturer. Check your 
laptop’s manual or online help for instructions.  Connecting the Audio Cable  1. If you will be using audio, connect one end of the audio 
cable to the Audio In jack on the projector.   
2. Connect the other end of the audio cable to your laptop. 
Audio In jack
audio cable 
						

							 
Connecting to a Computer 
          

 
13  Connecting to a Desktop Macintosh   To connect the projector to your desktop Macintosh, you 
need to:
•Connect the computer cable
•Connect the mouse cable (if you want to use the remote 
control as a mouse)
•Connect the audio cable (if you’ll be projecting with audio)
Follow the steps in each section for the cables you need to 
connect. Before beginning, turn off the projector and 
computer if they are on.
  ♦
  Note: 
  Macintosh configurations vary. See your computer 
manual for the location of the ports needed to connect your 
projector.  Connecting the Computer Cable  First connect the computer cable. Refer to this illustration as 
you follow the steps below.  
Macintosh desktop 
adapter Computer port
computer cable 
						

							 
         
14  1. Connect one end of the computer cable to the projector’s 
Computer port.
2. Remove the small cover on the Macintosh desktop adapter 
and set its DIP switches in accordance with the resolution 
you want to use (such as 16-inch mode). See your 
Macintosh documentation for instructions.