Epson Projector Emp 5100 User Manual

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3. Connect the big connector (D-Sub15) of the MAC desktop
adapter to the video output port converted in step 2.
4. Tighten the fixed screws for the MAC desktop adapter and the
converter.
5. Connect either end of the computer cable to the small connector
(D-Sub 15 Mini) of the MAC desktop adapter which you
connected in the previous steps.
6. Connect the other end of the computer cable to the projectorÕs
Computer In1 port. The Computer In2 por t is used when
connecting a second computer.
7. If you wish...

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Computer In 1 Computer In 2
Monitor
Audio In 1 Audio In 2 Audio Out
S-Video
Video InAudio In
LR
Remote
1-Mouse/ Com-2
Connecting to a Video Source
You can use this connection procedure to connect a video tape deck,
a camcorder, a laser disc player or any other compatible video image
source to the projector. The projector can receive composite video or
S-Video signals. If your video source has a one-pin RCA video jack
you have composite video. If your video source has a four-pin video...

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yellow
yellow
A/V cable
The projector supports NTSC, PAL and SECAM video formats. By
default, it automatically detects and identifies the video format.
However, you can set it to detect a single broadcast format. (See
ÒVideo menuÓ in Chapter 3.) Note that the projector will then be
able to detect only one type of video signal.
The type of cable you need to connect the video source to the projec-
tor depends on whether you have composite video or S-Video. For
composite...

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For S-Video, insert one end of the S-Video cable into the
projectorÕs S-V ideo jack. Insert the other end in the video-out
jack on your S-Video source.
Computer In 1 Computer In 2
Monitor
Audio In 1 Audio In 2 Audio Out
S-Video
Video InAudio In
LR
Remote
1-Mouse/ Com-2
Connecting to an Audio Source
The projector has three types of inputs for audio: two single-jack
inputs for a computer and one two-jack input for video audio. The
video audio source input has an L jack which contr ols...

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Connection of an audio cable from a video audio source;
1. Switch off the projector and video source if they are on.
2. Connect one end of the video/audio cable to the Audio In jacks
on the projector. Inser t the white plug into the L Audio In jack
and the red plug into the R Audio In jack.
3. Connect the other end of the video/audio cable to the audio
output jacks on the video audio source. Connect the white plug
to the left channel and the red plug to the right channel....

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L (white)
3.5 mm mini-plug
RCA/3.5 mm cable R (red)
Connecting to an External Speaker or PA System
Though the projectorÕs internal speakers are enough for most small-
size or medium-size rooms, an external speaker can be connected to
achieve the best results for large room presentations.
A commercially available RCA-to-3.5 mm stereo mini audio cable or
3.5 mm stereo mini audio cable is required to connect the projectorÕs
3.5 mm stereo mini jack to an external speaker or a PA system....

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Using the Projector
This chapter provides the following information about using your
projector:
¥Turning equipment on and of f
¥Adjusting the screen image
¥Controlling the projector
¥Checking the status of the projector
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202 ¥ Using the Projector
Turning the Equipment On and Off
Always turn on the pr ojector and its attached equipment in the
following order.
1. Video source
2. Audio source (if different than computer or video source)
3. Projector
4. External speaker or PA system
5. Computer
Remove the projectorÕs lens cap befor e turning on projector. The
operation indicator will flash for a while and then light up to indicate
that power is on. If a computer or video equipment is attached to the
projector, the video...

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uNote: The projector is designed so that it cannot be turned back on
while the power indicator is flashing green. Before pressing the Power
button again, wait until the lamp has cooled and the power indicator
is orange.
Adjusting the Screen Image
Focus and zoom
After an image appears on the screen, check to see if it is in focus and
whether it fits properly on the screen. To adjust the focus of the
image, rotate the focus ring, which is the outer ring on the
projectorÕs lens. To adjust the size of the...

222 ¥ Using the Projector
Screen Image Position
If you need to raise or lower the image on the screen, extend or
retract the front foot on the bottom of the projector.
1. While standing behind the projector and supporting the front of
it by holding the handle located below the lens, press down on
the foot release button. This unlocks the front foot, allowing it to
move up and down freely. Take care that the projector does not
suddenly drop down at this time.
2. While pressing the foot release button,...