Epson Projector PowerLite 1224 User Manual

Connecting to a Computer for VGA Video
You can connect the projector to your computer using a VGA computer cable.
Note:To connect a Mac that includes only a Mini DisplayPort, Thunderbolt port, or Mini-DVI port for
video output, you need to obtain an adapter that allows you to connect to the projectors VGA video port.
Contact Apple for compatible adapter options.
1. If necessary, disconnect your computers monitor cable.
2. Connect the VGA computer cable to your computers monitor port.
3. Connect the other...

Connecting to a Computer for HDMI Video and Audio
If your computer has an HDMI port, you can connect it to the projector using an optional HDMI cable.
Note:To connect a Mac that includes only a Mini DisplayPort, Thunderbolt port, or Mini-DVI port for
video output, you need to obtain an adapter that allows you to connect to the projectors HDMIport.
Contact Apple for compatible adapter options. Older Mac computers (2009 and earlier) may not support
audio through the HDMIport.
1. Connect the HDMI cable to...

1. Connect the USB cable to your projectors
USB-Bport.
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2. Connect the other end to any available USB port on your computer.
3. If necessary, configure your computer to work with an external USB mouse. See your computer documentation for details.
Parent topic: Connecting to Computer Sources
Related tasks
Using the Remote Control as a Wireless Mouse
Connecting to a Computer for Sound If your computer presentation includes sound and you did not connect it using the...

2. Connect the other end to the projectors
Audioports.
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Parent topic: Connecting to Computer Sources
Connecting to Video Sources Follow the instructions in these sections to connect video devices to the projector.
Connecting to an HDMI Video Source
Connecting to an MHL-Compatible Device
Connecting to a Component Video Source
Connecting to an S-Video Video Source
Connecting to a Composite Video Source
Connecting to a Video Source for Sound
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1. Connect the HDMI cable to your video sources HDMI output port.
2. Connect the other end to the projectors
HDMIport.
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Note: The projector converts the digital audio signal sent from your video source into a mono analog
signal for the internal speaker.
Parent topic: Connecting to Video Sources
Connecting to an MHL-Compatible Device If you have an MHL-compatible smartphone or tablet, you can connect it to the projector using either an
MHL cable or an HDMI cable with a...

3. Connect the other end of the cable to the projectors
HDMI /MHLport.
Note: The projector converts the digital audio signal sent from your video source into a mono analog
signal for the internal speaker.
Parent topic: Connecting to Video Sources
Connecting to a Component Video Source If your video source has component video ports, you can connect it to the projector using an optional
component-to-VGA video cable. Depending on your component ports, you may need to use an adapter
cable along with a...

If your image colors appear incorrect, you may need to change the
Input Signalsetting in the projectors
Signal menu.
Parent topic: Connecting to Video Sources
Related references
Optional Equipment and Replacement Parts
Input Signal Settings - Signal Menu
Related tasks
Connecting to a Video Source for Sound
Connecting to an S-Video Video Source If your video source has an S-Video port, you can connect it to the projector using an optional S-Video
cable.
1. Connect the S-Video cable to your video sources...

2. Connect the other end to the projectors
Videoport.
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Parent topic: Connecting to Video Sources
Related tasks
Connecting to a Video Source for Sound
Connecting to a Video Source for Sound You can play sound through the projectors speaker system if your video source has audio output ports.
Connect the projector to the video source using an RCA audio cable.
1. Connect the audio cable to your video sources audio-out ports.
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2. Connect the other end of the cable to the projectors
Audioport or ports.
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Parent topic: Connecting to Video Sources
Connecting to External USB Devices Follow the instructions in these sections to connect external USB devices to the projector.
USB Device Projection
Connecting a USB Device or Camera to the Projector
Selecting the Connected USB Source
Disconnecting a USB Device or Camera From the Projector
Parent topic:Projector Connections
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USB Device Projection
You can project images and other content without using a computer or video device by connecting any of
these devices to your projector:
• USB flash drive
• Digital camera or smartphone
• USB hard drive
• Multimedia storage viewer
• USB memory card reader
Note:Digital cameras or smartphones must be USB-mounted devices, not TWAIN-compliant devices,
and must be USB Mass Storage Class-compliant.
Note: USB hard drives must meet these requirements:
• USB Mass Storage Class-compliant (not...