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 end to a Computerport on the projector.
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4. Tighten the screws on the VGA connector.
Parent topic: Connecting to Computer Sources
Related tasks
Connecting to a Computer for Sound
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							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 your computers HDMI output port.
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Note: The projector converts the digital audio signal sent from your computer into a mono analog signal
for the internal speaker.
Parent topic: Connecting to Computer Sources
Connecting to a Computer for USB Mouse Control If you connected your computer to a Computer,USB-B, orHDMIport on the projector, you can set up
the remote control to act as a wireless mouse. This lets you control projection at a distance from your
computer. To do this, connect the projector to your computer using a USB cable, if it is not connected
already.
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							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 projectors USB-Bor
HDMI port, you can still play sound through the projectors speaker system. Connect an optional stereo
mini-jack adapter cable (with one 3.5 mm mini-plug and two RCA plugs).
1. Connect the audio cable to your laptops headphone or audio-out jack, or your desktops speaker or audio-out port.
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							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
Parent topic:Projector Connections
Connecting to an HDMI Video Source If your video source has an HDMI port, you can connect it to the projector using an optional HDMI cable.
The HDMI connection provides the best image quality.
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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 device-compatible MHL adapter. If you have a device with a built-in
MHL connector, plug it directly into the HDMI /MHLport (PowerLite 1264/1284).
Note: Some connected devices may not charge when using an MHL adapter.
1. Connect the MHL cable or adapter to your devices Micro-USB port.
2. If you are using an MHL adapter, connect it to an MHL-compatible HDMI cable.
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							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 component video cable.
1. Connect the component connectors to your video sources color-coded component video outputports, usually labeled Y,Pb, ProrY, Cb, Cr. If you are using an adapter, connect these connectors
to your component video cable.
2. Connect the VGA connector to a Computerport on the projector.
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							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 S-Video output port.
2. Connect the other end to the projectors S-Videoport.
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Parent topic: Connecting to Video Sources
Related tasks
Connecting to a Video Source for Sound
Connecting to a Composite Video Source If your video source has a composite video port, you can connect it to the projector using an optional
RCA-style video or A/V cable.
1. Connect the cable with the yellow connector to your video sources yellow video output port.
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							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 all USB Mass Storage Class devices are supported)
• Formatted in FAT or FAT32
• Self-powered by their own AC power supplies (bus-powered hard drives are not recommended)
• Does not have multiple partitions
You can project slide shows from image files on a connected USB device or memory card reader.
Parent topic: Connecting to External USB Devices
Related topics
Projecting a PC Free Presentation
Connecting a USB Device or Camera to the Projector You can connect your USB device or camera to the projectors USB-Aport and use it to project images
and other content.
1. If your USB device came with a power adapter, plug the device into an electrical outlet.
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