Epson Projector Powerlite 1810p User Manual

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Connecting a Component Video Source
You will need a special cable to connect your component video 
equipment to the HD15 (VGA-style) connector on the projector. You 
can order the HD15 to component cable (ELPKC19) from Epson; see 
page 11 for more information. 
1. Locate an HD15 to component video cable or adapter. 
2. Connect the cable to your player and the 
Computer 1 or 
Computer 2 connector on the projector. 
3. You may need to change the 
Computer1...

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Connecting an RGB Video Source
1. Locate the VGA computer cable provided with the projector. 
2. Connect the cable to the video port on your player and 
the 
Computer1 or Computer2 port on the projector.
3. You may need to change the 
Computer1 Input or 
Computer2 Input setting in the projector’s Signal menu
to 
RGB (see page 53).
4. If you want to play sound through the projector, see page 44 for 
instructions on connecting audio cables.
5. If you don’t need...

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Connecting an External Monitor
If you want to monitor your computer presentation close-up (on a 
monitor placed beside the projector) as well as on the screen, you can 
connect an external monitor. You can use it to check on your 
presentation even if you’ve pressed the 
A/V Mute button or switched 
to a different picture source. 
First make sure your computer’s VGA cable is connected to the 
projector’s 
Computer1 port (see page 36). Then connect your...

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Playing Sound Through the Projector
You can play sound through the projector’s speaker system or attach 
an external speaker system.
To play sound through the projector, follow these steps:
1. Locate the appropriate cable and connect it to the 
Audio jack on 
the projector.
■If you have equipment connected to the Computer 1 or 
Computer 2 port, use a stereo mini-jack cable. Connect the 
cable to the 
Audio1 port (for Computer1) or the Audio2 
port (for...

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Connecting External Speakers
You can output sound to external speakers with built-in amplifiers. 
When you play sound through external speakers, the projector’s 
built-in speaker system is disabled.
1. Locate the appropriate cable to connect your speakers. 
Depending on your speakers, you may be able to use a 
commercially available audio cable with a stereo mini-jack 
connector on one end and pin jacks on the other end. For some 
speakers, you may have to...

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Fine-Tuning the Projector
You can use the projector’s on-screen menus to adjust the image, 
sound, and other features. This chapter covers the following 
information: 
■Using the menu system
■Adjusting the image
■Adjusting signal settings
■Customizing projector features
■Using the projector security features
■Customizing power and operation
■Multi-screen color adjustment 

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Using the Menu System
You can use the remote control or the projector’s control panel to 
access the menus and change settings. Follow these steps:
1. To display the menu screen, press the 
Menu button on the 
remote control or on the projector.  
You see a menu screen similar to the one below: 
The menus are listed on the left and the options available for the 
highlighted menu are shown on the right.
2. Use the  pointer button on the remote control (or the 
navigational...

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4. After highlighting the option you want to adjust, use the 
pointer button to change the setting. In some cases, you may 
have to press the 
Enter button to view a sub-screen for changing 
the setting. 
■Press the left or right side of the  pointer button to adjust
a slider bar.
■To select from two or more settings, use the  pointer 
button to highlight the desired setting and press 
Enter. 
5. After changing the settings, press the 
Esc button to save your 
changes and...

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Adjusting the Image 
You can use the Image menu to adjust the brightness, sharpness, color, 
tint, and contrast. 
1. Press the 
Menu button on the projector or remote control and 
select the 
Image menu. You see the Image menu screen. 
2. Use the  pointer button to highlight the desired option, then 
adjust it as needed:
■Color Mode
Lets you quickly adjust the color and brightness for various 
environments. Use either the remote control or the 
Color 
Mode
 setting in the...