Epson Projector Powerlite 1825 User Manual

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3. You can connect an optional stereo mini-jack audio cable to play 
sound through the projector (see page 50), or connect a USB 
cable to use the remote control as a mouse (see page 42).
4. When you’ve finished making any connections, see page 17 for 
instructions on turning on the projector and adjusting the 
image.
Connecting to the USB Port
You can connect a Windows XP or Windows 2000 (SP4) computer to 
the projector’s Type B (square)  USB port...

42Connecting to Computers, Cameras, and Other Equipment6. Connect the flat end of the cable to any available USB port on 
your notebook or desktop computer.
Messages appear as the projector is recognized and the software 
installation begins.
7. Follow the instructions on your computer screen to install the 
Epson USB Display software. If you see a “Digital Signature 
Warning,” select 
Continue. You will need to install the software 
only the first time you connect.
After the software has been installed,...

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The wireless mouse function is supported on systems with a USB port 
running Windows Vista, Windows XP, 98SE, Me, or 2000, or 
Mac OS
® X 10.2.x to 10.4.x. 
1. Connect the square end of a USB cable to the projector’s 
USB port. 
2. Connect the flat end of the cable to any available USB port on 
your notebook or desktop computer.
3. If necessary, configure your computer to work with an external 
USB mouse. See your computer documentation for details....

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Connecting to Video Equipment 
You can connect several video sources to the projector at the same 
time. Before starting, look at your video equipment to determine its 
available video output connections: 
■If your video player has a yellow RCA-style video output 
connector, see “Connecting a Composite Video Source” on 
page 45.
■If your video player has an S-video connector, see “Connecting an 
S-Video Source” on page 46.
■If your video player has...

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Connecting a Composite Video Source
1. Locate an RCA-style video cable (one is usually provided with 
your video equipment or you can purchase one from an 
electronics dealer).
2. Connect the cable to the yellow video output connector on your 
player and the yellow 
Video connector on the projector:
3. If you want to play sound through the projector, see page 50 for 
instructions on connecting audio cables.
4. If you don’t need to make any other...

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Connecting an S-Video Source
1. Locate an S-video cable (one is usually provided with your video 
equipment or you can purchase one from Epson; see page 12). 
2. Connect the cable to the S-video connector on your player and 
the 
S-Video connector on the projector:
3. If you want to play sound through the projector, see page 50 for 
instructions on connecting audio cables.
4. If you don’t need to make any other connections, see page 17 for...

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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 13 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...

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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 142).
4. If you want to play sound through the projector, see page 50 for 
instructions on connecting audio cables.
5. If you...

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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 40). Then connect...

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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...