Epson Projector Powerlite 4100 User Manual

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Connecting a Component Video Source
1. Look at the connectors at one end of your component video cable. 
If they are bayonet (BNC) connectors, go on to step 2. If they are 
RCA connectors, you’ll need to attach commercially available 
BNC adapters to plug the cable into your projector, then 
continue with step 2.
2. Connect the cable to your player and the BNC connectors on the 
projector. Match the Y/Cb/Cr (or Y/Pb/Pr) connectors on your 
player to the corresponding connectors...

22Setting Up the Projector
Connecting an RGB Video Source
Connecting Using a VGA Computer Cable
1. Locate the VGA computer cable provided with the projector. 
2. Connect the cable to the video port on your player and 
the 
Computer1 port on the projector.
 
3. You may need to change the Input Signal setting in the 
projector’s Signal menu to 
RGB (see page 59).
4. When you’ve finished making any connections, see page 23 for 
instructions on turning on the projector and Chapter 2 for 
instructions on...

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Connecting Using a BNC Cable
1. Locate a BNC video cable (one may be included with your video 
equipment). 
2. Connect the cable between your player and the corresponding 
R/G/B connectors on the projector.
3. You may need to change the 
Input Signal setting in the 
projector’s Signal menu to 
RGB (see page 59).
4. When you’ve finished making any connections, see page 23 for 
instructions on turning on the projector and Chapter 2 for 
instructions on displaying and adjusting...

24Setting Up the ProjectorFollow these steps to turn on the projector: 
1. Remove the lens cover. 
2. Plug one end of the power cord into the projector, and the other 
end into an electrical outlet.
The Ppower light turns orange.
note
You can set the projector to 
automatically turn off the 
lamp and enter “sleep mode” 
when it has not received any 
signals for 1 to 30 minutes 
(see page 67 to enable, 
disable, or adjust this 
setting). This conserves 
electricity, cools the 
projector, and extends the...

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3. Press the Ppower button on the remote control or on the back of 
the projector.
The projector beeps once and the Ppower light flashes green as 
the projector warms up, then an image begins to appear. When 
the Ppower light stops flashing and remains green, the projector 
is ready for use. 
4. If you are prompted to enter a password, see page 63.
Using the Direct Power On Function
The Direct Power On function enables faster setup. The projector 
starts up automatically when...

26Setting Up the Projector
Shutting Down the Projector
This projector incorporates Instant Off technology. To turn it off, you 
can press its Ppower button as described below, unplug it, or turn off 
a power switch that supplies power to the projector. You don’t have to 
wait for the projector to cool down first. 
1. To turn off the projector, press the Ppower
 button on the remote 
control or projector.
You see a confirmation message. 
(If you don’t want to turn it off, 
press any other button.)
2....

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Displaying and Adjusting 
the Image
Follow the guidelines in this chapter for: 
■Displaying an image
■Adjusting the image 

28Displaying and Adjusting the Image
Displaying an Image
You may need to select the image source if you have multiple video 
sources connected to the projector (such as a computer or DVD 
player). Selecting the image source lets you switch between images 
input from different pieces of connected equipment. 
If you don’t see the image you want, press the 
Search button or one 
of the 
Source buttons on the remote control, or the Source Search 
button on the projector until you see the image you want to...

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Adjusting the Position of the Image
You can use the vertical lens shift dial on the top of the projector to 
move your image up or down, or you can use the horizontal lens shift 
dial to move your image left or right.
Additionally, if the projector is on a table, you can use the projector’s 
adjustable feet to adjust the image:
1. Stand behind the projector. Press the foot release lever up and lift 
the front of the projector.
2. Once the image is positioned where you...

30Displaying and Adjusting the Image3. If necessary, you can fine-tune the height or level the image by 
turning any of the projector’s adjustable feet.
Focusing and Zooming the Image
Turn the focus ring on the projector to sharpen the image. 
Turn the zoom ring (using the knobs on the ring) to reduce or enlarge 
the image. 
If the image still isn’t large enough, you may need to move the 
projector farther away from the screen. You can also use the 
E-Zoom 
buttons on the remote control to zoom in on a...