Epson Projector Powerlite 4300 User Manual

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Setting Up the Projector
This chapter tells you how to unpack the projector and connect it to 
a notebook or desktop computer, to video equipment, and/or to your 
local area network.
Follow the instructions in this chapter on:
■Unpacking the projector
■Positioning the projector
■Connecting to a computer
■Connecting to video equipment
■Turning the Projector On and Off 

12Setting Up the Projector
Unpacking the Projector
After unpacking the projector, make sure you have all these parts:
Save all packaging in case you need to ship the projector. Always use 
the original packaging (or the equivalent) when you need to send the 
projector to another location. If you are moving the projector by 
hand, use the projector handle. See page 83 for transportation 
instructions. 
Additional Components
Depending on how you plan to use the projector, you may need 
additional...

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■To receive an RGB or component video signal from a video 
device that has RGB or component (PrPbY or CrCbY) 
connectors, you’ll need a BNC-type video cable. One may be 
provided with your video equipment.
Positioning the Projector 
If the projector isn’t already installed in the room you’re using, you’ll 
probably want to place it on a table in front of the screen. This lets 
you stand in the front of the room, face the audience, and remain 
close enough to the equipment to be...

14Setting Up the ProjectorPowerLite 4100/4300, 4:3 image
Screen sizeProjection distance (A)
Wide to Tele Offset (B)
30 inches 30 to 56 inches
(77 to 142 cm)0 to 18 inches
(0 to 46 cm)
40 inches 41 to 75 inches
(104 to 190 cm)0 to 24 inches
(0 to 61 cm)
50 inches 52 to 94 inches
(131 to 239 cm)0 to 30 inches
(0 to 76 cm)
60 inches 62 to 113 inches
(158 to 287 cm)0 to 36 inches
(0 to 91 cm)
80 inches 84 to 151 inches
(213 to 385 cm)0 to 48 inches
(0 to 122 cm)
100 inches 105 to 190 inches
(267 to 482 cm)0...

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PowerLite 4200W, 16:10 image
Also keep these considerations in mind: 
■Place the projector on a sturdy, level surface.
■Make sure there is plenty of space for ventilation around and 
under the projector.
■Make sure the projector is within 10 feet (3 meters) of a grounded 
electrical outlet or extension cord.
Screen sizeProjection distance (A)
Wide to Tele Offset (B)
30 inches 32 to 59 inches
(81 to 149 cm)-1.5 to 17.4 inches
(-4 to 44 cm)
40 inches 43 to 79 inches
(109 to 200...

16Setting Up the ProjectorIdeally, you should place the projector directly in front of the center of 
the screen, facing it toward the screen squarely. The base of the lens 
should be about level with the bottom of the screen.
If you place the projector below screen level, you can use the vertical 
lens shift dial to raise the lens (see page 29). You can also tilt the 
projector up by extending the front adjustable foot. Tilting the 
projector causes the image to become “keystone” shaped, but you can...

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Connecting to the Computer Port
You can connect to the projector using the VGA computer cable that 
came with it (the monitor port on your computer must be a mini 
D-sub 15-pin port). 
1. If you’re using the VGA computer cable, connect one end to the 
projector’s 
Computer1 port, and the other end to your 
computer’s monitor port.
 
2. You may need to change the Input Signal setting in the 
projector’s Signal menu to 
RGB(see page 59).
3. With the optional wireless mouse...

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Connecting to the BNC Connectors
1. Obtain a commercially available standard BNC to VGA video 
cable. 
2. Plug the BNC connectors into the projector’s 
B/Cb/Pb, G/Y, and 
R/Cr/Pr connectors as shown below. Depending on your 
computer’s video card, you may have to connect to the projector’s 
V Sync and H/C Sync connectors too. (See your computer 
documentation for more information.)
3. Plug the VGA connector on the other end of the cable into your 
computer’s monitor port.
4....

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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 component video port (three connectors 
labeled either Y/Cb/Cr or Y/Pb/Pr), see “Connecting a 
Component Video Source” on page 21.
■If you’re using a coax video cable, see “Connecting a Composite 
Video Source” on page 20.
■If your video player has...

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Connecting a Composite Video Source
1. If your cable has a bayonet connector (BNC), connect it to the 
Video1 connector on the projector.
2. 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 the image.
note
If the video cable was not 
provided with your video 
device, you can purchase one 
from an electronics dealer.