Epson Projector Powerlite 450w User Manual

							Connecting to Computers, USB Devices, and Other Equipment51
Connecting a Component Video Source
If your video equipment has component video connectors (three 
connectors labeled either Y/Cb/Cr or Y/Pb/Pr), you will need a 
component-to-VGA video cable or a component video cable and 
adapter. You can order the component-to-VGA cable (ELPKC19) 
from Epson (see page 19) or an electronics dealer.
1. Connect the component end of the cable (3 male RCA) to the 
color-coded Y/Cb/Cr (or Y/Pb/Pr) connectors on your player.
2. Connect the other end of the cable (HD15 male) to the blue 
Computer1 or Computer2 port on the projector.
3. You may need to change the 
Input Signal setting in the 
projector’s Signal menu to 
Auto (see page 64).
4. If you want to play sound through the projector, see page 53 for 
instructions on connecting an audio cable.
5. When you’ve finished making connections, see page 25 for 
instructions on turning on the projector and page 28 for 
instructions on displaying and adjusting the image.
Once the projector is turned on, select the image source by 
pressing the 
Source Search button on the projector or remote 
control.
Component-to-
VGA cable 
(ELPKC19)
Connect component-
to-VGA cable
Connect component-
to-VGA cable 
						

							52Connecting to Computers, USB Devices, and Other Equipment
Connecting an RGB Video Source
You can connect to an RGB video source using the VGA computer 
cable provided with the projector.
1. Connect the cable to the RGB video port on your player and the 
Computer1 or Computer2 port on the projector.
2. You may need to change the 
Input Signal setting in the 
projector’s Signal menu to 
RGB (see page 64).
3. If you want to play sound through the projector, see page 53 for 
instructions on connecting audio cables.
4. When you’ve finished making connections, see page 25 for 
instructions on turning on the projector and page 28 for 
instructions on displaying and adjusting the image.
Once the projector is turned on, select the image source by 
pressing the 
Source Search button on the projector or remote 
control.
Connect to RGB 
video source
Connect to RGB 
video source 
						

							Connecting to Computers, USB Devices, and Other Equipment53
Playing Sound Through the Projector
You can play sound through the projector’s speaker system or attach 
an external speaker system. You can also connect a microphone and 
output sound through the projector.
You can use the   or   
Volume buttons on the remote control to 
adjust the volume.
Playing Computer Audio
For laptop and most desktop computers, use a 3.5 mm stereo 
mini-jack cable, which you can purchase from a computer or 
electronics store. 
1. Connect one end of the cable to the 
Audio1 or Audio2 jack on 
the projector.
2. Connect the other end to your laptop’s  headphone jack or 
audio-out jack, or your computer’s speaker or audio-out 
port.
Audio jacks 
						

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Playing Sound from Video Equipment
For video equipment, use an RCA-style audio cable, which you can 
purchase from an electronics store. 
1. Connect the red and white plugs on one end of the cable to the 
L 
and 
R Audio jacks on the projector. 
 
2. Connect the red and white plugs on the other end to the 
corresponding color-coded audio output jacks on your video 
source.
note
If you are using a 
component-to-VGA cable, 
you will need to connect an 
audio adapter to use the 
Audio1 or Audio2 jack.
Connect to audio-out 
ports for video equipment 
						

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Connecting a Microphone
You can connect a dynamic microphone to the projector’s Mic port, 
using a 3.5 mm mini-jack cable as shown below.
Use the 
Mic Input Level option on the Settings menu to adjust the 
volume. See page 66 for more information. 
						

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Connecting External Speakers
You can output sound from the projector to external speakers with a 
built-in amplifier. 
1. Locate the appropriate cable to connect your speakers.
Depending on your speakers, you may be able to use a standard 
audio cable with a stereo mini-jack connector on one end and pin 
jacks on the other end. For some speakers, you may need a special 
cable or adapter. 
2. Connect the stereo mini-jack end of the audio cable to the 
Audio 
Out
 port on the projector.
 
3. Connect the other end of the cable to your speakers. 
The projector’s internal speaker system is disabled while sound is 
output to external speakers. 
Audio cable 
						

							Connecting to Computers, USB Devices, and Other Equipment57
Connecting a Document Camera or 
Other USB Device 
You can connect an interactive whiteboard, document camera, USB 
thumb (flash memory) drive, USB hard drive, or multimedia storage 
viewer, such as the Epson P-7000. You can use the projector’s 
Slideshow function to display JPEG images or a presentation. See 
page 40 for details.
Use the USB cable specified for your device. 
1. Follow the instructions beginning on page 25 to turn on the 
projector.
2. Connect the USB drive or the flat end of the USB cable to the 
TypeA  (flat) USB port on the projector, as shown.
3. Connect the other end of the cable to your camera or other 
device, if necessary.
The indicator light on the projector turns orange and then green 
when a USB device is connected.
4. If the projector is connected to a storage device (and not 
connected to another image source), the Slideshow program 
appears. 
note
Use a cable less than 10 feet 
(3 meters) long and connect 
the camera or other device 
directly to the projector. 
Your projector may not 
function correctly if you use 
a longer cable or connect to 
a USB hub.
If you connect a USB hard 
drive, make sure you use the 
AC adapter to power the 
hard drive. Make sure the 
file format is FAT 16/32. 
Some USB hard drives may 
not be supported.
Indicator light Connecting the DC-06 
document camera 
						

							58Connecting to Computers, USB Devices, and Other Equipment If you are connected to another image source, press the 
USB 
button on the remote control to go to the Slideshow program.
5. See page 40 for instructions on controlling the slideshow.
6. When you’re finished, press 
Esc and select Exit to exit the 
Slideshow before turning off or removing the USB device.
Be sure to turn off your USB device (if necessary) before you remove 
the device or cable from the projector. Failure to do so may damage 
the device and/or the projector. 
						

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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
■Customizing power and operation
■Using the projector security features 
						

							60Fine-Tuning the Projector
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 arrow buttons on the remote control or the projector to 
scroll through the menu list. When you’ve highlighted the desired 
menu, press the 
Enter button to select it. 
3. Once you’ve selected the menu, use the arrow buttons to scroll 
through the list of options. (Some of the options may be grayed 
out or unavailable, depending on the selected source.)
4. After highlighting the option you want to adjust, use the arrow 
buttons to change the setting. In some cases, you may have to 
press the 
Enter button to view a sub-screen. 
■Press the left or right arrow button to adjust a slider bar.
■To select from two or more settings, press the up or down 
arrow button to highlight the setting and press 
Enter. 
Menu list
Options