Epson Projector Powerlite 52c User Manual

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Appendix A: Connecting to 
Additional Equipment
This appendix explains how to connect the projector to a PC or 
Macintosh desktop computer, or a high-end workstation. 
The following information is covered:
■Installing the projector
■Connecting to a PC desktop computer
■Connecting to a desktop Macintosh
■Connecting to a high-end workstation
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66Appendix A: Connecting to Additional Equipment
Installing the Projector
The projector can be installed for three different viewing setups:
front projection, ceiling mounting, or rear projection onto a 
semi-transparent screen.
To project from overhead, you’ll need to select 
Ceiling in the 
projector’s Advanced menu. To project from the rear, select 
Rear 
Proj
. See page 38 for more information.
If you’re ceiling-mounting the projector and you place it above screen 
level, you’ll have to tilt it down...

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Connecting the Computer Cable 
1. Disconnect the monitor cable from the video port on the back of 
the computer. 
2. Connect one end of the computer cable to the projector’s 
Computer/Component Video port.
3. Connect the other end of the computer cable to the computer’s 
video port.
4. Tighten the screws on the connectors.
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68Appendix A: Connecting to Additional Equipment
Connecting the Monitor Cable 
If you’ll be viewing the video on your computer monitor as well as the 
projector screen, follow these steps:
1. Connect your monitor cable to the 
Monitor Out port.
2. Tighten the screws on the connectors.
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Connecting the Audio Cable
If your presentation includes sound and you want to use the 
projector’s built-in speakers, you can use a computer audio cable. 
You’ll need to connect a stereo mini-jack audio cable (not included). 
The cable is available from computer or electronics dealers.
1. Connect one end of the audio cable to the computer 
Audio port 
on the projector.
   
2. Connect the other end of the audio cable to the speaker or 
audio out port on...

70Appendix A: Connecting to Additional Equipment
Connecting to a Desktop Macintosh 
You can connect the projector to a desktop Macintosh. This section 
includes instructions for the following:
■Connecting the computer video cable 
■Connecting the monitor cable 
■Connecting an optional audio cable (if you’ll be projecting with 
audio)
Follow the steps in each section for the cables you need to connect. 
Before beginning, turn off the projector and computer if they are on.note
Macintosh configurations...

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Connecting the Computer Cable
Follow these steps. You may not need to use the adapter as shown.
1. Disconnect the monitor cable from the video port on the back of 
the Macintosh.
2. Connect one end of the computer cable to the projector’s 
Computer/Component Video port, as shown. 
 
3. Connect the other end of the computer cable to the video port on 
the Macintosh. 
4. If it doesn’t fit and you have a DVI port, you’ll need to use a DVI 
to VGA adapter. An...

72Appendix A: Connecting to Additional Equipment
Connecting the Monitor Cable 
If you’ll be viewing the video on your computer monitor as well as the 
projector, follow these steps:
1. Connect your monitor cable to the 
Monitor Out port.
2. Tighten the screws on the connectors.
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Connecting the Audio Cable
If your presentation includes sound and you want to use the 
projector’s built-in speakers, you can use a computer audio cable. 
You’ll need to connect a stereo mini-jack audio cable (not included). 
The cable is available from computer or electronics dealers.
1. Connect one end of the audio cable to the computer 
Audio port 
on the projector. 
  
2. Connect the other end of the audio cable to the speaker or 
audio-out jack on...

74Appendix A: Connecting to Additional Equipment
Connecting to a High-End Workstation
Your PowerLite projector is capable of remapping input resolutions 
up to 1600
×1200 pixels. Since 1280×1024 pixels is the default 
resolution for most leading workstations, your projector is ideal for 
displaying workstation video output.
There is no standard for workstation video output. Workstations that 
follow the SXGA standard and use the HD15 (standard VGA) 
connector won’t need an adapter cable or any special...