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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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 to position the image on-screen. This 
causes the image to lose its rectangular shape. You can then correct the 
distortion by using the 
Keystone function in the projector’s menu 
system (see page 36).
If you place the projector’s lens so it’s level with the top of the screen, 
the image will be rectangular and you won’t have to adjust it. If you 
place the lens lower than the top of the screen, you’ll have to tilt the 
projector upward if you want to fill the whole screen with the image.
Connecting to a PC Desktop Computer 
You can connect the projector to any IBM® -compatible PC. This 
section includes instructions for the following:
■Connecting the computer 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 you start, make sure the projector and computer are turned off.
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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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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 the computer’s sound card. 
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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 
vary. See your computer 
manual for the location of the 
ports. Some models may 
require an adapter, which 
may be included with your 
computer or may be available 
from Apple. Older models 
may need a Macintosh 
desktop adapter, which you 
can purchase from EPSON; 
see page 7.
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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 adapter may have come with your computer. 
See your Macintosh documentation for instructions.
If it doesn’t fit and you have an older Macintosh, you may have to 
use a Macintosh desktop adapter, which you can buy from 
EPSON (see page 7).
To use the adapter, remove its cover as shown and set its DIP 
switches according to the resolution you want to use, such as 
16-inch mode. See your Macintosh documentation for 
instructions.
Replace the cover and connect the adapter to the free end of the 
computer video cable. Then plug the cable (with the adapter) into 
the video port on your Macintosh.
5. Tighten the screws on the connectors.
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							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 the Macintosh.
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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 connection 
device. However, your system may vary; contact your computer dealer 
if you need help connecting your workstation.
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