Epson 821p - PowerLite XGA LCD Projector User manual

Epson®PowerLite®821p
Multimedia Projector
User’sGuide

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Important Safety Information
WARNING: Never look into the projector lens when the lamp is turned on; the bright light can damage your eyes.
Never let children look into the lens when it is on. Never open any cover on the projector, except the lamp and
filter covers. Dangerous electrical voltages inside the projector can severely injure you. Except as specifically
explained in this User’s Guide, do not attempt to service this product yourself. Refer all servicing to qualified service
personnel.
WARNING: The projector and its accessories come packaged in plastic bags. Keep plastic bags away from small
children to avoid any risk of suffocation.
Caution: When you replace the lamp, never touch the new lamp with your bare hands; the invisible residue left by
the oil on your hands may shorten the lamp life. Use a cloth or glove to handle the new lamp.
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Connection, Epson Store, and Extra Care are service marks of Epson America, Inc.
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© 2005 by Epson America, Inc. 10/05
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Contents
Welcome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Getting the Most from Your Projector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Using Your Documentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Getting More Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Registration and Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Unpacking the Projector. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Additional Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Optional Accessories. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
1Setting Up the Projector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Positioning the Projector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Other Installations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Connecting to a Computer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Connecting with the VGA Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Connecting with a VGA-5BNC Cable. . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Connecting the USB Cable for
Remote Mouse Control. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Connecting an External Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Playing Sound Through the Projector . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Connecting to Video Sources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Connecting a Composite Video Source . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Connecting an S-video Source . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Connecting an RGB Video Source. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Connecting a Component Video Source . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Playing Sound Through the Projector . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

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2Projecting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Turning On Your Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Turning On the Projector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Selecting the Image Source. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
What To Do If You See a Blank Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Adjusting the Image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Focusing and Zooming Your Image. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Adjusting the Height of Your Image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Adjusting the Image Shape. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Adjusting the Brightness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Correcting Computer Images. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Adjusting the Color Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Adjusting the Volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Shutting Down the Projector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
3Using the Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Controlling the Picture and Sound. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Switching Between Picture Sources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Turning Off the Picture and Sound. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Stopping Action . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Zooming Your Image. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Changing the Image’s Aspect Ratio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Using the Remote Control as a Wireless Mouse . . . . . . . . . . 47
Replacing the Batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
4Fine-tuning the Projector. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Using the Projector’s Menu System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Changing Menu Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Adjusting Colors and Clarity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Adjusting the Input Signal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Customizing Projector Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Selecting Projector Setup Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Viewing Lamp Usage and Other Information. . . . . . . . . . . . 61

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Using the Projector’s Security Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Creating Your Own Screen Logo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Setting a Password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Turning On the Password and User’s Logo . . . . . . . . . 65
Starting the Projector with a Password . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Disabling the Projector’s Buttons. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Restoring the Default Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
5Maintaining and Transporting
the Projector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Cleaning the Lens. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Cleaning the Projector Case . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Cleaning and Replacing the Air Filter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Replacing the Lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Resetting the Lamp Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Transporting the Projector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
6Solving Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Using On-Screen Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
What To Do When the Lights Flash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Solving Problems with the Image or Sound . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Solving Password Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
Solving Problems with the Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
Solving Problems with the Projector’s Buttons . . . . . . . . . . 90
Where To Get Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
Telephone Support Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
ATechnical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
General. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
Projection Lamp. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
Mouse Compatibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
Electrical. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
Environmental . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95

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Safety and Approvals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
Compatible Video Formats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Compatible Computer Display Formats. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
BNotices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
Important Safety Instructions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
Remote Control Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
Declaration of Conformity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
FCC Compliance Statement. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
Index. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107

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Welcome
The Epson® Lite®821p is a portable projector that offers up to 2600
ANSI lumens of brightness. From classrooms to boardrooms, your
full-color presentations and videos will be bright and visible even in
ordinary indoor lighting. With its whisper-quiet operation,
ease-of-use, and quick start up and shut down, the PowerLite 821p
ensures that your presentations come off without a hitch.
Additionally, its built-in speaker delivers powerful 5 watt audio,
making it perfect for presentations in large rooms.
Images are displayed at a native resolution of 1024 ×768 pixels. The
PowerLite 821p delivers accurate color, superior color saturation, and
incredibly vivid images and clear text. Support for S-video contributes
to theater-quality performance.
You can connect the projector to a wide range of computers, including
IBM®-compatible PCs and notebooks, Apple®Macintosh,
®
Power
Macintosh®series (including G3, G4, and G5 systems), PowerBook®
computers, and many iMac®and iBook®series systems. With Epson’s
patented SizeWise™technology, the projector supports computer
displays ranging from VGA through UXGA.
You can connect any of the following video sources: HDTV, VCR,
DVD player, gaming console (such as Microsoft®Xbox,™Sony®
PlayStation®2, and Nintendo GameCube™), camcorder, digital
camera, or laser disc player. The PowerLite 821p supports NTSC,
PAL, and SECAM video formats.
You can connect up to four devices to the projector at the same time.
The source buttons let you easily switch among them, and a dedicated
audio port for each source lets you automatically switch sound when
you switch video. With the projector’s Source Search button, you
don’t even have to identify your input source. Just press the button
repeatedly until you see the image you want on the screen.

8Welcome
To prevent unauthorized use of your PowerLite 821p, you can assign
a password, create a user logo which is displayed at startup to identify
the projector, and disable the projector’s buttons through the
Operation Lock feature. For more information about security features,
see page 62.
Getting the Most from Your Projector
Depending on your presentation, you can take advantage of any or all
of these options:
■Connecting to a notebook or other computer
If you want to connect the projector to a notebook or desktop
computer, see page 16. For additional presentation control, you
can connect the USB cable to the projector for running slide
shows, and connect an external monitor to view the presentation
on your computer simultaneously.
■Connecting to video sources
You can connect a DVD player, VCR, HDTV, camcorder, laser
disc player, digital camera, and other video sources to your
projector. See page 22 for instructions.
■Using the remote control
The remote control lets you switch from computer to video
sources, zoom in on part of your image, freeze or mute the
presentation, and adjust many other projector features. For
details, see Chapter 3.
By connecting the USB mouse cable included with your
projector, you can also use the remote control as a wireless mouse.
This lets you click through computer-based presentations (such as
PowerPoint®) from up to 20 feet away. For more information, see
page 47.
■Including sound in your presentation
If your presentation includes sound, you can connect the audio
cable that came with your projector to use the projector’s built-in
speaker. See page 21.

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Using Your Documentation
Your documentation includes a Quick Setup sheet, warranty
brochures, and Epson PrivateLine®Support card.
The Quick Setup sheet gives instructions to quickly set up your
projector and connect it to a notebook, iBook, or PowerBook
computer.
This book contains all the information you need to set up and use
your projector. Please follow these guidelines as you read through it:
■Warnings must be followed carefully to avoid bodily injury.
■Cautions must be observed to avoid damage to your equipment.
■Notes contain important information about your projector.
Getting More Information
Need tips on giving presentations? How about quick steps for setting
up your projector? Here’s where you can look for help:
■www.presentersonline.com
Includes a library of articles covering presentation tips, tricks, and
technology. The site provides templates, clip art and sound clips,
as well as Presenters Services to use on the road. Even more
resources and services are available if you register to join the
Presenters Club®—and it’s free.
■built-in help system
Press the Help button on the remote control or projector to get
quick solutions for common problems. See page 77 for details.
■support.epson.com
Download FAQs (frequently-asked questions) and e-mail your
questions to Epson support.
If you still need help after checking this User’s Guide and the sources
listed above, you can use the Epson PrivateLine Support service to get
help fast. Call [phone] and enter the PIN on your PrivateLine
Support card. See page 91 for more information.

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Registration and Warranty
Your projector comes with a basic carry-in warranty and an
international warranty that let you project with confidence anywhere
in the world. For details, see page 104 and the warranty brochure that
came with your projector.
In addition, Epson offers free Extra CareSM Road Service. In the
unlikely event of an equipment failure, you won’t have to wait for
your unit to be repaired. Instead, Epson will ship you a replacement
unit anywhere in the United States or Canada, usually via overnight
delivery. See the Extra Care Road Service brochure for details.
To register, complete the registration form that came with your
projector and mail it to Epson. Or register your product online at:
http://www.epson.com/webreg
Registering also lets you receive special updates on new accessories,
products, and services.
Unpacking the Projector
After unpacking the projector, make sure you have all these items:
Projector Remote control and batteries Documentation
Power cord VGA computer cable Audio adapter USB cable

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Save all packaging in case you need to ship the projector. Always use
the original packaging (or equivalent) when you need to send the
projector to another location.
Additional Components
Depending on how you plan to use the projector, you may need
additional components:
■To receive an S-video signal, you need an S-video cable. One is
usually provided with your video device, or you can purchase it
from Epson. See page 12.
■To receive a component video signal from a VCR or other video
device, you need a D-sub, 15-pin, VGA-to-component video
cable, which is available from Epson. See page 12.
■Some older PowerBooks and Macintosh desktop models may
need the Macintosh adapter set shown on page 17 (available from
Epson; see page 12). Older iMac systems may need a special
adapter to provide a VGA output port; see your computer dealer.

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Optional Accessories
To enhance your use of the projector, Epson provides the following
optional accessories:
You can purchase these accessories from your dealer, by calling
Epson at [phone], or by visiting the Epson StoreSM
at www.epsonstore.com (U.S. sales only). In Canada, please call
[phone] for dealer referral.
Product Product number
Replacement lamp V13H010L30
Air filter replacement set V13H134A06
Samsonite®wheeled soft case ELPKS35
ATA molded hardshell case ELPKS51
Component video cable
S-video cable
ELPKC19
ELPSV01
Macintosh adapter set ELPAP01
Distribution amplifier ELPDA01
50-inch portable screen
60-inch portable pop-up screen
80-inch portable pop-up screen
83.6-inch hanging pull-down screen
ELPSC06
ELPSC07
ELPSC08
ELPSC09
Image presentation camera
High resolution document camera
V12H162020
V12H064020
Kensington®security lock ELPSL01
Ceiling mount
False ceiling plate
Suspension adapter
Security bracket/cabling for gyro lock mounts
Adjustable ceiling channel
ELPMB36
ELPMBFCP
ELPMBAPL
ELPMBSEC
ELPMBACC
note
To purchase a replacement
remote control, call
[phone] (U.S.) or
[phone] (for dealer
referral in Canada).

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Setting Up the Projector
This chapter tells you how to set up the projector and connect it to a
computer or video source. You can connect up to four devices
simultaneously: four video sources, one computer and three video
sources, or two computers and two video sources.
You’ll find instructions for the following in this chapter:
■Positioning the projector
■Connecting to a computer
■Connecting to video sources

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Positioning the Projector
Before connecting the projector, you
need to decide where to place it. If
you’re setting up the projector yourself
and it 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, as shown.
This lets you stand in the front of the room, face the audience, and
remain close enough to the equipment to be able to control it. Try to
leave as much space as possible between the projector and the screen to
get a good-size image.
Place the projector somewhere between 3 and 48 feet from the screen.
Use the figure below to help you determine exactly how far. Image size
increases with distance, but can vary depending on how you’ve
adjusted the optical zoom and other settings.
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. Do not set the projector on top of loose
papers that could block the vents under the projector.
■Make sure the projector is within 6 feet of a grounded electrical
outlet or extension cord.
29.8 to 48.3 feet 5.8 to 9.5 feet 2.8 to 4.7 feet
note
You can download the
Projection Distance
Calculator program from
the Drivers & Downloads
link for your projector at
http://support.epson.com.

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Try to place the projector directly in front of the center of the screen,
facing the screen squarely. If the projector isn’t positioned this way,
the image will be “keystone” shaped, instead of square or rectangular.
If you place the projector below the level of the screen, you’ll have to
tilt it up by extending the front adjustable foot, as described on
page 37. This also causes the image to lose its rectangular shape, but
the Auto Keystone feature corrects the distortion automatically. If the
image does not regain its rectangular shape, the tilt angle is greater
than 15° or the Auto Keystone feature may have been disabled. To
turn it on, see page 58. To adjust it manually, see page 38.
Other Installations
You can also project from behind the screen or from the ceiling, with
the projector mounted upside-down:
To project from overhead, you’ll need the optional ceiling mount
hardware. (See page 12 for ordering information.) You’ll also need to
select Front/Ceiling or Rear/Ceiling for the Projection option in the
Extended menu. To project from the rear, select Rear. See page 59 for
more information.
note
The Auto Keystone feature
corrects vertical distortion
automatically. For more
information, see page 38.
Front/ceiling projection
Rear projection (using a
translucent screen)
Rear/ceiling projection (using
a translucent screen)

16 Setting Up the Projector
Connecting to a Computer
You can connect the PowerLite projector to any computer that has a
standard VGA or BNC monitor port, including PC notebook
computers, Macintosh PowerBooks and iBooks, and hand-held
devices. You can connect two computers at the same time.
Follow the instructions in this section to:
■Connect the projector to your computer with the VGA cable
included with the projector.
■Connect the projector to your computer with a
commercially-available VGA–5BNC cable.
After connecting the projector to your computer, you may also
want to:
■Connect the USB cable that came with your projector so that you
can use the remote control as a wireless mouse; see page 19.
■Connect a monitor to the projector so you can view your
presentation close-up as well as on-screen (not necessary if you’re
using a notebook); see page 20.
■Connect a commercially-available computer audio cable to play
computer audio; see page 21.
Connecting with the VGA Cable
Follow these instructions to connect to your computer with the VGA
cable that came with your projector. Before you start, make sure your
computer and the projector are turned off.
1. If you are connecting the projector to a desktop computer,
disconnect the monitor cable from your computer.
2. Locate the VGA computer cable that
came with the projector.
note
If you have an iBook with
an RCA video-out port,
follow the instructions for
connecting to a video device
on page 23.
note
You cannot connect your
computer to the projector
using only a USB cable. To
receive signals from the
computer, you must connect
it with the VGA cable that
came with your projector or a
VGA–5BNC cable.
Connecting the USB cable
lets you use the remote control
as a wireless mouse.
VGA computer cable

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3. Connect one end of the cable to the projector’s
Computer1/Component Video1 or the
Computer2/Component Video2 port. If you are going to
connect your computer monitor to the projector for simultaneous
display, use the Computer1/Component Video1 port.
4. Connect the other end of the cable to your computer’s video-out
or monitor port.
If you’re using a PowerBook or iBook and you can’t connect the
cable, you may need to use the Macintosh desktop adapter as
shown below (available from Epson; see page 12).
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.
If you want to view the display simultaneously on your computer
monitor and the projector screen, see “Connecting an External
Monitor” on page 20.

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If you don’t need to make any other connections, you can plug in
your projector and turn it on. See page 30 for instructions.
If more than one device is connected to the projector, select the
correct source after projection starts by pressing the Source Search
button on the projector or the Comp1 or Comp2 button on the
remote control. See page 32.
Connecting with a VGA-5BNC Cable
If your computer provides video output through BNC connectors,
follow these instructions to connect the projector to your computer
with an optional VGA-5BNC cable. Before you start, make sure your
computer and the projector are turned off.
1. Disconnect the monitor cable from your computer.
2. Connect the cable’s VGA connector to the projector’s
Computer1/Component Video1 or the
Computer2/Component Video2 port. If you are going to
connect your computer monitor to the projector for simultaneous
display, use the Computer1/Component Video1 port.
3. Connect the BNC connectors to your computer’s BNC ports.
4. Tighten the screws on the VGA connector.
If you want to view the display simultaneously on your computer
monitor and the projector screen, see “Connecting an External
Monitor” on page 20.
VGA-5BNC cable

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If you don’t need to make any other connections, you can plug in
your projector and turn it on. See page 30 for instructions.
If more than one device is connected to the projector, select the
correct source after projection starts by pressing the Source Search
button on the projector or the Comp1 or Comp2 button on the
remote control. See page 32.
Connecting the USB Cable for Remote Mouse
Control
Using the remote control as a wireless mouse lets you click through
slideshow-style presentations, such as PowerPoint, from up to 20 feet
away. This makes it easy to deliver your presentation, since you won’t
need to stand near your computer.
To use the wireless mouse function, your system must have a USB
port and the full version of one of these operating systems:
1. If you are using a desktop computer, disconnect the mouse cable
from your computer.
2. Locate the USB mouse cable that came with the projector and
connect the square end of the cable to the projector’s USB
port.
Windows®Macintosh
Windows 98SE, 2000, Me, or XP Macintosh OS 8.6 to 9.2, OS X
note
You cannot connect your
computer to the projector
using only a USB cable. To
receive signals from the
computer, you must connect it
with the VGA cable that came
with your projector or a
VGA–5BNC cable.
Connecting the USB cable lets
you use the remote control as a
wireless mouse.
For details about using the
remote control as a wireless
mouse, see page 47.

20 Setting Up the Projector
3. Connect the flat end of the cable to any available USB port on
your computer.
4. If necessary, configure your notebook to work with an external
mouse.
If you don’t need to make any other connections, you can plug in
your projector and turn it on. See page 30 for instructions.
Connecting an External Monitor
If you want to see your presentation close-up as well as on the
projection screen, you can connect an external monitor to the
projector. This lets you view images on your computer monitor while
the projector is in standby mode (plugged in but not turned on) and
check your presentation or switch between picture sources even if
you’ve pressed the A/V Mute button on the remote control to turn off
projection on the screen.
Simultaneous display is possible only when the computer is connected
to the projector’s Computer1/Component Video1 port.
Make sure the projector and computer are off. Then connect the
monitor’s cable to the projector’s Monitor Out port, as shown:
If you don’t need to make any other connections, you can plug in
your projector and turn it on. See page 30 for instructions.
note
Some LCD monitors may
not be able to display the
image correctly. If you have
trouble displaying the
image, connect a multiscan
monitor. Also, make sure the
computer’s refresh rate is set
to 65 Hz or greater.
You cannot display video
images or configuration and
help menus on an external
monitor.