Overview View all the pages Comments. Page 1. Positioning the Projector Before connecting the projector, you need to decide where to place it. The location you choose depends on the size of the room and what you are projecting. Starting Up the Projector Make sure your projector and other equipment are set up and connected correctly.
Then turn on your See page 5 for more information about selecting the image Stand behind the projector. Press the blue foot release levers and lift the front of the projector. This unlocks the feet. Once the image is positioned where you want it, release the levers to lock the feet in position. If the image is The currently selected setting appears in the upper right corner of the screen. You can also use the projector menu system to select the Color Mode in the Image menu.
Stopping Action Press the Freeze button to stop the action in your video or computer image and keep the current image on the screen. The sound will continue, however; and if you have connected an external monitor for simultaneous display, the action To safeguard your projector, you can set a password to control who uses it, and create your own screen logo which cannot be disabled by unauthorized users.
To avoid losing the remote control, place it in the remote control storage compartment beneath the side of the projector. Depending on your presentation, you can take advantage of any or all of these options:. If you want to connect the projector to a laptop or desktop computer, see page 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.
See page 22 for instructions. 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 an additional cable, you can also use the remote control as a wireless mouse. For more information, see page See page The Quick Setup sheet gives instructions to quickly set up your projector and connect it to a laptop 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:. Need tips on giving presentations? How about quick steps for setting up your projector? 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.
Press the Help button on the remote control to get quick solutions for common problems. See page 72 for details. See page 83 for more information.
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 96 and the warranty brochure included in your Start Here kit.
See the brochure in your Start Here kit for details. Or register your product online at:. Registering also lets you receive special updates on new accessories, products, and services. 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. If you are moving the projector by hand, use the carrying case included with the projector.
Depending on how you plan to use the projector, you may need additional components:. See your computer or electronics dealer to obtain this cable. Older iMac systems may need a special adapter to provide a VGA output port; see your computer dealer.
In Canada, please call for dealer referral. T his chapter tells you how to set up the projector and connect it to a computer or video source. You can connect up to two devices simultaneously: two computers or two video sources or one of each. Before connecting the projector, you need to decide where to place it. 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 35 feet from the screen. Use the figure below to help you determine exactly how far.
Do not set the projector on top of loose papers that could block the vents under the projector. Try to place the projector directly in front of the center of the screen, facing it toward the screen squarely. This also causes the image to lose its rectangular shape, but the Auto Keystone feature corrects the distortion automatically. To turn it on, see page To adjust it manually, see page The Auto Keystone feature corrects vertical distortion automatically.
You can also project from behind the screen or from the ceiling, with the projector mounted upside-down:. See page 12 for ordering information. To project from the rear, select Rear. See page 53 for more information. If you have an iBook with an RCA video-out port, follow the instructions for connecting to a video device on page You can connect two computers at the same time. If you are connecting the projector to a desktop computer, disconnect the monitor cable from your computer.
To use the adapter, remove its cover as shown and set its DIP switches according to the resolution you want to use, such as 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. If you want to view the display. Tighten the screws on the connectors. Some LCD monitors may not be able to display the image correctly. If you have trouble displaying the image, connect a multiscan monitor. After projection starts, select the correct source either Computer1 or Computer2 when you want to project this source.
See page 28 for instructions. If you want to see your presentation close-up as well as on the screen, you can connect an external monitor to the projector. Make sure the projector and computer are off. Using the remote control as a wireless mouse lets you click through slideshow-style presentations, such as PowerPoint, from up to 20 feet away. To use the wireless mouse function, your system must have a USB port and the full version of one of these operating systems:.
If you are using a desktop computer, disconnect the mouse cable from your computer. Connect the flat end of the cable to an available USB port on your computer. If necessary, configure your laptop to work with an external mouse.
Your computer probably has its own sound system; however, it may not be adequate for your presentation. You can obtain a computer audio cable 3. Connect one end of the audio cable to the Audio1 jack on the projector. After you turn on your projector, open the Audio menu and make sure Audio 1 is selected for the Audio Input setting.
There is no standard for workstation video output. However, your system may vary; contact your computer dealer if you need help connecting your workstation. You can connect up to two video devices at time or one computer and one video device.
It can receive composite video, S-Video, and component video. The type of cable you need depends on the video source:. See below. Before starting, make sure the projector and your DVD player or other video source are turned off. Connect the other yellow plug to the video-out jack on your video source. Connect the red and white plugs on the other end of the cable to the corresponding audio output jacks on your video source.
After you turn on your projector, be sure to:. If your video source has an S-Video jack, you can use it to project a higher quality video image. Follow these instructions to connect the projector to a video player that has an RGB video output port using the VGA computer cable that came with the projector.
Connect one end of the VGA computer cable to the. Connect the other end to the video port on your player. If you want to play sound through the projector, connect the optional audio cable 3. Once the projector is turned on, be sure to select Computer 1 or Computer 2 whichever port you used as the source to see your image. If your video source has component video connectors, you can use them to project a higher quality video image. Before starting, make sure the projector and your DVD player or other video device are turned off.
Insert the three ends of the component video cable into the R , G , and B ports on your video source. Once the projector is turned on, be sure to:. Although you can operate the projector without it, the remote control lets you use additional features. See Chapter 3 for instructions on using the remote. This chapter covers the following:. Do not use the projector with the lens cap in place. The heat generated by the lamp can damage it.
Make sure your projector and other equipment are set up and connected correctly, as described in Chapter 1. Then turn on your projector, as described below. If you turn on your connected computer or video equipment before starting the projector, the projector automatically detects and displays the image source. If you turn on the projector first, or have multiple pieces of connected equipment, you may have to select the image source manually. Connect the other end to an electrical outlet.
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