Connecting To A Video Source - Epson EMP-821 Quick Reference Manual

Connecting to a Video Source

Turn off the power for both the projector and the video source before connecting them.
To video
output port
white
To audio
red
output port
To S-Video
output port
* To play sound through the projector's built-in speaker, use the audio adapter (supplied with the
projector) to connect an A/V cable (commercially available) to the [Audio] input port corresponding to
the connected video source.
If connecting a component video source (such as a DVD player), you can use the optional
component video cable to connect the source to the Computer/Component Video port at the
Tip
rear of the projector.
Preparation before Projecting
1
Remove the lens cover.
2
Insert the projector's power cable into
the projector.
3 Insert the power cable into an earthed
electrical outlet.
The Power indicator will light orange.
4 Turn on the power for the signal input
source.
For video equipment, press [Play] to start
playback.
5
Press to turn on the projector's
power.
A beep will sound to indicate that the projector
is starting up.
The Power indicator will flash green, and
projection will then start (warm-up in progress).
The Password Protect setting may cause the
password entry screen to be displayed each
time the power is turned on.
If this happens, enter the password.
User's Guide "Preventing theft (Password
Protect)"
When the "Extended" - "Operation" - "Direct
Power ON" menu item is set to "ON", a
confirmation buzzer sounds and the projector's
power turns on as soon as the power plug is
inserted into the electrical outlet, and projection
then starts.
User's Guide "Extended" Menu
When connecting to a video
source with a video output port
yellow
A/V cable
(commercially-available)
S-Video cable (commercially-available)
[Video] port (yellow)
yellow
white
To [Audio] port
Connect the cable
red using the audio
adapter that is supplied
with the projector.
1
5
If no images are projected, change the
input signal.
Tip
If connecting to a computer with a built-in
monitor, or to a laptop computer, you
may need to change the output
destination using the buttons or setting
menus on the computer or laptop
computer.
User's Guide
"Connecting to a Video Source"
[Audio] port
[Audio] port
[S-Video] port
When connecting to a
video source with an
S-Video output port
User's Guide
"Turning On the Projector"
Power indicator
2
Projector
User's Guide "Turning On the Power and
Projecting Images"
3
Remote control