Epson 60 Connecting a Computer or Laptop

Using Epson MovieMate with Other Equipment 37

Connecting a Computer or Laptop

You can connect the projector to a computer or laptop to play videos or games, display

presentations or photos, or project anything you can see and hear on your computer.

You will need a computer cable (D-sub 15-pin to D-sub 15-pin) and an RCA stereo audio

cable (2-RCA to stereo mini-pin). You can purchase these cables from an electronics store.

Caution: Before connecting, make sure all equipment is turned off.

1. Connect the computer or laptop as shown.

2. Connect the power cords and plug in all the equipment.

3. Open the lens cover and press the button on the projector or the button on the

remote control.

4. Press the button on the projector or the button on the remote control.

5. When you see the menu, use the down-arrow or up-arrow button to select PC (if

necessary), then press the button on the projector or the button on the remote

control.

6. Turn on the power to the connected computer or laptop.

RCA stereo

audio cable

D-sub 15-pin

computer cable

White

Red

Contents

Main Copyright Notice Responsible Use Trademarks Contents Welcome Unpacking and Setting Up Playing Movies 4 Using Epson MovieMate with Other Equipment Doing More with Epson MovieMate Page Welcome Registration and Warranty Optional Accessories About This Manual Epson MovieMate 60 Parts and Controls F ront Vi ew Back View Top View 10 Remote Control Important Safety Instructions Page Page Page Unpacking and Setting Up Unpacking 16 Choosing a Location Page 18 Setting Up Epson MovieMate Page Playing Movies Wall and Projection Screen Recommendations Viewing on a Wall Viewing on a Projection Screen Considering Screen Shape and Size Considering Screen Mounting Style Considering Color and Surface Quality Starting a DVD Adjusting the Picture Adjusting the Sound 26 Controlling Playback Pausing Searching (Fast Forward or Reverse) Playing in Slow Motion Skipping Zooming In or Out 28 Using DVD Menus Temporarily Stopping Audio Adjusting the Color Mode Adjusting the Sound and Audio Modes Listening with Headphones Page Using Epson MovieMate with Other Equipment Viewing Video from External Devices Using Epson MovieMate with Other Equipment 33 Page Connecting a USB Device Playing Projector Audio Through an External Audio System Connecting a Computer or Laptop Page Doing More with Epson MovieMate Playing Music and DivX Videos and Viewing Photos Playing Music CDs 40 Playing MP3/WMA Music or DivX Videos Viewing JPEG Photos 42 Using Advanced Playback Controls Repeating a Chapter, Title, Track, or File Changing the Play Sequence (Program Play) 44 Selecting Language, Subtitles, and Camera Angles Using the Playback Information Screen Playing Video CDs with Playback Control (PBC) 46 Customizing Epson MovieMate Locking DVDs Locking the Power Button on the Control Panel 48 Saving Power Changing Language Settings Adjusting Picture Quality 50 Using the Others Setup Page Adjusting Dolby Audio Settings Setting Video and Other Options Option Menu Signal Menu Page 54 Caring for Your Epson MovieMate Protecting Epson MovieMate Cleaning the Lens Cleaning the Case Cleaning and Replacing the Air Filter Page Replacing the Lamp Page Resetting the Lamp Timer 60 Storing Epson MovieMate Transporting Epson MovieMate Problem Solving What To Do When the Lights Flash Page Solving Epson MovieMate Operation Problems The projector doesnt turn on. The projector turns itself off after a period of time. No picture appears on the screen. The DVD skips. Solving Picture and Sound Problems The picture is blurry or out of focus. The picture looks too light or too dark. The colors on the screen dont look right. The picture is wider at the top or bottom. The picture is taller on the left or right side. There is no sound, or the sound is not loud enough. Problems with External Video Equipment No picture appears on the screen. You see the message No Signal. You see the message The picture is cut off (too large) or too small. The picture is distorted. The colors are not right. Where To Get Help Internet Support Speak to a Support Representative Purchase Supplies and Accessories 70 Specifications General Remote Control Projection Lamp Dimensions Electrical 72 Environmental Safety and Approvals Compatible Video Formats Composite video HDMI video Component video 74 File Specifications Your projector Computer image Page 76 Language Codes Index A B C D 78 G H I J P R S