Epson 85HD Connecting a Computer or Laptop

Using Epson MovieMate with Other Equipment 39

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.

Connecting to the PC Port

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 Using Epson MovieMate with Other Equipment Doing More with Epson MovieMate Page Welcome Registration and Warranty Optional Accessories About This Manual Page Welcome 9 Epson MovieMate 85HD Parts and Controls Back View Front View 10 Top View Remote Control Important Safety Instructions Page Page Page Page Unpacking and Setting Up Unpacking Choosing a Location Page Page Setting Up Epson MovieMate 22 Turning the Projector Off 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 28 Controlling Playback Pausing Searching (Fast Forward or Reverse) Playing in Slow Motion Skipping Zooming In or Out 30 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 35 Page Connecting a USB Device Playing Projector Audio Through an External Audio System Connecting a Computer or Laptop Connecting to the PC Port Page Doing More with Epson MovieMate Playing Music and Videos and Viewing Photos Playing Music CDs 42 Playing MP3/WMA Music or Videos Viewing JPEG Photos 44 Using Advanced Playback Controls Repeating a Chapter, Title, Track, or File Changing the Play Sequence (Program Play) 46 Selecting Language, Subtitles, and Camera Angles Using the Playback Information Screen Customizing Epson MovieMate Locking DVDs 48 Locking the Power Button on the Control Panel Saving Power Changing Language Settings 50 Adjusting Picture Quality 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 Index A B C D G H I J K 72 R S T Page 74 Specifications General Remote Control Projection Lamp Dimensions Electrical 76 Environmental Safety and Approvals Compatible Video Formats Composite video HDMI video Component video 78 File Specifications Your projector Computer image Your projector 80 Language Codes