Epson 61p Product Datasheet

Epson PowerLite 61p/81p Projector

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 Epson PowerLite 61p/81p Projector 6/04

2. Connect one end of the power cord to the projector’s power 

inlet. Then connect the other end to an electrical outlet. 

The P 

Power

 light on top of the projector turns orange, 

indicating that the projector is receiving power but not yet 
turned on. Wait until the light stops flashing, but stays lit 
orange.

3. Press the P 

Power

 button on top of the projector or on the 

remote control. 

The P 

Power

 light flashes green as the projector warms up, 

and the projection lamp comes on in about 45 seconds. The 
P 

Power

 light stays green. 

❏ If you’re using a computer, turn it on (if it is not already 

on). In a few moments, you should see your computer 
display projected. If you have two computers connected 
at the same time, press the 

Comp 1

 or 

Comp 2

 button 

on the remote control to select either the computer 
connected to the 

Computer 1/Component Video 1

 

port or the computer connected to the 

Computer 2/

Component Video 2

 port.

(Windows

®

 only: If you see a message saying that it has 

found a plug-and-play monitor, click 

Cancel

.) 

❏ If you’re projecting a video source, turn it on (if it is not 

already on). If you don’t see an image, press the 

Source 

Search 

button on the projector or remote control 

repeatedly until you see your image. Then press the 

Play

 

button on your DVD player or other device.

❏ If you are prompted to enter a password, see “Starting the 

If a projected image fails to appear, see “What To Do If You See 
a Blank Screen” in the next column. 

When you’re done with your presentation, shut down the 
projector as described on page 7. Shutting down the projector 
correctly prevents premature lamp failure and possible damage 
from overheating. 

If you see a blank screen or the 

No Signal

 message after turning 

on your computer or video source, try the following:

❏ Make sure the cables are connected correctly.
❏ Make sure the P 

Power

 light is green and not flashing and 

the lens cover is off. 

❏ Press the 

Source Search 

button on top of the projector 

repeatedly until you see the image you want to project. See 
page 5 for more information about selecting the image 
source.

❏ Check the Signal menu to make sure the correct input source 

is selected.

❏ Hold down the 

Fn

 key and press the function key that lets 

you display on an external monitor. It may have an icon such 
as 

 or it may be labelled 

CRT/LCD

. Allow a few seconds 

for the projector to sync up after pressing it. Check your 
laptop’s manual or online help for details. 

On most systems, the 

 or 

CRT/LCD

 key lets you toggle 

between the LCD screen and the projector, or display on 
both at the same time. 

❏ Depending on your computer’s video card, you might need 

to use the Display utility in the Control Panel to make sure 
that both the LCD screen and external monitor port are 
enabled. See your computer’s documentation or online help 
for details.

You may need to set up your system to display on the projector 
screen as well as the LCD screen. Follow these steps:

1. From the Apple menu, select 

System Preferences

, then 

click 

Displays

.

2. Select 

VGA Display

 or 

Color LCD

, click 

Arrange

 or 

Arrangement

, and make sure 

Mirror Displays

 is checked.

You may need to set up your system to display on the projector 
screen as well as the LCD screen. Follow these steps:

1. From the Apple menu, select 

Control Panels

, then click 

Monitors

 or 

Monitors and Sound

.

2. Click the 

Arrange

 icon.

3. Drag one monitor icon on top of the other. 

Remote control

Projector

Power button