Epson Powerlite 700c Multimedia Projector Users Guide

User’s Guide
Supplement
EPSON® PowerLite® 500c/700c/710c
Multimedia Projector
appendix.book  Page 1  Tuesday, December 14, 1999  4:08 PM 

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Important Safety Information
WARNING
: Never look into the projector lens when the lamp is turned on; the bright light can damage your eyes. 
Never let children look into the lens when it is on. Never open any cover on the projector, except the lamp and 
filter covers. Dangerous electrical voltages inside the projector can severely injure you. Except as specifically 
explained in the User’s Guide or this Supplement, do not attempt to service this product yourself. Refer all 
servicing to qualified...

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Contents
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Connecting to a 
Desktop 
ComputerPositioning the Projector  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Identifying the Projector Ports  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Connecting to a PC Desktop Computer   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Connecting the Computer Cable   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Connecting the Audio Cable  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Connecting the Cable for Remote Mouse Control   . . . . . 9
Connecting to a...

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Technical 
SpecificationsGeneral   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Projection Lamp   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Mouse Compatibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Remote IR Receiver  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Mechanical   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

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Appendix A:
Connecting to a Desktop 
Computer
This appendix describes how to connect the projector to your 
desktop computer and turn everything on. The projector must 
be connected to a computer or a video source such as a VCR, 
camcorder, digital camera, DVD player, or laser disc player 
before it can project any images. You may also want to set up 
the projector for one or more of the following:
nConnect the mouse cable to use the remote control as a 
wireless...

6Connecting to a Desktop ComputerMost presenters find it convenient to place the projector (and 
computer) in the front of the room. With this arrangement, the 
projector is placed close to the screen. You need to raise the 
front of the projector (by extending the legs) in order to 
position the image high enough on the screen. Then you can 
use the projector’s keystone control to correct the distortion 
caused by tilting up the front of the projector.
The distance between the projector and the screen...

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Identifying the Projector Ports
The following illustrations identify all the interface ports on the 
back and side of the projector; you may want to refer to them as 
you connect your computer or other equipment to the 
projector.
Connecting to a PC Desktop 
Computer
 
To connect the projector to your PC desktop computer, you 
need to:
nConnect the computer cable
nConnect the audio cable (if you’ll be projecting with audio)
nConnect the mouse cable (if you want to use...

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Connecting the Computer Cable
Before you start, make sure your projector, computer, and all 
peripherals are all turned off.
1. Disconnect the monitor cable from the monitor port on the 
back of your computer.
2. Connect one end of the projector’s computer cable to the 
projector’s 
Computer port.
3. Connect the other end of the cable to your computer’s 
video (monitor) port.
4. Tighten the screws on all connectors.
If you don’t need to make any other connections, you...

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Connecting the Audio Cable
If your presentation includes sound effects or other types of 
computer audio, you need to connect the audio cable.
1. Connect one end of the audio cable to the 
Audio In jack on 
the projector. 
 
2. Connect the other end of the audio cable to the speaker or 
audio out port on your computer’s sound card. 
Connecting the Cable for Remote Mouse 
Control
Using the remote control as a wireless mouse gives you more 
flexibility. You can deliver...

10Connecting to a Desktop Computer1. Determine which type of mouse port your computer has:
nRound PS/2 mouse port
nFlat USB mouse port
2. Connect one end of the appropriate mouse cable to the 
PS/2
 Mouse/Com port or the USB Mouse port on the 
projector.
3. Connect the other end to the mouse port on your 
computer. (Your computer’s mouse will be disabled while 
you are using the remote control as a mouse.)
Connecting to a Desktop Macintosh 
To connect the projector to your desktop Macintosh,® you 
need...