Epson Powerlite 700c Multimedia Projector Users Guide

							User’s Guide
Supplement
EPSON® PowerLite® 500c/700c/710c
Multimedia Projector
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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 service personnel.
WARNING
: The projector and its accessories come packaged in plastic bags. Keep plastic bags away from small 
children to avoid any risk of suffocation.
Caution
: When you replace the lamp, never touch the new lamp with your bare hands; the invisible residue left by 
the oil on your hands may shorten the lamp life. Use a cloth or glove to handle the new lamp.
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C
Contents
A
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 Desktop Macintosh  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Connecting the Computer Cable   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Connecting the Audio Cable  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Connecting the Cable for Remote Mouse Control   . . . . 13
Turning the Projector On and Off   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Turning On Other Equipment  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
B
Using the 
Projector 
MenusChanging Menu Settings  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Video Menu (Computer Image Source)  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Video Menu (Video Image Source)  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Audio Menu   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Effect Menu   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Setting Menu  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
User’s Logo Feature  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Capturing the Image  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Assigning the Image to the No-Signal Message 
and/or A/V Mute Button  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Advanced Menu   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
About Menu (Computer Image Source)   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
About Menu (Video Image Source)  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Reset All Feature   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
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Technical 
SpecificationsGeneral   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Projection Lamp   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Mouse Compatibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Remote IR Receiver  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Mechanical   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Electrical   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Environmental  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Safety  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
CE Marking   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Supported Monitor Displays  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Computer Connector Pin Assignments  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Index
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							Connecting to a Desktop Computer5
A
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 mouse. Except for some laptops, this disables your 
computer’s mouse. You use the remote control’s pointer to 
control the screen cursor.
nProvide audio for one or both image sources. The audio 
source can be the computer, video source, or another device 
such as a stereo.
nConnect to an external speaker or PA system to amplify the 
audio (see your User’s Guide for instructions).
Positioning the Projector
Before you can set up the projector, you need to decide where 
to place it. Keep the following in mind:
nPlace the projector on a sturdy, level surface. 
nMake sure the projector is within 10 feet of a grounded 
electrical outlet or extension cord. 
nPlace the computer and/or video source within 5 feet of the 
projector.
nMake sure the projector is at right angles to the screen. 
Otherwise, your image will be distorted.
note
For instructions on 
connecting to a laptop 
computer or to external 
speakers, see your User’s 
Guide.
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							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 determines 
the actual image size. Use the general guidelines in the table 
below to determine the proper distance. 
note
It is easier to position the 
projector when the screen is 
directly in front of the room. 
If the screen is placed 
diagonally in a corner, it is 
much more difficult to 
position the projector 
perpendicular to the screen 
and get a non-distorted 
image. 
Image size 
(diagonal)Horizontal distance from projector to 
screen
Minimum 
(lens set to W)Maximum 
(lens set to T)
2.2 feet (0.7 meter) — 3.6 feet (1.1 meters)
2.5 feet (0.8 meter) 3.6 feet (1.1 meters) 4.3 feet (1.3 meter)
3.3 feet (1.0 meter) 4.8 feet (1.5 meters) 5.6 feet (1.7 meters)
5.0 feet (1.5 meters) 7.5 feet (2.3 meters) 8.9 feet (2.7 meters)
6.7 feet (2.0 meters) 9.8 feet (3.0 meters) 11.8 feet (3.6 meters)
8.3 feet (2.5 meters) 12.5 feet (3.8 meters) 14.8 feet (4.5 meters)
12.5 feet (3.8 meters) 18.7 feet (5.7 meters) 22.6 feet (6.9 meters)
16.7 feet (5.1 meters) 25.3 feet (7.7 meters) 30.2 feet (9.2 meters)
25 feet (7.6 meters) 37.7 feet 
(11.5 meters)45.3 feet 
(13.8 meters)
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							Connecting to a Desktop Computer7
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 the remote 
control as a mouse)
If you connect the projector to your desktop computer, you 
cannot view your images on the computer monitor.
Follow the steps in each section for the cables you need to 
connect.
Computer AudioIn Out
S-Video
AudioR
L
Video
USB Mouse
Mouse/Com
Computer
Audio OutAudio In
S-Video
Video
L-Audio-R
Mouse/Com
USB Mouse
Power Inlet
note 
Computer configurations 
vary. See your computer 
manual for the location of 
the ports needed to connect 
your projector.
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							8Connecting to a Desktop Computer
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 can plug 
in your projector and turn it on. See page 14 for instructions.
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							Connecting to a Desktop Computer9
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 your presentation from anywhere in 
the room and interact with the audience. You don’t need to 
stand near your computer or near the projector. 
You’ll use different cables and different ports on the projector, 
depending on whether your computer has a round PS/2 mouse 
port or a flat USB mouse port.
note
If you need maximum 
volume (in a large 
auditorium, for example), 
you can also connect 
external speakers or a public 
address system to the 
projector. See your User’s 
Guide for instructions.
audio cable Audio in jack
USB Mouse
Mouse/ComPS/2 mouse port
USB mouse port USB mouse cablePS/2 mouse cable
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							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 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 the remote 
control as a mouse)
If you connect the projector to your Macintosh, you cannot 
view your images on the computer monitor.
Follow the steps in each section for the cables you need to 
connect. 
connecting PS/2 mouse cable connecting USB mouse cable
note
Macintosh configurations 
vary. See your computer 
manual for the location of the 
ports needed to connect your 
projector. 
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