Epson Powerlite 700c Multimedia Projector Users Guide

							8Getting Started
Unpacking the Projector
Make sure you have all the parts shown:
Save all packaging in case you need to ship the projector. 
Always use the original packaging (or the equivalent) when you 
need to send the projector to another location. 
If you are moving the projector by hand, use a carrying case 
(either a case available from EPSON or something similar, such 
as a laptop case).
Power
FreezeA/V MuteE-ZoomR/C ON
OFF31524EnterEsc
PS/2 mouse cable
USB mouse cable
computer audio cable
A/V cableMacintosh 
mouse cable projectorremote controlbatteriescomputer 
cable power cord
information packet 
						

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Installing Batteries in the Remote 
Control
The remote control operates the projector and lets you access its 
setup menus. You can also run your presentation with the 
remote and use it as a wireless mouse. 
Follow these steps to install the 
batteries:
1. Slide off the battery 
compartment cover.
2. Insert the two AA batteries 
included with the 
projector as shown.
3. Replace the battery 
compartment cover.
Positioning the Projector
Before you can set up the projector, you need to decide where 
to place it. The location you choose depends on the size of the 
audience (and room) and your presentation style.
nPlace the projector on a sturdy, level surface, between 
3.5 and 45 feet from the screen. 
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 perpendicular to the screen. 
Otherwise, your image will be distorted.
caution
When replacing batteries, 
take the following 
precautions:
Do not mix old and new 
batteries. 
Replace batteries as soon as 
they run out. If the batteries 
leak, wipe away battery 
fluid with a soft cloth. If 
fluid gets on your hands, 
wash them immediately.
Remove batteries if you will 
not be using the remote for a 
long period of time. 
						

							10Getting StartedThe distance from the projector to the screen determines the 
actual size of the projected image, as shown:
Most 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 function to correct the distortion 
caused by tilting up the front of the projector.
An ideal arrangement is to have the screen placed on the front 
wall and allow as much space as possible between the screen and 
the audience. This will let you move close to your audience and 
still place the projector far enough from the screen to get a 
good-sized image.
3.6 ft
7.5 ft 37.7 ft
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.  
						

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Choosing Your Connections
The connections you’ll need to make depend on the equipment 
you’re using, whether your presentation includes sound, and 
whether you plan to use the remote to run your presentation.
nComputer connection
For many presentations, the only connection you’ll need is 
between your computer and the projector. To connect a 
PC laptop, see page 12. To connect a Macintosh 
PowerBook, see page 15.
nRemote control connection
To use the remote control as a wireless mouse, you’ll need 
to connect the mouse cable. When you use the remote, you 
can locate the projector (and computer) far enough from 
the screen to get a large image, without worrying about 
where you will stand. You can move around the room and 
interact with your audience, while still controlling your 
presentation. 
nSound connections
If your presentation includes “computer audio” or sound 
effects, you’ll need to connect the audio cable. This lets you 
use the projector’s speaker instead of the speaker in your 
laptop. If you need more amplification, you can also 
connect external speakers or a public address system to the 
projector. 
nVideo connections
You can connect a VCR, camcorder, laser disc player, DVD 
player, digital camera, or any other video source to your 
projector. You can connect the video source and a 
computer at the same time, and easily switch between 
sources.
note
You can also connect your 
projector to a desktop 
computer or Macintosh. 
For instructions, see the 
electronic User’s Guide 
Supplement on the 
projector CD-ROM. 
						

							12Getting StartedA standard RCA A/V cable is included with the projector. 
If your video source also has an S-video connection, you 
can use it to provide a higher quality video image. 
However, you’ll need an S-video cable, which may be 
included with your video source, or may be purchased from 
an electronics store or video dealer.
Connecting to a PC Laptop
You can connect your PowerLite to any computer that has a 
standard video output (monitor) port, including laptops, 
notebook computers, and hand-held devices. This section 
includes instructions for the following:
nConnecting the computer cable
nConnecting the audio cable
nConnecting the mouse cable for remote mouse control
Connecting the Computer Cable
Before you start, make sure your laptop and the projector are 
turned off.
1. Connect one end of the computer cable to the projector’s 
Computer port.
note
For a complete list of 
compatible video modes, see 
the User’s Guide 
Supplement on the projector 
CD-ROM. 
						

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2. Connect the other end of the cable to your laptop’s video 
(monitor) port.
3. 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 22 for instructions. 
You may need to set the display to appear on both the laptop’s 
screen and the projector. Some laptops let you change this 
setting with the function keys or by using a setup utility 
provided by the computer manufacturer. Check your laptop’s 
manual or online help for instructions.
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 to the laptop’s   headphone jack.
note
Laptop configurations vary. 
See your manual if you’re 
not familiar with the ports 
on your laptop.
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 page 21 for 
instructions. 
						

							14Getting Started
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 laptop has a round PS/2 mouse 
port or a flat USB mouse port.
1. Determine which type of mouse port your laptop 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 external mouse port on your 
laptop.
4. If necessary, configure your laptop to work with an external 
mouse.
USB Mouse
Mouse/ComPS/2 mouse port
USB mouse port
USB mouse cable PS/2 mouse cable
connecting PS/2 mouse cable connecting USB mouse cable 
						

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Connecting to a PowerBook
You can connect your projector to any PowerBook that 
supports an external monitor. 
This section includes instructions for the following:
nConnecting the computer cable
nConnecting the audio cable
nConnecting the mouse cable for remote mouse control
Connecting the Computer Cable
Before you start, make sure your PowerBook and the projector 
are turned off.
1. Connect one end of the computer cable to the projector’s 
Computer port.
2. Connect the other end to your PowerBook’s   monitor 
port.
note
If you have an older 
PowerBook, you may need to 
use a Macintosh adapter and 
a special video-out cable 
(both available from 
Apple
®). Check the 
documentation for your 
PowerBook to determine 
what type of connections 
are available. 
						

							16Getting StartedIf you can’t connect the projector’s computer cable to your 
PowerBook, you may need to use a Macintosh adapter 
(available from Apple).
nRemove the small cover on the 
Macintosh adapter and set its DIP 
switches according to the resolution 
you want to use (such as 16-inch 
mode). See your PowerBook 
documentation for instructions.
nConnect the small end of 
the Macintosh adapter to 
the computer cable.
nConnect the computer 
cable (with the 
Macintosh adapter 
attached) to the 
video-out port on your 
PowerBook. 
If your PowerBook requires a video-out cable, connect 
the smaller end of the video-out cable to the video-out 
port on the back of the PowerBook. Connect the other 
end to the Macintosh adapter on the end of the 
computer cable.
3. Tighten the screws on all connectors.
video-out cable
Macintosh adapter 
						

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If you don’t need to make any other connections, you can plug 
in your projector and turn it on. See page 22 for instructions. 
After you turn on the projector and computer, you’ll need to 
choose 
Mirroring in the Display Control Panel of your 
PowerBook if you want to display on the LCD screen as well as 
the projector screen.
Connecting the Audio Cable
If your presentation includes sound effects or other types of 
computer audio, you need to connect the audio cable.
1. Conect one end of the audio cable to the 
Audio In jack on 
the projector.
2. Connect the other end to the   audio out jack on your 
PowerBook.
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 PowerBook or near the projector. 
You’ll use different cables and different ports on the projector, 
depending on what type of port your PowerBook has.
note
If you need maximum 
volume (in a large 
auditorium, for example), 
you can also connect 
external speakers or a public 
address system. See page 21 
for instructions.