Epson Powerlite 703c Multimedia Projector Users Guide
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Welcome5 If you still need help after checking this User’s Guide and the sources listed above, you can use the EPSON PrivateLine Support service to get help fast. Call (800) 637-7661 and enter the PIN on the card in your Owner’s Kit. Or take advantage of EPSON’s automated support services 24 hours a day. See page 69 for more information. Registration and Warranty Your projector comes with a basic carry-in warranty and an international warranty that let you project with confidence anywhere in the world. For details, see the warranty brochures included in your Owner’s Kit. In addition, for customers who register their projectors, EPSON offers free Extra Care SM Road Service. In the unlikely event of an equipment failure, you won’t have to wait for your unit to be repaired. Instead, EPSON will ship you a replacement unit anywhere in the United States or Canada, usually via overnight delivery. See the brochure in your Owner’s Kit for details. To register, simply insert the PowerLite 703c CD-ROM in your computer’s CD-ROM or DVD drive and select Register Online. Registering also lets you receive special updates on new accessories, products, and services. You can register through the Internet, by e-mail or 800-number modem connection, or by printing out the form to fax or mail.
6Welcome Unpacking the Projector After unpacking the projector, make sure you have all the parts shown below: 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 (such as the optional cases available from EPSON). See page 8 for more information about cases. projector Power FreezeA/V MuteE-ZoomR/C ON OFF31524EnterEsc remote controlbatteriesEPSON PowerLite 703c CD-ROM (not needed to use your projector) power cord computer cable RCA AV cable USB mouse cable PS/2 ® mouse cable PS/2 MOUSE
Welcome7 Additional Components Depending on how you plan to use the projector, you may need additional components: To receive an S-video signal, you need an S-video cable. (One is usually provided with your video device.) To amplify your computer’s audio through the projector’s sound system, you need a computer audio cable (male-to-male 3.5-mm stereo miniplug cable). See your computer or electronics dealer to obtain this cable. Some older PowerBooks and Macintosh desktop models may need the Macintosh adapter set shown on page 77 (available from EPSON; see page 8). Older iMac systems may need a special adapter to provide a VGA output port; see your computer dealer. Some systems may need an additional cable to use the remote control as a w irele ss mouse. If your Macintosh doesn’t have a USB port, you’ll need a Macintosh mouse cable. See your projector dealer to obtain the correct cable.
8Welcome Optional Accessories To enhance your use of the projector, EPSON provides the following optional accessories: You can purchase these accessories from your dealer or by calling EPSON at (800) 873-7766; or visit the EPSON Store ™ at www.epson.com (U.S. sales only). In Canada, please call (800) 873-7766 for dealer referral. ProductProduct number Replacement lamp and air filter ELPLP14 Soft carrying cases: Samsonite ® wheeled soft case Slimline soft shoulder bag Notebook/projector soft shoulder bag ATA molded hard shell caseELPKS35 ELPKS31 ELPKS32 ELPKS30 Ceiling mount ELPMB32 Suspension adapter for ceiling mount (1-inch pipe) ELPMBAPS Suspension adapter for ceiling mount (1.5-inch pipe) ELPMBAST Kensington ® MicroSaver® security lock ELPSL01 Portable projection screens: 50-inch screen 60-inch Insta-Theatre screen 80-inch Insta-Theatre screenELPSC06 ELPSC07 ELPSC08 Wireless microphone and two satellite speakers ELPCVS1 Presentation audio system ELPPAS1 Macintosh adapter set (includes monitor adapter and desktop adapter)ELPAP01 VGA to 13W3 video cable (for connecting to certain high-end workstations)ELPKC06
1 Setting Up the Projector9 Setting Up the Projector This chapter tells you how to set up the projector and connect it to a laptop computer or video source. If you need to connect the projector to a desktop or workstation computer, see Appendix A. You’ll find instructions for the following in this chapter: Positioning the projector Connecting to a laptop computer Connecting to video sources
10Setting Up the Projector Positioning the Projector Before connecting the projector, you need to decide where to place it. The location you choose depends on the size of the room and what you are projecting. Place the projector on a sturdy, level surface, between 3.6 and 45.5 feet from the screen. Make sure there is plenty of space for ventilation around and under the projector. Make sure the projector is within 6 feet of a grounded electrical outlet or extension cord and within 5 feet of your computer and/or video source. Place the projector directly in front of the center of the screen, facing it toward the screen squarely. Otherwise, your image will not be square. Most presenters find it convenient to place the projector in front of the audience, leaving as much space as possible between the projector and the screen to get a good-sized image. This lets the presenter stand in the front of the room, face the audience, and remain close enough to the equipment to be able to control it. Use the figure below as a guideline to help you determine how far from the screen to place the projector. Image size generally increases with distance, but may vary depending on how you position the lens ring and whether you have adjusted the image size with other settings. caution Don’t hold or lift the projector by the lens, or you may damage it. note It’s 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’s much more difficult to aim the projector correctly at the screen and get a square image. 3.6 to 4.3 ft 7 to 9 ft 38 to 45 feet distance from screen
Setting Up the Projector11 If you place the projector below the level of the screen, you’ll have to tilt it up by extending the feet as shown. Tilting the projector upward causes the image to lose its square shape, but you can correct the distortion by pressing the Keystone button as described in the next chapter. If you place the projector level with the bottom of the screen, the image will be square and you won’t have to adjust it. If you place the projector higher than the bottom of the screen, the image will still be square, but you won’t be able to fill the whole screen with the image. ideal height note After positioning the projector, you may want to connect a Kensington MicroSaver anti-theft device to the lock port on the projector’s left side. You can purchase this from EPSON; see page 8.
12Setting Up the Projector Connecting to a Laptop Computer You can connect the PowerLite projector to any computer that has a standard video output (monitor) port, including PC notebook and laptop computers, Macintosh PowerBooks, and hand-held devices. Connecting the Computer Cable Before you start, make sure your computer 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 of the computer cable to your laptop’s video-out or monitor port. If you’re using a PowerBook and you can’t connect the cable, you may need to use the Macintosh desktop adapter as shown on page 77 (available from EPSON; see page 8). 3. Tighten the screws on the connectors. note To connect to desktops and other computer systems, see Appendix A. If you have an iBook with an RCA video- out port, follow the instructions for connecting to a video device on page 15. note Laptop configurations vary. See your computer manual for the location of the ports needed to connect your projector.
Setting Up the Projector13 If you don’t need to make any other connections, you can plug in your projector and turn it on. See page 18 for instructions. Connecting the Cable for Remote Mouse Control Using the remote control as a wireless mouse lets you click through slideshow-style presentations, such as PowerPoint, from up to 30 feet away (for details, see page 36). This gives you more flexibility in delivering your presentation, since you won’t need to stand near your computer. You’ll use different cables and different ports on the projector, depending on whether your laptop has a round mouse port or a flat USB mouse port. 1. Locate the cable you need, depending on whether your laptop has a round PS/2 mouse port or a flat USB port. 2. Connect one end of the appropriate mouse cable to the projector’s Mouse/Com port, as shown. 3. Connect the other end of the cable to the external mouse port or USB port on your laptop. note If you’re using a PowerBook that has a round mouse port, you’ll need a Macintosh mouse cable. See your projector dealer to obtain the correct cable. Mouse/Com Mouse/Com port USB port USB mouse cablePS/2 mouse cable connecting PS/2 mouse cableconnecting USB mouse cable
14Setting Up the Projector4. If necessary, configure your laptop to work with an external mouse. If you don’t need to make any other connections, you can plug in your projector and turn it on. See page 18 for instructions. Amplifying Computer Audio Your laptop probably has its own sound system; however, it may not be adequate for your presentation. If you need more volume or better sound quality, you can connect a computer audio cable to take advantage of the projector’s built-in amplifier and speaker. You can obtain a computer audio cable (3.5-mm stereo miniplug cable) from a computer or electronics dealer. 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 your laptop’s headphone jack or audio-out jack. (Jack locations vary; see your computer manual if you’re not sure of which jack to use.) If you don’t need to make any other connections, you can plug in your projector and turn it on. See page 18 for instructions.