Epson Powerlite 715c Multimedia Projector Users Guide

102Solving Problems
EasyMP Error Messages
Error discovered in the EasyMP system or No memory card
Insert the memory card all the way into the projector’s card slot. See 
page 54 for instructions.
No displayable file
Only the following file types can be displayed from the memory card 
with EasyMP: Scenario files (.SIT), JPEG files (.JPG), and Bitmap 
files (.BMP).
No files
Make sure the memory card is inserted in the projector. Press the 
EasyMP button on the remote control to update the file display....

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Where To Get Help
EPSON provides technical assistance through electronic support 
services and automated telephone services 24 hours a day, as listed in 
the following table.
Telephone Support Services
To use the EPSON PrivateLine Support service, call (800) 637-7661 
and enter the PIN on the EPSON PrivateLine Support card included 
in your Owner’s Kit. This is the fastest way of speaking to a live 
representative, and it’s free. This service is available 6
AM to 6PM, 
Pacific Time,...

104Solving ProblemsBefore you call, please have the following information ready:

Product name (EPSON PowerLite 505c/715c)

Product serial number (located on the bottom of the projector)

Computer configuration

Description of the problem
You can purchase screens, carrying cases, or other accessories 
from EPSON at (800) 873-7766 or by visiting www.epson.com (U.S. 
sales only). In Canada, please call (800) 873-7766 for dealer referral
. 

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Appendix A: Connecting to Additional Equipment105
Appendix A: Connecting to 
Additional Equipment
This appendix explains how to connect the projector to a desktop 
computer or Macintosh, or a high-end workstation. 
The following information is covered:

Installing the projector

Connecting to a PC desktop computer

Connecting to a desktop Macintosh

Connecting to a high-end workstation 

106Appendix A: Connecting to Additional Equipment
Installing the Projector
The projector can be installed for three different viewing setups: front 
projection, ceiling mounting, or rear projection onto a 
semi-transparent screen.
To project from overhead, you’ll need to select 
Ceiling in the 
projector’s Advanced menu. To project from the rear, select 
Rear 
Proj
. See page 80 for more information.
If you’re ceiling-mounting the projector and you place it above screen 
level, you’ll have to tilt it...

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Before you start, make sure the projector and speakers or PA system 
are turned off.
1. Connect the cable’s 3.5-mm stereo miniplug to the projector’s 
Audio Out jack.
2. Connect the RCA plugs to the speaker or PA system. Insert the 
cable’s red plug into the 
Audio R jack, and the white plug into 
the 
Audio L jack of the external speaker system.
Connecting to a PC Desktop Computer 
You can connect the projector to any IBM compatible PC. This 
section...

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Connecting the Computer Cable
1. Disconnect the monitor cable from the video port on the back of 
the computer. 
2. Connect one end of the computer cable to the projector’s 
Computer port.
3. Connect the other end of the computer cable to the computer’s 
video port.
4. Tighten the screws on the connectors. 

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Connecting the Mouse Cable
To use the remote control as a mouse, follow the steps below. You’ll 
use a different mouse cable, depending on whether your computer has 
a round PS/2 mouse port or a flat USB port. 
1. Connect one end of the appropriate mouse cable to the projector’s 
Mouse/Com port or the USB port, as shown. 
 
2. Disconnect your mouse from the port on the back of your 
computer and replace it with the other end of the cable. (Your...

110Appendix A: Connecting to Additional Equipment
Connecting the Audio Cable
If your presentation includes sound and you want to use the 
projector’s built-in speakers, you can use a computer audio cable. The 
required cable (3.5-mm stereo miniplug cable) is available from 
computer or electronics dealers.
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 the computer’s sound card. 
audio...

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Connecting to a Desktop Macintosh 
You can connect the projector to any desktop Macintosh. This section 
includes instructions for the following:

Connecting the computer video cable 

Connecting the mouse cable (if you want to use your remote 
control as a mouse)

Connecting an optional audio cable (if you’ll be projecting with 
audio)
When you connect the projector to a desktop Macintosh, you cannot 
view your display on the Macintosh monitor.
Follow...