Epson Powerlite 715c Multimedia Projector Users Guide

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Getting the Most from Your Projector
Depending on your presentation, you can take advantage of any or all 
of these options:

Projecting without a computer
With the EMP SlideMaker software on your computer, you can 
create presentations called “scenarios” from your PowerPoint
® 
slides and add a variety of special effects. Then you can run your 
presentation with the remote control. See Chapters 4 and 5 for 
instructions.

Connecting to a laptop or other computer
If you want to connect to a PC...

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Using Your Documentation
To connect the projector to your laptop and get your presentation 
running fast, see the Quick Setup sheet that came in your Owner’s Kit.
This book contains all the information you need to set up and use 
your projector. Please follow these guidelines as you read through it:

Warnings must be followed carefully to avoid bodily injury.

Cautions must be observed to avoid damage to your equipment.

Notes contain important information about your projector.
Reading This...

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Getting More Information
Need tips on giving presentations? Quick steps for setting up your 
projector? Here’s where you can look for help:

www.presentersonline.com
Includes a library of articles covering presentation tips, tricks, and 
technology. The site provides templates, clip art and sound clips, 
as well...

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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 103 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...

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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.
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Additional Components
Depending on how you plan to use the projector, you may need 
additional components:

To transfer presentations directly to the memory card in the 
projector, you need a standard USB cable.

To receive an S-Video signal, you need an S-Video cable. (One is 
usually provided with your video device.)

To receive a component video signal from a VCR or other video 
device, you need a D-sub 15-pin to 3BNC component video 
cable (available from EPSON).

To amplify your computer’s...

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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...

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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.
Using the EasyMP feature, you can give a presentation directly from 
the projector, without connecting a computer. See Chapters 2 and 3 
for information on using the computer and remote control. Then turn 
to Chapters 4 and 5 to learn how to use EasyMP....

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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. If you’re using a computer...

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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...