Epson Powerlite 715c Multimedia Projector Users Guide

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...

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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 20 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 38). This gives you more flexibility in 
delivering your presentation, since you won’t need to stand near your 
computer. 
You’ll use...

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 20 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...

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Connecting to Video Sources
You can connect a DVD player, VCR, camcorder, laser disc player, 
digital camera, or any other compatible video source to your projector.
The projector supports HDTV, NTSC, PAL, and SECAM, and 
automatically detects the video format. 
The projector can receive composite video, S-Video, and component 
video. You can connect the projector to one or two of these video 
sources at the same time; however, you can only use audio from one 
source at a...

16Setting Up the Projector
Connecting the RCA AV Cable
Before starting, make sure the projector and your DVD player or 
other video source are turned off.
1. Connect the yellow plug on one end of the AV cable to the 
projector’s yellow 
Video jack. 
2. Connect the other end of the cable to the video-out jack on your 
video source.
3. Connect the AV cable to the left and right Audio jacks on the 
projector (insert the white plug into the 
L port and the red plug 
into the 
R port). 
4. Connect the plugs...

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Connecting S-Video 
If your video source has an S-Video jack, you can use it to project 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.
Before starting, make sure the projector and your DVD player or 
other video source are turned off.
1. Insert one end of an S-Video cable into the projector’s 
S-Video 
connector. 
2. Insert the other end into the S-Video output port of your video...

18Setting Up the Projector
Connecting Component Video Cables
If your video source has component video connectors, you can use 
them to project a higher quality video image. However, you’ll need a 
component video cable (D-sub 15-pin to 3BNC), which can be 
purchased from EPSON (ELPKC19).
Before starting, make sure the projector and your DVD player or 
other video device are turned off.
1. Connect the large end of the component video cable to the 
projector’s 
Computer/Component Video port.
2. Insert the...

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Using the Projector
Once you’ve set up the projector, you’re ready to turn it on, adjust 
the image, and give your presentation. You can use the built-in 
EasyMP system to project without connecting to other equipment, as 
described in Chapter 5. Or, you can connect the projector to a 
computer or video source, as described in Chapter 1 and Appendix A.
Although you can operate the projector without it, the remote control 
lets you use additional features. See Chapter 3 for...

20Using the Projector
Turning On Your Equipment
Make sure your projector (and optional equipment) are set up and 
connected correctly, as described in Chapter 1 or Appendix A. Then 
turn on your projector, as described below, followed by any 
equipment you’ve connected to it. You can turn on your computer 
and video equipment in any order, but if you have both a computer 
and video source connected, you may have to switch to the desired 
source as described on page 23. 
Turning On the Projector
Follow...

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4. Squeeze the lens cap tabs and remove the lens cap.
5. Press the red 
Power button on top of the projector. 
The power light flashes green as the projector warms up, and the 
projection lamp comes on in about 30 seconds. The power light 
stays green. 
You may see the EasyMP main screen or a presentation that has 
been saved on the memory card and set to run automatically. 
caution
Do not use the projector with 
the lens cap in place. The 
heat generated by the lens can 
damage the...