Epson Powerlite 71c Multimedia Projector Users Guide

6Setting Up the Projector
Additional Components
Depending on how you use the projector, you may need these 
additional components: 

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

Older iMac™ systems may need a special adapter to provide a 
VGA output port; see your computer dealer.

To project HDTV images, you’ll need an HDTV cable, available 
from most electronics dealers. 

To receive an audio signal, you’ll need a stereo mini-jack cable,...

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You can purchase these accessories from your dealer, or by calling 
EPSON at (800) 873-7766, or by visiting the EPSON Store
 at 
www.epsonstore.com (U.S. sales only). In Canada, please call 
(800) 463-7766 for dealer referral. 
Positioning the Projector
The location in which you choose to set up your projector depends on 
the size of the room and your presentation style.

Place the projector on a sturdy, level surface, within this distance 
from the screen:
3.3 to 36 feet in...

8Setting Up the ProjectorUse the figure below as a guideline to help you determine how far 
from the screen to place the projector. Your image size may not exactly 
match these sizes; its actual size depends on whether you have adjusted 
the image size setting (using keystone correction or the 
Wide/Tele 
button).
When projecting from a table, the ideal arrangement is to set the 
projector flat on its surface with the base of the lens at about the level 
of the bottom of the screen. This delivers the...

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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.

Connecting to a computer or laptop
For many presentations, the only connection you’ll need is 
between your computer and the projector; see page 10.

Connecting to video sources
You can connect the projector to a DVD player, VCR, 
camcorder, laser disc player, digital...

10Setting Up the Projector
Connecting to a Computer
Follow the instructions in these sections for the type of computer you 
need to connect:

“Connecting to a PC Laptop” below

“Connecting to a PC Desktop Computer” on page 12 

“Connecting to a PowerBook” on page 14

“Connecting to a Macintosh Desktop Computer” on page 16
Connecting to a PC Laptop
To connect the projector to your laptop, notebook computer, or 
hand-held device, you need to use the computer cable. If you’ll be 
using the remote control as...

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Connecting the Mouse Cable
To use the remote control as a wireless mouse, you need to connect a 
mouse cable: either the round PS/2 or the flat USB mouse cable.
1. Connect one end of the appropriate mouse cable to the PS/2
 
Mouse/Com
 port or the  USB Mouse port on the projector.
2. Connect the other end to your laptop’s external mouse or USB 
port.
3. If necessary, configure your laptop to work with an external 
mouse.
If you don’t need to make any other connections, you can...

12Setting Up the ProjectorIf you don’t need to make any other connections, you can plug in and 
turn on your equipment; see page 23 for instructions.
Connecting to a PC Desktop Computer
To connect the projector to your PC desktop computer, you need to 
use the computer cable. If you’ll be using the remote control as a 
wireless mouse, you need to connect a mouse cable. If you’ll be using 
audio through the projector’s speakers, you need to connect an audio 
cable (not included with the projector)....

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Connecting the Mouse Cable
To use the remote control as a wireless mouse, you need to connect a 
mouse cable: either the round PS/2 or the flat USB mouse cable.
1. Connect one end of the appropriate mouse cable to the PS/2 
Mouse/Com port or the  USB Mouse port on the projector.
2. Connect the other end to the mouse port on your computer. 
3. Tighten the screws on the connectors.
If you don’t need to make any other connections, you can plug in and 
turn on your equipment; see...

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Connecting to a PowerBook
You can connect your projector to most PowerBooks that support an 
external monitor. To connect the projector to your PowerBook, you 
need to use the computer cable. If you’ll be using the remote control 
as a wireless mouse, you need to connect a mouse cable. If you’ll be 
using audio through the projector’s speakers, you need to connect an 
audio cable (not included with the projector). 
Connecting the Computer Cable
Before you start, turn off your...

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Connecting the Mouse Cable
To use the remote control as a wireless mouse, you need to connect 
the USB mouse cable.
1. Connect one end of the USB mouse cable to the  USB 
Mouse port on the projector.
2. Connect the other end to the USB port on your PowerBook.
If you don’t need to make any other connections, you can plug in and 
turn on your equipment; see page 23 for instructions. 
Connecting the Audio Cable
If you’ll be using audio through your projector’s speakers, you’ll...