Epson Powerlite 71c Multimedia Projector Users Guide

16Setting Up the Projector
Connecting to a Macintosh Desktop Computer
To connect the projector to your desktop Macintosh, 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.
Connecting the Computer Cable
Before you start, turn off the projector and computer.
1. Disconnect the monitor cable from the video (monitor) port on 
the back...

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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 Macintosh.
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 need...

18Setting 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 Video Sources
You can connect a DVD player, VCR, camcorder, laser disc player, 
digital camera, or any other compatible video source to your projector. 
You can connect one video source and a computer at the same time, 
and easily switch between them. The projector supports HDTV, 
NTSC, PAL, and SECAM formats, and automatically detects the one...

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Connecting an S-Video Cable
If your video source has an S-Video jack (as shown with an S-Video 
plug to the right), 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 from an electronics or 
video store.
Before you start, make sure the projector and your VCR or other 
video source are turned off.
1. Insert one end of the S-Video cable into the projector’s 
S-Video...

20Setting Up the ProjectorBefore you start, make sure the projector and your component video 
source are turned off.
1. Connect the red and white plugs on the A/V cable to the 
projector’s 
Audio L (white) and R (red) jacks.
2. Connect the red and white plugs at the other end of the A/V cable 
to the corresponding audio output jacks on your video source.
3. Connect the 15-pin connector on the component video cable to 
the projector’s computer port.
4. Connect the green, blue, and red jacks on the other...

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Connecting to External Speakers or a PA 
System
 
The projector’s speaker is loud enough for most small- or medium-size 
rooms. For large rooms or maximum volume, you can connect the 
projector to external speakers or a public address (PA) system. 
You’ll need an RCA-to-3.5 mm stereo audio cable, which may be 
included with your sound system or may be purchased from an 
electronics store. 
Before you start, make sure the projector and speakers or PA system 
are turned off.
1....

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Using the Projector
Once you’ve connected the projector to your computer or other 
equipment (as described in Chapter 1), you’re ready to turn on the 
projector, adjust the image, and give your presentation. This chapter 
covers the following:

Turning on the projector and other equipment

Adjusting your image

Using the remote control

Controlling audio and video

Highlighting your presentation

Shutting down the projector and other equipment
Turning On Your Equipment
Make sure...

24Using the Projector3. Connect the other end to a grounded electrical outlet. 
The 
Power light on the projector turns orange, indicating that 
the projector is receiving power and is in sleep mode, but is not 
yet turned on.
4. Remove the lens cap. 
5. Press the red 
Power button on top of the projector. (You can 
also turn on the projector using the remote control, but you must 
turn on the remote control first; see page 32.)
The 
Power light flashes green and then stays on. You see a 
blue screen...

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What To Do If You See a Blank Screen
If you see a blank screen or a blue screen with the message No Signal 
after turning on your computer or video source, do one of the 
following:

Make sure the cables are connected correctly, as described in 
Chapter 1.

Make sure the Power light is green and not flashing and the 
lens cap is off. 

If you’ve connected more than one input source, you may need to 
press the 
Source button on top of the projector or the 
Computer, Video, or S-Video...