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, 
available from most electronics dealers.
Optional Accessories
To enhance your use of the projector, EPSON provides the following 
optional accessories: 
Product Product number
Customized carrying cases:
ATA molded hard shell carrying case
ATA shipping case
Samsonite
® wheeled soft case
Notebook/Projector soft shoulder bagELPKS36
ELPKS37
ELPKS24
ELPKS13
Replacement lamp V13H010L16
Ceiling mount
Suspension adapter
False ceiling plateELPMB35
ELPMBAPL
ELPMBFCP
Projection screens:
50-inch portable screen
60-inch Insta Theatre screen
80-inch Insta Theatre screenELPSC06
ELPSC07
ELPSC08
Component video cable ELPKC19
Macintosh adapter set ELPAP01
Kensington security lock ELPSL01
Presentation audio system ELPPAS1
Wireless microphone system ELPCVSII 
						

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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 Wide mode
3.9 to 43.2 feet in Tele mode
(see page 29 for more information on these modes)

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, and within 5 feet of your computer 
and/or video source.

Place the projector directly in front of the center of the screen, 
facing it toward the screen squarely. Otherwise, your image will 
not be square.
Most presenters find it convenient to place the screen in the front of 
the room with the projector back near the front of the audience, 
leaving ample room between the screen and projector to get a 
good-sized image. Then the presenter can stand in front of the room, 
facing the audience and control the equipment from there.
Distribution amplifier ELPDA01
Document cameras
High resolution document imager
Motion presentation cameraELPDC02
ELPDC03 Product Product number
SM
note
It’s best to position the screen 
directly in front of the room. 
If it’s placed diagonally in a 
corner, it’s much more 
difficult to aim the projector 
at the screen correctly and get 
a square image.  
						

							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 best-looking picture. 
If you have to raise the projector by adjusting its feet (described on 
page 30), you’ll need to square-up the sides of the image by pressing 
the 
Keystone button (see page 31).
If you’ll be projecting from overhead, you’ll get the best-looking 
picture by mounting the projector upside-down, parallel to the 
ceiling, with the bottom of the lens level with the top of the screen. 
(You’ll also need to select ceiling projection mode in the projector’s 
Advanced menu; see page 44.)
4 ft. 8 ft. 40 ft. distance from the 
screen 
						

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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 camera, or another type of 
video source. You can even connect a video source and computer 
at the same time and switch between the two; see page 18.

Using the remote control 
You can use the remote control to switch between input sources, 
zoom into your image, and control other projector features.
To use the remote control as a wireless mouse, you’ll need to 
connect one of the projector mouse cables. Then you can click 
through your presentation from up to 32 feet away. See page 32 
for instructions on using the remote control. 

Including sound in your presentation
If your presentation includes sound, you can connect an audio 
cable to use the projector’s built-in speaker. See the instructions 
for your input source in “Connecting to a Computer” on page 10 
and/or “Connecting to Video Sources” on page 18. 
If you need more volume, you can also connect the projector to 
external speakers or a public address system; see page 21. 
						

							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 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 laptop and the projector.
1. Connect one end of the computer cable to the projector’s 
Computer port.
2. Connect the other end of the cable to your laptop’s video-out or 
monitor port.
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 page 23 for instructions. 
note
Laptop configurations vary. 
See your manual if you’re not 
familiar with the ports on 
your laptop. 
						

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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 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 need to 
connect a stereo, mini-jack audio cable (not included).
1. Connect one end of the audio cable to the 
Audio In port on the 
projector.
2. Connect the other end to the laptop’s headphone or audio out 
jack.
note
See page 34 for instructions 
on using the remote control as 
a wireless mouse.
You can use the USB port for 
a mouse only on systems 
configured originally with 
Windows
® 98, Me, 2000, or 
XP. If you upgraded your 
system from Windows 3.1 or 
95, the USB port may not 
work as a mouse port.
note
If you need additional 
volume (in a large 
auditorium, for example), 
you can also connect external 
speakers or a public address 
system to the projector. See 
page 21 for instructions. 
						

							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).
Connecting the Computer Cables
Before you start, turn off your projector and computer.
1. Disconnect the monitor cable from the monitor port on the back 
of your 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 your computer’s 
video (monitor) port.
4. 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 page 23 for instructions. 
						

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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 page 23 for instructions.
Connecting the Audio Cable
If you’ll be using audio through your projector’s speakers, you need to 
connect a stereo, mini-jack audio cable (not included).
1. Connect one end of the audio cable to the 
Audio In port 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. If you don’t need to 
make any other connections, you can plug in and turn on your 
equipment; see page 23 for instructions.
note
See page 34 for instructions 
on using the remote control as 
a wireless mouse.
You can use the USB port for 
a mouse only on systems 
configured originally with 
Windows 98, Me, 2000, or 
XP. If you upgraded your 
system from Windows 3.1 or 
95, the USB port may not 
work as a mouse port.
note
If you need additional 
volume (in a large 
auditorium, for example), 
you can also connect external 
speakers or a public address 
system; see page 21 for 
instructions. 
						

							14Setting Up the Projector
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 PowerBook and the projector.
1. Connect one end of the computer cable to the projector’s 
Computer port.
2. Connect the other end to your PowerBook’s   monitor port.
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 page 23 for instructions.  
						

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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 need 
to connect a stereo, mini-jack audio cable (not included).
1. Connect one end of the audio cable to the 
Audio In port on the 
projector.
2. Connect the other end to the audio out 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. 
note
Your Macintosh must be 
using Macintosh OS 8.51 or 
later for USB support.
See page 34 for instructions 
on using the remote control as 
a wireless mouse.
note
If you need additional 
volume (in a large 
auditorium, for example), 
you can also connect external 
speakers or a public address 
system; see page 21 for 
instructions.