Epson Powerlite 7700p Multimedia Projector Users Guide

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Where To Get Help
EPSON provides technical assistance through electronic support 
services and automated telephone services 24 hours a day, as listed in 
the following table.
Telephone Support Services
To use the EPSON PrivateLine Support service, call (800) 637-7661 
and enter the PIN on the EPSON PrivateLine Support card included 
in your Owner’s Kit. This is the fastest way of speaking to a live 
representative, and it’s free. This service is available 6
AM to 6PM, 
Pacific Time,...

76Solving ProblemsBefore you call, please have the following information ready:

Product name (EPSON PowerLite 7700p)

Product serial number (located on the bottom of the projector)

Computer configuration

Description of the problem
You can purchase screens, carrying cases, or other accessories 
from 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
.
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Appendix A: Connecting to 
Additional Equipment
This appendix explains how to connect the projector to a desktop 
computer or Macintosh, high-end workstation, more than one 
computer, or a DVI video source. It also provides guidance on setting 
up the projector in a permanent installation. 
The following information is covered:

Installing the projector

Connecting to a PC desktop computer

Connecting to a desktop Macintosh

Connecting to a second...

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Installing the Projector
The projector can be installed for three different viewing setups: front 
projection, ceiling mounting, or rear projection onto a 
semi-transparent screen, as shown: 
To project from overhead, you’ll need to select 
Ceiling in the 
projector’s Advanced menu. To project from the rear, select 
Rear 
Proj
. See “Setting Advanced Features” on page 53.
If you’re ceiling-mounting the projector and you place it above screen 
level, you’ll...

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To install EMP Link V, insert the Projector Software CD-ROM in 
your CD-ROM drive and follow the instructions on the screen. The 
installation program also installs the EMP Link V User’s Guide on your 
hard disk. You can access this manual in the EMP Link V folder for 
complete instructions on using the program. 
Connecting to an External Audio System
The projector’s internal speakers are loud enough for most rooms. 
However, if your installation requires...

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Connecting to a PC Desktop Computer 
You can connect the projector to any IBM compatible PC. This 
section includes instructions for the following:

Connecting the computer cable and computer monitor cable

Connecting the mouse cable (if you want to use the remote 
control as a mouse)

Connecting the audio cable (if you’ll be projecting with audio)
Follow the steps in each section for the cables you need to connect. 
Before beginning, turn off the...

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4. Connect the other end of the computer cable to the computer’s 
video port.
5. Tighten the screws on the connectors.
Connecting the Mouse Cable
To use the remote control as a mouse, follow the steps below. You’ll 
use a different mouse cable, depending on whether your computer has 
a round PS/2 mouse port or a flat USB port.
 
1. Connect the round end of the mouse cable to the projector’s 
Mouse 1 port, as shown. 
 
2. Disconnect your mouse from the port...

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Connecting the Audio Cable
If your presentation includes sound and you want to use the 
projector’s built-in speakers, you’ll need to connect the audio cable.
1. Connect one end of the audio cable to the 
Audio (Computer1) 
jack 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. 
audio cable Audio (Computer1) jack
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Connecting to a Desktop Macintosh 
You can connect the projector to any desktop Macintosh. This section 
includes instructions for the following:

Connecting the computer video cable and computer monitor 
cable

Connecting the mouse cable (if you want to use your remote 
control as a mouse)

Connecting the audio cable (if you’ll be projecting with audio)
Follow the steps in each section for the cables you need to connect. 
Before beginning, turn off the...

84Appendix A: Connecting to Additional Equipment3. Connect the other end of the computer cable to the video port on 
the Macintosh. If it doesn’t fit, you may have to use a Macintosh 
desktop adapter, which you can buy from EPSON (see page 8). 
To use the adapter, remove its cover as 
shown and set its DIP switches according 
to the resolution you want to use, such as 
16-inch mode. See your Macintosh 
documentation for instructions.
Replace the cover and connect the 
adapter to the free end of the...