Epson Powerlite 7700p Multimedia Projector Users Guide

							Welcome5

Built-in help system
Provides assistance for common problems. Available from the 
Help button on the projector or the remote control. See page 66 
for details.

support.epson.com
Download FAQs and e-mail your questions to EPSON support.

CD-ROMs
Your Owner’s Kit
 includes two CD-ROMs. The PowerLite 7700p 
CD-ROM lets you register electronically and includes the 
electronic copy of this book as well as a link to Presenters Online. 
On the Projector Software CD-ROM, you’ll find the optional 
EMP Link V program and its User’s Guide. 
If you still need help after checking this User’s Guide
 and the sources 
listed above, you can use the EPSON PrivateLine Support service to 
get help fast. Call (800) 637-7661 and enter the PIN on the card in 
your Owner’s Kit
. Or take advantage of EPSON’s automated support 
services 24 hours a day. See page 75 for more information.
Registration and Warranty
Your projector comes with a basic carry-in warranty as well as an 
international warranty that let you project with confidence anywhere 
in the world. For details, see the warranty brochures included in your 
Owner’s Kit
.
In addition, for customers who register their projector, EPSON offers 
free Extra Care
SM Road Service. In the unlikely event of an equipment 
failure, you won’t have to wait for your unit to be repaired. Instead, 
EPSON will ship you a replacement unit anywhere in the United 
States or Canada via overnight delivery. See the brochure in your 
Owner’s Kit for details. 
To register, simply insert the PowerLite 7700p CD-ROM that came 
with your projector and select 
Register Online. Registering also lets 
you receive special updates on new accessories, products, and services. 
You can register through the Internet, by e-mail or 800-number 
modem connection, or by printing out the form to fax or mail.
note
You don’t need to install any 
software to use your projector.
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							6Welcome
Unpacking the Projector 
After unpacking the projector, make sure you have all the parts shown 
below:
Save all packaging in case you need to ship the projector. Always use 
the original packaging (or the equivalent) when you need to send the 
projector to another location.
If you are moving the projector by hand, use a carrying case (such as 
the optional cases available from EPSON). See page 8 for more 
information about cases.
projector
Power
FreezeA/V MuteE-ZoomR/C ON
OFF31524EnterEsc
remote controlbatteriesEPSON PowerLite 7700p CD-ROM 
(not needed to use your projector)
Projector Software 
CD-ROM (optional)
power cordcomputer cable computer audio cable
RCA audio cable
RCA video cable USB mouse cable PS/2
® mouse cable
PS/2 MOUSE
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							Welcome7
Additional Components
Depending on how you plan to use the projector, you may need 
additional components:

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

To receive a component video signal from a VCR or other video 
device, you need a BNC cable (usually provided with the device).

To connect two computers to the projector at the same time, you 
need a VGA to BNC cable. To amplify the second computer’s 
audio through the projector’s sound system, you need an 
RCA-to-3.5 mm stereo cable. See your computer or electronics 
dealer to obtain these cables.

Some older PowerBooks and Macintosh desktop models may 
need the Macintosh adapter set shown on page 83 (available from 
EPSON; see page 8). Older iMac systems may need a special 
adapter to provide a VGA output port; see your computer dealer. 

Some systems may need an additional cable to use the remote 
control as a wireless mouse. If your Macintosh doesn’t have a USB 
port, you’ll need a Macintosh mouse cable. If your PC doesn’t 
have a USB or PS/2 port, you’ll need a PC serial cable. See your 
projector dealer to obtain the correct cable.

If you plan to use the EMP Link V software to control the 
projector, you’ll need a standard serial cable, which you may 
purchase from your computer dealer.

To take advantage of the projector’s Digital Visual Interface, you 
need a DVI cable, and your computer must be capable of 
producing video signals in DVI format (for details, see page 89). 
You can purchase this cable from EPSON; see page 8.
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							8Welcome
Optional Accessories
To enhance your use of the projector, EPSON provides the following 
optional accessories:  
You can purchase these accessories from your dealer or by 
calling 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. 
Product Product number
Replacement lamp and air filter ELPLP12
Long throw zoom lens ELPAL01
Wide angle lens ELPAW01
Customized carrying cases:
Samsonite
® wheeled soft case
ATA molded hard shell case
ATA shipping caseELPKS35
ELPKS38
ELPKS39
Ceiling mount ELPM334
Suspension adapter for ceiling mount ELPMBAST
Kensington security lock ELPSL01
Portable projection screens:
60-inch
80-inchELPSC07
ELPSC08
Wireless microphone and two satellite speakers ELPCUS1
Auxiliary audio system ELPPAS1
Remote control receiver (plugs into projector to 
extend range of remote control)ELPST02
Remote control receiver kit (includes standard 
receiver and clip-on receiver for attachment 
directly to remote control)ELPST04
Macintosh adapter set (includes monitor adapter 
and desktop adapter)ELPAP01
VGA to 13W3 video cable (for connecting to 
certain high-end workstations)ELPKC06
Digital video cables:
DVI to DVI, 10 feet (3 meters)
DVI to DFP, 10 feet (3 meters)ELPKC20
ELPKC21
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							1
Setting Up the Projector9
Setting Up the Projector
This chapter tells you how to set up the projector for a laptop 
computer or video presentation. If you need to set up the projector for 
a permanent installation or connect it to a desktop or workstation 
computer, see Appendix A.
You’ll find instructions for the following in this chapter:

Positioning the projector

Connecting to a laptop computer

Connecting to video sources
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							10Setting Up the Projector
Positioning the Projector
Before connecting the projector, you need to decide where to place it. 
The location you choose depends on the size of the room and what 
you are projecting.

Place the projector on a sturdy, level surface, between 
3.6 and 47.6 feet from the screen.

Make sure there is plenty of space for ventilation around and 
under the projector.

Make sure the projector is within 10 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 projector in front of 
the audience, leaving as much space as possible between the projector 
and the screen to get a good-sized image. This lets the presenter stand 
in the front of the room, face the audience, and remain close enough 
to the equipment to be able to control it.
Use the figure below as a guideline to help you determine how far 
from the screen to place the projector. Image size generally increases 
with distance, but may vary depending on how you position the zoom 
ring and whether you have adjusted the image size with other settings. 
The dimensions shown are based on using the standard lens. 
caution
Don’t hold or lift the 
projector by the lens, or 
you may damage it.
note
It’s easier to position the 
projector when the screen is 
directly in front of the room. 
If the screen is placed 
diagonally in a corner, it’s 
much more difficult to aim 
the projector correctly at the 
screen and get a square 
image. 
3.6 to 4.3 ft 7 to 9 ft 37 to 47 feet distance from screen
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If you place the projector below the level of the screen, you’ll have to 
tilt it up by extending the feet as shown. Tilting the projector upward 
causes the image to lose its square shape, but you can correct the 
distortion by pressing the 
Keystone button as described in the next 
chapter. 
If you place the projector level with the bottom of the screen, the 
image will be square and you won’t have to adjust it. If you place the 
projector higher than the bottom of the screen, the image will still be 
square, but you won’t be able to fill the whole screen with the image.  
ideal 
height
note
After positioning the 
projector, you may want to 
connect a Kensington 
MicroSaver® anti-theft 
device to the lock port on the 
projector’s left side. You can 
purchase this from EPSON; 
see “Optional Accessories” on 
page 8.
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							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 1 port.
 
2. Make sure the Computer 1 
switch is flipped to the left (to 
the 
Analog position, as shown). 
If necessary, use the tip of a 
ballpoint pen to slide it over. 
3. Connect the other end of the 
computer cable to your laptop’s 
video-out or monitor port.
If you’re using a PowerBook and you can’t connect the cable, you 
may need to use the Macintosh desktop adapter as shown on 
page 83 (available from EPSON; see page 8). 
note
To connect to desktops and 
other computer systems, see 
Appendix A. If you have an 
iBook with an RCA video- 
out port, follow the 
instructions for connecting to 
a video device on page 16.
computer
cableComputer 1 port
Computer 1 
switch 
(slide to 
left)
note
Laptop configurations vary. 
See your computer manual for 
the location of the ports 
needed to connect your 
projector.
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4. Tighten the screws on the connectors.
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. 
1. Locate the cable you need, depending on whether your laptop has 
a round PS/2 mouse port or a flat USB mouse port. 
2. Connect the round end of the cable to the projector’s 
Mouse1 
port, as shown. 
3. Connect the other end of the cable to the external mouse port or 
USB port on your laptop.
4. 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.
note
If you’re using a PowerBook 
that has a round mouse port, 
you’ll need a Macintosh 
mouse cable. See your 
projector dealer to obtain the 
correct cable.
mouse cable
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							14Setting Up the Projector
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 the audio cable to take advantage of 
the projector’s built-in amplifier and stereo speakers. 
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 your laptop’s   
headphone jack or   audio-out jack. (Jack locations vary; see 
your computer manual if you’re not sure of which jack to use.)
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.
audio cable
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