Epson Powerlite Home Cinema 700 Users Guide

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Connecting to the VGA Computer Port
You can connect to the projector using a VGA computer cable.
1. Connect one end of a VGA computer cable to the projector’s 
Computer (Component Video) port and the other end to your 
computer’s monitor port.
 
2. You may need to change the Input Signal setting in the 
projector’s Signal menu to 
RGB(see page 60).
3. You can connect an optional audio cable to play sound through 
the projector (see page 32). 
4. You may also be able to use the...

32Setting Up the Projector
Playing Sound Through the Projector
You can play sound through the projector’s speaker system.
1. Locate the appropriate cable and connect it to the 
Audio jacks on 
the projector.
 
2. Connect the other end of the cable to the audio output 
connector(s) on your computer or video equipment. 
Connecting a Digital Camera or Other 
USB Device
You can connect your digital camera, USB flash memory drive, USB 
hard drive, or multimedia storage viewer, such as the Epson P-3000 or...

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2. Connect the USB drive or the flat end of the USB cable to the 
 USB 
TypeA port on the projector, as shown.
3. Connect the other end of the cable to your camera or other 
device, if necessary.
The indicator light turns orange and then green when a USB 
device is connected.
4. If you are not connected to another image source, the Slideshow 
program appears. 
If you are connected to another image source, press the 
Slideshow button on the remote control to start the Slideshow...

34Setting Up the Projector
Inserting an SD Card
You can use an SD or SDHC™ (SD High Capacity) card to store 
images or PowerPoint presentation slides converted to .JPG files. This 
lets you project your files without connecting to a laptop or PC. To 
place your files on the card, copy them from your computer to the 
card using a card reader.
1. Follow the instructions beginning on page 35 to turn on the 
projector.
2. Insert the SD card face-up and contacts-down, and push it all the 
way into the...

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To remove the card, gently press the inserted SD card. The card pops 
out so you can remove it.
Turning the Projector On and Off 
Turn on any connected computer or video equipment before starting 
the projector so it can automatically detect and display the image 
source. If you turn on the projector first, or have multiple pieces of 
connected equipment, you may have to select the image source 
manually (see page 40). 
Follow these steps to turn on the projector:
1. Open the...

36Setting Up the Projector2. Plug one end of the power cord into the projector, and the other 
end into an electrical outlet.
The Ppower light turns orange.
3. Press the Ppower button on the remote control or on the 
projector.
Power light
Power 
button 

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The projector beeps once and the Ppower light flashes green as 
the projector warms up, then an image begins to appear. When 
the Ppower light stops flashing and remains green, the projector 
is ready for use. 
4. If you are prompted to enter a password, see page 65.
Using the Direct Power On Function
The Direct Power On function enables faster setup. The projector 
starts up automatically when you plug it in or turn it on with a wall 
switch. You don’t have to press the Ppower...

38Setting Up the Projector
Shutting Down the Projector
This projector incorporates Instant Off technology. To turn it off, you 
can press its Ppower button as described below, unplug it, or turn off 
a power switch that supplies power to the projector. You don’t have to 
wait for the projector to cool down first.
1. To turn off the projector, press the Ppower
 button on the remote 
control or projector.
You see a confirmation message. 
(If you don’t want to turn it off, 
press any other button.)
2. Press...

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Displaying and Adjusting 
the Image
Follow the guidelines in this chapter for: 
■Selecting an image source
■Adjusting the image 

40Displaying and Adjusting the Image
Selecting an Image Source
You may need to select the image source if you have multiple image 
sources connected to the projector (such as a computer or DVD 
player). Selecting the image source lets you switch between images 
input from different pieces of connected equipment. 
If you don’t see the image you want, press the 
Search button or one 
of the 
Source buttons on the remote control, or press the Source 
Search
 button on the projector.
If you still can’t see...