Epson Powerlite Home Cinema 705hd Users Guide

Welcome11
Projector Parts
Kensington 
lock port Control panel
Ventilation 
slots
Foot release 
lever
Adjustable 
foot A/V mute slide 
(lens cover)
Infrared 
receiver
HDMI 
port Computer 
(Component 
Video) port
Audio 
portsS-Video port
Video 
portUSB (TypeB) port (for service only)
USB 
(TypeA) 
port AC 
power 
inletLamp cover 
screw Infrared 
receiver
Air 
filterAir filter 
cover
Focus ringZoom ring
Rear adjustable 
foot Rear 
adjustable 
foot
Back Front
Lamp cover
Lens cover 
tab 

12Welcome
Projector Control Panel
Power 
light
Lamp and 
Temperature 
warning lights Source Search button 
(searches for connected 
video sources)Menu button 
(displays 
projector menus)
Help 
button
Volume up 
button
Enter button 
(selects 
menu items) Keystone button 
(corrects screen 
shape)Esc button 
(exits menu 
items)
Volume 
down button
Keystone button 
(corrects screen shape)
Power 
button 

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Remote Control 
Power 
buttonSearch and Source buttons 
(select image source)
A/V Mute button 
(turns off image)Freeze button 
(stops image)
Auto button
(resets tracking, 
sync, and position)
Aspect button 
(changes screen size)Color Mode button 
(changes display mode)
Help button
(displays help menus)
Volume buttons 
(adjusts volume) Menu button 
(accesses 
projector menus)
Esc button 
(exits menus)
Menu navigation 
(arrow) buttons 
and Enter button
User button 
(lets you assign 
function) 

14Welcome
Projector Dimensions
Use the dimensions below to guide you in placing or installing the 
projector.
3.11 in. 
(79 mm)
3.03 in. 
(77 mm) 11.61 in. 
(295 mm)
3.62 in. 
(92 mm)1.57 in. 
(39.8 mm); 
center of lens 
to mounting 
bracket holes
3.66 in. 
(93 mm)
8.98 in. 
(228 mm)9.59 in. 
(243.5 mm)
0.51 in. 
(13 mm)
1.5 in. 
(38.3 mm)
 5.04 in. (128 mm)
1.48 in. 
(37.5 mm) 0.98 in. 
(25 mm)
Mounting 
screw holes 

Welcome15
Registration and Warranty
Your projector comes with a basic warranty that lets you project with 
confidence. For details, see the warranty brochure included with your 
projector. 
In addition, Epson offers free Extra Care
SM Home 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. See the brochure 
included with your projector for details.
You can...

16WelcomeYou can purchase screens or other accessories from an Epson 
authorized reseller. To find the nearest reseller, call 800-GO-EPSON 
(800-463-7766). Or you can purchase online at www.epsonstore.com
 
(U.S. sales) or www.epson.ca
 (Canadian sales).
Component-to-VGA video cable
S-Video cable ELPKC19
ELPSV01
DC-06 document camera (ELPDC06)
DC-10s document cameraV12H321001
ELPDC10S
Soft shoulder case for projector and notebook
Wheeled soft carrying case
Molded hard-shell wheeled carrying case
Swiss...

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1
Setting Up the Projector
This chapter tells you how to unpack the projector and connect it to 
video equipment, such as a VCR, DVD player, or video camera, or to 
a notebook or desktop computer.
You can also connect the projector to a USB storage device or digital 
camera.
Follow the instructions in this chapter on:
■Unpacking the projector
■Positioning the projector
■Connecting to video equipment
■Connecting to a computer
■Playing sound through the projector
■Connecting to a digital camera or other...

18Setting Up the Projector
Unpacking the Projector
After unpacking the projector, make sure you have all these parts: 
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; see page 67 for instructions. 
Additional Components
Depending on how you plan to use the projector, you may need 
additional components:
■To receive an HDMI signal from your video device, you’ll need 
an HDMI cable....

Setting Up the Projector19
Positioning the Projector
You can place the projector in a variety of viewing setups.
When projecting from the front, place the projector directly in front 
of the center of the screen, facing the screen squarely. The center of 
the lens should be about level with the bottom of the screen.
If you place the projector below screen level, you may need to tilt it up 
by extending the front adjustable foot (see page 35). Tilting the 
projector causes the image to become “keystone”...

20Setting Up the ProjectorYou can also install the projector in two other viewing setups: rear 
projection onto a semi-transparent screen, or rear/ceiling projection. 
If you project from overhead or the rear of the screen, you’ll need to 
select the appropriate 
Projection setting in the projector’s Extended 
menu to orient the image correctly (see page 52).
Keep these considerations in mind as you position the projector:
■Place the projector on a sturdy, level surface.
■Make sure there is plenty of...