Epson Powerlite Home Cinema 705hd Users Guide

							Setting Up the Projector21
16:10 image
Diagonal screen 
sizeProjection distance (A)
Wide to Tele Offset (B)
40 inches
(102 cm)44 to 53 inches
(111 to 134 cm)–3 inches
(–8 cm)
50 inches
(127 cm)55 to 66 inches
(139 to 168 cm)–3.8 inches
(–10 cm)
60 inches
(152 cm)66 to 79 inches
(168 to 202 cm)–4.5 inches
(–12 cm)
80 inches
(203 cm)88 to 106 inches
(225 to 270 cm)–6.1 inches
(–15 cm)
100 inches
(254 cm)111 to 133 inches
(281 to 338 cm)–7.6 inches
(–19 cm)
150 inches
(381 cm)167 to 200 inches
(424 to 509 cm)–11.4 inches
(–29 cm)
200 inches
(508 cm)223 to 268 inches
(566 to 680 cm)–15.1 inches
(–38 cm)
320 inches
(813 cm)357 to 429 inches
(907 to 1089 cm)–24.2 inches
(–62 cm)
4:3 image
Screen sizeProjection distance (A)
Wide to Tele Offset (B)
40 inches
(102 cm)50 to 60 inches
(126 to 152 cm)–3.4 inches
(–9 cm)
50 inches
(127 cm) 62 to 75 inches
(158 to 190 cm)–4.3 inches
(–11 cm)
60 inches
(152 cm) 75 to 90 inches
(190 to 229 cm)–5.1 inches
(–13 cm)
80 inches
(203 cm)100 to 121 inches
(255 to 306 cm)–6.9 inches
(–17 cm)
100 inches
(254 cm)126 to 151 inches
(319 to 383 cm)–8.6 inches
(–22 cm)
150 inches
(381 cm)189 to 227 inches
(480 to 577 cm)–12.9 inches
(–33 cm)
200 inches
(508 cm)252 to 303 inches
(641 to 770 cm)–17.1 inches
(–44 cm)
280 inches
(711 cm)354 to 425 inches
(898 to 1079 cm–24 inches
(–61 cm) 
						

							22Setting Up the Projector
Connecting to Video Equipment
You can connect several video sources to the projector at the same 
time. Before starting, look at your video equipment to determine its 
available video output connections: 
■If your video player has an HDMI connector, see “Connecting an 
HDMI Video Source” on page 23.
■If your video player has a component video port (three connectors 
labeled either Y/Cb/Cr or Y/Pb/Pr), see “Connecting a 
Component Video Source” on page 24.
■If your video player has a yellow RCA video output connector, see 
“Connecting a Composite Video Source” on page 25.
■If your video player has an S-Video connector, see “Connecting 
an S-Video Source” on page 25.
■If your video player has an RGB video port, see “Connecting an 
RGB Video Source” on page 26. 16:9 image
Screen sizeProjection distance (A)
Wide to Tele Offset (B)
40 inches
(102 cm)45 to 54 inches
(114 to 137 cm)–2 inches
(–5 cm)
50 inches
(127 cm)56 to 68 inches
(143 to 172 cm)–2.5 inches
(–6 cm)
60 inches
(152 cm)68 to 82 inches
(172 to 208 cm)–3 inches
(–8 cm)
80 inches
(203 cm) 91 to 109 inches
(231 to 278 cm)–4 inches
(–10 cm)
100 inches
(254 cm)114 to 137 inches
(289 to 348 cm)–5.1 inches
(–13 cm)
150 inches
(381 cm) 171 to 206 inches
(435 to 523 cm)–7.6 inches
(–19 cm)
200 inches
(508 cm)229 to 275 inches
(582 to 699 cm)–10.1 inches
(–26 cm)
310 inches
(787 cm)356 to 427 inches
(903 to 1084 cm)–15.7 inches
(–40 cm) 
						

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After connecting video cables, you may also want to connect an 
optional audio cable to play sound through the projector; see page 28. 
If you connect using an HDMI cable, the video and sound are both 
transferred and you won’t need to connect any additional cables for 
audio.
Connecting an HDMI Video Source
For the best image and sound quality, connect your video equipment 
to the HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) port, if 
possible.
Connect an HDMI cable to the HDMI connector on your player and 
the 
HDMI port on the projector.
When you’ve finished making connections, see page 30 for 
instructions on turning on the projector and Chapter 2 for 
instructions on displaying and adjusting the image.
note
If an HDMI cable was not 
provided with your video 
device, you can purchase one 
from an electronics dealer.
HDMI port 
						

							24Setting Up the Projector
Connecting a Component Video Source
If your video equipment has component video connectors (three 
connectors labeled either Y/Cb/Cr or Y/Pb/Pr), you can use the 
component-to-VGA video adapter that came with your projector and 
a component video cable, or you can purchase a component-to-VGA 
video cable from Epson (see page 15) or an electronics dealer.
1. Connect one end of your component video cable to the Y/Cb/Cr 
(or Y/Pb/Pr) connectors on your player.
2. Connect the component end of the component-to-VGA video 
adapter to the free end of the component video cable.
3. Connect the VGA end of the adapter to the 
Computer 
(Component Video)
 port on your projector.
4. You may need to change the 
Input Signal setting in the 
projector’s Signal menu to 
Auto (see page 50).
5. If you want to play sound through the projector, see page 28 for 
instructions on connecting an audio cable.
When you’ve finished making connections, see page 30 for 
instructions on turning on the projector and Chapter 2 for 
instructions on displaying and adjusting the image.
Computer (Component Video) port 
						

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Connecting a Composite Video Source
1. If your video cable has an RCA connector, connect it to the 
yellow video output connector on your player and the yellow 
Video port on the projector.
2. If you want to play sound through the projector, see page 28 for 
instructions on connecting an audio cable.
When you’ve finished making connections, see page 30 for 
instructions on turning on the projector and Chapter 2 for 
instructions on displaying and adjusting the image. 
Connecting an S-Video Source
1. Connect the S-Video cable to the S-Video connector on your 
player and the 
S-Video port on the projector.
2. If you want to play sound through the projector, see page 28 for 
instructions on connecting an audio cable.
When you’ve finished making connections, see page 30 for 
instructions on turning on the projector and Chapter 2 for 
instructions on displaying and adjusting the image. 
note
If the video cable was not 
provided with your video 
device, you can purchase one 
from an electronics dealer.
Video port
note
If the S-Video cable was not 
provided with your video 
device, you can purchase one 
from Epson; see page 15.
S-Video port 
						

							26Setting Up the Projector
Connecting an RGB Video Source
You can connect to an RGB video source using a VGA computer 
cable.
1. Connect the cable to the RGB video port on your player and the 
Computer (Component Video) port on the projector.
2. You may need to change the 
Input Signal setting in the 
projector’s Signal menu to 
RGB (see page 50).
3. If you want to play sound through the projector, see page 28 for 
instructions on connecting audio cables.
When you’ve finished making connections, see page 30 for 
instructions on turning on the projector and Chapter 2 for 
instructions on displaying and adjusting the image.
note
You can purchase a VGA 
computer cable from an 
electronics dealer.
Computer (Component Video) port 
						

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Connecting to a Computer
You can connect the projector to any computer that has a standard 
video output (monitor) port, including desktop models, PC notebook 
computers, Macintosh PowerBook
® and iBook® computers, and 
hand-held devices. 
To play sound through the projector, connect an audio cable (see 
page 28).
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 
RGBor Auto (see page 50).
3. You can connect an optional audio cable to play sound through 
the projector (see page 28). 
When you’ve finished making connections, see page 30 for 
instructions on turning on the projector and Chapter 2 for 
instructions on displaying and adjusting the image.
caution
Don’t try to force a 
connector to fit a port with a 
different shape or number of 
pins. You may damage the 
port or connector.
note
You can purchase a VGA 
computer cable from an 
electronics dealer.
Computer (Component 
Video) port 
						

							28Setting 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 thumb (flash memory) 
drive, USB hard drive, or multimedia storage viewer, such as the 
Epson P-7000 to the projector. Then you can use the projector’s 
Slideshow function to display JPEG images or a presentation. See 
page 42 for details.
Use the USB cable specified for your device. 
1. Follow the instructions beginning on page 30 to turn on the 
projector.
Audio jacks
note
Use a cable less than 10 feet 
(3 meters) long and connect 
the camera or other device 
directly to the projector. 
Your projector may not 
function correctly if you use 
a longer cable or connect to 
a USB hub.
If you connect a USB hard 
drive, make sure you use the 
AC adapter to power the 
hard drive. 
						

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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 on the projector 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 
USB 
button on the remote control to go to the Slideshow program.
See page 42 for instructions on controlling the slideshow.
5. When you’re finished, press 
Esc and select Exit to exit the 
Slideshow before turning off or removing the USB device. 
Be sure to turn off your USB device (if necessary) before you remove 
the device or cable from the projector. Failure to do so may damage 
the device and/or the projector.
Indicator light
Connecting a 
thumb driveConnecting a 
digital camera
caution
Do not remove the device 
when the indicator light is 
flashing or on, or the 
Slideshow program is 
running, or you may 
damage the device or 
projector. 
						

							30Setting Up the Projector
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 34). 
Follow these steps to turn on the projector:
1. Open the 
A/V Mute slide (lens cover).
2. Plug one end of the power cord into the projector, and the other 
end into an electrical outlet.