Epson Projector Powerlite 1700c User Manual

							Using the Remote Control31
Operating Your Computer with the 
Remote Control 
If you connect a computer to the projector with a USB cable, as 
described on page 35, then select 
Link21L for the USB Type B setting 
in the Extended menu (see page 56), you can use the remote control 
in place of your computer’s mouse. This gives you more flexibility 
when delivering slideshow-style presentations, since you won’t have to 
stand next to the computer to change slides. 
■Use the  Up and  Down buttons to move through a 
slideshow. 
■Use the  pointer button to move the cursor on the screen.
■Press the Enter button once to left-click, or press it twice to 
double-click. Press the 
Esc button to right-click.
■To drag-and-drop, hold down the Enter button. Then use the 
 pointer button to drag the object. When it’s where you want 
it, press 
Enter to release it.
Page up or down 
to change slides 
in PowerPoint
Right-click Left-click 
						

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Highlighting Your Presentation
You can display a pointer to call out important information on the 
screen. If you want to customize the pointer tool, you can choose from 
three alternative shapes.
Using the Pointer Tool
1. To activate the pointer tool, press the Pointer button on the 
remote control. A pointer appears on the screen.
If you prefer to use a different style of pointer, see the instructions 
in the next section.
2. Use the  pointer button on the remote control to position the 
pointer on the screen. 
3. When you’re done using the pointer, press 
Esc to clear the screen.
Customizing the Pointer Tool
You can change the appearance of the pointer by choosing from three 
alternative shapes. 
1. Press the 
Menu button on the remote control, highlight the 
Settings menu, highlight Pointer Shape, and press Enter. You 
can select one of the pointer shapes shown at the left.
2. Select the shape you want and press 
Enter.
3. Highlight 
Return and press Enter. 
4. Press 
Menu to exit from the menu system. 
Pointer 
						

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1
Connecting to Computers 
and Other Equipment
This chapter tells you how to connect the projector to a notebook or 
desktop computer, and/or to video equipment, such as a VCR, DVD 
player, or video camera. 
Follow the instructions in this chapter on:
■Connecting to a computer
■Connecting video equipment
■Playing sound through the projector 
						

							34Connecting to Computers and Other Equipment
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 
and notebook computers, MacBooks, PowerBooks and iBooks, and 
hand-held devices. To connect to the blue 
Computer/
Component Video
 port (standard VGA cable connection), see the 
instructions below. After connecting to the computer, you may also 
want to do one of the following: 
■Connect a USB cable so you can use the remote control as a 
mouse; see page 35
■Connect an audio cable to play computer audio; see page 40 
Connecting to the Computer Port
You can connect to the blue Computer/Component Video port 
using the VGA computer cable that came with the projector (the 
monitor port on your computer must be a mini D-sub 15-pin port). 
1. If you’re using the VGA computer cable, connect one end to the 
projector’s blue 
Computer/Component Video port, and the 
other end to your computer’s monitor port. Then go to step 3.
 
2. You can connect an optional stereo mini-jack audio cable to play 
sound through the projector (see page 40), or connect a USB 
cable to use the remote control as a mouse (see page 35).
note
If you connect a Windows-
based computer to the 
projector, you may see a 
New Hardware Wizard 
saying your computer has 
found a plug-and-play 
monitor; if so, click Cancel.
note
For newer notebooks with 
DVI connectors, see your 
computer’s documentation 
to see how to use a DVI to 
VGA adapter (often 
included with the computer) 
to connect to the VGA 
computer port. 
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. 
						

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3. When you’ve finished making any connections, see page 15 for 
instructions on turning on the projector and adjusting the image. 
Connecting the Cable for Remote Mouse 
Control 
If you’ve connected a computer as described in this chapter (using 
the 
Computer/Component Video port) and set the USB Type B 
setting under the projector’s Extended menu to 
Link21L (see 
page 56), you can use the projector’s remote control as a wireless 
mouse. This lets you control your computer and click through 
slideshow-style presentations, such as PowerPoint,
 from up to 20 feet 
away. 
The wireless mouse function is supported on systems with a USB port 
running Windows XP, 98SE, Me, or 2000, or Mac OS X 10.2.x to 
10.4.x. This function is not supported if you use an S-Video cable to 
connect your computer to the projector.
1. Locate the USB cable that came with your projector. 
2. Connect the square end of the cable to the projector’s 
USB port. 
3. Connect the flat end of the cable to any available USB port on 
your notebook or desktop computer.
note
For details on how to use the 
remote control in place of 
your computer’s mouse, see 
page 31. 
Move 
cursor
Left- 
click
Right- 
click
note
The remote mouse control 
function may not operate 
correctly on systems that 
have been upgraded from an 
earlier version of Windows.
USB cable 
						

							36Connecting to Computers and Other Equipment4. If necessary, configure your computer to work with an external 
USB mouse. See your computer documentation for details. 
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 a yellow RCA-style video output 
connector, see “Connecting a Composite Video Source” on 
page 37.
■If your video player has an S-Video connector, see “Connecting 
an S-Video Source” on page 38.
■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 39.
■If your video player has an RGB video port (either a single 
connector for a VGA-style monitor cable or three connectors 
labeled R/G/B), see “Connecting an RGB Video Source” on 
page 40.
After connecting video cables, you may also want to connect an audio 
cable to play sound through the projector; see page 40.
RCA connector 
(composite video)
S-Video 
connector 
VGA connector 
(RGB video) 
						

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Connecting a Composite Video Source
1. Locate an RCA-style video cable (one is usually provided with 
your video equipment or you can purchase one from an 
electronics dealer).
2. Connect the cable to the yellow video output connector on your 
player and the yellow 
Video connector on the projector:
3. If you want to play sound through the projector, see page 40 for 
instructions on connecting audio cables.
4. If you don’t need to make any other connections, see page 15 or 
the Quick Setup sheet for instructions on turning on the projector 
and adjusting the image. Once the projector is turned on, select 
the image source: press the 
Search button on the remote control 
or press the 
Source Search button on the projector’s control 
panel repeatedly until the image appears.  
						

							38Connecting to Computers and Other Equipment
Connecting an S-Video Source 
1. Locate an S-Video cable (one is usually provided with your video 
equipment or you can purchase one from Epson; see page 10). 
2. Connect the cable to the S-Video connector on your player and 
the 
S-Video connector on the projector:
3. If you want to play sound through the projector, see page 40 for 
instructions on connecting audio cables.
4. If you don’t need to make any other connections, see page 15 or 
the Quick Setup sheet for instructions on turning on the projector 
and adjusting the image. Once the projector is turned on, select 
the image source: press the 
Search button on the remote control 
or press the 
Source Search button on the projector’s control 
panel repeatedly until the image appears.  
						

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Connecting a Component Video Source
You will need a component-to-VGA video cable or a component 
video-to-VGA adapter for this connection. You can order this cable 
(ELPKC19) from Epson; see page 11 for more information. 
1. Locate a component-to-VGA video cable or adapter. 
2. Connect the cable to your player and the blue 
Computer/Component Video connector on the projector. 
3. If you want to play sound through the projector, see page 40 for 
instructions on connecting audio cables.
4. If you don’t need to make any other connections, see page 15 for 
instructions on turning on the projector and adjusting the image. 
Once the projector is turned on, select the image source: press the 
Search button on the remote control or press the Source 
Search 
button on the projector’s control panel repeatedly until 
the image appears. 
note
Be sure your video player is 
not an RGB video source. 
If you select the wrong 
source, image quality may 
suffer. Check your video 
player’s documentation.
Also, make sure the 
Computer Input setting in 
the Signal menu is set to 
Auto or Component Video 
(see page 48).
Component-to-VGA cable Component-to-
VGA adapter 
						

							40Connecting to Computers and Other Equipment
Connecting an RGB Video Source
1. Locate the VGA computer cable provided with the projector. 
2. Connect the cable to the video port on your player and 
the 
Computer/Component port on the projector.
3. If you want to play sound through the projector, see page 40 for 
instructions on connecting audio cables.
4. If you don’t need to make any other connections, see page 15 for 
instructions on turning on the projector and adjusting the image. 
Once the projector is turned on, select the image source: press the 
Search button on the remote control or press the Source 
Search 
button on the projector’s control panel repeatedly until 
the image appears. 
Playing Sound Through the Projector
You can play sound through the projector’s speaker system.
To play sound through the projector, follow these steps:
1. Locate the appropriate cable and connect it to the 
Audio jack on 
the projector.
note
Be sure your video player is 
not a component video 
source. If you select the 
wrong source, image quality 
may suffer. Check your 
video player’s 
documentation.