Epson Projector Powerlite 1710c 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...

32Using the Remote Control
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...

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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...

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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...

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...

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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,...

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...

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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...

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...