Epson Projector Powerlite 1716 User Manual

Connecting to Computers, Cameras, and Other Equipment41
2. You can connect an optional stereo mini-jack audio cable to play 
sound through the projector (see page 50), or connect a USB 
cable to use the remote control as a mouse (see page 43).
3. When you’ve finished making any 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 the Source Search 
button...

42Connecting to Computers, Cameras, and Other Equipment5. Connect the square end of the cable to the projector’s 
Type B 
(square) USB port. 
6. Connect the flat end of the cable to any available USB port on 
your notebook or desktop computer.
Messages appear as the projector is recognized and the software 
installation begins.
7. Follow the instructions on your computer screen to install the 
Epson USB Display software. If you see a “Digital Signature 
Warning,” select 
Continue. You will only need to...

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Connecting the Cable for Remote Mouse 
Control
If you’ve connected a computer as described in this chapter using the 
Computer (Component Video) port, 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 (see page 34 for more 
information). 
The wireless mouse function is supported on systems with a USB...

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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 45.
■If your video player has an S-video connector, see “Connecting an 
S-Video Source” on page 46.
■If your video player has a...

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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 50 for 
instructions on connecting audio cables.
4. If you don’t need to make any other...

46Connecting to Computers, Cameras, 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 12). 
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 50 for 
instructions on connecting audio cables.
4. If you don’t need to make any other connections, see page 15 for...

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Connecting a Component Video Source
You will need a component-to-VGA cable, or a component video 
cable and adapter, for this connection. You can order the 
component-to-VGA cable (ELPKC19) from Epson; see page 12 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. If you’re using 
an adapter, connect it to a standard...

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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 Video) port on the projector.
3. If you want to play sound through the projector, see page 50 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....

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Connecting to a Digital Camera or 
Other Device
You can connect your digital camera, USB flash memory drive, USB 
hard drive, or multimedia storage viewer, such as the Epson P-6000 or 
iPod
® photo. Use the USB cable specified for your device. Then you 
can use your device’s slideshow function or the projector’s EasyMP 
PC Free feature (see the EasyMP Operation Guide for details) to 
present images. 
1. Connect the flat end of the USB cable to the...

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Playing Sound Through the Projector
You can play sound through the projector’s speaker system or attach 
an external speaker system (for EasyMP use only). 
To play sound through the projector, follow these steps:
1. Locate the appropriate cable and connect it to the 
Audio jack on 
the projector.
■For laptop and most desktop computers, use a stereo 
mini-jack cable.
■For video equipment, use an RCA-style audio cable and the 
audio adapter included...