Epson Projector Powerlite 1735w User Manual

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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 42).
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 on the projector’s control panel.
Connecting to the USB Port
You can connect a Windows Vista®, Windows XP, or Windows 2000 
(SP4) computer to the projector’s Type B (square)  USB port 
and project your computer’s display. The USB connection also 
supports computer audio output. A USB 2.0 connection provides 
better picture quality and response than USB 1.1.
The first time you connect your computer to the projector’s USB 
port, software from the projector installs on your computer. 
1. Follow the instructions beginning on page 16 to turn on the 
projector and adjust the image.
2. Set the 
USB Type B setting in the projector’s Extended menu to 
USB Display (see page 112).
3. Turn on your computer.
4. Locate the USB cable that came with your projector. 
note
The USB display feature is 
not available for Windows 
98, Windows Me, or 
Macintosh. To use this 
feature, you computer must 
allow you to install software 
from the projector. 
						

							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 install the 
software the first time you connect.
8. After the software has installed, press the 
EasyMP button on the 
remote control. “Easy MP” appears briefly in the upper right 
corner of the image and you see your computer’s desktop 
displayed by the projector. 
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 35 for more 
information). 
USB cable
note
Next time you connect via 
USB, you won’t have to 
wait for the software to 
install. 
						

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The wireless mouse function is supported on systems with a USB port 
running Windows or Mac OS
®.
1. Locate the USB cable that came with your projector. 
2. Connect the square end of the cable to the projector’s 
Type B 
(square) USB port. 
3. Connect the flat end of the cable to any available USB port on 
your notebook or desktop computer.
4. Set the 
USB Type B setting in the projector’s Extended menu to 
Link 21L (see page 112).
5. Press the 
Computer button on the remote control to select your 
computer as the source. (The wireless mouse function doesn’t 
work when other sources are selected.)
6. If necessary, configure your computer to work with a USB mouse. 
See your computer documentation for details. 
USB cable 
						

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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 component video port (three connectors 
labeled either Y/Cb/Cr or Y/Pb/Pr), see “Connecting a 
Component Video Source” on page 47.
■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 48.
After connecting video cables, you may also want to connect an audio 
cable to play sound through the projector; see page 50.
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 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. 
Once the projector is turned on, select the image source: press the 
Search button on the remote control or the Source Search 
button on the projector’s control panel.  
						

							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 
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 on the projector’s control panel.  
						

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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 component video cable as 
shown below.
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. 
Once the projector is turned on, select the image source: press the 
Search button on the remote control or the Source Search 
button on the projector’s control panel. 
note
Make sure the Input Signal 
setting in the Signal menu is 
set to Auto or Component 
Video (see page 103).
Component-to-VGA cable 
(ELPKC19) Component-to-
VGA adapter Component 
video cable 
						

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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. 
Once the projector is turned on, select the image source: press the 
Search button on the remote control or the Source Search 
button on the projector’s control panel. 
note
Make sure the Input Signal 
setting in the Signal menu is 
set to Auto or Component 
Video (see page 103). 
						

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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-5000 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 
Type A  USB 
port on the projector, as shown.
2. Connect the other end of the cable to your camera or other 
device. 
Removing the USB Cable
If you’re using PC Free mode to project your images, exit PC Free 
mode before you remove the USB cable from the projector.
1. Position the cursor over the 
Exit button in the upper right corner 
of the PC Free screen. 
2. Press the 
Enter button on the remote control to close PC Free 
mode.
3. Disconnect the USB cable. 
note
Use a cable less than 10 feet 
long and connect the camera 
directly to the projector. 
Your projector may not 
function correctly if you use 
a longer cable or connect 
your camera to a USB hub.
If you connect a USB hard 
drive, make sure you use the 
AC adapter to power the 
hard drive.
The slideshow function on 
some devices may not work 
with the USB connection. 
						

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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 with the projector.
 
2. Connect the other end of the cable to the audio output 
connector(s) on your computer or video equipment. 
3. Make sure the 
EasyMP Audio Out option in the Settings menu 
is set to 
Internal. See page 105 for instructions.
Audio 
adapter