Epson PowerLite 703C User manual

EPSON®PowerLite®703c
Multimedia Projector
User’sGuide

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Important Safety Information
WARNING: Never look into the projector lens when the lamp is turned on; the bright light can damage your eyes.
Never let children look into the lens when it is on. Never open any cover on the projector, except the lamp and
filter covers. Dangerous electrical voltages inside the projector can severely injure you. Except as specifically
explained in this User’s Guide, do not attempt to service this product yourself. Refer all servicing to qualified service
personnel.
WARNING: The projector and its accessories come packaged in plastic bags. Keep plastic bags away from small
children to avoid any risk of suffocation.
Caution: When you replace the lamp, never touch the new lamp with your bare hands; the invisible residue left by
the oil on your hands may shorten the lamp life. Use a cloth or glove to handle the new lamp.
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written permission of SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION. The information contained herein is designed only for
use with this EPSON product. EPSON is not responsible for any use of this information as applied to other
products.
Neither SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION nor its affiliates shall be liable to the purchaser of this product or third
parties for damages, losses, costs, or expenses incurred by purchaser or third parties as a result of: accident, misuse,
or abuse of this product or unauthorized modifications, repairs, or alterations to this product, or (excluding the
U.S.) failure to strictly comply with SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION’s operating and maintenance instructions.
SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION shall not be liable for any damages or problems arising from the use of any
options or any consumable products other than those designated as Original EPSON Products or EPSON
Approved Products by SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION.
EPSON is a registered trademark of SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION.
EPSON Extra Care is a service mark; EPSON Store and SizeWise are trademarks; and PrivateLine, Presenters
Club, and PowerLite are registered trademarks of Epson America, Inc.
General Notice: Other product names used herein are for identification purposes only and may be trademarks of
their respective owners. EPSON disclaims any and all rights in those marks.
CPD-11727
Copyright © 2001 by Epson America, Inc. 2/01

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Contents
Welcome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Getting the Most from Your Projector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Using Your Documentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Reading This Manual Online . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Getting More Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Registration and Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Unpacking the Projector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Additional Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Optional Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
1Setting Up the Projector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Positioning the Projector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Connecting to a Laptop Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Connecting the Computer Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Connecting the Cable for Remote Mouse Control . . . 13
Amplifying Computer Audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Connecting to Video Sources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Connecting the RCA AV Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Connecting S-Video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

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2Using the Projector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Turning On Your Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Turning On the Projector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
What To Do If You See a Blank Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Adjusting the Image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Focusing and Zooming Your Image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Adjusting the Height of Your Image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Adjusting the Image Shape . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Shutting Down the Projector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
3Using the Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Turning On and Using the Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Installing Batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Turning On the Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Using the Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Controlling the Picture and Sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Switching Between Picture Sources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Adjusting the Volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Turning Off the Picture and Sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Stopping Action . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Zooming Your Image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Resizing the Image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Displaying Picture-in-Picture Video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Highlighting Your Presentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Using the Pointer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Using Box Highlights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Drawing Horizontal and Vertical Lines . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Drawing Freehand Lines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Using the Remote Control as a Wireless Mouse . . . . . . . . . 36

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4Fine-tuning the Projector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Using the Projector’s Menu System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Changing Menu Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Adjusting the Image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Repositioning the Image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Adjusting Image Appearance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Adjusting the Sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Customizing the Highlighting Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Creating Your Own Startup Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Capturing the Image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Setting Up When the Image Displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Customizing Projector Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Setting Advanced Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Viewing Lamp Usage and Other Information . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Restoring the Default Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
5Maintaining and Transporting
the Projector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Cleaning the Lens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Cleaning the Projector Case . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Cleaning and Replacing the Air Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Replacing the Lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Transporting the Projector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
6Solving Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Using On-Screen Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
What To Do When the Lights Flash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Solving Problems with the Image or Sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Solving Problems with the Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Where To Get Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Telephone Support Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69

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AAppendix A: Connecting to Additional
Equipment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Installing the Projector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Connecting to an External Audio System . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Connecting to a PC Desktop Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Connecting the Computer Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Connecting the Mouse Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Connecting the Audio Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Connecting to a Desktop Macintosh . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Connecting the Computer Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Connecting the Mouse Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Connecting the Audio Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Connecting to a High-End Workstation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
BAppendix B: Notices. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Important Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Remote Control Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
Declaration of Conformity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
FCC Compliance Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
CAppendix C: Technical Specifications. . . . . . . 87
General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
Projection Lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
Mouse Compatibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
Electrical . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
Environmental . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
Compatible Video Formats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
Computer Video Port Pin Assignments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
Index. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93

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Welcome 1
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Welcome
The EPSON®PowerLite®703c is a super-portable projector that
offers 1000 ANSI lumens of brightness. From boardrooms to
auditoriums, your full-color presentations and videos will be bright
and visible even in ordinary room lighting.
Images are displayed at a resolution of 1024 ×768 pixels. Three
0.9-inch LCDs provide a 320:1 contrast ratio for incredibly vivid
images and clear text. Support for S-video contributes to
theater-quality performance.
With EPSON’s patented SizeWise™technology, the projector
supports computer displays ranging from VGA through UXGA.
You can connect the projector to a wide range of computers, including
IBM®compatible PCs and laptops, Apple®Macintosh,
®
Power
Macintosh™series (including G3 and G4 systems), PowerBook®
computers, many iMac™and iBook™series systems, and high-end
workstations such as the Sun®SPARCstation.
™
You can use any of the following video sources: VCR, DVD player,
camcorder, digital camera, or laser disc player, supporting NTSC,
PAL, or SECAM video.

2Welcome
Getting the Most from Your Projector
Depending on your presentation, you can take advantage of any or all
of these options:
■Connecting to a laptop or other computer
If you want to connect to a PC laptop or Macintosh PowerBook,
see page 12. To connect to a desktop computer or workstation,
see Appendix A.
■Connecting to video sources
You can connect a DVD player, VCR, camcorder, laser disc
player, digital camera, or any other video source to your projector.
You can connect both computer and video sources at the same
time and easily switch between them. See page 15 for instructions.
■Using the remote control
The remote control lets you switch from computer to video
source, with access to picture-in-picture, pointer, zoom, and
many other projector features. For details, see Chapter 3.
By connecting an additional cable, you can also use the remote
control as a wireless mouse. This lets you click through
computer-based presentations (such as PowerPoint®) from up to
30 feet away. For more information, see page 36.
■Including sound in your presentation
If your presentation includes sound, you can connect an audio
cable to use the projector’s built-in stereo speakers. For details, see
page 14 (for laptops) or Appendix A (for other systems).
You can also connect external speakers or a public address system
to the projector’s Audio Out port; see page 72.

Welcome 3
Using Your Documentation
To connect the projector to your laptop and get your presentation
running fast, see the Quick Setup sheet that came in your Owner’s Kit.
This book contains all the information you need to set up and use
your projector. Please follow these guidelines as you read through it:
■Warnings must be followed carefully to avoid bodily injury.
■Cautions must be observed to avoid damage to your equipment.
■Notes contain important information about your projector.
Reading This Manual Online
Your PowerLite 703c CD-ROM includes an electronic copy of this
manual. You may find it convenient to copy it onto your laptop’s hard
drive so it’s always with you—for example, when taking your
presentation on the road.
To view your electronic manual, you need to use Adobe®Acrobat®
Reader. Just insert the PowerLite CD-ROM in your CD-ROM drive,
select the Install/View User’s Guide button and click Install User’s
Guide or View User’s Guide.
When you open the manual, you see this toolbar:
You have several ways to navigate through the manual:
■Click in the table of contents on the left side of the screen to move
quickly to the topic of your choice.
■Use the arrow buttons in the toolbar or on the vertical scroll bar
on the right side of the screen to move through the manual.
note
If you do not have Acrobat
Reader, you can install it
from the CD-ROM.
next pageprevious page
first page last page
show navigation
pane

4Welcome
■If you hold your mouse pointer over text and the hand changes to
an index finger, you can click to jump to a related topic.
For more information, see your Acrobat Reader online guide.
Getting More Information
Need tips on giving presentations? Quick steps for setting up your
projector? Here’s where you can look for help:
■www.presentersonline.com
Includes a library of articles covering presentation tips, tricks, and
technology. The site provides templates, clip art and sound clips,
as well as Presenters Services to use on the road. Even more
resources and services are available if you register to join the
Presenters Club®—and it’s free.
■Owner’s Kit envelope
Includes your Quick Setup sheet, warranty brochures, CD-ROMs,
and EPSON PrivateLine®Support card. Store this User’s Guide in
the envelope and keep the envelope with your projector at all
times.
■Quick Setup sheet
Gives you all the instructions you need to get your projector set
up and connected to a laptop or PowerBook computer.
■Built-in help system
Provides assistance for common problems. Available from the
Help button on the projector or the remote control. See page 58
for details.
■support.epson.com
Download FAQs and e-mail your questions to EPSON support.
■CD-ROM
The PowerLite 703c CD-ROM lets you register electronically and
includes the electronic copy of this book as well as a link to
Presenters Online.
note
You don’t need to install any
software to use your projector.

Welcome 5
If you still need help after checking this User’s Guide and the sources
listed above, you can use the EPSON PrivateLine Support service to
get help fast. Call [phone] and enter the PIN on the card in
your Owner’s Kit. Or take advantage of EPSON’s automated support
services 24 hours a day. See page 69 for more information.
Registration and Warranty
Your projector comes with a basic carry-in warranty and an
international warranty that let you project with confidence anywhere
in the world. For details, see the warranty brochures included in your
Owner’s Kit.
In addition, for customers who register their projectors, EPSON offers
free Extra CareSM Road Service. In the unlikely event of an equipment
failure, you won’t have to wait for your unit to be repaired. Instead,
EPSON will ship you a replacement unit anywhere in the United
States or Canada, usually via overnight delivery. See the brochure in
your Owner’s Kit for details.
To register, simply insert the PowerLite 703c CD-ROM in your
computer’s CD-ROM or DVD drive and select Register Online.
Registering also lets you receive special updates on new accessories,
products, and services. You can register through the Internet, by
e-mail or 800-number modem connection, or by printing out the
form to fax or mail.

6Welcome
Unpacking the Projector
After unpacking the projector, make sure you have all the parts shown
below:
Save all packaging in case you need to ship the projector. Always use
the original packaging (or the equivalent) when you need to send the
projector to another location.
If you are moving the projector by hand, use a carrying case (such as
the optional cases available from EPSON). See page 8 for more
information about cases.
projector
Power
Freeze
A/V Mute
E-Zoom
R/C ON
OFF
3
1
5
2
4
Enter
Esc
remote control
batteries
EPSON PowerLite 703c CD-ROM (not
needed to use your projector)
power cord
computer cable RCA AV cable USB mouse cable PS/2®mouse cable
PS/2 MOUSE

Welcome 7
Additional Components
Depending on how you plan to use the projector, you may need
additional components:
■To receive an S-video signal, you need an S-video cable. (One is
usually provided with your video device.)
■To amplify your computer’s audio through the projector’s sound
system, you need a computer audio cable (male-to-male 3.5-mm
stereo miniplug cable). See your computer or electronics dealer to
obtain this cable.
■Some older PowerBooks and Macintosh desktop models may
need the Macintosh adapter set shown on page 77 (available from
EPSON; see page 8). Older iMac systems may need a special
adapter to provide a VGA output port; see your computer dealer.
■Some systems may need an additional cable to use the remote
control as a wireless mouse. If your Macintosh doesn’t have a USB
port, you’ll need a Macintosh mouse cable. See your projector
dealer to obtain the correct cable.

8Welcome
Optional Accessories
To enhance your use of the projector, EPSON provides the following
optional accessories:
You can purchase these accessories from your dealer or by
calling EPSON at [phone]; or visit the EPSON Store™
at www.epson.com (U.S. sales only). In Canada, please call
[phone] for dealer referral.
Product
Product
number
Replacement lamp and air filter ELPLP14
Soft carrying cases:
Samsonite®wheeled soft case
Slimline soft shoulder bag
Notebook/projector soft shoulder bag
ATA molded hard shell case
ELPKS35
ELPKS31
ELPKS32
ELPKS30
Ceiling mount ELPMB32
Suspension adapter for ceiling mount (1-inch pipe) ELPMBAPS
Suspension adapter for ceiling mount (1.5-inch pipe) ELPMBAST
Kensington®MicroSaver®security lock ELPSL01
Portable projection screens:
50-inch screen
60-inch Insta-Theatre screen
80-inch Insta-Theatre screen
ELPSC06
ELPSC07
ELPSC08
Wireless microphone and two satellite speakers ELPCVS1
Presentation audio system ELPPAS1
Macintosh adapter set (includes monitor adapter
and desktop adapter)
ELPAP01
VGA to 13W3 video cable (for connecting to certain
high-end workstations)
ELPKC06

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Setting Up the Projector 9
Setting Up the Projector
This chapter tells you how to set up the projector and connect it to a
laptop computer or video source. If you need to connect the projector
to a desktop or workstation computer, see Appendix A.
You’ll find instructions for the following in this chapter:
■Positioning the projector
■Connecting to a laptop computer
■Connecting to video sources

10 Setting Up the Projector
Positioning the Projector
Before connecting the projector, you need to decide where to place it.
The location you choose depends on the size of the room and what
you are projecting.
■Place the projector on a sturdy, level surface, between
3.6 and 45.5 feet from the screen.
■Make sure there is plenty of space for ventilation around and
under the projector.
■Make sure the projector is within 6 feet of a grounded electrical
outlet or extension cord and within 5 feet of your computer
and/or video source.
■Place the projector directly in front of the center of the screen,
facing it toward the screen squarely. Otherwise, your image will
not be square.
Most presenters find it convenient to place the projector in front of
the audience, leaving as much space as possible between the projector
and the screen to get a good-sized image. This lets the presenter stand
in the front of the room, face the audience, and remain close enough
to the equipment to be able to control it.
Use the figure below as a guideline to help you determine how far
from the screen to place the projector. Image size generally increases
with distance, but may vary depending on how you position the lens
ring and whether you have adjusted the image size with other settings.
caution
Don’t hold or lift the
p
rojector by the lens, or
y
ou may damage it.
note
It’s easier to position the
p
rojector when the screen is
directly in front of the room.
If the screen is placed
diagonally in a corner, it’s
much more difficult to aim
the projector correctly at the
screen and get a square
image.
3.6 to 4.3 ft7 to 9 ft38 to 45 feet distance from screen

Setting Up the Projector 11
If you place the projector below the level of the screen, you’ll have to
tilt it up by extending the feet as shown. Tilting the projector upward
causes the image to lose its square shape, but you can correct the
distortion by pressing the Keystone button as described in the next
chapter.
If you place the projector level with the bottom of the screen, the
image will be square and you won’t have to adjust it. If you place the
projector higher than the bottom of the screen, the image will still be
square, but you won’t be able to fill the whole screen with the image.
ideal
height
note
A
fter positioning the
p
rojector, you may want to
connect a Kensington
M
icroSaver anti-theft device
to the lock port on the
p
rojector’s left side. You can
p
urchase this from EPSON;
see page 8.

12 Setting Up the Projector
Connecting to a Laptop Computer
You can connect the PowerLite projector to any computer that has a
standard video output (monitor) port, including PC notebook and
laptop computers, Macintosh PowerBooks, and hand-held devices.
Connecting the Computer Cable
Before you start, make sure your computer and the projector are
turned off.
1. Connect one end of the computer cable to the projector’s
Computer port.
2. Connect the other end of the computer cable to your laptop’s
video-out or monitor port.
If you’re using a PowerBook and you can’t connect the cable, you
may need to use the Macintosh desktop adapter as shown on
page 77 (available from EPSON; see page 8).
3. Tighten the screws on the connectors.
note
To connect to desktops and
other computer systems, see
A
ppendix A. If you have an
iBook with an RCA video-
out port, follow the
instructions for connecting to
a video device on page 15.
note
Laptop configurations vary.
See your computer manual for
the location of the ports
needed to connect your
projector.

Setting Up the Projector 13
If you don’t need to make any other connections, you can plug in
your projector and turn it on. See page 18 for instructions.
Connecting the Cable for Remote Mouse
Control
Using the remote control as a wireless mouse lets you click through
slideshow-style presentations, such as PowerPoint, from up to 30 feet
away (for details, see page 36). This gives you more flexibility in
delivering your presentation, since you won’t need to stand near your
computer.
You’ll use different cables and different ports on the projector,
depending on whether your laptop has a round mouse port or a flat
USB mouse port.
1. Locate the cable you need, depending on whether your laptop has
a round PS/2 mouse port or a flat USB port.
2. Connect one end of the appropriate mouse cable to the projector’s
Mouse/Com port, as shown.
3. Connect the other end of the cable to the external mouse port or
USB port on your laptop.
note
If you’re using a PowerBook
that has a round mouse port,
you’ll need a Macintosh
mouse cable. See your
projector dealer to obtain the
correct cable.
Mouse/Com
Mouse/Com port
USB port
USB mouse cable
PS/2 mouse cable
connecting PS/2 mouse cable connecting USB mouse cable

14 Setting Up the Projector
4. If necessary, configure your laptop to work with an external
mouse.
If you don’t need to make any other connections, you can plug in
your projector and turn it on. See page 18 for instructions.
Amplifying Computer Audio
Your laptop probably has its own sound system; however, it may not
be adequate for your presentation. If you need more volume or better
sound quality, you can connect a computer audio cable to take
advantage of the projector’s built-in amplifier and speaker. You can
obtain a computer audio cable (3.5-mm stereo miniplug cable) from a
computer or electronics dealer.
1. Connect one end of the audio cable to the Audio In jack on the
projector.
2. Connect the other end of the audio cable to your laptop’s
headphone jack or audio-out jack. (Jack locations vary; see
your computer manual if you’re not sure of which jack to use.)
If you don’t need to make any other connections, you can plug in
your projector and turn it on. See page 18 for instructions.