Epson 700U User Manual

PowerLite® 700U

Quick Setup

Before using the projector, make sure you read the safety instructions in the
online User’s Guide.

Connect the projector

Before you can connect to the projector, you need to remove the screws and
the cable cover.

Wired network

Connect the projector to your network using an Ethernet cable. See “Project over
a network” for more information.

Note: To connect the projector to a wireless network, you must install the
optional Epson Wireless LAN Module (ELPAP10). To purchase the Epson
Wireless LAN Module or other accessories, see “Optional accessories.” For more
information, see the online User’s Guide.

Microphone

Connect a dynamic microphone to the Mic port, using a 3.5 mm mini-jack cable.

Computer

Choose from the following connections. See the sections below or the online
User’s Guide for details.

USB cable

HDMI cable

VGA cable

HDMI port

Connect one end of an HDMI cable to one of the projector’s HDMI ports and
the other end to an HDMI port on your computer.

Computer port

Connect one end of a VGA cable to the projector’s Computer port, and the
other end to your computer’s monitor port. If you are using a laptop,
switch it to external display (see “Troubleshooting”). You can also connect an
audio cable.

Video device

Connect multiple video devices and use the Source Search button on the
projector or remote control to switch between them. For more information on
playing sound through the projector, see the online User’s Guide.

RCA video cable

(composite video)

Component video

to VGA cable

HDMI cable

Audio cable

USB port

Connect the square end of a USB cable to the projector’s USB-B (square) port.
Connect the flat end of the cable to any USB port on your computer.

Windows® Vista or later: After turning on the projector, follow
the on-screen instructions to install the Epson® USB Display software
(EMP_UDSE.EXE; only on first connection). If the software screen does not
display automatically, open My Computer, Computer, or This PC, then
double-click EPSON_PJ_UD.

OS X 10.7.x or higher: After turning on the projector, the setup folder for
USB Display appears in the Finder. Double-click USB Display Installer and
follow the on-screen instructions to install the Epson USB Display software
(only on first connection).

External monitor and speakers

You can connect an external monitor and external speakers to your projector
to enhance your presentations. See the online User’s Guide for details.

Mobile media device

Connect tablets, smartphones, and other devices that support the MHL™
standard to the HDMI 1/MHL port.

MHL cable

Streaming device

Some devices may require an adapter or may not require an MHL cable. Not all
features or functions may be supported. Check your device’s documentation for
more information.

Camera, USB device, or document camera

Connect a digital camera, USB flash drive, USB storage device, or Epson DC-07
document camera to the projector’s USB-A (flat) port.

USB cable

If you connect a digital camera, USB flash drive, or USB storage device, you can
use the projector’s PC Free feature. You can also connect other Epson document
cameras to the projector. See the online User’s Guide for details.

If you don’t see an image, press the Source Search button on the

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remote control to select the image source.

Note: If you still see a blank screen or have other display problems, see

the troubleshooting tips on the back of this sheet.

If you need to focus the image, first slide the switch on the side of the

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projector to open the air filter cover. Then raise or lower the focus lever
to sharpen the image.

Using the remote control

Install the batteries as shown (two AA batteries).

Turn projector on

and off

Access projector menus

Choose which source
to display

Navigate projector
menus

Use the arrow buttons on the remote control to highlight any of the

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options on the Home screen, then press . to select it. You can display
a QR code, switch between projection sources, and quickly access various
adjustment options from this screen.

The default language of the menu system is English. To select another

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language, press the Menu button on the remote control. Select
Extended and press . Select Language and press . Select your
language and press . Press the Menu button to exit the menu system.

Wired network

Change presentation

slides (USB only)

Turn off projector

display and sound

For more information on using the remote control, see the online User’s Guide.

Control projector
volume

Access the Home
screen

Turn on your equipment

Turn on your computer or video source.

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Make sure the power cord is connected and plugged into an

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electrical outlet.

configuration

Follow the steps here to configure your projector for your wired network
using the projector’s menu system.

Note: To connect the projector to a wireless network, you need the optional
wireless LAN module (part number ELPAP10). For more information about
using the projector on a network, see the online User’s Guide.

Press the Menu button on the remote control, select the Network

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menu, then press .

Press the power button on the projector or remote control. The

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projector beeps, and the Status light flashes blue and then stays on.

Note: To shut down the projector, press the power button twice.

Choose Network Configuration and press .

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Select the Wired LAN menu and press .

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