swarop Epson PowerLite Home Cinema 700 Reviewer’s Guide
Table of Contents Review Unit Elements...…………………………….…….…….....………………....………..…………………2 Product Overview ………………………………………………….…………..….………..…………………...2 Key Features and Benefits.…..………...……………...………...….………………....….……........................3 Competitive Products………...……………………..……...................................................................................................3 Experiencing the PowerLite Home Cinema 700……....…………………….....…….………...…..............3 Connecting the Video Source……………....……………………….
Key Features and Benefits High value versatility for widescreen entertainment o o o o o o o o o o o o o 720p high-definition performance 2,000 lumens of Color and White Light Output* HDMI interface for connecting high-definition video equipment Project an 80-inch widescreen image from just 8.
Connecting the Video Source You can connect several video sources to the Home Cinema 700 at the same time. Before starting, look at your video equipment to determine its available video output connections. • • • • • If your video player has an HDMI connector, see “Connecting an HDMI Video Source” on page 24. o If you connect using an HDMI cable, the video and sound are both transferred and you won’t need to connect any additional cables for audio.
For Best Image Quality For movies and games viewed in a dark room, such as a home theater environment, make sure Auto Iris ON: • Set the color mode to Theater or Game. o Theater mode defaults Auto Iris to ON o Game mode defaults Auto Iris to OFF. To turn Auto Iris ON, please see pages 57 and 58 of the User’s Guide To ensure the best quality video possible, particularly if connected to composite or S-Video sources, turn the Progressive setting ON. If you are viewing photos, keep the setting OFF.
Troubleshooting To ensure the best projection quality, here are some helpful guidelines: • • • • • • • Using On-Screen Help o If the image doesn’t look right or your audio isn’t working, you can get help by pressing the ? Help button on the projector or the remote control. Selecting an Image Source o You may need to select the image source if you have multiple sources connected to the projector (such as a DVD player and a computer).