Quick Setup
IMPORTANT:
Before using the projector, make sure you read these instructions
and the safety instructions in the online User’s Guide.
Note:
Product availability varies by country and region.
Note:
The illustrations show the EB-810E, but the steps are the same for all
models, unless otherwise specified.
Connect the projector
Remove the side cover.
Computer
Choose from the following connections. See the sections below or the online
User’s Guide for details.
USB cable
HDMI 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.
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
®
7 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 10.8.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). If the software screen does not display automatically,
double-click
EPSON_PJ_UD
, then double-click
USB Display Installer
.
HDBaseT
®
Connect the projector to an optional HDBaseT transmitter using a 100Base-TX
network cable. Use a Cat5e (Category 5e) STP cable or better.
Network cable
Wired network
Connect the projector to your network using an Ethernet cable. See “Wired
network configuration” for more information.
Ethernet 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.
Streaming device
HDMI cable
Note:
If you connected a streaming device to an HDMI port, you can also
connect it to the projector’s
USB-A
(flat) port for power.
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.
Using the remote control
Install the two AA batteries as shown.
Choose which source
to display
Turn projector on
and off
Access projector menus
Turn off projector
display and sound
Access the Home
screen
Navigate projector
menus
Control projector
volume
For more information on using the remote control, see the online User’s Guide.
Turn on your equipment
1
Remove the side cover, if necessary.
2
Turn on your computer or video source.
3
Make sure the power cord is connected and plugged into an
electrical outlet.
4
Press the
power button on the projector or remote control. The
projector beeps, and the status light flashes blue and then stays on.
Note:
To shut down the projector, press the power button twice.
5
If you don’t see an image, press the
Source Search
button on the
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.
6
The default language of the menu system is English. To select another
language, press the
Menu
button on the remote control. Select
Management
and press . Select
Language
and press . Select your
language and press . Press the
Menu
button to exit the menu system.
Adjust the image
1
To adjust the image position, move the projector while keeping it level
and parallel to the screen. To adjust the image height, rotate the rear
foot to extend or retract it.
2
To adjust a tilted image when the projector is set on a flat surface, adjust
the front feet so both sides are level.
3
Remove the side cover, if necessary.
4
Move the focus lever up or down to adjust the image sharpness.
5
Replace the side cover.
Note:
For more detailed adjustment methods, see the online User’s Guide.
Network your projector
Wireless network configuration
Follow these steps to set up the projector for a wireless network connection.
1
Press the
Menu
button on the remote control.
2
Select the
Management
menu and press .
3
Select
On
as the
Wireless LAN Power
setting.
4
Select the
Network
menu and press .
5
Select
Network Settings
and press .
Note:
If you are prompted to enter a password for Epson Web Remote
and for Epson Web Control, you can create a password or leave it blank.
6
Select
Wireless LAN
as the
Priority Control Interface
setting.
7
Select one of the following as the
Simple AP
setting:
•
On
for a direct connection to a computer, tablet, or smartphone. You
will need to create a passphrase.
•
Off
to connect your projector to a router or access point.
Note:
If you connect to the projector directly, you can only project
locally stored content.
8
Select any other wireless settings as necessary. See the online User’s Guide
for details.
9
When you are finished, return to the Network Settings menu and select
Set
to apply your settings. Then select
Yes
to save the settings.
10
Press the
Menu
button to exit the menu system.
Wired network configuration
Follow these steps to set up your projector for a wired network connection.
1
Press the
Menu
button on the remote control, select the
Network
menu,
then press .
2
Choose
Network Settings
and press .
Note:
If you are prompted to enter a password for Epson Web Remote
and for Epson Web Control, you can create a password or leave it blank.
3
Select
Wired LAN
as the
Priority Control Interface
setting.
4
Select the
Wired LAN
menu and press .
EB-810E/EB-815E