Quick Setup
Before using the projector, make sure you read the safety instructions in the
online
User’s Guide
(requires an Internet connection).
Note:
These illustrations show the PowerLite
®
W12+, but the instructions are
the same for the PowerLite S12+, unless otherwise noted.
Connect the projector
Choose from the following connections. See the sections below or the online
User’s Guide
for details.
Computer
USB cable
HDMI cable
VGA cable
USB Port
Connect the square end of a USB cable to the projector’s
USB
TypeB
(square) port. Connect the flat end of the cable to any USB port on your
computer.
Windows
®
2000 SP4 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
or
Computer
, then double-click
EPSON_PJ_UD
.
Mac OS
®
X 10.5.1 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).
Note:
If you have problems installing the USB Display software, make sure the
USB Type B
setting in the projector’s
Extended
menu is set to
USB Display
.
See the online
User’s Guide
for instructions.
Monitor 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.
HDMI Port (PowerLite W12+)
Connect one end of an HDMI cable to the projector’s
HDMI
port and the other
end to an HDMI port on your computer.
Video Device
Connect up to 4 (PowerLite W12+) or 3 (PowerLite S12+) video devices and
use the remote control to switch between them. (HDMI is not available for
the PowerLite S12+.)
RCA video cable (composite video)
Component video to VGA cable
S-Video cable
Audio cable
HDMI cable
Camera, USB Device, or Epson Document Camera DC-06
Connect a digital camera, USB flash drive, USB storage device, or Epson
document camera DC-06 to the projector’s USB
TypeA
(flat) port.
If you connect a digital camera, USB flash drive, or USB storage device, you can
use the projector’s Slideshow feature. See the online
User’s Guide
for details.
External Monitor and External Speakers
(PowerLite S12+)
You can also connect an external monitor and external speakers to your
projector to enhance your presentations. See the online
User’s Guide
for details.
Turn on your equipment
1
Turn on your computer or video source.
2
Plug in the projector. The power
light on the projector turns
orange.
3
Open the
A/V Mute
slide all the way.
4
Press the
power button on the
projector or remote control. The
projector beeps, the power light
flashes green, and then stays on.
Note:
To shut down the projector, press the power button twice, then
unplug it. You don’t have to wait for the projector to cool down.
5
The default language of the menu system is
English
. To select another
language, press the
Menu
button on the remote control. Select
Extended
and press
Enter
. Select
Language
and press
Enter
. Select
your language and press
Enter
.
Press the
Menu
button to exit the
menu system.
Adjust the image
1
If you don’t see an image, press the
Source Search
button on the
projector or 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 right.
2
To raise the image, press the foot release button and lift the front of
the projector. Release the button to lock the foot in position.
3
PowerLite W12+:
To reduce or enlarge the image, turn the zoom ring.
PowerLite S12+:
To reduce or enlarge the image, press the
Tele
(reduce) or
Wide
(enlarge) buttons on the projector.
PowerLite W12+
PowerLite S12+
4
Turn the focus ring to sharpen the image.
PowerLite W12+
PowerLite S12+
5
If your image looks like
or
, you’ve placed the projector off
to one side of the screen at an angle. Use the horizontal slider on the
projector to correct it. Or place the projector directly in front of the
center of the screen, facing the screen squarely.
PowerLite W12+
PowerLite S12+
6
Your projector automatically adjusts images that look like
or
,
but if necessary you can press the
or
button on the projector
to correct it.
Using the remote control
Make sure the batteries are installed as shown (two AA batteries).
Choose which
source to display
Turn projector
on and off
Access projector
menus
Turn off projector
display
Get solutions to
common problems
Navigate projector
menus
For more information on using the remote control, see the online
User’s Guide
.
Troubleshooting
If you see a blank screen or the
No signal
message after turning on your
computer or video device, check the following:
•
Make sure the power light on the projector is green and not flashing,
and the
A/V Mute
slide is open.
•
Press the
Source Search
button on the projector or the remote control
to switch to the correct image source, if necessary.
•
If you’re using a Windows laptop, press the function key on your
keyboard that lets you display on an external monitor. It may be labeled
CRT/LCD
or have an icon such as
. You may have to hold down the
Fn
key while pressing it (such as
Fn
+
F7
). Wait a moment for the display
to appear.
•
If you’re using a Mac
®
laptop, open
System Preferences
and select
Displays
. Select the
VGA Display
or
Color LCD
option if necessary,
then click the
Arrange
or
Arrangement
tab, and select the
Mirror
Displays
check box.
Where to get help
Manual
For more information about using the projector, click the icon on your desktop
to access the online
User’s Guide
(requires an Internet connection). If you don’t
have a User’s Guide icon, you can install it from the projector CD or go to the
Epson website, as described below.
Telephone Support Services
You may speak with a projector support specialist by dialing:
Argentina
(54 11) 5167-0300
Mexico
1-800-087-1080
Chile
(56 2) 484-3400
Mexico City
(52 55) 1323-2052
Colombia
(57 1) 523-5000
Peru
0800-10126
Costa Rica
800-377-6627
Lima
(51 1) 418-0210
Ecuador
(593 4) 604-4220
Uruguay
00040-5210067
Venezuela
(58 212) 240-1111
Toll or long distance charges may apply. If your country does not appear
above, contact the Epson sales office in the nearest country.
Internet Support
Visit
www.latin.epson.com
for solutions to common problems (website
available only in Spanish and Portuguese). You can download utilities and
documentation, get FAQs and troubleshooting advice, or e-mail Epson.
PowerLite
®
S12+/W12+
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