Quick Setup
Before using the projector, make sure you read the safety instructions in the
User’s Guide
on your projector CD.
Connect the projector
Choose from the following connections. See the sections below or the
User's
Guide
on your projector CD 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).
Monitor port
Connect one end of a VGA cable to the projector’s
Computer1
or
Computer2
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
Connect one end of an HDMI cable to the projector’s
HDMI
port and the other
end to an HDMI port on your computer.
Note:
To connect a Mac
®
that includes only a Mini DisplayPort or Mini-DVI
port for video output, you need to obtain an adapter that allows you to
connect to the projector’s HDMI port. Contact Apple
®
for compatible adapter
options. Older Mac computers (2009 and earlier) may not support audio
through the HDMI port.
Video device
Connect up to 5 video devices and press the
Source Search
button on the
projector or remote control to cycle through them.
RCA video cable (composite video)
Component video to VGA cable
S-Video cable
Audio cable
HDMI cable
External speaker
You can also connect external speakers to your projector to enhance your
presentations. See the
User's Guide
on your projector CD 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, and 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
Turn the zoom ring to enlarge or reduce the image.
4
Turn the focus ring to sharpen the image.
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.
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
User’s Guide
on
your projector CD.
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
checkbox.
Where to get help
Manual
For more information about using the projector, install the
User’s Guide
from
your projector CD.
Telephone support services
To use the EPSON
®
PrivateLine
®
Support service, call (800) 637-7661 and enter
the PIN on the EPSON PrivateLine Support card included with your projector.
This service is available for the duration of your warranty period. You may also
speak with a projector support specialist by dialing (562) 276-4394 (U.S.) or
(905) 709-3839 (Canada).
Support hours are 6
AM
to 8
PM
, Pacific Time, Monday through Friday
and 7
AM
to 4
PM
, Pacific Time, Saturday.
Days and hours of support are subject to change without notice. Toll or long
distance charges may apply.
Internet support
Visit
www.epson.com/support
(U.S.) or
www.epson.ca/support
(Canada) for solutions to common problems. You can download utilities and
documentation, get FAQs and troubleshooting advice, or e-mail Epson.
Registration
Register today to get product updates, special promotions and customer-only
offers. You can use the CD included with your projector, or register online at
www.epson.com/webreg
.
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®
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