Quick Setup
Before using the projector, make sure you read the safety instructions in the
online User’s Guide.
Note:
Your product may differ from the illustrations on this sheet, but the
instructions are the same.
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
3.5 mm stereo mini cable
Computer port
Connect one end of a VGA cable to the projector’s
Computer
port, and the
other end to your laptop or computer’s
monitor port. Make sure to switch
your laptop to external display (see “Troubleshooting” on the back of this
sheet). 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.
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
or
Computer
, then double-click
EPSON_PJ_UD
.
OS X 10.7.x - 10.11.x:
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.
Video device
Connect multiple video devices and use the
Source Search
button on the
projector or the remote control to switch between them.
RCA video cable (composite video)
Component video to VGA cable
HDMI cable
Audio cable
Mobile media device
Connect tablets, smartphones, and other devices that support the MHL™
standard to the
HDMI
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 Epson document
cameras to the projector. 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 blue.
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 Status light flashes blue, 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
Use the arrow buttons on the remote control to highlight any of the
options on the Home screen that appears, then press
to select it. You
can display a QR code, switch between projection sources, and quickly
access various adjustment options from this screen.
6
The default language of the menu system is English. To select another
language, press the
Menu
button on the projector or remote control.
Select
Extended
and press
. Select
Language
and press
. Select
your language and press
. 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 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.
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
To reduce or enlarge the image, turn the zoom ring.
PowerLite 1781W/1785W/1795F
PowerLite 1780W
4
PowerLite 1781W/1785W/1795F:
To sharpen the image, press the
Focus
buttons on the projector or remote control.
PowerLite 1780W:
To sharpen the image, turn the Focus ring.
PowerLite 1781W/1785W/1795F
PowerLite 1780W
5
If your image looks like
or
, you may have placed the projector
off to one side of the screen at an angle. Place the projector directly in
front of the center of the screen, facing the screen squarely. If you can’t
move the projector, use the keystone buttons on the projector to correct
the image shape.
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
Install the batteries as shown (two AA batteries).
Choose which source
to display
Turn projector
on and off
Access projector
menus
Turn off projector
display
Access the Home
screen
Navigate projector
menus
For more information on using the remote control, see the online
User’s Guide.
Project wirelessly
Follow the steps here to connect the projector over a wireless network.
If you’re projecting from a computer, it must have a wireless card or built-in
wireless interface.
1
Press the
Menu
button on the remote control, select the
Network
menu, and press
.
2
Select
On
as the
Wireless LAN Power
setting.
PowerLite
®
1780W/1781W/1785W/1795F
