Quick Setup
Before using the projector, make sure you read the safety instructions in the
online User’s Guide.

Connect the projector

Choose from the following connections. See the sections below or the online
User's Guide for details.
Computer
VGA cable
USB cable
HDMI 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).
Note: 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.
Wireless Network
You can connect the projector wirelessly over an 802.11b, 802.11g, or 802.11n
wireless network. See “Project wirelessly” for instructions.
Wired Network
You can connect the projector to your network using an Ethernet® cable.
See “Project over a wired network” for instructions.
Video Device
Connect up to 5 video devices and use the Source Search button on the
projector or remote control to switch between them.
RCA video cable (composite video)
Component video to VGA cable
Audio 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 to project images. See the online User’s
Guide for details.
External Monitor, External Speakers, and Microphone
You can also connect an external monitor, external speakers, and a microphone
to your projector to enhance your presentations. See the online User’s Guide for
details.

Turn on your projector

1 Turn on your computer or video source.
2 Plug in the projector. The power light on the projector turns orange.
3
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.
4 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 . 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 Press the Wide or Tele buttons on the projector to enlarge or reduce
the image.
4 Turn the focus ring to sharpen the image.
5 If your image looks like or , press the or buttons on the
projector to correct it.
6 If your image looks like or , you’ve placed the projector off to
one side of the screen at an angle. Place it directly in front of the center
of the screen, facing the screen squarely. Or press the or buttons
on the projector to open the Keystone menu, and then press the Wide or
Tele buttons to correct the horizontal keystone.

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.

Project wirelessly

Follow the steps here to connect the projector wirelessly over an 802.11b,
802.11g, or 802.11n wireless network. You must install the optional Epson
wireless LAN module (part number V12H418P12). Your computer must have
a wireless card or built-in wireless interface, and be running Windows 7,
Windows Vista®, Windows XP Professional x64, Windows XP, or Windows 2000,
or Mac OS X 10.3 to 10.7.
1 Turn off the projector and unplug the power cord.
2 Remove the screw securing the wireless LAN module stopper, then
remove the stopper.
3 Insert the wireless LAN module into the port.
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