Quick Setup
IMPORTANT: Before using this product, make sure you read these instructions
and the safety instructions in the online User’s Guide.
Note: These illustrations show the PowerLite 992F, but the instructions are the
same for other models unless otherwise noted.
Contents
Make sure your projector box includes all of these parts (LAN module cover not
included with PowerLite E20/992F/1288):
Connect the projector
Choose from the following connections. See the sections below or the online
User’s Guide for details.
Computer
Computer1
HDMI 1 HDMI 2
Audio 1
LR
Audio 2
Audio OutMonitorOutRS-232C
Computer 2
Video
Mic
USB cable
HDMI cable
VGA cable
Audio 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.
Computer port
Connect one end of a VGA cable to one of the projector’s computer ports 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.
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, Computer, or This PC, then double-click EPSON_PJ_UD.
OS X 10.7.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).
Video device
Connect multiple video devices and use the Source Search button on the
projector or remote control to switch between them.
Computer1
HDMI 1 HDMI 2
Audio 1
LR
Audio 2
Audio OutMonitorOutRS-232C
Computer 2
Video
Mic
HDMI cable
RCA video cable
(composite video)
RCA audio cable
Wired network (PowerLite X49/W49/118/119W/
982W/992F)
Connect the projector to your network using an Ethernet cable. See “Setting up
a wired connection” for more information.
Computer1
HDMI 1 HDMI 2
Audio 1
LR
Audio 2
Audio OutMonitorOutRS-232C
Computer 2
Video
Mic
USB device or document camera (PowerLite X49/
W49/118/119W/982W/992F/1288)
Connect a supported digital camera, USB flash drive, USB storage device, or
Epson USB document camera to the projector’s USB-A (flat) port.
Computer1
HDMI 1 HDMI 2
Audio 1
LR
Audio 2
Audio OutMonitorOutRS-232C
Computer 2
Video
Mic
USB cable
If you connect a digital camera, USB flash drive, or USB storage device, you can
use the projector’s PC Free feature. 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.
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 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 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
PowerLite E20: To reduce or enlarge the image, press the E-Zoom
buttons on the remote control.
Other models: To reduce or enlarge the image, turn the zoom ring.
Other models
PowerLite E20
4
To sharpen the image, turn the focus ring.
Other models
PowerLite E20
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 horizontal keystone slider on the projector to
correct the image shape.
Other models
PowerLite E20
6
PowerLite E20: If your image looks like or , press the or
button on the projector to correct it.
Other models: 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.
Setting up a wireless
connection
Follow these steps to set up the projector for a wireless network connection.
Note: This feature is not available for the PowerLite E20. For more information
about using the projector on a network, see the online User Guide.
Install the optional LAN module (PowerLite X49/
W49/118/119W/982W)
To project wirelessly with the PowerLite X49/W49/118/119W/982W, you need
to install the optional wireless LAN module (V1ZH005A02). You don’t need
the wireless LAN module for the PowerLite 992F/1288 since the wireless
functionality is built-in and can skip to “Select wireless network settings” for
these models.
1
Remove the wireless LAN module
cover screw.
2
Insert the wireless LAN module into the
USB-A port.
3
Attach the included wireless LAN module
cover and secure it using the screw you
removed.
Note: The light on the wireless LAN module turns on when the module is
installed and operating. The light flashes when the module is communicating
over the network.
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®
E20/X49/W49/118/119W/982W/992F/1288
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