Epson 1781W Quick Setup - Page 1

PowerLite® 1780W/1781W/1785W/1795F 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 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 HDMI cable 3.5 mm stereo mini cable VGA 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. 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. Audio cable HDMI cable 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. Component video to VGA cable RCA video cable (composite video)