Brother EF 11 Quick Setup Guide

EF11

Quick Setup

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

Contents

Make sure your projector box includes all of these parts:

You can place the projector on almost any flat surface or attach it to a tripod or
other hardware with an optional mount. See the online User’s Guide for more
information.

Connect the projector

Connect audio

Built-in speaker

The projector has a built-in speaker that can play audio from a video source
connected by an HDMI cable.

Headphones

You can connect the projector to headphones through the audio out port.

Note: Connecting headphones disables the projector’s internal speaker. If you
do not hear sound from an HDMI source, set the connected device to PCM
output.

Turn on your equipment

Turn on your computer or video source.

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Video device or computer

You can connect video equipment or a computer. Connect one end of an HDMI
cable to the projector’s HDMI port and the other end to an HDMI port on
your video device or computer. You can also connect a streaming stick. See the
online User’s Guide for details.

Caution: Do not turn on the video source before connecting it to the projector;
you may damage the projector.

HDMI cable

USB device

You can connect a supported digital camera, USB flash drive, or USB storage
device to the projector’s USB-A port, and then use the projector’s PC Free
feature. See the online User’s Guide for details.

Plug in the projector.

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Press the power button on the projector or the remote control. The

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status light flashes blue and then stays on.

USB cable

Screen mirroring

You can use Miracast® to send images to your projector from supported
smartphones, tablets, and laptops. See the online User’s Guide for details.

Press the Enter button on the remote control to scroll through the

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Welcome Guide.

The default language of the menu system is English. To select another

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language, press the menu button on the remote control. Select
Settings and press Enter. Select Language and press Enter. Select
your language and press Enter. Press the menu button to exit the
menu system.

Note: To shut down the projector, press the power button twice.

Adjust the image

Troubleshooting

To reduce or enlarge the image, press the menu button on the

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remote control. Select Settings and press Enter. Select Installation,
select Zoom, and press Enter. Press the left or right arrow buttons on
the remote control to adjust the image size, then press Enter. Press the

menu button to exit the menu system.

To adjust the image height, press and hold the foot release lever on the

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bottom of the projector to extend the front adjustable foot. Release the
lever to lock the foot in the desired position.

Move the focus lever on top of the projector left or right to adjust the

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image sharpness.

If you see a blank screen, check the following:

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Make sure your computer or video device is properly connected.

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Make sure the status light on the projector is blue and not flashing.

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Press the power button or the button on the projector or

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remote control to wake the projector from standby or sleep mode,
if necessary.

If you see a blank screen when a computer is connected, check the

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following:

On some Windows® laptops, you may need to hold down the Fn key

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and press F7 or the function key that lets you display on an external
monitor. It may be labeled CRT/LCD or have an icon such as .

On Windows 7 or later, hold down the Windows key and press P at
the same time, then click Duplicate.

If you’re using a Mac laptop, open System Preferences and

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select Displays. Click the Arrangement tab and select the Mirror
Displays checkbox.

If your image looks like or , you may have placed the projector off

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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 button on the remote control to correct the
image shape.

Your projector automatically adjusts an image that looks like or ,

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but if necessary you can press the button on the remote control to
correct it.

Note: For more adjustment methods, see the online User’s Guide.

Using the remote control

If the projector does not respond to remote control commands, make sure

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the batteries in the remote control are installed correctly. Replace the
batteries, if necessary.

Registration

Register today to get product updates and exclusive offers. You can register
online at www.epson.com/webreg.

Where to get help

Manual

For more information about using the projector, you can view or download the
online manual from the Epson website, as described below.

Internet support

Visit www.epson.com/support (U.S.) or www.epson.ca/support (Canada)
and search for your product to download software and utilities, view the

manual, get FAQs and troubleshooting advice, or contact Epson.

Install two AAA batteries as shown below.

Turn projector

on or off

Enter a selection

Access projector menus

Turn off audio and

video temporarily

Turn volume up

or down

Go back to previous
function

Navigate menus

Control playback of
connected device

Choose which source to
display

Adjust image shape
(keystone)

Telephone support services

To use the Epson® PrivateLine® Support service, call [phone]. This service
is available for the duration of your warranty period. You may also speak with a
support specialist by calling [phone] (U.S.) or [phone] (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.

Optional accessories

For a list of optional accessories, see the online User’s Guide.

You can purchase screens or other accessories from an Epson authorized reseller.
To find the nearest reseller, call 800-GO-EPSON (800-463-7766). Or you can
purchase online at www.epsonstore.com (U.S. sales) or www.epsonstore.ca
(Canadian sales).