PowerLite® 1970W/1975W/1980WU/1985WU
Video device
Quick Setup
Before using the projector, make sure you read the safety instructions in the
online User’s Guide.
Note: Availability of models varies by country.
Connect up to 5 video devices and use the Source Search button on the
projector or remote control to switch between them.
Connect the projector
Choose from the following connections. See the sections below or the online
User’s Guide for details.
RCA video cable (composite video)
Audio cable
HDMI cable
Computer
VGA cable
HDMI cable
USB 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® 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). If the software screen does
not display automatically, open My Computer or Computer, then
double-click EPSON_PJ_UD.
OS X 10.5.8 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).
Component video to VGA cable
Audio cable
Mobile media device
Connect tablets, smartphones, and other devices that support the MHL™
standard to the HDMI1/MHL port.
MHL cable
Devices that support an MHL connection include the Samsung™ Galaxy Note
II™ and the Roku® Streaming Stick™. 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 Epson DC-06 document camera
Connect a digital camera, USB flash drive, USB storage device, or Epson DC-06
document camera to the projector’s USB-A (flat) port.
Computer 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 HDMI1 or HDMI2 port
and the other end to an HDMI port on your computer.
Wired network
You can connect the projector to your network using an Ethernet cable. See
“Project over a wired network” for more information.
If you connect a digital camera, USB flash drive, or USB storage device, you
can use the projector’s PC Free feature to project images. You can also connect
other Epson document cameras to the projector. See the online User’s Guide
for details.
External monitor and external speakers
You can also connect an external monitor and external speakers to your
projector to enhance your presentations. See the online User’s Guide for details.
Turn on your equipment
Turn on your computer or video source.
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Plug in the projector. The power light on the projector turns blue.
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Open the A/V Mute slide all the way.
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Press the power button on the projector or remote control. The
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projector beeps, the Status light flashes blue, and then stays on.
Using the remote control
Make sure the batteries are installed as shown (two AA batteries).
Turn projector
on and off
Choose which
source to display
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.
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
Extended and press . Select Language and press . Select your
language and press . Press the Menu button to exit the menu system.
Adjust the image
If you don’t see an image, press the Source Search button on the
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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.
To raise the image, press the foot release button and lift the front of the
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projector. Release the button to lock the foot in position.
Access projector
Turn off projector
For more information on using the remote control, see the online
User’s Guide.
menus
display
Navigate projector
menus
Get solutions to
common problems
Project wirelessly
Follow the steps here to connect the projector wirelessly over an 802.11n,
802.11g, or 802.11b wireless network. Your computer must have a wireless
card or built-in wireless interface, and be running Windows 8.x, Windows 7,
Windows Vista®, Windows XP Professional x64, Windows XP, or Windows 2000,
or OS X 10.5.8 to 10.9.
Turn the zoom ring to reduce or enlarge the image.
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Turn the focus ring to sharpen the image.
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To install the optional wireless LAN module, open the air filter cover.
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Remove the screw securing the wireless LAN module stopper, then
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remove the stopper.
Install the wireless LAN module.
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Your projector automatically adjusts images that look like or ,
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but if necessary you can press the or buttons on the projector to
correct it.