PowerLite Home Cinema 2040/2045 User's Guide.................................................................................... 9
Introduction to Your Projector ................................................................................................................. 10
Setting Up the Projector ........................................................................................................................... 21
Welcome to the PowerLite Home Cinema 2040/2045 User's Guide.
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Introduction to Your Projector
Refer to these sections to learn more about your projector and this manual.
Projector Features
Notations Used in the Documentation
Where to Go for Additional Information
Projector Part Locations
Projector Features
The PowerLite Home Cinema 2040 and 2045 projectors include these special features:
Bright, high-resolution projection system
• Up to 2200 lumens of color brightness (color light output) and 2200 lumens of white brightness (white
light output)
Note: Color brightness (color light output) and white brightness (white light output) will vary depending
on usage conditions. Color light output measured in accordance with IDMS 15.4; white light output
measured in accordance with ISO 21118.
• 1080p native resolution
• Images up to 332 inches (8.43 m); for projection on any wall or screen
Full 3D projection
• Active 3D projection with RF active shutter glasses
• Supports side-by-side, top-and-bottom, and frame-packing 3D formats
Flexible connectivity
• Two HDMI ports for computer or video device connection
• One MHL (Mobile High-definition Link)-compatible HDMI port for high-quality audio and video from
tablets and smartphones
• WiDi and Miracast screen mirroring for laptops and mobile devices (PowerLite Home Cinema 2045)
• Wireless network support (PowerLite Home Cinema 2045) for projection, monitoring, and control via
remote network computer
• PC Free photo slide shows via connected USB memory devices
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• Audio Out port for connection to external speakers or stereo system
Easy-to-use setup and operation features
• Real-time, automatic vertical keystone correction and horizontal keystone correction slider for flexible
projector placement
• Epson's Instant Off and Direct Power On features for quick setup and shut down
• 1.2× optical zoom ratio for improved zooming capability
Product Box Contents
Additional Components
Optional Equipment and Replacement Parts
Warranty and Registration Information
Parent topic: Introduction to Your Projector
Product Box Contents
Save all the packaging in case you need to ship the projector. Always use the original packaging (or
equivalent) when shipping.
Make sure your projector box included all of these parts:
1Projector
2Remote control
3Remote control batteries (two AA alkaline)
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4Power cord
5Projector documentation CD
Parent topic: Projector Features
Additional Components
Depending on how you plan to use the projector, you may need to obtain the following additional
components:
• You can purchase one from Epson or an authorized Epson reseller.
• To receive an HDMI signal, you need a compatible HDMI cable. You can purchase one from Epson or
an authorized Epson reseller.
• To receive an HDMI signal via MHL, you need an MHL-compatible device, an MHL cable, or an HDMI
cable and an MHL adapter compatible with your device. Devices with an integrated MHL connector
may not require a cable.
• To receive and view a 3D signal, you need a compatible HDMI cable and active shutter 3D glasses.
You can purchase them from Epson or an authorized Epson reseller. If your video source is a 3D Bluray disc, you also need a Blu-ray player that supports 3D playback. See your local computer or
electronics dealer for purchase information.
• To project with audio from certain ports, you may need a commercially available audio cable
compatible with your device. See your local computer or electronics dealer for purchase information.
• To add additional sound, you need speakers, an audio video receiver or a video source with speaker
connections, and the cables necessary to connect to the speakers and the projector. See your local
computer or electronics dealer for purchase information.
Parent topic: Projector Features
Related references
Optional Equipment and Replacement Parts
Optional Equipment and Replacement Parts
You can purchase screens, other optional accessories, and replacement parts from an Epson authorized
reseller. To find the nearest reseller, call 800-GO-EPSON (800-463-7766). Or you can purchase online
at epsonstore.com (U.S. sales) or epson.ca (Canadian sales).
Epson offers the following optional accessories and replacement parts for your projector:
Belkin PureAV HDMI audio video cable, 3 ftAV22300-03
Belkin PureAV HDMI audio video cable, 6 ftAV22300-06
Belkin PureAV HDMI audio video cable, 12 ftAV22300-12
Remote control1650251
In addition to the accessories listed above, 1-year and 2-year extended service plans are available.
Parent topic: Projector Features
Warranty and Registration Information
Your projector comes with a basic warranty that lets you project with confidence. For details, see the
warranty brochure that came with your projector.
In addition, Epson offers free Extra Care Home Service. In the unlikely event of an equipment failure,
you won’t have to wait for your unit to be repaired. Instead, Epson will ship you a replacement unit
anywhere in the United States, Canada, or Puerto Rico. See the Extra Care Home Service brochure for
details.
Register your product online using the projector CD or at this site: epson.com/webreg
Registering also lets you receive special updates on new accessories, products, and services.
Parent topic: Projector Features
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Notations Used in the Documentation
Follow the guidelines in these notations as you read your documentation:
• Warnings must be followed carefully to avoid bodily injury.
• Cautions must be observed to avoid damage to your equipment.
• Notes contain important information about your projector.
• Tips contain additional projection information.
Parent topic: Introduction to Your Projector
Where to Go for Additional Information
Need quick help on using your projector? Here's where to look for help:
• epson.com/support (U.S) or epson.ca/support (Canada)
View FAQs (frequently asked questions) and e-mail your questions to Epson technical support 24
hours a day.
• For detailed instructions on using your projector in a network environment (PowerLite Home Cinema
2045), see the EasyMP Network Projection Operation Guide.
• If you still need help after checking this manual and the sources listed above, you can use the Epson
PrivateLine Support service to get help fast. For details, see "Where to Get Help".
Parent topic: Introduction to Your Projector
Related references
Where to Get Help
Projector Part Locations
Check the projector part illustrations to learn about the parts on your projector.
Projector Parts - Front/Top
Projector Parts - Rear
Projector Parts - Base
Projector Parts - Control Panel
Projector Parts - Remote Control
Parent topic: Introduction to Your Projector
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Projector Parts - Front/Top
1Control panel
2Horizontal keystone slider
3Zoom ring
4Focus ring
5Rear foot
6Kensington security lock slot
7Air filter cover
8Air filter intake vent
9Remote receiver
10Lens
11Front adjustable foot
12Foot adjust lever
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13A/V Mute slide (lens cover)
14Exhaust vent
15A/V Mute slide lever
16Lamp cover
Parent topic: Projector Part Locations
Projector Parts - Rear
1USB Type A port
2Service port
3PC port (VGA)
4Video port
5HDMI 1 / MHL port
6HDMI 2 port
7Audio ports
8Audio Out port
9Remote receiver
10AC input port
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Parent topic: Projector Part Locations
Projector Parts - Base
1Front adjustable foot
2Rear feet
3Security cable attachment point
4Mounting bracket holes
Parent topic: Projector Part Locations
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Projector Parts - Control Panel
1WLAN light (PowerLite Home Cinema 2045)
2Status light
3Power button/light
4Home button (displays the Home screen)
5Menu button (accesses projector menu system)
6Enter button (selects options)
7Esc button (cancels/exits functions)
8Vertical keystone adjustment buttons (adjust screen shape) and arrow buttons
9Volume control buttons, horizontal keystone adjustment buttons (adjusts screen shape), and
arrow buttons
10Source button (cycles through the list of sources)
11Temp (temperature) light
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12Lamp light
13Screen Mirroring light (PowerLite Home Cinema 2045)
Parent topic: Projector Part Locations
Projector Parts - Remote Control
1Power button
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2Source buttons (select image source)
3HDMI Link button (displays the settings menu for HDMI Link), Link Menu button (displays the
main menu of the connected device), and control buttons (control playback and other features of
connected devices that support the HDMI CEC standard)
4Menu button (accesses projector menu system)
5Arrow buttons (move through on-screen options)
6User button (customizable for different functions)
7Color Mode button (selects display modes)
82D/3D button (cycles between 2D and 3D modes)
93D Format button (changes the 3D format)
10Slideshow button (changes to the image source connected to the USB Type A port)
11Image Enh (enhancement) button (adjusts the noise, contrast, and texture of the projected image)
12Mute button (turns off sound only)
13Volume +/- buttons (adjust speaker volume)
14Esc button (cancels/exits functions)
15Enter button (selects options)
16Default button (returns selected setting to default value)
17Memory button (accesses the Memory menu)
18Frame Int (interpolation) button (adjusts the frame interpolation level)
19A/V Mute button (turns off picture and sound)
20Home button (displays the home screen)
21Pattern button (displays a test pattern)
Parent topic: Projector Part Locations
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Setting Up the Projector
Follow the instructions in these sections to set up your projector for use.
Projector Placement
Projector Connections
Installing Batteries in the Remote Control
Opening the Lens Cover
Projector Placement
You can place the projector on almost any flat surface to project an image.
You can also install the projector in a ceiling mount if you want to use it in a fixed location.
Keep these considerations in mind as you select a projector location:
• Place the projector on a sturdy, level surface or install it using a compatible mount.
• Leave plenty of space around and under the projector for ventilation, and do not place it on top of or
next to anything that could block the vents.
• Position the projector within reach of a grounded electrical outlet or extension cord.
Projector Setup and Installation Options
Projection Distance
Parent topic: Setting Up the Projector
Related tasks
Changing the Projection Mode Using the Menus
Projector Setup and Installation Options
You can set up or install your projector in the following ways:
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Front
Rear
Front Ceiling
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Rear Ceiling
Wherever you set up the projector, make sure to position it squarely in front of the center of the screen,
not at an angle, if possible.
If you project from the ceiling or from the rear, be sure to select the correct Projection option in the
projector's menu system.
Parent topic: Projector Placement
Related references
Projector Feature Settings - Settings Menu
Projection Distance
The distance at which you place the projector from the screen determines the approximate size of the
image. The image size increases the farther the projector is from the screen, but can vary depending on
the zoom factor, aspect ratio, and other settings.
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Use the tables here to determine approximately how far to place the projector from the screen based on
the size of the projected image. (Conversion figures may have been rounded up or down.) You can also
use the projector Throw Distance Calculator at epson.com/support (U.S.) or epson.ca/support (Canada).
16:9 Aspect Ratio Image or Screen
Screen or image sizeProjection distance
Wide to Tele
1 50 inches (126 cm)53 to 64 inches
(135 to 162 cm)
2 80 inches (203 cm)85 to 103 inches
(217 to 261 cm)
3 100 inches (254 cm)107 to 129 inches
(272 to 327 cm)
4 150 inches (381 cm)161 to 194 inches
(410 to 492 cm)
4:3 Aspect Ratio Image or Screen
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Screen or image sizeProjection distance
Wide to Tele
1 50 inches (126 cm)65 to 78 inches
(165 to 199 cm)
2 80 inches (203 cm)105 to 126 inches
(266 to 320 cm)
3 100 inches (254 cm)131 to 158 inches
(334 to 401 cm)
4 150 inches (381 cm)198 to 238 inches
(503 to 603 cm)
16:10 Aspect Ratio Image or Screen
Screen or image sizeProjection distance
Wide to Tele
1 50 inches (126 cm)57 to 69 inches
(146 to 176 cm)
2 80 inches (203 cm)93 to 111 inches
(235 to 283 cm)
3 100 inches (254 cm)116 to 139 inches
(294 to 354 cm)
4 150 inches (381 cm)175 to 210 inches
(443 to 533 cm)
Parent topic: Projector Placement
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Projector Connections
You can connect the projector to a variety of computer, video, and audio sources to display
presentations, movies, or other images, with or without sound.
• For video projection, connect devices such as DVD players, gaming consoles, streaming devices,
digital cameras, smartphones, and tablets with compatible video output ports.
Note: To connect a smartphone or tablet, you may need to obtain an adapter that allows you to
connect to the projector. This allows you to mirror your smartphone or tablet screens, watch movies,
and more. Contact your device manufacturer for compatible adapter options.
• For sound, you can connect audio input cables, if necessary.
• Connect any type of computer that has a standard video output (monitor) port, or HDMI port.
• For slide shows without a video source or computer, you can connect USB devices such as a flash
drive or camera.
Caution: If you will use the projector at altitudes above 4921 feet (1500 m), turn on High Altitude Mode
to ensure the projector's internal temperature is regulated properly.
Connecting to Video Sources
Connecting to Computer Sources
Connecting to External Speakers
Connecting to External USB Devices
Parent topic: Setting Up the Projector
Related references
Projector Setup Settings - Extended Menu
Connecting to Video Sources
Follow the instructions in these sections to connect video devices to the projector.
Connecting to an HDMI Video Source
Connecting to an MHL-Compatible Device
Connecting to a Composite Video Source
Connecting to a Video Source for Sound
Parent topic: Projector Connections
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Connecting to an HDMI Video Source
If your video source has an HDMI port, you can connect it to the projector using an optional HDMI cable.
The HDMI connection provides the best image quality.
1.Connect the HDMI cable to your video source's HDMI output port.
2.Connect the other end to one of the projector's HDMI ports.
Note: The projector converts the digital audio signal sent from your video source into a mono analog
signal for the internal speaker or a stereo analog signal if you are connecting to external speakers.
Note: When an audio/video source that meets the HDMI CEC standard is connected to the projector's
HDMI port, you can use the projector's remote control to control certain features of the linked device by
pressing the HDMI Link button on the remote control and setting HDMI Link to On.
Parent topic: Connecting to Video Sources
Related references
Projector Feature Settings - Settings Menu
Related tasks
Connecting to External Speakers
Connecting to an MHL-Compatible Device
If you have an MHL-compatible smartphone or tablet, you can connect it to the projector using either an
MHL cable or an HDMI cable with a device-compatible MHL adapter. If you have a device with a built-in
MHL connector, plug it directly into the HDMI 1/MHL port.
Note: Some connected devices may not charge when using an MHL adapter.
1.Connect the MHL cable or adapter to your device's Micro-USB port.
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2.If you are using an MHL adapter, connect it to an MHL-compatible HDMI cable.
3.Connect the other end of the cable to the projector's HDMI 1/MHL port.
Note: The projector converts the digital audio signal sent from your video source into a mono analog
signal for the internal speaker or a stereo analog signal if you are connecting to external speakers.
Parent topic: Connecting to Video Sources
Related tasks
Connecting to External Speakers
Connecting to a Composite Video Source
If your video source has a composite video port, you can connect it to the projector using an optional
RCA-style video or A/V cable.
1.Connect the cable with the yellow connector to your video source's yellow video output port.
2.Connect the other end to the projector's Video port.
Note: If you connected a game console, it may take a few seconds for your image to appear when you
switch to the game console's input source. To reduce the potential lag in response time to game
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commands, set your game console's output format to a progressive signal of 480p, 720p, or higher. See
your game console documentation for instructions.
Parent topic: Connecting to Video Sources
Related tasks
Connecting to a Video Source for Sound
Connecting to a Video Source for Sound
You can play sound through the projector's speaker system if your video source has audio output ports.
Connect the projector to the video source using an RCA audio cable.
Note: If you connected your video source to the projector using an HDMI or MHL cable, the audio signal
is transferred with the video signal; you do not need an additional cable for sound.
1.Connect the audio cable to your video source's audio-out ports.
2.Connect the other end of the cable to the projector's Audio port or ports.
Note: To add additional sound, connect your video source and speakers to an audio video receiver,
then connect the receiver to the projector using one of the receiver's compatible video outputs (an
HDMI connection provides the best image quality, if available). You can also connect speakers to
any video source that has its own speaker connections. You can also connect externally powered
speakers or headphones to the Audio Out port using a 3.5 mm stereo mini jack cable.
Parent topic: Connecting to Video Sources
Connecting to Computer Sources
Follow the instructions in these sections to connect a computer to the projector.
Connecting to a Computer for VGA Video
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Connecting to a Computer for HDMI Video and Audio
Connecting to a Computer for Sound
Parent topic: Projector Connections
Connecting to a Computer for VGA Video
You can connect the projector to your computer using a VGA computer cable.
Note: To connect a Mac that includes only a Mini DisplayPort, Thunderbolt port, or Mini-DVI port for
video output, you need to obtain an adapter that allows you to connect to the projector's VGA video port.
Contact Apple for compatible adapter options.
1.If necessary, disconnect your computer's monitor cable.
2.Connect the VGA computer cable to your computer's monitor port.
3.Connect the other end to a PC port on the projector.
4.Tighten the screws on the VGA connector.
Parent topic: Connecting to Computer Sources
Related tasks
Connecting to a Computer for Sound
Connecting to a Computer for HDMI Video and Audio
If your computer has an HDMI port, you can connect it to the projector using an optional HDMI cable.
Note: To connect a Mac that includes only a Mini DisplayPort, Thunderbolt port, 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.
1.Connect the HDMI cable to your computer's HDMI output port.
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