Epson 2255U, 2250U, 975W, 2155W, 2245U User Manual

PowerLite® 975W/2055/2065/2155W/2165W/2245U/2250U/2255U/2265U

Mobile media device

Quick Setup

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

Connect tablets, smartphones, and other devices that support the MHL™
standard to the HDMI1/MHL port.

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

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 Computer1 or
Computer2/Monitor Out 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.

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.

HDBaseT™ transmitter (PowerLite 2165W/2265U)

Connect an HDBaseT transmitter to the HDBaseT port.

Ethernet cable

Note: Make sure the projector and HDBaseT transmitter are turned off when
connecting or disconnecting the network cable between them.

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.

HDMI port

Connect one end of an HDMI cable to the projector’s HDMI1/MHL or HDMI2
ports and the other end to an HDMI port on your computer.

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 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 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 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 On/Standby light on the projector turns blue.

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RCA video cable

(composite video)

HDMI cable

RCA audio cable

Component video to VGA cable

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.

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

Using the remote control

Install the batteries as shown (two AA batteries).

Use the arrow buttons on the remote control to highlight any of the

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options on the Home screen that appears, then press to select it.
You can display a QR code, switch between projection sources, and
quickly access various adjustment options from this screen.

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

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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

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.

Turn projector

on and off

Access projector

menus

Turn off projector

display

For more information on using the remote control, see the online User’s Guide.

Choose which source
to display

Navigate projector
menus

Access the Home
screen

Project wirelessly

Follow the steps here to install the included wireless LAN module and connect
the projector over a wireless network. With the PowerLite 2250U, you will
need the optional wireless LAN module (part number V12H731P02).

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.

To reduce or enlarge the image, turn the zoom ring.

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If you’re projecting from a computer, it must have a wireless card or built-in
wireless interface.

Turn off the projector and unplug the power cord.

1

Slide the air filter cover latch and open the air filter cover.

2

Remove the screw securing the wireless LAN module stopper and

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remove the stopper.

To sharpen the image, turn the focus ring.

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Note: You can also press the button on the projector to

fine-tune your adjustments. See the online User’s Guide for details.

Your projector automatically adjusts images that are unevenly rectangular

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on the sides ( , , , or ), but if necessary you can correct
the image shape using the projector’s Screen Fit feature or keystone
correction buttons ( or ). See the online User’s Guide for details.

Insert the wireless LAN module into the port.

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