Epson 955W, 99W User Manual

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Video device

Quick Setup

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

Connect the projector

Choose from the following connections. See the sections below or the online User’s Guide for details.

Computer

USB cable

VGA cable

HDMI cable

Audio cable

Connect up to 5 video devices and use the Source Search button on the projector or remote control to switch between them.

S-Video cable

RCA video cable

Audio cable

HDMI cable

Component video to VGA cable

Audio cable

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.

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® XP 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.

Mac OS X 10.5.1 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).

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

USB cable

If you connect a digital camera, USB flash drive, or USB storage device, you can use the projector’s PC Free feature. See the online User’s Guide for details.

External monitor, external speakers, and microphone

You can also connect an external monitor, external speakers, or a microphone 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.

Plug in the projector. The power light on the projector turns blue.

Connect one end of an HDMI cable to the projector’s HDMI 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 instructions.

Open the A/V Mute slide all the way.

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

projector beeps, and the Status light flashes blue and then stays on.

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

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

Using the remote control

Make sure the batteries are installed as shown (two AA batteries).

Turn projector

on and off

Access projector

menus

Choose which source to display

Navigate projector menus

If you don’t see an image, press the Source Search button on the

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

projector. Release the button to lock the foot in position.

Turn the zoom ring to enlarge or reduce the image.

Turn off projector

display

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

Get solutions to common problems

Project wirelessly

Follow the steps here to connect the projector over a wireless network. You will need the optional wireless LAN module (part number V12H418P12).

To install the wireless LAN module, first remove the screw as shown.

Turn the focus ring to sharpen the image.

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

off 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 horizontal keystone slider to correct the image.

Your projector automatically adjusts images that look like or ,

but if necessary you can press the or button on the projector to correct it.

Connect the wireless LAN module to the USB-A (flat) port.

To configure your projector for wireless projection, do one of the

following:

If you’re using the optional Quick Wireless Connection USB key

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(Windows only, part number V12H005M09), press the LAN button on the remote control. When you see SSID and IP address information on the screen, remove the wireless LAN module and connect the key to the projector’s USB-A port. Look for the displayed message, remove the key, and connect it to a USB port on your computer. Follow the on-screen instructions to install the driver, then reconnect the wireless LAN module to the projector’s USB-A port. For details, see the online User’s Guide.

If you’re not using the key, continue with the steps on the next page.

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