Epson EX21 User Manual

EX21

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Quick Setup

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

Connect the projector

Choose from the following connections:

Computer USB Port

Connect the square end of a USB cable (not included) to the projector’s

Type B (square) USB port. Connect the flat end of the cable to any
USB port on your computer (Windows® 2000 or later only). You can also
connect an audio cable.

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 orange.

2

Open the A/V Mute slide all the way.

3

Follow the on-screen instructions to install the Epson USB Display software.
(You need to install the software only the first time you connect.) After the
software has been installed, you will see your computer’s screen displayed by
the projector.

Computer Monitor Port

Connect a computer using the VGA cable that came with the projector.

Press the power button on the projector or remote control.

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Power light

Power button

The projector beeps, the power light flashes green, and the projector

warms up. When the power light stays green, the projector is ready to
use.

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.

Connect one end to the projector’s Computer (Component Video) port,
and the other end to your computer’s monitor port. If you are using a
notebook, switch it to external display. You can also connect an audio cable.

Video Player

Connect up to 3 video devices and use the remote control to switch between
them.

RCA video cable

(composite video)

(optional)

S-Video

cable

(optional)

Audio cable

(optional)

Component video

to VGA cable

(optional)

Adjust the image

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

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projector or on 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 right.

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.

Turn the focus ring to sharpen the image.

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Focus

To reduce or enlarge the image, press the Wide (enlarge) or Tele (reduce)

button on the projector’s control panel.

If your image looks like or , you’ve placed the projector off to

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one side of the screen at an angle. Place it directly in front of the center
of the screen, facing the screen squarely.

If your image looks like or , press the or buttons on the

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projector to correct it.

Using the remote control

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

Mac OS® X

From the Apple® menu, select System Preferences, then select Display

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or Displays.

Click Detect Displays.

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Make sure the VGA Display or Color LCD dialog box is selected.

3

Click Arrangement or Arrange, then make sure Mirror Displays is

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selected.

Where to get help

Turn projector

on and off

Navigate projector

menus

Change presentation slides

(USB connection only)

You can use the remote control to operate the projector. With the USB cable,
you can use the remote as a wireless mouse. For more information on using the
remote control, see your on-screen User’s Guide.

Choose which
source to display

Control projector volume

Turn off projector
display and sound

Manual

For more information about using the projector, install the User’s Guide from
your projector CD.

Telephone Support Services

To use the Epson PrivateLine® Support service, call [phone] and enter
the PIN on the Epson PrivateLine Support card included with your projector.
This service is available 6 AM to 6 PM, Pacific Time, Monday through Friday, for
the duration of your warranty period. You may also speak with a projector
support specialist by dialing one of these numbers:

U.S.: [phone], 6 AM to 6 PM, Pacific Time,
Monday through Friday

Canada: [phone], 6 AM to 6 PM, Pacific Time,
Monday through Friday

Days and hours of support are subject to change without notice. Toll or long
distance charges may apply.

Internet Support

Troubleshooting

If you see a blank screen or No Signal message...

Make sure the power light on the projector is green and not flashing, and

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the A/V Mute slide is open.

Press the Source Search button on the projector or on the remote

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control to select the computer as the image source.

If you’re using a Windows notebook, press the function key on your

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keyboard that lets you display on an external monitor. It may be labelled

CRT/LCD or have an icon such as . You may have to hold down the
Fn key while pressing it.

If the projector and notebook don’t display the same
image...

Windows

Try using the CRT/LCD or key as described above. On most systems, this
key lets you toggle between the LCD screen and the projector, or display on
both at the same time.

Visit Epson’s support website at epson.com/support and select your
product for solutions to common problems. You can download utilities and
documentation, get FAQs and troubleshooting advice, or e-mail Epson with
your questions.

Registration

Register today to get product updates, special promotions, and customer-only
offers. You can use the CD included with your projector, or register online at
www.epson.com/webreg.

If that doesn’t work, check your monitor settings to make sure both the LCD
screen and the external monitor port are enabled.

From the Windows Control Panel, open the Display utility. In Windows

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Vista®, right-click on the desktop and select Personalize, then select
Display Settings.

Click Settings, then click Advanced. In Windows Vista, click Advanced

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Settings.

The method for adjusting the setting varies; you may have to click a

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Monitor tab, then make sure the external Monitor port is set as your

primary display and/or enabled.

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