Epson EX3240, EX7240 PRO User Manual

EX3240/EX7240 Pro
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.
Mobile media device
Connect tablets, smartphones, and other devices that support the MHL™ standard to the HDMI/MHL port.
MHL cable
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.
Computer
USB cable
VGA cable
Audio 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® 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.
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).
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 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.

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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Note: If you have problems installing the USB Display software, make sure the USB Type B setting in the projector’s Extended menu is set to USB Display.
See the online User’s Guide for instructions.
Computer port
Connect one end of a VGA cable to the projector’s Computer 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 HDMI port and the other end to an HDMI port on your computer.
Video device
Connect multiple video devices and use the Source Search button on the projector or the remote control to switch between them.
Audio 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.
S-Video cable
HDMI cable
Component video to VGA cable
RCA video cable (composite video)
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.
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.

Using the remote control

Make sure the batteries are installed as shown (two AA batteries).
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.
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.
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
Get solutions to common problems
EX7240 Pro: To reduce or enlarge the image, turn the zoom ring.
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EX3240: To reduce or enlarge the image, press the Tele (reduce) or Wide
(enlarge) buttons on the projector.
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Turn the focus ring to sharpen the image.
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Project wirelessly

Follow the steps here to connect the projector over a wireless network. With the EX3240, you will need the optional wireless LAN module (part number V12H731P02).
If you’re projecting from a computer, it must have a wireless card or built-in wireless interface, and be running Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Vista®, Windows XP Professional x64, or Windows XP, or OS X 10.5.8 to 10.10.x.
Note: If you’re using the optional Quick Wireless Connection USB key (Windows only, part number V12H005M09), press the LAN button on the remote control. When you see SSID and IP address information on the screen, 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 on your computer to install the driver. For details, see the online User’s Guide.
Press the Menu button on the remote control, select the Network
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menu, and press .
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If your image looks like or , you may have placed the projector
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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 on the projector to correct the image shape.
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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 button on the projector to correct it.
Choose Network Configuration and press .
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Select the Wireless LAN menu and press .
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