Epson PowerLite 1263W Quick Setup Guide

PowerLite® 1263W

Quick Setup

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

Connect the projector

Mobile media device

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

MHL cable

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

Computer

USB cable

HDMI cable

VGA cable

RCA 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.

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.

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.

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

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).

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

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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Open the A/V Mute slide all the way.

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Connect up to 4 video devices and use the Source Search button on the
projector or remote control to switch between them.

RCA Audio cable

S-Video cable

HDMI cable

Component video to VGA cable

RCA video cable (composite video)

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

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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

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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

Using the remote control

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 the zoom ring to enlarge or reduce the image.

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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

Turn the focus ring to sharpen the image.

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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 to correct
the image.

Turn off projector

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

display

Get solutions to
common problems

Project wirelessly from a computer

Follow the steps here to connect the projector over a wireless network.

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

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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.

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

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

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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 your computer’s 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 step 4.

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