Epson PowerLite 1850W Start Here Guide

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PowerLite® 1850W/1870

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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.

Camera or USB Device

You can use the projector’s Slideshow feature to project images. 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

Computer

VGA cable

USB cable

HDMI cable

USB Port

Connect the square end of a USB cable to the projector’s USB TypeB
(square) port. Connect the flat end of the cable to any USB port on your
computer.

Windows® 2000 SP4 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).

Note: If the software screen does not display automatically, open My
Computer or Computer, then double-click EPSON_PJ_UD.

Turn on your computer or video source.

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

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Open the A/V Mute slide all the way.

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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).

Monitor 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

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 up to 5 video devices and use the remote control to switch
between them.

RCA video cable (composite video)

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

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projector beeps, the power light flashes green, 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 remote control. Select
Extended and press Enter. Select Language and press Enter. Select

your language and press Enter. Press the Menu button to exit the menu
system.

S-Video cable

Audio cable

Component video to VGA cable

Audio cable

HDMI cable

Adjust the image

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

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projector or 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 zoom ring to reduce or enlarge the image.

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Turn the focus ring to sharpen the image.

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

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to one side of the screen at an angle. Use the horizontal slider on the
projector to correct it. Or place it directly in front of the center of the
screen, facing the screen squarely.

Troubleshooting

If you see a blank screen or the No signal message after turning on your
computer or video device, check the following:

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

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and the A/V Mute slide is open.

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

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to switch to the correct image source, if necessary.

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

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

CRT/LCD or have an icon such as . You may have to hold down the
Fn key while pressing it (such as Fn + F7). Wait a moment for the display

to appear.

If you’re using a Mac® laptop, open System Preferences and select

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Displays. Select the VGA Display or Color LCD option if necessary,
then click the Arrange or Arrangement tab, and select the Mirror

Displays check box.

Where to get help

Your projector automatically adjusts images that look like or ,

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

Using the remote control

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

Turn projector

on and off

Choose which
source to display

Manual

For more information about using the projector, click the icon on your desktop
to access the online User’s Guide (requires an Internet connection). If you don’t
have a User’s Guide icon, you can install it from the projector CD or go to the
Epson website, as described below.

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:

US: [phone], 6 am to 8 pm, Pacific Time, Monday through Friday,
and 7 am to 4 pm, Pacific Time, Saturday

Canada: [phone], 6 am to 8 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

Visit www.epson.com/support (US) or www.epson.ca/support (Canada)
for solutions to common problems. You can download utilities and
documentation, get FAQs and troubleshooting advice, or e-mail Epson.

Access projector

menus

Turn off projector

display

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

Navigate projector
menus

Get solutions to
common problems

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.

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