Epson PowerLite 2142W Quick Start Guide
PowerLite® 2042/2142W/2247U
Quick Setup
Before using the projector, make sure you read the safety instructions in the
online User’s Guide.
Note: Your product may differ from the illustrations on this sheet, but the
instructions are the same.
Connect the projector
Choose from the following connections. See the sections below or the online
User’s Guide for details.
Computer
USB cable
Mobile media device
Connect tablets, smartphones, and other devices that support the MHL™
standard to the HDMI2/MHL port.
MHL cable
Streaming device
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.
USB device
Connect a digital camera, USB flash drive, or USB storage device to the
projector’s USB-A (flat) port.
HDMI cable
VGA cable
Audio cable
HDMI port
Connect one end of an HDMI cable to one of the projector’s HDMI ports shown
above and the other end to an HDMI port on your computer.
Computer port
Connect one end of a VGA cable to the projector’s Computer1 or Computer2
port, and the other end to your laptop or computer’s monitor port. Make
sure to switch your laptop to external display (see “Troubleshooting” on the
back of this sheet). You can also connect an 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 Vista
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, Computer, or This PC, then double-click EPSON_PJ_UD.
OS X 10.7.x 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).
or later: After turning on the projector, follow the on-screen
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.
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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Open the A/V Mute slide all the way.
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Video device
Connect multiple video devices and use the Source Search button on the
projector or remote control to switch between them.
Component video to VGA cable
HDMI cable
RCA video cable
(composite video)
RCA audio cable
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.
Note: To shut down the projector, press the power button twice.
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 switch between projection sources and quickly access various
adjustment options from this screen.
Using the remote control
Install the batteries 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 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
Access the Home
screen
Setting up a wireless
To reduce or enlarge the image, turn the zoom ring.
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To sharpen the image, turn the focus ring.
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connection
Follow the steps here to set up the projector for a wireless connection.
With the PowerLite 2042, you will need the optional wireless LAN module
(part number V12H731P02).
Install the optional LAN module (PowerLite 2042)
Remove the wireless LAN module cover screw.
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Insert the optional wireless LAN module into the USB-A port.
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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.
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.
Attach the included wireless LAN module cover and secure it using the
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screw you removed.
Note: The light on the wireless LAN module turns on when the module is
installed and operating. The light flashes when the module is communicating
over the network.
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