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.

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

Open the A/V Mute slide all the way.

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

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

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

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

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

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.

To sharpen the image, turn the focus ring.

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.

Insert the optional wireless LAN module into the USB-A port.

If your image looks like or , you may have placed the projector

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 ,

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

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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