Epson S17, X17, W17, X21 User Manual

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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.

Computer

USB cable

VGA cable

HDMI 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.

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).

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.

Press the power button on the

projector or remote control. The 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

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.

Computer 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 press the Source Search button on the projector or remote control to switch between them.

S-Video cable

RCA video cable

Audio cable

HDMI cable

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 right.

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.

PowerLite X17/X21/W17: To enlarge or reduce the image, turn the

zoom ring.

Component video to VGA cable

Audio cable

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. See the online User’s Guide for details.

PowerLite S17: To enlarge or reduce the image, press the Wide (enlarge)

or Tele (reduce) button on the projector.

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Turn the focus ring to sharpen the image.

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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 to correct the image.

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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 Status light on the projector is blue and not flashing, and

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

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Your projector automatically adjusts images that look like or ,

but if necessary you can press the or button 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

Where to get help

Manuals

For more information about using the projector, click the icons on your desktop to access the online manuals (requires an Internet connection). If you don’t have icons for the manuals, you can install them from the projector CD or go to the Epson website, as described below.

Telephone support services

To use the Epson PrivateLine® Support service, call (800) 637-7661. This service is available for the duration of your warranty period. You may also speak with a support specialist by calling (562) 276-4394 (U.S.) or (905) 709-3839 (Canada).

Support hours are 6 AM to 8 PM, Pacific Time, Monday through Friday and 7 AM to 4 PM, Pacific Time, Saturday. 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 (U.S.) 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

Wireless projection

You can project wirelessly if you have the optional wireless LAN module (part number V12H418P12). For more information, see the online User’s Guide and EasyMP® Network Projection Operation Guide.

Registration

Register today to get product updates and exclusive offers. You can use the CD included with your projector, or register online at www.epson.com/webreg.

With the optional wireless module, you can also project from an iOS or Android™ device using the free Epson iProjection™ app. Visit www.epson.com/projectorapp (U.S.) or www.epson.ca/projectorapp (Canada) for more information.

EPSON, Easy MP, and PowerLite are registered trademarks, Epson iProjection is a trademark, and EPSON Exceed Your Vision is a registered logomark of Seiko Epson Corporation. PrivateLine is a registered trademark of Epson America, Inc.

Mac and Mac OS are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.

General Notice: Other product names used herein are for identification purposes only and may be trademarks of their respective owners. Epson disclaims any and all rights in those marks.

This information is subject to change without notice.

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