Epson U50 User Manual

PowerLite® U50
Quick Setup
IMPORTANT: Before using this product, make sure you read these instructions and the safety instructions in the online User’s Guide.

Contents

Make sure your projector box includes all of these parts:
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® 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, 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).
Video device
Connect multiple video devices and use the Source Search button on the remote control to switch between them.
Audio cable

Attaching the interface cover

If you plan on only using the HDMI 1, USB-A, or LAN ports, you can attach the interface cover that came with your projector for a clean appearance.
Remove the plastic pieces from the interface cover for the ports you
1
want to use.
Attach the interface cover on the projector as shown.
2
Component video to VGA cable
HDMI cable
Wired network
Connect the projector to your network using an Ethernet cable. See “Setting up a wired connection” for more information.
USB device or document camera
Connect a digital camera, USB flash drive, USB storage device, or USB document camera to the projector’s USB-A (flat) port.

Connect the projector

Choose from the following connections. See the sections below or the online User’s Guide for details.
Computer
Audio cable
VGA cable
USB cable
HDMI 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 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.
1
Plug in the projector. The power light on the projector turns blue.
2
Press the power button on the remote control. The projector beeps,
3
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
4
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 remote
1
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
2
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.
3
To sharpen the image, turn the focus ring.
4
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, press the Keystone button to correct the image shape.
connection
Follow these steps to set up the projector for a wireless network connection.
Note: For more information about using the projector on a network, see the online User’s Guide.
Press the Menu button on the remote control.
1
Select the Network menu and press .
2
Select On as the Wireless LAN Power setting.
3
Select Network Configuration and press .
4
Select the Wireless LAN menu and press .
5
Your projector automatically adjusts images that look like or , but
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if necessary you can press the Keystone button to correct it.
Select one of the following as the Connection Mode setting:
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Quick for a direct connection to a computer, tablet, or smartphone.
Advanced to connect your projector to a router or access point.
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