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.

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

want to use.

Attach the interface cover on the projector as shown.

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.

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

Press the power button on the 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 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.

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, 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.

Select the Network menu and press .

Select On as the Wireless LAN Power setting.

Select Network Configuration and press .

Select the Wireless LAN menu and press .

Your projector automatically adjusts images that look like or , but

if necessary you can press the Keystone button to correct it.

Select one of the following as the Connection Mode setting:

Quick for a direct connection to a computer, tablet, or smartphone.

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Advanced to connect your projector to a router or access point.

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Select any other settings on the Wireless LAN menu as necessary. See the

online User’s Guide for details.

When you are finished, select Complete and follow the on-screen

instructions to save your settings and exit the menus.

When you are finished, select Complete and follow the on-screen

instructions to save your settings and exit the menus.

Using web remote

Install the optional software

If you connected a computer to the projector, you can download and install optional software to perform various tasks wirelessly, such as monitoring or controlling your projector and projecting from multiple computers.

You can download the optional software and its manuals from the Epson website, as described in “Where to get help”.

Setting up a wired connection

Follow these steps to set up the projector for a wired 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, select the Network menu,

and press .

You can use a standard web browser to control the projector through the network. A virtual remote control on your computer screen lets you perform many of the same functions as you can with the physical remote control.

Open your web browser and enter the IP address of the projector you

want to monitor in the browser’s address box.

If you’re not sure what the IP address of the projector is, turn the projector on and select Net. Info. - Wired LAN or Net. Info. - Wireless LAN from the Network menu to display the IP address of the projector. (Do not enter the leading zeroes.)

Enter EPSONWEB as the user name and admin as the password, then

click OK. The Epson Web Control menu opens.

Select Basic Control. If you see a login screen, enter EPSONREMOTE as

the user name and guest as the password.

Use the on-screen buttons to operate the projector, as you would using

the remote control. See the online User’s Guide for details.

Select Network Configuration and press .

Select the Basic menu and press .

Search for sources

Select image source

Turn off picture

and sound

Adjust volume

Using the Epson iProjection app

You can project wirelessly from a mobile device (iOS, Android™, or Chromebook™) using the Epson iProjection™ app and a QR code.

Select the Projector Name setting and enter a name (up to 16 characters

long) to identify your projector over the network.

Use the displayed keyboard to enter characters. Press the arrow buttons on the remote control to highlight the characters and press to select them.

Note: See the online User’s Guide for information on adding passwords.

Select the Wired LAN menu and press .

Use the following QR code to download and install the Epson iProjection

app.

If you connected the projector to a network wirelessly, make sure to

connect your mobile device to the same network.

Press the LAN button on the remote control to display a QR code on the

projector screen.

Start Epson iProjection on your mobile device.

Use the QR code reader feature to read the QR code displayed.

Choose IP Settings and press .

If your network assigns addresses automatically, turn on the DHCP setting.

If not, turn off the DHCP setting and enter the projector’s IP Address, Subnet Mask, and Gateway Address, as needed. Then press Esc.

To prevent the IP address from appearing on the network standby screen,

set the IP Address Display setting to Off.

Follow the app instructions to connect your device to the projector.

For more information on setting up and using this app, visit www.epson.com/iprojection (U.S.) or www.epson.ca/iprojection (Canada).

Managing content

You can manage content from your computer using the Epson Projector Content Manager software (Windows®), or over the network using a web browser (Epson Web Control) or the Epson iProjection app.

Note: A USB flash drive is required for managing content.

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.

Epson Projector Content Manager

Create and edit playlists and apply effects and filters

Create custom filters √

Create and edit timetable √

Save project on a USB flash drive

Convert video files √

Upload video and picture files over a network

Control projector over a network

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Web Browser/ Epson iProjection

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Using the Epson Projector Content Manager software

The Epson Projector Content Manager software allows you to add images and movies to playlists and save them directly to a USB flash drive. You can easily project your playlist content by inserting the USB flash drive into your projector’s USB-A port.

Registration

Optional accessories

For a list of optional accessories, see the online User’s Guide.

You can purchase screens or other accessories from an Epson authorized reseller. To find the nearest reseller, call 800-GO-EPSON (800-463-7766). Or you can purchase online at www.epsonstore.com (U.S. sales) or

www.epsonstore.ca (Canadian sales).

Note: Download and install the Epson Projector Content Manager software

from your product’s support page (see “Where to get help”). For more information, see the online Epson Projector Content Manager Operation Guide or the online User’s Guide.

Troubleshooting

If you see a No signal message after turning on the projector, make sure

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your computer or video device is properly connected.

If you see a blank screen, check the following:

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Make sure the power light on the projector is blue and not

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flashing.

Press the power button to wake the projector from standby or

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sleep mode, if necessary.

If you see a blank screen when a computer is connected, check the

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following:

On some Windows laptops, you may need to hold down the Fn key

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and press F7 or the function key that lets you display on an external monitor. It may be labeled CRT/LCD or have an icon such as .

On Windows 7 or later, hold down the Windows key and press P at the same time, then click Duplicate.

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

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select Displays. Click the Arrangement tab and select the Mirror Displays checkbox.

If the projector does not respond to remote control commands, make sure

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the batteries in the remote control are installed correctly. Replace the batteries if necessary.

Where to get help

Manuals

For more information about using the projector, you can view or download the online manuals from the Epson website, as described below.

Internet support

Visit www.epson.com/support/plu50 (U.S.) or www.epson.ca/support/plu50 (Canada) to download software and utilities,

view manuals, get FAQs and troubleshooting advice, or contact Epson.

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

PrivateLine is a registered trademark of Epson America, Inc.

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

Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.

Android and Chromebook are trademarks of Google LLC.

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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