PowerLite® S41+/W05+/W42+/X05+
Quick Setup
Before using the projector, make sure you read the safety instructions in the
online User’s Guide.
Mobile media device (PowerLite W42+)
Connect tablets, smartphones, and other devices that support the MHL™
standard to the HDMI/MHL port.
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
HDMI cable
VGA cable
Audio cable
Computer port
Connect one end of a VGA cable to the projector’s Computer 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.
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.
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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HDMI port
Connect one end of an HDMI cable to the projector’s HDMI (PowerLite S41+/
W05+/X05+) or HDMI/MHL (PowerLite W42+) port and the other end to an
HDMI port on your computer.
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 or Computer, 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
projector or remote control to switch between them.
Open the A/V Mute slide all the way.
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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.
Component video to VGA cable
HDMI cable
RCA video cable
(composite video)
RCA audio cable
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.
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.
Using the remote control
Install the batteries as shown (two AA batteries).
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.
PowerLite S41+: To reduce or enlarge the image, press the T (reduce) or
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W (enlarge) buttons on the projector.
PowerLite W05+/W42+/X05+: To reduce or enlarge the image, turn the
zoom ring.
PowerLite S41+
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
PowerLite W05+/
W42+/X05+
To sharpen the image, turn the focus ring.
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PowerLite S41+
PowerLite W05+/
W42+/X05+
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.
connection
Follow the steps here to set up the projector for a wireless connection.
Note: To project wirelessly with the PowerLite S41+/W05+/X05+, you need
to install the wireless LAN module. The wireless LAN module is included with
the PowerLite W05+ and optional for the PowerLite S41+/X05+ (part number
V12H731P02). You do not need the wireless LAN module for the PowerLite
W42+ since the wireless functionality is built-in.
Install the LAN module (PowerLite S41+/W05+/
X05+)
Remove the wireless LAN module cover screw.
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PowerLite S41+
PowerLite W05+/
W42+/X05+
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.
Insert the wireless LAN module into the USB-A port.
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