Epson X41PLUS User Manual

PowerLite® X41+
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
Audio cable

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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Open the A/V Mute slide all the way.
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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.
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.
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 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).
or later: After turning on the projector, follow the on-screen
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.
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.
Video device
Connect multiple video devices and use the Source Search button on the projector or the remote control to switch between them.
Component video to
VGA cable
HDMI cable
RCA video cable
(composite video)
RCA audio cable
USB device
Connect a digital camera, USB flash drive, or USB storage device to the projector’s USB-A (flat) port.
USB cable
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 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
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projector. Release the button to lock the foot in position.
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.
To reduce or enlarge the image, turn the zoom ring.
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To sharpen the image, turn the focus ring.
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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.

Setting up a wireless connection

Follow the steps here to set up the projector for a wireless connection.
Install the LAN module
Remove the wireless LAN module cover screw.
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Insert the included wireless LAN module into the USB-A port.
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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.

Using the remote control

Install the batteries as shown (two AA batteries).
Turn projector
on and off
Choose which source to display
Attach the included wireless LAN module cover and secure it using the
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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.
Select wireless network settings
Press the Menu button on the remote control.
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Select the Network menu and press .
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Access projector
menus
Turn off projector
display
For more information on using the remote control, see the online User’s Guide.
Navigate projector menus
Access the Home screen
Select Wireless LAN On as the Wireless Mode setting.
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Select Network Configuration and press .
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Select the Wireless LAN menu and press .
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