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Epson PowerLite U50 Quick Setup
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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:
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.
1
Remove the plastic pieces from the interface cover for the ports you
want to use.
2
Attach the interface cover on the projector as shown.
Connect the projector
Choose from the following connections. See the sections below or the online
User's Guide for details.
Computer
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
sure to switch your laptop to external display (see "Troubleshooting" on the
back of this sheet). You can also connect an audio cable.
Audio cable
VGA cable
USB cable
HDMI cable
monitor port. Make
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.
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.
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
1
Turn on your computer or video source.
2
Plug in the projector. The
3
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
Audio cable
Component video to VGA cable
HDMI cable
USB cable
power light on the projector turns blue.
power button twice.

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Summary of Contents for Epson PowerLite U50

  • Page 1 OS X 10.7.x or higher: After turning on the projector, the setup folder for Make sure your projector box includes all of these parts: 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.
  • Page 2 Using the remote control 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 Install the batteries as shown (two AA batteries). adjustment options from this screen.
  • Page 3 Open your web browser and enter the IP address of the projector you want to monitor in the browser’s address box. You can download the optional software and its manuals from the Epson website, as described in “Where to get help”.
  • Page 4 Where to get help Manuals EPSON and PowerLite are registered trademarks, EPSON Exceed Your Vision is a registered logomark, and Epson iProjection is a trademark of Seiko Epson Corporation. For more information about using the projector, you can view or download the PrivateLine is a registered trademark of Epson America, Inc.