Projector Connections; Connecting To A Computer; Connecting To A Computer For Usb Video And Audio; Connecting To A Computer For Vga Video And Audio - Epson EB-1985WU User Manual

Projector Connections

You can connect the projector to a variety of computer, video, and audio
sources to display presentations, movies, or other images, with or without
sound.
• Connect a computer that has a USB port, standard video output
(monitor) port, or HDMI port.
• For video projection, connect devices such as DVD players, gaming
consoles, digital cameras, and smartphones with compatible video output
ports.
• If your presentation or video includes sound, you can connect audio
input cables.
• For slide shows or presentations without a computer, you can connect
USB devices (such as a flash drive or camera) or the optional Epson
document camera.
Related Links
• "Setting Up the Projector"
• "Connecting to a Computer"
• "Connecting to Smartphones or Tablets"
• "Connecting to Video Sources"
• "Connecting to External USB Devices"
• "Connecting to a Document Camera"
• "Connecting to External Output Devices"

Connecting to a Computer

Follow the instructions in these sections to connect a computer to the
projector.
Related Links
• "Projector Connections"
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• "Connecting to a Computer for USB Video and Audio"
• "Connecting to a Computer for VGA Video and Audio"
• "Connecting to a Computer for HDMI Video and Audio"
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Connecting to a Computer for USB Video and Audio

If your computer meets the system requirements, you can send video and
audio output to the projector through the computer's USB port (preferably
USB 2.0). This function is called USB Display. Connect the projector to
your computer using a commercially available USB cable.
a
If you use a USB hub, the connection may not operate correctly.
Connect the USB cable directly to the projector.
a
Connect the cable to your projector's USB-B port.
b
Connect the other end to any available USB port on your
computer.
Related Links
• "Connecting to a Computer"
• "Projecting with USB Display"

Connecting to a Computer for VGA Video and Audio

You can connect the projector to your computer using the supplied VGA
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computer cable. You can play sound through the projector's speaker system
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