PowerLite 1780W Quick Setup

PowerLite 1780W/1781W/1785W/1795F
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Quick Setup

Before using the projector, make sure you read the safety instructions in the
online User's Guide.
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
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
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.
Note: To connect a Mac that includes only a Mini DisplayPort or Mini-DVI port
for video output, you need to obtain an adapter that allows you to connect to
the projector's HDMI port. Contact Apple for compatible adapter options. Older
Mac computers (2009 and earlier) may not support audio through the HDMI
port.
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
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instructions to install the Epson USB Display software (EMP_UDSE.EXE; only
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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 - 10.11.x: 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).
Note: If you have problems installing the USB Display software, make sure the
USB Type B setting in the projector's Extended menu is set to USB Display.
See the online User's Guide for instructions.

Video device

Connect multiple video devices and use the Source Search button on the
projector or the remote control to switch between them.
USB cable
HDMI cable
3.5 mm stereo mini cable
VGA cable
monitor port. Make sure to switch
Audio cable
HDMI cable
Component video to VGA cable
RCA video cable (composite video)
Mobile media device
Connect tablets, smartphones, and other devices that support the MHL™
standard to the HDMI port.
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.
Camera, USB device, or document camera
Connect a digital camera, USB flash drive, USB storage device, or Epson DC-07
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. You can also connect Epson document
cameras to the projector. 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
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Open the A/V Mute slide all the way.
4
Press the power button on the projector or remote control. The
projector beeps, the Status light flashes blue, and then stays on.
Note: To shut down the projector, press the
unplug it. You don't have to wait for the projector to cool down.
MHL cable
Streaming device
USB cable
power light on the projector turns blue.
power button twice, then