PowerLite
97H/98H/99WH/955WH/965H
®
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 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
XP 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 10.5.8 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).
Computer port
Connect one end of a VGA cable to the projector's Computer1 or Computer2
port, and the other end to your computer's
a laptop, switch it to external display (see "Troubleshooting"). You can also
connect an audio cable.
HDMI port
Connect one end of an HDMI cable to the projector's HDMI1 or HDMI2 port
and the other end to an HDMI port on your computer.
Wired network
You can connect the projector to your network using an Ethernet cable.
See "Project over a wired network" for instructions.
Video device
Connect multiple video devices and use the Source Search button on the
projector or remote control to switch between them.
USB cable
HDMI cable
VGA cable
Audio cable
monitor port. If you are using
S-Video cable
RCA video cable
Audio cable
HDMI cable
Component video to VGA cable
Audio cable
Camera, USB device, or Epson DC-06 document
camera
Connect a digital camera, USB flash drive, USB storage device, or Epson DC-06
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 other Epson document
cameras to the projector. See the online User's Guide for details.
Mobile media device
Connect tablets, smartphones, and other devices that support the MHL™
standard to the HDMI2/MHL 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.
External monitor, external speakers, and
microphone
You can also connect an external monitor, external speakers, or a microphone
to your projector to enhance your presentations. 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
Open the A/V Mute slide all the way.
USB cable
MHL cable
power light on the projector turns blue.
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