Epson PowerLite 2040 Quick Setup

PowerLite Home Cinema 2040/2045
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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.
Video device
Connect multiple video devices and use the Source button on the projector or
one of the source buttons on the remote control to switch between them.
Mobile media device
Connect tablets, smartphones, and other devices that support the MHL
standard to the HDMI1 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.
Note: For information on wireless screen mirroring (PowerLite Home Cinema
2045), see the online User's Guide.
Computer
Connect one end of an HDMI cable to one of the projector's HDMI ports and
the other end to an HDMI port on your computer.
Note: For information on connecting the projector to your computer or other
devices (camera, USB flash drive, etc.), see the online User's Guide.

Connect audio

Note: If the projector is connected using an HDMI connection, you may need
to reduce the projector speaker volume to zero (0), or make sure that the
correct audio output is selected on your device.
Built-in speaker
The projector has a built-in speaker that can play audio from a connected video
source (DVD player, streaming device, etc.) using an HDMI cable. If you do not
use an HDMI connection, you must connect your device's audio output to the
projector's audio input.
HDMI cable
RCA video cable
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MHL cable
HDMI cable
Audio cable
Audio Out port
If you have connected an HDMI video source, you can connect the projector
to a set of external speakers or headphones through the Audio Out port. The
connected device must be set to PCM output. The projector can be used to
control the audio level.
Note: The internal speaker is disabled when an external audio device is
connected.
External speakers
Connect your device's audio output to your home theater receiver or powered
speakers.
Home theater system
Video source
Surround sound
Powered speakers
External speakers Video source
Note: See your home theater receiver documentation for more information
on connections.
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.
4
Press the power button on the projector or remote control. 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.
3.5 mm stereo
mini cable
Video cable
Receiver Projector
Video cable
Projector
power light on the projector turns blue.
power button twice, then