PowerLite
1970W/1975W/1980WU/1985WU
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Quick Setup
Before using the projector, make sure you read the safety instructions in the
online User's Guide.
Note: Availability of models varies by country.
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
2000 SP4 or later: After turning on the projector, follow
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the on-screen instructions to install the Epson
(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
you are using 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 more information.
VGA cable
HDMI cable
USB cable
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USB Display software
monitor port. If
Video device
Connect up to 5 video devices and use the Source Search button on the
projector or 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.
Devices that support an MHL connection include the Samsung™ Galaxy Note
II™ and the Roku
Streaming Stick™. Some devices may require an adapter or
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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 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 to project images. You can also connect
other Epson document cameras to the projector. See the online User's Guide
for details.
External monitor and external speakers
You can also connect an external monitor and external speakers 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 power light on the projector turns blue.
RCA video cable (composite video)
Audio cable
HDMI cable
Component video to VGA cable
Audio cable
MHL cable
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