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Epson PowerLite 975W Quick Setup

Epson PowerLite 975W Quick Setup

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975W/2055/2065/2155W/2165W/2245U/2250U/2255U/2265U
®

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 Computer1 or
Computer2/Monitor Out port, and the other end to your laptop or
computer's
monitor port. Make sure to switch 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 HDMI1/MHL or HDMI2
ports and the other end to an HDMI port on your 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 Vista
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 10.7.x 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).

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
RCA video cable
(composite video)
HDMI cable
RCA audio cable
Component video to VGA cable
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.
HDBaseT
transmitter (PowerLite 2165W/2265U)
Connect an HDBaseT transmitter to the HDBaseT port.
Note: Make sure the projector and HDBaseT transmitter are turned off when
connecting or disconnecting the network cable between them.
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 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 On/Standby light on the projector turns blue.
3
Open the A/V Mute slide all the way.
MHL cable
Streaming device
Ethernet cable
USB cable

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Summary of Contents for Epson PowerLite 975W

  • Page 1: Quick Setup

    Camera, USB device, or document camera Computer port Connect a digital camera, USB flash drive, USB storage device, or Epson DC-07 Connect one end of a VGA cable to the projector’s Computer1 or document camera to the projector’s USB-A (flat) port.
  • Page 2: Using The Remote Control

    Using the remote control Press the power button on the projector or remote control. The projector beeps, the Status light flashes blue, and then stays on. Install the batteries as shown (two AA batteries). Note: To shut down the projector, press the power button twice.
  • Page 3 Project wirelessly from a mobile device You can connect your mobile device and projector using Epson iProjection™ and a QR code. Make sure the latest version of Epson iProjection is installed on your device. Install the Epson iProjection app To project from an iOS or Android™ device, download and install the Epson iProjection app.
  • Page 4: Optional Accessories

    EPSON, EasyMP, and PowerLite are registered trademarks, Epson iProjection is a trademark, and EPSON Exceed Visit www.epson.com/support (U.S.) or www.epson.ca/support Your Vision is a registered logomark of Seiko Epson Corporation. PrivateLine is a registered trademark of Epson America, Inc. (Canada) for solutions to common problems. You can download utilities and Mac and OS X are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S.