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Epson PowerLite 1266 Quick Setup

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PowerLite
1266/1286
®

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
PowerLite 1266
PowerLite 1286
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 one of the projector's HDMI ports shown
above 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).
USB cable
HDMI cable
VGA cable
Audio cable
USB cable
HDMI cable
VGA cable
Audio cable
monitor port. Make sure to switch

Video device

Connect multiple video devices and use the Source Search button on the
projector or the remote control to switch between them.
PowerLite 1266
PowerLite 1286
Mobile media device
Connect tablets, smartphones, and other devices that support the MHL™
standard to the HDMI/MHL (PowerLite 1266) or HDMI2/MHL (PowerLite 1286)
port.
PowerLite 1266
PowerLite 1286
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.
USB device
Connect a digital camera, USB flash drive, USB storage device, or Epson DC-07
document camera to the projector's USB-A (flat) port.
PowerLite 1266
PowerLite 1286
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.
Component video to VGA cable
HDMI cable
RCA video cable
(composite video)
RCA audio cable
Component video to VGA cable
HDMI cable
RCA audio cable
RCA video cable
(composite video)
MHL cable
Streaming device
MHL cable
Streaming device
USB cable
USB cable

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Summary of Contents for Epson PowerLite 1266

  • Page 1: Quick Setup

    Epson USB Display software (EMP_UDSE.EXE; only ® Connect a digital camera, USB flash drive, USB storage device, or Epson DC-07 on first connection). If the software screen does not display automatically, open document camera to the projector’s USB-A (flat) port.
  • Page 2: Using The Remote Control

    Turn on your equipment To reduce or enlarge the image, turn the zoom ring. Turn on your computer or video source. Plug in the projector. The power light on the projector turns blue. To sharpen the image, turn the focus ring. Open the A/V Mute slide all the way.
  • Page 3 You can download the optional software and its manuals from the Epson website, as described in “Where to get help” or by installing the projector CD.
  • Page 4: Troubleshooting

    (Canadian sales). EPSON and PowerLite are registered trademarks, Epson iProjection is a trademark, and EPSON Exceed Your Vision is a registered logomark of Seiko Epson Corporation. PrivateLine is a registered trademark of Epson America, Inc. Mac and OS X are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.

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