Epson Brightlink 455wi Interactive Projector Users Guide

Welcome21
Optional Accessories
To enhance your use of the projector, Epson offers the following 
optional accessories: 
* USB cable is still required for interactive use.
You can purchase accessories from an Epson authorized reseller. To 
find the nearest reseller, call 800-GO-EPSON (800-463-7766). Or 
you can purchase online at www.epsonstore.com
 (U.S. sales) or 
www.epson.ca
 (Canadian sales).
Interactive Table
The BrightLink 455Wi can be mounted at a 90-degree downward 
angle to create an interactive...

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Connecting to Computers, 
USB Devices, and Other 
Equipment
This chapter tells you how to connect the projector to a notebook or 
desktop computer or to video equipment, such as a VCR, DVD 
player, or video camera.
You can also connect the projector to a USB storage device or 
document camera.
Follow the instructions in this chapter on:
■Connecting to a computer
■Connecting an external monitor 
■Connecting to video equipment
■Playing sound through the projector
■Connecting to a document camera or...

24Connecting to Computers, USB Devices, and Other Equipment
Connecting to a Computer
You can connect the projector to any computer that has a standard 
video output (monitor) port. This connection is recommended for use 
with the interactive pens. See the next section for instructions.
You can also connect the projector to a computer using the projector’s 
TypeB   (square) USB port, including desktop models, 
PC notebook computers, MacBook
® computers, and other devices. 
To play sound through the...

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3. You can connect an optional stereo mini-jack audio cable to play 
sound through the projector (see page 33) or connect a 
microphone (see page 35). 
4. You may also be able to use the remote control as a wireless mouse 
(see page 58).
When you’ve finished making connections, see page 40 for 
instructions on turning on the projector and page 43 for instructions 
on displaying and adjusting the image. For instructions on using the 
interactive...

26Connecting to Computers, USB Devices, and Other Equipment 4. Connect the square end of the USB cable to the projector’s 
TypeB (square) USB port.
5. Connect the flat end of the cable to any available USB port on 
your notebook or desktop computer.
Messages appear on your computer screen as the projector is 
recognized and the software is installed automatically.
6. In Windows, if the AutoPlay window appears, click 
EMP UDs.exe.
On Mac OS, double-click the 
USB Display Installer icon to 
install the...

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8. You can connect an optional audio cable if you want to play 
sound through the projector (see page 33). 
When you’ve finished making connections, see page 43 for 
instructions on displaying and adjusting the image.
9. When you’re done projecting, do one of the following:
Windows: simply disconnect the USB cable.
Mac OS: click the 
USB Display icon on the Dock and drag it to 
the trash, then remove the USB cable.
Connecting the USB Cable for...

28Connecting to Computers, USB Devices, and Other Equipment 2. Connect the flat end of the cable to any available USB port on 
your notebook or desktop computer. A USB 2.0 port is 
recommended for the best performance.
3. Set the 
USB Type B setting in the projector’s Extended menu to 
Wireless Mouse (see page 72). 
4. Press the 
Computer button on the remote control to select your 
computer as the source. (The wireless mouse function doesn’t 
work when other sources are selected.)
5. If necessary,...

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Connecting to Video Equipment 
You can connect several video sources to the projector at the same 
time. Before starting, look at your video equipment to determine its 
available video output connections: 
■If your video player has a yellow RCA video output connector, see 
“Connecting a Composite Video Source” on page 29.
■If your video player has an S-Video connector, see “Connecting 
an S-Video Source” on page 30.
■If your video player has a...

30Connecting to Computers, USB Devices, and Other Equipment 3. When you’ve finished making connections, see page 40 for 
instructions on turning on the projector and page 43 for 
instructions on displaying and adjusting the image. 
Once the projector is turned on, select the image source by 
pressing the 
Source Search button on the projector or remote 
control.
Connecting an S-Video Source
1. Connect the S-Video cable to the S-Video connector on your 
player and the 
S-Video port on the projector.
2. If...