Epson Brightlink 485wi Connection Guide

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BrightLink 475Wi/480i/485Wi 
Connection Guide
BrightLink® interactive projectors provide many options for connecting computers, 
document cameras, video devices, and more. BrightLink users can also annotate without 
connecting a computer or any other device to the projector. 
This guide helps you connect the projector for maximum functionality and ease of use. 
After the projector has been installed on the wall or mounted on a table, follow the 
instructions in this guide to connect the equipment that...

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If you connect VGA cables to both the Computer1 and Computer2 ports, make sure you 
label the cables. The teacher or other user needs to know which port is being used so that the 
correct source for full interactivity can be selected in the Easy Interactive Function menu 
screen.
For full computer interactivity and dual pen support (using Easy Interactive Tools or other 
dual-pen application), you also need to connect a USB cable from the computer to the 
projector.
Selecting the Source for...

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The built-in toolbar will be available on equipment connected to the other (non-selected) 
sources, providing PC-free annotation (single-pen support). Use the remote control to 
switch sources.
Connecting Through a Network
If both the projector and computer are connected to the same network by Ethernet® 
cable, users can project through the network. You must install the EasyMP Network 
Projection software on the computer (Windows
® or Mac®). This software is available on 
the 
EPSON Projector Software...

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Connecting Document Cameras
Document cameras have several different types of ports for connecting to the projector.
For cameras that have USB ports, such as the EPSON DC-11 and EPSON DC-06, the best 
way to connect is directly to the computer’s USB port, as shown below. This will enable full 
interactivity and dual pen support (using Easy Interactive Tools software) on the document 
camera image. 
Although you can connect the EPSON DC-06 directly to the projector’s 
USB-A port using a 
USB cable, this...

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Connecting Video Equipment
You can connect various video devices, such as DVD players, satellite/cable systems, VCRs, or 
game systems.
Depending on the connectors available on the equipment, you can use any of the projector 
ports in the following list. The projector ports are listed in order from highest to lowest 
quality; if your equipment has multiple connectors, choose the one that provides the best 
quality image.
■HDMI
■Computer2 (with component to VGA video cable or adapter)
■S-Video
■Video...

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Audio Connections
A variety of audio connections are available:
■You can connect a dynamic microphone to the Mic port and output the sound through 
the projector. 
■You can also output computer audio. If you connected the computer using a VGA cable, 
you need to connect an optional 3.5 mm stereo mini-jack audio cable for sound. If you 
are using more than one audio connection, label the cables 
Audio1 or Audio2.
■If you connected the computer using an HDMI or Ethernet cable, you can output both 
video...