Epson Projector BrightLink 536Wi User Manual

							4:3 Aspect Ratio
Screen or image Projection distance (1)
Offset from lens center (2)
size Wide to Tele
50 inches 23 to 31 inches (58 to 79 cm) 3.5 inches (9 cm)
60 inches 28 to 38 inches (70 to 96 cm) 4.2 inches (11 cm)
70 inches 32 to 44 inches (82 to 112 cm) 4.9 inches (13 cm)
80 inches 37 inches (94 cm)* 5.6 inches (14 cm)
90 inches 42 inches (107 cm)* 6.3 inches (16 cm)
102 inches 48 inches (121 cm)* 7.2 inches (18 cm)
* Wide resolution only 16:9 Aspect Ratio
Screen or image Projection distance (1) Offset from lens center (2)
size Wide to Tele
60 inches 25 to 34 inches (63 to 87 cm) 5.5 inches (14 cm)
70 inches 29 to 40 inches (74 to 101 cm) 6.4 inches (16 cm)
80 inches 34 to 46 inches (85 to 116 cm) 7.3 inches (19 cm)
90 inches 38 inches (97 cm)* 8.2 inches (21 cm)
100 inches 42 inches (108 cm)* 9.1 inches (23 cm)
113 inches 48 inches (122 cm)* 10.3 inches (26 cm)
* Wide resolution only
Parent topic: Projector Placement
Projector Connections You can connect the projector to a variety of computer, video, and audio sources to display
presentations, movies, or other images, with or without sound.
• Connect any type of computer that has a USB port, standard video output (monitor) port, or HDMI port.
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							• For video projection, connect devices such as DVD players, gaming consoles, digital cameras, and
smartphones with compatible video output ports.
• If your presentation or video includes sound, you can connect audio input cables, if necessary.
• For slide shows without a computer, you can connect USB devices (such as a flash drive or camera) or an optional Epson document camera.
Caution: If you will use the projector at altitudes above 4921 feet (1500 m), turn on High Altitude Mode
to ensure the projectors internal temperature is regulated properly.
Connecting to Computer Sources
Connecting to Video Sources
Connecting to an External Computer Monitor
Connecting to External Speakers
Connecting a Microphone
Connecting to External USB Devices
Connecting to a Document Camera
Connecting Multiple Projectors of the Same Model
Parent topic: Setting Up the Projector
Related references
Product Box Contents
Projector Setup Settings - Extended Menu
Connecting to Computer Sources Follow the instructions in these sections to connect a computer to the projector.
Connecting to a Computer for USB Video and Audio
Connecting to a Computer for VGA Video
Connecting to a Computer for HDMI Video and Audio
Connecting to a Computer for Pen Use or USB Mouse Control
Connecting to a Computer for Sound
Parent topic:Projector Connections
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							Connecting to a Computer for USB Video and Audio
If your computer meets the system requirements, you can send video and audio output to the projector
through the computers USB port (preferably USB 2.0). Connect the projector to your computer using a
USB cable.
Note:This also lets you use the interactive pen with your computer. You need to change the USB Type
B setting in the projectors Extended menu before you can project through the USB port. Note that using
USB Display will slow interactive pen function. For the best performance, VGA or HDMI connections are
recommended.
1. Turn on your computer.
2. Connect the cable to your projectors USB-Bport.
3. Connect the other end to any available USB port on your computer.
4. To use USB Display, do one of the following: •Windows 8.x: Click EPSON_PJ_UDin the upper right-corner, then select Run EMP_UDSE.exe
in the dialog box that appears to install the Epson USB Display software.
• Windows 7/Windows Vista: Select Run EMP_UDSE.exein the dialog box that appears to install
the Epson USB Display software.
• Windows XP: Wait as messages appear on your computer screen and the projector installs the
Epson USB Display software on your computer.
• Windows 2000: Select Computer,EPSON_PJ_UD, and EMP_UDSE.EXEto install the Eposn
USB Display software.
• OS X: The USB Display setup folder appears on your screen. Select USB Display Installerand
follow the on-screen instructions to install the Epson USB Display software.
Follow any on-screen instructions. You need to install this software only the first time you connect
the projector to the computer.
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							The projector displays the image from your computers desktop and outputs sound, if your presentation
contains audio.
Parent topic:
Connecting to Computer Sources
Connecting to a Computer for VGA Video You can connect the projector to your computer using a VGA computer cable.
Note:To connect a Mac that includes only a Mini DisplayPort, Thunderbolt port, or Mini-DVI port for
video output, you need to obtain an adapter that allows you to connect to the projectors VGA video port.
Contact Apple for compatible adapter options.
1. If necessary, disconnect your computers monitor cable.
2. Connect the VGA computer cable to your computers monitor port.
3. Connect the other end to a Computerport on the projector.
4. Tighten the screws on the VGA connector.
Parent topic: Connecting to Computer Sources
Connecting to a Computer for HDMI Video and Audio If your computer has an HDMI port, you can connect it to the projector using an optional HDMI cable.
Note:To connect a Mac that includes only a Mini DisplayPort, Thunderbolt port, or Mini-DVI port for
video output, you need to obtain an adapter that allows you to connect to the projectors HDMIport.
Contact Apple for compatible adapter options. Older Mac computers (2009 and earlier) may not support
audio through the HDMIport.
1. Connect the HDMI cable to your computers HDMI output port.
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							2. Connect the other end to the projectors
HDMIport.
Parent topic: Connecting to Computer Sources
Connecting to a Computer for Pen Use or USB Mouse Control If you connected your computer to a ComputerorHDMI port on the projector, you also need to connect
the USB cable so you can use the pens with your computer.
Connecting the USB cable also lets you set up the remote control to act as a wireless mouse, but you
cannot use this feature at the same time you are using the pens with your computer.
1. Connect the USB cable to your projectors USB-Bport.
2. Connect the other end to any available USB port on your computer.
If you want to use the remote control as a wireless mouse, you need to change the USB Type Bsetting
in the projectors Extended menu. You may also need to configure your computer to work with an
external USB mouse. See your computer documentation for details.
Parent topic: Connecting to Computer Sources
Related references
Projector Parts - Remote Control
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							Related tasks
Using the Remote Control as a Wireless Mouse
Connecting to a Computer for Sound If your computer presentation includes sound and you did not connect it to the projectors USB-Bor
HDMI port, you can still play sound through the projectors speaker system. Just connect an optional
3.5 mm stereo mini-jack audio cable as described here.
1. Connect the audio cable to your laptops headphone or audio-out jack, or your desktops speaker or audio-out port.
2. Connect the other end to the Audioport that corresponds to the Computerport you are using.
Parent topic: Connecting to Computer Sources
Connecting to Video Sources Follow the instructions in these sections to connect video devices to the projector.
Connecting to an HDMI Video Source
Connecting to a Component-to-VGA Video Source
Connecting to a Composite Video Source
Connecting to an S-Video Video Source
Connecting to a Video Source for Sound
Parent topic:Projector Connections
Connecting to an HDMI Video Source If your video source has an HDMI port, you can connect it to the projector using an optional HDMI cable.
The HDMI connection provides the best image quality.
1. Connect the HDMI cable to your video sources HDMI output port.
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							2. Connect the other end to the projectors
HDMIport.
Parent topic: Connecting to Video Sources
Connecting to a Component-to-VGA Video Source If your video source has component video ports, you can connect it to the projector using an optional
component-to-VGA video cable. Depending on your component ports, you may need to use an adapter
cable along with a component video cable.
1. Connect the component connectors to your video sources color-coded component video outputports, usually labeled Y,Pb, ProrY, Cb, Cr. If you are using an adapter, connect these connectors
to your component video cable.
2. Connect the VGA connector to a Computerport on the projector.
3. Tighten the screws on the VGA connector.
If your image colors appear incorrect, you may need to change the Input Signalsetting in the projectors
Signal menu.
Parent topic: Connecting to Video Sources
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							Related references
Input Signal Settings - Signal Menu
Connecting to a Composite Video Source If your video source has a composite video port, you can connect it to the projector using an optional
RCA-style video or A/V cable.
1. Connect the cable with the yellow connector to your video sources yellow video output port.
2. Connect the other end to the projectors Videoport.
Parent topic: Connecting to Video Sources
Connecting to an S-Video Video Source If your video source has an S-Video port, you can connect it to the projector using an optional S-Video
cable.
1. Connect the S-Video cable to your video sources S-Video output port.
2. Connect the other end to the projectors S-Videoport.
Parent topic: Connecting to Video Sources
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							Connecting to a Video Source for Sound
You can play sound through the projectors speaker system if your video source has audio output ports.
If you are projecting video using a Computerport, connect the projector to the video source using an
optional stereo mini-jack audio cable.
If you are projecting video using the VideoorS-Video port, connect the projector to the video source
using an RCA audio cable.
Note: If you connected your video source to the projector using an HDMI cable, the audio signal is
transferred with the video signal; you do not need an additional cable for sound.
1. Connect the audio cable to your video sources audio-out ports.
2. Do one of the following:
• Connect the other end of the cable to the projectors Audioport that corresponds to the
Computer port you are using for video.
• Connect the red and white plugs on the other end of the cable to the projectors L-Audio-Rports.
Parent topic: Connecting to Video Sources
Connecting to an External Computer Monitor If you connected the projector to a computer using a Computerport, you can also connect an external
monitor to the projector. This lets you see your presentation on the external monitor even when the
projected image is not visible.
If you want to output images to an external monitor when the projector is turned off, you need to select
Communication On as theStandby Mode setting andAlways On as theA/V Output setting in the
projectors menu system.
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							Note:
Monitors that use a refresh rate less than 60 Hz may not be able to display images correctly.
1. Make sure your computer is connected to the projectors Computerport. If there are two computer
ports, make sure you use the Computer1port.
2. Connect the external monitors cable to your projectors Monitor Outport.
Note: Only analog RGB signals from the Computer 1 port can be output to an external monitor.
Note: Content you draw using the interactive features is not displayed on an external monitor unless
you draw it using Easy Interactive Tools.
Parent topic: Projector Connections
Connecting to External Speakers To enhance the sound from your presentation, you can connect the projector to external self-powered
speakers. You can control the volume using the projectors remote control.
You can also connect the projector to an amplifier with speakers.
If you want to output audio from the external speakers when the projector is turned off, you need to
selectCommunication On for theStandby Mode setting andAlways On for theA/V Output setting in
the projectors menu system.
Note: The projectors built-in speaker system is disabled when you connect external speakers.
1. Make sure your computer or video source is connected to the projector with both audio and video cables as necessary.
2. Locate the appropriate cable to connect your external speakers, such as a stereo mini-jack-to-pin- jack cable, or another type of cable or adapter.
3. Connect one end of the cable to your external speakers as necessary.
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