Epson Projector BrightLink 585Wi User Manual

Setting Up the Projector
Follow the instructions in these sections to set up your projector for use.
Projector Placement
Removing and Attaching the Cable Cover
Projector Connections
Installing Batteries in the Remote Control
Installing Batteries in the Pens
Projector Placement Your ultra-short throw projector is designed to be installed on a wall or vertically on a table (with a table
mount) to create an interactive tabletop workspace.
Keep these considerations in mind as you select a projector...

Mounted on the wall or ceiling
Mounted vertically on a table to create an interactive workspace
Wherever you set up the projector, make sure to position it squarely in front of the screen, not at an
angle.
Parent topic:
Projector Placement
Related references
Projector Setup Settings - Extended Menu
Projection Distance The distance at which you place the projector from the screen determines the approximate size of the
image. The image size increases the farther the projector is from the screen, but can...

16:10 Aspect Ratio
Diagonal Min. Image width Image height Min. projection Distance from top
image recommended distance of image to wall
size ceiling height plate
60 inches 78.7 inches 50.9 inches 31.8 inches 2.5 inches 6.9 inches (17.4 cm) (199.8 cm) (129.2 cm) (80.8 cm) (6.2 cm)
70 inches 85.0 inches 59.4 inches 37.1 inches 4.9 inches 7.9 inches (20.1 cm) (215.9 cm) (150.8 cm) (94.2 cm) (12.4 cm)
80 inches 91.4 inches 67.8 inches 42.4 inches 7.3 inches 9.0 inches (22.7 cm) (232.0 cm) (172.3 cm) (107.7...

Diagonal Min.
Image width Image height Min. projection Distance from top
image recommende distance of image to wall
size d ceiling plate
height
90 inches 96.8 inches 78.4 inches 44.1 inches 10.4 inches 12.7 inches (246.0 cm) (199.2 cm) (112.1 cm) (26.4 cm) (32.3 cm)
97 inches 101.2 inches 84.5 inches 47.6 inches 12.2 inches 13.7 inches (257.1 cm) (214.7 cm) (120.8 cm) (30.9 cm) (34.7 cm)
4:3 Aspect Ratio Diagonal Min. Image width Image height Min. projection Distance from top
image recommende distance of...

2. Slide off the cable cover.
To attach the cable cover, slide it into position and tighten the screws.
Parent topic:
Setting Up the Projector
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.
• For video projection, connect devices such as DVD players, gaming consoles, digital...

• 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...

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...

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...

1. Connect the HDMI cable to your computers HDMI output port.
2. Connect the other end to one of the projectors HDMI ports.
Note:
The projector converts the digital audio signal sent from your computer into a mono analog signal
for the internal speaker or a stereo analog signal if you are connecting to external speakers.
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...

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
Projector Setup Settings - Extended Menu
Related tasks
Using the Remote Control as a Wireless Mouse
Connecting to a Computer for Sound If your computer...