Epson Projector BrightLink 585Wi User Manual

							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.
2. Connect the other end to one of the projectors HDMI ports.
Note:The projector converts the digital audio signal sent from your video source 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 Video Sources
Connecting to an MHL-Compatible Device If you have an MHL-compatible smartphone or tablet, you can connect it to the projector using either an
MHL cable or an HDMI cable with a device-compatible MHL adapter. If you have a device with a built-in
MHL connector, plug it directly into the HDMI 1/MHLport.
Note: Some connected devices may not charge when using an MHL adapter.
1. Connect the MHL cable or adapter to your devices Micro-USB port.
2. If you are using an MHL adapter, connect it to an MHL-compatible HDMI cable.
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							3. Connect the other end of the cable to the projectors
HDMI 1/MHLport.
Note: The projector converts the digital audio signal sent from your video source 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 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.
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							Note:
If you choose the Computer2port, you may need to change the Monitor Out Portsetting in
the projectors Extended menu.
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
Related references
Input Signal Settings - Signal Menu
Projector Setup Settings - Extended 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.
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							2. Connect the other end to the projectors
S-Videoport.
Parent topic: Connecting to Video Sources
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 the Video,S-Video, or a Computerport, connect the projector to the
video source using an optional stereo mini-jack 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. Connect the other end of the cable to the projectors Audioport that corresponds to the port you are
using for video.
Parent topic: Connecting to Video Sources
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							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 for theStandby Mode setting andAlways On for theA/V Output setting in the
projectors menu system.
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 Out/Computer 2port.
Note: You may need to change the Monitor Out Portsetting in the projectors Extended menu and
restart the computer.
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
Related references
Projector Setup Settings - Extended Menu
Projector Feature Settings - Settings Menu
Input Signal Settings - Signal Menu
Image Quality Settings - Image Menu
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							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.
Note: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
select Communication 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.
4. Connect the stereo mini-jack end of the cable to your projectors Audio Outport.
Parent topic: Projector Connections
Related references
Projector Setup Settings - Extended Menu
Connecting a Microphone You can connect a microphone to the projectors Micport to provide audio support during presentations.
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							Note:
If you want to output audio from the microphone when the projector is turned off, you need to
select Communication On for theStandby Mode setting andAlways On for theA/V Output setting in
the projectors menu system.
1. Connect the microphone cable to the projectors Micport.
2. Turn on the microphone, if necessary.
Parent topic: Projector Connections
Related references
Projector Setup Settings - Extended Menu
Connecting to External USB Devices Follow the instructions in these sections to connect external USB devices to the projector.
USB Device Projection
Connecting a USB Device or Camera to the Projector
Selecting the Connected USB Source
Disconnecting a USB Device or Camera From the Projector
Parent topic:Projector Connections
USB Device Projection You can project images and other content without using a computer or video device by connecting any of
these devices to your projector:
• USB flash drive
• Digital camera or smartphone
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							• USB hard drive
• Multimedia storage viewer
• USB memory card reader
Note:
Digital cameras or smartphones must be USB-mounted devices, not TWAIN-compliant devices,
and must be USB Mass Storage Class-compliant.
Note: USB hard drives must meet these requirements:
• USB Mass Storage Class-compliant (not all USB Mass Storage Class devices are supported)
• Formatted in FAT or FAT32
• Self-powered by their own AC power supplies (bus-powered hard drives are not recommended)
• Avoid using hard drives with multiple partitions
You can project slide shows from image files on a connected USB device or memory card reader.
Parent topic: Connecting to External USB Devices
Related topics
Projecting a PC Free Presentation
Connecting a USB Device or Camera to the Projector You can connect your USB device or camera to the projectors USB-Aport and use it to project images
and other content.
1. If your USB device came with a power adapter, plug the device into an electrical outlet.
2. Connect the USB cable (or USB flash drive or USB memory card reader) to the projectors USB-A
port shown here.
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							Note:
Do not connect a USB hub or a USB cable longer than 10 feet (3 m), or the device may not
operate correctly.
3. Connect the other end of the cable (if applicable) to your device.
Parent topic: Connecting to External USB Devices
Related topics
Projecting a PC Free Presentation
Selecting the Connected USB Source You can switch the projectors display to the source you connected to the USB-Aport.
1. Make sure the connected USB source is turned on, if necessary.
2. Press the USBbutton on the remote control.
3. Press the button again to cycle through other USB sources, if available.
Parent topic: Connecting to External USB Devices
Disconnecting a USB Device or Camera From the Projector When you finish presenting with a connected USB device or camera, you must prepare to disconnect the
device from the projector.
1. If the device has a power button, turn off and unplug the device.
2. Disconnect the USB device or camera from the projector.
Parent topic:Connecting to External USB Devices
Connecting to a Document Camera You can connect a document camera to your projector to project images viewed by the camera.
Depending on your Epson document camera model, do one of the following to connect the document
camera to your projector:
• For the Epson DC-06 document camera, locate the USB cable that came with the camera andconnect it to the to the projectors USB-Aport and to the document cameras USB Type B port.
• For the Epson DC-11 document camera, connect it to the projectors ComputerorVideo port and to
the corresponding port on the document camera. See the document camera manual for details.
• For the Epson DC-12 document camera, connect it to the projectors HDMI,Computer, or Videoport
and to the corresponding port on the document camera. See the document camera manual for details.
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							• For the Epson DC-20 document camera, connect it to the projectors
HDMI,Computer, or Videoport
and to the corresponding port on the document camera. See the document camera manual for details.
Note: For additional features supported by software, connect your document camera to your computer
instead of the projector. See the document camera manual for details.
Parent topic: Projector Connections
Related references
Optional Equipment and Replacement Parts
Connecting Multiple Projectors of the Same Model If you use the interactive features of multiple projectors of the same model in the same room, you need
to synchronize the projectors. To do this, connect the optional remote control cable set (V12H005C28) to
theSYNC port on each projector.
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