Epson Projector EX5240 User Manual

							4:3 Aspect Ratio Image or Screen
Screen or image size
Projection distance (1) Offset from lens center (2)
Wide to Tele
100 inches (254 cm) 113 to 136 inches–6.3 inches (–16 cm)
(287 to 345 cm)
150 inches (381 cm) 170 to 204 inches–9.4 inches (–24 cm)
(432 to 519 cm)
EX7240 Pro/VS345 16:10 Aspect Ratio Image or Screen
Screen or image size Projection distance (1) Offset from lens center (2)
Wide to Tele
50 inches (127 cm) 55 to 66 inches–2.4 inches (–6 cm)
(139 to 168 cm)
80 inches (203 cm) 88 to 106 inches–3.8 inches (–10 cm)
(225 to 270 cm)
100 inches (254 cm) 111 to 133 inches–4.7 inches (–12 cm)
(281 to 338 cm)
150 inches (381 cm) 167 to 200 inches–7.1 inches (–18 cm)
(424 to 509 cm)
EX9200 Pro 16:10 Aspect Ratio Image or Screen
Screen or image size Projection distance (1) Offset from lens center (2)
Wide to Tele
50 inches (127 cm) 58 to 71 inches–2.4 inches (–6 cm)
(148 to 180 cm)
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							16:10 Aspect Ratio Image or Screen
Screen or image size
Projection distance (1) Offset from lens center (2)
Wide to Tele
80 inches (203 cm) 94 to 114 inches–3.9 inches (–10 cm)
(238 to 291 cm)
100 inches (254 cm) 118 to 143 inches–4.8 inches (–12 cm)
(299 to 364 cm)
150 inches (381 cm) 177 to 216 inches–7.1 inches (–18 cm)
(450 to 548 cm)
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 a 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, streaming devices,digital cameras, smartphones, and tablets with compatible video output ports.
Note: To connect a smartphone or tablet, you may need to obtain an adapter that allows you to
connect to the projector. Contact your device manufacturer for compatible adapter options.
• For sound, you can connect audio input cables, if necessary.
• For slide shows without a video source or 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 External USB Devices
Connecting to a Document Camera
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							Parent topic:
Setting Up the Projector
Related references
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 USB Mouse Control
Connecting to a Computer for Sound
Parent topic:Projector Connections
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:An HDMI connection is recommended for projecting content requiring high bandwidth.
1. In the projectors Extended menu, set the USB Type Bsetting toUSB Display.
2. Turn on your computer.
3. Connect the cable to your projectors USB-Bport.
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4. Connect the other end to any available USB port on your computer.
5. Do one of the following: •Windows 10/8.x: Click EPSON_PJ_UDwhen it appears on the desktop, 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.
• 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.
Note: If you are using Windows XP and you see a message asking if you want to restart your
computer, select No.
The projector displays the image from your computers desktop and outputs sound, if your presentation
contains audio.
Parent topic: Connecting to Computer Sources
Related references
USB Display System Requirements
Related tasks
Connecting to a Computer for HDMI Video and Audio
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							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.
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4. Tighten the screws on the VGA connector.
Parent topic: Connecting to Computer Sources
Related tasks
Connecting to a Computer for Sound
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							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.
2. Connect the other end to the projectors HDMI port. EX3240/EX5240/EX5250 Pro/EX7240 Pro/VS240/VS340/VS345
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Note: The projector converts the digital audio signal sent from your computer into a mono analog signal
for the internal speaker.
Parent topic: Connecting to Computer Sources
Connecting to a Computer for USB Mouse Control If you connected your computer to a Computer,USB-B, orHDMIport on the projector, you can set up
the remote control to act as a wireless mouse. This lets you control projection at a distance from your
computer. To do this, connect the projector to your computer using a USB cable, if it is not connected
already.
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							1. Connect the USB cable to your projectors
USB-Bport.
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2. Connect the other end to any available USB port on your computer.
3. If necessary, configure your computer to work with an external USB mouse. See your computer documentation for details.
Parent topic: Connecting to Computer Sources
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 using the projectors USB-Bor
HDMI port, you can still play sound through the projectors speaker system. Connect an optional stereo
mini-jack adapter cable (with one 3.5 mm mini-plug and two RCA plugs).
1. Connect the audio cable to your laptops headphone or audio-out jack, or your desktops speaker or audio-out port.
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							2. Connect the other end to the projectors
Audioports.
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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 an MHL-Compatible Device
Connecting to a Component Video Source
Connecting to an S-Video Video Source
Connecting to a Composite 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.
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							1. Connect the HDMI cable to your video sources HDMI output port.
2. Connect the other end to the projectors
HDMIport.
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Note: The projector converts the digital audio signal sent from your video source into a mono analog
signal for the internal speaker.
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 /MHLport (EX7240 Pro/EX9200 Pro).
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 /MHLport.
Note: The projector converts the digital audio signal sent from your video source into a mono analog
signal for the internal speaker.
Parent topic: Connecting to Video Sources
Connecting to a Component 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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