Epson Projector Megaplex Mg 850hd User Manual

Checking the Dock Light21
5. Eject the dock by pressing on it until it clicks, then release it. The dock slides out.
6. Connect the iPad by sliding the bottom through the bracket and gently pushing it 
straight down to connect it to the dock connector.
Caution: To prevent damage, do not apply too much pressure when connecting your device. 
Checking the Dock Light
The Dock light is on when your device is connected. 

22Projecting From an iPod, iPhone, or iPadTip: If the iPod, iPhone, or iPad battery is low, the Dock light may not turn on. Keep the device 
connected so it will charge. Once the Dock light turns on, you can play back content.
Note: When you turn off the connected device, the Dock light also turns off.
Removing Your iPod, iPhone, or iPad
1. To remove a device, gently hold the dock and pull the device straight up. 
Note: It is safe to remove your device without turning it or the projector off first.
2....

Device Playback23
Device Playback
Playing Video and Music From Your iPod, iPhone, or iPad
Once you’ve connected your device and the Dock light is on, the following screen is 
projected:
To select videos or music:
1. Press u or d on the remote control to select the type of media you want to play.
2. Press r. One of the following screens will appear:
3. Press u or d to highlight a menu item. Press r to make a selection. 
4. Repeat step 3 until the title of the song or video is highlighted.
5. Press r to...

24Projecting From an iPod, iPhone, or iPad
Playing Music When the Projector Is in Standby Mode
You can play music from the projector speakers without turning on the projector. To play 
music from your device, turn the projector off and then use your device to select music and 
control playback.
Note: You can use the remote control to control music playback in this mode.
It is safe to disconnect your iPod from the projector during playback.
Once your music begins playing, the projector will display any...

Device Playback25
Configuring the Screen Saver 
After a set period of time, the projector may project a screen saver while playing music. You 
can configure the screen saver display and when it will turn on.
To configure your screen saver: 
1. Select 
Setting > Screen Saver from the iPod menu.
2. Press r. Select from the following screen saver options:
■Off: the display will not switch to a screen saver
■Dialog: the projector will display the current song information
■Black out: the display will turn...

26Projecting From an iPod, iPhone, or iPad
3. Use the device touch screen or controls to find and play the media you wish to project.
4. Press play or start the slideshow on your device.
5. When finished, press   on the remote control to switch playback control to the remote.
Playing Music With Photos
You can use your iPod to play background music while projecting images from another 
connected device. (For information on displaying photos from a USB device, see page 34.)
To use your iPod to play...

Connecting Other Devices27
Connecting Other Devices
Connecting Video Equipment
You can connect the projector to many types of video equipment, such as a Blu-ray 
Disc™/DVD player, digital tuner, cable or satellite box, video game console, camcorder, or 
digital camera. For details on compatible video formats, see page 75.
Video port  Cable Projector port
HDMI Use an HDMI cable
Component
Audio outputUse a component video cable
(with RCA-style connectors)
Connect the cable to the three 
component video...

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Connecting Computer Equipment
You can connect the projector to a desktop or laptop PC or Mac® OS X system.
Video
Audio outputUse an RCA video cable
Use an audio cable
Computer 
port Cable  Projector port
HDMI Use an HDMI cable
DVI Use a DVI to HDMI cable
USB
(Type A)Use a USB cable
The first time you connect a USB 
cable, the driver needs to be installed 
(see page 29).
Note: The USB Type B port on the 
MG-50 is for maintenance only. Video port  Cable Projector port 

Connecting Computer Equipment29
Installing the USB Driver
You can send video and audio output to the projector through the computer’s USB port 
(MG-850HD only) if your computer meets the system requirements (see page 78). 
1. Turn on your computer.
2. Connect the cable to your projector’s USB 
TypeB port.
3. Connect the other end to any available USB port on your computer.
4. Do one of the following:
■Windows 7/Windows Vista: Select Run EMP_UDSE.exe in the dialog box that 
appears to install the Epson...

30Connecting Other Devices
Connecting a Microphone
Audio from a microphone can be output from the projector’s speakers. To use the 
microphone, plug it into the 
Mic port on the side of the projector.
Note: Set Plug-in Power to On when using a microphone or condenser microphone that 
supports plug-in power. 
Lowering the value of the Mic Input Level
 makes the audio input level from other devices higher. 
Increasing the value of the Mic Input Level makes it lower. 
Connecting a USB Storage Device
You can...