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. Close the dock by pushing it straight in until it clicks into place.
Caution: Always close the dock when not in use or before transporting the projector.  Light Status Condition
Light on The device is connected and you can play back content on 
your device.
Light flashing There is a device connection error. Disconnect the device 
and try connecting it again. 
						

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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 begin playback. 
Note: The Video menu will only play videos from your device that have been imported into 
iTunes®. If you would like to play a video recorded on your device or a YouTube® video, see 
page 25 for instructions. 
						

							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 accompanying artwork (e.g., 
an album cover image). It will take about 30 seconds for the projector to find the artwork on 
your device and operation may be unavailable during this time. If no artwork is found, the 
projector will display a generic icon.
Note: If you are projecting from an iPod nano, artwork will not be displayed. Generic icons will be 
displayed instead. 
Controlling Playback
Use the remote during audio or video playback to control these options:
Note: If you touch the iPod during playback, it may pause. 
Back/rewind
Select/cancel
shuffle
Next/fast-forward Previous menu
Select/cancel
repeat
Pause/play 
						

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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 black
3. To configure when the screen saver will turn on, select 
Setting > Timeout. Select from 
the following times:
■5 mins
■15 mins
■30 mins
To select a time, highlight the option and press the enter button.
Projecting Photos, Videos and YouTube Videos From Your 
iPod, iPhone, or iPad
To project photos, videos taken on your device, or YouTube videos:
1. Turn on the projector and then connect your device.
2. Press   on the remote control to switch playback control to your device. 
Note: The projector screen turns black until you select play on your device. 
						

							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 background music:
1. Press 
Menu on the remote control.
2. Select the 
Extended menu, then select Operation > Audio Input > iPod. 
3. Press   on the remote control, and then use the playback controls on your iPod to play 
music.
Note: You cannot play background music when projecting through an HDMI or USB (type B) cable 
connection. Audio from the HDMI or USB (TypeB) cable connection will be played instead.  
						

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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 ports. Match 
corresponding colors between the 
cable and the ports. 
Tip: When using a commercially 
available RCA (L/R)/stereo mini-pin 
audio cable, make sure it is labeled 
“No resistance.” Use an audio cable 
						

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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 
						

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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 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 then click 
EMP_UDSE.EXE to install the Epson USB Display software.
■Mac OS X: The USB Display setup folder appears on your screen. Select USB 
Display Installer 
and 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 your projector to your computer via USB. Once connected, the projector displays the 
image from your computer’s desktop and outputs sound, if your media contains audio.
VGA Use a Mini D-sub, 15-pin monitor cable 
to connect to a computer RGB 
(monitor) port Computer 
port Cable  Projector port 
						

							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 project the images stored on a USB storage device, such as a USB flash drive or 
digital camera, by connecting it to the projector’s USB (
TypeA) port (MG-850HD only).
Note: This feature is only available on the MegaPlex MG-850HD.
To connect a digital camera, hard drive, or Epson DC-06 document camera, use the USB 
cable that came with the device.
Tip: For best results, use a hard drive that meets the following requirements:
■USB Mass Storage Class-compatible
■Formatted in FAT or FAT32
■Self-powered with its own AC power supply
USB TypeA