Epson Projector PowerLite 1040 User Manual

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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
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.
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							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.
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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
Related tasks
Connecting to a Computer for Sound
Displaying From a PC Laptop
Displaying From a Mac Laptop
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
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							computer. To do this, connect the projector to your computer using a USB cable, if it is not connected
already.
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.
Note: If you connected a game console, it may take a few seconds for your image to appear when you
switch to the game consoles input source. To reduce the potential lag in response time to game
commands, set your game consoles output format to a progressive signal of 480p, 720p, or higher. See
your game console documentation for instructions.
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 HDMI2/MHLport (PowerLite Home Cinema 1040).
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							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.
3. Connect the other end of the cable to the projectors HDMI2/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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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.
Note: If you connected a game console, it may take a few seconds for your image to appear when you
switch to the game consoles input source. To reduce the potential lag in response time to game
commands, set your game consoles output format to a progressive signal of 480p, 720p, or higher. See
your game console documentation for instructions.
Parent topic: Connecting to Video Sources
Related references
Optional Equipment and Replacement Parts
Input Signal Settings - Signal Menu
Related tasks
Connecting to a Video Source for Sound
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.
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Note: If you connected a game console, it may take a few seconds for your image to appear when you
switch to the game consoles input source. To reduce the potential lag in response time to game
commands, set your game consoles output format to a progressive signal of 480p, 720p, or higher. See
your game console documentation for instructions.
Parent topic: Connecting to Video Sources
Related tasks
Connecting to a Video Source for Sound
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.
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Note: If you connected a game console, it may take a few seconds for your image to appear when you
switch to the game consoles input source. To reduce the potential lag in response time to game
commands, set your game consoles output format to a progressive signal of 480p, 720p, or higher. See
your game console documentation for instructions.
Parent topic: Connecting to Video Sources
Related tasks
Connecting to a Video Source for Sound
Connecting to a Video Source for Sound You can play sound through the projectors speaker system if your video source has audio output ports.
Connect the projector to the video source using an RCA 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.
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