Epson Projector PowerLite 1040 User Manual

							2. Connect the other end of the cable to the projectors
Audioport or ports.
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Note: To add additional sound, connect your video source and speakers to an audio video receiver,
then connect the receiver to the projector using one of the receivers compatible video outputs (an
HDMI connection provides the best image quality, if available). You can also connect speakers to
any video source that has its own speaker connections.
Parent topic: Connecting to Video Sources
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
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							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
• 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)
• Does not have 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.
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							2. Connect the USB cable (or USB flash drive or USB memory card reader) to the projectors
USB-A
port.
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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.
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							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 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.
• 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.
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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
Installing Batteries in the Remote Control The remote control uses the two AA batteries that came with the projector.
Caution:Use only the type of batteries specified in this manual. Do not install batteries of different types,
or mix new and old batteries.
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							1. Remove the battery cover.
2. Insert the batteries with the
+and –ends facing as shown.
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							3. Replace the battery cover and press it down until it clicks into place.
Warning: Dispose of used batteries according to local regulations. Do not expose batteries to heat
or flame. Keep batteries out of the reach of children; they are choking hazards and are very
dangerous if swallowed.
Parent topic: Setting Up the Projector
Related references
Remote Control Specifications
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							Opening the Lens Cover
To open the projectors lens cover, slide the A/V Muteslide lever until it clicks into the open position.
Parent topic: Setting Up the Projector
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							Using the Projector on a Network
Follow the instructions in these sections to set up your projector for use on a network.
Wireless Network Projection
Setting Up Projector Network E-Mail Alerts
Setting Up Monitoring Using SNMP
Controlling a Networked Projector Using a Web Browser
Wireless Network Projection You can send images to your projector through a wireless network. To do this, you must install the
Epson 802.11b/g/n wireless LAN module, and then set up your projector and computer for wireless
projection.
Note:The wireless LAN module is not included with your projector and is optional.
There are two ways to connect the projector to your wireless network:
• Using the optional Quick Wireless Connection USB Key (Windows only)
• Configuring the connection manually using the projectors Network menus
After installing the module and setting up the projector, install the network software. You can download
the latest software and documentation from the Epson web site. Go to epson.com/support(U.S.) or
epson.ca/support (Canada) and select your projector.
Use the following software and documentation to set up, control, and monitor wireless projection:
• EasyMP Network Projection software sets up your computer for wireless network projection.
• EasyMP Monitor software (Windows only) lets you monitor and control your projector through the network.
• Projection from iOS or Android devices with the wireless LAN module and free Epson iProjection app; visit epson.com/projectorapp (U.S.) orepson.ca/projectorapp (Canada) for more information.
Installing the Wireless LAN Module
Using Quick Wireless Connection (Windows Only)
Selecting Wireless Network Settings Manually
Using a QR Code to Connect a Mobile Device
Selecting Wireless Network Settings in Windows
Selecting Wireless Network Settings in OS X
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							Setting Up Wireless Network Security
Parent topic:
Using the Projector on a Network
Related references
Optional Equipment and Replacement Parts
Product Box Contents
Installing the Wireless LAN Module To use the projector over a wireless network, install the Epson 802.11b/g/n wireless LAN module in the
projector. Do not install any other type of wireless module.
Note:The wireless LAN module is not included with your projector and is optional.
Note: Your product may look different from the illustrations in this guide, but the instructions are the
same.
1. Turn off the projector and unplug the power cord.
2. Insert the wireless LAN module into the USB-Aport.
3. Plug in and turn on the projector.
The light on the wireless LAN module turns on when the module is installed and operating. The light
flashes when the module is communicating over the network.
Parent topic: Wireless Network Projection
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