Epson Projector Powerlite 1760w Quickstart Guide
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Quick Setup Before using the projector, make sure you read the safety instructions in the User’s Guide on your projector CD. Connect the projector Choose from the following connections: Computer USB Port Connect a computer using the USB cable that came with the projector. Connect the square end of the USB cable to the projector’s USB TypeB port. Connect the flat end of the cable to any USB port on your computer. Windows®: After turning on the projector, follow the on-screen instructions to install the Epson USB Display software (EMP_UDSE.EXE; only on first connection). Note: If the software screen does not display automatically, open My Computer or Computer, then double-click EPSON_PJ_UD. If it still does not display, access the projector’s Extended menu and select USB Display as the USB Type B setting. See the User’s Guide on your projector CD for instructions. Macintosh®: After turning on the projector, the setup folder for USB Display appears in the Finder. Double-click USB Display Installer and follow the on-screen instructions to install the Epson USB Display software (only on first connection). Computer Monitor Port Connect a computer using the VGA cable that came with the projector. Connect one end of the cable to the projector’s Computer port, and the other end to your computer’s monitor port. If you are using a notebook, switch it to external display (see “Troubleshooting”). You can also connect an audio cable. Wireless Network You can connect the projector wirelessly over an 802.11g, 802.11b, or 802.11n wireless network. See “Projecting wirelessly” for instructions. Video Device Connect up to 3 video devices and use the Source Search button on the projector or remote control to switch between them. RCA video cable (composite video) (optional) Component video to VGA cable (optional) Audio cable (optional) HDMI cable (optional) Camera, USB Device, or Epson Document Camera Connect a digital camera, USB flash drive, USB storage device, or Epson document camera to the projector’s USB TypeA (flat) port. If you connect a digital camera, USB flash drive, or USB storage device, you can use the projector’s Slideshow feature. See the User’s Guide and EasyMP Slide Converter Operation Guide on your projector CD for details. Turn on your equipment 1 Turn on your computer or video source. 2 Plug in the projector. The power light on the projector turns orange. 3 Open the A/V Mute slide all the way. 4 Press thepower button on the projector or remote control. Power button Power light The power light flashes green, then stays on. Note: To shut down the projector, press thepower button twice, then unplug it. You don’t have to wait for the projector to cool down. Adjust the image 1 If you don’t see an image, press the Source Search button on the projector or the remote control to select the image source. Note: If you still see a blank screen or have other display problems, see the troubleshooting tips on the back of this sheet. 2 To raise the image, press the foot release button and lift the front of the projector. Release the button to lock the foot in position. 3 PowerLite 1775W: Press the Focus buttons to sharpen the image. PowerLite 1760W/1770W: Rotate the focus ring to sharpen the image. PowerLite 1775W PowerLite 1760W/1770W 4 Turn the zoom ring to reduce or enlarge the image. PowerLite 1775W PowerLite 1760W/1770 W 5 If your image looks likeor, you’ve placed the projector off to one side of the screen at an angle. Place it directly in front of the center of the screen, facing the screen squarely. 6 If your image looks likeor, press theorbuttons on the projector to correct it. Using the remote control Make sure the batteries are installed as shown (two AA batteries). Access projector menus Navigate projector menus Choose which source to display Control projector volume Turn projector on and off Turn off projector display and sound For more information on using the remote control, see the User’s Guide on your projector CD. Project wirelessly Follow the steps here to connect the projector wirelessly over an 802.11g, 802.11b, or 802.11n wireless network. Your computer must have a wireless card or built-in wireless interface, and be running Windows 7, Windows Vista®, Windows XP Professional x64, Windows XP, or Windows 2000, or Mac OS® X 10.3 to 10.6. 1 Turn off the projector and unplug the power cord. 2 To install the LAN module, turn the projector over and remove the screw securing the LAN module cover. 3 Remove the wireless LAN module cover. PowerLite® 1760W/1770W/1775W *411958700* *411958700*
Quick Setup Before using the projector, make sure you read the safety instructions in the User’s Guide on your projector CD. Connect the projector Choose from the following connections: Computer USB Port Connect a computer using the USB cable that came with the projector. Connect the square end of the USB cable to the projector’s USB TypeB port. Connect the flat end of the cable to any USB port on your computer. Windows®: After turning on the projector, follow the on-screen instructions to install the Epson USB Display software (EMP_UDSE.EXE; only on first connection). Note: If the software screen does not display automatically, open My Computer or Computer, then double-click EPSON_PJ_UD. If it still does not display, access the projector’s Extended menu and select USB Display as the USB Type B setting. See the User’s Guide on your projector CD for instructions. Macintosh®: After turning on the projector, the setup folder for USB Display appears in the Finder. Double-click USB Display Installer and follow the on-screen instructions to install the Epson USB Display software (only on first connection). Computer Monitor Port Connect a computer using the VGA cable that came with the projector. Connect one end of the cable to the projector’s Computer port, and the other end to your computer’s monitor port. If you are using a notebook, switch it to external display (see “Troubleshooting”). You can also connect an audio cable. Wireless Network You can connect the projector wirelessly over an 802.11g, 802.11b, or 802.11n wireless network. See “Projecting wirelessly” for instructions. Video Device Connect up to 3 video devices and use the Source Search button on the projector or remote control to switch between them. RCA video cable (composite video) (optional) Component video to VGA cable (optional) Audio cable (optional) HDMI cable (optional) Camera, USB Device, or Epson Document Camera Connect a digital camera, USB flash drive, USB storage device, or Epson document camera to the projector’s USB TypeA (flat) port. If you connect a digital camera, USB flash drive, or USB storage device, you can use the projector’s Slideshow feature. See the User’s Guide and EasyMP Slide Converter Operation Guide on your projector CD for details. Turn on your equipment 1 Turn on your computer or video source. 2 Plug in the projector. The power light on the projector turns orange. 3 Open the A/V Mute slide all the way. 4 Press thepower button on the projector or remote control. Power button Power light The power light flashes green, then stays on. Note: To shut down the projector, press thepower button twice, then unplug it. You don’t have to wait for the projector to cool down. Adjust the image 1 If you don’t see an image, press the Source Search button on the projector or the remote control to select the image source. Note: If you still see a blank screen or have other display problems, see the troubleshooting tips on the back of this sheet. 2 To raise the image, press the foot release button and lift the front of the projector. Release the button to lock the foot in position. 3 PowerLite 1775W: Press the Focus buttons to sharpen the image. PowerLite 1760W/1770W: Rotate the focus ring to sharpen the image. PowerLite 1775W PowerLite 1760W/1770W 4 Turn the zoom ring to reduce or enlarge the image. PowerLite 1775W PowerLite 1760W/1770 W 5 If your image looks likeor, you’ve placed the projector off to one side of the screen at an angle. Place it directly in front of the center of the screen, facing the screen squarely. 6 If your image looks likeor, press theorbuttons on the projector to correct it. Using the remote control Make sure the batteries are installed as shown (two AA batteries). Access projector menus Navigate projector menus Choose which source to display Control projector volume Turn projector on and off Turn off projector display and sound For more information on using the remote control, see the User’s Guide on your projector CD. Project wirelessly Follow the steps here to connect the projector wirelessly over an 802.11g, 802.11b, or 802.11n wireless network. Your computer must have a wireless card or built-in wireless interface, and be running Windows 7, Windows Vista®, Windows XP Professional x64, Windows XP, or Windows 2000, or Mac OS® X 10.3 to 10.6. 1 Turn off the projector and unplug the power cord. 2 To install the LAN module, turn the projector over and remove the screw securing the LAN module cover. 3 Remove the wireless LAN module cover. PowerLite® 1760W/1770W/1775W *411958700* *411958700*
Troubleshooting If you see a blank screen... If you see a blank screen or the No signal message after turning on your computer or video device, check the following: • Make sure the power light on the projector is green and not flashing, and the A/V Mute slide is open. • Press the Source Search button on the projector or the remote control to select the computer as the image source. • If you’re using a Windows notebook, press the function key on your keyboard that lets you display on an external monitor. It may be labeled CRT/LCD or have an icon such as. You may have to hold down the Fn key while pressing it (such as Fn + F7). • On a Macintosh, select the Mirror Displays setting as described below. If the projector and notebook don’t display the same image... Windows Try using the CRT/LCD orkey as described above. On most systems, this key lets you toggle between the LCD screen and the projector, or display on both at the same time. If that doesn’t work, check your monitor settings to make sure both the LCD screen and the external monitor port are enabled. 1 Windows 7: From the Windows Control Panel, select Display > Change display settings. Windows Vista: Right-click on the desktop and select Personalize > Display Settings. Windows XP: From the Windows Control Panel, select Display > Settings > Advanced. 2 The method for adjusting the monitor setting varies. You may need to click the Monitor tab or icon, and then enable the external monitor port or set it as your primary display. Check the Windows Help utility for details. Mac OS X 1 Select System Preferences, then select Display or Displays. 2 Select Detect Displays. 3 Mac OS X 10.6.x: Click Show displays in menu bar. Other Mac OS X versions: Select the VGA Display or Color LCD option, click the Arrangement or Arrange tab, and check the Mirror Displays checkbox. (See your laptop manual for details.) 4 Insert the wireless LAN module into the port. 5 Replace the cover and secure it using the screw. 6 Plug in and turn on the projector. 7 To configure your projector for your wireless network, do one of the following: • If you’re using the optional Quick Wireless Connection USB key (included with the PowerLite 1775W), insert it into the projector’s USB TypeA port, wait for the displayed message, remove the key, and connect it to a USB port on your computer. Follow the on-screen instructions to install the driver, then run your presentation. For details, see the User’s Guide on your projector CD. • If you’re not using the key, continue with these steps. 8 Press the Menu button on the remote control, select the Network menu, and press Enter. 9 Choose Network Configuration and press Enter. 10 Select the Basic menu and press Enter. 11 Select the Projector Name setting and enter a name (up to 16 characters long) to identify your projector over the network. Use the displayed keyboard to enter characters. Press the arrow buttons on the remote control to highlight the characters and press Enter to select them. Note: See the User’s Guide on the projector CD for information on adding passwords. Epson and EasyMP are registered trademarks, and Epson Exceed Your Vision is a registered logomark of Seiko Epson Corporation. PowerLite and PrivateLine are registered trademarks o\ f Epson America, Inc. General Notice: Other product names used herein are for identification p\ urposes only and may be trademarks of their respective owners. Epson disclaims any and all rights in those \ marks. This information is subject to change without notice. © 2010 Epson America, Inc. 8/10 Printed in XXXXXX CPD-28070 12 Select the Wireless LAN menu and press Enter. 13 Select the Connection Mode setting and choose one of these options: • Quick to connect the projector to one computer on the network • Advanced to connect the projector to multiple computers on the network 14 If you selected Quick connection mode, select the Channel setting for your wireless network and turn on the SSID Auto Setting setting. 15 Select the type of wireless network you are using as the Wireless LAN Sys. setting. 16 If you selected Advanced connection mode, enter your network SSID (up to 32 characters) as the SSID setting. 17 If your network assigns addresses automatically, select IP Settings and turn on the DHCP setting. If not, turn off the DHCP setting and enter the projector’s IP Address, Subnet Mask, and Gateway Address, as needed. 18 To prevent the SSID and IP address from appearing on the network standby screen, set the SSID Display and/or IP Address Display settings to Off. 19 See the next section for additional instructions. Install network software Install the EasyMP® Network Projection software on each computer that will project over the network. Use the CD labeled Epson Projector Software for Meeting & Presentation to install the program. For instructions on installing and using your network software, see the EasyMP Network Projection Operation Guide on your projector CD. This guide is installed along with your projector User’s Guide. Where to get help Manuals For more information about using the projector, install the manuals from your projector CD. View the guides by clicking the icons for them on your computer desktop. Telephone Support Services To use the Epson PrivateLine® Support service, call (800) 637-7661 and enter the PIN on the Epson PrivateLine Support card included with your projector. This service is available 6 am to 6 pm, Pacific Time, Monday through Friday, for the duration of your warranty period. You may also speak with a projector support specialist by dialing: (562) 276-4394 (U.S.) or (905) 709-3839 (Canada), 6 am to 6 pm, Pacific Time, Monday through Friday Days and hours of support are subject to change without notice. Toll or long distance charges may apply. Internet Support Visit www.epson.com/support for solutions to common problems. You can download utilities and documentation, get FAQs and troubleshooting advice, or e-mail Epson. Registration Register today to get product updates, special promotions, and customer-only offers. You can use the CD included with your projector or register online at www.epson.com/webreg. Optional accessories For a list of optional accessories, see your projector User’s Guide. You can purchase screens, carrying cases, or other accessories from an Epson authorized reseller. To find the nearest reseller, call 800-GO-EPSON (800-463-7766). Or you can purchase online at www.epsonstore.com (U.S. sales) or www.epson.ca (Canadian sales).
Troubleshooting If you see a blank screen... If you see a blank screen or the No signal message after turning on your computer or video device, check the following: • Make sure the power light on the projector is green and not flashing, and the A/V Mute slide is open. • Press the Source Search button on the projector or the remote control to select the computer as the image source. • If you’re using a Windows notebook, press the function key on your keyboard that lets you display on an external monitor. It may be labeled CRT/LCD or have an icon such as. You may have to hold down the Fn key while pressing it (such as Fn + F7). • On a Macintosh, select the Mirror Displays setting as described below. If the projector and notebook don’t display the same image... Windows Try using the CRT/LCD orkey as described above. On most systems, this key lets you toggle between the LCD screen and the projector, or display on both at the same time. If that doesn’t work, check your monitor settings to make sure both the LCD screen and the external monitor port are enabled. 1 Windows 7: From the Windows Control Panel, select Display > Change display settings. Windows Vista: Right-click on the desktop and select Personalize > Display Settings. Windows XP: From the Windows Control Panel, select Display > Settings > Advanced. 2 The method for adjusting the monitor setting varies. You may need to click the Monitor tab or icon, and then enable the external monitor port or set it as your primary display. Check the Windows Help utility for details. Mac OS X 1 Select System Preferences, then select Display or Displays. 2 Select Detect Displays. 3 Mac OS X 10.6.x: Click Show displays in menu bar. Other Mac OS X versions: Select the VGA Display or Color LCD option, click the Arrangement or Arrange tab, and check the Mirror Displays checkbox. (See your laptop manual for details.) 4 Insert the wireless LAN module into the port. 5 Replace the cover and secure it using the screw. 6 Plug in and turn on the projector. 7 To configure your projector for your wireless network, do one of the following: • If you’re using the optional Quick Wireless Connection USB key (included with the PowerLite 1775W), insert it into the projector’s USB TypeA port, wait for the displayed message, remove the key, and connect it to a USB port on your computer. Follow the on-screen instructions to install the driver, then run your presentation. For details, see the User’s Guide on your projector CD. • If you’re not using the key, continue with these steps. 8 Press the Menu button on the remote control, select the Network menu, and press Enter. 9 Choose Network Configuration and press Enter. 10 Select the Basic menu and press Enter. 11 Select the Projector Name setting and enter a name (up to 16 characters long) to identify your projector over the network. Use the displayed keyboard to enter characters. Press the arrow buttons on the remote control to highlight the characters and press Enter to select them. Note: See the User’s Guide on the projector CD for information on adding passwords. Epson and EasyMP are registered trademarks, and Epson Exceed Your Vision is a registered logomark of Seiko Epson Corporation. PowerLite and PrivateLine are registered trademarks o\ f Epson America, Inc. General Notice: Other product names used herein are for identification p\ urposes only and may be trademarks of their respective owners. Epson disclaims any and all rights in those \ marks. This information is subject to change without notice. © 2010 Epson America, Inc. 8/10 Printed in XXXXXX CPD-28070 12 Select the Wireless LAN menu and press Enter. 13 Select the Connection Mode setting and choose one of these options: • Quick to connect the projector to one computer on the network • Advanced to connect the projector to multiple computers on the network 14 If you selected Quick connection mode, select the Channel setting for your wireless network and turn on the SSID Auto Setting setting. 15 Select the type of wireless network you are using as the Wireless LAN Sys. setting. 16 If you selected Advanced connection mode, enter your network SSID (up to 32 characters) as the SSID setting. 17 If your network assigns addresses automatically, select IP Settings and turn on the DHCP setting. If not, turn off the DHCP setting and enter the projector’s IP Address, Subnet Mask, and Gateway Address, as needed. 18 To prevent the SSID and IP address from appearing on the network standby screen, set the SSID Display and/or IP Address Display settings to Off. 19 See the next section for additional instructions. Install network software Install the EasyMP® Network Projection software on each computer that will project over the network. Use the CD labeled Epson Projector Software for Meeting & Presentation to install the program. For instructions on installing and using your network software, see the EasyMP Network Projection Operation Guide on your projector CD. This guide is installed along with your projector User’s Guide. Where to get help Manuals For more information about using the projector, install the manuals from your projector CD. View the guides by clicking the icons for them on your computer desktop. Telephone Support Services To use the Epson PrivateLine® Support service, call (800) 637-7661 and enter the PIN on the Epson PrivateLine Support card included with your projector. This service is available 6 am to 6 pm, Pacific Time, Monday through Friday, for the duration of your warranty period. You may also speak with a projector support specialist by dialing: (562) 276-4394 (U.S.) or (905) 709-3839 (Canada), 6 am to 6 pm, Pacific Time, Monday through Friday Days and hours of support are subject to change without notice. Toll or long distance charges may apply. Internet Support Visit www.epson.com/support for solutions to common problems. You can download utilities and documentation, get FAQs and troubleshooting advice, or e-mail Epson. Registration Register today to get product updates, special promotions, and customer-only offers. You can use the CD included with your projector or register online at www.epson.com/webreg. Optional accessories For a list of optional accessories, see your projector User’s Guide. You can purchase screens, carrying cases, or other accessories from an Epson authorized reseller. To find the nearest reseller, call 800-GO-EPSON (800-463-7766). Or you can purchase online at www.epsonstore.com (U.S. sales) or www.epson.ca (Canadian sales).