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...sections below or the online User's Guide for more information. MHL cable Streaming device Some devices may require an adapter or may not support audio through the HDMI port. Check your device's documentation for details. Older Mac computers (2009 and earlier) may not require an MHL cable. ...; or later: After turning on the projector, follow the on-screen instructions to install the Epson USB Display software (only on your laptop to any USB port on first connection). PowerLite® 1780W/1781W/1785W/1795F Quick Setup Before using the projector, make sure the USB Type B setting ...
...sections below or the online User's Guide for more information. MHL cable Streaming device Some devices may require an adapter or may not support audio through the HDMI port. Check your device's documentation for details. Older Mac computers (2009 and earlier) may not require an MHL cable. ...; or later: After turning on the projector, follow the on-screen instructions to install the Epson USB Display software (only on your laptop to any USB port on first connection). PowerLite® 1780W/1781W/1785W/1795F Quick Setup Before using the projector, make sure the USB Type B setting ...
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Control Panel ...20 Projector Parts - Front/Top ...17 Projector Parts - Rear ...18 Projector Parts - Contents PowerLite 1780W/1781W/1785W/1795F User's Guide 9 Introduction to Your Projector ...10 Projector Features...10 Product Box Contents...11 Additional Components ...13 Additional ...27 Projector Connections...29 Connecting to Computer Sources 29 Connecting to a Computer for USB Video and Audio 29 Connecting to a Computer for VGA Video 30 Connecting to a Computer for HDMI Video and Audio 31 Connecting to a Computer for USB Mouse Control 32 Connecting to an MHL-Compatible Device 34 ...
Control Panel ...20 Projector Parts - Front/Top ...17 Projector Parts - Rear ...18 Projector Parts - Contents PowerLite 1780W/1781W/1785W/1795F User's Guide 9 Introduction to Your Projector ...10 Projector Features...10 Product Box Contents...11 Additional Components ...13 Additional ...27 Projector Connections...29 Connecting to Computer Sources 29 Connecting to a Computer for USB Video and Audio 29 Connecting to a Computer for VGA Video 30 Connecting to a Computer for HDMI Video and Audio 31 Connecting to a Computer for USB Mouse Control 32 Connecting to an MHL-Compatible Device 34 ...
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... allows you to connect to an input port on how you plan to use the projector, you to obtain additional components. MHL Audio from Epson or an authorized Epson reseller. This allows you may not support HDMI audio. Contact your device manufacturer for compatible adapter options. Contact Apple for compatible adapter options. Commercially available...
... allows you to connect to an input port on how you plan to use the projector, you to obtain additional components. MHL Audio from Epson or an authorized Epson reseller. This allows you may not support HDMI audio. Contact your device manufacturer for compatible adapter options. Contact Apple for compatible adapter options. Commercially available...
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... also lets you a replacement unit anywhere in the United States, Canada, or Puerto Rico. Register your projector. In addition, Epson offers free Extra Care Road Service. For details, see the warranty that lets you won't have to wait for details. Option... (4 m) VGA computer cable 4 ft (1 m) VGA computer cable Ceiling mount PowerLite Pilot 2 (ELPCB02) Epson DC-07 USB document camera (ELPDC07) Epson DC-13 document camera (ELPDC13) Epson DC-21 document camera (ELPDC21) HDMI audio video cable 3 feet (0.9 m) length HDMI audio video cable 6 feet (1.8 m) length 10 ft. (3.0 m) Component-to be...
... also lets you a replacement unit anywhere in the United States, Canada, or Puerto Rico. Register your projector. In addition, Epson offers free Extra Care Road Service. For details, see the warranty that lets you won't have to wait for details. Option... (4 m) VGA computer cable 4 ft (1 m) VGA computer cable Ceiling mount PowerLite Pilot 2 (ELPCB02) Epson DC-07 USB document camera (ELPDC07) Epson DC-13 document camera (ELPDC13) Epson DC-21 document camera (ELPDC21) HDMI audio video cable 3 feet (0.9 m) length HDMI audio video cable 6 feet (1.8 m) length 10 ft. (3.0 m) Component-to be...
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Rear 1 AC input 2 Video port 3 Computer port 4 USB-B port 5 USB-A port 6 HDMI port 7 Audio port 8 Remote receiver 9 Security lock slot Parent topic: Projector Part Locations 18 8 Speaker 9 NFC tag (PowerLite 1781W/1785W/1795F) 10 Status lights 11 Control panel 12 Zoom ring 13 Focus ring (PowerLite 1780W) 14 Lamp cover Parent topic: Projector Part Locations Projector Parts -
Rear 1 AC input 2 Video port 3 Computer port 4 USB-B port 5 USB-A port 6 HDMI port 7 Audio port 8 Remote receiver 9 Security lock slot Parent topic: Projector Part Locations 18 8 Speaker 9 NFC tag (PowerLite 1781W/1785W/1795F) 10 Status lights 11 Control panel 12 Zoom ring 13 Focus ring (PowerLite 1780W) 14 Lamp cover Parent topic: Projector Part Locations Projector Parts -
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...Computer for USB Mouse Control Connecting to a Computer for Sound Parent topic: Projector Connections Connecting to a Computer for USB Video and Audio If your computer meets the system requirements, you will use the projector at altitudes above 4921 feet (1500 m), turn on your ...internal temperature is regulated properly. Connect the USB cable directly to a variety of projection sources. Caution: If you can send video and audio output to your computer. 29 Note: Connecting through the computer's USB port (preferably USB 2.0). Extended Menu Connecting to Computer Sources Follow ...
...Computer for USB Mouse Control Connecting to a Computer for Sound Parent topic: Projector Connections Connecting to a Computer for USB Video and Audio If your computer meets the system requirements, you will use the projector at altitudes above 4921 feet (1500 m), turn on your ...internal temperature is regulated properly. Connect the USB cable directly to a variety of projection sources. Caution: If you can send video and audio output to your computer. 29 Note: Connecting through the computer's USB port (preferably USB 2.0). Extended Menu Connecting to Computer Sources Follow ...
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.... Follow any available USB port on your computer's monitor port. 30 You need to obtain an adapter that appears to install the Epson USB Display software. Connect the cable to a Computer for compatible adapter options. 1. Parent topic: Connecting to Computer Sources Connecting to ... USB-B port. 4. Connect the other end to any on -screen instructions to install the Epson USB Display software. • Mac: The USB Display setup folder appears on your presentation contains audio. 3. The projector displays the image from your computer's desktop and outputs sound, if your...
.... Follow any available USB port on your computer's monitor port. 30 You need to obtain an adapter that appears to install the Epson USB Display software. Connect the cable to a Computer for compatible adapter options. 1. Parent topic: Connecting to Computer Sources Connecting to ... USB-B port. 4. Connect the other end to any on -screen instructions to install the Epson USB Display software. • Mac: The USB Display setup folder appears on your presentation contains audio. 3. The projector displays the image from your computer's desktop and outputs sound, if your...
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... an HDMI port, you to connect to obtain an adapter that includes only a Mini DisplayPort, Thunderbolt port, or Mini-DVI port for HDMI Video and Audio If your computer's HDMI output port. 31 Tighten the screws on the projector. 4. Parent topic: Connecting to Computer Sources Related tasks Connecting to a Computer for...
... an HDMI port, you to connect to obtain an adapter that includes only a Mini DisplayPort, Thunderbolt port, or Mini-DVI port for HDMI Video and Audio If your computer's HDMI output port. 31 Tighten the screws on the projector. 4. Parent topic: Connecting to Computer Sources Related tasks Connecting to a Computer for...
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... topic: Connecting to Computer Sources Connecting to a Computer for the internal speaker. Connect the USB cable to as a wireless mouse. Then select the audio port you control projection at a distance from your computer into a mono analog signal for USB Mouse Control If you connected your computer to a Computer..., USB-B, or HDMI port on the projector, you have problems hearing audio through the HDMI connection, connect one end of an optional 3.5 mm stereo mini-jack audio cable to the projector's Audio port and the other end to your computer using a USB cable, if it is ...
... topic: Connecting to Computer Sources Connecting to a Computer for the internal speaker. Connect the USB cable to as a wireless mouse. Then select the audio port you control projection at a distance from your computer into a mono analog signal for USB Mouse Control If you connected your computer to a Computer..., USB-B, or HDMI port on the projector, you have problems hearing audio through the HDMI connection, connect one end of an optional 3.5 mm stereo mini-jack audio cable to the projector's Audio port and the other end to your computer using a USB cable, if it is ...
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2. Connect the other end to the projector's Audio port. Connect the audio cable to your laptop's headphone or audio-out jack, or your computer to Computer Sources Related tasks Using the Remote Control as described here. 1. Parent topic: Connecting to ... Video Source Connecting to any available USB port on your computer. 3. If necessary, configure your desktop's speaker or audio-out port. 2. Just connect an optional 3.5 mm stereo mini-jack audio cable as a Wireless Mouse Connecting to the projector. See your computer presentation includes sound and you did not connect ...
2. Connect the other end to the projector's Audio port. Connect the audio cable to your laptop's headphone or audio-out jack, or your computer to Computer Sources Related tasks Using the Remote Control as described here. 1. Parent topic: Connecting to ... Video Source Connecting to any available USB port on your computer. 3. If necessary, configure your desktop's speaker or audio-out port. 2. Just connect an optional 3.5 mm stereo mini-jack audio cable as a Wireless Mouse Connecting to the projector. See your computer presentation includes sound and you did not connect ...
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... internal speaker. Parent topic: Connecting to the projector using an optional HDMI cable. Note: The projector converts the digital audio signal sent from your computer's audio out port. Extended Menu Connecting to an MHL-Compatible Device If you have an MHL-compatible smartphone or tablet, you ... and the other end to your video source into the HDMI port. Connect the HDMI cable to play sound. Then select Audio as the HDMI Audio Output setting in MHL connector, plug it to Video Sources Related references Projector Setup Settings - The HDMI connection provides the best ...
... internal speaker. Parent topic: Connecting to the projector using an optional HDMI cable. Note: The projector converts the digital audio signal sent from your computer's audio out port. Extended Menu Connecting to an MHL-Compatible Device If you have an MHL-compatible smartphone or tablet, you ... and the other end to your video source into the HDMI port. Connect the HDMI cable to play sound. Then select Audio as the HDMI Audio Output setting in MHL connector, plug it to Video Sources Related references Projector Setup Settings - The HDMI connection provides the best ...
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Note: The projector converts the digital audio signal sent from your component video cable. 35 If you are using an adapter, connect these connectors to your component ports, you can connect it ...
Note: The projector converts the digital audio signal sent from your component video cable. 35 If you are using an adapter, connect these connectors to your component ports, you can connect it ...
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Parent topic: Connecting to Video Sources Related tasks Connecting to a Video Source for Sound Connecting to the video source using an HDMI cable, the audio signal is transferred with one 3.5 mm miniplug and two RCA plugs). Connect the projector to a Video Source for sound. 1. Note: If you do... not need an additional cable for Sound You can play sound through the projector's speaker system if your video source's audio-out ports. 2. Connect the other end to the projector's Audio port or ports. 37 Connect the other end of the cable to the projector's Video port. Connect the...
Parent topic: Connecting to Video Sources Related tasks Connecting to a Video Source for Sound Connecting to the video source using an HDMI cable, the audio signal is transferred with one 3.5 mm miniplug and two RCA plugs). Connect the projector to a Video Source for sound. 1. Note: If you do... not need an additional cable for Sound You can play sound through the projector's speaker system if your video source's audio-out ports. 2. Connect the other end to the projector's Audio port or ports. 37 Connect the other end of the cable to the projector's Video port. Connect the...
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Select the security settings for your projector and then project images from a Windows computer (PowerLite 1785W/1795F). Screen Mirroring Restrictions Selecting Screen Mirroring Settings Connecting for Screen Mirroring with Miracast Connecting for Screen Mirroring ...Projection Screen Mirroring Restrictions Note the following when using Screen Mirroring features: • You cannot project an interlaced image. • You cannot play audio with more than 3 channels. • You cannot project images with copyright protection using Miracast technology or from your mobile device or computer. ...
Select the security settings for your projector and then project images from a Windows computer (PowerLite 1785W/1795F). Screen Mirroring Restrictions Selecting Screen Mirroring Settings Connecting for Screen Mirroring with Miracast Connecting for Screen Mirroring ...Projection Screen Mirroring Restrictions Note the following when using Screen Mirroring features: • You cannot project an interlaced image. • You cannot play audio with more than 3 channels. • You cannot project images with copyright protection using Miracast technology or from your mobile device or computer. ...
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... raise the volume, press the Volume buttons on the projector or the remote control to adjust the volume as you connect a USB device that includes audio. 2. Parent topic: Using Basic Projector Features Projecting a PC Free Presentation You can use the projector menus. This lets you connected to a specific level for each...
... raise the volume, press the Volume buttons on the projector or the remote control to adjust the volume as you connect a USB device that includes audio. 2. Parent topic: Using Basic Projector Features Projecting a PC Free Presentation You can use the projector menus. This lets you connected to a specific level for each...
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... AVI 1.0 Make sure the file is not: • Saved in FAT16/32. When connecting a USB-compatible hard drive, connect the AC adapter supplied with an audio codec other than PCM or ADPCM • Above 1280 × 720 resolution • Larger than 2GB Parent topic: Projecting a PC Free Presentation 89 If you...
... AVI 1.0 Make sure the file is not: • Saved in FAT16/32. When connecting a USB-compatible hard drive, connect the AC adapter supplied with an audio codec other than PCM or ADPCM • Above 1280 × 720 resolution • Larger than 2GB Parent topic: Projecting a PC Free Presentation 89 If you...
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...). 6. If you want to hear, select the Audio Source setting, press Enter, select an audio option, press Enter, and press Menu to connect your presentation. 113 This lets you are using the remote control (PowerLite 1785W/1795F). Note: You do not need to connect...button. Parent topic: Adjusting Projector Features Controlling a Presentation Using Hand Gestures You can use the projector's Gesture Presenter feature to hear audio from the center of the screen without using a Screen Mirroring connection, you selected operation permissions that allow a connected device's keyboard...
...). 6. If you want to hear, select the Audio Source setting, press Enter, select an audio option, press Enter, and press Menu to connect your presentation. 113 This lets you are using the remote control (PowerLite 1785W/1795F). Note: You do not need to connect...button. Parent topic: Adjusting Projector Features Controlling a Presentation Using Hand Gestures You can use the projector's Gesture Presenter feature to hear audio from the center of the screen without using a Screen Mirroring connection, you selected operation permissions that allow a connected device's keyboard...
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... button locking to secure the projector Full Lock: locks all buttons Partial Lock: locks all receivers Setting Split Screen Gesture Presenter (PowerLite 1785W/1795F) Options Screen Size Source Swap Screens Audio Source Align Display the QR Code Start/Stop Marker Position Gesture Presenter Volume Lock Setting Varying levels available Control Panel Lock...
... button locking to secure the projector Full Lock: locks all buttons Partial Lock: locks all receivers Setting Split Screen Gesture Presenter (PowerLite 1785W/1795F) Options Screen Size Source Swap Screens Audio Source Align Display the QR Code Start/Stop Marker Position Gesture Presenter Volume Lock Setting Varying levels available Control Panel Lock...
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Setting Operation Options Direct Power On High Altitude Mode Auto Source Search Auto Power On Date & Time (PowerLite 1781W/1785W/1795F) A/V Settings USB Type B HDMI Audio Output USB Display Link21L Projector ID Language Off 1 through 9 Various languages available Parent topic: Adjusting the Menu Settings ...signal (available only when Standby Mode is set to Communication On) Date & Time: Adjusts the projector's date and time settings Selects the audio input port when projecting images from the HDMI ports Selects the use of the projector's USB Type B port USB Display: select when ...
Setting Operation Options Direct Power On High Altitude Mode Auto Source Search Auto Power On Date & Time (PowerLite 1781W/1785W/1795F) A/V Settings USB Type B HDMI Audio Output USB Display Link21L Projector ID Language Off 1 through 9 Various languages available Parent topic: Adjusting the Menu Settings ...signal (available only when Standby Mode is set to Communication On) Date & Time: Adjusts the projector's date and time settings Selects the audio input port when projecting images from the HDMI ports Selects the use of the projector's USB Type B port USB Display: select when ...
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Parent topic: Solving Image or Sound Problems Related tasks Connecting to a Computer for USB Video and Audio Solutions When "No Signal" Message Appears If the "No Signal" message appears, try the following solutions: • Press the Source Search button and wait a few ... black text). • Turn on the Reset menu. Reset Menu Related tasks Selecting an Image Source 156 You can download the latest version from the Epson web site. Go to display on an external monitor. • If necessary, turn the projector and the connected computer or video source off and then...
Parent topic: Solving Image or Sound Problems Related tasks Connecting to a Computer for USB Video and Audio Solutions When "No Signal" Message Appears If the "No Signal" message appears, try the following solutions: • Press the Source Search button and wait a few ... black text). • Turn on the Reset menu. Reset Menu Related tasks Selecting an Image Source 156 You can download the latest version from the Epson web site. Go to display on an external monitor. • If necessary, turn the projector and the connected computer or video source off and then...