Installation Manual

Quick Setup
Before using the projector, make sure you read the safety instructions in the
online User’s Guide.
Connect the projector
Choose from the following connections. See the sections below or the online
User’s Guide for details.
Computer
USB cable
HDMI cable
VGA cable
Audio cable
USB port
Connect the square end of a USB cable to the projector’s USB-B (square) port.
Connect the flat end of the cable to any USB port on your computer.
Windows
®
XP or later: After turning on the projector, follow the on-screen
instructions to install the Epson
®
USB Display software (EMP_UDSE.EXE; only
on first connection). If the software screen does not display automatically, open
My Computer or Computer, then double-click EPSON_PJ_UD.
OS X 10.5.8 or higher: 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).
Note: If you have problems installing the USB Display software, make sure the
USB Type B setting in the projector’s Extended menu is set to USB Display.
See the online User’s Guide for instructions.
Computer port
Connect one end of a VGA cable to the projector’s Computer port, and the
other end to your computer’s monitor port. If you are using a laptop,
switch it to external display (see “Troubleshooting”). You can also connect an
audio cable.
HDMI port
Connect one end of an HDMI cable to the projector’s HDMI port and the other
end to an HDMI port on your computer.
Video device
Connect multiple video devices and use the Source Search button on the
projector or the remote control to switch between them.
RCA video cable (composite video)
Component video to VGA cable
S-Video cable
HDMI cable
Audio cable
Mobile media device
Connect tablets, smartphones, and other devices that support the MHL™
standard to the HDMI/MHL port.
MHL cable
Some devices may require an adapter or may not require an MHL cable. Not all
features or functions may be supported. Check your device’s documentation for
more information.
Camera, USB device, or Epson DC-06 document
camera
Connect a digital camera, USB flash drive, USB storage device, or Epson DC-06
document camera to the projector’s USB-A (flat) port.
USB cable
If you connect a digital camera, USB flash drive, or USB storage device, you can
use the projector’s PC Free feature. You can also connect other Epson document
cameras to the projector. See the online User’s Guide 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 blue.
3
Open the A/V Mute slide all the way.
4
Press the power button on the projector or remote control. The
projector beeps, the Status light flashes blue, and then stays on.
Note: To shut down the projector, press the power button twice, then
unplug it. You don’t have to wait for the projector to cool down.
5
Use the arrow buttons on the remote control to highlight any of the
options on the Home screen that appears, then press to select it. You
can display a QR code, switch between projection sources, and quickly
access various adjustment options from this screen.
6
The default language of the menu system is English. To select another
language, press the Menu button on the projector or remote control.
Select Extended and press . Select Language and press . Select
your language and press . Press the Menu button to exit the menu
system.
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
EX7240 Pro: To reduce or enlarge the image, turn the zoom ring.
EX3240: To reduce or enlarge the image, press the Tele (reduce) or Wide
(enlarge) buttons on the projector.
EX7240 Pro
EX3240
4
Turn the focus ring to sharpen the image.
EX7240 Pro
EX3240
5
If your image looks like or , you may have placed the projector
off to one side of the screen at an angle. Place the projector directly in
front of the center of the screen, facing the screen squarely. If you can’t
move the projector, use the horizontal keystone slider on the projector to
correct the image shape.
EX7240 Pro
EX3240
6
Your projector automatically adjusts images that look like or ,
but if necessary you can press the or button on the projector to
correct it.
Using the remote control
Make sure the batteries are installed as shown (two AA batteries).
Choose which source
to display
Turn projector
on and off
Access projector
menus
Turn off projector
display
Get solutions to
common problems
Navigate projector
menus
For more information on using the remote control, see the online User’s
Guide.
Project wirelessly
Follow the steps here to connect the projector over a wireless network. With
the EX3240, you will need the optional wireless LAN module (part number
V12H731P02).
If you’re projecting from a computer, it must have a wireless card or built-in
wireless interface, and be running Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Vista
®
,
Windows XP Professional x64, or Windows XP, or OS X 10.5.8 to 10.10.x.
Note: If you’re using the optional Quick Wireless Connection USB key
(Windows only, part number V12H005M09), press the LAN button on the
remote control. When you see SSID and IP address information on the screen,
connect the key to the projector’s USB-A port. Look for the displayed message,
remove the key, and connect it to a USB port on your computer. Follow the
on-screen instructions on your computer to install the driver. For details, see
the online User’s Guide.
1
Press the Menu button on the remote control, select the Network
menu, and press .
2
Choose Network Configuration and press .
3
Select the Wireless LAN menu and press .
EX3240/EX7240 Pro