Epson EX5240 Quick Setup

EX5240/EX5250 Pro

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
Computer port
Connect one end of a VGA cable to the projector's Computer port, and the
other end to your laptop or computer's
your laptop 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.
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
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instructions to install the Epson USB Display software (EMP_UDSE.EXE; only
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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.

Video device

Connect multiple video devices and use the Source Search button on the
projector or the remote control to switch between them.
USB cable
HDMI cable
VGA cable
Audio cable
monitor port. Make sure to switch
Audio cable
S-Video cable
HDMI cable
Component video to VGA cable
RCA video cable (composite video)
USB device
Connect a digital camera, USB flash drive, or USB storage device to the
projector's USB-A (flat) port.
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
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
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
can display a QR code, switch between projection sources, and quickly
access various adjustment options from this screen.
USB cable
power light on the projector turns blue.
power button twice, then
to select it. You