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PowerLite® S6 Series/78/W6 Series
Multimedia Projector
User’s Guide
Important Safety Information
WARNING: Never look into the projector lens when the lamp is turned on; the bright light can damage your eyes.
Never let children look into the lens when it is on. Never open any cover on the projector, except the lamp and
filter covers. Dangerous electrical voltages inside the projector can severely injure you. Except as specifically
explained in this User’s Guide, do not attempt to service this product yourself. Refer all servicing to qualified service
personnel.
WARNING: The projector and its accessories come packaged in plastic bags. Keep plastic bags away from small
children to avoid any risk of suffocation.
Caution: When you replace the lamp, never touch the new lamp with your bare hands; the invisible residue left by
the oil on your hands may shorten the lamp life. Use a cloth or glove to handle the new lamp.
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Software Copyright:
This product uses free software as well as software to which this company holds the rights.
The following is information on the free software used by this product.
Hereafter, each author, the conditions, and so on are described in the original. Furthermore, there is no guarantee
for free software because of the characteristics of the free software that has already been used in this product; any
problems in this product (including problems that originate with the free software concerned) do not influence the
conditions of the guarantee (written guarantee) issued by this company.
(1) libjpeg
© 1991-1998 Thomas G. Lane.
This software is based in part on the work of the Independent JPEG Group.
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© 1998-2004 Glenn Randers-Pehrson
© 1996-1997 Andreas Dilger
© 1995-1996 Guy Eric Schalnat, Group 42, Inc.
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© 1995-2003 Jean-loup Gailly and Mark Adler
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Trademarks
Epson and Instant Off are registered trademarks, and Epson Exceed Your Vision is a registered logomark of Seiko
Epson Corporation.
PowerLite and PrivateLine are registered trademarks SizeWise is a trademark, and Extra Care is a service mark of
Epson America, Inc.
Pixelworks, DNX, and the DNX logo are trademarks of Pixelworks, Inc.
HDMI, the HDMI logo, and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of
HDMI Licensing, LLC.
General Notice: Other product names used herein are for identification purposes only and may be trademarks of
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This information is subject to change without notice.
© 2008 Epson America, Inc. 6/08
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Contents
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Welcome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Using Your Documentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Getting More Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Registration and Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Optional Accessories. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Setting Up the Projector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
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Unpacking the Projector. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Additional Components. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Positioning the Projector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Projector Placement Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Connecting to a Computer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Connecting to the USB Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Connecting to the VGA Computer Port . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Connecting to Video Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Connecting an HDMI Video Source
(PowerLite W6 Series only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Connecting a Composite Video Source . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Connecting an S-Video Source . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Connecting a Component Video Source . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Connecting an RGB Video Source. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Connecting an External Monitor
(PowerLite S6 Series or PowerLite 78 only). . . . . . . . . 33
Playing Sound Through the Projector. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Connecting a Digital Camera or Other USB Device
(PowerLite W6 Series Only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Inserting an SD Card
(PowerLite W6 Series Only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
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Turning the Projector On and Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Using the Direct Power On Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Shutting Down the Projector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Displaying and Adjusting the Image . . . . . . . . 41
Selecting an Image Source . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Adjusting the Image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Adjusting the Position of the Image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Adjusting the Image Shape. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Focusing and Zooming the Image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Selecting the Color Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Resizing Video Images . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Presenting With the Remote Control. . . . . . . . 49
Using the Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Controlling the Picture and Sound. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Turning Off the Picture and Sound. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Stopping Action. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Zooming In on Your Image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Controlling the Volume. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Operating Your Computer With the Remote Control . . . . . 53
Presenting a Slideshow (PowerLite W6 Series Only) . . . . . . 55
Starting a Slideshow. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Selecting Slideshow Display Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Fine-Tuning the Projector. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
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Using the Menu System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Restoring the Default Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Adjusting the Image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Adjusting Signal Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Customizing Projector Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Customizing Power and Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Using the Projector Security Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Enabling Password Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Creating Your Own Startup Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Disabling the Projector’s Buttons. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Using Security Locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
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Maintaining the Projector. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Cleaning the Lens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Cleaning the Projector Case . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Cleaning the Air Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76
Replacing the Air Filter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Replacing the Lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Resetting the Lamp Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
Checking Lamp Usage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Replacing the Remote Control Batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Transporting the Projector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
Solving Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
Using On-Screen Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
Checking Projector Status. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
What To Do When the Lights Flash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
Solving Projector Operation Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
Solving Problems With the Image or Sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
Solving Problems With the Remote Control. . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
Where To Get Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Speak to a Support Representative . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
A
B
Technical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
Notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
Important Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
FCC Compliance Statement. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112
Index. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
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Welcome
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The PowerLite
lightweight projector with a built-in speaker. It offers up to 2200
lumens (PowerLite S6 Series/PowerLite 78) or 2000 lumens
(PowerLite W6 Series) of white and color light output (brightness). It
also provides a native SVGA (PowerLite S6 Series), XGA
(PowerLite 78), or WXGA (PowerLite W6 Series) resolution. You can
connect it to a wide range of computers and video sources. You can
also project from a USB or SD
only).
Your projector offers these easy setup, control, and security features:
■ Plug n’ Project setup—No hassle, one-step connect and project
with USB
®
S6 Series/78/W6 Series is an easy-to-use, compact,
™
storage device (PowerLite W6 Series
■ Ultra HD-quality with just one cable—HDMI audio/video
connection (PowerLite W6 Series only)
■ PC-free slideshows and presentations—SD card slot and USB
thumb drive port (PowerLite W6 Series only)
■ Quick, convenient control—Direct Power Off, sleep mode,
Instant Off
■ Easy picture adjustment—ultra flexible, Auto Keystone
correction and digital zoom (PowerLite 78/PowerLite W6 Series
only)
■ One-touch filter replacement
■ Top-loading easy lamp access
■ Security features—password protection, user’s logo, projector
button lock, security cable attachment (cable not included), and a
slot for an optional Kensington
®
/On
®
security lock
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Additional enhancements:
■ 2000:1 contrast ratio (with Auto Iris setting turned on) and
vibrant color display
■ Integral lens cover (A/V Mute slide) that won’t get lost
■ Low power, long-lasting lamp with High and Low Brightness
modes
■ Ability to project PowerPoint
®
slide images without a computer
while viewing handout notes and controls on the computer screen
(PowerLite W6 Series only).
■ Carrying case included
Using Your Documentation
This book contains all the information you need to set up and use
your projector. Please follow these guidelines as you read through it:
■ Warnings must be followed carefully to avoid bodily injury.
■ Cautions must be observed to avoid damage to your equipment.
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■ Notes contain important information about your projector.
■ Tips contain additional projection hints.
Getting More Information
Need tips on giving presentations? Quick steps for setting up your
projector? Here’s where you can look for help:
■ Quick Setup sheet
Provides information for connecting the projector to your
equipment, displaying and adjusting the image, and solving
display problems.
■ Built-in help system
Provides assistance for common problems. Available from the
?Help button on the projector or the remote control. See page 86
for details.
■ epson.com/support
Download FAQs and e-mail your questions to Epson support.
■ PrivateLine
If you still need help after checking this User’s Guide and the
sources listed in this section, you can use the Epson PrivateLine
Support service to get help fast. Call (800) 637-7661 and enter
the PIN on the PrivateLine card. Or take advantage of Epson’s
automated support services 24 hours a day. See page 96 for more
information.
®
support
■ presentersonline.com
Includes a library of articles covering presentation tips, tricks, and
technology. The site provides templates, clip art, and sound clips,
as well as Presenters Services to use on the road. Even more
resources and services are available if you register to join the
Presenters Club—and it’s free.
Welcome 11
Registration and Warranty
Your projector comes with a basic warranty that lets you project with
confidence. For details, see the warranty brochure included with your
projector.
In addition, Epson offers free Extra Care
SM
Road Service. In the
unlikely event of an equipment failure, you won’t have to wait for
your unit to be repaired. Instead, Epson will ship you a replacement
unit anywhere in the United States or Canada, usually via overnight
delivery. See the brochure included with your projector for details.
To register, simply fill out the registration card and mail it to Epson.
Or you can register online at epson.com/webreg
. Registering also lets
you receive special updates on new accessories, products, and service.
Optional Accessories
To enhance your use of the projector, Epson offers the following
optional accessories:
Product Part number
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Replacement lamp V13H010L41
Replacement air filter V13H134A13
Universal projector ceiling mount
Advanced projector ceiling mount with precision gear
High security projector ceiling mount
Adjustable suspended ceiling channel kit
False ceiling plate kit
Structural round ceiling plate
Adjustable extension column (pipe) 8” - 11”
Kensington security lock ELPSL01
50-inch portable screen (4:3 aspect ratio)
60-inch portable pop-up screen (4:3 aspect ratio)
80-inch portable pop-up screen (4:3 aspect ratio)
Accolade
Component-to-VGA video cable
S-Video cable
™
DUET™ Portable Projector Screen (4:3/16:9)
ELPMBPJF
ELPMBPRG
ELPMBATA
ELPMBP01
ELPMBP02
ELPMBP03
ELPMBC01
ELPSC06
ELPSC07
ELPSC08
ELPSC80
ELPKC19
ELPSV01
Product Part number
Distribution amplifier ELPDA01
Image presentation camera (ELPDC05)
DC-10s document camera
Soft carrying case (projector only)
Soft shoulder case for projector and notebook
Wheeled soft carrying case
Molded hard-shell wheeled carrying case
Swiss Gear
®
backpack
V12H162020
ELPDC10S
V12H00160
ELPKS61
ELPKS62
ELPKS58
ELPKS63
You can purchase screens 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).
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Setting Up the Projector
This chapter tells you how to unpack the projector and connect it to
a notebook or desktop computer, and/or to video equipment, such as
a VCR, DVD player, or video camera.
You can also connect the projector to a USB storage device or digital
camera, or project from an inserted SD card (PowerLite W6 Series
only).
Follow the instructions in this chapter on:
■ Unpacking the projector
■ Positioning the projector
■ Connecting to a computer
■ Connecting to video equipment
■ Connecting an external monitor (PowerLite S6 Series and
PowerLite 78 only)
■ Playing sound through the projector
■ Connecting to a digital camera or other USB device
(PowerLite W6 Series only)
■ Inserting an SD card (PowerLite W6 Series only)
■ Turning the projector on and off
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Unpacking the Projector
After unpacking the projector, make sure you have all these parts:
Projector
Power cord
VGA computer cable
Carrying case
PDF manuals and
registration CD-ROM
Remote control
PowerLite S6 Series/
PowerLite 78
PowerLite W6 Series
Password Protected
sticker
2 AA batteries
(for remote control)
USB cable
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Save all packaging in case you need to ship the projector. Always use
the original packaging (or the equivalent) when you need to send the
projector to another location. See page 83 for transportation
instructions. (If you are moving the projector by hand, use the
carrying case.)
Additional Components
Depending on how you plan to use the projector, you may need
additional components:
■ To receive an HDMI signal from your video device, you’ll need
an HDMI cable (PowerLite W6 Series only). One may be
provided with your video equipment.
■ To receive a component video signal from a DVD player or other
video device, you’ll need a component-to-VGA video cable. One
may be provided with your video equipment.
■ To receive an S-Video signal, you’ll need an S-Video cable. One
may be included with your video equipment, or you can purchase
one from Epson. See “Optional Accessories” on page 12.
■ To receive an audio signal, you’ll need an RCA-type audio cable
with two male plugs, or a stereo mini-jack audio adapter cable.
Positioning the Projector
If the projector isn’t already installed in the room you’re using, you’ll
probably want to place it on a table in front of the screen. This lets
you stand in the front of the room, face the audience, and remain
close enough to the equipment to be able to control it.
Keep these considerations in mind as you position the projector:
■ Place the projector on a sturdy, level surface.
■ Make sure there is plenty of space for ventilation around and
under the projector.
■ Make sure the projector is within 5.9 feet (1.8 meters) of a
grounded electrical outlet or extension cord.
Setting Up the Projector 17
Image size increases with distance, but can vary depending on the
aspect ratio (image shape), how you zoom into the image, and
whether you’ve adjusted other image settings. Use the illustrations and
tables below to help you determine the projection distance.
Center of
lens
Center of
lens
PowerLite S6 Series (4:3 images)
Screen size
30 inches
(76 cm)
50 inches
(127 cm)
60 inches
(152 cm)
70 inches
(178 cm)
80 inches
(203 cm)
100 inches
(254 cm)
150 inches
(381 cm)
200 inches
(508 cm)
300 inches
(762 cm)
350 inches
(889 cm)
Projection distance (A)
Wide to Tele
34 to 47 inches
(87 to 119 cm)
58 to 79 inches
(147 to 200 cm)
70 to 95 inches
(177 to 240 cm)
82 to 110 inches
(207 to 281 cm)
93 to 126 inches
(237 to 321 cm)
117 to 158 inches
(297 to 402 cm)
176 to 238 inches
(447 to 605 cm)
235 to 318 inches
(597 to 807 cm)
353 inches
(897 cm)
412 inches
(1047 cm)
Offset (B)
Wide to Tele
–1.7 to +0.9 inches
(–4 to +2 cm)
–2.8 to +1.4 inches
(–7 to +4 cm)
–3.4 to +1.7 inches
(–9 to +4 cm)
–4 to +2 inches
(–10 to +5 cm)
–4.5 to +2.3 inches
(–11 to +6 cm)
–5.7 to +2.9 inches
(–14 to +7 cm)
–8.5 to +4.3 inches
(–22 to +11 cm)
–11.3 to +5.7 inches
(–29 to +15 cm)
–17 inches
(–43 cm)
–19.8 inches
(–50 cm)
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PowerLite S6 Series (16:9 images)
Screen size
30 inches
(76 cm)
50 inches
(127 cm)
60 inches
(152 cm)
70 inches
(178 cm)
80 inches
(203 cm)
100 inches
(254 cm)
150 inches
(381 cm)
200 inches
(508 cm)
300 inches
(762 cm)
320 inches
(813 cm)
Projection distance (A)
Wide to Tele
37 to 51 inches
(95 to 130 cm)
63 to 86 inches
(161 to 218 cm)
76 to 103 inches
(193 to 262 cm)
89 to 120 inches
(226 to 306 cm)
102 to 138 inches
(259 to 350 cm)
128 to 173 inches
(324 to 438 cm)
192 to 259 inches
(487 to 659 cm)
256 to 346 inches
(651 to 880 cm)
385 inches
(978 cm)
411 inches
(1043 cm)
Offset (B)
Wide to Tele
+0.6 to +3.4 inches
(+2 to +9 cm)
+1 to +5.6 inches
(+3 to +14 cm)
+1.2 to +6.8 inches
(+3 to +17 cm)
+1.4 to +7.9 inches
(+4 to +20 cm)
+1.6 to +9 inches
(+4 to +23 cm)
+2 to +11.3 inches
(+5 to +29 cm)
+3 to +16.9 inches
(+8 to +43 cm)
+4 to +22.6 inches
(+10 to +57 cm)
+6 inches
(+15 cm)
+6.4 inches
(+16 cm)
PowerLite 78 (4:3 images)
Projection distance (A)
Screen size
30 inches
(76 cm)
40 inches
(102 cm)
50 inches
(127 cm)
60 inches
(152 cm)
80 inches
(203 cm)
100 inches
(254 cm)
Wide to Tele Offset (B)
33 to 40 inches
(84 to 101 cm)
44 to 53 inches
(113 to 136 cm)
56 to 67 inches
(142 to 171 cm)
67 to 81 inches
(171 to 206 cm)
90 to 108 inches
(229 to 275 cm)
113 to 136 inches
(287 to 345 cm)
–1.9 inches
(–5 cm)
–2.5 inches
(–6 cm)
–3.1 inches
(–8 cm)
–3.8 inches
(–10 cm)
–5 inches
(–13 cm)
–6.3 inches
(–16 cm)
Setting Up the Projector 19
Projection distance (A)
Screen size
150 inches
(381 cm)
200 inches
(508 cm)
250 inches
(635 cm)
300 inches
(762 cm)
Wide to Tele Offset (B)
170 to 204 inches
(432 to 519 cm)
227 to 273 inches
(577 to 693 cm)
284 to 341 inches
(722 to 867 cm)
341 to 410 inches
(867 to 1041 cm)
PowerLite 78 (16:9 images)
Projection distance (A)
Screen size
28 inches
(71 cm)
30 inches
(76 cm)
40 inches
(102 cm)
50 inches
(127 cm)
60 inches
(152 cm)
80 inches
(203 cm)
100 inches
(254 cm)
150 inches
(381 cm)
200 inches
(508 cm)
250 inches
(635 cm)
275 inches
(699 cm)
Wide to Tele Offset (B)
33 to 40 inches
(85 to 103 cm)
36 to 43 inches
(91 to 110 cm)
48 to 58 inches
(123 to 148 cm)
61 to 73 inches
(155 to 186 cm)
73 to 88 inches
(186 to 224 cm)
98 to 118 inches
(249 to 300 cm)
123 to 148 inches
(313 to 376 cm)
185 to 223 inches
(471 to 566 cm)
247 to 297 inches
(629 to 755 cm)
310 to 372 inches
(787 to 945 cm)
341 to 409 inches
(866 to 1040 cm)
–9.4 inches
(–24 cm)
–12.5 inches
(–32 cm)
–15.6 inches
(–40 cm)
–18.8 inches
(–48 cm)
+0.4 inch
(+1 cm)
+0.4 inch
(+1 cm)
+0.5 inch
(+1 cm)
+0.7 inch
(+2 cm)
+0.8 inch
(+2 cm)
+1.1 inches
(+3 cm)
+1.4 inches
(+3 cm)
+2 inches
(+5 cm)
+2.7 inches
(+7 cm)
+3.4 inches
(+9 cm)
+3.7 inches
(+10 cm)
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PowerLite W6 Series (16:10 image)
Diagonal screen
size
27 inches
(69 cm)
30 inches
(76 cm)
40 inches
(102 cm)
50 inches
(127 cm)
60 inches
(152 cm)
80 inches
(203 cm)
100 inches
(254 cm)
150 inches
(381 cm)
200 inches
(508 cm)
250 inches
(635 cm)
Projection distance (A)
Wide to Tele
33 to 40 inches
(84 to 101 cm)
37 to 45 inches
(94 to 113 cm)
50 to 60 inches
(126 to 152 cm)
62 to 75 inches
(158 to 191 cm)
75 to 90 inches
(191 to 230 cm)
101 to 121 inches
(255 to 307 cm)
126 to 152 inches
(320 to 385 cm)
190 to 228 inches
(482 to 579 cm)
253 to 305 inches
(644 to 774 cm)
317 to 381 inches
(806 to 968 cm)
PowerLite W6 Series (4:3 image)
Projection distance (A)
Screen size
24 inches
(61 cm)
30 inches
(76 cm)
40 inches
(102 cm)
50 inches
(127 cm)
60 inches
(152 cm)
70 inches
(178 cm)
Wide to Tele
33 to 40 inches
(84 to 102 cm)
42 to 51 inches
(106 to 129 cm)
56 to 68 inches
(143 to 173 cm)
71 to 85 inches
(180 to 217 cm)
85 to 103 inches
(216 to 260 cm)
100 to 120 inches
(253 to 304 cm)
Setting Up the Projector 21
Projection distance (A)
Screen size
80 inches
(203 cm)
100 inches
(254 cm)
150 inches
(381 cm)
200 inches
(508 cm)
235 inches
(597 cm)
Wide to Tele
114 to 137 inches
(290 to 348 cm)
143 to 172 inches
(363 to 436 cm)
215 to 258 inches
(546 to 656 cm)
287 to 345 inches
(729 to 876 cm)
338 to 406 inches
(857 to 1030 cm)
PowerLite W6 Series (16:9 image)
Projection distance (A)
Screen size
27 inches
(69 cm)
30 inches
(76 cm)
40 inches
(102 cm)
50 inches
(127 cm)
60 inches
(152 cm)
70 inches
(178 cm)
80 inches
(203 cm)
100 inches
(254 cm)
150 inches
(381 cm)
200 inches
(508 cm)
260 inches
(660 cm)
Wide to Tele Offset (B)
34 to 41 inches
(86 to 104 cm)
38 to 46 inches
(96 to 116 cm)
51 to 62 inches
(130 to 156 cm)
64 to 77 inches
(163 to 196 cm)
77 to 93 inches
(196 to 236 cm)
90 to 109 inches
(229 to 276 cm)
103 to 124 inches
(263 to 316 cm)
130 to 156 inches
(329 to 396 cm)
195 to 234 inches
(495 to 596 cm)
261 to 313 inches
(662 to 795 cm)
339 to 407 inches
(861 to 1035 cm)
+0.7 inch
(+2 cm)
+0.8 inch
(+2 cm)
+1.1 inches
(+3 cm)
+1.4 inches
(+3 cm)
+1.6 inches
(+4 cm)
+1.9 inches
(+5 cm)
+2.2 inches
(+6 cm)
+2.7 inches
(+7 cm)
+4.1 inches
(+10 cm)
+5.5 inches
(+14 cm)
+7.1 inches
(+18 cm)
22 Setting Up the Projector
Projector Placement Options
When projecting from the front, you should place the projector
directly in front of the center of the screen, facing the screen squarely.
The center of the lens should be about level with the bottom of the
screen.
Front projection
If you place the projector below screen level, you may need to tilt it up
by extending the front adjustable foot. Tilting the projector causes the
image to become “keystone” shaped, but you can correct the
distortion (see page 44).
You can also install the projector in three other viewing setups: ceiling
projection, rear projection onto a semi-transparent screen, or
rear/ceiling projection.
note
After positioning the
projector, you may want to
connect a Kensington
MicroSaver
device to the lock port on the
projector. You can purchase
this from Epson; see
page 12.
®
anti-theft
Rear projectionCeiling projection Rear/ceiling projection
To project from overhead, you’ll need the optional ceiling mounting
hardware (see page 12). You’ll also need to select the appropriate
Projection setting in the projector’s Extended menu to orient the
image correctly (see page 66).
Setting Up the Projector 23
Connecting to a Computer
You can connect the projector to a Windows® computer using the
projector’s
with you when you transport the projector.
You can also connect the projector to any computer that has a
standard video output (monitor) port, including desktop models,
PC notebook computers, Macintosh PowerBook
computers, and hand-held devices. See page 26 for instructions.
To play sound through the projector, connect an audio cable (see
page 34).
You may be able to use your remote control as a wireless mouse when
projecting from a computer (see page 53).
Connecting to the USB Port
You can connect a Windows Vista, XP, or Windows 2000 (SP4)
computer to the projector’s
project your computer’s display. A USB 2.0 connection
(recommended) provides better picture quality and response than
USB 1.1.
TypeB USB port. This lets you carry a lightweight cable
®
and iBook®
TypeB (square) USB port and
24 Setting Up the Projector
The first time you connect a computer to the projector’s USB port,
software from the projector is installed on your computer.
1. Follow the instructions beginning on page 37 to turn on the
projector.
2. Make sure the
to
USB Display (see page 66).
3. Turn on your computer.
USB Type B setting on the Extended menu is set
4. Connect the square end of the USB cable that came with the
projector to the projector’s
PowerLite S6 Series/PowerLite 78
PowerLite W6 Series
TypeB (square) USB port.
USB TypeB port
5. Connect the flat end of the cable to any available USB port on
your notebook or desktop computer.
Messages appear on your computer screen as the projector is
recognized and the software is installed automatically.
6. Follow the instructions on the screen to install the Epson USB
Display software. If you see a “Digital Signature Warning,” select
Continue or Continue Anyway. (You will see these instructions
only the first time you connect.)
After the software is installed, you see your computer’s current
desktop displayed by the projector. You can switch the projector
to other image sources using the
Source Search or Search
button on the remote control or the projector.
7. You can connect an optional audio cable if you want to play
sound through the projector (see page 34).
When you’ve finished making connections, see Chapter 2 for
instructions on displaying and adjusting the image.
Setting Up the Projector 25
caution
Don’t try to force a
connector to fit a port with a
different shape or number of
pins. You may damage the
port or connector.
When you’re done projecting from your computer, disconnect the
USB cable.
Connecting to the VGA Computer Port
You can connect to the projector using the VGA computer cable that
came with it (the monitor port on your computer must be a D-sub
15-pin port).
1. Connect one end of the VGA computer cable to the projector’s
Computer (Component Video) port and the other end to your
computer’s monitor port.
Computer (Component
Video) port
PowerLite S6 Series/
PowerLite 78
26 Setting Up the Projector
PowerLite W6 Series
2. You may need to change the Input Signal setting in the
projector’s Signal menu to
RGB (see page 64).
3. You can connect an optional audio cable to play sound through
the projector (see page 34).
4. You may also be able to use the remote control as a wireless mouse
(see page 53).
When you’ve finished making connections, see page 37 for
instructions on turning on the projector and Chapter 2 for
instructions on displaying and adjusting the image.
Connecting to Video Equipment
You can connect several video sources to the projector at the same
time. Before starting, look at your video equipment to determine its
available video output connections:
■ PowerLite W6 Series only: If your video player has an HDMI
connector, see “Connecting an HDMI Video Source
(PowerLite W6 Series only)” on page 28.
■ If your video player has a yellow RCA video output connector, see
“Connecting a Composite Video Source” on page 29.
■ If your video player has an S-Video connector, see “Connecting
an S-Video Source” on page 30.
■ If your video player has a component video port (three connectors
labeled either Y/Cb/Cr or Y/Pb/Pr), see “Connecting a
Component Video Source” on page 31.
■ If your video player has an RGB video port, see “Connecting an
RGB Video Source” on page 32.
After connecting video cables, you may also want to connect an
optional audio cable to play sound through the projector; see page 34.
If you connect using an HDMI cable (PowerLite W6 Series only), the
video and sound are both transferred and you won’t need to connect
any additional cables for audio.
Setting Up the Projector 27
note
p
f
If an HDMI cable was not
rovided with your video
device, you can purchase one
rom an electronics dealer.
Connecting an HDMI Video Source (PowerLite W6 Series only)
For the best image and sound quality, connect your video equipment
to the HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) port, if
possible.
Connect an HDMI cable to the HDMI connector on your player and
the
HDMI connector on the projector.
HDMI port
PowerLite W6 Series
When you’ve finished making connections, see page 37 for
instructions on turning on the projector and Chapter 2 for
instructions on displaying and adjusting the image.
28 Setting Up the Projector
Connecting a Composite Video Source
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f
1. If your video cable has an RCA connector, connect it to the
yellow video output connector on your player and the yellow
Video port on the projector.
PowerLite S6 Series/PowerLite 78
Video port
PowerLite W6 Series
note
If the video cable was not
rovided with your video
device, you can purchase one
rom an electronics dealer.
2. If you want to play sound through the projector, see page 34 for
instructions on connecting an audio cable.
When you’ve finished making connections, see page 37 for
instructions on turning on the projector and Chapter 2 for
instructions on displaying and adjusting the image.
Setting Up the Projector 29
note
p
f
If the S-Video cable was not
rovided with your video
device, you can purchase one
rom Epson; see page 12.
Connecting an S-Video Source
1. Connect the S-Video cable to the S-Video connector on your
player and the
PowerLite S6 Series/PowerLite 78
PowerLite W6 Series
S-Video port on the projector.
S-Video port
2. If you want to play sound through the projector, see page 34 for
instructions on connecting an audio cable.
When you’ve finished making connections, see page 37 for
instructions on turning on the projector and Chapter 2 for
instructions on displaying and adjusting the image.
30 Setting Up the Projector
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