Epson Powerlite 78 Multimedia Projector Users Guide

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Connecting a Component Video Source
If your video equipment has component video connectors (three 
connectors labeled either Y/Cb/Cr or Y/Pb/Pr), you can purchase a 
component-to-VGA video cable from Epson (see page 12) or an 
electronics dealer.
1. Connect the component end of the cable to the Y/Cb/Cr (or 
Y/Pb/Pr) connectors on your player.
2. Connect the other end of the cable to the 
Computer 
(Component Video)
 port on your projector.
3. You may need to change the 
Input...

32Setting Up the Projector
Connecting an RGB Video Source
You can connect to an RGB video source using the VGA computer 
cable provided with the projector.
1. Connect the cable to the RGB video port on your player and the 
Computer (Component Video) port on the projector.
2. You may need to change the 
Input Signal setting in the 
projector’s Signal menu to 
RGB (see page 64).
3. If you want to play sound through the projector, see page 34 for 
instructions on connecting audio cables.
When you’ve...

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Connecting an External Monitor
(PowerLite S6 Series or PowerLite 78 
only)
If you want to monitor your computer presentation close-up (on a 
monitor placed beside the projector) as well as on the screen, you can 
connect an external monitor. You can use it to check on your 
presentation even if you’ve pressed the 
A/V Mute button or switched 
to a different picture source. 
First make sure your computer’s VGA cable is connected to the 
projector’s 
Computer (Component Video)...

34Setting Up the Projector
Playing Sound Through the Projector
You can play sound through the projector’s speaker system.
1. Locate the appropriate cable and connect it to the 
Audio jacks on 
the projector.
 
2. Connect the other end of the cable to the audio output 
connector(s) on your computer or video equipment. 
Connecting a Digital Camera or Other 
USB Device (PowerLite W6 Series 
Only)
You can connect your digital camera, USB flash memory drive, USB 
hard drive, or multimedia storage viewer, such...

Setting Up the Projector35
Use the USB cable specified for your device. 
1. Follow the instructions beginning on page 37 to turn on the 
projector.
2. Connect the USB drive or the flat end of the USB cable to the 
 USB 
TypeA port on the projector, as shown.
3. Connect the other end of the cable to your camera or other 
device, if necessary.
The indicator light turns orange and then green when a USB 
device is connected.
4. If you are not connected to another image source, the Slideshow 
program appears....

36Setting Up the Projector
Inserting an SD Card
(PowerLite W6 Series Only)
You can use an SD or SDHC (SD High Capacity) card to store 
images or PowerPoint presentation slides converted to .JPG files. This 
lets you project your files without connecting to a laptop or PC. To 
place your files on the card, copy them from your computer to the 
card using a card reader.
1. Follow the instructions beginning on page 37 to turn on the 
projector.
2. Insert the SD card face-up and contacts-down, and push it all...

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To remove the card, gently press the inserted SD card. The card pops 
out so you can remove it.
Turning the Projector On and Off 
Turn on any connected computer or video equipment before starting 
the projector so it can automatically detect and display the image 
source. If you turn on the projector first, or have multiple pieces of 
connected equipment, you may have to select the image source 
manually (see page 42). 
Follow these steps to turn on the projector:
1. Open the...

38Setting Up the Projector2. Plug one end of the power cord into the projector, and the other 
end into an electrical outlet.
The Ppower light turns orange.
Power light 

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3. Press the Ppower button on the remote control or on the 
projector.
The projector beeps once and the Ppower light flashes green as 
the projector warms up, then an image begins to appear. When 
the Ppower light stops flashing and remains green, the projector 
is ready for use. 
4. If you are prompted to enter a password, see page 69.
Using the Direct Power On Function
The Direct Power On function enables faster setup. The projector 
starts up automatically when you plug it...

40Setting Up the Projector3. Choose 
Direct Power On and press Enter.
4. Highlight 
On and press Enter. 
5. Press 
Menu to exit. The setting will take effect the next time you 
plug in the projector.
Shutting Down the Projector
This projector incorporates Instant Off technology. To turn it off, you 
can press its Ppower button as described below, unplug it, or turn off 
a power switch that supplies power to the projector. You don’t have to 
wait for the projector to cool down first.
1. To turn off the...