Epson Powerlite 78 Multimedia Projector Users Guide

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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® support
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.
■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.  
						

							12Welcome
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
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”ELPMBPJF
ELPMBPRG
ELPMBATA
ELPMBP01
ELPMBP02
ELPMBP03
ELPMBC01
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
™ DUET™ Portable Projector Screen (4:3/16:9)ELPSC06
ELPSC07
ELPSC08
ELPSC80
Component-to-VGA video cable
S-Video cable ELPKC19
ELPSV01 
						

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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).
Distribution amplifier ELPDA01
Image presentation camera (ELPDC05)
DC-10s document cameraV12H162020
ELPDC10S
Soft carrying case (projector only)
Soft shoulder case for projector and notebook
Wheeled soft carrying case
Molded hard-shell wheeled carrying case
Swiss Gear
® backpackV12H00160
ELPKS61
ELPKS62
ELPKS58
ELPKS63 Product Part number 
						

							14Welcome 
						

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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 
						

							16Setting Up the Projector
Unpacking the Projector
After unpacking the projector, make sure you have all these parts: 
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.) 
Projector
Remote controlPDF manuals and 
registration CD-ROM
Power cord
VGA computer cable
Password Protected 
sticker
USB cable
Carrying case
PowerLite W6 SeriesPowerLite S6 Series/
PowerLite 782 AA batteries 
(for remote control) 
						

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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. 
						

							18Setting Up the ProjectorImage 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.
PowerLite S6 Series (4:3 images)
Center of 
lensCenter of 
lens
Screen sizeProjection distance (A)
Wide to TeleOffset (B)
Wide to Tele
30 inches
(76 cm)34 to 47 inches
(87 to 119 cm)–1.7 to +0.9 inches
(–4 to +2 cm)
50 inches
(127 cm)58 to 79 inches
(147 to 200 cm)–2.8 to +1.4 inches
(–7 to +4 cm)
60 inches
(152 cm)70 to 95 inches
(177 to 240 cm)–3.4 to +1.7 inches
(–9 to +4 cm)
70 inches
(178 cm)82 to 110 inches
(207 to 281 cm)–4 to +2 inches
(–10 to +5 cm)
80 inches
(203 cm)93 to 126 inches
(237 to 321 cm)–4.5 to +2.3 inches
(–11 to +6 cm)
100 inches
(254 cm)117 to 158 inches
(297 to 402 cm)–5.7 to +2.9 inches
(–14 to +7 cm)
150 inches
(381 cm)176 to 238 inches
(447 to 605 cm)–8.5 to +4.3 inches
(–22 to +11 cm)
200 inches
(508 cm)235 to 318 inches
(597 to 807 cm)–11.3 to +5.7 inches
(–29 to +15 cm)
300 inches
(762 cm)353 inches
(897 cm)–17 inches
(–43 cm)
350 inches
(889 cm)412 inches
(1047 cm)–19.8 inches
(–50 cm) 
						

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PowerLite S6 Series (16:9 images)
PowerLite 78 (4:3 images)
Screen sizeProjection distance (A)
Wide to TeleOffset (B)
Wide to Tele
30 inches
(76 cm)37 to 51 inches
(95 to 130 cm)+0.6 to +3.4 inches
(+2 to +9 cm)
50 inches
(127 cm)63 to 86 inches
(161 to 218 cm)+1 to +5.6 inches
(+3 to +14 cm)
60 inches
(152 cm)76 to 103 inches
(193 to 262 cm)+1.2 to +6.8 inches
(+3 to +17 cm)
70 inches
(178 cm)89 to 120 inches
(226 to 306 cm)+1.4 to +7.9 inches
(+4 to +20 cm)
80 inches
(203 cm)102 to 138 inches
(259 to 350 cm)+1.6 to +9 inches
(+4 to +23 cm)
100 inches
(254 cm)128 to 173 inches
(324 to 438 cm)+2 to +11.3 inches
(+5 to +29 cm)
150 inches
(381 cm)192 to 259 inches
(487 to 659 cm)+3 to +16.9 inches
(+8 to +43 cm)
200 inches
(508 cm)256 to 346 inches
(651 to 880 cm)+4 to +22.6 inches
(+10 to +57 cm)
300 inches
(762 cm)385 inches
(978 cm)+6 inches
(+15 cm)
320 inches
(813 cm)411 inches
(1043 cm)+6.4 inches
(+16 cm)
Screen sizeProjection distance (A)
Wide to Tele Offset (B)
30 inches
(76 cm)33 to 40 inches
(84 to 101 cm)–1.9 inches
(–5 cm)
40 inches
(102 cm)44 to 53 inches
(113 to 136 cm)–2.5 inches
(–6 cm)
50 inches
(127 cm)56 to 67 inches
(142 to 171 cm)–3.1 inches
(–8 cm)
60 inches
(152 cm)67 to 81 inches
(171 to 206 cm)–3.8 inches
(–10 cm)
80 inches
(203 cm)90 to 108 inches
(229 to 275 cm)–5 inches
(–13 cm)
100 inches
(254 cm)113 to 136 inches
(287 to 345 cm)–6.3 inches
(–16 cm) 
						

							20Setting Up the ProjectorPowerLite 78 (16:9 images)
150 inches
(381 cm)170 to 204 inches
(432 to 519 cm)–9.4 inches
(–24 cm)
200 inches
(508 cm)227 to 273 inches
(577 to 693 cm)–12.5 inches
(–32 cm)
250 inches
(635 cm)284 to 341 inches
(722 to 867 cm)–15.6 inches
(–40 cm)
300 inches
(762 cm)341 to 410 inches
(867 to 1041 cm)–18.8 inches
(–48 cm)
Screen sizeProjection distance (A)
Wide to Tele Offset (B)
28 inches
(71 cm)33 to 40 inches
(85 to 103 cm)+0.4 inch
(+1 cm)
30 inches
(76 cm)36 to 43 inches
(91 to 110 cm)+0.4 inch
(+1 cm)
40 inches
(102 cm)48 to 58 inches
(123 to 148 cm)+0.5 inch
(+1 cm)
50 inches
(127 cm)61 to 73 inches
(155 to 186 cm)+0.7 inch
(+2 cm)
60 inches
(152 cm)73 to 88 inches
(186 to 224 cm)+0.8 inch
(+2 cm)
80 inches
(203 cm)98 to 118 inches
(249 to 300 cm)+1.1 inches
(+3 cm)
100 inches
(254 cm)123 to 148 inches
(313 to 376 cm)+1.4 inches
(+3 cm)
150 inches
(381 cm)185 to 223 inches
(471 to 566 cm)+2 inches
(+5 cm)
200 inches
(508 cm)247 to 297 inches
(629 to 755 cm)+2.7 inches
(+7 cm)
250 inches
(635 cm)310 to 372 inches
(787 to 945 cm)+3.4 inches
(+9 cm)
275 inches
(699 cm)341 to 409 inches
(866 to 1040 cm)+3.7 inches
(+10 cm) Screen sizeProjection distance (A)
Wide to Tele Offset (B)