Epson Powerlite S6 Users Guide

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Displaying and Adjusting 
the Image
Follow the guidelines in this chapter for: 
■Selecting an image source
■Adjusting the image 
						

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Selecting an Image Source
You may need to select the image source if you have multiple image 
sources connected to the projector (such as a computer or DVD 
player). Selecting the image source lets you switch between images 
input from different pieces of connected equipment. 
If you don’t see the image you want, do one of the following:
■On the PowerLite S6 Series or PowerLite 78, press the Source 
Search
 button on the remote control or the projector until you 
see the image you want to project.
■On the PowerLite W6 Series, press the Search button or one of 
the 
Source buttons on the remote control, or press the Source 
Search
 button on the projector.
If you still can’t see an image or can’t project the same image that is on 
your notebook or computer screen, see page 89 for solutions.
You can also select 
Slideshow to project from a USB device or 
SD card (PowerLite W6 Series only). See page 55 for instructions.
Source 
Search 
button
PowerLite S6 Series/PowerLite 78
Source 
Search 
button
Search 
button
Source 
buttons
PowerLite W6 Series 
						

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Adjusting the Image
Once you see your image, you may need to make certain adjustments:
■If the image is too high or too low, reposition it as described 
below.
■If the image isn’t square, see page 44.
■To focus or zoom your image, see page 45. 
■To quickly adjust the color, brightness, or contrast, see page 46.
■To change the image aspect ratio, see page 47.
■If you need to fine-tune the image and/or sound, see Chapter 5.
Adjusting the Position of the Image
If the image is too low on the screen, you can use the front adjustable 
foot to raise it. 
1. Press the foot release lever up and lift the front of the projector.
2. Once the image is positioned where you want it, release the lever 
to lock the foot in position.
3. If the image is tilted or you need to fine-tune the height of the 
image, you can turn the projector’s adjustable rear feet.
Raising the projector may cause the image shape to distort or 
“keystone,” but you can correct the shape as described on page 44.  
						

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Adjusting the Image Shape
You can maintain a rectangular image by placing the projector directly 
in front of the screen and keeping it level. This also produces the best 
picture quality. If the projector is tilted up or down (up to 30°), or 
placed at an angle, the shape may “keystone” and you may need to 
correct the image shape.
The PowerLite 78 and PowerLite W6 Series projectors include an 
Auto Keystone function that detects and corrects vertical keystone 
distortion up to 11°. It takes about one second after the projector 
starts for the image to be corrected.
If your image is still distorted, or you are using the PowerLite S6 
Seriesprojector, do one of the following:
■Press the appropriate keystone correction button on the 
projector’s control panel until the shape is evenly rectangular.
Keystone correction 
buttons
PowerLite S6 Series
PowerLite 78/PowerLite W6 Series
Keystone correction 
buttons 
						

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■Select the Keystone setting in the projector’s Settings menu (see 
page 65). Then use the arrow buttons on the remote control to 
adjust the shape of the image.
Focusing and Zooming the Image
Turn the focus ring on the projector to sharpen the image.
PowerLite 78 or PowerLite W6 Series: to enlarge or reduce the image, 
turn the zoom ring.
PowerLite S6 Series: to enlarge or reduce the image, press the 
Wide 
(enlarge) or 
Tele (reduce) button on the projector’s control panel. 
You can also use the 
Zoom setting in the projector’s Settings menu; 
see page 65 for instructions.
If the image still isn’t large enough, you may need to move the 
projector farther away from the screen. 
PowerLite 78/PowerLite W6 Series PowerLite S6 Series
Wide buttonTele button 
						

							46Displaying and Adjusting the ImageYou can also use the 
E-Zoom buttons on the remote control to zoom 
in on a portion of the image. See page 51 for instructions.
Selecting the Color Mode
The Color Mode adjusts the brightness, contrast, and color for various 
common viewing environments. Use this setting to quickly obtain a 
good picture.
On the PowerLite W6 Series, you can press the 
Color Mode button 
on the remote control to select an option. Press it until the option you 
want is projected in the upper right corner.
On the PowerLite S6 Series or PowerLite 78, you can select the 
Color 
Mode
 setting only from the projector’s Image menu. See page 61 for 
instructions.
Select from one of these 
Color Mode options:
■Game: Brightest mode; for video games or TV in a bright room.
■Presentation: For color presentations in a bright room. 
■Text: For black-and-white presentations in a bright room. 
■Theatre: For natural-toned movies in a darkened room. 
■Photo: For vivid, high-contrast still images in a bright room (only 
available when the source is set to 
Computer or USB, or 
Slideshow [PowerLite W6 Series only]).
■sRGB: Matches the color palette of standard sRGB computer 
displays. 
■Blackboard: Projects accurate colors on a green chalkboard 
(adjusts the white point).
Color Mode 
button
PowerLite W6 Series 
						

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■Sports: For vivid TV images in a bright room (only available for 
component video, S-Video, or composite video sources, or 
HDMI [PowerLite W6 Series only]). 
Resizing Video Images
You can resize your images by changing the aspect (width to height) 
ratio (depending on your input signal).
On the PowerLite W6 Series, you can press the 
Aspect button on the 
remote control. Press the 
Aspect button repeatedly to cycle through 
the available options.
On the PowerLite S6 Series or PowerLite 78, you can select the 
Aspect setting only from the projector’s Signal menu. See page 63 for 
instructions.
Select from one of these 
Aspect options:
PowerLite S6 Series or PowerLite 78
■Normal (for images sent through the Computer (Component 
Video)
 port only): Displays images using the full projection area 
and maintains the aspect ratio of the image. Choose this setting to 
automatically resize the image and make the best use of the 
display area.
■4:3: Displays images using the full projection area at an aspect 
ratio of 4:3.
■16:9: Converts the aspect ratio of the image to 16:9. 4:3 ratio 
images are elongated horizontally to fit.
note
You cannot change the 
aspect ratio when displaying 
from a computer using the 
USB 
TypeB port or from a 
USB device or SD card 
using the 
Slideshow 
source.Aspect 
button PowerLite W6 Series 
						

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■Auto (HDMI images only): Automatically sets the aspect ratio 
according to the input signal. Choose this setting to project an 
HDMI image in the best aspect ratio.
■Normal (for images sent through the Computer (Component 
Video)
 port only): Displays images using the full projection area 
and maintains the aspect ratio of the image. Choose this setting to 
automatically resize the image and make the best use of the 
display area.
■16:9: Converts the aspect ratio of the image to 16:9. 4:3 ratio 
images are elongated horizontally to fit.
■Zoom: Displays images using the full width of the projection area 
and maintains the aspect ratio of the image. The image may be 
cut off on the top and bottom depending on its aspect ratio.
■Full: Displays images using the full width of the projection area, 
but does not retain the aspect ratio. 4:3 ratio images are elongated 
horizontally.
■Through: Displays images as is (aspect ratio and resolution are 
maintained). Black bands may appear or images may be cut off, 
depending on the resolution. 
						

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Presenting With the Remote 
Control
The projector includes a number of tools to enhance your 
presentation. All of them can be accessed using the remote control, 
which lets you operate the projector from anywhere in the room—up 
to 19.7 feet (6 meters) away. 
This chapter covers:
■Using the remote control
■Controlling the picture and sound
■Operating your computer with the remote control
■Presenting a slideshow from a USB device or SD card 
(PowerLite W6 Series only) 
						

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Using the Remote Control
Make sure batteries are installed as described on page 82. Follow these 
tips for using the remote control: 
■Point the remote control at the front or back of the projector, or 
at the screen.
■Stand within 19.7 feet (6 meters) of the projector.
■Aim the remote control within 30° to the side of, or 15° above or 
below, the remote control receivers on the projector.
Controlling the Picture and Sound
You can use the remote control to temporarily turn off the picture and 
sound, freeze the action, zoom in on the picture, and adjust the 
volume. 
Turning Off the Picture and Sound 
Press the A/V Mute button on the remote control or close the 
A/V Mute slide on the projector to turn off the image and sound, and 
darken your screen. This is useful if you want to temporarily re-direct 
your audience’s attention without the distraction of a bright screen.
note
If a button is pressed for 
longer than 30 seconds, the 
remote control stops 
operating to conserve battery 
power. When you release the 
button, normal operation 
resumes.
Using the remote control 
under bright fluorescent 
lamps or in direct sunlight 
may affect projector 
response.
A/V Mute 
button
PowerLite S6 Series/PowerLite 78 PowerLite W6 Series