Epson Powerlite S7 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 15) or an 
electronics dealer.
1. Connect the component end of the cable (3 male RCA) to the 
Y/Cb/Cr (or Y/Pb/Pr) connectors on your player.
2. Connect the other end of the cable (HD15 male) to the 
Computer (Component Video) port on your projector using an...

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 58).
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
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. Only computer images will appear on the 
external monitor, not video images.
First make sure your computer’s VGA cable is connected to the...

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 jack on 
the projector.
2. Connect the other end of the cable to the audio output 
connector(s) on your computer or video equipment. 
Connecting External Speakers
You can output sound from the projector to external speakers with a 
built-in amplifier. 
1. Locate the appropriate cable to connect your speakers.
Depending on...

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2. Connect the stereo mini-jack end of the audio cable to the Audio 
Out
 port on the projector.
 
3. Connect the other end of the cable to your speakers. 
The projector’s internal speaker system is disabled while sound is 
output to external speakers. 
Audio cable 

36Setting Up the Projector
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 40). 
Follow these steps to turn on the projector:
1. Open the 
A/V Mute slide (lens cover).
2. Plug one end of the power cord into the projector, and the other...

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The Ppower light turns orange.
3. Press the Ppower button on the projector or on the remote 
control.
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 64.
Using the Direct Power On Function
The Direct Power On function enables faster setup. The projector 
starts up...

38Setting Up the Projector2. Choose 
Operation and press Enter. 
3. 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 the projector into a power outlet.
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...

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

40Displaying and Adjusting the Image
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, press the 
Source Search button 
on the remote control or the projector until you see the image you 
want to project. Or, press one of the Source buttons on...