Epson Powerlite W6 Users Guide

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PowerLite W6 Series (16:10 image)
PowerLite W6 Series (4:3 image)
Diagonal screen 
sizeProjection distance (A)
Wide to Tele
27 inches
(69 cm)33 to 40 inches
(84 to 101 cm)
30 inches
(76 cm)37 to 45 inches
(94 to 113 cm)
40 inches
(102 cm)50 to 60 inches
(126 to 152 cm)
50 inches
(127 cm)62 to 75 inches
(158 to 191 cm)
60 inches
(152 cm)75 to 90 inches
(191 to 230 cm)
80 inches
(203 cm)101 to 121 inches
(255 to 307 cm)
100 inches
(254 cm)126 to 152 inches
(320 to 385 cm)
150 inches
(381 cm)190 to 228 inches
(482 to 579 cm)
200 inches
(508 cm)253 to 305 inches
(644 to 774 cm)
250 inches
(635 cm)317 to 381 inches
(806 to 968 cm)
Screen sizeProjection distance (A)
Wide to Tele
24 inches
(61 cm)33 to 40 inches
(84 to 102 cm)
30 inches
(76 cm)42 to 51 inches
(106 to 129 cm)
40 inches
(102 cm)56 to 68 inches
(143 to 173 cm)
50 inches
(127 cm)71 to 85 inches
(180 to 217 cm)
60 inches
(152 cm)85 to 103 inches
(216 to 260 cm)
70 inches
(178 cm)100 to 120 inches
(253 to 304 cm) 
						

							22Setting Up the ProjectorPowerLite W6 Series (16:9 image)
80 inches
(203 cm)114 to 137 inches
(290 to 348 cm)
100 inches
(254 cm)143 to 172 inches
(363 to 436 cm)
150 inches
(381 cm)215 to 258 inches
(546 to 656 cm)
200 inches
(508 cm)287 to 345 inches
(729 to 876 cm)
235 inches
(597 cm)338 to 406 inches
(857 to 1030 cm)
Screen sizeProjection distance (A)
Wide to Tele Offset (B)
27 inches
(69 cm)34 to 41 inches
(86 to 104 cm)+0.7 inch
(+2 cm)
30 inches
(76 cm)38 to 46 inches
(96 to 116 cm)+0.8 inch
(+2 cm)
40 inches
(102 cm)51 to 62 inches
(130 to 156 cm)+1.1 inches
(+3 cm)
50 inches
(127 cm)64 to 77 inches
(163 to 196 cm)+1.4 inches
(+3 cm)
60 inches
(152 cm)77 to 93 inches
(196 to 236 cm)+1.6 inches
(+4 cm)
70 inches
(178 cm)90 to 109 inches
(229 to 276 cm)+1.9 inches
(+5 cm)
80 inches
(203 cm)103 to 124 inches
(263 to 316 cm)+2.2 inches
(+6 cm)
100 inches
(254 cm)130 to 156 inches
(329 to 396 cm)+2.7 inches
(+7 cm)
150 inches
(381 cm)195 to 234 inches
(495 to 596 cm)+4.1 inches
(+10 cm)
200 inches
(508 cm)261 to 313 inches
(662 to 795 cm)+5.5 inches
(+14 cm)
260 inches
(660 cm)339 to 407 inches
(861 to 1035 cm)+7.1 inches
(+18 cm) Screen sizeProjection distance (A)
Wide to Tele 
						

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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.
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.
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).
note
After positioning the 
projector, you may want to 
connect a Kensington 
MicroSaver
® anti-theft 
device to the lock port on the 
projector. You can purchase 
this from Epson; see 
page 12.
Front projection
Rear projectionCeiling projectionRear/ceiling projection 
						

							24Setting Up the Projector
Connecting to a Computer
You can connect the projector to a Windows® computer using the 
projector’s 
TypeB USB port. This lets you carry a lightweight cable 
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
® and iBook® 
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 
TypeB (square)  USB port and 
project your computer’s display. A USB 2.0 connection 
(recommended) provides better picture quality and response than 
USB 1.1.
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 
USB Type B setting on the Extended menu is set 
to 
USB Display (see page 66).
3. Turn on your computer. 
						

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4. Connect the square end of the USB cable that came with the 
projector to the projector’s 
TypeB (square)  USB 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.
USB TypeB port PowerLite S6 Series/PowerLite 78
PowerLite W6 Series 
						

							26Setting Up the ProjectorWhen 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.
 
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.
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.
PowerLite S6 Series/
PowerLite 78
PowerLite W6 Series
Computer (Component 
Video) port 
						

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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. 
						

							28Setting Up the Projector
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.
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.
note
If an HDMI cable was not 
provided with your video 
device, you can purchase one 
from an electronics dealer.
PowerLite W6 Series
HDMI port 
						

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Connecting a Composite Video Source
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.
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. 
note
If the video cable was not 
provided with your video 
device, you can purchase one 
from an electronics dealer.
Video port PowerLite S6 Series/PowerLite 78
PowerLite W6 Series 
						

							30Setting Up the Projector
Connecting an S-Video Source
1. Connect the S-Video cable to the S-Video connector on your 
player and the 
S-Video port on the projector.
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. 
note
If the S-Video cable was not 
provided with your video 
device, you can purchase one 
from Epson; see page 12.
S-Video port PowerLite S6 Series/PowerLite 78
PowerLite W6 Series