Epson Powerlite W6 Users Guide

							Setting Up the Projector31
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 Signal setting in the 
projector’s Signal menu to 
Auto (see page 64).
4. 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.
Computer (Component 
Video) port
PowerLite S6 Series/
PowerLite 78
PowerLite W6 Series 
						

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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 finished making connections, see page 37 for 
instructions on turning on the projector and Chapter 2 for 
instructions on displaying and adjusting the image.
PowerLite S6 Series/
PowerLite 78
PowerLite W6 Series
Computer (Component 
Video) port 
						

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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) port (see page 26). Then 
connect your monitor to the projector’s 
Monitor Out port, as shown:
 
note
Some LCD monitors may 
not be able to display the 
image correctly. If you have 
trouble displaying the 
image, connect a multiscan 
monitor. If you’re projecting 
computer images, make sure 
the computer’s refresh rate is 
set to 65 Hz or greater.
The projector must be 
turned on for the Monitor 
Out port to send a signal to 
the monitor (though it may 
be in standby mode).
Monitor Out 
port 
						

							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 as the Epson P-3000 or 
Apple
® iPod® to the projector. Then you can use the projector’s 
Slideshow function to display images or a presentation. See page 55 
for details.
Audio jacks PowerLite S6 Series/PowerLite 78
PowerLite W6 Series
note
Use a cable less than 10 feet 
(3 meters) long and connect 
the camera or other device 
directly to the projector. 
Your projector may not 
function correctly if you use 
a longer cable or connect to 
a USB hub.
If you connect a USB hard 
drive, make sure you use the 
AC adapter to power the 
hard drive. 
						

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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. 
If you are connected to another image source, press the 
Slideshow button on the remote control to start the Slideshow 
program.
5. See page 55 for instructions on controlling the slideshow.
6. When you’re finished, press 
Esc and select Exit to exit the 
Slideshow before turning off or removing the USB device.
Be sure to turn off your USB device (if necessary) before you remove 
the device or cable from the projector.
Indicator 
light 
						

							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 the 
way into the projector’s 
SD slot:
The indicator light beside the slot comes on or flashes when the 
SD card is in use. Do not remove the card when the light is 
flashing.
3. If you are not connected to another image source, the Slideshow 
program appears. 
If you are connected to another image source, press the 
Slideshow button on the remote control to start the Slideshow 
program.
4. See page 55 for instructions on controlling the slideshow.
5. When you’re finished, press 
Esc and select Exit to exit the 
Slideshow before removing the SD card.
Indicator 
light
caution
Do not remove the card 
when the indicator light is 
flashing, or you may damage 
the card or projector. 
						

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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 
A/V Mute slide (lens cover). 
						

							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 in or turn it on with a wall 
switch. You don’t have to press the Ppower button. 
Follow these steps to enable Direct Power On: 
1. Press the 
Menu button on the remote control or projector, then 
select the 
Extended menu and press Enter.
2. Choose 
Operation and press Enter. 
Power 
button
PowerLite S6 Series/PowerLite 78
Power 
button
PowerLite W6 Series
warning
Never look into the lens 
when the lamp is on. This 
can damage your eyes, and is 
especially dangerous for 
children.
note
If a power outage occurs 
when Direct Power On is 
enabled and the projector is 
plugged in, the projector will 
restart when the power is 
restored. 
						

							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 projector, press the Ppower
 button on the remote 
control or projector.
You see a confirmation message. 
(If you don’t want to turn it off, 
press any other button.)
2. Press the Ppower button again. The projection lamp turns off 
and the projector beeps twice. You can then unplug the power 
cord. 
If you want to turn the projector on again, make sure the orange 
Ppower light is not flashing, then press the Ppower button.
note
Lamp life results will vary 
depending upon mode 
selected, environmental 
conditions, and usage. 
Turn off this product when 
not in use to prolong the life 
of the projector. 
You can set the projector to 
automatically turn off the 
lamp and enter “sleep mode” 
when it has not received any 
signals for 1 to 30 minutes 
(see page 66). This conserves 
electricity, cools the 
projector, and extends the 
life of the lamp. If you want 
to start projecting again, 
press the P power button. 
If you are done using the 
projector, unplug the power 
cord.