Epson Powerlite W7 Multimedia Projector Users Guide

Welcome11
Projector Parts
Kensington 
lock port Control panel
Ventilation 
slots
Foot release 
lever
Adjustable 
foot A/V mute slide 
(lens cover)
Infrared 
receiver
Monitor 
Out port
Computer 
(Component 
Video) port
Audio 
portS-Video port
Video 
portUSB (TypeB) port
AC 
power 
inletLamp cover 
screw
Infrared 
receiver
Air 
filterAir filter 
cover
Focus ringZoom ring (PowerLite 79/W7 only)
Rear adjustable 
foot Rear 
adjustable 
foot
Audio 
Out port
Front
Back
Lamp cover 

12Welcome
Projector Control Panel
Power 
light
Lamp and 
Temperature 
warning lights Source Search button 
(searches for connected 
video sources)Menu button 
(displays 
projector menus)
Help 
button
Enter button 
(selects 
menu items) Keystone button 
(corrects screen 
shape)Esc button 
(exits menu 
items)
Wide button 
(increases 
image size PowerLite S7
Keystone button 
(corrects screen shape)
Power 
button
Tele button 
(decreases 
image size
Power 
light
Lamp and 
Temperature 
warning lights Source...

Welcome13
Remote Control 
Power buttonSource Search and 
Source buttons (select 
image source)
A/V Mute button 
(turns off image)Freeze button 
(stops image)
Aspect button 
(changes screen size)Color Mode button 
(changes display 
mode)
Num button 
(activates number 
buttons) Page Up/Down buttons 
(control PowerPoint
® 
slides; USB cable required)
E-Zoom +/– buttons 
(zoom into image)
Menu button 
(accesses 
projector menus)Esc button 
(exits menus)
Menu navigation 
(arrow) buttons 
and Enter button
User...

14Welcome
Projector Dimensions
Use the dimensions below to guide you in placing or installing the 
projector.
3.11 in. 
(79 mm)
3.03 in. 
(77 mm) 11.61 in. 
(295 mm)
3.62 in. 
(92 mm)1.57 in. 
(39.8 mm); 
center of lens 
to mounting 
bracket holes
3.66 in. 
(93 mm)
8.98 in. 
(228 mm)9.59 in. 
(243.5 mm)
0.51 in. 
(13 mm)
1.5 in. 
(38.3 mm)
 5.04 in. (128 mm)
1.48 in. 
(37.5 mm) 0.98 in. 
(25 mm)
Mounting 
screw holes 

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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. See the brochure 
included with your projector for details.
You can...

16WelcomeYou 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).
Component-to-VGA video cable
S-Video cable ELPKC19
ELPSV01
DC-06 document camera (ELPDC06)
DC-10s document cameraV12H321001
ELPDC10S
Soft shoulder case for projector and notebook
Wheeled soft carrying case
Molded hard-shell wheeled carrying case
Swiss...

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1
Setting Up the Projector
This chapter tells you how to unpack the projector and connect it to 
a notebook or desktop computer or to video equipment, such as a 
VCR, DVD player, or video camera.
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 
■Playing sound through the projector
■Turning the projector on and off 

18Setting 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 77 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...

Setting Up the Projector19
Additional Components
Depending on how you plan to use the projector, you may need 
additional components:
■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 included with your video equipment, or you can purchase 
the ELPKC19 cable from Epson. See “Optional Accessories” on 
page 15.
■To receive an S-Video signal, you’ll need an S-Video cable. One 
may be included with your video equipment, or...

20Setting 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.
You can also use the Image Size Calculator
 on the Epson website.
PowerLite S7 (4:3 images)
Center of 
lensCenter of 
lens
Screen sizeProjection distance (A)
Wide to Tele Offset (B)
30 inches
(76 cm)34 to 47 inches
(87 to...