Epson Powerlite W7 Multimedia Projector Users Guide

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PowerLite S7 (16:9 images)
PowerLite 79 (4:3 images)
Screen sizeProjection distance (A)
Wide to Tele Offset (B)
30 inches
(76 cm)37 to 51 inches
(95 to 130 cm)+0.3 inch
(+1 cm)
50 inches
(127 cm)63 to 86 inches
(161 to 218 cm)+ 0.5 inch
(+1 cm)
60 inches
(152 cm)76 to 103 inches
(193 to 262 cm)+0.6 inch
(+2 cm)
80 inches
(203 cm)102 to 138 inches
(259 to 350 cm)+0.8 inch
(+2 cm)
100 inches
(254 cm)128 to 173 inches
(324 to 438 cm)+1.1 inches
(+3 cm)
150 inches
(381 cm)192 to...

22Setting Up the ProjectorPowerLite 79 (16:9 images)
PowerLite W7 (16:10 image)
300 inches
(762 cm)359 to 431 inches
(912 to 1095 cm)–20 inches
(–51 cm)
Screen sizeProjection distance (A)
Wide to Tele Offset (B)
30 inches
(76 cm)38 to 46 inches
(97 to 117 cm)+0.3 inch
(+1 cm)
40 inches
(102 cm)51 to 62 inches
(130 to 156 cm)+0.4 inch
(+1 cm)
50 inches
(127 cm)64 to 77 inches
(163 to 196 cm)+0.5 inch
(+1 cm)
60 inches
(152 cm)77 to 93 inches
(196 to 236 cm)+0.5 inch
(+1 cm)
80 inches
(203 cm)103 to 124...

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PowerLite W7 (4:3 image)
100 inches
(254 cm)111 to 133 inches
(281 to 338 cm)–7.6 inches
(–19 cm)
150 inches
(381 cm)167 to 200 inches
(424 to 509 cm)–11.4 inches
(–29 cm)
200 inches
(508 cm)223 to 268 inches
(566 to 680 cm)–15.1 inches
(–38 cm)
320 inches
(813 cm)357 to 429 inches
(907 to 1089 cm)–24.2 inches
(–62 cm)
Screen sizeProjection distance (A)
Wide to Tele Offset (B)
40 inches
(102 cm)50 to 60 inches
(126 to 152 cm)–3.4 inches
(–9 cm)
50 inches
(127 cm) 62 to 75...

24Setting Up the ProjectorPowerLite W7 (16:9 image)
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, bu/t you can correct the...

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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 15). You’ll also need to select the appropriate 
Projection setting in the projector’s Extended menu to orient the 
image correctly (see page 61).
Connecting to a Computer
You can connect the projector to a Windows computer using...

26Setting Up the Projector
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 36 to turn on the 
projector.
2....

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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.
When you’re done...

28Setting Up the Projector4. You may also be able to use the remote control as a wireless mouse 
(see page 50).
When you’ve finished making connections, see page 36 for 
instructions on turning on the projector and Chapter 2 for 
instructions on displaying and adjusting the image.
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: 
■If your video player...

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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 36 for 
instructions on turning on the projector and Chapter 2 for 
instructions on displaying and adjusting the image. 
note
If...

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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 36 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...