Epson Projector Powerlite 1260 User Manual

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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 89 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 Protected 
sticker
USB cable
Carrying case
2 AA batteries 
(for remote control)
PowerLite...

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Additional Components
Depending on how you plan to use the projector, you may need 
additional components:
■To receive an HDMI signal from your video device, you’ll need 
an HDMI cable (PowerLite 1220/PowerLite 1260 only). One 
may be provided with your video equipment.
■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...

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Image 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 S9 (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...

24Setting Up the ProjectorPowerLite S9 (16:9 images)
PowerLite S9 (16:10 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...

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PowerLite 1220 (4:3 images)
PowerLite 1220 (16:9 images)
Screen sizeProjection distance (A)
Wide to Tele Offset (B)
30 inches
(76 cm)35 to 42 inches
(89 to 107 cm)–2 inches
(–5 cm)
40 inches
(102 cm)47 to 56 inches
(119 to 143 cm)–2.7 inches
(–7 cm)
50 inches
(127 cm)59 to 71 inches
(150 to 180 cm)–3.3 inches
(–8 cm)
60 inches
(152 cm)71 to 85 inches
(180 to 217 cm)–4 inches
(–10 cm)
80 inches
(203 cm) 95 to 114 inches
(241 to 290 cm)–5.3 inches
(–14 cm)
100 inches
(254 cm)119...

26Setting Up the ProjectorPowerLite 1220 (16:10 images)
150 inches
(381 cm)195 to 234 inches
(495 to 595 cm)+1.4 inches
(+3 cm)
200 inches
(508 cm)260 to 313 inches
(661 to 794 cm)+1.8 inches
(+5 cm)
250 inches
(635 cm)326 to 391 inches
(827 to 994 cm)+2.3 inches
(+6 cm)
275 inches
(699 cm)358 to 430 inches
(910 to 1093 cm)+2.5 inches
(+6 cm)
Screen sizeProjection distance (A)
Wide to Tele Offset (B)
30 inches
(76 cm)37 to 45 inches
(94 to 113 cm)–0.5 inch
(–1 cm)
40 inches
(102 cm)50 to 60 inches
(126...

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PowerLite 1260 (4:3 image)
PowerLite 1260 (16:9 image)
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 inches
(158 to 190 cm)–4.3 inches
(–11 cm)
60 inches
(152 cm)75 to 90 inches
(190 to 229 cm)–5.1 inches
(–13 cm)
80 inches
(203 cm)100 to 121 inches
(255 to 306 cm)–6.9 inches
(–17 cm)
100 inches
(254 cm)126 to 151 inches
(319 to 383 cm)–8.6 inches
(–22 cm)
150 inches...

28Setting Up the ProjectorPowerLite 1260 (16:10 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, but 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 17). You’ll also need to select the appropriate 
Projection setting in the projector’s Extended menu to orient the 
image correctly (see page 73).
Connecting to a Computer
You can connect the projector to a Windows or Macintosh...

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Connecting to the USB Port
You can connect a PC with a 32-bit version of Windows 7, Windows 
Vista
®, Windows XP, or Windows 2000 (SP4) or a Macintosh 
computer with OS X 10.5.1 or 10.6.x 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.
1. Follow the instructions beginning on page 43 to turn on the 
projector.
2. Make sure the 
USB Type B setting on...