Epson Projector Powerlite 1260 User Manual

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When you’ve finished making connections, see Chapter 2 for 
instructions on displaying and adjusting the image.
When you’re done projecting from your computer, disconnect the 
USB cable.
Installing Software
The first time you connect a computer to the projector’s USB port, 
you will need to install software from the projector on your computer. 
Follow the instructions for your operating system.
Windows 7 and Windows Vista
When you see the Auto Play window, click Run...

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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 
RGBor Auto (see page 70).
3. You can connect an optional...

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4. You may also be able to use the remote control as a wireless mouse 
(see page 58).
When you’ve finished making connections, see page 43 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: 
■PowerLite...

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Connecting an HDMI Video Source 
(PowerLite 1220/PowerLite 1260 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 video 
equipment and the 
HDMI connector on the projector.
When you’ve finished making connections, see page 43 for 
instructions on turning on the projector and Chapter 2 for 
instructions on displaying and adjusting the...

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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 device and the yellow 
Video port on the projector.
2. If you want to play sound through the projector, see page 40 for 
instructions on connecting an audio cable.
When you’ve finished making connections, see page 43 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 
device and the 
S-Video port on the projector.
2. If you want to play sound through the projector, see page 40 for 
instructions on connecting an audio cable.
When you’ve finished making connections, see page 43 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...

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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 17) or an 
electronics dealer.
1. Connect the component end of the cable (3 male RCA) to the Y/
Cb/Cr (or Y/Pb/Pr) connectors on your device.
2. Connect the other end of the cable (HD15 male) to the 
Computer (Component Video) port on your projector using an...

38Setting Up the Projector4. If you want to play sound through the projector, see page 40 for 
instructions on connecting an audio cable.
When you’ve finished making connections, see page 43 for 
instructions on turning on the projector and Chapter 2 for 
instructions on displaying and adjusting the image.
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...

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3. If you want to play sound through the projector, see page 40 for 
instructions on connecting audio cables.
When you’ve finished making connections, see page 43 for 
instructions on turning on the projector and Chapter 2 for 
instructions on displaying and adjusting the image.
Connecting an External Monitor 
(PowerLite S9 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...

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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 port on 
the projector.
2. Connect the other end of the cable to the audio output 
connector(s) on your computer or video equipment. 
PowerLite S9
Audio port
PowerLite 1220/PowerLite 1260
Audio ports