Epson Projector Powerlite 1260 User Manual

Setting Up the Projector41
Connecting External Speakers
(PowerLite S9 Only)
You can output sound from the projector to external speakers with a 
built-in amplifier. 
1. Locate the appropriate cable to connect your speakers.
Depending on your speakers, you may be able to use a standard 
audio cable with a stereo mini-jack connector on one end and pin 
jacks on the other end. For some speakers, you may need a special 
cable or adapter. 
2. Connect the stereo mini-jack end of the audio cable to the 
Audio...

42Setting Up the Projector
Connecting a Digital Camera or Other 
USB Device (PowerLite 1220/
PowerLite 1260 Only)
You can connect your digital camera, USB thumb (flash memory) 
drive, USB hard drive, or multimedia storage viewer, such as the 
Epson P-7000. Then you can use the projector’s Slideshow function 
to display JPEG images or a presentation. See page 61 for details.
Use the USB cable specified for your device. 
1. Follow the instructions beginning on page 43 to turn on the 
projector.
2. Connect...

Setting Up the Projector43
4. If you are not connected to another image source, the Slideshow 
program appears. 
If you are connected to another image source, press the 
USB 
button on the remote control to go to the Slideshow program.
5. See page 61 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...

44Setting 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.
3. Press the Ppower button on the projector or on the remote 
control.
Power light
Power 
button 

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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 76.
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...

46Setting Up 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...

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Displaying and Adjusting 
the Image
Follow the guidelines in this chapter for: 
■Selecting an image source
■Adjusting the image 

48Displaying and Adjusting the Image
Selecting an Image Source
You may need to select the image source if you have multiple image 
sources connected to the projector (such as a computer or DVD 
player). Selecting the image source lets you switch between images 
input from different pieces of connected equipment. 
If you don’t see the image you want, press the 
Source Search button 
on the remote control or the projector until you see the image you 
want to project. Or, press one of the Source buttons on...

Displaying and Adjusting the Image49
Adjusting the Position of the Image
If the image is too low on the screen, you can use the front adjustable 
foot to raise it. 
1. Press the foot release lever up and lift the front of the projector.
2. Once the image is positioned where you want it, release the lever 
to lock the foot in position.
3. If the image is tilted or you need to fine-tune the height of the 
image, you can turn the projector’s adjustable rear feet.
Raising the projector may cause the image...

50Displaying and Adjusting the ImageThe PowerLite 1220 and PowerLite 1260 projectors include an 
Auto 
Keystone
 function that detects and corrects vertical keystone 
distortion. It takes about one second after the projector starts for the 
image to be corrected.
If your image is still distorted, or you are using the PowerLite S9 
projector, do one of the following:
■Press the appropriate keystone correction button on the 
projector’s control panel until the shape is evenly rectangular.
■Select the...