Epson Projector Powerlite 1260 User Manual

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View FAQs (frequently asked questions) and e-mail your 
questions to Epson support 24 hours a day. 
■PrivateLine® support
If you still need help after checking this User’s Guide and the 
sources listed in this section, you can use the Epson PrivateLine 
Support service to get help fast. Call (800) 637-7661 and enter 
the PIN on the PrivateLine card. Or take advantage of Epson’s 
automated support services 24 hours a day. See page 102 for more 
information. 
						

							12Welcome
Projector Parts
Kensington 
lock port Control panel
Ventilation 
slots
Adjustable 
foot A/V mute slide 
(lens cover)
Infrared 
receiverAir 
filterAir filter 
cover
Focus ring PowerLite S9 Front
Lamp cover
Foot release 
lever
Control panel
Ventilation 
slots
Foot release 
lever
Adjustable 
foot A/V mute slide 
(lens cover)
Infrared 
receiverAir 
filterAir filter 
coverFocus ringZoom ring PowerLite 1220/PowerLite 1260 Front
Lamp cover
Kensington 
lock port 
						

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Computer 
(Component 
Video) port
Audio in 
portS-Video port
Video 
portUSB (TypeB) port
AC 
power 
inletLamp cover 
screw Infrared 
receiver
Rear adjustable 
foot Rear adjustable 
foot
Audio 
out port
PowerLite S9 Back
Monitor out port
HDMI 
port Computer 
(Component 
Video) port
Audio 
portsS-Video port
Video 
portUSB (TypeB) port
USB 
(TypeA) 
port AC 
power 
inletLamp cover 
screw Infrared 
receiver
Rear adjustable 
foot Rear adjustable 
foot
PowerLite 1220/PowerLite 1260 Back 
						

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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 S9
Keystone button 
(corrects screen shape)
Power 
button
Tele button 
(decreases 
image size)
Power 
light
Lamp and 
Temperature 
warning lights Source Search button 
(searches for connected 
video sources)Menu button 
(displays 
projector menus)
Help 
button
Volume up 
button
Enter button 
(selects 
menu items) Keystone button 
(corrects screen 
shape)Esc button 
(exits menu 
items)
Volume 
down button PowerLite 1220/PowerLite 1260
Keystone button 
(corrects screen shape)
Power 
button 
						

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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 button 
(lets you assign 
function) 
						

							16Welcome
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 register using the included CD, or you can register online at 
epson.com/webreg
. Registering also lets you receive special updates on 
new accessories, products, and service. 
Optional Accessories
To enhance your use of the projector, Epson offers the following 
optional accessories: 
Product Part number
Replacement lamp V13H010L58
Replacement air filter set V13H134A25
Universal projector ceiling mount
Adjustable suspended ceiling channel kit
False ceiling plate kit
Structural round ceiling plate
Adjustable extension column (pipe) 8” - 11”ELPMBPJF
ELPMBP01
ELPMBP02
ELPMBP03
ELPMBC01
Kensington security lock  ELPSL01
50-inch portable screen (4:3 aspect ratio)
80-inch portable pop-up screen (4:3 aspect ratio)
Accolade
® Duet™ Portable Projector Screen (4:3/16:9)ELPSC06
ELPSC08
ELPSC80 
						

							18WelcomeYou 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 camera
DC-11 document camera (ELPDC11)V12H321005
ELPDC10S
V12H377020
Molded hard-shell wheeled carrying case ELPKS58 Product Part number 
						

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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 devices, such as a VCR, 
DVD player, or video camera.
You can also connect the projector to a USB storage device or digital 
camera (PowerLite 1220/PowerLite 1260 only).
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 (PowerLite S9 only)
■Playing sound through the projector
■Connecting to a digital camera or other USB device 
(PowerLite 1220/PowerLite 1260 only)
■Turning the projector on and off 
						

							20Setting Up the Projector
Unpacking the Projector
After unpacking the projector, make sure you have all these parts: 
Projector
Remote controlPDF manuals and 
registration CD-ROM
Power cord
VGA computer cable
Password Protected 
sticker
Carrying case
2 AA batteries 
(for remote control) PowerLite S9