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 EMP_UDSE.EXE. 
Follow the instructions on the screen to install the Epson USB 
Display software.
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 button on the remote 
control or the projector.
Windows XP and Windows 2000
Follow the instructions on the screen to install the Epson USB 
Display software. 
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 button on the remote 
control or the projector.
Macintosh
The setup folder for USB display is displayed in the Finder. 
Double-click the 
USB Display Installer icon and follow the 
on-screen instructions to install the software.
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 button on the remote 
control or the projector.
note
If the software screen does 
not display automatically, 
double-click 
Computer or 
My Computer, then 
double-click 
EPSON_PJ_UD.
note
It may take a few minutes 
before the computer’s 
desktop is displayed by the 
projector.  
						

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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 audio cable to play sound through 
the projector (see page 40). 
caution
Don’t try to force a 
connector to fit a port with a 
different shape or number of 
pins. You may damage the 
port or connector, or the 
device you are trying to 
connect.
PowerLite S9
Computer (Component 
Video) port
PowerLite 1220/PowerLite 1260
Computer (Component 
Video) port 
						

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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 1220/PowerLite 1260 only: If your video device has an 
HDMI connector, see “Connecting an HDMI Video Source 
(PowerLite 1220/PowerLite 1260 Only)” on page 34.
■If your video device has a yellow RCA video output connector, see 
“Connecting a Composite Video Source” on page 35.
■If your video device has an S-Video connector, see “Connecting 
an S-Video Source” on page 36.
■If your video device has a component video port (three connectors 
labeled either Y/Cb/Cr or Y/Pb/Pr), see “Connecting a 
Component Video Source” on page 37.
■If your video device has an RGB video port, see “Connecting an 
RGB Video Source” on page 38.
After connecting video cables, you may also want to connect an 
optional audio cable to play sound through the projector; see page 40. 
If you connect using an HDMI cable (PowerLite 1220/
PowerLite 1260 only), the video and sound are both transferred and 
you won’t need to connect any additional cables for audio. 
						

							34Setting Up the Projector
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 image.
note
If an HDMI cable was not 
provided with your video 
equipment, you can 
purchase one from an 
electronics dealer.HDMI port 
						

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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 the video cable was not 
provided with your video 
device, you can purchase one 
from an electronics dealer.
PowerLite S9
Video port
PowerLite 1220/PowerLite 1260
Video port 
						

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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 
device, you can purchase one 
from Epson; see page 17.PowerLite S9
S-Video port
PowerLite 1220/PowerLite 1260
S-Video port 
						

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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 
optional component-to-VGA video cable or adapter.
3. You may need to change the 
Input Signal setting in the 
projector’s Signal menu to 
Auto (see page 70).
PowerLite S9
Computer (Component 
Video) port
PowerLite 1220/PowerLite 1260
Computer (Component 
Video) port 
						

							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 
Computer (Component Video) port on the projector.
2. You may need to change the 
Input Signal setting in the 
projector’s Signal menu to 
RGB (see page 70).
PowerLite S9
Computer (Component 
Video) port
PowerLite 1220/PowerLite 1260
Computer (Component 
Video) port 
						

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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 external monitor. You can use it to check on your 
presentation even if you’ve pressed the 
A/V Mute button or switched 
to a different picture source. Only computer images will appear on the 
external monitor, not video images.
First make sure your computer’s VGA cable is connected to the 
projector’s 
Computer (Component Video) port (see page 32). Then 
connect your monitor to the projector’s 
Monitor Out port, as shown:
 
note
Some LCD monitors may 
not be able to display the 
image correctly. If you have 
trouble displaying the 
image, connect a multiscan 
monitor. If you’re projecting 
computer images, make sure 
the computer’s refresh rate is 
set to 65 Hz or greater.
The projector must be 
turned on for the Monitor 
Out port to send a signal to 
the monitor (though it may 
be in standby mode) Make 
sure Standby Mode is set to 
Communication On in the 
Extended menu. See 
page 73.
Monitor Out 
port 
						

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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