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 
Out
 port on the projector.
 
3. Connect the other end of the cable to your speakers. 
The projector’s internal speaker system is disabled while sound is 
output to external speakers. 
Audio cable 
						

							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 the USB drive or the flat end of the USB cable to the 
 USB 
TypeA port on the projector, as shown.
3. Connect the other end of the cable to your camera or other 
device, if necessary.
The indicator light on the projector turns orange and then green 
when a USB device is connected.
note
Use a cable less than 10 feet 
(3 meters) long and connect 
the camera or other device 
directly to the projector. 
Your projector may not 
function correctly if you use 
a longer cable or connect to 
a USB hub.
If you connect a USB hard 
drive, make sure you use the 
AC adapter to power the 
hard drive.
Indicator light
Connecting a 
thumb driveConnecting a 
digital camera 
						

							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 from the projector. Failure to do so may damage 
the device and/or the projector.
Turning the Projector On and Off 
Turn on any connected computer or video equipment before starting 
the projector so it can automatically detect and display the image 
source. If you turn on the projector first, or have multiple pieces of 
connected equipment, you may have to select the image source 
manually (see page 48). 
Follow these steps to turn on the projector:
1. Open the 
A/V Mute slide (lens cover). 
						

							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 
						

							Setting Up the Projector45
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 button. 
Follow these steps to enable Direct Power On: 
1. Press the 
Menu button on the remote control or projector, then 
select the 
Extended menu and press Enter.
2. Choose 
Operation and press Enter. 
3. Choose 
Direct Power On and press Enter.
4. Highlight 
On and press Enter. 
5. Press 
Menu to exit. The setting will take effect the next time you 
plug the projector into a power outlet.
warning
Never look into the lens 
when the lamp is on. This 
can damage your eyes, and is 
especially dangerous for 
children.
note
If a power outage occurs 
when Direct Power On is 
enabled and the projector is 
plugged in, the projector will 
restart when the power is 
restored. 
						

							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 the Ppower button again. The projection lamp turns off 
and the projector beeps twice. You can then unplug the power 
cord. 
If you want to turn the projector on again, make sure the orange 
Ppower light is not flashing, then press the Ppower button.
note
Lamp life will vary 
depending upon mode 
selected, environmental 
conditions, and usage. 
Turn off this product when 
not in use to prolong the life 
of the projector. 
You can set the projector to 
automatically turn off the 
lamp and enter “sleep mode” 
when it has not received any 
signals for 1 to 30 minutes 
(see page 74). This conserves 
electricity, cools the 
projector, and extends the 
life of the lamp. If you want 
to start projecting again, 
press the P power button. 
If you are done using the 
projector, unplug the power 
cord.  
						

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2
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 the remote 
control (
Computer, Video, or USB).
If you still can’t see an image or can’t project the same image that is on 
your notebook or computer screen, see page 95 for solutions.
Select 
USB to project from a USB device (PowerLite 1220/
PowerLite 1260 only). See page 61 for instructions.
Adjusting the Image
Once you see your image, you may need to make certain adjustments:
■If the image is too high or too low, reposition it as described 
below.
■If the image isn’t square, see page 49.
■To focus or zoom your image, see page 51. 
■To quickly adjust the color, brightness, or contrast, see page 52.
■To change the image aspect ratio, see page 53.
■If you need to fine-tune the image and/or sound, see Chapter 4.
Source Search button
Source 
buttons 
						

							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 shape to distort or 
“keystone,” but you can correct the shape as described below. 
Adjusting the Image Shape
You can maintain a rectangular image by placing the projector directly 
in front of the screen and keeping it level. This also produces the best 
picture quality. If the projector is tilted up or down (up to 30°), or 
placed at an angle, the shape may “keystone” and you may need to 
correct the image shape. 
						

							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 Keystone setting in the projector’s Settings menu (see 
page 71). Then use the arrow buttons on the remote control to 
adjust the shape of the image.
Keystone correction 
buttons
PowerLite S9
PowerLite 1220/PowerLite 1260
Keystone correction 
buttons