Epson Projector PowerLite Pro G6770WU User Manual

							If you mount the projector to the ceiling, install it within the following angles:
•
Vertically: Any angle in a complete 360 degree circle.
• Horizontally: Within the adjustment range of the rear adjustable feet.
If you project from the ceiling or from the rear, select the correct Projectionsetting and, if necessary,
turn on the Inv Direction Button setting. If you installed the projector at an angle, select the Direction
setting.
Note: Selecting an incorrect Directionsetting may shorten the lamp life.
Parent topic: Projector Placement
Related references
Projector Setup Settings - Extended Menu
Projection Distance The distance at which you place the projector from the screen determines the approximate size of the
image. The image size increases the farther the projector is from the screen, but can vary depending on
the zoom factor, aspect ratio, and other settings.
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							Use the tables here to determine approximately how far to place the projector from the screen based on
the size of the projected image. (Conversion figures may have been rounded up or down.) You can also
use the projector Throw Distance Calculator at
epson.com/support(U.S.) orepson.ca/support (Canada).
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							1 Projection distance
2 Distance from the center of the lens to the base of the image (varies depending on vertical lens
shift)
3 Center of lens
PowerLite Pro G6170/G6870 4:3 Aspect Ratio Image or Screen with Standard Zoom Lens
Screen or image size Projection distance (1) Vertical lens shift (2)
Wide to Tele (Minimum to Top to Bottom
Maximum)
30 inches 24 × 18.1 inches 30 to 56 inches –1.4 to 19.4 inches
(61 × 46 cm) (76 to 141 cm) (–3 to 49 cm)
40 inches 31.9 × 24.0 inches 41 to 75 inches –1.8 to 25.8 inches
(81 × 61 cm) (103 to 189 cm) (–5 to 66 cm)
50 inches 40.2 × 29.9 inches 51 to 94 inches –2.3 to 32.3 inches
(102 × 76 cm) (130 to 238 cm) (–6 to 82 cm)
60 inches 48.0 × 35.8 inches 62 to 113 inches –2.7 to 38.7 inches
(122 × 91 cm) (157 to 286 cm) (–7 to 98 cm)
80 inches 64.2 × 48.0 inches 83 to 151 inches –3.6 to 51.6 inches
(163 × 122 cm) (211 to 383 cm) (–9 to 131 cm)
100 inches 79.9 × 59.8 inches 104 to 189 inches –4.6 to 64.6 inches
(203 × 152 cm) (265 to 479 cm) (–12 to 164 cm)
150 inches 120.1 × 90.2 inches 157 to 284 inches –6.8 to 96.8 inches
(305 × 229 cm) (400 to 721 cm) (–17 to 246 cm)
200 inches 159.8 × 120.1 210 to 379 inches –9.1 to 129.1 inches
inches (534 to 963 cm) (–23 to 328 cm)
(406 × 305 cm)
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							4:3 Aspect Ratio Image or Screen with Standard Zoom Lens
Screen or image size
Projection distance (1) Vertical lens shift (2)
Wide to Tele (Minimum to Top to Bottom
Maximum)
250 inches 200.0 × 150.0 263 to 474 inches –11.4 to 161.4 inches
inches (669 to 1205 cm) (–29 to 410 cm)
(508 × 381 cm)
300 inches 241.2 × 179.9 316 to 570 inches –13.7 to 193.7 inches
inches (804 to 1447 cm) (–35 to 492 cm)
(610 × 457 cm)
PowerLite Pro G6070W/G6270W/G6470WU/G6570WU/G6770WU/G6970WU 16:10 Aspect Ratio Image or Screen with Standard Zoom Lens
Screen or image size Projection distance (1) Vertical lens shift (2)
Wide to Tele (Minimum to Top to Bottom
Maximum)
50 inches 42.5 × 26.4 inches 53 to 97 inches –4.7 to 31.2 inches
(108 × 67 cm) (135 to 247 cm) (–12 to 79 cm)
60 inches 51.2 × 31.9 inches 64 to 117 inches –5.6 to 37.4 inches
(130 × 81 cm) (163 to 297 cm) (–14 to 95 cm)
80 inches 67.7 × 42.5 inches 86 to 156 inches –7.5 to 49.9 inches
(172 × 108 cm) (219 to 397 cm) (–19 to 127 cm)
100 inches 84.6 × 53.2 inches 108 to 196 inches –9.4 to 62.4 inches
(215 × 135 cm) (275 to 498 cm) (–24 to 158 cm)
150 inches 127.2 × 79.5 inches 164 to 295 inches –14 to 93.5 inches
(323 × 202 cm) (415 to 749 cm) (–36 to 238 cm)
200 inches 169.7 × 105.9 219 to 394 inches –18.7 to 124.7 inches
inches (555 to 1000 cm) (–48 to 317 cm)
(431 × 269 cm)
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							16:10 Aspect Ratio Image or Screen with Standard Zoom Lens
Screen or image size
Projection distance (1) Vertical lens shift (2)
Wide to Tele (Minimum to Top to Bottom
Maximum)
250 inches 211.8 × 132.7 274 to 492 inches –23.4 to 155.9 inches
inches (695 to 1251 cm) (–59 to 396 cm)
(538 × 337 cm)
300 inches 254.3 × 159.1 329 to 591 inches –28.1 to 187.1 inches
inches (835 to 1501 cm) (–71 to 475 cm)
(646 × 404 cm)
Parent topic: Projector Placement
Projector Connections You can connect the projector to a variety of computer, video, and audio sources to display
presentations, movies, or other images, with or without sound.
• Connect any type of computer that has a standard video output (monitor) port, DisplayPort, or HDMIport.
• For video projection, connect devices such as DVD players, gaming consoles, digital cameras, tablets, and smartphones with compatible video output ports.
• If your presentation or video includes sound, you can connect audio input cables, if necessary.
Caution: If you will use the projector at altitudes above 4921 feet (1500 m), turn on High Altitude Mode
to ensure the projectors internal temperature is regulated properly.
Connecting to Computer Sources
Connecting to Video Sources
Connecting to an HDBaseT Transmitter
Connecting to an External Computer Monitor
Connecting to External Speakers
Parent topic: Setting Up the Projector
Related references
Projector Setup Settings - Extended Menu
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							Product Box Contents
Connecting to Computer Sources Follow the instructions in these sections to connect a computer to the projector.
Connecting to a Computer for VGA Video
Connecting to a Computer for HDMI Video and Audio
Connecting to a Computer for DisplayPort Video and Audio
Connecting to a Computer for 5 BNC Video
Connecting to a Computer for Sound
Parent topic:Projector Connections
Connecting to a Computer for VGA Video You can connect the projector to your computer using a VGA computer cable.
Note:To connect a Mac that includes only a Thunderbolt port or Mini-DVI port for video output, you need
to obtain an adapter that allows you to connect to the projectors VGA video port. Contact Apple for
compatible adapter options.
1. If necessary, disconnect your computers monitor cable.
2. Connect the VGA computer cable to your computers monitor port.
3. Connect the other end to a Computerport on the projector.
4. Tighten the screws on the VGA connector.
Parent topic: Connecting to Computer Sources
Related tasks
Connecting to a Computer for Sound
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							Connecting to a Computer for HDMI Video and Audio
If your computer has an HDMI port, you can connect it to the projector using an optional HDMI cable.
Note:To connect a Mac that includes only a Thunderbolt port or Mini-DVI port for video output, you need
to obtain an adapter that allows you to connect to the projectors HDMIport. Contact Apple for
compatible adapter options. Older Mac computers (2009 and earlier) may not support audio through the
HDMI port.
1. Connect the HDMI cable to your computers HDMI output port.
2. Connect the other end to the projectors HDMIport.
Note: The projector converts the digital audio signal sent from your computer into a mono analog signal
for the internal speaker or a stereo analog signal if you are connecting to external speakers.
Note: If you have problems hearing audio through the HDMI connection, you can use the Audio3port
instead to play sound. Connect one end of an optional 3.5 mm stereo mini-jack audio cable to the
projectors Audio3port and the other end to your computers audio out port. Then select Audio3for the
HDMI Audio Output setting in the Extended menu.
Parent topic: Connecting to Computer Sources
Related references
Projector Setup Settings - Extended Menu
Related tasks
Attaching and Removing the Cable Clips
Connecting to a Computer for DisplayPort Video and Audio If your computer has a DisplayPort or Mini DisplayPort connector, you can connect it to the projector
using an optional DisplayPort cable.
1. Connect the DisplayPort cable to your computers DisplayPort or Mini DisplayPort connector.
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							2. Connect the other end to the projectors
DisplayPortconnector.
Note: If you have problems hearing audio through the DisplayPort connection, you can use the Audio3
port instead to play sound. Connect one end of an optional 3.5 mm stereo mini-jack audio cable to the
projectors Audio3port and the other end to your computers audio out port. Then select Audio3for the
DisplayPort Audio Output setting in the Extended menu.
Parent topic: Connecting to Computer Sources
Related references
Projector Setup Settings - Extended Menu
Connecting to a Computer for 5 BNC Video You can connect the projector to your computer using an optional VGA-to-5-BNC cable.
1. Connect the VGA connector to your computers monitor port.
2. Connect the 5 BNC connectors to the projectors BNCports.
Parent topic: Connecting to Computer Sources
Related tasks
Connecting to a Computer for Sound
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							Connecting to a Computer for Sound
If your computer presentation includes sound and you did not connect it to the projectors DisplayPortor
HDMI port, you can still play sound through the projectors speaker system (PowerLite Pro
G6070W/G6170/G6270W/G6470WU/G6570WU/G6770WU). Just connect an optional 3.5 mm stereo
mini-jack audio cable as described here.
Note: If your projector does not have an internal speaker system (PowerLite Pro G6870/G6970WU), you
can play sound by connecting external speakers to the projector.
1. Connect the audio cable to your laptops headphone or audio-out jack, or your desktops speaker or audio-out port.
2. Connect the other end to the Audioport that corresponds to the ComputerorBNC ports you are
using.
Parent topic: Connecting to Computer Sources
Related tasks
Connecting to External Speakers
Connecting to Video Sources Follow the instructions in these sections to connect video devices to the projector.
Connecting to an HDMI Video Source
Connecting to a Component-to-BNC Video Source
Connecting to a Component-to-VGA Video Source
Connecting to an S-Video Video Source
Connecting to a Composite Video Source
Connecting to an SDI Video Source
Connecting to a Video Source for Sound
Parent topic:Projector Connections
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							Connecting to an HDMI Video Source
If your video source has an HDMI port, you can connect it to the projector using an optional HDMI cable.
The HDMI connection provides the best image quality.
1. Connect the HDMI cable to your video sources HDMI output port.
2. Connect the other end to the projectors HDMIport.
Note: The projector converts the digital audio signal sent from your video source into a mono analog
signal for the internal speaker or a stereo analog signal if you are connecting to external speakers.
Note: If you have problems hearing audio through the HDMI connection, you can use the Audio3port
instead to play sound. Connect one end of an optional 3.5 mm stereo mini-jack audio cable to the
projectors Audio3port and the other end to your computers audio out port. Then select Audio3for the
HDMI Audio Output setting in the Extended menu.
Parent topic: Connecting to Video Sources
Related references
Projector Setup Settings - Extended Menu
Related tasks
Attaching and Removing the Cable Clips
Connecting to a Component-to-BNC Video Source If your video source has component video ports, you can connect it to the projector using an optional
component-to-BNC video cable. Depending on your component ports, you may need to use an adapter
cable along with a component video cable.
1. Connect the component connectors to your video sources color-coded component video outputports, usually labeled Y,Pb, ProrY, Cb, Cr. If you are using an adapter, connect these connectors
to your component video cable.
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