Epson PowerLite S7- User Manual

Quick Setup

Before using the projector, make sure you read the safety instructions in the

User’s Guide

on your projector CD.

Connect the projector

Choose from the following connections:

Computer Monitor Port

Connect a computer using the VGA cable that came with the projector.

Connect one end to the projector’s

Computer (Component Video)

port,

and the other end to your computer’s

monitor port. If you are using a

notebook, switch it to external display. You can also connect an audio cable.

Computer USB Port (Windows

®

only)

Connect a computer using a USB cable (not included).

Connect the square end of the USB cable to the projector’s

Type B

(square) USB port. Connect the flat end of the cable to any USB port on your
computer. You can also connect an audio cable.

Follow the on-screen instructions to install the Epson USB Display software
(only on first connection). Then press the

USB

button on the remote control.

NOTE:

If the software does not install automatically, open

My Computer

or

Computer

, double-click

EPSON_PJ_UD

, then double-click

EMP_UDSE.EXE

.

External Monitor

Connect a monitor to the

Monitor Out

port.

NOTE:

To use an external monitor, your computer must be connected to the

Computer (Component Video)

port, not the USB port.

Video Player

Connect up to 3 video devices and use the remote control to switch between
them.

RCA video cable

(composite video)

(optional)

S-Video

cable

(optional)

Component video

to VGA cable

(optional)

Audio out cable

(optional)

Audio in cable

(optional)

Turn on your equipment

1

Turn on your computer or video source.

2

Plug in the projector.

3

Open the

A/V Mute

slide all the way.

4

Press the

power button on the projector or remote control.

Power light

Power button

The

power light flashes green, then stays on.

NOTE:

To shut down the projector, press the

power button twice, then

unplug it. You don’t have to wait for the projector to cool down.

Adjust the image

1

If you don’t see an image, press the

Source Search

button on the

projector or remote control to select the image source.

NOTE:

If you still see a blank screen or have other display problems, see

the troubleshooting tips on the right.

2

To raise the image, press the foot release button and lift the front of the
projector. Release the button to lock the foot in position.

3

Turn the focus ring to sharpen the image.

4

PowerLite 79/W7:

to reduce or enlarge the image, turn the zoom ring.

PowerLite S7:

to reduce or enlarge the image, press the

Tele

(reduce)

or

Wide

(enlarge) button on the projector. You can also use the

Zoom

option in the projector’s Settings menu. See the

User’s Guide

on your

projector CD.

5

If your image looks like

or

, you’ve placed the projector off to

one side of the screen at an angle. Place it directly in front of the center
of the screen, facing the screen squarely.

6

If your image looks like

or

, press the

or

buttons on the

projector to correct it.

Using the remote control

Make sure the batteries are installed as shown (two included AA batteries).

Change

presentation

slides (USB

connection only)

Access projector

menus

Choose which

source to display

Control projector volume

Turn projector

on and off

Turn off projector

display and sound

Get solutions to

common problems

Navigate projector menus

You can use the remote control to operate the projector. With the USB cable,
you can use the remote as a wireless mouse. For more information on using the
remote control, see your

User’s Guide

.

Troubleshooting

If you see a blank screen...

If you see a blank screen or the

No signal

message after turning on your

computer, check the following:

•

Make sure the power light on the projector is green and not flashing,
and the

A/V Mute

slide is open.

•

Press the

Source Search

button on the projector or the remote control

to select the computer as the image source.

•

If you’re using a Windows notebook, press the function key on your

keyboard that lets you display on an external monitor. It may be labelled

CRT/LCD

or have an icon such as

. You may have to hold down the

Fn

key while pressing it.

Where to get help

Manual

For more information about using the projector, install the

User’s Guide

from

your projector CD.

Telephone Support Services

To use the Epson PrivateLine

®

Support service, call (800) 637-7661 and enter

the PIN on the Epson PrivateLine Support card included with your projector.
This service is available 6 AM to 6 PM, Pacific Time, Monday through Friday,
for the duration of your warranty period. You may also speak with a projector
support specialist by dialing one of these numbers:

U.S.:

(562) 276-4394, 6 AM to 6 PM, Pacific Time,

Monday through Friday

Canada:

(905) 709-3839, 6 AM to 6 PM, Pacific Time,

Monday through Friday

Days and hours of support are subject to change without notice. Toll or long
distance charges may apply.

Internet Support

Visit Epson’s support website at

epson.com/support

and select your

product for solutions to common problems. You can download utilities and
documentation, get FAQs and troubleshooting advice, or e-mail Epson with
your questions.

Registration

Register today to get product updates, special promotions, and customer-only
offers. You can use the CD included with your projector, or register online at
www.epson.com/webreg.

PowerLite

®

S7/79/W7

*411760900*

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