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PowerLite Pro Cinema 1080
Home Theater Projector
User’s Guide
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Copyright Notice All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, without the prior written permission of Seiko Epson Corporation. The information contained herein is designed only for use with this Epson product. Epson is not responsible for any use of this information as applied to other products. Neither Seiko Epson Corporation nor its
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Contents Introduction 7 Projector Parts 8 Front 8 Back 8 Bottom 9 Projector Control Panel 9 Remote Control Button Map 10 Optional Accessories 11 Registration and Warranty 11 Using This Manual 12 Setting Up the Projector 13 Choosing a Location 13 Installing the Projector 16 Connecting the Cables 18 Connecting Video and Computer Equipment 18 Making Other Connections 20 Installing Batteries in the Remote Control 21 Turning the Projector On and Off 22 Selecting the Image Source 23 Positioning the Im
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Making Detailed Adjustments 33 Using the Menu System 33 Changing How the Menus Display 34 Adjusting the Picture Quality 35 Input Brightness Settings 35 Sharpness and Picture Quality Settings 37 Color Settings 38 Adjustments for Computer Images 40 Selecting Memory Settings and Resetting the Projector 41 Selecting Memory Settings 41 Creating Memory Settings 41 Deleting Saved Memory Settings 41 Resetting the Projector 42 Customizing Projector Features 43 Image Sizing 43 Screen Options 43 Other Setu
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Problem Solving 55 What To Do When the Lights Come On or Flash 55 Solving Picture Problems 56 Solving Remote Control Problems 59 Where To Get Help 60 Specifications 61 General 61 Lamp 61 Remote Control 61 Dimensions 62 Electrical 62 Environmental 62 Safety 62 Compatible Video Formats 63 ESC/VP21 Command Codes 65 Notices 67 Important Safety Information 67 FCC Compliance Statement 69 Declaration of Conformity 70 Epson America, Inc. Limited Warranty 71 Index 73 Contents 5
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6 Contents
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Introduction ® The PowerLite Pro Cinema 1080 projector lets you enjoy theater-quality images in the relaxing environment of your own home. Designed especially for home cinema use, it offers these outstanding features: ■ Native 1080p (1920 × 1080) resolution, 12000:1 dynamic contrast ratio, and up to 1200 lumens for incredibly rich, sharp images in any room lighting ■ Auto Iris system that constantly controls the lamp intensity based on the gamma and black/white levels of your projected conte
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Projector Parts Front Horizontal lens shift dial Control panel Vertical lens shift dial Zoom ring Focus ring Ventilation slots Adjustable foot Infrared receiver Lens cover Back HDMI port Component PC port D/SCART port video ports (used mainly in Japan) Trigger out port Infrared receiver Video port ® Kensington S-Video port AC power inlet Main power switch Control (RS-232C) port lock port 8 Introduction
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Bottom Mounting bracket connections Lamp cover Air filter Projector Control Panel Source button Menu button Menu navigation Switches the video Displays the buttons input source menus Esc button Exits the current Power menu item light Aspect button Power Changes the picture’s button aspect ratio Warning light Select button Selects menu items or opens the line menu Introduction 9
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Remote Control Button Map Operation light On and Off Lights when you send buttons remote control commands Memory button Color Mode button Recalls custom picture settings Optimizes viewing for different lighting environments Menu button Displays the projector’s menus Aspect button Changes the picture’s aspect ratio Select/Line menu Menu navigation Selects menu items or opens buttons the line menu ESC button Exits the current menu item Source buttons Component button Switch between equipment c
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Optional Accessories Epson provides the following optional accessories for the projector: Product Part number Replacement lamp V13H010L39 (ELPLP39) Air filter replacement V13H134A09 (ELPAF09) Projector mount ELPHB800 Kensington security lock (anti-theft device) ELPSL01 You can purchase accessories from an authorized Epson reseller. To find the nearest reseller, please call 800-GO-EPSON (800-463-7766). To purchase online, visit www.epsonstore.com (U.S. sales) or www.epson.ca (Canadian sales). R
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Using This Manual This book contains all the information you need to use the projector, in addition to basic setup and maintenance instructions, troubleshooting tips, important safety instructions, specifications, and warranty information. Please follow these guidelines as you read through the manual: Warning: Must be followed carefully to avoid bodily injury. Caution: Must be observed to avoid damage to your equipment. Note: Contains important information about your projector. Tip: Contains
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Setting Up the Projector Follow the instructions in this section to choose a location for the projector, connect the cables, and display an image. Choosing a Location You can install the projector for various viewing setups, as shown below. Center Side Ceiling Setting Up the Projector13
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Ideally, place the projector at a height where its lens is between the top and bottom of the screen. That way, you can keep the projector level and use the vertical lens shift dial to position the image. This produces the best-looking picture. Try to be as close as possible to the calculated projector position when installing the projector. Too much lens shift can cause minor reduction in image dimensions. The image display position cannot be moved to the maximum distance in both the vertica
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The maximum size of the image is determined by the distance from the projector’s lens to the screen. Depending on your display settings and how you use the Zoom ring, the actual size may be smaller. Use this table as a rough guide for projector placement: 16:9 aspect ratio Maximum diagonal image Horizontal Projection distance size (width × height) Offset A to Offset B Offset 2.8 to 6.2 feet 30 in. (26 × 15 in.) 6.8 to –6.8 in. 0 to 13 in. 3.8 to 8.3 feet 40 in. (35 × 20 in.) 9.1 to –9.1 in.
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Also keep these considerations in mind: ■ Make sure there is plenty of space for ventilation around and under the projector. Do not set the projector on top of loose materials that could block the vents underneath. ■ Make sure the projector is within 9.8 feet of a grounded electrical outlet or extension cord. Installing the Projector To install the projector, you first need to determine the location, based on the size of your screen (maximum diagonal image size). Use the table on page 15 as a
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The following illustrations show the dimensions of the projector: 5.18 in. 5.63 in. 4.88 in. 2.60 in. 0.75 in. 4.33 in. 15.98 in. 2.08 in. 11.81 in. 3.04 in. 12.20 in. 6.30 in. To install, you will need the optional projector mount designed for the projector. See page 11 for ordering information. Warning: When installing or adjusting the ceiling mount, do not use adhesives to prevent the screws from loosening and do not use any type of oil or lubricant. These may cause the projector casing
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In addition to the tools supplied with the projector mount, you will need a Phillips head screwdriver and a drill to use on the wall or ceiling. If you install the projector on the ceiling, you will need to invert the picture so that it appears right side up. Follow these steps: Menu button 1. Press the Menu button on the remote control. 2. Press the menu navigation buttons to open the Settings menu, then select Projection. Menu navigation 3. Use the navigation buttons to select Front/Cei
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You can connect up to five pieces of video equipment at the same time, using any of the commercially available cables shown below: Port name Video equipment connection* Computer connection* HDMI Use an HDMI cable: Component Use a component video cable — (with RCA-style connectors): Component Connect the cable to the three video ports component video ports. Match corresponding colors between the cable and the ports. PC — Use a Mini D-sub, 15-pin monitor cable to connect to a computer RGB
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For best results, connect your video equipment to the HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) port, if possible. If your equipment doesn’t support HDMI, connect it to one of the following ports (highest quality listed first): Component (for component video), S-Video, or Video (for composite video). Connect video equipment to one of these ports Connect a computer to one of these ports If you connect to the Component port, be sure to select the correct Input Signal setting for your equi
