Epson Ensemble HD 720, User Manual

Page 1: ...Epson PowerLite Home Cinema 720 Home Theater Projector User s Guide ...

Page 2: ...e to strictly comply with Seiko Epson Corporation s operating and maintenance instructions Seiko Epson Corporation shall not be liable for any damages or problems arising from the use of any options or any consumable products other than those designated as Original Epson Products or Epson Approved Products by Seiko Epson Corporation Trademarks Epson is a registered trademark and Epson Exceed Your ...

Page 3: ... Connecting the Cables 18 Making Other Connections 19 Installing Batteries in the Remote Control 20 Turning On the Projector 21 Turning Off the Projector 22 Selecting the Image Source 22 Positioning the Image 24 Making Basic Adjustments 25 Correcting the Image Shape 25 Focusing and Zooming 26 Choosing the Aspect Ratio 26 Choosing the Color Mode 28 Adjusting the Gamma Color Temperature and Skin Ton...

Page 4: ...g Memory Settings 41 Deleting Saved Memory Settings 42 Resetting the Projector 42 Customizing Projector Features 43 Image Sizing 43 Screen Options 44 Other Setup Options 45 Maintenance 47 Cleaning the Lens 47 Cleaning the Projector Case 48 Cleaning and Replacing the Air Filter 48 Replacing the Lamp 50 Resetting the Lamp Usage Timer 52 Checking the Projector Status 53 Storing the Projector 53 Trans...

Page 5: ...emote 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 ...

Page 6: ...6 Contents ...

Page 7: ...essions Epson 3LCD technology for reliable picture quality increased contrast ratio uniform colors and the deepest blacks available 10 bit color quality for unmatched color accuracy with over a billion colors available Epson AccuCinema Color Management delivered by the built in optical Cinema Filter blocks out excess light for an expanded purer color range and sophisticated grayscale tracking HDMI...

Page 8: ...ns shift dial Adjustable foot Video port HDMI port Component AC power inlet Infrared receiver Kensington lock port Infrared receiver D SCART port used mainly in Japan Horizontal lens shift dial S Video port Control RS 232C port Trigger out port PC Zoom ring Focus ring Main power switch ...

Page 9: ...ons Source button Switches the video input source Esc button Exits the current menu item Menu button Displays the menus Warning light Lamp cover Air filter Mounting bracket connections M4x10 screws required Aspect button Changes the picture s aspect ratio Select button Selects menu items or opens the line menu Projector Control Panel ...

Page 10: ... button Changes the picture s aspect ratio ESC button Exits the current menu item Blank button Turns off the screen image Select Line menu Selects menu items or opens the line menu Operation light Lights when you send remote control commands Gamma button Adjusts the gamma values of the screen display ColorTemp button Changes the color temperature of the screen display Contrast button Changes the c...

Page 11: ...ee Extra CareSM Home Service In the unlikely event of an equipment failure you won t have to wait for your unit to be repaired Instead Epson will ship you a replacement unit anywhere in the United States or Canada usually via overnight delivery See your Extra Care Home Service brochure for details To register simply fill out the registration card that came with your projector and mail it to Epson ...

Page 12: ...ly injury Cautions Must be observed to avoid damage to your equipment Notes Contain important information about your projector Tips Contain helpful projection tips Need additional help Take advantage of Epson s automated support services 24 hours a day at epson com support Use this site to view FAQs Frequently Asked Questions or product information and e mail your questions to Epson support If you...

Page 13: ...e 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 Ceiling Side ...

Page 14: ...creen this distorts the shape of the image but you can correct its shape using the projector s Keystone function see page 25 If you place the projector off to the side aim it straight ahead rather than at the center of the screen then use the horizontal lens shift dial to center the image on the screen Do not place the projector too far to the left or right or your image won t be rectangular Cauti...

Page 15: ...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 16 9 aspect ratio 4 3 aspect ratio Projection distance Maximum diagonal image size Projection distance Maximum diagonal image size 3 0 to 6 6 feet 30 in 26 15 in 3 7 to 8 0 feet 30 in 24 18 in 4 1 to 8 8 feet 40 in 35 20 in 5 0 to 10 8 feet 40...

Page 16: ...e following dimensions Distance from the center of the lens to the mounting bracket holes 2 32 inches 59 mm 0 34 inch 8 6 mm maximum vertical lens shift Distance from the center of the lens to the center of the projector 4 33 inches 110 mm 0 30 inch 7 7 mm maximum horizontal lens shift The following illustrations show the dimensions of the projector 5 63 in 4 33 in 15 98 in 5 18 in 2 32 in 0 75 in...

Page 17: ... or ceiling where you install it must be capable of supporting a weight of 58 pounds 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 1 Press the Menu button on the remote co...

Page 18: ... the same time using any of the commercially available cables shown below For details on compatible video formats see page 63 Port name Video equipment connection Computer connection HDMI Use an HDMI cable Component Use a component video cable with RCA style connectors Connect the cable to the three component video ports Match corresponding colors between the cable and the ports PC Use a Mini D su...

Page 19: ... Video or Video for composite video If you connect to the Component port be sure to select the correct Input Signal setting for your equipment or the image may not display properly see page 22 Making Other Connections Connect the power cable and other cables described below depending on how you plan to use the projector Plug the power cable into the projector and a grounded electrical outlet Conne...

Page 20: ...tteries Warning Keep batteries away from children If a battery is swallowed contact your doctor immediately 1 Release the tab and lift open the cover 2 Insert 2 new AA batteries as shown 3 Insert the tab on the cover and press it down until it clicks into place Aim the remote control at the front or back of the projector Make sure you are within 30 feet of the projector with the remote aimed withi...

Page 21: ...children from turning on the projector you can use the Child Lock see page 31 If you ll be using the projector at an altitude above 4900 feet 1500 meters turn on High Altitude Mode so the fan can properly cool the projector at the high altitude air pressure See page 46 for details The projector takes about 30 seconds to warm up and display an image If you don t see a picture you may need to change...

Page 22: ...life of the projector Continuous 24 hour a day use may reduce the overall life of the product Never unplug the projector without turning it off and letting it cool as described above or you could damage it and reduce lamp life Selecting the Image Source The Source buttons on the projector and remote control let you switch between images from different pieces of equipment connected to the projector...

Page 23: ...on on the remote control to display the following menu Press the u or d button to highlight YCbCr or YPbPr or select Auto so the projector can automatically detect the Component source type Then press the Select button Note If an image does not appear check the troubleshooting tips on page 56 To temporarily turn off the image and darken the screen press the Blank button Press the Blank button agai...

Page 24: ... test pattern to help adjust the image position Press the Pattern button on the remote control then select Display Position When you hear a click the lens position is centered If the lens shift dial becomes hard to turn you cannot adjust the position any further If you still need to raise the height of the image after using the vertical lens shift dial lift the front of the projector and rotate th...

Page 25: ...ard it Face the projector straight ahead instead of at the center of the screen then use the horizontal lens shift dial to center the image To perform keystone correction press the u or d button on the projector or access the menu system as follows 1 Press the Menu button on the remote control 2 Press the menu navigation buttons to open the Settings menu then select Keystone 3 Press the l or r but...

Page 26: ...n your screen when Auto is selected as the Aspect setting You may need to change the size of the image or aspect ratio for certain image types by pressing the Aspect button on the remote control If your video source is connected to the HDMI S Video or Video port or the Component port when it is outputting 525i or 525p signals select Auto to automatically display your image in the correct size Focu...

Page 27: ...de in a compressed 16 9 format called Squeeze Mode Through if your image is smaller than 1280 720 pixels and you want to display it at its original pixel size without resizing it to fit on the screen Squeeze Through if your image is recorded in Squeeze Mode is smaller than 1280 720 pixels and you want to display it at its original pixel size Note If you display a 4 3 image using the Zoom setting t...

Page 28: ...t the image source you want to adjust then press the Color Mode button on the remote control Choose from these settings Dynamic for projecting the brightest picture available Living Room for watching movies during the day Natural for projecting the most natural accurate colors Theatre for viewing movies in a dark room Theatre Black 1 for images that are close to those in professional use broadcast...

Page 29: ...ll see page 41 Select the image source you want to adjust then press any of the buttons described below A slider appears beneath the image so you can adjust the setting and view the effect of your adjustments ColorTemp adjusts the overall color tint absolute color temperature between 5000K and 10000K Higher temperature settings increase the blue tint and lower temperature settings increase the red...

Page 30: ...t signal level and the vertical axis represents the output signal level Select Customized Then continue with the next step 3 Do one of the following Select Adjusting it from the image You see a gamma icon on the projected image Use the arrow buttons to move the icon to the area of brightness you want to adjust then press Select When the gamma graph appears press Select again You see the following ...

Page 31: ...e the PPower button to turn it off however Since you can still use the remote control to turn on the projector you may want to keep it away from children s reach Operation Lock to disable all the buttons on the projector s control panel A lock icon appears on the screen whenever you press a button with Operation Lock turned on To operate the projector you must use the remote control To cancel Oper...

Page 32: ...32 Making Basic Adjustments ...

Page 33: ...your display You can also change the menu language and control how the menus display see page 34 1 To display the full menu press the Menu button on the projector or remote control You see a display like this one the actual display depends on the connected equipment Note If no equipment is connected to the projector some options may not be available 2 Press the u or d button to highlight an option...

Page 34: ...White Level see page 36 Skin Tone see page 29 Absolute Color Temperature see page 29 Tint see page 38 Color Saturation see page 38 You can display a test pattern to help adjust the settings Press the Pattern button on the remote control then select Gray Scale Then press the Select button on the remote control to open the line menu Changing How the Menus Display Use these options to control how the...

Page 35: ...ing the settings for one input source switch to the other input sources you ll be using and make any necessary adjustments Input Brightness Settings If the signal from connected equipment is weak and images appear dark you can adjust the White Level Black Level or the Brightness Contrast You can adjust either one of these settings but not both for each image source and color mode Adjust this setti...

Page 36: ... details are still visible in the darkest parts of the image Auto Iris When this setting is on the amount of light produced by the lamp is automatically adjusted according to the brightness of the image The setting is stored separately for each image source and color mode Setup Level This setting adjusts the threshold at which dark areas of the image are rendered black 0 IRE For compatibility with...

Page 37: ...ly for each image source and color mode setting You can select Standard to adjust the sharpness of the entire image or select Advanced to access the following submenu Choose High band Enhancement to sharpen details such as hair and clothing Choose Low band Enhancement to sharpen large contours and backgrounds Progressive The projector uses 3D DigiScan HD Circuitry Processing for video sourced imag...

Page 38: ...p Shifts the color balance between red and blue making the image appear warmer or cooler You can also access this setting by pressing the ColorTemp button on the remote control See page 29 for more information Note You can display a test pattern to help adjust the color temperature See page 34 for more information Skin Tone Makes fine adjustments to the tint Controls the amount of magenta or green...

Page 39: ...on then choose RGBCMY in the sub menu Use the RGBCMY settings to adjust the hue and saturation of the six color components red green blue cyan magenta yellow After adjusting each color press Esc or select Return to move to another menu option Gamma You can select from 5 gamma settings 2 0 to 2 4 or customize your own setting from your image or a displayed graph Lower values will increase the contr...

Page 40: ... adjust the settings yourself Auto Setup Leave this setting on so that the projector automatically adjusts the tracking sync and position of the image Tracking Adjust the tracking to eliminate vertical bands It is easiest to adjust the tracking when the image contains a lot of fine detail such as black text on a white background Sync Adjust the synchronization to eliminate blurriness For best resu...

Page 41: ...hen press the Select button After a moment the image appears on the screen using your selected setting Creating Memory Settings Memory settings store the Brightness and Contrast settings White Level Black Level Color Mode and other color settings described on pages 38 and 39 1 Press the Menu button on the remote control 2 Open the Memory menu then select Save Memory 3 Select the memory name you wa...

Page 42: ...uch as the Image or Settings menu open that menu select Reset and confirm as needed The example below shows how to reset the Picture menu settings You can also reset the lamp usage timer or restore all the projector settings to their original values Follow these steps 1 Press the Menu button on the remote control 2 Open the Reset menu 3 Do one of the following Select Reset Lamp Hours to clear the ...

Page 43: ...er to show a slightly reduced image if you see interference at the top or bottom of the screen for computer images displays digital video at standard size Select Normal to expand digital video so it includes both the hidden and visible parts of the picture displays computer images at full size Position Use the arrow buttons to fine tune the position of the image on the screen Zoom Caption Lets you...

Page 44: ... Then select User s Logo and follow the instructions on the screen When done change the Display Background setting to Logo as described below Startup Screen Turn this setting off if you want to prevent your logo see above from appearing while the projector is warming up Display Background Changes the screen that s used when the projector is not receiving a signal or when you press the Blank button...

Page 45: ...eo Signal Leave this setting on Auto so the projector can automatically interpret the format such as NTSC or PAL for standard TV formats Component Change this setting to match the type of equipment connected to the Component port For component video select Auto to let the projector automatically interpret the signal or select YCbCr or YPbPr to manually select your video equipment s signal Trigger ...

Page 46: ... the projector Child Lock Lets you lock the Power button on the projector s control panel to make it more difficult for a child to turn on the projector See page 31 for more information Operation Lock Lets you disable all the buttons on the projector s control panel to prevent the image from being accidentally changed once it is adjusted See page 31 for more information High Altitude Mode Adjusts ...

Page 47: ...in the projector can injure you severely Do not try to service this product yourself except as specifically explained in this User s Guide The only parts you should replace are the air filter and the lamp If another part needs replacing contact your dealer or a qualified servicer Cleaning the Lens Clean the lens whenever you notice dirt or dust on the surface Use a canister of compressed air to re...

Page 48: ...other chemical detergents These can damage the case Cleaning and Replacing the Air Filter Clean the air filter on the bottom of the projector once every 3 months or more often if you re using the projector in a dusty environment If it s not cleaned periodically it can become clogged preventing proper ventilation and causing overheating and damage to the projector 1 Press the P Power button and wai...

Page 49: ...to remove or the filter is broken replace it Purchase air filter part number V13H134A09 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 6 If you need to replace the filter release the tab and lift up the cover 7 Remove the old filter and replace it with a new on...

Page 50: ...ller please call 800 GO EPSON 800 463 7766 To purchase online visit www epsonstore com U S sales or www epson ca Canadian sales Be sure to read the Important Safety Information on page 67 before replacing the lamp Warning Let the lamp cool fully about 1 hour before replacing it In the unlikely event that the lamp has broken small glass fragments may be present and should be removed carefully to av...

Page 51: ...ver 6 Loosen the two screws securing the lamp they don t come all the way out 7 Grasp the lamp as shown and pull it straight out Warning The lamp s in this product contain mercury Please consult your state and local regulations regarding disposal or recycling Do not put in the trash ...

Page 52: ...e Timer After replacing the lamp plug the projector back in turn on the power switch on the back and press the P Power button Then follow these steps to reset the lamp usage timer 1 Press the Menu button on the projector or remote control 2 Use the menu navigation buttons to open the Reset menu then select Reset Lamp Hours 3 When you see a confirmation prompt highlight Yes and press the Select but...

Page 53: ...ows 0H until you ve used the lamp for at least 10 hours The resolution indicates the total number of scan lines in the source signal The number of visible scan lines depends on the signal format standard and selected display settings see page 63 Storing the Projector If you need to store the projector for an extended time do the following Make sure the temperature of the storage area is within 14 ...

Page 54: ...When shipping the projector for repairs use the original packaging material if possible If you do not have the original packaging use equivalent materials Be sure the carrier is capable of transporting fragile equipment and is aware that the projector is fragile Before transporting the projector make sure you center the lens by turning the lens shift dials until they click ...

Page 55: ...e the power switch on the back of the projector is turned on and the power cord is connected securely at both ends PPower light is orange The projector is in standby mode Turn off the power switch in back to turn off the projector or press the P Power button to turn it on P Power light is flashing green The projector is warming up Wait for the picture to appear PPower light is flashing orange and ...

Page 56: ...wer light is orange press the Power button to turn the projector back on Make sure your video equipment is turned on Make sure your cable s are connected correctly see page 18 Warning light is red The projector is too hot which turns off the lamp automatically Let it cool for five minutes then turn it back on Make sure there is plenty of space around and under the projector for ventilation Also cl...

Page 57: ...make sure that both the LCD screen and external monitor port are enabled From the Windows Control Panel open the Display utility In the Display Properties dialog box click the Settings tab then click Advanced The method for adjusting the setting varies from computer to computer you may need to click a Monitor tab then make sure the external Monitor port is set as your primary display or enabled Se...

Page 58: ...er of the screen then use the horizontal lens shift dial to center the image see page 24 If the image looks like or use the remote control to access the Keystone function to correct its shape see page 25 Or press the u and d buttons on the projector s control panel Note You won t have to use the Keystone function to correct the image as long as you place the projector level not angled up or down a...

Page 59: ...color mode see page 28 Check the brightness and contrast settings see page 35 Fine tune the colors with the settings listed on page 38 If the picture looks dark you may need to replace the lamp Check the lamp usage timer to see how long the lamp has been in use see page 53 Replace the lamp if it s close to the end of its service life see page 50 Solving Remote Control Problems The projector doesn ...

Page 60: ...ay 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 Toll or long distance charges may apply Before you call for support please have the following information ready Product name Epson PowerLite Home Cinema 720 Product serial number locate...

Page 61: ...o 20 35 m at 16 9 3 7 to 81 7 feet 1 13 to 24 90 m at 4 3 Zoom ratio 1 2 1 Aspect ratio 16 9 or 4 3 Noise level 26 to 33 dB Keystone correction Vertical 15 to 15 Lamp Note Lamp life results will vary depending on mode selected environmental conditions and usage Turn off this product when not in use to prolong the life of the projector Type UHE Ultra High Efficiency E TORL Power consumption 170 W L...

Page 62: ...Power consumption Operating 245 W 100 to 120V 240 W 200 to 240 V Standby 4 W 100 to 120V 5 W 200 to 240 V Environmental Temperature Operating 41 to 95 F 5 to 35 C Storage 14 to 140 F 10 to 60 C Humidity Operating 20 to 80 RH non condensing Storage 10 to 90 RH non condensing Operating altitude 0 to 7500 feet 0 to 2280 meters Safety United States FCC Part 15B Class B DoC UL60950 Third Edition Canada...

Page 63: ... depends on the currently active picture source as listed in the following tables Composite video or S Video Component video Note The signal name refers to the total number of visible scan lines and the display mode interlaced or progressive as defined by the signal format Format Aspect setting Normal 4 3 Zoom 16 9 Squeeze Wide 16 9 Through 4 3 Squeeze Through 16 9 NTSC 960 720 1280 720 1280 720 5...

Page 64: ...0 720 1280 720 SXGA 960 720 1280 720 1280 720 1280 720 WXGA 1280 720 1280 720 1280 720 MAC13 MAC16 MAC19 960 720 960 720 960 720 1280 720 1280 720 1280 720 1280 720 1280 720 1280 720 1280 720 1280 720 1280 720 640 480 832 624 853 480 1109 624 SDTV 480i 480p 576i 576p 960 720 960 720 960 720 960 720 1280 720 1280 720 1280 720 1280 720 1280 720 1280 720 1280 720 1280 720 1280 720 1280 720 1280 720 1...

Page 65: ...Mute ON OFF ON MUTE ON OFF MUTE OFF A V Mute selection Black MSEL 00 Blue MSEL 01 User s Logo MSEL 02 Source change Terminal Signal name Component 4RCA SOURCE 10 YCbCr SOURCE 14 YPbPr SOURCE 15 Auto SOURCE 1F PC HDB15 SOURCE 20 RGB SOURCE 21 Input 3 HDMI HDMI SOURCE 30 Video Cyclic within SOURCE 4X SOURCE 40 Video RCA SOURCE 41 S Video SOURCE 42 Input 5 D SOURCE C0 YCbCr SOURCE C4 YPbPr SOURCE C5 ...

Page 66: ...66 Specifications Aspect ratio Auto ASPECT 00 Normal ASPECT 20 Squeeze ASPECT 21 Zoom ASPECT 22 Through ASPECT 23 Squeeze Through ASPECT 24 Wide ASPECT 25 Item Command ...

Page 67: ...an outlet with dust present and insert the plug firmly into the outlet Failure to do so could result in sparks or fire Don t overload wall outlets extension cords or integral convenience receptacles This can cause fire or electric shock Don t block the slots and openings in the projector case They provide ventilation and prevent the projector from overheating Don t operate the projector on a sofa ...

Page 68: ... that country Don t stand on the projector or place heavy objects on it Don t use the projector outside of the required temperature range of 41 to 95 F 5 to 35 C Doing so may cause an unstable display and could lead to projector damage Don t store the projector outside of the required temperature range of 14 to 140 F 10 to 60 C or in direct sunlight for long periods of time Doing so may cause dama...

Page 69: ...e of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help WARNING The connection of a non shielded equipment interface cable to this equipment will invalidat...

Page 70: ...device Each product marketed is identical to the representative unit tested and found to be compliant with the standards Records maintained continue to reflect the equipment being produced can be expected to be within the variation accepted due to quantity production and testing on a statistical basis as required by 47CFR 2 909 Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may...

Page 71: ...ove What This Warranty Does Not Cover This warranty covers only normal use of the product 24 hour per day or other high duty commercial use causes strain and is not considered normal use This warranty does not cover consumables e g filters other than lamps as provided herein This warranty is not transferable Epson is not responsible for warranty service should the Epson label or logo or the rating...

Page 72: ... lasts and some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the above limitations and exclusions may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from jurisdiction to jurisdiction To find the Epson Authorized Reseller nearest you visit our website at www epson com To find the Epson ...

Page 73: ...Codes AV controller 65 Color adjusting 28 to 30 38 to 39 problems 59 Color Mode 10 28 59 Color Saturation setting 38 Color temperature setting 29 38 ColorTemp button 10 Component setting 45 Computer displaying an image 57 Contrast button 10 ratio 61 setting 36 Control panel projector 9 D Declaration of Conformity 70 Direct Power On 45 Display Background setting 44 Documentation 12 DVI Video Level ...

Page 74: ...11 Keystone buttons 9 Keystone correction 14 25 45 58 L Lamp checking usage timer 53 life 61 ordering 11 50 replacing 50 to 52 resetting usage timer 52 safety instructions 67 to 68 specifications 61 Language setting 34 Lens shift dials 24 Lens cleaning 47 Lights projector 55 to 56 Line menu 10 34 Lock Kensington 8 11 projector buttons 31 M Memory button 10 41 Memory settings creating 41 using 41 M...

Page 75: ...1 Remote control batteries 20 buttons 10 lighting up buttons 20 problems 59 Replacing lamp 50 to 52 Resetting lamp usage timer 42 52 projector settings 42 Resolution compatible formats 63 to 64 projector 53 61 RGB settings 39 RGBCMY settings 39 S Safety approvals 62 Safety instructions 67 to 68 Setup level 36 Sharpness 37 Skin Tone button 10 setting 29 38 Sleep mode 46 Source buttons 9 10 Source s...

Page 76: ...nd off projector 21 to 22 56 U User s Logo setting 44 V Video Signal setting 45 Video compatible formats 63 to 64 VP21 codes 65 W Warranty 11 71 to 72 White level 36 Wide setting 27 Z Zoom Caption setting 27 43 Zoom ring 26 Zoom setting 27 ...