Epson PowerLite Home Cinema 1080, User Manual

Page 1: ...PowerLite Pro Cinema 1080 Home Theater Projector User s Guide ...

Page 2: ...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 Exceed Your Vision Crystal Fine 1080Per...

Page 3: ...ion 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 Image 25 Making Basic Adjustments 27 Focusing and Zooming 27 Choosing the Aspect Ratio 28 Choosing the Color Mode 29 Adjusting Color Temperat...

Page 4: ... 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 Setup Options 44 Maintenance 47 Cleaning the Lens 47 Cleaning the Projector Case 48 Cleaning and Replacing the Air Filter 48 Replacing the Lamp 49 Resetting the Lamp Usage Timer 52...

Page 5: ...s 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 ...

Page 6: ...6 Contents ...

Page 7: ...r reliable picture quality increased contrast ratio and uniform colors 1080Perfect video processing for more film like images free of noise or artifacts 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 gr...

Page 8: ...Adjustable foot Video port HDMI port Component video ports 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 port Zoom ring Focus ring Main power switch Front Back ...

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

Page 10: ...hanges 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 contrast o...

Page 11: ...free 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 Epso...

Page 12: ...ly injury Caution Must be observed to avoid damage to your equipment Note Contains important information about your projector Tip Contains 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: ... the maximum distance in both the vertical and horizontal directions For example the image cannot be shifted vertically when it has been shifted horizontally by the full amount When the image has been shifted vertically by the full amount it can be shifted up to 9 percent of the horizontal width of the screen If you place the projector off to the side aim it straight ahead rather than at the cente...

Page 15: ...6 8 in 0 to 13 in 3 8 to 8 3 feet 40 in 35 20 in 9 1 to 9 1 in 0 to 17 in 5 8 to 12 5 feet 60 in 51 28 in 13 6 to 13 6 in 0 to 26 in 7 8 to 16 7 feet 80 in 71 39 in 18 2 to 18 2 in 0 to 35 in 9 8 to 20 9 feet 100 in 87 47 in 22 7 to 22 7 in 0 to 44 in 11 8 to 25 1 feet 120 in 106 59 in 27 2 to 27 2 in 0 to 52 in 14 7 to 31 4 feet 150 in 130 75 in 34 to 34 in 0 to 65 in 4 3 aspect ratio Projection ...

Page 16: ...nsion 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 guide to positioning the projector Note the following dimensions Distance from the center of the lens to the mounting bracket holes 2 60 inches 66 mm 0 35 inch 8 8 mm maximum vertical lens shift Distance fro...

Page 17: ...nt the screws from loosening and do not use any type of oil or lubricant These may cause the projector casing to crack and the projector may fall causing serious injury and serious damage to the projector Follow the instructions included with the mount to install the projector which weighs 12 3 pounds The wall or ceiling where you install it must be capable of supporting a weight of 85 6 pounds 5 ...

Page 18: ...n the Settings menu then select Projection 3 Use the navigation buttons to select Front Ceiling 4 Press the Menu button when done If you are planning to use an AV controller with the projector refer to the table of ESC VP21 command codes on page 65 Connecting the Cables Connecting Video and Computer Equipment You can connect the projector to any type of video equipment such as a VCR DVD player dig...

Page 19: ...e 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 sub 15 pin monitor cable to connect to a computer RGB monitor port S Video Use an S video cable Video Use an RCA video cable Component v...

Page 20: ... 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 23 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 21: ... batteries 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 two 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 ...

Page 22: ...ote To prevent children from turning on the projector you can use the Child Lock See page 32 for details 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 45 for details The projector takes about 30 seconds to warm up and display an image If you don t see a pic...

Page 23: ...g the life of the projector Continuous 24 hour a day use may reduce the overall life of the product Never turn off the main power switch without first turning off the lamp 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 equipmen...

Page 24: ...Press the u or d button to go up or down the menu then press the Select button Note If an image does not appear see Problem Solving on page 55 To temporarily turn off the image and darken the screen press the Blank button on the remote control Press the Blank button again to return to normal viewing Source button ...

Page 25: ...ern to help adjust the image position by pressing the Pattern button on the remote control Press the Pattern button again to turn off the test pattern When you hear a click the lens position is almost centered If the lens shift dial becomes hard to turn you cannot adjust the position any further If one side of the image is taller than the other make sure the projector is parallel to the screen If ...

Page 26: ...nce in both the vertical and horizontal directions For example the image cannot be shifted vertically when it has been shifted horizontally by the full amount When the image has been shifted vertically by the full amount it can be shifted up to 9 percent of the horizontal width of the screen ...

Page 27: ...ter to make basic adjustments to the image shape size color and quality For further refinements see Making Detailed Adjustments on page 33 Focusing and Zooming Sharpen or reduce the focus using the focus ring Zoom into or out of the picture using the zoom ring Focus ring Tele Wide Zoom ring ...

Page 28: ...ay want to choose one of these settings Normal for standard TV broadcasts computer images or images with a 4 3 aspect ratio Full for images recorded in squeeze mode Zoom for images recorded in 16 9 wide screen format Wide for expanding a 4 3 image to 16 9 so it fills the whole screen This stretches only the right and left sides of the image the central part is unchanged Note If you display a 4 3 i...

Page 29: ...he source to Vivid for playing video games with the blinds open Select the image source you want to adjust then press the Color Mode button on the remote control Choose from these settings Vivid for projecting the brightest picture available Cinema Day for watching movies during the day Natural for projecting the most natural accurate colors Cinema Night for viewing movies in a dark room HD for im...

Page 30: ...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 ti...

Page 31: ...he remote or control panel and press the Select button You see the setting reflected in the graph on the right The horizontal axis represents the input signal level and the vertical axis represents the output signal level Press the Gamma button to exit Select Customized Then continue with the next step 3 Do one of the following Select Adjust it from the image You see a gamma icon on the projected ...

Page 32: ...tton 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 Operation Lock pres...

Page 33: ...ay 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 Depending on which equipment is connected to the projector some options may not be available 2 Press the u or d button to highlight a main...

Page 34: ...ess the Memory button to return to the setting stored in memory You can access the following settings through the line menu while viewing their effects on your display Brightness see page 36 Contrast see page 36 Sharpness see page 37 Color Saturation see page 38 Tint see page 38 Absolute Color Temperature see page 30 Skin Tone see page 30 Brightness Control see page 37 Auto Iris see page 36 Changi...

Page 35: ... 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 Brightness and Contrast settings You can adjust brightness and contrast for each image source and color mode Adjust this setting first then fine tune the image with the remaining set...

Page 36: ... DVD and video equipment sold in the United States leave this setting at 0 Check your video equipment s specifications to be sure of the correct setting EPSON Super White Note This setting can be used only when the Color Mode is set to Natural Cinema Night HD or Silver Screen see page 29 If bright parts of the image are washed out or overexposed when the input signal contains values over 100 IRE t...

Page 37: ... image or select Advanced to access the following submenu Choose Thin Line Enhancement to sharpen details such as hair and clothing Choose Thick Line Enhancement to sharpen large contours and backgrounds Progressive The projector uses 3D DigiScan HD Circuitry Processing for video sourced images For film sourced images the projector uses 3 2 pulldown detection and optimizes the image accordingly Le...

Page 38: ...g these settings Use the first three settings described below to make the most visible changes If you only need to make slight adjustments you can fine tune the picture with the remaining settings Most color settings are stored separately for each image source and color mode Color Saturation Adjusts the color intensity of the image Tint Shifts the color balance between magenta and green Abs Color ...

Page 39: ...and Gain for the lightest shades RGBCMY 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 to move to another menu option Gamma You can select from five gamma settings 2 0 to 2 4 or customize your own setting from your image or a displayed graph Lower values will increase the contrast of dark ...

Page 40: ...s you may need to 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 blurrin...

Page 41: ... the screen using your selected setting Creating Memory Settings Memory settings store the Brightness and Contrast settings 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 want to use then press the Select button to save your settings Note Saved settings are in...

Page 42: ...t and confirm as needed The example below shows how to reset the Image 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 lamp usage timer and reset it to zero You should reset the lam...

Page 43: ...Pos Lets you adjust the shape and position of the image so that subtitles are visible available only if the aspect ratio has been set to Zoom Use Zoom Size to adjust the proportions of the image and Zoom Caption Pos to move the image up or down You can adjust output scaling before zoom position Aspect This setting lets you change the aspect ratio of your image and works the same as pressing the As...

Page 44: ...he remote control or the PPower button on the projector Note When direct power on is enabled power surges that occur after a power outage can cause the projector to turn on Video 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...

Page 45: ...urn the projector back on press the On button on the remote control or press the PPower button on the projector Child Lock Lets you lock the PPower button on the projector s control panel to make it more difficult for a child to turn on the projector See page 32 for more information Operation Lock Lets you disable all the buttons on the projector s control panel to prevent the image from being acc...

Page 46: ...46 Making Detailed Adjustments ...

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: ... clogged preventing proper ventilation and causing overheating and damage to the projector 1 Press the PPower button and wait for the PPower light to stop flashing The projector cools down 2 Turn off the projector using the power switch on the back 3 Unplug the power cord and disconnect any cables 4 Turn the projector over 5 Use a small vacuum cleaner that is designed for computers and other offic...

Page 49: ... old filter and replace it with a new one 8 To replace the cover insert the tabs and press down until the cover clicks into place Replacing the Lamp The projection lamp lasts for up to 3000 hours You can use the Info menu to check how long it s been in use see page 52 It s time to replace the lamp when ...

Page 50: ...e 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 avoid injury Caution Never touch the glass portion of the lamp with your bare hands the invisible residue left by the oil on your h...

Page 51: ...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 8 Gently insert the new lamp and tighten its screws Caution Don t touch the glass portion of the lamp assembly Touching the glass could result in premature lamp failure ...

Page 52: ...ton 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 button 4 When you re finished press the Menu button to exit The lamp usage timer shows 0H until you ve used the lamp for at least 10 hours Checking the Projector Status You can use the Info menu to view ...

Page 53: ...C Attach the lens cover and retract the feet Remove the batteries from the remote control Pack the projector in its original packaging or equivalent Transporting the Projector Note Epson shall not be liable for any damages incurred during transportation The projector contains many glass and precision parts When shipping the projector for repairs use the original packaging material if possible If y...

Page 54: ...54 Maintenance ...

Page 55: ...ke sure 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 PPower button to turn it on P Power light flashes green The projector is warming up Wait for the picture to appear PPower light flashes orange and you...

Page 56: ...PPower light is orange press the PPower 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 Als...

Page 57: ...o 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 ...

Page 58: ...oward 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 see page 25 If the image looks like or make sure the projector is not tilted up or down The picture contains static or noise Make sure the Input Signal is set correctly for your connected video equipment see page 44 If you re viewing still images and you not...

Page 59: ...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 52 Replace the lamp if it s close to the end of its service life see page 49 Solving Remote Control Problems The projector doesn t respond to remote control commands Make sure you re within about 30 feet of the projector and the...

Page 60: ...f 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 Toll or long distance charges may apply Before you call please have the following information ready Product name PowerLite Pro Cinema 1080 Product serial num...

Page 61: ...o 62 8 feet 0 87 to 19 15 m at 16 9 3 5 to 76 9 feet 1 06 to 23 44 m at 4 3 Zoom ratio 1 2 1 Aspect ratio 16 9 or 4 3 Fan noise level 26 to 33 dB 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 Lamp life 1700 to...

Page 62: ...2 A 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 2286 meters Safety United States FCC Part 15B Class B DoC UL60950 1 Canada ICES 00...

Page 63: ...tting 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 Resolution Normal 4 3 Full Zoom 16 9 Wide 16 9 NTSC 720 480 720 360 1440 1080 1920 1080 1920 1080 1...

Page 64: ...1920 1080 1920 1080 1920 1080 1920 1080 1920 1080 WXGA 1280 768 1360 768 1800 1080 1912 1080 1920 1080 1920 1080 1920 1080 1920 1080 1920 1080 1920 1080 MAC13 MAC16 MAC19 640 480 832 624 1024 768 1440 1080 1440 1080 1440 1080 1920 1080 1920 1080 1920 1080 1920 1080 1920 1080 1920 1080 1920 1080 1920 1080 1920 1080 SDTV 480i 480p 625i 625p 720 480 720 480 720 576 720 576 1440 1080 1440 1080 1440 10...

Page 65: ... OFF PWR OFF A V Mute ON OFF ON MUTE ON OFF MUTE OFF A V Mute selection Black MSEL 00 Blue MSEL 01 Source change Terminal Signal name Component Component video 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 Video S Video SOURCE 40 Video RCA SOURCE 41 S Video SOURCE 42 Input 5 Digital video SOURCE C0 YCbCr SOURCE C4 YPbPr ...

Page 66: ...66 Specifications Aspect ratio Auto ASPECT 00 Normal ASPECT 20 Full ASPECT 21 Zoom ASPECT 22 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: ...evice 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: ...mited 90 day warranty stated above What This Warranty Does Not Cover This warranty does not apply to refurbished or reconditioned products This warranty covers only normal use of the product 24 hour per day or other excessive continual use causes strain and is not considered normal use This warranty does not cover consumables e g fuses other than lamps This warranty is not transferable Epson is no...

Page 72: ...ions on how long an implied warranty 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...

Page 73: ...r 48 to 49 lens and projector case 47 48 Codes AV controller 65 Color adjusting 30 to 31 38 to 39 problems 59 Color Mode 10 29 59 Color Saturation setting 38 Color temperature setting 30 38 ColorTemp button 10 30 Component setting 44 Component video connection 19 Computer adjusting image 40 displaying image 57 Contrast button 10 ratio 61 setting 36 Control panel projector 9 D Declaration of Confor...

Page 74: ...nterference signal 58 K Kensington anti theft device 8 11 L Lamp checking usage timer 53 life 61 ordering 11 50 replacing 49 to 52 resetting usage timer 52 safety instructions 67 to 68 specifications 61 Language setting 34 Lens shift dials 14 25 Lens cleaning 47 Lights projector 55 to 56 Line menu 10 Lock Child Lock 32 45 Kensington 8 11 projector buttons 32 M Memory button 10 34 41 Memory setting...

Page 75: ...parts 8 to 9 positioning 13 to 16 resetting menu options 42 security lock 8 11 storing 53 transporting 53 turning on and off 22 to 23 56 R Registration 11 Remote control batteries 21 buttons 10 lighting up buttons 21 problems 59 Replacing lamp 49 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 ...

Page 76: ...ical support 12 60 Tint 38 Tracking 40 Transporting projector 53 Trigger out port 21 Trigger out setting 45 Turning on and off projector 22 to 23 56 V Video Signal setting 44 Video compatible formats 63 to 64 VP21 codes 65 W Warranty 11 71 to 72 Where to Get Help 60 Wide setting 28 Z Zoom Caption Pos setting 28 43 Zoom ring 27 Zoom setting 28 ...