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Epson PowerLite Pro Cinema 1080 User Manual

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  • Page 1 ® PowerLite Pro Cinema 1080 Home Theater Projector User’ s Guide...

  • Page 2: Copyright Notice

    Epson product. Epson is not responsible for any use of this information as applied to other products. Neither Seiko Epson Corporation nor its affiliates shall be liable to the purchaser of this product or third parties for damages, losses, costs, or expenses incurred by purchaser or third parties as a result of: accident, misuse, or abuse of this product or unauthorized modifications, repairs, or alterations to this product, or (excluding the U.S.) failure to...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Installing the Projector Connecting the Cables Connecting Video and Computer Equipment Making Other Connections Installing Batteries in the Remote Control Turning the Projector On and Off Selecting the Image Source Positioning the Image Making Basic Adjustments Focusing and Zooming Choosing the Aspect Ratio...
  • Page 4 Adjusting the Picture Quality Input Brightness Settings Sharpness and Picture Quality Settings Color Settings Adjustments for Computer Images Selecting Memory Settings and Resetting the Projector Selecting Memory Settings Creating Memory Settings Deleting Saved Memory Settings Resetting the Projector Customizing Projector Features...
  • Page 5 Solving Remote Control Problems Where To Get Help Specifications General Lamp Remote Control Dimensions Electrical Environmental Safety Compatible Video Formats ESC/VP21 Command Codes Notices Important Safety Information FCC Compliance Statement Declaration of Conformity Epson America, Inc. Limited Warranty Index Contents...
  • Page 6 Contents...

  • Page 7: Introduction

    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 ■...

  • Page 8: Projector Parts

    Projector Parts Front Control panel Ventilation slots Back Component D/SCART port video ports (used mainly in Japan) Trigger out port Video port S-Video port AC power inlet Introduction Horizontal lens shift dial Adjustable foot Infrared receiver HDMI port PC port...

  • Page 9: Bottom

    Bottom Mounting bracket connections Lamp cover Projector Control Panel Source button Switches the video input source Power light Power button Warning light Menu button Menu navigation Displays the buttons menus Select button Selects menu items or opens the line menu...

  • Page 10: Remote Control Button Map

    Remote Control Button Map Operation light Lights when you send remote control commands Memory button Recalls custom picture settings Menu button Displays the projector’s menus Menu navigation buttons Component button Gamma button Adjusts the gamma values of the screen display ColorTemp.

  • Page 11: Optional Accessories

    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.

  • Page 12: Using This Manual

    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.

  • Page 13: Setting Up The Projector

    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...
  • Page 14 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 center of the screen), then use the horizontal lens shift dial to center the image on the screen.
  • Page 15 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:...

  • Page 16: Installing The Projector

    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: ■...
  • Page 17 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 to crack and the projector may fall, causing serious injury and serious damage to the projector.

  • Page 18: Connecting The Cables

    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, digital tuner, cable or satellite box, video game console, camcorder, or digital camera. You can...
  • Page 19 Video Use an RCA video cable: * For details on compatible video formats, see page 63. Computer connection* — Use a Mini D-sub, 15-pin monitor cable to connect to a computer RGB (monitor) port: — — Setting Up the Projector...

  • Page 20: 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. Setting Up the Projector Connect a computer to one...

  • Page 21: Installing Batteries In The Remote Control

    ■ The Trigger out port outputs a 12-volt DC signal when the projector is turned on. This lets a central control system monitor whether the projector is on or off, and can be used to raise or lower your projection screen automatically when the projector is in use.

  • Page 22: Turning The Projector On And Off

    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.

  • Page 23: Selecting The Image Source

    It is now safe to unplug the projector, if necessary. Caution: Turn off this product when not in use to prolong 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.
  • Page 24 If you press the button on the projector, Source you see a menu of available sources. Source button Press the u or d button to go up or down the menu, then press the button. Select Note: If an image does not appear, see “Problem Solving” on page 55.

  • Page 25: Positioning The Image

    If the image is not centered on the screen, use the horizontal and vertical lens shift dials to adjust its position. Caution: Do not try to move the lens by hand, or you may damage the projector. Always use the lens shift dials to change the lens position.
  • Page 26 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. Setting Up the Projector...

  • Page 27: Making Basic Adjustments

    Making Basic Adjustments Follow the instructions in this chapter 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.

  • Page 28: Choosing The Aspect Ratio

    Zoom Caption Pos. option and other settings to resize and reposition the image. For details, see page 43. For details on how the projector resizes the picture when you choose an Aspect setting, see page 63. Making Basic Adjustments is selected as the Aspect setting.

  • Page 29: Choosing The Color Mode

    When you select the Natural automatically increases the contrast and naturalizes projected skin tones. for playing video games with the blinds open.) Color Mode setting, the built-in Epson Cinema Filter Cinema Night Cinema button on the remote Color Mode...

  • Page 30: Adjusting Color Temperature, Skin Tone, And Gamma

    ■ S. Tone adjusts the color of projected skin tones. The Epson Cinema Filter automatically optimizes this setting, but you can customize it if necessary. Higher numbered settings increase the green tones and lower numbered settings increase the red tones.

  • Page 31: Adjusting The Gamma Setting

    Adjusting the Gamma Setting 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 areas, but tend to blur the bright areas. Higher values will darken the light areas. Gamma presets make minor adjustments to mid-tone values.

  • Page 32: Locking The Projector

    Menu If you turned on the Operation Lock, the projector buttons are now locked. If you turned on the Child Lock, turn off the projector and let it cool down. The Child Lock takes effect after the cool-down period. Making Basic Adjustments...

  • Page 33: Making Detailed Adjustments

    You can access the menu system either from the remote control or the buttons on the projector’s control panel. You can access the full menu or a line menu that lets you adjust the Picture and Memory settings while viewing their effects on your display. You can also change the menu language and control how the menus display (see page 34).

  • Page 34: Changing How The Menus Display

    5. When you’re finished, press the button to exit the menu system. Menu To display one of the line menus of the Image menu, press the display like this at the bottom of the image: Press the u or d button to highlight an option (if necessary), then press the l or r button to adjust it.

  • Page 35: Adjusting The Picture Quality

    The Brightness setting controls how much light is produced by the projector, and the Contrast setting adjusts the difference between the bright and dark areas of the projected image. The other settings listed on the following page control how the projector interprets the light and dark areas of the picture.
  • Page 36 If your video equipment has an HDMI port and you’ve connected it to the projector using an HDMI cable, set the level of the projector to match that of the video equipment. When this setting is turned on, the projector disregards the EPSON Super White setting. Making Detailed Adjustments...

  • Page 37: Sharpness And Picture Quality Settings

    ■ Brightness Control Image Brightness Control This setting controls the light output from the projector. On high, the lamp uses 170 W of power. On low, the lamp uses 135 W. Sharpness and Picture Quality Settings If the image looks fuzzy, or if it contains noise or flickering, you can use these settings to correct it.

  • Page 38: Color Settings

    ■ Motion Detection Signal Motion Detection This setting specifies how signals are converted to progressive signals. Select a lower setting for slow-moving or still images ( Note: This setting applies only when viewing composite video, S-video, component video, or 480i or 575i RGB video. ■...

  • Page 39: Skin Tone

    ■ Skin Tone Image Skin Tone Makes fine adjustments to the tint and controls the amount of magenta or green in the image. Also useful for correcting black-and-white images, if they look tinted. You can access this setting by pressing the more information.

  • Page 40: Adjustments For Computer Images

    In addition to the settings described above, you can adjust the Tracking and Sync settings for analog RGB computer images. Normally, these settings are adjusted automatically by the projector. If you notice that the image is blurry or contains dark vertical bands, you may need to adjust the settings yourself.

  • Page 41: Selecting Memory Settings And Resetting The Projector

    Selecting Memory Settings and Resetting the Projector Your projector comes with 10 memory locations for installers to save customized settings, designed to provide the best color quality for each of your video inputs. Selecting Memory Settings You can easily recall the memory settings by using the memory button on the remote control.

  • Page 42: Resetting The Projector

    Reset Image menu settings: Open the Image menu . . . You can also reset the lamp usage timer or restore all the projector settings to their original values. Follow these steps: 1. Press the button on the remote control.

  • Page 43: Customizing Projector Features

    Customizing Projector Features Use the settings in this section to adjust the image size and position, suppress on-screen text, and select basic setup options. Image Sizing Before adjusting any of these settings, make sure you have already selected an appropriate aspect ratio for the type of picture you’re viewing (see page 28).

  • Page 44: Other Setup Options

    Turn this setting off if you want to prevent the startup screen from appearing while the projector is warming up. ■ Display Background Settings Display Changes the screen that’s used when the projector is not receiving a signal or when you press the button to temporarily stop projection. Blank Other Setup Options ■...

  • Page 45: Sleep Mode

    See page 32 for more information. ■ High Altitude Mode Settings High Altitude Mode Adjusts the speed of the fan so it can properly cool the projector at altitudes above 4900 feet (1500 meters). port to output a 12-volt signal while Trigger out as the length of time before shutoff;...
  • Page 46 Making Detailed Adjustments...

  • Page 47: Maintenance

    Maintenance Your projector needs little maintenance. All you need to do on a regular basis is keep the lens clean. You also need to clean the air filter periodically to prevent overheating. Warning: Before you clean any part of the projector, turn it off and unplug the power cord. Never open any cover on the projector, except the lamp and filter covers.

  • Page 48: Cleaning The Projector Case

    These can damage the case. Cleaning and Replacing the Air Filter Clean the air filter on the bottom of the projector once every three 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.

  • Page 49: Replacing The Lamp

    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 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.
  • Page 50 Turn off this product when not in use to prolong the life of the projector. You can purchase lamp part number V13H010L39 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.
  • Page 51 6. Loosen the two screws securing the lamp (they don’t come all the way out). 7. Grasp the bottom of 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.

  • Page 52: Resetting The Lamp Usage Timer

    9. Replace the lamp cover. (The projector won’t work if the lamp cover is open or loose.) 10. Reset the lamp usage timer, as described on page 52. Resetting the Lamp Usage Timer After replacing the lamp, plug the projector back in, turn on the power switch on the back,...

  • Page 53: Storing The Projector

    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 you do not have the original packaging, use equivalent materials.
  • Page 54 Maintenance...

  • Page 55: Problem Solving

    Problem Solving This section explains how to interpret the projector’s status lights, solve problems with the picture and remote control, and contact technical support. What To Do When the Lights Come On or Flash The lights on top of the projector indicate the projector’s status and let you know when a problem occurs.

  • Page 56: Solving Picture Problems

    No picture appears on the screen or you see the ■ Press the Source control to select the correct input source. Allow a few seconds for the projector to sync up after pressing the button. ■ Press the button on the remote control to make sure the picture hasn’t been turned Blank off temporarily.
  • Page 57 , but it may also be labeled key while pressing it. Check your laptop’s manual or online help. On most systems, the projector, or display on both at the same time. Allow a few seconds for the projector to sync up after pressing it. ■...
  • Page 58 The picture isn’t rectangular. ■ If the image looks like screen and angled toward 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). ■...

  • Page 59: Solving Remote Control Problems

    ■ You may need to replace the remote control batteries (see page 21). ■ Dim the room lights and turn off any fluorescent lights. Make sure the projector is not in direct sunlight. ■ Turn off nearby equipment that emits infrared energy, such as a radiant room heater.

  • Page 60: Where To Get Help

    Speak to a Support Representative To use the Epson PrivateLine Support service, call (800) 637-7661 and enter the PIN on the Epson PrivateLine Support card that came with your projector. This is the fastest way of speaking to a live representative, and it’s free. This service is available 6 Time, Monday through Friday, for the duration of your warranty period.

  • Page 61: Specifications

    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...

  • Page 62: Dimensions

    Operating: 20 to 80% RH, non-condensing Storage: 10 to 90% RH, non-condensing 0 to 7500 feet (0 to 2286 meters) FCC Part 15B Class B (DoC) UL60950-1 ICES-003 Class B CSA C22.2 No. 60950-1 ™ ICs are used in this projector.

  • Page 63: Compatible Video Formats

    Compatible Video Formats The projector supports analog video in NTSC, PAL, and SECAM formats, and it automatically adjusts to the incoming signal. It can receive these formats as composite video, S-video, or component video— which it accepts through the Video, S-Video, and Component ports, respectively.
  • Page 64 480p 720 × 480 625i 720 × 576 625p 720 × 576 HDTV* 720p 1280 × 720 1080i 1920 × 1080 1080p 1920 × 1080 * HDMI input signals Specifications Aspect setting Normal Full Zoom 1440 × 1080 1920 × 1080 1920 ×...

  • Page 65: Esc/Vp21 Command Codes

    ESC/VP21 Command Codes You can use an AV controller with a 9-pin null modem serial cable to control the projector. You can download the complete ESC/VP 21 Communication Manual for home theater projectors from the Epson website at epson.com/support. Following are some of the available codes:...
  • Page 66 Item Aspect ratio Specifications Auto Normal Full Zoom Wide Command ASPECT 00 ASPECT 20 ASPECT 21 ASPECT 22 ASPECT 25...

  • Page 67: Notices

    service;...
  • Page 68 ■ Don’t place the projector or remote control on top of heat-producing equipment. ■ If you use the projector in a country other than where you purchased it, use the correct power cord for that country. ■ Don’t stand on the projector or place heavy objects on it.

  • Page 69: Fcc Compliance Statement

    FCC Compliance Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio or television reception.

  • Page 70: Declaration Of Conformity

    (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Trade Name: Type of Product: Model: Marketing Name: Notices Epson Projector EMP-TW-1000 PowerLite Pro Cinema 1080...

  • Page 71: Epson America, Inc. Limited Warranty

    For warranty service, you must provide proof of the date of original purchase. What Epson Will Do To Correct Problems: If your product requires service, Epson will ask you to bring the product securely packaged in its original container or equivalent, along with proof of the date of original purchase, to your Epson Dealer or Epson Customer Care Center as instructed by Epson.
  • Page 72 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 Customer Care Center nearest you, visit epson.com/support.

  • Page 73: Index

    Direct Power On, 44 Display Background setting, 44 Documentation, 12 Electrical requirements, 62 Epson accessories, 11, 60 Home Service, 11 PrivateLine Support, 12, 60 technical support, 12, 60 warranty, 11, 71 to 72 EPSON Super White setting, 36 ESC/VP21 command codes, 65 Index...
  • Page 74 28, 43 selecting source, 23 size, 15 Image menu, 42 Image problems, 56 to 59 Info menu, 52 Installing projector, 16 to 18 Interference, signal, 58 Kensington anti-theft device, 8, 11 Index Lamp checking usage timer, 53 life, 61...
  • Page 75 Output scaling, 43 Pattern button, 10 Picture problems, 56 to 59 Pixelworks, 62 Positioning image, 25 to 26, 43 Positioning projector, 13 to 16 PrivateLine Support, 12, 60 Problems indicator lights, 55 to 56 picture, 56 to 59 remote control, 59...
  • Page 76 Tint, 38 Tracking, 40 Transporting projector, 53 Trigger out port, 21 Trigger out setting, 45 Turning on and off projector, 22 to 23, 56 Index Video Signal setting, 44 Video, compatible formats, 63 to 64 VP21 codes, 65 Warranty, 11, 71 to 72...

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