About The Manuals and Notations Used Types of Manual The documentation for your EPSON projector is divided into the following four manuals. Refer to the manuals in the order given below. Unpacking and Installation Guide Lists the accessories that are provided with the projector.
(operation) indicator is lit or flashing ...30 Appendix Maintenance...36 Cleaning ...36 • Cleaning the Air Filter...36 • Cleaning the Projector Case ...36 • Cleaning the Lens ...36 Consumable Replacement Periods... 37 • Air Filter Replacement Period...37 • Lamp Replacement Period ...37 Replacing Consumables ...
No complex colour adjustments are required. If "Theatre", "Natural" or "sRGB " is selected, the Epson Cinema Filter effect is applied automatically to increase the contrast and to make flesh tones appear with more natural tints.
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The image brightness can be adjusted within a wide range. The optimum images can be obtained even if using the projector in a bright environment for watching videos or games, or in a dark environment such as when creating the atmosphere of a home theatre.
Front adjustable feet Setup Guide Extend to adjust the projection angle so that the projector is horizontal when placed on a desk top. • • • • Menu button p.23 The full-screen configuration menus turn on and off each time the [Menu] button is pressed.
Remote Control Buttons with no explanation function in the same way as the corresponding buttons on the projector's control panel. Refer to "Control Panel" for further details on these buttons. • • • • Remote control light-emitting area Setup Guide Outputs remote control signals.
(Japan only) • • • • [Trigger out] port When the projector power is turned on, a 12 V DC signal is output from this port. When the projector's power is turned off or a problem with operation occurs, the output becomes 0 V to communicate the projector's power ON/OFF status to an external device.
1 Distance from centre of lens to suspension bracket fixing point (Lens shift amount: Max. 8.7 mm upwards, Max. 4.3 mm downwards) 2 Distance from centre of lens to centre of projector (Lens shift amount: Max. 7.7 mm to the left and right) Centre of lens 243.4...
When signals from the [Video], [S-Video] or [D4] remote control or port are being projected: Auto on the When signals from the [InputA] or [InputB] port are projector's control being projected: Normal panel to select an item. Press confirm the selection.
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If "Natural", "Theatre" or "sRGB" is selected, the Epson Cinema Filter effect will be applied automatically. This increases contrast and makes flesh tones appear more natural. When you select "Living Room", the Black-White Stretch function will operate to produce images with greater contrast between lighter and darker shades.
If you use the Cinema Color Editor that is included with the projector, you can make the above adjustments easily from a computer using a mouse. In addition, fine adjustments to the hue and saturation can also be carried out.
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This can be used to adjust the flesh tones for images of people. The Epson Cinema Filter effect that is automatically applied to images when a "Color Mode" setting is made creates natural-looking flesh tones. If you would like to further enhance flesh tones, use this "Flesh Tone"...
In addition, the saved data can be retrieved easily, so that you can enjoy viewing images with the adjusted settings at any time. Selection menu operations Press on the remote control on the projector's control panel to select an item. Press to confirm the selection. * If you press , the selection menu disappears.
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The same memory adjustment settings will be applied to images that are projected the next time the projector's power is turned on. The aspect setting retrieved from memory may not be applied to the images if they are 16:9 images or if the input signal images have a particular resolution.
Configuration Menu Functions The configuration menus can be used to make a variety of adjustments and settings involving the screen, image quality and input signals. The following two types of menu are available. • Full menu All items in a configuration menu can be checked while the settings are being made.
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Input Signal Resolution Resolution Video Signal Refresh Rate Sync Info The "Info" menu is only used to display the projector status. ON , Setting is only possible when composite video , NR1, NR2 signals or S-Video signals are being input. Normal...
Configuration Menu Functions "Image" menu Picture Quality Input Adjustment * These settings can be adjusted if the output level from the connected equipment is weak and the images appear dark. The two settings cannot be made simultaneously. You can only select one of them to be adjusted. •...
"Memory: Advance" command. To return images to their original settings, select "Yes". Auto Setup * This sets automatic adjustment to on or off in order to set whether the projector automatically adjusts images to their optimum condition when the input signal is changed.
Configuration Menu Functions "Setting" menu Advanced Progressive (Setting is only possible when 525i or 625i component video • OFF :IP conversion is carried out for each field in the screen. This is ideal for using when viewing images with a large amount of movement. •...
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The projector is equipped with a power-saving function that causes the power to turn off automatically and the projector to switch to standby if no signal is input to the projector for a continuous length of time. The length of time before the power-saving function operates can be selected from four available settings.
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If you change the setting, the new setting will take effect after the power has been turned off and the cool-down period is complete. • Key Lock : If this is set to "ON", you can't operate the projector's control panel buttons. (If this is set to "ON", the "Child Lock" setting cannot be made.) If you change the setting, the new setting will take effect after the configuration menu is disappears.
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Startup Screen This sets whether the start-up screen (the image that is projected when projection starts) is displayed (ON) or not displayed (OFF). If you change the setting, the new setting will take effect after the power has been turned off and the cool-down period is complete.
Configuration Menu Functions "Reset" menu Lamp-Hours Reset This initialises the lamp operating time. When this command is selected, the cumulative operating time for the lamp is cleared and returned to the default setting. Memory Reset This resets (erases) all settings that have been made using the "Memory: Standard" and "Memory: Advance" commands.
Using the Configuration Menus Displaying a menu Full menu: Press Selecting a menu item to select a menu item, then press Changing settings Example: to adjust values. If you press when an item with will be displayed. To return to a previous display, press When setting is complete Press Configuration Menu Functions...
Macintosh: Click the "Installer for Mac OS Classic" icon or the "Installer for Mac OS X" icon in the "EPSON" window, depending on the operating system you are using. Macintosh...
USB device is not available." appears when you connect a Windows computer and the projector using a USB cable, click [Cancel] in the wizard window or the dialogue box. Disconnect the USB cable, install Cinema Color Editor and then reconnect the cable.
Using Cinema Color Editor The following information describes how to use the Windows edition of the program. The Macintosh edition works in basically the same way. Click to go to remote control window Click to go to picture quality window Click as above in order to display the "RGBCMY"...
Check that the power for the projector to be adjusted is turned on, then start Cinema Color Editor. For Windows : Click "Start" For Macintosh : Click the "Finder" icon on the dock, then click "Macintosh HD" and then "Applications", and then double-click "CCEditor V * .
This lets you store settings in the computer as much as you want without regard for the memory limitation of the projector (Standard:6, Advance:6), and load the settings into the projector's memory from the computer as needed. Loading adjustment values from...
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You can store your settings in the projector's memory by the "Memory Register". The "Memory Select" is used to call up the stored settings from the memory as the control does. The "Memory Select" shows you the memory list of the projector to select the desired setting.
Power off operations are ignored while warm-up is in progress. Normal operation is in progress. Cool-down time is approximately 30 seconds. After cool-down is complete, the projector goes to standby mode. You cannot use the remote control or the projector's control panel during cool-down. (operation) indicator (warning) indicator warning/problem...
If the connection is made while the power is already turned on, the function (Fn) key that switches the computer's video signal to external output may not work. Turn the power for the computer that is connected to the projector off and then back on again. Problem Solving p.34 p.34...
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If the connection is made while the power is already turned on, the function [Fn] key that switches the computer's video signal to external output may not work. Turn the power for the projector and the computer off and then back on again.
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The recommended distance from the projector to the screen is within 87–1365 cm (2.9–44.8 ft.) for a screen size of 16:9, and 108–1672 cm (3.6–54.9 ft.) for a screen size of 4:3. Set up the projector so that the projection distance is within this range.
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Vertical stripes appear in the projected images Have you done the "LCD Panel Adjustment"? Set the computer so that the signals that are output are compatible with this projector. "List of Supported Monitor Displays" p.42, Computer documentation If a composite video...
The operating range for the remote control is approximately 10m. Setup Guide Set the projector up in a location where strong light will not shine onto the remote control light-receiving area. Insert new batteries, while making sure that they face correctly.
This section describes maintenance tasks such as cleaning the projector and replacing consumable parts. Cleaning You should clean the projector if it becomes dirty or if the quality of projected images starts to deteriorate. Be sure to read the separate Safety Instructions/World-Wide Warranty Terms booklet for details on safe handling of the projector during cleaning.
Consumable Replacement Periods Air Filter Replacement Period If the air filter becomes broken or too dirty to clean Replace with an optional air filter. "Appendix: Optional Accessories" p.41 Lamp Replacement Period • The message "Replace the lamp." appears on the screen when projection starts. •...
Furthermore, you should stand to the side of the projector, not underneath it. Resetting the Lamp Operating Time The lamp operating time must always be reset after the lamp has been replaced with a new one.
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Remove the old air filter. Place your finger under one of the ribs and lift up. Remove the lamp cover. Lift up slightly from underneath to remove. Install the lamp cover, then tighten the lamp cover fixing screws. Select "Lamp - Hours Reset" from the "Reset"...
"Reset" or "All Reset". Carry out the adjustment only when vertical stripes interfere with viewing of images. • Turn on the power and let the projector stand for approximately 10 minutes after the lamp turns on before starting the following procedure. •...
Screen Stand A stand for the 80" Spring Roller Screen. Soft carry case ELPLP28 Use this case if you need to carry the projector by hand. VGA-HD15 PC cable (1.8 m) VGA-HD15 PC cable (3 m) ELPAF04 VGA-HD15 PC cable (20 m) (For mini D-Sub 15-pin/mini D-Sub 15-pin) Use to connect the projector to a computer.
List of Supported Monitor Displays Depending on the setting, the output screen resolution will change slightly. Component Video Signal SDTV (525i, 60Hz) (D1) SDTV(625i, 50Hz) SDTV(525p) (D2) SDTV(625p) HDTV (750p)16:9 (D4) HDTV(1125i)16:9 (D3) Composite Video /S-Video Signal TV(NTSC ) (PAL , SECAM ) RGB Video/Computer Signal VGA 60, SDTV (525p)
10 MB or more (1024 × 768) or greater resolution. 16-bit color or greater display : D-Sub 9-pin (male) : Control (RS-232C) <At computer> <At projector> (PC serial cable) <At computer> FCC 47CFR Part15B Class B (DoC) Canada ICES-003 Class B European Community...
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Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. DECLARATION of CONFORMITY According to 47CFR, Part 2 and 15 Personal Computers :EPSON AMERICA, INC. : 3840 Kilroy Airport Way MS: 313 Long Beach, CA 90806 : 562-290-5254...
Cool-down This is the process by which the projector's lamp is cooled down after it has become hot through use. It is carried out automatically when the [Power] button on either the remote control or the projector's control panel has been pressed to turn off the projector.
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PC/ AT-compatible computers. Sync. (Synchronization) The signals output from computers have a specific frequency. If the projector frequency does not match this frequency, the resulting images will not be of a good quality. The process of matching the phases of these signals (the relative position of the crests and troughs in the signal) is called "synchronization".
Child Lock ... 15,20,SG Cinema Color Editor... 24 Cinema Filter ... 9 Cleaning the Air Filter ... 36 Cleaning the Lens ... 36 Cleaning the Projector Case... 36 Color Adjustment... 10,14,17 Color Intensity ... 14,16 Color Mode ... 8,14,17 Color Temp..10,14,17 COM Port...
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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 unauthorised modifications, repairs, or alterations to this product, or (excluding the U.S.) failure to strictly comply with SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION’s...