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Contents Introduction Projector Parts Remote Control Optional Accessories Registration and Warranty Using This Manual Setting Up the Projector Choosing a Location 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 Turning On the Projector Turning Off the Projector...
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Making Detailed Adjustments Using the Menu System Changing How the Menus Display 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 Renaming Memory Settings Deleting Saved Memory Settings...
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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...
10-bit (Pro Cinema 9100) or 12-bit (Pro Cinema 9500 UB) 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 ■...
Projector Parts Front Lamp cover Ventilation slots Horizontal lens shift dial Back Component video port HDMI ports Air intake (filter) Introduction Control panel (top) Focus ring Lens cover Infrared receiver S-Video port Video port Cable holder Vertical lens shift dial Control panel (side) Zoom ring...
Bottom Mounting bracket attachment points Optional cable cover attachment points (brass colored) Projector Control Panel Top control panel Power button Source button Switches the video input source Warning lights Side control panel Menu button Enter button Displays the Selects menu items or menus opens the line menu Menu navigation...
Remote Control Power button Turns projector on or off Default button Restores default settings when menu is displayed Menu navigation buttons Memory button Recalls custom picture settings RGBCMY button Adjusts the hue, saturation, and brightness for each color Gamma button Adjusts the gamma values of the screen display Pattern button...
Your projector comes with a basic three-year carry-in warranty. For details, see page 75. In addition, Epson offers free Extra Care 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. See your Extra Care Home Service brochure for details.
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 www.epson.com/support. Use this site to view FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions) or product information and e-mail your questions to Epson support.
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 the viewing setups shown below, as well as rear projection. Center Side Ceiling...
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Ideally, keep the projector level and place it at a height so its lens is centered between the top and bottom of the screen, as shown below. If this is not possible, use the lens shift dials to reposition the image. As a rule of thumb, you can use lens shift to move the image up or down by nearly its full height, and left or right by about one-half its width (for details, see page 26).
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The 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 differ. Use these tables as a guide for projector placement: 16:9 aspect ratio Diagonal image size Projection distance...
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To determine the exact image size when you know the projection distance (or the exact projection distance when you know the desired image size), you can use the Image Size Calculator. This program is available on the Epson website at www.epson.com/support. Also keep these considerations in mind: ■...
Front/Ceiling 4. Press the button when done. Menu Note that you can rotate the Epson logo plate 180 degrees when suspending the projector from a ceiling. If you are planning to use an AV controller with the projector, refer to the table of ESC/VP21 command codes on page 70.
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The following illustrations show the dimensions of the projector: 5.4 in. 136 mm 0.5 in. 12 mm M4×9mm Setting Up the Projector 0.2 in. 4.5 mm 131 mm 17.7 in. 450 mm 11.8 in. 300 mm 5.9 in. 150 mm 2.2 in.
Connecting the Cables Connecting Video and Computer Equipment You can connect the projector to many types of video equipment, such as a VCR, DVD player, digital tuner, cable or satellite box, video game console, camcorder, or digital camera. You can also connect it to a desktop or laptop PC or Apple on compatible video formats, see page 68.
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For best results, connect your video equipment to the equipment doesn’t support HDMI, connect it to one of the following ports (highest quality listed first): Component When you connect a large or heavy cable to the projector, such as an HDMI cable, it is recommended that you fasten it to one of the two holders using a commercially available cable tie.
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. ■ port outputs a 12-volt DC signal Trigger out when the projector is turned on.
Installing Batteries in the Remote Control The remote control uses two AA 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.
4. Press the Ppower button on the remote control or projector. Remote control Note: To prevent children from turning on the projector, you can use the Child Lock feature. 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.
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 (such as a DVD player, cable or satellite box, or video game console). Press the button on the remote control that corresponds to the port to which your Source...
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.
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The image cannot be moved to 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 width of the image.
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 Use the focus ring to sharpen the image. Use the zoom ring to reduce or enlarge the image.
Choosing the Aspect Ratio In many cases, video signals are automatically resized to fit on your screen when You may need to change the size of the image (or aspect ratio) for certain image types by pressing the on the remote control. Select one of these settings: ■...
■ x.v.Color for the most natural color reproduction when viewing movies through HDMI. The built-in Epson Cinema Filter automatically improves color reproduction in a darkened room; it is not used when you select Color Mode (Pro Cinema...
Advanced Color Adjustments To further customize the color and image quality, you can adjust the gamma and individual RGBCMY color tones. (Not available when is selected as the Color Mode.) x.v.Color RGBCMY Gamma Note: You can fine-tune these and other color and image quality settings using the projector’s menu system (see page 33).
2. Do one of the following: ■ Select one of the numeric correction values using the u or d button on the remote control and press the right. The horizontal axis represents the input signal level, and the vertical axis represents the output signal level.
Locking the Projector The projector includes two lock settings to prevent the image from being accidentally changed once it’s adjusted, and to keep children from turning on the projector without adult supervision. To access the lock settings, follow these steps: 1.
Making Detailed Adjustments You can use the projector’s on-screen menus to make detailed adjustments to the image quality—such as the brightness, contrast, sharpness, and color. You can also change the menu display, sleep mode settings, and other projector features. Using the Menu System You can access the menu system either from the remote control or the buttons on the projector’s control panel.
3. Press the u, d, l, or r button to change settings as necessary. You may have to press the button to confirm your choice. Enter 4. When you’re finished, press the button to exit the menu system. Menu To display one of the line menus, press the bottom of the image: 1.
■ Menu Color Settings > Display > Menu Color Select a color scheme for displaying the menus. Adjusting the Picture Quality Before fine-tuning the image using these adjustments, make sure you have already selected the best Color Mode for your picture and viewing environment, as described on page 29. Then use the settings in this section to finish adjusting the picture to your liking.
■ EPSON Super White Signal > Advanced > EPSON Super White Note: This setting can be used only when a composite video, S-Video, or component video signal is being input and the Color Mode is set to THX (Pro Cinema 9500 UB), Natural (Pro Cinema 9100), Cinema Night, HD, or Silver Screen (see page 29).
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. ■ Sharpness Image > Sharpness Use this function to make lines and edges appear more distinct in the image. This setting is stored separately for each image source and color mode setting.
■ Motion Detection(Pro Cinema 9100 only) 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 can be used only when viewing composite video or S-Video signals, or 480i or 576i, or 1080i signals input through the Component, HDMI 1, or HDMI 2 ports (see page 68).
■ 4-4 Pull-down (Pro Cinema 9500 UB only) Signal > Advanced > 4-4 Pull-down Note: This setting can be used only when viewing NTSC, M-PAL, or PAL60 signals input through the Video or S-Video ports, or 480i, 1080i/60Hz, or 1080p/24Hz signals input through the Component, HDMI1, or HDMI2 ports (see page 68).
■ Tint Image > Tint Note: This setting cannot be used when the Color Mode is set to x.v.Color (see page 29) or with a signal input through the PC port. Shifts the color balance between magenta and green. ■ Abs. Color Temp. Image >...
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■ RGBCMY Image > Advanced > RGBCMY Note: This setting cannot be used when the Color Mode is set to x.v.Color (see page 29). Use the RGBCMY settings to adjust the hue, saturation, and brightness of the six color components (red, green, blue, cyan, magenta, yellow). After adjusting each color, press to move to another menu option.
Adjustments for Computer Images In addition to the settings described previously, 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.
Selecting Memory Settings You can easily recall the memory settings by using the memory button on the remote control. 1. Press the button on the remote control. Memory 2. Select Load Memory 3. Use the arrow buttons to select the desired setting, then press the button.
■ To create your own name, select the name. Use the arrow buttons to select a character, then press the When you have selected all of the characters in your name, select button. Enter Deleting Saved Memory Settings You can clear all your memory settings at once. 1.
3. Do one of the following: ■ Select Reset Lamp Hours You should reset the lamp timer only when you install a new projector lamp. See page 55 for more information. ■ Select Reset Memory ■ Select to return all projector settings to their original defaults (except Reset All Component, Save Memory, Language, and Lamp).
■ Zoom Caption Pos. Signal > Zoom Caption 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 of the image, and before changing the zoom position. Screen Options ■...
■ Video Signal Settings > Input Signal > Video Signal Leave this setting on Auto NTSC or PAL (for standard TV formats). ■ Component Settings > Input Signal > Component Change this setting to match the type of equipment connected to the Component port. For component video, select or select YCbCr...
■ Control Panel Lock Settings > Control Panel 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 32 for more information. ■ High Altitude Mode Settings >...
Maintenance Your projector needs little maintenance. All you need to do on a regular basis is keep the lens clean. You also may need to clean the air filter 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.
Cleaning the Projector Case Before you clean the case, turn off the projector and unplug the power cord. ■ To remove dirt or dust, wipe the case with a soft, dry, lint-free cloth. ■ To remove stubborn dirt or stains, moisten a soft cloth with water and a neutral detergent.
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If the dirt is difficult to remove or the filter is broken, replace it. You can purchase air filter part number V13H134A21 (ELPAF21) 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).
Turn off this product when not in use to prolong the life of the projector. You can purchase lamp part number V13H010L49 (ELPLP49) 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.
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5. Insert the screwdriver that came with the lamp (or a similar tool) into the slot on the back of the projector to release the lamp cover. Then lift up the cover to remove it. 6. Loosen the two screws securing the lamp (they don’t come all the way out). 7.
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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. 9. Replace the lamp cover. (The projector won’t work if the lamp cover is open or loose.) 10.
Resetting the Lamp Usage Timer After replacing the lamp, plug the projector back in, turn on the power switch on the back, and press the Ppower button. Then follow these steps to reset the lamp usage timer: 1. Press the button on the projector or 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 you do not have the original packaging, use equivalent materials.
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.
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There is a problem with the auto iris or cinema filter. Turn off the power switch on the back of the projector, and unplug it from the electrical outlet. Then contact Epson for assistance (see page 63). There is a fan or sensor problem. Turn off the power switch on the back of the projector, and unplug it from the electrical outlet.
Solving Picture Problems You cannot turn on the projector. ■ Make sure the power cord is connected and the power switch in back of the projector is turned on. Then wait a moment for the Ppower icon to light up before pressing the Ppower button.
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You’re using a computer and no picture appears on the screen. If you’re using a Windows ■ Press the function key that lets you display on an external monitor. It’s often labeled with an icon such as 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.
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The picture is upside-down or reversed. Change the setting in the Settings menu (see page 46). Projection 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).
The colors on the screen don’t look right. ■ Make sure the Input Signal page 47). ■ Press the Color Mode page 29). ■ Check the brightness and contrast settings (see page 35). ■ Fine-tune the colors with the settings listed on page 39. ■...
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.
Specifications General Type of display Poly-silicon TFT active matrix Size of LCD panels 0.74 inch (18 mm) wide Lens F=2.0 to 3.17 Resolution (native format) 1920 × 1080 pixels, 1080p Brightness Pro Cinema 9100: Normal mode: White light output 1800 lumens (ISO 21118 standard) Color light output 1800 lumens ECO mode: White light output 481 lumens (ISO 21118 standard)
Lamp Note: Lamp life will vary depending on mode selected, environmental conditions, and usage. Brightness decreases over time. Turn off this product when not in use to prolong the life of the projector. Type Power consumption Lamp life Part number Remote Control Range Batteries...
220 to 240 VAC: 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 Up to 7500 feet (2286 meters) Safety United States FCC Part 15B Class B (DoC)
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. The projector also supports digital video (SDTV, HDTV) and various monitor display formats.
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 www.epson.com/support. Following are some of the available codes: Item...
Notices Important Safety Information Follow these safety instructions when setting up and using the projector: ■ Never look into the projector lens when the lamp is turned on; the bright light can damage your eyes. Never let children look into the lens when it is on. ■...
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■ 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. ■ Allow the lamp to cool for one hour before replacing it. ■ Unplug the projector during lightning storms or when not in use for extended periods. ■...
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.
Declaration of Conformity According to 47CFR, Part 2 and 15 for Class B Personal Computers and Peripherals; and/or CPU Boards and Power Supplies used with Class B Personal Computers: Epson America, Inc. Located at: 3840 Kilroy Airport Way MS 3-13...
What Epson Will Do To Correct Problems: If your product requires service during the limited warranty period, please call Epson at the number on the bottom of this statement and be prepared to provide the model, serial number, and date of original purchase. Epson will, at its option, repair or replace the defective unit, without charge for parts or labor.
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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, please visit our website at: www.epson.com. To find the Epson Customer Care Center nearest you, please visit www.epson.com/support.
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