Epson 9100, 9500 UB User Manual

PowerLite® Pro Cinema 9100/9500 UB

Home Theater Projector

User’s Guide

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Introduction 7

Projector Parts 8

Remote Control 10 Optional Accessories 11 Registration and Warranty 11 Using This Manual 12

Setting Up the Projector 13

Choosing a Location 13 Installing the Projector 17 Connecting the Cables 19

Connecting Video and Computer Equipment 19

Making Other Connections 21 Installing Batteries in the Remote Control 22 Turning the Projector On and Off 22

Turning On the Projector 22

Turning Off the Projector 23 Selecting the Image Source 24 Positioning the Image 25

Making Basic Adjustments 27

Focusing and Zooming 27 Choosing the Aspect Ratio 28 Choosing the Color Mode 29 Advanced Color Adjustments 30

Adjusting the Gamma Setting 30

Adjusting RGBCMY 31 Locking the Projector 32

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Making Detailed Adjustments 33

Using the Menu System 33

Changing How the Menus Display 34 Adjusting the Picture Quality 35

Input Brightness Settings 35

Sharpness and Picture Quality Settings 37

Color Settings 39

Adjustments for Computer Images 42 Selecting Memory Settings and Resetting the Projector 42

Selecting Memory Settings 43

Creating Memory Settings 43

Renaming Memory Settings 43

Deleting Saved Memory Settings 44

Resetting the Projector 44 Customizing Projector Features 45

Image Sizing 45

Screen Options 46

Other Setup Options 46

Maintenance 49

Cleaning the Lens 49 Cleaning the Projector Case 50 Cleaning and Replacing the Air Filter 50 Replacing the Lamp 52

Checking the Projector Status 55 Storing the Projector 56 Transporting the Projector 56

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Resetting the Lamp Usage Timer 55

Problem Solving 57

What To Do When the Lights Come On or Flash 57 Solving Picture Problems 59 Solving Remote Control Problems 62 Where to Get Help 63

Specifications 65

General 65 Lamp 66 Remote Control 66 Dimensions 66 Electrical 66 Environmental 67 Safety 67 Compatible Video Formats 68 ESC/VP21 Command Codes 70

Notices 71

Important Safety Information 71 FCC Compliance Statement 73 Declaration of Conformity 74 Epson America, Inc. Limited Warranty 75

Index 77

Contents 5

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Introduction

The PowerLite® Pro Cinema 9100/9500 UB projector lets you enjoy theater-quality images in the relaxing environment of your own home. Designed especially for home cinema use, it offers these outstanding features:

■ Native 1080p (1920 × 1080) resolution, dynamic contrast ratio up to 200000:1 (36000:1

for the Pro Cinema 9100), and up to 1600 lumens (Pro Cinema 9500 UB) or

1800 lumens (Pro Cinema 9100) of brightness (white light output and color light

output) for incredibly rich, sharp images in any room lighting

■ Auto Iris system that constantly controls the light output based on the gamma and

black/white levels of your projected content, for perfectly adjusted images and deepest

blacks

■ Epson

■ 1080Perfect

■ 10-bit (Pro Cinema 9100) or 12-bit (Pro Cinema 9500 UB) color quality for unmatched

■ Epson AccuCinema

■ HDMI

Crystal Fine 3LCD technology for reliable picture quality, increased contrast

ratio and uniform colors

™

video processing for more film-like images free of noise or artifacts

color accuracy, with over a billion colors available

™

color management delivered by the built-in optical Cinema Filter blocks out excess light for an expanded, purer color range and sophisticated grayscale tracking

™

(High Definition Multimedia Interface™) port for superior, uncompressed

digital video

■ True 16:9 wide-format projection

■ Flexible setup configurations, including front projection and ceiling mounted, with

vertical and horizontal offset lens shift

■ Seven color modes, including x.v.Color

™

, to quickly optimize viewing for different

lighting environments, and a vast array of custom color adjustments

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Projector Parts

Front

Lamp cover

Control panel (top)

Vertical lens shift dial

Control panel (side)

Zoom ring

Ventilation slots

Horizontal lens shift dial

Back

Component video port

HDMI ports

Focus ring

S-Video port

Lens cover

Infrared receiver

PC port

Infrared receiver

Adjustable foot

Control (RS-232C) port

Lamp cover release

Trigger out port

Kensington lock port

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Air intake (filter)

Cable holder

Video port

Main power switch

AC power inlet

Bottom

Mounting bracket attachment points

Optional cable cover attachment points (brass colored)

Projector Control Panel

Power button

Source button Switches the video input source

Warning lights

Top control panel Side control panel

Menu button Displays the menus

Enter button Selects menu items or opens the line menu

Menu navigation button

Esc button Exits the current menu item

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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

Illumination button Lights the remote control buttons for easy viewing

Source buttons Switch between equipment connected to the projector

Esc (escape) button Exits the current menu item

Enter/Line Menu button Selects menu items or opens the line menu

Menu button Displays the projector’s menus

Color Mode button Optimizes viewing for different lighting environments

Aspect button Changes the picture’s aspect ratio

Sharpness button Adjusts image sharpness

Pattern button Displays test patterns to adjust the image

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Blank button Temporarily stops projection or hides the menu screen

Optional Accessories

Epson provides the following optional accessories for the projector:

Product Part number

Replacement lamp V13H010L49 (ELPLP49)

Air filter replacement V13H134A21 (ELPAF21)

Kensington security lock (anti-theft device) ELPSL01

Cable cover V12H003003 (ELPCC02B)

Projector mount ELPHB800

Anamorphic lens kit (Pro Cinema 9500 UB only) ELPALK2

You can purchase accessories 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).

Registration and Warranty

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.

Home Service. In the unlikely event of an

To register, simply follow the registration instructions on the CD, or register online at www.epson.com/webreg. Registering also lets you receive special updates on new accessories, products, and service.

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Using This Manual

This book contains all the information you need to use the projector, in addition to basic setup and maintenance instructions, troubleshooting tips, important safety instructions, specifications, and warranty information.

Please follow these guidelines as you read through the manual:

Warning: Must be followed carefully to avoid bodily 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 www.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 need more help, you can use the Epson PrivateLine (800) 637-7661 and enter the PIN on the PrivateLine support card that came with your projector.

Support service. Call

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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).

Offset A

Offset B

Offset refers to distance from

Projection distance

bottom of image to center of lens using maximum lens shift.

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.

Horizontal lens shift dial

Vertical lens shift dial

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 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

Projection distance

2.8 to 6.2 feet

0.87 to 1.88 m

3.8 to 8.3 feet

1.17 to 2.52 m

5.8 to 12.5 feet

1.77 to 3.80 m

7.8 to 16.7 feet

2.38 to 5.0 m

9.8 to 20.9 feet

2.98 to 6.36 m

11.8 to 25.1 feet

3.59 to 7.64 m

14.7 to 31.4 feet

4.50 to 9.56 m

19.7 to 41.8 feet

6.01 to 12.76 m

4:3 aspect ratio

Projection distance

3.5 to 7.6 feet

1.07 to 2.31 m

Diagonal image size (width × height) Offset A Offset B

30 in. (26 × 15 in.)

76.2 cm (66 × 37 cm)

40 in. (35 × 20 in.)

101.6 cm (89 × 50 cm)

60 in. (51 × 28 in.)

152.4 cm (130 × 75 cm)

80 in. (71 × 39 in.)

203.2 cm (180 × 100 cm)

100 in. (87 × 47 in.) 254 cm (220 × 120 cm)

120 in. (106 × 59 in.) 305 cm (270 × 150 cm)

150 in. (130 × 75 in.) 381 cm (330 × 190 cm)

200 in. (173 × 98 in.) 508 cm (440 × 249 cm)

Diagonal image size (width × height) Offset A Offset B

30 in. (24 × 18 in.)

76.2 cm (61 × 46 cm)

6.8 in. 17 cm

9.1 in. 23 cm

13.6 in. 35 cm

18.2 in. 46 cm

22.7 in. 58 cm

27.0 in. 69 cm

34.0 in. 86 cm

45.4 in. 115 cm

8.3 in. 21 cm

21.5 in. 55 cm

28.7 in. 73 cm

43.0 in. 109 cm

57.4 in. 146 cm

71.7 in. 182 cm

86.0 in. 219 cm

107.6 in. 273 cm

143.5 in. 364 cm

26.3 in. 67 cm

Horizontal Offset

0 to 11.5 in. 0 to 29 cm

0 to 15.4 in. 0 to 39 cm

0 to 23.1 in. 0 to 59 cm

0 to 30.8 in. 0 to 78 cm

0 to 38.5 in. 0 to 98 cm

0 to 46.1 in. 0 to 117 cm

0 to 57.7 in. 0 to 14.7 cm

0 to 76.9 in. 0 to 195 cm

Horizontal Offset

0 to 14.1 in. 0 to 36 cm

4.7 to 10.1 feet

1.44 to 3.09 m

7.1 to 15.3 feet

2.18 to 4.66 m

9.6 to 20.4 feet

2.92 to 6.23 m

12 to 25.5 feet

3.66 to 7.79 m

40 in. (32 × 24 in.)

101.6 cm (81 × 61 cm)

60 in. (47 × 35 in.)

152.4 cm (120 × 90 cm)

80 in. (63 × 47 in.)

203.2 cm (160 × 120 cm)

100 in. (79 × 59 in.) 254 cm (200 × 150 cm)

11.1 in. 28 cm

16.7 in. 42 cm

22.2 in. 56 cm

27.8 in. 71 cm

35.1 in. 89 cm

52.7 in. 134 cm

70.2 in. 178 cm

87.8 in. 223 cm

0 to 18.8 in. 0 to 48 cm

0 to 28.2 in. 0 to 72 cm

0 to 37.6 in. 0 to 96 cm

0 to 47.1 in. 0 to 120 cm

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4:3 aspect ratio

Projection distance

14.4 to 30.7 feet

4.40 to 9.36 m

18 to 38.4 feet

5.51 to 11.71 m

24.2 to 51.3 feet

7.36 to 15.62 m

Diagonal image size (width × height) Offset A Offset B

120 in. (94 × 71 in.) 305 cm (240 × 180 cm)

150 in. (118 × 91 in.) 381 cm (300 × 230 cm)

200 in. (161 × 118 in.) 508 cm (410 × 300 cm)

33.0 in. 85 cm

41.7 in. 106 cm

55.6 in. 141 cm

105.0 in. 268 cm

131.7 in. 334 cm

175.6 in. 446 cm

Horizontal Offset

0 to 56.5 in. 0 to 143 cm

0 to 70.6 in. 0 to 179 cm

0 to 94.1 in. 0 to 239 cm

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:

■ Make sure there is plenty of space for ventilation around and under the projector. Do not

set the projector on top of loose materials that could block the vents underneath.

■ Make sure the projector is within 9.8 feet (3 m) of a grounded electrical outlet or

extension cord.

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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 tables on page 15 as a guide to positioning the projector.

To suspend the projector from a ceiling, you will need the optional projector mount designed for the projector. See page 11 for ordering information. Follow the instructions included with the mount to install the projector.

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.

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

2. Open the

3. Select

4. Press the

Menu button on the remote control.

Settings menu, then select Projection.

Front/Ceiling.

Menu button when done.

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. In addition, the projector’s

out

port can be used to lower a projection screen or

Trigger

operate an anamorphic lens (see page 47).

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The following illustrations show the dimensions of the projector:

Center of lens

5.4 in.

136 mm

0.5 in.

12 mm

0.2 in.

4.5 mm

1.8 in.

45 mm

17.7 in.

450 mm

11.8 in.

300 mm

5.9 in.

150 mm

2.2 in.

56 mm

5.2 in.

131 mm

3.0 in.

75 mm

2.8 in. 72 mm

5.3 in. 135 mm

5.8 in. 148 mm

M4× 9 mm

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6.3 in. 160 mm

15.3 in. 390 mm

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.

You can connect up to six pieces of video equipment at the same time, using any of the commercially available cables shown below:

Port name Video equipment connection Computer connection

Macintosh® system. For details

HDMI 1/ HDMI 2

Component Use a component video cable

PC — Use a Mini D-sub, 15-pin monitor cable

S-Video Use an S-video cable: —

Video Use an RCA video cable: —

Use an HDMI cable:

—

(with RCA-style connectors):

Connect the cable to the three component video ports. Match corresponding colors between the cable and the ports.

to connect to a computer RGB (monitor) port:

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For best results, connect your video equipment to the HDMI port, if possible. If your equipment doesn’t support HDMI, connect it to one of the following ports (highest quality listed first):

Component (for component video), S-Video, or Video (for composite video).

Connect video equipment to one of these ports

Connect a computer to one of these ports

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.

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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.

■ 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. On the Pro Cinema 9500 UB, it can also be used to operate an anamorphic lens.

Connect a 3.5-mm mini jack to the port, as shown. Use the

Trigger Out setting to enable the port (see

page 47).

■ To use an AV controller with the projector, connect a 9-pin null modem serial cable to

RS-232C port. Refer to the table of ESC/VP21 command codes on page 70.

the

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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. Insert the tab on the cover and press it down until it clicks into place.

Aim the remote control at the screen, or at the front or back of the projector. Make sure you are within 30 feet of the projector.

If you suspect the batteries are weak, press the illumination button. If the buttons do not glow, replace the batteries.

Turning the Projector On and Off

Turning On the Projector

1. Remove the lens cap.

2. Turn on any connected equipment you plan to use.

3. Turn on the main power switch on the back of the projector.

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4. Press the Ppower button on the remote control or projector.

Remote control Projector

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. See page 48 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 the image source as described on page 24.

Turning Off the Projector

1. Turn off any equipment connected to the projector.

2. Press the Ppower button on the remote control or projector. When you see a confirmation message, press the Ppower button again to turn the projector off.

3. When the Ppower light stops flashing orange and stays on, turn off the projector’s main power switch on the back.

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 projector and letting it cool as described above, or you could damage it and reduce lamp life.

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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 video source is connected.

If you press the source button on the projector, you see a list of available sources. Press the source button to move through the list and select the desired source.

Source button on the remote control that corresponds to the port to which your

Note: If an image does not appear, see “Problem Solving” on page 57.

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.

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