Epson EH-R4000, EH-R2000 User Manual
About the Manuals and Notations Used
Types of Manual
The documentation for your EPSON projector is divided into the following two manuals. Refer to the
manuals in the order given below.
Safety Instructions/Support and Service Guide
This manual contains information on using the projector safely, and also includes a guide for warranty
service, and a troubleshooting check sheet.
Be sure to read this manual thoroughly before using the projector.
User’s Guide (this manual)
This User's Guide contains information on installing the projector, basic operations, using the
configuration menus, troubleshooting and maintenance.
Notations used in this User’s Guide
Safety indications
So that you can use the product safely and correctly, symbols are applied in the User's Guide and on the
product to indicate possible harm to the user or to others and the risk of damage to property.
The indications and their meaning are as follows. Make sure you understand them properly before reading
the guide.
This symbol indicates information that, if ignored, could possibly result in death or
personal injury due to incorrect handling.
This symbol indicates information that, if ignored, could possibly result in personal
injury or physical damage due to incorrect handling.
General information
Indicates procedures where personal injury or damage to the projector may occur if
the procedures are not followed correctly.
Indicates additional information and points which may be useful to know regarding a
TIP
A, k etc. Indicates buttons on the remote control or projector's control panel.
"Menu Name"
[Name]
topic.
Indicates a page where useful information regarding a topic can be found.
Indicates that an explanation of the underlined word or words in front of this symbol
appears in the glossary of terms.
Refer to the "Glossary" in the "Appendix". p.80
Indicates configuration menu items.
Example: "Image"-"Color Mode"
Indicates the port name of the projector.
Example: [Video]
Meaning of "unit" and "projector"
When "unit" or "projector" appears in the text of this User’s Guide, they may refer to items which are
accessories or optional equipment in addition to the main projector unit itself.
Checking the Components
When you unpack the projector, make sure that you have all these components.
If any of the components are missing or incorrect, please contact the place of purchase.
❏ Projector (with lens cover) ❏ Remote control
❏ Power cable (3.0m)
Connect to the projector and to a wall outlet.
❏ HDMI cable clamps (2 pcs.)
Secure the HDMI cable.
❏ AA-size alkali batteries (2 pcs.)
Insert into the remote control.
Documentation
❏ Document CD-ROM
(Safety Instructions/Support and Service
Guide, User's Guide)
❏ Quick Start Guide
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Table of Contents
■ Features of the Projector.............................4
■ Part Names and Functions.......................... 6
Front / Top ...........................................................6
Control panel........................................................6
Installing the Projector
■ Setting up.................................................... 10
Adjusting the projection size..............................10
Projection methods.............................................11
■ Connecting Image Sources ....................... 12
Basic Operations
■ Starting and Stopping Projection ............. 14
Turning the power on
and projecting images ......................................14
When the expected images are
not projected.....................................................15
Turning the power off ........................................15
Remote control .................................................... 7
Rear...................................................................... 8
Base ..................................................................... 8
■ Appearance...................................................9
■ Preparing the Remote Control .................. 13
Inserting batteries into the remote control......... 13
Using the remote control ................................... 13
■ Adjusting the Projection Screen............... 16
Focus adjustment ............................................... 16
Projection size adjustment
(Zoom adjustment) .......................................... 16
Projection image position adjustment
(Lens shift)....................................................... 16
Adjusting the tilt of the projector ...................... 17
Displaying a test pattern .................................... 17
Image Quality Adjustments
■ Basic Image Quality Adjustments ............18
Selecting the color mode....................................18
Selecting the aspect............................................19
■ Advanced Color Adjustments................... 21
Hue, saturation, and brightness
adjustment ........................................................21
Gamma adjustment ............................................ 22
RGB adjustment (Offset, Gain) .........................23
Selecting the color gamut...................................23
■ Examining Image Quality Further ............. 24
Sharpness (Advanced) adjustment..................... 24
Auto Iris (automatic aperture) setting................ 24
Super-resolution................................................. 25
Lens Iris ............................................................. 25
■ Viewing Images at a Preset Image Quality
(Memory Function)...................................... 26
Saving, Loading, Erasing and
Renaming Memory .......................................... 26
■ Projecting Images at a Preset
Lens Position..............................................28
Saving, Loading, Deleting and
Renaming lens position ................................... 28
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Configuration Menu
Table of Contents
■ Configuration Menu Functions................. 30
Using the configuration menus ..........................30
List of configuration menus
(EH-R2000)......................................................32
List of configuration menus
(EH-R4000)......................................................35
"Image" menu.....................................................38
Advanced Functions
■ Using the HDMI Link.................................. 48
Setting the HDMI link........................................48
List of connected devices ...................................50
■ Operating from a Computer
(EH-R4000 Only)......................................... 51
Changing Settings Using a Web
Browser (Web Control)....................................51
"Signal" menu .................................................... 39
"Settings" menu ................................................. 42
"Memory" menu.................................................44
"Network" menu (EH-R4000 only) ................... 45
• Soft keyboard operations ..................................... 47
"Reset" menu ..................................................... 47
• Connecting a LAN Cable..................................... 51
• Displaying Web Control ...................................... 51
• Projector Setup..................................................... 52
Using the Mail Notification Function
to Report Problems .......................................... 53
projector
Installing the
Basic
operation
Adjustments
Troubleshooting
■ Problem Solving ........................................ 54
Reading the indicators........................................54
• When the (warning) indicator is lit or
flashing ...............................................................54
• Indicator statuses in normal operation..................55
When the indicators provide no help..................56
• Problems relating to images .................................57
Appendix
l
■ Maintenance ............................................... 65
Cleaning .............................................................65
• Cleaning the air filter............................................65
• Cleaning the projector case ..................................67
• Cleaning the lens ..................................................67
Consumable replacement periods.......................68
• Air filter replacement period ................................68
• Lamp replacement period .....................................68
Replacing consumables ......................................69
• Replacing the air filter ..........................................69
• Replacing the lamp ...............................................70
• Resetting the lamp operating time ........................71
• Problems when projection starts .......................... 61
• Problems with the remote control ........................ 62
• Other problems .................................................... 62
• Network problems (EH-R4000 only) .................. 62
• HDMI link problems............................................ 63
Reading Problem Mail Notification
Function ........................................................... 64
■ Optional Accessories/Consumables ....... 72
Installing and removing the cable cover ............72
■ About PJLink.............................................. 73
■ List of Supported Monitor Displays ......... 74
• Component Video ................................................ 74
• Composite Video/S-Video ................................... 74
• Input signal from the [HDMI1] / [HDMI2]
input port............................................................ 75
• Computer image (analog RGB) ........................... 75
■ Specifications ............................................ 76
■ Glossary ..................................................... 80
■ Index ........................................................... 82
Configuration
Advanced
Appendix Troubleshooting Image Quality
Menu
Functions
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Features of the Projector
Image appearance can be selected to match the projection environment (Color Mode)
The optimum images for the location can be projected simply by selecting the desired color mode from the
following five preset modes. p.18
Dynamic
Cinema
Color
Mode
Electric lens shift, zoom and focus
The lens shift function allows you to adjust the projection position
in horizontal and vertical directions, giving a much greater degree
of freedom on installation.
The zoom, focus and lens shift functions can be operated using the
remote control, and once completed, the projection position can be
locked. p.16
Living Room
Natural
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"x.v.Color" mode realizes more
natural color reproduction
Features of the Projector
Advanced image quality adjustment functions
In addition to the preset color modes, you can easily adjust absolute color temperature and skin tones. Further,
you can adjust gamma, the offset and gain for RGB colors, and the hue, saturation, and brightness of RGBCMY
colors, to create colors that match the image.
Super-resolution
The super-resolution function allows you to enjoy DVD images at similar high resolutions to full high-definition
images, and can also make areas of full high-definition images with low resolution (or which are out of focus)
appear much more smooth and fresh.
Frame interpolation
The frame interpolation function compares each two successive images of a movie and generates intermediate
images, so that you can enjoy viewing smooth, attractive moving images without the sense of image lag and
blurriness of motion.
Other functions to enjoy images more
Some of the other many functions are available as follows.
HDMI link allows you to use the remote control to turn on the power for the projector and connected HDMICEC compatible audio and video devices at a time, or to control the devices. p.48
The memory function makes it easy to store your preferred color tone settings for projected images into memory,
and to load them again. p.26
Remote control with backlight provides greater visibility and ease of operation in dark rooms. p.7
Auto iris function automatically recognizes changes in the brightness of images to produce natural feelings of
depth and stereoscopic effect.
p.24
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Part Names and Functions
g
p
•
Front / Top
• Control panel (side)
See below
• Air inlet (air filter)
p.65, 69
This draws in air for cooling
the inside of the projector. If
dust collects on the filter, the
temperature inside the
projector will rise and
problems with operation or
more rapid deterioration of the
optical components may occur.
The air filter should be cleaned
periodically.
• Front adjustable feet p.17
Extend to adjust the projection
angle so that the projector is
horizontal when placed on a
desk top.
• Lens cover
When not using the projector, attach this to the
lens to
rotect the lens from damage and dirt.
• Remote control light-receiving area p.13
Receives signals from the remote control.
• Projection lens
Projects images from here.
• Front adjustable feet p.17
Extend to adjust the projection angle
so that the projector is horizontal
when placed on a desk top.
• Remote control light-receiving area p.13
Receives si
nals from the remote control.
• Lamp cover p.70
Open this cover when replacing the
lamp inside.
• Air exhaust vent
A discharge outlet for the air
for cooling the inside of the
projector.
Do not place anything that can
become warped or damaged by
heat near the exhaust vents. Do
not bring your hands or face
close to the vents while
projection is in progress.
Control panel
Buttons with no explanation function in the same way as the corresponding buttons on the remote
control. Refer to "Remote control" for further details on these buttons.
• Operation indicator p.54
• Power button p.14, 15
Menu button p.30
• Warning indicators p.54
Flash or light in different colors to indicate
problems with the projector.
• Source button p.15
Switches the input source
each time you press this
button.
• Esc button
6
• Lens button p.16
Electronically adjusts the focus,
zoom and lens shift.
• Enter button
• K buttons
Part Names and Functions
•
•
Remote control
• Remote control light-emitting area p.13
Outputs remote control signals.
• Power buttons p.14
Turns the projector power on/off.
Source buttons p.15
Switch between equipment
connected to the projector.
,
15
• Illumination button
Illuminates all of the buttons on the
remote control for 15 seconds so
that they can be seen in dark
places.
• Lens buttons p.16
Lens Shift button:
Moves the images horizontally and
vertically.
Zoom button:
Adjusts the image size.
Focus button:
Adjusts the image focus.
Menu button
Displays/closes the configuration
menu.
p.30
• Default button
Restores default settings when
menu is displayed.
• HDMI Link buttons p.48
Used for operations such as
playback, stop and volume
adjustment for connected HDMICEC compatible devices.
• Enter button p.18, 26
While viewing a menu, press this
button to select the menu item and
proceed to the next display.
,
• \ buttons
p.18, 21, 23, 30
Press to select menu items and
adjustment values.
30
• Esc button
• RGBCMY button p.21
Adjusts the hue, saturation and
brightness for each RGBCMY color.
• Memory button p.26
Saves, loads, and erases
memory contents.
p.18, 21, 30
Returns to the previous menu when
pressed while displaying the menu.
• Color Mode button p.18
Changes the color mode to suit the
projection environment.
• Frame Interpolation
• Lens Iris button p.25
Adjusts the brightness by
changing the luminance of
the light through the lens.
• Aspect
Changes the aspect ratio to match
the input signal.
button p.19
• Super-resolution button p.25
Uses super-resolution processing to
adjust the images so that out-of-focus
areas such as the edges can become
sharper.
• Pattern button p.17
Displays and clears the test
pattern.
button p.40
To make the moving images
smoother and sharper, reduces
image lags caused by quick
movements.
• Blank button
Turns off and on the projected
images temporarily.
When pressed while the
configuration menu is displayed,
or while a menu is displayed by
pressing m or n, the
menu screen disappears and
appears.
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Part Names and Functions
Rear
The illustrations used here are of EH-R4000.
• [Video] input port p.12
Connects to the Composite
Video output port of the video
equipment.
• [S-Video] input port p.12
Connects to the S-Video out ports
of the video equipment.
• [Component] input
port p.12
Connects to the
component (YCbCr
YPbPr
video equipment.
) out port of the
or
• Power inlet p.14
Connects the power cable.
• Main power switch
p.14
• [LAN] port
(EH-R4000 only)
Connects a LAN cable.
p.51
• [PC] input port p.12
Connects to the RGB out
port of the computer.
• Cable holders
Attach the HDMI cable clamps to secure
HDMI cables to prevent the thick and
heavy cables from being disconnected
from the ports due to their own weight.
• [HDMI1] input port*
p.12
Connects to an
TM
HDMI
video source or to a
computer.
-compatible
• [HDMI2] input
port* p.12
Connects to an
TM
HDMI
video source or to a
computer.
-compatible
HDMI cable clamp
(included)
• Security lock
p.81
• [Trigger out] port
Outputs a 12-volt DC
signal when the projector
is turned on. It is used to
transmit the power status
(on/off) or the aspect ratio
(Anamorphic Wide/Horiz.
Squeeze) of this projector
to external equipment
such as a motorized
screen.
• [RS-232C] port
Connects to a computer
using an RS-232C cable
to control the projector
from the computer. This
is not used in normal use.
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* Compatible with HDCP
Base
• Filter cover opening
switch p.68
Press this switch to replace
the internal air filter.
• Cable cover stays
(2 places)
Attach the optional cable cover
here.
• Suspension bracket fixing
points (4 points) p.72
Install the optional ceiling mount
here when suspending the
projector from a ceiling.
Appearance
Center of lens
* Distance from center of lens to suspension bracket fixing point
Center of lens
Units: mm
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Setting up
Adjusting the projection size
When the projector is further away from the screen, the projection image size is larger.
While referring to the table below, position the projector so that the images are projected onto the
screen at the optimum size.
The values should be used as a guide for setting up the projector.
16:9 screen size
30"
40"
60"
80"
100"
120"
150"
200"
Projection distance
66×37
89×50
130×75
180×100
220×120
270×150
330×190
440×250
Screen
Adjusting the projection size
Center of lens
90°
A*
B*
*This is the distance from the center of the lens to the
Screen size
bottom of the projection images.
(A: When the lens shift is at the highest setting)
(B: When the lens shift is at the lowest setting)
Units: cm
Projection distance
Shortest
(Wide)
83
111
169
226
283
341
427
570
Longest
(Tele)
179
240
361
482
604
725
908
1211
AB
13
17
26
35
44
52
65
87 336
50
67
101
134
168
202
252
Screen
Units: cm
Projection distance
4:3 screen size
30"
40"
60"
80"
100"
120"
150"
200"
61×46
81×61
120×90
160×120
200×150
240×180
300×230
410×300
Shortest
(Wide)
102
137
207
277
348
418
523
699
Longest
(Tele)
220
294
443
591
740
889
1112
1483
AB
16
21
32
43
53
64
80
107 411
62
82
123
165
206
247
309
Set up so that the projector is parallel to
the screen. If the projector is set up at
an angle to the screen, distortion of the
images will occur.
Lens shift adjustment
The lens shift can be used to position the image and the feature is especially useful under the following conditions.
p.16
When the projector is suspended from the ceiling
When the height of the projector does not match with that of the screen
When the projector is set up to the side so that the screen can be viewed sitting right in front of it
When positioning an image using the lens shift dial, hardly any deterioration of the image occurs because the lens
shift correction is adjusted optically. However, for optimal image quality the lens shift function should not be used.
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Projection methods
If you are installing the projector on the ceiling, this projector should be installed
by qualified technicians using only approved mounting equipment. If installation
work is not carried out correctly, the projector could fall down. This may result in
injury or accidents. Contact your dealer to carry out the installation work.
If you use a ceiling mount and apply adhesives to the mount to prevent the
screws from loosening, or if you use lubricants or oils on the projector, the
projector housing may crack and the projector may fall from its ceiling mount.
This could cause serious injury to anyone under the mount and could damage
the projector. When installing or adjusting a ceiling mount, do not use adhesives
to prevent the screws from loosening and do not use oils or lubricants.
Do not use the projector in places where there is a lot of humidity or dust, near
cooking or heating appliances, or in places where it may come into contact with
smoke or steam. Do not use or store this projector outdoors for an extended length
of time. Fire or electric shock may result.
Clean the air filter at least once every three months.
Clean the air filter more frequently if using the projector in a dusty environment.
Do not use the projector on its side. This may cause malfunctions to occur.
Setting up
Installing the Projector
When projecting from directly in front When projecting from the side of
When projecting from a ceiling
Projection methods
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.
* When suspending the projector from a ceiling,
change the configuration menu settings. p.42
Configuration menu
Settings
Projection
Front
Front/Ceiling
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Connecting Image Sources
The illustrations used here are of EH-R4000.
• Turn the power off for both the projector and the signal source before connecting them.
If the power for either device is on at the time of connection, damage may result.
• Check the shapes of the cable connectors and the device ports before making the
connections.
If you try to force a connector to fit a device port with a different shape or number of
terminals, a malfunction or damage to the connector or port may result.
*Port names may vary depending on the equipment being connected.
Component output
Component
video cable
(commercially-
available)
Video equipment (VHS VCR, DVD player, game console, etc.)
Video S-Video
RCA video cable
(commercially-
available)
S-Video cable
(commercially-
available)
HDMI
HDMI cable
(commercially-
available *)
DVI-D output
HDMI to DVI-D
conversion cable
(commercially-
Computer
Mini D-Sub
15-pin
Computer cable
(commercially-
available)
available)
Mini D-Sub
15-pin
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TIP
*Use a HDMI cable that conforms to the HDMI specifications.
The cables used will vary depending on the output signals of the video equipment which
is being connected.
Some video equipment can output several different types of signal.
Refer to the documentation provided with the video equipment for details on what types
of signal the video equipment can output.
Preparing the Remote Control
Inserting batteries into the remote control
At the time of purchase, the batteries are not
inserted into the remote control. Insert the supplied
batteries before using the remote control.
Lift up the battery cover while pressing its
tab.
Insert the batteries in the correct direction.
Close the cover.
Check the (+) and (-) indications inside the battery compartment
and insert the batteries so that they face correctly.
If delays in the responsiveness of the remote control occur or if it does not operate
after it has been used for some time, it probably means that the batteries are
TIP
becoming flat. When this happens, replace them with new batteries. Have two AA
size manganese or alkaline batteries ready. You cannot use other batteries except for
the AA size manganese or alkaline.
Installing the Projector
Using the remote control
■ Operating range (horizontal)
Approx.30°
Approx.30°
Approx.10m
Operating distance
■ Operating range (vertical)
Approx.60°
Approx.30°
Approx.30°
Approx.10m
Operating distance
Approx.10m
Operating distance
Approx.30°
Approx.30°
Approx.10m
Operating distance
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Starting and Stopping Projection
Turning the power on and projecting images
Connect the
power cable.
(included)
Remove the lens cover.
(commerciallyavailable)
Turn on the main
power switch.
ON
Do not look into the
lens while projection
is in progress.
Turn the power on.
Control Panel
Remote Control
Turn the power on for the
connected equipment.
ON
14
If there is a problem with projection even though the projector is set up and connected correctly,
refer to p.15, 54.
If you set the "Direct Power On" to "On", the power of the unit will turn on when
the main power switch is turned on, without having to press the power button of
TIP
the remote control or the projector's control panel. p.42
The projector is equipped with the "Child Lock" function that prevents young
children from accidentally turning the power on and looking into the lens, and also
the "Control Panel Lock" function that prevents mis-operations is available. p.42
When using the projector at an altitude of about 1500m or above, make sure
you set the "High Altitude Mode" to "On". p.43
This projector is equipped with an automatic adjustment
function that automatically optimizes it when a computer
input signal is switched.
If a laptop computer or a computer with a LCD screen
has been connected to the projector, you may need to
use keyboard or function settings to change the output
destination. While holding down the key, press
(the key with a symbol such as / on it). After the
selection is made, projection will soon start.
Computer's documentation
By setting "Standby Mode" to "On", you can turn the
projector on and off from a web browser on a networked
computer. (EH-R4000) p.42
Example of output selection
NEC
Panasonic
SOTEC
HP
Toshiba
IBM
LENOVO
SONY
DELL
Fujitsu
Set mirror setting or
display detection.
Macintosh
Depending on OS, you can
change the output
selection by pressing .
Starting and Stopping Projection
When the expected images are not projected
If more than one signal source has been connected, or if no images are projected, use the remote control or the
projector's control panel buttons to select the signal source. For video devices, press the [Play] button on the video
equipment first, then select the signal source.
Using the remote control
Using the control panel
When the expected images are not
projected
Turning the power off
Press the button that has the name of the port on it that
the desired signal source is connected to.
When the color of the image projected
from the [Component] input port is
unnatural, select an appropriate signal
TIP
according to the signal from the device
connected at "Input Signal" in the
Configuration menu. p.43
When the expected images are not
Turning the power off
projected
Turn the power off for the signal sources
that are connected to the projector.
Press
M
the projector's control panel.
If "Standby Confirmation" in the configuration
menu is set to "On", the following message will be
displayed when you press
In such case, press
Turning the power off
on the remote control or A on
M.
M once more.
When you press B, the menu is displayed.
Each press of B moves the pointer. Move the
pointer to the target input source to select it.
The input source is automatically switched when no
operations are performed about three seconds with
placing pointer at the target input source. You can
also press F to switch to the target source.
Basic Operations
Once the cool-down period (approximately 16
seconds) has ended and the operation indicator
has stopped flashing, turn off the main power
switch.
The projector will switch to standby mode when
M or A is pressed. To completely turn off the
power for the projector, turn off the main power
switch. The projector still consumes power while it
is in standby mode.
You can set whether or not to display the
confirmation message when
control is pressed
. p.43
M on the remote
Attach the lens cover.
If the projector is suspended from a ceiling and the
lens cover is left removed, the lens cover will still be
needed if the projector is moved anywhere, so keep
it in a safe place.
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Adjusting the Projection Screen
V×9%9%
Focus, zoom and image position can be adjusted electronically.
The following describes how to adjust these settings using the remote control. The settings can also be
adjusted using the projector's control panel.
Focus adjustment
Press
Projection size adjustment (Zoom adjustment)
Press
i , and then use
h , and then use
]
to make the adjustment.
Focus adjustment
]
to make the adjustment.
Projection size adjustment (Zoom
adjustment)
Projection image position adjustment
(Lens shift)
Projection image position adjustment (Lens shift)
If the projector cannot be set up directly in
front of the screen, use the lens shift function
to adjust the position of the projected
images. The position can be adjusted within
the range shown in the figure at right.
Press
to make the adjustment.
If you want to return the lens to the center
position, hold down
lens moves to the center position and stops.
To readjust, press the
The image position cannot be moved to the
maximum vertical values and maximum
horizontal values at the same time.
For example, when the image has been
shifted vertically by the full amount, it can
be shifted up to 4 percent of the horizontal
width of the screen.
g and then use w y
w y
w y
Return the lens to the center
position before transporting the
projector. Transporting the
projector with the lens
positioned off center may
damage the lens shift
mechanism.
until the
z x
z x
again.
z x
V×9%
Standard projection position
(center position for lens shift)
Range that the picture can be shifted
from the standard projection position
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Adjusting the Projection Screen
Adjusting the tilt of the projector
When an image from the projector that is placed on a flat surface is tilting horizontally ( ), use the
front feet to correct the tilt.
Extend
Retract
Extend
Retract
Adjusting the tilt of the projector
Displaying a test pattern
Displaying a test pattern
You can use a test pattern to make the first setup such as zoom, focus, and image position using the lens
shift without connecting to any electrical equipment.
When you press t on the remote control, the test pattern menu will be displayed.
The display position and the R (red), G (green) and B (blue) settings can be adjusted.
To close the test pattern menu, press
or select "Exit".
l
Adjusting the tilt of the projector
Displaying a test pattern
Basic Operations
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Basic Image Quality Adjustments
Selecting the color mode
Selecting the aspect
Select Menu Operations
Use w y to select an item.
v to confirm the selection.
Press
*If you press
l , the Select menu disappears.
Selecting the color mode
Press o and select the color mode
from the menu. Setting is also possible
using the configuration menu.
Dynamic
Living Room
Natural
: For projecting the brightest and
clearest images.
: For projecting sharp and clear
images.
: For projecting images in the most
natural and accurate colors. It is
recommended that you start in this
mode when making color
adjustments.
Cinema
When inputting a signal through the
HDMI1/HDMI2 terminals.
: For viewing movies or films of
concerts.
: You can select from either of the
signals being input to the HDMI1
and HDMI2 terminals. Colors of
images recorded in x.v.Color
format can be produced accurately.
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When you select any of the modes, the Epson cinema filter is automatically applied to achieve
high fidelity color reproduction for original video sources.
Basic Image Quality Adjustments
Selecting the aspect
Press s and select the aspect mode from the menu.
Depending on the input signal, you may not be able to select the aspect ratio.
When projecting using Auto
For 4:3 input signals Normal
For input images recorded in squeeze mode Full
For letterbox input signals Zoom
This is not available for when image signals are being input from a computer and for some
component video
If Auto is not suitable, the setting will become Normal.
If you project an image that is compressed, enlarged or separated using the aspect function in public
places such as a store or hotel for the purposes of profit-making or public display, it may result in
infringing on the author's right that is protected by copyright law.
TIP
signals.
Image Quality Adjustments
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Basic Image Quality Adjustments
Input signal
•Images with
standard aspect
ratio (4:3)
• Computer
images
Images recorded
by a video
camera or DVD
software in
squeeze mode
Letterbox images
Images with
standard aspect
ratio (4:3)
• Computer
images
• HD signals
•SD signals
Recommended
aspect mode
Normal
Full
Zoom
Wide
Anamorphic
Wide
Result Remarks
Black bands will appear at the left
and right of the images.
Input signals will be projected at
the same width as the projector's
panel resolution.
Input signals will be projected at
the same height as the projector's
panel resolution.
Input signals will be projected at
the same height as the projector's
panel resolution. At this time, the
image enlargement ratio will be
smaller near the middle of the
images but become larger towards
the left and right edges of the
images.
Use this setting to view a movie in
CinemaScope size on DVD or
Blue-ray with a commerciallyavailable anamorphic lens that can
be attached to the projector.
When HDTV
the images appear in 16:9 size.
When 4:3 images are projected, the
images will be elongated horizontally.
• When a 4:3 image is projected, the
top and bottom of the image are
hidden from view. If this happens, the
part of the image hidden from view at
the top and bottom can be reduced in
size in the vertical direction so that it
can be viewed by "Zoom Size" in the
Configuration menu.
images are projected,
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• When images with subtitles are
projected and the subtitles are
truncated, use the "Zoom Caption
Pos." menu command to adjust.
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This is useful for when 4:3 images are
projected onto a wide screen. Because
there is almost no distortion due to
enlargement in the middle of the
images, the images appear close to
what they would be at their original
size. And because both ends of the
images are enlarged, movement at the
edges of the images appears faster and
gives an impression of greater speed,
making it ideal for viewing sporting
events.
Set "Overscan" to "Off" (100%
display). Images may not be properly
projected if other than "Off" is selected.
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• Computer
images
• HD signals
•SD signals
Horiz.
Squeeze
Use this setting to view images in
16:9 or 4:3 when an anamorphic
lens is attached on the projector.
Advanced Color Adjustments
You can select "Image" - "Sharpness" or "Advanced" to adjust the images according to your own
preferences. The adjustment screen for "RGBCMY" can be displayed on the screen directly by pressing
the corresponding button on the remote control.
The adjustment values can be stored in the memory so that you can retrieve them and apply them to the
projected images at any time. ( p.26)
Hue, saturation, and brightness adjustment
The hue, saturation, and brightness for each of the
R (red), G (green), B (blue), C (cyan), M (magenta)
and Y (yellow) color components can be adjusted.
Adjustment is not possible when "Color Mode" is
set to "x.v. Color".
Hue, saturation, and
Hue
Adjusts the tone of the entire image to bluish,
greenish and reddish.
Saturation
Adjusts the overall vividness of the images.
Brightness
Adjusts the brightness of the overall image.
brightness adjustment
Press n.
Use
Press n to exit the menu.
w y to select and confirm the
color, then select the hue, saturation or
brightness and then use
To adjust another color, press
To return the adjustment results to their
default settings, press
j
.
z x
l
to adjust.
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Advanced Color Adjustments
Gamma adjustment
Adjusting from the gamma
correction values
Operate using the remote control.
Press k, and then select "Image" -
"Advanced" - "Gamma" in that order,
and confirm the selection.
Differences between equipment may result in a
slight variation in the coloring when images are
projected, and you may want to adjust this.
(Projection will stop temporarily during such
adjustment.) There are two methods of doing so. One
is to select one of the gamma correction values [2.0],
[2.1], [2.2], [2.3], [2.4]. The other is customized
adjustment, which is done with reference to the
projected image or a gamma graph. The gamma
graph's horizontal axis represents the input signal
level and its vertical axis the output signal level.
Adjustment is not possible when "Color Mode" is set
to "x.v. Color".
Gamma adjustment
Customized
("Adjust it from the image")
Press k, and then select "Image" - "Advanced" -
"Gamma" - "Customized" - "Adjust it from the
image" in that order, and press
selection.
A gamma icon will appear in the projected image.
to confirm the
v
Use
confirm.
Observe the gamma graph to check the result of
the adjustment.
When a smaller value is selected, the dark areas
of images become brighter, but the lighter areas
may become oversaturated. This is indicated by
bulging in the upper portion in the gamma graph.
When a larger value is selected, the bright areas
of images become darker. This is indicated by
bulging in the lower portion in the gamma graph.
to select, and press v to
zx
Customized
("Adjust it from the graph")
Press k, and then select "Image" -
"Advanced" - "Gamma" - "Customized" -
"Adjust it from the graph" in that order, and
press
A gamma adjustment graph will appear.
to confirm the selection.
v
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Use
w y
the place where you want to adjust the brightness,
and then press
same brightness as the selected place will flash and
the gamma adjustment graph will be displayed.
Use
w y
Press
j
z x to move the gamma icon to
to confirm. The areas with the
v
to adjust, and press v to confirm.
to go back and do it again.
Use
adjust the brightness of color tone.
Use
Press
to select the place where you want to
z x
w y
to go back and do it again.
j
to adjust, and press v to confirm.
RGB adjustment (Offset, Gain)
Advanced Color Adjustments
The image brightness can be adjusted by adjusting
the individual R (red), G (green) and B (blue)
components of the dark areas (offset) and bright
areas (gain).
Adjustment is not possible when "Color Mode" is
set to "x.v. Color".
Offset
If you would like dark areas to appear more clearly,
change the setting to the + (right) side. If you
change it to the – (left) side, the whole image will
become sharper, but the contrast in dark areas will
become poorer.
Gain
If you would like bright areas to appear more
clearly, change the setting to the – (left) side. If
you change it to the + (right) side, you will feel
that the image is becoming brighter and closer to
white, but the contrast in light areas will become
poorer.
RGB adjustment (Offset, Gain)
Selecting the color gamut
Press k and then select "Image" -
"Advanced" - "RGB" in that order and
confirm the selection.
Use
Press
w y
use
z x
To return the adjustment results to their
default settings, press
k
to select an item, and
to adjust.
.
j
to exit the menu.
Selecting the color gamut
Color gamut settings suited for various color
formats of equipment are preset. You can make the
color gamut setting appropriately just by selecting
the item that matches with your equipment from
the menu.
This setting is available only when "Color Mode"
is set to "Natural".
Press k, and then select "Image" -
"Advanced" - "Color Gamut" in that
order.
Select "HDTV", "EBU" or "SMPTE-C"
according to the equipment being used,
and then confirm the selection.
Press
to exit the menu.
k
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Examining Image Quality Further
In addition to color adjustments, adjustments to advanced sharpness and the amount of light from the
lamp can also be made to match the image in search of the best picture.
Sharpness (Advanced) adjustment
If "Thin Line Enhancement" is set in the +
direction, hair and the detailed areas of clothing
will be emphasized.
If "Thick Line Enhancement" is set in the +
direction, the areas emphasized by "Thin Line
Enhancement" will be hardly emphasized. Instead,
the rough areas of the entire subject, such as
contour and background, will be emphasized,
resulting in a sharp image.
Setting "Horiz. Line Enhancement" / "Vert. Line
Enhancement" to the + side will enhance the
image sharpness in the horizontal / vertical
direction. Setting them to the - side will give a soft
image.
This cannot be adjusted during input of computer
image signals.
Sharpness (Advanced) adjustment
Auto Iris (automatic aperture) setting
k
Press
"Sharpness". Select "Advanced" at the
top-right corner of the screen to confirm
the selection.
Use
z x
You can adjust "Thin Line Enhancement" and
"Thick Line Enhancement" at the same time
by using the bar on the top in the screen.
To return the adjustment results to their default
settings, press
Press
, and then select "Image" -
w y
to adjust.
k
to select an item, and use
.
j
to exit the menu.
Auto Iris (automatic aperture) setting
When "Auto Iris" is on, the light intensity from
the lamp is automatically controlled according to
the brightness of images, and you can get higher
contrast and rich images. Tracking speed of the
light intensity control in response to changes in
brightness of images can be set to either "Normal"
or "High Speed" depending on your preference.
Setting is not possible when "Color Mode" is set
to "x.v. Color."
*
An operation sound of Auto Iris function may
be emitted while projecting some images. This
is not a failure of the projector.
Press
"Auto Iris".
Use
confirm the selection.
Press
k
w y
k
, and then select "Image" -
to select an item, and then
to exit the menu.
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