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	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

A, ketc. Indicates buttons on the remote control or projector's control panel.

"Menu Name"

Indicates configuration menu items.

Example: "Image"-"Color Mode"

[Name]

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)	AA-size alkali batteries (2 pcs.)
Connect to the projector and to a wall outlet.	Insert into the remote control.

Documentation

HDMI cable clamps (2 pcs.)	Document CD-ROM
Secure the HDMI cable.	(Safety Instructions/Support and Service
	Guide, User's Guide)
	Quick Start Guide

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Table of Contents

■ Features of the Projector.............................	4	Remote control ....................................................	7
■ Part Names and Functions..........................	6	Rear......................................................................	8
Front / Top ...........................................................	6	Base .....................................................................	8
Control panel........................................................	6	■ Appearance...................................................	9

Installing the Projector

■ Setting up....................................................	10	■ Preparing the Remote Control ..................	13
Adjusting the projection size..............................	10	Inserting batteries into the remote control.........	13
Projection methods.............................................	11	Using the remote control ...................................	13
■ Connecting Image Sources.......................	12

Basic Operations

■ Starting and Stopping Projection .............	14	■ Adjusting the Projection Screen...............	16
Turning the power on		Focus adjustment ...............................................	16
and projecting images ......................................	14	Projection size adjustment
When the expected images are		(Zoom adjustment) ..........................................	16
not projected.....................................................	15	Projection image position adjustment
Turning the power off ........................................	15	(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
■ 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
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

Table of Contents

"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

•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

Appendix

	l	65	■ Optional Accessories/Consumables	72
	■ Maintenance ...............................................
	Cleaning .............................................................	65	Installing and removing the cable cover ............	72
	•Cleaning the air filter............................................	65	■ About PJLink..............................................	73
	•Cleaning the projector case ..................................	67	■ List of Supported Monitor Displays	74
	•Cleaning the lens	67
			•Component Video	74
	Consumable replacement periods	68
			•Composite Video/S-Video	74
	•Air filter replacement period	68
			•Input signal from the [HDMI1] / [HDMI2]
	•Lamp replacement period .....................................	68	input port............................................................	75
	Replacing consumables ......................................	69	•Computer image (analog RGB) ...........................	75
	•Replacing the air filter ..........................................	69	■ Specifications ............................................	76
	•Replacing the lamp ...............................................	70	■ Glossary	80
	•Resetting the lamp operating time	71
			■ Index	82

Installing the	projector
Basic	operation
Image Quality	Adjustments
Configuration	Menu
Advanced	Functions
Troubleshooting
Appendix

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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

Living Room

Natural

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

"x.v.Color" mode realizes more natural color reproduction

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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 HDMI-

CEC 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

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.

•Remote control light-receiving area p.13

Receives signals 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.

•Projection lens	•Front adjustable feet	p.17
Projects images from here.	Extend to adjust the projection angle

•Lens cover

When not using the projector, attach this to the lens to protect the lens from damage and dirt.

so that the projector is horizontal when placed on a desk top.

•Remote control light-receiving area p.13

Receives signals from the remote control.

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	•Warning indicators	p.54
			Flash or light in different colors to indicate
			problems with the projector.
•Power button	p.14, 15		•Source button		p.15
			Switches the input source
			each time you press this
			button.

•Menu button p.30

•Esc button

•Lens button	p.16	•Enter button
Electronically adjusts the focus,		•Kbuttons
zoom and lens shift.

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Part Names and Functions

Remote control

•Remote control light-emitting area p.13

•Power buttons	Outputs remote control signals.
	p.14, 15
Turns the projector power on/off.

•Source buttons p.15

Switch between equipment connected to the projector.

•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 p.30

Displays/closes the configuration menu.

•Default button

Restores default settings when menu is displayed.

•RGBCMY button p.21

Adjusts the hue, saturation and brightness for each RGBCMY color.

•Memory button p.26

Saves, loads, and erases memory contents.

•Lens Iris button p.25

Adjusts the brightness by changing the luminance of the light through the lens.

•Aspect button p.19

Changes the aspect ratio to match		•Pattern button
the input signal.			p.17
•Super-resolution button	p.25	Displays and clears the test

pattern.

Uses super-resolution processing to adjust the images so that out-of-focus areas such as the edges can become sharper.

•Illumination button

Illuminates all of the buttons on the remote control for 15 seconds so that they can be seen in dark places.

•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, 30

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.

•Esc button 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 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 mor 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		•Cable holders
Connects to the Composite			Attach the HDMI cable clamps to secure
Video output port of the video			HDMI cables to prevent the thick and
equipment.			heavy cables from being disconnected
			from the ports due to their own weight.

•[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 or YPbPr) out port of the video equipment.

•Power inlet p.14

Connects the power cable.

•Main power switch

p.14

•[LAN] port

	(EH-R4000 only)		•[HDMI1] input port*	•[HDMI2] input
	Connects a LAN cable.
			p.12	port*	p.12
	p.51		Connects to an	Connects to an
	•[PC] input port	p.12
			HDMITM -compatible	HDMITM-compatible
	Connects to the RGB out		video source or to a	video source or to a
	port of the computer.		computer.	computer.

* Compatible with HDCP

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.

Base

•Filter cover opening switch p.68

Press this switch to replace	•Suspension bracket fixing
the internal air filter.	points (4 points)	p.72

Install the optional ceiling mount here when suspending the projector from a ceiling.

•Cable cover stays

(2 places)

Attach the optional cable cover here.

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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.

Screen	Screen size

A*

90°

Adjusting the projection size

Center of lens

B*

*This is the distance from the center of the lens to the 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)

Projection distance

Units: cm

Projection distance

16:9 screen size			Shortest	Longest	A	B
			(Wide)	(Tele)
30"		66×37	83	179	13	50
40"		89×50	111	240	17	67
60"		130×75	169	361	26	101
80"		180×100	226	482	35	134
100"		220×120	283	604	44	168
120"		270×150	341	725	52	202
150"		330×190	427	908	65	252
200"		440×250	570	1211	87	336
						Units: cm
			Projection distance
	4:3 screen size				A	B
			Shortest	Longest
			(Wide)	(Tele)
30"		61×46	102	220	16	62
40"		81×61	137	294	21	82
60"		120×90	207	443	32	123
80"		160×120	277	591	43	165
100"		200×150	348	740	53	206
120"		240×180	418	889	64	247
150"		300×230	523	1112	80	309
200"		410×300	699	1483	107	411

Screen

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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Setting up

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.

Projection methods

When projecting from directly in front When projecting from the side of the screen

Installing the Projector

When projecting from a ceiling	* 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.

Video equipment (VHS VCR, DVD player, game console, etc.)

Computer

*Port names may vary depending on the equipment being connected.

					Mini D-Sub
Component output	Video	S-Video	HDMI	DVI-D output	15-pin

Component	RCA video cable	S-Video cable	HDMI cable	HDMI to DVI-D	Computer cable
video cable
(commercially-	(commercially-	(commercially-	(commercially-	conversion cable	(commercially-
available)	available)	available)	available *)	(commercially-	available)
				available)

Mini D-Sub

15-pin

	* 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.
TIP	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.

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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.30°

Approx.30°

Approx.10m	Approx.10m
Operating distance	Operating distance

■Operating range (vertical)

Approx.60°
	Approx.30°
	Approx.30°
Approx.10m	Approx.10m
Operating distance	Operating distance	13

Starting and Stopping Projection

Turning the power on and projecting images

Remove the lens cover.

Connect the

power cable.

Do not look into the lens while projection is in progress.

Turn the power on.

Control Panel

Remote Control

(included)	(commercially-
	available)

Turn on the main power switch.

Turn the power on for the connected equipment.

ON

ON

If there is a problem with projection even though the projector is set up and connected correctly, refer to p.15, 54.

TIP

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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 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

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

TIP unnatural, select an appropriate signal according to the signal from the device connected at "Input Signal" in the Configuration menu. p.43

When you press B, the menu is displayed. Each press of Bmoves 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 Fto switch to the target source.

Turning the power off

	Turn the power off for the signal sources		Once the cool-down period (approximately 16
	Turning the power offhas stopped flashing, turn off the main power
	that are connected to the projector.		seconds) has ended and the operation indicator
	Press Mon the remote control or Aon		switch.
	the projector's control panel.		The projector will switch to standby mode when
	If "Standby Confirmation" in the configuration
			Mor Ais pressed. To completely turn off the
	menu is set to "On", the following message will be		power for the projector, turn off the main power
	displayed when you press M.
			switch. The projector still consumes power while it
	In such case, press Monce more.
			is in standby mode.
			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
	You can set whether or not to display the		it in a safe place.
	confirmation message when Mon the remote
	control is pressed.	p.43

Basic Operations

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Adjusting the Projection Screen

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 i, and then use ]to make the adjustment.

Projection size adjustment (Zoom adjustment)

Press h, and then use ]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 g and then use w y zx to make the adjustment.

If you want to return the lens to the center

position, hold down w y zxuntil the lens moves to the center position and stops.

To readjust, press the w y zxagain.

V×9%

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.

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.

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 ton 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 lor select "Exit".

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. Press vto confirm the selection.

*If you press l, the Select menu disappears.

Selecting the color mode

Press oand 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.

When inputting a signal through the

HDMI1/HDMI2 terminals.

Cinema		: 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.

When you select any of the modes, the Epson cinema filter is automatically applied to achieve high fidelity color reproduction for original video sources.

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Basic Image Quality Adjustments

Selecting the aspect

Press sand 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 signals.

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

Image Quality Adjustments

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Basic Image Quality Adjustments

Input signal		Recommended				Result				Remarks
		aspect mode
• Images with
standard aspect
ratio (4:3)		Normal
• Computer				Black bands will appear at the left					When HDTV images are projected,
images				and right of the images.					the images appear in 16:9 size.
Images recorded
by a video
camera or DVD		Full
				Input signals will be projected at					When 4:3 images are projected, the
software in
				the same width as the projector's					images will be elongated horizontally.
squeeze mode
				panel resolution.
									• When a 4:3 image is projected, the
									top and bottom of the image are
									hidden from view. If this happens, the
				Input signals will be projected at					part of the image hidden from view at
									the top and bottom can be reduced in
				the same height as the projector's
									size in the vertical direction so that it
				panel resolution.
									can be viewed by "Zoom Size" in the
Letterbox images
		Zoom
									Configuration menu.
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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
				Input signals will be projected at					enlargement in the middle of the
									images, the images appear close to
Images with				the same height as the projector's
									what they would be at their original
standard aspect		Wide		panel resolution. At this time, the
									size. And because both ends of the
ratio (4:3)				image enlargement ratio will be
									images are enlarged, movement at the
				smaller near the middle of the
									edges of the images appears faster and
				images but become larger towards
									gives an impression of greater speed,
				the left and right edges of the
									making it ideal for viewing sporting
				images.
									events.
									Set "Overscan" to "Off" (100%
									display). Images may not be properly
• Computer									projected if other than "Off" is selected.
images				Use this setting to view a movie in
		Anamorphic
• HD signals				CinemaScope size on DVD or
		Wide
• SD signals				Blue-ray with a commercially-
				available anamorphic lens that can
				be attached to the projector.
• Computer
images
		Horiz.
• HD signals
				Use this setting to view images in
		Squeeze
• SD signals				16:9 or 4:3 when an anamorphic
				lens is attached on the projector.

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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			Press n.
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	brightness adjustment

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.

Use w yto select and confirm the color, then select the hue, saturation or

brightness and then use z xto adjust.

To adjust another color, press l.

To return the adjustment results to their default settings, press j.

Press nto exit the menu.

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Use z xto select the place where you want to adjust the brightness of color tone.

Use w y to adjust, and press vto confirm. Press jto go back and do it again.

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
			Gamma adjustment
	slight variation in the coloring when images are				Use zxto select, and press vto
					confirm.
	projected, and you may want to adjust this.
				Observe the gamma graph to check the result of
	(Projection will stop temporarily during such
	adjustment.) There are two methods of doing so. One			the adjustment.
	is to select one of the gamma correction values [2.0],			When a smaller value is selected, the dark areas
	[2.1], [2.2], [2.3], [2.4]. The other is customized
				of images become brighter, but the lighter areas
	adjustment, which is done with reference to the
				may become oversaturated. This is indicated by
	projected image or a gamma graph. The gamma
				bulging in the upper portion in the gamma graph.
	graph's horizontal axis represents the input signal
	level and its vertical axis the output signal level.			When a larger value is selected, the bright areas
	Adjustment is not possible when "Color Mode" is set			of images become darker. This is indicated by
	to "x.v. Color".			bulging in the lower portion in the gamma graph.
		Customized			Customized
		("Adjust it from the image")			("Adjust it from the graph")
	Press k, and then select "Image" - "Advanced" -			Press k, and then select "Image" -
	"Gamma" - "Customized" - "Adjust it from the			"Advanced" - "Gamma" - "Customized" -
	image" in that order, and press vto confirm the			"Adjust it from the graph" in that order, and
	selection.			press vto confirm the selection.
	A gamma icon will appear in the projected image.			A gamma adjustment graph will appear.

Use w y zxto move the gamma icon to the place where you want to adjust the brightness,

and then press vto confirm. The areas with the same brightness as the selected place will flash and the gamma adjustment graph will be displayed.

Use w y to adjust, and press vto confirm.

Press jto go back and do it again.

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Press k and then select "Image" - "Advanced" - "RGB" in that order and confirm the selection.

Use w y to select an item, and

use zxto adjust.

To return the adjustment results to their default settings, press j.

Press k to exit the menu.

Advanced Color Adjustments

RGB adjustment (Offset, Gain)

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

RGB adjustment (Offset, Gain)

white, but the contrast in light areas will become poorer.

Selecting the color gamut

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 k to exit the menu.

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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.

Press k, and then select "Image" - "Sharpness". Select "Advanced" at the top-right corner of the screen to confirm the selection.

Use w yto select an item, and use

zxto adjust.

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

Sharpness (Advanced)settings,adjustmentpress j.

Auto Iris (automaticPressaperture)kto exit thesettingmenu.

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 k, and then select "Image" - "Auto Iris".

Use w yto select an item, and then confirm the selection.

Press kto exit the menu.

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