Epson PL Pro Cinema 1080 User Manual

PowerLite® Pro Cinema 1080

Home Theater Projector

User’s Guide

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Contents

Introduction	7
Projector Parts	8
Front	8
Back	8
Bottom	9
Projector Control Panel	9
Remote Control Button Map	10
Optional Accessories	11
Registration and Warranty	11
Using This Manual	12
Setting Up the Projector	13
Choosing a Location	13
Installing the Projector	16
Connecting the Cables	18
Connecting Video and Computer Equipment	18
Making Other Connections	20
Installing Batteries in the Remote Control	21
Turning the Projector On and Off	22
Selecting the Image Source	23
Positioning the Image	25
Making Basic Adjustments	27
Focusing and Zooming	27
Choosing the Aspect Ratio	28
Choosing the Color Mode	29
Adjusting Color Temperature, Skin Tone, and Gamma	30
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	38
Adjustments for Computer Images	40
Selecting Memory Settings and Resetting the Projector	41
Selecting Memory Settings	41
Creating Memory Settings	41
Deleting Saved Memory Settings	41
Resetting the Projector	42
Customizing Projector Features	43
Image Sizing	43
Screen Options	43
Other Setup Options	44
Maintenance	47
Cleaning the Lens	47
Cleaning the Projector Case	48
Cleaning and Replacing the Air Filter	48
Replacing the Lamp	49
Resetting the Lamp Usage Timer	52
Checking the Projector Status	52
Storing the Projector	53
Transporting the Projector	53

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Problem Solving	55
What To Do When the Lights Come On or Flash	55
Solving Picture Problems	56
Solving Remote Control Problems	59
Where To Get Help	60
Specifications	61
General	61
Lamp	61
Remote Control	61
Dimensions	62
Electrical	62
Environmental	62
Safety	62
Compatible Video Formats	63
ESC/VP21 Command Codes	65
Notices	67
Important Safety Information	67
FCC Compliance Statement	69
Declaration of Conformity	70
Epson America, Inc. Limited Warranty	71
Index	73

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Introduction

The PowerLite® Pro Cinema 1080 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, 12000:1 dynamic contrast ratio, and up to 1200 lumens for incredibly rich, sharp images in any room lighting

■Auto Iris system that constantly controls the lamp intensity based on the gamma and black/white levels of your projected content, for perfectly adjusted images and Deepest Blacks™

■Epson Crystal Fine 3LCD™ technology for reliable picture quality, increased contrast ratio and uniform colors

■1080Perfect™ video processing for more film-like images free of noise or artifacts

■10-bit color quality for unmatched color accuracy, with over a billion colors available

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

■HDMI™ (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

■Six color modes to quickly optimize viewing for different lighting environments and a vast array of custom color adjustments

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Projector Parts

Front

Horizontal lens shift dial

Control panel

Vertical lens shift dial

Zoom ring

Focus ring

Ventilation slots	Adjustable foot	Infrared receiver
		Lens cover

Back

	Component	PC port	HDMI port
D/SCART port
	video ports
(used mainly in
Japan)
Trigger out
port					Infrared
					receiver
Video port
					Kensington®
S-Video port	AC power inlet	Main power switch		Control (RS-232C) port	lock port

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Bottom

Mounting bracket connections

Lamp cover

Air filter

Projector Control Panel

Power light

Power button

Warning light

Source button	Menu button	Menu navigation
Switches the video	Displays the	buttons
input source	menus

Esc button Exits the current menu item

Aspect button Changes the picture’s aspect ratio

Select button

Selects menu items or opens the line menu

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Remote Control Button Map

Operation light

Lights when you send remote control commands

Memory button

Recalls custom picture settings

Menu button

Displays the projector’s menus

Menu navigation buttons

Component button

Gamma button

Adjusts the gamma values of the screen display

ColorTemp. button

Changes the color temperature of the screen display

Pattern button Displays test patterns to adjust the image

Illumination button Lights the remote control buttons for easy viewing

On and Off buttons

Color Mode button Optimizes viewing for

different lighting environments

Aspect button

Changes the picture’s aspect ratio

Select/Line menu

Selects menu items or opens the line menu

ESC button

Exits the current menu item

Source buttons

Switch between equipment connected to the projector

Contrast button

Changes the contrast of

the screen display

S. Tone button

Adjusts the skin tones of people appearing in the screen display

Blank button Turns off the screen image

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Optional Accessories

Epson provides the following optional accessories for the projector:

Product	Part number
Replacement lamp	V13H010L39 (ELPLP39)
Air filter replacement	V13H134A09 (ELPAF09)
Projector mount	ELPHB800
Kensington security lock (anti-theft device)	ELPSL01

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

The PowerLite Pro Cinema 1080 comes with a basic two-year carry-in warranty. For details, see page 71.

In addition, for customers who register their projector, Epson offers free Extra CareSM Home Service. In the unlikely event of an 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, usually via overnight delivery. See your Extra Care Home Service brochure for details.

To register, simply fill out the registration card that came with your projector and mail it to Epson. Or you can 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 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® Support service. Call

[phone] and enter the PIN on the PrivateLine support card that came with your projector.

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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 various viewing setups, as shown below.

Center						Side

Ceiling

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Ideally, place the projector at a height where its lens is between the top and bottom of the screen. That way, you can keep the projector level and use the vertical lens shift dial to position the image. This produces the best-looking picture.

Try to be as close as possible to the calculated projector position when installing the projector. Too much lens shift can cause minor reduction in image dimensions. The image display position cannot be moved to the maximum distance in both the vertical and horizontal directions. For example, the image cannot be shifted vertically when it has been shifted horizontally by the full amount. When the image has been shifted vertically by the full amount, it can be shifted up to 9 percent of the horizontal width of 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.

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 maximum 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 be smaller. Use this table as a rough guide for projector placement:

	16:9 aspect ratio
	Maximum diagonal image		Horizontal
Projection distance	size (width × height)	Offset A to Offset B	Offset
2.8 to 6.2 feet	30 in. (26 × 15 in.)	6.8 to –6.8 in.	0 to 13 in.
3.8 to 8.3 feet	40 in. (35 × 20 in.)	9.1 to –9.1 in.	0 to 17 in.
5.8 to 12.5 feet	60 in. (51 × 28 in.)	13.6 to –13.6 in.	0 to 26 in.
7.8 to 16.7 feet	80 in. (71 × 39 in.)	18.2 to –18.2 in.	0 to 35 in.
9.8 to 20.9 feet	100 in. (87 × 47 in.)	22.7 to –22.7 in.	0 to 44 in.
11.8 to 25.1 feet	120 in. (106 × 59 in.)	27.2 to –27.2 in.	0 to 52 in.
14.7 to 31.4 feet	150 in. (130 × 75 in.)	34 to –34 in.	0 to 65 in.

	4:3 aspect ratio
	Maximum diagonal image		Horizontal
Projection distance	size (width × height)	Offset A to Offset B	Offset
3.5 to 7.6 feet	30 in. (24 × 18 in.)	8.3 to –8.3 in.	0 to 16 in.
4.7 to 10.1 feet	40 in. (32 × 24 in.)	11.1 to –11.1 in.	0 to 21 in.
7.1 to 15.3 feet	60 in. (47 × 35 in.)	16.7 to –16.7 in.	0 to 32 in.
9.6 to 20.4 feet	80 in. (63 × 47 in.)	22.2 to –22.2 in.	0 to 43 in.
12 to 25.5 feet	100 in. (79 × 59 in.)	27.8 to –27.8 in.	0 to 53 in.
14.4 to 30.7 feet	120 in. (94 × 71 in.)	33.3 to –33.3 in.	0 to 64 in.
18 to 38.4 feet	150 in. (118 × 91 in.)	41.7 to –41.7 in.	0 to 80 in.

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 Projection Distance Calculator. You can download this program from the Epson website at epson.com/support.

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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 of a grounded electrical outlet or extension cord.

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 table on page 15 as a guide to positioning the projector. Note the following dimensions:

■Distance from the center of the lens to the mounting bracket holes: 2.60 inches (66 mm),

0.35inch (8.8 mm) maximum vertical lens shift

■Distance from the center of the lens to the center of the projector: 4.33 inches (110 mm),

0.30inch (7.7 mm) maximum horizontal lens shift

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The following illustrations show the dimensions of the projector:

5.18 in.
4.88	5.63 in.
in.
2.60
in.
0.75 in.
4.33 in.
15.98 in.

11.81 in.		2.08 in.

3.04 in.

12.20 in.

6.30 in.

To install, you will need the optional projector mount designed for the projector. See page 11 for ordering information.

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.

Follow the instructions included with the mount to install the projector, which weighs 12.3 pounds. The wall or ceiling where you install it must be capable of supporting a weight of 85.6 pounds.

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In addition to the tools supplied with the projector mount, you will need a Phillips head screwdriver and a drill to use on the wall or ceiling.

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 Menu button on the remote control.

2.Press the menu navigation buttons to open the

Settings menu, then select Projection.

3.Use the navigation buttons to select Front/Ceiling.

4.Press the Menu button when done.

Menu button

Menu navigation buttons

If you are planning to use an AV controller with the projector, refer to the table of ESC/VP21 command codes on page 65.

Connecting the Cables

Connecting Video and Computer Equipment

You can connect the projector to any type 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® Macintosh® system.

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

Port name					Video equipment connection*			Computer connection*
HDMI					Use an HDMI cable:

Component	Use a component video cable	—
	(with RCA-style connectors):
Component	Connect the cable to the three
video ports
	component video ports. Match
	corresponding colors between the
	cable and the ports.
PC	—	Use a Mini D-sub, 15-pin monitor cable
		to connect to a computer RGB
		(monitor) port:
RGB port
S-Video	Use an S-video cable:	—
Video	Use an RCA video cable:	—

* For details on compatible video formats, see page 63.

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For best results, connect your video equipment to the HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) 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

If you connect to the Component port, be sure to select the correct Input Signal setting for your equipment, or the image may not display properly (see page 23).

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.

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■ 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.

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

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 front or back of the projector. Make sure you are within 30 feet of the projector with the remote aimed within a 30° angle from the infrared receivers.

If you suspect the batteries are weak, take the remote

control to a dark room and press the illumination button. If the buttons do not glow red, replace the batteries.

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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.

Power switch

4. Press the On button on the remote control or the P Power button on the projector.

Turn on the projector

Note: To prevent children from turning on the projector, you can use the Child Lock. 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 45 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 23.

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Turning Off the Projector

1.Turn off any equipment connected to the projector.

2.Press the Off button on the remote control, or press the P Power button on the projector twice.

3.When the P Power 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 lamp and letting it cool as described above, or you could damage it and reduce lamp life.

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 Source button on the remote control that
	corresponds to the port to which your video source is	Source
	connected.
		buttons

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