Epson PowerLite Pro Cinema 31000, PowerLite Pro Cinema 61000 User Manual

PowerLite® Pro Cinema 31000/61000

Home Theater Projector

User’s Guide

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Contents

Introduction	6
Projector Parts	7
Remote Control	9
Optional Accessories	10
Registration and Warranty	10
Using This Manual	11
Setting Up the Projector	12
Choosing a Location	12
Installing the Projector	16
Connecting the Cables	18
Connecting Video and Computer Equipment	18
Making Other Connections	19
Installing Batteries in the Remote Control	20
Turning the Projector On and Off	21
Turning On the Projector	21
Turning Off the Projector	22
Selecting the Image Source	22
Positioning the Image	23
Making Basic Adjustments	25
Focusing and Zooming	25
Choosing the Aspect Ratio	26
Choosing the Color Mode	27
Advanced Color Adjustments	27
Adjusting the Gamma Setting	28
Adjusting RGBCMY	29
Locking the Projector	29

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Making Detailed Adjustments	31
Using the Menu System	31
Changing How the Menus Display	32
Adjusting the Picture Quality	32
Input Brightness Settings	33
Sharpness and Picture Quality Settings	34
Color Settings	36
Adjustments for Computer Images	39
Selecting Memory Settings and Resetting the Projector	39
Selecting Memory Settings	40
Creating Memory Settings	40
Renaming Memory Settings	40
Deleting Saved Memory Settings	41
Resetting the Projector	41
Customizing Projector Features	42
Image Sizing	42
Screen Options	43
Other Setup Options	44
Making Network Settings	46
Using HDMI Link	48
Setting Up HDMI Link	48
Using HDMI Link	49
Using the Projector on a Network	50
Connecting the Projector to Your Network	50
Monitoring the Projector with a Web Browser	51
Setting Up E-mail Alerts	51
Receiving E-mail Alerts	52
Maintenance	53
Cleaning the Lens	53
Cleaning the Projector Case	54

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Cleaning and Replacing the Air Filter	54
Replacing the Lamp	56
Resetting the Lamp Usage Timer	59
Checking the Projector Status	59
Storing the Projector	60
Transporting the Projector	60

Problem Solving	61
What To Do When the Lights Come On or Flash	61
Solving Picture Problems	63
Solving Remote Control Problems	66
Solving Other Problems	67
Where to Get Help	67
Specifications	69
General	69
Lamp	69
Remote Control	69
Dimensions	70
Electrical	70
Environmental	70
Safety	71
Compatible Video Formats	71
ESC/VP21 Command Codes	74
Notices	75
Important Safety Information	75
FCC Compliance Statement	77
Declaration of Conformity	78
Epson America, Inc. Limited Warranty	79
Index	81

Contents 5

Introduction

The PowerLite® Pro Cinema 31000/61000 projector lets you enjoy theater-quality images in the relaxing environment of your own home. Designed especially for home cinema use, it offers these outstanding features:

■Native 1080p (1920 × 1080) resolution, dynamic contrast ratio up to 1000000:1 (500000:1 for the Pro Cinema 31000), and up to 1200 lumens of brightness (white light output and color light output) for incredibly rich, sharp images in any room lighting

■Auto Iris system that constantly controls the light output based on the gamma and black/white levels of your projected content, for perfectly adjusted images and deepest blacks

■Epson® C2Fine™ 3LCD technology for reliable picture quality, increased contrast ratio and uniform colors

■1080Perfect™ video processing using HQV® Reon-VX technology for more film-like images free of noise or artifacts

■10-bit with partial 12-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

■Five color modes, including x.v.Color™, to quickly optimize viewing for different lighting environments, and a vast array of custom color adjustments

6 Introduction

Projector Parts

Front

Infrared receiver (rear)

Control panel (side)

Lamp cover

Ventilation slots

(intake) Ventilation slots (exhaust)

	Lens cover	Adjustable foot
	Infrared receiver
	(front)
	Back
	Video port
	Component video port
	Cable holders	Kensington®
	PC port	lock port
	AC power inlet	Control port
		(RS-232C)

Main power switch

S-Video port

LAN port

(Pro Cinema 61000 only)

					Trigger out ports
					(second port on Pro
HDMI ports					Cinema 61000 only)

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Bottom

Air filter cover release

Mounting bracket attachment points

Optional cable cover attachment points

Projector Control Panel

Power button

Menu button Displays the menus

Lens button Adjusts focus,

zoom, and lens shift

Status lights (see page 61)

Source button Switches the video input source

Esc button Exits the current

menu item

Enter button

Selects menu items or opens the line menu

Menu navigation buttons

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Remote Control

Power buttons

Turn projector on or off

Lens Shift button

Moves image up/down/left/right

Zoom button

Adjusts the image size

Focus button

Sharpens the image

Default button

Restores default settings

when menu is displayed

Illumination button Lights the remote control buttons for easy viewing

Source buttons

Switch between equipment connected to the projector

HDMI Link buttons

Let you operate HDMI CEC compatible devices

Menu navigation buttons

Enter button

Selects menu items or opens the line menu

Esc (escape) button

Exits the current menu item

Menu button

Displays the projector’s menus

Memory button	RGBCMY button	Color Mode button
Recalls custom picture	Adjusts the hue, saturation, and	Optimizes viewing for
settings	brightness for each color	different lighting environments
Lens Iris button	Super-res button	Frame Int (interpolation) button
Adjusts the amount of light	Sharpens blurred edges of	Smooths motion in rapid
passing through the lens	upscaled images	pictures
Aspect button	Pattern button	Blank button
Changes the picture’s aspect	Displays test patterns to adjust	Temporarily stops projection or
ratio	the image	hides the menu screen

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Optional Accessories

Epson provides the following optional accessories for the projector:

Product	Part number
Replacement lamp	V13H010L66
Air filter replacement	V13H134A28
Kensington security lock (anti-theft device)	ELPSL01
Cable cover	V12H003005
Projector mount	ELPHB800
Panamorph™ Fixed Anamorphic Lens Kit	ELPFALK
Panamorph Movable Anamorphic Lens Kit	ELPALK2

In addition to the accessories listed above, 1-year and 2-year extended service plans are available. You can purchase these plans and other accessories from an authorized Epson reseller. To find the nearest reseller, please call 800-GO-EPSON (800-463-7766). To purchase online, visit www.epsonstore.com (U.S. sales) or www.epson.ca (Canadian sales).

Registration and Warranty

Your projector comes with a basic three-year carry-in warranty. For details, see page 79.

In addition, 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, Canada, or Puerto Rico. See your

Extra Care Home Service brochure for details.

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

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Using This Manual

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

Please follow these guidelines as you read through the manual:

Warning: Must be followed carefully to avoid bodily injury.

Caution: Must be observed to avoid damage to your equipment.

Note: Contains important information about your projector.

Tip: Contains helpful projection tips.

Need additional help? Take advantage of Epson’s automated support services 24 hours a day at www.epson.com/support (U.S.) or epson.ca/support (Canada). 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.

Introduction 11

Setting Up the Projector

Follow the instructions in this section to choose a location for the projector, connect the cables, and display an image.

Choosing a Location

You can install the projector for the viewing setups shown below, as well as rear projection.

Center						Side

Ceiling

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Ideally, keep the projector level and place it at a height so its lens is centered between the top and bottom of the screen, as shown below. If this is not possible, use the lens shift function to reposition the image (see page 23). As a rule of thumb, you can use lens shift to move the image up or down by nearly its full height, and left or right by about one-half its width (for details, see page 24).

			Offset A
			Offset B
			Offset refers to distance from
			bottom of image to center of
Projection distance			lens using maximum lens shift.

If you place the projector off to the side, aim it straight ahead (rather than at the center of the screen), then use the horizontal lens shift to center the image on the screen.

Caution: Do not try to move the lens by hand, or you may damage the projector. Always use the lens shift function to change the lens position.

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The size of the image is determined by the distance from the projector’s lens to the screen. Depending on your display settings, the actual size may differ. Use these tables as a guide for projector placement:

16:9 aspect ratio

	Diagonal image size
Projection distance	(width × height)	Offset A	Offset B
2.7 to 5.9 feet	30 in. (26 × 15 in.)	5.1 in.	20.6 in.
0.83 to 1.79 m	76.2 cm (66 × 37 cm)	13 cm	52 cm
3.6 to 7.9 feet	40 in. (35 × 20 in.)	7.8 in.	27.5 in.
1.11 to 2.40 m	101.6 cm (89 × 50 cm)	20 cm	70 cm
5.5 to 11.8 feet	60 in. (51 × 28 in.)	11.8 in.	41.2 in.
1.69 to 3.61 m	152.4 cm (130 × 75 cm)	30 cm	105 cm
7.4 to 15.8 feet	80 in. (71 × 39 in.)	15.7 in.	54.9 in.
2.26 to 4.82 m	203.2 cm (180 × 100 cm)	40 cm	139 cm
9.3 to 19.8 feet	100 in. (87 × 47 in.)	19.6 in.	68.6 in.
2.83 to 6.04 m	254 cm (220 × 120 cm)	50 cm	174 cm
11.2 to 23.8 feet	120 in. (106 × 59 in.)	24 in.	82 in.
3.41 to 7.25 m	305 cm (270 × 150 cm)	60 cm	209 cm
14.0 to 29.8 feet	150 in. (130 × 75 in.)	29 in.	103 in.
4.27 to 9.08 m	381 cm (330 × 190 cm)	75 cm	262 cm
18.7 to 39.7 feet	200 in. (173 × 98 in.)	39 in.	137 in.
5.70 to 12.11 m	508 cm (440 × 249 cm)	87 cm	336 cm

4:3 aspect ratio

	Diagonal image size
Projection distance	(width × height)	Offset A	Offset B
3.3 to 7.2 feet	30 in. (24 × 18 in.)	7.2 in.	25.2 in.
1.02 to 2.20 m	76.2 cm (61 × 46 cm)	18 cm	64 cm
4.5 to 9.6 feet	40 in. (32 × 24 in.)	9.6 in.	33.6 in.
1.37 to 2.94 m	101.6 cm (81 × 61 cm)	24 cm	85 cm
6.8 to 14.5 feet	60 in. (47 × 35 in.)	14.4 in.	50.4 in.
2.07 to 4.43 m	152.4 cm (120 × 90 cm)	37 cm	128 cm
7.4 to 19.4 feet	80 in. (63 × 47 in.)	19.2 in.	67.2 in.
2.27 to 5.91 m	203.2 cm (160 × 120 cm)	49 cm	171 cm
11.4 to 24.3 feet	100 in. (79 × 59 in.)	24 in.	84 in.
3.48 to 7.40 m	254 cm (200 × 150 cm)	61 cm	213 cm

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4:3 aspect ratio

	Diagonal image size
Projection distance	(width × height)	Offset A	Offset B
13.7 to 29.2 feet	120 in. (94 × 71 in.)	29 in.	101 in.
4.18 to 8.89 m	305 cm (240 × 180 cm)	73 cm	256 cm
17.2 to 36.5 feet	150 in. (118 × 91 in.)	36 in.	126 in.
5.23 to 11.12 m	381 cm (300 × 230 cm)	91 cm	320 cm
22.9 to 48.7 feet	200 in. (161 × 118 in.)	48 in.	168 in.
6.99 to 14.83 m	508 cm (410 × 300 cm)	122 cm	427 cm

To determine the exact image size when you know the projection distance (or the exact projection distance when you know the desired image size), you can use the Image Size Calculator. This program is available on the Epson website at epson.com/support (U.S.) or epson.ca/support (Canada).

Also keep these considerations in mind:

■Make sure there is plenty of space for ventilation around the projector. Air coming out of the ventilation slots can be quite hot. Do not place anything near the slots that can be damaged by heat.

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

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Installing the Projector

To install the projector, you first need to determine the location, based on the size of your screen (maximum diagonal image size). Use the tables on page 14 as a guide to positioning the projector.

To suspend the projector from a ceiling, you will need the optional projector mount designed for the projector. See page 10 for ordering information. Follow the instructions included with the mount to install the projector.

Warning: When installing or adjusting the ceiling mount, do not use adhesives to prevent the screws from loosening and do not use any type of oil or lubricant. These may cause the projector casing to crack and the projector may fall, causing serious injury and serious damage to the projector.

If you install the projector on the ceiling, you will need to invert the picture so that it appears right side up. Follow these steps:

1.Press the Menu button on the remote control.

2.Open the Settings menu, then select Projection.

3.Select Front/Ceiling.

4.Press the Menu button when done.

If you are planning to use an AV controller with the projector, refer to the table of ESC/VP21 command codes on page 74. In addition, the projector’s Trigger out port can be used to lower a projection screen or operate an anamorphic lens (see page 45).

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The following illustrations show the dimensions of the projector:

Center of lens

17.3in. (440 mm)

8.7in. (220 mm)

	6.9 in.	7.3 in.
		185 mm
	174 mm
		3.6 in.
		92 mm

0.43 in.			0.138 in.
11 mm		12.3 in.	3.5 mm		2.4 in.
		312 mm			60 mm

6.3 in. (160 mm)
	15.9 in.
	405 mm
1.38 in.
35 mm
0.98 in.
25 mm
7.1 in.	7.3 in.
180 mm	185 mm

M4×9mm

Setting Up the Projector 17

Connecting the Cables

Connecting Video and Computer Equipment

You can connect the projector to many types of video equipment, such as a Blu-ray Disc™/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. For details on compatible video formats, see page 71.

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

Port name	Video equipment connection	Computer connection
HDMI 1/	Use an HDMI cable:
HDMI 2
	For a computer with a DVI port, you can also use a commercially available DVI-D
	to HDMI conversion cable.
Component	Use a component video cable	—
	(with RCA-style connectors):
	Connect the cable to the three
	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:
S-Video	Use an S-video cable:	—
Video	Use an RCA video cable:	—

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

Connect video equipment to one of these ports

Connect a computer to one of these ports

When you connect an HDMI cable to the projector, it is recommended that you fasten it as shown with one of the included cable clamps.

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(s) output 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. Depending on the setting you select (see page 45), it can also be used to operate an anamorphic lens.

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

■To use an AV controller with the projector, connect a 9-pin null modem serial cable to the RS-232C port.

Refer to the table of ESC/VP21 command codes on page 74.

Installing Batteries in the Remote Control

The remote control uses two AA manganese or alkaline batteries.

Warning: Keep batteries away from children. If a battery is swallowed, contact your doctor immediately.

1. Release the tab and lift open the cover.

2. Insert two new AA batteries as shown.

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

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

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

replace the batteries.

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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.

ON

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

Projector						Remote control

Note: To prevent children from turning on the projector, you can use the Child Lock feature. See page 29 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 46 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 22.

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Turning Off the Projector

1.Turn off any equipment connected to the projector.

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

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.

Note: You can disable the confirmation message if you only want to press the button once to turn off the projector (see page 43).

3.If you need to move the projector, wait for the P power light to stop flashing, then turn off the projector’s main power switch on the back. You can now unplug the projector.

Caution: Never turn off the main power switch without first turning off the projector and letting it cool as described above, or you could damage it and reduce lamp life.

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 connected.

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

Note: If an image does not appear, see “Problem Solving” on page 61.

To temporarily turn off the image and darken the screen, press the Blank button on the remote control. Press the Blank button again to return to normal viewing.

Positioning the Image

You can display a test pattern to help adjust the image position by pressing the Pattern button on the remote control. Select Display Position, then press Enter. Press the Esc button to turn off the test pattern. You can also use the Pattern button to isolate colors when displaying color bars (see page 36).

If the image is not centered on the screen, use the lens shift function, as described below, to adjust its position.

■If the image looks like or , make sure the projector is not tilted up or down. Instead, keep the projector level, then use the lens shift to position the image on the screen.

■If the image looks like or , the projector has been placed off to one side of the screen and angled toward it. Instead, face the projector straight ahead, then use the lens shift to center the image.

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To use the lens shift, press the Lens Shift button on the remote control, then use the

l r u d arrow buttons to adjust the image position. To return the lens to the center, press and hold any arrow button until the lens moves to the center and stops.

Caution: Do not try to move the lens by hand, or you may damage the projector. Always use the lens shift function to change the lens position.

The amount by which you can shift the image is expressed in terms of the horizontal (H) and vertical (V) image size, as shown below:

Maximum lens shift boundary

Note that the image cannot be moved to the maximum distance in both the vertical and horizontal directions at the same time. For example, when the image has been shifted horizontally by the full amount, it can be shifted vertically by only 9 percent of the height of the image.

If the image is centered on the screen but one side is taller than the other, adjust the front feet so that the projector is level.

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Making Basic Adjustments

Follow the instructions in this chapter to make basic adjustments to the image shape, size, color, and quality. For further refinements, see “Making Detailed Adjustments” on page 31.

Focusing and Zooming

To focus the image, press the Focus button on the remote control, then use the l and r arrow buttons to adjust the picture.

To adjust the image size, press the Zoom button on the remote control, then use the l and r arrow buttons to reduce or enlarge the picture.

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Choosing the Aspect Ratio

In many cases, video signals are automatically resized to fit on your screen when Auto is selected as the Aspect setting. You may need to change the size of the image (or aspect ratio) for certain image types by pressing the Aspect button on the remote control.

Select one of these settings (some settings may not be available, depending on the input sigal):

■Normal for HDTV (16:9 aspect ratio), computer images, or images recorded at a 4:3 aspect ratio.

HDTV (16:9) image using Normal setting			4:3 image using Normal setting

■Full for images recorded in squeeze mode (using horizontal compression). 4:3 images not recorded in squeeze mode are stretched to fit the screen.

■Zoom for images recorded in letterbox format. Fits the image to the screen.

Note: Depending on the image’s aspect ratio, the top and bottom may be hidden from view. Use the Zoom Size option to adjust the image vertically. If subtitles aren’t visible, use Zoom Caption Pos. to reposition the image. See page 43.

■Wide to expand a 4:3 image to 16:9 so it fills the whole screen. This stretches only the

right and left sides of the image; the central part is unchanged.

■Anamorphic Wide to display images that have a 2.40:1 aspect ratio (such as CinemaScope®) when using a commercially available anamorphic lens (available from Epson—see page 10).

Note: If you use this setting without an anamorphic lens, the image fills the screen vertically but not at the correct aspect ratio. Make sure Overscan is set to Off (100%), or the image won’t display correctly (see page 42). If your anamorphic lens has a motorized transport, you can operate it automatically with the Trigger out port (see page 45).

■Horiz. Squeeze to display images that have a 16:9 or 4:3 aspect ratio when you’ve equipped the projector with a fixed anamorphic lens.

26 Making Basic Adjustments