When projecting from a celling
* Even if projection will be from the screen side, set up the screen and projector so that they are parallel.
* When suspending the projector from a ceiling, change the configuration menu settings. p.34
Configuration menu Settings Projection Front Front/Ceiling
If you use adhesives on the ceiling mount to prevent the screws from loosening, or if you use things such as lubricants or oils on the projector, the projector case may crack causing it to fall from its ceiling mount. This could cause serious injury to anyone under the ceiling mount and could damage the projector. When installing or adjusting the ceiling mount, do not use adhesives to prevent the screws from loosening and do not use oils or lubricants and so on. Do not use the projector on its side. This may cause malfunctions to occur.

Connecting Image Sources

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.

S-Video

Component output

Mini D-Sub 15-pin

S-Video cable (commerciallyavailable)
RCA video cable (commerciallyavailable)
Component video cable (commerciallyavailable)
HDMI cable (commerciallyavailable)
Computer cable (commerciallyavailable)
Some signal sources may have specially-shaped ports. In such cases, use the accessory or optional cables that are supplied with the signal source to make the connections. The cable that should be used to connect video equipment to the projector will depend on the type of video signal that the equipment outputs. Some kinds of video equipment output several different types of video signal. The image quality ranking of the video signal types is generally held to be as follows, in descending order of quality: Digital component video [HDMI ] > Analog component video [Component] > S-Video [S-Video] > Composite video [Video] You should refer to the documentation provided with the video equipment being used to check what types of video signal formats the equipment can output. The composite video format is sometimes simply called "video output".

Preparing the Remote Control
Inserting batteries into the remote control
The remote control is not supplied with batteries already inserted. Insert the accessory batteries before using the remote control.
Remove the battery cover.
While pressing the knob, lift up.
Install the battery cover.
Insert the tab. Press down until the battery cover clicks into place.

Insert the batteries.

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 becoming flat. If this happens, replace the batteries with two new batteries. Use two new AA batteries as replacement batteries.

Using the remote control

Operating range (horizontal) Remote control light-receiving area
Operating distance Approx.10m Approx.30 Approx.30 Approx.30 Approx.30
Remote control light-emitting area Operating range (vertical) Operating distance Approx.10m Approx.30 Approx.30 Operating distance Approx.10m Approx.30 Approx.30

Projecting Images

Turning the power on and projecting images

Remove the lens cover.

Turn the power on.
Control Panel Remote Control
Connect the power cable. Turn on the main power switch.
Turn the power on for the connected equipment.
If there is a problem with projection even though the projector is set up and connected correctly, refer to p.15, 36. 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. The projector is equipped with a "Child Lock" function that prevents young children from accidentally turning the power on and looking into the lens, and also an "Operation Lock" function that prevents mis-operations. p.33 When using above an altitude of about 1500 m, make sure you set the "High Altitude Mode" to "On". p.34 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 documentation

: Ideal for using in bright rooms. : Ideal for using in rooms in which the curtains are closed. : Ideal for using in dark rooms. It is recommended that you start in this mode when making colour adjustments. : Ideal for using in dark rooms.
HD/Silver : Suitable for use in a completely darkened room. Screen

Silver Screen

A clear tone of colour one might see in professional monitors used when creating DVD software. A deep warm tone of colour that gives you the feeling of enjoying a movie at the theatre. : You can select from either of the signals being input to the HDMI1 and HDMI2 terminals. Suitable for reproducing colours much more naturally.
When you select the colour mode indicated with , the Epson Cinema Filter will be applied automatically to increase the contrast and makes skin tones more natural.

Input signal

Normal TV broadcasts Images with standard aspect ratio (4:3) Computer images
Images recorded by a video camera or DVD software in squeeze mode

Letterbox images

Normal TV broadcasts Images with standard aspect ratio (4:3)

Recommended aspect mode

Normal

Result

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.
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. p.31 When images with subtitles are projected and the subtitles are truncated, use the "Zoom Caption Pos." menu command to adjust. p.31
When HDTV images are projected, the images appear in 16:9 size.
When 4:3 images are projected, the images will be elongated horizontally.
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. 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.

Remarks

Advanced Colour Adjustments
If you would like to create your own images with settings adjusted the way you want them, you can adjust "Abs. Color Temp.", "Skin Tone" and/or "Advanced" in the "Image" menu. 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.24) "Skin Tone", "Abs.Color Temp." and "Gamma" are adjusted in a single operation using the respective remote control buttons.

Skin tone adjustment

Skin tone adjustment Absolute colour temperature Absolute colour adjustment temperature adjustment Gamma adjustment

Gamma adjustment

Adjusting from the gamma correction values
From among the gamma correction values [2.0], [2.1], [2.2], [2.3], [2.4], select one that suits the connected equipment, or one of your own liking, using or , and press or to confirm the selection. Adjustment is not possible when "Color Mode" is set to "x.v. Color". Differences between equipment may result in a slight variation in the colouring 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. Observe the gamma graph to check the result of the adjustment. Lower values will increase the contrast of the dark portions but will tend to blur the bright portions. This is indicated by bulging in the upper portion in the gamma graph. Higher values will darken the bright portions. This is indicated by bulging in the lower portion in the gamma graph.
Adjustment is not possible when "Color Mode" is set to "x.v. Color". This can be used to adjust the skin tones for images of people. The Epson Cinema Filter effect that is automatically applied to images when a "Color Mode" setting is made creates natural-looking skin tones. If you would like to further enhance skin tones, use this "Skin Tone" setting to make the adjustment.

The colour mode selected Locking/Unlocking the Memory when the memory was registered is displayed on the right side. Memory settings that have been applied to images will be retained even when the projector's power is turned off. The same memory adjustment settings will be applied to images that are projected the next time the projector's power is turned on. The aspect setting retrieved from memory may not be applied to the images if they are 16:9 images or if the input signal images have a particular resolution.
Locking/Unlocking the Memory
Among the registered memories, the eight from ISFDayR to ISFNightX can be locked. Press , and select "Save Memory ". The Save Memory screen will be displayed.
Select the name of the memory to be locked, press and hold the button on the remote control for at least 7 seconds, and then, within 4 seconds, press twice. Once a memory has been locked, is displayed to the left of the memory name, as shown below.
Configuration Menu Functions
The configuration menus can be used to make a variety of adjustments and settings involving image quality and input signals. The following two types of menu are available.
Full menu All items in the configuration menu can be checked while the settings are being made.

Top menu Sub-menu

Line menu Some of the items in the "Image" menu in the Configuration menu can be adjusted. This menu is useful for viewing the effects of adjustments in the images being projected while the adjustments are being made.

Navigation Bar

Refer to "Using the configuration menus"(
p.26) for details on menu operations.
The Configuration menu can be used to change the colour pattern and display position of the menus. "Settings" - "Display" - "Menu Position", "Menu Color"
Using the configuration menus
Displaying a menu Full menu: Press. Line menu: Press or.
Selecting a menu item Use or to select a menu item, then press.

Aspect

Selects the aspect mode.

Zoom Size *1
This can be set only when "Aspect" is set to "Zoom". This function enables the image to be reduced in size in the vertical direction so that the top and bottom of images that are hidden from view can be viewed when "Zoom" is set. The larger the adjustment value (reduction ratio) set here, the more the image is compressed and displayed squashed in the vertical direction.

Zoom Caption Pos. *1

This can be set only when "Aspect" is set to "Zoom". This function moves the display position of the image in one direction, up or down, to display captions when projecting images with captions.

Tracking

This adjusts the images if vertical stripes appear in the images.
This adjusts the images if flickering, fuzziness or interference appear in the images. Flickering and fuzziness may also occur when the brightness, contrast and sharpness settings are adjusted. Clearer adjustments can be obtained if you adjust the "Tracking" first and then adjust the "Sync".

Position *1

(Setting is not possible when signals are being input from the [HDMI1] /[HDMI2] input port.) When part of the image is clipped, move the image display position vertically and horizontally so that the entire image is projected. Press , , and to adjust the position.

Auto Setup

This sets automatic adjustment to on or off in order to set whether the projector automatically adjusts images to their optimum condition when the input signal is changed. The three automatically adjusted items are "Tracking", "Position" and "Sync."
*1 The setting values are stored separately for each image source and signal type. *2 The setting values are stored separately for each image source and colour mode setting. *3 The setting values are stored separately for each colour mode setting.
(This can be set only when signals are being input from the [Video] / [S-Video] input port, or 480i, 576i, 1080i signals are being input from the [Component] / [HDMI1] / [HDMI2] input port.) Interlace (i) signals are converted to progressive (p) signals using a method appropriate for the image. Off :This is ideal for using when viewing images with a large amount of movement. Video :This is ideal for general video images. Film/Auto :Optimum conversion is performed for movie, computer graphics, and animation input signals.

Motion Detection *1

(This can be set only when signals are being input from the [Video] / [S-Video] input port, or 480i, 576i, 1080i signals are being input from the [Component] / [HDMI1] / [HDMI2] input port.) Select whether the progressive conversion operation mode is for fast-moving images or for slow-moving images. The smaller the value, the more suitable the mode is for viewing still images. The larger the value, the more suitable the mode is for viewing video images.

(Lit/off for 0.5 sec) If the lamp is not broken

If the lamp is broken

Contact your local dealer or the nearest address provided in the Epson Projector Contact List.
Check that the lamp and the lamp cover are securely installed. When using above an altitude of about 1500 m, make sure you set the "High Altitude Mode" to "On". p.34 Red
High internal temperature (overheating)
The lamp will switch off automatically and projection will stop. Wait for approximately 5 minutes. When the cooling fan stops, turn off the main power switch at the rear of the projector. If the projector is installed against a wall, leave a space of 20 cm or more between it and the wall. Clean the air filters if they are blocked. p.44

Orange

High-speed cooling in progress
You can continue using the projector, but if the temperature rises again, it will switch off automatically.
If the problem is not solved when the power is turned back on, stop using the projector, turn off the main power switch, and disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet. Then contact your local dealer or the nearest address provided in the Support and Service Guide. Epson Projector Contact List
(operation) indicator is lit or flashing normal
(warning) indicator is off
: Lit , projection will start after a brief interval. : Flashing
Standby condition If you press Warm-up in progress Projection in progress in
Warm-up time is approximately 30 seconds.
Power off operations are ignored while warm-up is in progress. Normal operation is in progress. Cool-down time is approximately 16 seconds. After cool-down is complete, the projector goes to standby mode. You cannot use the remote control or the projector's control panel during cool-down. If the main power switch at the rear of the projector is turned off before cool-down is complete, wait for the lamp to cool down (normally about one hour is required) before turning the power back on again.

Orange Cool-down

progress
When the indicators provide no help
If any of the following problems occur and the indicators do not offer a solution, refer to the pages given for each problem.
Problems relating to images
No images appear p.38 Projection does not start, the projection area is completely black, the projection area is completely blue, etc. Moving images are not displayed p.38 Moving images played on computer are not displayed. The message "Not Supported" is displayed p.39 The message "No Signal" is displayed p.39 Images are fuzzy or out of focus p.39 Interference or distortion appear in images p.40 Problems such as interference, distortion or black & white checked patterns appear. Image is truncated (large) or small p.40 Only part of the image is displayed. Image colours are not right p.41 The whole image appears purplish or greenish, images are black & white, colours appear dull, etc. (Computer monitors and LCD screens have different colour reproduction performance, so that the colours projected by the projector and the colours appearing on the monitor may not necessarily match, but this is not a sign of a problem.) Images appear dark p.41 Projection stops automatically p.42

Problems when projection starts

Power does not turn on

Problems with the remote control
The remote control does not work p.43
No images appear Have you pressed the [Power] button? Is the main power switch turned off? Are all of the indicators switched off? Is blank mode active? Is a video signal being input? Press panel. on the remote control or on the projectors control
Turn on the main power switch at the rear of the projector. Disconnect the power cable and then reconnect it. p.14 Check the circuit breaker to see if power is being supplied. Press on the remote control to cancel the blank function.
Check that the power for the connected equipment is turned on. If the "Messages" menu command has been set to "On", messages relating to the image signals will be displayed. "Settings" - "Display" - "Messages" p.34 If a composite video or S-Video signal is being input If projection does not occur when the "Video Signal" menu command is set to "Auto", select the signal format that matches the signal source. "Settings" - "Input Signal" - "Video Signal" p.34 If the signal source is connected to the [Component] input port If projection does not occur when the "Component" in the "Input Signal" menu command is set to "Auto", set the signal format that matches the signal that is being projected from the connected equipment. "Settings" - "Input Signal" - "Component" p.34
Are the image signal format settings correct?
Have the configuration menu settings been made correctly?
Try resetting all of the current settings.
Were the projector and computer If the connection is made while the power is already turned on, the connected while their power was function [Fn] key that switches the computer's video signal to external output may not work. Turn the power for the computer that already turned on? is connected to the projector off and then back on again. When a computer is connected
Moving images are not displayed
Is the computer image signal set Set the image signal to output only externally. Computer documentation, under a title such as "External to output simultaneously both output" or "Connecting an external monitor" externally and to the LCD monitor? Only when projecting images from a laptop computer or computer with a built-in LCD screen

The message "Not Supported" is displayed
If a composite video or S-Video is being input If projection does not occur when the "Video Signal" menu command is set to "Auto", select the signal format that matches the signal source. "Settings" - "Input Signal" - "Video Signal" p.34 If the signal source is connected to the [Component] input port If projection does not occur when the "Component" in the "Input Signal" menu command is set to "Auto", set the signal format that matches the signal that is being projected from the connected equipment. "Settings" - "Input Signal" - "Component" p.34
Does the mode match the frequency and resolution of the image signals? Only when projecting computer images
Use the "Resolution" menu command to check the signals being input, and check the "List of Supported Monitor Displays" to make sure that the signals are compatible. "Info" - "Resolution" p.29 "List of Supported Monitor Displays" p.49
The message "No Signal" is displayed
Are the cables connected correctly? Has the correct video input port been selected? Is the power for the connected equipment turned on? Are the image signals being output to the projector? Only when projecting images from a laptop computer or computer with a built-in LCD screen
Check that all of the cables required for projection are securely connected. p.12 Press , , or on the remote control or on the projectors control panel to change the image source. p.15 Turn the power on for the devices. If the image signals are only being output to the computer's LCD monitor, you need to change the output. For some computer models, when the image signals are output externally, they no longer appear on the LCD monitor. Computer documentation, under a title such as "External output" or "Connecting an external monitor" If the connection is made while the power is already turned on, the function [Fn] key that switches the computer's video signal to external output may not work. Turn the power for the projector and the computer off and then back on again. p.14
Images are fuzzy or out of focus
Is the lens cover still attached? Is the projector at the correct distance?
Remove the lens cover. The recommended distance from the projector to the screen is within 87 to 956 cm (2.8 to 31.4 ft.) for a screen size of 16:9, and 106 to 1170 cm (3.5 to 38.4 ft.) for a screen size of 4:3. Set up the projector so that the projection distance is within this range. p.10
Has the focus been adjusted correctly?

Adjust the focus.

Has condensation formed on the If the projector is suddenly taken from a cold environment to a warm environment or if sudden ambient temperature changes lens? occur, condensation may form on the surface of the lens, and this may cause the images to appear fuzzy. Set the projector up in the room approximately one hour before it is to be used. If condensation forms on the lens, turn the power off and wait for the condensation to disappear.

Face the remote control towards the remote control light-receiving area. The operating angle for the remote control is approximately 30 horizontally and approximately 30 vertically. p.13 The operating range for the remote control is approximately 10m. p.13 Set the projector up in a location where strong light will not shine onto the remote control light-receiving area.
Insert new batteries, while making sure that they face correctly. p.13

Maintenance

This section describes maintenance tasks such as cleaning the projector and replacing consumable parts.

Cleaning

You should clean the projector if it becomes dirty or if the quality of projected images starts to deteriorate.
Be sure to read the separate Safety Instructions/Support and Service Guide for details on safe handling of the projector during cleaning.

Cleaning the air filter

If the air filter becomes blocked with dust and the message "The projector is overheating. Make sure nothing is blocking the air vent, and clean or replace the air filter" is displayed, clean the air filter. Turn the projector upside-down and use a vacuum cleaner to clean the air filter p.8
If the air filter becomes clogged with dust, it can result in overheating which may cause operating problems or reduce the operating life of the optical parts. It is recommended that you clean the air filter about once every three month. If using the projector in a dusty location, the air filter should be cleaned more often.
Cleaning the projector case
Clean the projector case by wiping it gently with a soft cloth. If the projector is particularly dirty, moisten the cloth with water containing a small amount of neutral detergent, and then firmly wring the cloth dry before using it to wipe the projector case. Then wipe the case again with a soft, dry cloth.
Do not use volatile substances such as wax, alcohol or thinner to clean the projector case. These can cause the case to warp and make the coating finish peel off.

Angle of tilt

If you set the projector higher than 15, it could damage the projector and cause an accident.
RS-232C cable layout Connector shape Projector input connector

<At projector>

: D-Sub 9-pin (male) : RS-232C
<At projector> (PC serial cable) <At computer> GND GND RD TD TD RD DTR DSR DSR DTR <At computer>
Signal TD RD Function Transmit data Receive data GND Signal wire earth
DSR Data set ready DTR Data terminal ready

Glossary

Following is an explanation of some of the terms used in this guide which may be unfamiliar or which were not explained in the manual itself. Further information can be obtained by referring to other commercially-available publications.
Aspect The ratio between an image's length and its height. HDTV images have an aspect of 16:9 and appear elongated. The aspect for standard images is 4:3. Component video Video signals which have the video brightness signals and color signals separated, in order to provide better image quality. In high-definition TV (HDTV), it refers to images which consist of three independent signals: Y (luminance signal), and Pb and Pr (color difference signals). Composite video Video signals which have the video brightness signals and color signals mixed together. The type of signals commonly used by household video equipment (NTSC , PAL and SECAM formats). Video signals which consist of a carrier signal Y (luminance signal) within the color bar signal, and a chroma or color signal (CbCr). Contrast The relative brightness of the light and dark areas of an image can be increased or decreased in order to make text and graphics stand out more clearly, or to make them appear softer. Cool-down This is the process by which the projector's lamp is cooled down after it has become hot through use. It is carried out automatically when the [Power] button on either the remote control or the projector's control panel has been pressed to turn off the projector. Do not turn off the main power switch while cool-down is in progress, otherwise the cool-down process will not work properly. If the cool-down period is not allowed to finish normally, the projector's lamp and internal components will remain at high temperatures, and this may shorten the useful life of the lamp or cause problems with the operation of the projector. The projector takes about 16 seconds to cool down. The actual time will vary depending on the external air temperature. HDMI An abbreviation for High Definition Multimedia Interface, and refers to a standard for digital transmission of high-definition images and multi-channel audio signals. HDMI is a standard that is targeted towards household digital equipment and computers that allows digital signals to be transmitted in their original high quality without compression, and it also includes a digital signal encryption function. HDTV An abbreviation for High-Definition Television. It refers to high-definition systems which satisfy the following conditions. Vertical resolution of 720p or 1080i or greater (p = progressive , i = interlaced ) Screen aspect of 16:9 Dolby Digital audio reception and playback (or output) Interlace A method of image scanning whereby the signal bandwidth used is approximately half that required for sequential scanning when images with the same still picture resolution are broadcast. NTSC An abbreviation for National Television Standards Committee, and a format for ground-based analogue colour television broadcasts. This format is used in Japan, North America and Central and South America. PAL An abbreviation for Phase Alternation by Line, and a format for ground-based analogue colour television broadcasts. This format is used in Western European countries except France, and also in Asian countries such as China and in Africa. Progressive A method of image scanning whereby the image data from a single image is scanned sequentially from top to bottom to create a single image. Refresh rate The light-emitting element of a display maintains the same luminosity and color for an extremely short time. Because of this, the image must be scanned many times per second in order to refresh the light emitting element. The number of refresh operations per second is called the "refresh rate", and is expressed in hertz (Hz). S-Video A video signal which has the luminance component and color component separated in order to provide better image quality. It refers to images which consist of two independent signals: Y (luminance signal), and C (color signal). SDTV An abbreviation for Standard Definition Television. It refers to standard television systems which do not satisfy the conditions for HDTV. SECAM An abbreviation for Sequential Couleur A Memoire, and a format for ground-based analogue colour television broadcasts. This format is used in France, Eastern Europe and the former Soviet Union, the Middle East and Africa.

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Users Guide

Features of the Projector Part Names and Functions Installing the Projector
This describes required preparation procedures for installation and connection to prepare your projector for use.

Safety Instructions

This explains how to use this unit safely. Read these notes carefully before using this unit.
Safety Instructions Notes on Handling and Storage

Basic Operations

This describes basic operations necessary to start projection.
Image Quality Adjustments
This describes how to perform colour mode selection and other image quality adjustments.

Configuration Menu

This explains how to use the configuration menu and its functions.
Support and Service Guide
This explains support and service information for this unit.

Troubleshooting

This describes the possible problems you may encounter and their solutions.
Utility Software Problem Check Sheets Epson Projector Contact List

Appendix

This provides information on maintenance procedures to ensure the best level of performance from the projector.
Optional Accessories / Consumables Glossary