Epson Powerlite Home Cinema 1080 Ub Users Guide

							Introduction11
Optional Accessories
Epson provides the following optional accessories for the projector:
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 Home Cinema 1080 UB 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 Care
SM 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.
Product Part number
Replacement lamp V13H010L39 (ELPLP39)
Air filter replacement  V13H134A09 (ELPAF09)
Projector mount ELPHB550
Kensington security lock (anti-theft device) ELPSL01 
						

							12Introduction
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 
(800) 637-7661 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
CeilingSide 
						

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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. 
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.
Vertical lens shift dial Horizontal lens shift dial 
						

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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: 
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. 
16:9 aspect ratio
Projection distanceMaximum diagonal image 
size (width × height) Offset A to Offset BHorizontal 
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 20.8 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.
14.8 to 31.3 feet 150 in. (130 × 75 in.) 34.0 to –34.0 in. 0 to 65 in.
4:3 aspect ratio
Projection distanceMaximum diagonal image 
size (width × height) Offset A to Offset BHorizontal 
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.
18.1 to 38.4 feet 150 in. (118 × 91 in.) 41.7 to –41.7 in. 0 to 80 in. 
						

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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), 
0.35 inch (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), 
0.30 inch (7.7 mm) maximum horizontal lens shift 
						

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The following illustrations show the dimensions of the projector:
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. 
5.63 in.
4.33 in.
15.98 in. 5.18 in.
2.60 
in.4.88 
in.
0.75 in. 
3.04 in. 11.81 in.2.08 in.
6.30 in. 12.20 in. 
						

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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.
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.
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*
HDMI1 Use an HDMI cable:
HDMI2 Use an HDMI cable:
Menu 
button
Menu 
navigation 
buttons 
						

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* For details on compatible video formats, see page 63. 
For best results, connect your video equipment to the HDMI1 (High-Definition Multimedia 
Interface) or HDMI2 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). 
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: — Port name Video equipment connection* Computer connection*
Component 
video ports
RGB port
Connect video equipment to one 
of these ports Connect a computer to this 
port 
						

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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. 
■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.