Epson Powerlite Home Cinema 6100 Users Manual

							
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
Your projector comes with a basic two-year carry-in warranty. For details, see page 75.
In addition, 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 Un ited 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 epson.com/webreg
. Registering also lets you receive 
special updates on new accessories, products, and service.
Product Part number
Replacement lamp  V13H010L49 (ELPLP49)
Air filter replacement  V13H134A21 (ELPAF21)
Kensington security lock  (anti-theft device) ELPSL01
Cable cover V12H003002 (ELPCC01W) 
						

							
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 Epso n’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. 
						

							
Setting Up the Projector13
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 setu ps shown below, as well as rear projection. 
Center
CeilingSide 
						

							
14Setting Up the Projector
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 th is is not possible, you can use the lens shift 
dials to reposition the image. As a rule of thum b, you can use lens shift to move the image up 
or down by approximately 100 percent of its  height, and left or right by approximately 
50 percent (for details, see page 26).
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 shif t 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 chan ge the lens position.
Projection distance Offset A
Offset B Offset refers to distance from 
bottom of image to center of 
lens using maxi mum lens shift.
Vertical lens shift dial
Horizontal lens shift dial 
						

							
Setting Up the Projector15
The 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 
differ. Use this table as a rough guide for projector placement: 
16:9 aspect ratio
Projection distance Diagonal image size 
(width × height) Offset A Offset B Horizontal 
Offset
2.8 to 6.2 feet
0.87 to 1.88 m 30 in. (26 × 15 in.)
76.2 cm (66 × 37 cm) 6.8 in.
17 cm21.5 in.
55 cm0 to 13 in.
0 to 33 cm
3.8 to 8.3 feet
1.17 to 2.52 m 40 in. (35 × 20 in.)
101.6 cm (89 × 50 cm) 9.1 in.
23 cm28.7 in.
73 cm0 to 17 in.
0 to 43 cm
5.8 to 12.5 feet
1.77 to 3.80 m 60 in. (51 × 28 in.)
152.4 cm (130 × 75 cm) 13.6 in.
35 cm43.0 in.
109 cm0 to 26 in.
0 to 66 cm
7.8 to 16.7 feet
2.38 to 5.0 m 80 in. (71 × 39 in.)
203.2 cm (180 × 100 cm) 18.2 in.
46 cm57.4 in.
146 cm0 to 35 in.
0 to 89 cm
9.8 to 20.9 feet
2.98 to 6.36 m 100 in. (87 × 47 in.)
254 cm (220 × 120 cm) 22.7 in.
58 cm71.7 in.
182 cm0 to 44 in.
0 to 112 cm
11.8 to 25.1 feet
3.59 to 7.64 m 120 in. (106 × 59 in.)
305 cm (270 × 150 cm) 27.0 in.
69 cm86.0 in.
219 cm0 to 52 in.
0 to 132 cm
14.7 to 31.4 feet
4.50 to 9.56 m 150 in. (130 × 75 in.)
381 cm (330 × 190 cm) 34.0 in.
86 cm107.6 in.
273 cm0 to 65 in.
0 to 165 cm
19.7 to 41.8 feet
6.01 to 12.76 m 200 in. (179 × 98 in.)
508 cm (440 × 250 cm) 45.4 in.
115 cm143.5 in.
364 cm0 to 87 in.
0 to 221 cm
4:3 aspect ratio
Projection distance Diagonal image size 
(width × height) Offset A Offset B Horizontal 
Offset
3.5 to 7.6 feet
1.07 to 2.31 m 30 in. (24 × 18 in.)
76.2 cm (61 × 46 cm) 8.3 in.
21 cm26.3 in.
67 cm0 to 16 in.
0 to 41 cm
4.7 to 10.1 feet
1.44 to 3.09 m 40 in. (32 × 24 in.)
101.6 cm (81 × 61 cm) 11.1 in.
28 cm35.1 in.
89 cm0 to 21 in.
0 to 53 cm
7.1 to 15.3 feet
2.18 to 4.66 m 60 in. (47 × 35 in.)
152.4 cm (120 × 90 cm) 16.7 in.
42 cm52.7 in.
134 cm0 to 32 in.
0 to 81 cm
9.6 to 20.4 feet
2.92 to 6.23 m 80 in. (63 × 47 in.)
203.2 cm (160 × 120 cm) 22.2 in.
56 cm70.2 in.
178 cm0 to 43 in.
0 to 109 cm
12 to 25.5 feet
3.66 to 7.79 m 100 in. (79 × 59 in.)
254 cm (200 × 150 cm) 27.8 in.
71 cm87.8 in.
223 cm0 to 53 in.
0 to 135 cm 
						

							
16Setting Up the Projector
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
. 
Also keep these considerations in mind:
■Make sure there is plenty of space for ventil ation around and under the projector. Do not 
set the projector on top of loose material s that could block the vents underneath.
■Make sure the projector is within 9.8 feet  (3 m) of a grounded electrical outlet or 
extension cord.
14.4 to 30.7 feet
4.40 to 9.36 m 120 in. (94 × 71 in.)
305 cm (240 × 180 cm) 33.0 in.
85 cm105.0 in.
268 cm0 to 64 in.
0 to 163 cm
18 to 38.4 feet
5.51 to 11.71 m 150 in. (118 × 91 in.)
381 cm (300 × 230 cm) 41.7 in.
106 cm131.7 in.
334 cm0 to 80 in.
0 to 203 cm
24.2 to 51.3 feet
7.36 to 15.62 m 200 in. (179 × 98 in.)
508 cm (410 × 300 cm) 55.6 in.
141 cm175.6 in.
446 cm0 to 107 in.
0 to 271 cm
4:3 aspect ratio
Projection distance Diagonal image size 
(width × height) Offset A Offset B Horizontal 
Offset 
						

							
Setting Up the Projector17
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. 
To suspend the projector from a ceiling, you wi ll need the optional projector mount designed 
for the projector. See page 11 for ordering info rmation. 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 wi ll 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.
Note that you can rotate the Epson logo plate 
180 degrees when suspending the projector from a 
ceiling.
If you are planning to use  an AV controller with the 
projector, refer to the table of ESC/VP21 command 
codes on page 70. 
						

							
18Setting Up the Projector
The following illustrations show the dimensions of the projector:
5.4 in.
136 mm Center of lens
2.8 in.
72 mm5.8 in.
148 mm
0.5 in.
12 mm 5.2 in.
131 mm
17.7 in.
450 mm
0.2 in.
4.5 mm
11.8 in.
300 mm
5.9 in.
150 mm 3.0 in.
75 mm
2.2 in.
56 mm
1.8 in.
45 mm
5.3 in.
135 mm
6.3 in.
160 mm15.3 in.
390 mm
M4 × 9 mm 
						

							
Setting Up the Projector19
Connecting the Cables
Connecting Video and Computer Equipment
You can connect the projector to many types  of video equipment, such as a VCR, DVD 
player, digital tuner, cable or satellite box, vi deo 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 68.
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/
HDMI 2 Use an HDMI 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: — 
						

							
20Setting Up the Projector
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). 
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 24).
When you connect a large or heavy cable to the projector, 
such as an HDMI cable, it is recommended that you fasten 
it to one of the two holders using a commercially available 
cable tie.
Connect video equipment to one 
of these ports
Connect a computer to one 
of these ports