Epson Powerlite Pro Cinema 1080 Ub Users Guide

							 PowerLite® Pro Cinema 1080 UB
Home Theater Projector
User’s Guide 
						

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							Contents3
Contents
Introduction7
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 Projector13
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 Adjustments27
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 Adjustments33
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 42
Selecting Memory Settings 42
Creating Memory Settings 42
Deleting Saved Memory Settings 43
Resetting the Projector 43
Customizing Projector Features 44
Image Sizing 44
Screen Options 45
Other Setup Options 45
Maintenance47
Cleaning the Lens 47
Cleaning the Projector Case 48
Cleaning and Replacing the Air Filter 48
Replacing the Lamp 50
Resetting the Lamp Usage Timer 52
Checking the Projector Status 53
Storing the Projector 53
Transporting the Projector 54
Problem Solving55
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 
						

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Specifications61
General61
Lamp 61
Remote Control61
Dimensions62
Electrical62
Environmental62
Safety62
Compatible Video Formats63
ESC/VP21 Command Codes65
Notices67
Important Safety Information 67
FCC Compliance Statement 69
Declaration of Conformity 70
Epson America, Inc. Limited Warranty 71
Index73 
						

							6Contents 
						

							Introduction7
Introduction
The PowerLite® Pro Cinema 1080 UB 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 and up to ANSI 1600 lumens for selected color 
modes provide incredibly rich, sharp images in almost 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
■A contrast ratio of up to 50000:1 ensures easy viewing of minute details, even in the 
shadow areas, creating true, cinematic contrast and the deepest blacks
■Epson® C2 Fine™ 3LCD technology for more reliable picture quality, increased contrast 
ratio and uniform colors
■1080Perfect™ video processing for more film-like images free of noise or artifacts; 
improved sharpness firmware ensures better image quality
■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
■Two HDMI™ (High Definition Multimedia Interface™) 1.3 ports 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
■Seven color modes to quickly optimize viewing for different lighting environments and a 
vast array of custom color adjustments
■Whisper-quiet (24dB) operation
■ISF certification
■Ceiling mount and replacement lamp included 
						

							8Introduction
Projector Parts
Control panel
Ventilation slots
Lens cover Vertical lens shift dial
Adjustable foot
Video portHDMI2 port
Component 
video ports
AC power inletInfrared 
receiver
Kensington
® 
lock port Infrared receiver
Horizontal lens shift dial
S-Video portControl (RS-232C) port Trigger out 
port
PC port
Zoom ring
Focus ring
Main power switch
Front
Back
HDMI1 port 
						

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Power 
button Power 
lightMenu navigation 
buttons Source button
Switches the video 
input source
Esc button
Exits the current 
menu item Menu button
Displays the 
menus
Warning 
light Lamp coverAir filter Mounting bracket connectionsAspect button
Changes the picture’s 
aspect ratio
Select button
Selects menu items or 
opens the line menu
Bottom
Projector Control Panel 
						

							10Introduction
Remote Control Button Map
Source buttons
Switch between equipment 
connected to the projector Color Mode button
Optimizes viewing for 
different lighting environments On and Off 
buttons
Memory button
Recalls custom picture settings
Menu navigation 
buttons
Pattern button
Displays test patterns 
to adjust the image Menu button
Displays the projector’s menusAspect button
Changes the picture’s aspect ratio
ESC button
Exits the current menu item
Blank button
Turns off the 
screen image Select/Line menu
Selects menu items or opens 
the line menu Operation light
Lights when you send 
remote control commands
Gamma button
Adjusts the gamma values 
of the screen display
ColorTemp. button
Changes the color temperature 
of the screen displayContrast button
Changes the contrast of 
the screen display
S. Tone button
Adjusts the skin tones of people 
appearing in the screen display
Illumination button
Lights the remote control 
buttons for easy viewing