Epson Powerlite Pro Cinema 1080 Users Guide

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

2Copyright Notice
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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...

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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 41
Selecting Memory Settings 41
Creating Memory Settings 41
Deleting Saved Memory Settings 41
Resetting the Projector 42
Customizing Projector Features 43
Image Sizing 43
Screen Options 43
Other...

Contents5
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
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 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, 12000:1 dynamic contrast ratio, and up to 1200 
lumens for incredibly rich, sharp images in any room lighting
■Auto Iris system that constantly controls the lamp intensity based on the gamma and 
black/white levels of your projected...

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

Introduction9
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 

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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...