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HDTV LCD Projection Television
User’s Guide
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Copyright Notice All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, without the prior written permission of SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION. The information contained herein is designed only for use with this EPSON product. EPSON is not responsible for any use of this information as applied to other equipment. Neither SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION nor i
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Table of Contents Setting Up the TV Selecting a Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 Important Safety Instructions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 Outdoor Antenna Installation and Grounding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 Placement for Optimum Viewing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 Suggested Supports or Stands. . . . . . . . . .
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Using the TV Features Accessing the Menus. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 Changing Menu Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 Changing the Language of the Menus and Screen Text. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 Labelling Your Channels. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 Selecting a Predefined Label . . . . . . . . . .
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Caring For the TV Cleaning the TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .99 Cleaning the Air Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .99 Replacing the TV Projection Lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .101 Lamp Replacement Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .102 Removing and Installing
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6 Table of Contents
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Setting Up the TV Follow the steps in these sections to prepare a spot for your TV, set it up, connect it, turn it on, and prepare it for viewing: “Selecting a Location” below “Installing the Set-Top Shelf” on page 12 “Connecting the Cables” on page 14 “Preparing the Remote Control” on page 33 “Plugging In and Turning On the TV” on page 35 “Setting the Volume” on page 36 “Selecting the Screen Display Size” on page 37 “Selecting the Color Mode” on page 38 “Turning Off the TV” o
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Do not operate the TV in an area with high temperatures or humidity, or where large amounts of dust are present. Leave at least 12 inches (30 cm) of room around the vents on the sides of the TV and do not block the vents. They provide ventilation and prevent the TV from overheating. Do not use the TV in temperatures outside of the range of 41 to 95 °F (5 to 35 °C). Do not store the TV in temperatures outside the range of 14 to 140 °F (–10 to 60 °C). If you place the TV in a permanen
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Operating the TV Safely Except as specifically explained in this User’s Guide, do not attempt to service this product yourself. Refer all servicing to qualified personnel. Opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltages or other hazards. Unplug the TV from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified personnel under the following conditions: When the power cord is damaged or frayed, or if it becomes hot. When liquid has been spilled into the TV or if it has been e
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Outdoor Antenna Installation and Grounding It is best to have a professional technician install an antenna on the roof of a structure. If you install an antenna yourself, be careful to avoid serious injury. If an outside antenna is connected through other equipment, be sure the antenna system is grounded so as to provide protection against voltage surges and built-up static charges. In the U.S.A., section 810 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, provides information on proper g
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Placement for Optimum Viewing Your TV’s screen is designed to give you great picture quality over a wide viewing angle. For optimum viewing, place the TV so you can view it as shown below. Sit about 6 to 10 feet away from the TV, and within 65° to the left or right. Also make sure the stand or other support you’re using places the TV within 30° above and below your viewing height as measured from your eyes to the center of the screen. Suggested Supports or Stands You can use an optional EPSON
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If you use your own stand, make sure it can securely support the TV as follows: Specification LS47P1 LS57P1 Width of the base 47 inches (119 cm) 56 inches (142 cm) (minimum) Depth of the base 16 inches (41 cm) 18 inches (46 cm) (minimum) Weight capacity 331 lb (159.0 kg) 331 lb (159.0 kg) (minimum) Make sure you place the stand in a location that allows you access to the back of the TV and provides at least 12 inches (30 cm) of room for ventilation at the sides. Installing the Set-Top Shelf The
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2 Align the holes in the shelf with the holes on the back of the TV. 3 Using a Phillips-head screwdriver, secure the shelf to the TV with the four screws that came with it. Tighten the screws. Securing the TV You may want to secure the TV to a wall or other support so it stays upright on its stand during an earthquake or other situation. Use wires and screws connected to the outer pair of holes on the top of the TV to secure the TV to the wall or other support. Secure the TV to a wall or ot
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Note Connecting the Cables For a description of all the You can connect the TV to a variety of equipment. Follow the steps in the applicable sections available connectors on the front and back panels, below, depending on the equipment you’re connecting and the type of connector or service see the inside back cover you’re using. of this book. “Antenna or Direct Cable TV Connection” on page 15 “Cable Box Connections” on page 16 “Digital TV (HDTV) Receiver with a DVI-HDTV Connection” o
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Antenna or Direct Cable TV Connection Connect the TV to an outside antenna or to your cable system using a 75-ohm coaxial cable. Connect the cable coming into the house to the ANT 1 connector on the back of the TV. If your coaxial cable has a screw-type connector on the end, secure it by turning the end clockwise. Wall jack Note If you’ll also be attaching a VCR to the TV, you need to use a different connection method so If you have an older home, you can record TV programs. See “VCR and Ca
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Cable Box Connections Note Before connecting a cable The connection method differs, depending on the type of cable box you have. Your cable box box to the TV, be sure to may unscramble signals for all of your channels or it may unscramble only some of them. read any instructions that came with the cable box. If you’ll also be attaching a VCR to the TV, you need to use a different connection method so you can record TV programs. See “VCR and Cable Box Connection” on page 25. Cable Box Unscr
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Cable Box Unscrambles Only Some of Your Channels Note If your cable box unscrambles signals for only some of your channels, connect it as follows: Be sure to retain the jumper cable in case you change 1 Connect the cable coming into the house to the ANT 1 connector on the back of the TV. your TV connections later. You’ll need to connect it again in certain 2 Remove the jumper cable connected to both the RF Output and ANT 2 connectors on connection schemes to the back of the TV. Retain th
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Note Digital TV (HDTV) Receiver with a DVI-HDTV Connection Before connecting a digital 1 Turn off and unplug your TV and your digital TV receiver. TV receiver to the TV, be sure to read any 2 Connect one end of a DVI-HDTV cable to the DVI-HDTV Input connector on the instructions that came with the receiver. back of the TV. 3 Connect the other end of the DVI-HDTV cable to the DVI-HDTV OUT connector on your digital TV receiver. 4 Connect one end of a standard, red/white audio cable to the DV
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Digital TV (HDTV) Receiver with Component Video Connection Note Before connecting a digital 1 Turn off and unplug your TV and your digital TV receiver. TV receiver to the TV, be sure to read any 2 Connect one end of the component video cable to any available set of Y (green), PB instructions that came with the receiver. (blue), and PR (red) connectors on the back of the TV. 3 Connect the other end of the component video cable to the Y, PB, and PR connectors on your digital TV receiver. 4
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DVD Player With Component Video Connection Note The connectors may be 1 Connect one end of the component video cable to any available set of Y (green), PB labeled Y, B-Y, R-Y, or Y, Cb, (blue), and PR (red) connectors on the back of the TV. Cr, or Y, Pb, Pr on your DVD player, so just match the connector colors. 2 Connect the other end of the component video cable to the corresponding color Component Video Out connectors on your DVD player. 3 Connect one end of a standard, red/white audi
