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PowerLite Cinema 400.book Page 1 Friday, July 7, 2006 2:24 PM
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Epson PowerLite Home Cinema 400 Series
Home Theater Projector
User’s Guide
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PowerLite Cinema 400.book Page 2 Friday, July 7, 2006 2:24 PM 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 ap
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PowerLite Cinema 400.book Page 3 Friday, July 7, 2006 2:24 PM Contents Introduction 7 Projector Parts 8 Projector Control Panel 9 Remote Control Button Map 10 Optional Accessories 11 Registration and Warranty 11 Using This Manual 12 Setting Up the Projector 13 Choosing a Location 13 Installing the Projector 16 Connecting the Cables 18 Making Other Connections 19 Installing Batteries in the Remote Control 20 Turning On the Projector 21 Turning Off the Projector 22 Selecting the Image Source 22
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PowerLite Cinema 400.book Page 4 Friday, July 7, 2006 2:24 PM Making Detailed Adjustments 33 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 Just for Computer Images 40 Saving and Resetting Menu Selections 41 Creating Memory Settings 41 Recalling Memory Settings 41 Deleting Saved Memory Settings 42 Resetting the Projector 42 Customizing Projector Fea
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PowerLite Cinema 400.book Page 5 Friday, July 7, 2006 2:24 PM Problem Solving 55 What To Do When the Lights Come On or Flash 55 Solving Picture Problems 56 Solving Remote Control Problems 60 Where To Get Help 60 Specifications 61 General 61 Lamp 61 Remote Control 61 Dimensions 62 Electrical 62 Environmental 62 Safety 62 Compatible Video Formats 63 ESC/VP21 Command Codes 65 Notices 67 Important Safety Information 67 Remote Control Information 68 FCC Compliance Statement 69 Declaration of Confo
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PowerLite Cinema 400.book Page 6 Friday, July 7, 2006 2:24 PM 6 Contents
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PowerLite Cinema 400.book Page 7 Friday, July 7, 2006 2:24 PM Introduction The Epson® PowerLite® Home Cinema 400 Series 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 720p (1280 × 720) resolution, 5000:1 dynamic contrast ratio, and up to 1500 lumens for incredibly rich, sharp images in any room lighting ■ Dynamic Eye Iris system that constantly controls the
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PowerLite Cinema 400.book Page 8 Friday, July 7, 2006 2:24 PM Projector Parts Horizontal lens shift dial Control panel Vertical lens shift dial Zoom ring Focus ring Ventilation slots Adjustable foot Infrared receiver Lens cover Input A port Input B port HDMI port (component) (RGB) D4/SCART port (used mainly in Japan) Trigger out port Infrared receiver Video port ® S-Video port AC power inlet Main power switch Control (RS-232C) port Kensington lock port 8 Introduction
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PowerLite Cinema 400.book Page 9 Friday, July 7, 2006 2:24 PM Mounting bracket connections Lamp cover Air filter Projector Control Panel Source button Menu button Menu navigation Switches the video Displays the buttons input source menus Esc button Exits the current Power menu item light Aspect button Power Changes the picture’s button aspect ratio Warning light Select button Keystone correction buttons Selects menu items or Correct the shape of a non-rectangular opens the line menu i
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PowerLite Cinema 400.book Page 10 Friday, July 7, 2006 2:24 PM Remote Control Button Map Operation light On and Off Lights when you send buttons remote control commands Memory button Color Mode button Recalls custom picture settings Optimizes viewing for different lighting environments Menu button Aspect button Displays the projector’s menus Changes the picture’s aspect ratio Menu navigation Select/Line menu buttons Selects menu items or opens the line menu Source buttons ESC button Switch
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PowerLite Cinema 400.book Page 11 Friday, July 7, 2006 2:24 PM Optional Accessories Epson provides the following optional accessories for the projector: Product Part number Replacement lamp (ELPLP35) V13H010L35 Air filter replacement (ELPAF09) V13H134A09 Projector mount (ELPMB20) V12H003B20 Kensington security lock ELPSL01 S-video cable ELPSV01 You can purchase accessories from an Epson authorized reseller. To find the nearest reseller, please call 800-GO-EPSON (800-463-7766). To purchase on
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PowerLite Cinema 400.book Page 12 Friday, July 7, 2006 2:24 PM 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: Warnings: Must be followed carefully to avoid bodily injury. Cautions: Must be observed to avoid damage to your equipment. Notes:
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PowerLite Cinema 400.book Page 13 Friday, July 7, 2006 2:24 PM 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 Side Ceiling Setting Up the Projector13
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PowerLite Cinema 400.book Page 14 Friday, July 7, 2006 2:24 PM 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. If you place the projector above or below screen level, you’ll have to tilt it up or down to aim the image at the screen; this distorts the shape of the image, but you can correct i
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PowerLite Cinema 400.book Page 15 Friday, July 7, 2006 2:24 PM 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: 16:9 aspect ratio 4:3 aspect ratio Projection Maximum diagonal Projection Maximum diagonal distance image size distance image size 2.9 to 4.4 feet 30 in. (26 × 15 in.) 3.5 to
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PowerLite Cinema 400.book Page 16 Friday, July 7, 2006 2:24 PM 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 locating the projector. Note the following dimensions: ■ Distance from the center of the lens to the mounting bracket holes: 2.32 inches (59 mm), 0.34 inch (8.6 mm) maximum vertical lens shift ■ Distance from the center of the lens to
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PowerLite Cinema 400.book Page 17 Friday, July 7, 2006 2:24 PM 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 inc
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PowerLite Cinema 400.book Page 18 Friday, July 7, 2006 2:24 PM Connecting the Cables 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 five pieces of video equipment at the same time, using any of the commercially available cables shown below: Port name Video equ
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PowerLite Cinema 400.book Page 19 Friday, July 7, 2006 2:24 PM For best results, connect your video equipment to the HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) port, if possible. If your equipment doesn’t support HDMI, connect it to one of the following ports (highest quality listed first): Input A (for component video), S-Video, or Video (for composite video). Connect video equipment to one of these ports Connect a computer to one of these ports If you connect to the Input A port, be
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PowerLite Cinema 400.book Page 20 Friday, July 7, 2006 2:24 PM ■ 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. Installing Batteries in the Remote Control The remote control uses 2 AA batteries. Warning: Keep batteries away fro
