User Replaceable Parts List
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... Locate an Epson Authorized Service Center to order user replaceable parts by using the "Help me find..." tool in the right column of the Epson Support home page. User Replaceable Items effective 4/10/2009 PowerLite Home Cinema 1080 / Pro Cinema 1080 PowerLite Home Cinema 1080UB / Pro Cinema 1080UB DESCRIPTION AC Power Cable Lamp ((V13H010L39) PL Home Cinema 1080 Remote Control PL Pro Cinema 1080 Remote Control PL Home Cinema 1080UB Remote Control PL Pro Cinema 1080UB Remote Control Replacement Air Filter: Home/Pro 1080 Replacement Air Filter: Home/ Pro Cinema 1080UB PART NUMBER 2080118...
... Locate an Epson Authorized Service Center to order user replaceable parts by using the "Help me find..." tool in the right column of the Epson Support home page. User Replaceable Items effective 4/10/2009 PowerLite Home Cinema 1080 / Pro Cinema 1080 PowerLite Home Cinema 1080UB / Pro Cinema 1080UB DESCRIPTION AC Power Cable Lamp ((V13H010L39) PL Home Cinema 1080 Remote Control PL Pro Cinema 1080 Remote Control PL Home Cinema 1080UB Remote Control PL Pro Cinema 1080UB Remote Control Replacement Air Filter: Home/Pro 1080 Replacement Air Filter: Home/ Pro Cinema 1080UB PART NUMBER 2080118...
User's Guide
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Contents Introduction Projector Parts Front Back Bottom Projector Control Panel Remote Control Button Map Optional Accessories Registration and Warranty Using This Manual Setting Up the Projector Choosing a Location Installing the Projector Connecting the Cables Connecting Video and Computer Equipment Making Other Connections Installing Batteries in the Remote Control Turning the Projector On and Off Turning On the Projector Turning Off the Projector Selecting the Image Source Positioning the Image Making Basic Adjustments Focusing and Zooming Choosing the Aspect Ratio Choosing the Color Mode...
Contents Introduction Projector Parts Front Back Bottom Projector Control Panel Remote Control Button Map Optional Accessories Registration and Warranty Using This Manual Setting Up the Projector Choosing a Location Installing the Projector Connecting the Cables Connecting Video and Computer Equipment Making Other Connections Installing Batteries in the Remote Control Turning the Projector On and Off Turning On the Projector Turning Off the Projector Selecting the Image Source Positioning the Image Making Basic Adjustments Focusing and Zooming Choosing the Aspect Ratio Choosing the Color Mode...
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... 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 42 Resetting the Projector 42 Customizing Projector Features 43 Image Sizing 43 Screen Options 44 Other Setup Options 44 Maintenance 47 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...
... 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 42 Resetting the Projector 42 Customizing Projector Features 43 Image Sizing 43 Screen Options 44 Other Setup Options 44 Maintenance 47 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...
User's Guide
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... constantly controls the lamp intensity based on the gamma and black/white levels of custom color adjustments Introduction 7 Introduction The PowerLite® Home Cinema 1080 projector lets you enjoy theater-quality images in optical Cinema Filter blocks out excess light for an expanded, purer color range and sophisticated grayscale tracking ■ HDMI™ (High Definition Multimedia Interface™) port for superior, uncompressed digital video ■ True 16:9 wide-format projection ■ Flexible setup configurations...
... constantly controls the lamp intensity based on the gamma and black/white levels of custom color adjustments Introduction 7 Introduction The PowerLite® Home Cinema 1080 projector lets you enjoy theater-quality images in optical Cinema Filter blocks out excess light for an expanded, purer color range and sophisticated grayscale tracking ■ HDMI™ (High Definition Multimedia Interface™) port for superior, uncompressed digital video ■ True 16:9 wide-format projection ■ Flexible setup configurations...
User's Guide
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... EPSON Super White setting. 36 Making Detailed Adjustments If your video equipment has an HDMI port and you may need to the brightness of the image. Check your viewing conditions. Decrease the brightness for each image source and color mode. ■ Setup Level Signal > Setup Level This setting adjusts the threshold at 0%. For example, if you're projecting in the United States, leave this also reduces power consumption and fan noise, and helps...
... EPSON Super White setting. 36 Making Detailed Adjustments If your video equipment has an HDMI port and you may need to the brightness of the image. Check your viewing conditions. Decrease the brightness for each image source and color mode. ■ Setup Level Signal > Setup Level This setting adjusts the threshold at 0%. For example, if you're projecting in the United States, leave this also reduces power consumption and fan noise, and helps...
User's Guide
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... Video for each image source and color mode setting. Leave this function to its original source. Choose Thick-Line Enhancement to sharpen details such as hair and clothing. For film-sourced images, the projector uses 3-2 pulldown detection and optimizes the image accordingly. Set to Film/Auto when the input source is stored separately for most purposes. ■ Brightness Control Image > Brightness Control This setting controls the light output from the projector. Sharpness and Picture...
... Video for each image source and color mode setting. Leave this function to its original source. Choose Thick-Line Enhancement to sharpen details such as hair and clothing. For film-sourced images, the projector uses 3-2 pulldown detection and optimizes the image accordingly. Set to Film/Auto when the input source is stored separately for most purposes. ■ Brightness Control Image > Brightness Control This setting controls the light output from the projector. Sharpness and Picture...
User's Guide
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... been set to Zoom). Use Zoom Size to move the image up or down. You can adjust output scaling before zoom position. ■ Aspect Signal > Aspect This setting lets you install a new projector lamp. 3. Signal > Zoom Caption Pos. See page 28 for more information. You should reset the lamp timer only when you change the aspect ratio of the following: ■ Select Reset Lamp Hours to clear the lamp usage timer and reset it to adjust the image size...
... been set to Zoom). Use Zoom Size to move the image up or down. You can adjust output scaling before zoom position. ■ Aspect Signal > Aspect This setting lets you install a new projector lamp. 3. Signal > Zoom Caption Pos. See page 28 for more information. You should reset the lamp timer only when you change the aspect ratio of the following: ■ Select Reset Lamp Hours to clear the lamp usage timer and reset it to adjust the image size...
User's Guide
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... Component port. as the length of equipment connected to raise or lower your video equipment's signal. ■ Trigger Out Settings > Trigger Out Turn on the projector's control panel to output a 12-volt signal while the projector is adjusted. For component video, select Auto to prevent the image from being accidentally changed once it is operating. or select YCbCr or YPbPr to manually select your projection screen. ■ Sleep Mode Settings > Sleep Mode Turn off...
... Component port. as the length of equipment connected to raise or lower your video equipment's signal. ■ Trigger Out Settings > Trigger Out Turn on the projector's control panel to output a 12-volt signal while the projector is adjusted. For component video, select Auto to prevent the image from being accidentally changed once it is operating. or select YCbCr or YPbPr to manually select your projection screen. ■ Sleep Mode Settings > Sleep Mode Turn off...
User's Guide
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... on the back of the lamp with your hands may be present and should be removed carefully to stop flashing. 2. You can purchase lamp part number V13H010L39 from an authorized Epson reseller. Turn off this product when not in use the Info menu to 3000 hours. Warning light ■ The projector's warning light flashes red at half-second intervals. ■ The message Replace the lamp appears on mode selected, environmental conditions, and...
... on the back of the lamp with your hands may be present and should be removed carefully to stop flashing. 2. You can purchase lamp part number V13H010L39 from an authorized Epson reseller. Turn off this product when not in use the Info menu to 3000 hours. Warning light ■ The projector's warning light flashes red at half-second intervals. ■ The message Replace the lamp appears on mode selected, environmental conditions, and...
User's Guide
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... the new lamp and tighten its screws. Caution: Don't touch the glass portion of the lamp assembly. Replace the lamp cover. (The projector won't work if the lamp cover is open the Reset menu, then select Reset Lamp Hours. 3. When you 've used the lamp for at least 10 hours. 52 Maintenance Touching the glass could result in , turn on the power switch on the back, and press the PPower button. The lamp usage timer shows...
... the new lamp and tighten its screws. Caution: Don't touch the glass portion of the lamp assembly. Replace the lamp cover. (The projector won't work if the lamp cover is open the Reset menu, then select Reset Lamp Hours. 3. When you 've used the lamp for at least 10 hours. 52 Maintenance Touching the glass could result in , turn on the power switch on the back, and press the PPower button. The lamp usage timer shows...
User's Guide
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... in standby mode. If the projector gets too hot again, projection stops automatically. Clean or replace the air filter if necessary (see page 48). Warning light flashes orange High-speed cooling is cooling down , turn it on the back, and unplug the power cord. Problem Solving 55 If the projector isn't working correctly, first press the P Power button or the Off button on . Wait for ventilation. If this doesn't solve the problem, check the status lights...
... in standby mode. If the projector gets too hot again, projection stops automatically. Clean or replace the air filter if necessary (see page 48). Warning light flashes orange High-speed cooling is cooling down , turn it on the back, and unplug the power cord. Problem Solving 55 If the projector isn't working correctly, first press the P Power button or the Off button on . Wait for ventilation. If this doesn't solve the problem, check the status lights...
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... the power cord is connected and the power switch is turned on High Altitude Mode so the fan can properly cool the projector at the high altitude air pressure (see page 45). No picture appears on the screen or you 've set the Operation Lock, the control panel buttons are connected correctly (see page 32). Let it cool for assistance (see page 48). Also, clean or replace the filter if necessary (see page 60). Check...
... the power cord is connected and the power switch is turned on High Altitude Mode so the fan can properly cool the projector at the high altitude air pressure (see page 45). No picture appears on the screen or you 've set the Operation Lock, the control panel buttons are connected correctly (see page 32). Let it cool for assistance (see page 48). Also, clean or replace the filter if necessary (see page 60). Check...
User's Guide
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... your computer and projector screen, try turning off your video equipment (see page 43). ■ Check the Output Scaling to select a different aspect ratio (see page 57). Change the Projection setting in the Settings menu (see page 27). 58 Problem Solving Only part of at both ends. ■ If you're using an extension cable, you 're displaying the same image on the lens. The picture is blurry...
... your computer and projector screen, try turning off your video equipment (see page 43). ■ Check the Output Scaling to select a different aspect ratio (see page 57). Change the Projection setting in the Settings menu (see page 27). 58 Problem Solving Only part of at both ends. ■ If you're using an extension cable, you 're displaying the same image on the lens. The picture is blurry...
User's Guide
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... Color Mode button on the remote control to select a different color mode (see page 29). ■ Check the brightness and contrast settings (see page 35). ■ Fine-tune the colors with the settings listed on the screen don't look right. ■ Make sure the Input Signal is not fogged by more than 30° in use (see page 53). Check the lamp usage timer to adjust the Tracking and Sync settings...
... Color Mode button on the remote control to select a different color mode (see page 29). ■ Check the brightness and contrast settings (see page 35). ■ Fine-tune the colors with the settings listed on the screen don't look right. ■ Make sure the Input Signal is not fogged by more than 30° in use (see page 53). Check the lamp usage timer to adjust the Tracking and Sync settings...
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... 're connected to a computer ■ Description of the problem Purchase Supplies and Accessories You can access troubleshooting information, download product documentation, and receive technical advice through e-mail. Before you call, please have the following information ready: ■ Product name (PowerLite Home Cinema 1080) ■ Product serial number (located on the Epson PrivateLine Support card that came with a projector support specialist by dialing one of these numbers: ■...
... 're connected to a computer ■ Description of the problem Purchase Supplies and Accessories You can access troubleshooting information, download product documentation, and receive technical advice through e-mail. Before you call, please have the following information ready: ■ Product name (PowerLite Home Cinema 1080) ■ Product serial number (located on the Epson PrivateLine Support card that came with a projector support specialist by dialing one of these numbers: ■...
User's Guide
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You can use an AV controller with a 9-pin null modem serial cable to control the projector. Following are some of the available codes: Item Power ON/OFF A/V Mute ON/OFF A/V Mute selection Source change Terminal Component PC Input 3 (HDMI) Video Input 5 Color Mode ON OFF ON OFF Black Blue Signal name Component video YCbCr YPbPr Auto HDB15 RGB HDMI Video/S-Video Video (RCA) S-Video Digital video YCbCr YPbPr Auto Theatre Living Room Natural Dynamic Theatre Black 1 Theatre Black 2 Command PWR...
You can use an AV controller with a 9-pin null modem serial cable to control the projector. Following are some of the available codes: Item Power ON/OFF A/V Mute ON/OFF A/V Mute selection Source change Terminal Component PC Input 3 (HDMI) Video Input 5 Color Mode ON OFF ON OFF Black Blue Signal name Component video YCbCr YPbPr Auto HDB15 RGB HDMI Video/S-Video Video (RCA) S-Video Digital video YCbCr YPbPr Auto Theatre Living Room Natural Dynamic Theatre Black 1 Theatre Black 2 Command PWR...
User's Guide
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... projector lamps). What Epson Will Do To Correct Problems: If your Epson Dealer or Epson Customer Care Center as instructed by this limited warranty statement that the warranty period is not considered normal use. This warranty covers only normal use of the product covered by Epson. Epson is not responsible for warranty service should the Epson label or logo or the rating label or serial number be new...
... projector lamps). What Epson Will Do To Correct Problems: If your Epson Dealer or Epson Customer Care Center as instructed by this limited warranty statement that the warranty period is not considered normal use. This warranty covers only normal use of the product covered by Epson. Epson is not responsible for warranty service should the Epson label or logo or the rating label or serial number be new...
User's Guide
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..., remote control, 21 Blank button, 10, 24 Blurry picture, 58 Brightness setting, 36 specification, 61 Brightness Control setting, 37 Buttons projector, 9 remote control, 10 C Cables, connecting, 18 to 21 Child Lock, 32, 45 Cleaning air filter, 48 to 49 lens and projector case, 47, 48 Codes, AV controller, 65 Color adjusting, 30 to 31, 38 to 72 EPSON Super White setting, 36 ESC/VP21 command codes, 65 Index 73 Index A Abs. button, 10, 30 Component setting, 45 Component video connection, 19 Computer adjusting image, 40 displaying image...
..., remote control, 21 Blank button, 10, 24 Blurry picture, 58 Brightness setting, 36 specification, 61 Brightness Control setting, 37 Buttons projector, 9 remote control, 10 C Cables, connecting, 18 to 21 Child Lock, 32, 45 Cleaning air filter, 48 to 49 lens and projector case, 47, 48 Codes, AV controller, 65 Color adjusting, 30 to 31, 38 to 72 EPSON Super White setting, 36 ESC/VP21 command codes, 65 Index 73 Index A Abs. button, 10, 30 Component setting, 45 Component video connection, 19 Computer adjusting image, 40 displaying image...
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..., 11 Remote control batteries, 21 buttons, 10 lighting up buttons, 21 problems, 59 Replacing lamp, 50 to 52 Resetting lamp usage timer, 43, 52 projector settings, 42 Resolution compatible formats, 63 to 64 projector, 53, 61 RGB settings, 39 RGBCMY settings, 39 S Safety approvals, 62 Safety instructions, 67 to 68 Setup level, 36 Sharpness, 37 Signal menu, 36 Skin Tone button, 10 setting, 30, 39 Sleep mode, 45 Source buttons, 9, 10 Source, selecting image, 23 Specifications compatible video formats, 63...
..., 11 Remote control batteries, 21 buttons, 10 lighting up buttons, 21 problems, 59 Replacing lamp, 50 to 52 Resetting lamp usage timer, 43, 52 projector settings, 42 Resolution compatible formats, 63 to 64 projector, 53, 61 RGB settings, 39 RGBCMY settings, 39 S Safety approvals, 62 Safety instructions, 67 to 68 Setup level, 36 Sharpness, 37 Signal menu, 36 Skin Tone button, 10 setting, 30, 39 Sleep mode, 45 Source buttons, 9, 10 Source, selecting image, 23 Specifications compatible video formats, 63...
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setting, 28, 43 Zoom ring, 27 Zoom setting, 28 76 Index Startup screen, selecting, 44 Static, 58 Storing projector, 53 Support, 12, 60 S-Video connection, 19 Sync (Synchronization) setting, 40 T Technical support, 12, 60 Tint, 38 Tracking, 40 Transporting projector, 54 Trigger out port, 21 Trigger out setting, 45 Turning on and off projector, 22 to 23, 56 V Video Signal setting, 44 Video, compatible formats, 63 to 64 VP21 codes, 65 W Warranty, 11, 71 to 72 Where to Get Help, 60 Wide setting, 28 Z Zoom Caption Pos.
setting, 28, 43 Zoom ring, 27 Zoom setting, 28 76 Index Startup screen, selecting, 44 Static, 58 Storing projector, 53 Support, 12, 60 S-Video connection, 19 Sync (Synchronization) setting, 40 T Technical support, 12, 60 Tint, 38 Tracking, 40 Transporting projector, 54 Trigger out port, 21 Trigger out setting, 45 Turning on and off projector, 22 to 23, 56 V Video Signal setting, 44 Video, compatible formats, 63 to 64 VP21 codes, 65 W Warranty, 11, 71 to 72 Where to Get Help, 60 Wide setting, 28 Z Zoom Caption Pos.