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PowerLite ® Pro Cinema 31000/61000 Home Theater Projector User’ s Guide.
2 Copyright Notice All rights reserve d. No part of this publicatio n may be re produced, stor ed in a re trieval syste m, or transmi tted in any form or by any me ans, electronic, mecha nical, phot ocopying, recording, or ot herwise, without the prior written permission of Seiko Epson Corporation.
Contents 3 Contents Introduction 6 Projector Parts 7 Remote Control 9 Optional Accessories 10 Registration and Warranty 10 Using This Manual 11 Setting Up the Projector 12 Choosing a Location 12 Insta.
4 Contents Making Detailed Adjustments 31 Using the Menu System 31 Changing How the Menus Dis play 32 Adjusting the Picture Quality 32 Input Brightness Settings 33 Sharpness and Picture Quality Settin.
Contents 5 Cleaning and Replacing the Air Filter 54 Replacing the Lamp 56 Resetting the Lamp Usage Timer 59 Checking the Proj ector Status 59 Storing the Projector 60 Transporting the Projector 60 Pro.
6 Introduction Introduction The PowerLite ® Pro Cinema 31 000/61000 projector lets yo u enjoy theater-quality images in the relaxing environment of your own home.
Introduction 7 Projector Parts Control panel (side) Ventilation slots (intake) Lens cover Adjustable foot Video port HDMI ports Component video port AC power i nlet Kensington ® lock port Infrared re.
8 Introduction Power button Menu navigation buttons Esc button Exits the current menu item Menu button Displays the menus Status lights (see page 61) Mounting bracket attachment po ints Enter button S.
Introduction 9 Remote Control Source buttons Switch between equipment connected to the projector Color Mode button Optimizes viewing for different lightin g environments Frame Int (interpolation) butt.
10 Introduction Optional Accessories Epson provides the following optional accessories for the projector: In addition to the accessories listed above, 1-year and 2-year extended se rvice plans are available. You can purchase these plans and other accessories from an authorized Epson reseller.
Introduction 11 Using This Manual This book contains all the information you need to use the projector, in addition t o basic setup and maintenance instructions, troubleshooting tips, important safety instructions, specifications, and warranty information.
12 Setting Up the Projector Setting Up the Projector Follow the inst ructions in this section to choos e a location for th e projector, connect the cables, and display an image. Choosing a Location You can install the projector for the viewing setu ps shown below, as well as rear projection.
Setting Up the Proje ctor 13 Ideally, keep the projector level and place it at a height so its lens is centered between the top and bottom of the scre en, as shown below. If this is not possible, use the le ns shift function to reposition the image (see page 23).
14 Setting Up the Projector The size of the image is determined by the dist ance from the projector’s lens to th e screen. Depending on your display settings, the actual si ze may differ. Use these tables as a guide for projector placement: 16:9 aspect ratio Projection di stance Diagonal image size (width × h eight) Offset A Offset B 2.
Setting Up the Proje ctor 15 To determine the exact image size when you know the proj ection distance (or the exact projection distance when you know the desi red image size), you can use the Image Size Calculator. This prog ram is available on the Epson websit e at epson.
16 Setting Up the Projector Installing the Projector To install the projector, you first need to dete rm ine the location, based on the size of your screen (maximum diagonal image size). Use the ta bles on page 14 as a guide to positioning the projector.
Setting Up the Proje ctor 17 The following illustrations show the dimensions of the proj ector: 6.9 in. 174 mm Center of lens 7.3 in. 185 mm M4 × 9 mm 0.43 in. 11 mm 0.138 in. 3.5 mm 17.3 in. (440 mm) 8.7 in. (220 mm) 3.6 in. 92 mm 12.3 in. 312 mm 6.
18 Setting Up the Projector Connecting the Cables Connecting Video and Computer Equipment You can connect the p rojector to many ty pes of video equipment, s uch as a Blu-ray Disc ™ /DVD player, digital tuner, cable or satellit e box, video game console, camcorder, or digital camera.
Setting Up the Proje ctor 19 For best results, connect your video equipment to the HDMI port, if possible. If your equipment doesn’t support HDMI, connect it to one of the following ports (highest quality listed first): Componen t (for component video), S-Video , or Video (for composite video).
20 Setting Up the Projector ■ The Trigger out port(s) output a 12-volt DC signal when the projector is turned on. This lets a cent ral 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.
Setting Up the Proje ctor 21 Turning the Projector On and Off Turning On the Projector 1. Remove the lens cap. 2. Turn on any connected equipment you plan to use. 3. Turn on the main power switch on the back of the projector. 4. Press the P power button on the projector or the On button on the remote control.
22 Setting Up the Projector Turning Off the Projector 1. Turn off any equipment connect ed to the projector. 2. Press the P power button on the projector or the P Standby button on the remote control. When you see a confirmation messa ge, press the bu tton again to tu rn the projector off.
Setting Up the Proje ctor 23 If you press the source button on the projecto r, you see a list of available sources. Press the source button to move through the list and select the desired source. Note: If an image does not appear, see “Pro blem Solving” on page 61.
24 Setting Up the Projector To use the lens shift, press the Lens Shift button on the remote control, then use the lrud arrow buttons to adjust the image position . To return the lens to the center, press and hold any arrow button until the lens moves to the center and stops.
Making Basic Adjustments 25 Making Basic Adjustments Follow the instructions in this chapter to make basic adjustments to the image shape, size, color, and quality.
26 Making Basic Adjustments Choosing the Aspect Ratio In many cases, video signals are automatically resized to fit on your screen when Auto is selected as the Aspect setting. You may need to change the size of the image (or aspect ratio) for certain image types by pressing the Aspect button on the remote control.
Making Basic Adjustments 27 Choosing the Color Mode You can change the Color Mode to automatically adjust brightness , contrast, and color, letting you quickly optimize the projected imag e for various lighting environments.
28 Making Basic Adjustments Note: You can fin e-tune these and oth er color and imag e quality settings using the projector’s menu system (see page 31). You can also save combinations of pic ture settings with the Memory feature for easy recall (see page 39).
Making Basic Adjustments 29 Adjusting RGBCMY Use this feature to adjust the hue, saturati on, and brightness for each of the red (R), green (G), blue (B), cyan (C), mag enta ( M), and yellow (Y) color components. 1. Press the RBGCMY button. You see the following displayed on the screen: 2.
30 Making Basic Adjustments 3. Choose from these options: ■ Lens Lock disables the focus, zoom, and lens shift. If you try to use one of these functions, a lock icon appears on the screen. ■ Child Lock to disable the P power button on the projector’s c ontrol panel unless it is pressed for about 3 seconds.
Making Detailed Adjustments 31 Making Detailed Adjustments You can use the projector’s on-screen menus to make det ailed adjust ments to the imag e quality—such as the brightness, contrast, sh arpn ess, and color. You can also change the menu display, sleep mode settings, and other projector features.
32 Making Detailed Adjustments 3. Press the u , d , l , or r button to change settings as necessary. You may have t o press the Enter button to confirm your choice. 4. When you’re finished, press the Esc button to return to the previous menu or press the Menu button to exit the menu sys tem.
Making Detailed Adjustments 33 Input Brightness Settings If the signal from connected equipment is weak and images appear dark, you can adjust the Brightness and Contrast settings. You can adjust brightness and contrast for each image source and color mode.
34 Making Detailed Adjustments ■ Setup Level Note: This setting can be used only when an NTSC signal is being input through the Video or S-Video port, or when a video signal is being input through the Component video ports. This setting adjusts the threshold at which dark areas of the image are rendered black (0 IRE).
Making Detailed Adjustments 35 ■ Sharpness Use this function to make lines and edges appear more distinct in the image. This setting is stored separately for each image sour ce and color mode setting.
36 Making Detailed Adjustments ■ Mosquito NR Note: This setting can not be used when the Color Mode is set to x.v.Color (see page 27) or with a signal input through the PC port. This setting reduces grainy noise that can a ppear around the edges of MPEG images.
Making Detailed Adjustments 37 ■ Tint Note: This setting can not be used when the Color Mode is set to x.v.Color (see page 27) or with a signal input through the PC port. Shifts the color balance between magenta and green. ■ Abs. Color Temp. Note: This setting can not be used when the Color Mode is set to THX or x.
38 Making Detailed Adjustments ■ RGBCMY Note: This setting can not be used when the Color Mode is set to x.v.Color (see page 27). Use the RGBCMY settings to adjust the hue, saturation, and brightness of the six color components (red, green, blue, cyan, magenta, yellow).
Making Detailed Adjustments 39 Adjustments for Computer I mages In addition to the settings described previously , you can adjust the Tracking and Sync settings for analog RGB computer images. Normally, thes e settings are adjusted automatically by the pr o j e ct o r .
40 Making Detailed Adjustments Selecting Memory Settings You can easily recall the memory settings by using the memory button on the remote control. 1. Press the Memory button on the remote control. 2. Select Load Memory or Load Lens Position . 3. Use the arrow buttons to select the desired settin g, then press the Enter button.
Making Detailed Adjustments 41 ■ To create your own name, select Customized and use the keyboard screen to enter the name. Use the arrow buttons to select a character, then press the Enter button. When you have selected all of the characters in your name, select Finish and press the Enter button.
42 Making Detailed Adjustments 3. Do one of the following: ■ Select Reset All to return all projector settings to th eir original defaults (except Component, Memory, Language, Network, and Lamp). ■ Select Reset Memory to clear all memory settings.
Making Detailed Adjustments 43 ■ Zoom Size Lets you adjust the proportions of the imag e when the aspect ratio has been set to Zoom . Make sure Overscan is set to Off before using this function.
44 Making Detailed Adjustments Other Setup Options ■ Projection You can select different options for projecting th e image: Front , Front/Ceiling , Rear , Rear/Ceiling . ■ Standby Mode (Powe rLite Pro Cinema 61000 only) Select Communication On to monitor and control the projector over your network when the projector is in standby mode.
Making Detailed Adjustments 45 ■ Trigger Out Select Power to have the Trigger out port output a 12-volt signal to lower your projection screen when the projector is running. Or select Anamorphic Wide to engage a motorized anamorphic lens (commercially available) when the Anamorphic Wide or Horiz.
46 Making Detailed Adjustments ■ Control Pane l Lock Lets you disable all the buttons on the projector’s control panel (except for the P power button) to prevent the image from being accidentally changed once it is adjusted. See page 29 f or more in formation.
Making Detailed Adjustments 47 ■ Wired LAN Assigns a network address to your projector. Select DHCP and set it to On if your network assigns addresses automatic ally. Otherwise, select Off and enter the projector’s IP address, subnet mask, an d gateway address.
48 Using HDMI Link Using HDMI Link When you connect HDMI CEC-compatible devices to the projector with HDMI cables, you can control them using the HDMI Link buttons on the projector’s remote control. This lets you use just one remote control to op erate many commonly used features on all your devices.
Using HDMI Link 49 Using HDMI Link 1. Press the HDMI Link button on the projector’s remote control. 2. Select Device Connections . You see this screen: 3.
50 Using the P rojector on a Network Using the Projector on a Network When you connect the Powe rLite Pro Cinema 61000 to your network, you can selec t projector settings and control projection from a web browser. This lets you access the projector remotely.
Using the Projector on a Netwo rk 51 Monitoring the Projector with a Web Browser Once you have c onnected the proje ctor to your network, you can select projector settings and control projection using a compatible web browser. Note: This feature supports Microsoft ® Internet Explorer ® 6.
52 Using the P rojector on a Network 6. Choose an Address field, enter the e-mail address, and sel ect the alerts you want to receive. You can enter up to thr ee e-mail addres ses.
Maintenance 53 Maintenance Your projector needs little maintenance. All you ne ed to do on a r egular basis is keep the lens clean. You also may need to clean the air filte r to prevent overheating. Warning: Before you clean any part of the projector, turn it off and unplug the power cord.
54 Maintenance Cleaning the Projector Case Before you clean the case, turn off the projector and unplug the power cord. ■ To remove dirt or dust, wipe the case with a soft, dry, lint-free cloth. ■ To remove stubborn dirt or stains, moisten a soft cloth with water and a neutral detergent.
Maintenance 55 5. Grasp the tab on the air filt er and remove it as shown. 6. Gently tap both sides of the ai r filter against a hard surface four or five times to remove loose dust from the air filter. Note: Do not tap the filter too hard. This can cause it to bend or break.
56 Maintenance Replacing the Lamp The projection lamp lasts for up to 5000 hours. You can use the Info menu to check how long it’s been in use (see page 59). It’s time to replace the lamp when: ■ The projected image gets darker or starts to deteriorate.
Maintenance 57 5. Use the screwdriver that came with the lamp (or a simil ar tool) to loosen the screw on the lamp cover. Then remove the cover as shown. 6. Loosen the two screws securing the lamp (they don’t come all the way out). 7. Grasp the lamp as shown and pull it straight out.
58 Maintenance 8. Gently insert the new lamp and tighten its screws. Caution: Don’ t touch the glass portion of the lamp assembly. Touching the glass could result in premature lamp failure. 9. Replace the lamp cover and tighten th e scre w. (The projector won’t work if the lamp cover is open or loose.
Maintenance 59 Resetting the Lamp Usage Timer After replacing the lamp, plug the projector back in and turn on the main power switch on the back. Press the P power button on the projector or the On button on the remote control. Then follow these steps to reset the lamp usage tim er: 1.
60 Maintenance Storing the Projector If you need to store the projector for an ext ended time, do the following: ■ Make sure the temperature of the storage area is within 14 to 140 °F (–10 to 60 °C). ■ Attach the lens cover and retract the feet.
Problem Solving 61 Problem Solving This section explains how to interpret the proj ector’s status lights, solve problems with the picture and remote control, and contact technical support. What To Do When the Lights Come On or Flash The lights on the projector indicate the projector’s status and let you know when a problem occurs.
62 Problem Solv ing Power light flashes The projector is cooling down. Wait unti l the light stops flashing and remains on. Then you can un plug the projector or turn it back on. If the power button is also fl ashing (Po werLite Pro Cinema 61000 only), the projector will go into network monitoring after cool-down is complete.
Problem Solving 63 Solving Picture Problems You cannot turn on the projector. ■ Make sure the power cord is connected and the main power switch in back of the projector is turned on. Then press the P power button on the projector or th e On button on the remote control.
64 Problem Solv ing ■ Use the Position setting to reposition the image on the screen (see page 42). ■ If you’ve connected a computer and you see only half the image, make sure the computer’s Dual Display setting is turned off. If part of the image is cut off, reset the projector settings (see page 41).
Problem Solving 65 The picture is upside-down or reversed. Change the Projection setting in the Setting s menu (see page 44). The picture isn’t rectangular. ■ If the image looks like or , the projector has been placed off to one side of the screen and angled toward it.
66 Problem Solv ing ■ Make sure the lens is not fogged by condensat ion. If you’ve just moved the projector from a cold environment, wait a couple of minutes before using it. ■ Adjust the Sharpness setting (see page 35) or turn on Super-resolution (see page 38).
Problem Solving 67 ■ Dim the room lights and turn off any fluorescen t lights. Make sure the projector is not in direct sunlight. ■ Turn off nearby equipment that emits infrared energy, such as a radiant room heater. ■ Make sure there are no objects between the remote control and the IR receiver.
68 Problem Solv ing Speak to a Support Representative To use the Epson Privat eLine Support service, cal l (800) 637 -7661 and enter the PIN on the Epson PrivateLine Support card that came with your projector. This is the fastest way of speaking to a live representative, and it’s free .
Specifications 69 Specifications General Type of display Poly-silicon TFT active matrix Size of LCD panels 0.74 inch (18 mm) wide Lens F=2.5 to 3. 7 Resolution (native format) 1920 × 1080 pixels, 108.
70 Specificati ons Dimensions Height 6.9 inches (175 mm), not including adjustable feet Width 17.3 inches (440 mm) Depth 14.6 inches (370 mm); no t including lens protrusion Weight 19.8 lb (9.0 kg) Electrical Rated frequency 50/60 Hz AC Power supply 100 to 120 V AC, 2.
Specifications 71 Safety United States FCC Part 15B Class B (DoC) UL60950-1 Canada ICES-003 Class B CSA C22.2 No. 60950-1 Pixelworks D NX ™ ICs are used in this projector. Compatible Video Formats The projector supports analog vide o in NTSC, PAL, and SECAM formats, and it automatically adjusts to the incoming signal.
72 Specificati ons Analog RGB (computer disp lay) HDTV 720p 1080i 1080p 50/60 50/60 50/60 1280 × 720 1920 × 1080 1920 × 1080 Signal Refresh rate (Hz) Resolution VGA 60/72/75/85 640 × 480 SVGA 56/6.
Specifications 73 HDMI Signal Refresh rate (Hz) Resolution VGA 60 640 × 480 SDTV 480i 576i 480p 576p 60 50 60 50 720 × 480 720 × 576 720 × 480 720 × 576 HDTV 720p 1080i 1080p 50/60 50/60 24/30/50.
74 Specificati ons ESC/VP21 Command Codes You can use an AV contr oller with a 9- pin null mode m serial cable to control the projector. You can download the complete ESC/VP 21 Communication Man ual for home theater projectors from the Epson website at www.
Notices 75 Notices Important Safety Information Follow these safety instructions when setting up and usi ng the projector: ■ Never look into the projector lens when the lamp is turned on; the bright light can damage your eyes. Never let children look into the lens when it is on.
76 Notices ■ The lamp(s) in this product contain mercury. Please consult your state and local regulations regarding disposal or recycling. Do not put in the trash. ■ Allow the lamp to cool for one hour before replacing it. ■ Unplug the projector during lightning storms or when not in use for extended period s.
Notices 77 FCC Compliance Statement For United States Users This equipment has been tested and found to comp ly with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Ru les. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmfu l interference in a residential installation.
78 Notices Declaration of Conformity According to 47CFR, Part 2 and 15 for Class B Pe rsonal Computers and Peripherals; and/or CPU Boards and Power Supplies used wi th Class B Personal Computers: We: Epson America, Inc.
Notices 79 Epson America, Inc. Limited Warranty Three-Year Projector Limite d Warranty and 90-Day Lamp Limited Warranty What Is Covered: Epson America, Inc.
80 Notices TO THE WARRANTY PERIOD IDENTIFIED ABOVE. UNLESS S TATED HERE IN, ANY STATEMENTS OR REPRESENTATIONS MADE BY ANY OTHER PE RSON OR FI RM ARE VOID. IN THE EVENT THE REMEDIES ABOVE FAIL, EPSON’S ENTIRE LIABILITY SHALL BE LIMITED TO A REFUND OF THE PRICE PAID FOR THE EPSON PRODUCT COVERED BY THIS LIMITED WARRANTY.
Index 81 Index A Abs. Color Temp. setting, 37 Accessories, 10, 68 Air filter cleaning and replacing, 54 to 55 ordering, 10 AMX Device Discovery, 47 Anamorphic lens, 20, 26 Anamorphic Wide setting, 26 .
82 Index EPSON Super White setting, 34 ESC/VP21 command codes, 74 F FCC Compliance Statement, 77 Filter, see Air filt er Flickering, 35, 65 Focus, 25, 39 Frame Interpolation, 36 G Gain, colo r, 37 Gam.
Index 83 M Mail notification, 47 Memory button, 9, 39 to 41 Memory settings creating, 40 renaming, 40 using, 39 to 41 Menu button, 9, 31 Menus available settings, 32 to 47 customizing display, 32 line.
84 Index Resolution compatible formats, 7 1 to 73 projector, 59, 69 RGB setting, 37 RGBCMY setting, 27 to 29, 38 S Safety approvals, 71 Safety instructions, 75 to 76 Setup level, 34 Sharpness, 35 Sign.
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