Epson 8350 - Manual

Introduction 7 Projector Parts Control panel (top) Ventilation slots Lens cover Vertical lens shift dial Adjustable foot Video port HDMI ports Component video port AC power inlet Infrared receiver Kensington ® lock port Infrared receiver Horizontal lens shift dial S-Video port Control (RS-232C) port...

8 Introduction Power button Menu navigation button Esc buttonExits the current menu item Menu buttonDisplays the menus Warning lights Mounting bracket attachment points Enter buttonSelects menu items or opens the line menu Bottom Projector Control Panel Optional cable cover attachment points (brass ...

Introduction 9 Remote Control Source buttonsSwitch between equipment connected to the projector Color Mode buttonOptimizes viewing for different lighting environments Power buttonTurns projector on or off Memory buttonRecalls custom picture settings Menu navigation buttons Pattern buttonDisplays tes...

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 service plans are available. You can purchase these plans and other accessories from an authorized Epson reseller. To find...

Introduction 11 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 t...

12 Setting Up the Projector 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 the viewing setups shown below, as well as rear projection. Center Ceil...

Setting Up the Projector 15 To determine the exact image size when you know the projection distance (or the exact projection distance when you know the desired image size), you can use the Image Size Calculator. This program is available on the Epson website at epson.com/support (U.S.) or epson.ca/s...

16 Setting Up the Projector 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 tables on page 14 as a guide to positioning the projector. To suspend the projector from a ceiling, you wil...

18 Setting Up the Projector Connecting the Cables Connecting Video and Computer Equipment You can connect the projector to many types of video equipment, such as a Blu-ray Disc ™ /DVD player, digital tuner, cable or satellite box, video game console, camcorder, or digital camera. You can also connec...

Setting Up the Projector 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): Component (for component video), S-Video , or Video (for composite video). When y...

20 Setting Up the Projector Making Other Connections Connect the power cable and other cables described below, depending on how you plan to use the projector. ■ Plug the power cable into the projector and a grounded electrical outlet. ■ The Trigger out port outputs a 12-volt DC signal when the proje...

Setting Up the Projector 21 Installing Batteries in the Remote Control The remote control uses two AA batteries. WARNING: Keep batteries away from children. If a battery is swallowed, contact your doctor immediately. 1. Release the tab and lift open the cover. 2. Insert two new AA batteries as shown...

22 Setting Up the Projector 4. Press the P power button on the remote control or projector. Note: To prevent children from turning on the projector, you can use the Child Lock feature. See page 32 for details. If you’ll be using the projector at an altitude above 4921 feet (1500 meters), turn on Hig...

Setting Up the Projector 23 Selecting the Image Source The source buttons on the projector and remote control let you switch between images from different pieces of equipment connected to the projector (such as a Blu-ray Disc/DVD player, cable or satellite box, or video game console). Press the Sour...

24 Setting Up the Projector Positioning the Image If the image is not centered on the screen, use the horizontal and vertical lens shift dials to adjust its position. Caution: Do not try to move the lens by hand, or you may damage the projector. Always use the lens shift dials to change the lens pos...

26 Making Basic Adjustments Making Basic Adjustments Follow the instructions in this chapter to make basic adjustments to the image shape, size, color, and quality. For further refinements, see “Making Detailed Adjustments” on page 33. Focusing and Zooming Use the focus ring to sharpen the image. Us...

Making Basic Adjustments 27 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 ...

28 Making Basic Adjustments Choosing the Color Mode You can change the Color Mode to automatically adjust brightness, contrast, and color, letting you quickly optimize the projected image for various lighting environments. You can also select a different color mode for each input source—which is use...

Making Basic Adjustments 29 Advanced Color Adjustments To further customize the color and image quality, you can adjust the gamma and individual RGBCMY color tones using the RGBCMY and Gamma buttons on the remote control. (Not available when x.v.Color is selected as the Color Mode.) Note: You can fi...

30 Making Basic Adjustments Adjusting the Gamma Setting You can select from five gamma settings (2.0 to 2.4) or customize your own setting from your image or a displayed graph. Lower values will increase the contrast of dark areas, but tend to blur the bright areas. Higher values will darken the lig...

Making Basic Adjustments 31 Adjusting RGBCMY Use this feature to adjust the hue, saturation, and brightness for each of the red (R), green (G), blue (B), cyan (C), magenta (M), and yellow (Y) color components. 1. Press the RBGCMY button. You see the following displayed on the screen: 2. Use the u or...

32 Making Basic Adjustments Locking the Projector The projector includes two lock settings to prevent the image from being accidentally changed once it’s adjusted, and to keep children from turning on the projector without adult supervision. To access the lock settings, follow these steps: 1. Press ...

Making Detailed Adjustments 33 Making Detailed Adjustments You can use the projector’s on-screen menus to make detailed adjustments to the image quality—such as the brightness, contrast, sharpness, and color. You can also change the menu display, sleep mode settings, and other projector features. Us...

Making Detailed Adjustments 35 Changing How the Menus Display Use these options to control how the menus display. ■ Language Select from 21 languages to use in the menu system. ■ Menu Position Use the arrow buttons to choose a position on the screen for displaying the menu. ■ Menu Color Select a col...

36 Making Detailed Adjustments ■ Brightness Adjust the brightness so it’s suitable for your viewing conditions. For example, if you’re projecting in a brightly lit room or onto an especially large screen, you may need to increase the brightness. Decrease the brightness for dark rooms or small screen...

Making Detailed Adjustments 37 ■ HDMI Video Range Note: This setting can be used only when HDMI 1 or HDMI 2 is selected as the image source (see page 23). This setting cannot be used when the Color Mode is set to x.v.Color (see page 28). If your video equipment has an HDMI port and you’ve connected ...

40 Making Detailed Adjustments Color Settings If the image colors don’t look correct, you can adjust them using these settings. Use the first three settings described below to make the most visible changes. If you only need to make slight adjustments, you can fine-tune the picture with the remaining...

42 Making Detailed Adjustments ■ Color Gamut (Home Cinema 8700 UB only) Note: The Color Gamut setting can only be used when the Color Mode is set to THX (see page 28). You can select from three different color gamut settings according to the source material and locale. Select SMPTE-C for standard de...

Making Detailed Adjustments 43 ■ Tracking Adjust the tracking to eliminate vertical bands. It is easiest to adjust the tracking when the image contains a lot of fine detail (such as black text on a white background). ■ Sync. Adjust the synchronization to eliminate blurriness. For best results, make ...

44 Making Detailed Adjustments Creating Memory Settings Memory settings can be used to store most of the picture quality settings on page 37 and color settings on page 40. Before saving them to memory, adjust the settings to the desired levels. 1. Press the Memory button on the remote control. 2. Se...

Making Detailed Adjustments 45 Deleting Saved Memory Settings You can clear all your memory settings at once. 1. Press the Menu button on the remote control. 2. Open the Reset menu, then select Reset Memory . 3. Select Yes , then press the Enter button to delete the memory settings. Note: You can de...

46 Making Detailed Adjustments 3. Do one of the following: ■ Select Reset Lamp Hours to clear the lamp usage timer and reset it to zero. You should reset the lamp timer only when you install a new projector lamp. See page 56 for more information. ■ Select Reset Memory to clear all memory settings. ■...

Making Detailed Adjustments 47 ■ Zoom Caption Pos. Lets you adjust the shape and position of the image so that subtitles are visible (available only if the aspect ratio has been set to Zoom ). Use Zoom Size to adjust the proportions of the image, and Zoom Caption Pos. to move the image up or down. A...

50 Maintenance Maintenance Your projector needs little maintenance. All you need to do on a regular basis is keep the lens clean. You also may need to clean the air filter to prevent overheating. WARNING: Before you clean any part of the projector, turn it off and unplug the power cord. Never open a...

Maintenance 51 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. Then wipe t...

52 Maintenance 7. Gently tap both sides of the air 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. 8. Use a small vacuum cleaner that is designed for computers and other office equipm...

Maintenance 53 Replacing the Lamp The projection lamp lasts for up to 4000 hours. You can use the Info menu to check how long it’s been in use (see page 56). It’s time to replace the lamp when: ■ The projected image gets darker or starts to deteriorate. ■ The projector’s lamp light flashes red at ha...

54 Maintenance 5. Insert the screwdriver that came with the lamp (or a similar tool) into the slot on the back of the projector to release the lamp cover. Then lift up the cover to remove it. 6. Loosen the two screws securing the lamp (they don’t come all the way out). 7. Grasp the lamp as shown and...

Maintenance 55 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. (The projector won’t work if the lamp cover is open or loose.) 10. Reset the lamp us...

56 Maintenance Resetting the Lamp Usage Timer After replacing the lamp, plug the projector back in, turn on the power switch on the back, and press the P power button. Then follow these steps to reset the lamp usage timer: 1. Press the Menu button on the projector or remote control. 2. Use the menu ...

Maintenance 57 Storing the Projector If you need to store the projector for an extended 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. ■ Remove the batteries from the remote control. ■ Pack ...

58 Problem Solving Problem Solving This section explains how to interpret the projector’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 top of the projector indicate the projector’s status a...

Problem Solving 59 Note: If the power and source lights don’t come on, they may have been turned off using the Illumination setting (see page 48). Lights indicating a problem Light state Cause and solution All lights are off The projector is not receiving power. Make sure the power switch on the bac...

60 Problem Solving Solving Picture Problems You cannot turn on the projector. ■ Make sure the power cord is connected and the power switch in back of the projector is turned on. Then wait a moment for the P power light to come on before pressing the P power button. ■ If you’ve set the Control Panel ...

Problem Solving 61 You’re using a computer and no picture appears on the screen. If you’re using a Windows ® laptop: ■ Press the function key that lets you display on an external monitor. It’s often labeled with an icon such as , but it may also be labeled CRT/LCD . You may have to hold down the Fn ...

62 Problem Solving 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. Face the projector straight ahead (instead of at the center of the screen), then use the horizontal lens shift dial to center the image (...

Problem Solving 63 ■ Fine-tune the colors with the settings listed on page 40. ■ If the picture looks dark, you may need to replace the lamp. Check the lamp usage timer to see how long the lamp has been in use (see page 56). Replace the lamp if it’s close to the end of its service life (see page 53)...

64 Problem Solving Where to Get Help Internet Support Epson provides technical assistance 24 hours a day at epson.com/support (U.S.) or epson.ca/support (Canada). Here you can access troubleshooting information, download product documentation, and receive technical advice through e-mail. Speak to a ...

Specifications 65 Specifications General Type of display Poly-silicon TFT active matrix Size of LCD panels 0.74 inch (18 mm) wide Lens F=2.0 to 3.17 Resolution (native format) 1920 × 1080 pixels, 1080p Brightness Home Cinema 8350: Normal mode:White light output 2000 lumens (ISO 21118 standard)Color ...

Specifications 67 Environmental Temperature Operating: 41 to 95 °F (5 to 35 °C)Storage: 14 to 140 °F (–10 to 60 °C) Humidity Operating: 20 to 80% RH, non-condensingStorage: 10 to 90% RH, non-condensing Operating altitude Up to 7500 feet (2286 meters);over 4921 feet (1500 meters), enable High Altitud...

Specifications 69 ESC/VP21 Command Codes You can use an AV controller with a 9-pin null modem serial cable to control the projector. You can download the complete ESC/VP 21 Communication Manual for home theater projectors from the Epson website at epson.com/support (U.S.) or epson.ca/support (Canada...

Notices 71 Notices Important Safety Information Follow these safety instructions when setting up and using 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. ■ Never open any cove...

Notices 73 FCC Compliance Statement For United States Users This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential ...

74 Notices Declaration of Conformity According to 47CFR, Part 2 and 15 for Class B Personal Computers and Peripherals; and/or CPU Boards and Power Supplies used with Class B Personal Computers: We: Epson America, Inc. Located at: 3840 Kilroy Airport WayMS 3-13Long Beach, CA 90806-2469Telephone: (562...

76 Index Index Numerics 2-2 Pull-down, 394-4 Pull-down, 39 A Abs. Color Temp. setting, 40Accessories, 10, 64Air filter cleaning and replacing, 51 to 52ordering, 10 Anamorphic lens, 20, 27Anamorphic Wide setting, 27Anti-theft device, 7, 10Aspect button, 9, 27, 60Aspect ratio, selecting, 27, 46Auto Ir...