Epson Pro Cinema 6010 manuale d’uso

PowerLite ® Pro Cinema 6010 Home Theater Projector User’ s Guide[...]

2 Contents Contents Introduction 5 Projector Parts 6 Remote Control 8 Optional Accessories 9 Registration and Warranty 9 Using This Manual 10 Setting Up the Projector 11 Choose a Location 11 Installing the Project or 15 Connecting the Cables 17 Connecting Video and Computer Equipment 17 Making Other Connections 19 Installing Batteries in the Remote[...]

Contents 3 Advanced Color Adjustments 30 Adjusting the Gamma Setting 31 Adjusting RGBCMY 32 Locking the Projector 32 Making Detailed Adjustments 34 Using the Menu Syste m 34 Changing How the Menus Display 35 Adjusting the Picture Quality 36 Input Brightness Settings 36 Sharpness and Picture Quality Settings 38 Color Settings 39 3D Setup 41 Adjustme[...]

4 Contents Maintenance 56 Cleaning the Lens 56 Cleaning the 3D Glasses 57 Cleaning the Projector Case 58 Cleaning and Replacing the Air Filter 58 Replacing the Lamp 60 Resetting the Lamp Usage Timer 63 Checking the Proj ector Status 63 Storing the Projector 64 Transporting the Projector 64 Problem Solving 65 What To Do When the Lights Come On or Fl[...]

Introduction 5 Introduction The PowerLite ® Pro Cinema 6010 project or lets you enjoy theater-quality 3D images in the relaxing environment of your own home. Designed especially for home cinema use, it offers these outstanding features: ■ Native 1080p (1920 × 10 80) resolution, dynamic contrast ratio up to 200,000:1 and up to 2400 lumen s of br[...]

6 Introduction Projector Parts Air exhaust Proje ctor le ns Adjustable foot HDMI ports External 3D IR port Remote receiver Vertical lens shi ft dial Front Back Lamp cover Air intake Air filter cover Power inlet Kensington ® lock port RS-232C port Video port PC port Control panel Horizontal lens shift dial Focus ring Zoom ring Cable clip holes Comp[...]

Introduction 7 Escape button Power button Mounting bracket attachment points Bottom Projector Control Panel Source button Menu navigation/ vertical keystone buttons Front adjustable feet Menu button Enter button Retractable cover[...]

8 Introduction Remote Control Source buttons Switch between equipment connected to the projector On button Turns projector on Menu navigation buttons Color Mode button Quickly change color settings to match room lighting HDMI Link button Enables and disabl es the HDMI link function Illumination button Lights the remote control buttons for easy view[...]

Introduction 9 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 the nearest reseller, plea se call 8 00-GO-EPSON ([...]

10 Introduction Using This Manual This book contains all the information you need to use the projector, in addition to basic setup and maintenance instructions, troublesh ooting tips, important safety instructions, specifications, and warranty information. Please follow these guidelines as you read through the manual: Warning: Must be followed care[...]

Setting Up the Projector 11 Setting Up the Projector Follow the instructions in this section to ch oose a location for the projector, connect the cables, and display an image. Choose a Location You can install the projector for the viewing setups shown below, as well as rear pr ojection. Front Ceiling[...]

12 Setting Up the Projector Keep the projector level and place it at a height so its le ns is even with the top or the bottom of the screen and is centered horizontally. If this is not possible, use the lens shift dial s to reposition the image. You can use lens shift to move the image up or down by nearly its full height, and left or right by abou[...]

Setting Up the Projector 13 The size of the image is determined by the distance from the projector’s lens to the screen. Depending on your display settings and how yo u use the Zoom ring, the actual size may differ. Use these tables as a g uide for projector placement: 16:9 aspect ratio Projection distance Diagonal image size (width × height) Of[...]

14 Setting Up the Projector To determine the exact image size when you know the proj ection distance (or the exact projection distance when you know the de sired image size), you can use the Image Size Calculator. This program is avai lable on the EPSON website at epson.com/support (U.S.) or epson.ca/support (Canada). Also keep these considerations[...]

Setting Up the Projector 15 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 tables on page 13 as a guide to pos itioning the projector. To suspend the projector from a ceiling, you will need the included projector mount designed fo[...]

16 Setting Up the Projector The following illustrations show the dimensions of the projec tor: LENS 11.8 in. (300 mm) 5.9 in. (150 mm) 3.3 in . (83 mm) 2.4 in. (60 mm) 6.3 in. (160 mm) 15.6 in. (396 mm) 18.3 in. (466 m m) 9.2 in. (233 mm) 3.3 in. (83 mm) 6.2 in. (159 mm)[...]

Setting Up the Projector 17 Connecting the Cables Connecting Video and Computer Equipment You can connect the projector to many type s of video equipment, such as a Blu-ray Disc ™ /DVD player, digit al tuner, cabl e or satellit e box, video game console, camcorder, or digital camera. You can also connect it to a desktop or laptop PC or Apple ® M[...]

18 Setting Up the Projector For best result s, connect your vide o equipment to the HDMI port, if possible. If your equipment doesn’t support HDMI, connect it to either the Component (for high quality, component video) or Video (for composite video) port. Note: You need to use a version 1.4 or higher HDMI cable to use the projector’s 3D feature[...]

Setting Up the Projector 19 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. ■ To use an AV controller with the projector, connect a 9-pin null modem serial cable to the RS-232C port. ■ [...]

20 Setting Up the Projector Installing Batteries in the Remote Control The remote control uses two AA batteries. Warning: Keep batteries away from children. If a ba ttery is swallowed, contact your doctor immediately. 1. Release the tab and lift open the cover. 2. Insert two new AA batteries as shown. 3. Reinsert the cover and press it down until i[...]

Setting Up the Projector 21 The power light flashes while th e projector warms up. If you don’t see a picture, you may need to change the image sou rce as described on page 21. Turning Off the Projector 1. Turn off any equipment connected to the projec tor. 2. Press the P power button on the proj ector twice or press the Sta ndby button on the re[...]

22 Setting Up the Projector If you press the source button on the projecto r, you see a list of available sources. Press the source button to move through th e list and select the desired source. Note: If an image does not appear, se e “Problem Solving” on page 65. To temporarily turn off the image and darken the screen, press the Blank button [...]

Setting Up the Projector 23 The vertical position (V) can be adjusted by up to 96% of the height of the screen, while the horizontal position (H) can be adjusted by up to 47% of the width of the screen. If one side of the image is taller than the other, make sure the projector is parallel to the screen. If necessary, adjust the front feet so that t[...]

24 Setting Up the Projector When setting up the projector, make sure that it is placed level to the screen in order to provide the best possible image quality. If you must set up the projector at an angle, use the vertical keystone buttons to correct the image shape.[...]

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. For further refinements, see “Making Detailed Adjustments” on page 34. Focusing and Zooming Use the focus ring to sharpen the image. Use the zoom ring to reduce or enlarge the image[...]

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 ne ed to change the size of the imag e (or aspect ratio) for certain image types by pressing the Aspe ct button on the remote control. Note: When displaying 720p, 108[...]

Making Basic Adjustments 27 ■ Anamorphic Wide to display images that have a 2.40:1 aspect ratio (such as CinemaScope ® ) when using a commercially available anamorphic lens (available from Epson—see page 9). Note: If you use this setting with out an anamorphic lens, the image fills the screen vertically but not at the correct aspec t ratio. Ma[...]

28 Making Basic Adjustments Projecting in Split Screen mode You can use the Split Screen fe ature to simult aneously project two images from different image sources next to each other. You can cont rol the Split Scre en feature using the remote control or the projector menus. The Split Screen feature is only availab le with certain combinations of [...]

Making Basic Adjustments 29 2. Press the Menu button. You see this screen: 3. To select an input source for the other image, select the Source setting, press Enter , select the input source, select Execute , and press Ent er . (You can also change image sources, if necessary.) 4. To switch the images, select the Swap Screens setting and press Enter[...]

30 Making Basic Adjustments Select the image source you want to adjust, then press the Color Mode button on the remote control. Choose from these settings: ■ Cinema for viewing movies in a dimly lit room. ■ Dynamic for projecting the brightest picture available. ■ Living Room for watching television programs during the day. ■ Natural or THX[...]

Making Basic Adjustments 31 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 incr ease the contrast of dark areas, but tend to blur the bright areas. Higher values will da rk en the light areas. Gamma presets make minor adjustments [...]

32 Making Basic Adjustments Adjusting RGBCMY Use this feature to adjust the hue, saturation , and brightness for e ach 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 d button on the remote control to sel ect the c[...]

Making Basic Adjustments 33 4. Choose from these options: ■ Child Lock to disable the P power button on the projector’s control panel unless it is pressed for about 3 seconds. Since you can st ill use the remote cont rol to turn on the projector, you may want to keep it away from children’s reach. Note: Even if the Child Lock is on, the proje[...]

34 Making Detailed Adjustments Making Detailed Adjustments You can use the projector’s on-scree n menus to make detailed adjustment s 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. Using the Menu System You can access the menu [...]

Making Detailed Adjustments 35 4. When you’re finished, press the Esc button to return to the previous menu or press the Menu button to exit th e menu system. To display one of the line menus, press the Enter button. You see a display like this at the bottom of the image: ■ Press the l or r button to adjust the setting. ■ Press the Menu or Es[...]

36 Making Detailed Adjustments Adjusting the Picture Quality Before fine-tuning the image using these adjustments, make sure you have already se lected the best Color Mode for your picture and viewing environment, as described on page 29. Then use the settings in this section to finish adjusting the picture to your liking. Most image quality settin[...]

Making Detailed Adjustments 37 ■ Auto Iris When this setting is on, the light output is automatically adjusted according to th e brightness of the image. Select either Normal or High Speed to indicate how quickly you would like the projector to respond to changes in the brightness of the image. The setting is stored separately for each image sour[...]

38 Making Detailed Adjustments Sharpness and Picture Quality Set tings If the image looks fuzzy, or if it contains noise or flickering, you can use these settings to correct it. ■ Sharpness Use this function to make lines and edges appe ar more distinct in the image. This setting is stored separately for each image sour ce and color mode setting.[...]

Making Detailed Adjustments 39 ■ Noise Reduction Note: This is not be available with a si gnal input through the PC port. This setting reduces flickering of analog im ages. You can select from 3 levels of noise reduction. ■ Frame Interpola tion This setting compares the current and prev ious frames, then creates a frame between them to reduce f[...]

40 Making Detailed Adjustments ■ Abs. Color Temp. Shifts the color balance between red and blue, making the image appear warmer or cooler. ■ Skin Tone Makes fine adjustments to the tint and controls the amount of red or green in the image. Also useful for correcting black-and- white images, if they look tinted. ■ RGB Use the RGB settings to f[...]

Making Detailed Adjustments 41 ■ Gamma 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 light areas. See page 31 for more information. ■ Color Gamut Note:[...]

42 Making Detailed Adjustments ■ 3D Format Use this setting to select the 3D format support ed by your video device. In most cases, the projector will correctly detect the 3D format when this option is set to Auto . You should only select the 2D , Side by Side , or Top and Bottom formats when your projector doesn’t properly display 3D images. S[...]

Making Detailed Adjustments 43 Adjustments for Computer Images 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 projector. I f you notice that t he image is blurr y or contains dark vertical bands, you may need [...]

44 Making Detailed Adjustments Note: Dependi ng on the source and resolution of each input, the two screens may no t appear to be of equal size when the Equal option is sel ected. ■ Source Select this option to open th e Source menu and select which inputs should be displayed in split screen mode. The Left and Right columns represent the left and[...]

Making Detailed Adjustments 45 Selecting Memory Settings and Resetting the Projector Your projector comes with 10 memory location s where you can save customized settings to obtain the best pictur e quality for each of your video inputs. Creating Memory Settings Memory settings can be used to store most of the picture quality settings on page 38 an[...]

46 Making Detailed Adjustments Renaming Memory Settings You can rename memory settings so that they are easier for you to recognize. 1. Press the Memory button on the remote control. 2. Select Rename Memory . 3. Select the memory name you want to change, then press the Enter button. The name selection screen is displayed. 4. Do one of the following[...]

Making Detailed Adjustments 47 Resetting the Projector If the image quality isn’t what you expect, one or more settings may be adjusted improperly. If necessary, you can restore the projector to its factory-default (original) settings. To restore the settings in a specific menu (suc h as the Image or Settings menu), open that menu, select Reset ,[...]

48 Making Detailed Adjustments Customizing Projector Features Use the settings in this section to adjust the image size and position, suppress on-screen text, and select basic setup options. Image Sizing Before adjusting any of these settings, make su re you have already selected an appropriate aspect ratio for the type of pict ur e you’re v iewi[...]

Making Detailed Adjustments 49 ■ Zoom Caption Pos. Lets you adjust the shape and position of the image so that subtitles are visible (available only if the Aspect setting has been set to Zoom ). Adjust Overscan before changing the zoom position. Screen Options ■ Messages Turn this setting off if you want to preven t on-screen messages from appe[...]

50 Making Detailed Adjustments ■ Video Signal Leave this setting on Auto so the projector can automatically int erpret the format, such as NTSC or PAL (for standard TV formats). ■ Component Change this setting to match the type of equipment connected to the Component port. For component video, select Auto to let the projector automatically inte[...]

Making Detailed Adjustments 51 ■ High Altitude Mode Adjusts the speed of the fan so it can properly cool the projector at higher altitudes. Turn this setting on if you are using the projector at an altitude of 4921 feet (1500 meters) or higher. Note: The maxim um operating altitude is 7500 feet (2286 meters). ■ Trigger Out Turn on this setting [...]

52 Making Detailed Adjustments Follow these ste ps to adjust the projector’s L CD alignment: 1. Press the Menu button on the remote control. Select Extende d from the main menu, and then select LCD Alignment . You see the following displayed on the screen: 2. Set the Correct LCD Align. setting to On . 3. Set Select Color to R to adjust the red co[...]

Making Detailed Adjustments 53 6. Use the arrow buttons on the remote control to correct any visible misalignment in the corner highlighted by the orange box. 7. When you’ve finished adjusting the highlighted corner, press the Enter button on the remote control to adjust the next corner. Repe at this process for each of the four corners. 8. Once [...]

54 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 control 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. In a typical configuration, your DVD p[...]

Using HDMI Link 55 4. Set up your connected devices so their HD MI CEC-compatible fu nctions are enabled. For details, refer to the device manuf acturer’s documentation. Changing HDMI Link Settings 1. Press the HDMI Link button on the projector’s remote control. 2. Select Device Connections . You see this screen: 3. Use the u and d arrow button[...]

56 Maintenance 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 cleaning any part of the projector, tu r n it off and unplug the power cord. Never open any cover on the projector, except as spec ific[...]

Maintenance 57 Caution: Never rub the lens with abrasive materials. Use only l ens cleaning fluids that are designed for cleaning optics. Avoid touching the lens with your bare hands to prevent fingerprints on or damage to the lens surface. Cleaning the 3D Glasses Use the included lint-free cloth (do not use paper towels) to gently wipe the 3D glas[...]

58 Maintenance Cleaning the Projector Case Before you clean the case, turn off th e projector and unplug the power cord. ■ To remove dirt or dust, wipe the ca se 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 the case and dry it wit h a dry cloth. Cautio[...]

Maintenance 59 4. Remove the air filter as shown. 5. Gently tap both sides of the air filter against a hard surface four or five times to remove loos e dust from the air filter. Note: Do not use excessive force when tapping the air filte r, or it may crack and become unusable. Do not rinse the air filter in water, or use any detergent or solvent to[...]

60 Maintenance 8. Insert the outer edge of the air filter cover into the notches on the projector, then press in on the inner edge of the cover to lock it into place, as shown below. Replacing the Lamp The projecti on lamp lasts for up to 4000 hou r s in N ormal mode. You ca n use the Info menu to check how long it’s been in use (see page 63). It[...]

Maintenance 61 Follow these steps to replace the lamp: 1. If the projector is on, press the P power button on the projector twice or the Standby button on the remote control and wait for the power light to stop flashing. 2. Turn off the power switch on the back of the projector and unplug the power cord and any cables. 3. Wait about an hour to make[...]

62 Maintenance 7. Lift up the lamp handle and gently pull the lamp out of the projector. Warning: The lamp(s) in this product contai n mercury. Please consult your state and local regulations regarding disposal or recycling. Do not put in the trash. 8. Gently insert the new lamp into the proj ector and press the handle down. Tighten the screws. Cau[...]

Maintenance 63 10. Tighten the lamp cover screw. 11. Reset the lamp usage timer, as describe d on page 63. Resetting the Lamp Usage Timer After replacing the lamp, plug the projector back in, turn on the power switch on the back of the projector, and press the P power button on the projector or the On button on the remote control. Then follow these[...]

64 Maintenance 2. Use the menu navigation buttons to open the Info menu. The following information appears: Note: The information displayed depends on the currently selected image source. The Lamp Hours shows 0H until you’ve used the lamp for at least 10 hours. The resolution indicates the total number of scan lines in the source signal. The numb[...]

Problem Solving 65 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 and let you know when a problem occurs. If the [...]

66 Problem Sol ving Power light flashes blue, power bu tton is on The projector is warming up. Wait for the picture to appear. The projector is cooling down. Wa it unti l the power light stops flashing and remains off. Then press the P po wer button on the projector or the On button on the remote co ntrol to turn it back on. Power light and power b[...]

Problem Solving 67 Solving Picture Problems You cannot turn on the projector. ■ Make sure the power cord is connected and th e power switch on the back of the projector is t u r n e d on . T h e n w a i t a m o m e n t f or th e P power button to light up before pressing the P power button on the projector or the On button on the remote control. [...]

68 Problem Sol ving 3D content does not display or does not display correctly. ■ Press the 2D/3D button on the remote control to switch to 3D viewing mode, if necessary. ■ Make sure you are within the 3D viewing range ( see page 11). ■ Check that your video device and media are both 3D-compatible. Refer to the documentation that came with you[...]

Problem Solving 69 ■ If the function key doesn’t let you display simultaneously on both screens, you might need to use the Display utility in the Windows Control Panel to make sure that both the LCD screen and exte rnal moni tor port are enabled. From the Windows Control Panel, open the Display utility. In the Display Properties dialog box, cli[...]

70 Problem Sol ving The picture is blurry. ■ Make sure the Input Signal is set correctly for your video equipment (see page 50). ■ There may be dirt on the lens. Clea n the le ns as descr ibed on page 56. ■ Adjust the focus (see page 25). ■ Make sure the lens is not fogged by condensat ion. If you’ve just moved the projector from a cold e[...]

Problem Solving 71 Solving Remote Control Problems The projector doesn’t respond to remote control commands. ■ Make sure you’re within about 32 feet (10 m) of the projector, and the remote control is aimed at the projector’s front or back sensor within the ranges shown below. ■ You may need to replace the remote control batterie s (see pa[...]

72 Problem Sol ving 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 email . Speak to a Suppo rt Representative To use the EPSON PrivateL[...]

Specifications 73 Specifications General Type of display Poly-silicon TFT active matrix Size of LCD panels 0.74 inch (18.8 mm) wide Lens F=2.00 to 3.17 Resolution (native format) 1920 × 1080 pixels, 1080p Brightness Normal mode: White light output up to 2400 lumens (ISO 21118 standard) Color light output up to 2400 lumens Dynamic contrast ratio Up[...]

74 Specificati ons Remote Control Range Approximately 32 feet (10 m) Batteries AA × 2 Dimensions Height 5.6 inches (140 mm), not including adjustable feet Width 17.6 inches (446 mm) Depth 15.6 inches (395 mm); not including lens protrusion Weight 18.0 lb (8.2 kg) Electrical Rated frequency 50/60 Hz AC Power supply 100 to 120 V AC: 2.9 A 200 to 240[...]

Specifications 75 Safety United States FCC Part 15B Class B (DoC) UL60950-1 2 nd edition Canada ICES-003 Class B CSA C22.2 No. 60950-1-07 Pixelworks DNX ™ ICs are used in this projector. Compatible Video Formats The projector supports analog video in NTSC, PAL, and SECAM formats, and it automatically adjusts to the incoming signal. It can receive[...]

76 Specificati ons Analog RGB (computer display) HDMI 3D mode ESC/VP21 Command Codes You can use an AV controller with a 9-pin null mode m serial cable to control the p rojector. 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). S[...]

Notices 77 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. ■ If you or any viewer experiences the following sy mptoms or othe[...]

78 Notices ■ The following people should limit 3D content viewing: People with a history of photosensitivity People with heart disease People in poor health People who are sleep deprived People who are physically tired People under the influence of drugs or alcohol Anyone who has ever experienced epileptic seizures or sensory disturbances trigger[...]

Notices 79 ■ Allow the lamp to cool for one hour before replacing it. ■ Unplug the projector during lightnin g storms or when not in use for extended periods. ■ Don’t place the projector or remote cont rol on top of heat-producin g equipment. ■ If you use the projector in a coun try other than where you purchased it, use the correct power[...]

80 Notices WARNING The connection of a non-shielded equipment interface cable to this equipment will invalidate the FCC Certification of this device and may cause interference levels which exceed the limits established by the FCC for this equipment. It is the responsibility of the us er to obtain and use a shielded equipment interface cable with th[...]

Notices 81 Trademarks EPSON, PowerLite, and C 2 Fine are registered tradem arks, 1080Perfect is a tradem ark, and EPSON Exceed Your Vision is a registered logomark of Seiko Epson Corporation. PrivateLine is a registered trademark, DigiS can and Accu Cinema ar e trademarks, and Extra Care is a s ervice mark of Epson America, Inc. HDMI, the HDMI logo[...]