Seiko Group 8345 manual

PowerLite ® Home Cinema 8345 Home Theater Projector User’ s Guide[...]

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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 Installing the Project or 16 Connecting the Cables 18 Connecting Video and Computer Equipment 18 Making Other Connections 20 Installing Batteries in the Re[...]

4 Contents Making Detailed Adjustments 33 Using the Menu Syste m 33 Changing How the Menus Display 35 Adjusting the Picture Quality 35 Input Brightness Settings 35 Sharpness and Picture Quality Settings 37 Color Settings 39 Adjustments for Computer Images 41 Selecting Memory Settings and Resetting the Projector 42 Selecting Memory Settings 42 Creat[...]

Contents 5 Specifications 63 General 63 Lamp 63 Remote Control 63 Dimensions 64 Electrical 64 Environmental 64 Safety 64 Compatible Video Formats 65 ESC/VP21 Command Codes 67 Notices 68 Important Safety Information 68 FCC Compliance Statement 70 Declaration of Conformity 71 Epson America, Inc. Limited Warranty 71 Index 73[...]

6 Introduction Introduction The PowerLite ® Home Cinema 8345 projector le ts yo u enjoy theater-quality images in the relaxing environment of your own home. Designed especially for home cinema use, it offers these outstanding features: ■ Native 1080p (1920 × 1080 ) resolution, dynamic contrast ratio up to 25000:1, and up to 1800 lumens of brigh[...]

Introduction 7 Projector Parts Control panel (top) Ventilation slots Lens cover Vertical lens shi ft 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 Trigger out port PC port Zoom ring Focus ring M[...]

8 Introduction Power button Menu navigation button Esc button Exits the current menu item Menu button Displays the menus Warning lights Mounting bracket attachment points Enter button Selects menu items or opens the line menu Bottom Projector Control Panel Optional cable cover attachment points (brass colored) Top control panel Side control panel S[...]

Introduction 9 Remote Control Source buttons Switches between equipment connected to the projector Color Mode button Optimizes viewing for different lighting environments Power button Turns projector on or off Memory button Recalls custom picture settings Menu navigation buttons Pattern button Displays test pa tterns to adjust th e image Menu butto[...]

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

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, 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[...]

12 Setting Up the Projector 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. Choosing a Location You can install the projector for the viewing setups shown below, as well as rear pr ojection. Center Ceiling Side[...]

Setting Up the Projector 13 Ideally, keep the projector level and place it at a height so its lens is centered between the top and bottom of the screen, as shown below. If this is not possible, use the lens shift dials to reposition the image. As a rule of thumb, you can use lens shift to move the image up or down by nearly its full height, and lef[...]

14 Setting Up the Projector 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[...]

Setting Up the Projector 15 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 consideration[...]

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 tables on page 14 as a guide to positioning the projector. To suspend the projector from a ceiling, you wi ll need the optional pr ojector mount designed f[...]

Setting Up the Projector 17 The following illustrations show the dimensions of the projec tor: 5.4 in. 136 mm Center of lens 2.8 in. 72 mm 5.8 in . 148.3 mm 0.5 in. 12.3 mm 5.2 in. 131 mm 17.7 in. 450 mm 0.2 in. 4.5 mm 11.8 in. 300 mm 5.9 in. 150 mm 3.0 in. 75 mm 2.2 in. 56 mm 1.8 in . 45 mm 5.3 in. 134.7 mm 6.3 in. 160 mm 15.3 in. 389.7 mm M4 × 9[...]

18 Setting Up the Projector 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[...]

Setting Up the Projector 19 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 one of the following ports (highest quality listed first): Comp onent (for component video), S-Video , or Video (for composite video). When you connect a large or heavy cable to the proj[...]

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 projector is turned on. This let s a central contro[...]

Setting Up the Projector 21 Installing Batteries in the Remote Control The remote control uses two AA batteries. WARNING: Keep batteries away from child ren. If a battery is swallo wed, contact your docto r immediately. 1. Release the tab and lift open the cover. 2. Insert two new AA batteries as shown. 3. Insert the tab on the cover and press it d[...]

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 de tails. If you’ll be using the projector at an altitude abov e 4921 feet (1500 meters), turn on High Altitude Mode so the fan can properly cool t[...]

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 proj ector (such as a Blu-ray Disc/DVD player, cable or satellite box, or video game console). Press the Source button on the re mote control that corresponds[...]

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 da mage the projector. Always use the lens shift dials to chan ge the lens position. Note: You can display a test pattern to h[...]

Setting Up the Projector 25 The image cannot be moved to the maximum dist ance in both the vertical and horizontal directions. For example, the image cannot be sh ifted vertically when it has been shifted horizontally by the full amount. When the image has been shifted vertically by the full amount, it can be shifted up to 9 percent of the width of[...]

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. Use the zoom ring to reduce or enlarge the image[...]

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 remote control. Select one of these settings: ■ [...]

28 Making Basic Adjustments Choosing the Color Mode You can change the Color Mode to automatically adjust bright ness, contrast, and color, letting you quickly optimize the projected imag e for various lighting environments. You can also select a different color mode for each inpu t source—which is useful if you view different types of images fro[...]

Making Basic Adjustments 29 Advanced Color Adjustments To further customize the color and image quality, you can adju st 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 fine-tune these and ot her color and image quality s[...]

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 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 [...]

Making Basic Adjustments 31 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. Note: This settin g cannot be used when the Color Mode is set to x.v.Color (see page 28). 1. Press the RBGCMY button. You see the followin[...]

32 Making Basic Adjustments Locking the Projector The projector includes two lock settings to pr event the image from being accidentally changed once it’s adj usted, and to keep children fr om turning on th e projector without adult supervision. To access the lock settings, follow these steps: 1. Press the Menu button on the remote control. 2. Us[...]

Making Detailed Adjustments 33 Making Detailed Adjustments You can use the projector’s on-scree n menus to make detail ed adjustmen ts 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[...]

34 Making Detailed Adjustments 3. Press the u , d , l , or r button to change settings as necessary. You may have to 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 th e menu system. To display one of the line menus, press the Enter button[...]

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 f or displaying the me nu. ■ Menu Color Select a color scheme for displaying the menus. Adjust[...]

36 Making Detailed Adjustments ■ Brightness Note: This settin g cannot be used when the Color Mode is set to x.v.Color (see page 28). Adjust the brig htness so it’s suitable for yo ur viewing conditions. For example, if you’re projecting in a bright ly lit room or onto an especially large screen, you may need to increase the brightness. Decre[...]

Making Detailed Adjustments 37 ■ HDMI Video Range Note: This setting can be used only wh en HDMI 1 or HDMI 2 i s selected as th e 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 it to the projector using an HDMI cable, se[...]

38 Making Detailed Adjustments ■ Progressive Note: This setting can be used only when viewing comp os ite video or S-video sig nals, or 480i, 576i, or 1080i signals input through the Comp onent, HDMI 1, or HDMI 2 ports (see page 65). Converts interlaced to progressive si gnals. The projector uses 3D DigiScan ™ HD Circuitry Processing for video-[...]

Making Detailed Adjustments 39 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 th e picture with the remaining settings . Most color settings are stored sepa[...]

40 Making Detailed Adjustments ■ RGB Note: This settin g cannot be used when the Color Mode is set to x.v.Color (see page 28). Use the RGB settings to fine-tune the color of the image. You can adjust the offset and gain for each signal color (red, green, and blue). Use Offset to adjust darker shades and Gain for the lightest shades. ■ RGBCMY No[...]

Making Detailed Adjustments 41 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 the image is blurr y or contains dark vertical bands, you may need t[...]

42 Making Detailed Adjustments 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. Selecting Memory Settings You can easily recall the memory settings by using the memory button on the remote con[...]

Making Detailed Adjustments 43 Deleting Saved Memory Settings You can clear all your me mory 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 delete memo ry settings one at a time with the Eras[...]

44 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 54 f or more in formation. ■ Select Reset Memory to clear all memory settings. ■ Select Reset All t o return all projector[...]

Making Detailed Adjustments 45 ■ Zoom Size Lets you reduce the image size in the vertical direction so that the top and bottom of the image are visible (available only if the aspect ratio has been set to Zoom ). ■ Zoom Caption Pos. Lets you adjust the position of the image so th at subtitles are visible (available only if the aspect ratio has b[...]

46 Making Detailed Adjustments ■ Direct Power On Sets projection to start when the main power switch is turned on, without pressing the P power button on the remote control or the projector. Note: When di rect power on is e nabled, power surg es that occur after a power o utage can cause the projecto r to turn on. ■ Video Signal Leave this sett[...]

Making Detailed Adjustments 47 ■ Child Lock Lets you lock the P power button on the projector’s co ntrol panel to make it more difficult for a child to turn on the p rojector. See page 32 for more information. ■ Control Pa nel Lock Lets you disable all the butt ons on the projector’s control panel to prevent the image from being accidentall[...]

48 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 you clean any part of the projector, turn it off and unplug the power cord. Never open any cover on the projector, except the lamp and [...]

Maintenance 49 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 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 the case and dry it with a dry cloth. Caution:[...]

50 Maintenance 7. 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 cau se it to bend or break. 8. Use a small vacuum cleaner that is designed for computers and other office equipment to remove any remaining dust from the surfac[...]

Maintenance 51 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 54). 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 half-second intervals. ■ The message Rep[...]

52 Maintenance 5. Insert the screwdriver that came with the lamp (or a simil ar 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 pull it straight out. WARNING: The lamp(s) in [...]

Maintenance 53 8. Gently insert the new lamp and tighten its screws. Caution: Don’t touch the glass portion of the la mp 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 usage timer, as describe d on page 54.[...]

54 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 navigation buttons to open the Reset menu, then se[...]

Maintenance 55 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. ■ Remove the batteries from the remote control . ■ Pack the projector in its original packag[...]

56 Problem Sol ving 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 th e projector’s status and let you know when a problem occurs. If th[...]

Problem Solving 57 Note: If the power and source lights don’t come on, the y may have been turned off using the Illumination setting (see page 46). Lights indicating a problem Light state Cause and solution All lights are off The projector is not receiving power. M ake sure the power swi tch on the back of the projector is turned on a nd the powe[...]

58 Problem Sol ving Solving Picture Problems You cannot turn on the projector. ■ Make sure the power cord is connected and th e 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 Lock , the control panel buttons are disab[...]

Problem Solving 59 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 key while pressing it. Check your laptop?[...]

60 Problem Sol ving 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 (see page 24). ■ If the image looks like or [...]

Problem Solving 61 ■ Fine-tune the colors with the settings listed on page 39. ■ 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 54). Replace the lamp if it’s close to the end of its service life (see page 51). Solving Remote Control Problems The projec[...]

62 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 e-mail. Speak to a Suppo rt Representative To use the Epson Privat e[...]

Specifications 63 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 Normal mode: White light output 1800 lumens (ISO 21118 standard) Color light output 1800 lumens Dynamic contrast ratio 25000:1 Image siz[...]

64 Specificati ons Dimensions Height 5.4 inches (136 mm), not including adjustable feet Width 17.7 inches (450 mm) Depth 14.2 inches (360 mm); no t including lens protru sion Weight 16.1 lb (7.3 kg) Electrical Rated frequency 50/60 Hz AC Power supply 100 to 120 VAC: 3.1 A 200 to 240 VAC: 1.3 A Power consumption 100 to 120 VAC: Operating: 272 W Stan[...]

Specifications 65 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 these format s as composite video, S-video, or component video — which it accepts through the Video, S-Video, and Component ports, respectively. The projector also supp[...]

66 Specificati ons HDMI WXGA 60 60 60/75/85 1280 × 768 1360 × 768 1280 × 800 MAC13” MAC16” MAC19” MAC21” 67 75 59/75 75 640 × 480 832 × 624 1024 × 768 1152 × 870 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 24/3[...]

Specifications 67 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). Following are some of the available codes: I[...]

68 Notices 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. ■ Never open any cover on the projector, except th e lamp and filt[...]

Notices 69 ■ The lamp(s) in this product contain mercury. Please consult your state and local regula tions regarding disposal or recyclin g. Do not put in the trash. ■ 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 projecto[...]

70 Notices 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 provid e reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, a[...]

Notices 71 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 with Class B Personal Computers: We: Epson America, Inc. Located at: 3840 Kilroy Airport Way MS 3-13 Long Beach, CA 90806-24 69 Telephone: (562) 290-5254 Declare under sole responsibility [...]

72 Notices parts assume the rema ining warranty p eriod of the product covered by this limited warranty. If Epson replaces the lamp as part of the warranty servi c e, the replacement lamp carries the limited 90-day warranty stated above. What This Warranty Does Not Cover: This warranty covers only no rmal use in the United States, Canada or Puerto [...]

Index 73 Index Numerics 2-2 Pull-down, 38 A Abs. Color Temp. setting, 39 Accessories, 10, 62 Air filter cleaning and replacing, 49 to 50 ordering, 10 Anti-theft device, 7, 10 Aspect butt on, 9, 27, 58 Aspect ratio, selecting, 27, 44 Auto Iris setting, 36 Auto Setup, 41 B Batteries, remote control, 21 Blank but ton, 23 Blurry picture, 60 Brightness [...]

74 Index F FCC Compliance Statement, 70 Filter, see Air filt er Flickering, 38, 60 Focus ring, 26 G Gain, color, 40 Gamma, 29 to 30, 40 Gamma button, 9 H HDMI, 18, 19, 36 to 37 Help, 62 High Altitude Mode, 47 Home Service, 10 I Illumination of buttons projector, 46, 56 to 57 remote control, 21 Illumination setting, 46, 57 Image adjusting, 29 to 31,[...]

Index 75 O Offset, color, 40 Overscan, 44 P Pattern button, 9, 24, 3 9 Picture problems, 58 to 61 Pixelworks, 64 Positioning image, 24 to 25, 44 Positioning projector, 12 to 15 Power Consumption setting, 37 PrivateLine Support, 11, 62 Problems indicator lights, 56 to 57 picture, 58 to 61 remote control, 61 Progressive mode setting, 38 Projection di[...]

76 Index Trigger out setting, 46 Turning on and off projector, 21 to 22, 58 V Video Signal setting, 46 Video, compatible formats, 65 to 66 VP21 codes, 67 W Warranty, 10, 71 to 72 Where to Get Help, 62 Wide setting, 27 X x.v.Color setting, 28 Z Zoom Caption Pos. setting, 27, 45 Zoom ring, 26 Zoom setting, 27 Zoom Size setting, 45[...]