Epson PowerLite Home Cinema 21000 User manual

PowerLite
®
Home Cinema 21000
Home Theater Projector
User’s Guide

2
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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 Projector 16
Connecting the Cables 18
Connecting Video and Computer Equipment 18
Making Other Connections 19
Installing Batteries in the Remote Control 20
Turning the Projector On and Off 21
Turning On the Projector 21
Turning Off the Projector 22
Selecting the Image Source 22
Positioning the Image 23
Making Basic Adjustments 25
Focusing and Zooming 25
Choosing the Aspect Ratio 26
Choosing the Color Mode 27
Advanced Color Adjustments 27
Adjusting the Gamma Setting 28
Adjusting RGBCMY 29
Locking the Projector 29

4Contents
Making Detailed Adjustments 31
Using the Menu System 31
Changing How the Menus Display 32
Adjusting the Picture Quality 32
Input Brightness Settings 33
Sharpness and Picture Quality Settings 34
Color Settings 36
Adjustments for Computer Images 38
Selecting Memory Settings and Resetting the Projector 39
Selecting Memory Settings 39
Creating Memory Settings 40
Renaming Memory Settings 40
Deleting Saved Memory Settings 41
Resetting the Projector 41
Customizing Projector Features 42
Image Sizing 42
Screen Options 43
Other Setup Options 43
Using HDMI Link 46
Setting Up HDMI Link 46
Using HDMI Link 47
Maintenance 49
Cleaning the Lens 49
Cleaning the Projector Case 50
Cleaning and Replacing the Air Filter 50
Replacing the Lamp 52
Resetting the Lamp Usage Timer 55
Checking the Projector Status 55
Storing the Projector 56
Transporting the Projector 56

Contents 5
Problem Solving 57
What To Do When the Lights Come On or Flash 57
Solving Picture Problems 59
Solving Remote Control Problems 62
Solving Other Problems 63
Where to Get Help 63
Specifications 65
General 65
Lamp 65
Remote Control 65
Dimensions 66
Electrical 66
Environmental 66
Safety 67
Compatible Video Formats 67
ESC/VP21 Command Codes 70
Notices 71
Important Safety Information 71
FCC Compliance Statement 73
Declaration of Conformity 74
Epson America, Inc. Limited Warranty 75
Index 77

6Introduction
Introduction
The PowerLite
®
Home Cinema 21000 projector lets you 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 500000:1, and up
to 1200 lumens of brightness (white light output and color light output) for incredibly
rich, sharp images in any room lighting
■ Auto Iris system that constantly controls the light output based on the gamma and
black/white levels of your projected content, for perfectly adjusted images and deepest
blacks
■ Epson
®
C
2
Fine
™
3LCD technology for reliable picture quality, increased contrast ratio
and uniform colors
■ 1080Perfect
™
video processing using HQV
®
Reon-VX technology for more film-like
images free of noise or artifacts
■ 10-bit with partial 12-bit color quality for unmatched color accuracy, with over a billion
colors available
■ Epson AccuCinema
™
color management delivered by the built-in optical Cinema Filter
blocks out excess light for an expanded, purer color range and sophisticated grayscale
tracking
■ HDMI
™
(High Definition Multimedia Interface
™
) port for superior, uncompressed
digital video
■ True 16:9 wide-format projection
■ Flexible setup configurations, including front projection and ceiling mounted, with
vertical and horizontal offset lens shift
■ Five color modes, including x.v.Color
™
, to quickly optimize viewing for different lighting
environments, and a vast array of custom color adjustments

Introduction 7
Projector Parts
Control panel (side)
Ventilation slots
(intake)
Lens cover Adjustable foot
Video port
HDMI ports
Component video port
AC power inlet
Kensington
®
lock port
Infrared receiver
(front)
S-Video port
Trigger out port
PC port
Main power switch
Front
Back
Lamp cover
Cable holders
Infrared receiver
(rear)
Ventilation slots
(exhaust)
Control port
(RS-232C)

8Introduction
Power
button
Menu navigation
buttons
Esc button
Exits the current
menu item
Menu button
Displays the
menus
Status lights (see page 57)
Mounting bracket
attachment points
Enter button
Selects menu items or
opens the line menu
Bottom
Projector Control Panel
Optional cable cover
attachment points
Source button
Switches the
video input source
Air filter cover release
Lens button
Adjusts focus,
zoom, and lens shift

Introduction 9
Remote Control
Source buttons
Switch between equipment
connected to the projector
Color Mode button
Optimizes viewing for
different lighting environments
Frame Int (interpolation) button
Smooths motion in rapid
pictures
Blank button
Temporarily stops projection or
hides the menu screen
Power buttons
Turn projector on or off
Memory button
Recalls custom picture
settings
Lens Iris button
Adjusts the amount of light
passing through the lens
Aspect button
Changes the picture’s aspect
ratio
Menu navigation buttons
Menu button
Displays the projector’s menus
Esc (escape) button
Exits the current menu item
Enter button
Selects menu items or opens
the line menu
Default button
Restores default settings
when menu is displayed
Illumination button
Lights the remote control
buttons for easy viewing
RGBCMY button
Adjusts the hue, saturation, and
brightness for each color
Super-res button
Sharpens blurred edges of
upscaled images
Pattern button
Displays test patterns to adjust
the image
Lens Shift button
Moves image up/down/left/right
Zoom button
Adjusts the image size
Focus button
Sharpens the image
HDMI Link buttons
Let you operate HDMI CEC
compatible devices

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, please call 800-GO-EPSON (800-463-7766). To
purchase online, visit www.epsonstore.com (U.S. sales) or www.epson.ca (Canadian sales).
Registration and Warranty
Your projector comes with a basic two-year carry-in warranty. For details, see page 75.
In addition, Epson offers free Extra Care
SM
Home Service. In the unlikely event of an
equipment failure, you won’t have to wait for your unit to be repaired. Instead, Epson will
ship you a replacement unit anywhere in the United States, Canada, or Puerto Rico. See your
Extra Care Home Service brochure for details.
To register, simply follow the registration instructions on the CD, or register online at
www.epson.com/webreg. Registering also lets you receive special updates on new accessories,
products, and service.
Product Part number
Replacement lamp V13H010L66
Air filter replacement V13H134A28
Kensington security lock (anti-theft device) ELPSL01
Cable cover V12H003006
Projector mount ELPHB550
Panamorph™ Fixed Anamorphic Lens Kit ELPFALK
Panamorph Movable Anamorphic Lens Kit ELPALK2

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 through the manual:
Warning: Must be followed carefully to avoid bodily injury.
Caution: Must be observed to avoid damage to your equipment.
Note: Contains important information about your projector.
Tip: Contains helpful projection tips.
Need additional help? Take advantage of Epson’s automated support services 24 hours a day
at www.epson.com/support (U.S.) or epson.ca/support (Canada). Use this site to view FAQs
(Frequently Asked Questions) or product information and e-mail your questions to Epson
support.
If you need more help, you can use the Epson PrivateLine
®
Support service. Call
[phone] and enter the PIN on the PrivateLine support card that came with your
projector.

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
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 function to
reposition the image (see page 23). As a rule of thumb, you can use lens shift to move the
image up or down by nearly its full height, and left or right by about one-half its width (for
details, see page 24).
If you place the projector off to the side, aim it straight ahead (rather than at the center of the
screen), then use the horizontal lens shift to center the image on the screen.
Caution: Do not try to move the lens by hand, or you may damage the projector. Always use the
lens shift function to change the lens position.
Projection distance
Offset A
Offset B
Offset refers to distance from
bottom of image to center of
lens using maximum lens shift.

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, the actual size may differ. Use these tables as a guide for
projector placement:
16:9 aspect ratio
Projection distance
Diagonal image size
(width × height) Offset A Offset B
2.7 to 5.9 feet
0.83 to 1.79 m
30 in. (26 × 15 in.)
76.2 cm (66 × 37 cm)
5.1 in.
13 cm
20.6 in.
52 cm
3.6 to 7.9 feet
1.11 to 2.40 m
40 in. (35 × 20 in.)
101.6 cm (89 × 50 cm)
7.8 in.
20 cm
27.5 in.
70 cm
5.5 to 11.8 feet
1.69 to 3.61 m
60 in. (51 × 28 in.)
152.4 cm (130 × 75 cm)
11.8 in.
30 cm
41.2 in.
105 cm
7.4 to 15.8 feet
2.26 to 4.82 m
80 in. (71 × 39 in.)
203.2 cm (180 × 100 cm)
15.7 in.
40 cm
54.9 in.
139 cm
9.3 to 19.8 feet
2.83 to 6.04 m
100 in. (87 × 47 in.)
254 cm (220 × 120 cm)
19.6 in.
50 cm
68.6 in.
174 cm
11.2 to 23.8 feet
3.41 to 7.25 m
120 in. (106 × 59 in.)
305 cm (270 × 150 cm)
24 in.
60 cm
82 in.
209 cm
14.0 to 29.8 feet
4.27 to 9.08 m
150 in. (130 × 75 in.)
381 cm (330 × 190 cm)
29 in.
75 cm
103 in.
262 cm
18.7 to 39.7 feet
5.70 to 12.11 m
200 in. (173 × 98 in.)
508 cm (440 × 249 cm)
39 in.
87 cm
137 in.
336 cm
4:3 aspect ratio
Projection distance
Diagonal image size
(width × height) Offset A Offset B
3.3 to 7.2 feet
1.02 to 2.20 m
30 in. (24 × 18 in.)
76.2 cm (61 × 46 cm)
7.2 in.
18 cm
25.2 in.
64 cm
4.5 to 9.6 feet
1.37 to 2.94 m
40 in. (32 × 24 in.)
101.6 cm (81 × 61 cm)
9.6 in.
24 cm
33.6 in.
85 cm
6.8 to 14.5 feet
2.07 to 4.43 m
60 in. (47 × 35 in.)
152.4 cm (120 × 90 cm)
14.4 in.
37 cm
50.4 in.
128 cm
7.4 to 19.4 feet
2.27 to 5.91 m
80 in. (63 × 47 in.)
203.2 cm (160 × 120 cm)
19.2 in.
49 cm
67.2 in.
171 cm
11.4 to 24.3 feet
3.48 to 7.40 m
100 in. (79 × 59 in.)
254 cm (200 × 150 cm)
24 in.
61 cm
84 in.
213 cm

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/support (Canada).
Also keep these considerations in mind:
■ Make sure there is plenty of space for ventilation around the projector. Air coming out of
the ventilation slots can be quite hot. Do not place anything near the slots that can be
damaged by heat.
■ Make sure the projector is within 9.8 feet (3 m) of a grounded electrical outlet or
extension cord.
13.7 to 29.2 feet
4.18 to 8.89 m
120 in. (94 × 71 in.)
305 cm (240 × 180 cm)
29 in.
73 cm
101 in.
256 cm
17.2 to 36.5 feet
5.23 to 11.12 m
150 in. (118 × 91 in.)
381 cm (300 × 230 cm)
36 in.
91 cm
126 in.
320 cm
22.9 to 48.7 feet
6.99 to 14.83 m
200 in. (161 × 118 in.)
508 cm (410 × 300 cm)
48 in.
122 cm
168 in.
427 cm
4:3 aspect ratio
Projection distance
Diagonal image size
(width × height) Offset A Offset B

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 will need the optional projector mount designed
for the projector. See page 10 for ordering information. Follow the instructions included with
the mount to install the projector.
Warning: When installing or adjusting the ceiling mount, do not use adhesives to prevent the
screws from loosening and do not use any type of oil or lubricant. These may cause the projector
casing to crack and the projector may fall, causing serious injury and serious damage to the
projector.
If you install the projector on the ceiling, you will need to invert the picture so that it appears
right side up. Follow these steps:
1. Press the
Menu button on the remote control.
2. Open the
Settings menu, then select Projection .
3. Select
Front/Ceiling .
4. Press the
Menu button when done.
If you are planning to use an AV controller with the projector, refer to the table of ESC/VP21
command codes on page 70. In addition, the projector’s
Trigger out port can be used to
lower a projection screen or operate an anamorphic lens (see page 44).

Setting Up the Projector 17
The following illustrations show the dimensions of the projector:
6.9 in.
174 mm
Center of lens
7.3 in.
185 mm
M4×9mm
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
6.3 in. (160 mm)
2.4 in.
60 mm
0.98 in.
25 mm
1.38 in.
35 mm
7.1 in.
180 mm
15.9 in.
405 mm
7.3 in.
185 mm

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 connect it to a desktop or laptop PC or Apple®Macintosh®
system. For details on compatible video formats, see page 67.
You can connect up to six pieces of video equipment at the same time, using any of the
commercially available cables shown below:
Port name Video equipment connection Computer connection
HDMI 1/
HDMI 2
Use an HDMI cable:
For a computer with a DVI port, you can also use a commercially available DVI-D
to HDMI conversion cable.
Component Use a component video cable
(with RCA-style connectors):
Connect the cable to the three
component video ports. Match
corresponding colors between the
cable and the ports.
—
PC — Use a Mini D-sub, 15-pin monitor cable
to connect to a computer RGB
(monitor) port:
S-Video Use an S-video cable: —
Video Use an RCA video cable: —

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 you connect an HDMI cable to the projector, it is
recommended that you fasten it as shown with one of the
included cable clamps.
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.
Connect video equipment
to one of these ports
Connect a computer to one
of these ports

20 Setting Up the Projector
■ The Trigger out port outputs a 12-volt DC signal
when the projector is turned on. This lets a central
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.
Depending on the setting you select (see page 44), it
can also be used to operate an anamorphic lens.
Connect a 3.5-mm mini jack to the port, as shown.
■ To use an AV controller with the projector, connect a
9-pin null modem serial cable to the
RS-232C port.
Refer to the table of ESC/VP21 command codes on page 70.
Installing Batteries in the Remote Control
The remote control uses two AA manganese or alkaline 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.
3. Insert the tab on the cover and press it down until it
clicks into place.
Aim the remote control at the screen, or at the front or
back of the projector. Make sure you are within 30 feet
of the projector.
If you suspect the batteries are weak, press the
illumination button. If the buttons do not glow,
replace the batteries.