Epson EF12 User manual

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Epson Home Projector EF-12
User’s Manual
Index
1 Introduction to Your Projector
2 Setting Up the Projector
3 Adjusting the Projector Settings
4 Appendix

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1 Introduction to Your Projector
1.1 Projector Parts - Front/Top
Name
Functions
①
Remote receiver
Receives signals from the remote control.
②
Air intake vent
Takes in air to cool the projector internally.
③
Lens
Images are projected from here.
④
Air intake vent (air filter)
Takes in air to cool the projector internally.
⑤
Security slot
The security slot is compatible with the Microsaver
Security System manufactured by Kensington.
⑥
AC adapter port
Connects the AC adapter.
⑦
Speaker
Outputs audio.
⑧
HDMI1 port
Inputs video signals from HDMI compatible video.
⑨
HDMI2 (ARC) port
Inputs video signals from HDMI compatible video.
⑩
USB-A port
Connects a USB memory device or a digital camera.
⑪
Service port
This port is not normally used.
⑫
Audio Out port
Outputs audio from the current input source to
headphones.
⑬
Status indicator
Indicates the projector's status.
⑭
Control panel
Operates the projector.

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1.2 Projector Parts - Control Panel
Name
Functions
①
Status indicator
Indicates the projector's status.
②
Power button
Turns the projector on or off.
③
V mute button
Turns the video on or off temporarily.
④
Bluetooth Speaker Mode
button
Enter the Bluetooth Speaker Mode.
⑤
Volume up/down buttons
Adjusts the volume for the speaker and headphones.

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1.3 Projector Parts –Base
Name
Functions
①
Foot release lever
Press the foot release lever to extend and retract the
front adjustable foot.
②
Mount plate fixing point
Attach the optional or supplied mount plate here.
③
Rear feet (Mount plate
fixing points)
Loosen these feet by turning them counterclockwise,
and then remove them to attach the optional or
supplied mount plate.
④
Air filter cover
Open to access the air filter.
⑤
Front adjustable foot
When setup on a surface such as a desk, extend the
foot to adjust the position of the image.

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1.4 Projector Parts - Remote Control
Name
Functions
①
Indicator
Turns on when outputting signals from the remote
control.
②
YouTube button
Starts the YouTube application.
③
Bluetooth Speaker Mode
button
Enter the Bluetooth Speaker Mode.
④
Directional pad
Selects menu items on the projector.
⑤
Esc button
Switches to the next input source.
⑥
Volume up/down buttons
Adjusts the volume for the projector.

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⑦
Keystone button
Corrects the projected image.
⑧
V mute button
Turns the video on or off temporarily.
⑨
Projector Settings button
Displays and closes the Projector Settings menu. You
can use the projector's menus to adjust the settings
that control how your projector works.
⑩
Home button
Displays the Android TV™ home screen.
⑪
Mic button
Allows you to operate your Android TV™ using voice
commands. When you press this button, the remote
control's microphone starts listening for voice
commands.
⑫
Enter button
Enters the current selection and moves to the next
level while displaying the projector's menu.
⑬
Source Search button
Switches to the next input source.
⑭
Apps button
Displays a list of the applications available on the
Android TV™.
⑮
Power button
Turns the projector on or off.

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2 Setting Up the Projector
2.1 Projector Placement
You can place the projector on almost any flat surface to project an image.
The projector can be installed at various angles. There is no vertical or horizontal limit to
how the projector can be installed.
2.1.1 Projector Setup and Installation Options
You can set up or install your projector in the following ways:
Front (Standard)
Front Ceiling (Upside down)
2.1.2 Projection Distance
The distance at which you place the projector from the screen determines the
approximate size of the image. The image size increases the farther the projector is

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from the screen, but can vary depending on the zoom factor, aspect ratio, and other
settings.
2.2 Turning On the Projector
1. Connect the AC adapter to the projector's AC adapter port.
2. Connect the power code to the AC adapter
3. Plug the power cord into an electrical outlet.
4. Press the power button on the control panel or remote control to turn on the projector.
2.3 Turning Off the Projector
1. Press the power button on the control panel or remote control.
The light source will turn off.

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2.4 Pairing the Remote Control
If the remote control and the projector have not been paired, follow the on-screen
instructions and press and hold the Enter and Home buttons on the remote control to pair.

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3 Adjusting the Projector Settings
3.1 Picture
Setting
Options
Description
Color Mode
Dynamic
Vivid
Bright Cinema
Cinema
Natural
Adjusts the vividness of image colors for various
image types and environments.
Light Output
50 % ~ 100 %
Adjusts the brightness for the light source.
Custom Settings
Brightness
Contrast
Brightness: Lightens or darkens the overall
image.

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Saturation
Tint
Sharpness
Contrast: Adjusts the difference between light and
dark areas of the image.
Saturation: Adjusts the intensity of the image
colors.
Tint: Adjusts the balance of green to magenta
tones in the image.
Sharpness: Adjusts the sharpness or softness of
image details.
Color Temperature
0 ~ 13
Adjusts the focus of the projected image manually.
Dynamic Contrast
High Speed
Normal
Off
Selects the way the projector faces the screen so
the image is oriented correctly.
Noise Reduction
Standard
Strong
Weak
Off
Reduces flickering in analog images.
Detail
Enhancement
0 ~ 100
Creates a more emphatic texture and material feel
of the image.
Aspect Ratio
Normal
Full
Zoom
Sets the aspect ratio (width-to-height ratio) for the
input source.
HDMI Video Range
Auto
Full
Limited
Sets the video range to match the setting of the
device connected to the HDMI port.

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3.2 Sound
Setting
Options
Description
Sound Mode
Theatre
TV
Studio
Stadium
Concert
Karaoke
Mode
Theatre: The surround effect recreates the
acoustic environment of a movie theater. Allows
you to enjoy realistic and powerful sound.
TV: Plays back voice clearly. This is ideal for
watching news, documentaries, and other TV
shows.
Studio: With a wide frequency range of playback
and balanced sound quality, this feature
reproduces the sound intended by creators and
artists.

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Stadium: This realistically reproduces the
atmosphere of stadiums and crowds, providing you
with clear, live voice play back. Allows you to enjoy
watching sports in a realistic atmosphere.
Concert: This reproduces the echoes and
expanse of a concert venue, giving you a true
sense of elation.
Karaoke mode: This is ideal for playing back
karaoke content as it reproduces the echoes and
expanse of a concert venue. Allows you to play
songs without sacrificing the vocal effects provided
by karaoke apps and microphones.
Virtual Surround
High
Low
Off
Adjusts the strength of the surround effect.
Clear Voice
High
Low
Off
Adjusts the voice so that it can be heard clearly.
Auto Loudness
On
Off
Even when playing at low volumes, this
automatically corrects the balance between high
and low tones in the audio so that they are not out
of balance.
Bass Extension
On
Off
Emphasizes the bass levels to reproduce a
powerful bass.
Sound Space
Right
Center
Left
Adjusts the sound quality to suit your viewing
position.
Sound Output
Device
Speaker
ARC
This function sets the output destination of the
audio signal.
Sound Output
Format
PCM
AUTO
Set the audio output format.
Audio Output
Latency
0 ~ 200
Function to adjust audio delay according to HDMI
video signal.

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H/V-Keystone
Auto Keystone
3.3 Display
Setting
Options
Description
Auto Keystone
On
Off
Automatically corrects projected images.
H/V-Keystone
H-Keystone
V-Keystone
Manually corrects the shape of the projected
image.
Corner Adjustment
-
Performs the curvature correction (8-point
correction) manually.
Focus
-
Adjusts the focus of the projected image manually.
Projection
Standard
Upside down
Selects the way the projector faces the screen so
the image is oriented correctly.

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3.4 Settings
Setting
Options
Description
Sleep Timer
Off ~ 120 min.
Automatically turns off the projector after an
interval of inactivity (when On).
Menu Timer
Off ~ 240 sec.
Automatically turns off the menu display after an
interval of inactivity (when On).
HDMI CEC
-
CEC Switch: Enables / disables HDMI link.
Device Auto Power Off: Enables / disables the
power off interlock on the connected device.
Auto Language Change: Enables / disables
automatic language switching.
HDMI2 ARC: Enables / Disables HDMI ARC
function
Reset Projector
Settings
-
Resets all adjustment values on the Projector
Settings menu to their default settings.
Power Button
Setting
Suspend
Shutdown
Suspend: When the power is turned off, the
projector enters the suspend state. In the

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suspended state, some functions are enabled
because the projector operates with only the
minimum required power.
Shutdown: When the power is turned off, the
projector enters the deep standby state. The
projector is not working.

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4 Appendix
4.1 Projector Specifications
Product name
EF-12
Dimensions
175 (W) ×58 (H) ×175 (D) mm (not including raised
section)
LCD panel size
0.62 inch
Display method
Poly-silicon TFT active matrix
Resolution
Full HD
Light source
Laser diode
Power consumption
Operating: 102 W
Standby power
consumption
0.4 W(TBD)
Operating altitude
Altitude 0 to 3,000 m
Bluetooth
Bluetooth 5.0 Class 2 (2.4 GHz)
Supported OS
Android OS
Supported VOD Platform
Android TV
Video Output Resolution
Up to 3,840 x 2,160 60fps 4:4:4
Mass
2.7 kg (TBD)
4.2 AC Adapter Specifications
Manufacturer
EPSON
Model
AD10370LF
Input power
100-240V AC ±10% 50/60Hz 1.75A
Output power
24.0V DC 5.0A 120.0W
* Use the included AC adapter (model number: AD10370LF) for this projector.

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4.3 List of Safety Symbols and Instructions

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