Epson PowerLite Pro Cinema 7100 User manual

PowerLite®Pro Cinema 7100
Home Theater Projector
User’s Guide

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Contents 3
Contents
Introduction 7
Projector Parts 8
Front 8
Back 8
Bottom 9
Projector Control Panel 9
Remote Control Button Map 10
Optional Accessories 11
Registration and Warranty 11
Using This Manual 12
Setting Up the Projector 13
Choosing a Location 13
Installing the Projector 17
Connecting the Cables 19
Connecting Video and Computer Equipment 19
Making Other Connections 21
Installing Batteries in the Remote Control 22
Turning the Projector On and Off 22
Turning On the Projector 22
Turning Off the Projector 23
Selecting the Image Source 24
Positioning the Image 25
Making Basic Adjustments 27
Focusing and Zooming 27
Choosing the Aspect Ratio 28
Choosing the Color Mode 29

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Advanced Color Adjustments 30
Adjusting the Gamma Setting 30
Adjusting RGBCMY 31
Locking the Projector 32
Making Detailed Adjustments 33
Using the Menu System 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
Creating Memory Settings 42
Deleting Saved Memory Settings 42
Resetting the Projector 43
Customizing Projector Features 44
Image Sizing 44
Screen Options 45
Other Setup Options 45
Maintenance 47
Cleaning the Lens 47
Cleaning the Projector Case 48
Cleaning and Replacing the Air Filter 48
Replacing the Lamp 50
Resetting the Lamp Usage Timer 53
Checking the Projector Status 53
Storing the Projector 54
Transporting the Projector 54

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Problem Solving 55
What To Do When the Lights Come On or Flash 55
Solving Picture Problems 57
Solving Remote Control Problems 60
Where To Get Help 61
Specifications 63
General 63
Lamp 63
Remote Control 64
Dimensions 64
Electrical 64
Environmental 64
Safety 64
Compatible Video Formats 65
ESC/VP21 Command Codes 67
Notices 69
Important Safety Information 69
FCC Compliance Statement 71
Declaration of Conformity 72
Epson America, Inc. Limited Warranty 73
Index 75

6Contents

Introduction 7
Introduction
The PowerLite®Pro Cinema 7100 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 18000:1, and up to
1800 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 lamp intensity based on the gamma and
black/white levels of your projected content, for perfectly adjusted images and deepest
blacks
■Epson®Crystal Fine 3LCD technology for reliable picture quality, increased contrast
ratio and uniform colors
■1080Perfect™video processing for more film-like images free of noise or artifacts
■10-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
■Seven color modes, including x.v.Color™, to quickly optimize viewing for different
lighting environments, and a vast array of custom color adjustments

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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
Trigger out
port
PC port
Zoom ring
Focus ring
Main power switch
Front
Back
Lamp cover
Control panel
(side)
Air intake (filter)
Lamp cover release
Cable holder

Introduction 9
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
Source button
Switches the
video input source

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Remote Control Button Map
Source buttons
Switch 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 patterns
to adjust the image
Menu button
Displays the projector’s menus
Aspect button
Changes the picture’s aspect ratio
Esc (escape) button
Exits the current menu item
Blank button
Temporarily stops projection or
hides the menu screen
Enter/Line Menu button
Selects menu items or opens
the line menu
Gamma button
Adjusts the gamma values
of the screen display
Default button
Restores default settings
when menu is displayed
Sharpness button
Adjusts image sharpness
Illumination button
Lights the remote control
buttons for easy viewing
RGBCMY button
Adjusts the hue,
saturation, and brightness
for each color