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Epson Home Cinema System Installation Manual

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  • Page 1 Installation Guide...

  • Page 2: Copyright Notice

    Seiko Epson Corporation. The information contained herein is designed only for use with this Epson product. Epson is not responsible for any use of this information as applied to other equipment.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Connect the Cables to the Projector ........
  • Page 4 Adjusting the Sound ............. . 58 Set the Boundary Control Switch .

  • Page 5: Introduction

    Introduction The Ensemble HD home cinema system by Epson includes everything that’s needed to set up a home theater. ® • – The PowerLite projector provides high-definition, Projector theater-quality video. The projector is housed in the integrated speaker enclosure, which contains the rear surround speakers, part of the home theater’s 5.1-channel audio system.

  • Page 6: Important Safety Instructions

    Important Safety Instructions To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove the cover (or back). No user serviceable parts CAUTION: inside. Refer servicing to qualified personnel. These servicing instructions are for use by qualified service personnel only. To reduce the risk of CAUTION: electric shock, do not perform any servicing other than that contained in the operating instructions unless you are qualified to do so.
  • Page 7 • Do not install the projector or screen where it may be subject to impact. • Do not install the projector or screen in direct sunlight or near a heater vent, fireplace, or other source of heat. • Two persons are required to lift the screen onto its mounting brackets. It is recommended that a second...
  • Page 8 routing wires. Personal injury and/or damage to the equipment could result from dropping or mishandling • Make sure the screen is completely closed before placing it on or lifting it off the wall or ceiling mount. • Do not route the included power cables through the wall or ceiling. They are not rated for this purpose. Deliberate mis-installation could result in fire or other safety hazards.
  • Page 9 Never let children look into the lens when it is on. • Don’t use the projector outside of the required temperature range of 41 to 95 °F (5 to 35 °C). Doing so may cause an unstable display and could lead to projector damage.

  • Page 10: Parts List

    Note The included hardware is designed to let you mount the screen and projector on surfaces containing wooden studs/joists or on solid concrete walls and ceilings. You may need additional hardware if your setup varies, or to mount the wire...

  • Page 11: Included Cables

    You can purchase these accessories from an Epson authorized reseller. To find the nearest reseller, call 800-GO-EPSON (800-463-7766). To purchase online, visit www.EnsembleHD.com (U.S. sales only).

  • Page 12: Where To Get Help

    Epson provides the following technical support services for your home theater system. Note Epson strongly recommends that the home theater system be installed by a professional audio/video installer or other qualified professional. Epson cannot provide advice concerning construction practices or building codes in your area.

  • Page 13: Planning The Installation

    Be sure to read the following pages before starting. Note Epson strongly recommends that the home theater system be installed by a professional audio/video installer or other qualified professional. Epson cannot provide advice concerning construction practices or building codes in your area.

  • Page 14: Required Tools

    Laying Out the Home Theater The home theater should be arranged as shown below, with the projector and screen at opposite ends of the room and the seating area in the middle.

  • Page 15: Locating The Screen

    The screen is the first thing you’ll need to find a location for. With the included mounting hardware, you can either mount the screen on a wall or hang it from a flat (not sloped) ceiling. (You can hang the projector from a sloped ceiling if you use the included extension arm.)

  • Page 16: Locating The Projector

    19 feet (5.8 m) from the screen (limited by the length of the cables). However, because installations vary, you should confirm that the cables will in fact reach the location you choose for the projector (see step 1 on page 32).

  • Page 17: Making Optional Connections

    (The left side is preferred so that excess cable can be stored inside the right side of the screen.) The track going from the screen to the projector looks best when aligned with the middle of the screen, as shown.

  • Page 18: Cable Connections

    L/C/R speaker connectors Speaker cable BASS CONTOUR CONTROL FREQ LEVEL PWR ON MODE SUB OUT Subwoofer Projector Control cable 110 VAC power cable Control cable AV data cable 110 VAC power cables Main power cord HDMI cable HDMI repeater and...

  • Page 19: Installing The Screen

    Installing the Screen Follow these steps to attach the screen’s mounting assembly to your wall or ceiling, connect the cables to the screen, and lift the screen onto the mounting brackets. Unpack the Screen and Speaker Grilles Unpack the screen and related hardware from the long container (box #4). You will need these parts: •...

  • Page 20: Attach The Speaker Grilles To The Screen

    Note The box also contains the wire management tracks and related pieces shown below. It is advisable to keep these parts together until they’re needed on page 43. 8-foot-long tracks Wall-to-ceiling (6 pieces) transition (2 sets) Unpack the speaker grilles from box #7. Note that two screws are packed with each grille. You will use them to attach the grille to the screen, as described in the next section.

  • Page 21: Attach The Mounting Assembly To The Wall (Option 1)

    Attach the Mounting Assembly to the Wall (Option 1) Follow these steps if you want to mount the screen on your wall. If you prefer to hang it from the ceiling, see “Attach the Mounting Assembly to the Ceiling (Option 2)”on page 24. Note These steps describe how to attach the screen to a wall with wooden studs.
  • Page 22 Mark the wall as shown below: Hold the mounting assembly against the wall and use a stud finder to locate two studs, one near each end of the alignment bar. Studs are normally spaced 16 inches on center. Mark the exact center of each stud. Warning You must find the exact center of each stud, or you won’t be able to attach the screen securely.
  • Page 23 Use a level to make sure the alignment bar isn’t tilted to one side. Align one of the end brackets with the stud you marked on the wall and attach it with two wood screws. Caution The bar must be level, or the screen will not deploy properly. A slight tilt may cause screen failure over time. Attach bracket to stud in wall Attach the bracket at the opposite end of the alignment bar.

  • Page 24: Attach The Mounting Assembly To The Ceiling (Option 2)

    Attach the Mounting Assembly to the Ceiling (Option 2) You can hang the screen from a flat (not sloped) ceiling. If your ceiling has wooden joists, this option is possible only if the joists run toward the screen. If they run across the width of your room, you won’t be able to hang the screen safely from the ceiling.
  • Page 25 Tighten the screw on the face of each bracket to secure it to the alignment bar. Determine where the middle of the screen will be. Then position the middle bracket so it’s aligned with the middle of the screen. The set screw in the middle of the screen must engage with the bracket. If the middle bracket aligns with the center of a joist (see diagram below), attach it to the ceiling with two wood screws;...

  • Page 26: Connect The Cables To The Screen

    (It is preferred that the cables enter the screen from the left, so that excess cabling, if any, can be stored inside the right side of the screen.) In addition, the four cables that go from the screen to the projector should leave the screen from the middle.
  • Page 27 Connect one end of the Control Cable Connect the individual connectors of the screen. Match up the (Left), connector unconnected for now (it will go to the projector). Cables inside screen Place one end of the Video Cable Locate (Y-shaped cable), which is packed in the AC power cable box inside box #5 with the AC CABLE 3 subwoofer.
  • Page 28 #3. The 23-foot (7-meter) cables included in this kit connect the 7M KIT projector to the screen. The kit also includes a video cable connector (HDMI repeater) and its power supply. 10 Connect power supply for the HDMI repeater to the power cable, as shown above.

  • Page 29: Lift The Screen Onto The Mounting Brackets

    Let them hang over the front of the screen. If you anticipate having a lot of excess cable near the projector, you may be able to tuck some of the cable under the long cable cover shown below.
  • Page 30 With a second person’s help, lift the screen onto the three mounting brackets. The screen must hook into the groove on all three brackets. Tilt the screen back slightly when lowering it onto the brackets. Warning You must have a second person’s help when lifting the screen. Use ladders as necessary to reach a high location. Caution Do not hold the screen by the speaker grilles, which are fragile and can be easily dented.

  • Page 31: Installing The Projector

    (For example, you can use the plate to position the projector anywhere between two ceiling joists, rather than directly on a joist. This lets you align the projector with the exact middle of the screen). If you do not want to use the ceiling plate, you can attach the mounting bracket (also shown below) directly to a wooden joist or to a solid concrete ceiling.

  • Page 32: Position The Ceiling Mount

    19 feet (5.8 m) from the screen. Do not place the projector closer than 10 feet (3 m) to the screen, or the image won’t be able to fill the whole screen.
  • Page 33 If you position it off-center by more than that, the vertical (up/down) lens shift adjustment will be limited. Conversely, if you don’t need to use the projector’s full vertical lens shift, then you can position the lens more than 8 inches off-center, if necessary.
  • Page 34 Determine whether the joists in your ceiling run parallel to the screen or toward the screen, as shown below. Use a stud finder if necessary. Locate two adjacent joists on opposite sides of the location where you plan to install the mount. Mark the exact center of one joist, to indicate where you will attach the ceiling plate.

  • Page 35: Attach The Extension Arm (Optional)

    8 inches. This may help, for example, if you have track lighting that would interfere with the projected image, or if the screen is mounted lower on the wall and you want to bring the projector down to screen level. If your ceiling is sloped, you must use the extension arm, or the projector won’t be level.
  • Page 36 Insert the extension arm into the piece shown below. Make sure the set screws in the extension arm are turned in all the way, or you won’t be able to insert the arm. Note Do not re-insert the bolts you removed in step 2. You will do this later when you attach the mounting bracket to the ceiling plate, as described in the next section.

  • Page 37: Install The Ceiling Mount

    The fastening plate goes on the recessed side of the ceiling plate. Before tightening the bolts fully, check exactly where the projector will be mounted between your ceiling joists. Then use the slots in the ceiling plate to slide the parts to the desired location. Tighten the bolts to hold the parts in place.

  • Page 38: Mount The Projector

    Before mounting the projector, you may find it easier to perform the following tasks first: • Plug in the projector and turn it on, then invert the image so it’s oriented correctly when the projector is hung from the ceiling. See “Adjusting the Projector Settings” on page 56.
  • Page 39 Repeat on the opposite side. If you anticipate having excess cable near the projector, install the optional cable cleats on top of the projector enclosure. The cleats will let you wrap excess cable around them. Attach the cleats with the included screws at the points shown below.
  • Page 40 Turn the projector upside-down and slide it into the enclosure. Make sure the projector ports are on the same side as the speaker cables, as shown. Attach the projector with the four screws and washers as shown. Check the part of the ceiling mount where you will attach the projector (the round plate on the bottom).
  • Page 41 Warning Use a ladder that is tall enough for you to see over the top of the projector when mounting it. You must be able to see the ceiling mount to handle the projector safely. You could lose your balance if you hold the projector over your head when mounting it.
  • Page 42 12 Make sure the projector is not tilted sideways. If the projector is tilted to one side, loosen the set screw on the front of the mounting bracket (shown below) and adjust the projector so it’s level. Tighten the set screw when done.

  • Page 43: Connecting And Routing The Cables

    If you choose this option, plug the AC power cables for the screen and projector into nearby electrical outlets. If no outlets are available, contact a licensed electrician to have them installed.

  • Page 44: Install The Tracks And Connector Pieces

    Install the Tracks and Connector Pieces Plan your layout of the wire management system, referring to the illustration below. If you want to connect two 8-foot tracks together (end-to-end), use a seam cover where the tracks meet. Use the small connector pieces to turn corners and transition from the wall to the ceiling.

  • Page 45: Connect The Cables To The Projector

    (see page 39). Caution Do not tuck excess cable between the projector and the plate above the projector. This could block the air vent and cause the projector to overheat.

  • Page 46: Connect The Cables To The Subwoofer And Av Controller

    Control cable (RS-232C port) Flip the power switch to the on position (indicated by the symbol). Connect the speaker cable to the connectors for the left and right speakers in the projector enclosure. Match up the (right) and Speaker connectors Connect the Cables to the Subwoofer and AV Controller Unpack the subwoofer from box #5.
  • Page 47 Connect the following two cables from the screen to the subwoofer: • Speaker cable (connect it to the • AC cable (connect it to either Connect speaker cable here Connect AC cable to either outlet Connect the following two cables from the screen to the AV controller: •...
  • Page 48 Locate the 16-foot (5-meter) AV data cable (packed in box #3). Connect it from the the AV controller to the INPUT Connect power cord to outlet on subwoofer Connect the AV controller’s power cable to the remaining can also connect it directly to a grounded power outlet in your home. Connect the main power cord (packed with the subwoofer) to the power inlet on the back of the subwoofer.

  • Page 49: Assembling The Subwoofer Stand

    Assembling the Subwoofer Stand If you like, you can use the included stand to store the subwoofer and AV controller. It also provides space for storing additional components. Place AV controller or other components here Place subwoofer here Follow these instructions to assemble the stand: Unpack the stand from box #6.
  • Page 50 To connect the upper and middle shelves, first insert pins as shown. Then use the nuts and bolts to connect the shelves in the same way as for the base. Note The pins are not optional, but help reinforce the shelves. You must insert them first, before inserting the bolts. You may find it easier to connect the shelves if you tilt the stand back.

  • Page 51: Adjusting The Image

    Insert the included batteries into the remote controls for both the projector and the Ensemble HD system, as shown below. Note The projector remote control is used only to make initial adjustments to the projector, but it should be saved in case it’s needed after installation. Projector remote control...

  • Page 52: Adjust The Screen Position

    • If the projector doesn’t come on, make sure the power switch on the back of the projector is in the on position. Make sure the lens cap is removed.

  • Page 53: Position The Image

    S-DWN Position the Image Press the button on the projector’s remote control. This displays an adjustment pattern to help you Pattern align the image. Rotate the focus ring to sharpen the image. Rotate the zoom ring to resize the image so it fits on the screen.
  • Page 54 When you’re done positioning the image on the screen, re-attach the bottom and rear covers to the projector enclosure. Note If the image is tilted to one side, see step 12 on page 42 to adjust the angle of the projector. Left/right adjustment...
  • Page 55 Use the vertical lens shift dial to move the image up or down so it’s positioned correctly on the screen. PowerLite Home Cinema 720: If you cannot lower the image far enough using the vertical lens shift dial, you can tilt the projector down to position the image on the screen.

  • Page 56: Adjusting The Projector Settings

    Open the menu and set Signal Note To adjust this setting, the AV controller must be turned on so that the projector is receiving a signal. Press the button as needed to exit the menu system. Reset menu and select...

  • Page 57: Set The Color Mode

    Set the Color Mode Set the projector’s Color Mode to quickly optimize the image for the current lighting conditions. For example, you might select for watching movies in the daytime with the curtains closed, and Living Room watching movies at night.

  • Page 58: Adjusting The Sound

    Adjusting the Sound Follow the steps in this section to optimize sound for your home theater. Set the Boundary Control Switch Set the BOUNDARY CONTROL most closely matches the screen’s location on the wall or ceiling. This setting optimizes the bass sound for your installation.

  • Page 59: Set The Speaker Distance

    Set the Speaker Distance The speaker distance settings compensate for the different amount of time it takes sound to reach the main seating area from the different speakers in the room. Make sure the MAIN menu is displayed on the Ensemble HD remote control. If necessary, press the MAIN Press the...

  • Page 60: Equalize The Speaker Output

    Equalize the Speaker Output Use the test tones to adjust the volume for each speaker independently. Use a sound-level meter to ensure that the tone emitted from each speaker is 75 dB. If you’re not using a meter, make sure all the speakers sound consistent in volume.
  • Page 61 If the disk doesn’t start playing automatically, press the control, then select Note When playing the DVD, you can press the Have an assistant listen to the sound from the usual seating area in your theater. Flip the back and forth and select the position that offers the best bass sound for your environment and subwoofer location.

  • Page 62: After Completing The Installation

    Use the u d l r arrow buttons to highlight the test tone you want to play, then press each of the test tones and use a sound-level meter to measure the volume from the usual seating area. Set the meter for C weight and slow response. Graph the volume at each played frequency in the chart below. To stop a test tone, press the button twice to return to the DVD’s main menu.

  • Page 63: Using Additional Components

    Using Additional Components You can connect up to a total of five external video devices to the Ensemble HD system, such as a cable box or satellite receiver (see “Connecting External Video Devices” below). You can also use the following types of components: •...
  • Page 64 Depending on the video port you use, you may need to connect an audio cable in order to combine the picture with sound. Connect the audio cable to one of the ports shown below: Coaxial audio port (digital audio) If you’ve connected your video device using an HDMI cable, the audio signal is already carried by the cable, so you won’t have to connect a separate audio cable.
  • Page 65 You see the Ensemble HD menu screen: Audio Audio Video Language Preference Reset Press the d button to highlight button. Press the d button to highlight (Select) button. You see the screen shown below: In the left column (under Video Input cable for your equipment.
  • Page 66 Note The label you assign to a device (e.g. “CABLE”) is what you see on the projection screen when you’re selecting sources. You can’t select the same label for different inputs. If the label you want is currently selected on another unused input, change the label on the unused input to free up that label.
  • Page 67 Press and hold both the MAIN SETUP menu. Note You have 30 seconds to perform a step while you are in the SETUP menu. If you don’t press a button, the remote control returns to the MAIN menu. Select the (Pre-Programmed) option on the LCD screen.

  • Page 68: Connecting Another Subwoofer

    Press the u or d button to select the type of device you’ve connected, then press the (The names in this step correspond to the categories of devices found in the code tables.) Point the remote control at the component, then enter the first three-digit code number from the code table.

  • Page 69: Connecting An Antenna

    Connecting an Antenna You can use the included indoor antennas to receive FM and AM radio broadcasts. They are sufficient to receive strong, local stations. To receive weaker signals, you may need to connect an outdoor antenna. Using the FM Indoor Antenna Locate the included FM indoor antenna, packed in the box with the AV controller.
  • Page 70 Using an Outdoor FM Antenna A 75-ohm outdoor FM antenna may be used to improve reception. Disconnect the indoor antenna before replacing it with the outdoor one. Connect the antenna’s coaxial lead to the FM connector on the back of the AV controller. Ground the antenna system as shown to provide protection against voltage surges and built-up static charges.

  • Page 71: Using A Third-Party Universal Remote Control

    Using a Third-party Universal Remote Control If you prefer, you can use a remote control made by another company to operate the Ensemble HD system. For your reference, the necessary codes to operate the screen and projector are listed below. Screen operation...

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