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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. To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture. WARNING: The lightning flash with arrowhead, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage”...
Additional Safety Instructions • Do not place the components of this system near sources of heat or in direct sunlight. • Make sure nothing blocks the ventilation openings on any of the components. Allow for sufficient heat dispersion when components are installed on a rack. Do not block or cover the heatsink on the back of the subwoofer.
Introduction ® The Ensemble HD home cinema system by Epson is designed to transform your living room into a state-of-the-art home cinema. Its wide-format (16:9) projection screen, 5.1-channel surround sound system, and high-definition video projector deliver unrivaled, high-performance picture and sound.
Getting Started The universal remote control included with your Ensemble HD system puts complete control over your home theater in the palm of your hand. With one touch, you can lower the screen, turn on the projector, and get ready to watch a movie. If you’ve connected additional components to your home theater, such as a cable box or satellite receiver, you can use the remote control to operate them too.
Using the Remote Control Aim the remote control at the screen and press any button. An icon appears on the remote control’s LCD screen to indicate that a command is being transmitted. At the same time, the blue light at the top of the projection screen flashes, indicating that the system is receiving a command.
Turning On the System When you’re ready to watch a movie, you can lower the screen, turn on the projector, and turn on the AV controller (with its built-in DVD player) with the touch of a button. Make sure the MAIN menu is displayed on the remote control. If necessary, press the button.
Some of the options in the MAIN menu, such as CABLE or SAT, are for components that don’t come with the Ensemble HD system, such as a cable box or satellite receiver. If you install components like these, you can use the remote control to operate them just like the rest of your system.
Controlling the DVD Player and Other Equipment The universal remote control has all the buttons you need to control the Ensemble HD home theater, along with any additional components you may add to it. Here’s an overview of the main buttons you’ll use to control the built-in DVD player and radio, as well as any optional components like a cable box or satellite receiver.
(standby) when the light is orange. • lets you switch between the Ensemble HD system’s DVD player and radio, or select other SOURCE equipment you’ve connected to the system. Each time you press the button, the AV controller cycles...
• The volume control knob lets you adjust the sound volume. Adjusting the Volume The Ensemble HD system gives you various ways to control the volume: • (volume up and down) lets you change the volume from –74 to +10 dB.
“Adjusting the Aspect Ratio” on page 43). Inserting a Disc The DVD player, built into the Ensemble HD system, accepts both DVD and DVD-R discs. For more information on compatible formats, see “Playable Disc Types” on page 119. Make sure the Ensemble HD system is turned on (see “Turning On the System” on page 13).
Playing a DVD Once the disc is inserted, follow these steps to begin playing the movie: If the DVD player was the last function you used, the DVD begins playing automatically. If you previously used a different function (such as CABLE or SAT), select the option on the remote control: MAIN...
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• Press the pause button to stop the movie temporarily. The image freezes on the screen. While the movie is paused, pressing the pause button again puts the player in step mode. Each time you press the pause button, the movie advances one frame at a time. To return to normal playback, press the play button.
Using Other Playback Features You can use the DVD menu on the remote control to access several other features while watching movies. Note Some functions in the remote control’s DVD menu are used only for playing CDs. These include the Shuffle, Memory, and Clear functions.
Sound Format” on page 47. Playing a CD The DVD player built into the Ensemble HD system can play music CDs as well as movies. The player accepts both commercial CDs and home-recorded CD-R and CD-RW discs. For more information on compatible formats, see “Playable Disc Types”...
To begin playing the CD, press the play button. Play button Note To avoid interrupting CD playback, don’t switch sources. If you select a different source (such as CABLE or SAT), the CD will stop playing. It will start over from the beginning when you resume playback. Using Basic Playback Functions While you’re listening to a CD, you can use the following buttons and the numeric keypad to control playback: Time elapsed/time remaining...
Using Other Playback Features You can use the DVD menu on the remote control to access several other features while listening to a CD. Note Most functions in the remote control’s DVD menu are used only for playing DVDs. Only the ones listed below can be used when playing CDs.
Make sure the Ensemble HD system is turned on (see “Turning On the System” on page 13). You’ll need the projector turned on in order to select files on the screen.
After a moment, you see the contents of the flash drive or CD/DVD displayed on the screen: Multimedia Player Folder containing more files ROOT PHOTOS Song 1 MP3 files Song 2 Song 3 Windows media audio (WMA) files Song 4 JPG photo image Photo 1 Caution...
• The current file and elapsed time are indicated on the AV controller screen. You can also display the file and time information on the projection screen by pressing the button. Each time you press the INFO INFO button, the displayed information changes (both on the AV controller and on the projection screen) as follows: Time elapsed o Time remaining o Display off •...
Listening to a Tape Deck Make sure your tape deck (or other audio source) is connected to the port on the back of the AUDIO 1 AV controller, as described in “Connecting Audio Equipment” on page 36. Select the option on the remote control, then select .
Using Radio Station Presets You can save up to 40 preset stations. Follow these steps to save a station: Tune in the desired station, as described in the previous section. Select the option in the RADIO menu on the remote control. The preset number flashes on the SAVE display: Preset number...
To extend the capabilities of your Ensemble HD system, you can add on a variety of audio and video 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.
Connecting Video Equipment You can connect up to five pieces of video equipment at the same time, using any of the commercially available cables shown below: Port Cable HDMI 1 or 2 HDMI cable Component Component video cable Note When connecting the cable, match the colors of its connectors to the colors of the ports where you’re plugging them in.
Connecting the Audio Cable for the Video Source Once you’ve connected the video cable, you may need to connect an audio cable in order to combine the picture with sound. If you’ve connected your device using an HDMI cable, the audio signal is already carried by the cable, so you don’t have to connect an additional cable.
Linking Audio and Video Sources Once you’ve connected the audio and video cables, you need to tell the Ensemble HD system which audio and video ports to use together. That way, when you select a device with the remote control (VCR, cable, satellite, etc.), the matching audio and video sources will be automatically used.
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In the left-hand column (under ), locate the name of the port to which you’ve connected the Video Input video cable for your equipment. In the middle column of the same row (under ), select the type of device you’ve connected. If you’ve Label connected a device not listed below, select an unused name such as .
Connecting Audio Equipment You can connect an external audio device, such as a CD player or tape deck, to the Ensemble HD system. Use an RCA-style stereo cable and connect your equipment’s audio output port to the port on the back of...
(DVD, RADIO, AUDIO, and PROJ). These are used to operate the built-in components of the Ensemble HD system. If you have a type of component not listed above, first enter its setup code as described in the next section. Then see “Customizing the Remote Control Menu”...
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(Select) button. Note Some of the device names (DVD, RADIO, AUDIO, and PROJ) are already used by the Ensemble HD system, and you cannot select them. u button...
Customizing the Remote Control Menu For most components that can be connected to the Ensemble HD system, a full set of functions is already programmed into the remote control. These functions work with all the components listed in the tables starting on page 85.
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When you’re done using your component, make sure its menu screen is displayed on the remote control and press the button. To turn off the Ensemble HD system, press the button to return to the MAIN menu. Then press MAIN...
Note MENU The MAIN menu must be displayed, or you won’t be able to open the Ensemble HD menu by pressing the MENU button. If another component’s page is displayed instead, its menu screen will open when you press the button.
Use the u or d button to highlight the menu you want to use (such as ). Then press the (Select) button to open it. Audio Video Use the u or d button to highlight the setting you want to adjust. After highlighting the setting you want to adjust, check the legend at the bottom of the screen.
Note No matter which aspect ratio setting you choose, the original image is automatically “upscaled” (resized) to fit on your Ensemble HD screen. • (default setting) for widescreen content, such as HD television broadcasts, presented in the 16:9 Normal 1 HDTV aspect ratio.
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• for standard-definition TV broadcasts, video games, and other 4:3 content. Normal 1 4:3 image shown using setting adds side bars to display the image in its original aspect ratio • for standard-definition TV broadcasts, video games, and other 4:3 content. Wide Wide 4:3 image shown using...
Adjusting the Picture Quality The settings described below control how the image is processed by the Ensemble HD system’s AV controller. Before changing any of these settings, first be sure to select the best Color Mode as described on page 42.
Adjusting the Sound To access the Audio menu, make sure the MAIN menu is displayed on the remote control, press the Menu button, then select . You see this screen: Audio Audio Audio Voice 0 dB Bass 0 dB Video Treble 0 dB Surround...
Using Test Tones to Adjust the Sound Use the test tones to adjust the volume for each speaker independently or to verify that each speaker is working properly. 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.
Using Midnight Mode Midnight Mode adjusts the sound for late-night viewing when you want to avoid disturbing others. The volume is reduced at the bass end with volume highs and lows being compressed to a narrower range. To access the Midnight Mode setting, make sure the MAIN menu is displayed on the remote control, press button, then select .
Using Other Features In addition to its audio and video settings, the on-screen menu system lets you select language options, turn on closed captioning, and use parental controls to restrict access to rated DVDs. Choosing the Language You can change the language that the on-screen display and various DVD features appear in. For each option, you can choose from English, French, or Spanish.
Using Parental Controls You can control access to rated DVDs to prevent children from viewing unsuitable content. To set up parental controls, you’ll need to create a 4-digit numeric password. Note The parental controls cannot be used to prevent viewing of unrated DVDs. To set up parental controls, follow these steps: Make sure the MAIN menu is displayed on the remote control.
Select and select the highest rating you want to allow for viewing. Max. allowable rating Rating Description General audience Parental guidance suggested PG13 Parents strongly cautioned Restricted – No one under 17 admitted without a parent or adult guardian NC17 No one under 17 admitted None No rating selected...
Cleaning and Maintenance Follow the instructions in this chapter when your Ensemble HD system needs ordinary cleaning, as described below. Routine maintenance is not required. However, you may need to perform the following basic tasks on occasion: • “Adjusting the Screen Length” on page 54 •...
Cleaning System Components You can clean the outside of the system components to remove dust and fingerprints. Before cleaning, turn off the system and unplug the power cord. • To remove dirt or dust, wipe the component with a soft, dry, lint-free cloth. •...
Press to raise the screen fully. S-UP Note You must raise the screen all the way for the new position to take effect. Press re-open the screen. Verify that it comes down and stops at the desired position. S-DWN Manual Screen Adjustment If you weren’t able to adjust the screen length precisely enough using the remote control, you can adjust it using the 4-mm Allen wrench that came with your system.
Slide the cover straight forward, then remove it. (The cover is held in place with clips, which may be tight.) If desired, you can display a test pattern to help adjust the image position. You’ll need to use the remote control that came with the projector (not the Ensemble HD remote). Press the button on the Pattern remote control to display the pattern.
Use the horizontal lens shift dial to move the image left or right. Use the vertical lens shift dial to move the image up or down. Note Do not try to move the lens by hand, or you may damage the projector. Always use the lens shift dials to change the image position.
Checking the Info Menu If you have access to the remote control that came with the projector (not the Ensemble HD remote), you can use it to check the projector’s menu to find out how long the lamp has been in use.
Replacing Remote Control Batteries If the Ensemble HD remote control isn’t working correctly, check the following: • Aim the remote control at the top of the screen and try operating the screen. If the remote control works only when you aim it at the top of the screen but not elsewhere in the room, you may need to replace the batteries.
Solving Problems If you’re having a problem with the Ensemble HD system, check for a solution in one of these sections: • “Basic Operation Problems” below • “Picture Problems” on page 62 • “Sound Problems” on page 64 • “Problems Using the Screen” on page 65 •...
Problem Solution The AV controller doesn’t turn on. Make sure the AV controller is receiving power. When it’s in standby mode, the light ON/STANDBY around the button is orange. If the light is off, the unit is not receiving power. Check the power cord to make sure it’s securely connected to the subwoofer or a working electrical outlet.
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Problem Solution The image is too soft or out of If you cleaned the lens, you may have accidentally changed the position of the focus. focus ring. See “Adjusting the Image Position and Focus” on page 56. Adjust the sharpness of the image using the Sharpness settings (see “Adjusting the Picture”...
Sound Problems Problem Solution There is no sound. PWR ON Check the power switches on the back of the subwoofer. Make sure the MODE AUTO MASTER POWER switch is in the position and the switch is turned on. MUTE Press the button on the remote control to make sure the sound wasn’t muted or turned off.
Problems Using the Screen Blue light (remote control sensor) Problem Solution You cannot lower the screen. Check for a blue light at the top of the screen. The light indicates that the screen is receiving power. If the light is off, make sure the power cords on the back of the subwoofer are connected securely.
DVD. menu of the DVD you’re MENU (The button displays the Ensemble HD setup menu if the MAIN menu is watching to select its contents. CABLE displayed on the remote control. If a different menu is displayed, such as , it displays the menu system for that component.)
DVD. menu of the DVD you’re MENU (The button displays the Ensemble HD setup menu if the MAIN menu is watching to select its contents. CABLE displayed on the remote control. If a different menu is displayed, such as , it displays the menu system for that component.)
Problems Using an External Component Problem Solution You’ve connected a new You have to enter the setup code for your new component. See “Setting Up the component, but can’t operate it Remote Control” on page 36. with the remote control. You’ve connected a DVD player Make sure the DVD player’s monitor type setting (or similarly named function) is set and the image is elongated or...
Speak to a Support Representative ® To use the Epson PrivateLine Support service, call (800) 637-7661 and enter the PIN on the Epson PrivateLine Support card that came with your projector. This is the fastest way of speaking to a live representative, and it’s free.
Using Advanced Remote Control Features The features described in this chapter let you customize the behavior of the remote control. In most cases, you won’t have to perform any of these customizations—for example, if you want to set up the remote control to work with a new component, you only have to enter its setup code as described on page 37.
37. Note If you have two Ensemble HD remote controls and have customized one of them, you can copy your changes from one to the other. See “Cloning Your Remote Control” on page 74.
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RADIO SELECT On the Ensemble HD remote control, press any button you want to teach a command to. It can be either a physical button on the remote control or a command displayed on the menu screen. Note PAGE If you don’t see a command on the screen for the function you want to teach, press the...
MAIN Cloning Your Remote Control If you have two Ensemble HD remote controls and have customized one of them, you can copy your changes from one to the other. On each remote control, press and hold both the buttons for approximately three seconds.
Advanced Remote Control Setup You can change the behavior of your remote control by editing device names (menu screen titles), editing command names, creating macros, adding or hiding menu pages, and setting up “punch through” commands (rarely used). See these sections: •...
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The top of screen displays EDIT, as shown at right, and you see a list of devices EDIT (DVD, CABLE, SAT, etc.). CABLE Do one of the following: RADIO • To edit an existing command, select the device that has the command in 1 OF 2 its menu that you want to edit, then select the command.
A macro lets you perform several operations in sequence automatically. For example, when you press the button to turn on the Ensemble HD system, the remote control turns on the projector, turns on the AV controller, and lowers the screen—all with one press of a button.
Press the sequence of buttons for all the steps you want the macro to perform. Each time you press a button, the bottom of the screen flashes , etc. Your macro can hold up to 190 steps. Step 1 Step 2 Note You can program delays into the macro by pressing the pause button.
The top of the screen changes to EDIT: EDIT TEXT PAGE Select PAGE EXIT Select the option. PAGE Note The TEXT option is for editing device names and commands. See “Editing Device Names and Commands” on page 75. The top of screen displays PAGE, as shown at right, and you see a list of PAGE devices (DVD, CABLE, SAT, etc.).
SAT menu. However, you may want to be able to operate your high-definition DVD player from the MAIN menu so you can also access the Ensemble HD setup menu, and adjust the picture or sound at the same time, for example. To do this, you create a “punch through.” This lets you use the remote control to operate certain functions of one device, while you have the menu screen open for another device.
Using an RF Base Station You can use the Ensemble HD remote control to operate components such as a cable box or satellite receiver, even if they’re hidden inside a cabinet. You can do this by using an optional RF base station (radio-frequency receiver) to relay the remote control’s commands.
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Note You have 30 seconds to complete each step. After that, the remote control returns to normal operation. Select the option. You see this screen: IR/RF EMITT BLAST EXIT Select the setting you want to adjust: • to cause the remote control to emit IR signals only, RF signals only, or IR and RF signals at the IR/RF same time.
Restoring Remote Control Factory Defaults If you customize the remote control and find that it no longer works correctly, you can restore it to its original settings. Caution This procedure erases all commands and macros you taught the remote control, and any other customized changes you may have made.
Remote Control Codes The program codes provided in this chapter let you set up your remote control to work with devices made by other companies. See “Connecting and Using Other Components” on page 31 for instructions on using such devices with your system. If you need to recall the code number you selected for a device, see “Recalling Programmed Codes”...
Recalling Programmed Codes In case you need to recall the code numbers you used to program the remote control, you can display them by following these steps: Enter Setup mode by pressing and holding both the buttons for three seconds. The top of MAIN the screen displays SETUP.
“AV Controller Specifications” on page 122 Playable Disc Types The Ensemble HD system’s DVD player accepts DVDs and compact discs in both 3-inch (8 cm) and 5-inch (12 cm) sizes. In addition, you can play recordable DVDs (marked DVD-R) and recordable compact discs (CD-R and CD-RW).
Screen Specifications General Screen Size 100" (254 cm), nominal diagonal Aspect Ratio 16:9 (HDTV widescreen format) Image Area (W×H) 87" × 49" (221 × 124.5 cm) Black Drop Length 12" (30.5 cm) Screen Material 1.1 high-gain matte white Motor 110 volt Somfy electric Installation Wall or ceiling Screen Casing Dimensions (W×H×D)
Powered Subwoofer Specifications Bass Driver Type Ported enclosure, front-firing Size 10" (254 mm), long throw Frequency Response 32 to 100 Hz, ±3dB Amplifier Type 5.1-channel with built-in equalizer Peak Output 105dB in 3000 cubic feet Output Power 150 W (subwoofer) 70 W (center channel) 40 W ×4 (front left/front right/left surround/right surround) Frequency Response...
AV Controller Specifications Built-in AV Capabilities DVD/CD player AM/FM tuner USB flash drive Playable Disk Types See page 119 Video Processor Pixelworks chipset Video Output 1080p/720p, depending on projector Video Input Ports HDMI (×2) Component video S-video Composite video (CVBS) Compatible Video Formats NTSC Audio Input Ports...
Notices Responsible Use of Copyrighted Materials Epson encourages each user to be responsible and respectful of the copyright laws when using any Epson product. While some countries’ laws permit limited copying or reuse of copyrighted material in certain circumstances, those circumstances may not be as broad as some people assume. Contact your legal advisor for any questions regarding copyright law.
When Epson authorizes an exchange for the defective unit, Epson will ship a replacement product to you, freight prepaid, so long as you use an address in Canada or the U.S. (excluding Puerto Rico and U.S. Possessions). Shipments to other locations will be made freight collect.
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(e.g., fuses or filters) other than lamps. This warranty is not transferable. Epson is not responsible for warranty service should the Epson label or logo or the rating label or serial number be removed. Epson is not responsible for warranty service should the product fail to be properly maintained or fail to function...
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Bass, 46 subtitles, selecting, 22 Batteries, remote control, 59 Black drop, screen, 54 Brightness, 45 Enclosure, projector, 56 to 57 Ensemble HD system AV controller, see AV controller CD player cleaning, 53 to 54 connecting external, 36 problems, 61 to 69...
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PrivateLine Support, 69 using, 12 to 13, 39 Problems Learning commands, remote control, 72 to 74 DVD player, 67 Lens Ensemble HD system, 61 to 69 cleaning, 53 external component, 68 shift dial, 57 operation, 61 to 62 Light picture, 62 to 63...
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Video equipment connecting, 32 to 33 controlling, 15 to 17, 39 to 40 linking to audio sources, 34 to 35 setting up remote control for, 36 to 39, 85 to 117 Video menu, 45 Voice, 46 Volume controlling, 17, 36, 46 Midnight Mode, 17, 48 testing, 46 to 47 Warning light, projector, 58...