Quick Setup
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..., turn the horizontal and vertical lens shift dials to adjust the image position and center it . 5 Use the arrow buttons on the projector or remote control to highlight any of this screen. 3.5 mm stereo mini cable Bluetooth® devices You can connect the projector to external self-powered speakers through the Audio Out port. Adjust the image 1 If you still see a blank screen or have other display problems, see the online User's Guide.
..., turn the horizontal and vertical lens shift dials to adjust the image position and center it . 5 Use the arrow buttons on the projector or remote control to highlight any of this screen. 3.5 mm stereo mini cable Bluetooth® devices You can connect the projector to external self-powered speakers through the Audio Out port. Adjust the image 1 If you still see a blank screen or have other display problems, see the online User's Guide.
Quick Setup
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... the HDMI ports on using the lens shift dials. The status light on the glasses will also need to pair them with HDMI Link Display HDMI Link menu Display Dynamic Range menu Access projector menus Turn projector off Display Home screen Temporarily mute audio and video Mute audio Adjust volume Change the color mode Navigate projector menus 6 If your 3D glasses to the On position. Press the or button on your image is uneven on Choose which source to display Display...
... the HDMI ports on using the lens shift dials. The status light on the glasses will also need to pair them with HDMI Link Display HDMI Link menu Display Dynamic Range menu Access projector menus Turn projector off Display Home screen Temporarily mute audio and video Mute audio Adjust volume Change the color mode Navigate projector menus 6 If your 3D glasses to the On position. Press the or button on your image is uneven on Choose which source to display Display...
Quick Setup
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... (part number V12H548006) or other words, this equipment. Data transmission is connected, check the following two conditions: (1) This device may be on the projector or remote control, select the Signal menu, then 3D Setup, then select 3D Display. These are the only ways the digital baseband portion will turn on the projector to switch to the correct image source, if necessary. •• If you see a blank screen when...
... (part number V12H548006) or other words, this equipment. Data transmission is connected, check the following two conditions: (1) This device may be on the projector or remote control, select the Signal menu, then 3D Setup, then select 3D Display. These are the only ways the digital baseband portion will turn on the projector to switch to the correct image source, if necessary. •• If you see a blank screen when...
Users Guide
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Selecting Wireless Network Settings Manually 38 Wireless LAN Menu Settings ...41 Restricted IP Addresses ...42 Using a QR Code to Connect a Mobile Device 42 Searching for a Wireless Network 44 Selecting Wireless Network Settings in Windows 46 Selecting Wireless Network Settings on Mac 46 Enabling WPA or WPA2 Security 46 Wireless Security Menu Settings 47 Using Basic Projector Features ...49 Turning On the Projector ...49 Using the Home Screen...51 Turning Off the Projector ...52 Viewing 3D Images ...54 Pairing the 3D Glasses with the Projector 55 Charging the 3D...
Selecting Wireless Network Settings Manually 38 Wireless LAN Menu Settings ...41 Restricted IP Addresses ...42 Using a QR Code to Connect a Mobile Device 42 Searching for a Wireless Network 44 Selecting Wireless Network Settings in Windows 46 Selecting Wireless Network Settings on Mac 46 Enabling WPA or WPA2 Security 46 Wireless Security Menu Settings 47 Using Basic Projector Features ...49 Turning On the Projector ...49 Using the Home Screen...51 Turning Off the Projector ...52 Viewing 3D Images ...54 Pairing the 3D Glasses with the Projector 55 Charging the 3D...
Users Guide
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... ...74 Shutting Off the Picture and Sound Temporarily 74 Adjusting the Color Convergence (Panel Alignment 74 Projector Security Features...78 Locking the Projector's Buttons ...78 Unlocking the Projector's Buttons 80 Installing a Security Cable ...80 Saving Settings to Memory and Using Saved Settings 80 Adjusting the Menu Settings ...82 Using the Projector's Menus...82 Image Quality Settings - Reset Menu 103 Maintaining and Transporting the Projector 105 Projector Maintenance ...105 Cleaning the Lens...105 Cleaning the Projector Case...106 Cleaning the 3D Glasses ...106 Air Filter and...
... ...74 Shutting Off the Picture and Sound Temporarily 74 Adjusting the Color Convergence (Panel Alignment 74 Projector Security Features...78 Locking the Projector's Buttons ...78 Unlocking the Projector's Buttons 80 Installing a Security Cable ...80 Saving Settings to Memory and Using Saved Settings 80 Adjusting the Menu Settings ...82 Using the Projector's Menus...82 Image Quality Settings - Reset Menu 103 Maintaining and Transporting the Projector 105 Projector Maintenance ...105 Cleaning the Lens...105 Cleaning the Projector Case...106 Cleaning the 3D Glasses ...106 Air Filter and...
Users Guide
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... of an equipment failure, you project with your projector. Instead, Epson will ship you read your unit to be followed carefully to the accessories listed above, a 1-year extended service plan is available. or 800-807-7766 in the U.S. Register your projector: Option or part Genuine Epson replacement lamp (ELPLP85) Replacement air filter (ELPAF39) RF 3D glasses (ELPGS03) Projector ceiling mount (ELPMB22/30) Wireless LAN module (ELPAP10) Part number V13H010L85 V13H134A39...
... of an equipment failure, you project with your projector. Instead, Epson will ship you read your unit to be followed carefully to the accessories listed above, a 1-year extended service plan is available. or 800-807-7766 in the U.S. Register your projector: Option or part Genuine Epson replacement lamp (ELPLP85) Replacement air filter (ELPAF39) RF 3D glasses (ELPGS03) Projector ceiling mount (ELPMB22/30) Wireless LAN module (ELPAP10) Part number V13H010L85 V13H134A39...
Users Guide
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... instructions on using them. For details, see "Where to Get Help." Note: If you still need help after checking this manual and any other sources listed here, you can use the Epson PrivateLine Support service to Get Help Additional Projector Software and Manuals After connecting and setting up the projector, install the projector software as necessary. Parent topic: Introduction to Your Projector Where to get help : • epson.com/support (U.S.), epson.ca/support (Canada), or epson.com.jm/support...
... instructions on using them. For details, see "Where to Get Help." Note: If you still need help after checking this manual and any other sources listed here, you can use the Epson PrivateLine Support service to Get Help Additional Projector Software and Manuals After connecting and setting up the projector, install the projector software as necessary. Parent topic: Introduction to Your Projector Where to get help : • epson.com/support (U.S.), epson.ca/support (Canada), or epson.com.jm/support...
Users Guide
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Home Cinema 3800 1 Lamp light 2 Status light 3 Power button and light 4 Home button 5 Volume control buttons, horizontal keystone adjustment buttons (adjust screen shape), and arrow buttons 6 Vertical keystone adjustment buttons (adjust screen shape) and arrow buttons 7 Esc button (cancels/exits functions) 8 Enter button (selects options) 9 Menu button (accesses projector menu system) 10 Temp light Parent topic: Projector Part Locations 20
Home Cinema 3800 1 Lamp light 2 Status light 3 Power button and light 4 Home button 5 Volume control buttons, horizontal keystone adjustment buttons (adjust screen shape), and arrow buttons 6 Vertical keystone adjustment buttons (adjust screen shape) and arrow buttons 7 Esc button (cancels/exits functions) 8 Enter button (selects options) 9 Menu button (accesses projector menu system) 10 Temp light Parent topic: Projector Part Locations 20
Users Guide
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... video cables as necessary. 2. To control audio from your computer or video source is selected as necessary. 31 Make sure your presentation, you connect external speakers. Locate the appropriate cable to the projector with speakers. 2. Turn on the Trigger Out setting in speaker system (Home Cinema 3800) or the Audio Out port, make sure Projector is connected to connect your external speakers as the Audio Out Device setting. Parent topic: Projector Connections Related references Projector Setup Settings...
... video cables as necessary. 2. To control audio from your computer or video source is selected as necessary. 31 Make sure your presentation, you connect external speakers. Locate the appropriate cable to the projector with speakers. 2. Turn on the Trigger Out setting in speaker system (Home Cinema 3800) or the Audio Out port, make sure Projector is connected to connect your external speakers as the Audio Out Device setting. Parent topic: Projector Connections Related references Projector Setup Settings...
Users Guide
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... Wireless Network Settings Manually Using a QR Code to Connect a Mobile Device After you can display a QR code on your projector, you select the wireless network settings for more information. 1. Press the Menu button. 42 Setting IP Address Display Options On Off Description Selects whether to display the IP address on the network standby screen and the Home screen Parent topic: Selecting Wireless Network Settings Manually Related references Restricted IP Addresses Restricted IP Addresses When manually entering IP Settings, you cannot use these ranges of Epson...
... Wireless Network Settings Manually Using a QR Code to Connect a Mobile Device After you can display a QR code on your projector, you select the wireless network settings for more information. 1. Press the Menu button. 42 Setting IP Address Display Options On Off Description Selects whether to display the IP address on the network standby screen and the Home screen Parent topic: Selecting Wireless Network Settings Manually Related references Restricted IP Addresses Restricted IP Addresses When manually entering IP Settings, you cannot use these ranges of Epson...
Users Guide
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... lock icon is displayed on the screen if any control panel buttons are pressed while this setting is set to On. • To lock all buttons except the power button, select Control Panel Lock > Partial Lock. 1. Select one of these lock types and press Enter: • To lock the projector's power button, select Child Lock. Select the Settings menu and press Enter. 3. Note: Child Lock does not prevent the projector from turning on , you must press the power button...
... lock icon is displayed on the screen if any control panel buttons are pressed while this setting is set to On. • To lock all buttons except the power button, select Control Panel Lock > Partial Lock. 1. Select one of these lock types and press Enter: • To lock the projector's power button, select Child Lock. Select the Settings menu and press Enter. 3. Note: Child Lock does not prevent the projector from turning on , you must press the power button...
Users Guide
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..., and saves power and lamp life Adjusts the projected luminance based on the image brightness when certain Color Modes are selected Note: Depending on the image, you may hear the Auto Iris operating, but this is not a malfunction. Setting Power Consumption Auto Iris Image Enhancement settings Setting 4K Enhancement*3 Image Preset Mode Frame Interpolation*1 *2 *3 Options High Medium ECO Off Normal High Speed Description Selects the brightness mode of the projector lamp High: sets maximum lamp brightness Medium...
..., and saves power and lamp life Adjusts the projected luminance based on the image brightness when certain Color Modes are selected Note: Depending on the image, you may hear the Auto Iris operating, but this is not a malfunction. Setting Power Consumption Auto Iris Image Enhancement settings Setting 4K Enhancement*3 Image Preset Mode Frame Interpolation*1 *2 *3 Options High Medium ECO Off Normal High Speed Description Selects the brightness mode of the projector lamp High: sets maximum lamp brightness Medium...
Users Guide
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... Format Sync Info Color Depth Color Format Status Serial Number Event ID Description Displays the name of the port to which the current input source is connected Displays the input signal setting of the current input source Displays the resolution of the current input source Displays the scan mode of the current input source Displays the refresh rate of the current input source Displays the 3D format of the projector Event ID Code List Parent topic: Adjusting the Menu Settings Related tasks Replacing the Lamp Resetting the Lamp Timer...
... Format Sync Info Color Depth Color Format Status Serial Number Event ID Description Displays the name of the port to which the current input source is connected Displays the input signal setting of the current input source Displays the resolution of the current input source Displays the scan mode of the current input source Displays the refresh rate of the current input source Displays the 3D format of the projector Event ID Code List Parent topic: Adjusting the Menu Settings Related tasks Replacing the Lamp Resetting the Lamp Timer...
Users Guide
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... not match. Make sure the wireless network security settings are correct. 102 Check the network communication status, then turn the projector off and then on again. Cannot display the transferred images. Restart the network software. Event ID Code List If the Event ID option on the Info menu displays a code number, check this list of Event ID codes for the solution to the projector problem associated with computer was disconnected. Cannot...
... not match. Make sure the wireless network security settings are correct. 102 Check the network communication status, then turn the projector off and then on again. Cannot display the transferred images. Restart the network software. Event ID Code List If the Event ID option on the Info menu displays a code number, check this list of Event ID codes for the solution to the projector problem associated with computer was disconnected. Cannot...
Users Guide
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... by nearby objects • Clean or replace the air filter • If operating the projector at high altitude, turn on High Altitude Mode • If the problem persists, unplug the projector and contact Epson for help Lamp has a problem • Check the Lamp Hours in the Info menu to see if the lamp is burned out. leave it turned off ; Status light Power light Blue Blue Lamp light Temp light Off Flashing orange Flashing blue Off Off Orange Flashing blue Off Orange Off Blue Blue Flashing Off orange Status and solution Projector is too hot •...
... by nearby objects • Clean or replace the air filter • If operating the projector at high altitude, turn on High Altitude Mode • If the problem persists, unplug the projector and contact Epson for help Lamp has a problem • Check the Lamp Hours in the Info menu to see if the lamp is burned out. leave it turned off ; Status light Power light Blue Blue Lamp light Temp light Off Flashing orange Flashing blue Off Off Orange Flashing blue Off Orange Off Blue Blue Flashing Off orange Status and solution Projector is too hot •...
Users Guide
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...: Solving Image or Sound Problems Related references Supported Video Display Formats Projector Information Display - Open the System Preferences utility and select Displays, Display, or Color LCD. 2. If necessary, select a different display resolution for your computer. (See your laptop manual for details.) • As a test, try the following solutions: • Press the Aspect button on the remote control to Clone, Mirror, or Duplicate. 2. Parent topic: Solutions When "No Signal" Message Appears Displaying From a Mac Laptop If...
...: Solving Image or Sound Problems Related references Supported Video Display Formats Projector Information Display - Open the System Preferences utility and select Displays, Display, or Color LCD. 2. If necessary, select a different display resolution for your computer. (See your laptop manual for details.) • As a test, try the following solutions: • Press the Aspect button on the remote control to Clone, Mirror, or Duplicate. 2. Parent topic: Solutions When "No Signal" Message Appears Displaying From a Mac Laptop If...
Users Guide
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... software help for a different resolution than you adjusted the projector height using the projector feet, press the keystone buttons on the Reset menu. Settings Menu Related tasks Correcting Image Shape with the Keystone Buttons Correcting Image Shape with Quick Corner 129 Parent topic: Solving Image or Sound Problems Related references Input Signal Settings - Try connecting different cables. • Check your computer display settings to disable dual display and set the resolution within the projector's limits. (See your computer manual for details.) • Check the resolution...
... software help for a different resolution than you adjusted the projector height using the projector feet, press the keystone buttons on the Reset menu. Settings Menu Related tasks Correcting Image Shape with the Keystone Buttons Correcting Image Shape with Quick Corner 129 Parent topic: Solving Image or Sound Problems Related references Input Signal Settings - Try connecting different cables. • Check your computer display settings to disable dual display and set the resolution within the projector's limits. (See your computer manual for details.) • Check the resolution...
Users Guide
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... sure the power cord is securely connected to the projector and to turn on the projector, check its batteries. • The power cord may have problems operating the projector or remote control. Extended Menu Related tasks Replacing the Remote Control Batteries Unlocking the Projector's Buttons 135 If that doesn't work, disconnect the cord and contact Epson. • Make sure the lamp and lamp cover are installed correctly. Parent topic: Solving Projector or Remote Control Operation Problems Related references Where to change the sleep...
... sure the power cord is securely connected to the projector and to turn on the projector, check its batteries. • The power cord may have problems operating the projector or remote control. Extended Menu Related tasks Replacing the Remote Control Batteries Unlocking the Projector's Buttons 135 If that doesn't work, disconnect the cord and contact Epson. • Make sure the lamp and lamp cover are installed correctly. Parent topic: Solving Projector or Remote Control Operation Problems Related references Where to change the sleep...
Users Guide
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... Specifications These sections list the technical specifications of display Native resolution Lens Color reproduction Brightness Poly-silicon TFT active matrix 1080p F=1.49 to 1.77 Focal length: 18.2 to 29.2 mm Full 10-bit color, up to 1.07 billion colors High Power Consumption mode (Dynamic Color Mode, Zoom: Wide, Auto Iris Off): White light output 3000 lumens (ISO 21118 standard) Color light output 3000 lumens Note: Color brightness (color light output) and white brightness (white light...
... Specifications These sections list the technical specifications of display Native resolution Lens Color reproduction Brightness Poly-silicon TFT active matrix 1080p F=1.49 to 1.77 Focal length: 18.2 to 29.2 mm Full 10-bit color, up to 1.07 billion colors High Power Consumption mode (Dynamic Color Mode, Zoom: Wide, Auto Iris Off): White light output 3000 lumens (ISO 21118 standard) Color light output 3000 lumens Note: Color brightness (color light output) and white brightness (white light...
Warranty Statement for U.S. and Canada
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... period, please call Epson at the number at the end of original purchase. Replacement products or parts assume the remaining warranty period of Product: LCD Projector Model: H959A/H961A Marketing Name: Home Cinema 3200/Home Cinema 3800 Options: Remote controller (model 2198638xx [x=0-9]) Epson America, Inc. For warranty service, you fail to Epson or its shipment from Epson, such as fire, flood, or lightning, improper electrical currents, software problems, or interaction with...
... period, please call Epson at the number at the end of original purchase. Replacement products or parts assume the remaining warranty period of Product: LCD Projector Model: H959A/H961A Marketing Name: Home Cinema 3200/Home Cinema 3800 Options: Remote controller (model 2198638xx [x=0-9]) Epson America, Inc. For warranty service, you fail to Epson or its shipment from Epson, such as fire, flood, or lightning, improper electrical currents, software problems, or interaction with...
