Epson Pro Cinema 1080 Setup, Inputs and Remote
Setting up the Pro Cinema 1080 is a very simple process. You'll select your projection type (front, rear, front ceiling, rear ceiling.) Input selection can be done easily via the remote control and the on-board video processing will take care of scaling your incoming video to the proper resolution. The Aspect button on the remote can also help you to correctly scale the picture within the frame. We recommend using the HDMI input - you will benefit from true 1080p video potential with many Blu-ray or HD DVD discs - including Deep Color support. The component video inputs can also be utilized if needed for legacy DVD players or cable TV boxes.
Throw Chart for Distancing the Projector from a 16:9 Projection Screen
The Epson's amazing zoom lens is on this model as well and allows for a very flexible placement. In our room we had the unit positioned at around 11 feet and projecting onto a Studiotek 130 screen.
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Screen Size |
Size (Inches) |
Distance (Feet) |
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|
|
width |
height |
wide |
tele |
|
70 |
61.0 |
34.3 |
6.2 |
14.7 |
|
80 |
69.7 |
39.2 |
7.8 |
16.7 |
|
90 |
78.4 |
44.1 |
8.3 |
19.0 |
|
100 |
87.2 |
49.0 |
9.8 |
20.9 |
|
110 |
95.9 |
53.9 |
10.4 |
23.3 |
|
120 |
104.6 |
58.8 |
11.8 |
25.1 |
|
130 |
113.3 |
63.7 |
13.1 |
26.6 |
|
150 |
130.7 |
73.5 |
14.7 |
31.4 |
|
170 |
148.2 |
83.3 |
17.2 |
34.9 |
|
200 |
174.3 |
98.1 |
20.3 |
41.1 |
*The info here is approximated due to some inaccuracies in the available distance calculators available to us.
Connections
The connections on the Pro Cinema 1080 deliver standard definition composite and s-video inputs as well as component video, HDMI (1.3) and HD15 (PC) inputs. You probably won't have any trouble connecting your devices to this projector, however the use of an external AV processor or, at the very least, an HDMI switcher is advised.
Epson Pro Cinema 1080 Remote Control
There is nothing new here. The Pro Cinema 1080 uses the exact same remote control as the Pro Cinema 810 and has the same excellent IR reception. Stand on your head, point the remote at the floor, the ceiling, the screen… it doesn't matter - the 1080 will still pick up the signal and get your commands to the projector.
Discrete on/off controls and access to direct input selection makes this a very functional remote. Physically, it's still rather bulky and the backlight feature doesn't come on automatically, but only when the press the backlight button located at the very bottom of the remote control.
