Epson Home Projector EF-12 Users Manual Index 1 Introduction to Your Projector 2 Setting Up the Projector 3 Adjusting the Projector Settings 4 Appendix 1 / 24 1 Introduction to Your Projector 1.1 Projector Parts - Front/Top Name Functions Remote receiver Receives signals from the remote control. Air intake vent Takes in air to cool the projector internally. Lens Images are projected from here. Air intake vent (air filter) Takes in air to cool the projector internally. Security slot The security slot is compatible with the Microsaver Security System manufactured by Kensington. AC adapter port Connects the AC adapter. Outputs audio. Inputs video signals from HDMI compatible video. HDMI2 (ARC) port Inputs video signals from HDMI compatible video. Connects a USB memory device or a digital camera. This port is not normally used. Speaker HDMI1 port USB-A port Service port Audio Out port Outputs audio from the current input source to headphones. Status indicator Indicates the projector's status. Control panel Operates the projector. 2 / 24 1.2 Projector Parts - Control Panel Name Functions Status indicator Indicates the projector's status. Power button V mute button Turns the projector on or off. Turns the video on or off temporarily. Bluetooth Speaker Mode Enter the Bluetooth Speaker Mode. button Volume up/down buttons Adjusts the volume for the speaker and headphones. 3 / 24 1.3 Projector Parts Base Name Functions Foot release lever Press the foot release lever to extend and retract the front adjustable foot. Mount plate fixing point Attach the optional or supplied mount plate here. Rear feet (Mount plate Loosen these feet by turning them counterclockwise, fixing points) and then remove them to attach the optional or Air filter cover Open to access the air filter. supplied mount plate. Front adjustable foot When setup on a surface such as a desk, extend the foot to adjust the position of the image. 4 / 24 1.4 Projector Parts - Remote Control Functions control. Turns on when outputting signals from the remote Name Indicator button YouTube button Starts the YouTube application. Bluetooth Speaker Mode Enter the Bluetooth Speaker Mode. Directional pad Selects menu items on the projector. Esc button Switches to the next input source. Volume up/down buttons Adjusts the volume for the projector. 5 / 24 Keystone button Corrects the projected image. V mute button Turns the video on or off temporarily. Projector Settings button Displays and closes the Projector Settings menu. You Home button Mic button can use the projector's menus to adjust the settings that control how your projector works. Displays the Android TV home screen. Allows you to operate your Android TV using voice commands. When you press this button, the remote control's microphone starts listening for voice commands. Enter button Enters the current selection and moves to the next level while displaying the projector's menu. Source Search button Switches to the next input source. Apps button Displays a list of the applications available on the Power button Turns the projector on or off. Android TV. 6 / 24 2 Setting Up the Projector 2.1 Projector Placement You can place the projector on almost any flat surface to project an image. The projector can be installed at various angles. There is no vertical or horizontal limit to how the projector can be installed. 2.1.1 Projector Setup and Installation Options You can set up or install your projector in the following ways:
Front (Standard) Front Ceiling (Upside down) 2.1.2 Projection Distance The distance at which you place the projector from the screen determines the approximate size of the image. The image size increases the farther the projector is 7 / 24 from the screen, but can vary depending on the zoom factor, aspect ratio, and other settings. 2.2 Turning On the Projector 1. Connect the AC adapter to the projector's AC adapter port. 2. Connect the power code to the AC adapter 3. Plug the power cord into an electrical outlet. 4. Press the power button on the control panel or remote control to turn on the projector. 2.3 Turning Off the Projector 1. Press the power button on the control panel or remote control. The light source will turn off. 8 / 24 2.4 Pairing the Remote Control If the remote control and the projector have not been paired, follow the on-screen instructions and press and hold the Enter and Home buttons on the remote control to pair. 9 / 24 3 Adjusting the Projector Settings 3.1 Picture Setting Options Description Color Mode Dynamic Adjusts the vividness of image colors for various Vivid image types and environments. Light Output 50 % ~ 100 % Adjusts the brightness for the light source. Custom Settings Brightness Brightness: Lightens or darkens the overall Bright Cinema Cinema Natural Contrast image. 10 / 24 Saturation Tint Contrast: Adjusts the difference between light and Sharpness dark areas of the image. Saturation: Adjusts the intensity of the image colors. Tint: Adjusts the balance of green to magenta tones in the image. Sharpness: Adjusts the sharpness or softness of image details. Color Temperature 0 ~ 13 Adjusts the focus of the projected image manually. Dynamic Contrast High Speed Selects the way the projector faces the screen so Normal the image is oriented correctly. Noise Reduction Standard Reduces flickering in analog images. Detail 0 ~ 100 Creates a more emphatic texture and material feel Enhancement of the image. Aspect Ratio Normal Sets the aspect ratio (width-to-height ratio) for the input source. HDMI Video Range Auto Sets the video range to match the setting of the device connected to the HDMI port. Off Strong Weak Off Full Zoom Full Limited 11 / 24 3.2 Sound Setting Sound Mode Options Theatre TV Studio Stadium Concert Karaoke Mode Description Theatre: The surround effect recreates the acoustic environment of a movie theater. Allows you to enjoy realistic and powerful sound. TV: Plays back voice clearly. This is ideal for watching news, documentaries, and other TV Studio: With a wide frequency range of playback and balanced sound quality, this feature reproduces the sound intended by creators and shows. artists. 12 / 24 Stadium: This realistically reproduces the atmosphere of stadiums and crowds, providing you with clear, live voice play back. Allows you to enjoy watching sports in a realistic atmosphere. Concert: This reproduces the echoes and expanse of a concert venue, giving you a true sense of elation. Karaoke mode: This is ideal for playing back karaoke content as it reproduces the echoes and expanse of a concert venue. Allows you to play songs without sacrificing the vocal effects provided by karaoke apps and microphones. Virtual Surround Adjusts the strength of the surround effect. Clear Voice Adjusts the voice so that it can be heard clearly. Auto Loudness Even when playing at low volumes, this automatically corrects the balance between high and low tones in the audio so that they are not out Bass Extension Emphasizes the bass levels to reproduce a Sound Space Adjusts the sound quality to suit your viewing of balance. powerful bass. position. Sound Output Speaker This function sets the output destination of the Device Sound Output Format Audio Output Latency audio signal. Set the audio output format. Function to adjust audio delay according to HDMI video signal. High Low Off High Low Off On Off On Off Right Center Left ARC PCM AUTO 0 ~ 200 13 / 24 3.3 Display Auto Keystone H/V-Keystone 14 / 24 Setting Options Description Auto Keystone Automatically corrects projected images. H/V-Keystone H-Keystone Manually corrects the shape of the projected On Off V-Keystone image. Corner Adjustment
Performs the curvature correction (8-point correction) manually. Focus
Adjusts the focus of the projected image manually. Projection Standard Selects the way the projector faces the screen so Upside down the image is oriented correctly. 3.4 Settings Setting Options Description Sleep Timer Off ~ 120 min. Automatically turns off the projector after an Menu Timer Off ~ 240 sec. Automatically turns off the menu display after an interval of inactivity (when On). interval of inactivity (when On). HDMI CEC
CEC Switch: Enables / disables HDMI link. Device Auto Power Off: Enables / disables the power off interlock on the connected device. Auto Language Change: Enables / disables automatic language switching. HDMI2 ARC: Enables / Disables HDMI ARC function Reset Projector
Resets all adjustment values on the Projector Settings Settings menu to their default settings. Power Button Suspend Suspend: When the power is turned off, the Setting Shutdown projector enters the suspend state. In the 15 / 24 suspended state, some functions are enabled because the projector operates with only the minimum required power. Shutdown: When the power is turned off, the projector enters the deep standby state. The projector is not working. 16 / 24 4 Appendix 4.1 Projector Specifications 175 (W) 58 (H) 175 (D) mm (not including raised Product name Dimensions LCD panel size Display method Resolution Light source EF-12 section) 0.62 inch Full HD Laser diode Poly-silicon TFT active matrix Power consumption Operating: 102 W Standby power 0.4 W(TBD) consumption Operating altitude Altitude 0 to 3,000 m Bluetooth Bluetooth 5.0 Class 2 (2.4 GHz) Supported OS Android OS Supported VOD Platform Android TV Video Output Resolution Up to 3,840 x 2,160 60fps 4:4:4 Mass 2.7 kg (TBD) 4.2 AC Adapter Specifications Manufacturer Model Input power Output power EPSON AD10370LF 100-240V AC 10% 50/60Hz 1.75A 24.0V DC 5.0A 120.0W
* Use the included AC adapter (model number: AD10370LF) for this projector. 17 / 24 4.3 List of Safety Symbols and Instructions 18 / 24 19 / 24 20 / 24 21 / 24 4.4 Laser Safety Information This projector is a Class 1 laser product that complies with the IEC/EN60825-1:2014 international standard for lasers. Follow these safety instructions when using the projector. 4.4.1 Laser Warning Labels Laser warning labels are attached on the projector. 22 / 24 Side As with any bright source, do not stare into the beam, RG2 IEC/EN 62471- 5:2015. 4.5 Indication of the manufacturer and the importer in accordance with requirements of EU directive 23 / 24 4.6 Trademarks EPSON is a registered trademark, EXCEED YOUR VISION, ELPLP and their logos are registered trademarks or trademarks of Seiko Epson Corporation. The Bluetooth word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Seiko Epson Corporation is under license. Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners. Wi-Fi is a trademark of the Wi-Fi Alliance. Google, Android TV, YouTube, and Google Play are trademarks of Google LLC. HDMI, the HDMI Logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing Administrator, Inc. Other product names used herein are also for identification purposes only and may be trademarks of their respective owners. Epson disclaims any and all rights in those marks. 4.7 Copyright Attribution This information is subject to change without notice. SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION 2020. FCC Compliance Statement This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Canadian Compliance Statement This device complies with Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) this device may not cause interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. Le prsent appareil est conforme aux CNR d'Industrie Canada applicables aux appareils radioexempts de licence. L'exploitation est autorise aux deux conditions suivantes :
(1) l'appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage, et
(2) l'utilisateur de l'appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radiolectrique subi, mme si le brouillage est susceptible d'en compromettre le fonctionnement. 24 / 24 Regulatory Compliance Information Contains wireless LAN with Bluetooth module Model: STI6200-D101 Bluetooth remote controller Model: RC4261804 Notices This document provides safety instructions and describes the specifications. Read this document carefully before use to ensure your safety and product performance. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the users authority to operate this equipment. This equipment (without Bluetooth remote controller) should be installed and operated keeping the radiator at least 20cm or more away from persons body. This device is restricted to indoor operations only. Japan 20cm 20cm
(Bluetooth remote controller model: R4261804) 1. 2. 3. 2.4 HY 8 Europe Operating CH frequency:
for STI6200-D101 2402-2480MHz, Below 20dBm EIRP 2412-2472MHz, Below 20dBm EIRP 5180-5240MHz, Below 23dBm EIRP for RC4261804 2402-2480MHz, Below 20dBm EIRP Korea R-C-EKL-EER-STI6200 R-R-EKL-EER-RC4261804 Singapore
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