Epson Home Cinema 880 - User Manual

Quick Setup
IMPORTANT: Before using this product, make sure you read these instructions
and the safety instructions in the online User’s Guide.
Note: These illustrations show the Home Cinema 1080, but the instructions are
the same for the Home Cinema 880 unless otherwise noted.
Contents
Make sure your projector box includes all of these parts:
Connect the projector
Video device
Home Cinema 880
Connect one end of an HDMI cable to the projector’s HDMI port and the other
end to an HDMI port on your video device.
HDMI
Audio Out
HDMI cable
Home Cinema 1080
Connect multiple video devices and use the Source Search button on the
projector or the remote control to switch between them.
Computer
HDMI 1 HDMI 2
LR
Video
Audio Out
HDMI cable
RCA video cable
(composite video)
Computer
Connect one end of an HDMI cable to the projector’s HDMI port and the other
end to an HDMI port on your computer.
Note: For more information on connecting the projector to your computer or
other devices (camera, USB flash drive, etc.), see the online User’s Guide.
Connect audio
Built-in speaker
The projector has a built-in speaker that can play audio from a video source
(DVD player, streaming device, etc.) connected by an HDMI cable. If you
connected a composite video cable to the Home Cinema 1080, connect one end
of an RCA audio cable to the projector’s audio input ports and the other end to
your video device’s audio output ports.
Computer
HDMI 1 HDMI 2
LR
Video
Audio Out
RCA audio cable
External speakers
You can connect the projector to external self-powered speakers through the
Audio Out port.
Computer
HDMI 1 HDMI 2
LR
Video
Audio Out
3.5 mm stereo mini to RCA cable
Note: The projector’s internal speaker is disabled when you connect external
speakers.
Turn on your equipment
1
Turn on your computer or video source.
2
Plug in the projector. The power light on the projector turns blue.
3
Open the A/V Mute slide all the way.
4
Press the power button on the projector or remote control. The
projector beeps, the Status light flashes blue, and then stays on.
Note: To shut down the projector, press the power button twice.
5
Use the arrow buttons on the remote control to highlight any of the
options on the Home screen that appears, then press to select it.
You can switch between projection sources and quickly access various
adjustment options from this screen.
6
The default language of the menu system is English. To select another
language, press the Menu button on the projector or remote control.
Select Extended and press . Select Language and press . Select your
language and press . Press the Menu button to exit the menu system.
Adjust the image
1
If you don’t see an image, press the Source Search button on the
projector or remote control to select the image source.
Note: If you still see a blank screen or have other display problems, see
the troubleshooting tips on the back of this sheet.
2
To raise the image, press the foot release button and lift the front of the
projector. Release the button to lock the foot in position.
3
Home Cinema 880: To reduce or enlarge the image, press the E-Zoom
buttons on the remote control.
Home Cinema 1080: To reduce or enlarge the image, turn the zoom
ring.
Home Cinema 1080
Home Cinema 880
4
To sharpen the image, turn the focus ring.
Home Cinema 1080
Home Cinema 880
5
If your image looks like or , you may have placed the projector
off to one side of the screen at an angle. Place the projector directly in
front of the center of the screen, facing the screen squarely. If you can’t
move the projector, use the horizontal keystone slider on the projector to
correct the image shape.
Home Cinema 1080
Home Cinema 880
6
Your projector automatically adjusts an image that looks like or ,
but if necessary you can press the or button on the projector to
correct it.
Using the remote control
Install the batteries as shown (two AA batteries).
Choose which source
to display
Turn projector
on and off
Access projector
menus
Turn off projector
display
Access the Home
screen
Navigate projector
menus
For more information on using the remote control, see the online User’s Guide.
Mirroring a mobile device
Home Cinema 1080: If your mobile device (laptop, smartphone, or tablet)
supports Miracast
®
, you can project or mirror your device’s screen wirelessly. You
do not need any additional software to use this feature.
Note: Some restrictions apply. See the online User’s Guide for details.
Select screen mirroring settings
1
Press the Menu button on the remote control.
2
Select the Network menu and press .
3
Select On as the Screen Mirroring setting.
4
Select Screen Mirroring Settings and press . Press again.
5
Select any of the Screen Mirroring Settings options as necessary. See
the online User’s Guide for details.
6
When you finish selecting settings, select Set and follow the on-screen
instructions to save your settings and exit the menus.
Home Cinema 880/1080

Summary

Connect the Projector

Video Device Connection

Connect HDMI cable to projector and video device for Home Cinema 880/1080.

Computer Connection

Connect HDMI cable to projector's HDMI port and your computer for video output.

Audio Connection

Connect audio cables to projector's audio input or use HDMI for built-in speaker audio.

Turn On Your Equipment

Startup Procedure

Follow numbered steps to turn on the projector and connected video source.

External Speaker Connection

Adjust the Image

Image Adjustment Steps

Follow numbered steps for adjusting image source, height, size, focus, and keystone correction.

Using the Remote Control

Mirroring a Mobile Device

Screen Mirroring Settings

Configure projector settings to enable wireless screen mirroring from mobile devices like laptops or smartphones.

Wireless Device Connection

Miracast Connection Steps

Use LAN button and Miracast function to search for and connect your mobile device wirelessly.

Troubleshooting Guide

Common Troubleshooting Scenarios

Address issues like no signal, blank screen, and remote control unresponsiveness.

Product Registration

Getting Support and Help

Manuals and Online Resources

Access online manuals, software, FAQs, and troubleshooting advice from Epson support website.

Telephone Support

Contact Epson support via phone for assistance during your warranty period.

Optional Accessories and Purchases

Find and purchase optional accessories like screens from authorized resellers or online.

Epson Home Cinema 880 Specifications

General

Number of colors	16.78 million colors
Native aspect ratio	16:9
Projection technology	3LCD
Supported aspect ratios	4:3, 16:10
Contrast ratio (dynamic)	16000:1
Contrast ratio (typical)	-
Screen size compatibility	25 - 368 \
Projector native resolution	1080p (1920x1080)
Keystone correction, horizontal	30 °
Lamp type	UHE
Lamp power	210 W
Light source type	Lamp
Service life of light source	6000 h
Throw ratio	1.21 – 1.63
Fixed focal length	16.7 mm
Full HD	Yes
DVI port	No
USB 2.0 ports quantity	USB 2.0 ports have a data transmission speed of 480 Mbps, and are backwards compatible with USB 1.1 ports. You can connect all kinds of peripheral devices to them.
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity	0
Noise level	37 dB
Noise level (economic mode)	28 dB
Product type	Standard throw projector
Product color	White
Power source	AC
AC input voltage	100 - 240 V
AC input frequency	50 - 60 Hz
Power consumption (standby)	- W
Power consumption (typical)	345 W
Power consumption (PowerSave)	0.3 W
Power consumption (economy mode)	235 W
Operating temperature (T-T)	5 - 35 °C

Weight and Dimensions

Weight	2698 g