Epson 1080 User Guide

Problem Solving

Change the 

Projection

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Press the 

Aspect

 button to select a different aspect ratio (see page 28).

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If the Aspect is set to 

Zoom

, you may need to use the 

Zoom Caption Pos. 

option to see 

the top or bottom section of the screen so that subtitles are visible (see page 43).

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Check the 

Output Scaling

 to make sure it’s adjusted correctly (see page 43).

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Use the 

Position

 setting to reposition the image on the screen (see page 43).

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If you’ve connected a computer and you see only half the image, make sure the 
computer’s Dual Display setting is turned off.

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If the image looks like 

or 

, the projector has been placed off to one side of the 

screen and angled toward it. Face the projector straight ahead (instead of at the center of 
the screen), then use the horizontal lens shift dial to center the image (see page 25). 

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If the image looks like 

or 

, make sure the projector is not tilted up or down. 

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Make sure the 

Input Signal

 is set correctly for your connected video equipment (see 

■

If you’re viewing still images and you notice flickering or horizontal lines, turn on the 

Progressive

 setting (see page 37). 

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Make sure your cables are securely connected at both ends.

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If you’re using an extension cable, you may pick up interference if the cable is not 
adequately shielded. You may need to use a signal amplifier for longer cables. 

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If you’re displaying the same image on your computer and projector screen, try turning 
off your laptop’s LCD display (see page 57).

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Make sure the 

Input Signal

 is set correctly for your video equipment (see page 44).

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There may be dirt on the lens. Clean the lens as described on page 47.

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Adjust the focus (see page 27).

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