lcd panel cleaning epson 8350 brands

You dont need to remove the pcb. Just use some clean and dry air to blow into the holes where the cable go through. If you use air or gas in cans, make sure to not freeze the panels! If you use a compressor make sure there is no oil or water in the air. Be careful with the nozzle, especially if it is made out of metall.

I’ve spent some time researching and shopping for affordable 1080p projectors for my home entertainment system the last couple of months and finally settled on the Epson PowerLite Home Cinema 8350 (V11H373120)

Why Did I Choose 3 LCD over DLP? I had two options both in affordable ranges but after doing a bit of research I found that most of the DLP projectors in my price range did not have a lens shift feature.  These are the little knobs you twist on the projector to move the picture up and down and left and right which was an important feature requirement to me.  Because the low price DLP projectors don’t have lens shift adjustment you have to be very careful about where you place them.  Low price LCD projectors on the other hand usually have at minimum up and down lens tilt. The 8350 has up / down and left / right lens tilt. Additionally the DLP projectors in this range did not have a wide zoom lens adjustment. You use the zoom lens to shrink or enlarge the image to fit your screen.  The Epson 8350 has a 2.1:1 zoom lens on it which makes it very adjustable compared to the Optoma HD20’s zoom lens which is only a 1.2:1 ratio. The major limiting factor was my 8 foot tall ceiling and the room being 12 feet front to back.  The required space and positioning of the DLP type projectors in my room just wouldn’t work out well. One other concern is that some people are sensitive to the DLP rainbow effect and I didn’t want something that’d work for some people and not for others. Who wants a guest that says ‘Just use the TV, the big screen really messes with my eyes’ or something to that effect?

The Epson PowerLite Home Theater 8350.The projector and the mount came in the mail together but the projector screen I ordered an Elite Screens Pull Down Projection Screen, 16:9 Aspect Ratio-92in (Matte White)

The projector installed easily to the ceiling once I used a stud finder to locate the joist in the ceiling to mount it to.  The mount, which has to be purchased separately from a third party as it does not come stock with a ceiling mount, used two 3″ long lag bolts on either side of the ceiling plate and was easy to do. I put about a third of my body weight against it to make sure it would not pull out of the joist. It’s important to center the mount left to right with where you plan to install your screen and if you are using a DLP projector you need to read the projectors manual to get the mounting height as well. With an LCD projector that has the lens tilt feature the height is less important.

A reader, GregC, emailed me about the mount I was using and I gave him some details, he decided to go with another type of mount and says he is very happy with it as well. The mount he purchased was the Sanus VP1-B1 for around $229.99 from Best Buy. He said the arms all reached the mounting holes on the projector and that it feels very secure although it cost a bit more. He’s been using his 8350 on a 92″ Stewart screen with the projector mounted 14 feet away from the screen and seems happy watching sports and movies on it.

The remote control for the Epson 8350 is pretty squarish and clean cut, it’s not very stylish but it gives you access to all the settings that you’ll need to adjust the projector and for selecting your source inputs. The back light on the remote is orange and subdued so it won’t be blinding you while trying to watch a move and adjust things.

I set up the Epson Duet screen in the front of the room before the 92-inch Elite Screens pull down arrived. The Duet barely fits in that spot but I do get about 76 of the full 80-inches out of it.  The 92-inch Elite pull down screen I ordered is wider but since it does not require a floor stand it will be further back in the room and pull down directly in front of the TV so there should be no issues with the available space for the screen.

I’ve taken some photos of the screen while watching TV, Movies and Blu-Rays and the quality has impressed me for being a ‘entry level’ projector as other reviewers mentioned it’s pretty good.  The blacks could be blacker but that’s the only thing I really notice.  The Epson 8350 is bright, sharp and very clear. I’ve tried the setup for video games, particularly Battlefield: Bad Company 2 (PC) , and Need For Speed: Hot Pursuit (PC) and most recently Portal 2 (PC). The games are great on this projector! I am very satisfied with the performance and quality there as well though it’s a bit weird to play a game on such a huge screen at first and the detail is amazing.

The rest of the photos below were taken of the Epson 8350 projector on the temporary Epson Duet screen.  You can see the pictures I took with the 92″ Elite Screens screen installed on my Elite Screens ELIM92UWG Pull Down Projector Screen Review.  The pictures were shot with my 8.1 megapixel point and shoot Sony DSC-H10 camera. The Blu-Ray photos are the ones with a higher aspect ratio and are in 1080p the ones which look taller are shot from TV at 1080i with terrible compression from our cable provider.

Overall I’m very happy with this projector so far and I think I’ll be using it for a long time. The quality is stunning compared to the older projectors I’m used to. The brightness of the Epson 8350 is great and even during the daytime, if I have my shades closed the screen is still bright.

The projector makes a great home theatre TV for the price, compared to buying a normal 1080P HD TV.  While prices on LCD TV’s have been dropping rapidly a home theater projector and screen is certainly worth a look and your consideration. It may not be for everyone but I wouldn’t dismiss the thought right away because you could be missing out on something great. The news looks great, TV shows look great, movies are incredible and gaming is a blast, especially with friends over.

There are three main technologies used for projection – DLP, LCD and LED. DLP (Digital Light Processing) uses a chip made of tiny microscopic mirrors and a spinning colour wheel to create an image. DLP projectors deliver sharp images, don"t need any filters, have a better response time as well as 3D capabilities. The effective lamp life of a DLP projector is only 2000-5000 hours and some people see colour ghosting/banding in some scenes. On the other hand, LCD projectors use liquid crystal displays, have no moving parts and thus are generally less expensive. If you are on a budget a single chip LCD projector is ideal while 3-chip LCDs offer better colour saturation, lower noise levels and work better for movies. However, LCDs require constant filter maintenance and output less contrast. The LEDs in LED projectors have a lifespan of over 20,000 hours. They deliver better colours, have lower power consumption and virtually zero maintenance costs. Also, LED projectors are smaller and generate less heat. Do keep in mind that LED projectors have limited brightness compared to LCD or DLP so they are not recommended if your room has a lot of ambient light.

A 3 colour LCD system uses individual LCDs for red, green and blue. The light from each LCD is combined using a prism to create a final image. It usually offers better quality than single chip LCD or DLP designs.

The Epson 8350 is an LCD projector with 1920 x 1080 image resolution, delivered by TFT D7 chip. It uses C2Fine 12-bit and 3LCD projection technologies that are able to provide a decent level of brightness (up to 3x brighter than a lot of similar projectors), creating a cinema-like experience for true cinema lovers.

Firstly, you need to position the projector in accordance with the room size (the Epson 8350 manual contains a special guide on how to do so correctly). Then, connect all the cables, turn the unit on, press the “menu” button, and perform an initial setup.

The Epson 8350 projector has a brightness level of 2000 lumens which means that the picture will be almost equally bright during the day and at night. The unit has a 50,000:1 contrast ratio, so it provides a clear image with plenty of details. Plus, since it is a projector, primarily designed to be used as a part of home theater, it features Epson’s exclusive cinema filter with expanded color gamut, designed for a top-notch movie performance. The Epson Home Cinema 8350 also incorporates a top-quality Fujinon lens with a 2.1x zoom ratio that generates true-to-life colors.

The Epson Powerlite Home Cinema 8350 projector has an operating distance of 19 feet so you can use it to watch content and play video games in a large-sized room.

The projector requires little maintenance thanks to the advanced dust filtration system. Plus, the 200W lamp inside lasts up to 4000 hours (up to 5000 in the Eco mode). The fan inside emits only 28 dB of noise during operation, so the Epson 8350 is also one of the quietest models.

The 8350 is fairly large and non-portable projector as it has 15.5 x 17.7 x 5.7 inches in size and weighs more than 16 pounds. It features a classic all-white glossy finish and stands on 4 adjustable feet.

The controls are located on the top (power and source buttons, vertical/horizontal lens shift dials and lamp/temperature warning lights) and on the side (menu and menu navigation buttons, escape and enter buttons) of the projector. The front panel includes ventilation slots and focus/zoom rings.

The rear panel contains plenty of connectivity options: 2 HDMI ports, component video, S-video, video, PC, and control (RS-232C) ports. Except for ports, there are also a convenient cable holder, air filter, power switch, and AC power outlet.

The Epson 8350 is a projector with an impressive brightness level. With 19 feet operating distance, it’s also one of the most suitable options for large-sized rooms. So, if you need a high-quality projector, designed specifically for home theater, grab one of the Epson 8350 projectors.

The Epson Home Cinema LS11000 is our favorite 4K projector for home theater use because it delivers the best performance with 4K movies that you’ll find for less than $5,000, but also looks great with games, sports, and HDTV when some room lights are on. This 4K LCD projector has great detail, is bright enough to produce satisfying high dynamic range (HDR) video, and has wonderfully accurate color in the Natural picture mode—and the laser light source means you’ll never have to replace a bulb. The LS11000 is very easy to set up and has plenty of advanced features that will please both movie and gaming enthusiasts. The only thing missing is 3D video support.

The Home Cinema LS11000 (and its Pro Cinema counterpart, the LS12000) offer two key improvements over previous Epson home theater projectors. First, Epson has switched to a laser light source instead of a lamp. This brings several benefits, the most important of which is the long lifespan of 20,000 hours. In lamp-based projectors, the bulbs get dimmer, and you need to replace them roughly every 4,000 to 6,000 hours, which adds to the total cost of ownership.  The use of a laser light source also lets the projector turn on and off much more quickly, produces rich color, and allows for nearly silent lens adjustments (more on this in a second).

The other improvement is in the pixel-shifting technology that Epson uses to display a 4K resolution. As we mentioned above, only a few 4K projectors actually have a native 4K resolution. The rest use 1080p imaging solutions and rely on some type of pixel-shifting technology to show 4K on the screen. In older Epson models like the Home Cinema 5050UB and the Home Cinema 3800 (our top pick in our guide for living room projectors), Epson only shifts each pixel twice, so you’re really getting twice the resolution of 1080p, not 4K. In the LS11000, though, Epson shifts the pixels four times, which results in better detail. We used resolution test patterns to confirm that you are getting 4K on the screen, and though the lines in these patterns aren’t quite as clear as what you see with a native 4K projector or 4K TV, they’re on a par with what you see from a pixel-shifting 4K DLP projector. With real-world Ultra HD discs like Dune and Justice League and Netflix shows like Our Planet, the 4K image on our 100-inch screen looked crisp and detailed.

The use of an all-glass lens also helps with image clarity, and Epson’s Image Enhancement tool lets you further tweak the picture clarity and sharpness. You can choose from five presets or adjust several different controls individually. At the minimum preset of 1, the picture looked a little softer than that of a 4K DLP projector we used for comparison. At the maximum preset of 5, the image clarity between the two was identical, but a little overly sharp in a fake way. I preferred a setting of 2 or 3, but there’s a nice degree of flexibility to dial in the level of clarity you want.

Of course, detail is just one aspect of picture quality. The LS11000’s true strengths lie in its good brightness and contrast, its rich yet accurate color with both SDR and HDR video, and its ability to render a very clean image without a lot of digital noise and other artifacts. Epson’s claimed brightness is 2,500 ANSI lumens, and we actually got almost exactly that when measuring the Dynamic picture mode at maximum brightness on our 100-inch, 0.95-gain screen. But that mode isn’t very color-accurate, with an overly green color temperature (or color of white) and oversaturated color. It’ll do for the occasional daytime sporting or gaming activity—but for movie watching, our measurements showed the Natural picture mode to be the most accurate. Wonderfully accurate, actually, so there was really no need to make any advanced color adjustments. In the Natural mode, we measured a maximum brightness of 1,867 lumens, which is still bright enough that we could watch HDTV and sports with the room lights turned up. While most lower-priced projectors only offer high and low brightness modes, the LS11000’s brightness can be adjusted incrementally to more precisely tailor it to your room conditions.

The Home Cinema LS11000’s connection panel includes two high-bandwidth HDMI 2.1 inputs, a powered USB port, and RS-232 and LAN ports for integration into an advanced control system. Photo: Michael Murtaugh

The Home Cinema LS11000’s connection panel includes two high-bandwidth HDMI 2.1 inputs, a powered USB port, and RS-232 and LAN ports for integration into an advanced control system. Photo: Michael Murtaugh

The LS11000 does not use Epson’s UltraBlack technology that allows for the deepest, darkest black levels. To get that, you either have to move up to the $5,000 Pro Cinema LS12000 or move down to the $3,000 Home Cinema 5050UB, which is lamp-based and doesn’t have a true 4K resolution. We felt that the LS11000’s black level was good enough to produce a pleasingly rich, saturated movie image in a dark room, and the benefits it offers over the 5050UB are worth the tradeoff. But if you’re a black-level purist, you might want to consider the other options.

Like on previous Epson projectors, the LS11000’s lens iris can be set to automatically adjust  the image brightness and black level to suit the content being shown. This is called dynamic contrast (as opposed to native contrast, which is what the lens is capable of on its own). In older Epson models, we often recommended that you turn this feature off because you could see and hear the iris/lamp making adjustments (the brightness level would shift noticeably on screen), and it was distracting. But now, thanks to the laser light source, this function happens so quickly and silently, there’s no reason not to use it—and it improves the image contrast significantly (about four times the native contrast, by our measurements).

The LS11000 has a 120 Hz refresh rate, which helps improve motion clarity and allows you to turn on motion smoothing if you’re into that kind of thing. The higher refresh rate, mated with the two HDMI 2.1 inputs that accept a 4K/120 Hz signal, makes this projector a good match for the newest Xbox and PlayStation gaming consoles. The inclusion of HDMI 2.1 is quite rare on projectors at this point. Epson lists the input lag at 20 milliseconds, so there should be minimal delay between when you perform an action in the game and when you see it on the screen.

As for its physical design, the LS11000 has a white finish, weighs 28 pounds, and measures 20.5 by 17.6 by 7.6 inches. It is certainly bigger and heavier than your average 1080p home projector (like our budget recommendation, the BenQ HT2050A), but its size is on a par with most high-performance 4K. It should fit in most ceiling mounts. Epson is more generous with its setup tools than any other projector manufacturer: The 2.1x zoom, 96.3% vertical lens shift, and 47.1% horizontal lens shift made it easy to precisely place the image on our screen, and all the lens controls are motorized, so you can use them via the remote and set up different lens memories for different video aspect ratios (such as 16:9 for HDTV, or 21:9 for some movies). There are also four adjustable feet on the underside, a full control panel on the top side, and a lens cover that opens and closes automatically.

Plug in the power cord and reset the lamp operation time by holding down the arrow keys and POWER buttons on the control panel at the same time about 3 seconds.

This may very well be a colour wheel or ballast problem. You could try cleaning the air filters because if they are clogged they will cause the TV to overheat and turn off. It may be a circuitry issue but that would need a technician to determine exactly where the problem may be. I’m not enough of an expert to figure this out so I suggest joining our forum where there is a community of TV experts who can help. http://www.fixyourdlp.com/forum/

It sounds like your air filter is blocked. That fan 1 error messages comes on when the fan is going too fast. It means that there isn’t enough cool air circulating in the projector so to compensate the fan is running faster. Trying cleaning the air filter so that there is nothing blocking it. The projector will shut down automatically is the lamp cover is open as well. Keep it closed. Here’s a link to your manual where you can check to see how to clean the air filter : http://www.benq.ca/product/projector/MS524/downloads/

The first thing to check is that all the plugs and screws are installed properly. A black screen usually means that the projector is not accepting the lamp connections. Where did you buy this lamp? It may possibly be a counterfeit that has not been properly calibrated and the projector is not turning on to protect itself. We have an online manual that shows how to reset the lamp timer: http://www.fixyourdlp.com/2012/11/28/replace-epson-hc-8350-lamp/

Have you cleaned your air filter? This sounds like it’s blocked so the air can’t circulate properly causing the projector to overheat and shut down. Try cleaning the air filter and see if that helps. The other problem might be the lamp itself. Is it a certified Philips lamp? Sometimes knockoff/counterfeit lamps don’t have the properly elements and the projector will respond to the fake lamp by shutting down. If you did buy a defective lamp contact the seller and ask for its certification and if that is not forthcoming ask for a refund. Hope this helps.

With this particular model, it sounds like there is a misalignment happening of the LCD panels that creates this screen door effect — what you are describing. Try adjusting the screen distance and seating for a minimum seating distance of 1.8x the screen width. For example, you should be sitting at least 13 feet from the screen if the image size is 100″ diagonal. Your room should also be dark since that will affect viewing. For the main menu, you will need to original remote control to activate it. You can find more information in the manual: https://esupport.sony.com/US/p/model-home.pl?mdl=VPLAW15&template_id=1&region_id=1&tab=manuals#/manualsTab. You can also join our forum where there is a community of experts who may be able to better solve this problem.

You’ve done the first important step of checking that the fan is not blocked with dust. This projector actually has four fans and it you may be hearing the other three fans working. Fan 1 is the lamp fan and if this is not working the projector will soon overheat and turn off. I don’t think it is under warranty any longer unless you bought an extended warranty. I would recommend bringing it to the closest repair shop and having them try and repair that lamp fan. It may be as simple as cleaning and oiling that particular fan. Sorry for the bad news.

You are going to have to open the projector up and blow out the dust. You’ve forced the dust back inside using compressed air so you’ll have to clean the inside. Put on the lens cap before cleaning and when it’s been cleaned. take off the cap and then clean the outside of the lens. Check out our forum for more info.

Have you checked that the air filters are not clogged? If the air filter is blocked the fan will still run but the projector overheats and shuts down. Sometimes One fan may have stopped causing the fan locked error. Check that both are running. Another issue might be the rpm sensor in that fan is bad. The controller tracks the fans rpm and that may be the case for the warning. Start off cleaning or replacing the air filter and see if that solves the issue. Otherwise you will need to bring in a technician. Sorry for the bad news.

I have a Epson LCD Projector EB- G5200W which get some usage mostly during summertime. So I was checking it everything was ok after some months turned off. I turned it on, blue screen, Epson logo on, navigate througth the menus, etc.

What happened is that I have turned it off, waited around 1 hour, and remove the lamp to see if everything would be OK. So it seems, lamp inserted. secondly I remove the removable lens and noticed a small foggy area no in the lens but on the first glass surface inside the projector. Well, I thought to myself: time to go for repair/cleaning service.

What happened is that I decided to turn it on again but, for my surprise, no blue screen, no epson logo. nothing. just a bright blank screen. turn off, turn on: blank Screen again…

Did you reset the lamp timer? If so, then it does should like your ballast colour wheel has either worn out or been damaged. I would check the color wheel for mounting tightness. Sometimes the tape has come loose. You can also see if the ballast needs cleaning. It may have dust on it due to it being in storage. It may also need to be replaced.

I have an Epson powerlite 77c, bulb was replaced a couple years ago and I don’t use it too often. I have a new power cord and no dust. It has been working perfectly fine then the last few weeks it turns on sometimes and other times the power lite is on but when I press power button nothing happens.

I have a 6 months old Epson Tw6700. Sometimes when I start it on, there is no light comming out, and the fan speed goes on a very load/high speed. I cant turn it off with the pwr button, but need manually to unplug the power. If I leave it on a few minutes with no light comming out and the VERY high fan speed, ususally the light gets on an a clear picture shows, but once after a few minutes, the lamp and temp light started to come on…

This is definitely a problem with the lamp. It hasn’t been properly calibrated to the projector so it’s not firing properly and so the dim picture. If it’s an OEM lamp, it may be damaged from the shipping. I would contact the company and ask for a replacement lamp. Also double check it’s the correct lamp for your projector. Epson makes hundreds of model but they don’t all use the same lamp. Using a lamp with a different specification would also cause the situation you are describing.

Hello, I have an Epson 3010-105″ home cinema and replaced the bulb in the unit. I am noticing a ‘pink’ color but on the screen/picture but only on the upper 1/3 of the screen/picture? Any ideas??

If could be a couple of things. It might be the new lamp is giving you that jump in brightness so you are noticing that pink line now. The location of the pink line points to a damaged diffusers or something else the optics getting burned. Sometimes when replacing the lamp, the PLC bands moves slightly out of position and causes pink and blue, or yellow and blue bands depending on the type of projector. A service technician might be able to realign them. I would not attempt this repair unless you are highly technical. There is a link showing what needs to be done: https://sites.google.com/site/epsonpowerlite5500c/home

However, this does seem to be a design flaw with this series. It seems heat over time eventually causes this issue. Is it still under warranty? Try contacting Epson and discussing the repair for the replacement part with them.

There is a much longer stream explaining the whole issue on the AV Forum: https://www.avsforum.com/forum/68-digital-projectors-under-3-000-usd-msrp/1458911-epson-8100-replaced-bulb-now-pink-blue-bands.html

I bought an Epson EX7210 at an auction. The description of the item said that it had only been used for 10 hours. The first thing I did when I got home was download a manual and look up how to determine the hours it had been used. I discovered that the only hour counter is related to bulb life, and can be user reset, and once that’s done, it starts showing an hour count at….10 hours. What a coincidence.

My apologies for the late replay. I’m afraid you have been lied to by this reseller. You can absolutely reset the lamp timer to zero and put the old lamp back into the propjector. Judging from the filter this projector has been used for months and many hours. It takes a long time to build up that much dust on the filter. That being said, once you replace the lamp and filter, the projector should still have some life left in in it. These Epsons are very sturdy and built to last. I hope you didn’t overpay too much for it. Good luck.