Epson EH-TW5000, EH-TW3800 User Manual

About the Manuals and Notations Used

Types of Manual

The documentation for your EPSON projector is divided into the following two manuals. Refer to the manuals in the order given below.

Safety Instructions/Support and Service Guide

This manual contains information on using the projector safely, and also includes a guide for warranty service, and a troubleshooting check sheet. Be sure to read this manual thoroughly before using the projector.

User’s Guide (this manual)

This User's Guide contains information on installing the projector, basic operations, using the configuration menus, troubleshooting and maintenance.

Notations used in this User’s Guide

Safety indications

So that you can use the product safely and correctly, symbols are applied in the User's Guide and on the product to indicate possible harm to the user or to others and the risk of damage to property. The indications and their meaning are as follows. Make sure you understand them properly before reading the guide.

This symbol indicates information that, if ignored, could possibly result in death or personal injury due to incorrect handling.

This symbol indicates information that, if ignored, could possibly result in personal injury or physical damage due to incorrect handling.

General information

Indicates procedures where personal injury or damage to the projector may occur if the procedures are not followed correctly.

Indicates additional information and points which may be useful to know regarding a

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topic.

Indicates a page where useful information regarding a topic can be found.

Indicates that an explanation of the underlined word or words in front of this symbol appears in the glossary of terms. Refer to the "Glossary" in the "Appendix". p.57

, etc. Indicates buttons on the remote control or projector's control panel.

" (Menu Name) "

[ (Name) ]

Indicates configuration menu items. Example: "Image"-"Color Mode"

Indicates the port name of the projector. Example: [Video]

Meaning of "unit" and "projector"

When "unit" or "projector" appears in the text of this User’s Guide, they may refer to items which are accessories or optional equipment in addition to the main projector unit itself.

Checking the Components

When you unpack the projector, make sure that you have all these components. If any of the components are missing or incorrect, please contact the place of purchase.

❏ Projector (with lens cover) ❏ Remote control

❏ Power cable (3.0m)

Connect to the projector and to a wall outlet.

Documentation

❏ Document CD-ROM

(Safety Instructions/Support and Service Guide, User’s Guide)

❏ Quick Start Guide

* Some regions may have paper manuals instead of a

CD-ROM, or may not have the Quick Start Guide.

❏ AA-size alkali batteries (2 pcs.)

Insert into the remote control.

■ Features of the Projector.............................4

■ Part Names and Functions.......................... 6

Front / Top.................................................... 6

Control panel ................................................6

Installing the Projector

■ Setting up.................................................... 10

Adjusting the projection size....................... 10

Projection methods..................................... 11

■ Connecting Image Sources ....................... 12

Basic Operations

■ Starting and Stopping Projection ............. 14

Turning the power on

and projecting images ..............................14

When the expected images are

not projected.............................................15

Turning the power off .................................15

Installing and removing the cable cover .....15

Remote control .............................................7

Rear.............................................................. 8

Base ............................................................. 8

■ Appearance...................................................9

■ Preparing the Remote Control .................. 13

Inserting batteries into the remote control ..13

Using the remote control ............................ 13

■ Adjusting the Projection Screen............... 16

Focus adjustment .......................................16

Projection size adjustment

(Zoom adjustment) ...................................16

Projection image position adjustment

(Lens shift)................................................16

Adjusting the tilt of the projector .................17

Displaying a test pattern............................. 17

Image Quality Adjustments

■ Basic Image Quality Adjustments ............18

Selecting the color mode............................ 18

Selecting the aspect ...................................18

■ Advanced Color Adjustments................... 20

Hue, saturation, and brightness

adjustment ................................................20

Gamma adjustment ....................................20

RGB adjustment (Offset, Gain) ..................22

Selecting the color gamut........................... 22

Configuration Menu

■ Configuration Menu Functions ................. 26

Using the configuration menus................... 26

List of configuration menus (For the EH-

TW3800)...................................................28

List of configuration menus (For the EH-

TW5000)...................................................30

"Image" menu............................................. 32

■ Examining Image Quality Further ............. 23

Sharpness (Advanced) adjustment ............ 23

Auto Iris (automatic aperture) setting ......... 23

■ Viewing Images at a Preset Image Quality

(Memory Function)...................................... 24

Saving, Loading, Erasing and Renaming

memory..................................................... 24

"Signal" menu............................................. 33

"Settings" menu.......................................... 36

"Memory" menu.......................................... 38

"Reset" menu..............................................38

Troubleshooting

Table of Contents

■ Problem Solving ........................................ 39

Reading the indicators ............................... 39

• When the (warning) indicator is lit or

flashing...............................................................39

• Indicator statuses in normal operation..................40

Appendix

■ Maintenance ............................................... 47

Cleaning..................................................... 47

• Cleaning the air filter............................................47

• Cleaning the projector case ..................................48

• Cleaning the lens ..................................................48

Consumable replacement periods ............. 49

• Air filter replacement period ................................49

• Lamp replacement period .....................................49

Replacing consumables............................. 50

• Replacing the air filter ..........................................50

• Replacing the lamp ...............................................50

• Resetting the lamp operating time ........................50

When the indicators provide no help.......... 41

• Problems relating to images................................. 41

• Problems when projection starts .......................... 45

• Problems with the remote control........................ 46

■ Optional Accessories/Consumables ....... 52

■ List of Supported Monitor Displays ......... 53

• Component Video ................................................ 53

• Composite Video/S-Video................................... 53

• Computer image (analog RGB) ........................... 54

• Input signal from the [HDMI1] / [HDMI2]

input port............................................................ 54

■ Specifications ............................................ 55

■ Glossary ..................................................... 57

■ Index ........................................................... 59

projector

Installing the

Basic

operation

Adjustments

Configuration

Appendix Troubleshooting Image Quality

Features of the Projector

Image appearance can be selected to match the projection environment (Color Mode)

The optimum images for the location can be projected simply by selecting the desired color mode from the following seven preset modes. If "Natural", "Cinema Night", "x.v.Color", "HD" or "Silver Screen" is selected, the Epson Cinema Filter effect is applied automatically to increase the contrast and to make skin tones appear with more natural tints. p.18

Silver Screen

Cinema Night

Vivid

Cinema Day

Color

Mode

Natural

" " mode realizes more natural color

reproduction

This mode is compatible with the extended-gamut color space standard for video (xvYCC). Extended-gamut color images output by equipment supporting this standard are more faithful to the original, and the viewer can enjoy clearer, more natural images. p.18

Sophisticated color adjustment

In addition to the "Color Mode", the absolute color temperature and skin tones can be adjusted by simple procedures to render the picture even more to your own liking. Further, you can adjust gamma, the offset and gain for RGB colors, and the hue, saturation, and brightness of RGBCMY colors, to create colors that match the image. p.20

Equipped with a wideangle lens shift function

The lens shift function allows the position of the projected images to be adjusted vertically and horizontally without distorting the images. This can allow the projector to be set up with greater freedom, even if it is suspended from a ceiling or at an angle to the screen. p.16

Features of the Projector

Equipped with 2.1x short throw zoom lens

For zoom adjustment, 2.1x short throw zoom lens is provided. Images can be projected onto an 100" screen (16:9 screen only) even at a distance of approximately 3 m (10 ft.). p.10

Advanced image quality adjustment functions

Advanced image quality adjustment functions such as "Auto Iris" and "Sharpness (Advanced)" can be used to enjoy even sharper images. With the Auto Iris function turned on, the amount of light can be automatically adjusted to match the images being projected, to create images with depth and perspective. The Sharpness function is used to adjust not only the entire image, but also to emphasize specific regions, such as hair and clothing. p.23

A variety of image setting functions

Some of the other many functions that are available are as follows.

EPSON Super White is used to prevent overexposure that can result in images that are too bright. p.35 A progressive conversion that lets you obtain ideal results both for images with large amounts of movement and for still images. p.34 An aspect function that allows images to be viewed in wide-screen format. p.18 Memory functions that allow adjustment results to be stored and later retrieved easily using the remote control. p.24 Lock settings that can be used to lock the projector's control panel after adjustments have been made so that they cannot be changed by mistake, or to prevent children from accidentally turning on the power and looking into the lens. p.36

Part Names and Functions

Hori

Front / Top

•

zontal lens adjustment

dial p.16

Turn the dial to move the position of the projection image to the left or right.

• Lamp cover p.50

Open this cover when replacing the lamp inside.

• Zoom ring p.16

Adjusts the image size.

• Air exhaust vent

A discharge outlet for the air which cools the inside of the projector.

• Remote control light-

receiving area p.13

Receives signals from the remote control.

• Control panel (top)

See below

• Vertical lens adjustment

dial p.16

Turn the dial to move the position of the projection image up or down.

• Control panel (side)

See below

• Focus ring p.16

Adjusts the image focus.

Do not touch the exhaust vent immediately after projecting, or while projecting, since it becomes hot.

• Projection lens

Projects images from here.

• Remote control light-

• Front adjustable feet p.17

Extend to adjust the projection angle so that the projector is horizontal when placed on a desk top.

• Lens cover

When not using the projector, attach this to the lens to protect the lens from damage and dirt.

receiving area p.13

Receives signals from the remote control.

Control panel

Buttons with no explanation function in the same way as the corresponding buttons on the remote control. Refer to "Remote control" for further details on these buttons.

Top control panel Side control panel

• Power button

p.14, 15

• Menu button p.26

• Source button p.15

Displays a list of input sources and switches to your desired input source.

• Warning indicator p.39

Flashes or lights in different colors to indicate problems with the projector.

• Enter/Line menu button

p.18, 24, 26

• Esc button

p.18, 20

• button

p.18, 20, 22, 26

Remote control

•

Part Names and Functions

• Remote control light-emitting area p.13

Outputs remote control signals.

• Power button p.14

Turns the projector power on/off.

Source buttons p.15

Switches the input source to the input terminals indicated on each button.

• Default button

Returns settings of the adjustment screen in the configuration menu to their default values when pressed while displaying the screen.

button

p.18, 20, 22, 26

Press to select menu items and adjustment values.

• Menu button

Displays and closes the full configuration menus.

p.26

• Illumination button

Illuminates all of the buttons on the remote control for 10 seconds so that they can be seen in dark places.

• Esc button

p.18

, 20,

Returns to the previous menu when pressed while displaying the menu.

• Enter/Line menu button

p.18, 24

Displays the line menu. While viewing a menu, press this button to select the menu item and proceed to the next display.

• Memory button p.24

Saves, loads, and erases memory contents.

• RGBCMY button p.20

Adjusts the hue, saturation and brightness for each RGBCMY color.

• Gamma button p.20

Adjusts the gamma.

• Pattern button p.17

Displays and clears the test pattern.

• Color Mode button p.18

Changes the color mode to suit the projection environment.

• Aspect

Changes the aspect ratio to match the input signal.

button p.18

• Sharpness button p.23

Adjusts the image sharpness.

• Blank button p.26

Turns off and on the projected images temporarily. When pressed while displaying the configuration menu, the menu screen disappears and appears.

Part Names and Functions

Rear

• [S-Video] input port p.12

Connects to the S-Video out ports of the video equipment.

• [Video] input port p.12

Inputs a general video signal (composite video). Connect to an image output port of a video source.

• [HDMI1] input port

p.12

Connects to an HDMI compatible video source or to a computer.

• [HDMI2] input

port p.12

Connects to an HDMIcompatible video source or to a computer.

• [Component] input port

p.12

Connects to the component (YCbCr port of the video equipment.

or YPbPr ) out

• [PC] input port p.12

Connects to the RGB out port of the computer.

• [RS-232C] port

Connects to a computer using an RS-232C cable to control the projector from the computer. This is not used in normal use.

• Lamp cover open switch p.50

Press to open the lamp cover.

• [Trigger out] port

When the projector is turned on, a 12 V DC signal is output from this port. When the projector is turned off or a problem with operation occurs, the output becomes 0 V to send the projector's power ON/OFF status to an external device.

• Security lock

p.58

• Main power switch

p.14

• [Power] inlet p.14

Connects the power cable.

• Air inlet (air filter) p.47, 50

This draws in air for cooling the inside of the projector. If dust collects on the filter, the temperature inside the projector will rise and problems with operation or more rapid deterioration of the optical components may occur. The air filter should be cleaned periodically.

Base

• Suspension bracket fixing

points (5 points) p.52

Install the optional ceiling mount here when suspending the projector from a ceiling.

• Cable holders

When an HDMI cable with a large outer diameter is connected to the input port, the weight of the cable may cause it to hang down and result in a poor connection. To prevent this by securing the cable, you can pass a commercially-available cable tie through one of the two holders whichever is more convenient for you.

Cable tie (commercially available)

• Cable cover stays

(2 places)

Attach the optional cable cover here.

Appearance

Centre of lens

136

12.3

4.5

131

450

* Distance from centre of lens to suspension bracket fixing point

300

150

Centre of lens

148.3

5-M4×9

134.7

389.7

160

Units:mm

Setting up

Adjusting the projection size

When the projector is further away from the screen, the projection image size are larger. While referring to the table below, position the projector so that the images are projected onto the screen at the optimum size. The values should be used as a guide for setting up the projector.

Screen

Centre of lens

Adjusting the projection size

This is the height from the centre of the lens to the bottom of the projection images. It can be changed by the vertical lens shift

Projection distance

setting.

16:9 screen size

30"

66×37 (26×15)

40"

89×50 (35×20)

130×75 (51×28)

60" 80"

180×100 (71×39)

100"

220×120 (87×47)

270×150 (106×59)

120"

330×190 (130×75)

150"

440×250 (179×98)

200"

4:3 screen size

30"

61×46 (24×18)

40"

81×61 (32×24)

120×90 (47×35)

60" 80"

160×120 (63×47)

100"

200×150 (79×59) 240×180 (94×71)

120"

300×230 (118×91)

150"

410×300 (161×118)

200"

Projection distance

Shortest

(Wide)

87 to 188 (34 to 74)

117 to 252 (46 to 99) 177 to 380 (70 to 150)

238 to 508 (94 to 200)

298 to 636 (117 to 250) 359 to 764 (141 to 301)

450 to 956 (177 to 376)

601 to 1276 (236 to 502)

Projection distance

Shortest

(Wide)

107 to 231 (42 to 91) 144 to 309 (57 to 122) 218 to 466 (86 to 183)

292 to 623 (115 to 245)

366 to 779 (144 to 307) 440 to 936 (173 to 368)

551 to 1171 (217 to 461)

736 to 1562 (290 to 615)

Longest

(Tele)

Longest

(Tele)

Units: cm (in.)

Vertical lens shift

Highest to Lowest

-17 to 55 (-6.8 to 21.5)

-23 to 73 (-9.1 to 28.7)

-35 to 109 (-13.6 to 43.0)

-46 to 146 (-18.2 to 57.4)

-58 to 182 (-22.7 to 71.7)

-69 to 219 (-27.0 to 86)

-86 to 273 (-34.0 to 107.6)

-115 to 364 (-45.4 to 143.5)

Units: cm (in.)

Vertical lens shift

Highest to Lowest

-21 to 67 (-8.3 to 26.3)

-28 to 89 (-11.1 to 35.1 )

-42 to 134 (-16.7 to 52.7)

-56 to 178 (-22.2 to 70.2)

-71 to 223 (-27.8 to 87.8)

-85 to 268 (-33.0 to -105.0)

-106 to 334 (-41.7 to 131.7)

-141 to 446 (-55.6 to 175.6)

Screen

If the projector is placed at an angle to the screen, then the projected image will be distorted.

Lens shift adjustment

The lens shift dials can be used to position the image and is especially useful when using the projector in the following locations. p.16

Suspending from the ceiling A screen in a high location Projector situated to the side so that the screen can be viewed sitting right in front of it Projector situated on a shelf, etc.

When positioning an image using the lens shift dial, hardly any deterioration of the image occurs because the lens shift correction is adjusted optically. However, for optimal image quality the lens shift function should not be used.

Projection methods

A special method of installation is required when suspending the projector from the ceiling (ceiling mount). If it is not installed correctly, it could fall causing an accident and injury.

If you use adhesives on the ceiling mount to prevent the screws from loosening, or if you use things such as lubricants or oils on the projector, the projector case may crack causing it to fall from its ceiling mount. This could cause serious injury to anyone under the ceiling mount and could damage the projector. When installing or adjusting the ceiling mount, do not use adhesives to prevent the screws from loosening and do not use oils or lubricants and so on.

Avoid setting the projector up in a place which is very dusty or humid, or where there will be cigarette or other smoke, especially oily smoke.

Clean the air filter at least once every 3 months. Clean the air filter more frequently if using the projector in a dusty environment.

Do not use the projector on its side. This may cause malfunctions to occur.

Setting up

When projecting from directly in front When projecting from the side of

the screen

Projection methods

When projecting from a celling

* Even if projection will be from the screen

side, set up the screen and projector so that they are parallel.

* When suspending the projector from a ceiling,

change the configuration menu settings. p.37

Configuration menu

Settings Projection

Front Front/Ceiling

Installing the Projector

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You can rotate the EPSON logo plate around 180 degrees when suspending the projector from a ceiling.

When one end of the plate is pressed, the opposite end lifts up, so you can pull it out slightly, turn it around and then push it back in.

Connecting Image Sources

• Turn the power off for both the projector and the signal source before connecting them. If the power for either device is on at the time of connection, damage may result.

• Check the shapes of the cable connectors and the device ports before making the connections. If you try to force a connector to fit a device port with a different shape or number of terminals, a malfunction or damage to the connector or port may result.

Video equipment (VHS VCR, DVD player, game console, etc.)

*Port names may vary depending on the equipment being connected.

Video

RCA video cable

(commercially-

available)

Component output

Component video cable

(commercially-

available)

S-Video

S-Video cable

(commercially-

available)

HDMI

HDMI cable

(commercially-

available *)

Computer

Mini D-Sub

15-pin

Computer cable

(commercially-

available)

Mini D-Sub

15-pin

*Use a HDMI cable that conforms to the HDMI specifications.

• Some signal sources may have specially-shaped ports. In such cases, use the accessory or optional cables that are supplied with the signal source to make the

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• The cable that should be used to connect video equipment to the projector will depend on the type of video signal that the equipment outputs. Some kinds of video equipment output several different types of video signal. The image quality ranking of the video signal types is generally held to be as follows, in descending order of quality: Digital component video S-Video

[S-Video] > Composite video [Video]

[HDMI ] > Analog component video [Component] >

You should refer to the documentation provided with the video equipment being used to check what types of video signal formats the equipment can output. The composite video format is sometimes simply called "video output".

Preparing the Remote Control

Inserting batteries into the remote control

At the time of purchase, the batteries are not inserted into the remote control. Insert the supplied batteries before using the remote control.

Lift up the battery cover while pressing its tab.

Insert the batteries in the correct direction.

Check the (+) and (-) indications inside the battery compartment and insert the batteries so that they face correctly.

If delays in the responsiveness of the remote control occur or if it does not operate after it has been used for some time, it probably means that the batteries are

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becoming flat. If this happen, replace the batteries with two new batteries. Use two new AA-size alkali batteries or manganese batteries as replacement batteries. Batteries other than AA-size alkali batteries or manganese batteries cannot be used.

Using the remote control

Operating range (horizontal)

Approx.30

Close the cover.

Installing the Projector

Approx.30

Operating range (vertical)

Approx.10 *

* Remote control signals

cannot be received within this range.

Approx.10m

Operating distance

Approx.60

Approx.10m

Operating distance

Approx.10m

Operating distance

Approx.30

Approx.10m

Operating distance

Starting and Stopping Projection

Turning the power on and projecting images

Do not look into the lens while projection is in

Remove the lens cover.

Turn the power on.

progress.

Control Panel

Remote Control

Connect the power cable.

(Commerciallyavailable)

Turn the power on for the connected equipment.

Turn on the main power switch.

If there is a problem with projection even though the projector is set up and connected correctly, refer to p.15, 39.

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If you set the "Direct Power On" to "On", the power of the unit will turn ON when the main power switch is turned ON, without having to press the power button of the remote control or the projector's control panel. p.36

The projector is equipped with a "Child Lock" function that prevents young children from accidentally turning the power on and looking into the lens, and also an "Control Panel Lock" function that prevents mis-operations. p.36

When using above an altitude of about 1500 m, make sure you set the "High Altitude Mode" to "On". p.36

This projector is equipped with an automatic adjustment function that automatically optimizes it when a computer input signal is switched.

If a laptop computer or a computer with a LCD screen has been connected to the projector, you may need to use keyboard or function settings to change the output destination. While holding down the key, press (the key with a symbol such as / on it). After the selection is made, projection will soon start.

Example of output selection

NEC Panasonic SOTEC HP Toshiba IBM LENOVO SONY DELL Fujitsu

Set mirror setting or

display detection.

Macintosh

Depending on OS, you can

change the output

selection by pressing .

Computer's documentation

Starting and Stopping Projection

When the expected images are not projected

If more than one signal source has been connected, or if no images are projected, use the remote control or the projector's control panel buttons to select the signal source. For video devices, press the [Play] button on the video equipment first, then select the signal source.

Using the remote control

Using the control panel

When the expected images are not projected

Turning the power off

Press the button that has the name of the port on it that the desired signal source is connected to.

When the color of the image projected from the [Component] input port is unnatural, select an appropriate signal according to the signal from the device

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connected at "Input Signal" in the Configuration menu. p.37

Turning the power off

When the expected images are not

Turn the power off for the signal sources that are connected to the projector.

Press on the remote control or on the projector's control panel.

The following message is displayed, so press or

once more.

projected

Turning the power off

Installing and removing the cable cover

When you press , the menu is displayed. Each press of moves the pointer. Move the pointer to the

target input source to select it. The input source is automatically switched when no operations are performed about three seconds with placing pointer at the target input source. You can also press to switch to the target source.

When cool-down (approximately 16 seconds) is completed, flashing around the stops and you can then turn off the main power switch.

Simply pressing or does not stop electricity consumption.

Attach the lens cover.

If the projector is suspended from a ceiling and the lens cover is left removed, the lens cover will still be needed if the projector is moved anywhere, so keep it in a safe place.

Basic Operations

Installing and removing the cable cover

When the projector is suspended from a ceiling, you can use the cable cover to improve the appearance.

Installing the cable cover

Removing the cable cover

Adjusting the Projection Screen

1/2H

1/2V

Focus adjustment

Focus adjustmentFocus adjustmentFocus adjustmentFocus adjustment

Focus adjustment

Turn the focus ring to adjust the focus.

Projection size adjustment (Zoom adjustment)

Turn the zoom ring to adjust the size of the projected image.

Focus adjustment

Projection size adjustment (Zoom adjustment)

Wide

Projection image position adjustment

Projection image position adjustment (Lens shift)

If the projector cannot be set up directly in front of the screen, you can use the lens shift function to move the position of the projected images vertically or horizontally within the range shown at right. While turning the lens shift dials, the position where a click is heard is currently at about the middle of the shift range.

The image position cannot be moved to the maximum vertical values and maximum horizontal values at the same time.

Ex) The image cannot be shifted

vertically when it has been shifted horizontally by the full amount. When the image has been shifted vertically by the full amount, it can be shifted up to 9% of the horizontal width of the screen.

Standard projection position (centre position for lens shift)

Range that the picture can be shifted from the standard projection position

(Lens shift)

1/2V

Move

downwards

1/2H

Move to

the left

Move to

the right

Te le

When transporting the projector, make sure to turn the lens position down by the full amount. Otherwise the lens shift mechanism may be damaged.

Move

upwards

Adjusting the Projection Screen

Adjusting the tilt of the projector

When an image from the projector that is placed on a flat surface is tilting horizontally ( ), use the front feet to correct the tilt.

Extend

Retract

Extend

Retract

Displaying a test pattern

You can adjust zoom, focus, and color without having to connect video equipment. Press on the remote control to display the menu. To carry out zoom or focus adjustment or adjustment of the projection position using the lens shift function, select "Display Position" and then press . When carrying out color adjustment, select the color to be adjusted from "Color Isolation: R/G/B" and then press . For example, if you select "Color Isolation: R" only the red component of the image will be projected, as if you view images through a red filter which is provided with a commercially-available monitor checking disk. In this condition, you can adjust the color saturation and tint in the same way as the adjustment method described on the monitor checking disk. Since you do not have to hold a color filter, you can make color adjustments much easier.

To stop displaying the test pattern, press to display the menu then select "Exit".

Adjusting the tilt of the projector

Displaying a test pattern

When "Display Position" is selected

Basic Operations

Basic Image Quality Adjustments

Select Menu Operations

Use to select an item. Press to confirm the selection.

*If you press , the Select

menu disappears.

Selecting the aspect

Selecting the color mode

Press and select the color mode from the menu. Setting is also possible using the configuration menu.

Selecting the aspect

Inputting a signal to the HDMI1/HDMI2 terminals.

Press and select the aspect mode from the menu.

When projecting using

● For 4:3 input signals

Auto

Normal

● For input images

recorded

Full

in squeeze mode

● For letterbox input signals

Not usable during computer input. Not compatible with certain component video signals. If Auto is not suitable, the setting will become Normal.

Zoom

Input signal

Recommended

aspect mode

Result

Remarks

Normal TV broadcasts Images with standard aspect ratio (4:3) Computer images

Normal

Black bands will appear at the left and right of the images.

When HDTV images are projected, the images appear in 16:9 size.

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If you project an image that is compressed, enlarged or separated using the aspect function in public places such as a store or hotel for the purposes of profit-making or public display, it may result in infringing on the author's right that is protected by copyright law.

Basic Image Quality Adjustments

Vivid

Cinema Day

Natural

Cinema Night

: Ideal for using in a bright

room.

Ideal for viewing programs

such as sports matches or TV programs in a bright room.

Ideal for using in a dark room. It is recommended that you start in this mode when making color adjustments.

Ideal for watching movies and concerts in a dark room.

HD/Silver Screen

Silver

Screen

Suitable for use in a completely darkened room.

A clear tone of color one might see in professional monitors used when creating DVD software.

A deep warm tone of color that gives you

the feeling of enjoying a movie at the theatre.

You can select from either of the signals being input to the HDMI1 and HDMI2 terminals. Ideal for reproducing natural colors most faithfully.

When the mode is selected, the EPSON cinema filter is automatically applied and the original colors of the image source are reproduced more exactly.

When 720p, 1080i or 1080p signals are being input to the [HDMI1], [HDMI2] or [Component] input port, the aspect setting is fixed at "Normal" and cannot be changed. "Anamorphic Wide" can only be set using the EH-TW5000.

Images recorded by a video camera or DVD software in squeeze mode

Full

Input signals will be projected at the same width as the projector's panel resolution.

When 4:3 images are projected, the images will be elongated horizontally.

Letterbox images

Zoom

Input signals will be projected at the same height as the projector's panel resolution.

When a 4:3 image is projected, the top and bottom of the image are hidden from view. If this happens, the part of the image hidden from view at the top and bottom can be reduced in size in the vertical direction so that it can be viewed by "Zoom Size" in the Configuration menu. p.33 When images with subtitles are projected and the subtitles are truncated, use the "Zoom Caption Pos." menu command to adjust. p.33

Normal TV broadcasts Images with standard aspect ratio (4:3)

Wide

Input signals will be projected at the same height as the projector's panel resolution. At this time, the image enlargement ratio will be smaller near the middle of the images but become larger towards the left and right edges of the images.

This is useful for when 4:3 images are projected onto a wide screen. Because there is almost no distortion due to enlargement in the middle of the images, the images appear close to what they would be at their original size. And because both ends of the images are enlarged, movement at the edges of the images appears faster and gives an impression of greater speed, making it ideal for viewing sporting events.

Images recorded at 2.35:1

Anamorphic Wide

Images recorded at 2.35:1 are restored to their correct aspect ratio with a commercially-available anamorphic lens that can be attached to the projector.

It is not suitable for projecting images which have been recorded at an aspect ratio other than

2.35:1.

Image Quality Adjustments

Advanced Color Adjustments

You can select "Image" - "Sharpness" or "Advanced" to adjust the images according to your own preferences. The adjustment screens for "Gamma" and "RGBCMY" can be displayed on the screen directly by pressing the corresponding buttons on the remote control. The adjustment values can be stored in the memory so that you can retrieve them and apply them to the projected images at any time. ( p.24)

Hue, saturation, and brightness adjustment

The hue, saturation, and brightness for each of the R (red), G (green), B (blue), C (cyan), M (magenta) and Y (yellow) color components can be adjusted. Adjustment is not possible when "Color Mode" is set to "x.v. Color".

Gamma adjustment

Differences between equipment may result in a slight variation in the coloring when images are projected, and you may want to adjust this. (Projection will stop temporarily during such adjustment.) There are two methods of doing so. One is to select one of the gamma correction values [2.0], [2.1], [2.2], [2.3], [2.4]. The other is customized adjustment, which is done with reference to the projected image or a gamma graph. The gamma graph's horizontal axis represents the input signal level and its vertical axis the output signal level. Adjustment is not possible when "Color Mode" is set to "x.v. Color".

Hue, saturation, and brightness adjustment

Gamma adjustment

Adjusting from the gamma correction values

Use or (UP or DOWN) to select the correction value that suits the connected equipment and your own preferences from "2.0", "2.1", "2.2", "2.3" or "2.4" , and then press or to confirm the selection.

Observe the gamma graph to check the result of the adjustment.

When a smaller value is selected, the dark areas of images become brighter, but the lighter areas may become oversaturated. This is indicated by bulging in the upper portion in the gamma graph.

When a larger value is selected, the bright areas of images become darker. This is indicated by bulging in the lower portion in the gamma graph.

Advanced Color Adjustments

Hue

Adjusts the tone of the entire image to bluish, greenish and reddish.

Saturation

Adjusts the overall vividness of the images.

Brightness

Adjusts the brightness of the overall image.

Customized ("Adjust it from the image")

Use or (UP or DOWN) to select "Customized" - "Adjust it from the image" in that order, and then press or to confirm the selection. A gamma icon will appear in the projected image.

Use or (UP or DOWN) to select and confirm the color, and then select either "Hue", "Saturation" or "Brightness" and then use or (LEFT or RIGHT) to make the adjustment.

To adjust another color, press . To return the adjustment results to their default settings, press .

Press to exit the menu.

Customized ("Adjust it from the graph")

Use or (UP or DOWN) to select "Customized" - "Adjust it from the graph" in that order, and then press or to confirm the selection. A gamma adjustment graph will appear.

Use or to move the gamma icon to the place where you want to adjust the brightness, and press or to confirm the selection. The place selected and the regions of the same

brightness will flash, and a gamma graph will appear.

Use or (UP or DOWN) to make the adjustment, and then press or to confirm the

adjustment. Press to go back and do it again.

Use or (LEFT or RIGHT) to select the place where you would like to adjust the brightness of the color tone.

Use or (UP or DOWN) to make the adjustment, and then press or to confirm the

adjustment. Press to go back and do it again.

Image Quality Adjustments

Advanced Color Adjustments

RGB adjustment (Offset, Gain)

The image brightness can be adjusted by adjusting the individual R (red), G (green) and B (blue) components of the dark areas (offset) and bright areas (gain). Adjustment is not possible when "Color Mode" is set to "x.v. Color".

Offset

If you would like dark areas to appear more clearly, change the setting to the + (right) side. If you change it to the – (left) side, the whole image will become sharper, but the contrast in dark areas will become poorer.

Gain

If you would like bright areas to appear more clearly, change the setting to the – (left) side. If you change it to the + (right) side, you will feel that the image is becoming brighter and closer to white, but the contrast in light areas will become poorer.

RGB adjustment (Offset, Gain)

Selecting the color gamut

Press and then select

"Image" - "Advanced" - "RGB" in that order and confirm the selection.

Use or (UP or DOWN) to

select an item, and then use or (LEFT or RIGHT) to make the adjustment.

To return the adjustment results to their default settings, press .

Press to exit the menu.

Selecting the color gamut

The setting values for providing the color gamut that matches the specifications for the equipment being used have been recorded. You can change the color gamut easily just by selecting a setting from the menu. This setting is only possible when "Color Mode" is set to "Natural".

Press , and then select "Image" -

"Advanced" - "Color Gamut" in that order.

Select "HDTV", "EBU" or "SMPTE-C"

depending on the equipment being used.

Press to exit the menu.

Examining Image Quality Further

In addition to color adjustments, adjustments to advanced sharpness and the amount of light from the lamp can also be made to match the image in search of the best picture.

Sharpness (Advanced) adjustment

If "Thin Line Enhancement" is set in the + direction, hair and the detailed areas of clothing will be emphasized. If "Thick Line Enhancement" is set in the + direction, the areas emphasized by "Thin Line Enhancement" will be hardly emphasized. Instead, the rough areas of the entire subject, such as contour and background, will be emphasized, resulting in a sharp image.

Setting "Horiz. Line Enhancement" / "Vert. Line Enhancement" to the + side will enhance the image sharpness in the horizontal / vertical direction. Setting them to the - side will give a soft image.

This cannot be adjusted during input of computer image signals.

Sharpness (Advanced) adjustment

Auto Iris (automatic aperture) setting

Press , and then select "Image" -

"Sharpness". Select "Advanced" at the top-right corner of the screen to confirm the selection.

Use or (UP or DOWN) to

select a menu item, and use or (LEFT or RIGHT) to make adjustments.

You can adjust "Thin Line Enhancement" and "Thick Line Enhancement" at the same time by using the bar on the top in the screen.

To return the adjustment results to their default settings, press .

Press to exit the menu.

By pressing on the remote control, you can directly display the sharpness setting ("Standard"/"Advanced") screen just as selected using "Sharpness" of the "Image" menu.

Auto Iris (automatic aperture) setting

When "Auto Iris" is on, the light intensity from the lamp is automatically controlled according to the brightness of images, and you can get higher contrast and rich images. Tracking speed of the light intensity control in response to changes in brightness of images can be set to either "Normal" or "High Speed" depending on your preference. Setting is not possible when "Color Mode" is set to "x.v. Color."

* An operation sound of Auto Iris function may

be emitted while projecting some images. This is not a failure of the projector.

Press , and then select

"Image" - "Auto Iris".

Select "Normal" or "High Speed" to

confirm the selection.

Press to exit the menu.

Image Quality Adjustments

Viewing Images at a Preset Image Quality(Memory Function)

After menu commands such as "Image" has been used to adjust the projected images, the adjustment values can then be saved (Save Memory). In addition, the saved data can be retrieved easily, so that you can enjoy viewing images with the adjusted settings at any time (Load Memory).

Saving, Loading, Erasing and Renaming memory

Viewing Images at a Preset Image Quality (Save Memory)

Save Memory

Adjust each of the settings to the values to be saved.

The adjustments that can be saved to memory are as follows. Only two adjustments can be saved to memory. "Rename Memory" is only available for the EHTW5000.

Color Mode

Brightness

Image

Contrast

Color Saturation

Tint

Sharpness

Abs. Color Temp.

Skin Tone

Advanced

Brightness Control

Auto Iris

Displayed for input sources other than computer

* EH-TW5000 only

Saving, Loading, Erasing and Renaming Memory

Standard

Advanced

Gamma

RGB

RGBCMY

Contrast Enhancement *

Color Gamut *

Press , and select "Save Memory".

The Save Memory screen is displayed.

Select the memory name to register the adjustments to from Custom1 to Custom2, and press or .

Memory names with appearing beside them cannot be selected.

When preceding the memory name is green, this indicates that adjustments are already saved to memory. Select an already saved memory name, and press or . A confirmation message will be displayed. If you select "Yes", the previous memory content is erased, and the current adjustment values are saved.

Load Memory

Load saved memories.

Press , and select "Load Memory".

The Load Memory screen will be displayed.

Select the target memory name.

Viewing Images at a Preset Image Quality(Memory Function)

The color mode selected when the memory was registered is

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displayed on the right side. Memory settings that have

been applied to images will be retained even when the projector's power is turned off. The same memory adjustment settings will be applied to images that are projected the next time the projector's power is turned on.

The aspect setting retrieved from memory may not be applied to the images if they are 16:9 images or if the input signal images have a particular resolution.

Erase Memory

This feature can be used to erase and clean up unwanted memories.

Press , and select "Erase Memory".

The Erase Memory screen will be displayed.

Select the memory name to erase.

A confirmation message will be displayed. If you select "Yes", the memory will be erased. The contents of a locked memory cannot be deleted.

Rename Memory (EH-TW5000 only)

The default names ("Custom1" to "Custom2") can be changed. You can rename memories so that its settings are easy to recognize.

Press , and then select "Rename Memory".

The "Rename Memory" screen is displayed.

Select the memory name to be changed, and then press or .

The contents of a locked memory cannot be renamed.

The name selection screen is displayed.

To select a memory name from the displayed preset names, select the desired name and then press or and go to step 5. If you would like to use a custom name, select "Customized".

When you select "Customized", the following keyboard is displayed.

Erase Memory

Use or to select the desired key, and then press or . Once

Renaming Memory

you have entered the name, select "Finish" and then press or .

Image Quality Adjustments

To erase all saved memories, select "Reset" "Reset Memory" in the Configuration menu. p.38 It is not possible to erase a locked memory by selecting "Reset" - "Reset Memory" in the Configuration menu.

The selected or entered memory name is displayed beside the preset memory number to indicate that the name has been changed.

After this, the changed name is displayed in the "Load Memory" and "Save Memory" screens.

Configuration Menu Functions

The configuration menus can be used to make a variety of adjustments and settings involving image quality and input signals.

The following two types of menu are available.

■ Full menu

All items in the configuration menu can be checked while the settings are being made.

Top menu Sub-menu

For details on the operation method, refer to "Using the configuration menus" in the next section.

The Configuration menu can be used to change the color pattern and display position of the menus.

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"Settings" - "Display" - "Menu Position", "Menu Color"

■ Line menu

Some of the items in the "Image" menu in the Configuration menu can be adjusted. This menu is useful for viewing the effects of adjustments in the images being projected while the adjustments are being made.

Navigation Bar

Using the configuration menus

Displaying a menu

Full menu: Press . Line menu: Press or .

Selecting a menu item

Use or to select a menu item, then press .

Configuration Menu Functions

Changing settings

Example:

Use or to adjust values.

(green): Current setting value

Use or to select an item, then press .

If you press when an item with next to it is selected, the selection screen for that item will be displayed.

To return to a previous display, press .

• For items such as "Brightness" which can be adjusted using an adjustment bar, the adjustment values can be reset to the default if you press while the adjustment bar is being displayed.

• If menu screen disappears. This is useful for checking your adjustment result on the images. If you press once more, the menu is displayed again.

on the remote control is pressed while a menu is being displayed, the

When setting is complete

Press .

Configuration Menu

Configuration Menu Functions

List of configuration menus (For the EH-TW3800)

When no image signals are being input, the Also, the items displayed in the

"Image"

menu and the

menu, the

"Signal"

depending on the type of image signals that are being projected.

Displayed for input sources other than computer image * This is displayed in the line menu.

Color Mode

Brightness

Image

Contrast

Color Saturation

Tint

Sharpness

Abs. Color Temp.

Skin Tone

Advanced

Brightness Control

Auto Iris

Reset

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("x.v. Color" is displayed when a signal is being input through the HDMI1/HDMI2 input terminals.)

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High, Low

Off, Normal, High Speed

Vivid, Cinema Day, Natural, Cinema Night, HD,Silver Screen,

Standard

Advanced

Gamma

RGB

RGBCMY

Yes, No

"Signal"

menu and the

Thin Line Enhancement, Thick Line Enhancement

Vert. Line Enhancement, Horiz. Line Enhancement

2.0

Customized

menu cannot be adjusted.

"Info"

2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4

menu will vary

Adjust it from the image Adjust it from the graph

Reset

Offset R, G, B Gain R, G, B

(Hue/Saturation/Brightness),

(Hue/Saturation/Brightness)

Displayed for input sources other than computer image

Aspect

Zoom Size

Signal

Zoom Caption Pos.

Tracking

Sync.

Position

Auto Setup

Progressive

Motion Detection

Advanced

Reset

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p.35

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Only displayed for Computer image input (does not appear when signals from the [HDMI1]/[HDMI2] input port are being input)

Auto, Normal, Full, Zoom, Wide

On, Off

Off, Video, Film/Auto

Yes, No

Noise Reduction

Setup Level

EPSON Super White

Output Scaling

This will be 100% when a 720p, 1080i, or 1080p signal is being input through the [HDMI1]/[HDMI2] input terminals.

HDMI Video Range

Auto, 100%, 98%, 96%, 94%, 92%

Normal, Expanded

Off, 1, 2, 3

0%, 7.5%

On, Off

2-2 Pull-down

On, Off

Configuration Menu Functions

Direct Power On

Sleep Mode

Settings

Child Lock

Control Panel Lock

Trigger Out

High Altitude Mode

Projection

Display

Input Signal

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Off, 5min., 10min., 30min.

Menu Position

Center-right, Bottom-left, Bottom-center, Bottom-right

Menu Color

Messages

Display Background

Startup Screen

Video Signal

On, Off

Front, Front/Ceiling, Rear, Rear/Ceiling

Top-left, Top-center, Top-right, Center-left, Center,

Color 1, Color 2

On, Off

Black, Blue, Logo

On, Off

Auto, NTSC , NTSC4.43, PAL ,

M-PAL, N-PAL, PAL60, SECAM

Language

Reset

Lamp Hours

Info

Source

Input Signal

Resolution

Scan Mode

Refresh Rate

Sync Info

Component

p.37

p.33

Only displayed for composite video/S-Video input Only displayed for component video/Computer image input

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The message text will be displayed in yellow when it is time to replace the lamp. Time from 0H to 10H will be displayed as 0H. From 10H onwards, the display will be in units of 1H.

Resolution Sync Info

Auto, YCbCr , YPbPr

Yes, No

Only displayed for Computer image input

Configuration Menu

Video Signal

Deep Color

Status

Load Memory

Save Memory

Memory

Erase Memory

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The "Info" menu is only used to display the projector status.

Display the color depth of HDMI transmission.

This is information about errors that have occurred on the projector. This value is sometimes referred to when inquiries are made.

ISFDayR to Custom2

Custom1 to Custom2

Reset All

Reset Memory

Reset

Custom1 to Custom2

Reset Lamp Hours

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Yes, No

p.38

Yes, No

p.38

Yes, No

Configuration Menu Functions

List of configuration menus (For the EH-TW5000)

When no image signals are being input, the Also, the items displayed in the

"Image"

menu and the

menu, the

"Signal"

depending on the type of image signals that are being projected.

Displayed for input sources other than computer image * This is displayed in the line menu.

Color Mode

Brightness

Image

Contrast

Color Saturation

Tint

Sharpness

Abs. Color Temp.

Skin Tone

Advanced

Brightness Control

Auto Iris

Reset

Displayed for input sources other than computer image

p.32

("x.v. Color" is displayed when a signal is being input through the HDMI1/HDMI2 input terminals.)

p.32

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High, Low

Off, Normal, High Speed

Vivid, Cinema Day, Natural, Cinema Night, HD,Silver Screen,

Standard

Advanced

Gamma

RGB

RGBCMY

Contrast Enhancement

Yes, No

Only displayed for Computer image input (does not appear when signals from the [HDMI1]/[HDMI2] input port are being input)

Color Gamut

"Signal"

menu and the

Thin Line Enhancement, Thick Line Enhancement

Vert. Line Enhancement, Horiz. Line Enhancement

2.0

Customized

menu cannot be adjusted.

"Info"

2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4

menu will vary

Adjust it from the image Adjust it from the graph

Reset

Offset R, G, B Gain R, G, B

(Hue/Saturation/Brightness),

(Hue/Saturation/Brightness)

Off, 1, 2, 3

HDTV, EBU, SMPTE-C

Aspect

Zoom Size

Signal

Zoom Caption Pos.

Tracking

Sync.

Position

Progressive

Frame Interpolation

Auto Setup

Advanced

Reset

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Auto, Normal, Full, Zoom, Wide, Anamorphic Wide

Video, Film, Auto

Off, Low, Normal, High

On, Off

Noise Reduction

Mosquito NR

Yes, No

Block NR

Setup Level

EPSON Super White

Output Scaling

This will be 100% when a 720p, 1080i, or 1080p signal is being input through the [HDMI1]/[HDMI2] input terminals.

Auto, 100%, 98%, 96%, 94%, 92%

HDMI Video Range

Off, 1, 2, 3

On, Off

0%, 7.5%

On, Off

Normal, Expanded

4-4 Pull-down

On, Off

Configuration Menu Functions

Direct Power On

Sleep Mode

Settings

Child Lock

Control Panel Lock

Trigger Out

High Altitude Mode

Projection

Display

Input Signal

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Off, 5min., 10min., 30min.

Menu Position

Center-right, Bottom-left, Bottom-center, Bottom-right

Menu Color

Messages

Display Background

Startup Screen

Video Signal

On, Off

Front, Front/Ceiling, Rear, Rear/Ceiling

Top-left, Top-center, Top-right, Center-left, Center,

Color 1, Color 2

On, Off

Black, Blue, Logo

On, Off

Auto, NTSC , NTSC4.43, PAL ,

M-PAL, N-PAL, PAL60, SECAM

Language

Reset

Lamp Hours

Info

Source

Input Signal

Resolution

Scan Mode

Refresh Rate

Sync Info

Video Signal

Component

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Only displayed for composite video/S-Video input Only displayed for component video/Computer image input

The message text will be displayed in yellow when it is time to replace the lamp. Time from 0H to 10H will be displayed as 0H. From 10H onwards, the display will be in units of 1H.

Resolution Sync Info

The "Info" menu is only used to display the projector status.

Auto, YCbCr , YPbPr

Yes, No

Only displayed for Computer image input

Configuration Menu

Deep Color

Status

Load Memory

Save Memory

Memory

Erase Memory

Rename Memory

p.38

Display the color depth of HDMI transmission.

This is information about errors that have occurred on the projector. This value is sometimes referred to when inquiries are made.

ISFDayR to Custom2

Custom1 to Custom2

Reset All

Reset Memory

Reset

Custom1 to Custom2

Reset Lamp Hours

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Yes, No

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Yes, No

p.38

Yes, No

Configuration Menu Functions

"Image" menu

Displayed for input sources other than computer image

Color Mode

Seven different settings can be selected for the Color Mode, to match the images being projected or the projection environment. p.18

Brightness

(Adjustment is not possible when "Color Mode" is set to "x.v. Color".) Adjust this when the output level of the connected equipment is weak and you feel that images are dark.

Contrast

(Adjustment is not possible when "Color Mode" is set to "x.v. Color".) Adjusts the difference between bright and dark areas. When the contrast is increased, images with greater modulation are obtained.

Color Saturation

(Adjustment is not possible when "Color Mode" is set to "x.v. Color".) This adjusts the color intensity for the images.

Tint

(Adjustment is not possible when "Color Mode" is set to "x.v. Color".) This adjusts the image tint.

Sharpness

This adjusts the image sharpness.

Standard

The adjustment results are applied to the entire image.

Advanced

This can be used to adjust a specific region. p.23

Abs. Color Temp.

(Adjustment is not possible when "Color Mode" is set to "x.v. Color".) This adjusts the overall tints of the images. select a lower value, images appear reddish. The absolute color temperature can be set to one of 12 settings within the range of 5000K to 10000K.

Skin Tone

(Adjustment is not possible when "Color Mode" is set to "x.v. Color".) This adjusts the skin tones of people who appear in the images. If you select a higher value, green tone is increaced, and if you select a lower value, red tone is increased.

If you select a higher value, images appear bluish, and if you

Advanced

(Adjustment is not possible when "Color Mode" is set to "x.v. Color".)

Gamma

This adjusts gamma. You can select a value, or make adjustments while viewing an image or a graph.

RGB

This lets you adjust the offset and gain for each of the R/G/B color components. p.22

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*1 The setting values are stored separately for each image source and signal type. *2 The setting values are stored separately for each image source and color mode setting.

Configuration Menu Functions

Displayed for input sources other than computer image Only displayed for Computer image input (does not appear when signals from the [HDMI1] /[HDMI2] input port are being inpu

RGBCMY

This lets you adjust the hue, saturation, and brightness for each of the R/G/B/C/M/Y color components.

Contrast Enhancement (EH-TW5000 only)

This automatically enhances the contrast by calculating based on its current contrast. Select one of the three levels to enhance the contrast. When a larger number is selected, the contrast becomes higher.

Color Gamut (EH-TW5000 only)

(This setting is only possible when "Color Mode" is set to "Natural".) Select according to the equipment being used. p.22

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Brightness Control

This lets you set the lamp brightness to one of two settings. Set to "Low" if the projection images are too bright when projecting in a dark room or projecting onto a small screen. When used at the "Low" setting, the power consumption and fan noise during projection is reduced.

Auto Iris

(Setting is not possible when "Color Mode" is set to "x.v. Color.") Tracking speed of the light intensity control in response to changes in brightness of images can be set to either "Normal" or "High Speed" depending on your preference. If set to "Off", no light intensity control is performed. p.23

Reset

This returns all settings in the "Image" menu to their default settings.

"Signal" menu

Aspect

Selects the aspect mode. p.18

Zoom Size

This can be set only when "Aspect" is set to "Zoom". This function enables the image to be reduced in size in the vertical direction so that the top and bottom of images that are hidden from view can be viewed when "Zoom" is set. The larger the adjustment value (reduction ratio) set here, the more the image is compressed and displayed squashed in the vertical direction.

Zoom Caption Pos.

This can be set only when "Aspect" is set to "Zoom". This function moves the display position of the image in one direction, up or down, to display captions when projecting images with captions.

Tracking

This adjusts the images if vertical stripes appear in the images.

*1 The setting values are stored separately for each image source and signal type. *2 The setting values are stored separately for each image source and color mode setting. *3 The setting values are stored separately for each color mode setting.

Configuration Menu

Configuration Menu Functions

Displayed for input sources other than computer image Only displayed for Computer image input (does not appear when signals from the [HDMI1] /[HDMI2] input port are being input)

Sync.

This adjusts the images if flickering, fuzziness or interference appear in the images.

• Flickering and fuzziness may also occur when the brightness, contrast adjusted.

• Clearer adjustments can be obtained if you adjust the "Tracking" first and then adjust the "Sync".

and sharpness settings are

Position

(Setting is not possible when signals are being input from the [HDMI1] /[HDMI2] input port.) When part of the image is clipped, move the image display position vertically and horizontally so that the entire image is projected. Press , , and to adjust the position.

Progressive*1 (EH-TW3800 only)

• Off :This is ideal for using when viewing images with a large amount of movement.

• Video :This is ideal for general video images.

• Film/Auto :Optimum conversion is performed for movie, computer graphics, and animation input

(i) signals are converted to progressive (p) signals using a method appropriate for the image.

signals.

Progressive*1 (EH-TW5000 only)

• Video :This is ideal for general video images.

• Film :This is ideal for film images. Select this if the setting is "Auto" and flickering appears in

• Auto :Optimum conversion is performed for movie, computer graphics, and animation input

(i) signals are converted to progressive (p) signals using a method appropriate for the image.

the film images.

signals.

Motion Detection *1 (EH-TW3800 only)

(This can be set only when signals are being input from the [Video] / [S-Video] input port, or 480i, 576i, 1080i signals are being input from the [Component] / [HDMI1] / [HDMI2] input port.) Select whether the progressive conversion operation mode is for fast-moving images or for slow-moving images. The smaller the value, the more suitable the mode is for viewing still images. The larger the value, the more suitable the mode is for viewing video images.

Frame Interpolation (EH-TW5000 only)

The current and previous frames are compared, and the frame in the middle of them is interpolated to reduce fuzziness and to produce clearer moving images. The degree of interpolation can be set to "Low", "Normal" or "High" as desired.

Auto Setup

This sets automatic adjustment to on or off in order to set whether the projector automatically adjusts images to their optimum condition when the input signal is changed. The three automatically adjusted items are "Tracking", "Position" and "Sync."

*1 The setting values are stored separately for each image source and signal type.

Advanced

(Setting is not possible when "Color Mode" is set to "x.v. Color.")

Configuration Menu Functions

Displayed for input sources other than computer image

Noise Reduction

This reduces flickering of images. Three modes are available. Select the mode to suit your liking. Set "Off" when the image source, such as DVD, contains little electrical interference.

Mosquito NR (EH-TW5000 only)

This reduces the noise which can be generated around the edges of images when projecting MPEG images. Three modes are available. Select your preferred mode.

Block NR (EH-TW5000 only)

Set to "ON" to reduce block noise which can occur when projecting MPEG images which have been compressed at a low bit rate.

Setup Level

(This can be set when NTSC

signals are being input from the [Video] / [S-Video] input ports, or when component video signals are being input from the [Component] input port.) If using products designed for destinations such as South Korea that have different black level (setup level) settings, use this function to obtain correct images. Check the specifications of the connected equipment when changing this setting.

EPSON Super White

(

Setting is only possible when Color Mode is "Natural", "Cinema Night", "HD", or "Silver Screen", and

composite video, S-video, or component video signals are being input.) If bright white areas of images such as clouds and T-shirts on the beach in summer appear uneven and overexposed, set to "On". When set to "On", the "HDMI Video Range" setting will be ignored.

Output Scaling

(Setting is not possible when composite video

, S-Video , or computer signals are being input.)

This changes the display area (the part of projected images).

• 100% - 92% :When 100% is set, the top and bottom of the image is sometimes affected by electrical interference depending on the image signal. In such cases, try to adjust the display position ("Position"). p.34

• Auto :Displayed when the signals from

[HDMI1] / [HDMI2]

input port are being input. Signals are automatically projected at 100% or 92% size depending on the input signals. (Not displayed when the equipment's DVI port is connected to the projector's [HDMI2]

HDMI Video Range

input port.)

[HDMI1] /

(Setting is possible only when "EPSON Super White" is "Off". Setting is not possible, however, when "Color Mode" is set to "x.v. Color.") When the [HDMI1] / [HDMI2] input port of the projector is connected to a DVD player, for example, set the video range of the projector to suit the video range setting of the DVD player. The setting at the DVD player can be either Normal or Expand.

2-2 Pull-down (EH-TW3800 only)

(This setting can be made only when a 1080p/24Hz signal is being input to the [Component] or [HDMI1], [HDMI2] input terminals.) For a 1080p/24Hz input signal, you can select between 2-2 pull-down projection or 2-3 pull-down projection. Selecting "On" sets the 2-2 pull-down.

Configuration Menu

*1 The setting values are stored separately for each image source and signal type.

Configuration Menu Functions

4-4 Pull-down (EH-TW5000 only)

(This setting can be made only when 480i, 1080i/60Hz or 1080p/24Hz signals are being input to the [Component], [HDMI1] or [HDMI2] input ports or when NTSC, M-PAL or PAL60 signals are being input to the [Video] or [S-Video] input ports.) You can select whether images are projected with the 4-4 pull-down or the 2-3 pull-down. Set to "ON" to project with 4-4 pull-down.

Reset

Displayed for input sources other than computer image

All the adjustment values on the "Signal" menu, except "Aspect

", are returned to their default values.

"Settings" menu

Direct Power On

When the main power switch is turned on, you can set for projection to start (On) / not start (Off) without pressing or .

When set to "On" with the main power switch left on, be aware that sudden surges of electricity that may occur when the power comes back on after a power outage may cause the projector to turn on.

Sleep Mode

The projector is equipped with a power-saving function that causes the power to turn off automatically and the projector to switch to standby if no signal is input to the projector for a continuous length of time. The length of time before the power-saving function operates can be selected from four available settings. If "Off" is selected, the power-saving function will not operate. If you press while the projector is in standby mode, projection will start again.

Child Lock

This locks the power on function of the button on the projector's control panel, so that a child cannot accidentally turn the projector's power on and look into the projector's lens. When the lock is applied, the power will only turn on if is pressed down for about 3 seconds. can be used to turn off the power, and the remote control will continue to operate as normal. If you change the setting, the new setting will take effect after the power has been turned off and the cool-

down period is complete. Even if "Child Lock" is set to "On", be aware that projection starts merely by turning the main power switch on when "Direct Power On" is set to "On".

Control Panel Lock

If this is set to "On", you can't operate the projector's control panel buttons and a icon appears on the screen when a button is pressed. To cancel, press and hold

seven seconds or more.

If you change the setting, the new setting will take effect after exiting the configuration menu.

on the projector's control panel for about

Trigger Out

This turns the trigger function on and off to determine whether the projector's power on/off status and problems with projector operation are communicated to an external device. If you change the setting, the new setting will take effect after the power has been turned off and the cooldown period is complete.

High Altitude Mode

A fan is set at a certain speed of rotation so as to bring down internal temperature. When using above an altitude of about 1500m, set to "On".

Configuration Menu Functions

Projection

This should be set in accordance with the method used to set up the projector.

• Front : Select when the projector is set up in front of the screen.

• Front/Ceiling : Select when the projector is set up in front of the screen and suspended from a ceiling.

• Rear : Select when the projector is set up behind the screen.

• Rear/Ceiling :

Select when the projector is set up behind the screen and suspended from a ceiling.

Display

Menu Position

Press , , and to specify the position for the menus to be displayed.

Menu Color

Selects the color for the main configuration menu.

• Color 1:Black

• Color 2:Blue

Messages

This sets whether the following message displays appear (On) or don't appear (Off).

• Image signal, color mode, aspect

• Messages such as when no image signals are being input, when an incompatible signal is input, and when the internal temperature rises.

Display Background

Displays a menu for selecting the screen status for when using the blank function or when no image signal is input.

Startup Screen

This sets whether the start-up screen (the image that is projected when projection starts) is displayed (On) or not displayed (Off). If you change the setting, the new setting will take effect after the power has been turned off and the cooldown period is complete.

and item name when memory settings are retrieved.

Input Signal

Video Signal

Sets the signal format in accordance with the video equipment that is connected to the [Video] or [SVideo] input port. If set to "Auto", the video signal format is set automatically. If there is a lot of interference in the image, or if a problem such as no image being projected occurs even though "Auto" has been selected, select the correct signal format manually.

Component

Change this setting depending on the type of signal that is being output from the video equipment that is connected to the [Component] input port. If "Auto" is selected, appropriate signal is automatically set. If colors appear unnatural even though "Auto" is selected, select appropriate signal name in the menu.

Language

This sets the display language for messages and menus.

Reset

Adjustment values for the "Settings" menu functions are returned to their default settings, except for the "High Altitude Mode", "Projection", "Component", and "Language".

Configuration Menu

Configuration Menu Functions

"Memory" menu

Load Memory

This recalls the stored memory settings and your memory setting saved at "Save Memory". p.24

Save Memory

This can be used to save "Image" menu settings. p.24

Erase Memory

This is used to erase unwanted memory setting saved as "Custom1" and "Custom2". p.25

Rename Memory (EH-TW5000 only)

This can be used to change the names of the memories from "Custom1" to "Custom2". You can rename so that its settings are easy to recognize. Either of the following two methods can be used to change a memory name. p.25

• Select a new memory from the list and then rename it.

• Select "Customized" and then enter a desired name.

"Reset" menu

Reset All

This resets all configuration menu settings to their default settings. "Component" and "Language" in the "Settings" menu, and the settings of "Memory" menu are not returned to their default even if "Reset All" is executed.

Reset Memory

This resets (erases) all settings that have been made using the "Save Memory". A locked memory cannot be initialized.

Reset Lamp Hours

Clear the cumulative lamp operating time and reset to "0H". Perform this procedure when you replace the lamp.

Problem Solving

Reading the indicators

The projector indicates its status using the indicators.

(the icon and the around the button) and (the icon) light and flash, and lights and flashes in red according to the current status.

The following tables show what the indicators mean and how to remedy the problems that they indicate. * If all indicators are switched off, check that the power

cable is connected correctly and that the main power switch is on.

(operation) indicator

(warning) indicator

When the (warning) indicator is lit or flashing

: Lit : Flashing : Off

Red

Internal problem

Red

Fan problem /

Red

Sensor problem

Auto iris problem/

Red

Cinema filter problem

Lamp problem / Lamp on error

Check if the lamp is broken. p.50 Clean the air filter. p.47

If the lamp is not broken

Replace the lamp and then turn the power on.

Disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet. Then contact your local dealer or the nearest address provided in the Support and Service Guide.

Projector Contact List

If the problem is still not solved after the lamp is replaced, stop using the projector and disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet. Then your local dealer or the nearest address provided in the Support and Service Guide.

Projector Contact List

warning/problem

Epson

contact

Epson

Red

Orange

If the lamp is broken

When using above an altitude of about 1500 m, make sure you set the "High Altitude Mode" to "On". p.36

Contact your local dealer or the nearest address provided in the Epson Projector Contact List.

High internal temperature (overheating)

The lamp will switch off automatically and projection will stop. Wait for approximately 5 minutes. When the cooling fan stops, turn off the main power switch at the rear of the projector.

High-speed cooling in progress

You can continue using the projector, but if the temperature rises again, it will switch off automatically.

• If the projector is installed against a wall, leave a space of 20 cm or more between it and the wall.

• Clean the air filters if they are blocked.

p.47

If the problem is not solved when the power is turned back on, stop using the projector, turn off the main power switch, and disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet. Then local dealer or the nearest address provided in the

Support and Service Guide. Projector Contact List

contact your

Epson

Troubleshooting

Problem Solving

Lamp replacement warning

It is time to replace the lamp. Replace the lamp with a new one as soon as possible. p.52

Orange

If you continue to use the projector without replacing the lamp, the lamp may blowout.

Indicator statuses in normal operation

During normal operation, the indicator is off. : Lit : Flashing

Standby condition

If you press , projection will start after a brief interval.

Warm-up in progress

Warm-up time is approximately 30 seconds.

Power off operations are ignored while warm-up is in progress.

Projection in progress

Cool-down progress (Approx. 16 seconds)

Normal operation is in progress.

Remote control and control panel are disabled while cool-down is in progress. Once cool-down is complete, the projector turns to stand-by mode. If the main power switch at the rear of the projector is turned off while cool-down is still in progress, wait until the lamp has cooled down sufficiently (approximately 10 minutes is required), and then turn the main power switch back on.

Problem Solving

When the indicators provide no help

If any of the following problems occur and the indicators do not offer a solution, refer to the pages given for each problem.

Problems relating to images

● No images appear p.41

Projection does not start, the projection area is completely black, the projection area is completely blue, etc.

● Moving images are not displayed

p.42

Moving images played on computer are not displayed.

● The message "Not Supported" is

displayed p.42

● The message "No Signal" is displayed

p.43

● Images are fuzzy or out of focus p.43

● Interference or distortion appear in

images p.43

Problems such as interference, distortion or black & white checked patterns appear.

Problems when projection starts

● Power does not turn on p.45 ● The remote control does not

● Image is truncated (large) or

small p.44

Only part of the image is displayed.

● Image colors are not right p.44

The whole image appears purplish or greenish, images are black & white, colors appear dull, etc. (Computer monitors and LCD screens have different color reproduction performance, so that the colors projected by the projector and the colors appearing on the monitor may not necessarily match, but this is not a sign of a problem.)

● Images appear dark p.45

● Projection stops automatically p.45

Problems with the remote control

work p.46

Problems relating to images

■ No images appear

Have you pressed the [Power] button?

Is the main power switch turned off?

Are all of the indicators switched off?

Is blank mode active? Press on the remote control to cancel the blank function. Is a video signal being input? Check that the power for the connected equipment is turned on. If

Press on the remote control or on the projector’s control panel.

Turn on the main power switch at the rear of the projector.

Disconnect the power cable and then reconnect it. p.14 Check the circuit breaker to see if power is being supplied.

the "Messages" menu command has been set to "On", messages relating to the image signals will be displayed. "Settings" - "Display" - "Messages" p.37

Troubleshooting

Problem Solving

Are the image signal format settings correct?

If a composite video

or S-Video signal is being input

Å If projection does not occur when the "Video Signal" menu command is set to "Auto", select the signal format that matches the signal source.

"Settings" - "Input Signal" - "Video Signal" p.37

If the signal source is connected to the [Component] input port If projection does not occur when the "Component" in the "Input Signal" menu command is set to "Auto", set the signal format that matches the signal that is being projected from the connected equipment.

"Settings" - "Input Signal" - "Component" p.37

Have the configuration menu

Try resetting all of the current settings. p.38

settings been made correctly?

Were the projector and computer connected while their power was already turned on?

When a computer is connected

If the connection is made while the power is already turned on, the function [Fn] key that switches the computer's video signal to external output may not work. Turn the power for the computer that is connected to the projector off and then back on again.

■ Moving images are not displayed

Is the computer image signal set to output simultaneously both externally and to the LCD monitor?

Only when projecting images from a laptop computer or computer with a built-in LCD screen

Set the image signal to output only externally.

Computer documentation, under a title such as "External

output" or "Connecting an external monitor"

■ The message "Not Supported" is displayed

Are the image signal format settings correct?

Does the mode match the frequency and resolution of the image signals?

Only when projecting computer images

If a composite video or S-Video is being input If projection does not occur when the "Video Signal" menu command is set to "Auto", select the signal format that matches the signal source.

"Settings" - "Input Signal" - "Video Signal" p.37

Use the "Resolution" menu command to check the signals being input, and check the "List of Supported Monitor Displays" to make sure that the signals are compatible.

"Info" - "Resolution" p.29, 31 "List of Supported Monitor Displays" p.53

■ The message "No Signal" is displayed

Problem Solving

Are the cables connected correctly?

Has the correct video input port been selected?

Check that all of the cables required for projection are securely connected. p.12

Press , , , , or

panel to change the image source. p.15

Is the power for the connected equipment turned on?

Are the image signals being output to the projector?

Only when projecting images from a laptop computer or computer with a built-in LCD screen

Turn the power on for the devices.

If the image signals are only being output to the computer's LCD monitor, you need to change the output. For some computer models, when the image signals are output externally, they no longer appear on the LCD monitor.

If the connection is made while the power is already turned on, the function [Fn] key that switches the computer's video signal to external output may not work. Turn the power for the projector and the computer off and then back on again. p.14

■ Images are fuzzy or out of focus

on the remote control or on the projector’s control

Computer documentation, under a title such as "External output" or "Connecting an external monitor"

Has the focus been adjusted correctly?

Is the lens cover still attached?

Is the projector at the correct distance?

Adjust the focus. p.16

Remove the lens cover. The recommended distance from the projector to the screen is

within 87 to 1276 cm (2.8 to 41.9 ft.) for a screen size of 16:9, and 107 to 1562 cm (3.5 to 51.2 ft.) for a screen size of 4:3. Set up the projector so that the projection distance is within this range. p.10

Has condensation formed on the lens?

If the projector is suddenly taken from a cold environment to a warm environment or if sudden ambient temperature changes occur, condensation may form on the surface of the lens, and this may cause the images to appear fuzzy. Set the projector up in the room approximately one hour before it is to be used. If condensation forms on the lens, turn the power off and wait for the condensation to disappear.

■ Interference or distortion appear in images

Are the image signal format settings correct?

If a composite video or S-Video is being input If projection does not occur when the "Video Signal" menu command is set to "Auto", select the signal format that matches the signal source.

"Settings" - "Input Signal" - "Video Signal" p.37

Are the cables connected correctly?

Check that all of the cables required for projection are securely connected. p.12

Troubleshooting

Problem Solving

Is an extension cable being used?

Have the "Sync. " and "Tracking adjusted correctly?

Has the correct resolution been selected?

" settings been

Only when projecting computer images

If an extension cable is used, interference may increase. Try connecting a signal amplifier.

The projector has an automatic adjustment function that causes the optimum images to be projected. However, for some types of signal, the correct adjustments may not be obtained even after automatic adjustment is carried out. In such cases, use the "Tracking" and "Sync." menu commands to make the adjustments.

Set the computer so that the signals that are output are compatible with this projector.

■ Image is truncated (large) or small

Has the correct aspect been selected?

Press to select the aspect that corresponds to the input signal. p.18 If images with subtitles are being projected using "Zoom", use the "Zoom Caption Pos." menu command to adjust the images.

"Signal" - "Tracking", "Sync." p.33

"List of Supported Monitor Displays" p.53

Computer documentation

p.33

Has the "Position" setting been adjusted correctly?

Has the computer been set for dual display?

Only when projecting computer images

Has the correct resolution been selected?

Only when projecting computer images

■ Image colors are not right

Are the image signal format settings correct?

Use the "Position" the menu command to make the adjustment.

"Signal" - "Position" p.34

If the dual display setting has been activated by the connected computer, only half of the images on the computer screen is displayed by the projector. To display the whole of the image on the computer screen, turn off the dual display setting.

Computer video driver documentation

Set the computer so that the signals that are output are compatible with this projector.

"List of Supported Monitor Displays" p.53

Computer documentation

If a composite video or S-Video is being input If projection does not occur when the "Video Signal" menu command is set to "Auto", select the signal format that matches the signal source.

"Settings" - "Input Signal" - "Video Signal" p.37

Are the cables connected correctly?

Has the image contrast been adjusted correctly?

Has color been adjusted appropriately?

Check that all of the cables required for projection are securely connected. p.12

Use the "Contrast" menu command to adjust the color.

"Image" - "Contrast"

p.32

Use the "Advanced" menu command to adjust the color.

"Image" - "Advanced"

p.32

Problem Solving

Have the color intensity and tint been adjusted correctly?

Only when projecting images from a video source

■ Images appear dark

Has the image brightness been adjusted correctly?

Has the image contrast been adjusted correctly?

Is the lamp due for replacement?

■ Projection stops automatically

Is sleep mode active?

Use the "Color Saturation" and "Tint" menu commands to adjust the color and tint. "Image" - "Color Saturation", "Tint" p.32

Use the "Brightness" menu commands to make the adjustments.

"Image" - "Brightness" p.32

Use the "Contrast" menu command to adjust the color.

"Image" - "Contrast"

When the lamp is nearly due for replacement, the images will become darker and the color quality will become poorer. When this happens, the lamp should be replaced with a new one. p.50

When "Sleep Mode" has been set to On, the lamp turns off automatically if no signal is input for about 30 minutes, and the projector switches to standby mode. Press the button on the remote control or the button on the projector's control panel to turn the projector's power back on. To cancel the sleep mode setting, change "Sleep Mode" menu command to "Off".

"Settings" - "Sleep Mode" p.36

p.32

Problems when projection starts

■ Power does not turn on

Have you pressed the [Power] button?

Is "Child Lock" set to "On"?

Is "Control Panel Lock" set to "On"?

Are all of the indicators switched off?

Do the indicators turn off and on when the power cable is touched?

Press on the remote control or on the projector's control panel.

If the "Child Lock" menu command is set to "On", press on the projector's control panel for about 3 seconds or press on the remoto control to turn the power on.

"Settings" - "Child Lock" p.36

If the "Control Panel Lock" menu command is set to "On", all buttons on the projector’s control panel are disabled. Press on the remote control.

"Settings" - "Control Panel Lock" p.36

Disconnect the power cable and then reconnect it. p.14 Check the circuit breaker to see if power is being supplied.

Turn the power off, disconnect the power cable and then reconnect it. If this does not solve the problem, there may be a problem with the power cable. Then contact your local dealer or the nearest address provided in the Support and Service Guide. Epson

Projector Contact List

Troubleshooting

Problem Solving

Problems with the remote control

■ The remote control does not work

Is the remote control lightemitting area facing towards the remote control light-receiving area when it is operated?

Is the remote control too far from the projector?

Is direct sunlight or strong light from fluorescent lamps shining onto the remote control lightreceiving area?

Are the batteries dead, or have the batteries been inserted correctly?

Face the remote control towards the remote control light-receiving area. Operating range p.13

The operating range for the remote control is approximately 10m.

p.13

Set the projector up in a location where strong light will not shine onto the remote control light-receiving area.

Insert new batteries, while making sure that they face correctly.

p.13

Maintenance

This section describes maintenance tasks such as cleaning the projector and replacing consumable parts.

Cleaning

You should clean the projector if it becomes dirty or if the quality of projected images starts to deteriorate.

Be sure to read the separate Safety Instructions/Support and Service Guide for details on safe handling of the projector during cleaning.

Cleaning the air filter

If the air filter becomes blocked with dust and the message "The projector is overheating. Make sure nothing is blocking the air vent, and clean or replace the air filter" is displayed, clean the air filter.

• If the air filter becomes clogged with dust, it can result in overheating which may cause operating problems or reduce the operating life of the optical parts. It is recommended that you clean the air filter about once every three month. If using the projector in a dusty location, the air filter should be cleaned more often.

• The air filter is not washable. Also do not use detergent or solvents.

• When using a brush for cleaning, use a soft brush with long bristles and brush the

filter gently. If you brush too strong, dust may be pushed inside the air filter and hardly be removed.

Remove the air filter cover.

Press the knobs to release the catches, and then pull the cover upward.

Take out the air filter.

Tap the air filter four or five times with the surface facing downwards to shake off the dust.

Front of air filter

Appendix

Hold the filter at the other side and tap it again to shake off the dust.

Do not hit the air filter hard, otherwise it may become bent or broken and can no longer be used.

Maintenance

Use a vacuum cleaner to remove any remaining dust from the surface of the air filter.

Install the air filter.

Install with the groove faced to the right.

Install the air filter cover.

Cleaning the projector case

Clean the projector case by wiping it gently with a soft cloth. If the projector is particularly dirty, moisten the cloth with water containing a small amount of neutral detergent, and then firmly wring the cloth dry before using it to wipe the projector case. Then wipe the case again with a soft, dry cloth.

Do not use volatile substances such as wax, alcohol or thinner to clean the projector case. These can cause the case to warp and make the coating finish peel off.

Cleaning the lens

To clean the lens it is preferable to use an air blower purchased for the purpose. But alternatively you can wipe it gently clean with a spectacle-cleaning cloth.

Do not rub the lens with harsh materials or subject the lens to shocks, as it can easily become damaged.

Maintenance

Consumable replacement periods

Air filter replacement period

• If the air filter has been broken or the "Replace" message is displayed even though the air filter has been cleaned.

Replace with an optional air filter.

Replacing the air filter p.50

Lamp replacement period

• The message "Replace the lamp." appears on the screen when projection starts.

A message will be displayed.

• The projected images get darker or start to deteriorate.

• The replacement warning message is set to appear after a minimum of about 3900 hours of lamp use in order to maintain the initial brightness and quality of the projected images. The time taken for the message to appear will vary depending on usage conditions such as Color Mode settings. If you continue to use the lamp after this period, the possibility of the lamp breaking becomes greater. When the lamp replacement message appears, replace the lamp with a new one as soon as possible, even if it is still working.

• Depending on the characteristics of the lamp and on the way it has been used, the lamp may become darker or stop working before the lamp warning message appears. You should always have a spare lamp ready in case it is needed.

• Contact your local dealer or the nearest address provided in the Epson Projector Contact List.

Appendix

Maintenance

Replacing consumables

Replacing the air filter

Dispose of used air filters properly in

TIP

accordance with your local regulations. Frame material: PP Filter materials: PP, PET

Replacing the lamp

If the lamp stops working and needs to be replaced, there is the danger that the lamp may already be broken. If replacing the lamp of a projector which has been installed to the ceiling, you should always assume that the lamp is broken and handle it with extreme care during removal. Furthermore, you should stand to the side of the projector, not underneath it.

Press or to turn off the power, and then turn the main power switch OFF.

* Wait until the lamp

cools down (takes approximately 1 hour).

Securely tighten the lamp fixing screws.

Remove the air filter cover.

Press the knobs to release the catches, and then pull the cover upward.

Insert the supplied screwdriver of the replacement lamp into the lamp cover opening switch, then remove the lamp cover.

Install the lamp cover.

Resetting the lamp operating time

The lamp operating time must always be reset after the lamp has been replaced with a new one. The projector has a built-in counter which keeps track of the lamp operating time. When the cumulative operating time reaches a certain point, it causes the replacement warning message to be displayed.

Press to turn on the power.

Press to display the configuration menu.

Maintenance

Remove the old air filter.

Loosen the lamp fixing screws.

Insert the new air filter. Install the air filter cover.

Install with the groove faced to the right.

Remove the old lamp.

Pull out straight.

Insert the new lamp.

Make sure that it faces the correct way.

Install the lamp and the lamp cover securely. The projector will not turn on if the lamp or the lamp cover is not installed correctly.

This product includes a lamp component that contains mercury (Hg). Please consult your local regulations regarding disposal or recycling. Do not dispose of it with normal waste.

Select "Reset Lamp Hours" from the "Reset" menu.

Appendix

Select "Yes" and then press .

Optional Accessories/Consumables

The following optional accessories/consumables are available for purchase if required. This list of optional accessories/consumables is current as of: 2008.11. Details of accessories are subject to change without notice.

Varies depending on country of purchase.

■ Optional Accessories ■ Consumables

50" Portable Screen ELPSC06

A compact screen which can be carried easily. (Aspect

60" Portable Screen ELPSC07 80" Portable Screen ELPSC08 100" Portable Screen ELPSC10

A portable roll-type screen. (Aspect 4:3)

VGA-HD15 PC Cable (1.8 m) ELPKC02 VGA-HD15 PC Cable (3 m) ELPKC09 VGA-HD15 PC Cable (20 m) ELPKC10

(For mini D-Sub 15-pin/mini D-Sub 15-pin) Use to connect the projector to a computer.

Ceiling Mount* ELPMB20

(with ceiling plate) Use when installing the projector to a ceiling.

4:3)

Lamp Unit ELPLP49

(1 spare lamp, 1 spare screwdriver) Use as a replacement for spent lamps.

Air Filter Set ELPAF21

(1 air filter) Use as a replacement for old air filters.

Celling Pipe 600 (600 mm/white)* ELPFP07

Use when installing the projector to a high ceiling or a ceiling with veneer panels.

Cable Cover (Black) ELPCC01B Cable Cover (White) ELPCC01W

Use to cover cables of the projector that is suspended from a ceiling to improve the appearance.

* A special method of installation is required in

order to suspend the projector from the ceiling. Please contact the place of purchase if you would like to use this installation method.

List of Supported Monitor Displays

Depending on the setting, the output screen resolution will change slightly. When "Anamorphic wide" is selected for the aspect mode, all input signals is projected at 1920×1080

dots.

Component Video

4:3

16:9

: Aspect Units: Dots

Signal Resolution

SDTV

SDTV(576i, 50Hz)

HDTV

HDTV(1080i)

HDTV(1080p)

(480i,

60Hz)

SDTV(480p)

SDTV(576p)

(720p)

16:9

*Letterbox signal

720×480

720×360 *

720×576

720×432 *

720×480

720×360 *

720×576

720×432 *

1280×720

1920×1080

Normal Full Zoom Wide

1440×1080 1920×1080 1920×1080 1920×1080

4:3

1440×1080 1920×1080 1920×1080 1920×1080

4:3

1440×1080 1920×1080 1920×1080 1920×1080

4:3

1440×1080 1920×1080 1920×1080 1920×1080

4:3

1920×1080

16:9

1920×1080

16:9

1920×1080

16:9

Aspect mode

16:9 16:9 16:9

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Composite Video /S-Video

Signal Resolution

TV(NTSC

TV(PAL SECAM )

)

*Letterbox signal

720×480

720×360 *

720×576

720×432 *

4:3

16:9

: Aspect Units: Dots

Aspect mode

Normal Full Zoom Wide

1440×1080 1920×1080 1920×1080 1920×1080

4:3

1440×1080 1920×1080 1920×1080 1920×1080

4:3

16:9 16:9 16:9

Appendix

List of Supported Monitor Displays

Computer image (analog RGB)

Units: Dots

Signal Resolution

VGA

VESA72/75/85,

SVGA

75/85, iMac

XGA

SXGA

iMac

56/60/72/

60/70/75/

85, iMac

WXGA60-1

WXGA60-2

60/70/75

MAC13" 640×480 1440×1080 1920×1080 1920×1080 1920×1080 MAC16" 832×624 1440×1080 1920×1080 1920×1080 1920×1080 MAC19" 1024×768 1440×1080 1920×1080 1920×1080 1920×1080 MAC21" 1152×870 1430×1080 1920×1080 1920×1080 -

640×480

800×600

640×360

800×450

1024×768

1024×576

1280×768 1800×1080 1920×1080 1920×1080 -

1360×768 1912×1080 1920×1080 1920×1080 -

1152×864 1440×1080

1280×1024 1350×1080 -

1280×960 1440×1080 1920×1080

Normal Full Zoom Wide

1440×1080 1920×1080 1920×1080 1920×1080

Aspect mode

1920×1080

1920×1080 1920×1080

*1 Connection is not possible if the equipment does not have a VGA output port. *2 Letterbox signal It may be possible to project signals which are not listed in the above table. However, some functions may be limited in that case.

Input signal from the [HDMI1] / [HDMI2] input port

Units: Dots

Signal Resolution

VGA

SDTV

SDTV(576i, 50Hz)

HDTV

HDTV(1080i) 1920×1080 1920×1080 - - -

HDTV(1080p) 1920×1080 1920×1080 - - -

(480i,

60Hz)

SDTV(480p)

SDTV(576p)

(720p)

640×480

720×480

720×576

640×360

720×360

720×432

1280×720 1920×1080 - - -

Normal Full Zoom Wide

1440×1080 1920×1080 1920×1080 1920×1080

Aspect mode

Specifications

Product name

Dimensions

Panel size

Display method

Resolution

Scanning frequencies (Analogue/Digital)

Focus adjustment

Zoom adjustment

Lens shift

Lamp (light source)

Power supply

Power Consumption

100 to 120V area

EH-TW5000 EH-TW3800

450 (W) × 136 (H) × 360 (D) mm (not including feet)

0.74 inch wide

Polysilicon TFT active matrix

2,073,600 pixels (1920 (W) × 1080 (H) dots) × 3

Pixel clock: 13.5 to 150 MHz Horizontal: 15 to 80 kHz Vertical: 24, 50 to 85 Hz

Manual

Manual (appox. 1 : 2.1)

Manual (Maximums: Approx. 96% vertically, 47% horizontally)

UHE lamp, 200 W, Model No.: ELPLP49

100 to 240V AC±10%, 50/60Hz,

3.3

to 1.5A

Operating:

285W

Standby:

to 240V AC±10%, 50/60Hz,

100

3.2

to 1.4A

Operating: 269W

0.2W

220 to 240V area

Operating altitude

Operating temperature

Storage temperature

Mass

Ports

Operating:

299W

Standby:

0.4W

Operating:

281W

0 to 2286m (0 to 7500ft.)

+5 to +35°C (No condensation)

-10 to +60°C (No condensation)

Approx. 7.5kg Approx. 7.2kg Component input 1 RCA pin jack × 3 PC input 1 Mini D-sub 15-pin (female) blue HDMI1 input 1 HDMI HDMI2 input 1 HDMI Video input 1 RCA pin jack S-Video input 1 Mini DIN 4-pin RS-232C 1 D-sub 9-pin (male) Trigger out 1 3.5 mm mini jack

Appendix

Pixelworks DNXTM ICs are used in this Projector.

This product is also designed for IT power distribution system with phase-to-phase voltage 230V.

Specifications

■ Angle of tilt

If you set the projector higher than 8 º, it could damage the projector and cause an accident.

■ RS-232C cable layout

• Connector shape : D-Sub 9-pin (male)

• Projector input connector : RS-232C

GND 5 5 GND

RD 2 3 TD TD 3 2 RD

DTR 4 6 DSR

DSR 6 4 DTR

(PC serial cable)

Signal Function

GND Signal wire earth

TD Transmit data

RD Receive data

DSR Data set ready

DTR Data terminal ready

Glossary

Following is an explanation of some of the terms used in this guide which may be unfamiliar or which were not explained in the manual itself. Further information can be obtained by referring to other commercially-available publications.

Aspect

HDTV

The ratio between an image's length and its height. HDTV elongated. The aspect for standard images is 4:3.

Component video

Video signals which have the video brightness signals and color signals separated, in order to provide better image quality. In high-definition TV (HDTV), it refers to images which consist of three independent signals: Y (luminance signal), and Pb and Pr (color difference signals).

Composite video

Video signals which have the video brightness signals and color signals mixed together. The type of signals commonly used by household video equipment (NTSC Video signals which consist of a carrier signal Y (luminance signal) within the color bar signal, and a chroma or color signal (CbCr).

Contrast

The relative brightness of the light and dark areas of an image can be increased or decreased in order to make text and graphics stand out more clearly, or to make them appear softer.

images have an aspect of 16:9 and appear

, PAL and SECAM formats).

An abbreviation for High-Definition Television. It refers to high-definition systems which satisfy the following conditions.

• Vertical resolution of 720p or 1080i or greater (p = progressive

• Screen aspect

• Dolby Digital audio reception and playback (or output)

Interlace

A method of image scanning whereby the signal bandwidth used is approximately half that required for sequential scanning when images with the same still picture resolution are broadcast.

NTSC

An abbreviation for National Television Standards Committee, and a format for ground-based analogue color television broadcasts. This format is used in Japan, North America and Central and South America.

PA L

An abbreviation for Phase Alternation by Line, and a format for ground-based analogue color television broadcasts. This format is used in Western European countries except France, and also in Asian countries such as China and in Africa.

, i = interlaced )

of 16:9

Cool-down

This is the process by which the projector's lamp is cooled down after it has become hot through use. It is carried out automatically when the [Power] button on either the remote control or the projector's control panel has been pressed to turn off the projector. Do not turn off the main power switch while cool-down is in progress, otherwise the cool-down process will not work properly. If the cool-down period is not allowed to finish normally, the projector's lamp and internal components will remain at high temperatures, and this may shorten the useful life of the lamp or cause problems with the operation of the projector. The projector takes about 16 seconds to cool down. The actual time will vary depending on the external air temperature.

HDMI

An abbreviation for High Definition Multimedia Interface, and refers to a standard for digital transmission of high-definition images and multi-channel audio signals. HDMI is a standard that is targeted towards household digital equipment and computers that allows digital signals to be transmitted in their original high quality without compression, and it also includes a digital signal encryption function.

Progressive

A method of image scanning whereby the image data from a single image is scanned sequentially from top to bottom to create a single image.

Refresh rate

The light-emitting element of a display maintains the same luminosity and color for an extremely short time. Because of this, the image must be scanned many times per second in order to refresh the light emitting element. The number of refresh operations per second is called the "refresh rate", and is expressed in hertz (Hz).

S-Video

A video signal which has the luminance component and color component separated in order to provide better image quality. It refers to images which consist of two independent signals: Y (luminance signal), and C (color signal).

SDTV

An abbreviation for Standard Definition Television. It refers to standard television systems which do not satisfy the conditions for HDTV.

SECAM

Appendix

An abbreviation for Sequential Couleur A Memoire, and a format for ground-based analogue color television broadcasts. This format is used in France, Eastern Europe and the former Soviet Union, the Middle East and Africa.

Glossary

Security lock

A device consisting of a protector case with a hole in it that a commercially-available theft-prevention cable can be passed through in order to secure the device to a table or pillar. This projector is compatible with the Microsaver Security System manufactured by Kensington.

SVGA

A type of image signal with a resolution of 800 (horizontal) x 600 (vertical) dots which is used by IBM PC/ AT-compatible computers.

SXGA

A type of image signal with a resolution of 1280 (horizontal) x 1024 (vertical) dots which is used by IBM PC/ AT-compatible computers.

Sync. (Synchronization)

The signals output from computers have a specific frequency. If the projector frequency does not match this frequency, the resulting images will not be of a good quality. The process of matching the phases of these signals (the relative position of the crests and troughs in the signal) is called "synchronization". If the signals are not synchronized, problems such as flickering, blurriness and horizontal interference can occur.

Tr ac k in g

The signals output from computers have a specific frequency. If the projector frequency does not match this frequency, the resulting images will not be of a good quality. The process of matching the frequency of these signals (the number of crests in the signal) is called "tracking". If tracking is not carried out correctly, wide vertical stripes will appear in the projected images.

VGA

A type of image signal with a resolution of 640 (horizontal) x 480 (vertical) dots which is used by IBM PC/ AT-compatible computers.

XGA

A type of image signal with a resolution of 1,024 (horizontal) x 768 (vertical) dots which is used by IBM PC/ AT-compatible computers.

YCbCr

The carrier signal which is contained in the color bar signal used in modern TV transmissions. The name comes from the Y (luminance) signal and the CbCr (chroma [color]) signals.

YPbPr

The carrier signal which is contained in the color bar signal used in high-definition TV (HDTV transmissions. The name comes from the Y (luminance) signal and the PbPr (color difference) signals.

)

Index

Numeric Character

2-2 Pull-down........................................................................35

4-4 Pull-down........................................................................36

Absolute Color Temperature .......................................28,30,32

Advanced................................................................28,30,32,35

Air filter...................................................................................8

Anamorphic...........................................................................18

Aspect..........................................................................18,28,30

Auto.......................................................................................18

Auto Iris ................................................................. 23,28,30,33

Auto Setup..............................................................14,28,30,34

Battery replacement period (Remote control).......................13

Block NR..........................................................................30,35

Brightness....................................................................28,30,32

Brightness Control ......................................................28,30,33

Ceiling....................................................................11,29,31,37

Child Lock...................................................................29,31,33

Cleaning the air filter.............................................................47

Cleaning the lens...................................................................48

Cleaning the projector case ...................................................48

Color Gamut..........................................................................22

Color Isolation.......................................................................17

Color Mode .................................................................18,28,30

Color Saturation ..........................................................28,30,32

[Component] input port............................................8,12,53,55

Component Video............................................................. 12,53

Composite Video..............................................................12,53

Configuration menu............................................................... 26

Connecting to a computer ..................................................... 12

Connecting to a video source................................................12

Consumables .........................................................................52

Contrast ....................................................................... 28,30,32

Contrast Enhancement .....................................................30,33

Control panel...........................................................................6

Control Panel Lock......................................................29,31,36

Cool-down........................................................................15,40

Correcting projector tilt.........................................................17

Direct Power On..........................................................29,31,36

Display ........................................................................29,31,37

Display Background....................................................29,31,37

Epson Cinema Filter.............................................................. 19

EPSON Super White...................................................28,30,35

Erase Memory .............................................................29,31,38

Focus adjustment................................................................6,16

Frame Interpolation..........................................................30,34

Front adjustable foot .......................................................... 6,17

Full ........................................................................................18

Full Menu..............................................................................26

Gain.................................................................................. 22,28

Gamma........................................................................20,28,30

HDTV............................................................................... 53,54

[HDMI] input port.................................................... 8,12,54,55

HDMI-Video Range.................................................... 28,30,35

High Altiude Mode ..................................................... 29,31,36

Hue, saturation, and brightness adjustment .......................... 20

Image size ............................................................................. 10

"Image" menu..............................................................28,30,32

Indicators............................................................................6,39

"Info" menu......................................................................29,31

Input Signal................................................................. 29,31,37

Lamp cover......................................................................... 6,50

Lamp Hours .....................................................................29,31

Language..................................................................... 29,31,37

Lens cover..........................................................................6,14

Lens shift............................................................................6,16

Line menu ............................................................................. 26

Load Memory..............................................................22,29,31

Main power switch........................................................8,14,15

Memory................................................................................. 24

"Memory" Menu ......................................................... 29,31,38

Menu Color ................................................................. 29,31,37

Menu Position ............................................................. 29,31,37

Menus....................................................................................26

Messages ..................................................................... 29,31,37

Mosquito NR.................................................................... 30,35

Motion Detection ............................................................. 28,34

Noise Reduction..........................................................28,30,35

Normal ..................................................................................18

Offset...........................................................................22,28,30

Optional accessories..............................................................52

Output Scaling.............................................................28,30,35

Overheating...........................................................................39

Appendix

[PC] input port .........................................................8,12,54,55

Port................................................................................8,12,55

Position........................................................................ 28,30,34

Power cable...........................................................................14

Power inlet .........................................................................8,14

Progressive..................................................................28,30,36

Projection ...............................................................11,29,31,37

Projection distance ................................................................ 10

Projection image position adjustment...................................16

Projection methods................................................................ 11

Index

Refresh Rate..................................................................... 29,31

Remote control................................................................... 7,13

Rename Memory......................................................... 25,31,38

Replacing the air filter .......................................................... 50

Replacing the battery ............................................................ 13

Replacing the lamp ............................................................... 50

Reset........................................................ 28,29,30,31,33,36,37

Reset All ..................................................................... 29,31,38

"Reset" menu .............................................................. 29,31,38

Reset Lamp Hours ................................................. 29,31,38,50

Reset Memory............................................................. 29,31,38

Resolution ....................................................................... 29,31

RGB ............................................................................ 28,30,32

RGBCMY.............................................................. 20,28,30,33

[RS-232C] port ............................................................. 8,55,56

Save Memory.............................................................. 24,29,31

Screen size ............................................................................ 10

SDTV............................................................................... 53,54

Selecting the image source ............................................. 6,7,15

Setup Level ................................................................. 28,30,35

"Settings" menu .......................................................... 29,31,36

Sharpness .................................................................... 28,30,32

Sharpness (Advanced) ........................................... 23,28,30,32

"Signal" menu............................................................. 28,30,33

Skin Tone .................................................................... 28,30,32

Sleep Mode ................................................................. 29,30,36

Source .............................................................................. 29,31

Specifications........................................................................ 55

Startup Screen............................................................. 29,31,37

Sub-menu.............................................................................. 26

Supported Monitor Displays................................................. 53

S-Video............................................................................ 12,53

[S-Video] input port................................................. 8,12,53,55

Sync Info.......................................................................... 29,31

Sync. ........................................................................... 28,30,34

Warning indicator .............................................................. 6,39

Wide...................................................................................... 18

......................................................................... 4,18

YCbCr.............................................................................. 12,29

YPbPr.......................................................................... 12,29,31

Zoom..................................................................................... 18

Zoom adjustment ............................................................... 6,16

Zoom Caption Pos. ................................................ 19,28,30,33

Zoom Size................................................................... 28,30,33

Test Pattern............................................................................ 17

Tint.............................................................................. 28,30,32

Top menu .............................................................................. 26

Tracking...................................................................... 28,30,33

Trigger Out.................................................................. 29,31,36

[Trigger out] port ............................................................... 8,55

Turning off ............................................................................ 15

Using the configuration menus............................................. 26

[Video] input port..................................................... 8,12,53,55

Video Signal................................................................ 29,31,37

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Epson EH-TW5000, EH-TW3800 User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

About the Manuals and Notations Used

Types of Manual

Notations used in this User’s Guide

Checking the Components

Table of Contents

Installing the Projector

Basic Operations

Image Quality Adjustments

Configuration Menu

Troubleshooting

Appendix

Features of the Projector

Image appearance can be selected to match the projection environment (Color Mode)

Sophisticated color adjustment

Equipped with 2.1x short throw zoom lens

Advanced image quality adjustment functions

A variety of image setting functions

Part Names and Functions

Front / Top

Control panel

Remote control

Rear

Base

Appearance

Setting up

Adjusting the projection size

Projection methods

Connecting Image Sources

Preparing the Remote Control

Inserting batteries into the remote control

Using the remote control

Starting and Stopping Projection

Turning the power on and projecting images

When the expected images are not projected

Turning the power off

Installing and removing the cable cover

Adjusting the Projection Screen

Focus adjustment

Projection size adjustment (Zoom adjustment)

Projection image position adjustment (Lens shift)

Adjusting the tilt of the projector

Displaying a test pattern

Basic Image Quality Adjustments

Selecting the aspect

Selecting the color mode

Advanced Color Adjustments

Hue, saturation, and brightness adjustment

Gamma adjustment

RGB adjustment (Offset, Gain)

Selecting the color gamut

Examining Image Quality Further

Sharpness (Advanced) adjustment

Auto Iris (automatic aperture) setting

Viewing Images at a Preset Image Quality(Memory Function)

Saving, Loading, Erasing and Renaming memory

Configuration Menu Functions

Using the configuration menus

List of configuration menus (For the EH-TW3800)

List of configuration menus (For the EH-TW5000)

"Image" menu

"Signal" menu

"Settings" menu

"Memory" menu

"Reset" menu

Problem Solving

Reading the indicators

When the (warning) indicator is lit or flashing

Indicator statuses in normal operation

When the indicators provide no help

Problems relating to images

Problems when projection starts

Problems with the remote control

Maintenance

Cleaning

Cleaning the air filter

Cleaning the projector case