Epson EMP-TW2000 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

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

TIP

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

" (Menu Name) "

[ (Name) ]

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.53

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 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

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

Basic Operations

■ Projecting Images ...................................... 14

Turning the power on

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

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

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

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

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

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

Inserting batteries into the remote control ..13

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

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

Fine adjustments to image size

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

Projection image position adjustment

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

Image Quality Adjustments

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

Selecting the colour mode.......................... 18

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

■ Advanced Colour Adjustments................. 20

Skin tone adjustment.................................. 20

Absolute colour temperature adjustment.... 20

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

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

Hue, saturation, and brightness

adjustment ................................................22

Configuration Menu

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

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

List of configuration menus ........................28

"Image" menu............................................. 30

"Signal" menu............................................. 31

■ 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 and Erasing Memory .......24

"Settings" menu.......................................... 33

"Memory" menu.......................................... 35

"Reset" menu..............................................35

Troubleshooting

Table of Contents

■ Problem Solving ........................................ 36

Reading the indicators ............................... 36

• When the (warning) indicator is lit or

flashing...............................................................36

• When the (operation) indicator is lit or

flashing...............................................................37

Appendix

■ Maintenance ............................................... 44

Cleaning..................................................... 44

• Cleaning the air filter............................................44

• Cleaning the projector case ..................................44

• Cleaning the lens ..................................................44

Consumable replacement periods ............. 45

• Air filter replacement period ................................45

• Lamp replacement period .....................................45

Replacing consumables............................. 46

• Replacing the air filter ..........................................46

• Replacing the lamp ...............................................46

• Resetting the lamp operating time ........................46

When the indicators provide no help.......... 37

• Problems relating to images................................. 38

• Problems when projection starts .......................... 43

• Problems with the remote control........................ 43

■ Optional Accessories / Consumables ..... 48

■ List of Supported Monitor Displays ......... 49

• Component Video ................................................ 49

• Composite Video/S-Video................................... 49

• Computer image (analog RGB) ........................... 50

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

input port............................................................ 50

■ Specifications ............................................ 51

■ Glossary ..................................................... 53

■ Index ........................................................... 55

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 colour 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 colour

reproduction

This mode is compatible with the extended-gamut colour space standard for video (xvYCC). Extended-gamut colour 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 colour adjustment

In addition to the "Color Mode", the absolute colour 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 colours, and the hue, saturation, and brightness of RGBCMY colours, to create colours 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.32 A progressive conversion that lets you obtain ideal results both for images with large amounts of movement and for still images. p.32 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.33

Part Names and Functions

•

Hori

Front / Top

•

zontal lens adjustment dia

Moves the lens horizontally.

Control panel See below

Remote control lightreceiving area

p.13

Receives signals from the remote control.

• Vertical lens adjustment

dial p.16

Moves the lens vertically.

• Zoom ring p.16

Adjusts the image size.

Air exhaust vent

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

• Front adjustable feet p.17

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

• Focus ring p.16

Adjusts the image focus.

• Lens cover

Attach when not using the projector to prevent the lens from becoming dirty or damaged.

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.

• Source button p.15

Selects the image source.

• Power button p.14

Turns the projector power on or off.

• Menu button p.26

• Esc button

p.18, 20

, 24,

• (Operation) indicator p.37

Flashes or lights in different colours to indicate the operating status of the projector.

• Aspect button p.18

• (Warning) indicator p.36

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

• Select/Line menu buttons

p.18, 24, 26

• buttons

p.18, 20, 22, 26

Part Names and Functions

•

Remote control

• Remote control light-

emitting area p.13

Indicator

Illuminates when remote control signals are being output.

Outputs remote control signals.

• Memory button p.24

Retrieves stored memories.

• Menu button

Displays the full-screen configuration menus.

button

p.18, 20, 22, 26

Press to select menu items and adjustment values.

p.26

• On/Off buttons p.14

Turns the projector power on/off.

• Color Mode button p.18

Selects the colour mode.

• Aspect

Selects the aspect.

button p.18

• Esc button

p.18

, 20, 24,

Pressing [Esc] while viewing a menu displays the previous menu.

Source buttons p.15

Switches to an image input from equipment connected to the port.

• Select/Line menu button

p.18, 24

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

• Gamma button p.20

Adjusts the gamma values.

• Color Temp. button p.20

Adjusts the absolute colour temperature.

• Pattern button p.17

The test pattern image appears and disappears each time this button is pressed.

• (Illumination) button

All buttons on the remote control illuminate when this button is pressed. The button illumination switches off automatically after about 10 seconds have passed.

• HDMI1 button

• HDMI2 button

• Component button

• PC button

• S-Video button

• Video button

• Contrast button p.30

Adjusts contrast

• S.Tone (Skin Tone)

button p.20

Adjusts the skin tones of people who appear in the images.

• Blank button

The projected images switch off and on each time this button is pressed.

Part Names and Functions

Rear

• [Component] input port p.12

Connects to the component (YCbCr video equipment.

or YPbPr ) out port of the

• [Trigger out] port

When the projector power is turned on, a 12 V DC signal is output from this port. When the projector's power 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.

• [Video] input port p.12

Connects to general video out ports of the video equipment.

• [S-Video] input port p.12

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

• [PC] input port p.12

Connects to the RGB out port of the computer.

• Main power switch

p.14

• Power inlet p.14

Connects the power cable.

• [HDMI1 ] input port p.12

Connects to video equipment or a computer that is HDMI-compatible.

• [HDMI2] input port p.12

Connects to video equipment or a computer that is HDMI-compatible.

• Remote control

light-receiving area p.13

Receives signals from the remote control.

• Security lock

p.54

• [RS-232C] port

Connects the projector to a computer using an RS-232C cable. This port is for control use and should not be used by the customer.

Base

• Suspension bracket fixing points (4 points) p.48

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

• Lamp cover p.46

Open this cover when replacing the lamp inside.

• Air filter (air intake vent)

p.44, 46

Prevents dust and other foreign particles from being drawn into the projector. It should be cleaned periodically.

Appearance

131.5

Centre of projector

110

406

*1 Distance from centre of lens to suspension bracket fixing point

(Lens shift amount: Max. 8.8 mm vertically)

*2 Distance from centre of lens to centre of projector

(Lens shift amount: Max. 7.7 mm horizontally)

Centre of lens

124

143

310

300

52.8

77.3

160

4-M4×8

Units:mm

Setting up

Adjusting the projection size

The size of the projected image is basically determined by the distance from the projector's lens to the screen.

Lens shift To p

Offset

Centre of lens

Adjusting the projection size

Projection distance

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.

Offset

Lens shift Bottom

The height from the centre of the lens to the bottom of the screen will vary depending on the lens shift setting.

16:9 screen size

66×37 (26×15)

30"

89×50 (35×20)

40"

130×75 (51×28)

60"

180×100 (71×39)

80"

100"

220×120 (87×47)

270×150 (106×59)

120"

330×190 (130×75)

150"

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"

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)

Projection distance

Shortest

(Wide)

106 to 230 (42 to 91) 143 to 309 (56 to 121) 217 to 465 (85 to 183)

291 to 622 (115 to 245)

365 to 778 (144 to 306) 439 to 935 (173 to 368)

550 to 1170 (217 to 461)

Longest

(Tele)

Longest

(Tele)

Units: cm (in.)

Offset

17 to -17 (6.8 to -6.8)

23 to -23 (9.1 to -9.1 )

35 to -35 (13.6 to -13.6)

46 to -46 (18.2 to -18.2)

58 to -58 (22.7 to -22.7) 69 to -69 (27.2 to -27.2)

86 to -86 (34.0 to -34.0)

Offset

21 to -21 (8.3 to -8.3)

28 to -28 (11.1 to -11.1 )

42 to -42 (16.7 to -16.7)

56 to -56 (22.2 to -22.2)

71 to -71 (27.8 to -27.8) 85 to -85 (33.3 to -33.3)

106 to -106 (41.7 to -41.7)

Offset

Units: cm (in.)

Offset

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

Hanging 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

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.

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.

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 a celling

When projecting from the side of the screen

* 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.34

Installing the Projector

Configuration menu

Settings

Projection

Front Front/Ceiling

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.

S-Video

S-Video cable

(commercially-

available)

Video

RCA video cable

(commercially-

available)

Component output

Component

video cable

(commercially-

available)

HDMI

HDMI cable

(commercially-

available)

Computer

Mini D-Sub

15-pin

Computer cable

(commercially-

available)

Mini D-Sub

15-pin

• 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

TIP

connections.

• 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

The remote control is not supplied with batteries already inserted. Insert the accessory batteries before using the remote control.

Remove the battery cover.

While pressing the knob, lift up.

Insert the batteries.

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

TIP

becoming flat. If this happens, replace the batteries with two new batteries. Use two new AA batteries as replacement batteries.

Install the battery cover.

Insert the tab. Press down until the battery cover clicks into place.

Installing the Projector

Using the remote control

Operating range (horizontal)

Operating distance

Approx.10m

Operating range (vertical)

Approx.30

Remote control light-receiving area

Approx.30

Operating distance

Approx.10m

Approx.30 Approx.30 Approx.30

light-emitting area

Remote control

Operating distance

Approx.10m

Approx.30

Projecting Images

Turning the power on and projecting images

Remove the lens cover.

Turn the power on.

Connect the power cable.

Turn on the main power switch.

Control Panel

Remote Control

Turn the power on for the connected equipment.

If there is a problem with projection even though the projector is set up and connected correctly, refer to p.15, 36.

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

TIP

the remote control or the projector's control panel.

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 "Operation Lock" function that prevents mis-operations. p.33

When using above an altitude of about 1500 m, make sure you set the "High Altitude Mode" to "On". p.34

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 documentation

Projecting Images

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

TIP

connected at "Input Signal" in the Configuration menu. p.34

Turning the power off

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. If you press on the projector's control panel, the following message will be displayed. Press again to continue.

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

to the target input source to select it. Press to accept. The input source is automatically changed if no operations are performed for about 3 seconds with the pointer at the target input source.

Basic Operations

When the projector has cooled down (takes about 16 seconds), turn off the main power switch.

Simply pressing or does not stop electricity consumption.

Attach the lens cover.

Adjusting the Projection Screen

1/2H

1/2V

Focus adjustment

Turn the focus ring to adjust the focus.

Fine adjustments to image size (Zoom adjustment)

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

Focus adjustment

Projection image position adjustment (Lens shift)

The lens shift function can be used to move the image display position vertically and horizontally within the range shown in the figure on the right when you cannot set up this projector directly in front of the screen, or when the image is projected too low or too high. When you turn the lens shift dial and hear a click, the lens position is almost centred.

The image display position cannot be moved to the maximum positions in both the vertical and horizontal positions.

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.

Fine adjustments to image size (Zoom adjustment)

Projection image position adjustment (Lens shift)

1/2V

Wide

Te le

1/2H

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

downwards

Move

upwards

Standard projection position (centre position for lens shift)

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

Move to

the left

Move to the right

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