Epson EMP-TW200H User Manual
About The Manuals and Notations Used
Types of Manual
The documentation for your EPSON projector is divided into the following four manuals. Refer to the
manuals in the order given below.
Unpacking and Installation Guide
Lists the accessories that are provided with the projector.
Safety Instructions/World-Wide Warranty Terms
This manual contains information on using the projector safely, and also includes safety instructions,
world-wide warranty terms booklet and a troubleshooting check sheet.
Be sure to read this manual thoroughly before using the projector.
Setup Guide
Contains information on basic operations for preparing the projector before use (setup and connecting
video equipment or a computer) and for starting projection.
User’s Guide (this manual)
Contains information on adjusting images, using the configuration menus, using the Cinema Color
Editor, 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
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.46
, , etc. Indicates buttons on the remote control or projector's control panel.
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.
Contents
Features of the Projector ..................................2
Part names and Functions................................4
Front/Top...................................................................4
Control Panel.............................................................4
Remote Control .........................................................5
Rear...........................................................................6
Base ..........................................................................6
Appearance ....................................................... 7
Basic Image Quality Adjustments
Basic Image Quality Adjustments....................8
Selecting the Color Mode .......................................... 8
Selecting the Image Aspect.......................................8
Advanced Color Adjustments ........................10
Colour Temperature /Flesh Tone ............................ 10
RGB adjustment ......................................................10
Viewing images at a preset image quality
(memory function)........................................... 12
Saving Image quality adjustments (Memory save) ..... 12
Retriving image quality adjustments
(Memory retrieve) ............................................... 12
Configuration Menu
Configuration Menu Functions ......................14
List of Configuration Menus.....................................14
"Image" menu..........................................................16
"Setting" menu.........................................................18
"Reset" menu...........................................................22
Using the Configuration Menus ...............................23
Basic Image Quality
Adjustments
Adjusting projected images using a computer
Preparation for Using Cinema Color Editor ..24
Installing Cinema Color Editor................................. 24
Uninstalling Cinema Color Editor ............................25
Connecting to a Computer ......................................25
Using Cinema Color Editor .............................26
Starting Cinema Color Editor...................................26
Operations using the Computer...............................26
Adjusting the color hue and saturation ....................26
Saving adjustment/Loading adjustments from a file ..27
Saving customised settings into memory ................28
Saving/loading memory settings and editing
memory area names ...........................................28
Troubleshooting
Problem Solving ..............................................30
Reading the Indicators ............................................30
• When the (warning) indicator is lit or flashing .............30
• When the (operation) indicator is lit or flashing ..............30
When the Indicators Provide No Help .....................31
• Problems relating to images .................................................31
• Problems when projection starts...........................................35
• Problems with the remote control.........................................35
Appendix
Configuration
Adjusting projected
Menu
images using a computer
Maintenance .....................................................36
Cleaning ..................................................................36
• Cleaning the Air Filter..........................................................36
• Cleaning the Projector Case .................................................36
• Cleaning the Lens.................................................................36
Consumable Replacement Periods.........................37
• Air Filter Replacement Period..............................................37
• Lamp Replacement Period ...................................................37
Replacing Consumables .........................................38
• Replacing the Air Filter........................................................38
• Replacing the Lamp..............................................................38
• Resetting the Lamp Operating Time ....................................38
Adjusting LCD Panel Adjustment.................. 40
Optional Accessories ..................................... 41
List of Supported Monitor Displays .............. 42
• Component Video.................................................................42
• Composite Video/S-Video....................................................42
• RGB Video/Computer..........................................................42
Specifications.................................................. 43
Compatible computers for using Cinema Color Editor ..... 44
RS-232C cable layout ...................................................... 44
Glossary........................................................... 46
Index................................................................. 48
Appendix Troubleshootin
1
Features of the Projector
The optimum images for the location can be projected simply by selecting the desired colour mode from the
following five preset modes. No complex colour adjustments are required.
If "Theatre", "Natural" or "sRGB " is selected, the Epson Cinema Filter effect is applied automatically to
increase the contrast and to make flesh tones appear with more natural tints.
In addition, if you select "Living Room", the Black-White Stretch function will operate to produce images that
appear more solid, with clearer light and dark areas. p.8
The Cinema Color Editor CD-ROM that
is included with the projector can be
used to make fine adjustments to the hue
and saturation of the projected images
from a computer.
Adjustment values can be saved in
computer files which can be exchanged
with other people so that they can also
see the results of the adjustments that
you have made.
p.24
Image appearance can be selected to match the
projection environment (Color Mode)
Easy image adjustments
by computer
Dynamic
Theatre
sRGB
Natural
Replacing the file
Living
Room
Color
Mode
2
Equipped with a wide-angle 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. Setup Guide
Features of the Projector
Wide range of brightness adjustments
The image brightness can be adjusted within a wide range. The optimum images can be obtained even if using the
projector in a bright environment for watching videos or games, or in a dark environment such as when creating the
atmosphere of a home theatre. p.14
Electronic zoom and focus adjustment
The projector's control panel and the accessory remote control can be used for easy zoom and focus adjustments. An
adjustment screen is displayed so that adjustment is possible even when no video equipment is connected. For zoom
adjustment, high magnification lens is provided to allow images to be increased in size by up to 1.5 times, so that
images can be projected onto an 100" screen (16:9 screen only) even at a distance of approximately 3 m (10 ft.).
Setup Guide
A variety of image setting functions
Some of the other many functions that are available are as follows.
A progressive conversion that lets you obtain ideal results both for images with large amounts of movement and for
still images. p.18
An aspect function that allows images to be viewed in wide-screen format. p.8
Memory functions that allow adjustment results to be stored and later retrieved easily using the remote control. p.12
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.20
3
Part names and Functions
e
Front/Top
••••
Control panel See below
••••
Lamp cover p.38
Open this cover when
replacing the lamp inside.
••••
Air exhaust vent
••••
Vertical lens adjustment dial
Setup Guide
Moves the lens vertically.
••••
Horizontal lens adjustment dial
Setup Guide
Moves the lens horizontally.
••••
Lens cover
Attach when not using the projector
to prevent the lens from becoming
dirty or damaged.
••••
Remote control light-receiving area
Setup Guide
Receives signals from the remote control.
Control Panel
••••
Focus button
Press to adjust the focus of the projection lens.
••••
(Operation) indicator p.30
Flashes or lights in different colours to
indicate the operating status of the
projector.
••••
(Warning) indicator p.30
Flashes or lights in different colours to
indicate problems with the projector.
••••
Power button
Setup Guide
Press to turn the power on
and off.
••••
Zoom button
Press to adjust the size of projected images.
Setup Guide
Setup Guide
••••
Front adjustable feet
Extend to adjust the projection angle so that
the projector is horizontal when placed on a
desk top.
••••
Menu button p.23
The full-screen configuration menus
turn on and off each time the [Menu]
button is pressed.
••••
Source button
Displays a selection menu for
selecting the image source.
••••
Aspect button p.8
Displays a selection menu for
selecting the aspect.
••••
Esc button p.23
Pressing [Esc] while viewing a configuration menu
or selection menu displays the previous menu.
Setup Guide
Setup Guid
4
••••
Select/Line menu button
p.8, p.10, p.12, p.23
Displays the line menu.
When viewing a configuration menu or
selection menu, press this button to
select the menu item and proceed to the
next display.
••••
/ / buttons
p.8, p.12, p.23,
Used as up/down buttons to select
items in configuration menus and
select menus.
If the above menus are not displayed,
correct the keystone distortion.
Setup Guide
••••
buttons p.23,
Setup Guide
Press the select
adjustment values in a
configuration menu and to
adjust the zoom and focus.
Part names and Functions
Remote Control
Buttons with no explanation function in the same way as the corresponding buttons on the projector's
control panel. Refer to "Control Panel" for further details on these buttons.
••••
Remote control light-emitting area
Setup Guide
••••
Outputs remote control signals.
••••
Indicator
Illuminates when remote control
signals are being output.
••••
Menu button p.23
On/Off buttons
Press to turn the projector power on
and off.
••••
Color Mode button p.8
Displays a selection menu for
selecting the colour mode.
••••
Aspect button p.8
Setup Guide
••••
Memory button p.12
Displays a selection menu for
selecting memory settings.
••••
Select/Line menu button
p.8, p.12, p.23
••••
buttons
p.8, p.12, p.23,
Press to select configuration menu and
selection menu items and adjustment
values and to adjust the zoom and focus.
••••
Pattern button
Displays a selection menu for
selecting a test pattern.
••••
Zoom button
Setup Guide
••••
Blank button
The projected images switch off and
on 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.
Setup Guide
Setup Guide
••••
Esc button p.23
Source
Setup Guide
••••
D4 button: Switches the input source
to the projector's [D4] port.
When you need to switch the
input signal to match the
equipment that is connected to
the [D4] port, select the correct
signal using the selection menu.
The change will be reflected in
the "Input Signal" menu.
••••
InputA button: Switches the input
source to the projector's [InputA]
port.
When you need to switch the
input signal to match the
equipment that is connected to
the [InputA] port, select the
correct signal using the selection
menu. The change will be
reflected in the "Input Signal"
menu.
••••
InputB button: Switches the input
source to the projector's [InputB]
port.
••••
S-Video button: Switches the input
source to the projector's [SVideo] port.
••••
Video button: Switches the input
source to the projector's [Video]
port.
••••
Focus button
Setup Guide
5
Part names and Functions
Rear
••••
[S-Video] port
Inputs an S-Video signal to the projector from
other video equipment.
••••
[InputB] port
Connects to the RGB port of a computer.
••••
[InputA] port
Connects to the component video (YCbCr
or YPbPr
video equipment.
••••
[D4] port
Connects to the component video
(YCbCr or YPbPr) ports or D port
of other video equipment.
(Japan only)
) ports or RGB ports of other
Setup Guide
Setup Guide
Setup Guide
Setup Guide
••••
[Control (RS-232C)] port p.25
Connects the projector to a computer
using an RS-232C cable when using
the Cinema Color Editor.
••••
[USB] port p.25
Connects the projector to a computer
using a USB cable when using the
Cinema Color Editor.
••••
Remote control light-receiving
area
Receives signals from the remote
control.
Setup Guide
••••
[Trigger out] port p.20
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 communicate the
projector's power ON/OFF status to an external
device.
Base
••••
Security lock () p.47
••••
[Video] port
Connects to general video ports of
other video equipment.
••••
Power inlet
Connects the power cable.
••••
Air filter (air inlet) p.36, p.38
Prevents dust and other foreign
particles from being drawn into the
projector. It should be cleaned
periodically.
Setup Guide
Setup Guide
6
••••
Suspension bracket fixing points (4 points)
p.41
Install the optional ceiling mount here when suspending
the projector from a ceiling.
Appearance
134 120
Centre of projector
1 Distance from centre of lens to suspension bracket fixing point
*
(Lens shift amount: Max. 8.7 mm upwards, Max. 4.3 mm downwards)
2 Distance from centre of lens to centre of projector
*
(Lens shift amount: Max. 7.7 mm to the left and right)
243.4
218.4
440
*2
88
Centre of lens
Centre of lens
112.6
19.4
56.2
14
*1
320
45
235
10.4
4-M4×8
Units: mm
7
Basic Image Quality Adjustments
Selecting the Image Aspect
Selecting the Color Mode
Default setting
When signals from the [Video], [S-Video] or [D4]
port are being projected: Auto
When signals from the [InputA] or [InputB] port are
being projected: Normal
If the signals are being input to the [Video],
[S-Video] or [D4] port, the optimum aspect is
selected in accordance with the signal as follows.
* If Auto is not suitable, the setting will become
Normal.
For 4:3 input signals
For input images
recorded in squeeze
mode
For letterbox input
signals
Normal
Squeeze
Zoom
When projecting using the
Auto
Default setting : Living Room
*The colour mode selection menu cannot be activated
when advanced memory settings have been retrieved.
* If you press , the selection menu
disappears.
Press or to
confirm the selection.
Press or on the
remote control or
or on the
projector's control
panel to select an item.
Selection menu operations
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.
Selecting the Color Mode
Selecting the Image Aspect
8
Basic Image Quality Adjustments
Press and select the colour mode from the five available modes in the selection menu in accordance
with the place where the projector is being used.
Setting is also possible using the configuration menu.
:
Dynamic
Ideal for using in bright rooms.
Theatre
:
Ideal for using in dark rooms.
Living Room
Natural
:
Ideal for using in rooms in which the
curtains are closed.
:
Ideal for using in dark rooms. It is
recommended that you start in this mode
sRGB
:
If the connected signal source has an
sRGB mode, set both the projector and
the connected signal source to sRGB.
(Ideal for viewing computer images.)
when making colour adjustments.
If "Natural", "Theatre" or "sRGB" is selected, the Epson Cinema Filter effect will be applied
automatically. This increases contrast and makes flesh tones appear more natural.
When you select "Living Room", the Black-White Stretch function will operate to produce images with
greater contrast between lighter and darker shades.
Press and select the aspect mode from the selection menu.
Images recorded by
a video camera or
DVD software in
squeeze mode
Letterbox images
such as from a
DVD
Images with an input resolution of
1280 × 720 or less
Images at
standard size
(4:3)
Images recorded
in squeeze mode
Input
signal
Images from
normal TV
broadcasts
Images with
standard aspect
ratio (4:3)
Computer images
Recommended
aspect mode
Result
Remarks
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.
Squeeze
Input signals will
be projected at
the same width as
the projector's
panel resolution.
If 4:3 images are
projected, the
images will be
elongated
horizontally.
Zoom
Input signals will
be projected at the
same height as the
projector's panel
resolution.
If 4:3 images are
projected, the top
and bottom of the
images will be
truncated.
If images with
subtitles are
projected and the
subtitles are
truncated, use the
"Zoom Caption"
menu command to
adjust. p.19
Through
The images are
projected onto the
screen with the
input signal
resolution
unchanged.
The images are not compressed or enlarged in
accordance with the panel resolution, and so
clearer images are projected.
To project images so that they fill the whole of
the screen, use the zoom adjustment or move the
projector further away from the screen.
If HDTV images are projected in Through
mode, the images will be elongated horizontally.
Squeeze
Through
Images will be
projected in 16:9
format at the
original input
signal resolution.
Basic Image Quality Adjustments
9
Advanced Color Adjustments
Brightness
Input signal
When
adjusted to
– side
When
adjusted to
+ side
Flesh tone adjustment
Colour
temperature
High
(9300 K)
Blue
Low
(5500 K)
Red
Green
White
Purple
Colour temperature adjustment
Colour temperature/ Flesh Tone
Offset adjustment
To make dark areas appear more clearly,
adjust to the + side. If adjusted to the –
side, the whole image will become sharper,
but the contrast for dark areas will become
poorer.
RGB adjustment
If you press or , the line menu
is displayed.
Press and select "Image" "Color Adjustment" - "RGB".
The projector allows you to select the optimum colour settings for the images being projected by selecting the
appropriate colour mode.
Furthermore, if you would like to create your own images with settings adjusted the way you want them, you
can adjust "Color Temp. ", "Flesh Tone" and/or "RGB" in the "Color Adjustment" sub-menu of the "Image"
menu.
The adjustment values can be stored using the "Memory: Standard" menu command so that you can retrieve
them and apply them to the projected images at any time. p.12
If you use the Cinema Color Editor that is included with the projector, you can make the above adjustments
easily from a computer using a mouse. In addition, fine adjustments to the hue and saturation can also be
carried out. These adjustments can be stored in the projector's memory, and they can also be saved in a
computer file which can be exchanged with other people so that they can also see the results of the
adjustments that you have made. p.24
Colour Temperature /Flesh
Tone
RGB adjustment
10
Advanced Color Adjustments
Color Temp.
You can adjust the overall tint of images.
If you select "High", images appear bluish, and if you select "Low", images appear reddish.
Select one of three levels: "High" (9300K), "Medium" (6500K) or "Low" (5500K).
Flesh Tone
This can be used to adjust the flesh tones for images of people.
The Epson Cinema Filter effect that is automatically applied to images when a "Color Mode" setting
is made creates natural-looking flesh tones. If you would like to further enhance flesh tones, use this
"Flesh Tone" setting to make the adjustment.
If set to the + side, the colours become greenish, and if set to the – side, the colours become reddish.
The image brightness can be adjusted by adjusting the individual R (red), G (green) and B (blue)
components of the dark areas (offset ), bright areas (gain ) and intermediate areas (gamma )
respectively. Because such detailed adjustments are possible, images with greater depth can be
obtained.
Gain adjustment Gamma adjustment
Brightness
When
adjusted to
+ side
When
adjusted to
– side
Input signal
Brightness
When
adjusted to
– side
When
adjusted to
+ side
Input signal
Basic Image Quality Adjustments
If you would like bright areas to appear
more clearly, change the setting to the –
side. If you change it to the + side, bright
areas will become whiter, but the contrast
will become poorer.
If the setting is changed to the – side,
smoother images can be obtained. If the
setting is changed to the + side, sharper
images can be obtained.
11
Viewing images at a preset image quality (memory function)
Retrieving image quality
adjustments (Memory retrieve)
Configuration menus p.14
Select an item to move to the next menu
level for that item.
Press or to confirm the selection.
* If you press , the selection menu
disappears.
Press or on the remote control
or on the projector's control panel
to select an item.
Selection menu operations
Aspect setting p.8
Settings that can be saved in memory
Saving image quality adjustments (Memory save)
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Picture Quality
Input Adjustment
Brightness
Color Intensity
Tint
Sharpness
Tracking
Sync.
Color Adjustment
Color Temp.
RGB
Advanced
Screen
Output Scaling
Setup Level
Position
Zoom Caption
Progressive
Noise Reduction
Color Mode
Only displayed for component video/
composite video/S-Video input
Only displayed for RGB-video/
Computer input
"Setting" menu
"Image" menu
Auto Setup
After menu commands such as "Picture Quality" and "Color Adjustment" have been used to adjust the
projected images, the adjustment values can then be saved.
In addition, the saved data can be retrieved easily, so that you can enjoy viewing images with the
adjusted settings at any time.
Saving Image quality adjustments
(Memory save)
12
Retriving image quality
adjustments (Memoru retrieve)
Viewing images at a preset image quality (memory function)
The adjustment results for all of the configuration menu items shown at left and the aspect setting can be
saved. The "Memory: Standard" command in the "Image" menu is used to save the settings.
The Cinema Color Editor program can also be used to store and retrieve memory settings from a
The Cinema Color Editor program can also be used to store and retrieve memory
computer. A computer can be used to make detailed adjustments and these adjustments can be stored
settings from a computer. Two types of memory area ("Standard" and "Advance")
using the "Memory: Advance" menu command.
are available, and each can store up to 6 sets of settings.
If you have used Cinema Color Editor to adjust the hue and saturation, save these
settings using "Memory: Advance". p.28
The following describes how to save settings using the "Memory: Standard" command.
Adjust the desired settings that you would like to save in memory.
Select "Memory: Standard" from the "Image" menu and then press .
Select a memory name from Memory1 to Memory6 to use for saving and then press .
The status of a memory area is indicated by the colour of the symbol to the left of the memory name
as follows.
Green : Memory area is in use Grey : Memory area is not in use Orange : Selected
If you select a memory area that is already in use and press , the existing contents will be erased
and the current settings will be saved in their place.
To erase all memory contents, select "Memory Reset" from the "Reset" menu. p.22
You can press and select the desired memory name from the selection menu. If settings
have been saved using both the "Memory: Standard" and the "Memory: Advance" commands, a
screen for selecting the "Memory: Standard" or "Memory: Advance" screen will be first
displayed. Select the memory area where the settings that you would like to retrieve is stored.
Basic Image Quality Adjustments
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.
If "Memory: Advance" adjustment settings have been retrieved, you can return the
settings to the way they were before the "Memory: Advance" adjustment settings
were retrieved. To do this, select "Last Memory" from the selection menu.
13
Configuration Menu Functions
The configuration menus can be used to make a variety of adjustments and settings involving the screen,
image quality and input signals.
The following two types of menu are available.
•
Full menu
All items in a configuration menu can be
checked while the settings are being made.
Top menu Sub-menu
•
Line menu
This lets you adjust "Picture Quality" and "Color
Adjustment" settings in the "Image" menu. This
menu is useful for viewing the effects of
adjustments in the images being projected while
the adjustments are being made.
Navigation Bar
Refer to "Using the configuration menus" ( p.23) for details on menu operations.
The configuration menus can be used to turn the navigation bar on and off and to change
the colour pattern and display position.
"Setting" - "On-Screen Display"- "Menu Position", "Navigation Bar", "Menu Color"
List of Configuration Menus
If no image signals are being input, none of the settings can be adjusted except for "Brightness" in the
"Picture Quality" sub-menu of the "Image" menu. The items displayed in the "Image" menu and the "Info"
configuration menu will vary depending on the type of image signals that are being projected. Some menu
commands cannot be set when advanced memory settings have been retrieved.
"Image" menu
Picture Quality
p.16
Input Adjustment
Brightness
Color Intensity
Tint
Sharpness
Tracking
5 (Depends on color mode)
Median value (0)
Median value (0)
Depends on input signal
White Level/Black Level
Input Level/Contrast
0
indicates default settings
White Level:Median value (0)
Black Level:Median value (0)
Input Level:Median value (0)
Contrast:Median value (0)
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Color Adjustment
p.17
Color Mode
Memory: Standard
Last Memory
Auto Setup
Reset
Sync.
Color Temp.
RGB
p.17
Depends on input signal
Offset R: 0 , Offset G: 0 , Offset B: 0 ,
Gain R: 0 , Gain G: 0 , Gain B : 0 ,
Gamma R: 2.2 , Gamma G: 2.2 ,
Gamma B: 2.2
Dynamic , Living Room , Natural , Theatre , sRGB
p.17
p.17
p.17
p.17
Yes , No
ON , OFF
Yes , No
Only displayed for component video/composite video/S-Video input
Only displayed for RGB-video/Computer input
Color Temp.
(Depends on color mode)
(Varies depending on country of purchase)
Flesh Tone
5 (Depends on color mode)
High (9300K)
Medium (6500K)
Low (5500K)
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