Epson EMP-TW550 User Manual

Epson® PowerLite® Cinema 550

Home Theater Projector

User’s Guide

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Contents

Introduction 7

Projector Parts 8

Projector Control Panel 9
Remote Control Button Map 10
Optional Accessories 11
Registration and Warranty 11
Using This Manual 12

Setting Up the Projector 13

Choosing a Location 13
Installing the Projector 16
Connecting the Cables 18

Making Other Connections 19
Installing Batteries in the Remote Control 20
Turning On the Projector 21

Turning Off the Projector 22
Selecting the Image Source 22
Positioning the Image 24

Making Basic Adjustments 25

Correcting the Image Shape 25
Focusing and Zooming 26
Choosing the Aspect Ratio 26
Choosing the Color Mode 28
Adjusting the Gamma, Color Temperature, and Skin Tones 29

Adjusting the Gamma Setting 30
Locking the Projector 31

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Making Detailed Adjustments 33

Using the Menu System 33

Changing How the Menus Display 34
Adjusting the Picture Quality 35

Input Brightness Settings 35

Sharpness and Picture Quality Settings 37

Color Settings 38

Adjustments Just for Computer Images 40
Saving and Resetting Menu Selections 41

Creating Memory Settings 41

Recalling Memory Settings 41

Deleting Saved Memory Settings 42

Resetting the Projector 42
Customizing Projector Features 43

Image Sizing 43

Screen Options 44

Maintenance 47

Cleaning the Lens 47
Cleaning the Projector Case 48
Cleaning and Replacing the Air Filter 48
Replacing the Lamp 50

Checking the Projector Status 53
Storing the Projector 53
Transporting the Projector 54

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Other Setup Options 45

Resetting the Lamp Usage Timer 52

Problem Solving 55

What To Do When the Lights Come On or Flash 55
Solving Picture Problems 56
Solving Remote Control Problems 60
Where To Get Help 61

Specifications 63

General 63
Lamp 63
Remote Control 63
Dimensions 64
Electrical 64
Environmental 64
Safety 64
Compatible Video Formats 65
ESC/VP21 Command Codes 67

Notices 69

Important Safety Information 69
Remote Control Information 70
FCC Compliance Statement 71
Declaration of Conformity 72
Epson America, Inc., Limited Warranty 73

Index 75

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Introduction

The Epson® PowerLite® Cinema 550 projector lets you enjoy theater-quality images in the
relaxing environment of your own home. Designed especially for home cinema use, it offers
these outstanding features:

■ Native 720P (1280 × 720) resolution, 3000:1 dynamic contrast ratio, and up to 1400

lumens for incredibly rich, sharp images in any room lighting

■ Dynamic Eye Iris system that constantly controls the lamp intensity based on the gamma

and black/white levels of your projected content, for perfectly adjusted images all the way

through your movies and game sessions

■ Epson 3LCD technology for reliable picture quality, increased contrast ratio, uniform

colors, and the deepest blacks available

■ 10 bit color quality for unmatched color accuracy, with over a billion colors available

■ Epson AccuCinema

blocks out excess light for an expanded, purer color range and sophisticated grayscale

tracking

■ HDMI

™

(High Definition Multimedia Interface™) port for superior, uncompressed

digital video

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Color Management delivered by the built-in optical Cinema Filter

■ True 16:9 wide-format projection

■ Flexible setup configurations, including front projection and ceiling mounted, with

vertical and horizontal offset lens shift

■ Seven optimized color modes to quickly optimize viewing for different lighting

environments and a vast array of fine custom color adjustments

Introduction 7

Projector Parts

Control panel

Horizontal lens shift dial

Vertical lens shift dial

Zoom ring

Focus ring

Ventilation slots Lens cover

D4/SCART port
(used mainly in
Japan)

Trigger out
port

Video port

S-Video port Control (RS-232C) port

(component)

AC power inlet

Adjustable foot

Input B port
(RGB)

Main power switch

Infrared receiver

HDMI portInput A port

Infrared
receiver

Kensington
lock port

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Mounting bracket connections

Lamp cover Air filter

Projector Control Panel

Power
light

Power
button

Warning
light

Source button
Switches the video
input source

Keystone correction buttons
Correct the shape of a non-rectangular
image

Menu button
Displays the
menus

Menu navigation
buttons

Esc button
Exits the current
menu item

Aspect button
Changes the picture’s
aspect ratio

Select/Line menu button
Selects menu items or
opens the Line Menu

Introduction 9

Remote Control Button Map

Operation light
Lights when you send
remote control commands

Memory button
Recalls custom picture settings

Menu button
Displays the projector’s menus

Menu navigation
buttons

Source buttons
Switch between equipment
connected to the projector

Gamma button
Adjusts the gamma values
of the screen display

On and Off
buttons

Color Mode button
Optimizes viewing for
different lighting environments

Aspect button
Changes the picture’s aspect ratio

Select/Line menu
Selects menu items or opens
the Line Menu

ESC button
Exits the current menu item

Contrast button
Changes the contrast of
the screen display

ColorTemp. button
Changes the color temperature
of the screen display

Pattern button
Displays test patterns
to adjust the image

Illumination button
Lights the remote control
buttons for easy viewing

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S. Tone button
Adjusts the skin tones of people
appearing in the screen display

Blank button
Turns off the
screen image

Optional Accessories

Epson provides the following optional accessories for the projector:

Product Part number

Replacement lamp (ELPLP35) V13H010L35

Air filter replacement (ELPAF09) V13H134A09

Projector mount ELPHB550

Kensington security lock ELPSL01

S-video cable ELPSV01

You can purchase genuine Epson accessories from an Epson authorized reseller. To find the
nearest reseller, call 800-GO-EPSON (800-463-7766).

In the U.S., you can also purchase online at www.epsonstore.com.

In Canada, you can also purchase at www.epson.ca or [phone].

Registration and Warranty

The Epson PowerLite Cinema 550 comes with a basic two-year carry-in warranty. For
details, see page 73.

In addition, for customers who register their projector, Epson offers free Extra Care
Service. In the unlikely event of an equipment failure, you won’t have to wait for your unit to
be repaired. Instead, Epson will ship you a replacement unit anywhere in the United States or
Canada, usually via overnight delivery. See your Extra Care Home Service brochure for details.

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To register, simply fill out the registration card that came with your projector and mail it to
Epson. Or you can register online at http://www.epson.com/webreg. Registering also lets you
receive special updates on new accessories, products, and service.

Introduction 11

Using This Manual

This book contains all the information you need to use the projector, in addition to basic
setup and maintenance instructions, troubleshooting tips, important safety instructions,
specifications, and warranty information.

Please follow these guidelines as you read through the manual:

Warnings: Must be followed carefully to avoid bodily injury.

Cautions: Must be observed to avoid damage to your equipment.

Notes: Contain important information about your projector.

Tips: Contain helpful projection tips.

Need additional help? Take advantage of Epson’s automated support services 24 hours a day
at http://support.epson.com. Use this site to view FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions) or
product information and e-mail your questions to Epson support.

If you need more help, you can use the Epson PrivateLine
[phone] and enter the PIN on the PrivateLine support card that came with your
projector.

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Support service. Call

12 Introduction

Setting Up the Projector

Follow the instructions in this section to choose a location for the projector, connect the
cables, and display an image.

Choosing a Location

You can install the projector for various viewing setups, as shown below.

Center

Side

Ceiling

Setting Up the Projector 13

Ideally, place the projector at a height where
its lens is between the top and bottom of the
screen. That way, you can keep the projector
level and use the vertical lens shift dial to
position the image. This produces the
best-looking picture.

If you place the projector above or below
screen level, you’ll have to tilt it up or down
to aim the image at the screen; this distorts
the shape of the image, but you can correct its
shape using the projector’s Keystone function
(see page 25).

If you place the projector off to the side, aim it straight ahead (rather than at the center of the
screen), then use the horizontal lens shift dial to center the image on the screen. Do not place
the projector too far to the left or right, or your image won’t be rectangular.

Vertical lens shift dialHorizontal lens shift dial

Caution: Do not try to move the lens by hand, or you may damage the projector. Always use the
lens shift dials to change the lens position.

14 Setting Up the Projector

The maximum size of the image is determined by the distance from the projector’s lens to the
screen. Depending on your display settings and how you use the Zoom ring, the actual size
may be smaller. Use this table as a rough guide for projector placement:

16:9 aspect ratio 4:3 aspect ratio

Projection
distance

2.9 to 4.4 feet 30 in. (26 × 15 in.) 3.5 to 5.3 feet 30 in. (26 × 18 in.)

3.9 to 5.9 feet 40 in. (35 × 20 in.) 4.8 to 7.2 feet 40 in. (32 × 24 in.)

5.9 to 8.9 feet 60 in. (51 × 28 in.) 7.2 to 10.8 feet 60 in. (47 × 35 in.)

7.9 to 11.8 feet 80 in. (71 × 39 in.) 9.7 to 14.5 feet 80 in. (63 × 47 in.)

9.9 to 14.8 feet 100 in. (87 × 47 in.) 12.1 to 18.2 feet 100 in. (79 × 59 in.)

20 to 29.8 feet 200 in. (173 × 98 in.) 24.5 to 36.5 feet 200 in. (161 × 118 in.)

30.1 to 44.8 feet 300 in. (260 × 146 in.) 36.8 to 54.8 feet 300 in. (240 × 181 in.)

Maximum diagonal
image size

Projection
distance

Maximum diagonal
image size

To determine the exact image size when you know the projection distance (or the exact
projection distance when you know the desired image size), you can use the Projection
Distance Calculator. You can download this program from the Epson website at
http://support.epson.com.

Also keep these considerations in mind:

■ Make sure there is plenty of space for ventilation around and under the projector. Do not

set the projector on top of loose materials that could block the vents underneath.

■ Make sure the projector is within 9.8 feet of a grounded electrical outlet or extension

cord.

Setting Up the Projector 15

Installing the Projector

To install the projector, you first need to determine the location, based on the size of your
screen (maximum diagonal image size). Use the table on page 15 as a guide to locating the
projector. Note the following dimensions:

■ Distance from the center of the lens to the mounting bracket holes: 2.32 inches (59 mm),

0.34 inch (8.6 mm) maximum vertical lens shift

■ Distance from the center of the lens to the center of the projector: 4.33 inches (110 mm),

0.30 inch (7.7 mm) maximum horizontal lens shift

The following illustrations show the dimensions of projector:

5.63 in.

12.17 in.

5.18
in.

0.45 in.

15.98 in.

11.81 in.

2.32 in.

0.75 in.

4.33 in.

2.08 in.

3 in.

6.3 in.

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You will need the optional projector mount designed for the projector. See page 11 for
ordering information.

Follow the instructions included with the mount to install the projector, which weighs

11.5 pounds. The wall or ceiling where you install it must be capable of supporting a weight
of 58 pounds.

In addition to the tools supplied with the projector mount, you will need a Phillips head
screwdriver and a drill to use on the wall or ceiling.

If you install the projector on the ceiling, you will need to invert the picture so that it appears
right side up. Follow these steps:

1. Press the

Menu button on the remote control.

2. Press the menu navigation buttons to open the

Settings menu, then select Projection.

3. Use the navigation buttons to select

4. Press the

Menu button when done.

Front/Ceiling.

If you are planning to use an AV controller with the
projector, refer to the table of ESC/VP21 command codes
on page 67.

Menu

button

Menu

navigation

buttons

Setting Up the Projector 17

Connecting the Cables

You can connect the projector to any type of video equipment, such as a VCR, DVD player,
digital tuner, cable or satellite box, video game console, camcorder, or digital camera. You can
also connect it to a desktop or laptop PC or Apple

You can connect up to five pieces of video equipment at the same time, using any of the
commercially available cables shown below:

Port name Video equipment connection* Computer connection*

HDMI Use an HDMI cable:

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Macintosh® system.

Input A Use a component video cable

(with RCA-style connectors):

Component
video ports

Input B — Use a Mini D-sub, 15-pin monitor

RGB port

S-Video Use an S-video cable: —

Video Use an RCA video cable: —

Connect the cable to the three
component video ports. Match
corresponding colors between the
cable and the ports.

Select YCbCr (NTSC) or YPbPr
(HDTV) as the Input Signal setting
(see page 22).

cable to connect to a computer
RGB (monitor) port

—

* For details on compatible video formats, see page 65.

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For best results, connect your video equipment to the HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia
Interface) port, if possible. If your equipment doesn’t support HDMI, connect it to one of the
following ports (highest quality listed first): Input A (for component video), S-Video, or
Video (for composite video).

Connect video equipment to the
HDMI port or one of these ports

Connect a computer to one
of these ports

If you connect to the Input A port, be sure to select the correct Input Signal setting for your
equipment, or the image may not display properly (see page 22).

Making Other Connections

Connect the power cable and other cables described below, depending on how you plan to
use the projector.

■ Plug the power cable into the projector and a grounded electrical outlet.

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■ The Trigger out port outputs a 12-volt DC signal

when the projector is turned on. This lets a central
control system monitor whether the projector is on
or off, and can be used to raise or lower your
projection screen automatically when the projector
is in use.

Connect a 3.5-mm mini jack to the port, as shown.

Installing Batteries in the Remote Control

The remote control uses 2 AA batteries.

Warning: Keep batteries away from children. If a battery is swallowed, contact your doctor
immediately.

1. Release the tab and lift open the cover.

2. Insert 2 new AA batteries as shown.

3. Insert the tab on the cover and press it down until
it clicks into place.

Aim the remote control at the front or back of the
projector. Make sure you are within 30 feet of the
projector with the remote aimed within a 30° angle
from the infrared receivers.

When you suspect the batteries are weak, take the remote control to a darkened room and
press the illumination button. If the buttons do not glow red, replace the batteries.

20 Setting Up the Projector

Turning On the Projector

1. If this is your first time using the projector, remove the
protective lens pad.

2. Remove the lens cap.

3. Turn on any connected equipment you plan to use.

4. Turn on the power switch on the back of the projector.

5. Press the

Power switch

On button on the remote control, or press the Power button on the projector.

Turn on the projector

Setting Up the Projector 21

Note: To keep children from turning on the projector, you can use the Child Lock (see page 31).

If you’ll be using the projector at an altitude above 4900 feet (1500 meters), turn on High Altitude
Mode so the fan can properly cool the projector at the high altitude air pressure. See page 46 for
details.

The projector takes about 10 seconds to warm up and display an image. If you don’t see a
picture, you may need to change the image source as described on the next page.

Turning Off the Projector

1. Turn off any equipment connected to the projector.

2. Press the

Off button on the remote control, or press the Power button on the projector

twice.

3. Let the projector cool down for about 30 seconds.

4. When the P power light stops flashing and stays on, turn off the projector’s power switch
on the back.

It is now safe to unplug the projector, if necessary.

Caution: Turn the projector off when not in use. Continuous 24-hour-a-day use may reduce the
overall life of the product. Never unplug the projector without turning it off and letting it cool as
described above, or you could damage it and reduce lamp life.

Selecting the Image Source

The Source buttons on the projector and remote control let you switch between images from
different pieces of equipment connected to the projector (such as a DVD player, cable or
satellite box, or video game console).

Press the
corresponds to the port to which your video source is
connected.

Source button on the remote control that

Source
buttons

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If you press the Source button on the projector,
you see a menu of available sources.

Source button

Press the u or d button to highlight a source and press the

Select button.

If you select the Input A source using either the remote control or the menu above, you may
see the Input A menu:

Press the u or d button to highlight

YPbPr (for component video with an HDTV signal), or select Auto so the projector can

automatically detect the Input A source type. Then press the

Note:

If an image does not appear, check the troubleshooting tips on page 57.

YCbCr (for component video with an NTSC signal) or

Select button.

To temporarily turn off the image and darken the screen, press the Blank button. Press the Blank
button again to return to normal viewing.

Setting Up the Projector 23

Positioning the Image

If the image is not centered on the screen, use the horizontal and vertical lens shift dials to
adjust its position.

Caution: Do not try to move the lens by hand, or you may damage the projector. Always use the
lens shift dials to change the lens position.

Horizontal lens shift dial

Vertical lens shift dial

Adjustable foot

Note: You can display a test pattern to help adjust the image position. Press the Pattern button on
the remote control, then select Display Position.

When you hear a click, the lens position is centered. If the lens shift dial becomes hard to
turn, you cannot adjust the position any further.

If you still need to raise the height of the image after using the vertical lens shift dial, lift the
front of the projector and rotate the adjustable feet until the image is positioned correctly.

24 Setting Up the Projector

Making Basic Adjustments

Follow the instructions in this chapter to make basic adjustments to the image shape, size, and
color, and quality. For further refinements, see “Making Detailed Adjustments” on page 33.

Correcting the Image Shape

If the projected image looks like or , use the Keystone function to correct its shape.

Note: If the image is shaped like or , the projector has been placed off to the side of the
screen and angled toward it. Face the projector straight ahead (instead of at the center of the
screen), then use the horizontal lens shift dial to center the image.

To perform keystone correction, press the u or d button
on the projector, or access the menu system as follows:

1. Press the

Menu button on the remote control.

2. Press the menu navigation buttons to open the

Settings menu, then select Keystone.

3. Press the l or r button to adjust the shape of the
image.

4. Press the

Menu button when done.

To reset the keystone correction to the original settings,
press and hold down both the u and d buttons on the
control panel for at least one second.

Menu

button

Menu

navigation

buttons

Making Basic Adjustments 25

Focusing and Zooming

Sharpen or reduce the focus using the focus ring.

Zoom into or out of the picture using the zoom ring.

Focus ring Zoom ring

Wide

Tele

Choosing the Aspect Ratio

In many cases, video signals are automatically resized to fit
on your screen when
You may need to change the size of the image (or aspect
ratio) for certain image types by pressing the
button on the remote control.

If your video source is connected to the HDMI, S-Video,
or Video port—or the Input A port when it is outputting
525i or 525p signals—select
your image in the correct size.

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Auto is selected as the Aspect setting.

Aspect

Aspect
button

Auto to automatically display

If the Auto setting is unavailable, you may want to choose one of these settings:

■ Normal for standard TV broadcasts, computer images, or images with a 4:3 aspect ratio.

■ Zoom for images recorded in 16:9 (wide-screen) format.

4:3 image using Normal setting 16:9 image using Zoom setting

■ Wide if you want to expand a 4:3 image to 16:9 so it fills the whole screen. This stretches

only the right and left sides of the image; the central part is unchanged. (You cannot
select

Wide when you’re using keystone correction.)

■ Squeeze for DVDs or video recordings made in a compressed 16:9 format called

“Squeeze Mode.”

■ Through if your image is smaller than 1280 × 720 pixels and you want to display it at its

original pixel size without resizing it to fit on the screen.

■ Squeeze Through if your image is recorded in Squeeze Mode, is smaller than

1280 × 720 pixels, and you want to display it at its original pixel size.

Note: If you display a 4:3 image using the Zoom setting, the top and bottom will be cut off. You can
use the Zoom Caption option and other settings to resize and reposition the image to your liking
(see page 43).

For details on how the projector resizes the picture when you choose an Aspect setting, see
page 65.

Making Basic Adjustments 27

Choosing the Color Mode

You can change the Color Mode to automatically adjust brightness, contrast, and color,
letting you quickly optimize the projected image for various lighting environments. You can
also select a different color mode for each input source—which is useful if you view different
types of images from different sources. (For example, you might set the S-Video source to

Living Room if it’s usually used for watching movies with the curtains closed, and set the

Video source to

Dynamic for playing video games in the daytime with them open.)

Select the image source you want to adjust, then press the

Color Mode button on the remote

control. Choose from these settings:

■ Dynamic for projecting images with vivid color in

brightly lit rooms.

■ Living Room for projecting images with vivid color

under ordinary room lighting.

■ Natural for projecting in subdued lighting; increases

contrast and makes flesh tones appear more natural.

■ Theatre for projecting in a dark room.

■ Theatre Black 1 or 2 for projecting in completely dark

rooms.

Theatre Black 2 projects in a warmer tone.

■ sRGB for projecting computer images that conform to the sRGB color standard.

When you select the

Theatre Black 1 projects in cool, clear tones;

Natural, Theatre, or sRGB Color Mode setting, the built-in Epson

Cinema Filter automatically increases the contrast and naturalizes projected skin tones.

Color
Mode
button

28 Making Basic Adjustments

Adjusting the Gamma, Color Temperature, and Skin Tones

To further customize the color and image quality, you can adjust the Gamma, abstract Color
Temperature, and Skin Tone settings using buttons on the remote control. (Not available
when you’re projecting sRGB images.)

Gamma
button

ColorTemp.
button

Note: You can fine-tune these and other color and image quality settings using the projector’s
menu system (see page 35). You can also save combinations of picture settings with the Memory
feature for easy recall (see page 41).

Select the image source you want to adjust, then press any of the buttons described below. A
slider appears beneath the image so you can adjust the setting and view the effect of your
adjustments.

S. Tone
button

■ ColorTemp. adjusts the overall color tint (absolute color temperature) between 5000K

and 10000K. Higher temperature settings increase the blue tint and lower temperature
settings increase the red tint.

■ S. Tone adjusts the color of projected skin tones. The Epson Cinema Filter automatically

optimizes this setting, but you can customize it if necessary. Higher numbered settings
increase the green tones and lower numbered settings increase the red tones.

Making Basic Adjustments 29

Adjusting the Gamma Setting

You can select from 5 gamma settings (2.0 to 2.4) or customize your own setting from your
image or a displayed graph. Lower values will increase the contrast of dark areas, but tend to
blur the bright areas. Higher values will darken the light areas.

1. Press the

Gamma button. You see the following displayed on the screen:

2. Do one of the following:

■ Select one of the numeric correction values and press the Select button. You see

the setting reflected in the graph on the right. The horizontal axis represents the
input signal level, and the vertical axis represents the output signal level.

■ Select Customized. Then continue with the next step.

3. Do one of the following:

■ Select Adjusting it from the image. You see a gamma icon on the projected image.

Use the arrow buttons to move the icon to the area of brightness you want to adjust,
then press

Select. When the gamma graph appears, press Select again. You see

the following slider for adjusting the setting:

Adjust the slider, then press
press the

■ Select Adjusting it from the graph. When the gamma graph appears, use the arrow

Esc button.

buttons to select the point on the graph that you want to adjust. Then press

Select.

When the slider appears, adjust it as necessary, then press Select again.

30 Making Basic Adjustments

Select. If you need to go back and readjust the tone,

Locking the Projector

The projector includes two lock settings to prevent the image from being accidentally
changed once it’s adjusted, and to keep children from turning on the projector without adult
supervision.

To access the lock settings, follow these steps:

1. Press the

2. Use the menu navigation buttons to open the
menu, then open the Operation menu.

Menu button on the remote control.

Settings

Menu

button

3. Choose from these options:

■ Child Lock to disable the PPower button on the

projector’s control panel unless it is pressed for
about 3 seconds. (You can use the P

Power

Menu

navigation

buttons

button to turn it off, however.) Since you can still
use the remote control to turn on the projector,
you may want to keep it away from children’s reach.

■ Operation Lock to disable all the buttons on the projector’s control panel. A lock

icon appears on the screen whenever you press a button with Operation Lock turned
on. To operate the projector, you must use the remote control. To cancel Operation
Lock, press and hold the

Select button on the projector’s control panel for at least

7 seconds.

4. Press

Menu to exit the menu system.

If you turned on the Operation Lock, the projector buttons are now locked.

If you turned on the Child Lock, turn off the projector and let it cool down. The Child
Lock takes effect after the cool-down period.

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32 Making Basic Adjustments

Making Detailed Adjustments

You can use the projector’s on-screen menus to make detailed adjustments to the image
quality—such as the brightness, contrast, sharpness, and color. You can also change the menu
display, sleep mode settings, and other projector features.

Using the Menu System

You can access the menu system either from the remote control or the buttons on the
projector’s control panel. You can access the full menu or a line menu that lets you adjust the
Picture and Memory settings while viewing their effects on your display. You can also change
the menu language and control how the menus display (see page 34).

1. To display the full menu, press the

Menu button on the projector or remote control. You

see a display like this one (the actual display depends on the connected equipment):

Main menu
options

Note: If no equipment is connected to the projector, some options may not be available.

Settings available
for the highlighted
menu

2. Press the u or d button to highlight an option, then press the Select button to select
it.

3. Press the u, d, l, or r button to change settings as necessary. You may have to press the

Select button to confirm your choice.

4. When you’re finished, press the

Menu button to exit the menu system.

Esc button to return to the previous menu or press the

Making Detailed Adjustments 33

To display the line menu, press the Select button. You see a display like this at the bottom
of the image:

Press the u or d button to highlight an option, then press the
Press the

Menu button to exit the line menu.

Select button to select it.

You can access the following settings through the line menu while viewing their effects on
your display:

■ Sharpness (see page 37)

■ Black Level (see page 36)

■ White Level (see page 36)

■ Skin Tone (see page 29)

■ Absolute Color Temperature (see page 29)

■ Tint (see page 38)

■ Color Saturation (see page 38)

You can display a test pattern to help adjust the settings. Press the

Pattern button on the remote control, then select Gray Scale. Then

press the

Select button on the remote control to open the line

menu.

Changing How the Menus Display

Use these options to control how the menus display.

■ Language

Settings Æ Language

Select from nine languages to use in the menu system.

■ Menu Position

Settings Æ Display Æ Menu Position

Use the arrow buttons to choose a position on the screen for displaying the menu.

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■ Navigation Bar

Settings Æ Display Æ Navigation Bar

Select whether to display the navigation bar,
which tells you which buttons to press to
choose settings.

Navigation
bar

■ Menu Color

Settings Æ Display Æ Menu Color

Select a color scheme for displaying the menus.

Adjusting the Picture Quality

Before fine-tuning the image using these adjustments, make sure you have already selected the
best Color Mode for your picture and viewing environment, as described on page 28. Then
use the settings in this section to finish adjusting the picture to your liking.

Most image quality settings are saved independently for each input source (Video, S-Video,
HDMI, Input A, Input B) and color mode. After you finish adjusting the settings for one
input source, switch to the other input sources you’ll be using and make any necessary
adjustments.

Input Brightness Settings

If the signal from connected equipment is weak and images appear dark, you can adjust the
White Level/Black Level or the Brightness/Contrast. You can adjust either one of these
settings (but not both) for each image source and color mode.

Adjust this setting first, then fine-tune the image with the remaining settings.

The Brightness setting controls how much light is produced by the projector, and the
Contrast setting adjusts the difference between the bright and dark areas of the projected
image. The other settings listed on the following page control how the projector interprets the
light and dark areas of the picture.

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■ Brightness/Contrast

Picture Æ Input Adjustment Æ Brightness/Contrast

Note: If you cannot access the Brightness and Contrast settings, highlight Input Adjustment
and press the Select button, then choose Brightness/Contrast in the sub-menu.

Adjust the brightness so it’s suitable for your viewing conditions. For example, if you’re
projecting in a brightly lit room or onto an especially large screen, you may need to
increase the brightness. Decrease the brightness for dark rooms or small screens; this also
reduces power consumption and fan noise, and helps to prolong the life of the lamp.

■ White Level/Black Level

Picture Æ Input Adjustment Æ White Level/Black Level

Note: If you cannot access the White Level and Black Level settings, highlight Input
Adjustment and press the Select button, then choose White Level/Black Level in the

sub-menu.

Adjust the White Level so that details in the brightest parts of the image are not washed
out. Then adjust the Black Level so that shadow-level details are still visible in the darkest
parts of the image.

■ Auto Iris

Picture Æ Auto Iris

When this setting is on, the amount of light produced by the lamp is automatically
adjusted according to the brightness of the image. The setting is stored separately for each
image source and color mode.

■ Setup Level

Image Æ Advanced Æ Setup Level

This setting adjusts the threshold at which dark areas of the image are rendered black
(0 IRE). For compatibility with most video equipment sold in the United States, leave
this setting at 0%. Check your video equipment’s specifications to be sure of the correct
setting.

■ EPSON Super White

Image Æ Advanced Æ EPSON Super White

Note: This setting can be used only when the Color Mode is set to Natural, Theatre, or Theatre
Black 1 or 2 (see page 28).

If bright parts of the image are washed out or overexposed (when the input signal
contains values over 100 IRE), turn this setting on to compensate. When this setting is
turned on, the projector disregards the DVI-Video Level setting.

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■ DVI-Video Level

Image Æ Advanced Æ DVI-Video Level

Note: This setting can be used only when HDMI is selected as the image source (see page 22).

If your video equipment has a DVI port and you’ve connected it to the projector using an
HDMI/DVI cable, set the level of the projector to match that of the video equipment.
When this setting is turned on, the projector disregards the EPSON Super White setting.

Sharpness and Picture Quality Settings

If the image looks fuzzy, or if it contains noise or flickering, you can use these settings to
correct it.

■ Sharpness

Picture Æ Sharpness

Use this function to make lines and edges appear more distinct in the image. This setting
is stored separately for each image source and color mode setting. You can select

Standard to adjust the sharpness of the entire image, or select Advanced to access the

following submenu:

Choose

Low-band Enhancement to sharpen large contours and backgrounds.

■ Progressive

High-band Enhancement to sharpen details such as hair and clothing. Choose

Image Æ Advanced Æ Progressive

The projector uses 3D DigiScan HD Circuitry Processing for video-sourced images. For
film-sourced images, the projector uses 3-2 pulldown detection and optimizes the image
accordingly.

Leave this setting on

Video for most purposes. Set to Film when the input source is a

film, and you want to project an image closer to its original source.

Note: This setting applies only when viewing composite video, S-video, component video, or
525i or 625i RGB video (see page 65).

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Color Settings

If the image colors don’t look correct, you can adjust them using these settings. Use the first
three settings described below to make the most visible changes. If you only need to make
slight adjustments, you can fine-tune the picture with the remaining settings. Most color
settings are stored separately for each image source and color mode.

■ Color Saturation

Picture Æ Color Saturation

Adjusts the color intensity of the image.

■ Tint

Picture Æ Tint

Shifts the color balance between magenta and green.

■ Abs. Color Temp.

Picture Æ Color Adjustment Æ Abs. Color Temp.

Shifts the color balance between red and blue, making the image appear warmer or
cooler. You can also access this setting by pressing the
control. See page 29 for more information.

Note: You can display a test pattern to help adjust the color temperature. See page 34 for more
information.

■ Skin Tone

ColorTemp. button on the remote

Picture Æ Color Adjustment Æ Skin Tone

Makes fine adjustments to the tint. Controls the amount of magenta or green in the
image. Also useful for correcting black-and-white images, if they look tinted. You can also
access this setting by pressing the
more information.

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S. Tone button on the remote control. See page 29 for

■ RGB

Picture Æ Color Adjustment Æ RGB/RGBCMY Æ RGB

Note: If you cannot access the RGB settings, highlight RGB/RGBCMY (the first item in the
menu list) and press the Select button, then choose RGB in the sub-menu.

Use the RGB settings to fine-tune the color of the image. You can adjust the offset and
gain for each signal color (red, green, and blue). Use

Gain for the lightest shades.

■ RGBCMY

Picture Æ Color Adjustment Æ RGB/RGBCMY Æ RGBCMY

Note: If you cannot access the RGBCMY settings, highlight RGB/RGBCMY (the first item in
the menu list) and press the Select button, then choose RGBCMY in the sub-menu.

Offset to adjust darker shades and

Use the RGBCMY settings to adjust the hue and saturation of the six color components
(red, green, blue, cyan, magenta, yellow). After adjusting each color, press

Return to move to another menu option.

■ Gamma

Picture Æ Color Adjustment Æ Gamma

Esc or select

You can select from 5 gamma settings (2.0 to 2.4) or customize your own setting from
your image or a displayed graph. Lower values will increase the contrast of dark areas, but
tend to blur the bright areas. Higher values will darken the light areas.

You can also access this setting by pressing the

Gamma button on the remote control.

See page 30 for more information.

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Adjustments Just for Computer Images

In addition to the settings described above, you can adjust the Tracking and Sync settings for
analog RGB computer images. Normally, these settings are adjusted automatically by the
projector. If you notice that the image is blurry or contains dark vertical bands, you may need
to adjust the settings yourself.

■ Auto Setup

Image Æ Auto Setup

Leave this setting on so that the projector automatically adjusts the tracking, sync, and
position of the image.

■ Tracking

Image Æ Tracking

Adjust the tracking to eliminate vertical bands. It is easiest to
adjust the tracking when the image contains a lot of fine detail
(such as black text on a white background).

■ Sync.

Image Æ Sync.

Adjust the synchronization to eliminate blurriness. For best results,
make sure the tracking is properly adjusted first.

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Saving and Resetting Menu Selections

Once you’ve adjusted the picture settings, you can save them as a group using the Memory
feature. This lets you easily recall them, and switch from one group of settings to another.

If necessary, you can use the projector’s reset options to restore its factory-default settings.
You can clear all the settings, or just the settings in a specific menu.

Creating Memory Settings

After adjusting the picture to your liking, you can save your settings as a group in the
projector’s memory. This stores the Brightness and Contrast settings, White Level, Black
Level, Color Mode, and other color settings on pages 38 and 39.

1. Press the

2. Open the

Menu button on the remote control.

Memory menu, then select Save Memory.

3. Select the memory name you want to use (from Memory1 to Memory9), then press the

Select button to save your settings.

Note: Saved settings are indicated by a green highlight next to the memory name. If you
select a name that is already in use, the existing settings will be erased and new ones saved in
their place.

Recalling Memory Settings

Once you have created one or more memory settings, you
can easily recall them:

1. Press the

2. Use the arrow buttons to select the desired setting, then
press the

After a moment, the image appears on the screen using
your selected setting.

Memory button on the remote control.

Select button.

Memory
button

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Deleting Saved Memory Settings

You can clear all your memory settings at once.

1. Press the

2. Open the

3. Press the

Menu button on the remote control.

Memory menu, then select Reset Memory.

Select button to delete the memory settings.

Resetting the Projector

If the image quality isn’t what you expect, one or more settings may be adjusted improperly.
If necessary, you can restore the projector to its factory-default (original) settings.

To restore the settings in a specific menu (such as the Image or Settings menu), open that
menu, select
Picture menu settings:

Open the Picture
menu . . .

Reset, and confirm as needed. The example below shows how to reset the

...and select

Reset

You can also reset the lamp usage timer or restore all the projector settings to their original
values. Follow these steps:

1. Press the

2. Open the

Menu button on the remote control.

Reset menu.

3. Do one of the following:

■ Select Reset Lamp Hours to clear the lamp usage timer and reset it to zero

You should reset the lamp timer only when you install a new projector lamp. See
page 52 for more information.

■ Select Reset All to return all projector settings to their original defaults (except Input

A, Save Memory, and Language).

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Customizing Projector Features

Use the settings in this section to adjust the image size and position, suppress on-screen text,
and select basic setup options.

Image Sizing

Before adjusting any of these settings, make sure you have already selected an appropriate
aspect ratio for the type of picture you’re viewing (see page 26).

■ Output Scaling

Image Æ Advanced Æ Output Scaling

For component video formats, this setting lets you see the edges of the image that are not
normally visible in the picture (see page 65). Select
visible parts of the image.

Normal displays images at the standard size.

Larger to view both the hidden and

For HDMI signals, select

Auto for normal operation. Select Smaller to show a slightly

reduced image if you see interference at the top or bottom of the screen for computer
images (displays digital video at standard size). Select

Normal to expand digital video so

it includes both the hidden and visible parts of the picture (displays computer images at
full size).

■ Position

Image Æ Position

Use the arrow buttons to fine-tune the position of the image on the screen.

■ Zoom Caption

Image Æ Zoom Caption

Lets you adjust the shape and position of the image so that subtitles are visible (available
only if the aspect ratio has been set to Zoom). Use
of the image, and

■ Aspect

Image Æ Aspect

Zoom Position to move the image up or down.

Vertical Size to adjust the proportions

This setting lets you change the aspect ratio of your image, and works the same as
pressing the

Aspect button on the remote control. See page 26 for more information.

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Screen Options

■ Message

Settings Æ Display Æ Message

Turn this setting off if you want to prevent on-screen messages from appearing (such as
the no-signal message, or the identifying text that appears when you switch between
image sources or color modes).

■ User’s Logo

Settings Æ User’s Logo

Lets you display an image of your choice when the projector is warming up, not receiving
a signal, or when you press the

To capture the image, first set the projector to display the image you want to use. Then
select

User’s Logo and follow the instructions on the screen. When done, change the

Display Background setting to

Blank button to temporarily stop projection.

Logo, as described on page 44.

Record

Move the frame to select the
area you want to record

■ Startup Screen

Settings Æ Display Æ Startup Screen

Turn this setting off if you want to prevent your logo (see page 44) from appearing while
the projector is warming up.

■ Display Background

Settings Æ Display Æ Display Background

Changes the screen that’s used when the projector is not receiving a signal or when you
press the

Logo to display your logo on a black background.

Blank button to temporarily stop projection. Select Blue (instead of Black) or

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Select the display ratio

Other Setup Options

■ Keystone

Settings Æ Keystone

Adjusts the shape of the image, if the left and right sides are not parallel after tilting the
projector up or down at the screen (see page 25).

■ Projection

Settings Æ Projection

Inverts the image for overhead projection.

■ Direct Power On

Settings Æ OperationÆ Direct Power On

Sets projection to start when the main power switch is turned on, without pressing the

On button on the remote control or the Power button on the projector.

Note: When direct power on is enabled, power surges that occur after a power outage can
cause the projector to turn on.

■ Video Signal

Settings Æ Input SignalÆ Video Signal

Leave this setting on Auto so the projector can automatically interpret the format, such as
NTSC or PAL (for standard TV formats).

■ Input A

Settings Æ Input SignalÆ Input A

Change this setting to match the type of equipment connected to the Input A port.

For component video, select
or select

■ Trigger Out

Settings Æ Operation Æ Trigger Out

YCbCr or YPbPr to manually select your video equipment’s signal.

Auto to let the projector automatically interpret the signal;

Turn on this setting if you want the Trigger out port to output a 12-volt signal while
the projector is operating. You can use this to raise or lower your projection screen.

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■ Sleep Mode

Settings Æ Operation Æ Sleep Mode

Turn off this setting if you don’t want the projector to enter sleep mode. (Sleep mode
shuts the projector off automatically when there is no video signal.)

Select

30 min., 10 min., or 5min. as the length of time before shutoff; decreasing the

time conserves power and extends the life of the lamp.

To turn the projector back on, press the

Power button on the projector.

■ Child Lock

Settings Æ Operation Æ Child Lock

On button on the remote control, or press the

Lets you lock the Power button on the projector’s control panel to make it more difficult
for a child to turn on the projector. See page 31 for more information.

■ Operation Lock

Settings Æ Operation Æ Operation Lock

Lets you disable all the buttons on the projector’s control panel to prevent the image from
being accidentally changed once it is adjusted. See page 31 for more information.

■ High Altitude Mode

Settings Æ Operation Æ High Altitude Mode

Adjusts the speed of the fan so it can properly cool the projector at altitudes above 4,900
feet (1500 meters).

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Maintenance

Your projector needs little maintenance. All you need to do on a regular basis is keep the lens
clean. You also need to clean the air filter periodically to prevent overheating.

Warning: Before you clean any part of the projector, turn it off and unplug the power cord.
Never open any cover on the projector, except the lamp and filter covers. Dangerous electrical
voltages in the projector can injure you severely. Do not try to service this product yourself,
except as specifically explained in this User’s Guide.

The only parts you should replace are the air filter and the lamp. If another part needs
replacing, contact your dealer or a qualified servicer.

Cleaning the Lens

Clean the lens whenever you notice dirt or dust on the
surface.

■ Use a canister of compressed air to remove dust.

■ To remove dirt or smears, use lens-cleaning paper. If

necessary, moisten a soft cloth with lens cleaner and
gently wipe the lens surface.

Caution: Never rub the lens with abrasive materials.

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Cleaning the Projector Case

Before you clean the case, turn off the projector and unplug the power cord.

■ To remove dirt or dust, wipe the case with a soft,

dry, lint-free cloth.

■ To remove stubborn dirt or stains, moisten a soft

cloth with water and a neutral detergent. Then
wipe the case and dry it with a dry cloth.

Caution: Never use wax, alcohol, benzene, thinner,
or other chemical detergents. These can damage the
case.

Cleaning and Replacing the Air Filter

Clean the air filter on the bottom of the projector once every 3 months, or more often if
you’re using the projector in a dusty environment. If it’s not cleaned periodically, it can
become clogged, preventing proper ventilation and causing overheating and damage to the
projector.

1. Press the P
cools down.

2. Turn off the projector using the power switch on the back.

3. Unplug the power cord and disconnect any cables.

4. Turn the projector over.

5. Use a small vacuum cleaner that is designed for computers
and other office equipment to clean the filter, as shown. If
you don’t have one, gently clean the filter using a very soft
brush (such as a clean artist’s paintbrush).

If the dirt is difficult to remove or the filter is broken,
replace it. Purchase air filter part number V13H134A09
from an authorized Epson reseller. To find the nearest
reseller, please call 800-GO-EPSON (800-463-7766). To
purchase online, visit www.epsonstore.com (U.S. sales
only). In Canada, please call [phone] for reseller
referral.

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Power button and wait for the P power light to stop flashing. The projector

6. If you need to replace the filter, release the tab and lift up the cover

7. Remove the old filter and replace it with a new one.

8. To replace the cover, insert the tabs and press down until the cover clicks into place.

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Replacing the Lamp

The projection lamp lasts for up to 3000 hours. You can use the Info menu to check how long
it’s been in use (see page 53). It’s time to replace the lamp when:

■ The projected image gets darker or starts to

deteriorate.

■ The projector’s warning light flashes red at half-second

Warning
light

intervals.

■ The message Replace the lamp appears on the screen

when you start projecting.

Note: Lamp life results will vary depending on mode selected, environmental conditions, and
usage.

Purchase lamp part number V13H010L35 from an authorized Epson reseller. To find the
nearest reseller, please call 800-GO-EPSON (800-873-7766). To purchase online, visit
www.epsonstore.com (U.S. sales only). In Canada, please call [phone] for reseller
referral.

Be sure to read the “Important Safety Information” on page 69 before replacing the lamp.

Warning: Let the lamp cool fully (about 1 hour) before replacing it. In the unlikely event that the
lamp has broken, small glass fragments may be present and should be removed carefully to
avoid injury.

Caution: Never touch the lamp with your bare hands; the invisible residue left by the oil on
your hands may shorten the lamp life. Use a cloth or glove to handle the new lamp.

Follow these steps to replace the lamp:

1. Press the P

2. Turn off the power switch on the back of the projector.

3. Unplug the power cord and any cables.

4. Wait for one hour to make sure the lamp is no longer hot.

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Power button and wait for the light to stop flashing.

5. Press in the latches securing the lamp cover and lift off the cover.

6. Loosen the two screws securing the lamp (they don’t come all the way out).

7. Grasp the lamp as shown and pull it straight out.

Warning: The lamp(s) in this product contain mercury. Please consult your state and
local regulations regarding disposal or recycling. Do not put in the trash.

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8. Gently insert the new lamp and tighten its screws.

Caution: Don’t touch the glass portion of the lamp assembly. Touching the glass could
result in premature lamp failure.

9. Replace the lamp cover. (The projector won’t work if the lamp cover is open or loose.)

10. Reset the lamp usage timer, as described below.

Resetting the Lamp Usage Timer

After replacing the lamp, plug the projector back in, turn on the power switch on the back,
and press the P

1. Press the

2. Use the menu navigation buttons to open the

Hours

3. When you see a confirmation prompt, highlight

4. When you’re finished, press the

The lamp usage timer doesn’t register until you’ve used the lamp for at least 10 hours.

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Power button. Then follow these steps to reset the lamp usage timer:

Menu button on the projector or remote control.

Reset menu, then select Reset Lamp

.

Yes and press the Select button.

Menu button to exit.

Checking the Projector Status

You can use the Info menu to view information about the current display settings and how
long the projection lamp has been in use. To access the Info menu:

1. Press the

2. Use the menu navigation buttons to open the

Menu button on the projector or remote control.

Info menu. The following information

appears:

■ Lamp Hours ■ Video Signal

■ Source ■ Refresh Rate

■ Input Signal ■ Sync Info

■ Resolution

Note: The information displayed depends on the currently selected image source. The Lamp
Hours shows 0H until you’ve used the lamp for at least 10 hours.

The resolution indicates the total number of scan lines in the source signal. The number of
visible scan lines depends on the signal format standard and selected display settings (see
page 65).

Storing the Projector

If you need to store the projector for an extended time, do the following:

■ Make sure the temperature of the storage area is within 14 to 140 °F (–10 to 60 °C).

■ Attach the lens cover and retract the feet.

■ Remove the batteries from the remote control.

■ Pack the projector in its original packaging or equivalent.

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Transporting the Projector

Note: Epson shall not be liable for any damages incurred during transportation.

The projector contains many glass and precision parts. When shipping the projector for
repairs, use the original packaging material if possible. If you do not have the original
packaging, use equivalent materials. Be sure the carrier is capable of transporting fragile
equipment and is aware that the projector is fragile.

Before transporting the projector, make sure you center the lens by turning the lens shift dials
until they click.

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Problem Solving

This section explains how to interpret the projector’s status lights, solve problems with the
picture and remote control, and contact technical support.

What To Do When the Lights Come On or Flash

The lights on top of the projector indicate the projector’s

Power light

status and let you know when a problem occurs.

If the projector isn’t working correctly, first press the

Power button or the Off button on the remote

P

control, let it cool down, turn off the power switch on the
back, and unplug it. Then plug the power cord back in
and turn on the projector. If this doesn’t solve the

Warning light

problem, check the status lights on top of the projector.

Light state Cause and solution

P power light does not
come on

P power light is orange The projector is in standby mode. Turn off the power

Make sure the power switch on the back of the projector
is turned on and the power cord is connected securely
both at ends.

switch in back to turn off the projector, or press the

P Power button to turn it on.

P power light is flashing

green

P power light is flashing
orange and you can’t turn
the projector on or off

The projector is warming up. Wait for the picture to
appear.

The projector is cooling down. Wait until the light stops
flashing and shines orange. Then turn off the power
switch in back to turn off the projector, or press the

P Power button to turn it on.

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Light state Cause and solution

warning light is

flashing orange

warning light is red The projector is too hot, which turns off the lamp

warning light is
flashing red at
half-second intervals

warning light is
flashing red at
one-second intervals

High-speed cooling is in progress. If the projector gets too
hot again, projection stops automatically. Make sure there
is plenty of space around and under the projector for
ventilation. Clean or replace the air filter if necessary (see
page 48).

automatically. Let it cool for five minutes, then turn it back
on. Make sure there is plenty of space around and under
the projector for ventilation. Also, clean or replace the
filter if necessary (see page 48).

If you are using the projector at an altitude above 4900
feet (1500 meters), turn on High Altitude Mode so the
fan can properly cool the projector at the high altitude air
pressure (see page 46).

The lamp needs to be replaced (see page 50). Make sure
you have a spare lamp handy. Check to make sure the
lamp and lamp cover are securely installed.

There is an internal problem.
the back of the projector, and unplug it from the electrical
outlet. Then contact Epson for assistance (see page 61).

Turn off the power switch on

Solving Picture Problems

You cannot turn on the projector.

■ Make sure the power cord is connected and the power switch is turned on. Then wait a

moment for the power light to turn orange before pressing the P

■ If you’ve set the Operation Lock, the control panel buttons are disabled; you must use

the remote control to turn on the projector (see page 31).

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Power button.

No picture appears on the screen or you see the No Signal message displayed.

■ Press the Source button on the projector or one of the Source buttons on the remote

control to select the correct input source. Allow a few seconds for the projector to sync up
after pressing the button.

■ Press the Blank button on the remote control to make sure the picture hasn’t been turned

off temporarily.

■ Check that the P power light is green, not flashing, and the lens cover is off.

■ The projector may be in standby (or sleep) mode. If the P power light is orange, press the

Power button to turn the projector back on.

■ Make sure your video equipment is turned on.

■ Make sure your cable(s) are connected correctly (see page 18).

You’re using a computer and no picture appears on the screen.

If you’re using a PC laptop:

■ Press the function key that lets you display on an external monitor. It’s often labeled with

an icon such as , but it may also be labeled
the

Fn key while pressing it. Check your laptop’s manual or online help.

CRT/LCD. You may have to hold down

On most systems, the key lets you toggle between the LCD screen and the
projector, or display on both at the same time. Allow a few seconds for the projector to
sync up after pressing it.

■ If the function key doesn’t let you display simultaneously on both screens, you might

need to use the Display utility in the Windows Control Panel to make sure that both the
LCD screen and external monitor port are enabled. From the Windows Control Panel,
open the
then click
computer; you may need to click a

Display utility. In the Display Properties dialog box, click the Settings tab,

Advanced. The method for adjusting the setting varies from computer to

Monitor tab, then make sure the external Monitor

port is set as your primary display or enabled. See your computer manual or online help
for details.

If you’re using a Macintosh with OS X:

1. Select

2. Click

System Preferences from the Apple menu and click Displays.

Detect Displays.

3. To display the entire desktop on both your projector screen and LCD screen, click

Arrange tab. (If you don’t see this tab, make sure it isn’t hidden by another

the
window.)

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4.Click

Mirror Displays in the lower corner
of the screen. One of the monitor icons
automatically moves on top of the other.

Click here

If you’re using a Macintosh with OS 9.x or earlier:

1. From the Apple menu, select

Control Panels, then click
Monitors and Sound.

2. Click the

Arrange icon, and

Click here

then drag one monitor icon on
top of the other.

Arrange option isn’t available, you

If the
may need to select one of the Simulscan
resolutions. Click the

Monitor icon and

Drag one
monitor icon on
top of the other

then select a Simulscan resolution from
the

Resolution box. (Allow a few

seconds for the projector to sync up.)

The picture is upside-down or reversed.

Change the

Projection setting in the Settings menu (see page 45).

Only part of the picture is displayed, or the picture is distorted.

■ Press the Aspect button to select a different aspect ratio (see page 26).

■ If the Aspect is set to Zoom, you may need to use the Zoom Caption option to see the

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

■ Check the Output Scaling to make sure it’s adjusted correctly (see page 43).

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

■ If you’ve connected a computer and you see only half the image, make sure the

computer’s Dual Display setting is turned off.

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The picture isn’t rectangular.

■ If the image looks like or , the projector has been placed off to one side of the

screen and angled toward it. Face the projector straight ahead (instead of at the center of
the screen), then use the horizontal lens shift dial to center the image (see page 24).

■ If the image looks like or , use the remote control to access the Keystone

function to correct its shape (see page 25). Or press the u and d buttons on the
projector’s control panel.

Note: You won’t have to use the Keystone function to correct the image, as long as you place
the projector level (not angled up or down) and at a height between the top and bottom of the
screen. Then use the vertical lens shift knob to position the image. This produces the
best-looking picture.

The picture contains static or noise.

■ Make sure the Input Signal is set correctly for your connected video equipment (see

page 45).

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

Progressive setting (see page 37).

■ Make sure your cables are securely connected at both ends.

■ If you’re using an extension cable, you may pick up interference unless you use a signal

amplifier.

■ If you’re displaying the same image on your computer and projector screen, try turning

off your laptop’s LCD display (see page 57).

The picture is blurry.

■ Make sure the Input Signal is set correctly for your video equipment (see page 45).

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

■ Adjust the focus (see page 26).

■ Make sure the lens is not fogged by condensation. If you’ve just moved the projector from

a cold environment, wait a couple of minutes before using it.

■ Adjust the Sharpness setting (see page 37).

■ If you’re projecting from a computer, you may need to adjust the Tracking and Sync

settings (see page 40).

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The colors on the screen don’t look right.

■ Make sure the Input Signal is set correctly for your connected video equipment (see

page 45).

■ Press the Color Mode button on the remote control to select a different color mode (see

page 28).

■ Check the brightness and contrast settings (see page 35).

■ Fine-tune the colors with the settings listed on page 38.

■ If the picture looks dark, you may need to replace the lamp. Check the lamp usage timer

to see how long the lamp has been in use (see page 53). Replace the lamp if it’s close to
the end of its service life (see page 50).

Solving Remote Control Problems

The projector doesn’t respond to remote control commands.

■ Make sure you’re within about 30 feet of the projector, and the remote control is not

angled away from the projector by more than 30° in any direction.

■ You may need to replace the remote control’s batteries (see page 20).

■ Dim the room lights and turn off any fluorescent lights. Make sure the projector is not in

direct sunlight.

■ Turn off nearby equipment that emits infrared energy, such as a radiant room heater.

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Where To Get Help

Epson provides technical assistance 24 hours a day at http://support.epson.com. Here you
can access troubleshooting information, download product documentation, and receive
technical advice through e-mail.

To use the Epson PrivateLine Support service, call [phone] and enter the PIN on the
Epson PrivateLine Support card that came with your projector. This is the fastest way of
speaking to a live representative, and it’s free. This service is available 6
Time, Monday through Friday, for the duration of your warranty period.

You may also speak with a projector support specialist by dialing one of these numbers:

■ U.S.: [phone], 6 AM to 6 PM, Pacific Time, Monday through Friday

■ Canada: [phone], 6 AM to 6 PM, Pacific Time, Monday through Friday

Toll or long distance charges may apply.

Before you call, please have the following information ready:

■ Product name (Epson PowerLite Cinema 550)

■ Product serial number (located on the bottom of the projector)

■ Computer configuration, if you’re connected to a computer

■ Description of the problem

AM to 6 PM, Pacific

You can purchase genuine Epson accessories from an Epson authorized reseller. To find the
nearest reseller, call 800-GO-EPSON (800-463-7766).

In the U.S., you can also purchase online at www.epsonstore.com.

In Canada, you can also purchase at www.epson.ca or [phone].

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Specifications

General

Type of display Poly-silicon TFT active matrix

Size of LCD panels 0.7 inch (18 mm) wide

Lens F=2.1 to 2.8, f=21.4 to 31.7 mm

Resolution
(native format) 1280 × 720 pixels, 720p

Brightness 1400 ANSI lumens maximum

Dynamic contrast ratio 3000:1

Image size 30 to 300 inches

Projection distance 2.9 to 44.8 feet (0.88 to 13.65 m) at 16:9

3.5 to 54.8 feet (1.07 to 16.71 m) at 4:3

Zoom ratio 1:1.5

Aspect ratio 16:9 or 4:3

Noise level 32 dB (Dynamic color mode)

26 dB (Theatre Black color mode)

Keystone correction Vertical: –15 to +15°

Lamp

Type UHE (Ultra High Efficiency), E-TORL

Power consumption 170 W

Lamp life 1700 to 3000 hours, depending on usage

Part number V13H010L35

Remote Control

Range Approximate 30 feet (10 m)

Batteries AA × 2

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Dimensions

Height 4.9 inches (124 mm); not including adjustable feet

Width 16 inches (406 mm)

Depth 12.2 inches (309 mm)

Weight 11.5 lb. (5.2 kg)

Electrical

Rated frequency 50/60 Hz AC

Power supply 100 to 120 VAC, 2.7 A

200 to 240 VAC, 1.2 A

Power consumption Operating: 245 W (100 to 120V), 240 W (200 to 240 V)

Standby: 4 W (100 to 120V), 5 W (200 to 240 V)

Environmental

Temperature Operating: 41 to 95 °F (5 to 35 °C)

Storage: 14 to 140 °F (–10 to 60 °C)

Humidity Operating: 20 to 80% RH, non-condensing

Storage: 10 to 90% RH, non-condensing

Operating altitude 7500 feet (2280 meters)

Safety

United States FCC Part 15B Class B (DoC)

Canada ICES-003 Class B

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UL60950 Third Edition

CSA C22.2 No. 60950

Pixelworks

™

ICs are used in this projector.

Compatible Video Formats

The projector supports analog video in NTSC, PAL, and SECAM formats, and it
automatically adjusts to the incoming signal. It can receive these formats as composite video,
S-video, or component video—which it accepts through the Video, S-Video, and Input A
ports, respectively.

The projector also supports digital video (SDTV, HDTV) and various monitor display
formats. Digital video is accepted by the HDMI port and the Input A port (in component
video format). The Input B port accepts analog RGB computer monitor signals.

If necessary, you can select a different Aspect setting to optimize the image. The resolution at
which the image displays for a given setting depends on the currently active picture source, as
listed in the following tables.

Composite video or S-Video

Aspect setting

Squeeze/

Normal

Format

NTSC 960 × 720 1280 × 720 1280 × 720 596 × 446 794 × 446

PAL or SECAM 960 × 720 1280 × 720 1280 × 720 708 × 528 944 × 528

(4:3)

Zoom
(16:9)

Wide
(16:9)

Through
(4:3)

Component video

Aspect setting

Format/
Signal

SDTV

480i
576i
480p
576p

HDTV

720p
1080i

Normal Zoom Squeeze Wide Through

(4:3)
960 × 720
960 × 720
960 × 720
960 × 720

(16:9)
1280 × 720
1280 × 720——

(16:9)
1280 × 720
1280 × 720
1280 × 720
1280 × 720

(16:9)
1280 × 720
1280 × 720
1280 × 720
1280 × 720

—
—

(16:9)
1280 × 760
1280 × 760
1280 × 760
1280 × 760

—
—

(4:3)
596 × 446
708 × 528
596 × 446
708 × 528

(16:9)
1176 × 664——

Squeeze
Through
(16:9)

Squeeze
Through

(16:9)
794 × 446
944 × 528
794 × 446
944 × 528

—

Note: The signal name refers to the total number of visible scan lines and the display mode
(interlaced or progressive), as defined by the signal format.

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Analog RGB

Aspect setting

Signal
(4:3)

VGA* 960 × 720 1280 × 720 1280 × 720 1280 × 720 640 × 480 853 × 480

VESA 960 × 720 1280 × 720 1280 × 720 1280 × 720 640 × 480 853 × 480

SVGA 960 × 720 1280 × 720 1280 × 720 1280 × 720 800 × 600 1066 × 600

XGA 960 × 720 1280 × 720 1280 × 720 1280 × 720 — —

SXGA 960 × 720 1280 × 720 1280 × 720 1280 × 720 — —

WXGA 1280 × 720 1280 × 720 — 1280 × 720 — —

MAC13”
MAC16”
MAC19”

SDTV*
480i
480p
576i
576p

HDTV*
720p
1080i

Normal Zoom Wide Squeeze Through

960 × 720
960 × 720
960 × 720

960 × 720
960 × 720
960 × 720
960 × 720

1280 × 720
1280 × 720——

1280 × 720
1280 × 720
1280 × 720

1280 × 720
1280 × 720
1280 × 720
1280 × 720

1280 × 720
1280 × 720
1280 × 720

1280 × 720
1280 × 720
1280 × 720
1280 × 720

—
—

1280 × 720
1280 × 720
1280 × 720

1280 × 720
1280 × 720
1280 × 720
1280 × 720

—
—

640 × 480
832 × 624
—

640 × 480
640 × 480
768 × 576
768 × 576

1280 × 720——

Squeeze
Through

853 × 480
1109 × 624
—

853 × 480
853 × 480
1024 × 576
1024 × 576

—

* HDMI input signals

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ESC/VP21 Command Codes

You can use an AV controller with a 9-pin null modem serial cable to control the projector.
You can download the complete ESC/VP 21 Communication Manual for home theater
projectors from the Epson website at http://support.epson.com. Following are some of the
available codes:

Item Command

Power ON/OFF ON PWR ON

OFF PWR OFF

A/V Mute ON/OFF ON MUTE ON

OFF MUTE OFF

A/V Mute selection Black MSEL 00

Blue MSEL 01

User’s Logo MSEL 02

Source
change

Terminal Signal name

Input A 4RCA SOURCE 10

YCbCr SOURCE 14

YPbPr SOURCE 15

Auto SOURCE 1F

Input B HDB15 SOURCE 20

RGB SOURCE 21

Input 3 (HDMI) HDMI SOURCE 30

Video Cyclic within SOURCE 4X SOURCE 40

Video (RCA) SOURCE 41

S-Video SOURCE 42

Input 5 D4 SOURCE C0

YCbCr SOURCE C4

YPbPr SOURCE C5

Auto SOURCE CF

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Item Command

Color Mode sRGB CMODE 01

Theatre CMODE 05

Living Room CMODE 06

Natural CMODE 07

Dynamic CMODE 08

Theatre Black 1 CMODE 09

Theatre Black 2 CMODE 0A

Aspect ratio Auto ASPECT 00

Normal ASPECT 20

Squeeze ASPECT 21

Zoom ASPECT 22

Through ASPECT 23

Squeeze Through ASPECT 24

Wide ASPECT 25

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Notices

Important Safety Information

Follow these safety instructions when setting up and using the projector:

■ Never look into the projector lens when the lamp is turned on; the bright light can

damage your eyes. Never let children look into the lens when it is on.

■ Never open any cover on the projector, except the lamp and filter covers. Dangerous

electrical voltages inside the projector can severely injure you.

■ Except as specifically explained in this User’s Guide, do not attempt to service this product

yourself. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.

■ The projector and its accessories come packaged in plastic bags. Keep plastic bags away

from small children to avoid any risk of suffocation.

■ Don’t place the projector on an unstable cart, stand, or table. Also, don’t use the projector

near water or sources of heat.

■ Use the type of power source indicated on the projector. If you’re not sure of the power

available, consult your dealer or power company.

■ Place the projector near a wall outlet where the plug can be easily unplugged.

■ Don’t insert the plug into an outlet with dust present, and insert the plug firmly into the

outlet. Failure to do so could result in sparks or fire.

■ Don’t overload wall outlets, extension cords, or integral convenience receptacles. This can

cause fire or electric shock.

■ Don’t block the slots and openings in the projector case. They provide ventilation and

prevent the projector from overheating. Don’t operate the projector on a sofa, rug, or
other soft surface, or in a closed-in cabinet unless proper ventilation is provided.

■ Never push objects through the cabinet slots or spill liquid into the projector.

■ Unplug the projector from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service

personnel under the following conditions: when the power cord or plug is damaged or
frayed; if liquid has been spilled into the projector, or if it has been exposed to rain or
water; if it doesn’t operate normally when you follow the operating instructions, or if it
exhibits a distinct change in performance, indicating a need for service; if it has been
dropped or the housing has been damaged.

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■ Don’t place the projector where the cord can be walked on. This may result in fraying or

damage to the plug.

■ Unplug the projector from the wall outlet before cleaning. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.

Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners.

■ The lamp(s) in this product contain mercury. Please consult your state and local

regulations regarding disposal or recycling. Do not put in the trash.

■ Allow the lamp to cool for one hour before replacing it.

■ Unplug the projector during lightning storms or when not in use for extended periods.

■ Don’t place the projector or remote control on top of heat-producing equipment.

■ If you use the projector in a country other than where you purchased it, use the correct

power cord for that country.

■ Don’t stand on the projector or place heavy objects on it.

■ Don’t use the projector outside of the required temperature range of 41 to 95 °F (5 to

35 °C). Doing so may cause an unstable display and could lead to projector damage.

■ Don’t store the projector outside of the required temperature range of 14 to 140 °F

(–10 to 60 °C) or in direct sunlight for long periods of time. Doing so may cause damage
to the case.

WARNING: The cords included with this product contain chemicals, including lead, known
to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. Wash hands after
handling. (posted in accordance with Proposition 65 in Cal. Health & Safety Code § 2549.5
et seq)

Remote Control Information

You can operate the projector by remote control via a line-of-sight infrared (IR) receiver at the
front and rear of the projector. The projector may not respond to remote control commands
under the following conditions:

■ There is an object between the remote control and the IR receiver on the projector.

■ Ambient light is too bright.

■ Certain types of fluorescent lighting are used.

■ Other equipment that emits infrared energy, such as a radiant room heater, is in the

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room.

If you experience problems, try the following:

■ The remote control’s batteries may be low on power; replace them.

■ Dim the ambient lighting and/or turn off any fluorescent lights.

■ Close any window coverings and/or move the projector out of direct sunlight.

■ Turn off other equipment that emits infrared energy.

FCC Compliance Statement

For United States Users

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates,
uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with
the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio or television reception. However,
there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this
equipment does cause interference to radio and television reception, which can be determined
by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference
by one or more of the following measures:

■ Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

■ Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

■ Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the

receiver is connected.

■ Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

WARNING

The connection of a non-shielded equipment interface cable to this equipment will invalidate
the FCC Certification of this device and may cause interference levels which exceed the limits
established by the FCC for this equipment. It is the responsibility of the user to obtain and
use a shielded equipment interface cable with this device. If this equipment has more than one
interface connector, do not leave cables connected to unused interfaces. Changes or
modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user’s authority to
operate the equipment.

For Canadian Users

This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing
Equipment Regulations.

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Declaration of Conformity

According to 47CFR, Part 2 and 15 for Class B Personal Computers and Peripherals; and/or
CPU Boards and Power Supplies used with Class B Personal Computers:

We: Epson America, Inc.
Located at: 3840 Kilroy Airport Way

MS 3-13
Long Beach, CA 90806-2469
Telephone: [phone]

Declare under sole responsibility that the product identified herein, complies with 47CFR
Part 2 and 15 of the FCC rules as a Class B digital device. Each product marketed is identical
to the representative unit tested and found to be compliant with the standards. Records
maintained continue to reflect the equipment being produced can be expected to be within
the variation accepted, due to quantity production and testing on a statistical basis as required
by 47CFR §2.909. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may
not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Trade Name: Epson
Type of Product: Projector
Model:
Marketing Name: PowerLite Cinema 550

EMP-TW550

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Epson America, Inc., Limited Warranty

What Is Covered: Epson America, Inc. (“Epson”) warrants to the original end user customer
that the Epson product enclosed with this limited warranty statement, if purchased and used
in the United States or Canada, conforms to the manufacturer’s specifications and will be free
from defects in workmanship and materials for a period of two (2) years from the date of
original purchase (except that the warranty period is 90 days for projector lamps). For
warranty service, you must provide proof of the date of original purchase.

What Epson Will Do To Correct Problems: Should your Epson projector require service during
the warranty period, Epson will, at its option, exchange or repair the projector without charge
for parts or labor. If Epson authorizes an exchange for the defective unit, Epson will ship a
replacement projector to you, freight prepaid, to an address in Canada or the U.S. (excluding
Puerto Rico and U.S. Possessions). Shipments to other locations will be made freight collect.
You are responsible for securely packaging the defective unit and returning it to Epson within
five (5) working days of receipt of the replacement. Epson requires a debit or credit card
number to secure the cost of the replacement projector in the event that you fail to return the
defective one. If your projector is being repaired by carry-in warranty service, please bring the
product securely packaged in its original container or an equivalent to your Epson Dealer or
Epson Customer Care Center. Epson will, at its option, repair or replace on an exchange basis
the defective unit, without charge for parts or labor. When warranty service involves the
exchange of the product or of a part, the item replaced becomes Epson property. The
exchanged product or part may be new or previously repaired to the Epson standard of
quality, or, at Epson’s option, may be another model of like kind and quality. Exchange or
replacement products assume the remaining warranty period of the product covered by this
limited warranty, except that each replacement lamp carries the limited 90-day warranty
stated above.

What This Warranty Does Not Cover: This warranty covers only normal use of the product in the
United States and Canada. 24-hour-per-day use of this product causes unusual strain and is not
considered normal use. This warranty does not cover consumables (e.g., fuses), other than lamps. This
warranty does not apply to refurbished or reconditioned products, and this warranty is not transferable.
Epson is not responsible for warranty service should the Epson label or logo or the rating label or serial
number be removed or should the product fail to be properly maintained or fail to function properly as
a result of misuse, abuse, improper installation, neglect, improper shipping, damage caused by disasters
such as fire, flood, and lightning, improper electrical current, software problems, interaction with
non-Epson products, or service other than by an Epson Authorized Servicer. Postage, insurance, or
shipping costs incurred in presenting your Epson product for carry-in warranty service are your
responsibility. If a claimed defect cannot be identified or reproduced in service, you will be held
responsible for costs incurred.

Notices 73

THE WARRANTY AND REMEDY PROVIDED ABOVE ARE EXCLUSIVE AND IN LIEU OF
ALL OTHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO,
THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR
PURPOSE. SOME LAWS DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES.
IF THESE LAWS APPLY, THEN ALL EXPRESS AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES ARE LIMITED
TO THE WARRANTY PERIOD IDENTIFIED ABOVE. UNLESS STATED HEREIN, ANY
STATEMENTS OR REPRESENTATIONS MADE BY ANY OTHER PERSON OR FIRM ARE
VOID. EXCEPT AS PROVIDED IN THIS WRITTEN WARRANTY, NEITHER EPSON
AMERICA, INC. NOR ITS AFFILIATES SHALL BE LIABLE FOR ANY LOSS,
INCONVENIENCE, OR DAMAGE, INCLUDING DIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL OR
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, RESULTING FROM THE USE OR INABILITY TO USE THE
EPSON PRODUCT, WHETHER RESULTING FROM BREACH OF WARRANTY OR ANY
OTHER LEGAL THEORY. IF THE REMEDY ABOVE FAILS, EPSON’S ENTIRE LIABILITY
SHALL BE LIMITED TO A REFUND OF THE PRICE PAID FOR THE EPSON PRODUCT
COVERED BY THIS LIMITED WARRANTY.

In Canada, warranties include both warranties and conditions.

Some jurisdictions do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, and some
jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the
above limitations and exclusions may not apply to you.This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and
you may also have other rights, which vary from jurisdiction to jurisdiction.

To locate the Authorized Epson Servicer nearest you, call the Epson Connection

SM

at
[phone] + PIN or [phone] in the U.S. and [phone] in Canada, or write to:
Epson America, Inc., P.O. Box 93012, Long Beach, CA 90809-3012.

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Index

A

Abs. Color Temp. setting, 29, 38
Accessories, 11, 61
Adjustment pattern, 34
Air filter

cleaning and replacing, 48 to 49

ordering, 11
Anti-theft device, 8, 11
Aspect button, 10, 26, 58
Aspect ratio, selecting, 26, 43
Auto Iris setting, 36
Auto Setup, 40

B

Batteries, remote control, 20
Black level, 36
Blank button, 10, 23
Blurry picture, 59
Brightness

setting, 36

specification, 63

C

Cables, connecting, 18 to 20
Child Lock, 31, 46
Cleaning

air filter, 48 to 49

lens and projector case, 47, 48
Codes, AV controller, 67
Color

adjusting, 28 to 30, 38 to 39

problems, 60
Color Mode, 10, 28, 60
Color Saturation setting, 38

Color temperature setting, 29, 38
ColorTemp. button, 10
Computer, displaying an image, 57 to 58
Contrast

button, 10
ratio, 63
setting, 36

Control panel, projector, 9

D

Declaration of Conformity, 72
Direct Power On, 45
Display Background setting, 44
Documentation, 12
DVI-Video Level setting, 37

E

Electrical requirements, 64
Epson

accessories, 11, 61
Home Service, 11
PrivateLine Support, 61
technical support, 12, 61

warranty, 11, 73 to 74
EPSON Super White setting, 36
ESC/VP21 command codes, 67

F

FCC Compliance Statement, 71
Filter, see Air filter
Flickering, 37, 59
Focus ring, 26

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G

L

Gain, color, 39
Gamma, 29 to 30, 39
Gamma button, 10

H

HDMI, 7, 18, 19
Help, 61
High Altitude Mode, 46
Home Service, 11

I

Illumination of buttons, 20
Image

adjusting, 25 to 30, 35 to 40
changing aspect ratio, 26
positioning, 24, 43
resizing, 26, 43

selecting source, 22
Image problems, 56 to 60
Info menu, 53
Input A setting, 45
Installing projector, 16 to 17
Interference, signal, 59
Interlaced mode setting, 37

K

Kensington anti-theft device, 8, 11
Keystone buttons, 9
Keystone correction, 14, 25, 45, 59

Lamp

checking usage timer, 53
life, 63
ordering, 11, 50
replacing, 50 to 52
resetting usage timer, 52
safety instructions, 69 to 70

specifications, 63
Language setting, 34
Lens shift dials, 24
Lens, cleaning, 47
Lights, projector, 55 to 56
Line menu, 10, 34, 38
Lock

Kensington, 8, 11

projector buttons, 31

M

Memory button, 10, 41
Memory settings

creating, 41

using, 41
Menu button, 10, 33
Menus

available settings, 34 to 46

customizing, 34

line menu, 10, 34, 38

using, 33
Message setting, 44
Mounting projector, 17
Moving projector, 54

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N

Navigation bar, displaying, 35
No image, 57 to 58

O

R

Offset, color, 39
Operation Lock, 31, 46
Output scaling, 43

P

Pattern button, 10
Pattern, adjustment, 34
Picture problems, 56 to 60
Pixelworks, 64
Positioning image, 24, 43
Positioning projector, 13 to 15
PrivateLine Support, 61
Problems

picture, 56 to 60

remote control, 60, 70 to 71
Progressive mode setting, 37
Projection distance, 15, 63
Projector

checking status, 53

cleaning, 48

control panel, 9

dimensions, 16, 64

installing, 16 to 17

lights, 55 to 56

locking, 8, 11, 31

menus, 34 to 46

parts, 8 to 9

positioning, 13 to 15

resetting menu options, 42

storing, 53

transporting, 54

turning on and off, 21 to 22, 56

Registration, 11
Remote control

batteries, 20
buttons, 10
lighting up buttons, 20

problems, 60, 70 to 71
Replacing lamp, 50 to 52
Resetting

lamp usage timer, 42, 52

projector settings, 42
Resolution

compatible formats, 65 to 66

projector, 53, 63
RGB settings, 39
RGBCMY settings, 39

S

Safety approvals, 64
Safety instructions, 69 to 70
Setup level, 36
Sharpness, 37
Skin Tone

button, 10

setting, 29, 38
Sleep mode, 46
Source buttons, 9, 10
Source, selecting image, 22
Specifications

compatible video formats, 65 to 66

dimensions, 64

electrical, 64

environmental, 64

general, 63

lamp, 63

remote control, 63

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Squeeze mode, 27
Startup screen, selecting, 44
Static, 59
Storing projector, 53
Support, 12, 61
Sync (Synchronization) setting, 40

T

Technical support, 12, 61
Through setting, 27
Tint, 38
Tracking, 40
Transporting projector, 54
Trigger Out setting, 45
Trigger port, 20
Turning on and off projector, 21 to 22, 56

U

User’s Logo setting, 44

V

Video Signal setting, 45
Video, compatible formats, 65 to 66
VP21 codes, 67

W

Warranty, 11, 73 to 74
Where to Get Help, 61
White level, 36
Wide setting, 27

Z

Zoom Caption setting, 27, 43
Zoom ring, 26
Zoom setting, 27

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