Epson PL Home Cinema 20 User Manual

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Contents

Welcome!	5
Registration and Warranty	5
Projector Parts	6
Projector Controls	7
Optional Accessories	8
About This Manual	9
Getting More Information	9
Using the Projector	11
Choosing a Location	11
Adjusting the Picture	13
Controlling Your Presentation	15
Adjusting the Volume	15
Freezing the Action	15
Turning Off the Picture and Sound	15
Using the Projector’s Menu System	16
Changing Menu Settings	16
Adjusting the Appearance of the Picture	17
Using Advanced Picture Settings	19
Using On-screen Display Features	21
Customizing Projector Operation	22
Viewing Lamp Usage and Other Information	23
Restoring the Default Settings	24
Caring for the Projector	25
Cleaning the Lens	25
Cleaning the Projector Case	25

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Cleaning and Replacing the Air Filters	26
Replacing the Lamp	27
Resetting the Lamp Timer	29
Storing the Projector	29
Transporting the Projector	29

Problem Solving	31
What To Do When the Lights Flash	31
Solving Projector Problems	32
Solving Picture Problems	34
Where To Get Help	38
Specifications and Notices	39
Projector Specifications	39
Important Safety Information	42
FCC Compliance Statement	44
Declaration of Conformity	45
Epson America, Inc. Limited Warranty	45
Index	47

4 Contents

Welcome!

The Epson® PowerLite® Home 20 Theater Projector lets you enjoy high-quality projection in the relaxing environment of your own home. It offers these powerful features:

■Adjustable color modes with built-in cinema filter for great viewing

■16:9 LCD panel for wide format projection

■Flexible setup configurations for front or rear projection and ceiling-mounted installation

■Short lens focus; you can project a 120-inch diagonal image with the projector just 10 feet away

■1200 ANSI lumens

■1000:1 contrast ratio

■Parental control through the projector’s child lock function

■Lock port for optional Kensington® MicroSaver® anti-theft device

■Toll-free two-year priority technical support

Registration and Warranty

The Epson PowerLite Home 20 projector comes with a basic two-year carry-in warranty. For details, see page 45.

In addition, Epson offers free Extra CareSM Home Service during your warranty period. 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.

We encourage you to please register your projector. 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.

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Projector Parts

		Horizontal lens shift
	Control panel	Vertical lens shift
		Zoom ring
Lamp cover		Focus ring
		Infrared receiver
		(for remote control)
		Lens cover
Ventilation slots

Adjustable feet

Video port (composite video)

	S-video port	Audio ports
		Lamp cover release slot
	Input B (computer)
		Speaker
	Infrared receiver

Component video port

Control port (for	Kensington	AC power inlet
service use only)
	security lock

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Projector Controls

Power button	Menu button
Turns the projector on and off	Displays or hides
	projector menus

Power light			Esc button
			Exits the current
Indicates
			function or menu
operating status

Warning light	Aspect button
Alerts you to	Changes the
problems	picture’s aspect ratio

Source button
Switches the		udl r Arrow buttons						Keystone correction buttons
video input source		Navigate menus						Adjust screen shape
		Enter button						Volume buttons

Selects menu options

Power buttons

Turn the projector on and off

Source buttons

Switch between equipment connected to the projector

Picture buttons

Adjust brightness, contrast, color temperature, and skin

tones. Also let you select a color

mode or recall memory settings.

Menu button

Displays or hides projector’s menus

udl r Arrow and Enter buttons

Navigate menus and select menu options

Adjust speaker volume

A/V Mute button

Turns off audio and video

Aspect button

Changes the picture’s aspect ratio

Still button

Freezes the picture and sound

Auto button

Optimizes computer images

Keystone buttons

Adjust screen shape

Volume buttons

Adjust speaker volume

ESC button

Exits the current function or menu

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Optional Accessories

Epson provides the following optional accessories for the projector:

Product	Part number
Replacement lamp	ELPLP33
Air filter replacement	ELPAF09
Customized carrying cases:
Samsonite® wheeled soft case	ELPKS35
Samsonite soft shoulder bag	ELPKS43
Ceiling mount	ELPHT020
Suspension adapter	ELPHTAPL
False ceiling plate	ELPHTFCP
Kensington security lock	ELPSL01
S-video cable	F8V308X25

You can purchase these accessories from an Epson authorized 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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About This Manual

See the Quick Setup sheet to connect the projector to your video or computer equipment. This book contains information on using the projector, in addition to 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.

Getting More Information

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® Support service. Call

[phone] and enter the PIN on the PrivateLine support card that came with your projector.

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Using the Projector

Follow the instructions in this section to choose a location for the projector, adjust the picture, control projector operation, and use the menu system.

Choosing a Location

You can set up the projector for these four viewing arrangements:

Front/Ceiling

Rear/Ceiling

			Front				Rear

If you install the projector in a rear or overhead position, you need to invert and/or mirror the image by selecting the correct Projection option (see page 20). Professional installation is recommended if you want to attach the projector to the ceiling.

Ideally, place the projector at a height so 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 (see page 13). This produces the best-looking picture.

If you place the projector above or below

screen level, you 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 it

with the projector’s Keystone function (see page 14).

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To project a rectangular (non-distored) image, you do not need to align the projector exactly with the center of the screen. By using the horizontal lens shift dial, you can place the projector to the left or right of the screen’s center, by up to 25 percent of the image’s width when projecting with a 16:9 aspect ratio. Make sure the projector faces straight ahead (at a 90-degree angle to the screen).

Note: If you place the projector too far left or right, your image will not be rectangular.

Projector can be moved from center by up to 25 percent of the image’s width

90°

Place the projector at a suitable distance from the screen to obtain the desired image size, as indicated

below. Note that the Zoom adjustment also affects image size.

Image size (16:9)		Projection distance
30 in. (26 × 15 in.)		2.4 to 3.7 feet
40 in. (35 × 20 in.)		3.2 to 4.9 feet
60 in. (51 × 28 in.)		4.9 to 7.4 feet
80 in. (71 × 39 in.)		6.6 to 9.9 feet
100 in. (87 × 47 in.)		8.2 to 12.4 feet
200 in. (173	× 98 in.)	16.5 to 24.8 feet
300 in. (260	× 146 in.)	24.8 to 37.3 feet

When placing the projector, 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 6 feet of a grounded electrical outlet or extension cord.

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Adjusting the Picture

Follow the steps on the Quick Setup sheet to connect the projector to your equipment, turn it on, and select the image source. Once you see your picture, you may need to make certain adjustments.

Note: If you don’t see a picture, or the picture doesn’t look right, see page 34 for troubleshooting instructions.

1. Rotate the focus ring to sharpen the picture, or the zoom ring to reduce or enlarge it.

Focus ring

Focus and zoom rings

Zoom ring

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

Up

Down

Left

Right

Note: The lens shift feature cannot move the image both horizontally and vertically by the full amount. For example, if you have moved the image all the way up, then you cannot shift it all the way to the right or left at the same time.

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3.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. You can also use the feet to correct the angle of the image if it’s tilted horizontally.

4.If you raise or lower the image by tilting the projector, the image becomes “keystoned” and looks like or . To return the image to a rectangular shape, use the or Keystone button on the projector or remote control.

5.To change the picture’s aspect ratio (ratio between length and height), press the Aspect button on the projector or remote control. Choose from these settings:

■Auto

To automatically display the image in the correct size.

■Normal

For standard TV broadcasts, computer images, or images having a 4:3 aspect ratio.

■Squeeze

For DVDs or video recordings made in a compressed (anamorphic) 16:9 format, sometimes called “Squeeze Mode.”

■Zoom

For images having a 16:9 aspect ratio (wide-screen or letterbox format).

Note: If you display a 4:3 image using the Zoom setting, the edges of the image will be cut off. You can use the Zoom Caption option to resize and position the image to your liking (see page 19).

6. Use the Picture buttons on the remote control to adjust the brightness, contrast, and color. See page 17 for more information about using these settings.

Note: Before selecting the Color Mode or other picture settings, make sure the Setup Level is set correctly (see page 20).

14 Using the Projector

Controlling Your Presentation

Use these settings to control the projector’s speaker volume, temporarily freeze the picture, or turn off the picture and sound.

Adjusting the Volume

When an audio source is connected to the projector’s Audio port, use the and Volume buttons on the projector or remote control to adjust the sound output from of the projector’s speaker.

Freezing the Action

To freeze the action temporarily on the screen, press the Still button on the remote control. This freezes any moving

images until you press the Still button again. Still

button

Note: The sound from your video source continues to be heard while the image is frozen. You need to press the pause button on your video source if you wish to resume playback where you stopped it.

A/V Mute button

Turning Off the Picture and Sound

You can use the A/V Mute button on the remote control to darken your screen and turn off the sound.

■To turn off the picture and sound, press the A/V Mute button. The screen goes dark.

■To turn the picture and sound back on, press the A/V Mute button again.

Note: Your video source continues to play while the screen is dark. You should pause the video if you wish to resume playback where you stopped it.

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