EPSON PowerLite User Guide

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PowerLite®

TW100

Home Theater Projector

User’s Guide

Important Safety Information

WARNING: 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.

WARNING: The projector and its accessories come packaged in plastic bags. Keep plastic bags away from small children to avoid any risk of suffocation.

Caution: When you replace the lamp, never touch the new 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.

Copyright Notice

All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, without the prior written permission of SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION. The information contained herein is designed only for use with this EPSON product. EPSON is not responsible for any use of this information as applied to other products.

Neither SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION nor its affiliates shall be liable to the purchaser of this product or third parties for damages, losses, costs, or expenses incurred by purchaser or third parties as a result of: accident, misuse, or abuse of this product or unauthorized modifications, repairs, or alterations to this product, or (excluding the U.S.) failure to strictly comply with SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION’s operating and maintenance instructions.

SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION shall not be liable for any damages or problems arising from the use of any options or any consumable products other than those designated as Original EPSON Products or EPSON Approved Products by SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION.

EPSON is a registered trademark of SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION.

EPSON Extra Care, EPSON Connection, and EPSON Store are service marks; PrivateLine and PowerLite are registered trademarks of Epson America, Inc.

General Notice: Other product names used herein are for identification purposes only and may be trademarks of their respective owners. EPSON disclaims any and all rights in those marks.

Copyright © 2002 by Epson America, Inc.

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CContents

Welcome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Supported Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Cable Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Optional Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Easy to Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Using Your Documentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

For More Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Registration and Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

	Using the Projector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. 7
1	Turning On Your Equipment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. 8
	Turning On the Projector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. 8
	What To Do If You See a Blank Screen . . . . . . . . . . . .	10
	Switching Between Picture Sources. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	11
	Adjusting the Image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	12
	Adjusting the Height of Your Image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	12
	Focusing and Zooming Your Image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	13
	Adjusting the Image Shape. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	14
	Displaying a Test Pattern . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	15
	Selecting the Color Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	16
	Selecting the Aspect Ratio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	17
	Adjusting the Tracking and Synchronization . . . . . . . . .	20
	Turning Off the Picture and Sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	21
	Freezing the Action. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	21
	Shutting Down the Projector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	22

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	Fine-tuning the Projector. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	25
2	Using the Projector’s Menu System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	26
	Changing Settings Through the Full Menus . . . . . . . . .	27
	Changing Video Settings Using the Line Menu . . . . . . .	28
	Adjusting the Image Appearance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	29
	Adjusting Image Color and Clarity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	30
	Configuring the Input Source . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	31
	Repositioning the Image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	34
	Customizing Projector Operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	34
	Saving and Recalling Image Quality Settings . . . . . . . . . . . .	36
	Saving Menu Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	36
	Recalling a Memory Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	37
	Viewing Lamp Usage and Other Information. . . . . . . . . . . .	37
	Restoring the Default Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	38
	Maintaining the Projector. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	39
3	Cleaning the Lens. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	40
	Cleaning the Projector Case . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	40
	Cleaning and Replacing the Air Filter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	40
	Replacing the Lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	42
	Resetting the Lamp Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	44
	Storing the Projector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	45
	Transporting the Projector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	45
	Solving Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	47
4	Using On-Screen Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	48
	What To Do When the Lights Flash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	49
	Solving Image Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	52
	Solving Problems with the Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . .	58
	Where To Get Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	59
	Telephone Support Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	59

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A ComputerAppendix A:. . . Connecting. . . . . . . . . . . . . the. . . . Projector. . . . . . . . . . to. . . a. . .		61
	Connecting to a VGA Computer Source . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	61
	Connecting to a DVI Computer Source . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	63
	Appendix B: Notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	65
B	Important Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	65
	Remote Control Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	68
	Declaration of Conformity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	69
	FCC Compliance Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	70
	Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	71
	Appendix C: Technical Specifications . . . . . . .	73
C	General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	73
	Projection Lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	74
	Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	74
	Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	74
	Electrical. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	74
	Environmental . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	75
	Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	75
	Input B Port Pin Assignments. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	75
	Compatible Video Formats. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	76
	ESC/VP21 Commands. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	78
	Screen Size and Projection Distances . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	79
	Supported Signal Resolutions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	80
	Index. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	83

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W-Welcome

Thank you for choosing the EPSON® PowerLite® TW100 Home Theater Projector. Now you can enjoy high-quality front or rear projection in the relaxing environment of your own home.

Features

The PowerLite TW100 offers these powerful features:

■16:9 wide format LCD panel

■800:1 contrast ratio

■High resolution of 1280 × 720

■700 ANSI lumens

■Short lens focus; you can project an 80-inch diagonal image with the projector just 10 feet away

■Five setup configurations, including front or rear projection and ceiling mounted installation

■Whisper-quiet operation

■DCDi Advanced Image Processor technology (by Faroudja™) which reduces the jagged edges caused by conventional progressive scan conversion

■3/2 menu pull-down circuit, matching the frame rate for film (24 frames per second) to video (30 FPS)

■Trigger port (to activate projection screen)

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

Welcome 1

Supported Devices

You can connect the projector to any of the following video sources: VCR, DVD player, DTV decoder, HDTV tuner, videodisc player, cable/satellite box, TV, video game console, audio/video receiver, camcorder, personal video recorder, digital camera, or laser disc player.

The projector supports composite video, S-Video, and component video, and it automatically senses the video format (HDTV, NTSC, PAL, or SECAM).

It can also be connected to a desktop or laptop PC, or Apple® Macintosh,® Power Macintosh™ series, PowerBook® computers, iMac™ and iBook™ series systems.

The Quick Setup sheet explains how to connect your projector to your other equipment. See the following section to see which cables are required.

Cable Requirements

The projector does not come with any cables. However, you may already have the ones you need or you can purchase them from EPSON (as described on pages 3 and 4). Refer to the list below to see which cables you need for your setup:

■To receive a composite video signal, you need an RCA video cable. (One is usually provided with your video device.)

■To receive an S-Video signal, you need an S-Video cable. (One is usually provided with your video device.)

■To receive a component video signal from a DVD player or other video device, you need a component video cable.

■If you want to connect more than one component video source, you need a VGA-to-component video cable.

■To connect a VGA computer to the projector, you need a VGA computer cable.

■To connect a computer with a DVI interface, you need a DVI/analog interface cable.

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■Some older PowerBooks and Macintosh desktop models may need the Macintosh adapter set shown on page 62. Older iMac systems may need a special adapter to provide a VGA output port; see your computer dealer.

You can purchase many of these accessories from your dealer, by calling EPSON at [phone], or by visiting the EPSON StoreSM at www.epsonstore.com (U.S. sales only). In Canada, please call [phone] for dealer referral.

Optional Accessories

EPSON provides the following optional accessories for the projector:

Product	Product number
Replacement lamp and air filter	V13H010L17
Customized carrying cases:
Samsonite wheeled soft case	ELPKS35
ATA molded hard shell case	ELPKS40
ATA shipping case	ELPKS41
Soft shoulder bag	ELPKS13
Installation accessories:
Ceiling mount	ELPMB36
Suspension adapter	ELPMBAPL
False ceiling plate	ELPMBFCP
Distribution amplifier	ELPDA01
Kensington security lock	ELPSL01
Presentation audio system	ELPPAS1
Wireless microphone system	ELPCVSII
Presentation cameras:
High resolution document imager	ELPDC02
Motion presentation camera	ELPDC03
High resolution document camera	ELPDC04
Projection screens:
50-inch portable pop-up screen	ELPSC06
60-inch portable pop-up screen	ELPSC07
80-inch portable pop-up screen	ELPSC08

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Product	Product number
Macintosh adapter set (includes monitor adapter	ELPAP01
and desktop adapter)
Component video cable (VGA to component video)	ELPKC19
Digital video cables:
DVI to DVI, 10 feet (3 meters)	ELPKC20
DVI to DFP, 10 feet (3 meters)	ELPKC21
DVI to analog video, 10 feet (3 meters)	V12H005C25

Easy to Use

The projector is very easy to use. Buttons on the projector and remote control let you make quick adjustments to the projected image:

■If multiple devices are connected to the projector, press the Input buttons to switch from one to the next.

■Press the Colortune button to select the best color mode. Choose from Dynamic, Theater, Natural, PC, or sRGB.

■The Aspect button lets you select from five aspect ratios to match the image source (Normal, Zoom, Squeeze, Normal through, Squeeze through).

Additionally, you can use the projector’s simple menu system to adjust the image quality (including color, sharpness, noise reduction and the motion detect setting).

Once your settings are just the way you want them, you can save them for future use by assigning them to one of the 6 remote control memory buttons.

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Using Your Documentation

Your owner’s kit includes warranty information, your PrivateLine® Support card, Quick Setup sheet, and this User’s Guide. See the Quick Setup sheet to connect the projector to a video source such as a DVD player or VCR. (If you are connecting the projector to a computer, see Appendix A in this book for detailed instructions.)

This User’s Guide contains all the other information you need to use your projector. Please follow these guidelines as you read through the book:

■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.

For More Information

If you need help not covered in the documentation, try the following:

■Built-in help system

Press the Help button on the projector or the remote control to get instant help while using the projector. See page 48 for details.

■support.epson.com

Download FAQs and e-mail your questions to EPSON support.

■EPSON PrivateLine Support service

This service requires a PIN code, which is provided on a special card included in your owner’s kit. To get help fast from EPSON, call [phone] and enter the PIN on the card in your owner’s kit. If your projector needs to be repaired, EPSON provides overnight replacement service in most parts of the U.S. and Canada.

You can also take advantage of EPSON’s automated support services 24 hours a day. See page 59 for more information.

Welcome 5

Registration and Warranty

Your projector comes with a basic carry-in warranty (on page 71) as well as an international warranty; so you can use your projector with confidence anywhere in the world. For details, see the warranty brochure included in your owner’s kit.

In addition, EPSON offers free Extra CareSM Road 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 the brochure in your owner’s kit for details.

To register, simply fill out the registration card included in your owner’s kit and mail it to EPSON. Or you can register online at http://epsonwebreg.info2.net/. Registering also lets you receive special updates on new accessories, products, and service.

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1Using the Projector

Follow the instructions in this chapter to:

■Turn on the projector and other equipment

■Switch between picture sources

■Adjust the image

■Turn off the picture and sound

■Freeze the action

■Shut down the projector

Using the Projector 7

Turning On Your Equipment

Make sure your projector and other equipment are set up and connected correctly, as described on the Quick Setup sheet or in Appendix A. Then turn on your projector and other equipment as described below.

Turning On the Projector

1.Make sure the power is turned off for the projector and any sources you have connected to it.

2.Remove the lens cover.

3.Connect one end of the power cord to the power inlet on the back of the projector.

4. Connect the other end to a grounded electrical outlet.

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5. Turn on the main power switch on the back of the projector.

The P power light on top of the projector flashes orange, and then stays orange.

Orange

6.Turn on the power to any equipment connected to the projector.

7.Press the Power button on the remote control or the top of the projector.

Green

The P power light flashes green as the projector warms up, and the projection lamp comes on in about 15 seconds. The power light stays green, and you may see a blue screen with the No Signal message displayed. This is normal.

note

The projector will not respond to any buttons on the control panel or remote control while the power light is flashing orange or green.

warning

Never look into the lens when the lamp is on. This can damage your eyes, and is especially dangerous for children.

Using the Projector 9

No Signal

8.Press the Play button on your video source to start your video (if necessary).

9.If you’ve connected more than one video and/or computer source, you may need to select a different source. Press the Source button on the projector or one of the Input buttons on the remote control. (See “Switching Between Picture Sources” on page 11 for more information.)

If you’re projecting from a computer, and you see a New Hardware Wizard message saying that it has found a plug-and-play monitor, click Cancel.

If the image is upside-down or reversed, you need to change the Projection option in the Setting menu. See page 35.

If a projected image fails to appear, see the next section for help.

Once you see your image, turn to page 12 for instructions on focusing and making other image adjustments.

When you’re ready to turn off the projector, follow the steps on page 22.

What To Do If You See a Blank Screen

If you see a blank screen or a blue screen with the No Signal message after turning on your computer or video source, try the following:

■Make sure the power light is green and not flashing and the lens cover is off.

■Make sure the cables are connected correctly, as described on the Quick Setup sheet (or Appendix A, for computers).

■Select a different source (if more than one is connected to the projector) by pressing one of the Input buttons on the remote control. (See page 11.)

■If you connected a computer, try restarting it.

■If you’re using a laptop, you may need to set up your system to display on the projector screen as well as the LCD screen, as described on page 53.

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Switching Between Picture Sources

If your projector is connected to more than one video source, you can use the buttons on the control panel or remote control to switch between the different sources.

On the projector’s control panel, press the Source button to display the currently selected source. Press it again quickly to switch. Continue pressing the button until the name of the source you want is displayed on the screen.

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Source button

Input buttons

On the remote control, press one of the Input buttons to select the desired source:

Press this button	To select the source connected to this port
S-Video	S-Video
Video	Composite video
A	Input A component video
B	Input B component video or computer
D-RGB	D-RGB DVI-I port (digital cable)
A-RGB	A-RGB DVI port (analog cable)

After you select a source, the screen goes dark for a moment before the image appears.

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Adjusting the Image

Once you see your image, you’ll need to make certain adjustments:

■If the image is too high or too low, you can reposition it as described below.

■To focus or zoom your image, see page 13.

■If the image isn’t square, see page 14.

■To select a different color mode, see page 16.

■To change the aspect ratio, see page 17.

■If the projected image is flickering or “noisy,” see page 20.

Adjusting the Height of Your Image

The projector should be as perpendicular to the screen as possible. If the image is too low, you can raise it by extending the projector’s front foot.

1.Stand behind the projector. Press the foot release button and lift the front of the projector. This unlocks the foot.

Foot release button

2.Once the image is positioned where you want it, release the button to lock the foot in place.

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3.If you need to straighten the image, rotate the round adjustable foot at the back of the projector.

If the image is no longer square after raising it, see page 14.

Focusing and Zooming Your Image

The size of your projected image is determined mainly by the distance between the projector and the screen, but you can also use the zoom ring to enlarge or reduce the image.

Zoom ring

Rotate the focus ring to sharpen the image.

note

To determine how far the projector should be from the screen, see “Screen Size and Projection Distances” on page 79.

Focus ring

note

You can also adjust the focus by displaying a test pattern (as described on page 15).

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Adjusting the Image Shape

If the projector is raised in the front or the back, like this:

note

You can also correct keystone distortion by displaying a test pattern (as described in the next section) or through the projector’s Setting menu (see page 35).

your projected image may not be square or rectangular; it may have a “keystone” shape like one of the examples shown below.

To correct this, hold down the Shift button on the projector’s control panel and press the top or bottom Keystone button until the corners of the image are square.

After correction, your image will be slightly smaller.

The keystone adjustment remains in the projector’s memory, so if you later change the position of the projector, you might need to adjust the keystone setting as well.

If the image becomes distorted or blurry after you make a keystone correction, try decreasing the Sharpness setting in the Video menu, as described on page 30.

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Displaying a Test Pattern

You can display a test pattern before or during projection to adjust the focus, correct keystone distortion, and select the best light and dark shades. Follow these steps:

1.Press the Pattern button on the remote control or the projector’s control panel. You see the Crosshatch pattern:

2.Adjust the focus ring until the Hs are as sharp as they can be. If you need to correct any keystone distortion, hold down the Shift button on the projector’s control panel and press the top or bottom Keystone button, as described on page 14.

3.Press the Pattern button again to display the Grayscale pattern:

Use this pattern to adjust the dark and light shades. Follow the instructions on page 29 to select the Video menu and choose the Color Adjustment option. Then select either Color Temp or RGB. (See page 31 for more information.)

When you display the menu, the test pattern disappears. After you adjust the color, you need to exit the menu and display the test pattern again to see your changes take effect.

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note

You can also change the color mode through the Video menu. See page 30.

Selecting the Color Mode

You can select from five pre-set color modes to get the best color settings:

■Dynamic—for projecting images with greater modulation and color intensity

■Theater—good when projecting movies or images with dark scenes

■Natural—best for projecting images in their natural color

■PC—brightest color mode for projecting computer images

■sRGB—good for images that conform to the sRGB standard. If the connected video source has an sRGB mode, set both the projector and the video source to sRGB.

To change the color mode, press the Colortune button until the desired setting appears on the screen.

Projector

Remote control

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Selecting the Aspect Ratio

The aspect ratio is the ratio between an image’s length and its height. Standard images have an aspect ratio of 4:3; HDTV and almost all DVD images have an aspect ratio of 16:9. If your video source is 16:9, the projector displays it in its native ratio. If it is 4:3, you can choose the best mode for projecting it.

Normal mode

Normal mode maintains the aspect ratio of the image source and the images are projected onto a 16:9 screen area. When 4:3 images are being projected, black bands appear on the sides.

4:3 image on input source

displayed through projector

Squeeze mode

Use this setting if the video source has a 16:9 output mode. If images in squeeze mode are viewed on a 4:3 TV screen, the images are compressed (as shown on the left). But when squeeze mode is selected on the projector, the images are projected correctly in their native wide-screen (16:9) format.

16:9 image displayed in	displayed through projector
squeeze mode on a 4:3
TV screen

When images output in 4:3 format are projected using the projector’s squeeze mode, they are elongated horizontally.

image output in 4:3 format	image displayed through
	the projector in squeeze
	mode

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Zoom mode
							In zoom mode, images output in 4:3
							format are cropped at the top and bottom
							by a set amount and then projected in a
							16:9 format.
4:3 image cut at top and					image resized to 16:9
bottom
Through mode
							If the input signal resolution is 1280 x 720
							or less, the images are projected with the
							resolution unchanged. The size of the
							displayed images depends on the input
							resolution.
					image displayed in
4:3 image on 4:3 input
source					projector’s normal through
					mode
Squeeze Through mode
							If the input signal resolution is 1280 x 720
							or less, the input signal resolution is
							elongated horizontally and the images are
							projected at an aspect ratio of 16:9. The
							size of the displayed images will change
							depending on the input resolution.
16:9 image on 4:3 input					image displayed in
source					projector’s squeeze
					through mode

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Press the Aspect button on the control panel or the remote control to select the aspect ratio of the screen display. The current setting appears in the top right corner of the screen each time the ratio changes.

Normal

The table below shows which aspect ratio modes are available for the different input sources.

					Squeeze
Input signal	Normal	Squeeze	Zoom	Through	Through
Video (SDTV)
Video (HDTV)
Computer
(SVGA or
lower)
Computer
(XGA or higher)

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If you press and hold the Shift button on the projector’s control panel and then press the Aspect button while you are in Through mode or Squeeze Through mode, you can move the image to one of the following 3 positions:

Auto button

Adjusting the Tracking and Synchronization

If you’re projecting from a computer and displaying an image that contains a lot of detail (such as the text of a letter), you may notice one or more vertical stripes or bands, or some of the characters may look heavy or blurred. You can increase the clarity by pressing the Auto button on the remote control. This resets the projector’s tracking, sync, and position settings.

If further adjustment is needed, you can correct the image manually using the Tracking and Sync options in the Video menu. (See page 31.)

Incorrect tracking

Incorrect sync

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Turning Off the Picture and Sound

You can use the Blank button on the remote control to darken your screen and turn off the sound. This is useful if you pause the video.

■To turn off the picture and sound, press the Blank button. The screen goes dark.

■To turn the picture and sound back on, press Blank again.

If you don’t pause the video it continues to play even though you can’t see or hear it. When you press the Blank button again to resume, the playback does not resume at the exact point you paused it.

Freezing the Action

If you want to temporarily freeze the action on the screen, press the Still button on the remote control. This freezes any moving images on the screen until you press the Still button again.

Like the Blank feature, the video and audio input continue while the moving images are paused, so when you press the Still button again to resume, the playback does not resume where you stopped it.

note

You can make the blank screen blue, instead of black, or display the EPSON logo on the screen whenever you press the Blank button.

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note

If you have turned on the Sleep mode option in the projector’s Setting menu, the projector turns off the lamp if it has not received any input signals for the selected amount of time (1, 5, or 10 minutes). See page 35 for more information.

Shutting Down the Projector

When you’ve finished using the projector, follow the recommended procedure to shut it down. This extends the life of the lamp and protects the projector from possible overheating.

1.Turn off any video or computer sources connected to the projector first.

2.To turn off the projector, press the Power button on the projector or remote control. You see a confirmation message:

Power OFF?

Please press key again to power off.

If you don’t want to turn it off, press any other button or ignore the message. (It disappears in about 7 seconds if you don’t respond.)

3.Press the Power button again. The lamp is turned off and the P power light flashes red for about 90 seconds and then changes to flashing orange.

Flashes red and then orange

The light continues flashing orange for about 5 minutes until the projector cools down. When the projector has cooled, the power light stays orange and the exhaust fan shuts off.

If you want to turn the projector on again, wait until the light stops flashing red. Then press the Power button.

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4.If you will not be using the projector for an extended period of time, make sure the P power light is orange, then turn off the main switch on the back of the projector. (See “Storing the Projector” on page 45 for more information.)

5. Replace the lens cover.

caution

Do not turn off the main power switch while the projector is cooling down. This can cause problems with the lamp operation.

caution

To avoid damaging the projector or lamp, never unplug the power cord when the power light is green or flashing red or orange.

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