Epson PowerLite Cinema 200PLUS User Manual

Epson® PowerLite® Cinema 200+

Home Theater Projector

User’s Guide

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Contents

Introduction 7

Registration and Warranty 7
Projector Parts 8
Projector Controls 9
Optional Accessories 10
Using This Manual 10

Getting More Information 10

Setting Up the Projector 11

Choosing a Location 11
Connecting the Cables 13

Other Connections 14

Basic Operation 17

Turning On the Projector 17

Turning Off the Projector 18
Selecting the Image Source 18
Choosing the Aspect Ratio 19
Choosing the Color Mode 20
Displaying and Adjusting the Image 20

Focusing and Zooming the Image 21

Selecting the Input Signal Setting 21

Inverting and Mirroring the Image 22

Positioning the Image 22

Performing Keystone Correction 23
Locking the Projector 24

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Making Adjustments 25

Using the Menu System 25

Changing How the Menu Displays 26
Adjusting the Image Quality 27

Brightness and Contrast Settings 27

Sharpness and Picture Quality Settings 28

Color Settings 29

Adjustments for Computer Images 30
Saving and Resetting Menu Selections 31

Creating Memory Settings 31

Resetting the Projector 32
Adjusting the Image Size 33
Setting Screen Display Options 34
Selecting Other Projector Options 34

Using Cinema Color Editor 37

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Setting Up Your Computer 37

System Requirements 37

Installing the Software 38

Connecting to the Computer 39
Using Cinema Color Editor 40

Performing Remote Control Operations 42

Adjusting the Picture Quality 43

Adjusting the Color 44

Saving and Recalling Picture Settings 45

Managing Your Settings 47

Maintenance 49

Cleaning the Lens 49
Cleaning the Projector Case 49
Changing the Remote Control’s Batteries 50
Cleaning and Replacing the Air Filter 51
Replacing the Lamp 52

Resetting the Lamp Usage Timer 53
Storing the Projector 54
Transporting the Projector 54

Problem Solving 55

What To Do When the Lights Flash 55
Checking the Projector Status 56
Solving Picture Problems 57
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
Aspect Ratio Settings 66

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Notices 69

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

Index 75

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Introduction

The Epson® PowerLite® Cinema 200+ 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:

■ 1280 × 720 resolution, 1000:1 contrast ratio, and up to 1500 lumens for incredibly rich,

sharp images

■ Pixelworks

images appear clear and lifelike

■ True 16:9 wide-format projection

■ Flexible setup configurations, including front or rear projection and ceiling-mounted,

with a screen trigger port to automatically raise and lower your projection screen

■ Vertical and horizontal lens shift to position the image without distortion

■ Adjustable color modes to quickly optimize viewing for different lighting environments

and Cinema Color Editor software for making fine custom color adjustments

■ Electronic zoom and focus for precise image adjustment

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Digital Natural ExpressionTM (DNXTM) technology to make fast-moving

■ Parental control using the projector’s child lock

Registration and Warranty

The Epson PowerLite Cinema 200+ comes with a basic two-year carry-in warranty. For
details, see page 72.

In addition, for customers who register their projector, Epson offers free Epson Extra Care
Home 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.

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

Control panel

Lamp cover

Ventilation slots

Adjustable foot

Vertical lens shift knob

Horizontal lens shift knob

Lens cover

Infrared receiver

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Input A

(component video)

D4 port

(not used

in the U.S.)

Trigger out

port

(computer VGA port)

AC power inlet

Input B

S-Video port

Control (RS-232C) port

USB port

Kensington

Video port (composite video)

Infrared receiver

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lock port

Projector Controls

Focus button

Indicator lights

Power button

Menu button

Displays the on-screen menu

Memory button

Recalls custom picture settings

Menu navigation buttons

Menu selection/Line menu

Selects menu items or opens
Line Menu

Menu navigation
buttons

Zoom

button

Menu button

Displays the on-screen menu

Source button

Switches between equipment
connected to the projector

Aspect button

Changes the picture’s
aspect ratio

Esc button

Exits the current menu item

Keystone correction buttons

Corrects the shape of a non-rectangular image

On/Off buttons

Color Mode button

Optimizes viewing for
different lighting environments

Aspect button

Changes the picture’s aspect ratio

ESC button

Exits the current menu item

Blank button

Turns off the screen image

Pattern button

Displays test patterns to help
you adjust the image

Source buttons

Switch between equipment
connected to the projector

Zoom and Focus buttons

Illumination button

Lights the buttons on the
remote control

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Optional Accessories

Epson provides the following optional accessories for the projector:

Product Part number

Replacement lamp (ELPLP28) V13H010L28

Air filter replacement (ELPAF04) V13H134A04

Ceiling mount ELPHB01

Kensington security lock ELPSL01

S-Video cable ELPSV01

You can purchase many of these accessories from your dealer, by calling Epson
at [phone], or by visiting the Epson Store

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at www.epsonstore.com

(U.S. sales only). In Canada, please call [phone] for dealer referral.

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.

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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 download FAQs 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

Setting Up the Projector

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

Choosing a Location

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

Front/Ceiling

Front

If you install the projector in a rear or overhead position, you’ll need to flip and/or mirror the
image by selecting the correct Projection option (see page 22). For overhead projection, you’ll
also need to install the optional ceiling mount bracket (see page 10 for ordering information).

For all setups, it’s best to 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 knob 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 23).

Rear/Ceiling

Rear

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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 knob to center the image. Do not place the projector
farther to the left or right than the edge of the screen, or you will not be able to project a
square (or rectangular) image.

Vertical lens shift knob

Horizontal lens shift knob

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

Projection distance Maximum image size (16:9)

2.9 feet 30 in. diagonal (26 × 14 in.)

3.9 feet 40 in. diagonal (34 × 19 in.)

5.9 feet 60 in. diagonal (52 × 29 in.)

7.9 feet 80 in. diagonal (69 × 39 in.)

9.9 feet 100 in. diagonal (87 × 49 in.)

19.9 feet 200 in. diagonal (174 × 98 in.)

29.9 feet 300 in. diagonal (261 × 147 in.)

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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 10 feet of a grounded electrical outlet or extension cord.

Connecting the Cables

You can connect the projector to any type of video equipment, such as a VCR, DVD player,
HDTV 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 four pieces of equipment at the same time, as shown in this table:

Port name Video equipment connection Computer connection

Video Use a standard RCA video cable: —

S-Video Use a standard S-Video cable: —

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Macintosh system.

Input A
(Component)

Input B — Use a standard VGA computer cable:

Note: For details on compatible video formats, see page 65.

Use a standard component video
cable (with RCA-style connectors):

Select YCbCr, YPbPr, or RGB-Video as
the Input Signal setting (see page 21).

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Connect your video or computer equipment to these ports:

Connect a computer to this port

D4 port
(not used
in the U.S.)

Connect video equipment to any 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 21).

Other Connections

■ Power cable

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

light on the projector’s control panel turns orange when the projector is receiving power

and is in standby mode.

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■ Control (RS-232C) and USB ports

Connect a computer to one of these ports to use the Cinema Color Editor software. See

page 39 for details.

■ Trigger out port

This 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. It can also be used to

raise or lower your projection screen automatically when

the projector is in use.

Connect to it using a 3.5-mm mini jack cable, as shown.

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Basic Operation

Make sure the projector is set up as described on page 11, then follow the instructions below
to turn it on and display an image.

Turning On the Projector

1. Remove the lens cap.

2. Press the

Power button on the projector.

The projector takes about 30 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.

Note: If this is your first time using the remote control,

make sure batteries are installed as described on page 50.

To keep children from turning on the projector, you can use

the projector’s Child Lock (see page 24).

On button on the remote control or press the

Turn on the projector

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Turning Off the Projector

To turn off the projector, press the Off button on the remote control or press the Power
button on the projector twice.

Let the projector cool while the Ppower light flashes red (about 30 seconds). Once the light
stops flashing and stays on, it’s safe to unplug the projector.

Caution: Turn the projector off when not in use. Continuous 24-hour-a-day use may reduce its
overall life. Never unplug the projector without pressing the Off or Power button and letting it cool,
or you could damage the projector and reduce lamp life.

Selecting the Image Source

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

If you don’t see the image you want, press the

Source button that corresponds to the port to

which your video source is connected.

For example:

To select the image source connected to
the Video port . . .

Note: If you’re projecting in a darkened room, press the button (located near the bottom of the
remote control). This lights up all the keys.

To temporarily turn off the image and darken the screen (without turning off the projector), press
the Blank button. Press the Blank button again to return to normal viewing.

. . . press the Video button

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Choosing the Aspect Ratio

Composite and S-Video signals are sized automatically to fit on your screen when Auto is
selected as the Aspect setting. If you’re viewing a component video signal, you may need to
change the size of the image (or aspect ratio) by pressing the
control.

■ If your video source is connected to the projector’s Video or S-Video port, select Auto to

automatically display your image in the correct size.

■ If the Auto option is unavailable (when the source is connected to the Input A or B port),

you’ll most likely want to choose one of these settings:

Normal for standard TV broadcasts, computer images, or images having 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

Aspect button on the remote

On occasion, you may wish to select one of these options:

■ Squeeze if DVDs or video recordings are made in a compressed (or anamorphic) 16:9

format, sometimes 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 edges of the image will be cut off. You
can use the Zoom Caption option to resize and reposition the image (see page 33).

For details on how the projector resizes the picture when you choose an Aspect setting, see
page 66.

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Choosing the Color Mode

You can change the Color Mode to automatically adjust the 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 that source is usually used for watching movies, and set the Video source to
Dynamic for playing video games.)

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 in bright rooms; images retain their natural color.

■ Living Room for projecting in rooms with subdued lighting; images retain their natural

color. (Enables the Black and White Image Enhancer feature.)

■ Natural for projecting in darkened rooms; increases contrast and makes flesh tones

appear more natural.

■ Theatre for projecting movies with dark scenes.

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

Note: You can fine-tune the color and other image quality settings using the projector’s menu
system (see page 27) or the Cinema Color Editor software (see page 37). You can also create your
own customized groups of settings (see page 31).

Displaying and Adjusting the Image

Make sure your video or computer equipment is turned on, then turn on the projector as
described on page 17. If necessary, select the correct source to display the image (see page 18).

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Note: If you turn on the connected equipment before starting the projector, the projector
automatically detects and displays the image. If you turn on the projector first, or have multiple
pieces of connected equipment, you may have to select the source manually.

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

Focusing and Zooming the Image

To adjust the sharpness or size of the image:

Note: Before starting, you may want to display a test pattern to facilitate adjustment. Press the

Pattern button on the remote control, then select Cross-hatching.

1. Press the Focus or Zoom button on the projector or

remote control. You see this screen:

2. Use the arrow buttons to adjust the image

sharpness or size.

Note: If you use the remote control, you can stand close

to the screen while focusing the image. This lets you

adjust the picture more precisely.

3. Press ESC when done.

Selecting the Input Signal Setting

If you’re using the projector’s Input A port, select the correct setting for the type of video
equipment you’ve connected to it:

1. Press the

2. Use the menu navigation buttons to open the

Menu button on the remote control.

Setting menu, then open the Input Signal

menu and select Input A.

3. Choose from these options:

■ YCbCr for a video player that outputs an NTSC signal.

■ YPbPr for a video player that outputs an HDTV signal.

■ RGB-Video for a video player that outputs an RGB video signal.

Note: Check the label next to the port on your video equipment, if you’re unsure of which

setting to use.

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Inverting and Mirroring the Image

If the image is displayed upside-down or backward, change the Projection option:

1. Press the

2. Use the menu navigation buttons to open the

menu, then open the

Projection.

Menu button on the remote control.

Setting

Screen menu and select

Menu

button

3. Choose from these options:

■ Front if the projector is located in front of the

screen (for example, on a table).

■ Front/Ceiling if the projector is located in front

Menu

navigation

buttons

of the screen and mounted overhead.

■ Rear if the projector is located behind the screen.

■ Rear/Ceiling if the projector is located behind the screen and mounted overhead.

Positioning the Image

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

Note: You can display a test pattern to make adjustment easier. Press the Pattern button on the
remote control, then select Cross-hatching.

Vertical lens shift knob

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Horizontal lens shift knob

Adjustable feet

If you still need to raise the height of the image after using the vertical lens shift knob, 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.

Performing Keystone Correction

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 knob to center the image.

To perform keystone correction:

1. Press the

2. Use the menu navigation buttons to open the

menu, then open the

Keystone.

Menu button on the remote control.

Setting

Screen menu and select

3. Use the arrow buttons to adjust the shape of the

image.

4. Press the

Menu button when done.

Menu

button

Menu

navigation

buttons

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Locking the Projector

The projector includes various 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 and select

Lock Setting.

Menu button on the remote control.

Setting

Menu

button

3. Choose from these options:

■ Focus Lock to prevent the focus from being

changed.

■ Zoom Lock to prevent the picture size from

Menu

navigation

buttons

being changed.

■ Child Lock to make it more difficult to turn on the projector from the control panel

(but does not affect operation of the remote control).

To turn on the projector, either use the remote control, or press and hold the
projector’s

■ Key Lock to disable all the buttons on the projector’s control panel.

Power button for at least 3 seconds.

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