Epson TW20 User Manual

About the Manuals and Notations Used

Types of Manual

The documentation for your EPSON projector is divided into the following two manuals. Refer to the manuals in the order given below.

Safety Instructions/World-Wide Warranty Terms

This manual contains information on using the projector safely, and also includes safety instructions, world-wide warranty terms booklet and a troubleshooting check sheet.

Be sure to read this manual thoroughly before using the projector.

User’s Guide (this manual)

This User's Guide contains information on installing the projector, basic operations, using the configuration menus, troubleshooting and maintenance.

Notations used in this User’s Guide

General information

Indicates procedures where personal injury or damage to the projector may occur if the procedures are not followed correctly.

Indicates additional information and points which may be useful to know regarding a

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, , etc. Indicates buttons on the remote control or projector's control panel.

" (Menu Name) "

[ (Name) ]

topic.

Indicates a page where useful information regarding a topic can be found.

Indicates that an explanation of the underlined word or words in front of this symbol appears in the glossary of terms. Refer to the "Glossary" in the "Appendix". p.49

Indicates configuration menu items. Example: "Image"-"Color Mode"

Indicates the port name of the projector. Example: [InputA]

Meaning of "unit" and "projector"

When "unit" or "projector" appears in the text of this User’s Guide, they may refer to items which are accessories or optional equipment in addition to the main projector unit itself.

Checking the Components

When you unpack the projector, make sure that you have all these components.

If any of the components are missing or incorrect, please contact the place of purchase.

Power cable (1.8 m)

Connect to the projector and to a wall outlet.

Projector (with lens cover)

RGB SCART adapter

Use a commercially-available SCART cable to make the connections when projecting RGB-video and component video images.

* Some regions may not have the RGB SCART

adapter included as an accessory.

Remote control

AA manganese batteries (2 pcs.)

Insert into the remote control.

Documentation

Safety Instructions/World-Wide Warranty Terms User's Guide Quick Start Guide

* Some regions may not have the quick start guide as documentation.

Table of Contents

Features of the Projector ................................ 4

Part Names and Functions ............................. 6

Front / Top ............................................................... 6

Control panel ........................................................... 6

Installing the Projector

Setting up ....................................................... 10

Adjusting the projection size .................................. 10

Lens shift adjustment............................................. 10

Projection methods ................................................ 11

Basic Operations

Turning the Power on and Projecting

Images ........................................................... 14

Turning the power on............................................. 14

Selecting the image source ................................... 15

Turning the power off............................................. 15

Adjusting the Projection Screen

and the Audio Volume................................... 16

Remote control .........................................................7

Rear..........................................................................8

Base .........................................................................8

Appearance ...................................................... 9

Connecting Image Sources .......................... 12

Preparing the Remote Control...................... 13

Inserting batteries into the remote control ..............13

Using the remote control ........................................13

Focus adjustment ...................................................16

Fine adjustments to image size

(Zoom adjustments) ............................................16

Projection image position adjustment (Lens shift) ..16

Correcting projector tilt ...........................................16

Correcting keystone distortion (Keystone)..............17

Adjusting the volume ..............................................17

Image Quality Adjustments

Basic Image Quality Adjustments................ 18

Selecting the Color Mode ...................................... 18

Selecting the Image Aspect ................................... 18

Advanced Colour Adjustments .................... 20

Skin Tone............................................................... 20

Colour Temprature................................................. 20

Configuration Menu

Configuration Menu Functions..................... 24

List of configuration menus.................................... 24

"Image" menu ........................................................ 26

Troubleshooting

Problem Solving ............................................ 33

Reading the indicators ........................................... 33

• When the (warning) indicator is lit or flashing............33

• When the (operation) indicator is lit or flashing .............33

Viewing Images at a Preset Image Quality

(Memory Function) ........................................ 22

Saving image quality adjustments

(Memory save) ....................................................22

Retrieving image quality adjustments

(Memory retrieve) ................................................22

"Setting" menu........................................................27

"Reset" menu..........................................................31

Using the configuration menus ...............................32

When the indicators provide no help ......................34

• Problems relating to images ............................................... 34

• Problems when projection starts......................................... 38

• Other problems ................................................................... 38

Appendix

Table of Contents

Maintenance....................................................40

Cleaning .................................................................40

• Cleaning the air filter and air intake vent ........................... 40

• Cleaning the projector case ................................................ 40

• Cleaning the lens ................................................................ 40

Consumable replacement periods..........................41

• Air filter replacement period .............................................. 41

• Lamp replacement period................................................... 41

Replacing consumables .........................................42

• Replacing the air filter ........................................................ 42

• Replacing the lamp ............................................................. 42

• Resetting the lamp operating time ...................................... 42

Optional Accessories.....................................44

List of Supported Monitor Displays..............45

• Component Video...............................................................45

• Composite Video/S-Video .................................................. 45

• RGB Video/Computer ........................................................ 45

Specifications .................................................46

RS-232C cable layout ............................................ 47

Glossary ..........................................................49

Index ................................................................51

Projector

Installing the

Basic

Operations

Adjustments

Image Quality

Configuration

Appendix Troubleshooting

Features of the Projector

mage appearance can be selected

Image appearance can be selected to match the

to match the projection

projection environment (Color Mode)

environment (Color Mode)

The optimum images for the location can be projected simply by selecting the desired colour mode from the following six preset modes. No complex colour adjustments are required. If "Natural", "Theatre", "Theatre Black 1" or "Theatre Black 2" is selected, the Epson Cinema Filter effect is applied automatically to increase the contrast and to make skin tones appear with more natural tints. p.18

Theatre Black1 Theatre Black2

Dynamic

Theatre

Color

Mode

Living Room

Natural

Sophisticated color adjustment

Sophisticated colour adjustment

In addition to the "Color Mode", the "Color Temp." and "Skin Tone" can be adjusted by simple procedures to render the picture even more to your own liking. "Color Temp." can be adjusted to obtain "warm" or "cold" hues for the entire picture's colours. The skin tones of people in the picture are adjusted to natural shades by the Epson Cinema Filter, but can be further adjusted according to taste by means of the "Skin Tone" feature. p.20

quipped with a wide-angle

Equipped with a wide-

lens shift function

angle lens shift function

The lens shift function allows the position of the projected images to be adjusted vertically and horizontally without distorting the images. This can allow the projector to be set up with greater freedom, even if it is suspended from a ceiling or at an angle to the screen. p.16

Features of the Projector

Equipped with 1.5x short

throw zoom lens

For zoom adjustment, 1.5x short throw zoom lens is provided. Images can be projected onto an 120" screen (16:9 screen only) even at a distance of approximately 3 m (10 ft.). p.10

Comes with phosphorescent remote control

Comes with phosphorescent remote control whose buttons glow in the dark - convenient for enjoying movies in a darkened room. p.7

A variety of image setting

A variety of image setting functions

functions

Some of the other many functions that are available are as follows.

A progressive conversion that lets you obtain ideal results both for images with large amounts of movement and for still images. p.27 An aspect function that allows images to be viewed in wide-screen format. p.18 Memory functions that allow adjustment results to be stored and later retrieved easily using the remote control. p.22 "Child Lock" setting that can be used to prevent children from accidentally turning on the power and looking into the lens. p.29

Part Names and Functions

Front / Top

• Control panel See below

• Lamp cover p.42

Open this cover when replacing the lamp inside.

• Air exhaust vent

Do not touch the exhaust vent immediately after projecting, or while projecting, since it becomes hot.

• Remote control light-

receiving area p.13

Receives signals from the remote control.

• Horizontal lens adjustment dial p.16

Moves the lens horizontally.

• Vertical lens adjustment dial p.16

Moves the lens vertically.

• Front adjustable feet p.16

Extend to adjust the projection angle so that the projector is horizontal when placed on a desk top.

• Zoom ring p.16

Adjusts the image size.

• Focus ring p.16

Adjusts the image focus.

• Lens cover

Attach when not using the projector to prevent the lens from becoming dirty or damaged.

Control panel

• Source button p.15

Selects the image source.

• Power button

p.14

Turns the projector power on or off.

• (Operation) indicator p.33

Flashes or lights in different colours to indicate the operating status of the projector.

• (Warning) indicator p.33

Flashes or lights in different colours to indicate problems with the projector.

• Menu button p.32

Displays and closes the configuration menus.

• Esc button

p.18, 20, 22, 32

Pressing [Esc] while viewing a configuration menu or selection menu displays the previous menu.

• Aspect button p.18

Selects the aspect.

• Enter button

p.18, 20, 22, 32

When viewing a configuration menu or selection menu, press this button to select the menu item and proceed to the next display.

• / / buttons

p.17, 18, 20, 22, 32

Used as up/down buttons to select items in configuration menus and select menus. If the above menus are not displayed, correct the keystone distortion.

• / / buttons p.17, 20, 32

Used as right/left buttons to select adjustment values in configuration menus. When the above menus are not displayed, these buttons adjust the audio volume.

Part Names and Functions

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Remote control

Buttons with no explanation function in the same way as the corresponding buttons on the projector's control panel. Refer to "Control panel" for further details on these buttons.

•

emote control light-em

area p.13

Outputs remote control signals.

• Still button

Pressing this button makes the picture stand still, and pressing it again restores the motion.

• Aspect button p.18

• A/V Mute button

Pressing this button temporarily switches off the picture and the audio, and pressing it again restores them.

Picture buttons

• Bright button p.26

Adjusts brightness.

• Contrast button p.26

Adjusts contrast.

• Color Temp button p.20

Selects the colour temperature.

• S.Tone button p.20

Adjusts the skin tones of people who appear in the images.

• Color Mode button p.18

Selects the colour mode.

• Memory button p.22

Retrieves stored memories.

• On/Off buttons p.14

Turns the projector power on / off.

Source buttons p.15

• InputA button

Switches the input source to the projector's [InputA] port. When you need to switch the input signal to match the equipment that is connected to the [InputA] port, select the correct signal using the selection menu. The change will be reflected in the "InputA" setting in the "Input Signal" menu.

• InputB button

Switches the input source to the projector's [InputB] port.

• S-Video button

Switches the input source to the projector's [S-Video] input port.

• Video button

Switches the input source to the projector's [Video] input port.

• Auto button p.27

Automatically adjusts RGB video images and analog RGB images from computers to the optimum images.

• Keystone button p.17

• Volume button p.17

Adjusts the volume.

• Menu button p.32

• button p.18, 20, 22, 32

The buttons are phosphorescent. In sunlight or under electric lighting they accumulate light, and in the dark they glow.

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• Esc button p.18,20,22,32

• Enter button p.18,20,22,32

Part Names and Functions

Rear

• [Video] input port p.12

Connects to general video ports of other video equipment.

• [S-Video] input port p.12

Inputs an S-Video signal to the projector from other video equipment.

• [InputB] port p.12

Connects to the RGB port of a computer.

• Remote control

light-receiving area

p.13

Receives signals from the remote control.

• [InputA] port p.12

Connects to the component video (YCbCr or YPbPr video equipment.

) ports or RGB ports of other

• [Audio] input port p.12

These ports input audio signals from connected external equipment. They serve as common ports for video / computer, so when using two or more pieces of external equipment, you will need to disconnect one before connecting another, or use an audio selector (commercially-available).

• [Control (RS-232C)] port

Connects the projector to a computer using an RS232C cable. This port is for control use and should not be used by the customer.

• Lamp cover open

switch

• Speaker

• Power inlet p.14

Connects the power cable.

• Security lock () p.50

Base

•

uspension bracket fixing points (3 points) p.

Install the optional ceiling mount here when suspending the projector from a ceiling.

• Air intake vent p.40

It should be cleaned periodically.

• Air filter (air intake vent)

p.40, 42

Prevents dust and other foreign particles from being drawn into the projector. It should be cleaned periodically.

Appearance

127 111

Centre of projector

373

83.5

Centre of lens

*1 Distance from centre of lens to suspension bracket fixing point

(Lens shift amount: Max. 3.4 mm vertically)

*2 Distance from centre of lens to centre of projector

(Lens shift amount: Max. 3.0 mm horizontally)

295

115 127

Centre of lens

98.5

3-M4×8

Units: mm

Setting up

1/2V

Adjusting the projection size

The size of the projected image is basically determined by the distance from the projector's lens to the screen.

Adjustment the projection size

Be sure to read the separate

Safety

Instructions/World-Wide Warranty

booklet before installing the

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projector.

Centre of lens

Screen

Do not stand this projector upright. This may damage your projector.

The height from the centre of the lens to the bottom of the screen will vary depending on the lens shift setting.

Projection distance

While referring to the table below, position the projector so that the images are projected onto the screen at the optimum size. The values should be used as a guide for setting up the projector.

Units: cm (ft.)Units: cm (in)

Longest

(Zoom adjustment: Tele)

16:9 screen size

66×37 (26×15)

30" 40"

89×50 (35×20)

130×75 (51×28)

60" 80"

180×100 (71×39)

100"

220×120 (87×47)

270×150 (106×59)

120"

330×190 (130×75)

150"

440×250 (173×98)

200"

660×370 (260×146)

300"

Projection distance

Shortest

(Zoom adjustment: Wide)

73-111 (2.4-3.7)

99-149 (3.2-4.9) 149-225 (4.9-7.4) 200-301 (6.6-9.9)

251-377 (8.2-12.4)

301-453 (9.9-14.9) 377-567 (12.4-18.6)

504-757 (16.5-24.8)

757-1137 (24.8-37.3)

Units: cm (ft.)Units: cm (in)

Longest

(Zoom adjustment: Tele)

4:3 screen size

61×46 (24×18)

30" 40"

81×61 (32×24)

120×90 (47×35)

60" 80"

160×120 (63×47)

100"

200×150 (79×59) 240×180 (94×71)

120"

300×230 (118×91)

150"

410×300 (161×118)

200" 300"

610×460 (240×181)

Projection distance

Shortest

(Zoom adjustment: Wide)

90-136 (2.9-4.5) 121-183 (4.0-6.0) 183-276 (6.0-9.0)

245-369 (8.0-12.1) 307-462 (10.1-15.2) 369-555 (12.1-18.2) 462-694 (15.1-22.8) 617-927 (20.2-30.4)

927-1392 (30.4-45.7)

Lens shift adjustment

The lens shift dials can be used to position the image and is especially useful when using the projector in the following locations. p.16

Hanging from the ceiling A screen in a high location Projector situated to the side so that the screen can be viewd sitting right in front of it Projector situated on a shelf, etc.

When positioning an image using the lens shift dial, hardly any deterioration of the image occurs because the lens shift correction is adjusted optically.

1/2H

1/2V

Projection methods

Setting up

When projecting from directly in front

Projection methods

When projecting from a celling

When projecting from the side of the screen

When suspending the projector from a ceiling, change the configuration menu settings.

Configuration menu

Setting Screen Projection

Front

Front/Ceiling

Installing the Projector

Avoid setting the projector up in places which are very dusty such as bedrooms. Clean the air filter at least once every 3 months.

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Clean the air filter more frequently if using the projector in a dusty environment. When installing against a wall, leave a space of 20 cm (7.9 in.) or more between the projector

and the wall. A special method of installation is required in order to suspend the projector from the ceiling.

Please contact your dealer if you would like to use this installation method.

H×25% H×25%

H×17% H×17%H

1/2V

Standard projection

(centre position for lens shift)

position

1/2H

Range that the picture can

be shifted from the standard

projection position

V×36%

V×50%

*You cannot shift the image by the full amount

both vertically and horizontally.

Ex) When the image is shifted horizontally

by the full amount, it cannot be shifted vertically by more than 36 % of its height. And when the image is shifted vertically by the full amount, it cannot be shifted horizontally by more than 17 % of its width.

Connecting Image Sources

•Turn the power off for both the projector and the signal source before connecting them.

If the power for either device is on at the time of connection, damage may result.

•Check the shapes of the cable connectors and the device ports before making the

connections. If you try to force a connector to fit a device port with a different shape or number of terminals, a malfunction or damage to the connector or port may result.

Computer

Mini D-Sub

15-pin

Computer cable

(commercially-

available)

Mini D-Sub

15-pin

Video equipment (VHS VCR, DVD player, game console, etc.)

*Port names may vary depending on the equipment being connected.

Component output

S-Video

S-Video cable

(commercially-

available)

Video

A/V cable

(commercially-

available)

To audio

output port

Audio cable

(commercially-

available)

RGB video output

Component video cable

(commercially-

available)

SCART

SCART cable

(commercially-available)

RGB SCART

adapter*

(accessory)

*1 If a DVD has been connected using an RGB SCART adapter, change the "InputA" setting to "RGB-

Video". "Selecting the image source" p. 15

*2 Some regions may not have the RGB SCART adapter included as an accessory.

•Some signal sources may have specially-shaped ports. In such cases, use the accessory or

optional cables that are supplied with the signal source to make the connections.

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•The cable that should be used to connect video equipment to the projector will depend on

the type of video signal that the equipment outputs. Some kinds of video equipment output several different types of video signal. The image quality ranking of the video signal types is generally held to be as follows, in descending order of quality: Component video You should refer to the documentation provided with the video equipment being used to check what types of video signal formats the equipment can output. The composite video format is sometimes simply called "video output".

> S-Video > Composite video

Preparing the Remote Control

Inserting batteries into the remote control

The remote control is not supplied with batteries already inserted. Insert the accessory batteries before using the remote control.

Open the battery cover.

While pressing the knob, lift up.

Insert the batteries.

Check the (+) and (-) indications inside the battery compartment and insert the batteries so that they face correctly.

Battery replacement period

Close the battery cover.

Press the battery compartment cover until it clicks into place.

Installing the Projector

If delays in the responsiveness of the remote control occur or if it does not operate after it has been used for some time, it probably means that the batteries are becoming flat. If this happens, replace the batteries with two new batteries. Use two new AA batteries as replacement batteries.

Using the remote control

Operating range (horizontal)

Remote control light-receiving area

Operating distance Approx.6m

Operating range (vertical)

Operating distance

Approx. 30°Approx. 30°

Remote control

light-emitting area

Operating distance

Approx. 6m

Approx. 30°Approx. 30°

Approx. 6m

Approx. 15°

Turning the Power on and Projecting Images

Turning the power on

Remove a lens cover.

Use the accessory power cable to connect the projector to an electrical outlet.

Turn the power on for the signal source (for a video source, press the [Play] button to start playback).

Turn the power on for the projector.

The "beep" start-up tone will sound. After a short period, the lamp will turn on and projection will start.

The projector is equipped with a "Child Lock" function that prevents young

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children from accidentally turning the power on and looking into the lens. p.29

When using above an altitude of about 1500 m, set the "High Altitude Mode" to "ON". p.29

Beep

Control Panel Remote Control

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This projector is equipped with an automatic adjustment function that automatically optimizes it when the RGB video source or a computer input signal is switched.

If a laptop computer or a computer with a LCD screen has been connected to the projector, you may need to use keyboard or function settings to change the output destination. While holding down the key, press (the key with a symbol such as / on it). After the selection is made, projection will soon start. Computer documentation

* For video equipment, press

"play" to start playback.

Example of output selection

NEC Panasonic SOTEC HP Toshiba IBM SONY DELL Fujitsu

Macintosh

Set mirror setting or

display detection.

Turning the Power on and Projecting Images

Selecting the image source

If more than one signal source has been connected, or if no images are projected, use the remote control or the projector's control panel buttons to select the signal source.

Using the remote control

Press the button that has the name of the port on it that the desired signal source is connected to.

When [Input A] port is connected

When connecting equipment to the [InputA] port, you may need to switch the image signal to match the equipment.

< Remote control >

While projecting an image from equipment connected to the [InputA] port(s), press to display the selection menu.

Selection menu

Use or to select the correct signal to match the equipment. Press or to accept.

Using the control panel

When you press , the selection menu is displayed. Use or to select the signal source. Press to accept.

< Control panel >

If "InputA" is selected, the selection menu will be displayed.

Selection menu

Basic Operations

If there is a problem with projection even though the projector is set up

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Turning the power off

and connected correctly, refer to p.34.

Turn the power off for the signal sources that are connected to the projector.

Remote Control

Press .

Control Panel

Pressing will display the following

message, so press once more.

When the projector has cooled down (takes about 20 seconds) and the "beep beep" tone sounds, disconnect the power cable.

Simply turning off the power does not stop electricity consumption.

Attach the lens cover.

Disconnect the cables that are connecting other equipment to the projector.

Adjusting the Projection Screen and the Audio Volume

Focus adjustment

Turn the focus ring to adjust the focus.

Fine adjustments to image size

(Zoom adjustment)

Turn the zoom ring to adjust the size of the projected image.

Wide

Tele

Projection image position

Projection image position adjustment

adjustment (Lens shift)

(Lens shift)

Use the two lens shift dials to adjust the image position.

If you cannot position the projector straight in front of the screen, use the lens shift dial so that the image is centered on the screen.

Lining up the marks on the shift dial and top surface brings the lens to the centre.

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If the lens shift dial becomes hard to turn further and the image position stops changing, no further adjustment is possible. p.10

Down

Left

Right

Correcting projector tilt

If the projected images are tilted horizontally, use the front adjustable feet to adjust the projector so that it is horizontal.

Extend Retract Extend Retract

Adjusting the Projection Screen and the Audio Volume

Correcting keystone distortion

(Keystone)

When you wish to adjust the projection above or below the range of lens shift adjustment set the projector at an angle. When the projector is angled, the projected image may distort into a trapezoid. In such cases, press ( ) ( ) on the control panel, or on the remote control to adjust the images. However, the image quality will decrease compared to if the lens shift function is used. When the lens is shifted to the left or right, complete keystone correction is not possible. When making keystone corrections set the lens at the centre left to right.

30˚

(Keystone)

30˚

Keystone distortion can be corrected within a maximum vertical angle of approximately 30˚.

You can also make adjustments from the configuration menu. p.28 To reset the correction value, press and hold down with pressed down for at

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least 1 second on the control panel.

Adjusting the volume

The volume of the projector's built-in speaker can be adjusted as follows.

Remote control operation Control panel operation

Basic Operations

When the button is pressed to the side, the volume increases, and when it is pressed to the side, the volume decreases.

You can also make adjustments from the configuration menu. p.30

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Basic Image Quality Adjustments

Selecting the Color Mode

Selecting the Image Aspect

Selection menu operations

Press or on the remote control or or on the projector's control panel to select an item.

Press or to confirm the selection.

* If you press , the selection menu

disappears.

If you project an image that is compressed, enlarged or separated using the aspect function in public

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places such as a store or hotel for the purposes of profit-making or public display, it may result in infringing on the author's right that is protected by copyright law.

When projecting using the

During projection of signals from the [Video] / [S-Video] input port or of component video (525i, 525p) from the [InputA] port, the optimum aspect is selected according to the signal, as follows.

For 4:3 input signals

For input images recorded in squeeze mode

For letterbox input signals

* If Auto is not suitable, the setting will become

Normal.

Auto

Normal

Squeeze

Zoom

Basic Image Quality Adjustments

Press and select the colour mode from the six available modes in the selection menu in accordance with the place where the projector is being used. Setting is also possible using the configuration menu.

Dynamic

Ideal for using in bright rooms.

Theatre

Ideal for using in dark rooms.

Living Room

Natural

Ideal for using in rooms in which the

curtains are closed.

Ideal for using in dark rooms. It is recommended that you start in this mode when making colour adjustments.

Theatre Black 1

Theatre Black 2

Suitable for use in a completely darkened room.

A clear tone of colour one might see in professional monitors used when creating DVD software.

2: A deep warm tone of colour that gives

you the feeling of enjoying a movie at the theatre.

If "Natural", "Theatre", "Theatre Black 1" or "Theatre Black 2" is selected, the Epson Cinema Filter effect will be applied automatically. This increases contrast and makes skin tones appear more natural.

Press and select the aspect mode from the selection menu.

Letterbox images such as from a DVD

Zoom

Input signal

Recommended

aspect mode

Images from normal TV broadcasts Images with standard aspect ratio (4:3) Computer images

Normal

Images recorded by a video camera or DVD software in squeeze mode

Squeeze

Result

Remarks

Black bands will appear at the left and right of the images.

When HDTV images are projected, the images appear in 16:9 size.

Input signals will be projected at the same width as the projector's panel resolution.

If 4:3 images are projected, the images will be elongated horizontally.

Input signals will be projected at the same height as the projector's panel resolution.

Image Quality Adjustments

If 4:3 images are projected,

the top and bottom of the

images will be truncated.

If images with subtitles are

projected and the subtitles are

truncated, use the "Zoom

Caption" menu command to

adjust. p.28

Advanced Colour Adjustments

The projector allows you to select the optimum colour settings for the images being projected by selecting the appropriate colour mode. To render the picture even more to your own liking, adjust the “Color Temp.” and “Skin Tone”.

The adjusted values can be stored in the memory so that you can retrieve them and apply them to the projected images at any time. p.22

Skin Tone

Selection menu operations

Press on the remote control or on the projector's control panel to make the adjustment.

Press on the remote control or on the projector's control panel to select an item.

Press or to confirm the selection.

* If you press , the selection menu

disappears.

Colour Temperature

Advanced Colour Adjustments

This can be used to adjust the skin tones for images of people. The Epson Cinema Filter effect that is automatically applied to images when a "Color Mode" setting is made creates natural-looking skin tones. If you would like to further enhance skin tones, use this "Skin Tone" setting to make the adjustment. If set to the + side, the colours become greenish, and if set to the – side, the colours become reddish.

You can adjust the overall tint of images. If you select "High", images appear bluish, and if you select "Low", images appear reddish. Select one of three levels: "High", "Medium" or "Low".

Colour temperature/skin tone adjustment

Skin tone adjustment

Green

Colour temperature

Low

Red

White

Blue

High

Image Quality Adjustments

Purple

Viewing Images at a Preset Image Quality (Memory

After menu commands such as "Picture Quality" and "Screen" have been used to adjust the projected images, the adjustment values can then be saved.

In addition, the saved data can be retrieved easily, so that you can enjoy viewing images with the adjusted settings at any time.

Saving Image quality adjustments

Saving image quality adjustments

(Memory save)

Function)

Settings that can be saved in memory

Configuration menus p.24

Selection menu operations

Picture Quality

"Image" menu"Setting" menu

Color Mode

Auto Setup

Screen

Brightness

Contrast

Color Saturation

Tint

Tracking

Sync.

Color Temp.

SkinTone

Sharpness

Only displayed for component video/ composite video/S-Video input

Only displayed for RGB-video/ Computer input

Position

Progressive

Aspect

Zoom Caption

Output Scaling

Setup Level

Press or on the remote control or or on the projector's control panel to select an item.

Press or to confirm the selection.

* If you press , the selection menu

disappears.

Select an item to move to the next menu level for that item.

Retriving image quality

Retrieving image quality

adjustments (Memoru retrieve)

adjustments (Memory retrieve)

Viewing Images at a Preset Image Quality (Memory Function)

The Cinema Color Editor program can also be used to store and retrieve memory settings from a

This can be used to save adjusted values for all of the configuration menu items on the left.

computer. A computer can be used to make detailed adjustments and these adjustments can be stored using the "Memory: Advance" menu command.

The "Save Memory" command in the "Image" menu is used to save the settings.

The following describes how to save settings.

Adjust the desired settings that you would like to save in memory.

Select "Save Memory" from the "Image" menu and then press .

Select a memory name from Memory1 to Memory 3 to use for saving and then press .

The status of a memory area is indicated by the colour of the symbol to the left of the memory name as follows.

Green : Memory area is in use Grey : Memory area is not in use Orange : Selected If you select a memory area that is already in use and press , the existing contents will be erased and the current settings will be saved in their place.

To erase all memory contents, select "Memory Reset" from the "Reset" menu. p.31

You can press and select the desired memory name from the selection menu.

Image Quality Adjustments

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Memory settings that have been applied to images will be retained even when the projector's power is turned off. The same memory adjustment settings will be applied to images that are projected the next time the projector's power is turned on.

The aspect setting retrieved from memory may not be applied to the images if they are 16:9 images or if the input signal images have a particular resolution.

Configuration Menu Functions

The configuration menus can be used to make a variety of adjustments and settings involving the screen, image quality and input signals.

Top menu Sub-menu

Navigation Bar

Refer to "Using the configuration menus" ( p.32) for details on menu operations.

The configuration menus can be used to change the colour pattern.

"Setting" - "Display" - "Menu Color"

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List of configuration menus

If no image signals are being input, none of the settings can be adjusted except for "Auto Setup" in the "Image" menu. The items displayed in the "Image" menu and the "Info" menu will vary depending on the type of image signals that are being projected.

Picture Quality

p.26

"Image" menu

Brightness

Contrast

Color Saturation

Tint

Tracking

Sync.

Color Temp.

Skin Tone

High, Medium, Low

Color Mode

Save Memory

Load Memory

Auto Setup

Reset

Sharpness

Dynamic, Living Room, Natural, Theatre,

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Theatre Black 1, Theatre Black 2

p.27

Memory 1, Memory 2, Memory 3

ON, OFF

Yes, No

Only displayed for component video/composite video/S-Video input Only displayed for RGB-video/Computer input

Configuration Menu Functions

Screen

"Setting" menu

Operation

User's Logo

Display

p.27

Sleep Mode

p.28

p.29

Position

Progressive

Aspect

Zoom Caption

Output Scaling

Keystone

Projection

Setup Level

Direct Power ON

Sleep Mode

Child Lock

High Altitude Mode

p.29

Menu Color

Message

ON, OFF

Auto, Normal, Squeeze, Zoom

Normal,

Front, Front/Ceiling

Rear, Rear/Ceiling

OFF , 5min. ,10min. , 30min.

Larger

0% ,7.5%

ON, OFF

Vertical Size

Zoom Position

This can only be set when component video signals or RGB video signals are being input.

This can only be set when 525i or 525p component video signals are being input or when NTSC signals from composite video or S-Video are being input.

Color 1, Color 2,

ON, OFF

Background Color

Startup Screen

Input Signal

p.30

Video Signal

Input A

Volume

Language

Reset

p.30

Lamp Hours

The message text will be displayed in yellow when it is time to replace the lamp. Time from 0H to 10H will be displayed as 0H. From 10H onwards, the display will be in units of 1H.

Source

"Info" menu

Input Signal

Yes, No

Black, Blue, Logo

Auto, NTSC, NTSC4.43, PAL,

M-PAL, N-PAL, PAL60, SECAM

Component, RGB-Video

Reset All

Memory Reset

Lamp - Hours Reset

"Reset" menu

ON, OFF

p.31

Yes, No

Configuration Menu

Resolution

Video Signal

Refresh Rate

Sync Info

The "Info" menu is only used to display the projector status.

Only displayed for composite video/S-Video input Only displayed for component video/RGB-video/Computer input Only displayed for RGB-video/Computer input

Configuration Menu Functions

"Image" menu

Picture Quality

Only displayed for component video/composite video/S-Video input Only displayed for RGB-video/Computer input

Brightness *

The brightness of the images can be adjusted. If projecting in dark rooms or onto small screens and the images appear too bright, decrease the setting.

Contrast *

Adjusts the difference between bright and dark areas. When the contrast is increased, images with greater modulation are obtained.

Color Saturation *

This adjusts the colour intensity for the images.

Tint *

(Adjustment is only possible when composite video

and S-Video signals in NTSC format are being input.) This adjusts the image tint.

Tr ac ki ng *

This adjusts the images if vertical stripes appear in the images.

Sync. *

This adjusts the images if flickering, fuzziness or interference appear in the images.

• Flickering and fuzziness may also appear in images when the brightness, contrast, sharpness and key-

stone correction settings are adjusted.

• Clearer adjustments can be obtained if you adjust the "Tracking" first and then adjust the "Sync".

Color Temp. *

The colour temperature can be selected from three settings in order to adjust the overall tint of the images. p.20

Skin Tone *

This adjusts the skin tones of people who appear in the images. p.20

Sharpness *

This adjusts the image sharpness.

Color Mode *

The Color Mode can be selected from six different settings in accordance with the images being projected. p.18

*1 The setting values are stored separately for each image source and signal type. *2 The setting values are stored separately for each image source and colour mode setting.

Configuration Menu Functions

Only displayed for RGB-video/Computer input

Save Memory

This can be used to save the current configuration menu settings. p.22

Load Memory *

This retrieves settings stored in the memory. p.22

Auto Setup *

This sets automatic adjustment to on or off in order to set whether the projector automatically adjusts images to their optimum condition when the input signal is changed. The three automatically adjusted items are "Tracking

", "Position" and "Sync."

Reset

This returns all settings in the "Image" menu to their default settings, except for the settings that have been saved using the "Save Memory" command. The "Save Memory" settings can be reset using the "Memory Reset" menu. p.31

"Setting" menu

Screen

Position *

Use , , or to move the display position for images.

Progressive *

(This can only be set when composite video or S-Video signals are being input or when 525i/625i signals from component video

• OFF :Conversion of interlaced (i) signals to progressive (p) signals is carried out for each field in the

• ON :Interlaced (i) signals are converted into progressive (p) signals. This is ideal for using when

Aspect *

Selects the aspect mode. p.18

or RGB video are being input.)

This is ideal for using when viewing images with a large amount of movement.

screen.

viewing still images.

*1 The setting values are stored separately for each image source and signal type.

Configuration Menu

Configuration Menu Functions

Zoom Caption *

If "Aspect " is set to "Zoom" when viewing images with subtitles, change the setting as follows so that the subtitles are visible. The vertical size and the display position can both be adjusted together.

• Vertical Size

The vertical size of the image is reduced so that the subtitles are displayed.

• Zoom Position

The whole of the image is moved up so that the subtitles are displayed.

Output Scaling *

During input of component video or RGB-video signals only, this permits alteration of the output scaling (extent of the image projected).

Normal (92% display) :Input signals are projected at the normal image size. TV images are displayed at

Larger :Component video and RGB-video images are displayed at 100% size.

Projection area

Subtitle section

92% size.

The areas at the top, bottom and sides of images that cannot normally be seen are inserted and projected. Interference may occur at the top, bottom and sides of the images depending on the image signal. In such cases, try to adjust the display position.

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Use "Vertical Size" to reduce the image size.

Use "Zoom Position" to change the display position of the image.

Keystone

This is used to correct keystone distortion in images. The same correction can be carried out using the projector's control panel. p.17

Projection

This should be set in accordance with the method used to set up the projector.

•Front : Select when the projector is set up in front of the screen.

•Front/Ceiling : Select when the projector is set up in front of the screen and suspended from a ceiling.

•Rear : Select when the projector is set up behind the screen.

•Rear/Ceiling : Select when the projector is set up behind the screen and suspended from a ceiling.

Setup Level *

(This can only be set when NTSC signals from composite video or S-Video are being input or when 525i/525p component video signals are being input.) If using products designed for destinations such as South Korea that have different black level (setup level) settings, use this function to obtain correct images. Check the specifications of the connected equipment when changing this setting.

Operation

Direct Power ON

Sets whether "Direct Power ON" is enabled ("ON") or disabled ("OFF"). When you set to "ON" and leave the power cable connected to a wall socket, be aware of that sudden surges of electricity that may occur when power comes back on after a power outage may cause the projector to turn on automatically.

*1 The setting values are stored separately for each image source and signal type.

Configuration Menu Functions

Sleep Mode

The projector is equipped with a power-saving function that causes the power to turn off automatically and the projector to switch to standby if no signal is input to the projector for a continuous length of time. The length of time before the power-saving function operates can be selected from four available settings. If "OFF" is selected, the power-saving function will not operate. If you press while the projector is in standby mode, projection will start again.

Child Lock

This locks the power on function of the button on the projector's control panel, so that a child cannot accidentally turn the projector's power on and look into the projector's lens. When the lock is applied, the power will only turn on if is pressed down for about 3 seconds. can be used to turn off the power, and the remote control will continue to operate as normal. The remote control operation is unaffected by this setting. If you change the setting, the new setting will take effect after the power has been turned off and the cool-down period is complete.

High Altitude Mode

A fan is set at a certain speed of rotation so as to bring down internal temperature. When using above an altitude of about 1500m, set to "ON".

User’s Logo

You can record your favorite image as a user's logo. The logo will be projected when projection starts and when the A/V mute is set. When a user's logo is recorded, the previous user's logo will be erased. Follow the instructions on the screen to record a user ’s logo.

Selection frame

Record

Move the selection frame so that the area of the image to be recorded is inside the frame.

Select the display ratio.

• The image will be displayed in dot format while the selection frame is displayed, therefore the display

size may change.

• The size of the recorded image is 400 × 300 dots.

• Once a user's logo has been recorded, you cannot return the logo to the default setting.

• To use the recorded user's logo, set "Background Color" to "Logo".

Display

Menu Color

Selects the colour for the main configuration menu and the navigation bar.

• Color 1:Purple • Color 2:Black

Configuration Menu

Configuration Menu Functions

Message

This sets whether the following message displays appear (ON) or don't appear (OFF).

• Image signal, colour mode, aspect and item name when memory settings are retrieved

• Messages such as when no image signals are being input, when an incompatible signal is input, and

when the internal temperature rises

Background Color

Displays a menu for selecting the screen status for when the A/V mute is set or when no image signal is input.

Startup Screen

This sets whether the start-up screen (the image that is projected when projection starts) is displayed (ON) or not displayed (OFF). If you change the setting, the new setting will take effect after the power has been turned off and the cool-down

Input Signal

period is complete.

Video Signal

Sets the signal format in accordance with the video equipment that is connected to the [Video] or [SVideo] input port. If set to "Auto", the video signal format is set automatically. If there is a lot of interference in the image, or if a problem such as no image being projected occurs even though "Auto" has been selected, select the correct signal format manually.

Input A

Change this setting depending on the type of signal that is being output from the video equipment that is connected to the [InputA] port.

Volu me

Adjusts audio volume.

Language

This sets the display language for messages and menus.

Reset

This returns all settings in the "Setting" menu to their default settings, except for the "Aspect", "Child

Lock", "High Altitude Mode", "InputA" and "Language" settings.

Configuration Menu Functions

"Reset" menu

Reset All

This resets all configuration menu settings to their default settings. The "Child Lock", "InputA", "Language" and "Lamp Hours" settings will not be reset.

Memory Reset

This resets (erases) all settings that have been made using the "Save Memory".

Lamp-Hours Reset

This initialises the lamp operating time. When this command is selected, the cumulative operating time for the lamp is cleared and returned to the default setting.

Configuration Menu

Configuration Menu Functions

Using the configuration menus

Displaying a menu

Press .

Selecting a menu item

Use or to select a menu item, then press .

Changing settings

Example:

Use or to adjust values.

(green): Current setting value (orange): Currently-selected item

Use or to select an item, then press .

If you press when an item with next to it is selected, the selection screen for that item will be displayed.

To return to a previous display, press . Alternatively, select [Return] and then press .

When setting is complete

Press .

Problem Solving

Reading the indicators

The projector is provided with the following two indicators which notify you of the operating status of the projector. The following tables show what the indicators mean and how to remedy the problems that they indicate. * If both indicators are switched off, check that the

power cable is connected correctly and that power is being supplied.

When the

Red

(Lit/off for

1 sec)

Red

(Lit/off for

0.5 sec)

(warning) indicator is lit or flashing

Internal problem / Fan problem / Sensor problem

Disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet. Then contact your dealer or the nearest address provided in the "International Warranty Conditions" section of the

Safety Instructions/World-Wide Warranty Terms

Lamp problem / Lamp on error

Check if the lamp is broken. p.42

If the problem is still not solved after the lamp is replaced, stop using the projector and disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet. Then contact your dealer or the nearest address provided in the "International Warranty Conditions" section of the

Safety Instructions/World Wide Warranty Terms

If the lamp is not broken

Replace the lamp and then turn the power on.

(operation) indicator

(warning) indicator

warning/problem

booklet.

: Lit : Flashing

booklet.

If the lamp is broken

Contact your local dealer for further advice.

High internal temperature

Red

Orange

(overheating)

The lamp will switch off automatically and projection will stop. Wait for approximately 5 minutes.

High-speed cooling in progress

You can continue using the projector, but if the temperature rises again, it will switch off automatically.

• If the projector is installed against a wall, leave a space of 20 cm or more between it and the wall.

• Clean the air filters if they are blocked.

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When the (operation) indicator is lit or flashing

If the problem is not solved when the power is turned back on, stop using the projector and disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet. Then contact your dealer or the nearest address provided at "International Warranty Conditions" in

Safety Instructions/WorldWide Warranty Terms

booklet

normal

When the (warning) indicator is off : Lit : Flashing

Orange

Green

Standby condition

Warm-up in progress

If you press , projection will start after a brief interval.

Warm-up time is approximately 30 seconds. Power off operations are ignored while warm-up is in progress.

Green

Orange

Projection in progress

Cool-down in progress

Normal operation is in progress.

Cool-down time is approximately 20 seconds. After cool-down is complete, the projector goes to standby mode. You cannot use the remote control or the projector's control panel during cool-down.

Troubleshooting

Problem Solving

When the indicators provide no help

If any of the following problems occur and the indicators do not offer a solution, refer to the pages given for each problem.

Problems relating to images

No images appear See below

Projection does not start, the projection area is completely black, the projection area is completely blue, etc.

The message "Not Supported." is displayed

p.35

The message "No Signal." is displayed p.35

Images are fuzzy or out of focus p.36

Interference or distortion appear in images

p.36

Problems such as interference, distortion or black & white checked patterns appear.

Image is truncated (large) or small p.37

Only part of the image is displayed.

Problems when projection starts

Power does not turn on p.38 No sound can be heard or the sound is faint

Image colours are not right p.37

The whole image appears purplish or greenish, images are black & white, colours appear dull, etc. (Computer monitors and LCD screens have different colour reproduction performance, so that the colours projected by the projector and the colours appearing on the monitor may not necessarily match, but this is not a sign of a problem.)

Images appear dark p.38

Projection stops automatically

p.38

Problems when projection starts

Power does not turn on

Have you pressed the [Power] button?

Is "Child Lock" set to "ON"?

Are all of the indicators switched off?

Do the indicators turn off and on when the power cable is touched?

Press on the remote control or on the projector's control panel.

If the "Child Lock" menu command is set to "ON", press on the projector's control panel for about 3 seconds or press on the remoto control to turn the power on.

"Setting" - "Operation" - "Child Lock" p.29

Disconnect the power cable and then reconnect it. p.14 Check the circuit breaker to see if power is being supplied.

Turn the power off, disconnect the power cable and then reconnect it. If this does not solve the problem, there may be a problem with the power cable. Then contact your dealer or the nearest address provided at "International Warranty Conditions" in booklet.

Maintenance

This section describes maintenance tasks such as cleaning the projector and replacing consumable parts.

Cleaning

You should clean the projector if it becomes dirty or if the quality of projected images starts to deteriorate.

Be sure to read the separate Safety Instructions/World-Wide Warranty Terms booklet for details on safe handling of the projector during cleaning.

Cleaning the air filter and air intake vent

If the air filter or air intake vent becomes blocked with dust, the message "The projector is overheating. Clean or replace the air filter and lower the room temperature" will be displayed and you must clean the filter or vent. To do so turn the projector upside-down and use a vacuum cleaner.

If dust collects on the air filter or the air intake vent, it can cause the internal temperature of the projector to rise, and this can lead to problems with operation and shortening of the optical engine's service life. It is recommended that you clean these parts at least once every three months. Clean them more often than this if using the projector in particularly dusty environments.

Cleaning the projector case

Clean the projector case by wiping it gently with a soft cloth. If the projector is particularly dirty, moisten the cloth with water containing a small amount of neutral detergent, and then firmly wring the cloth dry before using it to wipe the projector case. Then wipe the case again with a soft, dry cloth.

Do not use volatile substances such as wax, alcohol or thinner to clean the projector case. These can cause the case to warp and make the coating finish peel off.

Cleaning the lens

Use a commercially-available air blower, or use a lens cleaning paper to gently wipe the lens.

Do not rub the lens with harsh materials or subject the lens to shocks, as it can easily become damaged.

Maintenance

Consumable replacement periods

Air filter replacement period

If the air filter has been broken or the "Replace" message is displayed even though the air

filter has been cleaned.

Replace with an optional air filter.

"Replacing the air filter" p.42

Lamp replacement period

• The message "Replace the lamp." appears on the screen when projection starts.

A message will be displayed.

• The projected images get darker or start to deteriorate.

• The replacement warning message is set to appear after a minimum of about 1900

hours of lamp use in order to maintain the initial brightness and quality of the

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projected images. The time taken for the message to appear will vary depending on usage conditions such as Color Mode settings. If you continue to use the lamp after this period, the possibility of the lamp breaking becomes greater. When the lamp replacement message appears, replace the lamp with a new one as soon as possible, even if it is still working.

• Depending on the characteristics of the lamp and on the way it has been used, the

lamp may become darker or stop working before the lamp warning message appears. You should always have a spare lamp ready in case it is needed.

• Contact your dealer for a spare lamp.

Appendix

Maintenance

Replacing consumables

Replacing the air filter

Dispose of used air filters properly in

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accordance with your local regulations. Air Filter: Polypropylene

Replacing the lamp

If the lamp stops working and needs to be replaced, there is the danger that the lamp may already be broken. If replacing the lamp of a projector which has been installed to the ceiling, you should always assume that the lamp is broken and handle it with extreme care during removal. Furthermore, you should stand to the side of the projector, not underneath it.

Turn off the power, wait until the projector cools down and the "beep beep" tone sounds, then disconnect the power cable.

Turn off the power, wait until the projector cools down and the "beep beep" tone sounds, then disconnect the power cable. * Wait until the lamp cools

down (takes approximately 1 hour).

Securely tighten the lamp fixing screws.

Remove the air filter cover.

Put your finger under the latch and pull it upward.

Remove the lamp cover.

To remove the cover, use a screwdriver (the one supplied in the same package as the optional lamp) inserted into the lamp cover open switch.

Install the lamp cover.

Resetting the lamp operating time

The lamp operating time must always be reset after the lamp has been replaced with a new one. The projector has a built-in counter which keeps track of the lamp operating time. When the cumulative operating time reaches a certain point, it causes the replacement warning

message to be displayed.

Press to turn on the power.

Press to display the configuration menu.

Maintenance

Remove the old air filter.

Loosen the lamp fixing screws.

Insert the new air filter. Install the air filter cover.

Remove the old lamp.

Pull out straight.

Insert the new lamp.

Make sure that it faces the correct way.

Install the lamp and the lamp cover securely. The lamp will not turn on if the lamp or the lamp cover is not installed correctly.

The lamp contains mercury. Dispose of used lamps properly in accordance with your local regulations.

Select "Lamp - Hours Reset" from the "Reset" menu.

Appendix

Select "Yes" and then press .

Optional Accessories

The following optional accessories are available for purchase if required. This list of optional accessories is current as of June, 2005. Details of accessories are subject to change without notice. Varies depending on country of purchase.

Lamp Unit ELPLP33

(1 spare lamp, 1 spare screwdriver) Use as a replacement for spent lamps.

Air Filter Set ELPAF09

(1 air filter) Use as a replacement for old air filters.

50" Portable Screen ELPSC06

A compact screen which can be carried easily. (Aspect

60" Portable Screen ELPSC07 80" Portable Screen ELPSC08 100" Portable Screen ELPSC10

A portable roll-type screen. (Aspect 4:3)

80" Spring Roller Screen ELPSC15

A roll-up screen. (Aspect 16:9)

4:3)

Soft Carry Case ELPKS54

Use this case if you need to carry the projector by hand.

VGA-HD15 PC Cable (1.8 m) ELPKC02 VGA-HD15 PC Cable (3 m) ELPKC09 VGA-HD15 PC Cable (20 m) ELPKC10

(For mini D-Sub 15-pin/mini D-Sub 15-pin) Use to connect the projector to a computer.

Ceiling Mount* ELPMB19

(with ceiling plate) Use when installing the projector to a ceiling.

Celling Pipe 600 (600 mm/white)* ELPFP07

Use when installing the projector to a high ceiling or a ceiling with veneer panels.

*A special method of installation is required in order to

suspend the projector from the ceiling. Please contact the place of purchase if you would like to use this installation method.

Screen Stand ELPSCST01

A stand for the 80" Spring Roller Screen.

List of Supported Monitor Displays

Depending on the setting, the output screen resolution will change slightly.

Component Video

Signal Resolution

SDTV (525i, 60Hz)

(D1)

SDTV(625i, 50Hz)

SDTV(525p)

(D2)

SDTV(625p)

HDTV

(750p)16:9

(D4)

HDTV(1125i)16:9

(D3)

640×480

640×360

768×576

768×432

640×480

640×360

768×576

768×432

1280×720

1920×1080

*Letterbox signal

Composite Video /S-Video

Signal Resolution

TV(NTSC )

(PAL

, SECAM )

*Letterbox signal

640×480

640×360

768×576

768×432

4:3

16:9

: Aspect Units: Dots

Aspect mode

Normal Squeeze Zoom

640×480 854×480 854×480

4:3

640×480 854×480 854×480

4:3

640×480 854×480 854×480

4:3

640×480 854×480 854×480

4:3

854×480

16:9

854×480

16:9

Normal Squeeze Zoom

640×480 854×480 854×480

4:3

640×480 854×480 854×480

4:3

16:9 16:9

4:3

16:9

: Aspect Units: Dots

Aspect mode

16:9 16:9

RGB Video/Computer

Signal Resolution

VGA

VESA72/75/85, iMac

SVGA

56/60/72/75/85,

iMac

60/70/75/85,

XGA

iMac MAC13" 640×480 640×480 854×480 854×480 MAC16" 832×624 640×480 854×480 854×480 MAC19" 1024×768 640×480 854×480 854×480

SDTV(525i, 60Hz)

SDTV(525p)

SDTV(625i, 50Hz)

SDTV(625p)

HDTV(750p) 1280×720 854×480 - -

HDTV(1125i) 1920×1080 854×480 - -

640×480

640×360

640×480

640×360

800×600

800×450

1024×768

1024×576

640×480

640×360

640×480

640×360

768×576

768×432

768×576

768×432

Normal Squeeze Zoom

640×480 854×480 854×480

*1 Connection is not possible if the equipment does not have a VGA output port. *2 Letterbox signal It may be possible to project signals which are not listed in the above table. However, not all functions may be supportable with such signals.

Aspect mode

Units: Dots

Appendix

Specifications

Product name

Dimensions

Panel size

Display method

Resolution

Scanning frequencies

Focus adjustment

Zoom adjustment

Lens shift

Lamp (light source)

Max.audio output

Speaker

Power supply

Home Projector EMP-TW20

373 (W) × 111 (H) × 295 (D) mm (not including feet)

0.55 inches

Polysilicon TFT active matrix

409,920 pixels (854 (W) × 480 (H) dots) × 3

Analogue Pixel clock :13.5 – 110 MHz

Horizontal :15 – 92 kHz

Vertical :50 – 85 Hz

Manual

Manual (approx. 1 : 1.5)

Manual (Maximums: Approx. 50% vertically, 25% horizontally)

UHE lamp, 135 W, Model No.: ELPLP33

1W Monaural

100- 240VAC 50/60Hz 2.3-1.0A Power Consumption Operating: 200W(100-120V area), 190W(200-240V area) Standby: 4.0W(100-120V area), 5.0W(200-240V area)

Operating temperature

Storage temperature

Weight

Por ts

Angle of tilt

+5° – +35°C (No condensation)

-10° – +60°C (No condensation)

Approx. 3.5 kg

InputA 1 RCA pin jack × 4

InputB 1 Mini D-Sub 15-pin (female) blue

Video input 1 RCA pin jack

S-Video input 1 Mini DIN 4-pin

Audio input 1 RCA pin jack × 2 (L, R)

Control (RS-232C) 1 D-Sub 9-pin (male)

Pixelworks DNXTM ICs are used in this Projector.

0 30 0 30

0 30

If you set the projector higher than 30º, it could damage the projector and cause an accident.

0 30

RS-232C cable layout

Specifications

• Connector shape

• Projector input connector

Safety

USA

UL60950 Third Edition

Canada

CSA C22.2 No.60950

European Community

The Low Voltage Directive (73/23/EEC) IEC60950 3

Edition

: D-Sub 9-pin (male)

: Control (RS-232C)

GND 5 5 GND

RD 2 3 TD TD 3 2 RD

DTR 4 6 DSR

DSR 6 4 DTR

(PC serial cable)

EMC

USA

FCC Part 15B Class B (DoC)

Canada

ICES-003 Class B

European Community

The EMC Directive (89/336/EEC) EN55022, Class B EN55024 IEC/EN61000-3-2 IEC/EN61000-3-3

Signal Function

GND Signal wire earth

TD Transmit data

RD Receive data

DSR Data set ready

DTR Data terminal ready

Australia/New Zealand AS/NZS CISPR 22:2002 Class B

Appendix

Specifications

DECLARATION of CONFORMITY

According to 47CFR, Part 2 and 15

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: 313 Long Beach, CA 90806

Tel : 562-290-5254

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 : EMP-TW20

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 or Declaration 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.

Glossary

Following is an explanation of some of the terms used in this guide which may be unfamiliar or which were not explained in the manual itself. Further information can be obtained by referring to other commercially-available publications.

Aspect

The ratio between an image's length and its height. HDTV images have an aspect of 16:9 and appear elongated. The aspect for standard images is 4:3.

Colour temperature

The temperature of an object which is emitting light. If the colour temperature is high, the colors tend to take on a bluish tinge. If the colour temperature is lower, the colors tend to take on a reddish tinge.

Component video

Video signals which have the video brightness signals and color signals separated, in order to provide better image quality. In high-definition TV (HDTV), it refers to images which consist of three independent signals: Y (luminance signal), and Pb and Pr (color difference signals).

Composite video

Video signals which have the video brightness signals and color signals mixed together. The type of signals commonly used by household video equipment (NTSC PAL

and SECAM formats). Video signals which consist of a carrier signal Y (luminance signal) within the color bar signal, and a chroma or color signal (CbCr).

Contrast

The relative brightness of the light and dark areas of an image can be increased or decreased in order to make text and graphics stand out more clearly, or to make them appear softer.

Cool-down

This is the process by which the projector's lamp is cooled down after it has become hot through use. It is carried out automatically when the [Power] button on either the remote control or the projector's control panel has been pressed to turn off the projector. Do not disconnect the power cable while cool-down is in progress, otherwise the cool-down process will not work properly. If the cooldown period is not allowed to finish normally, the projector's lamp and internal components will remain at high temperatures, and this may shorten the useful life of the lamp or cause problems with the operation of the projector. The projector takes about 20 seconds to cool down. The actual time will vary depending on the external air temperature.

HDTV

An abbreviation for High-Definition Television. It refers to high-definition systems which satisfy the following conditions.

• Vertical resolution of 750p or 1125i or greater (p = progressive

• Screen aspect

• Dolby Digital audio reception and playback (or output)

Interlace

A method of image scanning whereby the signal bandwidth used is approximately half that required for sequential scanning when images with the same still picture resolution are broadcast.

NTSC

An abbreviation for National Television Standards Committee, and a format for ground-based analogue colour television broadcasts. This format is used in Japan, North America and Central and South America.

PA L

An abbreviation for Phase Alternation by Line, and a format for ground-based analogue colour television broadcasts. This format is used in Western European countries except France, and also in Asian countries such as China and in Africa.

Progressive

A method of image scanning whereby the image data from a single image is scanned sequentially from top to bottom to create a single image.

Refresh rate

The light-emitting element of a display maintains the same luminosity and color for an extremely short time. Because of this, the image must be scanned many times per second in order to refresh the light emitting element. The number of refresh operations per second is called the "refresh rate", and is expressed in hertz (Hz).

S-Video

A video signal which has the luminance component and color component separated in order to provide better image quality. It refers to images which consist of two independent signals: Y (luminance signal), and C (color signal).

SDTV

, i = interlaced )

of 16:9

Appendix

An abbreviation for Standard Definition Television. It refers to standard television systems which do not satisfy the conditions for HDTV

Glossary

SECAM

An abbreviation for Sequential Couleur A Memoire, and a format for ground-based analogue colour television broadcasts. This format is used in France, Eastern Europe and the former Soviet Union, the Middle East and Africa.

Security lock

A device consisting of a protector case with a hole in it that a commercially-available theft-prevention cable can be passed through in order to secure the device to a table or pillar. This projector is compatible with the Microsaver Security System manufactured by Kensington.

SVGA

A type of image signal with a resolution of 800 (horizontal) x 600 (vertical) dots which is used by IBM PC/ AT-compatible computers.

Sync. (Synchronization)

The signals output from computers have a specific frequency. If the projector frequency does not match this frequency, the resulting images will not be of a good quality. The process of matching the phases of these signals (the relative position of the crests and troughs in the signal) is called "synchronization". If the signals are not synchronized, problems such as flickering, blurriness and horizontal interference can occur.

Tr ac k in g

The signals output from computers have a specific frequency. If the projector frequency does not match this frequency, the resulting images will not be of a good quality. The process of matching the frequency of these signals (the number of crests in the signal) is called "tracking". If tracking is not carried out correctly, wide vertical stripes will appear in the projected images.

VGA

A type of image signal with a resolution of 640 (horizontal) x 480 (vertical) dots which is used by IBM PC/ AT-compatible computers.

XGA

A type of image signal with a resolution of 1,024 (horizontal) x 768 (vertical) dots which is used by IBM PC/ AT-compatible computers.

YCbCr

The carrier signal which is contained in the color bar signal used in modern TV transmissions. The name comes from the Y (luminance) signal and the CbCr (chroma [color]) signals.

YPbPr

The carrier signal which is contained in the color bar signal used in high-definition TV (HDTV) transmissions. The name comes from the Y (luminance) signal and the PbPr (color difference) signals.

Index

Air filter..................................................8

Air intake vent........................................8

Aspect.................................7,18,25,27,45

[Audio] port.......................................8,12

Auto......................................................18

Auto Setup.......................................24,27

A/V Mute ...............................................7

Background Color ...........................25,30

Battery replacement period

(Remote control)...............................13

Brightness.....................................7,24,26

Ceiling ........................................11,25,28

Child Lock.......................................25,29

Cinema Filter........................................21

Cleaning the air filter............................40

Cleaning the air intake vent..................40

Cleaning the lens ..................................40

Cleaning the projector case ..................40

Color Mode .............................7,18,24,26

Color Saturation ..............................24,26

Color Temp..............................7,20,24,26

Component Video............................12,45

Composite Video.............................12,45

Configuration menu..............................24

Connecting to a computer ....................12

Connecting to a video source ...............12

Contrast ........................................7,24,26

Control panel..........................................6

[Control (RS-232C)] port.......................8

Cool-down.......................................15,33

Correcting keystone distortion .......6,7,17

Correcting projector tilt........................16

Display ............................................25,29

Focus adjustment...............................6,16

Front adjustable foot .........................6,16

HDTV...................................................45

High Altiude Mode .........................25,29

Image size.............................................10

"Image" menu.......................................24

Indicators...........................................6,33

"Info" menu..........................................25

Input Signal .....................................25,30

[InputA] port ...........................8,12,15,46

[InputB] port.................................8,12,46

Keystone...............................6,7,17,25,28

Lamp - Hours Reset ...................25,31,42

Lamp cover........................................6,42

Lamp Hours ........................................ 25

Language......................................... 25,30

Lens cover.........................................6,14

Lens shift...........................................6,16

Load Memory .................................24,27

Memory............................................. 7,22

Memory Reset................................. 25,31

Menu Color .....................................25,29

Menus...................................................24

Message ..........................................25,30

Navigation Bar..................................... 24

Normal .................................................19

Operation ........................................25,28

Operation indicator ...........................6,33

Optional accessories............................. 44

Output Scaling ................................25,28

Overheating..........................................33

Picture Quality ................................24,26

Port...............................................8,12,46

Position ...........................................25,27

Power cable..........................................14

Power inlet ........................................8,14

Progressive......................................25,27

Projection ...................................11,25,28

Projection distance...............................10

Projection image position

adjustment ........................................ 16

Refresh Rate......................................... 25

Remote control..................................7,13

Replacing the air filter .........................42

Replacing the battery ...........................13

Replacing the lamp ..............................42

Reset...................................... 24,25,27,30

Reset All .........................................25,31

"Reset" menu ..................................25,31

Resolution ......................................25,45

RGB-Video .....................................12,45

Save Memory..................................24,27

Screen..............................................25,27

Screen size ........................................... 10

SDTV ................................................... 45

Selecting the image source.............6,7,15

Selection menu......................15,18,20,22

Setup Level ..........................................25

"Setting" menu ................................25,27

Sharpness ........................................24,26

Skin Tone ................................ 7,20,24,26

Sleep Mode ..................................... 25,29

Source ..................................................25

Speaker...................................................8

Specifications.......................................46

Squeeze ................................................ 19

Startup Screen .................................25,30

Still......................................................... 7

Sub-menu............................................. 24

Supported Monitor Displays................ 45

S-Video........................................ 8,12,45

[S-Video] port .............................. 8,12,46

Sync Info.............................................. 25

Sync. ............................................... 24,26

Tint.................................................. 24,26

Top menu ............................................. 24

Tracking.......................................... 24,26

Turning off........................................... 15

Using the configuration menus............ 32

User’s Logo..................................... 25,29

[Video] port.................................. 8,12,46

Video Signal ................................... 25,30

Volume................................. 6,7,17,25,30

Warning indicator ............................. 6,33

YCbCr.................................................. 12

YPbPr................................................... 12

Zoom.................................................... 19

Zoom adjustment .............................. 6,16

Zoom Caption............................ 19,25,28

Appendix

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. No patent liability is assumed with respect to the use of the information contained herein. Neither is any liability assumed for damages resulting from the use of the information contained herein.

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 unauthorised 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 against 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.

General Notice:

EPSON is a registered trademark of SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION.

Macintosh, Mac, and iMac are registered trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc.

IBM is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation.

Windows, WindowsNT and VGA are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States.

Dolby is a trademark of Dolby Laboratories.

Pixelworks and DNX are trademarks of Pixelworks, Inc.

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

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Epson TW20 User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

About the Manuals and Notations Used

Types of Manual

Notations used in this User’s Guide

Checking the Components

Installing the Projector

Basic Operations

Image Quality Adjustments

Configuration Menu

Troubleshooting

Appendix

Features of the Projector

Sophisticated color adjustment

Comes with phosphorescent remote control

A variety of image setting functions

Part Names and Functions

Front / Top

Control panel

Remote control

Rear

Base

Appearance

Setting up

Adjusting the projection size

Lens shift adjustment

Projection methods

Connecting Image Sources

Preparing the Remote Control

Inserting batteries into the remote control

Battery replacement period

Using the remote control

Turning the Power on and Projecting Images

Turning the power on

Selecting the image source

Turning the power off

Adjusting the Projection Screen and the Audio Volume

Focus adjustment

Correcting projector tilt

Adjusting the volume

Basic Image Quality Adjustments

Selecting the Color Mode

Selecting the Image Aspect

Advanced Colour Adjustments

Skin Tone

Colour Temperature

Configuration Menu Functions

List of configuration menus

"Image" menu

"Setting" menu

"Reset" menu

Using the configuration menus

Problem Solving

Reading the indicators

When the (operation) indicator is lit or flashing

When the indicators provide no help

Problems relating to images

Problems when projection starts

Other problems

Maintenance

Cleaning

Cleaning the air filter and air intake vent

Cleaning the projector case

Cleaning the lens

Consumable replacement periods

Air filter replacement period

Lamp replacement period

Replacing consumables

Replacing the air filter

Replacing the lamp

Resetting the lamp operating time

Optional Accessories

List of Supported Monitor Displays

Component Video

Composite Video /S-Video

RGB Video/Computer

Specifications

RS-232C cable layout