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About The Manuals and Notations Used Types of Manual The documentation for your EPSON projector is divided into the following four manuals. Refer to the manuals in the order given below. Unpacking and Installation Guide This manual contains information on the procedures from unpacking the projector through to starting to use the projector, and also describes the included accessories.
Contents Advanced Operations Functions for Enhancing Projection .................................................................18 Using the Environment Setting Menus................................................................... 18 Description of Commonly-used Functions ............................................................ 21 Saving and Retrieving Image Quality Settings (Memory) ..................................... 22 Using the Menu Functions...................................................
Features of the Projector 1280 Adoption of a wide 1280 x 720 dot panel This panel allows high-definition images to be reproduced accurately. 720 Adoption of a special high-resolution DCDi video circuit developed by Faroudja. This circuit greatly reduces the jagged edges that resulted from conventional progressive conversion, to produce much smoother and natural movement. (p.
*Speakers are not included with the projector and must be purchased separately.
Basic Operations This chapter describes basic operations such as turning the projector on and off and adjusting the projected images. Turning On the Projector ...................................6 • Connecting the Power Cord ............................................... 6 • Turning On the Power and Projecting Images.................. 7 Turning Off the Projector...................................8 Screen Image Adjustments .............................10 • Adjusting the Image Size .....................
Turning On the Projector This section describes the procedure from turning on the power to projecting images. Be sure to read the separate Safety Instructions/ World-Wide Warranty Terms before using the projector. Connecting the Power Cord Procedure 1 Check that the power is turned off for the projector and all components connected to the projector. 2 Connect the computer or other video source to the projector. Refer to the Setup Guide. 3 Remove the lens cover.
Connecting the Power Cord Turning On the Power and Projecting Images Turning On the Power and Projecting Images Procedure 1 2 Basic Operations Turn on the power for all equipment connected to the projector. For a video source, press the [Play] button at the video source to start playback if necessary. Check that the indicator on the projector has stopped flashing and lights orange. Press the [Power] button on either the remote control or the projector's control panel to turn on the power.
Turning Off the Projector Follow the procedure below to turn off the power of the projector. Procedure 1 2 Turn off the power for the signal sources that are connected to the projector. Check that the power for all connected components has been tuned off. Power OFF? Please press to power off. key again 3 Projector Remote control Press the [Power] button on either the remote control or the projector's control panel. The confirmation message shown at left will appear.
Do not turn off the main power switch at the rear of the projector while the cool-down is in progress. If the main power switch is turned off before cool-down is complete, wait for the lamp to cool down (normally about one hour is required) before turning the power back on again. If the power is turned off and on before the lamp has cooled down, it may result in lamp operating errors. Refer to "Lamp operating error" on page 35. 7 Retract the front adjustable foot if it is extended.
Screen Image Adjustments You can adjust the screen image in order to obtain the best possible picture. Adjusting the Image Size The size of the projected image is basically determined by the distance from the projector to the screen. (Refer to the Setup Guide.) The following procedures explain how to adjust the screen image once the projector itself has been set up. Turn to Tele to reduce the size Procedure Turn to Wide to increase the size Turn the zoom ring on the projector to adjust the image.
Adjusting the Image Size Correcting Keystone Distortion Adjusting the Image Angle Displaying a Test Pattern Correcting Keystone Distortion If the projector is set up so that it is at an angle to the screen, a type of distortion known as "keystone distortion" may occur. Keystone correction can be carried out if the angle of the projector is within a range of approximately 15° vertically from the perpendicular. Approx. 15° above Approx.
Screen Image Adjustments Adjusting the Image Size Correcting Keystone Distortion Adjusting the Image Angle Displaying a Test Pattern Displaying a Test Pattern When setting up the projector, you can project a test pattern onto the screen and use this test pattern to adjust the projected images before a video source has been connected. The following two types of test pattern are available. • Crosshatch This can be used to adjust the focus and correct keystone distortion.
Basic Image Quality Adjustments Focusing the Screen Image Selecting the Image Aspect Ratio Selecting the Color Mode Automatic Adjustment of Computer Images The quality of the screen images can be adjusted as follows. Focusing the Screen Image Turn the focus ring to adjust the image focus. Procedure • If the surface of the lens is dirty or misted Focus ring Basic Operations over as a result of condensation, it may not be possible to adjust the focus correctly.
Basic Image Quality Adjustments Selecting the Image Aspect Ratio The aspect ratio for projected images can be selected from the following five types of setting. However, the aspect ratio settings that can be selected will vary depending on the input signal.
Focusing the Screen Image Selecting the Image Aspect Ratio Selecting the Color Mode Automatic Adjustment of Computer Images Squeeze mode When images in squeeze mode are displayed on a 4:3 TV screen Viewed using the projector Images output in 4:3 format Basic Operations Use this setting if the connected video source has a 16:9 output mode (Squeeze mode). If images in squeeze mode are viewed on a 4:3 TV screen, the images are compressed horizontally and elongated vertically.
Basic Image Quality Adjustments Focusing the Screen Image Selecting the Image Aspect Ratio Selecting the Color Mode Automatic Adjustment of Computer Images If you press and hold the [Shift] button on the projector's control panel and then press the [Aspect] button during Through or Squeeze Through mode, the image display position can be changed to one of the following three positions. Automatic Adjustment of Computer Images This function lets you adjust computer images to the optimum settings.
Advanced Operations This chapter describes functions for enhancing the projection of images, and how to use the environment setting menus. Functions for Enhancing Projection .............. 18 • Using the Environment Setting Menus ............................ 18 • Displaying and Operating Full Menus...............................................18 • Displaying and Operating Line Menus..............................................20 • Description of Commonly-used Functions ......................
Functions for Enhancing Projection This section describes the various useful functions that can be used to enhance projection. Function Summary Reference page Black level adjustment Adjusts the brightness of dark shades. p.21 White level adjustment Adjusts the brightness of light shades. p.21 Color adjustment Adjusts the hues of light shades to the desired level. p.
Using the Environment Setting Menus Memory Description of Commonly-used Functions 3 Select a menu item. Press the [Select] button on either the projector's control panel or the remote control to accept a selection. The sub-menu corresponding to the selected item in the main menu appears. Projector Video Black Level Advanced White Level 0 0 - + + Setting Color 0 - + About Tint 0 - Reset All Sharpness 0 - + + Color Mode Select Color Adjustment Color Temp.
Functions for Enhancing Projection Displaying and Operating Line Menus Procedure 1 Press the [Select] button on either the projector's control panel or the remote control. The line menu appears. Projector Black Level Remote control 0 - + 2 Select an item to be set. If using the projector's control panel, press the and buttons. If using the remote control, press the [Select] button up and down. Projector Remote control 3 Select the setting value.
Using the Environment Setting Menus Memory Description of Commonly-used Functions Description of Commonly-used Functions This section describes commonly-used functions. "Black Level" and "White Level" adjustments are the adjustment values that are in effect before the signals are sampled by the A/D converter, and so they are adjusted to match the input signal so that they do not cause distortion. Use "Color Adjustment" to adjust the color and contrast.
Functions for Enhancing Projection Saving and Retrieving Image Quality Settings (Memory) Up to a maximum of six adjustment values in the "Video" and "Advanced" menus can be memorize per input source, and settings for six different sources can be recorded, for a total of 36 possible settings. You can save the adjustment values for particular video scenes, and then use the memory button on the remote control to retrieve these settings at a single touch. (p.
Using the Environment Setting Menus Memory Description of Commonly-used Functions Retrieving Saved Image Quality Settings Press one of the remote control memory buttons [1] to [6] corresponding to the image quality settings to be retrieved. The images being projected will be adjusted according to the settings that are retrieved.
Using the Menu Functions The environment setting menus can be used to carry out a variety of settings and adjustments. Two types of menu (full menus and line menus) can be used to make environment settings. This section describes all of the functions that are available in the environment setting menus using the full menus as examples. The menus have a hierarchical structure, with a main menu that is divided into sub-menus. Refer to "Using the Environment Setting Menus" (p.18) for details on using the menus.
Setting menu Advanced menu About menu Reset All menu Default setting Function Color Mode You can select from five different quality settings depending on the surroundings. Dynamic • Dynamic :Ideal for projecting images with greater modulation and intensity. :Ideal for enjoying presentations such as movies which have large • Theatre numbers of dark scenes. :Ideal for enjoying presentations in a natural atmosphere.
Using the Menu Functions Sub-menu 26 Default setting Function Memory This lets you save image adjustment settings and to retrieve them by pressing the corresponding remote control memory buttons. The images being projected will be adjusted according to the settings that are retrieved. (p.22) • The current settings are saved to a particular recording area number when that number is selected.
Video menu Setting menu Advanced menu About menu Reset All menu Computer (D-RGB/ A-RGB DVI-I, InputB (A-RGB)) A(Analog)-RGB D(Digital)-RGB Video Black Level Advanced White Level 0 Auto Manual Setting Sharpness 0 Video Black Level Advanced White Level Setting Sharpness 0 - About Color Mode Select About Color Mode Reset All Tracking 0 Reset All Color Adjustment + 0 Auto Manual 0 Color Temp. Memory Reset Select 1 Select Color Temp.
Using the Menu Functions Offset adjustment Gain adjustment Gamma adjustment Brightness Brightness Brightness When adjusted to the + side When adjusted to the + side When adjusted to the + side When adjusted to the - side When adjusted to the - side Input signal Input signal When adjusted to the - side Input signal The "Color Adjustment" settings correct the digital data after the signals are sampled by the A/D converter.
Video menu Setting menu Advanced menu About menu Reset All menu Advanced Menu Video Progressive Advanced Motion Detect 1 Setting Noise Reduction OFF About Position Adjust Reset All Video Signal Input A Select Input B Setup Level Reset NR1 [ Film/Auto 4 5 ] NR2 [ Auto ] Select Select 0% 7.5% Execute Enter Sub-menu Progressive Default setting Function (Adjustment is only possible when composite, S-Video, 525i or 625i signals are Film/Auto being input.
Using the Menu Functions Sub-menu Default setting Function Setup Level (Adjustment is only possible when composite, S-Video, 525i/p or 625i/p signals Depends on are being input.) countries If using products designed for destinations such as the United States or 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.
Sub-menu Video menu Setting menu Advanced menu About menu Reset All menu Default setting Function Projection Selects the projection method in accordance with the projector and screen setting-up method.
Using the Menu Functions Video menu Setting menu Advanced menu About menu Reset All menu Computer (D-RGB/ A-RGB DVI-I, InputB (A-RGB)) Video Lamp Advanced Reset Lamp Timer Setting Video Source About Input Signal Reset All Frequency H V SYNC Polarity H 0H Execute kHz Hz V SYNC Mode Resolution Refresh Rate Select x Hz Enter Sub-menu Default setting Function Lamp Displays the cumulative lamp operating time.
Troubleshooting This chapter describes troubleshooting procedures for the projector. Using the Help ..................................................34 When Having Some Trouble ............................ 35 When the Indicators Provide No Help ............
Using the Help If a problem occurs with the projector, the Help function uses on-screen displays to assist you in solving the problem. It uses a series of menus in a question and answer format. The questions vary depending on the type of video source. Procedure 1 Press the [Help] button on either the remote control or the projector's control panel. The Help menu will be displayed. Projector Remote control 2 Select a menu item. If using the projector's control panel, press the and buttons.
When Having Some Trouble If you are having a problem with the projector, first check the projector's indicators. The projector is provided with the following three indicators. These indicators alert you to problems with projector operation. Operation indicator Lamp indicator Temperature indicator The following tables show what the indicators mean and how to remedy problems that they indicate.
When Having Some Trouble : lit Indicator status Red Red Orange Projector status : flashing Problem and remedy Reference page High temperature inside projector (overheating) Setup Guide The lamp will turn off automatically and projection will stop. Wait for about 5 minutes without operating the projector. After 5 minutes have elapsed, the projector's cooling fan will stop. p.
: lit Indicator status Cool-down in progress or Problem and remedy : off Reference page (No abnormality) p.8 • Wait for a short while. The cool-down (lamp cooling operation) period lasts for about 5 minutes. The actual time will vary depending on factors such as the ambient air temperature. • The [Power] button on either the remote control or the projector's control panel will not operate while the indicator is flashing red.
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. No images appear Images appear dark p.42 Poor image quality p.40 Only part of the image is displayed (Large/ small) p.41 p.38, p.39 Images appear greenish Images appear purplish p.42 The image colors are not right The remote control does not work p.43 The power does not turn off p.43 p.
Condition No images appear (Messages do appear) Probable cause Remedy Is the image signal format setting correct? Is "Input B" set to "RGB" even though a composite video signal source is connected to the Input B port? Is "Input B" set to "YPbPr " or "YCbCr " even though a computer is connected to the Input B port? If a component video signal source or a RGB video or computer is connected to the Input B port, use the "Input B" command in the "Advanced" environment setting menu to select the signal forma
When the Indicators Provide No Help Condition Poor image quality • The image is fuzzy • Part of the image is out of focus • The whole image is out of focus • The image is distorted • The image contains interference Probable cause 40 Remedy Has the focus been adjusted correctly? Adjust the focus. (p.13) Has the front adjustable foot been adjusted so that the projection angle is too big? If the projection angle is too big, the image will be out of focus vertically. Adjust the projection angle. (p.
Condition • Image is too large (Only part of the image is displayed) • Image is too small Probable cause Remedy The display mode (aspect ratio ) setting may not be selected correctly. Press the [Aspect] button on either the remote control or the projector's control panel. (p.14) Has the "Position" setting been adjusted correctly? Use the "Position" command in the "Advanced" menu to adjust. (p.
When the Indicators Provide No Help Probable cause Remedy Is the image signal format setting correct? If the "Input B" command in the "Advanced" environment setting menu is set to "RGB" when component video signals are being input to the Input B port , the images will appear greenish. If the "Input B" command in the "Advanced" environment setting menu is set to "YCbCr " or "YpbPr " when a computer is connected, the images will appear purplish.
Condition The remote control does not work Probable cause Remedy Is the remote control being pointed at the right angle? The operating angle for the remote control is approximately 30° horizontally and approximately 30° vertically. Use the remote control within these ranges. (Setup Guide) Is the projector too far away? The operating distance for the remote control is approximately 10 m (30 ft.). Use the remote control within this distance.
Appendices This chapter provides information on maintenance procedures to ensure the best level of performance for the projector for a long time. Maintenance .....................................................46 • Cleaning.............................................................................. 46 • Cleaning the Projector Case...............................................................46 • Cleaning the Lens ..............................................................................
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 before cleaning the projector. Cleaning the Projector Case Clean the projector case by wiping it gently with a soft cloth.
Cleaning Replacing Consumables Replacing Consumables This section describes how to replace the lamp and the air filter. Lamp Replacement Period It is time to replace the lamp when: • The message "Lamp Replace" appears on the screen when projection starts. The message appears for 30 seconds, and disappears again after 30 seconds have passed. A message will be displayed. • The indicator flashes orange or lights red. Lamp indicator flashes orange or lights red.
Maintenance Replacing the Lamp • If the lamp stops working and needs to be replaced, there is the danger that the lamp may break when handled. If replacing the lamp of a projector which has been installed to the ceiling, you should remove the projector from the ceiling before replacing the lamp. If the projector cannot be removed from the ceiling, you should always assume that the lamp is broken and handle it with extreme care during removal.
Cleaning Replacing Consumables 6 Install the lamp cover. Insert the two cover tabs into the projector, and then press the other side of the lamp cover until it clicks into place. • Install the lamp securely. If the lamp cover is removed, the lamp turns off automatically as a safety precaution. Moreover, the lamp will not turn on if the lamp or the lamp cover is not installed correctly. • Replacement lamps are provided with a spare air filter.
Cleaning Maintenance Replacing Consumables Replacing the Air Filter Procedure 1 2 3 Turn off the power switch at the rear of the projector, and then disconnect the power cord. (p.8) Put your finger into the recess in the air filter hook, and lift up the air filter to remove it. In order to prevent any dust on the air filter from getting into the projector, be sure to stand up the projector so that the handle is at the top. Install the new air filter.
Optional Accessories The following optional accessories are available for purchase if required. This list of optional accessories is current as of October 2002. Details of accessories are subject to change without notice. Spare lamp ELPLP17 Use as a replacement for spent lamps. 60" screen ELPSC07 80" screen ELPSC08 100" screen ELPSC10 Portable roll-up screen (Aspect ratio 4:3) Component video cable ELPKC19 (3 m (9.8 ft.) - for mini D-Sub 15-pin/ RCA male x 3) Use to connect a component video source.
List of Supported Signal Resolutions Component Video Units: dots Aspect Signal Resolution Normal (Default) Squeeze Zoom Through Squeeze Through 640 × 480 640 × 360 (When zoomed) 960 × 720 (4:3 aspect) 1280 × 720 (16:9 aspect) 1280 × 720 (16:9 aspect) 590 × 442 (4:3 aspect) 786 × 442 (16:9 aspect) SDTV (625i, 50Hz) 768 × 576 768 × 432 (When zoomed) 960 × 720 (4:3 aspect) 1280 × 720 (16:9 aspect) 1280 × 720 (16:9 aspect) 700 × 525 (4:3 aspect) 934 × 525 (16:9 aspect) SDTV (525p) (D2) 640
Component Video RGB Video/Computer Composite Video/ S-Video RGB Video/Computer Units: dots Aspect Signal Resolution Normal (Default) Zoom Through PC98 640 × 400 1152 × 720 1280 × 720 640 × 400 EGA 640 × 350 1280 × 700 1280 × 700 640 × 350 640 × 480 640 × 360 (When zoomed) 960 × 720 1280 × 720 640 × 480 VESA 72/75/85, iMac*1 640 × 480 640 × 360 (When zoomed) 960 × 720 1280 × 720 640 × 480 SVGA 56/60*/72/75/85/, iMac*1 800 × 600 800 × 450 (When zoomed) 960 × 720 1280 × 720 800 ×
Specifications Product name Home Theatre Projector EMP-TW100 Dimensions 348 (W) x 104 (H) x 274 (D) mm (13.7 (W) x 4.09 (H) x 10.79 (D) inches) (not including protruding parts) Panel size 0.
Safety USA UL1950 3rd Edition Canada CSA C22.2 No.950 -95 (cUL) European Community The Low Voltage Directive (73/23/EEC) IEC60950 2nd Edition, +Amd.1, +Amd.2, +Amd.3, +Amd.
Appearance Centre of projector Centre of lens 2.4 (0.09) 104 (4.09) 55.4* (2.18) 10 (0.39) 79 (3.11) 348 (13.7) *Distance from center of lens to suspension bracket fixing point 4-M4×10 67.3 (2.65) 23 (0.91) 136 (5.35) 274 (10.79) 18 (0.71) 55.2 (2.17) 72.9 (2.87) 187.1 (7.
Part Names and Functions Front/ Top Rear Control panel Base Remote control Front/ Top Temperature indicator (p.35) Indicates abnormalities in the internal projector temperature. Zoom ring (p.10) Adjusts the image size. Focus ring (p.13) Adjusts the image focus. Lamp indicator (p.35) Indicates a problem with the projection lamp or that the lamp needs to be replaced. Lamp cover (p.48) Open this cover when replacing the lamp unit inside the projector. Operation indicator (p.
Part Names and Functions Control Panel [Power] button (p.7) Press to turn the projector power on and off. [Source] button (p.7) Switches the input source between InputA → InputB → S-Video → Video → D-RGB → A-RGB each time the button is pressed. [Menu] button (p.18) The environment setting menus turn on and off each time the [Menu] button is pressed. [Keystone] buttons (p.11) Press to select an item in an environment setting menu or help menu.
Front/ Top Rear Control panel Base Remote control Rear Trigger port When the projector power is turned on, 12 V DC is output from this port. When the projector's power is turned off, the output becomes 0 V to communicate the projector's power ON/ OFF status to an external device. Remote control lightreceiving area (Setup Guide) Receives signals from the remote control. RS-232C port Connects the projector to a computer using an RS-232C cable.
Part Names and Functions Front/ Top Rear Control panel Base Remote control Remote Control (Illumination) button (Setup Guide) The [Power], [Pattern], [Menu], [Esc], [Aspect] and [Colortune] buttons illuminate for 10 seconds each time this button is pressed. Remote control lightemitting area (Setup Guide) Outputs infrared remote control signals. [Menu] button (p.18) The environment setting menus turn on and off each time the [Menu] button is pressed. [Aspect] button (p.
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 commerciallyavailable publications. 3-2 pull-down function This function directly converts image sources that have been recorded in the same 24-frame format used for movies into 60-frame progressive signals.
Glossary 62 HDTV An abbreviation for High-Definition Television. It refers to high-definition systems which satisfy the following conditions.
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 General Terms A About menu ...................................................................... 31 Advanced menu .......................................................... 22, 29 Air filter cleaning ............................................................. 46 Air filter replacement ....................................................... 50 Appearance....................................................................... 56 A-RGB/ D-RGB DVI-I port ...................
RGB setting.................................................................25, 27 RGB video ........................................................Setup Guide S Screen size ........................................................Setup Guide SDTV ....................................................................14, 50, 51 Security lock .....................................................................57 Setting menu .....................................................................30 Setup Level .
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