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TW500_English TW500-E.book Page 0 Wednesday, October 29, 2003 8:52 PM 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 Lists the accessories that are provided with the projector.
TW500_English TW500-E.book Page 1 Wednesday, October 29, 2003 8:52 PM Contents Basic Image Quality Adjustments....................8 Hue and saturation adjustment................................10 Selecting the Color Mode .......................................... 8 Selecting the Image Aspect....................................... 8 Viewing images at a preset image quality (memory function)........................................... 12 Advanced Color Adjustments ........................
TW500_English TW500-E.book Page 2 Wednesday, October 29, 2003 8:52 PM Features of the Projector Image appearance can be selected to match the projection 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. When one of "Theatre", "Natural", "Theatre Black" or "sRGB " is selected, the Epson Cinema Filter effect will be applied automatically.
TW500_English TW500-E.book Page 3 Wednesday, October 29, 2003 8:52 PM Features of the Projector Equipped with a wide-angle lens shift function The lens shift function allows you to adjust the position of the projected images vertically and horizontally without distorting the images. This allows the projector to be set up with greater freedom, even if it is suspended from a ceiling or at an angle to the screen.
TW500_English TW500-E.book Page 4 Wednesday, October 29, 2003 8:52 PM Part names and Functions Front/Top • Control panel • Lamp cover • Vertical lens adjustment dial See below Setup Guide Moves the lens vertically. • Horizontal lens adjustment dial p.42 Setup Guide Open this cover when replacing the lamp inside. Moves the lens horizontally. • Lens cover Attach when not using the projector to prevent the lens from becoming dirty or damaged.
TW500_English TW500-E.book Page 5 Wednesday, October 29, 2003 8:52 PM Part names and Functions 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. • Remote control light-emitting area Setup Guide Outputs remote control signals. • On/Off buttons Setup Guide Press to turn the projector power on and off.
TW500_English TW500-E.book Page 6 Wednesday, October 29, 2003 8:52 PM Part names and Functions Rear • [S-Video] port • [Video] port Setup Guide Connects to general video ports of other video equipment. Setup Guide Inputs an S-Video signal to the projector from other video equipment. • [USB] port p.26 Connects the projector to a computer using a USB cable when using the Cinema Color Editor. • [Network] port p.25 Connects the projector to a network.
TW500_English TW500-E.book Page 7 Wednesday, October 29, 2003 8:52 PM Appearance Centre of projector 146.5 Centre of lens 119 65*1 18.5 80.8*2 450 *1 Distance from centre of lens to suspension bracket fixing point (Lens shift amount: Max. 8.7 mm upwards, Max. 4.3 mm downwards) *2 Distance from centre of lens to centre of projector (Lens shift amount: Max. 7.7 mm to the left and right) Centre of lens 243.4 218.4 116 28.4 57.8 345 235 4-M4×8 10.
TW500_English TW500-E.book Page 8 Wednesday, October 29, 2003 8:52 PM Basic Image Quality Adjustments Selecting the Color Mode Selecting the Color Mode Default setting : Dynamic Selecting the Image Aspect 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.
TW500_English TW500-E.book Page 9 Wednesday, October 29, 2003 8:52 PM Basic Image Quality Adjustments Press and select the colour mode from the six available modes in the selection menu depending on 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 : Ideal for using in rooms in which the Theatre Black : Ideal for using in rooms blocking light completely.
TW500_English TW500-E.book Page 10 Wednesday, October 29, 2003 8:52 PM Advanced Color Adjustments If you would like to create your own images with settings adjusted the way you want them, you can adjust "Abs. Color Temp.", "Flesh Tone" "RGB" and/or "RGBCMY" in the "Color Adjustment" submenu of the "Image" menu. The adjustment values can be stored in "Memory: Standard" and "Memory: Advance" so that you can retrieve them and apply them to the projected images at any time. p.12 Press or Adjustment".
TW500_English TW500-E.book Page 11 Wednesday, October 29, 2003 8:52 PM Advanced Color Adjustments If you use the Cinema Color Editor supplied with the projector, you can make picture quality adjustments easily from a computer using a mouse. These adjustments can be saved in a computer file which can be exchanged with other people so that they can also enjoy the images adjusted by you. p.24 Adjusting flesh tones This can be used to adjust the flesh tones for images of people.
TW500_English TW500-E.book Page 12 Wednesday, October 29, 2003 8:52 PM Viewing images at a preset image quality (memory function) After adjusting the projected images using "Picture Quality" and "Color Adjustment", the adjustment values can 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.
TW500_English TW500-E.book Page 13 Wednesday, October 29, 2003 8:52 PM Viewing images at a preset image quality (memory function) The adjusted values for each of the configuration menu items shown at left and the aspect setting can be saved. The memory area used to save the settings will vary depending on whether "RGB" or "RGBCMY" is Color Editor program can be used to store and retrieve memory settings from a selected inThe the Cinema "RGB/RGBCMY" setting of thealso "Color Adjustment" sub-menu.
TW500_English TW500-E.book Page 14 Wednesday, October 29, 2003 8:52 PM 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. The following two types of menu are available. • Full menu • Line menu All items in the configuration menu can be This lets you adjust "Picture Quality" and "Color checked while the settings are being made. Adjustment" settings in the "Image" menu.
TW500_English TW500-E.book Page 15 Wednesday, October 29, 2003 8:52 PM Configuration Menu Functions indicates default settings EPSON Super White p.18 ON, OFF Progressive OFF, Video, Film/Auto Motion Detection Median value (3) Noise Reduction OFF , NR1, NR2 Output Scaling When component video or RGB video signals are input: Normal , Larger When signals from the [HDMI ] port are input: Auto , Normal, Smaller Setup Level (Varies depending on country of purchase) Sleep Mode Screen p.
TW500_English TW500-E.book Page 16 Wednesday, October 29, 2003 8:52 PM Configuration Menu Functions "Image" menu Displayed for input sources other than computer Only displayed for Computer input (does not appear when signals from the [HDMI] port are being input) Picture Quality Default setting Input Adjustment *1 These settings can be adjusted if the output level of the connected equipment is weak and the images appear dark. The two settings cannot be made simultaneously.
TW500_English TW500-E.book Page 17 Wednesday, October 29, 2003 8:52 PM Configuration Menu Functions Color Adjustment Default setting "Color Adjustment" cannot be selected when the colour mode is set to "sRGB ". Abs. Color Temp. *2 • Abs. Color Temp. • Flesh Tone : This adjusts the overall tints of the images in accordance with the images being projected. p.10 5500K (Varies depending on country of purchase) (Depends on colour mode) : This adjusts the flesh tones of people who appear in the images.
TW500_English TW500-E.book Page 18 Wednesday, October 29, 2003 8:52 PM Configuration Menu Functions Only displayed for Computer input (does not appear when signals from the [HDMI] port are being input) Auto Setup *1 Default setting 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.
TW500_English TW500-E.book Page 19 Wednesday, October 29, 2003 8:52 PM Configuration Menu Functions Setup Level *1 (Setting is only possible when composite video or S-Video signals in NTSC format are being input or component video has been set. Setting is not possible when signals are 0% being input from the [HDMI] port.
TW500_English TW500-E.book Page 20 Wednesday, October 29, 2003 8:52 PM Configuration Menu Functions Keystone (If the aspect mode is set to "Wide", keystone correction cannot be set.) This is used to correct keystone distortion in images. The same correction can be carried out using the projector's control panel. Setup Guide Median value (0) Projection This should be set in accordance with the method used to set up the projector.
TW500_English TW500-E.book Page 21 Wednesday, October 29, 2003 8:52 PM Configuration Menu Functions Button Illumination • ON : The area around the control panel buttons and characters light when the projector's power is turned on. This allows you to operate the projector in a dark room. • OFF : When set to "OFF", the lights for the area around the control panel buttons and characters are all turned off while images are projected.
TW500_English TW500-E.book Page 22 Wednesday, October 29, 2003 8:52 PM Configuration Menu Functions 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 period is complete.
TW500_English TW500-E.book Page 23 Wednesday, October 29, 2003 8:52 PM Configuration Menu Functions All Reset This resets all configuration menu settings to their default settings. The "Memory: Standard", "Memory: Advance", "Network", "User’s Logo", "Input Signal", "Lamp Hours" and "Language" settings will not be reset. Using the Configuration Menus Displaying a menu Full menu: Press Line menu: Press . or . Use and to select a menu item, then press Configuration Menu Selecting a menu item .
TW500_English TW500-E.book Page 24 Wednesday, October 29, 2003 8:52 PM Preparation for Using Cinema Color Editor Installing Cinema Color Editor If any other applications are open, close them before installing Cinema Color Editor. Insert the accessory Cinema Color Editor CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive. Windows: The installer will start automatically.
TW500_English TW500-E.book Page 25 Wednesday, October 29, 2003 8:52 PM Preparation for Using Cinema Color Editor Uninstalling Cinema Color Editor If you no longer require Cinema Color Editor, uninstall it by following the procedure below. Windows Macintosh From My Computer, open the Control Panel, double-click "Add or Remove Programs", select "Cinema Color Editor", and then click Add/Remove] (or [Change/Remove] for Windows XP).
TW500_English TW500-E.book Page 26 Wednesday, October 29, 2003 8:52 PM Preparation for Using Cinema Color Editor Connection using a USB cable or RS-232C cable If connecting using a USB cable, you should install Cinema Color Editor before connecting the cable. If using an RS-232C cable, use a cross-type cable. Connecting using an RS-232C cable Connecting using a USB cable * If using Mac OS X or later, connection using an RS-232C cable is not possible.
TW500_English TW500-E.book Page 27 Wednesday, October 29, 2003 8:52 PM Preparation for Using Cinema Color Editor Setting details Set the following items depending on the network environment that is used. The settings for the computer will vary depending on the operating system being used. Refer to the computer documentation for details on the setting method. When connecting directly to a computer DHCP Set DHCP to "OFF". IP Address Enter a private IP address. Example: 192.168.0.1 – 192.168.255.
TW500_English TW500-E.book Page 28 Wednesday, October 29, 2003 8:52 PM Using Cinema Color Editor You can use the Cinema Color Editor to easily adjust the picture quality of projector images and to operate projectors. The following information describes how to use the Windows edition of the program. The Macintosh edition works in basically the same way.
TW500_English TW500-E.book Page 29 Wednesday, October 29, 2003 8:52 PM Using Cinema Color Editor If using a USB cable or an RS-232C cable to connect the projectors to the computer, check that the power for the projector you would like to adjust is turned on, and then start Cinema Color Editor. For Windows : Click "Start" "Programs" "EPSON Projector" "Cinema Color Editor" in this order.
TW500_English TW500-E.book Page 30 Wednesday, October 29, 2003 8:52 PM Using Cinema Color Editor Click Saving customised settings into memory Saving adjustment values into memory Loads settings from a memory area Saves adjustments into a memory area Saving customised settings into memory Operates in the same way as the projector's Last Memory function. p.17 Memory list Indicates the projector memory status.
TW500_English TW500-E.book Page 31 Wednesday, October 29, 2003 8:52 PM Using Cinema Color Editor Make the desired adjustments. Retrieving saved memory settings Select the memory area to be used. The following two types of memory area are available, and up to 9 sets of adjustment settings can be saved in each. The type of memory area will vary depending on the "Color Adjustment" settings.
TW500_English TW500-E.book Page 32 Wednesday, October 29, 2003 8:52 PM Problem Solving Reading the Indicators The projector is provided with the following three 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 the indicator does not light when the power is turned on, the power cable may not connected correctly or the power may not be supplied.
TW500_English TW500-E.book Page 33 Wednesday, October 29, 2003 8:52 PM Problem Solving When the Orange indicator is lit or flashing green or orange Normal Standby mode : Lit : Flashing Projection in progress Green If you press , projection will start after warm-up is complete. Green : Off Normal operation is in progress. *If the "Button Illumination" configuration menu command is set to "OFF", they will not light. p.
TW500_English TW500-E.book Page 34 Wednesday, October 29, 2003 8:52 PM Problem Solving Problems relating to images No images appear Have you pressed the [Power] button? Press Was the indicator lit orange before the power was turned on? Disconnect the power cable and then reconnect it. Setup Guide Check the circuit breaker to see if power is being supplied. Is blank mode active? Press Is a video signal being input? Check if the power for the connected equipment is turned on.
TW500_English TW500-E.book Page 35 Wednesday, October 29, 2003 8:52 PM Problem Solving The message "No Signal." is displayed Are the cables connected correctly? Check that all of the cables required for projection are securely connected. Setup Guide Has the correct video input port been selected? Press , , , , or on the remote control or on the projector's control panel to change the image source. Setup Guide Is the power for the connected equipment turned on? Turn the power on for the devices.
TW500_English TW500-E.book Page 36 Wednesday, October 29, 2003 8:52 PM Problem Solving Interference or distortion appear in images Are the image signal format settings correct? If a composite video or S-Video signal is being input If projection does not occur when the "Video Signal" menu command is set to "Auto", select the signal format that matches the signal source. "Setting" - "Input Signal" - "Video Signal" p.
TW500_English TW500-E.book Page 37 Wednesday, October 29, 2003 8:52 PM Problem Solving Image colours are not right Are the image signal format settings correct? If a composite video or S-Video signal is being input If projection does not occur when the "Video Signal" menu command is set to "Auto", select the signal format that matches the signal source. "Setting" - "Input Signal" - "Video Signal" p.
TW500_English TW500-E.book Page 38 Wednesday, October 29, 2003 8:52 PM Problem Solving Problems when projection starts Power does not turn on Have you pressed the [Power] button? Press Is "Operation Button Lock" set to "ON"? If the "Operation Button Lock" menu command is set to "ON", all buttons on the projector's control panel are disabled. Press on the remote control. "Setting" - "Operation" - "Lock Setting" - "Operation Button Lock" p.
TW500_English TW500-E.book Page 39 Wednesday, October 29, 2003 8:52 PM Problem Solving Problems with network connections Are the projector and the computer correctly connected to the network? Connect the network cable correctly. Has the projector been set up correctly for connection to the network? Check the settings for the "Network" menu command. "Setting"-"Operation" - "Network" p.20, p.
TW500_English TW500-E.book Page 40 Wednesday, October 29, 2003 8:52 PM Maintenance This section describes maintenance tasks such as cleaning the projector and replacing consumables. 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 before cleaning.
TW500_English TW500-E.book Page 41 Wednesday, October 29, 2003 8:52 PM Maintenance Consumable Replacement Periods Air Filter Replacement Period If the air filter becomes broken or too dirty to clean Replace with an optional air filter. "Appendix: Optional Accessories" p.44 Lamp Replacement Period • The message "Replace the lamp." appears on the screen when projection starts A message will be displayed.
TW500_English TW500-E.book Page 42 Wednesday, October 29, 2003 8:52 PM Maintenance Replacing Consumables Replacing the Air Filter Dispose of used air filters properly in accordance with your local regulations. Air filter frame: ABS plastic Air filter: Polypropylene Turn off the power, wait for the cool-down period to finish (takes approximately 30 seconds), then disconnect the power cable. Remove the air filter cover. Put your finger under the latch. Lift up.
TW500_English TW500-E.book Page 43 Wednesday, October 29, 2003 8:52 PM Maintenance Remove the old air filter. Place your finger under one of the ribs and lift up. Remove the lamp cover. Install the new air filter. Make sure that it faces the correct way. Loosen the screws fixing the lamp. Lift up slightly from underneath to remove. Remove the old lamp. Pull out straight. Install the lamp and the lamp cover securely. The lamp will not be on if the lamp or the lamp cover is not installed correctly.
TW500_English TW500-E.book Page 44 Wednesday, October 29, 2003 8:52 PM Optional Accessories The following optional accessories are available for purchase if required. This list of optional accessories is current as of November 2003. Details of accessories are subject to change without notice. Spare lamp ELPLP28 ELPAF04 ELPSC06 A compact screen which can be carried easily. (Aspect 4:3). 60" screen 80" screen 100" screen A portable roll-type screen. (Aspect 4:3) 44 Pipe 600 (600 mm (23.62 in.
TW500_English TW500-E.book Page 45 Wednesday, October 29, 2003 8:52 PM List of Supported Monitor Displays Depending on the "Output Scaling"settings, the values given below will change slightly.
TW500_English TW500-E.book Page 46 Wednesday, October 29, 2003 8:52 PM Specifications Home Projector EMP-TW500 450 (W) × 119 (H) × 345 (D) mm (17.7 (W) × 4.7 (H) × 13.6 (D) in.) Dimensions (not including foot) 0.7 inches Panel size Polysilicon TFT active matrix Display method 921,600 pixels (1280 (W) × 720 (H) dots) × 3 Resolution Pixel clock :13.5–81MHz Scanning frequencies Analogue Horizontal :15–60 KHz Vertical :50–85 Hz Digital Pixel clock :13.
TW500_English TW500-E.book Page 47 Wednesday, October 29, 2003 8:52 PM Specifications Compatible computers for using Cinema Color Editor Windows Macintosh OS Windows 98SE, NT4.0(SP6a), Me, 2000 Professional, XP Home Edition, XP Professional Edition * Internet Explorer Ver. 5 or later must be installed. Mac OS 8.6, 9.0.4, 9.1, 9.2.x MAC OS X 10.1.5, 10.2.x * Not compatible with the Classic environment of Mac OS X or higher.
TW500_English TW500-E.book Page 48 Wednesday, October 29, 2003 8:52 PM 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 Located at Tel :EPSON AMERICA, INC.
TW500_English TW500-E.book Page 49 Wednesday, October 29, 2003 8:52 PM Glossary The 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. Composite video Video signals which have the video brightness signals and color signals mixed together.
TW500_English TW500-E.book Page 50 Wednesday, October 29, 2003 8:52 PM Glossary SNMP Abbreviation for Simple Network Management Protocol. In TCP/IP networks, this protocol is used for communication between routers and other devices that are connected to the network such as computers and terminals so that these devices can be monitored and controlled over the network.
TW500_English TW500-E.book Page 51 Wednesday, October 29, 2003 8:52 PM Index "SG" stands for Setup Guide. A G Abs. Color Temp. .......................................... 10,14,17 Advanced ............................................................ 15,18 Air filter ..................................................................... 6 Air inlet...................................................................... 6 All Reset ............................................................. 15,23 Aspect ...
TW500_English TW500-E.book Page 52 Wednesday, October 29, 2003 8:52 PM Index N Navigation Bar .............................................. 14,15,21 Network ........................................................... 6,15,20 Network Monitoring........................................... 15,20 [Network] port................................................. 6,25,46 Noise Reduction ................................................. 15,18 Normal.................................................................
TW500_English TW500-E.book Page 53 Wednesday, October 29, 2003 8:52 PM 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.
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