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  • Page 2: Types Of 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.
  • Page 3 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) Remote control RGB SCART adapter...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Features of the Projector ........ 4 Remote control ............7 Part Names and Functions ......6 Rear................8 Base .................8 Front / Top ............... 6 Appearance ............9 Control panel ............6 Installing the Projector Connecting Image Sources ......12 Setting up ............
  • Page 5 Table of Contents Appendix Optional Accessories........44 Maintenance............40 List of Supported Monitor Displays....45 Cleaning ..............40 • Cleaning the air filter and air intake vent ......40 • Component Video ............... 45 • Cleaning the projector case ..........40 • Composite Video/S-Video..........45 •...

  • Page 6: Features Of The Projector

    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.

  • Page 7: Lens Shift Function

    Features of the Projector Equipped 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.

  • Page 8: Part Names And Functions

    Part Names and Functions Front / Top • • Horizontal lens adjustment dial p.16 Control panel See below Moves the lens horizontally. • Vertical lens adjustment dial p.16 • Lamp cover p.42 Moves the lens vertically. Open this cover when •...

  • Page 9: Remote Control

    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 Source buttons p.15 On/Off buttons p.14...

  • Page 10: Rear

    Part Names and Functions Rear • • [Video] input port p.12 [Audio] input port p.12 Connects to general video ports of These ports input audio signals from connected external other video equipment. equipment. They serve as common ports for video / computer, so when using two or more pieces of external •...

  • Page 11: Appearance

    Appearance Centre of projector Centre of lens 83.5 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) Centre of lens 98.5 3-M4×8...

  • Page 12: Setting Up

    Setting up Adjusting the projection size The size of the projected image is basically determined by the distance from the projector's lens Adjustment the projection size to the screen. Be sure to read the separate Safety Instructions/World-Wide Warranty Centre Terms booklet before installing the of lens projector.

  • Page 13: Projection Methods

    Setting up Projection methods Projection methods When projecting from directly in front When projecting from the side of the screen When projecting from a celling When suspending the projector from a ceiling, change the configuration menu settings. Configuration menu Setting Screen Projection Front...

  • Page 14: Connecting Image Sources

    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.

  • Page 15: Preparing The Remote Control

    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. Close the battery cover. Press the battery compartment cover until it clicks into place.

  • Page 16: Turning The Power On And Projecting Images

    Turning the Power on and Projecting Images Turning the power on Turning the power on Turn the power on for the projector. Remove a lens cover. The "beep" start-up tone will sound. After a short period, the lamp will turn on Use the accessory power cable to and projection will start.

  • Page 17: Selecting The Image Source

    Turning the Power on and Projecting Images Selecting the image source 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 control panel Using the remote control Selection menu...

  • Page 18: Adjusting The Projection Screen And The Audio Volume

    Adjusting the Projection Screen and the Audio Volume Focus adjustment Focus adjustment Turn the focus ring to adjust the focus. Fine adjustments to image size (Zoom adjustment) Fine adjustments to image size (Zoom adjustment) Turn the zoom ring to adjust the size of the projected image.

  • Page 19: Correcting Keystone Distortion (Keystone)

    Adjusting the Projection Screen and the Audio Volume Correcting keystone distortion Correcting keystone distortion (Keystone) (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...

  • Page 20: Basic Image Quality Adjustments

    Basic Image Quality Adjustments Selecting the Color Mode Selecting the Color Mode Selecting the Image Aspect Selecting the Image Aspect Selection menu operations When projecting using the Auto 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.
  • Page 21 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.

  • Page 22: Advanced Colour Adjustments

    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.
  • Page 23 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"...

  • Page 24: Viewing Images At A Preset Image Quality (Memory Function)

    Viewing Images at a Preset Image Quality (Memory Function) 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.
  • Page 25 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 computer. A computer can be used to make detailed adjustments and these adjustments can be stored This can be used to save adjusted values for all of the configuration menu items on the left.

  • Page 26: Configuration Menu Functions

    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.

  • Page 27: Configuration Menu Functions

    Configuration Menu Functions Screen Position p.27 Progressive ON, OFF Aspect Vertical Size Auto, Normal, Squeeze, Zoom Zoom Position Zoom Caption This can only be set when component video Normal, Larger Output Scaling signals or RGB video signals are being input. Keystone Projection Front, Front/Ceiling...

  • Page 28: Image" Menu

    Configuration Menu Functions "Image" menu Only displayed for component video/composite video/S-Video input Only displayed for RGB-video/Computer input Picture Quality 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.

  • Page 29: Setting" Menu

    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.
  • Page 30 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. •...

  • Page 31: User's Logo

    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.

  • Page 32: Input Signal

    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...

  • Page 33: Reset" Menu

    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.

  • Page 34: Using The Configuration Menus

    Configuration Menu Functions Using the configuration menus Displaying a menu Press Selecting a menu item to select a menu item, then press Changing settings Example: to adjust values. (green): Current setting value (orange): Currently-selected item to select an item, then press If you press when an item with...

  • Page 35: Problem Solving

    Problem Solving Reading the indicators The projector is provided with the following two (operation) indicator 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 (warning) indicator...

  • Page 36: When The Indicators Provide No Help

    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 Image colours are not right p.37 Projection does not start, the projection area is...
  • Page 37 Problem Solving Are the image signal format If the signal source is connected to the [InputA] port settings correct? Use the "Input Signal" menu command to set the signal format that matches the signal that is being projected from the connected equipment.
  • Page 38 Problem Solving Are the image signals being If the image signals are only being output to the computer's LCD output to the projector? monitor or to the accessory monitor, you need to change the output. For some computer models, when the image signals are output Only when projecting externally, they no longer appear on the LCD monitor or accessory images from a laptop...
  • Page 39 Problem Solving Have the "Sync. " and The projector has an automatic adjustment function that causes the "Tracking " settings been optimum images to be projected. However, for some types of signal, adjusted correctly? the correct adjustments may not be obtained even after automatic adjustment is carried out.

  • Page 40: Problems When Projection Starts

    Problem Solving Have the colour intensity and Use the "Color Saturation" and "Tint" menu commands to adjust the tint been adjusted correctly? colour and tint. "Image"- "Picture Quality" - "Color Saturation", "Tint" p.26 Only when projecting images from a video source Images appear dark Has the image brightness been...
  • Page 41 Problem Solving The remote control does not work Is the remote control light- Face the remote control towards the remote control light-receiving emitting area facing towards area. the remote control light- The operating angle for the remote control is approximately ±30° receiving area when it is horizontally and approximately ±15°...

  • Page 42: Maintenance

    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.

  • Page 43: Consumable Replacement Periods

    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 •...

  • Page 44: Replacing Consumables

    Maintenance Replacing consumables Replacing the air filter Dispose of used air Turn off the power, wait Remove the air filter filters properly in until the projector cools cover. down and the "beep accordance with your local regulations. beep" tone sounds, then disconnect the power Air Filter: cable.
  • Page 45 Maintenance Remove the old air Insert the new air filter. Install the air filter cover. filter. Remove the old lamp. Loosen the lamp fixing Insert the new lamp. screws. Make sure that it faces Pull out straight. the correct way. Install the lamp and the lamp cover securely.

  • Page 46: Optional Accessories

    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. Soft Carry Case ELPKS54 Lamp Unit ELPLP33...

  • Page 47: List Of Supported Monitor Displays

    List of Supported Monitor Displays Depending on the setting, the output screen resolution will change slightly. Component Video 16:9 : Aspect Units: Dots Aspect mode Signal Resolution Normal Squeeze Zoom SDTV (525i, 60Hz) 640×480 640×480 854×480 854×480 (D1) 640×360 16:9 16:9 768×576 640×480...

  • Page 48: Specifications

    Specifications Home Projector EMP-TW20 Product name 373 (W) × 111 (H) × 295 (D) mm (not including feet) Dimensions 0.55 inches Panel size Polysilicon TFT active matrix Display method 409,920 pixels (854 (W) × 480 (H) dots) × 3 Resolution...

  • Page 49: Rs-232C Cable Layout

    Specifications RS-232C cable layout • Connector shape : D-Sub 9-pin (male) • Projector input connector : Control (RS-232C) <At projector> <At computer> <At projector> (PC serial cable) <At computer> Signal Function GND Signal wire earth Transmit data Receive data DSR Data set ready DTR Data terminal ready Safety UL60950 Third Edition...
  • Page 50 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 :EPSON AMERICA, INC. Located at : 3840 Kilroy Airport Way MS: 313 Long Beach, CA 90806...

  • Page 51: Glossary

    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. HDTV Aspect An abbreviation for High-Definition Television.
  • Page 52 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.

  • Page 53: Index

    Index Lamp Hours ........25 Still............7 Language......... 25,30 Sub-menu..........24 Air filter..........8 Lens cover ......... 6,14 Supported Monitor Displays....45 Air intake vent........8 Lens shift........... 6,16 S-Video ........8,12,45 Aspect.........7,18,25,27,45 Load Memory ......... 24,27 [S-Video] port ......8,12,46 [Audio] port........8,12 Sync Info..........
  • Page 55 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...
  • Page 56 Printed in China 410205000 Printed on 100% recycled paper. 05.XX-.XA(G04)

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