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Page 2: General Information
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/Support and Service Guide This manual contains information on using the projector safely, and also includes a guide for warranty service, 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. ❏ Projector (with lens cover) ❏ Power cable (3.0m) Connect to the projector and to a wall outlet.
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
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 Projection methods... 11 ■ Connecting Image Sources ... - Page 5 Troubleshooting ■ Problem Solving ... 37 Reading the indicators ... 37 • When the (warning) indicator is lit or flashing ...37 • Indicator statuses in normal operation...38 Appendix ■ Maintenance ... 45 Cleaning... 45 • Cleaning the air filter...45 • Cleaning the projector case ...46 •...
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Page 6: Features Of The Projector
The optimum images for the location can be projected simply by selecting the desired color mode from the following seven preset modes. If "Natural", "Cinema Night", "x.v.Color", "HD" or "Silver Screen" 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 Some of the other many functions that are available are as follows. EPSON Super White is used to prevent overexposure that can result in images that are too bright. A progressive conversion that lets you obtain ideal results both for images with large amounts of movement and for still images.
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Page 8: Part Names And Functions
Part Names and Functions Front / Top • Horizontal lens adjustment dial p.16 Turn the dial to move the position of the projection image to the left or right. • Lamp cover p.48 Open this cover when replacing the lamp inside. •... -
Page 9: Remote Control
Remote control • Power button p.14, 15 Turns the projector power on/off. Source buttons p.15 Switches the input source to the input terminals indicated on each button. • Default button p.26 Returns settings of the adjustment screen in the configuration menu to their default values when pressed while displaying the screen. -
Page 10: Rear
Part Names and Functions Rear • [S-Video] input port Connects to the S-Video out ports of the video equipment. • [Video] input port p.12 Inputs a general video signal (composite video). Connect to an image output port of a video source. -
Page 11: Appearance
Appearance Centre of lens 148.3 12.3 * Distance from centre of lens to suspension bracket fixing point Centre of lens 134.7 389.7 5-M4×9 Units:mm... -
Page 12: Setting Up
Setting up Adjusting the projection size When the projector is further away from the screen, the projection image size are larger. 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. -
Page 13: Projection Methods
Do not use the projector on its side. This may cause malfunctions to occur. When projecting from directly in front Projection methods When projecting from a ceiling You can rotate the EPSON logo plate around 180 degrees when suspending the projector from a ceiling. When projecting from the side of the screen... -
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 Check the (+) and (-) indications inside the battery compartment and insert the batteries so that they face correctly. 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. -
Page 16: Starting And Stopping Projection
Starting and Stopping Projection Turning the power on and projecting images Connect the power cable. If there is a problem with projection even though the projector is set up and connected correctly, refer to p.15, 37. If you set the "Direct Power On" to "On", the power of the unit will turn ON when the main power switch is turned ON, without having to press the power button of the remote control or the projector's control panel. -
Page 17: When The Expected Images Are Not Projected
When the expected images are not projected 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. For video devices, press the [Play] button on the video equipment first, then select the signal source. -
Page 18: Adjusting The Projection Screen
Adjusting the Projection Screen Focus adjustment Focus adjustment Focus adjustment Focus adjustment Focus adjustment Focus adjustment Focus adjustment Focus adjustment Focus adjustment Focus adjustment Turn the focus ring to adjust the focus. Projection image position adjustment (Lens shift) If the projector cannot be set up directly in front of the screen, you can use the lens shift function to move the position of the projected images vertically or horizontally... -
Page 19: Adjusting The Tilt Of The Projector
Adjusting the tilt of the projector When an image from the projector that is placed on a flat surface is tilting horizontally ( front feet to correct the tilt. Extend Displaying a test pattern You can adjust zoom, focus, and color without having to connect video equipment. Press on the remote control to display the menu. -
Page 20: Basic Image Quality Adjustments
Basic Image Quality Adjustments Select Menu Operations to select an item. Press to confirm the selection. *If you press , the Select menu disappears. Selecting the aspect Press and select the aspect mode from the menu. When projecting using ● For 4:3 input signals ●... - Page 21 When the mode is selected, the EPSON cinema filter is automatically applied and the original colors of the image source are reproduced more exactly. When 720p, 1080i or 1080p signals are being input to the [HDMI1], [HDMI2] or [Component] input port, the aspect setting is fixed at "Normal"...
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Page 22: Advanced Color Adjustments
Advanced Color Adjustments You can select "Image" - "Sharpness" or "Advanced" to adjust the images according to your own preferences. The adjustment screens for "Gamma" and "RGBCMY" can be displayed on the screen directly by pressing the corresponding buttons on the remote control. The adjustment 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 Adjusts the tone of the entire image to bluish, greenish and reddish. Saturation Adjusts the overall vividness of the images. Brightness Adjusts the brightness of the overall image. Customized ("Adjust it from the image") (UP or DOWN) to select "Customized" - "Adjust it from the image" in that order, and then press to confirm the selection.
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Page 24: Rgb Adjustment (Offset, Gain)
Advanced Color Adjustments RGB adjustment (Offset, Gain) The image brightness can be adjusted by adjusting the individual R (red), G (green) and B (blue) components of the dark areas (offset) and bright areas (gain). Adjustment is not possible when "Color Mode" is set to "x.v. -
Page 25: Examining Image Quality Further
Examining Image Quality Further In addition to color adjustments, adjustments to advanced sharpness and the amount of light from the lamp can also be made to match the image in search of the best picture. Sharpness (Advanced) adjustment If "Thin Line Enhancement" is set in the + direction, hair and the detailed areas of clothing will be emphasized. -
Page 26: Viewing Images At A Preset Image Quality(Memory Function)
Select an already saved memory name, and press Block NR A confirmation message will be displayed. Setup Level If you select "Yes", the previous memory content is EPSON Super White erased, and the current adjustment values are saved. Overscan Load Memory HDMI Video Range Load saved memories. - Page 27 Viewing Images at a Preset Image Quality(Memory Function) The color mode selected when the memory was registered is displayed on the right side. 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.
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Page 28: Configuration Menu Functions
Configuration Menu Functions The configuration menus can be used to make a variety of adjustments and settings involving image quality and input signals. The following two types of menu are available. ■ Full menu All items in the configuration menu can be checked while the settings are being made. - Page 29 Changing settings Example: to adjust values. If you press when an item with will be displayed. To return to a previous display, press • For items such as "Brightness" which can be adjusted using an adjustment bar, the adjustment values can be reset to the default if you press adjustment bar is being displayed.
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Page 30: List Of Configuration Menus
Mosquito NR p.31 p.32 On, Off Block NR Setup Level On, Off p.32 EPSON Super White p.31 Overscan p.32 HDMI Video Range Yes, No p.33 The default setting for "HDMI Video Range" is different depending on the input signals and/or method of connection. - Page 31 Direct Power On p.34 Sleep Mode p.34 Child Lock p.34 Control Panel Lock p.34 Trigger Out p.34 High Altitude Mode p.34 Projection p.34 Illumination p.35 Display p.35 Input Signal p.35 Language p.35 Reset p.35 Only displayed for composite video/S-Video input Only displayed for component video/Computer image input The message text will be displayed in yellow when it is time to replace the lamp.
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Page 32: Image" Menu
Configuration Menu Functions "Image" menu Color Mode Seven different settings can be selected for the Color Mode, to match the images being projected or the projection environment. Brightness (Adjustment is not possible when "Color Mode" is set to "x.v. Color".) Adjust this when the output level of the connected equipment is weak and you feel that images are dark. -
Page 33: Signal" Menu
Displayed for input sources other than computer image RGBCMY This lets you adjust the hue, saturation, and brightness for each of the R/G/B/C/M/Y color components. p.20 Contrast Enhancement This automatically enhances the contrast by calculating based on its current contrast. Select one of the three levels to enhance the contrast. -
Page 34: Frame Interpolation
Configuration Menu Functions Displayed for input sources other than computer image Only displayed for Computer image input (does not appear when signals from the [HDMI1] /[HDMI2] input port are being input) Tracking This adjusts the images if vertical stripes appear in the images. Sync. - Page 35 DVI port is connected to the projector's [HDMI1] / [HDMI2] input port.) HDMI Video Range (Setting is possible only when "EPSON Super White" is "Off". Setting is not possible, however, when "Color Mode" is set to "x.v. Color.") When the [HDMI1] / [HDMI2] input port of the projector is connected to a DVD player, for example, setting this to Auto allows the projector to automatically determine and set the video range of the input signal.
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Page 36: Settings" Menu
Configuration Menu Functions "Settings" menu Direct Power On When the main power switch is turned on, you can set for projection to start (On) / not start (Off) without pressing When set to "On" with the main power switch left on, be aware that sudden surges of electricity that may occur when the power comes back on after a power outage may cause the projector to turn on. - Page 37 Illumination If the light from becomes bothersome while watching a movie or the like in a dark room, turn this setting to "Off". Display Menu Position Press to specify the position for the menus to be displayed. Menu Color Selects the color for the main configuration menu. •...
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Page 38: Memory" Menu
Configuration Menu Functions "Memory" menu Load Memory This recalls the stored memory settings and your memory setting saved at "Save Memory". Save Memory This can be used to save "Image" menu settings. Erase Memory This is used to erase unwanted memory setting saved as "Memory9" and "Memory10". Rename Memory This can be used to change the names of the memories from "Memory9"... -
Page 39: Problem Solving
Support and Service Guide. Projector Contact List Contact your local dealer or the nearest address provided in the Epson Projector Contact List. • If the projector is installed against a... -
Page 40: Indicator Statuses In Normal Operation
Problem Solving Lamp replacement warning It is time to replace the lamp. Replace the lamp with a new one as soon as possible. If you continue to use the projector without replacing the lamp, the lamp may blowout. Orange Indicator statuses in normal operation During normal operation, the Standby condition Warm-up in... -
Page 41: When The Indicators Provide No Help
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 p.39 Projection does not start, the projection area is completely black, the projection area is completely blue, etc. -
Page 42: Moving Images Are Not Displayed
Problem Solving Are the image signal format settings correct? Have the configuration menu settings been made correctly? Were the projector and computer connected while their power was already turned on? When a computer is connected ■ Moving images are not displayed Is the computer image signal set to output simultaneously both externally and to the LCD... -
Page 43: The Message "No Signal" Is Displayed
■ The message "No Signal" is displayed Are the cables connected correctly? Has the correct video input port been selected? Is the power for the connected equipment turned on? Are the image signals being output to the projector? Only when projecting images from a laptop computer or computer with a built-in LCD... -
Page 44: Image Is Truncated (Large) Or Small
Problem Solving Is an extension cable being used? Have the "Sync. " and "Tracking " settings been adjusted correctly? Only when projecting computer images Has the correct resolution been selected? Only when projecting computer images ■ Image is truncated (large) or small Has the correct aspect selected? Has the "Position"... -
Page 45: Problems When Projection Starts
If this does not solve the problem, there may be a problem with the power cable. Then contact your local dealer or the nearest address provided in the Support and Service Guide. Projector Contact List Problem Solving p.48 button on the on the projector's control on the on the remote p.14 Epson... -
Page 46: Problems With The Remote Control
Problem Solving Problems with the remote control ■ The remote control does not work Is the remote control light- emitting area facing towards the remote control light-receiving area when it is operated? Is the remote control too far from the projector? Is direct sunlight or strong light from fluorescent lamps shining onto the remote control light-... -
Page 47: 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. Do not use sprays containing a flammable gas to remove dirt or dust which is adhering to parts such as the lens or filter of the projector. -
Page 48: Cleaning The Projector Case
Maintenance Use a vacuum cleaner to remove any remaining dust from the surface of the air filter. Install the air filter. Install the air filter cover. Cleaning the projector case Clean the projector case by wiping it gently with a soft cloth. -
Page 49: Consumable Replacement Periods
You should always have a spare lamp ready in case it is needed. • Contact your local dealer or the nearest address provided in the Epson Projector Contact List. -
Page 50: Replacing Consumables
Maintenance Replacing consumables Replacing the air filter Dispose of used air filters properly in accordance with your local regulations. Frame material: PP Filter materials: PP, Replacing the lamp If the lamp stops working and needs to be replaced, there is the danger that the lamp may already be broken. - Page 51 Remove the old air filter. Loosen the lamp fixing screws. Install the lamp and the lamp cover securely. The projector will not turn on if the lamp or the lamp cover is not installed correctly. This product includes a lamp component that contains mercury (Hg). Please consult your local regulations regarding disposal or recycling.
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Page 52: Optional Accessories/Consumables
Optional Accessories/Consumables The following optional accessories/consumables are available for purchase if required. This list of optional accessories/consumables is current as of: 2009.9. Details of accessories are subject to change without notice. Varies depending on country of purchase. ■ Optional Accessories 50"... -
Page 53: List Of Supported Monitor Displays
List of Supported Monitor Displays The values may slightly vary depending on the Overscan setting. Component Video Signal Resolution 720×480 SDTV (480i, 720×360 * 60Hz) 720×576 SDTV(576i, 50Hz) 720×432 * 720×480 SDTV(480p) 720×360 * 720×576 SDTV(576p) 720×432 * HDTV (720p) 1280×720 16:9 HDTV(1080i) -
Page 54: Computer Image (Analog Rgb)
List of Supported Monitor Displays Computer image (analog RGB) Signal VGA 60 VESA72/75/85, iMac SVGA 56/60/72/ 75/85, iMac XGA 60/70/75/ 1024×576 85, iMac WXGA60-1 WXGA60-2 SXGA 60/70/75 MAC13" MAC16" MAC19" MAC21" *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. -
Page 55: Specifications
This product is also designed for IT power distribution system with phase-to-phase voltage 230V. Product Information For users in Turkey: In Conformity with the Turkish EEE Regulation. EH-TW5500 450 (W) × 136 (H) × 360 (D) mm (not including feet) 0.74 inch wide Polysilicon TFT active matrix 2,073,600 pixels (1920 (W) ×... -
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Specifications ■ Angle of tilt If you set the projector higher than 8 ■ RS-232C cable layout • Connector shape: • Projector input connector:
, it could damage the projector and cause an accident. º D-Sub 9-pin (male) RS-232C ... -
Page 57: 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. Aspect The ratio between an image's length and its height. HDTV images have an aspect of 16:9 and appear elongated. - Page 58 Glossary 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.
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Page 59: Index
Correcting projector tilt... 17 Direct Power On... 29,34 Display ... 29,35 Display Background... 29,35 Epson Cinema Filter... 19 EPSON Super White ... 28,33 Erase Memory ... 29,36 Focus adjustment... 6,16 Frame Interpolation... 28,32 Front adjustable foot ... 6,17 Full ... 18 Full Menu ... - Page 60 Index Refresh Rate... 29 Remote control... 7,13 Rename Memory... 25,36 Replacing the air filter ... 48 Replacing the battery ... 13 Replacing the lamp ... 48 Reset... 28,29,36 Reset All ... 29,36 "Reset" menu ... 29,36 Reset Lamp Hours ... 29,36,48 Reset Memory...
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