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.
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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.
Focus adjustment ... 16 Projection size adjustment (Zoom adjustment) ... 16 Projection image position adjustment (Lens shift)... 16 Adjusting the tilt of the projector ... 17 Displaying a test pattern... 17 ■ Examining Image Quality Further ... 23 Sharpness (Advanced) adjustment ... 23 Auto Iris (automatic aperture) setting ...
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Appendix ■ Maintenance ... 47 Cleaning... 47 • Cleaning the air filter...47 • Cleaning the projector case ...48 • Cleaning the lens ...48 Consumable replacement periods ... 49 • Air filter replacement period ...49 • Lamp replacement period ...49 Replacing consumables... 50 •...
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.
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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.
Receives signals from the remote control. p.17 • Lens cover When not using the projector, attach this to the lens to protect the lens from damage and dirt. Side control panel • • Enter/Line menu button p.18, 24, 26 p.13...
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.
• Air inlet (air filter) p.47, 50 This draws in air for cooling the inside of the projector. If dust collects on the filter, the temperature inside the projector will rise and problems with operation or more rapid deterioration of the optical components may occur.
150" 200" 410×300 (161×118) 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 Suspending from the ceiling A screen in a high location Projector situated to the side so that the screen can be viewed sitting right in front of it Projector situated on a shelf, etc.
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.
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.
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, 39. 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.
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.
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 within the range shown at right.
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.
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 ●...
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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"...
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.
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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.
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.
Setting is not possible when "Color Mode" is set to "x.v. Color." An operation sound of Auto Iris function may be emitted while projecting some images. This is not a failure of the projector. Press , and then select "Image" - "Sharpness". Select "Advanced" at the top-right corner of the screen to confirm the selection.
Viewing Images at a Preset Image Quality(Memory Function) After menu commands such as "Image" has been used to adjust the projected images, the adjustment values can then be saved (Save Memory). In addition, the saved data can be retrieved easily, so that you can enjoy viewing images with the adjusted settings at any time (Load Memory).
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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.
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.
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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.
Configuration Menu Functions List of configuration menus (For the EH-TW3800) When no image signals are being input, the "Image" menu and the "Signal" menu cannot be adjusted. Also, the items displayed in the "Image" menu, the "Signal" menu and the "Info" menu will vary depending on the type of image signals that are being projected.
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Scan Mode Refresh Rate Sync Info Video Signal The "Info" menu is only used to display the projector status. Deep Color Display the color depth of HDMI transmission. This is information about errors that have occurred on the projector. Status This value is sometimes referred to when inquiries are made.
Mosquito NR Yes, No Block NR p.36 Setup Level EPSON Super White Output Scaling This will be 100% when a 720p, 1080i, or 1080p signal is being input through the [HDMI1]/[HDMI2] input terminals. HDMI Video Range 4-4 Pull-down Thin Line Enhancement, Thick Line Enhancement Vert.
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Scan Mode Refresh Rate Sync Info Video Signal The "Info" menu is only used to display the projector status. Deep Color Display the color depth of HDMI transmission. This is information about errors that have occurred on the projector. Status This value is sometimes referred to when inquiries are made.
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.
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 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 (EH-TW5000 only) This automatically enhances the contrast by calculating based on its current contrast.
"Normal" or "High" as desired. 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."...
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[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, set the video range of the projector to suit the video range setting of the DVD player.
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.
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• 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.
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 "Custom1" and "Custom2". Rename Memory (EH-TW5000 only) This can be used to change the names of the memories from "Custom1"...
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...
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...
Press on the remote control or panel. Turn on the main power switch at the rear of the projector. Disconnect the power cable and then reconnect it. Check the circuit breaker to see if power is being supplied. Press on the remote control to cancel the blank function.
[Fn] key that switches the computer's video signal to external output may not work. Turn the power for the computer that is connected to the projector off and then back on again. Set the image signal to output only externally.
Set the projector up in the room approximately one hour before it is to be used. If condensation forms on the lens, turn the power off and wait for the condensation to disappear.
If the dual display setting has been activated by the connected computer, only half of the images on the computer screen is displayed by the projector. To display the whole of the image on the computer screen, turn off the dual display setting.
Press the remote control or the button on the projector's control panel to turn the projector's power back on. To cancel the sleep mode setting, change "Sleep Mode" menu command to "Off". "Settings" - "Sleep Mode" p.36...
The operating range for the remote control is approximately 10m. p.13 Set the projector up in a location where strong light will not shine onto the remote control light-receiving area. Insert new batteries, while making sure that they face correctly.
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/Support and Service Guide for details on safe handling of the projector during cleaning.
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. 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.
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.
Furthermore, you should stand to the side of the projector, not underneath it. Resetting the lamp operating time The lamp operating time must always be reset after the lamp has been replaced with a new one.
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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).
Ceiling Mount* (with ceiling plate) Use when installing the projector to a ceiling. Celling Pipe 600 (600 mm/white)* Use when installing the projector to a high ceiling or a ceiling with veneer panels. Cable Cover (Black) Cable Cover (White) Use to cover cables of the projector that is suspended from a ceiling to improve the appearance.
List of Supported Monitor Displays Depending on the setting, the output screen resolution will change slightly. When "Anamorphic wide" is selected for the aspect mode, all input signals is projected at 1920×1080 dots. Component Video Signal Resolution 720×480 SDTV (480i, 720×360 * 60Hz) 720×576...
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.
PC input HDMI1 input HDMI2 input Video input S-Video input RS-232C Trigger out ICs are used in this Projector. EH-TW3800 ± 100 to 240V AC 10%, 50/60Hz, 3.2 to 1.4A Operating: 269W Operating: 281W Approx. 7.2kg RCA pin jack × 3...
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If you set the projector higher than 8 ■ RS-232C cable layout • Connector shape • Projector input connector <At projector> , it could damage the projector and cause an accident. º : D-Sub 9-pin (male) : RS-232C <At computer>...
[Power] button on either the remote control or the projector's control panel has been pressed to turn off the projector. Do not turn off the main power switch while cool-down is in progress, otherwise the cool-down process will not work properly.
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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...
Correcting projector tilt... 17 Direct Power On... 29,31,36 Display ... 29,31,37 Display Background... 29,31,37 Epson Cinema Filter... 19 EPSON Super White ... 28,30,35 Erase Memory ... 29,31,38 Focus adjustment... 6,16 Frame Interpolation... 30,34 Front adjustable foot ... 6,17 Full ... 18 Full Menu ...
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Index Refresh Rate... 29,31 Remote control... 7,13 Rename Memory... 25,31,38 Replacing the air filter ... 50 Replacing the battery ... 13 Replacing the lamp ... 50 Reset... 28,29,30,31,33,36,37 Reset All ... 29,31,38 "Reset" menu ... 29,31,38 Reset Lamp Hours ... 29,31,38,50 Reset Memory...
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