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EPSON EMP-TW680 User's Guide

1. 43 16 9 Aspect Units Dots Aspect mode Signal Resolution B Normal Squeeze Zoom Through NUN Wide SDTVP 525i 640x480 960x720 1280x720 1280x720 596x446 794x446 1280x760 60Hz D1 640x360 43 16 9 16 9 43 16 9 16 9 SDTV 625i 768x576 960x720 1280x720 1280x720 708x528 944x528 1280x760 50Hz 768x432 43 16 9 16 9 43 16 9 16 9 SDTV 525p 640x480 960x720 1280x720 1280x720 596x446 794x446 1280x760 D2 640x360 43 16 9 16 9 43 16 9 16 9 SDTV 625p D seti 960x720 1280x720 1280x720 708x528 944x528 1280x760 768x432 43 16 9 16 9 43 16 9 16 9 HDTVP 750p 1280x720 1280x720 1176x664 i 16 9 D4 16 9 16 9 HDTV 1125i 1280x720 B 16 9 D3 1920x1080 7688 Letterbox signal mmm E Composite Video S Video 4 3 16 9 Aspect Units Dots Aspect mode Signal Resolution 5 g Normal Squeeze Zoom Through aig Wide TV NTS c Vp 960x720 1280x720 1280x720 596x446 794x446 1280x720 cc 640x360 43 16 9 16 9 4 3 16 9 16 9 TV PAL 768x576 960x720 1280x720 1280x720 708x528 944x528 1280x720 SECAM 768x432 43 16 9 16 9 43 16 9 16 9 Letterbox signal Appendix 47 List of Supported Monitor Displays Analog RGB signals signals input to the HDMI input port Units Dots Aspect mode Sig
2. 35 e X jWhen the warning indicator is lit or flashing eere nent 35 e When the operation indicator is lit or IPTE 36 Appendix E Maintenant acr nna tias tine mica aas 42 LS ANING T 42 e Cleaning the air filter 42 e Cleaning the projector Case s es 42 e Cleaning the lens see 42 Consumable replacement periods 43 e Air filter replacement period 43 e Lamp replacement period 43 Replacing consumables 44 e Replacing the air filter 44 e Replacing the lamp eene 44 e Resetting the lamp operating time 44 Table of Contents When the indicators provide no help 36 e Problems relating to images 37 e Problems when projection starts 41 e Problems with the remote control 41 E Optional Accessories Consumables 46 B List of Supported Monitor Displays 47 e Component Video 47 e Composite Video S Video sss 47 e Analog RGB signals signals input to the HDMI input port oo ee 48 Bi Specifications 49 li GlOSSary rirti acte tree exa ecrit 52 LLLI q 54 JW Installing the Image Quality Adjustments E a E D fe o Troubleshooting Appendix Proj
3. Installing the Projector When suspending the projector from a ceiling change the configuration menu settings P p 33 Configuration menu Settings gt Projection Front Front Ceiling Avoid setting the projector up in a place which is very dusty or humid or where there will be cigarette or other smoke especially oily smoke Clean the air filter at least once every 3 months Clean the air filter more frequently if using the projector in a dusty environment When installing against a wall leave a space of 20 cm 7 9 in or more between the projector and the wall A special method of installation is required in order to suspend the projector from the ceiling Please contact your dealer if you would like to use this installation method 11 onnecting Image Sources e 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 e Check the shapes of the cable connectors and the device ports before making the connections If you try to force a connector to fit a device port with a different shape or number of terminals a malfunction or damage to the connector or port may result Video equipment VHS VCR DVD player game console etc d B ioo DES Mini D Sub Component output Pod 15 pin S Video Kei Video SC ART Doi 0 Y Cb Pb CUPr HPM Doi o E
4. 22 29 iSi ON eiir rani E 27 31 Operation indicator eene 6 35 Operation Lock enemies eedem 27 31 Optional accessories ono tto tette prenne etri 46 Output Scaling eter reete erepti ete 27 30 yr 35 P PiCt re Iems o ie terree e 26 28 Por zu DINI UU Naud mi 8 12 49 POSITION 27 30 ge sderl P HR 14 Power inlet cccccccesccesseceeseeecsseeeesseeeeeeeecssseceeseeeeseeeesee 8 14 PEOPIeSSIVE ote ERR intu 27 30 lucj ceit n 11 27 33 Projection distance 10 Projection image position adjustment sss 16 Projection methods cess sseseeseesseeseeseceeeeaeeseeeeeeaeeseeaeees 11 Refresh Rates censi ERR EROS 27 Remote control 2 eerte nee pede be espoirs 7 13 Replacing the air filter rentes 44 Replacing the battery 13 Replacing the lamp rrr rrr 44 RESG tis od eden e HERO HURTS 26 27 29 31 33 ACE NR racs ser EE aE 27 34 Reset MENU 27 34 Reset Lamp Hours 27 34 44 Reset MEnmOELy st fitness ERREUR IEEE eros 27 33 Ico 27 47 RGB 22 26 29 RGBOMY nanoen iR ner 22 26 29 RS 232C pOrt oie rhe eszacdenveaascnieassce 8 49 50 El SAVE Memoty sostener HE ttes 24 27 33 SCAR cs 1 27 33 SCART input port 8 12 49 SCTCCM jp M 10 SDTV insumos uso ene le e eats 47 Selecting the image source 6 7 15
5. Select Select Enter Menu Exit Navigation Bar Refer to Using the configuration menus p 34 for details on menu operations The configuration menus can be used to turn the navigation bar on and off and to change the colour pattern and display position Settings Display Menu Position Navigation Bar Menu Color List of configuration menus If no image signals are being input none of the settings can be adjusted except for Reset and Auto Iris in the Picture menu or Auto Setup in the Image menu The items displayed in the Picture menu the Image menu and the Info menu will vary depending on the type of image signals that are being projected Color Mode Dynamic Living Room Natural Theatre Theatre Black 1 Theatre Black 2 sRGB White Level Black Level m ed 0 IE Input Adjustment i 0 E Color Saturation 2 Brightness Contrast Sharpness Standard Advanced High band Enhancement Low band Enhancement H Sharpness V Sharpness Color Adjustment Abs Color Temp Skin Tone J gp e RGB RGBCMY j RGBOMY 0 Gamma Hy 20 21 22 23 24 Auto Iris On Off fee ee Reset Yes No ne Displayed for input sources other than computer This is displayed in the line menu Configuration Menu Functions H Aspect Auto Normal Squeeze Z
6. Disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet Then contact your local Lit off for caumow dealer or the nearest address provided in the Epson Projector Contact List of 1 sec the Support and Service Guide Red Lamp problem Lamp on error Lamp cover open error Check if the lamp is broken lt gt p 44 a cet j If the problem is still not solved after the lamp is Lit off for Replace the lamp replaced stop using the projector and disconnect the 0 5 sec If the lamp is and then turn the power cable from the electrical outlet Then contact your not broken power on local dealer or the nearest address provided in the Epson Projector Contact List of the Support and Service Guide t e npe Contact your local dealer for further advice broken Check that the lamp and the lamp cover are securely installed When using above an altitude of about 1500 m make sure you set the High Altitude Mode to On p 32 Red High internal temperature overheating If the problem is not solved automatically and projection will installed against a back on stop using the stop Wait for approximately 5 wall leave a space projector ied 2 man minutes When the cooling fan of 20 cm or more pu Sw ae an stops turn off the main power between it and the Isconnect the power ll cable from the electrical Switch at the rear of the projector wa a outlet Then contact your High speed cooling in Clean the air filters Orange
7. Dod f T SCART cable S Video cable RCA video cable a Component i HDMicable Computer cable commercially commercially commercially video cable i commercially commercially available a available available commercially available Pod available bi available E v att D4 SCART adapter accessory id on D4 Gy SCART Trigger out 5 Video S Video Ifa DVD has been connected using a DA SCART adapter change the D4 SCART setting in the Input Signal to SCART amp Selecting the image source p 15 2 Some regions may not have the D4 SCART adapter included as an accessory e Some signal sources may have specially shaped ports In such cases use the accessory or optional cables that are supplied with the signal source to make the connections e The cable that should be used to connect video equipment to the projector will depend on the type of video signal that the equipment outputs Some kinds of video equipment output several different types of video signal The image quality ranking of the video signal types is generally held to be as follows in descending order of quality Digital component video HDMI gt Analog component video D4 InputA gt S Video S Video gt
8. Composite video Video You should refer to the documentation provided with the video equipment being used to check what types of video signal formats the equipment can output The composite video format is sometimes simply called video output 12 eparing 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 Remove the battery cover 3 Install the battery cover While pressing the knob lift up b Insert the tab Press down until the battery cover clicks into place 2 Insert the batteries Check the and indications inside the battery compartment and insert the batteries so that they face correctly Installing the Projector 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 If this happens replace the batteries with two new batteries Use two new AA batteries as replacement batteries Using the remote control E Operating range horizontal d a ge Remote control light receiving area Operating distance Approx 10m Remote control light emitting area E Operating range vertical Operating distance Operating distance Approx 10m Approx 10m 1 1 1 1 I 1 1 i o 1 1 I i 1 1 Approx 30 Approx 30
9. or S Video is being input settings correct If projection does not occur when the Video Signal menu command is set to Auto select the signal format that matches the signal source F Settings Input Signal Video Signal p 33 If the signal source is connected to the InputA port If projection does not occur when the InputA in the Input Signal menu command is set to Auto set the signal format that matches the signal that is being projected from the connected equipment Settings Input Signal Input A p 33 You can also press on the remote control to select the format p 15 Are the cables connected Check that all of the cables required for projection are securely correctly connected p 12 Is an extension cable being If an extension cable is used interference may increase Try used connecting a signal amplifier 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 adjusted correctly signal the correct adjustments may not be obtained even after Computer and RGB automatic adjustment is carried out In such cases use the Tracking and Sync menu commands to make the adjustments video signals only n nn lcs z Image Tracking Sync p 29 Has the correct resolution been Set the computer so that the signals that are output are compatible selected with this projector Onl
10. the selection RGBCHY Return Saturation E ERYST SEE Enter it Op AO tos elect a colour and press Qor to confirm Select either hue or saturation and use or to adjust To adjust another colour press Cor select Return R Hue Saturation ES E 3 Press wen to exit the menu The hue and saturation for each of the red R green G blue B cyan C magenta M and yellow Y colour components can be adjusted B Hue Adjusts the overall colouration from blues to greens to reds E Saturation Adjusts the overall vividness of the images In addition to colour 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 1 Press we and then select Picture Sharpness Advanced Sharpness Return High band Enhancement Low band Enhancement H Sharpness V Sharpness 2 Use OO or to select a menu item and use or to make adjustments 3 Press we to exit the menu Adjust the resolution and contrast of the image If High band Enhancement is set in the direction hair and the detailed areas of clothing will be emphasized If Low band Enhancement is set in the direction the areas emphasized by High band Enhancement will be hardly emphasized Instead the rough areas of the entire subject such as contour and
11. CL Approx 30 Approx 30 13 14 Turning the power on and projecting images Before using the AL B Remote Control Control Panel projector make sure you Ax remove the protective NE pad attached to the lens A 4 If there is a problem with projection even though the projector is set up and connected correctly refer to p 15 35 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 The projector is equipped with a Child Lock function that prevents young children from accidentally turning the power on and looking into the lens and also an Operation Lock function that prevents mis operations p 31 When using above an altitude of about 1500 m make sure you set the High Altitude Mode to On p 32 This projector is equipped with an automatic adjustment function that automatically optimizes it A m when a computer input signal is switched SOTEC HP Fay A If a laptop computer or a computer with a LCD SRE eye screen has been connected to the projector you IBM P may need to use keyboard or function settings to EON xis DELL CE change the output destination While holding down Fujitsu E ES the key press the key with a symbol such Set mirror setting or as O E on it After the selection is made EE Loo
12. Message On oft Display Background Black Blue Logo Startup Screen On ort Video Signal Auto NTSC NTSC4 43 PAL L M PAL N PAL PAL60 SECAM Input A Auto YCbCr YPbPr DA SCART D4 Auto D4 YCbCr D4 YPbPr SCART Front Front Ceiling Rear Rear Ceiling AA English Fran ais Deutsch Italiano Espa ol Portugu s HX 01 E Save Memory Memory1 to Memory9 gt e Load Memory Memory1 to Memory9 O Reset Memory Yes No fl Reset All Yes No Reset Lamp Hours Yes No EM Only displayed for composite video S Video input Only displayed for component video RGB Video Computer input Only displayed for Computer input This is displayed in the line menu The Info menu is only used to display the projector status Has TOP Configuration Menu 27 Configuration Menu Functions gE Picture menu _ Displayed for input sources other than computer Only displayed for Computer input does not appear when signals from the HDMI input port are being input Color Mode Seven different settings can be selected for the Color Mode to match the images being projected or the projection environment p 18 Input Adjustment These settings can be adjusted if the output level from the connected equipment is weak and the images appear dark The two settings cannot be made simultaneously You can only select one o
13. OS you can projection will soon start l mns e Computer documentation cting Images 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 Using the remote control wy E p Source Press the button that has the name of the port on it that the desired signal source is connected to Using the control panel When you press CO the menu is displayed Use J or to select the signal source Press 57 to accept When projecting an image from the Input A port The default setting is set to Auto to select appropriate signals automatically However if the colours appear unnatural switch the image signal to match the equipment Using the remote control While projecting an image from equipment connected to the InputA port press to display the menu Input A Using the control panel While projecting an image from equipment connected to the InputA port select InputA and confirm to display the menu Use or f f to select the correct signal to match the equipment Auto A Cr D Press Q or 5 to accept e YCbC YPbPr Turning the power off Turn the powe
14. Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Trade Name EPSON Type of Product Projector Model EMP TW680 FCC Compliance Statement For United States Users This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio or television x reception However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular 5 installation If this equipment does cause interference to radio and television reception which c can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to e correct the interference by one or more of the following measures e Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help WARNING The connection of a non shield
15. Setup Level tte apte tribe rna EE nel 27 30 Settings MEM rdi tene tinet rper r cree nn ORE 27 31 S liat PIESS ee rere tror iere EU Ente Pen 26 28 Sharpness Advanced 23 26 28 NI silo 7 20 26 29 Sleep Mode cote erret rere Ee aes 27 31 I OULCE M 27 SpeCIICatlODs oreet er roo reaa RE aida nine esta R ES 49 Squeeze cad ater eritis ste eU ret c Eier IE 19 Squeeze Through 19 SRGB mn do mmt ad dde 19 26 Startup SCrEel sonoro ere REG PERS 27 32 SUD MENU ss M M 26 Supported Monitor Displays eere 47 nl 12 47 S Video input port seen 8 12 49 Nard 27 vu N 27 29 guum 7 17 DOS nes ennemie mienne 19 dri T 26 28 Top menu ene Bee HERR EREI HERES ERE ess 26 Tracking T 27 29 TLS SEP OUE T 27 31 Trigger out port iieri een 8 49 Turting OLb 5 eere ert ei ertet oreet ui 15 U Using the configuration menus esee 34 User s O86 E 27 32 Vertical Size E 27 29 Video input port Pss 8 12 49 Vid o Signal nations 27 33 Index Warning indicator eese 6 35 White Weve ies eie ve eee eden rte end 26 28 hun ce 19 b a c M 12 27 bru M HE 12 27 ZOOM um 19 Zoom adjus
16. abs Color Tews f you press the menu disappears Gamma adjustment E Adjusting from the gamma correction values Gamma 12 0 12 1 2o From among the gamma correction values 2 0 b 2 1 2 2 2 3 2 4 select one that suits the Customized connected equipment or one of your own liking Reset Sele the selection select Select Set Gamma EE Observe the gamma graph to check the result of the Differences between equipment may result in a adjustment slight variation in the colouring when images are projected and you may want to adjust this Lower values will increase the contrast of the dark Projection will stop temporarily during such portions but will tend to blur the bright portions adjustment There are two methods of doing so This is indicated by bulging in the upper portion in One is to select one of the gamma correction values the gamma graph 2 0 2 1 2 2 2 3 2 4 The other is customized adjustment which is done with Higher values will darken the bright portions This reference to the projected image or a gamma graph is indicated by bulging in the lower portion in the The gamma graph s horizontal axis represents the gamma graph input signal level and its vertical axis the output signal level This can be used to adjust the skin tones for images of people The Epson Cinema Filter effect that is automatically applied
17. are displayed Subtitle section 9 the display position of the image Tracking This adjusts the images if vertical stripes appear in the images Sync This adjusts the images if flickering fuzziness or interference appear in the images Flickering and fuzziness may also appear in images when the brightness contrast sharpness and keystone correction settings are adjusted Clearer adjustments can be obtained if you adjust the Tracking first and then adjust the Sync The setting values are stored separately for each image source and signal type 2 The setting values are stored separately for each image source and colour mode setting 3 The setting values are stored separately for each colour mode setting TOP Configuration Menu 29 figuration Menu Functions E Displayed for input sources other than computer Position Setting is not possible when signals are being input from the HDMIP input port Use 2 C and to move the display position for images Advanced EPSON Super White Setting is only possible when Color Mode is Natural Theatre Theatre Black 1 or Theatre Black 2 and composite video S Video component video or RGB video signals are being input If bright white areas of images such as clouds and T shirts on the beach in summer appear uneven and overexposed set to On When set to On the DVI Video Level setting will be ig
18. background will be emphasized resulting in a sharp image You can adjust High band Enhancement and Low band Enhancement at the same time by using the bar on the top in the screen Setting H Sharpness V Sharpness to the side will enhance the image sharpness in the horizontal vertical direction Setting them to the side will give a soft image Auto lris automatic aperture setting Press and then select Picture Auto lris Auto Iris Return 2 Select On 3 Press to exit the menu The amount of light will be automatically adjusted to the brightness of the image creating a picture with depth and perspective Image Quality Adjustments 23 Viewing Images at a Preset Image Quality Memory Function 6 After menu commands such as Color Adjustment and Advanced 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 Press 2 or on the remote control or or Jon the projector s control panel to select an item Press or 5 to confirm the selection If you press the menu disappears 24 Saving image quality adjustments Save Memory Settings that can be saved in memory Configuration menus amp p 26 Color Mode White Level Black Level Input Adj
19. case again with a soft dry cloth Do not use volatile substances such as wax alcohol or thinner to clean the projector case These can cause the case to warp and make the coating finish peel off Cleaning the lens To clean the lens it is preferable to use an air blower purchased for the purpose But alternatively you can wipe it gently clean with a spectacle cleaning cloth Do not rub the lens with harsh materials or subject the lens to shocks as it can easily become damaged 42 Maintenance 4 N TOP Consumable replacement periods Air filter replacement period e f 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 44 Lamp replacement period The message Replace the lamp appears on the screen when projection starts gt A message will be displayed The projected images get darker or start to deteriorate e The replacement warning message is set to appear after a minimum of about 1600 hours of lamp use in order to maintain the initial brightness and quality of the projected images The time taken for the message to appear will vary depending on usage conditions such as Color Mode settings If you continue to use the lamp after this period the possibility of the lamp breaking becomes greater When the lamp replacement message appears replace the lamp
20. compatible computers Sync Synchronization The signals output from computers have a specific frequency If the projector frequency does not match this frequency the resulting images will not be of a good quality The process of matching the phases of these signals the relative position of the crests and troughs in the signal is called synchronization If the signals are not synchronized problems such as flickering blurriness and horizontal interference can occur Tracking The signals output from computers have a specific frequency If the projector frequency does not match this frequency the resulting images will not be of a good quality The process of matching the frequency of these signals the number of crests in the signal is called tracking If tracking is not carried out correctly wide vertical stripes will appear in the projected images VGA A type of image signal with a resolution of 640 horizontal x 480 vertical dots which is used by IBM PC AT compatible computers XGA A type of image signal with a resolution of 1 024 horizontal x 768 vertical dots which is used by IBM PC AT compatible computers YCbCr The carrier signal which is contained in the color bar signal used in modern TV transmissions The name comes from the Y luminance signal and the CbCr chroma color signals Glossary m TOP YPbPr The carrier signal which is contained in the color bar signal used in high defini
21. distortion in images The same correction can be carried out using the projector s control panel zs p 17 Operation Direct Power On When the main power switch is turned on you can set for projection to start On not start Off without pressing or When set to On with the power 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 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 If Off is selected the power saving function will not operate If you press while the projector is in standby mode projection will start again Trigger Out This turns the trigger function on and off to determine whether the projector s power on off status and problems with projector operation are communicated to an external device 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 Child Lock This locks the power on function of the button on the projector s control panel so that a child cannot accidentally turn the projector s power on and look into t
22. mode indicated with HH the Epson Cinema Filter will be applied automatically to increase the contrast and makes skin tones more natural e Normal TV broadcasts Images recorded by a Input Images with standard video camera or DVD signal aspect ratio 4 3 software in squeeze Letterbox images Computer images mode aspect mode Normal Squeeze Normal TV broadcasts e Images with standard aspect ratio 4 3 Result Black bands will Input signals will be Input signals will be Input signals will be appear at the left and projected at the same projected at the same projected at the same height right of the images width as the projector s height as the projector s as the projector s panel panel resolution panel resolution resolution At this time the image enlargement ratio When 4 3 images are will be smaller near the i 2 projected the top and middle of the images but n o e te bottom of the images become larger towards the E PLVS Il be t ted left and right edges of the When HDTV images When 4 3 images are when images with images are projected Wie projected the images subtitles are projected images appear in 16 9 will be elongated and the s btitles are This is useful for when 4 3 size horizontally truncated use the images are projected onto a wide When the image resolution is 1280 x 720 or less Zoom Caption menu e ue and Through or Squeeze Through is selected comm
23. p 34 settings been made correctly Were the projector and computer If the connection is made while the power is already turned on the connected while their power was function Fn key that switches the computer s video signal to already turned on external output may not work Turn the power for the computer that When a computer is is connected to the projector off and then back on again connected o c E Moving images are not displayed c o Is the computer image signal set Set the image signal to output only externally o to output simultaneously both Computer documentation under a title such as External externally and to the LCD output or Connecting an external monitor o monitor E Only when projecting images from a laptop computer or computer with a built in LCD screen 37 38 B The message Not Supported is displayed Are the image signal format settings correct If a composite video or S Video 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 F Settings Input Signal Video Signal p 33 If the signal source is connected to the InputA port If projection does not occur when the InputA in the Input Signal menu command is set to Auto set the signal format that matches the signal that is being projected from the connected equipment Settings Input
24. stored separately for each image source and colour mode setting uration Menu Functions E Only displayed for Computer input does not appear when signals from the HDMI input port are being input Skin Tone This adjusts the skin tones of people who appear in the images p 20 RGB RGBCMY RGB This lets you adjust the offset and gain for each of the R G B colour components gt p 22 RGBCMY This lets you adjust the hue and saturation for each of the R G B C M Y colour components p 22 Gamma This adjusts gamma You can select a value or make adjustments while viewing an image or a graph p 20 Auto Iris The amount of light is adjusted appropriately depending on images On or not adjusted Off p 23 Reset This returns all settings in the Picture menu to their default settings Image menu Aspect Selects the aspect mode amp p 18 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 Vertical Size Projection area Use Vertical Size to reduce the image size The vertical size of the image is reduced so that the subtitles are displayed Zoom Position noaoono pann The whole of the image is moved up so that the titl ti Use Zoom Position to change subtitles
25. 241 361 7 9 11 8 160x120 63x47 295 442 9 7 14 5 61 24 0 220x120 87x47 303 452 9 9 14 8 270x150 106x59 364 544 11 9 17 8 200x150 79x59 240x180 94x71 370 554 12 1 18 2 445 665 14 6 21 8 91 36 0 330x190 130x75 456 681 15 0 22 3 300x230 118x91 558 833 18 3 27 3 114 45 0 440x250 173x98 609 909 20 0 29 8 410x300 161x118 746 1112 24 5 36 5 152 60 0 660x370 260x146 916 1365 30 1 44 8 610x460 240x181 1121 1671 36 8 54 8 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 Hanging from the ceiling e screen in a high location e Projector situated to the side so that the screen can be viewed sitting right in front of it e Projector situated on a shelf etc When positioning an image using the lens shift dial hardly any deterioration of the image occurs because the lens shift correction is adjusted optically However for optimal image quality the lens shift function should not be used 10 Setting up Projection methods E When projecting from directly in front E When projecting from the side of the screen E When projecting from a celling Even if projection will be from the screen side set up the screen and projector so that they are parallel
26. 27 32 DVI Video Level 27 30 E Epson Cinema Filter 21 EPSON Super White eter retire teo 27 30 F Focus adjustment 4 6 16 Front adjustable foot 6 17 ig T MT 26 34 G GARE EETA TE E AE EET 22 29 Gamma egen a E ese E 20 26 29 H HDTV raien aiia E A EA N 47 HDMI input port ss 8 12 48 49 High Altiude Mode eene 27 32 Hue and Saturation erret 22 lure EET 10 Image Meni eee entente 27 29 litri EcM 6 35 gius m 27 Input AdjUStMent c c ssssssessessseessesssoesssenconsensonssesecasees 26 28 Input Signal sene BR RH RHFR HIEMS 27 33 InputA port nennen 8 12 15 49 Inp tB port nier 8 12 49 K KEYSTONE ai 6 17 27 31 I npo d E 8 44 Lamp HOoUtS 5er rr eerte tti nee ene leeren ead 27 Langui gE M M 27 33 LENS COVER Fas 6 14 MONS SHILE 5 csciasssnesisiensseeeacadsspasinesteexiecassoasiverssesedsssossaasszuncee 6 16 Line MON T sise 26 34 Eoad Memory sii ie tee dines 24 27 33 M Main power switch esee 8 14 15 hu ntu 7 24 Memory Men sc cc ccccsissssdescsesecestossstsivessonsssssssessieacesessss 27 33 Men Colotes 27 32 Menu Position 27 32 Menus m 26 DUCI 27 32 N Navigation Bars auiem eee ENR 27 32 Normale 19 O OF SER E
27. 9 sp g local dealer or the nearest g if they are blocked wy Progress peasy address provided in the Xi 79 You can continue using the P Epson Projector Contact List of the Support and Service Guide Troubleshooting 35 Problem Solving When the 6 operation indicator is lit or flashing DOEI When the 3X4 warning indicator is off e Lit e Flashing Standby condition Orange E m D e If you press projection will start after a brief interval G Warm up in TAE reen progress Warm up time is approximately 30 seconds b e Power off operations are ignored while warm up is in progress Green Projection in o e progress Normal operation is in progress Orange Cool down in Cool down time is approximately 30 seconds progress After cool down is complete the projector goes to standby mode o na You cannot use the remote control or the projector s control panel during cool down If the main power switch at the rear of the projector 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 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 37 6 Image is truncated large or Projection does no
28. EPSON dreamio Home Projector EMP TW680 o user s Guide amp E am vs TOP About the Manuals and Notations Used Notations used in this User s Guide General information CAUTION Indicates procedures where personal injury or damage to the projector may occur if the procedures are not followed correctly Indicates additional information and points which may be useful to know regarding a topic Indicates a page where useful information regarding a topic can be found Indicates that an explanation of the underlined word or words in front of this symbol appears in the glossary of terms Refer to the Glossary in the Appendix z p 52 etc Indicates buttons on the remote control or projector s control panel Indicates configuration menu items Menu Name i Example Picture Color Mode Indicates the port name of the projector Name p p Example InputA Meaning of unit and projector When unit or projector appears in the text of this User s Guide they may refer to items which are accessories or optional equipment in addition to the main projector unit itself LY vs TOP 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 1 Projector with lens cover 1 Power cable 3 0m Connect to the
29. Select when the projector is set up behind the screen and suspended from a ceiling Language This sets the display language for messages and menus Reset Adjustment values for the Settings menu functions are returned to their default settings except for the High Altitude Mode Input A DA SCART Projection and Language Memory menu Save Memory This can be used to save Picture menu and the Image menu settings lt P p 24 Load Memory This retrieves settings previously saved using Save Memory p 24 Reset Memory This resets erases all settings that have been made using the Save Memory Configuration Menu 33 34 guration Menu Functions Reset menu Reset All This resets all configuration menu settings to their default settings The Save Memory InputA D4 SCART and Language settings will not be reset The Save Memory is reset by Reset Memory Reset Lamp Hours This initialises the lamp operating time When this command is selected the cumulative operating time for the lamp is cleared and returned to the default setting Using the configuration menus 1 Displaying a menu Full menu Press Cv Picture ee Color Mode Image Input Adjustment Color Saturation Settings Tint es Sharpness Memory Color Adjustment Auto Iris Info Reset Reset Return Living Roon 0 0 Standard Off _TEsc Select Retu
30. Set the zoom rate Zoon rate P 7 1002 Record Move the selection frame so that Select the display ratio the area of the image to be recorded is inside the frame The image will be displayed in dot format while the selection frame is displayed therefore the display size may change The size of the recorded image is 400 x 300 dots Once a user s logo has been recorded you cannot return the logo to the default setting To use the recorded user s logo set Display Background to Logo Display Menu Position Press and to specify the position for the menus to be displayed Navigation Bar This sets whether the navigation bar for the configuration menus is displayed On or not displayed Off Menu Color Selects the colour for the main configuration menu and the navigation bar Color 1 Black Color 2 Purple Message This sets whether the following message displays appear On or don t appear Off mage signal colour mode aspect test pattern 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 Display Background Displays a menu for selecting the screen status for when using the blank function or when no image signal is input Startup Screen This sets whether the start up screen the image that is projected when projection starts is d
31. Signal Input A p 33 You can also press on the remote control to select the format p 15 Does the mode match the frequency and resolution of the image signals Only when projecting computer images Use the Resolution menu command to check the signals being input and check the List of Supported Monitor Displays to make sure that the signals are compatible Info Resolution p 27 z amp List of Supported Monitor Displays p 47 B The message No Signal is displayed Are the cables connected correctly Check that all of the cables required for projection are securely connected p 12 Has the correct video input port been selected Press mew Cue viae Gi or on the remote control or oO on the projector s control panel to change the image source ee p 15 Is the power for the connected equipment turned on Turn the power on for the devices Are the image signals being output to the projector Only when projecting images from a laptop computer or computer with a built in LCD If the image signals are only being output to the computer s LCD monitor you need to change the output For some computer models when the image signals are output externally they no longer appear on the LCD monitor Computer documentation under a title such as External output or Connecting an external monitor screen If the connection is mad
32. and to adjust 8 E the middle of the images the the image will be projected clearer since the amp p 29 images appear close to what they resolution is retained would be at their original size Squeeze And because is ips of the roug images are enlarged movement at Th rough the edges of the images appears faster and gives an impression of greater speed making it ideal for viewing sporting events Remarks To project images so that they fill the whole of the Wide cannot be selected if screen use the zoom adjustment or adjust the keystone correction has been distance between projector and screen carried out Image Quality Adjustments 19 lvanced Colour Adjustments If you would like to create your own images with settings adjusted the way you want them you can adjust Skin Tone Abs Color Temp RGB RGBCMY and or Gamma in the Color Adjustment sub menu of the Picture menu When sRGB is not selected in Color Mode 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 gt p 24 Skin Tone Abs Color Temp and Gamma are adjusted using the respective remote control buttons H Skin tone adjustment Skin Tone Skin Tone EPSON y Absolute colour temperature adjustment Press on the remote control or C 5on the projector s control ENDE panel to make the adjustment
33. atches the signal source Settings Input Signal Video Signal p 33 If the signal source is connected to the InputA port If projection does not occur when the InputA in the Input Signal menu command is set to Auto set the signal format that matches the signal that is being projected from the connected equipment Settings Input Signal Input A p 33 You can also press on the remote control to select the format p 15 Are the cables connected correctly Check that all of the cables required for projection are securely connected p 12 Has the image contrast been adjusted correctly Use the Contrast or the White Level menu command to adjust the contrast Picture Input Adjustment Brightness Contrast White Level Black Level p 28 Has the colour been adjusted correctly Use the Color Adjustment menu command to adjust the colour Picture Color Adjustment p 28 Have the colour intensity and tint been adjusted correctly Only when projecting images from a video source Use the Color Saturation and Tint menu commands to adjust the colour and tint Picture Color Saturation Tint p 28 E Images appear dark Has the image brightness been adjusted correctly Use the Brightness menu commands to make the adjustments zw Picture Input Adjustment Brightness Contrast p 28 Has the image contrast been a
34. djusted correctly Use the Contrast or the White Level menu command to adjust the contrast Picture Input Adjustment Brightness Contrast White Level Black Level p 28 Is the lamp due for replacement When the lamp is nearly due for replacement the images will become darker and the colour quality will become poorer When this happens the lamp should be replaced with a new one p 44 b Problem Solving TOP B Projection stops automatically Is sleep mode active When Sleep Mode has been set to On the lamp turns off automatically if no signal is input for about 30 minutes and the projector switches to standby mode Press the button on 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 F Settings Operation Sleep Mode p 31 Problems when projection starts B Power does not turn on Have you pressed the Power Press on the remote control or on the projector s control button panel Is Child Lock set to On If the Child Lock menu command is set to On press on the projector s control panel for about 3 seconds or press on the remoto control to turn the power on Settings Operation Child Lock p 31 Is Operation Lock set to On If the Operation Lock menu command is set to On all b
35. e while the power is already turned on the function Fn key that switches the computer s video signal to external output may not work Turn the power for the projector and the computer off and then back on again p 14 B Images are fuzzy or out of focus Has the focus been adjusted correctly Adjust the focus p 16 Is the lens cover still attached Remove the lens cover Is the projector at the correct distance The recommended distance from the projector to the screen is within 88 1365 cm 2 9 44 8 ft for a screen size of 16 9 and 107 1671 cm 3 5 54 8 ft for a screen size of 4 3 Set up the projector so that the projection distance is within this range p 10 Is the keystone adjustment value too large Decrease the projection angle to reduce the amount of keystone correction lt P p 17 Problem Solving a TOP Has condensation formed on the If the projector is suddenly taken from a cold environment to a lens warm environment or if sudden ambient temperature changes occur condensation may form on the surface of the lens and this may cause the images to appear fuzzy 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 B Interference or distortion appear in images Are the image signal format If a composite video
36. ected onto an 100 screen 16 9 screen only even at a distance of approximately 3 m 10 ft 23 p 10 Advanced image quality adjustment functions Advanced image quality adjustment functions such as Auto Iris and Sharpness Advanced can be used to enjoy even sharper images With the Auto Iris function turned on the amount of light can be automatically adjusted to match the images being projected to create images with depth and perspective The Sharpness function is used to adjust not only the entire image but also to emphasize specific regions such as hair and clothing F p 23 A variety of image setting functions Some of the other many functions that are available are as follows e EPSON Super White is used to prevent overexposure that can result in images that are too bright p 30 e A progressive conversion that lets you obtain ideal results both for images with large amounts of movement and for still images gt p 30 e An aspect function that allows images to be viewed in wide screen format 2P p 18 e Memory functions that allow adjustment results to be stored and later retrieved easily using the remote control F p 24 Lock settings that can be used to lock the projector s control panel after adjustments have been made so that they cannot be changed by mistake or to prevent children from accidentally turning on the power and looking into the lens p 31 art Names and Functions Front Top Horizo
37. ector Operations 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 seven preset modes If Natural Theatre Theatre Black 1 Theatre Black 2 or sRGB 9 is selected the Epson Cinema Filter effect is applied automatically to increase the contrast and to make skin tones appear with more natural tints amp p 18 Color Mode Theatre Black1 NEIEN Theatre Black2 gt Sophisticated colour adjustment In addition to the Color Mode the absolute colour temperature and skin tones can be adjusted by simple procedures to render the picture even more to your own liking Further you can adjust gamma the offset and gain for RGB colours and the hue and saturation of RGBCMY colours to create colours that match the image LF p 20 gt Equipped with a wide angle lens shift function ures of the Projector m 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 p 16 gt Equipped with 1 5x short throw zoom lens For zoom adjustment 1 5x short throw zoom lens is provided Images can be proj
38. ed equipment interface cable to this equipment will invalidate the FCC Certification or Declaration of this device and may cause interference levels which exceed the limits established by the FCC for this equipment It is the responsibility of the user to obtain and use a shielded equipment interface cable with this device If this equipment has more than one interface connector do not leave cables connected to unused interfaces Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user s authority to operate the equipment 51 52 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 The aspect for standard images is 4 3 Component video Video signals which have the video brightness signals and color signals separated in order to provide better image quality In high definition TV HDTV it refers to images which consist of three independent signals Y luminance signal and Pb and Pr color difference signals Composite video Video signals which have the video brightness signals and color signals mixed together The type of signals commonly used by household video equipment NTSC PAL a
39. er from actual illustrations and screens General Notice Macintosh Mac and iMac are registered trademarks of Apple Inc IBM is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation Windows WindowsNT and VGA are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corpora tion in the United States Dolby is a trademark of Dolby Laboratories HDMI and High Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC Pixelworks and DNX are trademarks of Pixelworks Inc Other product names used herein are also for identification purposes only and may be trademarks of their respective owners EPSON disclaims any and all rights in those marks SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION 2007 All rights reserved
40. f them to be adjusted White Level Black Level J These adjust the dark and light areas of images White Level Adjusts the brightness of bright shades without changing the black level When the setting is changed to the side bright areas become clearer Black Level Adjusts the brightness of dark shades without changing the white level When the setting is changed to the side dark areas become clearer Brightness Contrast Adjusts the overall brightness of the images 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 When the contrast is increased images with greater modulation are obtained This adjusts the colour intensity for the images Adjustment is only possible when composite video and S Video signals in NTSC format are being input This adjusts the image tint This adjusts the image sharpness Standard The adjustment results are applied to the entire image This can be used to adjust a specific region E p 23 Color Adjustment Color Adjustment cannot be selected when the colour mode is set to sRGBP Abs Color Temp This adjusts the overall tints of the images amp p 20 The setting values are stored separately for each image source and signal type 28 2 The setting values are
41. from the remote turned off or a problem with operation occurs the output becomes 0 V to send the control projector s power ON OFF status to an external device Video input port p 12 Connects to general video ports of other video equipment Main power switch z p 14 S Video input port gt p 12 Power inlet gt p 14 Inputs an S Video signal to the projector from other video equipment Connects the power cable Base Suspension bracket fixing points 4 points gt p 46 Security lock zm p 53 RS 232C port Connects the projector to a computer using an RS 232C cable This port is for control use and should not be used by the customer Install the optional ceiling mount here when suspending the projector from a ceiling Lamp cover p 44 Open this cover when replacing the lamp inside Air filter air intake vent T p 42 44 Prevents dust and other foreign particles from being drawn into the projector It should be cleaned periodically Appearance Centre of projector Centre of lens 131 5 REA Re Ore RS S DUE EN PR 124 143 406 1 Distance from centre of lens to suspension bracket fixing point Lens shift amount Max 8 6 mm vertically 2 Distance from centre of lens to centre of projector Lens shift amount Max 7 7 mm horizontal
42. he projector s lens When the lock is applied the power will only turn on if is pressed down for about 3 seconds can be used to turn off the power and the remote control will continue to operate as normal 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 When the Direct Power On is set to On be aware that projection starts immediately as main power switch is turned on Operation Lock If this is set to On you can t operate the projector s control panel buttons and a f icon appears on the screen when a button is pressed To cancel press and hold 5 on the projector s control panel for about seven seconds or more If you change the setting the new setting will take effect after exiting the configuration menu b TOP Configuration Menu 31 32 Sonfiguration Menu Functions High Altitude Mode A fan is set at a certain speed of rotation so as to bring down internal temperature When using above an altitude of about 1500m set to On User s Logo You can record your favorite image as a user s logo The logo will be projected when projection starts and when using the blank function When a user s logo is recorded the previous user s logo will be erased Follow the instructions on the screen to record a user s logo Selection User s Logo fram ame ba 17
43. ies while making sure that they face correctly Oo the batteries been inserted amp p 13 correctly 41 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 Support and Service Guide for details on safe handling of the projector during cleaning Cleaning the air filter If the air filter becomes blocked with dust and the message The projector is overheating Make sure nothing is blocking the air vent and clean or replace the air filter is displayed clean the air filter Turn the projector upside down and use a vacuum cleaner to clean the air filter If the air filter becomes clogged with dust it can result in overheating which may cause operating problems or reduce the operating life of the optical parts It is recommended that you clean the air filter about once every three month If using the projector in a dusty location the air filter should be cleaned more often 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 Then wipe the
44. ill appear Image Quality Adjustments Ganna Blinking area is the adjusting target Use 2 or to select the point where you want to adjust the tone brightness and press or 55 to confirm the selection A screen for adjusting the tone will appear Esc Return 4 gt Adjust Select Set Gamma Exi Use or to make the adjustment and press Q or 3 to confirm it 21 Advanced Colour Adjustments RGB adjustment Offset Gain Press and then select Picture Color Adjustment RGB RGBCMY RGB in that order and confirm the selection 2 Use OO or to select a menu item and use or to make adjustments 3 Press to exit the menu 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 Bl Offset If you would like dark areas to appear more clearly change the setting to the right side If you change it to the left side the whole image will become sharper but the contrast in dark areas will become poorer E Gain If you would like bright areas to appear more clearly change the setting to the left side If you change it to the right side bright areas will become whiter but the contrast will become poorer Hue and saturation adjustment Press wv and then select Picture Color Adjustment RGB RGBCMY RGBCMY in that order and confirm
45. ine menu button A 7TXNX w XZ buttons 4 y buttons p 20 34 amp p 18 24 34 amp p 17 18 20 24 34 Used as right left buttons to Used as up down buttons to select items in select adjustment values in menus and select menus menus If the menus are not displayed correct the keystone distortion Remote control e Indicator Illuminates when remote control signals are being output Memory button p 24 Retrieves stored memories Menu button p 34 Displays the full screen configuration menus e 2 C C button 5 p 18 20 22 24 34 Press to select menu items and adjustment values and to adjust the zoom and focus Select Line menu button p 18 24 34 Displays the line menu When viewing a menu press this button to select the menu item and proceed to the next display Gamma button p 20 Adjusts the gamma values Color Temp button p 20 Adjusts the absolute colour temperature Pattern button gt p 17 Selects a test pattern Illumination button Remote control light emitting area p 13 Outputs remote control signals Ex Pattern EPSON All buttons on the remote control illuminate when this button is pressed The button illumination switches off automatically after about 10 seconds have passed mes and Functions m TOP On Off buttons p 14 Turns the projector power on off Color Mode button p 18 Selec
46. ions per second is called the refresh rate and is expressed in hertz Hz S Video A video signal which has the luminance component and color component separated in order to provide better image quality It refers to images which consist of two independent signals Y luminance signal and C color signal SDTV An abbreviation for Standard Definition Television It refers to standard television systems which do not satisfy the conditions for HDTV 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 This projector is compatible with the Microsaver Security System manufactured by Kensington sRGB An international standard for color intervals that was formulated so that colors which are reproduced by video equipment can be handled easily by computer operating systems OS and the Internet SVGA A type of image signal with a resolution of 800 horizontal x 600 vertical dots which is used by IBM PC AT compatible computers SXGA A type of image signal with a resolution of 1280 horizontal x 1024 vertical dots which is used by IBM PC AT
47. isplayed 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 ration Menu Functions a Input Signal Video Signal Sets the signal format in accordance with the video equipment that is connected to the Video or S Video input port If set to Auto the video signal format is set automatically If there is a lot of interference in the image or if a problem such as no image being projected occurs even though Auto has been selected select the correct signal format manually Change this setting depending on the type of signal that is being output from the video equipment that is connected to the InputA port If Auto is selected appropriate signal is automatically set If colours appear unnatural even though Auto is selected select appropriate signal name in the menu DA SCART This sets the signal format in accordance with the signals being output from video equipment that is connected to the SCART port in Europe or D4 port in Japan Projection This should be set in accordance with the method used to set up the projector 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 e Rear Ceiling
48. lamp cover Resetting the lamp operating time The lamp operating time must always be reset after the lamp has been replaced with a new one The projector has a built in counter which keeps track of the lamp operating time When the cumulative operating time reaches a certain point it causes the replacement warning message to be displayed Press to turn on p Press to display the power the configuration menu Tesel Iselect Return select Menu Exit 3 Remove the old air 4 Insert the new air filter 5 Install the air filter cover filter Pull out straight Make sure that it faces the correct way Install the lamp and the lamp cover securely The lamp 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 state and local regurations regarding disposal or recycling Do not put in the trash Appendix 3 Select Reset Lamp 4 Select Yes and then Hours from the Reset press Reset Execute 45 46 Optional Accessories Consumables The following optional accessories consumables are available for purchase if required This list of optional accessories consumables is current as of October 2005 Details of accessories are subject to change without notice Varies depending on country of purcha
49. ly Centre of lens DURANTE 309 Units mm Setting up Adjusting the projection size The size of the projected image is basically determined by the distance from the projector s lens to the screen Lens shift CAUTION Be sure to read the separate Top Safety Instructions Support and Service Guide before installing the 90 Offset projector Centre of lens sci e Do not stand this projector upright i i Lens shift This may damage your projector B Screen Projection distance The height from the centre of the lens to the bottom of the screen will vary depending on the lens shift setting 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 Units cm in Units cm ft Units cm in Units cm in Units cm ft Units cm in Projection distance Projection distance 16 9 screen size Shortest Longest diyisoreonsizo Shortest _ Longest Wide Tele Wide Tele 66x37 26x15 88 133 2 9 4 4 61x46 24x18 107 163 3 5 5 3 23 9 0 89x50 35x20 118 179 3 9 5 9 81x61 32x24 145 219 4 8 7 2 30 12 0 130x75 51x28 180 270 5 9 8 9 120x90 47x35 220 330 7 2 10 8 46 18 0 180x100 71x39
50. nal Resolution S queeze Normal Squeeze Zoom Through through Wide vane Eee 960x720 1280x720 1280x720 640x480 853x480 1280x720 ae CUN 960x720 1280x720 1280x720 640x480 853x480 1280x720 SVGA 56 60 800x600 72 75 85 Roos 960x720 1280x720 1280x720 800x600 1066x600 1280x720 iMac a bod eo 960x720 1280x720 1280x720 1280x720 IMac WXGA60 1 1280x768 1280x720 1280x720 1280x720 e WXGA60 2 1360x768 1280x720 1280x720 1280x720 Z z SXGA 60 o 960x720 1280x720 1280x720 1280x720 MACI3 640x480 960x720 1280x720 1280x720 640x480 853x480 1280x720 MACI6 832x624 960x720 1280x720 1280x720 832x624 1109x624 1280x720 MAC19 1024x768 960x720 1280x720 1280x720 1280x720 daca 960x720 1280x720 1280x720 640x480 853x480 1280x720 S 960x720 1280x720 1280x720 640x480 853x480 1280x720 os 960x720 1280x720 1280x720 768x576 1024x576 1280x720 oe 960x720 1280x720 1280x720 768x576 1024x576 1280x720 1280x720 1280x720 n 1280x720 2 1920x1080 1280x720 s 3 Connection is not possible if the equipment does not have a VGA output port 2 Letterbox signal x correspond to input signals from the HDMI input port It may be possible to project signals which are not listed in the above table However some functions may be limited in that case 48 ifications Product name Home Projector EMP TW680 Model line
51. nd SECAM formats Video signals which consist of a carrier signal Y luminance signal within the color bar signal and a chroma or color signal CbCr Contrast The relative brightness of the light and dark areas of an image can be increased or decreased in order to make text and graphics stand out more clearly or to make them appear softer Cool down This is the process by which the projector s lamp is cooled down after it has become hot through use It is carried out automatically when the 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 If the cool down period is not allowed to finish normally the projector s lamp and internal components will remain at high temperatures and this may shorten the useful life of the lamp or cause problems with the operation of the projector The projector takes about 30 seconds to cool down The actual time will vary depending on the external air temperature HDMI An abbreviation for High Definition Multimedia Interface and refers to a standard for digital transmission of high definition images and multi channel audio signals HDMI is a standard that is targeted towards household digital equipment and computers that allows digital signals to be transmitted in their original high quality witho
52. nd select the desired memory name from the menu The colour mode selected when the memory was registered is displayed on the right side TIP e 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 e 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 emory Function a TOP Image Quality Adjustments 25 26 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 E Full menu All items in the configuration menu can be checked while the settings are being made Top menu Sub menu Picture Return es Color Mode Living Roon Image Input Adjustment Color Saturation 0 Settings Tint 0 Sharpness Standard Menory Color Adjustment MENU UM CES Off Info Reset Reset Esc Select Return Select Henu Exite B Line menu This lets you adjust some areas of the Picture menu and Memory menu in the configuration menu This menu is useful for viewing the effects of adjustments in the images being projected while the adjustments are being made Save Memory
53. nored Progressive Setting is only possible when composite video S Video component video or 525i and 625i RGB video signals are being input Interlace i signals are converted to progressive p signals using a method appropriate for the image e Off This is ideal for using when viewing images with a large amount of movement Video This is ideal for general video images e Film When the input source is a film the image equivalent with its original source will be projected Output Scaling Setting is not possible when composite video S Video or computer signals are being input This changes the display area the part of projected images Normal 92 display Input signals are projected at the normal image size TV images are displayed at 92 size Larger 100 display The areas at the top bottom and sides of images that cannot normally be seen are inserted and projected Interference may occur at the top or bottom of the images depending on the image signal In such cases try to adjust the display position Position p 30 Auto Displayed when the signals from HDMI input port are being input Signals are automatically projected at 100 or 92 size depending on the input signals Not displayed when the equipment s DVI port is connected to the projector s HDMI input port Setup Level Setting is only possible when composite video or S Video signals in NTSC format are being input or
54. ntal lens adjustment dial gt p 16 Moves the lens horizontally Vertical lens adjustment dial p 16 Moves the lens vertically Control panel See below Remote control light receiving area p 13 Receives signals from the remote control Zoom ring amp p 16 Adjusts the image size 27 T Ty e Focus ring p 16 Adjusts the image focus ca Lens cover Attach when not using the Air exhaust vent Do not touch the exhaust vent immediately after projecting or while projecting since it becomes hot Front adjustable feet gt p 17 projector to prevent the lens Extend to adjust the projection angle so that the from becoming dirty or projector is horizontal when placed on a desk top damaged Control panel Buttons with no explanation function in the same way as the corresponding buttons on the remote control Refer to Remote control for further details on these buttons Source button p 15 Menu button p 34 Selects the image source Esc button p 18 20 24 34 Power button p 14 Turns the projector power on or off Aspect ff N J WP Operation indicator p 35 Flashes or lights in different colours to indicate the operating status of the projector e Warning indicator p 35 Flashes or lights in different colours to indicate problems with the projector Aspect button p 18 Select L
55. of the indicators Disconnect the power cable and then reconnect it gt p 14 switched off Check the circuit breaker to see if power is being supplied Is blank mode active Press on the remote control to cancel the blank function Is a video signal being input Check that the power for the connected equipment is turned on If the Message menu command has been set to On messages relating to the image signals will be displayed F Settings Display Message p 32 Are the image signal format If a composite video or S Video signal is being input settings correct If projection does not occur when the Video Signal menu command is set to Auto select the signal format that matches the signal source F Settings Input Signal Video Signal p 33 If the signal source is connected to the InputA port If projection does not occur when the InputA in the Input Signal menu command is set to Auto set the signal format that matches the signal that is being projected from the connected equipment z amp Settings Input Signal Input A p 33 You can also press on the remote control to select the format p 15 If the VCR or DVD equipment is connected using a D4 SCART adapter Press to set the signal format to DA SCART p 15 When still no images appear and the DVD equipment is connected change the setting at the DVD equipment to RGB output Have the configuration menu Try resetting all of the current settings
56. oom Through Squeeze Through Wide RUE Zoom Caption Vertical Size J 8 Tracking Zoom Position E snc PESE EPSON Super White On Off Progressive Off Video Film Position Pa TS Output Scaling Advanced When component video signals are input Normal Larger When signals from the HDMI port are input Auto Normal Larger Auto Setup On off Setup Level 0 7 5 Reset 7 p 31 Yes No Keystone Operation Settings menu W Yes No User s Logo Display Input Signal Projection Language Lamp Hours The message text will be displayed in yellow when it is time to replace the lamp Time from OH to 10H will be displayed as OH Reset Yes No Info menu Source Input Signal Resolution Refresh Rate Sync Info From 10H onwards the display will be in units of 1H DVI Video Level Normal Expanded Displayed for input sources other than computer Only displayed for Computer input does not appear when signals from the HDMI input port are being input Direct Power On On Off Sleep Mode Off 5min 10min 30min Trigger Out On Off Child Lock On Off Operation Lock On Off High Altitude Mode On Off Menu Position Top left Top center Top right Center left Center right Center Bottom left Bottom center Bottom right On Off Navigation Bar Menu Color Color 1 Color 2
57. ou set the projector higher than 15 it could damage the projector and cause an accident E RS 232C cable layout Connector shape D Sub 9 pin male Projector input connector RS 232C At projector At computer RS 232C RD 2 4 3 TD 3 2 DTR 4 6 DSR 6 4 4 50 aa lt At projector gt PC serial cable lt At computer gt Sage o seo c GND 5 5 GND TD RD DSR DTR Signal Function GND Signal wire earth TD Transmit data RD Receive data DSR Data set ready DTR Data terminal ready Specifications ay TOP 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 EPSON AMERICA INC Located at 3840 Kilroy Airport Way MS 313 Long Beach CA 90806 Tel 562 290 5254 Declare under sole responsibility that the product identified herein complies with 47CFR Part 2 and 15 of the FCC rules as a Class B digital device Each product marketed is identical to the representative unit tested and found to be compliant with the standards Records maintained continue to reflect the equipment being produced can be expected to be within the variation accepted due to quantity production and testing on a statistical basis as required by 47CFR 2 909
58. playing a test pattern You can project a test pattern at times such as when setting up the projector in order to correct keystone correction and to make line menu adjustments You can also adjust the zoom and focus using the test pattern If on the remote control is pressed the pattern menu appears lll Display Position This can be used to check that the projector is not tilted but rather set up parallel to the screen Test Pattern Display Position Gray Scale K j ll Gray Scale Clears the test pattern This is used when adjusting display brightness or when adjusting image quality or colour tone The adjustment is made using the line menu Adjustment of some items is not possible when no image signals are being input Basic Operations 17 SZ Power Memory color Mode menu C Aspect Select Line menu Press or Qon the remote control Or Jon Jon the projector s control panel to select an item Press or to confirm the selection If you press the menu disappears If you project an image that is compressed enlarged or separated using the aspect function in public places such as a store or hotel for the purposes of profit making or public display it may result in infringing on the author s right that is protected by copyright law 18 Selecting the colour mode Color Mode Return Dynamic O PLiving Room Natural Theatre Theat
59. projector and to a wall outlet Documentation L Document CD ROM Safety Instructions Support and Service Guide User s Guide Q Quick Start Guide Some regions may not have the quick start guide included as documentation LU Remote control Q AA alkali batteries 2 pcs Insert into the remote control p TD T Q D4 SCART adapter Use a commercially available SCART cable to make the connections when projecting RGB video and component video images Some regions may not have the D4 SCART adapter included as an accessory d able of Contents B Features of the Projector 4 B Part Names and Functions 6 Front TOD T 6 Control panel aie E ioa des uno 6 Installing the Projector Bi Setting up onte inca 10 Adjusting the projection size 10 E Connecting Image Sources 12 Basic Operations Bi Projecting Images 14 Turning the power on and projecting images 14 Image Quality Adjustments B Basic Image Quality Adjustments 18 Selecting the colour mode 18 Selecting the aspect 18 E Advanced Colour Adjustments 20 Skin tone adjustment 20 Absolute colour temperature adjustment 20 Gamma adjus
60. r off for the signal sources that are connected to the projector 2 Press on the remote control orc on the projector s control panel If you press Q on the projector s control panel the following message will be displayed Power Press Q again to continue Power Power OFF Yes Press Power button Ho Press any other button 3 When the projector has cooled down takes about 30 seconds turn off the main power switch Power Simply pressing or does not stop electricity consumption 4 Attach the lens cover Basic Operations 16 Bl Projection image position adjustment E Focus adjustment Turn the focus ring to adjust the focus Lens shift Use the two lens shift dials to adjust the image position If you cannot position the projector straight in front of the screen use the lens shift dial so that the image is centered on the screen When you turn the lens shift dial and hear a click the lens position is almost centred You can shift the image by 100 in the vertical direction and 5046 in the horizontal direction However you cannot shift the image to these vertical and horizontal limits simultaneously Ex When the image is shifted horizontally by the full amount it cannot be shifted vertically And when the image is shifted vertically by the full amount it cannot be shifted horizontally by more than 11 of its width CAUTION When transporting the projector make sure to tu
61. re Black 1 Theatre Black 2 LES Esc Return Select Select Set Menu Exit_ Press and select the colour mode from the menu Setting is also possible using the configuration menu Selecting the aspect Aspect Return to O SNornal WSqueeze Zoom Through WSqueeze Through Wide Press and select the aspect mode from the menu When projecting using e For 4 3 input signals Normal e For input images recorded Squeeze in squeeze mode e For letterbox input signals Zoom Not usable during computer input Not compatible with certain component video signals 2 If Auto is not suitable the setting will become Normal ing in bri EM Suitable for use in a completely Dynamic mae e using in bright m aaa m 1 A clear tone of colour one might see in Ideal for using in rooms in Black 2 professional monitors used when which the curtains are creating DVD software Living Room closed 2 A deep warm tone of colour that gives Natural Ideal for using in dark rooms you the feeling of enjoying a movie at It is recommended that you the theatre start in this mode when SRGB If the connected signal source has an sRGB making colour adjustments mode set both the projector and the connected Ideal for using in dark rooms signal source to sRGB Ideal for viewing computer images Theatre When you select the colour
62. rn Select Menu Exit 2 Selecting a menu item 3 Changing settings Example Picture Brightness Use or to adjust values Select will be displayed Select Save Memory e _ Select Select Enter Henu Exit Select Use or to select a menu item then press Projection Return Front Front Ceiling JRear PRear Ceiling green Current setting value orange Currently selected item Select Soect To return to a previous display press Alternatively select Return and then press 4 When setting is complete Press men Reading The projector is provided with the following two indi cators 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 Tf all indicators are switched off check that the power cable is connected correctly and that the the indicators main power switch is on When the 6 j warning indicator is lit or flashing warning problem e Lit 9 Flashing b operation indicator warning indicator Internal problem Fan problem Sensor problem Cinema filter problem projector but if the temperature rises again it will switch off automatically Red a Auto iris problem Bc Je
63. rn the lens position down by the full amount Otherwise the lens shift function may be damaged Bl Fine adjustments to image size Zoom adjustment Turn the zoom ring to adjust the size of the projected image V x 10076 V x 100 Standard centre position for projection position lens shift Range that the picture can be shifted from the standard projection position 1 Correcting projector tilt If the projected images are tilted horizontally use the front adjustable feet to adjust the projector so that it is horizontal Extend Correcting keystone distortion Keystone When you wish to adjust the projection above or below the range of lens shift adjustment set the projector at an angle E _ When the projector is angled the projected image may distort into a trapezoid In such cases press 7 N E on the control panel to adjust the images However the image quality will decrease compared to if the lens shift function is used When the lens is shifted to the left or right complete keystone correction is not possible When making keystone corrections set the lens at the centre left to right Keystone distortion can be corrected within a maximum vertical angle of approximately 15 Q e You can also make adjustments from the configuration menu s p 31 e To reset the correction value press and hold down 7X with W pressed down for at least 1 TIP second on the control panel Dis
64. se E Optional Accessories ELPSCO6 A compact screen which can be carried easily Aspect 4 3 50 Portable Screen 60 Portable Screen ELPSCO7 80 Portable Screen ELPSCO8 100 Portable Screen ELPSC10 A portable roll type screen Aspect 4 3 Soft Carry Case ELPKS55 Use this case if you need to carry the projector by hand VGA HD15 PC Cable 1 8 m ELPKCO2 VGA HD15 PC Cable 3 m ELPKCO9 VGA HD15 PC Cable 20 m ELPKC10 For mini D Sub 15 pin mini D Sub 15 pin Use to connect the projector to a computer Ceiling Mount ELPMB20 with ceiling plate Use when installing the projector to a ceiling Celling Pipe 600 600 mm white ELPFPO7 Use when installing the projector to a high ceiling or a ceiling with veneer panels A special method of installation is required in order to suspend the projector from the ceiling Please contact the place of purchase if you would like to use this installation method E Consumables Lamp Unit ELPLP35 1 spare lamp 1 spare screwdriver Use as a replacement for spent lamps Air Filter Set ELPAFO09 1 air filter Use as a replacement for old air filters Depending on the setting the output screen resolution will change slightly Component Video
65. t start the projection area is small p 39 completely black the projection area is Only part of the image is displayed completely blue etc 6 Image colours are not right gt p 40 Moving images are not displayed The whole image appears purplish or z p 37 greenish images are black amp white colours Moving images played on computer are not appear dull etc displayed Computer monitors and LCD screens have 6 The message Not Supported is different colour reproduction performance so displayed gt p 38 that the colours projected by the projector and The message No Signal is displayed the colours appearing on the monitor may not p 38 necessarily match but this is not a sign of a Images are fuzzy or out of focus p 38 problem 6 Interference or distortion appear in Images appear dark p 40 images p 39 6 Projection stops automatically p 41 Problems such as interference distortion or black amp white checked patterns appear Problems when projection starts Problems with the remote control Power does not turn on p 41 Oe The remote control does not work p 41 36 b Problem Solving TOP Problems relating to images B No images appear Have you pressed the Power Press on the remote control or on the projector s control button panel Is the main power switch Turn on the main power switch at the rear of the projector turned off Are all
66. tion TV HDTV transmissions The name comes from the Y luminance signal and the PbPr color difference signals Appendix 53 54 Absolute Color Temperature 20 26 28 Advanced is odecicesae eoe nein eri eee a 27 30 Pdl E E 8 P Cl 7 18 27 29 47 AUTO 18 Pia e 23 26 29 Automatic adjustment function 14 AUTO SELUP MEM 24 27 31 E Battery replacement period Remote control 13 Black Level utes oct UD PERITO 26 28 logi P 26 28 Cleaning the air filter 42 Cleaning the lens eed onde a 42 Cleaning the projector case 42 Color Adjustment 20 26 28 Color Mode ere ee RERO UG ERREUR TERT 7 18 26 28 Color SatutatiOn een itinere deberi tenera 26 28 Component Video cree treten ees 12 47 Composite Video 12 47 Configuration menu M 26 Connecting to a computer eese 12 Connecting to a video SOUrCe 12 Consumables ees genes t E eR Re ERR 46 Sic 7 26 28 Control panel one pp ocior te eei 6 COO WOW etu ome teret to I EE Eten 15 36 Correcting keystone distortion s 6 17 Correcting projector tilt cessere 17 D Direct Power Ol eei deren 27 31 Display RC 27 32 Display Background eese
67. tment ssss 20 RGB adjustment Offset Gain 22 Hue and saturation adjustment 22 Configuration Menu E Configuration Menu Functions 26 List of configuration menus 26 Picture menu 28 IMAGE MCW rr 29 Remote control esses 7 il eT cece 8 BASE 8 E Appearance ees 9 B Preparing the Remote Control 13 Inserting batteries into the remote control 13 B Adjusting the Projection Screen 16 Focus adjustment sicot Eois 16 Fine adjustments to image size Zoom adjustment 16 Projection image position adjustment LENS SHIM ssrin 16 B Examining Image Quality Further 23 Sharpness Advanced adjustment 23 Auto Iris automatic aperture setting 23 B Viewing Images at a Preset Image Quality Memory Function 24 Saving image quality adjustments Save Memory 24 Retrieving image quality adjustments Load Memory 24 Settings menu 31 Memory MENU sms mens 33 Reset MEN il 34 Using the configuration menus 34 Troubleshooting E Problem Solving 35 Reading the indicators
68. tment sese nne 6 16 ZOOM Caption ecrire tenerte tenerte inet 19 27 29 Zoom Position 27 29 E Appendix 55 LAT TE TOP 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 oth erwise without the prior written permission of Seiko Epson Corporation No patent liability is assumed with respect to the use of the information contained herein Neither is any liability assumed for damages resulting from the use of the information contained herein 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 alter ations to this product or excluding the U S failure to strictly comply with Seiko Epson Corpora tion s operating and maintenance instructions Seiko Epson Corporation shall not be liable against any damages or problems arising from the use of any options or any consumable products other than those designated as Original Epson Products or Epson Approved Products by Seiko Epson Corporation The contents of this guide may be changed or updated without further notice Illustrations and screens used in this publication may diff
69. 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 setting to make the adjustment If set to the side the colours become greenish and if set to the side the colours become reddish You can adjust the overall tint of images If you select a higher value images appear bluish and if you select a lower value images appear reddish The absolute colour temperature can be set to one of 12 settings within the range of 5000K to 10000K Bl Customized Adjust it from the image Use or to select first Customized then Adjust it from the image Press or to confirm the selection each time A gamma icon will appear in the projected image Keystone correction will be temporarily cancelled while the gamma icon is displayed s Lap E Use 009 9 or to move the gamma icon to the place where you want to adjust the brightness and press Q or 5 to confirm the selection The place selected and the regions of the same brightness will flash and a gamma graph will appear Press or again to reconfirm A screen for adjusting the tone will appear Use or to make the adjustment and press D or to confirm it Press to go back and do it again bag Bl Customized Adjust it from the graph elect then Adjust it from the graph Press or to confirm the selection each time A gamma adjustment graph w
70. ts the colour mode Aspect button p 18 Selects the aspect Esc button 7 p 18 20 24 34 Pressing Esc while viewing a menu displays the previous menu Source buttons p 15 HDMI button InputB button e S Video button Video button Changes to the image from the projector s selected port D4 scart button InputA button Changes to the image from the projector s selected port You can select the input signal to match the equipment that is connected to the selected port e Contrast button p 28 Adjusts contrast S Tone Skin Tone button p 20 Adjusts the skin tones of people who appear in the images e Blank button The projected images switch off and on each time this button is pressed Part Names and Functions Rear InputA port p 12 Connects to the component video YCbCr or YPbPr ports SCART input port p 12 Connects to the SCART ports of other video equipment using the D4 SCART adaptor that is packed with the projector of other video equipment InputB port p 1 Connects to the RGB port of a computer Trigger out port When the projector power is turned on a 12 V DC signal is output from this port When the projector s power is 2 9 HDMIP input port p 12 Connects to video equipment or a computer that is HDMI compatible Remote control light receiving area p 13 Receives signals
71. up varies depending on the country Dimensions 406 W x 124 H x 309 D mm not including feet Panel size 0 7 inch wide Display method Polysilicon TFT active matrix Resolution 921 600 pixels 1280 W x 720 H dots x 3 Scanning Analogue Pixel clock 13 5 110 MHz Ji i Horizontal _ 15 92 kHz Vertical 50 85 Hz Digital Pixel clock 13 5 81 MHz Horizontal 15 60 kHz Vertical 50 85 Hz Focus adjustment Manual Zoom adjustment Manual appox 1 1 5 Lens shift Manual Maximums Approx 100 vertically 50 horizontally Lamp light source UHE lamp 170 W Model No ELPLP35 Power supply 100 240VAC 50 60Hz 2 7 1 2A Power Consumption Operating 245W 100 120V area 240W 200 240V area Standby 4 0W 100 120V area 5 0W 200 240V area Operating altitude 0 2280m 0 7500ft Operating 5 35 C No condensation temperature Storage temperature 10 60 C No condensation Weight Approx 5 2kg Ports SCART input 1 D4 RCA pin jack InputA 1 RCA pin jack x 3 x InputB 1 Mini D sub 15 pin female blue g HDMI input 1 HDMI a Video input 1 RCA pin jack S Video input 1 Mini DIN 4 pin RS 232C 1 D sub 9 pin male Trigger out 1 3 5 mm mini jack pixelworks Pixelworks DNXTM ICs are used in this Projector 49 Specifications E Angle of tilt If y
72. ustment Brightness Contrast Color Saturation s tandard Sharpness Color Adjustment Picture menu Abs Color Temp Skin Tone RGB RGBCMY Gamma Displayed for input sources other than computer Retrieving image quality adjustments Load Memory Load Memory IMemory2 LI IMenory4 J DHenory6 i Living Roon Natural Theatre This can be used to save adjusted values for all of the configuration menu items on the left The Save Memory command in the Memory menu is used to save the settings The following describes how to save settings Adjust the desired settings that you would like to save in memory Selec 3 Select a memory name from Memory1 to Memory9 to use for saving and then press or The status of a memory area is indicated by the colour of the 0 symbol to the left of the memory name as follows 0 Green Memory area is in use 0 Grey Memory area is not in use Orange Selected In addition if the memory has been registered the colour mode selected when the memory was registered is displayed on the right side If you select a memory area that is already in use and press or 55 the existing contents will be erased and the current settings will be saved in their place To erase all memory contents select Reset Memory from the Memory menu p 33 You can press a
73. ut compression and it also includes a digital signal encryption function HDTV An abbreviation for High Definition Television It refers to high definition systems which satisfy the following conditions e Vertical resolution of 750p or 11251 or greater p progressive i interlaced e Screen aspect of 16 9 Dolby Digital audio reception and playback or output Interlace A method of image scanning whereby the signal bandwidth used is approximately half that required for sequential scanning when images with the same still picture resolution are broadcast NTSC An abbreviation for National Television Standards Committee and a format for ground based analogue colour television broadcasts This format is used in Japan North America and Central and South America PAL An abbreviation for Phase Alternation by Line and a format for ground based analogue colour television broadcasts This format is used in Western European countries except France and also in Asian countries such as China and in Africa Progressive A method of image scanning whereby the image data from a single image is scanned sequentially from top to bottom to create a single image Refresh rate The light emitting element of a display maintains the same luminosity and color for an extremely short time Because of this the image must be scanned many times per second in order to refresh the light emitting element The number of refresh operat
74. uttons on the projector s control panel are disabled Press on the remote control F Settings Operation Operation Lock p 31 Are all of the indicators Disconnect the power cable and then reconnect it 2 gt p 14 switched off Check the circuit breaker to see if power is being supplied Do the indicators turn off and on Turn the power off disconnect the power cable and then reconnect when the power cable is it If this does not solve the problem there may be a problem with touched the power cable Then contact your local dealer or the nearest address provided in the Epson Projector Contact List of the Support and Service Guide Problems with the remote control B 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 the area remote control light receiving The operating angle for the remote control is approximately 30 area when it is operated horizontally and approximately 30 vertically p 13 Is the remote control too far The operating range for the remote control is approximately 10m Oo from the projector z p 13 E Is direct sunlight or strong light Set the projector up in a location where strong light will not shine 9 from fluorescent lamps shining onto the remote control light receiving area Ka onto the remote control light 8 receiving area To gt Are the batteries dead or have Insert new batter
75. when component video or RGB video is selected as an image source Setting is not possible when computer signals are being input If using products designed for destinations such as 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 DVI Video Level Setting is only possible when RGB video is being input from the HDMI input port and EPSON Super White is set to Off If the projector s HDMI input port is connected to the DVI port of a DVD player or similar equipment using an HDMI DVI cable set the video level for the projector to match the video level that has been set at the DVD player The setting at the DVD player can be either Normal or Expand 30 1 The setting values are stored separately for each image source and signal type uration Menu Functions 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 Reset All the adjustment values on the Image menu except Aspect are returned to their default values Settings menu Keystone If the aspect mode is set to Wide keystone correction cannot be set This is used to correct keystone
76. with a new one as soon as possible even if it is still working e Depending on the characteristics of the lamp and on the way it has been used the lamp may become darker or stop working before the lamp warning message appears You should always have a spare lamp ready in case it is needed e Contact your dealer for a spare lamp Appendix 43 44 intenance Replacing consumables Replacing the air filter y Dispose of used air NA filters properly in TIP accordance with your local regulations Air Filter Polypropylene Press G3 or to turn Q Remove the air filter the power off wait until cover the projector cools down and then turn off the main power switch Put your finger under the latch and pull it upward Replacing the lamp CAUTION If the lamp stops working and needs to be replaced there is the danger that the lamp may already be broken If replacing the lamp of a projector which has been installed to the ceiling you should always assume that the lamp is broken and handle it with extreme care during removal Furthermore you should stand to the side of the projector not underneath it Press 69 or to turn Q Remove the lamp cover the power off wait until the projector cools down and then turn off the main power switch Wait until the lamp cools down takes approximately 1 hour Securely tighten the lamp fixing screws 7 Install the
77. y when projecting T ro of hae pen Displays p 47 computer images omputer documentation B Image is truncated large or small Has the correct aspect been Press to select the aspect that corresponds to the input selected signal p 18 D If images with subtitles are being projected using Zoom use the c Zoom Caption menu command to adjust the images 2 gt p 29 o Has the Position setting been Use the Position the menu command to make the adjustment 9 adjusted correctly Image Position p 30 a Has the computer been set for If dual display has been activated in the Display Properties of the a dual display computer s Control Panel the projector will only project about half a of the image on the computer screen To display the whole of the Only when projecting computer images image on the computer screen turn off the dual display setting Computer video driver documentation 39 40 Problem Solving Has the correct resolution been selected Only when projecting computer images Set the computer so that the signals that are output are compatible with this projector List of Supported Monitor Displays p 47 Computer documentation B Image colours are not right Are the image signal format settings correct If a composite video or S Video is being input If projection does not occur when the Video Signal menu command is set to Auto select the signal format that m

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