Epson Powerlite Cinema 200+ Home Theater Projector Users Guide

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Cleaning and Replacing the Air Filter
Clean the air filter on the bottom of the projector after every 100 hours of use. If it’s not 
cleaned periodically, it can become clogged with dust, preventing proper ventilation. This can 
cause overheating and damage the projector.
1. Turn off the projector and wait for the P power light to stop flashing.
2. Unplug the power cord and disconnect any cables.
3. Turn the projector over. Use a small vacuum cleaner 
designed for computers and other office equipment...

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Replacing the Lamp
The projection lamp lasts for up to 3000 hours (in low brightness mode) or 1700 hours 
(in high brightness mode). You can use the Info menu to check how long it’s been in use 
(see page 56). It’s time to replace the lamp when:
■The projected image gets darker or starts to deteriorate.
■The projector’s warning light flashes red at half-second 
intervals.
■The message Replace the lamp appears on the screen 
when you start projecting.
Note: Lamp life results will vary depending on mode...

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5. Loosen the two screws securing the lamp.
6. Grasp the lamp as shown and pull it straight out.
7. Gently insert the new lamp and tighten its screws.
Caution: Don’t touch the glass portion of the lamp assembly. Touching the glass could 
result in premature lamp failure.
8. Replace the cover and tighten its screws. (The projector won’t work if the lamp cover is 
open or loose.)
9. Reset the lamp usage timer, as described in the next section.
Resetting the Lamp Usage Timer
After replacing the lamp,...

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Storing the Projector
If you need to store the projector for an extended time, do the following:
1. Make sure the temperature and humidity of the storage area are within the recommended 
range for the projector (14 to 140 °F [–10 to 60 °C] and 10 to 90% relative humidity).
2. Attach the lens cover and retract the feet.
3. Remove the batteries from the remote control.
4. Pack the projector in its original packaging or equivalent.
Transporting the Projector
Note: Epson shall not be liable for any...

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Problem Solving
This section explains how to interpret the projector’s status lights, solve problems with the 
picture and remote control, and contact technical support.
What To Do When the Lights Flash
The lights on top of the projector indicate the 
projector’s status and let you know when a problem 
occurs.
If the projector isn’t working correctly, first turn it 
off, let it cool, and unplug it. Then plug the power 
cord back in and turn on the projector. If this doesn’t 
solve the problem, check...

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The  warning light is flashing orange.
High-speed cooling is in progress. If the projector gets too hot again, projection stops 
automatically. Make sure there is plenty of space around and under the projector for 
ventilation. Clean or replace the air filter if necessary (see page 51).
The  warning light is red.
The projector is too hot, which turns off the lamp automatically. Let it cool for five minutes, 
then turn it back on. Make sure there is plenty of space around and under the projector for...

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Solving Picture Problems
You cannot turn on the projector.
■Make sure the power cord is connected, then wait a moment for the P power  light  to 
turn orange before pressing the 
Power button.
■If you’ve set the Key Lock, the control panel buttons are disabled; you must use the 
remote control to turn on the projector (see page 24).
■If you’ve set the Child Lock, use the remote control or press and hold the Power button 
on the projector for at least 3 seconds to turn it on (see page 24).
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utility. In the Display Properties dialog box, click the Settings tab, then click 
Advanced. The method for adjusting the setting varies from computer to computer; you 
may need to click a 
Monitor tab, then make sure the external Monitor port is set as your 
primary display or enabled. See your computer manual or online help for details.
If you’re using a Macintosh with OS X:
1. Select 
System Preferences from the Apple menu and click Displays.
2. Click 
Detect Displays.
3. To display the entire...

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The picture is upside-down or reversed.
Change the 
Projection setting in the menu system (see page 34).
Only part of the picture is displayed, or the picture is distorted.
■Press the Aspect button to select a different aspect ratio (see page 19).
■If the Aspect is set to Zoom, you may need to use the Zoom Caption option to see the 
top or bottom section of the screen (so that subtitles are visible). See page 33.
■Check the Output Scaling to make sure it’s adjusted correctly (see page 33).
■Use the...

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The picture is blurry.
■Make sure the Input Signal is set correctly for your video equipment (see page 35).
■There may be dirt on the lens. Clean the lens as described on page 49.
■Adjust the focus (see page 21).
■Make sure the lens is not fogged by condensation. If you’ve just moved the projector from 
a cold environment, wait a couple of minutes before using it.
■Adjust the Sharpness setting (see page 28). 
■If you’re projecting from a computer, you may need to adjust the Tracking and Sync 
settings...