Epson Powerlite Cinema 200+ Home Theater Projector Users Guide

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Setting Up the Projector
Follow the instructions in this section to choose a location for the projector, connect the 
cables, and display and adjust the image.
Choosing a Location
You can install the projector for various viewing setups, as shown below. 
If you install the projector in a rear or overhead position, you’ll need to flip and/or mirror the 
image by selecting the correct Projection option (see page 22). For overhead projection, you’ll 
also need to install the optional ceiling mount bracket (see page 10 for ordering information).
For all setups, it’s best to place the projector at 
a height where its lens is between the top and 
bottom of the screen. That way, you can keep 
the projector level and use the vertical lens 
shift knob to position the image. This 
produces the best-looking picture. 
If you place the projector above or below 
screen level, you’ll have to tilt it up or down to 
aim the image at the screen; this distorts the shape of the image, but you can correct its shape 
using the projector’s Keystone function (see page 23).
Front Front/Ceiling
Rear Rear/Ceiling 
						

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If you place the projector off to the side, aim it straight ahead (rather than at the center of the 
screen), then use the horizontal lens shift knob to center the image. Do not place the projector 
farther to the left or right than the edge of the screen, or you will not be able to project a 
square (or rectangular) image. 
The maximum size of the image is determined by the distance from the projector’s lens to the 
screen. Depending on how you use the Zoom and other settings, the actual size may be 
smaller. Use this table as a rough guide for projector placement:
Also keep these considerations in mind:
■Make sure there is plenty of space for ventilation around and under the projector. Do not 
set the projector on top of loose materials that could block the vents underneath.
■Make sure the projector is within 10 feet of a grounded electrical outlet or extension cord.
Projection distance Maximum image size (16:9)
2.9 feet 30 in. diagonal (26 × 14 in.)
3.9 feet 40 in. diagonal (34 × 19 in.)
5.9 feet 60 in. diagonal (52 × 29 in.)
7.9 feet 80 in. diagonal (69 × 39 in.)
9.9 feet 100 in. diagonal (87 × 49 in.)
19.9 feet 200 in. diagonal (174 × 98 in.)
29.9 feet 300 in. diagonal (261 × 147 in.)
Vertical lens shift knob
Horizontal lens shift knob 
						

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Connecting the Cables
You can connect the projector to any type of video equipment, such as a VCR, DVD player, 
HDTV tuner, cable or satellite box, video game console, camcorder, or digital camera. You 
can also connect it to a desktop or laptop PC or Apple
® Macintosh system.
You can connect up to four pieces of equipment at the same time, as shown in this table:
Note: For details on compatible video formats, see page 65. Port name Video equipment connection Computer connection
Video Use a standard RCA video cable: —
S-Video Use a standard S-Video cable: —
Input A 
(Component)Use a standard component video 
cable (with RCA-style connectors):
Select YCbCr, YPbPr, or RGB-Video as 
the Input Signal setting (see page 21).—
Input B — Use a standard VGA computer cable: 
						

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Connect your video or computer equipment to these ports:
If you connect to the Input A port, be sure to select the correct Input Signal setting for your 
equipment, or the image may not display properly (see page 21).
Other Connections
■Power cable
Plug the power cable into the projector and a grounded electrical outlet. The P power 
light on the projector’s control panel turns orange when the projector is receiving power 
and is in standby mode.
■Control (RS-232C) and  USB ports
Connect a computer to one of these ports to use the Cinema Color Editor software. See 
page 39 for details.
Connect video equipment to any of these ports Connect a computer to this port
D4 port 
(not used 
in the U.S.) 
						

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■Trigger out port
This port outputs a 12-volt DC signal when the projector 
is turned on. This lets a central control system monitor 
whether the projector is on or off. It can also be used to 
raise or lower your projection screen automatically when 
the projector is in use. 
Connect to it using a 3.5-mm mini jack cable, as shown. 
						

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Basic Operation
Make sure the projector is set up as described on page 11, then follow the instructions below 
to turn it on and display an image. 
Turning On the Projector
1. Remove the lens cap.
2. Press the 
On button on the remote control or press the 
Power button on the projector.
The projector takes about 30 seconds to warm up and 
display an image. If you don’t see a picture, you may 
need to change the image source as described on the 
next page.
Note: If this is your first time using the remote control, 
make sure batteries are installed as described on page 50.
To keep children from turning on the projector, you can use 
the projector’s Child Lock (see page 24).
Turn on the projector 
						

							18Turning Off the Projector
To turn off the projector, press the Off button on the remote control or press the Power 
button on the projector twice. 
Let the projector cool while the Ppower light flashes red (about 30 seconds). Once the light 
stops flashing and stays on, it’s safe to unplug the projector.
Caution: Turn the projector off when not in use. Continuous 24-hour-a-day use may reduce its 
overall life. Never unplug the projector without pressing the Off or Power button and letting it cool, 
or you could damage the projector and reduce lamp life.
Selecting the Image Source
The Source buttons let you switch between images output from different pieces of equipment 
connected to the projector (such as a DVD player, cable or satellite box, or video game 
console). 
If you don’t see the image you want, press the 
Source button that corresponds to the port to 
which your video source is connected. 
For example:
Note: If you’re projecting in a darkened room, press the  button (located near the bottom of the 
remote control). This lights up all the keys.
To temporarily turn off the image and darken the screen (without turning off the projector), press 
the Blank button. Press the Blank button again to return to normal viewing.
To select the image source connected to 
the Video port . . . . . . press the Video button 
						

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Choosing the Aspect Ratio
Composite and S-Video signals are sized automatically to fit on your screen when Auto is 
selected as the Aspect setting. If you’re viewing a component video signal, you may need to 
change the size of the image (or aspect ratio) by pressing the 
Aspect button on the remote 
control.
■If your video source is connected to the projector’s Video or S-Video port, select Auto to 
automatically display your image in the correct size.
■If the Auto option is unavailable (when the source is connected to the Input A or B port), 
you’ll most likely want to choose one of these settings:
Normal for standard TV broadcasts, computer images, or images having a 4:3 aspect 
ratio.
Zoom for images recorded in 16:9 (wide-screen) format.
On occasion, you may wish to select one of these options:
■Squeeze if DVDs or video recordings are made in a compressed (or anamorphic) 16:9 
format, sometimes called “Squeeze Mode.”
■Through if your image is smaller than 1280 × 720 pixels and you want to display it at its 
original pixel size without resizing it to fit on the screen. 
■Squeeze Through if your image is recorded in Squeeze Mode, is smaller than 
1280×720 pixels, and you want to display it at its original pixel size. 
Note: If you display a 4:3 image using the Zoom setting, the edges of the image will be cut off. You 
can use the Zoom Caption option to resize and reposition the image (see page 33).
For details on how the projector resizes the picture when you choose an Aspect setting, see 
page 66.
4:3 image using Normal setting16:9 image using Zoom setting 
						

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Choosing the Color Mode
You can change the Color Mode to automatically adjust the brightness, contrast, and color, 
letting you quickly optimize the projected image for various lighting environments. You can 
also select a different color mode for each input source, which is useful if you view different 
types of images from different sources. (For example, you might set the S-Video source to 
Living Room if that source is usually used for watching movies, and set the Video source to 
Dynamic for playing video games.) 
Select the image source you want to adjust, then press the 
Color Mode button on the remote 
control. Choose from these settings:
■Dynamic for projecting in bright rooms; images retain their natural color.
■Living Room for projecting in rooms with subdued lighting; images retain their natural 
color. (Enables the Black and White Image Enhancer feature.)
■Natural for projecting in darkened rooms; increases contrast and makes flesh tones 
appear more natural.
■Theatre for projecting movies with dark scenes.
■sRGB for projecting computer images that conform to the sRGB color standard.
Note: You can fine-tune the color and other image quality settings using the projector’s menu 
system (see page 27) or the Cinema Color Editor software (see page37). You can also create your 
own customized groups of settings (see page 31).
Displaying and Adjusting the Image
Make sure your video or computer equipment is turned on, then turn on the projector as 
described on page 17. If necessary, select the correct source to display the image (see page 18). 
Note: If you turn on the connected equipment before starting the projector, the projector 
automatically detects and displays the image. If you turn on the projector first, or have multiple 
pieces of connected equipment, you may have to select the source manually.
If an image does not appear, check the troubleshooting tips on page 57.