Epson Powerlite Home 20 Users Guide

Using the Projector21 Using On-screen Display Features
Use these settings to control the appearance of the on-screen menus, display a background 
image or color, create a startup screen, and choose a menu language.
Press the 
Menu button. Select Settings > On-Screen Display and then choose from these 
options:
■Menu Color
Use this option to change the color scheme of the menu from purple and orange 
(
Color 1) to black and white (Color 2).
■Message
Turn this option off if you don’t want to display...

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Customizing Projector Operation
Use these settings to activate the Direct Power ON feature, set the child lock or sleep mode, 
and make the fan run faster for high-altitude operation.
Press the 
Menu button. Select Settings > Operation and then choose from these options:
■Direct Power ON
Use this feature to turn on the projector automatically when you plug it into an electrical 
outlet. 
Note: When this feature is used, the projector may turn itself on after power outages, or after...

Using the Projector23 Viewing Lamp Usage and Other Information
Use the Info menu to view information about the display settings of your input source and 
the number of hours the lamp has been used.
Press the 
Menu button and select Info. If the projector is connected to video equipment, you 
see these settings:
If the projector is connected to a computer, you see these settings:
The life span of the lamp is about 3000 hours if the Color Mode is consistently set to 
Theatre 
Black
, and 2000 hours if any...

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Restoring the Default Settings
The Reset menu lets you reset the lamp timer, clear the projector’s Memory settings, or return 
all the projector settings to their factory default values.
Note: The Image menu and Settings menu also have their own Reset function that lets you clear 
only the settings in those menus. The Reset function in the Settings menu clears all settings except 
for Aspect, Child Lock, Fan Speed, Input A, and Language.
Press the Menu button, then select Reset. You...

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Caring for the Projector
Your projector needs little maintenance. All you need to do on a regular basis is keep the lens 
clean. You also need to clean the air filter periodically to prevent overheating.
Warning: Before you clean any part of the projector, turn it off and unplug the power cord. Never 
open any cover on the projector, except the lamp and filter covers. Dangerous electrical voltages in 
the projector can injure you severely. Do not try to service this product...

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Cleaning and Replacing the Air Filters
Clean the air filters on the bottom of the projector after every 100 hours of use. If they’re not 
cleaned periodically, they 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. Then use a small vacuum 
cleaner designed for...

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Replacing the Lamp
The life span of the lamp is about 3000 hours if the Color Mode is consistently set to Theatre 
Black
, and 2000 hours if any other Color Mode is used. You can check how long the lamp 
has been used, as described on page 23. If the number shown is close to the limit, make sure 
you have a spare lamp handy.
Note: Lamp life results vary depending on environmental conditions and usage. Turn the projector 
off when not in use. Continuous 24-hour-a-day use may...

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5. Loosen the two silver screws holding the lamp in place. (You can’t remove these screws.)
6. Grasp the lamp as shown and pull it straight out.
Note: The lamp component contains mercury. Please consult your state and local regulations 
regarding proper disposal or recycling. Do not place in the trash.
7. Gently insert the new lamp and tighten its screws.
Caution: Don’t touch the glass portion of the lamp with your bare hands; the invisible residue 
left by the oil on your...

Caring for the Projector29 Resetting the Lamp Timer
1. Press the Menu button on the projector or remote control. 
2. Select the 
Reset menu, and then select Lamp-Hours Reset.
3. When you see a prompt asking whether you want to execute the command, highlight 
Yes 
and press the 
Enter button.
4. When you’re finished, press 
Esc or Menu.
The lamp usage timer displays 0H (zero hours) until you’ve used the lamp for at least 10 
hours.
Storing the Projector
If you need to store the projector for a while, do...

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