Epson Powerlite Home 20 Users Guide

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Using the Projector
Follow the instructions in this section to choose a location for the projector, adjust the 
picture, control projector operation, and use the menu system.
Choosing a Location
You can set up the projector for these four viewing arrangements: 
If you install the projector in a rear or overhead position, you need to invert and/or mirror the 
image by selecting the correct Projection option (see page 20). Professional installation is 
recommended if you want to attach the projector to the ceiling.
Ideally, place the projector at a height so 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 dial to 
position the image (see page 13). This 
produces the best-looking picture. 
If you place the projector above or below 
screen level, you 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 it 
with the projector’s Keystone function (see page 14).
Front Front/Ceiling
Rear Rear/Ceiling 
						

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To project a rectangular (non-distored) image, you do 
not need to align the projector exactly with the center 
of the screen. By using the horizontal lens shift dial, 
you can place the projector to the left or right of the 
screen’s center, by up to 25 percent of the image’s 
width when projecting with a 16:9 aspect ratio. Make 
sure the projector faces straight ahead (at a 90-degree 
angle to the screen). 
Note: If you place the projector too far left or right, your 
image will not be rectangular.
Place the projector at a suitable distance from the 
screen to obtain the desired image size, as indicated 
below. Note that the Zoom adjustment also affects image size. 
When placing the projector, 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 6 feet of a grounded electrical outlet or extension cord. 
Image size (16:9) Projection distance
30 in. (26 × 15 in.) 2.4 to 3.7 feet
40 in. (35 × 20 in.) 3.2 to 4.9 feet
60 in. (51 × 28 in.) 4.9 to 7.4 feet
80 in. (71 × 39 in.) 6.6 to 9.9 feet
100 in. (87 × 47 in.) 8.2 to 12.4 feet
200 in. (173 × 98 in.) 16.5 to 24.8 feet
300 in. (260 × 146 in.) 24.8 to 37.3 feet
Projector can be moved from 
center by up to 25 percent of 
the image’s width
90° 
						

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Adjusting the Picture
Follow the steps on the Quick Setup sheet to connect the projector to your equipment, turn it 
on, and select the image source. Once you see your picture, you may need to make certain 
adjustments.
Note: If you don’t see a picture, or the picture doesn’t look right, see page 34 for troubleshooting 
instructions.
1. Rotate the focus ring to sharpen the picture, or the zoom ring to reduce or enlarge it.
2. If the image is not centered on the screen, use the horizontal and vertical lens shift dials 
to adjust its position.
Note: The lens shift feature cannot move the image both horizontally and vertically by the full 
amount. For example, if you have moved the image all the way up, then you cannot shift it all 
the way to the right or left at the same time.
Zoom ringFocus ring
Focus and 
zoom rings
Up
Right Left
Down 
						

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3. If you still need to raise the height of the image after using the vertical lens shift dial, lift 
the front of the projector and rotate the adjustable feet until the image is positioned 
correctly. You can also use the feet to correct the angle of the image if it’s tilted 
horizontally.
4. If you raise or lower the image by tilting the projector, the image becomes “keystoned” 
and looks like   or  . To return the image to a rectangular shape, use the   or   
Keystone button on the projector or remote control.
5. To change the picture’s aspect ratio (ratio between length and height), press the 
Aspect 
button on the projector or remote control. Choose from these settings: 
■Auto
To automatically display the image in the correct size.
■Normal
For standard TV broadcasts, computer images, or images having a 4:3 aspect ratio.
■Squeeze
For DVDs or video recordings made in a compressed (anamorphic) 16:9 format, 
sometimes called “Squeeze Mode.”
■Zoom
For images having a 16:9 aspect ratio (wide-screen or letterbox format).
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 position the image to your liking (see 
page 19).
6. Use the Picture buttons on the remote control to adjust the brightness, 
contrast, and color. See page 17 for more information about using these 
settings.
Note: Before selecting the Color Mode or other picture settings, make sure the 
Setup Level is set correctly (see page 20). 
						

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Controlling Your Presentation
Use these settings to control the projector’s speaker volume, temporarily freeze the picture, or 
turn off the picture and sound.
Adjusting the Volume
When an audio source is connected to the projector’s Audio port, use the   and   Volume 
buttons on the projector or remote control to adjust the sound output from of the projector’s 
speaker.
Freezing the Action
To freeze the action temporarily on the screen, press the 
Still button on the remote control. This freezes any moving 
images until you press the 
Still button again.
Note: The sound from your video source continues to be heard 
while the image is frozen. You need to press the pause button 
on your video source if you wish to resume playback where 
you stopped it.
Turning Off the Picture and Sound
You can use the A/V Mute button on the remote control to 
darken your screen and turn off the sound. 
■To turn off the picture and sound, press the A/V Mute 
button. The screen goes dark.
■To turn the picture and sound back on, press the 
A/V Mute button again.
Note: Your video source continues to play while the screen is dark. You should pause the video if 
you wish to resume playback where you stopped it.
Still 
button
A/V Mute 
button 
						

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Using the Projector’s Menu System
You can use the projector’s on-screen menus to fine-tune the image quality, check lamp usage, 
and customize projector features.
■The Image menu controls the look and quality of the picture. It offers several ways to 
adjust the color and improve the sharpness and clarity of the picture.
■The Settings menu lets you set the child lock or sleep mode, adjust the position and size 
of the picture, select front or rear projection, and customize other projector features.
■The Info menu provides information about lamp status and video or computer settings.
■The Reset menu lets you reset the lamp timer, clear the projector’s Memory settings, or 
return all the menu settings to their factory defaults.
You can use the buttons on the projector or remote control to display the menus and change 
settings. Follow the steps in the next section.
Changing Menu Settings
1. Press the Menu button on the projector or remote control. You see the main menu 
screen:
Note: The available options depend on which type of equipment is connected to the projector.
2. Use the u and d arrow buttons on the projector or remote control to highlight the 
desired menu, then press the 
Enter button to select it.
Main menus Options 
						

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3. If you see a list of options, use the u and d arrow buttons to highlight the option you 
want, then press 
Enter to select it. (Enabled settings are indicated by a green light.)
If you see a slider bar like the one shown below, use the l and r arrow buttons to adjust 
the setting.
4. Press the 
Esc button to return to the previous menu, or the Menu button to exit the 
menu system.
Adjusting the Appearance of the Picture
The Image menu lets you make a variety of adjustments to the projected image to get the best 
color and quality.
Note: Before selecting the Color Mode or other picture settings, make sure the Setup Level is set 
correctly (see page 20).
Choosing the Color Mode
The Color Mode adjusts the brightness, contrast, and color for various common viewing 
environments. Use this setting to quickly obtain a good picture.
Press the 
Menu button. Select Image > Color Mode and then choose from these options:
■Dynamic
For projecting in bright rooms; images have greater color intensity.
■Living Room
For projecting in rooms with a lot of ambient light.
■Natural
For projecting in subdued lighting; increases contrast and makes flesh tones appear more 
natural.
■Theatre
For projecting in dark rooms; enhances the appearance of movies with dark scenes.
■Theatre Black 1 or 2
For projecting in fully darkened rooms; lamp brightness decreases and image contrast 
increases. 
						

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Using Picture Quality Settings
Before adjusting the image with these settings, make sure you have already selected the best 
Color Mode, as described on page 17. 
Note: All settings apply to (and are retained for) only the currently selected input source (Input A, 
Input B, Video, or S-Video). If you use more than one source, you should adjust the settings 
separately for each one.
Press the Menu button. Select Image > Picture Quality and then choose from these options:
■Brightness
Adjusts the brightness of the picture.
■Contrast
Adjusts the contrast between light and dark parts of the picture. 
■Color Saturation (video only)
Adjusts the color depth of the picture.
■Tint (video only)
Adjusts the hue of the picture by shifting the color balance between green and magenta.
■Color Temp.
Adjusts red and blue tones. A lower color temperature produces a picture with more red 
(warmer tones), while a higher color temperature produces more blue (cooler tones).
■Skin Tone
Makes fine adjustments to the tint, adjusting the balance of green to magenta. This 
adjustment is saved with the specific Color Mode you have selected (if you switch Color 
Modes, a different Skin Tone setting will apply).
■Sharpness
Makes lines and edges more distinct.
Adjusting Computer Images
In addition to the settings listed above, you can also adjust the following settings when 
projecting from a computer.
■Auto Setup
Select Image > Auto Setup. Leave this setting on so that the projector automatically 
adjusts the tracking, sync, and position of the image.
■Tracking
Select Image > Picture Quality > Tracking. Lets you manually eliminate unwanted 
vertical lines. Easiest to adjust when the image contains fine detail, such as black text on a 
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■Sync 
Select 
Image > Picture Quality > Sync. Corrects fuzziness by synchronizing the 
projector with the computer’s tracking signal. For best results, adjust the tracking first.
Saving and Recalling Picture Settings
You can use the projector’s Memory feature to save the current picture quality settings as a 
group. This lets you quickly recall them for future use.
1. Press the 
Menu button, then select Image > Save Memory. 
2. Select
 Memory 1, Memory 2, or Memory 3, then press the Enter button to save your 
settings. 
3. Press the 
Menu button to exit the menu system.
4. To recall the settings, press the 
Memory button on the remote control (or press the 
Menu button and select Image > Load Memory). Select the memory setting you wish 
to use, then press 
Enter. The screen is adjusted with your settings. 
Using Advanced Picture Settings
Use these options to select basic settings for your picture, such as its position, size, and 
orientation, and compatible signal formats for your connected video equipment.
Press the 
Menu button. Select Settings > Screen and then choose from these options:
■Position
Use the u, d, l, r arrow buttons to move the picture to a different position on the 
screen.
■Progressive
Leave this setting OFF when viewing video so that interlaced-to-progressive conversion is 
carried out (best for fast-moving pictures). If you notice flickering while viewing still 
images, switch this setting to 
ON.
■Aspect
Selects the picture’s aspect ratio (see page 14).
■Zoom Caption
Lets you adjust the screen so that subtitles are visible (available only when you’ve selected 
the Zoom aspect ratio). Use 
Vertical Size to adjust the proportions of the image, and 
Zoom Position to move the image up or down. 
						

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■Output Scaling (component video only)
Lets you see the edges of the image that are not normally visible. Select 
Larger to view 
both the hidden and visible parts of the image. 
Normal displays images at standard size.
■Keystone
Corrects vertical keystone distortion (when your image looks like   or   from tilting 
the projector). Makes the image somewhat smaller. 
■Projection
Mirrors and/or inverts the image as needed, depending on the projector’s location relative 
to the screen: 
■Setup Level
Adjusts the threshold at which dark areas of the image are rendered black. For 
compatibility with most video equipment sold in the United States, set to 
7.5% 
(7.5 IRE).
If you need to select the video signal format for any video equipment connected to the 
projector, select 
Settings > Input Signal and then choose from these options:
■Video Signal (composite and S-video signals only)
Leave this setting on 
Auto to automatically detect the video format of your equipment. If 
you notice a lot of interference in the image, or no image is being projected, select the 
format specified in your equipment’s manual.
■Input A (component and RGB video signals only)
Specifies the format for the video source connected to the Input A (component/RGB) 
port. Select either 
Component or RGB Video.
For this projector position . . . Use this setting . . .
In front of the screen Front
In front of the screen, mounted 
upside-down on the ceilingFront/Ceiling
Behind the screen Rear
Behind the screen, mounted upside-down 
on the ceilingRear/Ceiling