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 information messages on the screen, 
such as the 
No Signal message, image source, color mode, and aspect ratio.
■Background Color
Select the screen color (Black or Blue) or a custom Logo to display when you press the 
A/V Mute button on the remote control or when no image signal is present. 
Note: To create a custom logo, see “Creating a Custom Logo” below. If you turn on the 
Startup Screen option (next item below), your logo also appears when the projector is warming 
up.
■Startup Screen
Turn on this option to display the Epson logo or your custom logo whenever the 
projector starts.
Creating a Custom Logo
You can create a custom logo that displays when the projector is warming up, not receiving a 
signal, or when you press the 
A/V Mute button on the remote control. 
1. To capture the image, first set the projector to display the image you want to use. 
2. Press the 
Menu button, then select Settings > User’s Logo. Follow the instructions on 
the screen, selecting the part of the screen you want to capture, and then choosing a 
“zoom rate” to set its magnification level. 
3. When done, change the Background Color setting to 
Logo, as described above.
Choosing a Menu Language
To change the language you want to use for the projector menus, press the Menu button, 
then select 
Settings > Language. 
						

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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 
any temporary interruption of power. Make sure your electrical outlet isn’t controlled by a wall 
switch or timer. 
■Sleep Mode
When Sleep Mode is on, the projector turns off the lamp if it has not received any input 
signals for the specified amount of time (5, 10, or 30 minutes). You can also turn Sleep 
Mode off.
■Child Lock
When this feature is on, the projector does not come on unless you press and hold the 
P
Power button on the control panel for three seconds. (The remote control operates 
normally.)
■Fan Speed
When using the projector at an altitude above 5000 feet (1500 meters), select High to 
ensure that the internal temperature is regulated properly. Set to 
Normal for lower 
elevations. 
						

							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 other Color Mode is used. 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 reduce the overall life of the product.
After you change the lamp, you need to reset the lamp timer. See pages 27 to 29 for 
instructions on replacing the lamp and resetting the timer.
Note: The Lamp Hours shows 0H (zero hours) until you’ve used the lamp for at least 10 hours. 
						

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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 see this screen:
Choose from these options:
■Reset All
Resets all settings to their factory default values. The only settings not affected by this 
option are Child Lock, Input A, Language, Memory settings, and Lamp Hours.
■Memory Reset
Clears all settings saved using the projector’s Memory feature (see “Saving and Recalling 
Picture Settings” on page 19).
■Lamp-Hours Reset
Resets the lamp timer to 0H (zero hours). See page 23. 
						

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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 yourself, except as 
specifically explained in this User’s Guide. 
The only parts you should replace are the lamp and air filter. If another part needs replacing, 
contact Epson or a qualified servicer (see page 38).
Follow the instructions in this section to clean the lens and projector case, clean and replace 
the air filter, replace the lamp, and store or transport the projector.
Cleaning the Lens
Clean the lens whenever you notice dirt or dust on the surface.
■Use a canister of compressed air to remove dust.
■To remove dirt or smears, use lens-cleaning paper. If necessary, moisten a soft cloth with 
lens cleaner and gently wipe the lens surface.
Caution: Never rub the lens with abrasive materials.
Cleaning the Projector Case
Before you clean the case, turn off the projector and unplug the power cord.
■To remove dirt or dust, wipe the case with a soft, dry, lint-free cloth.
■To remove stubborn dirt or stains, moisten a soft cloth with water and a neutral 
detergent. Then wipe the case.
Caution: Never use wax, alcohol, benzene, thinner, or other chemical detergents. These can 
damage the case. 
						

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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 computers and other office 
equipment to clean the filters, as shown. 
If you cannot clean the removable filter or it is broken, 
replace it. Contact an authorized Epson reseller at 
800-GO-EPSON (800-463-7766) and ask for part 
number 
ELPAF09. In Canada, please call (800) 
463-7766 for reseller referral.
4. If you need to replace the filter, press the tab in and lift the cover up.
5. Remove the old filter and replace it with a new one.
6. Replace the cover. 
						

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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 reduce the overall life of the product.
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.
Contact an authorized Epson reseller at 800-GO-EPSON (800-463-7766). Request part 
number 
ELPLP33. In Canada, please call (800) 463-7766 for reseller referral.
Be sure to read the “Important Safety Information” on page 42 before replacing the lamp. 
Follow these steps to replace the lamp:
1. Turn off the projector and wait for the P power light to stop flashing.
2. Unplug the power cord and any cables.
3. If the projector has been on, let it cool for at least an hour.
Warning: Let the lamp cool before replacing it. If the lamp breaks, handle the shards carefully 
to avoid injury. If your projector is mounted on the ceiling, take it down before beginning this 
procedure. 
4. Insert a small screwdriver into the lamp cover release slot, pushing it in gently to release 
the lamp cover.
.
Warning light 
						

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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 hands may shorten the lamp life. Use a cloth or gloves to handle the new 
lamp assembly.
8. To replace the lamp cover, insert the tabs and then snap the cover into place. (The 
projector won’t work if the lamp cover is loose.)
After replacing the lamp, you need to reset the lamp timer, as described in the next section. 
						

							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 the following:
■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).
■Attach the lens cover and retract the feet.
■Remove the batteries from the remote control.
■Package the projector in its original packaging or equivalent (as described in the following 
section).
Transporting the Projector
Note: Epson shall not be liable for any damages incurred during transportation.
The projector contains many glass and precision parts. If you need to transport it, follow these 
guidelines to prevent damage:
■When shipping the projector for repairs, use the original packaging material if possible. If 
you do not have the original packaging, use equivalent materials, placing plenty of 
cushioning around the projector. Be sure the carrier is capable of transporting fragile 
equipment and is aware that the projector is fragile.
■When you are hand-carrying the projector, grasp it by its left and right sides, using the 
recessed hand grips underneath. 
						

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