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    							  TW100
    PowerLite
    ®
    ®
    Home Theater Projector
    User’s Guide 
    						
    							ii
    Important Safety Information
    WARNING: Never look into the projector lens when the lamp is turned on; the bright light can damage your eyes. 
    Never let children look into the lens when it is on. Never open any cover on the projector, except the lamp and 
    filter covers. Dangerous electrical voltages inside the projector can severely injure you. Except as specifically 
    explained in this User’s Guide, do not attempt to service this product yourself. Refer all servicing to qualified service 
    personnel.
    WARNING: The projector and its accessories come packaged in plastic bags. Keep plastic bags away from small 
    children to avoid any risk of suffocation.
    Caution: When you replace the lamp, never touch the new lamp with your bare hands; the invisible residue left by 
    the oil on your hands may shorten the lamp life. Use a cloth or glove to handle the new lamp.
    Copyright Notice
    All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in 
    any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, without the prior 
    written permission of SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION. The information contained herein is designed only for 
    use with this EPSON product. EPSON is not responsible for any use of this information as applied to other 
    products.
    Neither SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION nor its affiliates shall be liable to the purchaser of this product or third 
    parties for damages, losses, costs, or expenses incurred by purchaser or third parties as a result of: accident, misuse, 
    or abuse of this product or unauthorized modifications, repairs, or alterations to this product, or (excluding the 
    U.S.) failure to strictly comply with SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION’s operating and maintenance instructions.
    SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION shall not be liable for any damages or problems arising from the use of any 
    options or any consumable products other than those designated as Original EPSON Products or EPSON 
    Approved Products by SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION.
    EPSON is a registered trademark of SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION.
    EPSON Extra Care, EPSON Connection, and EPSON Store are service marks; PrivateLine and PowerLite are 
    registered trademarks of Epson America, Inc.
    General Notice: Other product names used herein are for identification purposes only and may be trademarks of 
    their respective owners. EPSON disclaims any and all rights in those marks.
    Copyright © 2002 by Epson America, Inc. 10/02
    CPD-15282
    Printed on recycled paper. 
    						
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    iii
    Contents
    Welcome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
    Features  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
    Supported Devices  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
    Cable Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
    Optional Accessories   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
    Easy to Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
    Using Your Documentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
    For More Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
    Registration and Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
    1
    Using the Projector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
    Turning On Your Equipment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
    Turning On the Projector  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
    What To Do If You See a Blank Screen   . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
    Switching Between Picture Sources. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
    Adjusting the Image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
    Adjusting the Height of Your Image  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
    Focusing and Zooming Your Image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
    Adjusting the Image Shape . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
    Displaying a Test Pattern . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
    Selecting the Color Mode  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
    Selecting the Aspect Ratio  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
    Adjusting the Tracking and Synchronization . . . . . . . . . 20
    Turning Off the Picture and Sound  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
    Freezing the Action. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
    Shutting Down the Projector  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 
    						
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    2
    Fine-tuning the Projector. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
    Using the Projector’s Menu System  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
    Changing Settings Through the Full Menus  . . . . . . . . . 27
    Changing Video Settings Using the Line Menu . . . . . . . 28
    Adjusting the Image Appearance  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
    Adjusting Image Color and Clarity  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
    Configuring the Input Source  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
    Repositioning the Image  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
    Customizing Projector Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
    Saving and Recalling Image Quality Settings  . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
    Saving Menu Settings  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
    Recalling a Memory Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
    Viewing Lamp Usage and Other Information. . . . . . . . . . . . 37
    Restoring the Default Settings  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
    3
    Maintaining the Projector. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
    Cleaning the Lens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
    Cleaning the Projector Case . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
    Cleaning and Replacing the Air Filter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
    Replacing the Lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
    Resetting the Lamp Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
    Storing the Projector  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
    Transporting the Projector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
    4
    Solving Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
    Using On-Screen Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
    What To Do When the Lights Flash  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
    Solving Image Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
    Solving Problems with the Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
    Where To Get Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
    Telephone Support Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 
    						
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    A
    Appendix A: Connecting the Projector to a 
    Computer
     . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
    Connecting to a VGA Computer Source  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
    Connecting to a DVI Computer Source   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
    B
    Appendix B: Notices. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
    Important Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
    Remote Control Information  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
    Declaration of Conformity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
    FCC Compliance Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
    Warranty  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
    C
    Appendix C: Technical Specifications. . . . . . . 73
    General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
    Projection Lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
    Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
    Dimensions  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
    Electrical . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
    Environmental  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
    Safety  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
    Input B Port Pin Assignments. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
    Compatible Video Formats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
    ESC/VP21 Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
    Screen Size and Projection Distances  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
    Supported Signal Resolutions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
    Index. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83 
    						
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    Welcome1
    -
    Welcome
    Thank you for choosing the EPSON® PowerLite® TW100 Home 
    Theater Projector. Now you can enjoy high-quality front or rear 
    projection in the relaxing environment of your own home.
    Features
    The PowerLite TW100 offers these powerful features:
    16:9 wide format LCD panel 
    800:1 contrast ratio
    High resolution of 1280 × 720 
    700 ANSI lumens
    Short lens focus; you can project an 80-inch diagonal image with 
    the projector just 10 feet away 
    Five setup configurations, including front or rear projection and 
    ceiling mounted installation
    Whisper-quiet operation
    DCDi Advanced Image Processor technology (by Faroudja™) 
    which reduces the jagged edges caused by conventional 
    progressive scan conversion 
    3/2 menu pull-down circuit, matching the frame rate for film 
    (24 frames per second) to video (30 FPS) 
    Trigger port (to activate projection screen)
    Lock port for optional Kensington® MicroSaver® anti-theft device 
    						
    							2Welcome
    Supported Devices
    You can connect the projector to any of the following video sources: 
    VCR, DVD player, DTV decoder, HDTV tuner, videodisc player, 
    cable/satellite box, TV, video game console, audio/video receiver, 
    camcorder, personal video recorder, digital camera, or laser disc 
    player. 
    The projector supports composite video, S-Video, and component 
    video, and it automatically senses the video format (HDTV, NTSC, 
    PAL, or SECAM). 
    It can also be connected to a desktop or laptop PC, or Apple
    ® 
    Macintosh,
    ® Power Macintosh™ series, PowerBook®  computers, 
    iMac
    ™ and iBook™ series systems. 
    The Quick Setup sheet explains how to connect your projector to your 
    other equipment. See the following section to see which cables are 
    required.
    Cable Requirements
    The projector does not come with any cables. However, you may 
    already have the ones you need or you can purchase them from 
    EPSON (as described on pages 3 and 4). Refer to the list below to see 
    which cables you need for your setup:
    To receive a composite video signal, you need an RCA video 
    cable. (One is usually provided with your video device.)
    To receive an S-Video signal, you need an S-Video cable. (One is 
    usually provided with your video device.)
    To receive a component video signal from a DVD player or other 
    video device, you need a component video cable. 
    If you want to connect more than one component video source, 
    you need a VGA-to-component video cable. 
    To connect a VGA computer to the projector, you need a VGA 
    computer cable.
    To connect a computer with a DVI interface, you need a 
    DVI/analog interface cable.  
    						
    							Welcome3
    Some older PowerBooks and Macintosh desktop models may 
    need the Macintosh adapter set shown on page 62. Older iMac 
    systems may need a special adapter to provide a VGA output port; 
    see your computer dealer.
    You can purchase many of these accessories from your dealer, by 
    calling EPSON at (800) 873-7766, or by visiting the EPSON Store
    SM 
    at www.epsonstore.com (U.S. sales only). In Canada, please call 
    (800) 463-7766 for dealer referral. 
    Optional Accessories 
    EPSON provides the following optional accessories for the projector:  
    Product Product number
    Replacement lamp and air filter V13H010L17
    Customized carrying cases: 
    Samsonite
     wheeled soft case
    ATA molded hard shell case
    ATA shipping case
    Soft shoulder bagELPKS35
    ELPKS40
    ELPKS41
    ELPKS13
    Installation accessories:
    Ceiling mount
    Suspension adapter
    False ceiling plateELPMB36 
    ELPMBAPL
    ELPMBFCP
    Distribution amplifier ELPDA01
    Kensington security lock  ELPSL01
    Presentation audio system  ELPPAS1
    Wireless microphone system  ELPCVSII
    Presentation cameras:
    High resolution document imager 
    Motion presentation camera 
    High resolution document camera ELPDC02
    ELPDC03
    ELPDC04
    Projection screens:
    50-inch portable pop-up screen
    60-inch portable pop-up screen
    80-inch portable pop-up screenELPSC06
    ELPSC07
    ELPSC08 
    						
    							4Welcome
    Easy to Use
    The projector is very easy to use. Buttons on the projector and remote 
    control let you make quick adjustments to the projected image:
    If multiple devices are connected to the projector, press the Input 
    buttons to switch from one to the next.
    Press the Colortune button to select the best color mode. Choose 
    from Dynamic, Theater, Natural, PC, or sRGB.
    The Aspect button lets you select from five aspect ratios to match 
    the image source (Normal, Zoom, Squeeze, Normal through, 
    Squeeze through). 
    Additionally, you can use the projector’s simple menu system to adjust 
    the image quality (including color, sharpness, noise reduction and the 
    motion detect setting).
    Once your settings are just the way you want them, you can save them 
    for future use by assigning them to one of the 6 remote control 
    memory buttons.
    Macintosh adapter set (includes monitor adapter 
    and desktop adapter)ELPAP01
    Component video cable (VGA to component video) ELPKC19
    Digital video cables:
    DVI to DVI, 10 feet (3 meters)
    DVI to DFP, 10 feet (3 meters)
    DVI to analog video, 10 feet (3 meters)ELPKC20
    ELPKC21
    V12H005C25  Product Product number 
    						
    							Welcome5
    Using Your Documentation
    Your owner’s kit includes warranty information, your PrivateLine® 
    Support card, Quick Setup sheet, and this User’sGuide. See the Quick 
    Setup sheet to connect the projector to a video source such as a DVD 
    player or VCR. (If you are connecting the projector to a computer, see 
    Appendix A in this book for detailed instructions.) 
    This User’s Guide contains all the other information you need to use 
    your projector. Please follow these guidelines as you read through the 
    book:
    Warnings must be followed carefully to avoid bodily injury.
    Cautions must be observed to avoid damage to your equipment.
    Notes contain important information about your projector.
    For More Information
    If you need help not covered in the documentation, try the following:
    Built-in help system
    Press the Help button on the projector or the remote control to 
    get instant help while using the projector. See page 48 for details.
    support.epson.com
    Download FAQs and e-mail your questions to EPSON support.
    EPSON PrivateLine Support service
    This service requires a PIN code, which is provided on a special 
    card included in your owner’s kit. To get help fast from EPSON, 
    call (800) 637-7661 and enter the PIN on the card in your 
    owner’s kit. If your projector needs to be repaired, EPSON 
    provides overnight replacement service in most parts of the U.S. 
    and Canada. 
    You can also take advantage of EPSON’s automated support 
    services 24 hours a day. See page 59 for more information. 
    						
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