Epson Powerlite Tw100 Users Guide

							6Welcome
Registration and Warranty
Your projector comes with a basic carry-in warranty (on page 71) as 
well as an international warranty; so you can use your projector with 
confidence anywhere in the world. For details, see the warranty 
brochure included in your owner’s kit.
In addition, EPSON offers free Extra Care
SM Road Service. In the 
unlikely event of an equipment failure, you won’t have to wait for 
your unit to be repaired. Instead, EPSON will ship you a replacement 
unit anywhere in the United States or Canada, usually via overnight 
delivery. See the brochure in your owner’s kit for details.
To register, simply fill out the registration card included in your 
owner’s kit and mail it to EPSON. Or you can register online at 
http://epsonwebreg.info2.net/. Registering also lets you receive 
special updates on new accessories, products, and service. 
						

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Using the Projector7
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Using the Projector
Follow the instructions in this chapter to:

Turn on the projector and other equipment

Switch between picture sources

Adjust the image

Turn off the picture and sound

Freeze the action

Shut down the projector 
						

							8Using the Projector
Turning On Your Equipment
Make sure your projector and other equipment are set up and 
connected correctly, as described on the Quick Setup sheet or in 
Appendix A. Then turn on your projector and other equipment as 
described below. 
Turning On the Projector
1. Make sure the power is turned off for the projector and any 
sources you have connected to it.
2. Remove the lens cover. 
3. Connect one end of the power cord to the power inlet on the back 
of the projector. 
4. Connect the other end to a grounded electrical outlet.  
						

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5. Turn on the main power switch on the back of the projector.
The P power light on top of the projector flashes orange, and 
then stays orange.
 
6. Turn on the power to any equipment connected to the projector. 
7. Press the 
Power button on the remote control or the top of the 
projector. 
The P power light flashes green as the projector warms up, and 
the projection lamp comes on in about 15 seconds. The power 
light stays green, and you may see a blue screen with the 
No 
Signal 
message displayed. This is normal. 
Orange
note
The projector will not 
respond to any buttons on the 
control panel or remote 
control while the power light 
is flashing orange or green. 
warning
Never look into the lens when 
the lamp is on. This can 
damage your eyes, and is 
especially dangerous for 
children.Green 
						

							10Using the Projector8. Press the 
Play button on your video source to start your video 
(if necessary). 
9. If you’ve connected more than one video and/or computer source, 
you may need to select a different source. Press the 
Source 
button on the projector or one of the 
Input buttons on the 
remote control. (See “Switching Between Picture Sources” on 
page 11 for more information.)
If you’re projecting from a computer, and you see a New 
Hardware Wizard message saying that it has found a 
plug-and-play monitor, click 
Cancel.
If the image is upside-down or reversed, you need to change the 
Projection option in the Setting menu. See page 35.
If a projected image fails to appear, see the next section for help. 
Once you see your image, turn to page 12 for instructions on focusing 
and making other image adjustments. 
When you’re ready to turn off the projector, follow the steps on 
page 22. 
What To Do If You See a Blank Screen 
If you see a blank screen or a blue screen with the No Signal message 
after turning on your computer or video source, try the following:

Make sure the power light is green and not flashing and the lens 
cover is off. 

Make sure the cables are connected correctly, as described on the 
Quick Setup sheet (or Appendix A, for computers).

Select a different source (if more than one is connected to the 
projector) by pressing one of the 
Input buttons on the remote 
control. (See page 11.)

If you connected a computer, try restarting it.

If you’re using a laptop, you may need to set up your system to 
display on the projector screen as well as the LCD screen, as 
described on page 53. 
No Signal 
						

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Switching Between Picture Sources
If your projector is connected to more than one video source, you can 
use the buttons on the control panel or remote control to switch 
between the different sources. 
On the projector’s control panel, press the 
Source button to display 
the currently selected source. Press it again quickly to switch. 
Continue pressing the button until the name of the source you want is 
displayed on the screen. 
.
On the remote control, press one of the Input buttons to select the 
desired source: 
After you select a source, the screen goes dark for a moment before the 
image appears.
Press this button To select the source connected to this port
S-Video S-Video
Video Composite video
A Input A component video 
B Input B component video or computer
D-RGB D-RGB DVI-I port (digital cable)
A-RGB A-RGB DVI port (analog cable)
Input 
buttons
Source 
button 
						

							12Using the Projector
Adjusting the Image
Once you see your image, you’ll need to make certain adjustments:    

If the image is too high or too low, you can reposition it as 
described below.

To focus or zoom your image, see page 13. 

If the image isn’t square, see page 14.

To select a different color mode, see page 16.

To change the aspect ratio, see page 17.

If the projected image is flickering or “noisy,” see page 20. 
Adjusting the Height of Your Image
The projector should be as perpendicular to the screen as possible. If 
the image is too low, you can raise it by extending the projector’s front 
foot. 
1. Stand behind the projector. Press the foot release button and lift 
the front of the projector. This unlocks the foot.
2. Once the image is positioned where you want it, release the 
button to lock the foot in place.
Foot release button 
						

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3. If you need to straighten the image, rotate the round adjustable 
foot at the back of the projector.
If the image is no longer square after raising it, see page 14.
Focusing and Zooming Your Image
The size of your projected image is determined mainly by the distance 
between the projector and the screen, but you can also use the zoom 
ring to enlarge or reduce the image.
Rotate the focus ring to sharpen the image.note
To determine how far the 
projector should be from the 
screen, see “Screen Size and 
Projection Distances” on 
page 79.
Zoom ring
note
You can also adjust the focus 
by displaying a test pattern 
(as described on page 15).
Focus ring 
						

							14Using the Projector
Adjusting the Image Shape
If the projector is raised in the front or the back, like this:
your projected image may not be square or rectangular; it may have a 
“keystone” shape like one of the examples shown below. 
To correct this, hold down the 
Shift button on the projector’s control 
panel and press the top or bottom 
Keystone button until the corners 
of the image are square.
After correction, your image will be slightly smaller.
The keystone adjustment remains in the projector’s memory, so if you 
later change the position of the projector, you might need to adjust 
the keystone setting as well.
If the image becomes distorted or blurry after you make a keystone 
correction, try decreasing the 
Sharpness setting in the Video menu, 
as described on page 30.
note
You can also correct keystone 
distortion by displaying a test 
pattern (as described in the 
next section) or through the 
projector’s Setting menu (see 
page 35). 
						

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Displaying a Test Pattern
You can display a test pattern before or during projection to adjust the 
focus, correct keystone distortion, and select the best light and dark 
shades. Follow these steps:
1. Press the 
Pattern button on the remote control or the projector’s 
control panel. You see the Crosshatch pattern: 
2. Adjust the focus ring until the 
Hs are as sharp as they can be. If 
you need to correct any keystone distortion, hold down the 
Shift 
button on the projector’s control panel and press the top or 
bottom 
Keystone button, as described on page 14. 
3. Press the 
Pattern button again to display the Grayscale pattern:
Use this pattern to adjust the dark and light shades. Follow the 
instructions on page 29 to select the Video menu and choose the 
Color Adjustment option. Then select either Color Temp or 
RGB. (See page 31 for more information.)
When you display the menu, the test pattern disappears. After you 
adjust the color, you need to exit the menu and display the test 
pattern again to see your changes take effect.