Epson Projector Emp Tw10 User Manual

							Installation-9
Before Using the Projector
Before.fm7/22/03
Other installation methods
fProjecting when upside down
(Front/Ceiling)
Attach the enclosed rubber feet to prevent the operation 
panel from contacting the surface on which it is placed.
fCeiling projectionfCeiling/Rear projection
(Using a translucent screen)
fRear projection
(Using a translucent screen)
*The optional ceiling mount is required when installing the projector from a ceiling. Please contact your dealer if you wish 
to use this method, as special equipment is required for installation. sOptional Accessories P.28
Rubber feet
(Attach In 3 places)
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When using rear projection, or projecting from a ceiling, select the appropriate mode in the Setting → Screen → 
Projection configuration menu. sSetting menu P.14
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							10-Connecting a ComputerBefore.fm7/22/03
Connecting Equipment
Connecting a Computer
See the Quick Reference Guide for instructions on connecting to video equipment.
Compatible computers
fLaptop connection
Setup examples
Windows: 
Press and hold the [Fn] key, followed by the appropriate 
function number key.
Macintosh:
After start up enable Mirroring in the Monitors Control 
Panel.Refer to your computer’s documentation for further 
details.
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When connecting, be sure to:
• Turn off the power for both the projector and the computer.
Damage may result if you try to make a connection when the power is switched on.
 Check the connector types.
Damage may result if you attempt to insert a connector into the incorrect port.
Condition 1: Check that the computer has an image output port, such as an RGB port, monitor 
port or CRT port.
Some computers with an in-built monitor and some laptop computers may not be compatible. Please 
refer to your computer manual for further details.
Condition 2: The display frequency and resolution of the computer must correspond to that of the 
projector. sSupported Display Resolutions P.26
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You may need to purchase a separate adapter depending on the shape of the computers port. Refer to the documentation 
provided with the computer for further details.
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When using a laptop or a computer with an in-built 
monitor, select external video output on the computer.
NEC[Fn]+[F3]Panasonic
To s h i b a
[Fn]+[F5]
IBM[Fn]+[F7]SONY
Fujitsu
[Fn]+[F10]
Win
Depending on your version of Windows, a dialog 
box may appear to alert you that new display 
hardware has been found. Follow the on-screen 
instructions to proceed. If you have any 
problems, please contact the nearest address 
provided in the International Warranty 
Conditions section in the Safety Instructions / 
World-Wide Warranty Terms guide.
Win/
Mac
 It may take a few moments until the computer 
image is projected.
 Depending on the computer, the monitor may 
go blank when using the external video output 
on the computer.
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Outputting images and audio from a computer
Adjusting computer generated images
fAuto setup (Computer connections)
The computer signal is analysed and the following settings are adjusted to ensure the optimum image quality.
 Tracking
g
 Position
Sync.
g
Adjust the Tracking and Sync settings manually if Auto setup cannot be performed. ([Menu] button → Image → Picture 
Quality → Tracking, Sync.) sImage menu P.13
Computer cable (optional) To monitor port To Input B 
port
stereo mini jack To audio out port
stereo mini jack - 2RCA cable 
(commercially available)To Audio port
RCA jack
pWhen using computer and video equipment alternately, swap the cable or use an audio switch.
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 You can set Auto setup to off in the Image → Auto Setup configuration menu. (The default is ON) sImage menu 
P. 1 3
 When Auto setup is set to off, press the [Auto] button on the remote control to perform auto setup.
 If you press the [Auto] button during Freeze operation, or when a configuration menu is being displayed, the display will 
be halted and auto setup will take place.
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							12-Menu operationAdvanced.fm7/22/03
Configuration Menus
Menu operation
1Press the [Menu] button. 
The top configuration menu is displayed.
2Press the [u] or [d] buttons to select 
the Top Menu item.
3Press the [e] button.
A Sub Menu is displayed.
4Press the [u] or [d] buttons to select 
the Sub Menu items, then press the 
[e] button.
5Settings can be changed in the 
follwing ways:
(a)Press the [l] or [r] buttons to change the 
setting values.
(b)Press the [u] or [d] buttons to select the 
menu item.
Then press the [e] button.
 (Green): Item currently set.
 (Orange): Item currently selected.
Press the [e] button to confirm the 
selection.
(c)Press the [l] or [r] buttons to select the 
value. 
Then, press the [e] button.
(d)Press the [u] [d] [l] [r] buttons to move 
the image display position.
6Set other items in the same way.
Press the [Esc] button to return to the previous 
item or menu, or select Return.
7Press the [Menu] button to finish.
Top MenuSub Menu
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The   mark is displayed after items which perform a 
setting or lead to a sub menu.
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							Function list-13
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Function list
fImage menu
 The functions in the Image Menu will be different according to the type of signal which is being input.
 When no signal is being input, only the settings for Auto Setup can be adjusted.
Video (Video/S-Videog/Component)RGB (RGB-Video/Analog RGB)
Sub menuFunction
Picture 
QualityBrightness Adjusts the brightness of the image.
Contrast
gAdjusts the contrast of the image.
Sharpness Adjusts the sharpness of the image.
Saturation
(Video only)Adjusts the colour depth.
Tint
(Video only)(Adjustment is only possible when Component Video
g or NTSC signals are being input)
Adjusts the tint of the image.
Color 
TemperaturegAdjusts bright colours from a reddish tinge to a bluish tinge.
Lower colour temperature settings produce redder colours and softer colour tones.
Higher colour temperature settings produce bluer colours and sharper colour tones.
Flesh Tone Adjusts the green colour level.
The intensity of green tones becomes stronger when the adjustment value is high as does 
the intensity of red/purple tones become stronger when the adjustment value is low.
Tracking
g
(RGB only)Adjusts the image when vertical stripes appear in the image.
Sync.
g
(RGB only)Adjusts the image when flickering, fuzziness or interference occur in the image.
Flickering and fuzziness may also occur when the brightness, contrast, sharpness or 
keystone correction settings are adjusted.
Best results can be obtained by adjusting the tracking before the sync.
Color Mode Corrects the vividness of the image colour. The settings can be saved separately for each 
type of source (computer or video).
Select from 4 different quality settings depending on the type of scene.
• Dynamic: Best for projecting video games. Vivid image quality can be enjoyed even in 
bright places.
Living Room: Best for projecting sports, etc. TV style image quality can be projected, 
even in the living room.
Theatre: Best for watching movies with a generally bright feel. The range of colours 
are expressed vividly without lowering the luminosity of the lamp.
 Theatre Black: Best for watching movies in a pitch black environment. The luminosity 
of the lamp is dropped and colours are expressed more subtly.
Memory Saves image adjustment values. Select Memory1 or Memory2 and press the [e] 
button to save the current settings. You can recall the saved settings by pressing the 
[Memory] button. 
Auto Setup
(RGB only)ON:   When the input source is switched to a computer signal, the projector automatically 
adjusts the image to its optimal state.
OFF: Auto Setup is disabled.
Reset Resets all the adjustment values within the Image menu  (except for Memory) to their 
default settings.
 Press the [e] button and select Yes on the confirmation screen which is displayed.
 Select All Reset to restore all menu settings, such as image and sound, to their default 
settings. sReset menu P.15 
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							14-Function list Configuration MenusAdvanced.fm7/22/03
fSetting menu
Sub menuFunction
Screen Position Moves the image display position vertically and horizontally.
 Press the [e] button and adjust the display area on the Position adjustment screen which 
is displayed. 
Zoom 
CaptionAdjustment is possible only when the Zoom aspect function has been selected.
 Vertical size : You can adjust the vertical size of the image.
 Zoom Position: You can adjust the vertical movement of the display position.
Keystone Corrects vertical keystone distortion in the image.
 The projected image changes when keystone correction is carried out.
 If the images become uneven in appearance after keystone correction has been carried 
out, decrease the sharpness setting.
Projection  Front : Image is displayed, as is. No vertical/horizontal reversal performed.
 Front/Ceiling: The image is displayed vertically reversed.
 Rear : The image is displayed horizontally reversed.
 Rear/Ceiling : The image is displayed vertically and horizontally reversed.
Setup Level You can select one of two preset black levels.
 (When the image source is an NTSC Video/S-Video signal, or when the image source has 
been set to Input A, Component.)
Operation Sleep Mode Sets the energy saving option for when no signal is being input.
When a Sleep Mode interval has been set, the projector will enter Sleep Mode when no 
operation has been carried out for the set time (5, 10 and 30 minutes). Projection will shut 
down and the projector enters a standby state after cooling down. (The power indicator 
lights orange).
 Projection starts again when the [Power] button is pressed on the projectors contol panel 
or the remote control.
Child Lock Sets child lock to ON or OFF.
When child lock is set to ON, the power will not come on unless you press and hold the 
[Power] button on the control panel for at least 3 seconds. (The remote control functions as 
normal.)
On Screen 
DisplayMessage When set to OFF, messages such as No Signal., and the name of the selected input 
source or colour mode will no longer be displayed. Warning messages such as Replace the 
lamp will continue to be displayed.
Background 
ColorSets the background colour to black or blue.
Startup 
ScreenSets whether or not the EPSON logo will be displayed during projector startup.
Input 
Signal Video 
SignalSelects the colour system of the video signal being input.
(Changes in signal format will only be noticeable when the input source is Video/S-Video.)
Input A You can switch between the sources connected to Input A.
 Component: YCbCr
g/YPbPrg
 RGB-Video: SCART
g, Sync on Green
Volume Adjusts the volume setting
Language Selects the language in which on-screen messages are displayed.
 Press the [e] button and select the desired language from the list which is displayed.
Reset Resets all the adjustment values within the Setting menu (except for Child Lock, 
Input A and Language) to their default settings.
 Press the [e] button and select Yes on the confirmation screen which is displayed.
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Configuration Menus
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fInfo menu
fReset menu
Video/S-VideoInput A/Input B
When component video is being input into the Input A port, 
the Refresh Rate and Sync Info will not be displayed.
Sub menuFunction
Lamp Hours Displays the cumulative lamp operating time.
 When the accumulated usage time of the lamp reaches the appropriate time (*), a 
warning will be displayed in red.
* If Theatre Black has been used continuously: About 2900 hours
If other modes have been used continuously: About 1900 hours
Source Displays the input source being projected.
Input Signal
(Input A/Input B only)Displays the input signal settings. 
Video Signal
(Video/S-Video only)Displays the Video signal format.
Resolution
(Input A/Input B only)Displays the input resolution.
(Does not appear when  the input source is composite video or S-Video.) 
Refresh Rate
g
(Input A/Input B only)Displays the refresh rate 
(Does not appear when  the input source is composite video or S-Video.) 
Sync Info 
(Input A/Input B only)Displays picture signal information.
In the event that you are having problems with your projector and need to contact an 
EPSON dealer, please quote the information displayed on this screen.
Sub menuFunction
Lamp-Hours 
ResetResets the lamp operating time. When this command is selected, the cumulative lamp operating 
time is reset to the default value.
Memory Reset Resets all settings stored in Memory.
All Reset Resets all items in the configuration menus to their default settings.
 Press the [e] button and select Yes on the confirmation screen which is displayed.
 Select Reset in an individual menu to reset only the settings for the items in that sub menu.
 Memory, Child Lock, Input A, Language and Lamp Hours settings will not be reset.
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							16-When You Suspect a ProblemTrouble.fm7/22/03
Troubleshooting
When You Suspect a Problem
First, check the indicators on the projector.
There are two indicators on the projector unit 
which notify you of projector conditions.
Power indicator
lit   flashing•If the indicator is not lit, the power supply is not on.
Warning indicator
lit   flashing•Not lit under normal operating conditions.
ConditionCause/Remedys
OrangeStandby state (Not abnormal)
The power cable should only be disconnected when the projector is in this state.
Press the [Power] button to start projection.
Quick 
Reference 
Guide
OrangeCool-downg in progress (Not abnormal)
 Please wait. The cool-down period lasts about 20 seconds.
 You cannot operate the [Power] button during the cool-down period. Press the power button 
again after cool-down has finished.
GreenProjection in progress (Not abnormal)
GreenWarming-up (Not abnormal)
Please wait. Warming up takes about 40 seconds. When warming up is complete, the indicator 
changes to steady green.
ConditionCause/Remedys
RedHigh internal temperature (overheating)
The lamp turns off automatically and projection stops. Wait for about 5 minutes without operating 
the projector. After about 5 minutes have passed, unplug the power cable and check the following:
 Make sure the air filter and ventilation outlet are clear and that the projector is not positioned 
against a wall.
 If the air filter is dirty, it should be cleaned.
When the power cable is plugged back in, the projector will return to its previous state. Press the 
[Power] button on the projector or on the remote control to turn it back on.
P. 8
P. 2 0
Red
(0.5 second 
interval)Lamp problem
 Disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet. Remove the lamp and check that it is not 
broken. If the lamp is not broken, re-install it. Reconnect the power cable and press the [Power] 
button on the projector or the remote control to turn it back on.
 If the lamp is broken, please contact your dealer or the nearest address provided in the 
International Warranty Conditions in the Safety Instructions/World-Wide Warranty Terms 
guide. (You will not be able to use the projector until the lamp is replaced).
 Check that the lamp and lamp cover are securely installed. If the lamp or lamp cover are not 
securely installed, the lamp will not switch on.
P. 2 2
Red
(1 second 
interval)Internal problem
Stop using the projector, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet and contact your 
dealer or the nearest address provided in the International Warranty Conditions in the Safety 
Instructions/World-Wide Warranty Terms guide.
OrangeHigh-speed cooling in progress
(This is not abnormal,  but, if the temperature rises too high again, projection will stop 
automatically.)
Set up the projector in a place which is well ventilated and ensure the air filter and ventilation 
outlet are clear.
Clean the air filter.
P. 8
P. 2 0
Power indicator
Warning indicator
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Troubleshooting
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When the indicators provide no help
fNo images appear (Nothing is displayed)
fNo images appear (Messages are displayed)
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 If problems with projection do occur, but the indicators do not show any abnormal conditions, please refer to the section 
below, When the indicators provide no help.
 If a condition occurs which is not listed in this table, please consult your dealer or contact the nearest address provided in 
the International Warranty Conditions in the Safety Instructions/World-Wide Warranty Terms guide.
 If you follow the above steps and are still unable to correct the problem, please cease using the projector, unplug the 
projector from the electrical outlet and request repairs from your dealer or nearest address provided in the International 
Warranty Conditions in the Safety Instructions/World-Wide Warranty Terms guide.
• Was the power turned off 
and then straight back on 
again?You cannot begin projecting again for at least a minute 
after projection has been stopped, even if you press the 
[Power] button on the control panel or remote control. 
Allow the projector to cool-down completely before 
projecting again.
 Has a Sleep Mode interval 
(5, 10 or 30 minutes) been 
set?When a Sleep Mode interval has been set, the lamp cuts 
out after no operations have been carried out for the set 
time (5, 10 or 30 minutes).
 The power indicator lights orange at this time. 
 Has the image brightness 
been adjusted correctly?Adjust the brightness in the following way.
[Menu] button → Image → Picture Quality → 
Brightness.
 Is the projected image 
completely black?Some images being displayed, including some screen 
savers, may be completely black.
 Is an image signal being 
input?Check if a picture signal is being input.
Set the Message option to ON in the Setting → 
On Screen Display → Message configuration menu, in 
order to view the picture signal information. 
No Signal.
 Is the input source 
properly selected?Press the [Source] button on the Control panel until the 
correct input source is selected. For the remote control, 
press the [Input A/B] button or the [S-Video/Video] 
button. 
 Are the cables connected 
properly?Check that the cables are securely connected.
Depending on the equipment you are using, some settings 
may need to be made on the video equipment. Refer to the 
Users guide of your video equipment.
 Has external video output 
been selected on the 
computer?When using a laptop or a PC with an in-built monitor, 
select external video output on the computer.
sLaptop connection P.10
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fImage is out of focus (unclear)
fImage is distorted / Image contains interference
fOnly part of the image is displayed (large/small)
fImage colours are poor, tinted green or tinted red/purple
 The image is fuzzy
 Part of the image is 
out of focus
 The whole image 
is out of focus Is the projector at the 
correct distance from the 
screen?The optimum range for projection is 73-1165cm (2.4-
38.2ft.). Set the projector within this range. 
sInstallation method P.8
 Is the lens dirty?sCleaning the lens P.20
 Has condensation formed 
on the lens?If the projector is suddenly taken from a cold environment 
to a warm environment, condensation may form on the 
surface of the lens, and this may cause the images to 
appear fuzzy. Set the projector up in the room in which it 
is to be used approximately one hour before use. If 
condensation forms on the lens, turn off the power and 
wait for the condensation to disappear.
 Has the focus been 
correctly adjusted?Turn the focus ring to adjust the focus.
 Is an extension cable 
being used?If using an extension cable, electrical interference may 
affect the signals.
 Are the cables connected 
correctly?Check that the cables are securely connected.
Interference may occur if the cables are not connected 
securely.
 Is the aspect ratio set 
correctly?Press the [Aspect] button to change the aspect ratio. 
sChanging aspect ratio Quick Reference Guide
 Has the Position been 
adjusted correctly?Use the Setting → Screen → Position 
configuration menu to correctly adjust the display 
position.
 Does the lamp need 
replacement?When the lamp is due for replacement, colours will 
weaken and the image will become dark. Replace the lamp 
when this is the case. sLamp replacement period P.22
 Adjust each of the settings 
in the following menus. 
[Menu] button → Image 
→ Picture QualityContrast, Color Temperature
Saturation, Tint, Brightness
 Are the cables connected 
correctly? If cables connecting to component video equipment are 
not connected securely, certain colours may not be 
displayed.
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