Epson Projector Emp Tw100 User Manual

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Troubleshooting
Condition
Poor image quality
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•• •The image is fuzzy
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•• •Part of the image is out of focus
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•• •The whole image is out of focus
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•• •The image is distorted
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•• •The image contains interference
Probable causeRemedy
Has the focus been adjusted correctly?Adjust the focus. (p.13)
Has the front adjustable foot been adjusted 
so that the projection angle is too big?
If the projection angle is too big, the image will be out 
of focus vertically.Adjust the projection angle. (p.10)
Is the...

When the Indicators Provide No Help
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Condition
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•• •Image is too large (Only part of the image is displayed)
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•• •Image is too small
Probable causeRemedy
The display mode (aspect ratio) setting 
may not be selected correctly.Press the [Aspect] button on either the remote control 
or the projectors control panel. (p.14)
Has the Position setting been adjusted 
correctly?Use the “Position” command in the “Advanced” menu 
to adjust. (p.29)
Has the correct resolution been selected?Set the computer so that...

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Troubleshooting
Condition
Images appear dark
Probable causeRemedy
Is the lamp due for replacement?
If the   indicator is flashing orange, it means that the 
lamp will soon be due for replacement. When the lamp 
is nearly due for replacement, the image will become 
darker and the tint will become poorer.Replace the lamp with a new one. (p.46, 47)
Condition
Images appear green
Probable causeRemedy
Do the settings for component video input 
signals match the signals from the connected 
device?
If the...

When the Indicators Provide No Help
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Condition
The power does not turn off (after the [Power] button is 
pressed)
Probable causeRemedy
Is the   indicator still orange?
This projector is designed so that the   indicator 
remains lit even when after the power has been turned 
off.When the main power switch at the rear of the projector 
is turned off, the   indicator switches off.
Is the fan still operating?
After the [Power] button on either the remote control or 
the projectors control panel is pressed...

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Appendices
This chapter provides information on maintenance 
procedures to ensure the best level of performance for the 
projector for a long time.
Maintenance ..................................................... 44
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•• •Cleaning.............................................................................. 44
Cleaning the Projector Case...............................................................44
Cleaning the Lens ..............................................................................44...

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Maintenance
This section describes maintenance tasks such as cleaning the projector and replacing consumable parts.
You should clean the projector if it becomes dirty or if the quality of projected images starts to deteriorate.
Clean the projector case by wiping it gently with a soft cloth. 
If the projector is particularly dirty, moisten the cloth with water containing a small amount of neutral 
detergent, and then firmly wring the cloth dry before using it to wipe the projector case. Then wipe the...

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Appendices
This section describes how to replace the lamp and the air filter.
It is time to replace the lamp when:
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•• •The message Lamp Replace appears on the screen when projection star ts.
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•• •The   indicator flashes orange or lights red.
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•• •The projected image gets darker or starts to deteriorate.
Replacing Consumables
Lamp Replacement Period
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•• •In order to maintain the brightness and quality of the projected images, replace the lamp as 
soon as possible after the warning message...

Maintenance
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Procedure
1Turn off the main power switch at the 
rear of the projector. (p.8)
2
Wait until the lamp has cooled down, 
and then remove the lamp cover.
After the cool-down period has finished, it takes 
approximately a further 30 minutes for the lamp 
to be cool enough.
Use the screwdriver that is provided with the 
replacement lamp to slide the lamp cover opening 
switch so that the lamp cover lifts up. Hold the 
raised section of the lamp cover and then slide it 
forward to remove it from...

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Appendices
6Install the lamp cover.
Insert the two cover tabs into the projector, and 
then press the other side of the lamp cover until it 
clicks into place.
The projector has a built-in counter which keeps track of the lamp operating time. When the cumulative 
operating time reaches a certain point, it causes the replacement warning message to be displayed. Therefore, 
the counter needs to be reset after the lamp has been replaced with a new one. You can do this using the 
projector menu....

Maintenance
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Procedure
1
Turn off the power switch at the rear of 
the projector, and then disconnect the 
power cord. (p.8)
2
Put your finger into the recess in the air 
filter hook, and lift up the air filter to 
remove it.
In order to prevent any dust on the air filter from 
getting into the projector, be sure to stand up the 
projector so that the handle is at the top.
3Install the new air filter.
First insert the tabs, and then press down on the 
opposite side until it clicks into place.
Replacing...