Epson Projector Emp Tw100 User Manual

							Printed in Japan
402168000
(9002466)
02.01-.6A(C05)
Printed on 100% recycled paper.
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							About The Manuals and Notations Used
The documentation for your EPSON projector is divided into the following four manuals. Refer to the 
manuals in the order given below.
Unpacking and Installation Guide
This manual contains information on the procedures from unpacking the projector through to starting to use the 
projector, and also describes the included accessories.
Safety Instructions/World-Wide Warranty Terms
This manual contains information on using the projector safely, and also includes safety instructions ,world-
wide warranty terms and a troubleshooting check sheet.
Be sure to read this manual thoroughly before using the projector.
Setup Guide
This manual describes the preparations required in order to start using the projector (such as remote control 
preparation and connecting video equipment or a computer).
User’s Guide (this manual)
This User’s Guide contains information on basic operation, using the projector menus, troubleshooting and 
maintenance.
General information
Meaning of unit and projector
When unit or projector appears in the text of this User’s Guide, they may refer to items which are 
accessories or optional equipment in addition to the main projector unit itself.
Types of Manual
Notations used in this User’s Guide
Indicates procedures where personal injury or damage to the projector may occur if the 
procedures are not followed correctly.
Indicates additional information and points which may be useful to know regarding a topic.
Indicates that an explanation of the underlined word or words in front of this symbol appears 
in the glossary of terms. 
Refer to the “Glossary” in the “Appendix”. (p.59)
Indicates operating methods and the order of operations.
The procedure indicated should be carried out in the order of the numbers.
Procedure 
						

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Contents
Features of the Projector ................................................................................... 2
Basic Operations
Turning On the Projector.................................................................................... 6
Connecting the Power Cord ..................................................................................... 6
Turning On the Power and Projecting Images.......................................................... 7
Turning Off the Projector.................................................................................... 8
Adjusting the Screen Image ............................................................................10
Adjusting the Image Size ....................................................................................... 10
Adjusting the Image Angle .................................................................................... 10
Correcting Keystone Distortion.............................................................................. 11
Displaying a Test Pattern........................................................................................ 12
Adjusting the Image Quality.............................................................................13
Focusing the Screen Image..................................................................................... 13
Selecting the Color Mode....................................................................................... 13
Selecting the Image Aspect Ratio .......................................................................... 14
Automatic Adjustment of Computer Images ......................................................... 16
Advanced Operations
Functions for Enhancing Projection .................................................................18
Using the Environment Setting Menus................................................................... 18
Description of Functions ........................................................................................ 21
Saving and Retrieving Image Quality Settings (Memory) ..................................... 22
Using the Menu Functions ...............................................................................24
Video Menu ............................................................................................................ 25
Advanced Menu ..................................................................................................... 29
Setting Menu .......................................................................................................... 30
About Menu............................................................................................................ 31
Reset All Menu....................................................................................................... 32
Troubleshooting
Using the Help .................................................................................................34
When Having Some Trouble ............................................................................35
When the Indicators Provide No Help..............................................................37
Appendices
Maintenance ....................................................................................................44
Cleaning ................................................................................................................. 44
Replacing Consumables ......................................................................................... 45
Optional Accessories .......................................................................................49
List of Supported Signal Resolutions ..............................................................50
Component Video Input ......................................................................................... 50
Composite Video/S-Video Input ............................................................................ 50
RGB Input .............................................................................................................. 51
Specifications ..................................................................................................52
Appearance .....................................................................................................54
Part Names and Functions ..............................................................................55
Front/Top ................................................................................................................ 55
Control Panel .......................................................................................................... 56
Rear ........................................................................................................................ 57
Base ........................................................................................................................ 57
Remote Control ...................................................................................................... 58
Glossary ..........................................................................................................59
Index ................................................................................................................61
Basic Operations
Advanced Operations
Troubleshooting
Appendices 
						

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Features of the Projector
80-inch
screen
Adoption of a wide 1280 x 720 dot panel
This panel allows high-definition images to be 
reproduced accurately.
Adoption of a special high-resolution DCDi   video circuit developed by Faroudja.
This circuit greatly reduces the jagged edges that 
resulted from conventional progressive conversion, 
to produce much smoother and natural movement.
(p.29)
Adoption of a three-dimensional Y/C separation function in the video processing circuit
This greatly reduces the noticeable color interference at the color boundaries of composite 
video   signals, resulting in sharper and smoother reproduction of images.
Uses five color modes
You can select the desired color mode to match the 
images being projected from five preset modes in order 
to obtain the optimum image quality.
(p.13)
Includes a variety of color adjustment modes
Various color settings can be adjusted to suit 
your preferences, from individual RGB balance 
adjustment to setting the color temperature of 
your choice. The adjusted settings can then be 
stored in memory and recalled at a touch of a 
button on the remote control.
(p.26, 28)
Adoption of a short focal-length lens that can project onto 80-inch screens 
at distances of 2.5m (8.2 ft.)
This lens is ideal for projecting onto large 
indoor screens. The projector can also 
project onto 100-inch screens in rooms 
with an area of about 10 m
2.
(Refer to the Setup Guide.)
2.5m1280
720 
						

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*Speakers are not included with the projector and must be purchased separately. 
						

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Basic 
Operations
This chapter describes basic operations such as turning 
the projector on and off and adjusting the projected images.
Turning On the Projector ................................... 6
•
•• •Connecting the Power Cord ............................................... 6
•
•• •Turning On the Power and Projecting Images.................. 7
Turning Off the Projector ................................... 8
Adjusting the Screen Image ............................ 10
•
•• •Adjusting the Image Size .................................................. 10
•
•• •Adjusting the Image Angle ............................................... 10
•
•• •Correcting Keystone Distortion ....................................... 11
•
•• •Displaying a Test Pattern .................................................. 12
Adjusting the Image Quality............................ 13
•
•• •Focusing the Screen Image ............................................... 13
•
•• •Selecting the Color Mode .................................................. 13
•
•• •Selecting the Image Aspect Ratio ..................................... 14
Normal mode .....................................................................................14
Squeeze mode ....................................................................................15
Zoom mode ........................................................................................15
Through mode ....................................................................................15
Squeeze Through mode .....................................................................15
•
•• •Automatic Adjustment of Computer Images .................. 16 
						

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Turning On the Projector
This section describes the procedure from turning on the power to projecting images.
Procedure
1Check that the power is turned off for 
the projector and all components 
connected to the projector.
2Connect the computer or other video 
source to the projector.
Refer to the Setup Guide.
3Remove the lens cover.
4
Connect the accessory power cord to 
the projector.
Check that the power cord connector is facing the 
same way as the power inlet on the projector, and 
then insert the power cord connector securely into 
the projector.
5Connect the other end of the power 
cord to a grounded electrical outlet.
6
Turn on the main power switch at the 
rear of the projector.
Wait until the   indicator lights orange.
Connecting the Power Cord
The buttons on the projector control panel 
and remote control cannot be operated 
while the   indicator is flashing orange. 
Wait until it lights steadily.
Be sure to read the separate Safety Instructions/World-Wide Warranty Terms and check the 
points that must be noted before using the projector to project images.
Place your finger 
under the top of the 
lens cover and pull 
to remove the cover.
Lights orange 
						

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Basic Operations
Procedure
1
Turn on the power for all equipment 
connected to the projector.
For a video source, press the [Play] button at the 
video source to start playback if necessary.
Check that the   indicator on the projector has 
stopped flashing and lights orange.
2Press the [Power] button on either the 
remote control or the projectors 
control panel to turn on the power.
The   indicator flashes green, and after a short 
period projection starts.
Check that the   indicator has stopped flashing 
and lights green. (This takes approximately 15 
seconds.)
3If more than one signal source has been connected, use the remote control or 
control panel buttons to select the port which the signal source that you 
would like to use is connected to, while referring to the following table.
*The display disappears after 2 seconds.
Turning On the Power and Projecting Images
The buttons on the remote control and the projectors control panel cannot be operated 
while the   indicator is flashing green. Wait until it lights steadily. 
The message No-Signal. may appear depending on the projectors menu settings. (p.30)
Po r tButton to press
Display at top-right of 
screen *
Projector Remote control
InputA
[Source][A] INPUT A
InputB [B] INPUT B
S - Vi d e o [ S - Vi d e o ] S  Vi d e o
Vi d e o [ Vi d e o ] Vi d e o
D-RGB/A-RGB  DVI-I
[D-RGB] D-RGB
[A-RGB] A-RGB
•
•• •If only one signal source has been connected, the signals from that source will be 
projected without needing to press one of the above buttons.
•
•• •If the No-Signal. message does not disappear, check the connections again.
•
•• •If a laptop computer or a computer with an LCD screen has been connected to the 
projector, the images may not be projected straight away. After making the connections, 
check that the computer has been set up to output signals.
The following table shows examples of how to toggle output settings. For details, refer to 
the section of the documentation provided with your computer under a heading such as 
External output, Connecting an external monitor or similar.
Lights green
Remote control
NEC Panasonic Toshiba IBM Sony Fujitsu Macintosh
[Fn]+[F3] [Fn]+[F3] [Fn]+[F5] [Fn]+[F7] [Fn]+[F7] [Fn]+[F10]After startup, change the 
Control Panel adjustments 
so that Mirroring is active.
Connecting the Power Cord
Turning On the Power and Projecting Images 
						

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Turning Off the Projector
Follow the procedure below to turn off the power of the projector.
Procedure
1Turn off the power for the signal 
sources that are connected to the 
projector.
Check that the power for all connected 
components has been tuned off.
2Press the [Power] button on either the 
remote control or the projectors 
control panel.
The confirmation message shown at left will 
appear.
If you do not want to turn off the power, press 
any button except the [Power] button.
If you do not carry out any operation, the 
message will disappear after seven seconds. (The 
power will not turn off at this time.)
3Press the [Power] button once more.
The lamp unit will turn off and the   indicator 
will flash orange as the cool-down
 period 
starts.
4Check that the   indicator has changed 
to light orange.
When the   indicator lights orange, cool-down is 
complete.
The cool-down period lasts for approximately 2 
minutes. (This varies depending on factors such 
as the ambient air temperature.)
5If not using the projector for long 
periods of time, turn off the main power 
switch at the rear of the projector.
The projector buttons cannot be operated 
while the   indicator is flashing orange. 
Wait until it lights steadily.
Power  OFF?
Please press                key again 
to power off.
ProjectorRemote control
Lights orange
Do not turn off the main power switch at the rear of the projector while the cool-down 
is in progress. If the main power switch is turned off before cool-down is complete, 
wait for the lamp to cool down (normally about one hour is required) before turning 
the power back on again. If the power is turned off and on before the lamp has 
cooled down, it may result in lamp operating errors.
Refer to Lamp operating error on page 35.