Organization of the Guide and Notations in the Guide Using Each Guide The guides for this projector are organized as shown below. Safety Instructions/Support and Service Guide Contains information on using the projector safely, as well as a support and service guide, troubleshooting check lists, and so on.
Organization of the Guide and Notations in the Guide Notations Used in This Guide Safety Indications The documentation and the projector use graphical symbols to show how to use the projector safely. The following shows the symbols and their meanings. Please understand and respect these caution symbols in order to avoid injury to persons or property.
Contents Installing the Remote Control Batteries ..23 Organization of the Guide and Remote Control Operating Range ... 24 Notations in the Guide Operating range (left to right) ... . 24 Using Each Guide .
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Contents Maintenance Maintenance ..... . . 100 Cleaning the Parts ..... 100 Cleaning the air filter .
Introduction Part Names and Functions Front/Top Name Function a Lamp cover Open when replacing the projector's lamp. p.103 b Air exhaust vent Exhaust vent for air used to cool the projector internally. Caution While projecting, do not put your face or hands near the air exhaust vent, and do not place objects that may become warped or damaged by heat near the vent.
Introduction Control Panel When the Illumination function is set to Off, all indicators are off under normal projection conditions. Extended - Operation - Illumination p.78 Buttons/Indicators Function Flashes to indicate warm-up in progress or cool-down in progress. Shows the projector's status through a combination of other indicators lit and flashing. p.87 Flashes orange when it is time to replace the lamp.
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Introduction Buttons/Indicators Function Changes the adjustment items for the motorized lens function. The adjustment items are as follows. • Focus s p.29 • Zoom s p.29 • Lens shift s p.30 Changes to the image from each input port. p.26 Turns the projector on or off.
Introduction Remote Control The remote control varies depending on the projector model you are using. This examples in this section are for the remote control for the EH-TW9400W/EH-TW8400W. Button Function Turns the projector on. p.25 Displays and closes the Home screen. p.26 Changes to the image from each input port.
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Introduction Button Function Selects menu items and adjustment values. p.71 The adjustment value returns to its default value when pressed while the menu's adjust- ment screen is displayed. p.71 Displays and closes the Configuration menu. On the Configuration menu, you can make adjustments and settings for Signal, Image, and so on.
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Introduction Button Function Displays the Image Enhancement menu. p.35 Changes the Color Mode. p.32 Selects the aspect mode according to the in- put signal. p.33 Temporarily stops projection. To turn the im- age back on, press this button again. p.31 The remote control buttons light up for ap- proximately 10 seconds.
Introduction Rear Name Function a Security slot ( The security slot compatible with the MicroSaver security system manufac- tured by Kensington. For more details, visit the homepage of Kensington at http://www.kensington.com/. b Power inlet Connect the power cord. p.25 c Remote receiver Receives signals from the remote control.
Introduction Base LENS Name Function a Ceiling mount fixing Attaches the optional ceiling mount here when suspending the projector from a ceiling. p.111 points Use the four ceiling mount fixing points for depending on the in- stallation environment. Use the fixing points when installing next to a wall in a small room.
Preparing Installing Projected Image and Position of Projector Install the projector as follows. Installing in parallel with the screen If the projector is installed at an angle to the screen, keystone distortion occurs in the projected image. Adjust the projector's position so that it is installed in parallel with the screen. If the projector cannot be installed in front of the screen, you can adjust the position of the image by using lens shift.
Preparing Various Setting Methods Warning • A special method of installation is required when suspending the projector from a ceiling (ceiling mount). If it is not installed correctly, it could fall, causing an accident and injury. • If you use adhesives, lubricants, or oil on the ceiling mount fixing points to prevent screws from loosening, or if you use items such as lubricants or oils on the projector, the outer projector case may crack, which causes it to fall from its ceiling mount.
Preparing Suspending from the ceiling and projecting You can suspend the projector from the ceiling with the optional ceiling mount to project images. When suspending from the ceiling and projecting, set Projection to Front/Ceiling or Rear/ Ceiling. Extended - Projection p.78 Projection Distance and Lens Shift Maximum Values The size of the projection increases as the projector is moved away from the screen.
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Preparing When adjusting the projection position horizontally in lens shift Lens center movement distance when the projector is moved (when lens shift is set to maximum left) Lens center movement distance when the projector is moved (when lens shift is set to maximum right) Projection distance from the projector to the screen Size of the projected image Unit: cm...
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Preparing Installation example (with 16:9 screen size and 100") Side view Overhead view...
Preparing Connecting a Device Attention • Make cable connections before connecting to a power outlet. • Check the shape of the cable's connector and the shape of the port, and then connect. If you force a connector of a different shape into the port, it could cause damage and a malfunction to occur. Removing the Terminal Cover Depending on the model you are using, the projector may have a terminal cover for the connector section on the rear to improve the overall appearance of the projector.
Preparing Connecting a Computer To project images from a computer, connect the computer using one of the following methods. When using a commercially available computer cable When using a commercially available HDMI cable Connecting External Equipment Connecting to the Trigger Out port To connect external devices such as motorized screens, connect a mini-jack stereo cable (3.5 mm) to the Trigger Out port.
Preparing Connecting Smartphones or Tablets You can connect MHL compatible smartphones or tablets to the WirelessHD Transmitter. Use an MHL compatible cable to connect the micro USB port of smartphones and tablets to the HDMI4 port on the WirelessHD Transmitter. You can operate smartphones or tablets from the projector remote control.
You can use one of the following methods to project over wireless LAN. For more details, see the download page. • Projecting four screens simultaneously When using Epson iProjection (Windows/Mac), you can display up to four separate screens from the projector from up to 50 computers connected to the network. Download Epson iProjection from the following Web site.
Preparing Preparing the Remote Control Installing the Remote Control Batteries Attention • Check the positions of the (+) and (-) marks inside the battery holder to ensure the batteries are inserted the correct way. • You cannot use other batteries except for the AA size manganese or alkaline. Remove the battery cover.
Preparing Remote Control Operating Range The operation range for the WirelessHD Transmitter differs. p.58 Operating range (left to right) Operating range (top to bottom) 60° 30° 30° 10° 30° 30° 30° 30°...
Basic Operations Projecting Images Turning On the Projector Connect the equipment to the Press the button on the remote projector. control or the button on the control panel to turn on the projector. Connect using the power cord Remote control Control panel supplied.
Basic Operations If the target image is not projected If the image is not projected, you can change the source using one of the following methods. Remote control Control panel Press the button for the target port. Press the button and select the target port. Press the button to confirm the selection.
Basic Operations The Home screen disappears after 10 minutes of inactivity. Turning Off Turn off the connected equipment. Press the button again. Press the button on the remote control or the button on the control panel. Projection ends, and the lens shutter closes Remote control Control panel automatically.
Basic Operations Adjusting the Projected Image Displaying the Test Pattern When adjusting the zoom/focus or the projection position just after setting up the projector, you can display a test pattern instead of connecting video equipment. Press the button on the remote control to display the test pattern. The standard for horizontal lines at the top and bottom uses 2.40:1 CinemaScope.
Basic Operations Adjusting the focus Press the button on the remote control. Adjust Focus is displayed on the screen. Press the buttons to adjust the focus. Press the button three times to finish making adjustments. Adjusting the projection size (Zoom Adjustment) Press the button on the remote control twice.
Basic Operations Adjusting the position of the projected image (Lens Shift Adjustment) If the projector cannot be installed directly in front of the screen, you can adjust the position of the image by using lens shift. Press the button on the remote control three times. Adjust Lens Shift is displayed on the screen.
Basic Operations Adjusting the Projector's Tilt If the projected image is horizontally tilted (the left and right sides of the projected image are at different heights) when the projector is setup on a table, adjust the front foot so that both sides are level with each other. Correcting Keystone Distortion You can use the buttons on the control panel to correct keystone distortion.
Adjusting the Image Adjusting the Image Selecting the Projection Quality (Color Mode) You can obtain the optimum image quality to suit your surroundings when projecting. The brightness of the image varies depending on the mode selected. Press the button. • You can make settings from the Configuration menu.
Adjusting the Image Switching the Screen Between Full and Zoom (Aspect) You can change the input signal's type, aspect ratio, and resolution to match the Aspect of the projected image. The available settings vary depending on the image signal currently being projected. Note that using the aspect ratio function of the projector to reduce, enlarge, or split the projected image for commercial purposes or for public viewing may infringe upon the rights of the copyright holder of that image based on copyright law.
Adjusting the Image Input Image Setting Name Normal Full Zoom Notes Matches the vertical size of Uses the entire projection Retains the aspect ratio of the projection panel. The panel. The aspect ratio dif- the input signal, and aspect ratio differs de- fers depending on the in- matches the horizontal pending on the input im-...
Adjusting the Image Use the buttons to select Press the button to exit the menu. the item, and then use the buttons to make the adjustments. The image is enhanced when moved to the right (positive) and softer when moved to the left (negative).
Adjusting the Image Press the button. Use the buttons to make adjustments. Press the button to adjust another item. Press the button to return the adjustments to their default values. You can make settings from the Configuration menu. Image - Image Enhancement p.72 Press the...
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Adjusting the Image • When inputting 2D signals or 3D signals (1080p 24 Hz). s p.112 This is unavailable when a 4K signal is being input. This is enabled only when 4K Enhancement is set to On and 1080p 24 Hz signals are being input. s Image - Image Enhancement - 4K Enhancement p.72 Press the button.
Adjusting the Image Adjusting the Color Adjusting the Color Temp. You can adjust the overall tint of the image. Make adjustments if the image is a little too blue or too red and so on. Press the button to display menus in the following order.
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Adjusting the Image Press the button. Use the buttons to select Hue, Saturation, or Brightness. Use the buttons to make adjustments. You can make settings from the Configuration menu. Image - Advanced - RGBCMY p.72 Use the buttons to Press the button to adjust another select the color you want to adjust, color.
Adjusting the Image Adjusting the Gamma You can adjust slight coloration differences that may occur due to the device being used when the image is displayed. You can set it by using one of the following three methods. • Select and adjust the correction value •...
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Adjusting the Image Use the buttons to Use the buttons to select the adjust the brightness, and then press tone you want to adjust from the button to confirm the graph. selection.
Adjusting the Image Viewing the Image at the Saved Image Quality (Memory Function) Saving a Memory By using the memory function, you can register the following adjustment values, and then load them when necessary. • Image setting from the Configuration menu •...
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Adjusting the Image Function Explanation Load Memory Loads the saved memory. When you select a memory and press the button, the settings applied to the current image are replaced with the settings from the memory. Erases the registered memory. When you select a memory name and press Erase Memory button, a message is displayed.
Useful Functions Enjoying 3D Images Preparing to View 3D Images To view 3D images, be sure to prepare a pair of commercially available 3D Glasses with an active shutter system that supports radio waves (RF/Bluetooth) communication system in advance. Check the following before viewing 3D images. •...
Useful Functions Using 3D Glasses You can view 3D images by using a pair of commercially available 3D Glasses (with an active shutter system that supports radio waves (RF/Bluetooth) communication system). To view 3D images, you first need to pair the 3D Glasses with the projector. See the User's Guide supplied with your 3D Glasses for more information.
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Useful Functions Caution Health Risks • You should not use 3D Glasses if you are sensitive to light, have a heart condition, or are unwell. Doing so could aggravate your pre-existing conditions. Caution Recommended Age of Use • The minimum recommended age to view 3D images is six years old. •...
Useful Functions Connecting with WirelessHD Installing the WirelessHD Transmitter You can use the supplied WirelessHD Transmitter to wirelessly receive image and sound data. This is useful when the projector cannot be setup near your AV devices as you can connect the devices to the projector without using cables.
Useful Functions WirelessHD Transmitter part names Front Rear Name Function button Turns the transmitter on or off. This performs the same function as the button for the WirelessHD Transmitter control on the lower section of the remote control. Changes to the image from each input port. button This performs the same function as the button for the WirelessHD...
Useful Functions Name Function l WiHD indicator (blue) Indicates the communication status for the WirelessHD. • Lit when wirelessly transmitting images to the projector. • Off when outputting to the HDMI Out port. m Link indicator (blue) Indicates the connection status with the projector. •...
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Useful Functions Connection example 1: Viewing without an AV amplifier (audio is output from the Optical Audio- Out port) Audio is output from the sound bar connected to the Optical Audio-Out port. Use a commercially available optical digital cable to connect to the sound bar. •...
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Useful Functions Connection example 2: Viewing without an AV amplifier (audio is output from the HDMI Out port) Audio is output from the sound bar and so on connected to the HDMI Out port. In this situation, you can even output audio from AV amplifiers or sound bars that do not support HDCP 2.2.
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Useful Functions Connection example 3: Viewing with a connected AV amplifier Connect using an AV amplifier. Audio is output from the AV amplifier.
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Useful Functions Connection example 4: Viewing with a connected smart device Connect an MHL cable to the HDMI4 port.
Useful Functions Setting the WirelessHD Transmitter Set up the WirelessHD Transmitter Using an HDMI cable, connect the AV connected to the projector so that device you want to use to the Input they are facing each other. p.47 port on the WirelessHD Transmitter. You can connect up to four multi-media •...