Epson DREAMIO EH-TW2900 User Manual

Epson DREAMIO EH-TW2900 User Manual

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  • Page 2: About The Manuals And Notations Used

    About the Manuals and Notations Used Types of Manual The documentation for your EPSON projector is divided into the following two manuals. Refer to the manuals in the order given below. Safety Instructions/Support and Service Guide This manual contains information on using the projector safely, and also includes a guide for warranty service, and a troubleshooting check sheet.
  • Page 3 Checking the Components When you unpack the projector, make sure that you have all these components. If any of the components are missing or incorrect, please contact the place of purchase. ❏ Projector (with lens cover) ❏ Power cable (3.0m) Connect to the projector and to a wall outlet.
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Focus adjustment ... 16 Projection size adjustment (Zoom adjustment) ... 16 Projection image position adjustment (Lens shift)... 16 Adjusting the tilt of the projector ... 17 Displaying a test pattern... 17 ■ Examining Image Quality Further ... 23 Sharpness (Advanced) adjustment ... 23 Auto Iris (automatic aperture) setting ...
  • Page 5 Appendix ■ Maintenance ... 49 Cleaning... 49 • Cleaning the air filter...49 • Cleaning the projector case ...50 • Cleaning the lens ...50 Consumable replacement periods ... 51 • Air filter replacement period ...51 • Lamp replacement period ...51 Replacing consumables... 52 •...
  • Page 6: Features Of The Projector

    The optimum images for the location can be projected simply by selecting the desired color mode from the following seven preset modes. If "Natural", "Theatre", "x.v.Color", "Theatre Black 1" or "Theatre Black 2" is selected, the Epson Cinema Filter effect is applied automatically to increase the contrast and to make skin tones appear with more natural tints.
  • Page 7 Some of the other many functions that are available are as follows. EPSON Super White is used to prevent overexposure that can result in images that are too bright. A progressive conversion that lets you obtain ideal results both for images with large amounts of movement and for still images.
  • Page 8: Part Names And Functions

    Receives signals from the remote control. p.17 • Lens cover When not using the projector, attach this to the lens to protect the lens from damage and dirt. Side control panel • • Enter/Line menu button p.18, 24, 26 p.13...
  • Page 9: Remote Control

    Remote control • Power button p.14, 15 Turns the projector power on/off. Source buttons p.15 Switches the input source to the input terminals indicated on each button. • Default button p.26 Returns settings of the adjustment screen in the configuration menu to their default values when pressed while displaying the screen.
  • Page 10: Rear

    • Air inlet (air filter) p.49, 52 This draws in air for cooling the inside of the projector. If dust collects on the filter, the temperature inside the projector will rise and problems with operation or more rapid deterioration of the optical components may occur.
  • Page 11: Appearance

    Appearance Centre of lens 148.3 12.3 * Distance from centre of lens to suspension bracket fixing point Centre of lens 134.7 389.7 5-M4×9 Units:mm...
  • Page 12: Setting Up

    150" 200" 410×300 Lens shift adjustment The lens shift dials can be used to position the image and is especially useful when using the projector in the following locations. p.16 Suspending from the ceiling A screen in a high location Projector situated to the side so that the screen can be viewed sitting right in front of it Projector situated on a shelf, etc.
  • Page 13: Projection Methods

    Avoid setting the projector up in a place which is very dusty or humid, or where there will be cigarette or other smoke, especially oily smoke.
  • Page 14: Connecting Image Sources

    Connecting Image Sources • Turn the power off for both the projector and the signal source before connecting them. If the power for either device is on at the time of connection, damage may result. • Check the shapes of the cable connectors and the device ports before making the connections.
  • Page 15: Preparing The Remote Control

    Preparing the Remote Control Inserting batteries into the remote control Check the (+) and (-) indications inside the battery compartment and insert the batteries so that they face correctly. If delays in the responsiveness of the remote control occur or if it does not operate after it has been used for some time, it probably means that the batteries are becoming flat.
  • Page 16: Starting And Stopping Projection

    Turning the power on and projecting images Connect the power cable. If there is a problem with projection even though the projector is set up and connected correctly, refer to p.15, 41. If you set the "Direct Power On" to "On", the power of the unit will turn ON when the main power switch is turned ON, without having to press the power button of the remote control or the projector's control panel.
  • Page 17: When The Expected Images Are Not Projected

    If more than one signal source has been connected, or if no images are projected, use the remote control or the projector's control panel buttons to select the signal source. For video devices, press the [Play] button on the video equipment first, then select the signal source.
  • Page 18: Adjusting The Projection Screen

    Turn the focus ring to adjust the focus. Projection image position adjustment (Lens shift) If the projector cannot be set up directly in front of the screen, you can use the lens shift function to move the position of the projected images vertically or horizontally within the range shown at right.
  • Page 19: Adjusting The Tilt Of The Projector

    Adjusting the tilt of the projector When an image from the projector that is placed on a flat surface is tilting horizontally ( front feet to correct the tilt. Extend Displaying a test pattern You can use a test pattern to make the first setup such as zoom, focus, and image position using the lens shift without connecting to any electrical equipment.
  • Page 20: Basic Image Quality Adjustments

    Basic Image Quality Adjustments Select Menu Operations to select an item. Press to confirm the selection. *If you press , the Select menu disappears. If you project an image that is compressed, enlarged or separated using the aspect function in public places such as a store or hotel for the purposes of profit-making or public display, it may result in...
  • Page 21 : Ideal for watching movies and Theatre concerts in a dark room. When the mode is selected, the EPSON cinema filter is automatically applied and the original colors of the image source are reproduced more exactly. Normal TV broadcasts Images with standard...
  • Page 22: Advanced Color Adjustments

    Advanced Color Adjustments You can select "Image" - "Sharpness" or "Advanced" to adjust the images according to your own preferences. The adjustment screens for "Gamma" and "RGBCMY" can be displayed on the screen directly by pressing the corresponding buttons on the remote control. The adjustment values can be stored in the memory so that you can retrieve them and apply them to the projected images at any time.
  • Page 23 Adjusts the tone of the entire image to bluish, greenish and reddish. Saturation Adjusts the overall vividness of the images. Brightness Adjusts the brightness of the overall image. Customized ("Adjust it from the image") (UP or DOWN) to select "Customized" - "Adjust it from the image" in that order, and then press to confirm the selection.
  • Page 24: Rgb Adjustment (Offset, Gain)

    Advanced Color Adjustments RGB adjustment (Offset, Gain) The image brightness can be adjusted by adjusting the individual R (red), G (green) and B (blue) components of the dark areas (offset) and bright areas (gain). Adjustment is not possible when "Color Mode" is set to "x.v.
  • Page 25: Examining Image Quality Further

    Setting is not possible when "Color Mode" is set to "x.v. Color." An operation sound of Auto Iris function may be emitted while projecting some images. This is not a failure of the projector. Press , and then select "Image" - "Sharpness". Select "Advanced" at the top-right corner of the screen to confirm the selection.
  • Page 26: Viewing Images At A Preset Image Quality (Memory Function)

    Mosquito NR * The Load Memory screen will be displayed. Block NR * Setup Level Select the target memory name. EPSON Super White Overscan HDMI Video Range , and select "Save preceding the memory name is , and select "Load...
  • Page 27 Viewing Images at a Preset Image Quality (Memory Function) The color mode selected when the memory was registered is displayed on the right side. The aspect setting retrieved from memory may not be applied to the images if they are 16:9 images or if the input signal images have a particular resolution.
  • Page 28: Configuration Menu Functions

    Configuration Menu Functions The configuration menus can be used to make a variety of adjustments and settings involving image quality and input signals. The following two types of menu are available. ■ Full menu All items in the configuration menu can be checked while the settings are being made.
  • Page 29 Changing settings Example: to adjust values. If you press when an item with will be displayed. To return to a previous display, press • For items such as "Brightness" which can be adjusted using an adjustment bar, the adjustment values can be reset to the default if you press adjustment bar is being displayed.
  • Page 30: List Of Configuration Menus

    Noise Reduction On, Off On, Off p.35 Setup Level p.31 p.35 EPSON Super White Overscan Yes, No p.36 HDMI Video Range Thin Line Enhancement, Thick Line Enhancement, Horiz. Line Enhancement, Vert. Line Enhancement Customized Adjust it from the image...
  • Page 31 Scan Mode Refresh Rate Sync Info Video Signal The "Info" menu is only used to display the projector status. Deep Color Display the color depth of HDMI transmission. This is information about errors that have occurred on the projector. Status This value is sometimes referred to when inquiries are made.
  • Page 32: List Of Configuration Menus

    On, Off Mosquito NR Block NR On, Off p.35 Setup Level p.31 EPSON Super White p.35 Overscan Yes, No p.36 HDMI Video Range The default setting for "HDMI Video Range" is different depending on the input signals and/or method of connection.
  • Page 33 Scan Mode Refresh Rate Sync Info Video Signal The "Info" menu is only used to display the projector status. Deep Color Display the color depth of HDMI transmission. This is information about errors that have occurred on the projector. Status This value is sometimes referred to when inquiries are made.
  • Page 34: "Image" Menu

    Configuration Menu Functions "Image" menu Color Mode Seven different settings can be selected for the Color Mode, to match the images being projected or the projection environment. Brightness (Adjustment is not possible when "Color Mode" is set to "x.v. Color".) Adjust this when the output level of the connected equipment is weak and you feel that images are dark.
  • Page 35: Signal" Menu

    RGBCMY This lets you adjust the hue, saturation, and brightness for each of the R/G/B/C/M/Y color components. p.20 Contrast Enhancement (EH-TW4500/TW4400 only) This automatically enhances the contrast by calculating based on its current contrast. Select one of the three levels to enhance the contrast. When a larger number is selected, the contrast becomes higher. Super-resolution (EH-TW4500/TW4400 only) This improves blurred images and rough edges, giving the projected images a fine, detailed appearance.
  • Page 36 Configuration Menu Functions Displayed for input sources other than computer image Only displayed for Computer image input (does not appear when signals from the [HDMI1] /[HDMI2] input port are being input) Tracking This adjusts the images if vertical stripes appear in the images. Sync.
  • Page 37: Auto Setup

    1080p/24Hz are being input. Auto Setup This sets automatic adjustment to on or off in order to set whether the projector automatically adjusts images to their optimum condition when the input signal is changed. The three automatically adjusted items are "Tracking", "Position"...
  • Page 38: Settings" Menu

    DVI port is connected to the projector's [HDMI1] / [HDMI2] input port.) HDMI Video Range (Setting is possible only when "EPSON Super White" is "Off". Setting is not possible, however, when "Color Mode" is set to "x.v. Color.") When the [HDMI1] / [HDMI2] input port of the projector is connected to a DVD player, for example, set the video range of the projector to suit the video range setting of the DVD player.
  • Page 39: Child Lock

    • Front : Select when the projector is set up in front of the screen. • Front/Ceiling : Select when the projector is set up in front of the screen and suspended from a ceiling. • Rear : Select when the projector is set up behind the screen.
  • Page 40: Input Signal

    Configuration Menu Functions Display Background Displays a menu for selecting the screen status for when using the blank function or when no image signal is input. Startup Screen This sets whether the start-up screen (the image that is projected when projection starts) is displayed (On) or not displayed (Off).
  • Page 41: Memory" Menu

    "Memory" menu Load Memory This retrieves settings previously saved using "Save Memory". This cannot be selected when nothing is saved at "Save Memory". Save Memory This can be used to save "Image" menu settings. Erase Memory This is used to erase unwanted saved memory. Rename Memory (EH-TW4500/TW4400 only) This can be used to change the names of the memories from "Memory1"...
  • Page 42: Reset" Menu

    Configuration Menu Functions "Reset" menu Reset All This resets all configuration menu settings to their default settings. "Component" and "Language" in the "Settings" menu, and the settings of "Memory" menu are not returned to their default even if "Reset All" is executed.
  • Page 43: Problem Solving

    Support and Service Guide. Projector Contact List Contact your local dealer or the nearest address provided in the Epson Projector Contact List. • If the projector is installed against a...
  • Page 44: Indicator Statuses In Normal Operation

    Lamp replacement warning It is time to replace the lamp. Replace the lamp with a new one as soon as possible. If you continue to use the projector without replacing the lamp, the lamp may blowout. Orange Indicator statuses in normal operation...
  • Page 45: When The Indicators Provide No Help

    Press on the remote control or panel. Turn on the main power switch at the rear of the projector. Disconnect the power cable and then reconnect it. Check the circuit breaker to see if power is being supplied. Press on the remote control to cancel the blank function.
  • Page 46: Moving Images Are Not Displayed

    [Fn] key that switches the computer's video signal to external output may not work. Turn the power for the computer that is connected to the projector off and then back on again. When attempting to display images simultaneously on an external monitor and an LCD monitor, moving images may not be displayed due to specifications of the computer.
  • Page 47: The Message "No Signal" Is Displayed

    The recommended distance from the projector to the screen is within 87 to 1276 cm for a screen size of 16:9, and 107 to 1562 cm for a screen size of 4:3. Set up the projector so that the projection distance is within this range.
  • Page 48: Image Is Truncated (Large) Or Small

    If the dual display setting has been activated by the connected computer, only half of the images on the computer screen is displayed by the projector. To display the whole of the image on the computer screen, turn off the dual display setting.
  • Page 49: Problems When Projection Starts

    Press the remote control or the button on the projector's control panel to turn the projector's power back on. To cancel the sleep mode setting, change "Sleep Mode" menu command to "Off". "Settings" - "Sleep Mode" p.36...
  • Page 50: Problems With The Remote Control

    The operating range for the remote control is approximately 10m. p.13 Set the projector up in a location where strong light will not shine onto the remote control light-receiving area. Insert new batteries, while making sure that they face correctly.
  • Page 51: Maintenance

    This section describes maintenance tasks such as cleaning the projector and replacing consumable parts. Cleaning You should clean the projector if it becomes dirty or if the quality of projected images starts to deteriorate. Do not use sprays containing a flammable gas to remove dirt or dust which is adhering to parts such as the lens or filter of the projector.
  • Page 52: Cleaning The Projector Case

    Install the air filter. Install the air filter cover. Cleaning the projector case 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.
  • Page 53: Consumable Replacement Periods

    You should always have a spare lamp ready in case it is needed. • Contact your local dealer or the nearest address provided in the Epson Projector Contact List.
  • Page 54: Replacing Consumables

    Furthermore, you should stand to the side of the projector, not underneath it. Resetting the lamp operating time The lamp operating time must always be reset after the lamp has been replaced with a new one.
  • Page 55 Loosen the lamp fixing screws. Install the lamp and the lamp cover securely. The projector will not turn on if the lamp or the lamp cover is not installed correctly. This product includes a lamp component that contains mercury (Hg).
  • Page 56: Optional Accessories/Consumables

    Use when installing the projector to a ceiling. Ceiling Pipe 600 (600 mm/white)* Ceiling Pipe 450 (450 mm/white)* Ceiling Pipe 700 (700 mm/white)* Use when installing the projector to a high ceiling or a ceiling with veneer panels. Cable Cover (Mat Black) Cable Cover (White) Use to cover cables of the projector that is suspended from a ceiling to improve the appearance.
  • Page 57: List Of Supported Monitor Displays

    List of Supported Monitor Displays The values may slightly vary depending on the Overscan setting. Component Video Signal Resolution 720×480 SDTV (480i, 720×360 * 60Hz) 720×576 SDTV(576i, 50Hz) 720×432 * 720×480 SDTV(480p) 720×360 * 720×576 SDTV(576p) 720×432 * HDTV (720p) 1280×720 16:9 HDTV(1080i)
  • Page 58: Computer Image (Analog Rgb)

    List of Supported Monitor Displays Computer image (analog RGB) Signal VGA 60 VESA72/75/85, iMac SVGA 56/60/72/ 75/85, iMac XGA 60/70/75/ 1024×576 85, iMac WXGA60-1 WXGA60-2 SXGA 60/70/75 MAC13" MAC16" MAC19" MAC21" *1 Connection is not possible if the equipment does not have a VGA output port. *2 Letterbox signal It may be possible to project signals which are not listed in the above table.
  • Page 59: Specifications

    Mass Ports * You can connect any HDMI or DVI-D compatible equipment. However, depending on the equipment, the projector may not project any image. Pixelworks DNX This product is also designed for IT power distribution system with phase-to-phase voltage 230V.
  • Page 60 If you set the projector higher than 8 ■ RS-232C cable layout • Connector shape: • Projector input connector: <At projector> , it could damage the projector and cause an accident. º D-Sub 9-pin (male) RS-232C <At computer> <At projector> (PC serial cable) <At computer>...
  • Page 61 Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. Personal Computers EPSON AMERICA, INC. 3840 Kilroy Airport Way MS: 3-13 Long Beach, CA 90806...
  • Page 62: Glossary

    [Power] button on either the remote control or the projector's control panel has been pressed to turn off the projector. Do not turn off the main power switch while cool-down is in progress, otherwise the cool-down process will not work properly.
  • Page 63 A device consisting of a protector case with a hole in it that a commercially-available theft-prevention cable can be passed through in order to secure the device to a table or pillar. This projector is compatible with the Microsaver Security System manufactured by Kensington. SVGA...
  • Page 64: Index

    Cool-down... 15,42 Correcting projector tilt ... 17 Direct Power On ... 29,31,36 Display ... 29,31,37 Display Background ... 29,31,38 Epson Cinema Filter ... 18 EPSON Super White... 28,30,35 Erase Memory... 25,29,31 Focus adjustment ... 6,16 Frame Interpolation... 30,34 Front adjustable foot ... 6,17 Full ...
  • Page 65 Refresh Rate ... 29,31 Remote control ... 7,13 Rename Memory... 25,31 Replacing the air filter... 52 Replacing the battery... 13 Replacing the lamp... 52 Reset... 28,29,30,31,40 Reset All... 29,31,40 "Reset" menu... 29,31,40 Reset Lamp Hours... 29,31,40,52 Reset Memory ... 29,31,40 Resolution ...
  • Page 66 Neither Seiko Epson Corporation nor its affiliates shall be liable to the purchaser of this product or third parties for damages, losses, costs, or expenses incurred by purchaser or third parties as a result of: accident, misuse, or abuse of this product or unauthorized modifications, repairs, or alter- ations to this product, or (excluding the U.S.) failure to strictly comply with Seiko Epson Corpora-...

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