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  • Page 2 Unpacking the projector Refer to the following checklist and make sure you have received all of the items. Contact the place of purchase if items are missing. YMain Unit YRemote Control Y AA type dry cell batteries (2 pcs.) YPower cable YComponent video cable YUser’s Guide (3m)

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Safety Instructions............. Projecting images from external video equipment or a computer .................. 42 Use and Storage............Becoming an Audio Expert ........44 About Discs ............... Listening with headphones ............44 Part Names ..............Connecting to audio equipment with an optical digital input..45 Preparing the Remote Control........

  • Page 4: Safety Instructions

    Safety Instructions magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to Important information persons. Read the following important information about your This symbol is intended to alert the user unit. to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions Important safety information in the literature accompanying the unit.
  • Page 5 • Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. • Place the projector near a wall outlet where the plug Servicing is required when the unit has been can be easily unplugged. • Check the specifications of the power cable. Using damaged in any way, such as the power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects an inappropriate power cable could result in fire or...
  • Page 6 • The internal projector components consist of many − Particular care should be taken when the projector glass parts such as the lens and projection lamp. is installed to a ceiling, as small pieces of glass The lamp is fragile, and can easily break. If the lamp may fall down when the lamp cover is removed.

  • Page 7: Use And Storage

    • EPSON will not be held responsible for damage green.You may also be able to see lines with irregular arising from projector or lamp failure outside the brightness or color.
  • Page 8 When moving this unit • Make sure the lens cover is securely in place. • Remove the disc and close the disc tray. • Move the projector, holding it as shown in the following illustration. Be careful not to damage the mesh covering the speaker with your hands.

  • Page 9: About Discs

    About Discs • Depending on how a DVD-R, DVD-RW, CD-R, or Readable disc types CD-RW has been recorded, or if a disc is dirty, The following discs can be played. smeared, scratched, or warped, some discs may not be readable, or playback make take some time. DVD video Audio CD •...

  • Page 10: Part Names

    Part Names Front vProjection lens vSubwoofer output port sp. 45 vComputer input port sp. 40, 41 vS-Video input port sp. 40 vAudio input port sp. 39, 40 How to open the interface cover vRemote control light- receiving area sp. 11 How to open the interface cover Press here to open...
  • Page 11 vFocus ring sp. 15 vHorizontal lens shift dial sp. 15 vZoom ring sp. 15 vLamp cover sp. 64 vVertical lens shift dial sp. 15 vStatus display indicator sp. 58 vSkip buttons sp. 18 vImage On indicator sp. 59 vImage Off indicator sp.
  • Page 12 Remote control vRemote control vFunction/numerics toggle switchsp. 17, 21 light-emitting area sp. 16 sp. 14 Handy functions Useful functions sp. 34 sp. 35 sp. 61 sp. 19 s p. 42 sp. 20 sp. 28 s p. 19 sp. 46 sp. 47 s p.

  • Page 13: Preparing The Remote Control

    Preparing the Remote Control Inserting the batteries At the time of purchase, the batteries are not installed into the remote control. Insert the batteries provided with this unit, before use. Push in the catch on the rear of the remote control, then lift it upwards.

  • Page 14: Quick Start

    Quick Start Playback procedure No complicated connections are necessary.You don’t even need to select the television type or change the input. You can enjoy your DVD’s on the big screen by following these four easy steps. There is also a JVC original sound system compliant speaker built-in so you can appreciate natural, sweeter sounding audio.

  • Page 15: Installation

    Installation Projection distance and screen size Place the unit in a position to project the Position this unit so that it is parallel to best size image onto the screen. the screen. The further this unit is moved away from the Screen screen, the larger the projected image becomes.

  • Page 16: Disc Playback

    Disc Playback Playing a disc and projecting Press to open the disc tray. A beep sounds and the power comes on. The same operation can be performed using on the remote control. Place the disc in the disc tray with the label facing upwards.

  • Page 17: Adjusting The Projection Position And Volume

    Adjusting the projection position and volume Adjust the volume and image being projected. Adjusting the size of the Setting the focus projected image (Zoom ring) (Focus ring) To decrease the size, turn towards “T”. To increase the size, turn towards “W”. Adjusting the volume (Volume) Using the control Using the remote...

  • Page 18: Stopping Playback

    Turning off the power Remove the disc from the disc tray. Press If the lamp was on, the lamp turns off and the Image Off indicator on the main unit flashes orange (during cool-down). “Now Cooling” is displayed in the display window.

  • Page 19: Basic Operations During Playback

    Basic Operations During Playback From here on, operations are explained primarily using the buttons of the remote control.Where there is a button with the same marking on the main unit, that button can be used to the same effect. Set to the [Function] position before performing operations Temporarily freezing playback (pause) Press...

  • Page 20: Reviewing Playback From A Position 10 Seconds Before

    Set to the [Function] position before performing operations Reviewing playback from a position 10 seconds before Press during playback. • Depending on the type of disc, this operation may not be possible. • You cannot return to the previous title. Skip Press during playback.

  • Page 21: Slow Motion Playback

    • The lamp darkens after about five minutes if the • When theater or theater black are selected, the projector is left in break mode without any EPSON cinema filter operates automatically and operations being made.Additionally, when about character's skin color takes on a more natural tone across the whole image.

  • Page 22: Advanced Operations

    Advanced Operations Becoming a playback expert Changing the brightness of the display window (Dimmer) Set to the [Function] position before Press performing operations Whenever you press the display window display changes as follows. The brightness of the display window and the brightness of the indicators on the main unit change accordingly.

  • Page 23: Playback From A Dvd Menu

    Playback from a DVD menu Some have the following kind of original menu saved onto them. •Top menu: When multiple titles (image and audio) have been recorded, this integrated disc information is displayed. •Menu: Title specific playback data (chapter, angle, audio, and subtitle menus) is displayed.

  • Page 24: Pbc (Playback Control) Playback

    PBC (playback control) playback If a Video CD with “PBC (playback control) enabled” specified on the disc or jacket is inserted in the disc tray, a menu screen is displayed. You can select the scene or information you wish to see interactively from this menu. When playing a Video CD that contains PBC, the following kind of menu is displayed.

  • Page 25: Mp3/Wma, Jpeg Playback

    MP3/WMA, JPEG playback Set to the [Function] position before performing operations When playing back a disc that contains both MP3/WMA files and JPEG files, the following kind of group/track (file) name list is displayed. Press and select the group. When you press the pointer moves to the track (file) name list.
  • Page 26 Set to the [Function] position before performing operations When you want to repeat playback Press during playback or when stopped. Each time you press , the repeat mode changes as shown in the following table. Press Repeat play position Disc Display Repeat Screen...

  • Page 27: Playback By Selecting The Chapter Or Track Number

    Specifications of files that can be played To playback a CD-R or CD-RW containing MP3/WMA or JPEG files with this unit, the contents of the disc must conform to the following criteria. MP3/WMA File system: ISO9660 level 1 or level 2 Discs that have been recorded in the packet write (UDF) format cannot be read.

  • Page 28: Designated Time Playback (Time Search)

    Designated time playback (time search) Set to the [Function] position before You can playback from a specified time position. Depending on the disc, the performing operations start point position varies as follows. Time elapsed from the start of the title When executing from stopped: Time elapsed from the start of the disc When executing during playback: Elapsed time from the start of the current...

  • Page 29: Looping Playback Of A Favorite Scene (A-B Repeat Playback)

    Press once and the menu bar disappears. • If the elapsed time is not displayed in the display window during playback with , this function will not work. • It is also possible that some discs may prohibit time searching. •...

  • Page 30: Looping Playback (Repeat Play)

    Press once and the menu bar disappears. To cancel A to B playback To cancel A to B play back, do one of the following operations. • Display the menu bar, select then press twice. • Press • Turn off the power switch on the main unit. •...
  • Page 31 Repeat play position Display Repeat Screen Track 1 Track 2 Track 3 Track 4 window mode display display Track repeat Repeat all tracks Repeat OFF displayed Canceling repeat play • Press repeatedly until “ ” is displayed on the screen. •...

  • Page 32: Playing In The Order Of Your Choice (Program Play)

    Playing in the order of your choice (program play) Set to the [Function] position before You can set titles, chapters, and tracks to playback in the order of your performing operations preference. Press when stopped. Each time you press , the display window on the main unit changes as follows.

  • Page 33: Playback At Random (Random Play)

    Playback at random (random play) Set to the [Function] position before You can choose to play titles or chapters/tracks at random with this unit. performing operations The playback order always changes when using random play. Press when stopped. Whenever you press the display window display changes in the following way.

  • Page 34: Changing The Audio Language

    Changing the audio language When a disc has been recorded with multiple audio signals or languages, you can switch to the available audio signal or language of your preference. Press during playback. The current audio settings are displayed. While the audio settings are displayed, press repeatedly and select the desired setting.

  • Page 35: Changing The Subtitles Display

    Changing the subtitles display You can choose whether or not to display subtitles for discs that have been recorded with subtitles. When a disc has been recorded with multiple language subtitles, you can switch to the available language of your preference. Press during playback.

  • Page 36: Making Operations From The Menu Bar

    Making operations from the menu bar Set to the [Function] position before performing operations Press twice during playback. The following status bar and menu bar is projected. Press until the pointer reaches the item you wish to use. Press • Press once and the menu bar disappears.

  • Page 37: Auto-Standby, Goodnight Timer (Sleep Timer) Settings

    Auto-standby, goodnight timer (Sleep timer) settings Set to the [Function] position before Auto stand-by: When playback has finished or been stopped, or an operation performing operations has not been performed for around 3 minutes, the power switches off automatically. Sleep timer: Once the set time has elapsed, the power switches off automatically.

  • Page 38: For Better Image Quality (Progressive Mode)

    For better image quality (Progressive mode) Set to the [Function] position before To enjoy clearer images, enable Progressive mode. performing operations When stopped, or when there is no disc loaded in the disc tray, press Whenever you press the display window display changes in the following way.
  • Page 39 When projecting by using the built-in DVD player Screen Size Aspect Fixed at wide (16:9) 16:9 Normal Wide Zoom Letterbox Zoom Normal When projecting component video (SDTV), S-video, or composite video images Screen Size Aspect Normal Wide Zoom Letterbox Normal Wide Zoom * When projecting 525i/525p images, the aspect automatically changes as soon as the image signal changes.

  • Page 40: Tray Lock

    Tray lock You can lock the disc tray so that small children cannot interfere with it. The disc lock allows you to lock the tray when a disc has been inserted. With the power turned on ( is lit green) press and hold on the main unit, then press •...

  • Page 41: Becoming A Projection Expert

    Becoming a Projection Expert Connecting to other video equipment, televisions, and computers Aside from the built-in DVD player, this unit can project images by connecting to a computer or the following kind of equipment with a video output port. - Video recorder - Game machine - Equipment with a built in television tuner - Video camera and so on...
  • Page 42 S-Video format White Connect with the ▲ facing downwards RCAaudio cable (commercially available) Output To audio out port Audio To Audio input port S-Video To S-Video out port To S-Video input port S-video cable (commercially available) Component video format To Computer input port To Audio input port White Output...

  • Page 43: Connecting With A Computer

    Connecting with a computer To Computer input port To Audio input port White 2RCA ⇔ Stereo mini-pin audio cable (commercially available) To audio output port To display output port Computer cable (optional accessory or commercially available) ⇔ (Mini D-Sub 15-pin Mini D-Sub 15-pin) ⇔...

  • Page 44: Projecting Images From External Video Equipment Or A Computer

    Projecting images from external video equipment or a computer Remove the lens cover if it is in place. Turn on the power switch on the main unit then press Press The input source name is displayed on the image and in the display window, and it switches to external video or computer mode.
  • Page 45 When a computer image is not projected You can switch the output destination from the computer by holding down and pressing (the key is usually labeled s Computer documentation After switching, wait a few seconds for projection to start. Examples of Switching Output Panasonic SONY SOTEC...

  • Page 46: Becoming An Audio Expert

    Becoming an Audio Expert Listening with headphones • When listening with headphones, make sure the volume is not too high. You may affect your hearing in an adverse way when listening to sounds at high volume over an extended period of time. •...

  • Page 47: Connecting To Audio Equipment With An Optical Digital Input

    Connecting to audio equipment with an optical digital input You can connect to AV amplifiers and equipment capable of making digital recordings (MD recorders, and so-on) when they are equipped with a digital audio input port. When connecting, use a commercially available optical digital audio cable.

  • Page 48: Selecting Sound Mode

    Selecting Sound Mode Set to the [Function] position before You can obtain broader more natural audio from the speakers of this unit by performing operations activating the JVC original sound system function. Press Each time you press , the mode name displayed on the image and in the display window changes as follows.

  • Page 49: Adjusting The Audio Playback Level

    Adjusting the audio playback level Set to the [Function] position before The audio of a DVD video may be recorded at a level (volume) which is lower performing operations than other kinds of disc. The unit's default setting recognises and plays DVDs at a higher volume.

  • Page 50: Settings And Adjustments

    Settings and Adjustments Settings Menu Operation and Functions The settings of this unit can be adjusted to suit the environment in which it is used. Using the settings menu You can select your language from the “ON SCREEN LANGUAGE” list. When stopped, or when there is no disc loaded in the disc tray, press The following settings menu is displayed.

  • Page 51: Settings Menu List

    Press and select the item, then press When in a settings menu, to return to the previous state by one step, Press Settings menu list Boldface is the default. LANGUAGE settings menu Setting Item Setting Contents MENU LANGUAGE For “AA” and other language codes, see the “Language code list”. sp.
  • Page 52 AUDIO settings menu Setting Item Setting Contents DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT PCM ONLY: Use when connected to equipment that is only Select the kind of output signal according to compliant with Linear PCM. the equipment connected to the Optical DOLBY DIGITAL/PCM: Use when connected to a Dolby Digital Audio-Out port.

  • Page 53: Language Code List

    Language code list Code Language Code Language Code Language Code Language Afar Scots Gaelic Macedonian Shona Abkhazian Galician Malayalam Somali Afrikaans Guarani Mongolian Albanian Ameharic Gujarati Moldavian Serbian Arabic Hausa Marathi Siswati Assamese Hindi Malay (MAY) Sesotho Aymara Croatian Maltese Sundanese Azerbaijani Hungarian...

  • Page 54: Digital Audio Output" Settings And Output Signals

    “DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT” settings and output signals “DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT” Settings Playback Disc Stream/PCM Dolby Digital/PCM PCM Only 48 kHz, 16/20/24 bit Linear PCM DVD video 48 kHz, 16 bit stereo linear PCM 96 kHz Linear PCM DVD video DTS DVD video DTS bit stream 48 kHz 16 bit linear PCM 48 kHz, 16 bit stereo linear...

  • Page 55: Country (Area) Code List

    Country (area) code list AD Andorra ET Ethiopia LC Saint Lucia SD Sudan AE United Arab Emirates Finland Liechtenstein SE Sweden AF Afghanistan FJ Fiji LK Sri Lanka SG Singapore AG Antigua and Barbuda LR Liberia SH Saint Helena Falkland Islands (Malvinas) Anguilla LS Lesotho...

  • Page 56: Picture Quality Menu Operations And Functions

    Picture Quality Menu Operations and Functions You can perform adjustments on the brightness, contrast, and other values of the projected image. Using the Picture Quality menu Press during projection. The following menu is displayed. The menu item changes as follows whenever pressed.

  • Page 57: Picture Quality Menu List

    Picture Quality menu list Setting Item Setting Contents Brightness Adjusts the image brightness. Contrast Adjusts the difference between light and shade in the images. Color Saturation Adjusts the color saturation for the images. (This is not displayed when a computer is connected.) Tint Adjusts the image tint.

  • Page 58: Information Menu Operation And Functions

    Information Menu Operation and Functions You can set the “Information” for checking the status of this unit, “Video Signal”, “High Altitude Mode”, and “Reset Lamp Hours”. Using the Information menu Press during projection. The following Information is displayed. The menu item changes as follows whenever pressed.

  • Page 59: Information Menu List

    Information menu list Setting Item Setting Contents Information Lamp Hours: Accumulated usage time of the lamp. 0H is displayed for 0-10 hours. Displayed Displays the in units of 1 hour for 10 hours and above. The display changes to yellow text current status.

  • Page 60: Appendix

    Appendix Troubleshooting Reading the indicators You can check the status of this unit using the indicators on the top panel. Check each condition in the following table and follow the steps to remedy the problem. * If all indicators are switched off, check that the power cable is connected correctly and whether or not the main power switch is turned on.
  • Page 61 When the indicators flash orange Warning : lit : flashing : off High-speed cooling in If there is no improvement progress when you press Check the 2 items listed to the You can continue projecting in Orange right. switch the power on, this state.

  • Page 62: When The Indicators Provide No Help

    When the indicators provide no help If this unit is not functioning normally, check the following notes before requesting repairs. However, if the unit fails to improve, contact your dealer for advice. Reference At these times Check here page • Is the main power switch in the on position? sp.
  • Page 63 When using external video or computer mode Reference At these times Check here page • Is the power for the connected equipment turned on? No images appear sp. 42 Switch on the power to the connected equipment, or start playback depending on the playback method for the connected equipment.

  • Page 64: Maintenance

    Maintenance This section describes maintenance tasks such as cleaning the projector and replacing consumable parts. Cleaning Cleaning the air filter and air intake vent When dust builds up on the air filter or the air intake vent, or the message “The projector is overheating. Make sure nothing is blocking the air vents, and clean or replace the air filter”...

  • Page 65: Consumables Replacement Period

    Consumables replacement period Air filter replacement period When the air filter gets dirty or is broken Replace it with the optional air filter. s “Optional Accessories and Consumables” p. 66 Lamp replacement period • The message “Replace the lamp” appears on the screen when projection starts. •...

  • Page 66: How To Replace Consumables

    How to replace consumables Replacing the air filter Dispose of used air Once the power Remove the air filter filters properly in has turned off, cool- cover. accordance with your down has local regulations. Filter: Polypropylene completed, and the Place your finger projector has in the hollow and lift upwards.
  • Page 67 Take out the old air Install the new air Install the filter filter. filter. cover. Loosen the lamp Take out the old lamp. Install the new attachment screws. If replacing the lamp lamp. yourself, be careful to avoid pieces of broken glass.

  • Page 68: Optional Accessories And Consumables

    Optional Accessories and Consumables The following optional accessories and consumables are available for purchase if required. This list of optional accessories is current as of August, 2006. Details of accessories are subject to change without notice and availability may vary depending on the country or area of purchase. Consumables Lamp unit ELPLP33 Air filter set ELPAF09...

  • Page 69: Projection Distance And Screen Size

    Projection Distance and Screen Size Refer to the following table and place the unit in a position which allows the best possible projection for the size of the screen. Units: cm (in.) Units: cm (fit.) Projection Distance 16:9 Screen Size Minimum Maximum (Zoom Adjustment Wide) - (Zoom Adjustment Tele)

  • Page 70: Compatible Resolution List

    Compatible Resolution List Composite video/S-video Units: Dots Aspect Mode Signal Resolution Normal Wide Zoom 720 x 480 640 x 480 854 x 480 854 x 480 TV (NTSC) 720 x 360* (4:3) (16:9) (16:9) 720 x 576 640 x 480 854 x 480 854 x 480 TV (PAL, SECAM)

  • Page 71: Specifications

    Specifications Product name EMP-TWD3 Dimensions 340(W) x 180(H) x 310(D) mm (excluding feet) Panel size 0.55” wide Display method Polysilicon TFT active matrix Resolution 409,920 pixels (854 (W) x 480 (H)dots) x 3 Focus adjustment Manual Zoom adjustment Manual (approx. 1:1.5) Lens shift Manual (vertical maximum approx.
  • Page 72 Safety standards EMC standards UL60950-1 FCC Part 15B Class B (DoC) Canada Canada ICES-003 Class B CSA C22.2 No.60950-1 The EMC Directive The Low Voltage Directive (89/336/EEC) (73/23/EEC) EN55022, Class B IEC/EN60950-1 EN55024 IEC/EN61000-3-2 IEC/EN61000-3-3 Australia/New Zealand AS/NZS CISPR 22:2002 Class B...
  • Page 73 According to 47CFR, Part 2 and 15 Class B Personal Computers and Peripherals; and/or CPU Boards and Power Supplies used with Class B Personal Computers : Epson America, INC. Located at : 3840 Kilroy Airport Way MS: 3-13 Long Beach, CA 90806...

  • Page 74: Glossary

    Glossary Aspect ratio The ratio between an image's length and its height. HDTV The abbreviated form of “Windows Media Audio”, an audio images have an aspect ratio of 16:9 and appear elongated. The compression technology developed by the Microsoft aspect ratio for standard images is 4:3. Corporation of America.

  • Page 75: Index

    Index A.STBY ..................35 Lamp replacement period ............63 Air exhaust vent ................8 Lamp-Hours ................57 Air intake vent ................8 LANGUAGE settings menu .............49 Angle ..................33 Lens shift ...................15 Aspect ratio ................ 61 Audio input level ..............47 AUDIO settings menu .............. 50 Main power switch ..............13 Auto setup .................

  • Page 76: Inquiries

    A more up-to-date contact address can be obtained from the corresponding website listed here. If you do not find what you need on any of these pages, please visit the main EPSON home page at www.epson.com. < EUROPE, MIDDLE EAST & AFRICA >...
  • Page 77 HUNGARY : MACEDONIAN : ROMANIA : Epson Deutschland GmbH DIGIT COMPUTER EPSON Service Center ENGINEERING Romania Magyarorszagi Fioktelep 3 Makedonska brigada b.b upravna c/o MB Distribution 1117 Budapest zgrada R. Konkar - 91000 Skopje 162, Barbu Vacarescu Blvd., Sector 2 Inforpark setany 1.
  • Page 78 Web: www.epson.co.uk/welcome/ welcome_africa.htm < NORTH, CENTRAL AMERICA & CARIBBEANI ISLANDS > CANADA : MEXICO : Epson Canada, Ltd. Epson Mexico, S.A. de C.V. 3771 Victoria Park Avenue Boulevard Manuel Avila Camacho Scarborough, Ontario CANADA M1W 3Z5 Edificio 1 Conjunto Legaria Tel.

  • Page 79: South America

    Epson Venezuela S.A. Epson Do Brasil Ltda. Diagonal 109, 15-49 Calle 4 con Calle 11-1 Av. Tucunare, 720 Bogota, Colombia Edf. Epson -- La Urbina Sur Tambore Barueri, Tel: (57 1) 523-5000 Caracas, Venezuela Sao Paulo, SP 0646-0020, Brazil Web Address:...
  • Page 80 SINGAPORE : THAILAND: EPSON SINGAPORE PTE. EPSON (Thailand) Co.,Ltd. LTD. 24th Floor, Empire Tower, 1 HarbourFront Place #03-02 195 South Sathorn Road, Yannawa, HarbourFront Tower One Sathorn, Bangkok 10120, Thailand. Singapore 098633. Tel: (02) 6700680 Ext. 310 Tel: 6586 3111...
  • Page 81 MEMO...
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  • Page 83 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 unauthorised modifications, repairs, or alterations to this product, or (excluding the U.S.) failure to...

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