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Epson dreamio EMP-TW200 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 four manuals. Refer to the manuals in the order given below. Unpacking and Installation Guide Lists the accessories that are provided with the projector.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    (operation) indicator is lit or flashing ...30 Appendix Maintenance...36 Cleaning ...36 • Cleaning the Air Filter...36 • Cleaning the Projector Case ...36 • Cleaning the Lens ...36 Consumable Replacement Periods... 37 • Air Filter Replacement Period...37 • Lamp Replacement Period ...37 Replacing Consumables ...

  • Page 4: Features Of The Projector

    No complex colour adjustments are required. If "Theatre", "Natural" or "sRGB " is selected, the Epson Cinema Filter effect is applied automatically to increase the contrast and to make flesh tones appear with more natural tints.
  • Page 5 The image brightness can be adjusted within a wide range. The optimum images can be obtained even if using the projector in a bright environment for watching videos or games, or in a dark environment such as when creating the atmosphere of a home theatre.

  • Page 6: Part Names And Functions

    Front adjustable feet Setup Guide Extend to adjust the projection angle so that the projector is horizontal when placed on a desk top. • • • • Menu button p.23 The full-screen configuration menus turn on and off each time the [Menu] button is pressed.

  • Page 7: Remote Control

    Remote Control Buttons with no explanation function in the same way as the corresponding buttons on the projector's control panel. Refer to "Control Panel" for further details on these buttons. • • • • Remote control light-emitting area Setup Guide Outputs remote control signals.

  • Page 8: Rear

    (Japan only) • • • • [Trigger out] port When the projector power is turned on, a 12 V DC signal is output from this port. When the projector's power is turned off or a problem with operation occurs, the output becomes 0 V to communicate the projector's power ON/OFF status to an external device.

  • Page 9: Appearance

    1 Distance from centre of lens to suspension bracket fixing point (Lens shift amount: Max. 8.7 mm upwards, Max. 4.3 mm downwards) 2 Distance from centre of lens to centre of projector (Lens shift amount: Max. 7.7 mm to the left and right) Centre of lens 243.4...

  • Page 10: Basic Image Quality Adjustments

    When signals from the [Video], [S-Video] or [D4] remote control or port are being projected: Auto on the When signals from the [InputA] or [InputB] port are projector's control being projected: Normal panel to select an item. Press confirm the selection.
  • Page 11 Natural recommended that you start in this mode when making colour adjustments. If "Natural", "Theatre" or "sRGB" is selected, the Epson Cinema Filter effect will be applied automatically. This increases contrast and makes flesh tones appear more natural. Press and select the aspect mode from the selection menu.

  • Page 12: Advanced Color Adjustments

    In addition, fine adjustments to the hue and saturation can also be carried out. These adjustments can be stored in the projector's memory, and they can also be saved in a computer file which can be exchanged with other people so that they can also see the results of the adjustments that you have made.
  • Page 13 This can be used to adjust the flesh tones for images of people. The Epson Cinema Filter effect that is automatically applied to images when a "Color Mode" setting is made creates natural-looking flesh tones. If you would like to further enhance flesh tones, use this "Flesh Tone"...

  • Page 14: Configuration Menu

    In addition, the saved data can be retrieved easily, so that you can enjoy viewing images with the adjusted settings at any time. Selection menu operations Press on the remote control on the projector's control panel to select an item. Press to confirm the selection. * If you press , the selection menu disappears.
  • Page 15 The same memory adjustment settings will be applied to images that are projected the next time the projector's power is turned on. 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 16: Configuration Menu Functions

    Configuration Menu Functions The configuration menus can be used to make a variety of adjustments and settings involving the screen, image quality and input signals. The following two types of menu are available. • Full menu All items in a configuration menu can be checked while the settings are being made.
  • Page 17 Input Signal Resolution Video Signal Resolution Refresh Rate Sync Info The "Info" menu is only used to display the projector status. ON , Setting is only possible when composite video , NR1, NR2 signals or S-Video signals are being input. Normal...

  • Page 18: Image" Menu

    Configuration Menu Functions "Image" menu Picture Quality Input Adjustment * These settings can be adjusted if the output level from the connected equipment is weak and the images appear dark. The two settings cannot be made simultaneously. You can only select one of them to be adjusted. •...

  • Page 19: Color Adjustment

    "Memory: Advance" command. To return images to their original settings, select "Yes". 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.

  • Page 20: Setting" Menu

    Configuration Menu Functions "Setting" menu Advanced Progressive (Setting is only possible when 525i or 625i component video • OFF :IP conversion is carried out for each field in the screen. This is ideal for using when viewing images with a large amount of movement. •...
  • Page 21 The projector is equipped with a power-saving function that causes the power to turn off automatically and the projector to switch to standby if no signal is input to the projector for a continuous length of time. The length of time before the power-saving function operates can be selected from four available settings.
  • Page 22 Configuration Menu Functions Trigger Out This turns the trigger function on and off to determine whether the projector's power on/ off status and problems with projector operation are communicated to an external device. If you change the setting, the new setting will take effect after the power has been turned off and the cool-down period is complete.

  • Page 23: Input Signal

    Startup Screen This sets whether the start-up screen (the image that is projected when projection starts) is displayed (ON) or not displayed (OFF). If you change the setting, the new setting will take effect after the power has been turned off and the cool-down period is complete.

  • Page 24: Reset" Menu

    Configuration Menu Functions "Reset" menu Lamp-Hours Reset This initialises the lamp operating time. When this command is selected, the cumulative operating time for the lamp is cleared and returned to the default setting. Memory Reset This resets (erases) all settings that have been made using the "Memory: Standard" and "Memory: Advance" commands.

  • Page 25: Using The Configuration Menus

    Using the Configuration Menus Displaying a menu Full menu: Press Selecting a menu item to select a menu item, then press Changing settings to adjust values. If you press when an item with will be displayed. To return to a previous display, press When setting is complete Press Configuration Menu Functions...

  • Page 26: Preparation For Using Cinema Color Editor

    Macintosh: Click the "Installer for Mac OS Classic" icon or the "Installer for Mac OS X" icon in the "EPSON" window, depending on the operating system you are using.

  • Page 27: Uninstalling Cinema Color Editor

    • If the "Add New Hardware Wizard" window appears when a Windows computer is connected to the projector by means of a USB cable, click [Cancel]. Install the USB driver (EPSON Projector USB-Virtual COM Driver) before making the connection. •...

  • Page 28: Using Cinema Color Editor

    Using Cinema Color Editor The following information describes how to use the Windows edition of the program. The Macintosh edition works in basically the same way. Click to go to remote control window Click as above in order to display the "RGBCMY"...

  • Page 29: Saving Adjustment/Loading Adjustments From A File

    Check that the power for the projector to be adjusted is turned on, then start Cinema Color Editor. For Windows : Click "Start" For Macintosh : Click "Finder" and then "Applications" from the "Dock (Macintosh HD)", and then (Names may vary double-click "CCEditor"...

  • Page 30: Saving Customised Settings Into Memory

    (yellow): In use (grey): Not in use Memory list Loading adjustment values from a saved file into projector memory Select a memory number for saving from the memory list. Click [File Read]. Select the file to be loaded in the file selection window, and then click [Open].
  • Page 31 This lets you save memory settings in a computer so that you do not need to be limited by the six available memory areas of the projector, so that they can be loaded into the projector whenever needed. Changing a memory area names The preset names such as "MEMORY1"...

  • Page 32: Problem Solving

    Normal operation is in progress. Cool-down time is approximately 30 seconds. After cool-down is complete, the projector goes to standby mode. You cannot use the remote control or the projector's control panel during cool- down. (operation) indicator (warning) indicator...

  • Page 33: When The Indicators Provide No Help

    (Computer monitors and LCD screens have p.32 different colour reproduction performance, so that the colours projected by the projector p.32 and the colours appearing on the monitor p.33 may not necessarily match, but this is not a sign of a problem.)

  • Page 34: The Message "Not Supported." Is Displayed

    If the connection is made while the power is already turned on, the function [Fn] key that switches the computer's video signal to external output may not work. Turn the power for the projector and the computer off and then back on again.

  • Page 35: Images Are Fuzzy Or Out Of Focus

    The recommended distance from the projector to the screen is within 87–1365 cm (2.9–44.8 ft.) for a screen size of 16:9, and 108–1672 cm (3.6–54.9 ft.) for a screen size of 4:3. Set up the projector so that the projection distance is within this range.

  • Page 36: Image Colours Are Not Right

    "Setting" - "Screen" - "Position" p.18 If dual display has been activated in the Display Properties of the computer's Control Panel, the projector will only project about half of the image on the computer screen. To display the whole of the image on the computer screen, turn off the dual display setting.

  • Page 37: Problems When Projection Starts

    The operating range for the remote control is approximately 10m. Setup Guide 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 38: 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. Be sure to read the separate Safety Instructions/World-Wide Warranty Terms booklet for details on safe handling of the projector during cleaning.

  • Page 39: Consumable Replacement Periods

    Consumable Replacement Periods Air Filter Replacement Period If the air filter becomes broken or too dirty to clean Replace with an optional air filter. "Appendix: Optional Accessories" p.40 Lamp Replacement Period • The message "Replace the lamp." appears on the screen when projection starts. •...

  • Page 40: 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 41 Remove the old air filter. Place your finger under one of the ribs and lift up. Remove the lamp cover. Lift up slightly from underneath to remove. Install the lamp cover, then tighten the lamp cover fixing screws. Select "Lamp - Hours Reset" from the "Reset"...

  • Page 42: Optional Accessories

    100" screen A portable roll-type screen. (Aspect 4:3) Soft carry case ELPLP28 Use this case if you need to carry the projector by hand. VGA-HD15 PC cable (1.8 m (6 ft.)) VGA-HD15 PC cable (3 m (9.8 ft.)) ELPAF04 VGA-HD15 PC cable (20 m (65.6 ft.)) ELPKC10 (For mini D-Sub 15-pin/mini D-Sub 15-pin) Use to connect the projector to a computer.

  • Page 43: List Of Supported Monitor Displays

    List of Supported Monitor Displays Depending on the setting, the output screen resolution will change slightly. Component Video Signal Resolution SDTV (525i, 60Hz) 640×480 (D1) 640×360 (for zoom) 768×576 SDTV(625i, 50Hz) 768×432 (for zoom) SDTV(525p) 640×480 (D2) 640×360 (for zoom) 768×576 SDTV(625p) 768×432 (for zoom)

  • Page 44: Specifications

    Ports * The USB connector is not guaranteed to operate correctly with all USB-compatible devices. Pixelworks ICs are used in this projector. Home Projector EMP-TW200 440 (W) × 114 (H) × 320 (D) mm (not including feet) 0.7 inches Polysilicon TFT active matrix 921,600 pixels (1280 (W) ×...

  • Page 45: Compatible Computers For Using Cinema Color Editor

    Compatible computers for using Cinema Color Editor Windows 98SE, NT4.0(SP6a), Me, 2000 Professional, XP Home Edition, XP Professional Edition * Internet Explorer Ver. 5 or later must be installed. Pentium MMX 166 MHz or higher (Pentium II 233 MHz or higher recommended) Memory capacity 10 MB or more...
  • Page 46 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. : 3840 Kilroy Airport Way MS: 313 Long Beach, CA 90806 : 562-290-5254...

  • Page 47: Glossary

    Cool-down This is the process by which the projector's lamp is cooled down after it has become hot through use. It is carried out automatically when the [Power] button on either the remote control or the projector's control panel has been pressed to turn off the projector.
  • Page 48 PC/ AT-compatible computers. Sync. (Synchronization) The signals output from computers have a specific frequency. If the projector frequency does not match this frequency, the resulting images will not be of a good quality. The process of matching the phases of these signals (the relative position of the crests and troughs in the signal) is called "synchronization".

  • Page 49: Index

    Brightness...14,16 Ceiling ...15,19,SG Child Lock...15,20,SG Cinema Color Editor ...24 Cinema Filter...2,9 Cleaning the Air Filter ...36 Cleaning the Lens...36 Cleaning the Projector Case ...36 Color Adjustment ...10,14,17 Color Intensity...14,16 Color Mode ...8,14,17 Color Temp...10,14,17 [Control (RS-232C)] port...6,25 COM Port ...15,19,25 Compatible Computers (Cinema Color Editor) ...43...
  • Page 51 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 strictly comply with SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION’s...
  • Page 52 Printed in China 404662400 03.09-.XA(C01)

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