Images Appear Dark; Images Appear Dark S - Epson EH-TW490 User Manual

Problem Solving
Check
Are the cables connected correctly?
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Is the contrast adjusted correctly?
Is the color adjustment set correctly?
Are the color saturation and tint adjusted correctly?
(Only when projecting images from a video source)

Images appear dark

Check
Is the image brightness set correctly?
g
Is the contrast adjusted correctly?
Is it time to replace the lamp?
Are you using the projector at a high altitude or in a location subject
to high temperatures?
Is it projecting outside of the recommended projection distance
range?
Check that all the cables required for projection are securely connected.
Check that no cables are disconnected and that there are no poor contacts in the cables.
s "Connecting Equipment" p.21
Adjust the Contrast setting from the Configuration menu.
s Image - Contrast p.71
Adjust the Color Adjustment setting from the Configuration menu.
s Image - Color Adjustment p.71
Adjust the Color Saturation and Tint settings from the Configuration menu.
s Image - Color Saturation, Tint p.71
Adjust the Brightness and Power Consumption settings from the Configuration menu.
s Image - Brightness p.71
s ECO - Power Consumption p.82
Adjust the Contrast setting from the Configuration menu.
s Image - Contrast p.71
When the lamp is nearly ready for replacement, the images become darker and the color quality becomes poorer. When
this happens, replace the lamp with a new lamp.
s "Replacing the Lamp" p.104
The screen may become dark when using at high altitude or in a location subject to high temperatures. Although you
cannot make Power Consumption settings at this time, you can continue to use the projector.
The image becomes darker if the projection distance is too large. Setup within the recommended range.
s "Screen Size and Projection Distance"
Remedy
Remedy
p.112
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