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. Safety Instructions/World-Wide Warranty Terms This manual contains information on using the projector safely, and also includes safety instructions, world-wide warranty terms booklet and a troubleshooting check sheet. Be sure to read this manual thoroughly before using the projector. Setup Guide Contains information on basic operations for preparing the projector before use (setup and connecting video equipment or a computer) and for starting projection. User's Guide (this manual) Contains information on adjusting images, using the configuration menus, using the Cinema Color Editor, troubleshooting and maintenance. Notations used in this User's Guide General information Indicates procedures where personal injury or damage to the projector may occur if the procedures are not followed correctly. Indicates additional information and points which may be useful to know regarding a topic. Indicates a page where useful information regarding a topic can be found. Indicates that an explanation of the underlined word or words in front of this symbol appears in the glossary of terms. Refer to the "Glossary" in the "Appendix". p.46 , , etc. Indicates buttons on the remote control or projector's control panel. Meaning of "unit" and "projector" When "unit" or "projector" appears in the text of this User's Guide, they may refer to items which are accessories or optional equipment in addition to the main projector unit itself. Contents Features of the Projector ..................................2 Part names and Functions................................4 Front/Top...................................................................4 Control Panel.............................................................4 Remote Control .........................................................5 Rear...........................................................................6 Base ..........................................................................6 Appearance ....................................................... 7 Basic Image Quality Adjustments....................8 Selecting the Color Mode .......................................... 8 Selecting the Image Aspect....................................... 8 RGB adjustment ......................................................10 Viewing images at a preset image quality (memory function)........................................... 12 Saving Image quality adjustments (Memory save) ..... 12 Retriving image quality adjustments (Memory retrieve) ............................................... 12 Advanced Color Adjustments ........................10 Colour Temperature /Flesh Tone ............................ 10 Configuration Menu Functions ......................14 List of Configuration Menus..................................... 14 "Image" menu..........................................................16 "Setting" menu .........................................................18 "Reset" menu...........................................................22 Using the Configuration Menus ...............................23 Adjusting projected images using a computer Preparation for Using Cinema Color Editor ..24 Installing Cinema Color Editor................................. 24 Uninstalling Cinema Color Editor ............................ 25 Connecting to a Computer ...................................... 25 Operations using the Computer...............................26 Adjusting the color hue and saturation ....................26 Saving adjustment/Loading adjustments from a file .. 27 Saving customised settings into memory ................28 Saving/loading memory settings and editing memory area names ...........................................28 Using Cinema Color Editor.............................26 Starting Cinema Color Editor................................... 26 Troubleshooting Problem Solving ..............................................30 Reading the Indicators ............................................ 30 · When the · When the (warning) indicator is lit or flashing .............30 (operation) indicator is lit or flashing ..............30 When the Indicators Provide No Help .....................31 · Problems relating to images .................................................31 · Problems when projection starts...........................................35 · Problems with the remote control.........................................35 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 · Component Video.................................................................42 · Composite Video/S-Video....................................................42 · RGB Video/Computer ..........................................................42 Specifications.................................................. 43 Compatible computers for using Cinema Color Editor ..... 44 RS-232C cable layout ...................................................... 44 Replacing Consumables ......................................... 38 · Replacing the Air Filter ........................................................38 · Replacing the Lamp..............................................................38 · Resetting the Lamp Operating Time ....................................38 Glossary........................................................... 46 Index................................................................. 48 1 Appendix Adjusting LCD Panel Adjustment.................. 40 Optional Accessories ..................................... 41 List of Supported Monitor Displays .............. 42 Troubleshootin Adjusting projected images using a computer Configuration Menu Configuration Menu Basic Image Quality Adjustments Basic Image Quality Adjustments Features of the Projector Image appearance can be selected to match the projection environment (Color Mode) The optimum images for the location can be projected simply by selecting the desired colour mode from the following five preset modes. 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. In addition, if you select "Living Room", the Black-White Stretch function will operate to produce images that appear more solid, with clearer light and dark areas. p.8 sRGB Color Mode Dynamic Theatre Living Room Natural Easy image adjustments by computer The Cinema Color Editor CD-ROM that is included with the projector can be used to make fine adjustments to the hue and saturation of the projected images from a computer. Adjustment values can be saved in computer files which can be exchanged with other people so that they can also see the results of the adjustments that you have made. p.24 Replacing the file 2 Features of the Projector Equipped with a wide-angle lens shift function The lens shift function allows the position of the projected images to be adjusted vertically and horizontally without distorting the images. This can allow the projector to be set up with greater freedom, even if it is suspended from a ceiling or at an angle to the screen. Setup Guide Wide range of brightness adjustments 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. p.14 Electronic zoom and focus adjustment The projector's control panel and the accessory remote control can be used for easy zoom and focus adjustments. An adjustment screen is displayed so that adjustment is possible even when no video equipment is connected. For zoom adjustment, high magnification lens is provided to allow images to be increased in size by up to 1.5 times, so that images can be projected onto an 100" screen (16:9 screen only) even at a distance of approximately 3 m (10 ft.). Setup Guide A variety of image setting functions Some of the other many functions that are available are as follows. A progressive conversion that lets you obtain ideal results both for images with large amounts of movement and for still images. p.18 An aspect function that allows images to be viewed in wide-screen format. p.8 Memory functions that allow adjustment results to be stored and later retrieved easily using the remote control. p.12 Lock settings that can be used to lock the projector's control panel after adjustments have been made so that they cannot be changed by mistake, or to prevent children from accidentally turning on the power and looking into the lens. p.20 3 Part names and Functions Front/Top · Control panel · Lamp cover See below · Vertical lens adjustment dial Setup Guide Moves the lens vertically. p.38 · Horizontal lens adjustment dial Setup Guide Moves the lens horizontally. Open this cover when replacing the lamp inside. · Lens cover Attach when not using the projector to prevent the lens from becoming dirty or damaged. · Air exhaust vent · Remote control light-receiving area Setup Guide · Front adjustable feet Setup Guide Receives signals from the remote control. Extend to adjust the projection angle so that the projector is horizontal when placed on a desk top. Control Panel · Focus button · Setup Guide Press to adjust the focus of the projection lens. (Operation) indicator p.30 · Menu button p.23 The full-screen configuration menus turn on and off each time the [Menu] button is pressed. Flashes or lights in different colours to indicate the operating status of the projector. · (Warning) indicator p.30 Flashes or lights in different colours to indicate problems with the projector. · Source button Setup Guide Displays a selection menu for selecting the image source. · Power button Setup Guide Press to turn the power on and off. · Aspect button · Esc button · / / buttons p.8, p.12, p.23, Setup Guide p.23 p.8 · Zoom button Displays a selection menu for selecting the aspect. Setup Guide Press to adjust the size of projected images. Pressing [Esc] while viewing a configuration menu or selection menu displays the previous menu. · Select/Line menu button p.8, p.10, p.12, p.23 · buttons Setup Guide p.23, 4 Displays the line menu. When viewing a configuration menu or selection menu, press this button to select the menu item and proceed to the next display. Used as up/down buttons to select items in configuration menus and select menus. If the above menus are not displayed, correct the keystone distortion. Press the select adjustment values in a configuration menu and to adjust the zoom and focus. Part names and Functions 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. · On/Off buttons · Color Mode button Setup Guide · Indicator Illuminates when remote control signals are being output. Press to turn the projector power on and off. p.8 Displays a selection menu for selecting the colour mode. · Menu button · Memory button p.23 · Aspect button · Esc button p.8 p.12 Displays a selection menu for selecting memory settings. p.23 · Select/Line menu button p.8, p.12, p.23 · D4 button: Switches the input source Source Setup Guide · buttons p.8, p.12, p.23, Setup Guide Press to select configuration menu and selection menu items and adjustment values and to adjust the zoom and focus. · Pattern button · Setup Guide Displays a selection menu for selecting a test pattern. · Zoom button Setup Guide · · Blank button The projected images switch off and on each time this button is pressed. · S-Video button: Switches the input · Video button: Switches the input source to the projector's [SVideo] port. to the projector's [D4] port. When you need to switch the input signal to match the equipment that is connected t ...