Epson EH-TW3200 manual

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About the Man uals and Notations Used T ypes of Manual The documentation for your EPSON projector is di vi ded i nto the follo wing two manuals. Refer to the manuals in the order gi v en belo w . Safety Instructions/Support and Service Guide This manual contains information on using the pro j ector safely , and also includes a guide for warranty se[...]

1 Chec king the Components When you unpack the projector , make sure that you ha ve all these components. If any of the components are missing or in correct, please contact the place of purchase. ❏ Pro jector (with lens co ver) ❏ Remote contro l ❏ P ower cable (3.0m) Connect to the projector and to a wall outlet. ❏ AA-size alkali batteries [...]

2 T able of Contents ■ Features of the Projector ............................. 4 ■ Part Names and Functions .......................... 6 Front / Top ...................... .................. ................... 6 Control panel ............... .................. ...................... . 6 Remote control ............ .................. ..........[...]

3 T ab le of Contents Basic operation Appendix T r oubleshooting Image Quality Adjustments Installing the proje ctor Configuration Menu T r oub leshooting ■ Problem Solving ........................................ 37 Reading the indicators ..................... ...................37 • When the (warning) indicato r is lit or flashing ...........[...]

4 Features of the Pr ojector "x.v .Color" mode realizes more natural color repr oduction Image appearance can be selected to match the pr ojection en vir onment (Color Mode) The optimum images for the location can be projected simply by selecting the desired color mode from the follo wing fi ve preset modes. p.18 Color Mode Dynamic Living[...]

5 F eatures of the Projector " " mode realizes more natural color repr oduction Sophisticated color adjustment Equipped with 2.1x shor t thr o w zoom lens In addition to the "Color Mode", the absolute color temperature and skin tones can be adjusted by simple procedures to render the picture e ven more to your o wn liking. Furth[...]

6 P ar t Names and Functions Fr ont / T op Contr ol panel Buttons with no explanation function in the same way as the corresponding b uttons on the remote control. Refer to "Remote control" for further details on these buttons. • Fr ont adjustab le feet p.17 Extend to adjust the projection angle so that the project or is horizontal when[...]

7 P ar t Names and Functions Remote contr ol • Remote contr ol light-emitting area p.13 Outputs remote control si gnals. • P ower but ton p.14 , 15 T urns the projector po wer on/off . • Memory button p.24 Sav es, loads, and erases memory contents. • Default button p.26 Restores default settings when menu is displayed. • Enter/Line menu b[...]

8 P ar t Names and Functions Rear Base • [T rigger out ] por t Outputs a 12-volt DC signal when the projector is turned on. It is used to transmit the po wer status of this projector (on/off) to external equipment such as a motorized screen. • [Video] input port p.12 Connects to the Co mposite V ideo output port of the video equipment. • [HDM[...]

9 Appearance Center of lens * Distance from cente r of lens to suspensio n brac ket fixing point Units: mm Center of lens 450 131 148.3 4.5 12.3 134.7 5-M4 × 9 389.7 150 136 160 45 75 300 56 72 *[...]

10 Setting up Adjusting the pr ojection size A* B* 90 ° Screen size Center of lens Screen Adjusting the pr ojection size Lens shift adjustment When the projector is further aw ay from the screen, the projection image size are lar ger . While referring to the table belo w , position the projector so that the images are projected onto the screen at [...]

11 Setting up Installing the Pr ojector Pr ojection methods * When suspending the projector from a ceiling, change the configuration menu settings. p.34 When projecting fr om a ceiling * If you place the projector of f to the side, aim it straight ahead (rather than at the center of the screen), then use the horizontal lens shift dial to center the[...]

12 Connecting Ima ge Sour ces • T ur n the pow er off f or both the projector and the signal source bef ore connecting them. If the pow e r f or either de vice is on at the time of connection, damage ma y result. • Chec k the shapes of the cab le connectors and the de vice por ts bef ore making the connections. If you try to f orce a connector [...]

13 Installing the Pr ojector Preparing the Remote Contr ol Inser ting batteries into the remote contr ol Using the remote contr ol If dela ys in the responsiveness of th e remote control occur or if it do es not oper ate after it has been used f or some time , it probab ly means that the batteries are becoming flat. When this happens , replace them[...]

14 Star ting and Stopping Pr ojection T urning the po wer on an d pr ojecting images TIP If you set the "Direct P o wer On" to "On", the po wer of the unit will turn on when the main pow er s witch is turned on, without having to press the pow er b utton of the remote control or the projector's control panel. p .33 If there[...]

15 Star ting and St opping Projection Basic Operations When the e xpected images are not pr ojected T urning the po wer off When the ex pected images are not pr ojected T urning the po wer off Simply pressing or does not stop electricity consumption. If more than one signal source has been connected, or if no images are projected, use the remote co[...]

16 Adjusting the Pr ojection Screen Focus adjustment Pr ojection size adjustment (Zoom adjustment) Pr ojection 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 mov e the position of the projected images vertically or horizontally within the range sho wn [...]

17 Adjusting the Projection Screen Basic Operations Adjusting the tilt of the pr ojector Displa ying a test pattern Adjusting the tilt of the pr ojector Displa ying a test pattern Extend Extend Retract Retract When an image from the projector that is placed on a flat surface is tilting horizontally ( ), use the front feet to correct the tilt. Y ou [...]

18 Basic Image Quality Adjustments Selecting the color mode Selecting the aspect *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 f or the pur poses of profit-making or public displa y , it ma y result in infringing on th[...]

19 Basic Image Quality Adjustments Image Quality Adjustments Normal Full Zoom Wide Living Room Natural Cinema Dynamic : Ideal for watching mo vies and 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 . : Y ou can select from e[...]

20 Ad v anced Color Adjustments Y ou can select "Sharpness" or "Adv an ced" in the "Image" menu to adjust the images according to your o wn preferences. The adjustment screens for "Gamma" and "RGBCMY" can be displayed on the screen directly by pressing the correspondi ng b uttons on the remote contr[...]

21 Adv anced Color Adjustments Image Quality Adjustments Customized ("Adjust it from the ima ge") Customized ("Adjust it from the graph") Use or to mov e the gamma icon to the place where you want to adjust the brightness, and press or to confirm the selection. The place selected and the regions of the same brightness will flash[...]

22 Adv anced Color Adjustments RGB adjustment (Offset, Gain) RGB adjustment (Offset, Gain) RGB adjustment (Offset, Gain) Press and then select "Image" - "Adv anced" - "RGB" in that order and confir m the selection. Use or (UP or DO WN) to select an item, and then use or (LEFT or RIGHT) to make the adjustment. T o retur[...]

23 Image Quality Adjustments Examining Ima ge Quality Fur ther In addition to color adjustments, adjustments to adv anced sharpness and the amount of light from the lamp can also be made to match the image in search of the best picture. Sharpness (Ad v anced) adjustment A uto Iris (automatic aper ture) setting Sharpness (Ad v anced) adjustment A ut[...]

24 Vie wing Images at a Preset Im age Quality (Memory Function) After using a subset of "Signal" and "Image" in th e configuration menu to adju st the projected images, the adjusted v alues can then be sa ved (Sa ve Memory). In addition, the sa ved data can be retrie ved easily , so that you can enjoy viewing images with the adj[...]

25 Vie wing Images at a Preset Image Quality (M emor y Function) Image Quality Adjustments Erase Memory Renaming Memory TIP Adjust each of the settings to the v alues to be sav ed. Press , and select "Sav e Memor y". The Sav e Memory screen is displayed. Select the memor y name to register the adjustments to from Memor y1 to 10, and press[...]

26 Configuration Men u Functions The configuration menus can be used to mak e a v a riety of adjustments and settings in volving image quality and input signals. The follo wing two types of menu are a vailable. For details on the operation method, refer to "Using the conf iguration menus" in the next section. Using the configuration menus[...]

27 Configuration Men u Functions Configuration Menu Changing settings Example: If you press when an item with next to it is selected, the selecti on screen for that item will be displayed. T o return to a previous display , press . When setting is complete Press . Use or to adjust v alues. Use or to select an item, then press . • F or items such [...]

28 Configuration Men u Functions List of configuration menus When no image signals are being input, the "Image" menu and the "Signal" menu cannot be adjusted. Also, the items displayed in the "Image" menu, the "Signal" menu and the "Info" menu will v ary depending on the type of image signals that a[...]

29 Configuration Men u Functions Configuration Menu ì¸óÕâšëúìx ÉXÉäÅ[ÉvÉÇÅ[Éh Y es, No Y es, No p.33 Y es, No p.36 Settings Inf o • The message text will be d isplayed in yellow when it is time to replace the lamp. • Time from 0H to 1 0H will be displ ayed as 0H. F rom 10H onw ards, the disp lay will be in units of 1H. The &qu[...]

30 Configuration Men u Functions "Image" menu Fi ve dif ferent settings can be selected for the Colo r Mode, to match the images being projected or the projection en vironment. p.18 (Adjustment is not possible when "C olor Mode" is set to "x.v . Color".) Adjust this when the output le vel of the connected eq uipment is[...]

31 Configuration Men u Functions Configuration Menu "Signal" menu This lets you adjust the hue, sa turation, an d brightness for each o f the R/G/B/C/M/Y color components. p.20 This lets you set the lamp brightness to one of two settings. Set to "ECO" if the projection images are too bright when projecting in a dark room or p ro[...]

32 Configuration Men u Functions (Setting is not possible when signals are bei ng input from the [HDMI1] /[HDMI2] input port.) When part of the image is cl ipped, mov e the image display position v ertically and horizontally so that the entire image is projected. Press , , and to adjust the position. (This can be set only when signals are being inp[...]

33 Configuration Men u Functions Configuration Menu "Settings" menu (Setting is possible only when signals are being input from the [HDMI1]/[HDMI2]/[Component] input port.) This changes the display area (the part of projected images). • Off, 2%, 4%, 6%, 8%: If set to "Of f", the top and the bottom of the image are sometimes af[...]

34 Configuration Men u Functions If this is set to "On", you can't operate the projecto r's control panel buttons and a icon appears on the screen when a button is pressed. T o cancel, press and hold on the projector's co ntrol panel for ab out se ven seconds or more. If you change the setting, the ne w setting will ta ke e[...]

35 Configuration Men u Functions Configuration Menu Sets the signal form at in accordan ce with the video equipment that is connected to the [V ideo] or [S- V ideo] input port. If set to "Auto", the vi deo signal format is set automatically . If there is a lot of interference in the image, or if a problem such as no image being projected [...]

36 Configuration Men u Functions "Memory" menu "Reset" menu This retrie ve s settings previously sav ed using "Sa ve Memory". p.24 This cannot be sel ected when nothing is sa ved at "Sa ve Memory". This can be used to sav e "Image" menu settings. p.24 This is used to erase unwanted sa ved memory . p[...]

37 T r oubles hooting Pr oblem Solving Reading the indicator s The projector indicates its st atus using the indicators. (the icon and the around the button) and (the icon) light and flash, and lights and flashes in red according to the current status. The follo wing tables sho w what the indicators mean and ho w to remedy the problems that they in[...]

38 Problem Solving Indicator statuses in normal operation During normal operation, the indicator is of f. : Lit : Flashing Lamp replacement warning It is time to replace the lamp . Replace the lamp with a ne w one as soon as possib le. p.50 If y ou continue to use the projector wit hout replacing the lamp , the lamp may b lowout. Standby co ndition[...]

39 Problem Solving T r oubles hooting When the indicator s pr o vide no help If any of the follo wing problems occur and the indicators do not of fer a solution, refer to the pages gi ven for each problem. Pr oblems relating to ima ges ■ No images appear ● No images appear p.39 Projection does not star t, the projection area is completely black[...]

40 Problem Solving ■ Movin g images are not displa yed ■ The message "Not Supported" is display ed Are the image signal f ormat settings correc t? If a composite video or S-V ideo signal is being input If projection does n ot occur when the "V ideo Signal" menu command is set to "Auto", select th e signal format th[...]

41 Problem Solving T r oubles hooting ■ The message "No Signal" is displa yed ■ Images are fuzzy or out of f ocus ■ Interference or distortion appear in images Are the cables connected correctly? Check that all of the cables required for projection are securely connected. p.12 Has the correct video input port been selected? Press , [...]

42 Problem Solving ■ Image is truncated (lar ge) or small ■ Image color s are not right Is an extension cab le being used? If an extension cable is used, interference may increase. T ry connecting a signal amplifier . Have the "Sync. " and "T rac king " settings been adjusted correctly? The projector has an automatic adju st[...]

43 Problem Solving T r oubles hooting ■ Images appear dark ■ Pr ojection stops automaticall y Pr oblems when pr ojection star ts ■ P ower does not turn on Have the color intensity and tint been adjusted correctly? Use the "Color Saturation" and "T int" menu commands to adjust the color and tint. "Ima ge" - "[...]

44 Problem Solving Pr oblems with the remote control ■ The remote contr ol does not w ork Is the remote contr ol light- emitting area facing towards the remote control light-receiving area when it is operated? Face the remote control to wards the remote control light-recei ving area. Operating range p.13 Is the remote c ontrol too far from the pr[...]

45 Appendix Maintenance This section describes maintenance t asks such as cleaning the projector and replacing c onsumable parts. Cleaning Y ou should clean the projector if it becomes dirty or if the quality of projec ted images starts to deteriorate. Cleaning the air filter If the air filter becomes block ed with dust and th e message "The p[...]

46 Maintenance Use a vacuum c leaner to remove any remaining dust from t he surface of the air filter . Install the air filter . Install the air filter cover . Cleaning the pr ojector case Clean the projector case by wiping it gently with a soft cloth. If the projector is particularly dirty , moisten the c loth with water containing a small amount [...]

47 Maintenance Appendix Consumable replacement periods Air filter replacement period • If the air filter has been br oken or the "Replace" message is displa yed e ven though the air filter has been cleaned. Replacing the air f ilter p.48 Lamp replacement period • The message "Replace the lamp ." appears on the screen when pr[...]

48 Maintenance Replacing consumables Replacing the air filter Replacing the lamp Resetting the lamp operating time Press the knobs to release the catches, and then pull the cov er upward. Press or to tur n off the pow er , and then tur n the main pow er s witch OFF . Remov e the air filter cov er . Dispose of used air filters properly in accordance[...]

49 Maintenance Appendix Remov e the old air filter . Inser t the new air filter . Install the air filter cov er . Install with the groo ve f aced to the right. Loosen the lamp fixing screws . Remov e the old lamp. Pull out straight. Inser t the new lamp . Make sure that it f aces the correct wa y . Install the lamp and the lamp cov er securely . Th[...]

50 Optional Accessories/Consumab les The follo wing optional accessories/c onsumables are av ailable for purchase if required. This list of optional accessories/consumables is current as of: 2010.7. Details of accessories are subject to change without notice. V aries depending on country of purchase. ■ Optional Accessories ■ Consumable s 50&quo[...]

51 Appendix List of Suppor ted Monitor Displa ys Component Video Composite Video /S-Video Signal Refresh rat e (Hz) Resolution (D ots) SDTV (480i) 6 0 7 2 0 × 480 SDTV(576i ) 50 720 × 576 SDTV(480p) 60 720 × 480 SDTV(576p) 50 720 × 576 HDTV   (720p) 50/60 1280 × 720 HDTV(1080i) 50/60 1920 × 1080 HDTV(1080p) 50/60 1920 × 1080 Signal Refresh[...]

52 List of Suppor ted Monitor Displays Input signal fr om the [HDMI1] / [HDMI2] input port Computer image (analog RGB) Signal Refresh ra te (Hz) Resolution (Dots) VGA 60 640 × 480 SDTV (480i) 60 720 × 480 SDTV(576i) 50 720 × 576 SDTV(480p) 60 720 × 480 SDTV(576p) 50 720 × 576 HDTV (720p) 5 0/60 1280 × 720 HDTV(1080i) 50/60 1920 × 1080 HDTV(1[...]

53 Appendix Specifications * Y ou can connect any HDMI or D VI-D compatible equipment. Howe ver , depending on the equipment, the projector may not project any image. Pr oduct name EH-TW3600 EH-TW3200 Dimensions 450 (W) × 136 (H) × 360 (D) mm (not including feet) Pa n e l s i z e 0.74 inch wide Displa y method Polysilicon TFT acti ve matrix Resol[...]

54 Specifications This product is also designed for IT po wer dis trib ution system with pha se-to-phase v oltage 230V . ■ Angle of tilt If you set the projector higher than 8 º , it could damage the projector and cause an accident. ■ RS-232C cabl e lay out • Connector shape : D-Sub 9-pin (male) • Projector input connector : RS-232C Pixel [...]

55 Specifications Appendix W e: EPSON AMERICA, INC . Located at: 3840 Kilro y Air por t W ay MS: 3-13 Long Beach, C A 90806 T el: 562-290-52 54 Declare under so le responsibili ty that the product id entified herein , complies with 47CFR P ar t 2 and 15 of the FCC r ules as a Class B digital device . Each product ma rketed, is identical to the repr[...]

56 Glossar y Follo wing is an explanation of some of the terms us ed in this guide which ma y be unfamiliar or which were not explained in the manual itself. Further information can be obtained by referring to other commercially-a v ailable publications. Aspect Ratio The ratio between an image's length and its height . W ide screen refers to s[...]

57 Glossar y Appendix SECAM An abbreviation for Sequential Couleur A Memoire, and a format for ground-based analogue color television broadcasts. This format is us ed in France, Eastern Europe and the former Soviet Union, the Middle East and Africa. Security lock A device consisting of a protect or case with a hole in it that a commercially-a vaila[...]

58 Inde x 2-2 Pull-down ........ ............. ............. ............. ..... 28 , 32 Abs. Color Temp. .......... ............. ............. ........... 28 , 30 Advanced .............. ............. ............. ............. ..... 28 , 30 Air filter ................ ............. ................ ............. .......... 8 Aspect ............[...]

59 Inde x Appendix Replacing the lamp ........ ............. ................ ............. . 48 Reset ............... ............. ............. ....... 28 , 29 , 31 , 33 , 35 Reset All ............ ........... ........... .............. ........... ........ 29 , 36 Reset Lamp Hours ............. ............ ............. ........ 29 , 48 Reset [...]

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