Epson EH-TW3800 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 ...................................... ....... 7 Rear ......[...]

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 ........................................ 39 Reading the indicators ............................... 39 • When the (warning) indicato r is lit or flashing ....................[...]

4 Features of the Pr ojector Image appearance can be selected to match the pr ojection en vir onment (Color Mode) " " mode realizes more natural color repr oduction Sophisticated color adjustment The optimum images for the location can be projected simply by selecting the desired color mode from the follo wing sev en preset modes. If &quo[...]

5 F eatures of the Projector Equipped with a wide- angle lens shift function The lens shift function allo ws the position of the projected images to be adjusted vertically and horizontally without distorting the images. This can allo w the projector to be set up with greater freedom, e ven if it is suspended from a ceiling or at an angle to the scr[...]

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. • Front adjustab le fe et 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 Returns settings of the adjustm ent screen in the configuration m enu t[...]

8 P ar t Names and Functions Rear Base • [T rigger out ] por t When the projector is turned on, a 12 V DC signal is output from this port. When the projector is turned of f or a problem with operati on occurs, the output becomes 0 V to send the projector's power ON/OFF status to an external de vice. • [Video] input port p.12 Inputs a gener[...]

9 Appearance Centre of lens * Distance from centr e of lens to suspensio n brac ket fixing point Units:mm Centre 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 -17 to 55 (-6.8 to 21.5) -23 to 73 (-9.1 to 28.7) -35 to 109 (-13.6 to 43.0) -58 to 182 (-22.7 to 71.7) -69 to 219 (-27.0 to 86) -46 to 146 (-18.2 to 57.4) -86 to 273 (-34.0 to 107.6) Centre of lens Screen Adjusting the pr ojection size Lens shift adjustment When the projector is further aw ay from the s[...]

11 Setting up Installing the Pr ojector Pr ojection methods * When suspending the projector from a ceiling, change the configuration menu settings. p.37 When projecting fr om a celling * Even if projection will be from the screen side, set up the screen and projector so that they are parallel. Configuration menu Settings Projection F ront F ront/Ce[...]

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. If this happen, replace the bat [...]

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 .36 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 Installing and remo ving the cable co ver 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 [...]

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 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 can adjust zoom, focus, and color without having to connect vide[...]

18 Basic Image Quality Adjustments Selecting the color mode Selecting the aspect Selecting the color mode Press and select the color mode from the menu. Setting is also possible using the configuration menu. Inputting a signal to the HDMI1/HDMI2 terminals. *If you press , the Select menu disappears. Select Menu Operations Use to select an item. Pre[...]

19 Basic Image Quality Adjustments Image Quality Adjustments : 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 . : Suitable for use in a completely darkened room. : A clear tone of color one mig[...]

20 Ad v anced Color Adjustments Y ou can select "Image" - "Sharpness" or "Advance d" 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 control. The adj[...]

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) Selecting the color gam ut Selecting the color gam ut The setting v alues for providing the color gamut that matches the specifications for the equipment being used hav e been recorded. Y ou can change the color gamut easily just by selecting a setting from the menu. This setting is only [...]

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 menu commands such as "Image" has been used to adjust the projected images, the adjustment 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 adjusted settings at any time (Load[...]

25 Viewing Images at a Preset Im age Quality(Me mory Function) Image Quality Adjustments Erase Memory Renaming Memory This feature can be used to erase and clean up unwanted memories. Press , and select "Erase Memor y". The Erase Memory screen will be displayed. Select the memor y name to erase. A confirmation message will be displayed. I[...]

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 ne xt 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 (For the EH-TW3800) 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 [...]

29 Configuration Men u Functions Configuration Menu Resolution Sync Info Source Lamp Hours Input Signal Resolution Sync Inf o The "Info" menu is only used to display the projector status. Video Signal Custom1 to Custom2 p.38 Sav e Memor y Y es, No p.38 Reset All Y es, No p.38 Reset Memor y Displa y p.37 Reset Y es, No p.33 Load Memor y IS[...]

30 Configuration Men u Functions List of configuration menus (For the EH-TW5000) 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 [...]

31 Configuration Men u Functions Configuration Menu Resolution Sync Info Source Lamp Hours Input Signal Resolution Sync Inf o The "Info" menu is only used to display the projector status. Video Signal Custom1 to Custom2 p.38 Sav e Memor y Y es, No p.38 Reset All Y es, No p.38 Reset Memor y Displa y p.37 Reset Y es, No Load Memor y ISFDa y[...]

32 Configuration Men u Functions "Image" menu Se ven 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 i[...]

33 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 automatically enhances the cont rast by calculating based on its current contrast. Select on e of the three le vels to enhance the contrast. When a larger num[...]

34 Configuration Men u Functions This adjusts the images if fl ick ering, fuzziness or interference appear in the images. • Flickering and fuzziness may also occur when the brightness, contrast and sharpness se ttings are adjusted. • Clearer adjustments can be ob tained if you adjust the "T racking" first and then adjust the "Syn[...]

35 Configuration Men u Functions Configuration Menu (Setting is not possible when "Color Mode" is set to "x.v . Color .") This reduces flickering of images. Three modes are av ailable. Select the mode to suit your liking. Set "Of f" when the image source, such as D VD, contains little electrical interference. This redu[...]

36 Configuration Men u Functions "Settings" menu (This setting can be made only wh en 480i, 1080i/60Hz or 1080p/24Hz signals are being input to the [Component], [HDMI1] or [HDMI2] input ports or when NTSC, M-P AL or P AL60 signals are being input to the [V ideo] or [S-V ideo] input ports.) Y ou ca n select whether images are projected wit[...]

37 Configuration Men u Functions Configuration Menu This should be set in accordance with th e method used t o set up the projector . • Front : Select when the projector is set up in front of the screen. • Front/Ceiling : Select when the projector is set up in front of the screen and suspended from a ceiling. • Rear : Select when the projecto[...]

38 Configuration Men u Functions "Memory" menu "Reset" menu This recalls the stored memory settings and your memo ry setting saved at "Sa ve Memory". p.24 This can be used to sav e "Image" menu settings. p.24 This is used to erase unwa nted memory setting sa ved as "Custom1" and "Custom2".[...]

39 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[...]

40 Problem Solving Indicator statuses in normal operation During normal operation, the indicator is off. : 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 . 52 If y ou continue to use the projector wit hout replacing the lamp , the lamp may b lowout. Standby co nditio[...]

41 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.41 Projection does not star t, the projection area is completely black[...]

42 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 Å If projection does n ot occur when the "V ideo Signal" menu command is set to "Auto", select th e signal format[...]

43 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 , [...]

44 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[...]

45 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" - "[...]

46 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[...]

47 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[...]

48 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 [...]

49 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. Replace with an optional air filter . Replacing the air f ilter p.50 Lamp replacement period • The message "Replace the lamp[...]

50 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 power s witch OFF . Remov e the air filter cov er . Dispose of used air filters properly in accordance [...]

51 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[...]

52 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: 2008.11. Details of acc essories are subject to change without notice. V aries depending on country of purchase. ■ Optional Accessories ■ Consumable s 50&q[...]

53 Appendix List of Suppor ted Monitor Displa ys Depending on the setting, the output screen resolution will change slightly . When "Anamorphic wide" is selected for the asp ect mode, all input signals is projected at 1920 × 1080 dots. Component Video *Letterbox sign al Composite Video /S-Video *Letterbox sign al : Aspect Units: Dots Sig[...]

54 List of Suppor ted Monitor Displays Computer image (analog RGB) *1 Connection is not po ssible if the equipment does n ot hav e a VGA output port. *2 Letterbox signal It may be possible to project sign als which are not lis ted in the abov e table. Ho wever , some functions may be limited in that case. Input signal fr om the [HDMI1] / [HDMI2] in[...]

55 Appendix Specifications This product is also designed for IT po wer distrib ution system with phase-to-phase voltage 230V . Pr oduct name EH-TW5000 EH-TW3800 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 Resolution 2,073,600 pixels (1920 (W) × 1080[...]

56 Specifications ■ 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 <At projector> (PC serial cable) <At computer> Signal Function GND 5 5 GND GND Signal wire e arth[...]

57 Appendix Glossary Follo wing is an explanation of some of the terms used in this guide which may be unfamiliar or which were not explained in the manual itself. Further information can be obtained by referring to other commercially-av ailable publications. Aspect The ratio between an image's length and its height. HDTV images hav e an aspec[...]

58 Glossar y Security lo ck A de vice cons isting of a protect or case with a hole in it that a commercially-av ailable theft- prev enti on cable can be passed through in order to secure the device to a table or pillar . This projector is co mpatible with the Micro sav er Security System m anufactured by K ensington. SV GA A type of image signal wi[...]

59 Appendix Inde x 2-2 Pull-do wn .............. ......... ........... ......... ........... ......... ......... 35 4-4 Pull-do wn .............. ......... ........... ......... ........... ......... ......... 36 Absolute Color T e mperature .................. ........... .......... 28,30,32 Adv anced ............ ......... ........... ......... ..[...]

60 Inde x Refresh Rate................... ........... ......... ......... ........... ......... . 29,31 Remote control ............. ........... ......... ........... ......... ........... ... 7,13 Rename Memory........ ........... ......... ........ ........... ......... . 25,31,38 Replacing the air filter ..... ...................... ........... [...]

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