Epson CPD-20172R1 manual

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    2 Copyright Notice All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduc ed, stored in a retrieval system, or tran smitted in any form or by any means, elec tronic, mechanical, phot ocopying, recording, or ot herwise, without the prior written permission of Seiko Epson Corporation. The in form ation contained herein is designed only for [...]

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    Contents 3 Contents Welcome! 5 Registration and Warranty 5 Projector Parts 6 Projector Controls 7 Optional Accessories 8 About This Manual 9 Getting More Information 9 Using the Projector 11 Choosing a Location 11 Adjusting the Picture 13 Controlling Your Presentation 15 Adjusting the Volume 15 Freezing the Action 15 Turning Off the Picture and Sou[...]

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    4 Contents Cleaning and Replacing the Air Filters 26 Replacing the Lamp 27 Resetting the Lamp Timer 29 Storing the Projector 29 Transporting the Projector 29 Problem Solving 31 What To Do When the Lights Flash 31 Solving Projector Problems 32 Solving Picture Problems 34 Where To Get Help 38 Specifications and Notices 39 Projector Specifications 39 [...]

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    Welcome! 5 Welcome! The Epson ® PowerLite ® Home 20 Theater Pr ojector lets you enjoy high-quality pr ojection in the relaxing environment of your own home. It offers these powerful features: ■ Adjustable color modes with built-in cinema filter for great viewing ■ 16:9 LCD panel for wide format projection ■ Flexible setup configurations fo [...]

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    6 Welcome! Projector Parts Control panel Infrared receiver (for remote contr ol) Ventilation slots Lens cover Focus ring Zoom ring Adjustab le feet Speaker S-video port Video port (composite video) Input B (computer) Component video port AC powe r inlet Infrared receiver Audio ports Control port (for service use only) Vertical lens shift Horizontal[...]

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    Welcome! 7 Projector Controls Power button Turns the projector on and off Power light Indicates operating status Warning light Alerts you to problems Keystone correction buttons Adjust screen shape Volume butto ns Adjust speaker vol ume Menu button Displays or hides projector menus Source button Switches the video input source Esc button Exits the [...]

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    8 Welcome! Optional Accessories Epson provides the following optional accessories for the projector: You can purchase these accessor ies from an Ep son authorized reseller. To find the nearest reseller, please call 800- GO-EPSON (800-4 63-7766). To purchase online, visit www.epsonstore.com (U.S. sales only). In Ca nada, please call (800) 463-7766 f[...]

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    Welcome! 9 About This Manual See the Quick Setup sheet to connect the projector to yo ur video or computer equipment. This book contains information on using the projector, in addition to maintenance instructions, troubleshooting tips, important sa fety instructions, specifications, and warranty information. Please follow these guidelines as you re[...]

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    10 Welcome![...]

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    Using the Proj ector 11 Using the Projector Follow the instructions in this section to ch oose a location for the projector, adjust the picture, control projector operation, and use the menu system. Choosing a Location You can set up the projector for these four viewing arrangements: If you install the projector in a rear or overhead position, you [...]

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    12 Using the Proj ector To project a rectangular (non-distored) image, you do not need to align the projector exactly with the center of the screen. By using the horizontal lens shift dial, you can place the projector to the left or right of the screen’s center, by up to 25 percent of the imag e’s width when projecting with a 16:9 aspect ratio.[...]

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    Using the Proj ector 13 Adjusting the Picture Follow the steps on the Quick Setup sheet to connect the projector t o your equipment, turn it on, and select the image source . Once you see your picture, you may need to make certain adjustments. Note: If you don’t see a picture, or th e picture does n’t look right, see page 34 for troubleshooting[...]

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    14 Using the Proj ector 3. If you still need to raise the height of the im age after using the vertical lens shift dial, lift the front of the projector and rotate the adjustable feet until the image is positioned correctly. You can also use the feet to correct the angle of the image if it’s tilted horizontally. 4. If you raise or lower the image[...]

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    Using the Proj ector 15 Controlling Your Presentation Use these settings to control the projector’s spea ker volume, temporarily freeze the picture, or turn off the picture and sound. Adjusting the Volume When an audio source is connected to the projector’s Audio port, use the and Volu me buttons on the projector or remote control to ad just th[...]

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    16 Using the Proj ector Using the Projector’s Menu System You can use the projector’s on-screen menus to fi ne-tune the image quality, check lamp usage, and customize projector features. ■ The Image menu controls the look and quality of the picture. It offers several ways to adjust the color and improve the sharpness and clarity of the pictur[...]

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    Using the Proj ector 17 3. If you see a list of options, use the u and d arr ow buttons to highlight the option you want, then press Enter to select it. (Enabled settings are indicated by a green light.) If you see a slider bar like the one shown below, use the l and r arrow buttons to adjust the setting. 4. Press the Esc button to return to the pr[...]

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    18 Using the Proj ector Using Picture Quality Settings Before adjusting the image with these settings, make sure you have already selected the best Color Mode, as described on page 17. Note: All settings app ly to (and are retained for) only the currently selected input source (Inp ut A, Input B, Video, or S-Video). If you use more than one source,[...]

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    Using the Proj ector 19 ■ Sync Select Image > Picture Quality > Sync . Corrects fuzziness by synchronizing the projector with the computer’s tracking signal. For best results, adjust the tracking first. Saving and Recalling Picture Settings You can use the projector’s Memory feature to save the current picture quality settings as a grou[...]

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    20 Using the Proj ector ■ Output Scaling (component video only) Lets you see the edges of the image th at are not normally visible. Select Larger to view both the hidden and visible parts of the image. Normal displays images at standard size. ■ Keystone Corrects vertical keystone distortion (when your image looks like or from tilting the projec[...]

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    Using the Proj ector 21 Using On-screen Display Features Use these settings to control the appearance of the on-screen menus, display a background image or color, create a startup screen, and choose a menu language. Press the Menu button. Select Settings > On-Screen Display and then choose from these options: ■ Menu Color Use this option to ch[...]

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    22 Using the Proj ector Customizing Projector Operation Use these settings to activate the Direct Power ON feature, set the child lock or sleep mode, and make the fan run faster for high-altitude operation. Press the Menu button. Select Settings > Operation and then choose from these options: ■ Direct Power ON Use this feature to turn on the p[...]

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    Using the Proj ector 23 Viewing Lamp Usage and Other In formation Use the Info menu to view information about the display settings of your input source and the number of hours the lamp has been used. Press the Menu button and select Info . If the projector is connected to video equipment, you see these settings: If the projector is connected to a c[...]

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    24 Using the Proj ector Restoring the Default Settings The Reset menu lets you reset the lamp timer, cle ar the projector’s Memory settings, or return all the projector settings to their factory default values. Note: The Image menu and Se ttings menu also have their own Reset function that lets you clear only the settings in those menus. The Rese[...]

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    Caring for the Projector 25 Caring for the Projector Your projector needs little maintenance. All you ne ed to do on a r egular basis is keep the lens clean. You also need to clean the air filt er periodically to prevent overheating. Warning: Before you clean any part of the projector, turn it off and unplug the power cord. Never open any cover on [...]

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    26 Caring for the Projector Cleaning and Replacing the Air Filters Clean the air filters on the bottom of the projector after every 1 00 hours of use. If t hey’re not cleaned periodically, they can become cl ogged with dust, pre venting proper ventilation. This can cause overheating and damage the projector. 1. Turn off the projec tor and wait fo[...]

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    Caring for the Projector 27 Replacing the Lamp The life span of the lamp is about 3000 hours if the Color Mode is consistently set to Theatre Black , and 2000 hours if any other Color Mode is used. You can check how long the lamp has been used, as described on page 23. If the nu mber shown is close to the limit, make sure you have a spare lamp hand[...]

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    28 Caring for the Projector 5. Loosen the two silver screw s holding the lamp in pla ce. (You can’t remove these screws.) 6. Grasp the lamp as shown and pull it straight out. Note: The lamp(s) in this product contain mercur y. Please consult your state and local regulations regarding proper disposal or recycling. Do not place in the trash. 7. Gen[...]

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    Caring for the Projector 29 Resetting the Lamp Timer 1. Press the Menu button on the projector or remote control. 2. Select the Reset menu, and then select Lamp-Hours Reset . 3. When you see a prompt asking whether you want to execute the command, highlight Yes and press the Enter button. 4. When you’re finished, press Esc or Menu . The lamp usag[...]

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    30 Caring for the Projector[...]

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    Problem Solving 31 Problem Solving This section explains how to interpret the projector’s status lights, solve problems with the picture and remote control, and contact technical support. What To Do When the Lights Flash The lights on top of the projector indicate the projector’s status and let you know when a problem occurs. If the projector i[...]

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    32 Problem Sol ving The warning light is flashing orange. High-speed cooling is in process. If the pr ojector gets too hot again, projection stops automatically. Make sure there is plenty of space around and under the projector for ventilation. Clean or replace the air filters if necessary (see page 26). If you are using the projector at an altitud[...]

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    Problem Solving 33 The projector turns itself off after a period of time. The projector’s Sleep Mode function may be turned on. This causes the projector to turn itself off if it hasn’t received any input signals for a specified period of time. You can turn the Sleep Mode setting off. See page 22. The projector turns on by itself. If you are us[...]

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    34 Problem Sol ving Solving Picture Problems You see a screen with the message No Signal displayed. ■ Make sure your video equipment is turned on. ■ Make sure your cable(s) are connect ed correctly, as described in the Quick Setup sheet. ■ Use the Source button(s) on the projector or remote control to select the correct input source. Allow a [...]

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    Problem Solving 35 If you’re using a Macintosh ® laptop with OS X: 1. Select System Preferences from the Apple ® menu and click Displays . 2. Click Detect Displays . 3. To display the entire desktop on both your projector screen and LCD screen, click the Arrange (or Arrangeme nt ) tab. (If you don’t see this tab, make sure it isn’t hidden b[...]

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    36 Problem Sol ving The picture is upside-down or reversed. Change the setting for the Projection option in the Settin gs menu. See page 20. The image doesn’t fit on the screen corre ctly, or it is stretched or compressed. ■ Press the Aspect button to select a different aspe ct ratio. See page 14. ■ Check the Zoom Caption and Output Scaling s[...]

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    Problem Solving 37 The picture is blurry. ■ There may be dirt on the lens. Clea n the lens as descr ibed on page 25. ■ Make sure the lens is not fogged by condensat ion. If you’ve just moved the projector from a cold environment, wait a couple of minutes before using it. ■ Adjust the focus using the focus ring. See page 13. ■ Make sure th[...]

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    38 Problem Sol ving Where To Get Help Epson provides technical assistance 24 hours a day at http://support.epson.com . Here you can access troubleshooting info rmat ion, download product documentation, and receive technical advice throu gh e-mail. To use the Epson PrivateLine Support service, call (800) 637-7661 and enter the PIN on the Epson Priva[...]

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    Specifications and Notices 39 Specifications and Notices This section includes projector sp ecifications, safety instructions , and other important information about your projector. Projector Specifications General Type of display Poly-silicon TFT active matrix Size of LCD panels 0.55 inch (14 mm) wide Lens F=1.7 to 2.1, f=13.7 to 20.5 mm Resolutio[...]

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    40 Specificati ons and Notices Projection Lamp Type 135 W UHE (Ultra High Efficiency) Part number ELPLP33 Lamp life Approx. 2000 hours (all color modes except Theatre Black) Approx. 3000 hours (Theatre Black mode) Note: Lamp life results vary dependi ng on environmental condi tions and usage. Turn the projector off when not in use. Continuous 24-ho[...]

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    Specifications and Notices 41 Compatible Video Formats The projector supports digital video (SDTV, HDTV ), analog TV (NTSC, PAL, SECAM), and various monitor display formats. Images are automatically re sized, if necessary, to d i splay in the projector’s native resolution. Note: To proj ect images from a computer, se t the com puter’s video car[...]

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    42 Specificati ons and Notices Important Safety Information Follow these safety instructions when setting up and usi ng the projector: ■ Except as specifically explained in this User’s Guide , do not attempt to service this product yourself. Refer all servicing to quali fied service personnel. ■ Never open any cover on the projector, except t[...]

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    Specifications and Notices 43 ■ The lamp in this projector is under high internal pressure and may make a loud noise if it breaks. If it breaks, ventilate the room to prevent merc ury gas inside the lamp from being inhaled or coming into contact with the eyes or mouth. ■ Do not bring your face close to the projector while it is in use, to preve[...]

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    44 Specificati ons and Notices ■ Don’t place the projector or remote control on to p of heat-producing equipment or in a heated place, such as a car. ■ Don’t use the projector outside of the required temperature range (see page 40). Doing so may cause an unstable display and co uld le ad to projector damage. ■ Don’t store the projector [...]

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    Specifications and Notices 45 Declaration of Conformity According to 47CFR, Part 2 and 15 for Class B Pe rsonal Computers and Peripherals; and/or CPU Boards and Power Supplies used with Class B Personal Computers: We: Epson America, Inc. Located at: 3840 Kilroy Airport Way MS 3-13 Long Beach, CA 90806 Telephone: (562) 290-5254 Declare under sole re[...]

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    46 Specificati ons and Notices exchange of the product or of a part, the item replaced becomes Epson property. The exchanged product or part may be new or pr eviously repaired to the Epson stan dard of quality, or, at Epson’s option, may be another model of like kind and qual ity. Exchange or replacem ent products assume the remaining warranty pe[...]

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    Index 47 Index A A/V Mute button, 7, 15 Accessories, 8, 38 Air filters cleaning and replacing, 26 ordering, 8 Anti-theft device, 8 Aspect button, 7 Aspect ratio, adjusting, 14, 36 Audio problems, 33 Auto button, 7, 37 B Background Color sett ing, 21 Blurry picture, 37 Brightness adjusting, 14, 18 lamp, 5, 27, 39 Buttons, 7 C Cable, 8 Ceiling projec[...]

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    48 Index I Image blurry, 37 distorted, 36 inverted or backwards, 36 noisy, 36 size, 12, 39 too light or dark, 37 wrong colors, 37 K Kensington anti-theft device, 8 lock port, 6 Keystone correction, 11, 14, 20, 36, 39 L Lamp brightness, 5, 27, 3 9 ordering, 8, 27 replaci ng, 27 to 28 specif ication s, 40 usage timer, resetting, 29 viewing usage, 23 [...]

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    Index 49 Projector choosing location, 11 to 12 cleaning, 25 control panel, 7 dimensions, 40 distance from sc reen, 12, 39 feet, 14 lights, 31 to 32 maintenance, 25 to 29 menus, 16 to 24 parts, 6 positioning, 11 to 12 problems, 32 to 33 resetting default values, 24 speaker, 39 storing, 29 transporting, 29 R Rear projection, 11, 20 Registration, 5 Re[...]

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    50 Index W Warranty , 5, 45 t o 46 Washed-out picture, 37 Z Zoom Caption setting, 14, 19 Zoom ring, 6, 13 Zoom setting, 14[...]