Epson EMP-TW680 manual

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    Printed on 100% recycled paper . E Printed in China 410702900 05.XX-.XA(G04)[...]

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    About the Man uals and Notations Used Notations used in this User’ s Guide General inf ormation Meaning of "unit" and "pr ojector" When "unit" or "projector" ap pears 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 u[...]

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    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 cover) ❏ Remote contro l ❏ P ower cable (3.0m) Connect to the projector and to a wall outlet. ❏ AA alkali batteries (2 pcs[...]

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    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 ......[...]

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    3 T ab le of Contents Basic Operations Appendix T r oubleshooting Image Quality Adjustments Installing the Project or Configuration Menu T r oubleshooting ■ Problem Solving ........................................ 35 Reading the indicators ............................... 35 • When the (warning) in dicator is lit or flashing ....................[...]

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    4 Features of the Pr ojector Image appearance can be selected to match the pr ojection en vir onment (Color Mode) Sophisticated colour adjustment The optimum images for the location can be projected simply by selecting the desired colour mode from the follo wing sev en preset modes. If "Natural", "Theatre", "Theatre Black 1[...]

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    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[...]

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    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 buttons on the remote control. Refer to "Remote control" for further details on these buttons. • Front adjustable f eet p.17 Extend to adjust the proj ection angle so that the projector is horizontal wh en [...]

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    7 P ar t Names and Functions Remote contr ol • Remote contr ol light- emitting area p.13 Outputs remote control si gnals. • On/Off buttons p.14 T urns the projector power on/of f. • Indicator Illuminates when remo te control signals are being output . • Memory button p.24 Retrie ves stored memor ies. • Menu b utton p.34 Displays the full-[...]

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    8 P ar t Names and Functions Rear Base • [SCART] inp ut port p.12 Connects to the SCAR T ports of other video equipment using the D4 SCAR T adaptor that is packed with the projector . • [T rig ger out] por t When the projector po wer is turned on, a 12 V DC signal is outpu t from this p ort. When the projector's po wer is turned off or a p[...]

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    9 Appearance 406 Centre of projector Centre of lens *1 Distance from centre of lens to suspension brac ket fixing point (Lens shift amou nt: Max. 8.6 mm v er tically) *2 Distance from cen tre of lens to centre of pr ojector (Lens shift amou nt: Max. 7.7 mm horizon tally) 110 *2 131.5 66 *1 19 124 309 76.3 4-M4 × 8 Units:mm 52.8 Centre of lens 160 [...]

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    10 Setting up Adjusting the pr ojection size 187 (73.5) 19 (7.4) 25 (9.8) 37 (14.7) 62 (24.5) 75 (29.4) 91 (36.0) 50 (19.6) 125 (49.0) 93 (36.8) 229 (90.0) 23 (9.0) 30 (12.0) 46 (18.0) 76 (30.0) 61 (24.0) 152 (60.0) 114 (45.0) Centre of lens Lens shift To p Lens shift Bottom Offset Offset Screen Projection distance Adjusting the pr ojection size Le[...]

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    11 Setting up Installing the Pr ojector * When suspending the projector from a ceiling, change the configuration menu settings. p.33 Projection methods When projecting fr om directly in fr ont When projecting fr om a celling When projecting fr om the side of the screen * Even if projection will be from the screen side, set up the screen and project[...]

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    12 Connecting Ima g e Sour ces *1 If a D V D has been connecte d using a D4 SCAR T adapter, change the "D4/SC AR T" setting in th e "Input Signal" to "SCAR T". "Selecting the image source" p.15 *2 Some regions may not have the D4 SCAR T adapter included as an accessory . • T ur n the pow er off f or both th[...]

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    13 Installing the Pr ojector Preparing the Remote Contr ol Inser ting batteries into the remote contr ol The remote control is not supplied with batterie s already inserted. Insert the accessory batteries before using the remote control. If dela ys in the responsiv eness of the remote control occur or if it does not oper ate after it has been used [...]

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    14 Pr ojecting Images T urning the po wer on and projecting images ON Control P anel Remote Control T urning the power on and pr ojecting images TIP If you set the "Direct P o wer On" to "On", the pow er of the unit will tur n ON when the main pow er switch is turned ON, without having to press the po wer b utton of the remote c[...]

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    15 Projecting Images Basic Operations Simply pressing or does not stop electricity consumption. When the expected ima ges are not projected If more than one signal source has been connected, or if no images are projected, use the remote control or the projector's control panel buttons to select the signal source. F or video devices, press the [...]

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    16 Adjusting the Pr ojection Screen Focus adjustment Fine adjustments to image size (Zoom adjustment) Pr ojection image position adjustment (Lens shift) V H When transpor ting the projector , make sure to turn the lens position down b y the full amount. Otherwise the lens shift function ma y be damaged. Focus adjustment T urn the focus ring to adju[...]

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    17 Adjusting the Projection Screen Basic Operations Correcting pr ojector tilt Correcting ke ystone distor tion (K eystone) Displa ying a test pattern If the projected images are tilted horizontally , use the front adjustable feet to adjust the projector so that it is horizontal. Correcting projector tilt Extend Retract Extend Retract Correcting ke[...]

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    18 Basic Image Quality Adjustments Selecting the colour mode Selecting the aspect Press or on the remote control or on on the projector's control panel to select an item. Press or to confirm the selection. * If you press , the menu disappears. If you project an image that is compressed, enlarged or separated using the aspect function in public[...]

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    19 Basic Image Quality Adjustments Image Quality Adjustments Living Room Natural Theatre Dynamic : Ideal for using in bright rooms. : Ideal for using in rooms in which the curtains are closed. : Ideal for using in dark rooms. It is recommended that you start in this mode when making colour adjustments. : Ideal for using in dark rooms. When you sele[...]

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    20 Ad v anced Colour Adjustments If you would lik e to create your own images with settings adjusted the w ay you want them, you can adjust "Skin T one", "Abs. Color T emp.", "R GB/RGBCMY" and/or "Gamma" in the "Color Adjustment" sub-menu of the "Picture" menu. (When "sRGB " is n[...]

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    21 Adv anced Colour 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 flas[...]

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    22 Adv anced Colour Adjustments RGB adjustment (Offset, Gain) Hue and saturation adjustment RGB adjustment (Offset, Gain) Hue and saturation adjustment Press and then select "Picture" - "Color Adjustment" - "RGB/RGBCMY" - "RGB" in that order and confir m the selection. Use or to select a menu item, and use or[...]

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    23 Image Quality Adjustments Examining Ima g e Quality Fur ther In addition to colour adjustments, adjustments to adv anced sharpness and th e 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 vanced) adjustment A [...]

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    24 Vie wing Images at a Preset Ima g e Quality (Memor y Function) After menu commands such as "Col or Adjustment" and "Adv anced" ha v e been used to adjust the projected images, the adjustment v alues can then be sav ed. In addition, the sa ved data can be retrie ved easily , so that you can enjoy vie wing images with the adjus[...]

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    25 Vie wing Images at a Preset Image Quality (Memor y Function) Image Quality Adjustments TIP Adjust the desired settings that you w ould like to sa ve in memor y . Select "Sav e Memor y" from the "Memor y" menu and then press or . Select a memor y name from Memor y1 to Memor y9 to use f or saving and then press or . The follo w[...]

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    26 Configuration Men u Functions The configuration menus can be used to mak e a v ariety of adjustments and settings in v olving the screen, image quality and input signals. The follo wing two types of menu are a vailable. Refer to "Using the configuration menus"( p.34) for details on menu operations. List of configuration menus If no ima[...]

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    27 Configuration Menu Functions Configuration Menu ÉXÉäÅ[ÉvÉÇÅ[Éh ì¸óÕâšëúìx Memory1 to Memor y9 p .33 p .33 p .34 p .34 Memory1 to Memor y9 0%, 7.5% EPSON Super White * p .29 p .29 p .29 p .29 p .30 p .30 p .32 Input A D4/SCAR T Auto , YCbCr , YPbPr D4(Auto), D4(YCbCr), D4(YPbPr), SCART Auto , NTSC , NTSC4.43, P AL , M-P AL, N-P [...]

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    28 Configuration Men u Functions "Picture" 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 These settings can be adjusted if the output lev el from the connected equipmen t is weak and the images appear dark. The two settings cannot be made simul[...]

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    29 Configuration Menu Functions Configuration Menu "Image" menu This adjusts the skin tones of peop le who appear in the images. p.20 • RGB : This lets you adjust the offset and gain for each of the R/G/B colour components. p.22 • R GBCMY : This lets you adjust the hue and sa turation for each of the R/G/B/C/M/Y colour components. p.2[...]

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    30 Configuration Men u Functions (Setting is not possible when sign als are bei ng input from the [HDMI ] input port.) Use , , a nd to mo ve the disp lay position for images. (Setting is only possible when Color Mode is "Natural ", "Theatre", "Theatre Bl ack 1", or "Theatre Black 2", and composite video , S-V[...]

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    31 Configuration Menu Functions Configuration Menu "Settings" menu This sets automatic adjustment to on or of f in order to set whether the projector automatically adjusts images to their optimum condition wh en the input signal is changed. The three automatically adjusted items are "T racking ", "Position" and "S[...]

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    32 Configuration Men u Functions A fan is set at a certain speed of rotation so as to bring do wn internal temperature. When using abov e an altitude of about 15 00m, set to "On". Y o u can record your fa vorite image as a user's logo. The logo will be projected wh en pr ojection starts and when using the blank function. When a user&[...]

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    33 Configuration Menu Functions Configuration Menu "Memory" menu Sets the signal fo rmat 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[...]

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    34 Configuration Men u Functions "Reset" menu Using the configuration menus D i sp l ayi ng a m enu Selecting a menu item Use or to select a menu item, then press . Changing settings Example: If you press when an item wi th next to it is selected, th e selection screen for that item will be displayed. T o return to a previous display , pr[...]

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    35 T r oubleshooting Pr oblem Solving Reading the indicator s The projector is pro vided with the follo wing two indi- cators which notify you of th e operating status of the projector . The follo wing tables sho w what the indicators mean and ho w to remedy the probl ems that they indicate. * If all indicators are switched of f, check that the po [...]

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    36 Problem Solving When the (operation) indica tor is lit or flashing When the (warning) in dicator is of f : Lit : Flashing When the indicator s pro vide no help If any of the follo wing problems o ccur and the indicators do not offe r a solution, refer to the pages gi ven for each problem. Standby co ndition If you press , projection will start a[...]

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    37 Problem Solving T r oubleshooting Pr oblems relating to images ■ No images appear ■ Moving i mages are not displa yed Have y ou pressed the [P ower] button? Press on the remote control or on the projector’ s control panel. Is the main po wer switch turned off? T urn on the main power switch at the rear of the projector . Are all of the ind[...]

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    38 Problem Solving ■ The message "Not Supported." is display ed ■ The message "No Signal." is displa yed ■ Images are fuzzy or out of f ocus Are the image signal f ormat settings correct? If a composite video or S-V ideo is being input If projection does n ot occur when the "V ideo Signal" menu command is set to [...]

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    39 Problem Solving T r oubleshooting ■ Interference or distortion appear in images ■ Image is truncated (lar ge) or small Has condensation formed on the lens? If the projector is sudden ly take n from a cold en vironment to a warm en vironment or if sudden ambient temperature changes occur , condensation may form on the surf ace of the lens, an[...]

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    40 Problem Solving ■ Image colour s are not right ■ Images appear dark Has the correct resolution been selected? Set the computer so that the signal s that are output are compatible with this projector . "List of Supported Moni tor Displays" p.47 Computer docume ntation Are the image signal f ormat settings correct? If a composite vid[...]

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    41 Problem Solving T r oubleshooting ■ Pr ojection stops automatically Pr oblems when projection starts ■ P ower does not turn on Pr oblems with the remote contr ol ■ The remote contr ol does not work Is sleep mode active? When "Sleep Mode" has bee n se t to On, the lamp turns off automatically if no signal is in put for about 30 mi[...]

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    42 Maintenance This section describes ma intenance tasks such as cleaning the proj ector and replacing consumable parts. Cleaning Y ou should clean the projector if it becomes dirty or if the qual ity of projected images starts to deteriorate. Cleaning the air filter If the air fi lter becomes bl ocked with dust and the message "The projector [...]

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    43 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 fi lter . Replacing the air f ilter p.44 Lamp replacement period • The message "Replace the lam[...]

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    44 Maintenance Replacing consumables Replacing the air filter Replacing the lamp Resetting the lamp operating time Remov e the air filter cov er . Put your finger under the latch and pull it upward. Press or to tur n the pow er off, w ait until the projector cools down, and then tur n off the main pow er switch. Dispose of used air filters properly[...]

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    45 Maintenance Appendix Remov e the old air filter . Inser t the new air filter . Install the air filter cov er . 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 . The lamp will not tur n on if the lamp or the la[...]

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    46 Optional Accessories / Consumab les The follo wing optional accessories / consumables are av ailable for purch ase if required. This list of optional accessories / consumables is current as of October , 2005. Details of accessories are subject to change without notice. V aries depending on country of purchase. ■ Optional Accessories ■ Consum[...]

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    47 Appendix List of Suppor ted Monitor Displa ys Depending on the setting, the output screen resolution will change slightly . Component Video *Letterbox sign al Composite Video /S-Video *Letterbox sign al : Aspect Units: Dots Signal Resolution Aspect mode Nor mal Squeeze Zoom Through Squeeze through Wide SDTV (525i, 60Hz)(D1) 640 × 480 640 × 360[...]

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    48 List of Suppor ted Monitor Displays Analog-RGB signals/sign als input to the [HDMI ] input por t *1 Connection is not po ssible if the equipment does n ot hav e a VGA output port. *2 Letterbox signal correspond to inpu t signals from the [HDMI] input port. It may be possible to project sign als which are not lis ted in the abo ve table. Ho wev e[...]

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    49 Appendix Specifications Pr oduct name Home Projector EMP-TW680 *Model lineup v aries depending on the country . Dimensions 406 (W) × 124 (H) × 309 (D) mm (not including feet) Pa n e l s i z e 0.7 inch wide Displa y method Polysilicon TFT acti ve matrix Resolution 921,600 pixels (1280 (W) × 720 (H) dots) × 3 Scanning frequencies Analogue P ix[...]

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    50 Specifications ■ Angle of tilt If you set the projector higher than 15 º , it could damage the projector and cause an accident. ■ RS-232C cab le lay out • Connector shape : D-Sub 9-pin (male) • Projector input connector : RS-232C <At projecto r> (PC serial cable) <At computer> Signal Function GND 5 5 GND GND Signal wire eart[...]

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    51 Specifications Appendix W e : EPSON AMERICA, INC . Located at : 3840 Kilro y Air p or t W ay MS: 313 Long Beach, C A 90806 T el : 562-290- 5254 Declare under so le responsibility that the product identified herein , complies with 47CFR P ar t 2 and 15 of the FCC r ules as a Class B digital device . Each prod uct mar keted, is identical to the re[...]

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    52 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 vailable publications. Aspect The ratio between an image's length and its hei ght. HDTV images ha ve an aspect of [...]

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    53 Glossar y Appendix Security lock A device consisting of a protect or case with a hole in it that a commercially-a vailabl e theft-pre vention cable can be passed through in order to secure the device to a table or pillar . This projector is co mpatible with the Microsaver Security System manufactured by K ensington. sRGB An international standar[...]

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    54 Inde x Absolute Color T emperatur e .......... ................. ............ 20,26,28 Adv anced ................ ................ ............... ................ .......... 27,30 Air filter .......... ....................................... ................................. 8 Aspect .......... ................ ............... ................ [...]

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    55 Inde x Appendix Refresh Rate ......... ................ ............... ................ ............... ... 27 Remote control ................ ................ ............... ................ .... 7,13 Replacing the air filter ... ...................... ......... ............. ............ 44 Replacing the battery.......... ............... ...[...]

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