Epson EH-TW5950 User manual

User's Guide
EH-TW5950

Organization of the Guide and Notations in the Guide
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Using Each Guide
The guides for this projector are organized as shown below.
Safety Instructions/Support and Service Guide
Contains information on using the projector safely, as well as a support and service guide,
troubleshooting check lists, and so on. Make sure you read this guide before using the pro-
jector.
User's Guide (this guide)
Contains information on setting up and basic operations before using the projector, using
the Configuration menu, and handling problems and performing routine maintenance.
Quick Start Guide
Contains information on the procedures for setting up the projector. Read this first.
3D Glasses User's Guide
Contains information on handling the 3D Glasses and warnings and so on.
WirelessHD Transmitter User's Guide
Contains information on handling the WirelessHD Transmitter and warnings and so on.

Organization of the Guide and Notations in the Guide
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Notations Used in This Guide
Safety Indications
The documentation and the projector use graphical symbols to show how to use the projector safely.
The following shows the symbols and their meanings. Please understand and respect these caution symbols
in order to avoid injury to persons or property.
Warning
This symbol indicates information that, if ignored, could possibly result in personal injury or even death
due to incorrect handling.
Caution
This symbol indicates information that, if ignored, could possibly result in personal injury or physical
damage due to incorrect handling.
General Information Indications
Attention
Indicates procedures which may result in damage or malfunctions to occur.
c
Indicates additional information and points which may be useful to know regarding a topic.
sIndicates a page where detailed information regarding a topic can be found.
Menu Name Indicates Configuration menu items.
Example: Image - Color Mode
Button Name Indicates the buttons on the remote control or the control panel.
Example: button
About the Use of "This Product" or "This Projector"
As well as the main projector unit, supplied items or optional extras may be referred to using the phrase "this
product" or "this projector".

Contents
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Organization of the Guide and
Notations in the Guide
UsingEachGuide ..................... 1
NotationsUsedinThisGuide ........... 2
SafetyIndications .......................2
GeneralInformationIndications.............2
AbouttheUseof "This Product"or"ThisProjector"
..................................... 2
Introduction
Projector Features .................... 6
Dynamic3DDisplay ...................... 6
Selecting Modes to Match what you are
Watching(ColorMode) ................... 6
AbsoluteColorAdjustment................6
Conforms to Wireless Transmissions for the
WirelessHD Standards (EH-TW6100W Only) . . . . . 7
OtherUsefulFunctions .................... 7
PartNamesandFunctions ............. 8
Front/Top ............................. 8
ControlPanel.......................... 9
RemoteControl ........................ 10
Rear ................................ 13
Base ................................ 14
Appearance ......................... 15
Preparing
Installing ............................ 16
VariousProjectionMethods...............16
AdjustingtheProjectionSize ..............17
ConnectingtoaDevice ............... 18
ConnectingtoVideoEquipment ............ 18
ConnectingtoaComputer ................ 19
ConnectingtoExternalDevices ............. 19
ConnectingUSBdevices ................ 19
Connecting WirelessHD devices (EH-
TW6100Wonly) ...................... 20
RemovingtheInterfaceCover .............. 20
ConnectinganHDMICableClamp ........... 20
PreparingtheRemoteControl ........ 21
InstallingtheRemoteControlBatteries.......21
RemoteControlOperatingRange ........... 21
Operatingrange(lefttoright) ............ 21
Operatingrange(toptobottom) .......... 21
Basic Operations
StartingandEndingProjection ....... 22
Turning on the Projector and Projecting . . . . . . 22
IftheTargetImageisnotProjected .......... 23
TurningOff ........................... 23
AdjustingtheProjectedScreen ....... 25
DisplayingtheTestPattern ................ 25
AdjustingtheFocus ..................... 25
Adjusting the Projection Size (Zoom
Adjustment) ..........................25
AdjustingtheProjector'sTilt ............... 26
CorrectingKeystoneDistortion ............. 26
Correct automatically (Auto V-Keystone) . . . . 26
Correct manually (H-Keystone adjuster) . . . . . 26
Correctmanually(H/V-Keystone) .......... 27
AdjustingtheVolume .................... 28
Hiding the Image and Muting the Audio
Temporarily ........................... 28
Adjusting the Image
AdjustingtheImage ................. 29
Selecting the Projection Quality (Color Mode)
.................................... 29
Switching the Screen Between Wide and Zoom
(Aspect).............................30
AbsoluteColorAdjustments .......... 32
Adjusting Hue, Saturation, and Brightness . . . . . 32
AdjustingtheGamma ...................33
Selectandadjustthecorrectionvalue ......33
Adjustwhileviewingtheimage..........33
Adjust using the gamma adjustment graph
.................................. 34
AdjustingtheRGB(Offset/Gain)............34
Abs.ColorTemp. ....................... 35
SkinTone ............................ 35
DetailedImageAdjustments .......... 36

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AdjustingtheSharpness .................. 36
SettingAutoIris ........................ 37
Super-resolution ....................... 37
ImageProcessing ....................... 38
Viewing the Image at the Saved Image
Quality (Memory Function) . . . . . . . . . . . 39
SavingFunction ........................ 39
SavingaMemory ....................... 39
LoadingaMemory ...................... 40
DeletingaSavedMemory ................. 40
RenamingaMemory .................... 40
Useful Functions
Enjoying3DImages .................. 42
Setting3DImages ...................... 42
Ifthe3Dimagecannotbeviewed ......... 42
Using3DGlasses ....................... 43
Chargingthe3DGlasses ................ 43
Pairing3DGlasses .................... 43
Wearingthe3DGlasses................44
RangeforViewing3DImages .............. 44
WarningsRegardingViewing3DImages......45
Converting2DImagesto3DandViewing.....48
Connecting with WirelessHD (EH-
TW6100WOnly) ..................... 49
InstallingtheWirelessHDTransmitter........49
WirelessHDTransmitterpartnames ........ 50
SettingtheWirelessHDTransmitter ........ 51
ProjectingImages ...................... 52
WirelessHDSettingsMenu ................ 53
WirelessHDTransmissionRange ............ 54
Useful Functions of the WirelessHD Transmitter
.................................... 55
Switchingthetargetimage .............. 55
Switchingtheimagesource .............57
Remotecontroloperatingrange .......... 58
UsingtheHDMILinkFunction ........ 59
HDMILinkFunction ..................... 59
HDMILinkSettings ...................... 59
DeviceConnections ..................... 60
Changing Between Two Types of
Images .............................. 61
Types of Screen that can be Displayed
Simultaneously ........................ 61
ProjectingonaSplitScreen...............61
Startingsplitscreendisplay.............61
Changingthesplitscreensettings ......... 62
Playing Back Image Data (Slideshow)
...................................... 63
CompatibleData ....................... 63
PlayingaSlideshow ..................... 63
Display Settings for Image Files and Slideshow
OperationSettings ...................... 64
Configuration Menu
ConfigurationMenuFunctions ........ 65
ConfigurationMenuOperations ............ 65
ConfigurationMenuTable ................66
Imagemenu ........................ 66
Signalmenu ........................ 68
Settingsmenu ....................... 71
Extendedmenu ...................... 73
Memorymenu ....................... 74
Infomenu .......................... 75
Resetmenu ......................... 75
SplitScreenmenu .................... 76
Troubleshooting
Problem Solving . .................... 77
ReadingtheIndicators ................... 77
Indicatorstatusduringanerror/warning....77
Indicator status during normal operation . . . . 78
WhentheIndicatorsProvideNoHelp........79
Checktheproblem .................... 79
Problemsrelatingtoimages ............. 80
Problemswhenprojectionstarts .......... 84
Problemswiththeremotecontrol ......... 84
Problemswith3D ....................85
ProblemswithHDMI .................. 85
Problems with WirelessHD (EH-TW6100W
only) .............................. 86

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ProblemswithUSBstoragedevices ........ 87
Otherproblems ...................... 87
Maintenance
Maintenance ........................ 88
CleaningtheParts ...................... 88
Cleaningtheairfilter .................. 88
Cleaningthemainunit ................. 89
Cleaningthelens ..................... 90
Cleaningthe3DGlasses ................ 90
ReplacementPeriodsforConsumables.......90
Airfilterreplacementperiod ............. 90
Lampreplacementperiod..............90
ReplacingConsumables .................. 91
Replacingtheairfilter ................. 91
Replacingthelamp ................... 92
Resettinglamphours .................. 93
Appendix
Optional Accessories and
Consumables ........................ 95
OptionalItems ......................... 95
Consumables .......................... 95
SupportedResolutions ............... 96
ComponentVideo ...................... 96
CompositeVideo ....................... 96
ComputerSignals(AnalogRGB)............96
HDMI1/HDMI2InputSignal ................ 97
3DInputSignal ........................ 97
WirelessHDInputSignal .................. 97
Specifications ....................... 98
Glossary ........................... 101
GeneralNotes ...................... 102
NoteswhenWearing3DGlasses ........... 102
GeneralNotice ........................ 103

Introduction
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Projector Features
Dynamic 3D Display
Enjoy 3D contents on Blu-ray and images filmed with a 3D camera through a stunning projection display.
s p.42
You need dedicated 3D Glasses based on 3D Active Shutter Eyewear Technology to view 3D images. s p.43
Selecting Modes to Match what you are Watching (Color Mode)
By simply selecting the Color Mode, you can project the optimum image to suit your surroundings. s p.29
Setting Example
Living Room
For use in a bright room
Cinema
For movies and concerts in a dark room
Absolute Color Adjustment
As well as using Color Mode, you can also adjust the absolute color temperature of the image and skin tones
to suit your taste.
s p.35
What's more, you can obtain colors that match the image and achieve the colors you want through a
combination of gamma adjustment, RGB offset or gain adjustment for each color, and hue, saturation, and
brightness adjustment for each RGBCMY color.
s p.32

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Conforms to Wireless Transmissions for the WirelessHD Standards (EH-TW6100W
Only)
The projector can wirelessly receive data for images and audio from WirelessHD compatible AV devices. You
do not need to connect a cable directly to the main projector unit.
You can connect up to five AV devices to the WirelessHD Transmitter at the same time, and switch images
using the remote control.
You can also connect other output devices such as televisions, andswitch the device. This allows other output
devices to project images from the connected AV device, even if the projector is off.
s p.49
Projector Transmitter Multi-media players, game consoles,
and so on
Other Useful Functions
In addition, the following useful functions are provided.
•The remote control contains a backlight function allowing for easy use even in dark rooms. Operations are also
simplified by only pressing the button. sp.10
•Audio is played back via the built-in speaker eliminating the need for external speakers. The Inverse Audio function
also allows you to switch the left and right audio streams when the projector is suspended from a ceiling. sp.71
•You can view slideshows by simply connecting a USB memory to the projector. When a digital camera is connected,
you can view the photos on the camera using Slideshow. sp.63
•The H-Keystone slider allows you to quickly correct keystone distortion when the projector cannot be setup directly
in front of the screen. Because it is a slider, you can make corrections intuitively. sp.26

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Part Names and Functions
Front/Top
Name Function
aLamp cover
Open when replacing the projector's lamp. sp.92
bAir exhaust vent
Exhaust vent for air used to cool the projector internally.
Caution
While projecting, do not put your face or hands near the air exhaust vent,
and do not place objects that may become warped or damaged by heat near
the vent. Hot air from the air exhaust vent could cause burns, warping, or
accidents to occur.
cRemote receiver
Receives signals from the remote control. sp.21
dProjector's lens
Images are projected from here.
eLens cover
Install when not using the projector to protect the lens from being scratched or
soiled. sp.22
fAir intake vent
Intake vent for air used to cool the projector internally.
gFront adjustable foot
When setup on a surface such as a table, extend the foot to adjust the horizontal
tilt. sp.26
hAir filter cover
When cleaning or replacing the air filter, open this cover and remove the air filter.
sp.88, p.91
iFocus ring
Adjusts the image focus. sp.25
jZoom ring
Adjusts the image size. sp.25
kH-Keystone slider
Performs horizontal keystone correction. sp.26
lControl panel
Control panel on the projector. sp.9

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Control Panel
Buttons/Indicators Function
a
Brightness sensor
Detects the brightness of the room. When Color Mode is set to "Auto", the
optimum image quality is set according to the brightness detected by the sen-
sor. sp.29
b
Operation indicator
Flashes to indicate warm-up in progress or cool-down in progress. Shows the
projector's status through a combination of other indicators lit and flashing.
sp.77
c
Turns the projector power on or off.sp.22
Lit when the projector is on. sp.78
d
Changes to the image from each input port. sp.23
e
Flashes orange when it is time to replace the lamp. Shows the projector's errors
through a combination of other indicators lit and flashing. sp.77
f
Flashes orange if the internal temperature is too high. Shows the projector's
errors through a combination of other indicators lit and flashing. sp.77
g
Selects the adjustment value for the volume and for menu items. sp.28
Performs horizontal keystone correction when the Keystone screen is dis-
played. sp.27
h
Selects the adjustment value for the keystone correction and for menu items.
sp.27
i
Returns to the previous menu level when a menu is displayed. sp.65
j
Selects functions and settings when a menu is displayed. sp.65
k
Displays and closes the configuration menu.
On the configuration menu, you can make adjustments and settings for Signal,
Image, Input Signal, and so on. sp.65

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Remote Control
Top section buttons
EH-TW6100W EH-TW6100/EH-TW5950
Button Function
a
Turns the projector on. sp.22
b
Turns the projector off. sp.23
c
The remote control buttons light up for approximately 10 seconds. This is useful
when operating the remote control in the dark.
d
Splits the screen in two and projects two image sources simultaneously.
sp.61
e
Changes to the image from each input port. sp.23
f
This button displays the settings menu for HDMI Link.
With the other buttons, you can then start or stop playback, adjust the volume,
and so on for connected equipment that meets the HDMI CEC standards.
sp.59
g
Temporarily mutes or plays the audio. sp.28
h
Adjusts the volume. sp.28

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Middle section buttons
Button Function
i
Changes between 2D and 3D. sp.42
j
Changes the Color Mode. sp.29
k
Set Super-resolution to reduce blurring in areas such as the edges of the im-
age. sp.37
l
Selects menu items and adjustment values. sp.65
m
When a menu is displayed, it accepts and enters the current selection and
moves to the next level. sp.65
n
The adjustment value returns to its default value when pressed while the me-
nu's adjustment screen is displayed. sp.65
o
Displays and closes the configuration menu.
On the configuration menu, you can make adjustments and settings for Signal,
Image, Input Signal, and so on. sp.65
p
Return to the previous menu level when a menu is displayed. sp.65

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Bottom section buttons
EH-TW6100W EH-TW6100/EH-TW5950
Button Function
q
Sets Auto Iris. sp.37
r
Adjusts the hue, saturation, and brightness for each RGBCMY color. sp.32
s
Selects the aspect mode according to the input signal. sp.30
t
Performs the function assigned to the user button. sp.71
A
Saves, loads, or erases a memory. sp.39
B
This button is disabled.
C
Temporarily hides or shows the image and audio. sp.28
D
Displays and closes the test pattern. sp.25
E
WiHD Transmitter control
Turns on the WirelessHD Transmitter, or switches the input and output.
Make sure you point the remote control at the WirelessHD Transmitter when
performing operations. sp.49
F
Changes the 3D format. sp.68

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Rear
Name Function
aSpeaker
The projector's built-in speaker. Outputs audio.
Set Inverse Audio to On to use the built-in speaker when the projector is
suspended from a ceiling. sSettings - Audio - Inverse Audio p.71
bPower inlet
Connects the power cable. sp.22
cRemote receiver
Receives signals from the remote control. sp.21
dRS-232C port
When controlling the projector, connect the projector to a computer with an
RS-232C cable. This port is for control use and should not normally be used.
sp.98
ePC port
Connects to the RGB output port on a computer. sp.19
fComponent port
Connects to the component (YCbCr or YPbPr) output port on video equip-
ment. sp.18
gAudio (L-R) port
Inputs audio from equipment connected to the Video port, Component port,
or the PC port. sp.18
hVideo port
Connects to the composite video output port on video equipment. sp.18
iUSB port
Connects USB devices such as a USB memory device or a digital camera, and
projects images as a slideshow. sp.19
jCable holder
Thick HDMI cables with a large outer diameter and so on, may disconnect
easily due to the weight of the cable. To prevent the cable from disconnecting,
fix it in place using the HDMI cable clamp supplied. sp.20
kHDMI2 port
Connects HDMI compatible video equipment and computers. sp.18
lHDMI1 port

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Base
Name Function
aCeiling mount fixing
points (four points)
Attaches the optional ceiling mount here when suspending the projector from a
ceiling. sp.95
bFront adjustable foot
When setup on a surface such as a table, extend the foot to adjust the height.
sp.26

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Appearance
Units: mm
aCenteroflens
b Distance from center of lens to suspension bracket fixing point

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Installing
Various Projection Methods
Warning
•A special method of installation is required when suspending the projector from a ceiling (ceiling mount). If
it is not installed correctly, it could fall causing an accident and injury.
•If you use adhesives, lubricants, or oil on the ceiling mount fixing points to prevent screws from loosening,
or if you use things such as lubricants or oils on the projector, the projector case may crack causing it to fall
from its ceiling mount. This could cause serious injury to anyone under the projector and also damage the
projector.
•Do not setup the projector on its side. This may cause malfunctions to occur.
•Try not to setup the projector in locations subject to high humidity and dust, or in locations subject to smoke
from fires or tobacco smoke.
Attention
Clean the air filter once every three months. Clean it more often if the environment is particularly dusty.
s p.91
Placing on a table and so on and projecting Suspending from the ceiling and projecting
c
•When projecting from a ceiling, change Projection to a ceiling setting. sSettings - Projection p.71
•Set Inverse Audio to On to use the built-in speaker when the projector is suspended from a ceiling.
sSettings - Audio - Inverse Audio p.71
•When the projector cannot be setup directly in front of the screen, you can correct keystone distortion
with the H-Keystone slider. sp.26

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Adjusting the Projection Size
The size of the projection increases as the projector is moved away from the screen.
Use the table below to setup the projector at the optimum position from the screen. The values given here
are for your reference only.
B Distance from the center of the lens to the base of the projection screen
Unit: cm
16:9 Screen Size Projection Distance (C) Distance (B)
A W x H Minimum (Wide) Maximum (Tele)
40" 89 x 50 116 190 0
60" 130 x 75 176 287 0
80" 180 x 100 235 383 0
100" 220 x 120 295 480 0
120" 270 x 150 354 576 0
150" 330 x 190 444 721 1
180" 440 x 250 533 866 1
Unit: cm
4:3 Screen Size Projection Distance (C) Distance (B)
A W x H Minimum (Wide) Maximum (Tele)
40" 81 x 61 143 233 0
60" 120 x 90 216 352 0
80" 160 x 120 289 470 0
100" 200 x 150 361 588 0
120" 240 x 180 434 706 1
150" 300 x 230 544 883 1
200" 410 x 300 726 1179 1

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Connecting to a Device
Attention
•Turn off the equipment you want to connect before connecting. If the equipment is on when you connect,
it could cause a malfunction.
•Check the shape of the cable's connector and the shape of the port, and then connect. If you force a connector
of a different shape into the port, it could cause damage and a malfunction to occur.
EH-TW6100W comes with an interface cover allowing you to clearly see the connector section on the rear.
Remove the interface cover before connecting any cables.
s p.20
Connecting to Video Equipment
To project images from DVD players or VHS video and so on, connect to the projector using one of the
following methods.
When using an HDMI cable
Fix the HDMI cable in place using the HDMI cable clamp. sp.20
When using a video cable
When using a component video cable
c
•The cable differs depending on the output signal from the connected video equipment.
•Some types of video equipment are capable of outputting different types of signals. Check the user's
guide supplied with the video equipment to confirm which signals can be output.

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Connecting to a Computer
To project images from a computer, connect the computer using one of the following methods.
When using a computer cable
When using an HDMI cable
Fix the HDMI cable in place using the HDMI cable clamp. sp.20
Connecting to External Devices
Connecting USB devices
You can connect USB devices such as USB memories, and USB compatible digital cameras.
Using the USB cable supplied with the USB device, connect the USB device to the USB (TypeA) port on the
projector.
When the USB device is connected, you can project image files on the USB memory or digital camera as a
slideshow.
s p.63
When you have finished projecting, remove USB devices from the projector. For devices with a power switch,
make sure you turn them off before disconnecting the USB device.
Attention
•If you use a USB hub, the connection may not operate correctly. Devices such as digital cameras and USB
devices should be connected to the projector directly.
•Connect a digital camera using a USB cable specified for use with the device.
•Use a USB cable less than 3 m in length. If the cable exceeds 3 m, slideshow may not function correctly.