Epson EH-TW9100W User manual

User's Guide

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
AbouttheUse of "ThisProduct"or "This Projector"
..................................... 2
Introduction
Projector Features .................... 6
Dynamic3DDisplay ...................... 6
Adjusting Images to Suit your Surroundings
(ColorMode) ........................... 6
AbsoluteColorAdjustment................7
Conforms to Wireless Transmissions for the
WirelessHD Standards (EH-TW9100W/EH-
TW8100WOnly) ......................... 7
OtherUsefulFunctions .................... 7
PartNamesandFunctions ............. 8
Front/Top ............................. 8
ControlPanel ..........................9
RemoteControl ........................ 11
Rear ................................ 14
Base ................................ 15
Appearance ......................... 16
Preparing
Installing ............................ 17
VariousProjectionMethods...............17
AdjustingtheProjectionSize ..............18
ConnectingtoaDevice ............... 19
ConnectingtoVideoEquipment ............ 19
ConnectingtoaComputer ................ 20
ConnectingtoExternalDevices ............. 20
ConnectingtotheTriggeroutport........20
Connecting WirelessHD devices (EH-
TW9100W/EH-TW8100Wonly)...........20
RemovingtheInterfaceCover .............. 21
ConnectinganHDMICableClamp ........... 21
PreparingtheRemoteControl ........ 22
InstallingtheRemoteControlBatteries.......22
RemoteControlOperatingRange ........... 23
Operatingrange(lefttoright) ............ 23
Operatingrange(toptobottom) .......... 23
Basic Operations
StartingandEndingProjection ....... 24
Turning on the Projector and Projecting . . . . . . 24
IftheTargetImageisnotProjected .......... 25
TurningOff ........................... 25
AdjustingtheProjectedScreen ....... 27
DisplayingtheTestPattern ................ 27
AdjustingtheFocus ..................... 27
Adjusting the Projection Size (Zoom
Adjustment) ..........................28
AdjustingtheProjector'sTilt ............... 28
Adjusting the Position of the Projected Image
(LensShift) ........................... 29
CorrectingKeystoneDistortion ............. 30
HidingtheImageTemporarily .............. 30
Adjusting the Image
AdjustingtheImage ................. 31
Selecting the Projection Quality (Color Mode)
.................................... 31
Switching the Screen Between Wide and Zoom
(Aspect).............................32
AbsoluteColorAdjustments .......... 34
Adjusting Hue, Saturation, and Brightness . . . . . 34
AdjustingtheGamma ...................35
Selectandadjustthecorrectionvalue......35
Adjustwhileviewingtheimage..........35
Adjust using the gamma adjustment graph
.................................. 36
AdjustingtheRGB(Offset/Gain)............36
Abs.ColorTemp. ....................... 37
SkinTone ............................ 37
DetailedImageAdjustments .......... 38
AdjustingtheSharpness .................. 38
SettingAutoIris ........................ 39

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FrameInterpolation ..................... 39
Super-resolution ....................... 40
ImageProcessing ....................... 40
Selecting the Color Gamut (EH-TW9100W/EH-
TW9100Only) ......................... 41
Viewing the Image at the Saved Image
Quality (Memory Function) . . . . . . . . . . . 42
SavingFunction ........................ 42
SavingaMemory ....................... 42
LoadingaMemory ...................... 43
DeletingaSavedMemory ................. 43
RenamingaMemory .................... 43
Useful Functions
Enjoying3DImages .................. 45
Setting3DImages ...................... 45
Ifthe3Dimagecannotbeviewed .........45
Using3DGlasses ....................... 46
Chargingthe3DGlasses ................ 46
Pairing3DGlasses .................... 47
Wearingthe3DGlasses................47
RangeforViewing3DImages .............. 48
WarningsRegardingViewing3DImages......49
Converting2DImagesto3DandViewing.....52
Connecting with WirelessHD (EH-
TW9100W/EH-TW8100W Only) . . . . . . . . 53
InstallingtheWirelessHDTransmitter........53
WirelessHDTransmitterpartnames ........ 54
SettingtheWirelessHDTransmitter ........ 55
ProjectingImages ...................... 56
WirelessHDSettingsMenu ................ 57
WirelessHDTransmissionRange ............58
Useful Functions of the WirelessHD Transmitter
.................................... 59
Switchingthetargetimage .............. 59
Switchingtheimagesource.............60
Remotecontroloperatingrange .......... 62
UsingtheHDMILinkFunction ........ 63
HDMILinkFunction ..................... 63
HDMILinkSettings ...................... 63
DeviceConnections ..................... 64
Changing Between Two Types of
Images .............................. 65
Types of Screen that can be Displayed
Simultaneously ........................ 65
ProjectingonaSplitScreen...............65
Startingsplitscreendisplay.............65
Changingthesplitscreensettings ......... 66
Configuration Menu
ConfigurationMenuFunctions ........ 67
ConfigurationMenuOperations ............ 67
ConfigurationMenuTable ................68
Imagemenu ........................ 68
Signalmenu ........................ 70
Settingsmenu ....................... 73
Extendedmenu ...................... 75
Memorymenu ....................... 76
Infomenu .......................... 77
Resetmenu ......................... 77
SplitScreenmenu .................... 78
Troubleshooting
Problem Solving . .................... 79
ReadingtheIndicators ................... 79
Indicatorstatusduringanerror/warning....79
Indicator status during normal operation . . . . 80
WhentheIndicatorsProvideNoHelp........81
Checktheproblem .................... 81
Problemsrelatingtoimages ............. 82
Problemswhenprojectionstarts .......... 86
Problemswiththeremotecontrol ......... 86
Problemswith3D ....................87
ProblemswithHDMI .................. 87
Problems with WirelessHD (EH-TW9100W/
EH-TW8100Wonly) ...................88
Maintenance
Maintenance ........................ 90
CleaningtheParts ...................... 90
Cleaningtheairfilter .................. 90
Cleaningthemainunit ................. 91

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Cleaningthelens ..................... 92
Cleaningthe3DGlasses ................ 92
ReplacementPeriodsforConsumables.......92
Airfilterreplacementperiod ............. 92
Lampreplacementperiod ..............92
ReplacingConsumables .................. 93
Replacingtheairfilter ................. 93
Replacingthelamp ................... 94
Resettinglamphours .................. 95
Appendix
Optional Accessories and
Consumables ........................ 97
OptionalItems ......................... 97
Consumables .......................... 97
SupportedResolutions ............... 98
ComponentVideo ...................... 98
CompositeVideo ....................... 98
ComputerSignals(AnalogRGB)............98
HDMI1/HDMI2InputSignal ................ 99
3DInputSignal ........................ 99
WirelessHDInputSignal .................. 99
Specifications ...................... 100
Glossary ........................... 103
GeneralNotes ...................... 104
NoteswhenWearing3DGlasses ........... 104
GeneralNotice ........................ 105

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.45
You can also convert standard 2D images into 3D images.
s p.52
You need dedicated 3D Glasses based on 3D Active Shutter Eyewear Technology to view 3D images. s p.46
Adjusting Images to Suit your Surroundings (Color Mode)
By simply selecting the Color Mode, you can project the optimum image to suit your surroundings. s p.31
Setting Example
Living Room
For use in a bright room
Cinema
For movies and concerts in a dark room

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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.37
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.34
Conforms to Wireless Transmissions for the WirelessHD Standards (EH-TW9100W/EH-
TW8100W Only)
The projector can wirelessly receive data for images 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.53
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.11
•Lens shift allows you to adjust the projection position when the projector cannot be setup directly in front of the
screen. The ability to move the projection position up, down, left, and right from in front of the screen without
changing the projection range, gives you more freedom to place the projector where you want. sp.29
•The Frame Interpolation function creates an intermediary image between one frame and the next rendering a
smoother, cleaner viewing experience, and removing jarring movements such as frame skipping. sp.39
•The Super-resolution function allows you to enjoy DVDs in high resolution. Also, low resolution areas (parts that are
blurred) of full hi-vision images become smoother and sharper. sp.40

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Part Names and Functions
Front/Top
Name Function
aLamp cover
Open when replacing the projector's lamp. sp.94
bLens shift dial
Adjusts the position of the projected image. sp.29
cAir 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.
dRemote receiver
Receives signals from the remote control. sp.23
eLens shutter
Closes automatically when the projector is turned off to protect the lens from
being scratched or soiled. sp.24
fProjector's lens
Images are projected from here.
gAir filter cover
When cleaning or replacing the air filter, open this cover and remove the air filter.
sp.90, p.93
Air intake vent
Intake vent for air used to cool the projector internally.
hFront adjustable foot
When setup on a surface such as a table, extend the foot to adjust the horizontal
tilt. sp.28
iControl panel
Control panel on the projector. Open the control panel cover to perform opera-
tions. sp.9
jFocus ring
Adjusts the image focus. sp.27
kZoom ring
Adjusts the image size. sp.28

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Control Panel
Buttons/Indicators Function
a
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.79
b
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.79
c
Flashes orange if the internal temperature is too high. Shows the projector's
errors through a combination of other indicators lit and flashing. sp.79
d
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.67
eControl panel cover
Cover for the control panel. When you want to use the control panel, grip the
knob and slide the cover open. sp.30
f
Selects the adjustment value for the keystone correction and for menu items.
sp.30
g
Selects adjustment values for menu items. sp.67
h
Returns to the previous menu level when a menu is displayed. sp.67
i
Selects functions and settings when a menu is displayed. sp.67

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Buttons/Indicators Function
j
Changes to the image from each input port. sp.25
k
Turns the projector power on or off.sp.24
Lit when the projector is on. sp.80

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Remote Control
Top section buttons
EH-TW9100W/EH-TW8100W EH-TW9100/EH-TW8100
Button Function
a
Turns the projector on. sp.24
b
Turns the projector off. sp.25
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.65
e
Changes to the image from each input port. sp.25
f
This button displays the settings menu for HDMI Link.
With the other buttons, you can then start or stop playback, and so on for
connected devices that meets the HDMI CEC standards. sp.63
g
Adjusts the volume for connected devices that meet the HDMI CEC standards.

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Middle section buttons
Button Function
h
Changes between 2D and 3D. sp.45
i
Changes the Color Mode. sp.31
j
Set Super-resolution to reduce blurring in areas such as the edges of the im-
age. sp.40
k
Selects menu items and adjustment values. sp.67
l
When a menu is displayed, it accepts and enters the current selection and
moves to the next level. sp.67
m
The adjustment value returns to its default value when pressed while the me-
nu's adjustment screen is displayed. sp.67
n
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.67
o
Return to the previous menu level when a menu is displayed. sp.67

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Bottom section buttons
EH-TW9100W/EH-TW8100W EH-TW9100/EH-TW8100
Button Function
p
Sets Auto Iris. sp.39
q
Adjusts the hue, saturation, and brightness for each RGBCMY color. sp.34
r
Selects the aspect mode according to the input signal. sp.32
s
Performs the function assigned to the user button. sp.73
t
Saves, loads, or erases a memory. sp.42
A
Reduces the jarring effect caused by quick movements by interpolating frames,
and adjusts to render a smoother, clearer image. sp.39
B
Temporarily hides or shows the image. sp.30
C
Displays and closes the test pattern. sp.27
D
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.53
E
Changes the 3D format. sp.70

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Rear
Name Function
aCable 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.21
bHDMI1 port
Connects HDMI compatible video equipment and computers. sp.19
cHDMI2 port
dComponent port
Connects to the component (YCbCr or YPbPr) output port on video equip-
ment. sp.19
eVideo port
Connects to the composite video output port on video equipment. sp.19
fPC port
Connects to the RGB output port on a computer. sp.20
gRS-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.100
hTrigger out port
Connects with external devices such as motorized screens. sp.20
iRemote receiver
Receives signals from the remote control. sp.23
jPower inlet
Connects the power cable. sp.24
kMain power switch
Turns the projector power on or off.

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Base
Name Function
aFront adjustable foot
When setup on a surface such as a table, extend the foot to adjust the horizontal
tilt. sp.28
bCeiling mount fixing
points (four points)
Attaches the optional ceiling mount here when suspending the projector from a
ceiling. sp.97
cCable cover fixing
screw
Attaches the optional cable cover.
dAir exhaust vent
Exhaust vent for air used to cool the WirelessHD receiver. When suspending from
a ceiling, make sure it is setup so that dust does not collect in this section.
eScrew for anamor-
phic lens
Attaches the anamorphic lens.

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

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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.93
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. s Settings -
Projection p.73
Using lens shift
With lens shift, you can adjust the projection position up,
down, left, and right.
This allows you to make easy adjustments without distorting
the image, even if you cannot setup the projector directly in
front of the screen.

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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.
* Distance from the center of the lens to the edge of the projected image.
(A: When lens shift is raised to its highest level)
(B: When lens shift is lowered to its lowest level)
(E: When lens shift is moved to the far right or far left)
Unit: cm
16:9 Screen Size Projection Distance (C) Lens Shift Maximum Values*
D W x H Minimum
(Wide)
Maximum
(Tele)
Distance (A) Distance (B) Distance (E)
40" 89 x 50 117 252 23 73 42
60" 130 x 75 177 380 34 109 63
80" 180 x 100 238 508 46 145 83
100" 220 x 120 298 636 57 181 104
120" 270 x 150 359 764 68 218 125
150" 330 x 190 450 956 85 272 156
180" 440 x 250 540 1148 103 327 188
4:3 Screen Size Projection Distance (C) Lens Shift Maximum Values*
D W x H Minimum
(Wide)
Maximum
(Tele)
Distance (A) Distance (B) Distance (E)
40" 81 x 61 144 309 28 89 51
60" 120 x 90 218 466 42 133 76
80" 160 x 120 292 623 56 178 102
100" 200 x 150 366 779 70 222 127
120" 240 x 180 440 936 84 267 153
150" 300 x 230 551 1171 105 333 191
200" 410 x 300 736 1562 139 444 255
*You can only adjust to the maximum value when moving in one direction. The values are reduced when moving
in a combination of directions. sp.29

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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-TW9100W/EH-TW8100W 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.21
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.21
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.