Epson PowerLite Home 20 User manual

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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 Sound 15
Using the Projector’s Menu System 16
Changing Menu Settings 16
Adjusting the Appearance of the Picture 17
Using Advanced Picture Settings 19
Using On-screen Display Features 21
Customizing Projector Operation 22
Viewing Lamp Usage and Other Information 23
Restoring the Default Settings 24
Caring for the Projector 25
Cleaning the Lens 25
Cleaning the Projector Case 25
English

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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
Important Safety Information 42
FCC Compliance Statement 44
Declaration of Conformity 45
Epson America, Inc. Limited Warranty 45
Index 47

Welcome! 5
Welcome!
The Epson®PowerLite®Home 20 Theater Projector lets you enjoy high-quality projection 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 for front or rear projection and ceiling-mounted installation
■Short lens focus; you can project a 120-inch diagonal image with the projector just
10 feet away
■1200 ANSI lumens
■1000:1 contrast ratio
■Parental control through the projector’s child lock function
■Lock port for optional Kensington®MicroSaver®anti-theft device
■Toll-free two-year priority technical support
Registration and Warranty
The Epson PowerLite Home 20 projector comes with a basic two-year carry-in warranty. For
details, see page 45.
In addition, Epson offers free Extra Care Home Service during your warranty period. In the
unlikely event of an equipment failure, you won’t have to wait for your unit to be repaired.
Instead, Epson will ship you a replacement unit anywhere in the United States or Canada,
usually via overnight delivery. See your Extra Care Home Service brochure for details.
We encourage you to please register your projector. To register, simply fill out the registration
card that came with your projector and mail it to Epson. Or you can register online at
http://www.epson.com/webreg. Registering also lets you receive special updates on new
accessories, products, and service.
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6Welcome!
Projector Parts
Control panel
Infrared receiver
(for remote control)
Ventilation slots
Lens cover
Focus ring
Zoom ring
Adjustable
feet
Speaker
S-video port
Video port
(composite video)
Input B (computer)
Component video port
AC power inlet
Infrared receiver
Audio ports
Control port (for
service use only)
Vertical lens shift
Horizontal lens shift
Kensington
security lock
Lamp cover release slot
Lamp cover

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 buttons
Adjust speaker volume
Menu button
Displays or hides
projector menus
Source button
Switches the
video input source
Esc button
Exits the current
function or menu
Aspect button
Changes the
picture’s aspect ratio
udlr Arrow buttons
Navigate menus
Enter button
Selects menu options
Source buttons
Switch between equipment
connected to the projector
Power buttons
Turn the projector
on and off Aspect button
Changes the picture’s
aspect ratio
Volume buttons
Adjust speaker volume
A/V Mute button
Turns off audio and video
ESC button
Exits the current function
or menu
Auto button
Optimizes computer images
Menu button
Displays or hides
projector’s menus
u
dlr Arrow and Enter buttons
Navigate menus and select menu
options
Picture buttons
Adjust brightness, contrast,
color temperature, and skin
tones. Also let you select a color
mode or recall memory settings.
Still button
Freezes the picture and sound
Keystone buttons
Adjust screen shape

8Welcome!
Optional Accessories
Epson provides the following optional accessories for the projector:
You can purchase these accessories from an Epson authorized reseller. To find the nearest
reseller, please call 800-GO-EPSON (800-463-7766). To purchase online, visit
www.epsonstore.com (U.S. sales only). In Canada, please call [phone] for reseller
referral.
Product Part number
Replacement lamp ELPLP33
Air filter replacement ELPAF09
Customized carrying cases:
Samsonite®wheeled soft case
Samsonite soft shoulder bag
ELPKS35
ELPKS43
Ceiling mount
Suspension adapter
False ceiling plate
ELPHT020
ELPHTAPL
ELPHTFCP
Kensington security lock ELPSL01
S-video cable F8V308X25

Welcome! 9
About This Manual
See the Quick Setup sheet to connect the projector to your video or computer equipment.
This book contains information on using the projector, in addition to maintenance
instructions, troubleshooting tips, important safety instructions, specifications, and warranty
information.
Please follow these guidelines as you read through the manual:
Warnings: Must be followed carefully to avoid bodily injury.
Cautions: Must be observed to avoid damage to your equipment.
Notes: Contain important information about your projector.
Tips: Contain helpful projection tips.
Getting More Information
Need additional help? Take advantage of Epson’s automated support services 24 hours a day
at http://support.epson.com. Use this site to view FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions) or
product information and e-mail your questions to Epson support.
If you need more help, you can use the Epson PrivateLine®Support service. Call
[phone] and enter the PIN on the PrivateLine support card that came with your
projector.

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Using the Projector 11
Using the Projector
Follow the instructions in this section to choose 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 need to invert and/or mirror the
image by selecting the correct Projection option (see page 20). Professional installation is
recommended if you want to attach the projector to the ceiling.
Ideally, place the projector at a height so its
lens is between the top and bottom of the
screen. That way, you can keep the projector
level and use the vertical lens shift dial to
position the image (see page 13). This
produces the best-looking picture.
If you place the projector above or below
screen level, you have to tilt it up or down to
aim the image at the screen; this distorts the
shape of the image, but you can correct it
with the projector’s Keystone function (see page 14).
Front
Front/Ceiling
Rear
Rear/Ceiling

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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 image’s
width when projecting with a 16:9 aspect ratio. Make
sure the projector faces straight ahead (at a 90-degree
angle to the screen).
Note: If you place the projector too far left or right, your
image will not be rectangular.
Place the projector at a suitable distance from the
screen to obtain the desired image size, as indicated
below. Note that the Zoom adjustment also affects image size.
When placing the projector, keep these considerations in mind:
■Make sure there is plenty of space for ventilation around and under the projector. Do not
set the projector on top of loose materials that could block the vents underneath.
■Make sure the projector is within 6 feet of a grounded electrical outlet or extension cord.
Image size (16:9) Projection distance
30 in. (26 ×15 in.) 2.4 to 3.7 feet
40 in. (35 ×20 in.) 3.2 to 4.9 feet
60 in. (51 ×28 in.) 4.9 to 7.4 feet
80 in. (71 ×39 in.) 6.6 to 9.9 feet
100 in. (87 ×47 in.) 8.2 to 12.4 feet
200 in. (173 ×98 in.) 16.5 to 24.8 feet
300 in. (260 ×146 in.) 24.8 to 37.3 feet
Projector can be moved from
center by up to 25 percent of
the image’s width
90°

Using the Projector 13
Adjusting the Picture
Follow the steps on the Quick Setup sheet to connect the projector to 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 the picture doesn’t look right, see page 34 for troubleshooting
instructions.
1. Rotate the focus ring to sharpen the picture, or the zoom ring to reduce or enlarge it.
2. If the image is not centered on the screen, use the horizontal and vertical lens shift dials
to adjust its position.
Note: The lens shift feature cannot move the image both horizontally and vertically by the full
amount. For example, if you have moved the image all the way up, then you cannot shift it all
the way to the right or left at the same time.
Zoom ring
Focus ring
Focus and
zoom rings
Up
Right
Left
Down

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3. If you still need to raise the height of the image 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 by tilting the projector, the image becomes “keystoned”
and looks like or . To return the image to a rectangular shape, use the or
Keystone button on the projector or remote control.
5. To change the picture’s aspect ratio (ratio between length and height), press the Aspect
button on the projector or remote control. Choose from these settings:
■Auto
To automatically display the image in the correct size.
■Normal
For standard TV broadcasts, computer images, or images having a 4:3 aspect ratio.
■Squeeze
For DVDs or video recordings made in a compressed (anamorphic) 16:9 format,
sometimes called “Squeeze Mode.”
■Zoom
For images having a 16:9 aspect ratio (wide-screen or letterbox format).
Note: If you display a 4:3 image using the Zoom setting, the edges of the image will be cut off.
You can use the Zoom Caption option to resize and position the image to your liking (see
page 19).
6. Use the Picture buttons on the remote control to adjust the brightness,
contrast, and color. See page 17 for more information about using these
settings.
Note: Before selecting the Color Mode or other picture settings, make sure the
Setup Level is set correctly (see page 20).

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Controlling Your Presentation
Use these settings to control the projector’s speaker 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 Volume
buttons on the projector or remote control to adjust the sound output from of the projector’s
speaker.
Freezing the Action
To freeze the action temporarily on the screen, press the
Still button on the remote control. This freezes any moving
images until you press the Still button again.
Note: The sound from your video source continues to be heard
while the image is frozen. You need to press the pause button
on your video source if you wish to resume playback where
you stopped it.
Turning Off the Picture and Sound
You can use the A/V Mute button on the remote control to
darken your screen and turn off the sound.
■To turn off the picture and sound, press the A/V Mute
button. The screen goes dark.
■To turn the picture and sound back on, press the
A/V Mute button again.
Note: Your video source continues to play while the screen is dark. You should pause the video if
you wish to resume playback where you stopped it.
Still
button
A/V Mute
button

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Using the Projector’s Menu System
You can use the projector’s on-screen menus to fine-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 picture.
■The Settings menu lets you set the child lock or sleep mode, adjust the position and size
of the picture, select front or rear projection, and customize other projector features.
■The Info menu provides information about lamp status and video or computer settings.
■The Reset menu lets you reset the lamp timer, clear the projector’s Memory settings, or
return all the menu settings to their factory defaults.
You can use the buttons on the projector or remote control to display the menus and change
settings. Follow the steps in the next section.
Changing Menu Settings
1. Press the Menu button on the projector or remote control. You see the main menu
screen:
Note: The available options depend on which type of equipment is connected to the projector.
2. Use the uand darrow buttons on the projector or remote control to highlight the
desired menu, then press the Enter button to select it.
Main menus Options

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3. If you see a list of options, use the uand darrow 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 land rarrow buttons to adjust
the setting.
4. Press the Esc button to return to the previous menu, or the Menu button to exit the
menu system.
Adjusting the Appearance of the Picture
The Image menu lets you make a variety of adjustments to the projected image to get the best
color and quality.
Note: Before selecting the Color Mode or other picture settings, make sure the Setup Level is set
correctly (see page 20).
Choosing the Color Mode
The Color Mode adjusts the brightness, contrast, and color for various common viewing
environments. Use this setting to quickly obtain a good picture.
Press the Menu button. Select Image > Color Mode and then choose from these options:
■Dynamic
For projecting in bright rooms; images have greater color intensity.
■Living Room
For projecting in rooms with a lot of ambient light.
■Natural
For projecting in subdued lighting; increases contrast and makes flesh tones appear more
natural.
■Theatre
For projecting in dark rooms; enhances the appearance of movies with dark scenes.
■Theatre Black 1 or 2
For projecting in fully darkened rooms; lamp brightness decreases and image contrast
increases.

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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 apply to (and are retained for) only the currently selected input source (Input A,
Input B, Video, or S-Video). If you use more than one source, you should adjust the settings
separately for each one.
Press the Menu button. Select Image > Picture Quality and then choose from these options:
■Brightness
Adjusts the brightness of the picture.
■Contrast
Adjusts the contrast between light and dark parts of the picture.
■Color Saturation (video only)
Adjusts the color depth of the picture.
■Tint (video only)
Adjusts the hue of the picture by shifting the color balance between green and magenta.
■Color Temp.
Adjusts red and blue tones. A lower color temperature produces a picture with more red
(warmer tones), while a higher color temperature produces more blue (cooler tones).
■Skin Tone
Makes fine adjustments to the tint, adjusting the balance of green to magenta. This
adjustment is saved with the specific Color Mode you have selected (if you switch Color
Modes, a different Skin Tone setting will apply).
■Sharpness
Makes lines and edges more distinct.
Adjusting Computer Images
In addition to the settings listed above, you can also adjust the following settings when
projecting from a computer.
■Auto Setup
Select Image > Auto Setup. Leave this setting on so that the projector automatically
adjusts the tracking, sync, and position of the image.
■Tracking
Select Image > Picture Quality > Tracking. Lets you manually eliminate unwanted
vertical lines. Easiest to adjust when the image contains fine detail, such as black text on a
white background.

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■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
group. This lets you quickly recall them for future use.
1. Press the Menu button, then select Image > Save Memory.
2. Select Memory 1, Memory 2, or Memory 3, then press the Enter button to save your
settings.
3. Press the Menu button to exit the menu system.
4. To recall the settings, press the Memory button on the remote control (or press the
Menu button and select Image > Load Memory). Select the memory setting you wish
to use, then press Enter. The screen is adjusted with your settings.
Using Advanced Picture Settings
Use these options to select basic settings for your picture, such as its position, size, and
orientation, and compatible signal formats for your connected video equipment.
Press the Menu button. Select Settings > Screen and then choose from these options:
■Position
Use the u, d, l, rarrow buttons to move the picture to a different position on the
screen.
■Progressive
Leave this setting OFF when viewing video so that interlaced-to-progressive conversion is
carried out (best for fast-moving pictures). If you notice flickering while viewing still
images, switch this setting to ON.
■Aspect
Selects the picture’s aspect ratio (see page 14).
■Zoom Caption
Lets you adjust the screen so that subtitles are visible (available only when you’ve selected
the Zoom aspect ratio). Use Vertical Size to adjust the proportions of the image, and
Zoom Position to move the image up or down.

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■Output Scaling (component video only)
Lets you see the edges of the image that 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 projector). Makes the image somewhat smaller.
■Projection
Mirrors and/or inverts the image as needed, depending on the projector’s location relative
to the screen:
■Setup Level
Adjusts the threshold at which dark areas of the image are rendered black. For
compatibility with most video equipment sold in the United States, set to 7.5%
(7.5 IRE).
If you need to select the video signal format for any video equipment connected to the
projector, select Settings > Input Signal and then choose from these options:
■Video Signal (composite and S-video signals only)
Leave this setting on Auto to automatically detect the video format of your equipment. If
you notice a lot of interference in the image, or no image is being projected, select the
format specified in your equipment’s manual.
■Input A (component and RGB video signals only)
Specifies the format for the video source connected to the Input A (component/RGB)
port. Select either Component or RGB Video.
For this projector position . . . Use this setting . . .
In front of the screen Front
In front of the screen, mounted
upside-down on the ceiling
Front/Ceiling
Behind the screen Rear
Behind the screen, mounted upside-down
on the ceiling
Rear/Ceiling