Epson PowerLite TW-100 User manual

TW100
PowerLite
®
®
Home Theater Projector
User’sGuide

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Important Safety Information
WARNING: Never lookinto the projector lens when the lamp is turned on; the bright light can damage your eyes.
Never let children look into the lens when it is on. Never open any cover on the projector, except the lamp and
filter covers. Dangerous electrical voltages inside the projector can severely injure you. Except as specifically
explained in this User’s Guide, do not attempt to service this product yourself. Refer all servicing to qualified service
personnel.
WARNING: The projector and its accessories come packaged in plastic bags. Keep plastic bags away from small
children to avoid any risk of suffocation.
Caution: When you replace the lamp, never touch the new lamp withyour bare hands; the invisible residue left by
the oil on your hands may shorten the lamp life. Use a cloth or glove to handle the new lamp.
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products.
Neither SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION nor its affiliates shall be liable to the purchaser of this product or third
parties for damages, losses, costs, or expenses incurred by purchaser or third parties as a result of: accident, misuse,
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U.S.) failure to strictly comply with SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION’s operating and maintenance instructions.
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options or any consumable products other than those designated as Original EPSON Products or EPSON
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Copyright © 2002 by Epson America, Inc. 10/02
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Printed on recycled paper.

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Contents
Welcome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Supported Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Cable Requirements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Optional Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Easy to Use. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Using Your Documentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
For More Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Registration and Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
1Using the Projector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Turning On Your Equipment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Turning On the Projector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
What To Do If You See a Blank Screen . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Switching Between Picture Sources. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Adjusting the Image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Adjusting the Height of Your Image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Focusing and Zooming Your Image. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Adjusting the Image Shape. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Displaying a Test Pattern. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Selecting the Color Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Selecting the Aspect Ratio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Adjusting the Tracking and Synchronization . . . . . . . . . 20
Turning Off the Picture and Sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Freezing the Action. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Shutting Down the Projector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

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2Fine-tuning the Projector. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Using the Projector’s Menu System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Changing Settings Through the Full Menus . . . . . . . . . 27
Changing Video Settings Using the Line Menu. . . . . . . 28
Adjusting the Image Appearance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Adjusting Image Color and Clarity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Configuring the Input Source . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Repositioning the Image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Customizing Projector Operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Saving and Recalling Image Quality Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Saving Menu Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Recalling a Memory Setting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Viewing Lamp Usage and Other Information. . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Restoring the Default Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
3Maintaining the Projector. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Cleaning the Lens. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Cleaning the Projector Case . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Cleaning and Replacing the Air Filter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Replacing the Lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Resetting the Lamp Timer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Storing the Projector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Transporting the Projector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
4Solving Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Using On-Screen Help. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
What To Do When the Lights Flash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Solving Image Problems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Solving Problems with the Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Where To Get Help. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Telephone Support Services. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

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AAppendix A: Connecting the Projector to a
Computer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61
Connecting to a VGA Computer Source . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61
Connecting to a DVI Computer Source . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63
BAppendix B: Notices. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65
Important Safety Instructions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65
Remote Control Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68
Declaration of Conformity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69
FCC Compliance Statement. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71
CAppendix C: Technical Specifications. . . . . . .73
General. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73
Projection Lamp. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74
Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74
Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74
Electrical. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74
Environmental . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75
Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75
Input B Port Pin Assignments. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75
Compatible Video Formats. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76
ESC/VP21 Commands. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78
Screen Size and Projection Distances . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79
Supported Signal Resolutions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80
Index. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83

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Welcome 1
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Welcome
Thank you for choosing the EPSON®PowerLite®TW100 Home
Theater Projector. Now you can enjoy high-quality front or rear
projection in the relaxing environment of your own home.
Features
The PowerLite TW100 offers these powerful features:
■16:9 wide format LCD panel
■800:1 contrast ratio
■High resolution of 1280 ×720
■700 ANSI lumens
■Short lens focus; you can project an 80-inch diagonal image with
the projector just 10 feet away
■Five setup configurations, including front or rear projection and
ceiling mounted installation
■Whisper-quiet operation
■DCDi Advanced Image Processor technology (by Faroudja™)
which reduces the jagged edges caused by conventional
progressive scan conversion
■3/2 menu pull-down circuit, matching the frame rate for film
(24 frames per second) to video (30 FPS)
■Trigger port (to activate projection screen)
■Lock port for optional Kensington®MicroSaver®anti-theft device

2Welcome
Supported Devices
You can connect the projector to any of the following video sources:
VCR, DVD player, DTV decoder, HDTV tuner, videodisc player,
cable/satellite box, TV, video game console, audio/video receiver,
camcorder, personal video recorder, digital camera, or laser disc
player.
The projector supports composite video, S-Video, and component
video, and it automatically senses the video format (HDTV, NTSC,
PAL, or SECAM).
It can also be connected to a desktop or laptop PC, or Apple®
Macintosh,
®
Power Macintosh™series, PowerBook® computers,
iMac™and iBook™series systems.
The Quick Setup sheet explains how to connect your projector to your
other equipment. See the following section to see which cables are
required.
Cable Requirements
The projector does not come with any cables. However, you may
already have the ones you need or you can purchase them from
EPSON (as described on pages 3 and 4). Refer to the list below to see
which cables you need for your setup:
■To receive a composite video signal, you need an RCA video
cable. (One is usually provided with your video device.)
■To receive an S-Video signal, you need an S-Video cable. (One is
usually provided with your video device.)
■To receive a component video signal from a DVD player or other
video device, you need a component video cable.
■If you want to connect more than one component video source,
you need a VGA-to-component video cable.
■To connect a VGA computer to the projector, you need a VGA
computer cable.
■To connect a computer with a DVI interface, you need a
DVI/analog interface cable.

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■Some older PowerBooks and Macintosh desktop models may
need the Macintosh adapter set shown on page 62. Older iMac
systems may need a special adapter to provide a VGA output port;
see your computer dealer.
You can purchase many of these accessories from your dealer, by
calling EPSON at [phone], or by visiting the EPSON StoreSM
at www.epsonstore.com (U.S. sales only). In Canada, please call
[phone] for dealer referral.
Optional Accessories
EPSON provides the following optional accessories for the projector:
Product Product number
Replacement lamp and air filter V13H010L17
Customized carrying cases:
Samsonitewheeled soft case
ATA molded hard shell case
ATA shipping case
Soft shoulder bag
ELPKS35
ELPKS40
ELPKS41
ELPKS13
Installation accessories:
Ceiling mount
Suspension adapter
False ceiling plate
ELPMB36
ELPMBAPL
ELPMBFCP
Distribution amplifier ELPDA01
Kensington security lock ELPSL01
Presentation audio system ELPPAS1
Wireless microphone system ELPCVSII
Presentation cameras:
High resolution document imager
Motion presentation camera
High resolution document camera
ELPDC02
ELPDC03
ELPDC04
Projection screens:
50-inch portable pop-up screen
60-inch portable pop-up screen
80-inch portable pop-up screen
ELPSC06
ELPSC07
ELPSC08

4Welcome
Easy to Use
The projector is very easy to use. Buttons on the projector and remote
control let you make quick adjustments to the projected image:
■If multiple devices are connected to the projector, press the Input
buttons to switch from one to the next.
■Press the Colortune button to select the best color mode. Choose
from Dynamic, Theater, Natural, PC, or sRGB.
■The Aspect button lets you select from five aspect ratios to match
the image source (Normal, Zoom, Squeeze, Normal through,
Squeeze through).
Additionally, you can use the projector’s simple menu systemto adjust
the image quality (including color, sharpness, noise reduction and the
motion detect setting).
Once your settings are just the way you want them, you can save them
for future use by assigning them to one of the 6 remote control
memory buttons.
Macintosh adapter set (includes monitor adapter
and desktop adapter) ELPAP01
Component video cable (VGA to component video) ELPKC19
Digital video cables:
DVI to DVI, 10 feet (3 meters)
DVI to DFP, 10 feet (3 meters)
DVI to analog video, 10 feet (3 meters)
ELPKC20
ELPKC21
V12H005C25
Product Product number

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Using Your Documentation
Your owner’s kit includes warranty information, your PrivateLine®
Support card, Quick Setup sheet, and this User’sGuide. See the Quick
Setup sheet to connect the projector to a video source such as a DVD
player or VCR. (If you are connecting the projector to a computer, see
Appendix A in this book for detailed instructions.)
This User’s Guide contains all the other information you need to use
your projector. Please follow these guidelines as you read through the
book:
■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.
For More Information
If you need help not covered in the documentation, try the following:
■Built-in help system
Press the Help button on the projector or the remote control to
get instant help while using the projector. See page 48 for details.
■support.epson.com
Download FAQs and e-mail your questions to EPSON support.
■EPSON PrivateLine Support service
This service requires a PIN code, which is provided on a special
card included in your owner’s kit. To get help fast from EPSON,
call [phone] and enter the PIN on the card in your
owner’s kit. If your projector needs to be repaired, EPSON
provides overnight replacement service in most parts of the U.S.
and Canada.
You can also take advantage of EPSON’s automated support
services 24 hours a day. See page 59 for more information.

6Welcome
Registration and Warranty
Your projector comes with a basic carry-in warranty (on page 71) as
well as an international warranty; so you can use your projector with
confidence anywhere in the world. For details, see the warranty
brochure included in your owner’s kit.
In addition, EPSON offers free Extra CareSM Road Service. 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 the brochure in your owner’s kit for details.
To register, simply fill out the registration card included in your
owner’s kit and mail it to EPSON. Or you can register online at
http://epsonwebreg.info2.net/. Registering also lets you receive
special updates on new accessories, products, and service.

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Using the Projector 7
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Using the Projector
Follow the instructions in this chapter to:
■Turn on the projector and other equipment
■Switch between picture sources
■Adjust the image
■Turn off the picture and sound
■Freeze the action
■Shut down the projector

8Using the Projector
Turning On Your Equipment
Make sure your projector and other equipment are set up and
connected correctly, as described on the Quick Setup sheet or in
Appendix A. Then turn on your projector and other equipment as
described below.
Turning On the Projector
1. Make sure the power is turned off for the projector and any
sources you have connected to it.
2. Remove the lens cover.
3. Connect one end of the power cord to the power inlet on the back
of the projector.
4. Connect the other end to a grounded electrical outlet.

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5. Turn on the main power switch on the back of the projector.
The P power light on top of the projector flashes orange, and
then stays orange.
6. Turn on the power to any equipment connected to the projector.
7. Press the Power button on the remote control or the top of the
projector.
The Ppower light flashes green as the projector warms up, and
the projection lamp comes on in about 15 seconds. The power
light stays green, and you may see a blue screen with the No
Signal message displayed. This is normal.
Orange
note
The projector will not
respond to any buttons on the
control panel or remote
control while the power light
is flashing orange or green.
warning
Neverlookintothelenswhen
the lamp is on. This can
damage your eyes, and is
especially dangerous for
children.
Green

10 Using the Projector
8. Press the Play button on your video source to start your video
(if necessary).
9. Ifyou’ve connected more than one video and/or computer source,
you may need to select a different source. Press the Source
button on the projector or one of the Input buttons on the
remote control. (See “Switching Between Picture Sources”on
page 11 for more information.)
If you’re projecting from a computer, and you see a New
Hardware Wizard message saying that it has found a
plug-and-play monitor, click Cancel.
If the image is upside-down or reversed, you need to change the
Projection option in the Setting menu. See page 35.
If a projected image fails to appear, see the next section for help.
Once you see your image, turn to page 12 for instructions on focusing
and making other image adjustments.
When you’re ready to turn off the projector, follow the steps on
page 22.
What To Do If You See a Blank Screen
If you see a blank screen or a blue screen with the No Signal message
after turning on your computer or video source, try the following:
■Make sure the power light is green and not flashing and the lens
cover is off.
■Make sure the cables are connected correctly, as described on the
Quick Setup sheet (or Appendix A, for computers).
■Select a different source (if more than one is connected to the
projector) by pressing one of the Input buttons on the remote
control. (See page 11.)
■If you connected a computer, try restarting it.
■If you’re using a laptop, you may need to set up your system to
display on the projector screen as well as the LCD screen, as
described on page 53.
No Signal

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Switching Between Picture Sources
If your projector isconnected to more than one video source, you can
use the buttons on the control panel or remote control to switch
between the different sources.
On the projector’s control panel, press the Source button to display
the currently selected source. Press it again quickly to switch.
Continue pressing the button until the name of the source you want is
displayed on the screen.
.
On the remote control, press one of the Input buttons to select the
desired source:
After you select a source, the screen goes darkfor a moment before the
image appears.
Press this button To select the source connected to this port
S-Video S-Video
Video Composite video
A Input A component video
B Input B component video or computer
D-RGB D-RGB DVI-I port (digital cable)
A-RGB A-RGB DVI port (analog cable)
Input
buttons
Source
button

12 Using the Projector
Adjusting the Image
Once you see your image, you’ll need to make certain adjustments:
■If the image is too high or too low, you can reposition it as
described below.
■To focus or zoom your image, see page 13.
■If the image isn’t square, see page 14.
■To select a different color mode, see page 16.
■To change the aspect ratio, see page 17.
■If the projected image is flickering or “noisy,”see page 20.
Adjusting the Height of Your Image
The projector should be as perpendicular to the screen as possible. If
the image is too low, you can raise it by extending the projector’s front
foot.
1. Stand behind the projector. Press the foot release button and lift
the front of the projector. This unlocks the foot.
2. Once the image is positioned where you want it, release the
button to lock the foot in place.
Foot release button

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3. If you need to straighten the image, rotate the round adjustable
foot at the back of the projector.
If the image is no longer square after raising it, see page 14.
Focusing and Zooming Your Image
The size of your projected image is determined mainly by the distance
between the projector and the screen, but you can also use the zoom
ring to enlarge or reduce the image.
Rotate the focus ring to sharpen the image.
note
To determine how far the
p
rojector should be from the
screen, see “Screen Size and
Projection Distances”on
p
age 79.
Zoom ring
note
You can also adjust the focus
by displaying a test pattern
(as described on page 15).
Focus ring

14 Using the Projector
Adjusting the Image Shape
If the projector is raised in the front or the back, like this:
your projected image may not be square or rectangular; it may have a
“keystone”shape like one of the examples shown below.
To correct this, hold down the Shift button on the projector’s control
panel and press the top or bottom Keystone button until the corners
of the image are square.
After correction, your image will be slightly smaller.
The keystone adjustment remains in the projector’s memory, so if you
later change the position of the projector, you might need to adjust
the keystone setting as well.
If the image becomes distorted or blurry after you make a keystone
correction, try decreasing the Sharpness setting in the Video menu,
as described on page 30.
note
You can also correct keystone
distortion bydisplaying a test
p
attern (as described in the
next section) or through the
p
rojector’s Setting menu (see
p
age 35).

Using the Projector 15
Displaying a Test Pattern
You can display a test pattern before or during projection to adjust the
focus, correct keystone distortion, and select the best light and dark
shades. Follow these steps:
1. Press the Pattern button on the remote control or the projector’s
control panel. You see the Crosshatch pattern:
2. Adjust the focus ring until the Hs are as sharp as they can be. If
you need to correct any keystone distortion, hold down the Shift
button on the projector’s control panel and press the top or
bottom Keystone button, as described on page 14.
3. Press the Pattern button again to display the Grayscale pattern:
Use this pattern to adjust the dark and light shades. Follow the
instructions on page 29 to select the Video menu and choose the
Color Adjustment option. Then select either Color Temp or
RGB. (See page 31 for more information.)
When you display the menu,the test pattern disappears. After you
adjust the color, you need to exit the menu and display the test
pattern again to see your changes take effect.