Epson Powerlite Home Cinema 2000 Users Guide

							

You
cannot resetthefollowing settingsusingtheReset Alloption:
 •
PC Signal
 •
Language
 •
Lamp Hours
 •
All settings inthe Network menu
 Parent
topic:Adjusting theMenu Settings
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Maintaining
andTransporting theProjector
 Follow
theinstructions inthese sections tomaintain yourprojector andtransport itfrom place toplace.
 Projector
Maintenance
 Transporting
theProjector
 Projector
Maintenance
 Your
projector needslittlemaintenance tokeep working atits best.
 You
may need toclean thelens periodically, andclean theairfilter andairvents toprevent theprojector
 from
overheating duetoblocked ventilation.
 The
only parts youshould replace arethelamp, airfilter, andremote controlbatteries. Ifany other part
 needs
replacing, contactEpsonoran authorized Epsonservicer.
 Warning:
Beforecleaning anypart ofthe projector, turnitoff and unplug thepower cord.Never open
 any
cover onthe projector, exceptasspecifically explainedinthis manual. Dangerous electricalvoltages
 in
the projector caninjure youseverely.
 Warning:
Donot trytoservice thisproduct yourself, exceptasspecifically explainedinthis manual.
 Refer
allother servicing toqualified servicers.
 Cleaning
theLens
 Cleaning
the3DGlasses
 Cleaning
theProjector Case
 Air
Filter andVent Maintenance
 Projector
LampMaintenance
 Replacing
theRemote ControlBatteries
 Parent
topic:Maintaining andTransporting theProjector
 Related
references
 Where
toGet Help
 Cleaning
theLens
 Clean
theprojectors lensperiodically, orwhenever younotice dustorsmudges onthe surface.
 •
To remove dustorsmudges, gentlywipethelens withlens-cleaning paper.
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•
To remove stubborn smudges, moistenasoft, lint-free clothwithlens cleaner andgently wipethe
 lens.
Donot spray anyliquid directly onthe lens.
 Warning:
Donot use alens cleaner thatcontains flammable gas.Thehigh heat generated bythe
 projector
lampmaycause afire.
 Caution:
Donot use glass cleaner orany harsh materials toclean thelens anddonot subject thelens
 to
any impacts; youmay damage it.Do not use canned air,orthe gases mayleave aresidue. Avoid
 touching
thelens withyour bare hands toprevent fingerprints onordamage tothe lens surface.
 Parent
topic:Projector Maintenance
 Cleaning
the3DGlasses
 To
remove dust,dirt,smudges, orfingerprints fromtheglasses, usealint-free cloth.
 Note:
Unplug anycharging cablesfromtheglasses beforecleaning them.
 Caution:
Donot use paper towels orany other abrasive materials toclean theglasses.
 Parent
topic:Projector Maintenance
 Cleaning
theProjector Case
 Before
cleaning theprojector case,turnoffthe projector andunplug thepower cord.
 •
To remove dustordirt, useasoft, dry,lint-free cloth.
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To remove stubborn dirt,useasoft cloth moistened withwater andmild soap. Donot spray liquid
 directly
onthe projector.
 Caution:
Donot use wax, alcohol, benzene, paintthinner, orother chemicals toclean theprojector
 case.
These candamage thecase. Donot use canned air,orthe gases mayleave aflammable
 residue.

Parent
topic:Projector Maintenance
 Air
Filter andVent Maintenance
 Regular
filtermaintenance isimportant tomaintaining yourprojector. YourEpson projector isdesigned
 with
aneasily accessible, user-replaceable filtertoprotect yourprojector andmake regular maintenance
 simple.
Filtermaintenance intervalswilldepend onthe environment.
 If
regular maintenance isnot performed, yourEpson projector willnotify youwhen thetemperature
 inside
theprojector hasreached ahigh level. Donot wait until thiswarning appears tomaintain your
 projector
filterasprolonged exposuretohigh temperatures mayreduce thelifeofyour projector orlamp.
 Damage
duetothe failure toproperly maintain theprojector orits filter may notbecovered bythe
 projector
orlamp Limited Warranties.
 Cleaning
theAirFilter andVents
 Replacing
theAirFilter
 Parent
topic:Projector Maintenance
 Related
references
 Projector
LightStatus
 Cleaning
theAirFilter andVents
 Clean
theprojectors airfilter orvents ifthey getdusty, orifyou seeamessage tellingyoutoclean them.
 1.
Turn offthe projector andunplug thepower cord.
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2.
Gently remove thedust using asmall vacuum designed forcomputers oravery softbrush (suchas
 a
paintbrush).
 Note:
Youcanremove theairfilter soyou canclean bothsides ofit.Do not rinse theairfilter in
 water,
oruse anydetergent orsolvent toclean it.
 Caution:
Donot use canned air.The gases mayleave aflammable residueorpush dustanddebris
 into
theprojectors opticsorother sensitive areas.
 3.
Ifdust isdifficult toremove orthe airfilter isdamaged, replacetheairfilter.
 Parent
topic:AirFilter andVent Maintenance
 Related
tasks
 Replacing
theAirFilter
 Replacing
theAirFilter
 You
need toreplace theairfilter inthe following situations:
 •
After cleaning theairfilter, youseeamessage tellingyoutoclean orreplace it
 •
The airfilter istorn ordamaged
 You
canreplace theairfilter while theprojector ismounted tothe ceiling orplaced onatable.
 1.
Turn offthe projector andunplug thepower cord.
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2.
Carefully opentheairfilter cover.
 3.
Pull theairfilter outofthe projector.
 Note:
Airfilters contain ABSresin andpolyurethane foam.Dispose ofused airfilters according to
 local
regulations.
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4.
Place thenew airfilter inthe projector asshown andpush gently untilitclicks intoplace.
 5.
Close theairfilter cover.
 Parent
topic:AirFilter andVent Maintenance
 Projector
LampMaintenance
 The
projector keepstrackofthe number ofhours thelamp isused anddisplays thisinformation inthe
 projectors
menusystem.
 Replace
thelamp assoon aspossible whenthefollowing occurs:
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The projected imagegetsdarker orstarts todeteriorate
 •
Amessage appearswhenyouturn onthe projector tellingyoutoreplace thelamp
 •
The projectors lamplightisflashing orange
 •
The projectors lamplightisflashing orangeanditspower lightisflashing blue
 Replacing
theLamp
 Resetting
theLamp Timer
 Parent
topic:Projector Maintenance
 Related
references
 Optional
Equipment andReplacement Parts
 Projector
Information Display-Info Menu
 Projector
LampSpecifications
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Replacing
theLamp
 Before
youreplace thelamp, letthe projector cooldown foratleast onehour sothe lamp willnot behot.
 Warning:
Letthelamp fullycool before replacing itto avoid injury.
 You
canreplace thelamp while theprojector ismounted tothe ceiling, ifnecessary.
 1.
Turn offthe projector andunplug thepower cord.
 2.
Allow theprojector lamptocool down foratleast onehour.
 3.
Use thescrewdriver includedwiththereplacement lamptoloosen thescrew securing thelamp
 cover.

Warning:
Ifthe lamp isbroken, glassfragments maybeloose inside thelamp chamber. Becareful
 removing
anybroken glasstoavoid injury. Ifthe projector isinstalled onthe ceiling, standtothe side
 of
the lamp cover andnotunderneath it;pieces ofglass could fallinto your eyes ormouth whenyou
 open
thelamp cover.
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4.
Slide thelamp cover outand liftitoff.
 5.
Loosen thescrews securing thelamp tothe projector. Thescrews donot come allthe way out.
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6.
Grasp theraised section ofthe lamp andgently pullthelamp outofthe projector.
 Note:
Thelamp(s) inthis product containmercury. Pleaseconsult yourstate andlocal
 regulations
regardingdisposalorrecycling. Donot putinthe trash.
 7.
Gently insertthenew lamp intotheprojector. Ifitdoes notfiteasily, makesureitis facing theright
 way.

Caution:
Donot touch anyglass onthe lamp assembly toavoid premature lampfailure.
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