Epson Projector Emp Tw500 User Manual

							E
Printed in Japan
404801900
03.11-.8A(C05) 
						

							TW500_English
About The Manuals and Notations Used
Types of Manual
The documentation for your EPSON projector is divided into the following four manuals. Refer to the 
manuals in the order given below.
Unpacking and Installation Guide
Lists the accessories that are provided with the projector.
Safety Instructions/World-Wide Warranty Terms
This manual contains information on using the projector safely, and also includes safety instructions, 
world-wide warranty terms booklet and a troubleshooting check sheet.
Read this manual thoroughly before using the projector.
Setup Guide
Contains information on basic operations for preparing the projector before use (setup and connecting to 
video equipment or a computer) and for starting projection.
User’s Guide (this manual)
Contains information on adjusting images, using the configuration menus, using the Cinema Color 
Editor, troubleshooting and maintenance.
Notations used in this User’s Guide
General information
 
Meaning of unit and projector
When unit or projector appears in the text of this User’s Guide, they may refer to items which are 
accessories or optional equipment in addition to the main projector unit itself.Indicates procedures where personal injury or damage to the projector may occur if 
the procedures are not followed correctly.
Indicates additional information and points which may be useful to know regarding a 
topic.
Indicates a page where useful information regarding a topic can be found.
Indicates that an explanation of the underlined word or words in front of this symbol 
appears in the glossary of terms. 
Refer to the Glossary in the Appendix.   p.49
,  , etc. Indicates buttons on the remote control or the projectors control panel.
(Menu name)Indicates configuration menu items.
Example: Image - Color Mode
[(Name)]Indicates projector connection port names, and computer menu and menu item names.
Example: [InputA]  [Start]
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Configuration 
Menu Appendix Troubleshooting
Adjusting projected 
images using a computer
Basic Image Quality 
Adjustments
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Contents
Features of the Projector ..................................2
Part names and Functions................................4
Front/Top ................................................................... 4
Control Panel............................................................. 4Remote Control .........................................................5
Rear ...........................................................................6
Base ..........................................................................6
Appearance ....................................................... 7
Basic Image Quality Adjustments
Basic Image Quality Adjustments....................8
Selecting the Color Mode .......................................... 8
Selecting the Image Aspect....................................... 8
Advanced Color Adjustments ........................10
Abs. Color Temp./Flesh Tone Adjustments............. 10
RGB adjustment ...................................................... 10Hue and saturation adjustment................................10
Viewing images at a preset image quality 
(memory function)........................................... 12
Saving Image quality adjustments (Memory save)......12
Retriving image quality adjustments
 (Memory retrieve) ................................................12
Configuration Menu
Configuration Menu Functions ......................14
List of Configuration Menus..................................... 14
Image menu .......................................................... 16Setting menu .........................................................18
Reset menu...........................................................22
Using the Configuration Menus ...............................23
Adjusting projected images using a computer
Preparation for Using Cinema Color Editor ..24
Installing Cinema Color Editor ................................. 24
Uninstalling Cinema Color Editor ............................ 25
Connecting to a Computer ...................................... 25
•Connection using a USB cable or RS-232C cable ...............26
•Connection using a network cable........................................25
Connection settings at the projector 
(when using a network connection)...................... 26
•Setting details .......................................................................27
Using Cinema Color Editor ............................ 28
Starting Cinema Color Editor ...................................28
Adjusting picture quality...........................................28
Operating the projector ............................................28
Saving adjustment/Loading adjustments
 from a file.............................................................29
Saving customised settings into memory ................30
Saving/loading memory settings and editing
 memory area names ...........................................30
Troubleshooting
Problem Solving ..............................................32
Reading the Indicators ............................................ 32
•When the  indicator is lit or flashing red ...........................32
•When the   or   indicator is flashing orange ....................32
•When the   indicator is lit or flashing green or orange ......33
When the Indicators Provide No Help .....................33
•Problems relating to images .................................................34
•Problems when projection starts...........................................38
•Problems with the remote control.........................................38
•Problems with network connections.....................................39
Appendix
Maintenance .....................................................40
Cleaning .................................................................. 40
•Cleaning the Air Filter ..........................................................40
•Cleaning the Projector Body ................................................40
•Cleaning the Lens .................................................................40
Consumable Replacement Periods ......................... 41
•Air Filter Replacement Period ..............................................41
•Lamp Replacement Period ...................................................41
Replacing Consumables ......................................... 42
•Replacing the Air Filter ........................................................42
•Replacing the Lamp ..............................................................42•Resetting the Lamp Operating Time ....................................42
Optional Accessories ..................................... 44
List of Supported Monitor Displays .............. 45
•Component Video/RGB Video.............................................45
•Composite Video/S-Video....................................................45
•Analog-RGB signals/signals input to the [HDMI] port .......45
Specifications .................................................. 46
Compatible computers for using Cinema Color Editor ..... 47
RS-232C cable layout ...................................................... 47
Glossary ........................................................... 49
Index ................................................................. 51
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Features of the Projector
Easy image adjustments by computer
The optimum images for the location can be projected simply by selecting the desired colour mode from the 
following six preset modes. No complex colour adjustments are required.
When one of Theatre, Natural, Theatre Black or sRGB    is selected, the Epson Cinema Filter effect 
will be applied automatically. This increases contrast and makes flesh tones appear more natural.
In addition, if you select Dynamic or Living Room, the Black-White Stretch function will operate to 
produce images that appear more solid, with clearer light and dark areas.       p.8
The Cinema Color Editor CD-ROM supplied 
with the projector can be used to make fine 
adjustments to the hue and saturation of the 
projected images from a computer.
Adjustment values can be saved in computer 
files which can be exchanged with other people 
so that they can also enjoy the images adjusted 
by you.
In addition, if the projector is connected to a 
network, the projector can be operated and 
image adjustment data can be uploaded and 
downloaded via the network.        p.24
Image appearance can be selected to match the 
projection environment (Color Mode)
Living
RoomDynamic
Theatre sRGB
NaturalTheatre
Black
Color
Mode
Exchanging 
the file
USB cable/
RS-232C cable
Network 
cable
Network
Exchanging 
the file
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Features of the Projector
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Equipped with a wide-angle lens shift function
A variety of image setting functions
Electronic zoom and focus adjustment
The projectors control panel and the accessory remote control can be used for easy zoom and focus adjustments. 
For zoom adjustment, a high magnification lens is provided to allow images to be increased in size by up to 1.5 times, so 
that images can be projected onto an 80 screen even at a distance of approximately 2.5 m (8.2 ft.).       Setup Guide
Many other functions are available as follows.
EPSON Super White function that reproduces input signals containing whites of 100IRE or higher without 
overexposure.      p.18
Progressive and Motion Detection functions allow you to obtain ideal results both for images with large amounts of 
movement and for still images.      p.18
An aspect function that allows images to be viewed in wide-screen format.      p.8
Memory functions that allow adjustment results to be stored and later retrieved easily using the remote control.      p.12
Key lock function that locks the control panel so that settings cannot be changed accidentally after adjustment.      p.20
Adoption of a special high-resolution DCDi video circuit developed by Faroudja. This circuit greatly reduces the 
jagged edges that resulted from conventional progressive conversion. The lens shift function allows you to adjust the position of the 
projected images vertically and horizontally without distorting 
the images.
This allows the projector to be set up with greater freedom, 
even if it is suspended from a ceiling or at an angle to the 
screen.      Setup Guide
Wide range of 
brightness adjustments
Adjusting the hue and 
saturation of colours
The hue and saturation for each of the red (R), green (G), 
blue (B), cyan (C) magenta (M) and yellow (Y) colour 
components can be adjusted to produce images with 
greater depth.       p.10, p.28
The image brightness can be adjusted within a wide range. 
Optimum images can be obtained even if using the 
projector in a bright environment for watching videos or 
games, or in a dark environment such as when creating the 
atmosphere of a home theatre.       p.16
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Part names and Functions
Front/Top
Control Panel
The area around the control panel buttons and characters light when the projectors power is turned on. 
If the Button Illumination configuration menu command is set to OFF, they will not light.  p.21
•
•• •Front adjustable feet Setup Guide
Extend to adjust the projection angle so that 
the projector is horizontal when placed on a 
desk top.
•
•• •Control panel  See below
•
•• •Lamp cover  p.42
Open this cover when 
replacing the lamp inside.
•
•• •Air exhaust vent
•
•• •Remote control light-receiving 
area 
Setup Guide
Receives signals from the remote control.
•
•• •Vertical lens adjustment dial
Setup Guide
Moves the lens vertically.
•
•• •Horizontal lens adjustment dial 
Setup Guide
Moves the lens horizontally.
•
•• •Lens cover
Attach when not using the projector 
to prevent the lens from becoming 
dirty or damaged.
•
•• •Focus button Setup Guide
Press to adjust the focus of the projection lens.
•
•• • (Lamp) indicator  p.32
Lights or flashes in different colours to 
indicate problems with the projection lamp.
•
•• • (temperature) indicator  p.32
Lights or flashes in different colours to 
indicate problems with the projectors 
internal temperature.
•
•• •Power button 
Setup Guide
Press to turn the power 
on and off.
•
•• •Zoom button 
Setup Guide
Press to adjust the size of 
projected images.
•
•• •Select button  p.8, p.10, p.12, p.23
Displays the line menu. 
When viewing a configuration menu or selection menu, press this 
button to select the menu item and proceed to the next display.
•
•• •    buttons  p.23,
Setup Guide
Press to select 
configuration menus or to 
adjust the focus and zoom.
•
•• •/   /  buttons 
p.8, p.10, p.12, p.23, 
Setup Guide
Used as up/down buttons to select items in 
configuration menus and select menus. 
If the above menus are not displayed, 
corrects the keystone distortion.
•
•• •Menu button  p.23
The full-screen configuration menus turn on 
and off each time the [Menu] button is pressed.
•
•• •Aspect button  p.8
Displays a selection menu for 
selecting the aspect.
•
•• •Esc button  p.23
Pressing [Esc] while viewing a configuration menu 
or selection menu displays the previous menu.
•
•• • (Operation) indicator 
p.32
Flashes or lights in different 
colours to indicate the operating 
status of the projector.
•
•• •Source button Setup Guide
Displays a selection menu for 
selecting the image source.
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Part names and Functions
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Remote Control
Buttons with no explanation function in the same way as the corresponding buttons on the projectors 
control panel. Refer to Control Panel for further details on these buttons.
•
•• •Menu button  p.23
•
•• •Indicator
Illuminates when remote control 
signals are being output.
•
•• •On/Off buttons Setup Guide
Press to turn the projector power on 
and off.
•
•• •Color Mode button  p.8
Displays a selection menu for 
selecting the colour mode.
•
•• •Memory button  p.12
Displays a selection menu for 
selecting memory settings.
•
•• •Aspect button  p.8
•
•• •Select/Line menu button 
p.8, p.10, p.12, p.23
•
•• •         buttons 
p.8, p.12, p.23, 
Setup Guide
Press to select configuration menu and 
selection menu items and adjustment 
values and to adjust the zoom and focus.
•
•• •Esc button  p.23
Setup Guide
•
•• •HDMI button: Switches the input 
source to images from the [HDMI] port.
•
•• •D4 button: Switches the input source 
to the projectors [D4] port. The signal 
changes as follows and the Input 
Signal menu also changes each time 
the button is pressed.
•
•• •InputA/InputB buttons: 
Switches the input source to the 
projectors [InputA] or [InputB] port. 
The signal changes as follows and the 
Input Signal menu also changes 
each time a button is pressed.
•
•• •S-Video button: Switches the input 
source to the projectors [S-Video] port.
•
•• •Video button: Switches the input 
source to the projectors [Video] port.
D4 (YPbPr   ) D4 (Auto)
D4 (YCbCr   )
Component : Auto
RGB-Video
RGB Component : YPbPr
Component : YCbCr
•
•• •Blank button
The projected images switch off and 
on each time this button is pressed.
•
•• •Zoom button 
Setup Guide
•
•• • (Illumination) button 
All buttons on the remote control 
illuminate when this button is pressed. 
The button illumination switches off 
automatically after about 10 seconds.
•
•• •Focus button Setup Guide
•
•• •Pattern button Setup Guide
Displays a selection menu for 
selecting a test pattern.
•
•• •Remote control light-emitting area 
Setup Guide
Outputs remote control signals.
Source
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Part names and Functions
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Rear
Base
•
•• •[D4] port Setup Guide
Connects to the component video 
(YCbCr
 or YPbPr) ports or D 
port of other video equipment.
(Japan only)
•
•• •[InputA]/[Input B]  ports 
Setup Guide
Connects to the component video (YCbCr or 
YPbPr ) ports or RGB ports of other video 
equipment or to a computers video output port.
•
•• •[S-Video] port Setup Guide
Inputs an S-Video signal to the projector 
from other video equipment.
•
•• •[Control (RS-232C)] port  p.26
Connects the projector to a computer using an RS-232C 
cable when using the Cinema Color Editor.
•
•• •[USB] port  p.26
Connects the projector to a computer 
using a USB cable when using the 
Cinema Color Editor.
•
•• •Remote control light-
receiving area 
Setup Guide
Receives signals from the 
remote control.
•
•• •[Video] port Setup Guide
Connects to general video ports of 
other video equipment.
•
•• •[Trigger out] port  p.20
When the projector power is turned on, a 12 V DC 
signal is output from this port. When the projectors 
power is turned off or a problem with operation occurs, 
the output becomes 0 V to send the projectors power 
ON/OFF status to an external device.
•
•• •Power inlet Setup Guide
Connects the power cable.
•
•• •Security lock ( )  p.49
•
•• •[HDMI] port Setup Guide
Connects to video equipment or a 
computer that is HDMI-
compatible.
•
•• •[Network] port  p.25
Connects the projector to a 
network.
•
•• •Suspension bracket fixing points (4 points) 
p.44
Attach the optional ceiling mount here when suspending 
the projector from a ceiling.
•
•• •Air filter (air inlet)  p.40, p.42
Prevents dust and other foreign 
particles from being drawn into the 
projector. It should be cleaned 
periodically.
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Appearance
Centre of projector
Centre of lens
*1 Distance from centre of lens to suspension bracket fixing point
(Lens shift amount: Max. 8.7 mm upwards, Max. 4.3 mm downwards)
*2 Distance from centre of lens to centre of projector
(Lens shift amount: Max. 7.7 mm to the left and right)80.8
*2
450 146.5
65
*1
18.5
116 218.4 243.4
10.4235 34557.8
4-M4×8
Units: mm
Centre of lens
28.4 119
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Basic Image Quality Adjustments
Selecting the Color Mode
Selecting the Image Aspect
Selecting the Image Aspect
Selecting the Color Mode
Default setting
When signals from the [Video], [S-Video], [D4] or 
[HDMI   ] port are being projected: Auto
When signals from the [InputA] or [InputB] port are 
being projected: Normal
If the signals are being input to the [Video], [S-
Video], [D4] or [HDMI] port, the optimum aspect 
is selected in accordance with the signal as 
follows.
* If Auto is not suitable, the setting will become 
Normal.
For 4:3 input signals
For input images recorded 
in squeeze mode 
For letterbox input signalsNormal
Squeeze
Zoom
When projecting using Auto Default setting : Dynamic
*
 If you press      , the selection menu disappears.
Press      or      to confirm 
the selection. Press      or      on the 
remote control or       or
     on the projectors 
control panel to select an 
item. Selection menu operations
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