Epson Projector Emp Tw500 User Manual

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Configuration Menu Functions
Configuration Menu
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(Setting is not possible when composite video, S-Video or analogue-RGB signals are 
being input.)
This changes the display area (the part of projected images).
•When component video or RGB-video signals are being input
Normal (92% display) : Input signals are projected at the normal image size. TV 
images are displayed at 92% size.
Larger (100% display) : The areas at the top, bottom and sides of images that cannot 
normally be seen are inserted and projected. Interference may 
occur at the top or bottom of the images depending on the 
image signal.
Normal
•When the [HDMI] port is connected
Auto : Signals are automatically projected at 100% or 92% size depending on the 
input signals. (Not displayed when the equipments DVI port is connected 
to the projectors [HDMI] port.)
Normal (100% display): Input signals are projected at the full image size.
Smaller (92% display) : The edges of the images are truncated when projected. Select 
this option if there is interference at the top or bottom of the 
images.
Auto
(Setting is only possible when composite video or S-Video signals in NTSC format are 
being input or component video has been set. Setting is not possible when signals are 
being input from the [HDMI] port.)
If using products designed for destinations such as the United States or South Korea that 
have different black level (setup level) settings, use this function to obtain correct images. 
Check the specifications of the connected equipment when changing this setting.
0%
(Varies depending on 
country of purchase)
(Setting is only possible when RGB video or computer signals are being input from the 
[HDMI] port.)
If the projectors [HDMI] port is connected to the DVI port of a DVD player or similar equipment 
using an HDMI/DVI cable, set the video level for the projector to match the video level that has 
been set at the DVD player. The setting at the DVD player can be either Normal or Expand.Normal
(Setting is not possible when signals are being input from the [HDMI] port.)
Use  ,  ,   and   to move the display position for images.
If aspect is set to Zoom when viewing images with subtitles, change the setting as 
follows so that the subtitles are displayed. The vertical size and the display position can 
both be adjusted together.
•Ve r t i c a l  S i z e
The vertical size of the 
image is reduced so that the 
subtitles are displayed.
Minimum value (0)
•Zoom Position
The whole of the image is 
moved up so that the 
subtitles are displayed.
Median value (0)
*1 The setting values are stored separately for each image source and signal type.
Output Scaling *1
Setup Level *1
DVI-Video Level *1
Default settingScreen
Position *1
Zoom Caption *1
Subtitle sectionUse Zoom Position to 
change the display position 
of the image. Use Vertical Size to 
reduce the image size. Projection area
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(If the aspect mode is set to Wide, keystone correction cannot be set.) 
This is used to correct keystone distortion in images. The same correction can be carried 
out using the projectors control panel. Setup Guide
Median value (0)
This should be set in accordance with the method used to set up the projector.
•Front : Select when the projector is set up in front of the screen.
•Front/Ceiling : Select when the projector is set up in front of the screen and  
suspended from a ceiling.
•Rear : Select when the projector is set up behind the screen.
•Rear/Ceiling : Select when the projector is set up behind the screen and suspended 
from a ceiling.
Front
The projector is equipped with a power-saving function that causes the power to turn off 
automatically and the projector to switch to standby if no signal is input to the projector 
for a continuous length of time. The length of time before the power-saving function 
operates can be selected from four available settings. If OFF is selected, the power-
saving function will not operate.
If you press   while the projector is in standby mode, projection will start again.
30min.
This selects the port that is used to connect a computer when using the Cinema Color 
Editor to adjust the picture quality of images from the computer.
If you change the setting, the new setting will take effect after the power has been 
turned off and the cool-down
 period is complete.
USB
When set to ON, you can turn the power for the projector on using the remote control 
window in Cinema Color Editor via the network when the projector is in standby mode.
If you would then like to use Cinema Color Editor to adjust the picture quality, check 
that the projector is projecting images. 
If you change the setting, the new setting will take effect after the power has been 
turned off and the cool-down period is complete.
OFF
This is used to make network settings when connecting the projector to a network in 
order to use Cinema Color Editor and the SNMP
 function.
It can also be used for checking the Projector Name and MAC Address
 which are 
used for identifying the projector on the network.  p.27
This turns the trigger function on and off to determine whether the projectors power on/
off status and problems with projector operation are sent to an external device.
If you change the setting, the new setting will take effect after the power has been 
turned off and the cool-down period is complete.
OFF
This lets you turn the settings for the various lock functions on and off. When a lock 
function is on, a   icon appears on the screen when a button is pressed.
•Focus Lock : Focus adjustment is disabled.OFF
•Zoom Lock : Zoom adjustment is disabled.OFF
•Operation Button Lock : If this is set to ON, you cant operate the projectors 
control panel buttons. If you change the setting, the new setting will 
take effect after exiting the configuration menu.
OFF
Keystone
Projection
Default settingOperation
Sleep Mode
COM Port
Network Monitoring
Network
Trigger Out
Lock Setting
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Configuration Menu
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•ON : The area around the control panel buttons and characters light when the 
projectors power is turned on. This allows you to operate the projector in a 
dark room.
•OFF : When set to OFF, the lights for the area around the control panel buttons and 
characters are all turned off while images are projected.ON
You can record your favorite image as a users logo.
The logo will be projected when projection starts and when using the blank function. 
When a users logo is recorded, the previous users logo will be erased. Follow the 
instructions on the screen to record a user ’s logo.
•The image will be displayed in dot format while the selection frame is displayed, 
therefore the display size may change.
•The size of the recorded image is 480 × 360 dots.
•Once a users logo has been recorded, you cannot return the logo to the default 
setting.
•To use the recorded users logo, set Background Color to Logo.
Press  ,  ,   and   to specify the menu display position.Center
This sets whether the navigation bar for the configuration menus is displayed (ON) or 
not displayed (OFF).ON
The colour for the main configuration menu (full menu) and the navigation bar can be 
selected as follows.
• Color 1 :Grey• Color 2 :Blue• Color 3 : Green• Color 4 :Red
• Color 5 :Purple
Color 1
This sets whether the following message is displayed (ON) or not displayed (OFF).
•Item names such as Image Signal, Color Mode and Aspect when memory settings are 
retrieved
•Messages such as when no image signals are being input, when an incompatible 
signal is input, and when the internal temperature rises
ON
Selects the screen status for the start-up screen (the image to be projected when 
projection starts) and the screen when the blank function is on.Black
Button Illumination
Default settingUser’s Logo
Move the selection frame so that 
the area of the image to be 
recorded is inside the frame.Select the display ratio. Selection frame
Record
Default settingOn-Screen Display
Menu Position
Navigation Bar
Menu Color
Message
Background Color
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Reset menu
This sets whether the start-up screen (the image that is projected when projection starts) 
is displayed (ON) or not displayed (OFF).
If you change the setting, the new setting will take effect after the power has been 
turned off and the cool-down
 period is complete.
ON
Sets the signal format in accordance with the video equipment that is connected to the 
[Video] or [S-Video] port. If set to Auto, the video signal format is set automatically.
If there is a lot of interference in the image, or if a problem such as no image being 
projected occurs even though Auto has been selected, select the correct signal format 
manually.
Auto
Sets the signal format in accordance with the video equipment that is connected to the 
[InputA] or [InputB] port or the signal being output from a computer. If a component 
video source is connected, the video signal format is set automatically when 
Component(Auto) is selected. If Component(Auto) is selected and the colours 
appear unnatural, select the appropriate signal.Component(Auto)
This sets the signal format in accordance with the signals being output from video 
equipment that is connected to the [D4] port. If set to Auto, the setting is made 
automatically. If Auto is selected and the colours appear unnatural, select the 
appropriate signal.
Auto
This sets the display language for messages and menus.English
(Varies depending on 
country of purchase)
This resets all Setting menu settings to their default settings except for the Network, User’s Logo, Input 
Signal and Language settings.
This initialises the lamp operating time. When this command is selected, the cumulative operating time for the 
lamp is cleared and returned to the default setting.
This resets (erases) all settings that have been saved in the Memory: Standard and Memory: Advance 
commands. 
Startup Screen
Default settingInput Signal
Video Signal
Input A Input AInput B
D4
Default settingLanguage
Reset
Lamp-Hours Reset
Memory Reset
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Configuration Menu Functions
Configuration Menu
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Using the Configuration Menus
Displaying a menu
Selecting a menu item
Use   and   to select a menu item, then press  .
Changing settings
Example:
If you press   when an item with   next to it is selected, the selection screen for that item 
will be displayed.
To return to a previous screen, press   or select [Return] and then press  .
When setting is complete
Press .
This resets all configuration menu settings to their default settings. The Memory: Standard, Memory: 
Advance, Network, User’s Logo, Input Signal, Lamp Hours and Language settings will not be 
reset.
Use   and   to select an item, then press 
.
All Reset
Full menu: Press  .Line menu: Press   or  .
Use   and   to adjust values.
(green):  Current setting value
(orange): Currently-selected item
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Preparation for Using Cinema Color Editor
Installing Cinema Color Editor
If any other applications are open, close them before installing Cinema Color Editor.
Insert the accessory Cinema Color Editor CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive.
A virus check program window will be displayed, so check the contents of this window and 
then click [Continue].
The software verification window will be displayed.
Check the settings and then click [Install].
Installation will start. Follow the instructions which appear on the screen to complete the installation.
Click [Exit] to finish the installation.
If using a Macintosh a message prompting you to restart the computer may be displayed. If this 
happens, follow the instructions in the message and restart your computer.Windows:The installer will start 
automatically.Macintosh:Click the Installer for Mac OS 
Classic icon or the Installer for 
Mac OS X icon in the EPSON 
window, depending on the 
operating system you are using.
If using Windows:
•If the computer is connected by means of a USB cable, be sure to install the USB 
driver (EPSON Projector USB-Virtual COM Driver).
•If the setup program does not start automatically, click [Start] - [Run] and then 
open the Browse dialogue box and select [CD-ROM drive]:\Epsetup.exe and 
then click [OK].
Windows
Star t installation Close the installer Change the 
display language Select the software 
to be installed
Macintosh
Star t installation Close the installer Change the 
display language Select the software 
to be installed
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Uninstalling Cinema Color Editor
If you no longer require Cinema Color Editor, uninstall it by following the procedure below.
Connecting to a Computer
In order to use the Cinema Color Editor to adjust picture quality, connect the projector and the 
computer using a USB cable, an RS-232C cable or a network cable.
Connection using a network cable
The projector can be connected to a network using a commercially-available 100baseTX or 
10baseT network cable. You must use a Category 5 shielded twisted-pair cable to connect the 
network to prevent malfunction.
Windows
From My Computer, open the Control Panel, 
double-click Add or Remove Programs, 
select Cinema Color Editor, and then click 
Add/Remove] (or [Change/Remove] for 
Windows XP).
Macintosh
Follow the instructions that are displayed 
on the screen until the following window is 
displayed.
Select Uninstall.
Click [Uninstall].
To network port
Network cable 
(commercially-available)To [Network] port
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Connection using a USB cable or RS-232C cable
If connecting using a USB cable, you should install Cinema Color Editor before connecting the 
cable. 
If using an RS-232C cable, use a cross-type cable.
Connection settings at the projector (when using a network connection)
When the projector is connected to the network, make the network settings as follows.
Press   and use the configuration menus to select Setting - Operation - 
Network.
Use   and   to select the item to be set, and then press  .
For details on this operation, refer to Using the Configuration Menus.  p.23
•If the Add New Hardware Wizard starts up or a message such as Software needed 
for the USB device is not available. appears when you connect a Windows computer 
and the projector using a USB cable, click [Cancel] in the wizard window or the 
dialogue box. Disconnect the USB cable, install Cinema Color Editor and then 
reconnect the cable.
•Use the COM Port command in the Operation sub-menu of the Setting menu to 
select the port that is being used for the connection. Default setting: USB  p.20
Connecting using an RS-232C cableConnecting using a USB cable
To [Control 
(RS-232C)] port
To RS-232C 
port
To  U S B  p o r tRS-232C cable 
(commercially-available)
USB cable (accessory)To [USB] port
* If using Mac OS X or 
later, connection 
using an RS-232C 
cable is not possible.
* Compatible with 
USB1.1
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Setting details
Set the following items depending on the network environment that is used.
The settings for the computer will vary depending on the operating system being used. Refer to the 
computer documentation for details on the setting method.
 When connecting directly to a computer
 When connecting to a computer that is permanently connected to the Internet
If changing a numeric value, a cursor will be displayed, so use   and   to move the cursor to the 
value to be changed and use   and   to display the desired value.
Once the desired value is displayed, press 
 to accept the setting.
DHCPSet DHCP to OFF.
IP Address
Enter a private IP address.
Example: 192.168.0.1 – 192.168.255.254
Set an IP address that does not overlap with the computers IP address.
Subnet Mask
For example, set to 255.255.255.0.
Gateway
 AddressEnter the same address as the computers IP address.
SNMP Trap IP Address 1/2Two IP addresses can be set as notification addresses for SNMP traps. 
To use the SNMP function to monitor the projector, you will need to have an 
SNMP manager program installed on the computer. Ask the network 
administrator to do this step.
If a notification cannot be sent to the IP address that has been set for SNMP 
Trap IP Address 1, then it is sent to the IP address that has been set for 
SNMP Trap IP Address 2.
MAC Address
This shows the MAC address for the projector.
Projector Name
This shows the individual name used for the projector to identify it on the network.
DHCPSet DHCP to ON.
If the DHCP function cannot be used or if assigning a static IP address, select OFF.
IP AddressIf DHCP is set to ON, these items are set automatically, and so you do not 
need to set them yourself.
If DHCP is set to OFF, enter the address specified by your Internet Service 
Provider. Subnet Mask
Gateway Address
SNMP Trap IP Address 1/2Two IP addresses can be set as notification addresses for SNMP traps. 
To use the SNMP function to monitor the projector, you will need to have an 
SNMP manager program installed on the computer. Ask the network 
administrator to do this step.
If a notification cannot be sent to the IP address that has been set for SNMP 
Trap IP Address 1, then it is sent to the IP address that has been set for 
SNMP Trap IP Address 2.
MAC Address
This shows the MAC address for the projector.
Projector Name
This shows the individual name used for the projector to identify it on the network.
The following software is provided to allow you to monitor and control the status of 
projectors over a network.
•EMP NetworkManager: You can set destination addresses for the Mail Notification 
function to use for sending e-mail messages to notify the computer operator when a 
problem occurs with a projector.
•EMP Monitor: This lets you monitor the status of more than one projector on the 
network and to run batch operations such as turning projector power on and off and 
changing signal sources from a computers monitor screen.
For details on acquiring the software, please visit the following web site: 
http://www.epson.co.uk/support/download/
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Using Cinema Color Editor
You can use the Cinema Color Editor to easily adjust the picture quality of projector images and to 
operate projectors. The following information describes how to use the Windows edition of the 
program. The Macintosh edition works in basically the same way.
Starting Cinema Color Editor
Adjusting picture quality
Operating the projector
Click to go to remote control window
Drag the gauge button to the left or right to 
adjust. *
Click to increase or decrease the value.
Type in a value and press the [Enter] or 
[Return] key on your computer keyboard.
* The adjustment will be applied to the images after the 
gauge is adjusted and you release the mouse button.
Lets you carry out the same 
operations as the accessory 
remote control.
Starting Cinema Color Editor
Adjusting picture quality
Operating the projector
Switches the picture 
quality adjustment screen
Power ON/OFF
Input source selection
     
Setup Guide
Aspect selection       p.8
Click to go to picture 
quality window
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