Page 2 - About the Manuals and Notations Used; Types of Manual; Notations used in this User’s Guide; General information
About the Manuals and Notations Used Types of Manual The documentation for your EPSON projector is divided into the following two manuals. Refer to the manuals in the order given below. Safety Instructions/World-Wide Warranty Terms This manual contains information on using the projector safely, and ...
Page 3 - Checking the Components; Documentation
1 Checking the Components When you unpack the projector, make sure that you have all these components. If any of the components are missing or incorrect, please contact the place of purchase. ❏ Projector (with lens cover) ❏ Remote control ❏ Power cable (3.0m) Connect to the projector and to a wall o...
Page 4 - Table of Contents; Installing the Projector; Basic Operations; Image Quality Adjustments; Configuration Menu
2 Table of Contents ■ Features of the Projector ............................. 4 ■ Part Names and Functions .......................... 6 Front / Top .................................................... 6 Control panel ................................................ 6 Remote control ....................
Page 5 - Troubleshooting; Appendix
3 Table of Contents Ba si c o p er ati o n Appen dix T roub les hoot in g Ima g e Qu alit y Adju st ment s Ins ta lli ng t h e pr o je c tor Conf ig urat ion Men u Troubleshooting ■ Problem Solving ........................................ 36 Reading the indicators ............................... 36 ...
Page 6 - Features of the Projector; Sophisticated colour adjustment; Color
4 Features of the Projector Image appearance can be selected to match the projection environment (Color Mode) Sophisticated colour adjustment The optimum images for the location can be projected simply by selecting the desired colour mode from the following six preset modes.If "Natural", ...
Page 7 - A variety of image setting functions
5 Features of the Projector Equipped with a wide-angle lens shift function The lens shift function allows the position of the projected images to be adjusted vertically and horizontally without distorting the images.This can allow the projector to be set up with greater freedom, even if it is suspen...
Page 8 - Part Names and Functions; Control panel
6 Part Names and Functions Front / Top Control panel Buttons with no explanation function in the same way as the corresponding buttons on the remotecontrol. Refer to "Remote control" for further details on these buttons. • Front adjustable feet p.17 Extend to adjust the projection angle so t...
Page 10 - Rear
8 Part Names and Functions Rear Base • [SCART] input port p.12 Connects to the component (YCbCr or YPbPr) out port or D out port of the video equipment. • [Trigger out] port When the projector power is turned on, a 12 V DC signal is output from this port. When the projector's power is turned off or ...
Page 11 - Appearance
9 Appearance 406 Centre of projector Centre of lens *1 Distance from centre of lens to suspension bracket fixing point (Lens shift amount: Max. 8.8 mm vertically) *2 Distance from centre of lens to centre of projector (Lens shift amount: Max. 7.7 mm horizontally) 110 *2 131.5 66 *1 19 124 310 77.3 4...
Page 12 - Setting up; Lens shift adjustment
10 Setting up Adjusting the projection size 17 to -17 (6.8 to -6.8) 23 to -23 (9.1 to -9.1 ) 35 to -35 (13.6 to -13.6) 58 to -58 (22.7 to -22.7)69 to -69 (27.2 to -27.2) 46 to -46 (18.2 to -18.2) 86 to -86 (34.0 to -34.0) Centre of lens Lens shift Top Lens shift Bottom Offset Offset Projection dista...
Page 13 - Install; Projection methods
11 Setting up Install ing the Pr ojector * When suspending the projector from a ceiling, change the configuration menu settings. p.34 Projection methods When projecting from directly in front When projecting from a celling When projecting from the side of the screen * Even if projection will be from...
Page 14 - Connecting Image Sources
12 Connecting Image Sources *1 If a DVD has been connected using a D SCART adapter, change the "D/SCART" setting in the "Input Signal" to "SCART". p.34 *2 Some regions may not have the D SCART adapter included as an accessory. • Turn the power off for both the projector and t...
Page 15 - Preparing the Remote Control; Inserting batteries into the remote control; Remove the battery cover.; Using the remote control
13 Install ing the Pr ojector Preparing the Remote Control Inserting batteries into the remote control The remote control is not supplied with batteries already inserted. Insert the accessory batteriesbefore using the remote control. If delays in the responsiveness of the remote control occur or if ...
Page 16 - Projecting Images; Turning the power on and projecting images; ON; Remove the lens cover.
14 Projecting Images Turning the power on and projecting images TIP If you set the "Direct Power On" to "On", the power of the unit will turn ON when the main power switch is turned ON, without having to press the power button of the remote control or the projector's control panel. I...
Page 17 - When the expected images are not projected; Turning the power off
15 Projecting Images Basic Operations When the expected images are not projected Turning the power off Simply pressing or does not stop electricity consumption. When the expected images are not projected If more than one signal source has been connected, or if no images are projected, use the remote...
Page 18 - Adjusting the Projection Screen; Projection image position adjustment (Lens shift); Focus adjustment
16 Adjusting the Projection Screen Focus adjustment Fine adjustments to image size (Zoom adjustment) Projection image position adjustment (Lens shift) The lens shift function can be used to move the image display position vertically and horizontally within the range shown in the figure on the right ...
Page 19 - Correcting projector tilt
17 Adjusting the Projection Screen Basic Operations Correcting projector tilt Displaying a test pattern Extend Extend Retract Retract Correcting projector tilt If the projected images are tilted horizontally ( ), use the front adjustable feet to adjust the projector so that it is horizontal. You can...
Page 20 - Basic Image Quality Adjustments; Selecting the colour mode; Auto; Select Menu Operations
18 Basic Image Quality Adjustments Selecting the colour mode Selecting the aspect Press or on the remote control or on on the projector's control panel to select an item.Press or to confirm the selection. *If you press , the Select menu disappears. If you project an image that is compressed, enlarge...
Page 21 - Ima; Zoom
19 Basic Image Quality Adjustments Ima g e Quality Adjustments Living Room Natural Theatre Dynamic : Ideal for using in bright rooms. : Ideal for using in rooms in which the curtains are closed. : Ideal for using in dark rooms. It is recommended that you start in this mode when making colour adjustm...
Page 22 - Advanced Colour Adjustments; Skin tone adjustment
20 Advanced Colour Adjustments If you would like to create your own images with settings adjusted the way you want them, you can adjust "Abs. Color Temp.", "Skin Tone" and/or "Advanced" in the "Image" menu. The adjustment values can be stored in the memory so that you...
Page 24 - Hue and saturation adjustment; Hue; Offset
22 Advanced Colour Adjustments RGB adjustment (Offset, Gain) Hue and saturation adjustment RGB adjustment (Offset, Gain) Hue and saturation adjustment Press and then select "Image" - "Advanced" - "RGB" in that order and confirm the selection. Use or to select a menu item, and...
Page 25 - Examining Image Quality Further
23 Ima g e Quality Adjustments Examining Image Quality Further In addition to colour adjustments, adjustments to advanced sharpness and the amount of light from the lamp can also be made to match the image in search of the best picture. Sharpness (Advanced) adjustment Auto Iris (automatic aperture) ...
Page 26 - Viewing Images at a Preset Image Quality(Memory Function); Saving, Loading and Erasing Memory
24 Viewing Images at a Preset Image Quality(Memory Function) After menu commands such as "Image" has been used to adjust the projected images, the adjustment values can then be saved (Save Memory).In addition, the saved data can be retrieved easily, so that you can enjoy viewing images with ...
Page 27 - Save Memory; Erase Memory
25 Viewing Images at a Preset Image Quality(Memory Function) Ima g e Quality Adjustments TIP Adjust each of the settings to the values to be saved. Press , and select "Save Memory". The Save Memory screen is displayed. Select the memory name to register the adjustments to from Memory1 to 10,...
Page 28 - Configuration Menu Functions; The following two types of menu are available.; Using the configuration menus; Displaying a menu; Use; or
26 Configuration Menu Functions The configuration menus can be used to make a variety of adjustments and settings involving image quality and input signals. The following two types of menu are available. Refer to "Using the configuration menus"( p.26) for details on menu operations. Using th...
Page 29 - Configuration Men; Changing settings
27 Configuration Menu Functions Configuration Men u 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 display, press . When setting is complete Press . Use or to adjust values. Use or to sel...
Page 30 - List of configuration menus
28 Configuration Menu Functions List of configuration menus When no image signals are being input, the "Image" menu and the "Signal" menu cannot be adjusted.Also, the items displayed in the "Image" menu, the "Signal" menu and the "Info" menu will varydepending...
Page 36 - Projection
34 Configuration Menu Functions 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 : Sel...
Page 38 - Problem Solving; Reading the indicators; When the
36 Problem Solving Reading the indicators The projector is provided with the following two indi-cators which notify you of the operating status of theprojector.The following tables show what the indicators meanand how to remedy the problems that they indicate.* If all indicators are switched off, ch...
Page 39 - roub; When the indicators provide no help; normal
37 Problem Solving T roub les hoot ing When the (operation) indicator is lit or flashing When the (warning) indicator is off : Lit : Flashing When the indicators provide no help If any of the following problems occur and the indicators do not offer a solution, refer to the pagesgiven for each proble...
Page 45 - Problems with the remote control
43 Problem Solving T roub les hoot ing Problems when projection starts ■ Power does not turn on Problems with the remote control ■ The remote control does not work Have you pressed the [Power] button? Press on the remote control or on the projector's control panel. Is "Child Lock" set to ...
Page 46 - Maintenance; Cleaning; Cleaning the air filter
44 Maintenance This section describes maintenance tasks such as cleaning the projector and replacing consumable parts. Cleaning You should clean the projector if it becomes dirty or if the quality of projected images starts todeteriorate. Cleaning the air filter If the air filter becomes blocked wit...
Page 47 - Consumable replacement periods; Air filter replacement period; air filter has been cleaned.; Lamp replacement period; • The projected images get darker or start to deteriorate.
45 Maintenance Appendix Consumable replacement periods Air filter replacement period • If the air filter has been broken or the "Replace" message is displayed even though the air filter has been cleaned. Replace with an optional air filter. Replacing the air filter p.46 Lamp replacement peri...
Page 48 - Replacing consumables; Replacing the air filter
46 Maintenance Replacing consumables Replacing the air filter Replacing the lamp Resetting the lamp operating time Remove the air filter cover. Put your finger under the latch and pull it upward. Press or to turn the power off, wait until the projector cools down, and then turn off the main power sw...
Page 50 - Optional Accessories / Consumables; Varies depending on country of purchase.
48 Optional Accessories / Consumables The following optional accessories / consumables are available for purchase if required. This list of optional accessories / consumables is current as of: 2008.04. Details of accessories are subject to change without notice. Varies depending on country of purcha...
Page 51 - List of Supported Monitor Displays; Component Video
49 Appendix List of Supported Monitor Displays Depending on the setting, the output screen resolution will change slightly. Component Video *Letterbox signal Composite Video /S-Video *Letterbox signal : Aspect Units: Dots Signal Resolution Aspect mode Normal Full Zoom Wide SDTV (525i, 60Hz) 720 × 48...
Page 53 - Specifications
51 Appendix Specifications Other detailed spec, please access your location (country/area) from Epson homepage, http:// www.epson.com Product name Home Projector EMP-TW980 Dimensions 406 (W) × 124 (H) × 310 (D) mm (not including feet) Panel size 0.74 inch wide Display method Polysilicon TFT active m...
Page 54 - If you set the projector higher than 15; EMC
52 Specifications ■ Angle of tilt If you set the projector higher than 15 º , it could damage the projector and cause an accident. ■ RS-232C cable layout Safety EU The Low Voltage Directive(73/23/EEC)IEC/EN60950-1 EMC EU The EMC Directive (89/336/EEC) EN55022 Class BEN55024IEC/EN61000-3-2IEC/EN61000...
Page 55 - Glossary
53 Appendix Glossary Following is an explanation of some of the terms used in this guide which may be unfamiliar or which were not explained in the manual itself. Further information can be obtained by referring to other commercially-available publications. Aspect The ratio between an image's length...
Page 57 - Index
55 Appendix Index Absolute Color Temperature ....................................... 20,28,30Advanced.......................................................................... 28,30Air filter ................................................................................... 8Aspect....................
Page 59 - SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION 2006. All rights reserved.
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