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PowerLite
TW100
www.htrgroup.com
Home Theater Projector
User’s Guide
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Important Safety Information WARNING: Never look into 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 personne
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Contents Welcome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 C Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Supported Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Cable Requirements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Optional Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Easy to Use. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Fine-tuning the Projector. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 2 Using the Projector’s Menu System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Changing Settings Through the Full Menus . . . . . . . . . 25 Changing Video Settings Using the Line Menu . . . . . . . 26 Adjusting the Image Appearance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Adjusting Image Color and Clarity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Configuring the Input Source . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Repositioning t
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Appendix A: Connecting the Projector A to a Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 Connecting to a VGA Computer Source . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 Connecting to a DVI Computer Source . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 Appendix B: Notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63 B Important Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63 Remote Control Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66 Declarati
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- Welcome W ® ® 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 ■ 600:1 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 8 feet away ■ Five setup configurations, including fro
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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 App
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■ Some older PowerBooks and Macintosh desktop models may need the Macintosh adapter set shown on page 60. 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 SM calling EPSON at (800) 873-7766, or by visiting the EPSON Store at www.epsonstore.com (U.S. sales only). In Canada, please call (800) 463-7766 for dealer referral. Optional Accessories EPSO
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Product Product number Macintosh adapter set (includes monitor adapter ELPAP01 and desktop adapter) Component video cable (VGA to component video) ELPKC19 Digital video cables: DVI to DVI, 10 feet (3 meters) ELPKC20 DVI to DFP, 10 feet (3 meters) ELPKC21 DVI to analog video, 10 feet (3 meters) V12H005C25 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 pro
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Using Your Documentation ® Your owner’s kit includes warranty information, your PrivateLine Support card, Quick Setup sheet, and this User’s Guide. 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
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Registration and Warranty Your projector comes with a basic carry-in warranty (on page 69) 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. SM In addition, EPSON offers free Extra Care 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 Unit
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1 Using the Projector 1 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 Using the Projector 7
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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
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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 note The projector will not then stays orange. respond to any buttons on the Orange control panel or remote control while the power light is flashing orange or green. warning 6. Turn on the power to any equipment connected to the projector. Never look into the lens when the lamp is on. This can 7. Press the Power button on the remote control or the top of the da
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8. Press the Play button on your video source to start your video (if necessary). 9. If you’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, cli
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Switching Between Picture Sources If your projector is connected 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. . Source button Input buttons On the remote control, press one
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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 19. Adjusting the Height of Your Image The projector should be as perpendicular to the s
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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 note between the projector and the screen, but you can also use the zoom To determine how far the ring to enlarge or reduce the image. projector should be from the screen, see “Screen Size and Projection Distances” on page 7
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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. note The keystone adjustment remains in the projector’s memory,
