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Copyright Notice All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, without the prior written permission of Seiko Epson Corporation. The information contained herein is designed only for use with this Epson product. Epson is not responsible for any use of this information as applied to other products. Neither Seiko Epson Corporation nor its
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English Contents Welcome! 5 Registration and Warranty 5 Projector Parts 6 Projector Controls 7 Optional Accessories 8 About This Manual 9 Getting More Information 9 Using the Projector 11 Choosing a Location 11 Adjusting the Picture 13 Controlling Your Presentation 15 Adjusting the Volume 15 Freezing the Action 15 Turning Off the Picture and Sound 15 Using the Projector’s Menu System 16 Changing Menu Settings 16 Adjusting the Appearance of the Picture 17 Using Advanced Picture Settings 19 Using
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Cleaning and Replacing the Air Filters 26 Replacing the Lamp 27 Resetting the Lamp Timer 29 Storing the Projector 29 Transporting the Projector 29 Problem Solving 31 What To Do When the Lights Flash 31 Solving Projector Problems 32 Solving Picture Problems 34 Where To Get Help 38 Specifications and Notices 39 Projector Specifications 39 Important Safety Information 42 FCC Compliance Statement 44 Declaration of Conformity 45 Epson America, Inc. Limited Warranty 45 Index 47 4 Contents
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Welcome! ® ® The Epson PowerLite Home 20 Theater Projector lets you enjoy high-quality projection in the relaxing environment of your own home. It offers these powerful features: ■ Adjustable color modes with built-in cinema filter for great viewing ■ 16:9 LCD panel for wide format projection ■ Flexible setup configurations for front or rear projection and ceiling-mounted installation ■ Short lens focus; you can project a 120-inch diagonal image with the projector just 10 feet away ■ 1200 ANSI
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Projector Parts Horizontal lens shift Vertical lens shift Control panel Zoom ring Lamp cover Focus ring Infrared receiver (for remote control) Lens cover Ventilation slots Adjustable feet Video port (composite video) Audio ports S-video port Lamp cover release slot Input B (computer) Speaker Infrared receiver Component video port Control port (for AC power inlet Kensington service use only) security lock 6 Welcome!
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Projector Controls Power button Menu button Turns the projector on and off Displays or hides projector menus Esc button Power light Exits the current Indicates function or menu operating status Aspect button Warning light Changes the Alerts you to picture’s aspect ratio problems Source button Switches the udlr Arrow buttons Keystone correction buttons video input source Navigate menus Adjust screen shape Enter button Volume buttons Selects menu options Adjust speaker volume A/V Mute butt
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Optional Accessories Epson provides the following optional accessories for the projector: Product Part number Replacement lamp ELPLP33 Air filter replacement ELPAF09 Customized carrying cases: ELPKS35 ® Samsonite wheeled soft case ELPKS43 Samsonite soft shoulder bag Ceiling mount ELPHT020 Suspension adapter ELPHTAPL False ceiling plate ELPHTFCP Kensington security lock ELPSL01 S-video cable F8V308X25 You can purchase these accessories from an Epson authorized reseller. To find the nearest rese
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About This Manual See the Quick Setup sheet to connect the projector to your video or computer equipment. This book contains information on using the projector, in addition to maintenance instructions, troubleshooting tips, important safety instructions, specifications, and warranty information. Please follow these guidelines as you read through the manual: Warnings: Must be followed carefully to avoid bodily injury. Cautions: Must be observed to avoid damage to your equipment. Notes: Contain
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Using the Projector Follow the instructions in this section to choose a location for the projector, adjust the picture, control projector operation, and use the menu system. Choosing a Location You can set up the projector for these four viewing arrangements: Front/Ceiling Rear/Ceiling Front Rear If you install the projector in a rear or overhead position, you need to invert and/or mirror the image by selecting the correct Projection option (see page 20). Professional installation is recomme
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To project a rectangular (non-distored) image, you do Projector can be moved from center by up to 25 percent of not need to align the projector exactly with the center the image’s width of the screen. By using the horizontal lens shift dial, you can place the projector to the left or right of the 90° screen’s center, by up to 25 percent of the image’s width when projecting with a 16:9 aspect ratio. Make sure the projector faces straight ahead (at a 90-degree angle to the screen). Note:
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Adjusting the Picture Follow the steps on the Quick Setup sheet to connect the projector to your equipment, turn it on, and select the image source. Once you see your picture, you may need to make certain adjustments. Note: If you don’t see a picture, or the picture doesn’t look right, see page 34 for troubleshooting instructions. 1. Rotate the focus ring to sharpen the picture, or the zoom ring to reduce or enlarge it. Focus ring Focus and zoom rings Zoom ring 2. If the image is not centere
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3. If you still need to raise the height of the image after using the vertical lens shift dial, lift the front of the projector and rotate the adjustable feet until the image is positioned correctly. You can also use the feet to correct the angle of the image if it’s tilted horizontally. 4. If you raise or lower the image by tilting the projector, the image becomes “keystoned” and looks like or . To return the image to a rectangular shape, use the or Keystone button on the projector or r
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Controlling Your Presentation Use these settings to control the projector’s speaker volume, temporarily freeze the picture, or turn off the picture and sound. Adjusting the Volume When an audio source is connected to the projector’s Audio port, use the and Volume buttons on the projector or remote control to adjust the sound output from of the projector’s speaker. Freezing the Action To freeze the action temporarily on the screen, press the Still button on the remote control. This freezes
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Using the Projector’s Menu System You can use the projector’s on-screen menus to fine-tune the image quality, check lamp usage, and customize projector features. ■ The Image menu controls the look and quality of the picture. It offers several ways to adjust the color and improve the sharpness and clarity of the picture. ■ The Settings menu lets you set the child lock or sleep mode, adjust the position and size of the picture, select front or rear projection, and customize other projector feat
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3. If you see a list of options, use the u and d arrow buttons to highlight the option you want, then press Enter to select it. (Enabled settings are indicated by a green light.) If you see a slider bar like the one shown below, use the l and r arrow buttons to adjust the setting. 4. Press the Esc button to return to the previous menu, or the Menu button to exit the menu system. Adjusting the Appearance of the Picture The Image menu lets you make a variety of adjustments to the projected imag
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Using Picture Quality Settings Before adjusting the image with these settings, make sure you have already selected the best Color Mode, as described on page 17. Note: All settings apply to (and are retained for) only the currently selected input source (Input A, Input B, Video, or S-Video). If you use more than one source, you should adjust the settings separately for each one. Press the Menu button. Select Image > Picture Quality and then choose from these options: ■ Brightness Adjusts the
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■ Sync Select Image > Picture Quality > Sync. Corrects fuzziness by synchronizing the projector with the computer’s tracking signal. For best results, adjust the tracking first. Saving and Recalling Picture Settings You can use the projector’s Memory feature to save the current picture quality settings as a group. This lets you quickly recall them for future use. 1. Press the Menu button, then select Image > Save Memory. 2. Select Memory 1, Memory 2, or Memory 3, then press the Enter button
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■ Output Scaling (component video only) Lets you see the edges of the image that are not normally visible. Select Larger to view both the hidden and visible parts of the image. Normal displays images at standard size. ■ Keystone Corrects vertical keystone distortion (when your image looks like or from tilting the projector). Makes the image somewhat smaller. ■ Projection Mirrors and/or inverts the image as needed, depending on the projector’s location relative to the screen: For this proj
