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Epson EMP-TW200

Epson bids for affordable big-screen glory with its latest LCD projector. John Archer gets the first review
F YOU THOUGHT EPSON ONLY MADE printers and scanners, think again it also makes projectors. Originally this was just for the business sector. But the rise of home cinema has presented a window for Epson to make the leap into our living rooms, and now it makes a range of projectors targeted specifically at the home movie fan. Its one of these, the mid-range EMP-TW200, that were testing here. Its fair to say that the TW200 is a bit of an eyeful. Compared with the diddy men we usually find at the lower-end of the projector price scale, the TW200 is a hulk. Thats not to say its unattractive; the curvy shape and pearly white finish offset by the odd patch of silver makes the
What we like about this projector Quiet running noise Natural-looking pictures Ideal setup options for home use What we dont like about this projector Chicken wire effect Pictures arent overly sharp Bulky
TW200 something of a pretty boy. Its just that its a bit of a beefcake, thats all. A recessed connections panel offers a good set of options. Highs include high-definition and progressive-capable component video inputs (a Scartto-component adaptor cable is provided), VGA, S-video and composite video inputs. Sadly theres no DVI or HDMI jack for a pure-digital connection. Setting the TW200 up confirms just how thoughtful Epson has been in coming up with something to suit ordinary home users. Theres both horizontal and vertical image shifting (so you can position the projector to the side of, as well as above or below, your screen), together with keystone correction to get the sides straight. A variety of aspect ratios are supported too, including anamorphic 16:9 (which gets the best out of the TW200s native widescreen LCD panels). Also handy is the wide-ranging zoom, which lets you enjoy, for instance, a 100in image from a projection distance of just 9.9ft (superb) or as much as 14.8ft. The TW200 is packed with film-friendly features. Highlights include; in-projector progressive scan if you dont have a progressive source; a variety of
colour presets; a specific Flesh Tone colour temperature tweak; individual adjustment of the offset, gain and gamma for red, green and blue parts of the picture; noise reduction; and output scaling. If you really want to go to town you can even tweak colour levels on a PC and upload the results to the projector when youre done. The exceptional flexibility of the TW200 helps it deliver likeable pictures. The biggest attraction is the supreme naturalism of the colours (provided you avoid the projectors Dynamic preset). Fleshtones, the ultimate test of an LCDs colour prowess, always look realistic, even during low-lit scenes. And vibrant hues such as those daubed liberally throughout Charlies Angels 2 look rich and well saturated, as well as impressively clear. Playing a part in the images vibrancy is an eye-catching black level response that looks better than the quoted 800:1 contrast ratio would suggest. The black level talent also helps the projector present plenty of depth of field. Next on the TW200s plus list is its quiet running noise provided you dont have the brightness too high, as this forces the cooling fans into overdrive.
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Key Features Weight: 5.3kg Connections Scart via component adaptor cable (provided) Component video S-video
HDTV compatible Vertical/horizontal image shift Composite video RF aerial in VGA Firewire in Trigger output Dimensions 440(w) x 114(h) x 320(d)mm

Component video in

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Sadly, though, the TW200 suffers with one killer flaw: the chicken wire effect. We use this phrase to describe the mesh-like appearance over your picture of the square grid structure of the projectors LCD panels. This is a common problem for LCD projectors, and would be expected on a sub-1,500 projector. But for more than 1,700, its a little hard to take. Another minor problem is that the TW200s pictures arent especially sharp. This is traditionally one of LCDs strengths, but despite carrying high resolution panels, the TW200 can look a touch soft, especially with long-distance shots. Epsons TW200 is nearly a great LCD projector. Its devotion to home cinema use is admirable, its technically accomplished, and its pictures are impressive. If it was three or four hundred pounds less wed love it to bits. But given what else is around at the 1,750 price level, we cant help but find that chicken wire effect a pain.

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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. Be sure to read this manual thoroughly before using the projector. Setup Guide Contains information on basic operations for preparing the projector before use (setup and connecting video equipment or a computer) and for starting projection. Users Guide (this manual) Contains information on adjusting images, using the configuration menus, using the Cinema Color Editor, troubleshooting and maintenance.
Notations used in this Users Guide

General information

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.45 , , etc. Indicates buttons on the remote control or projector's control panel.
Meaning of "unit" and "projector"
When "unit" or "projector" appears in the text of this Users Guide, they may refer to items which are accessories or optional equipment in addition to the main projector unit itself.
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Contents

Features of the Projector..2 Part names and Functions..4
Front/Top..4 Control Panel...4 Remote 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 RGB 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
Advanced Color Adjustments.10
Colour Temperature /Flesh Tone Adjustments. 10

Configuration Menu

Configuration Menu Functions..14
List of Configuration Menus.. 14 "Image" menu...16 "Setting" menu..18 "Reset" menu...22 Using the Configuration Menus.23
Preparation for Using Cinema Color Editor.24
Installing Cinema Color Editor.. 24 Uninstalling Cinema Color Editor.. 25 Connecting to a Computer.. 25
Using Cinema Color Editor..26
Starting Cinema Color Editor.. 26
Operations using the Computer.26 Adjusting the color hue and saturation..26 Saving adjustment/Loading adjustments from a file. 27 Saving customised settings into memory.28 Saving/loading memory settings and editing memory area names..28

Troubleshooting

Problem Solving...30
Reading the Indicators.. 30
When the When the (warning) indicator is lit or flashing.30 (operation) indicator is lit or flashing.30
When the Indicators Provide No Help.31
Problems relating to images..31 Problems when projection starts..35 Problems with the remote control...35

Appendix

Maintenance...36

Cleaning...36

Cleaning the Air Filter...36 Cleaning the Projector Case..36 Cleaning the Lens...36 Resetting the Lamp Operating Time.38

Result
Black bands will appear at the left and right of the images.
Input signals will be projected at the same width as the projector's panel resolution.
Input signals will be projected at the same height as the projector's panel resolution.
The images are projected onto the screen with the input signal resolution unchanged.
Images will be projected in 16:9 format at the original input signal resolution.
If HDTV images are projected, the images will be elongated horizontally.

Remarks

If 4:3 images are projected, the images will be elongated horizontally.
If 4:3 images are projected, the top and bottom of the images will be truncated. If images with subtitles are projected and the subtitles are truncated, use the "Zoom Caption" menu command to adjust. p.19
The images are not compressed or enlarged in accordance with the panel resolution, and so clearer images are projected. To project images so that they fill the whole of the screen, use the zoom adjustment or move the projector further away from the screen. If HDTV images are projected in Through mode, the images will be elongated horizontally.
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Advanced Color Adjustments
The projector allows you to select the optimum colour settings for the images being projected by selecting the appropriate colour mode. Furthermore, if you would like to create your own images with settings adjusted the way you want them, you can adjust "Color Temp. ", "Flesh Tone" and/or "RGB" in the "Color Adjustment" sub-menu of the "Image" menu. The adjustment values can be stored using the "Memory: Standard" menu command so that you can retrieve them and apply them to the projected images at any time. p.12 If you use the Cinema Color Editor CD-ROM that is included with the projector, you can make the above adjustments easily from a computer using a mouse. In addition, fine adjustments to the hue and saturation can also be carried out. These adjustments can be stored in the projector's memory, and they can also be saved in a computer file which can be exchanged with other people so that they can also see the results of the adjustments that you have made. p.24
If you press is displayed.

, the line menu

Colour temperature/ Flesh Tone Adjustments
Color temperature adjustment Colour Temperature /Flesh Flesh tone adjustment Tone Adjustments Green
Colour temperature Blue High (9300 K)

Low Red (5500 K)

Purple
Press and select "Image" "Color Adjustment" - "RGB".

RGB adjustment

Offset adjustment

Brightness

When adjusted to + side When adjusted to side

To make dark areas appear more clearly, adjust to the + side. If adjusted to the side, the whole image will become sharper, but the contrast for dark areas will become poorer.
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Colour temperature adjustment mode You can adjust the overall tint of images. If you select "High", images appear bluish, and if you select "Low", images appear reddish. Select one of three levels: "High" (9300K), "Medium" (6500K) or "Low" (5500K). Adjusting flesh tones This can be used to adjust the flesh tones for images of people. The Epson Cinema Filter effect that is automatically applied to images when a "Color Mode" setting is made creates natural-looking flesh tones. If you would like to further enhance flesh tones, use this "Flesh Tone" setting to make the adjustment. If set to the + side, the colours become greenish, and if set to the side, the colours become reddish.
The image brightness can be adjusted by adjusting the individual R (red), G (green) and B (blue) components of the dark areas (offset ), bright areas (gain ) and intermediate areas (gamma ) respectively. Because such detailed adjustments are possible, images with greater depth can be obtained. Gain adjustment

Gamma adjustment

When adjusted to side When adjusted to + side
If you would like bright areas to appear more clearly, change the setting to the side. If you change it to the + side, bright areas will become whiter, but the contrast will become poorer.
If the setting is changed to the side, smoother images can be obtained. If the setting is changed to the + side, sharper images can be obtained.
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Viewing images at a preset image quality (memory function)
After menu commands such as "Picture Quality" and "Color Adjustment" have been used to adjust the projected images, the adjustment values can then be saved. In addition, the saved data can be retrieved easily, so that you can enjoy viewing images with the adjusted settings at any time.
Saving image quality adjustments Saving Image quality adjustments (Memory save) (Memory save)
Settings that can be saved in memory

Configuration menus

Picture Quality "Image" menu "Setting" menu

The save

Input Adjustment Brightness Color Intensity Tint Sharpness Tracking Sync.
Color Adjustment Color Mode Auto Setup Advanced

Color Temp. RGB

Only displayed for component video/ composite video/S-Video input Only displayed for RGB-video/ Computer input

S S T a I a T

Progressive Noise Reduction Output Scaling Setup Level Position Zoom Caption

Memory settings that have been applied to images will be retained even when the projector's power is turned off. The same memory adjustment settings will be applied to images that are projected the next time the projector's power is turned on. The aspect setting retrieved from memory may not be applied to the images if they are 16:9 images or if the input signal images have a particular resolution. If "Memory: Advance" adjustment settings have been retrieved, you can return the settings to the way they were before the "Memory: Advance" adjustment settings were retrieved. To do this, select "Last Memory" from the selection menu.
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Configuration Menu Functions
The configuration menus can be used to make a variety of adjustments and settings involving the screen, image quality and input signals. The following two types of menu are available. Full menu Line menu All items in a configuration menu can be This lets you adjust "Picture Quality" and "Color checked while the settings are being made. Adjustment" settings in the "Image" menu. This menu is useful for viewing the effects of Top menu Sub-menu adjustments in the images being projected while the adjustments are being made.

Navigation Bar

Refer to "Using the configuration menus" (
p.23) for details on menu operations.
You can also change the navigation bar ON/OFF status and colour pattern settings for the configuration menus. The display position can also be changed for full menus. "Setting" - "On-Screen Display"- "Menu Position", "Navigation Bar", "Menu Color"
List of Configuration Menus
If no image signals are being input, none of the settings can be adjusted except for "Brightness" in the "Picture Quality" sub-menu of the "Image" menu. The items displayed in the "Image" menu and the "Info" configuration menu will vary depending on the type of image signals that are being projected. Some menu commands cannot be set when advanced memory settings have been retrieved.
indicates default settings

Picture Quality

5 (Depends on color mode) Median value (0) Median value (0) 0 Depends on input signal Depends on input signal

White Level/Black Level

White Level:Median value (0) Black Level:Median value (0)

"Image" menu

Input Level/Contrast
Input Level:Median value (0) Contrast:Median value (0)

Color Temp.

Color Adjustment
Offset R: 0 , Offset G: 0 , Offset B: 0 , Gain R: 0 , Gain G: 0 , Gain B : 0 , Gamma R: 2.2 , Gamma G: 2.2 , Gamma B: 2.2

High (9300K) Medium (6500K) Low (5500K) (Depends on color mode)
(Varies depending on country of purchase)

Flesh Tone

5 (Depends on color mode)
Color Mode Memory: Standard Last Memory Auto Setup
Dynamic , Living Room , Natural , Theatre , sRGB

p.17 p.17 p.17 p.17

Yes , No ON , OFF Yes , No
Only displayed for component video/composite video/S-Video input Only displayed for RGB-video/Computer input
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Advanced

Progressive Noise Reduction Output Scaling

ON , OFF OFF , NR1, NR2

Setting is only possible when composite video signals or S-Video signals are being input.
Message Background Color Startup Screen Input Signal
ON ,OFF Black , Blue, Logo ON ,OFF Auto ,NTSC , NTSC4.43, PAL M-PAL, N-PAL, PAL60, SECAM YCbCr ,YPbPr , RGB-Video YCbCr ,YPbPr

Video Signal Input A D4

Language
p.21 (Varies depending on country of purchase)
Reset Lamp Hours "Info" menu

Yes , No

Lamp - Hours Reset Memory Reset All Reset

p.XXX p.22 p.22 p.22

Yes , No Yes , No Yes , No
The message text will be displayed in red when it is time to replace the lamp. Time from 0H to 10H will be displayed as 0H. From 10H onwards, the display will be in units of 1H. Source Input Signal Resolution Video Signal Resolution Refresh Rate Sync Info
Only displayed for composite video/S-Video input Only displayed for component video/RGB-video/Computer input Only displayed for RGB-video/Computer input
The "Info" menu is only used to display the projector status.

"Setting" menu

When video images are input Normal , Larger When computer images are input: Normal , Smaller
Setup Level Screen Sleep Mode p.18 Position Zoom Caption Keystone Projection Operation

0% ,7.5%

Setting is only possible when composite video signals or S-Video signals in NTSC format are being input.

Vertical Size

when viewing images with a large amount of movement. :Interlaced (i) signals are converted into progressive (p) signals. This is ideal for using when viewing still images.

Noise Reduction *1

(Setting is only possible when composite video signals or S-Video signals are being input.) This suppresses interference in images and makes the images appear softer. If viewing images with little or no interferences, such as images from DVDs, it is recommended that you change this setting to "OFF".

Output Scaling *1

This changes the display area (the part of images projected).

When component video

, composite video or S-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 (95% 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 (100% display) :Input signals are projected at the full image size. Smaller (95% 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.
When RGB-video or computer signals are being input

Setup Level *1

(Setting is only possible when composite video signals or S-Video signals in NTSC format are being input.) 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)

Position *1

Use , , and to move the display position for images.
*1 The setting values are stored separately for each image source and signal type.
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Zoom Caption *1

If aspect is set to "Zoom" when viewing images with subtitles, change the setting as follows so that the subtitles are visible. The vertical size and the display position can both be adjusted together.

Vertical Size

Projection area
The vertical size of the image is reduced so that the subtitles are displayed.
Use "Vertical Size" to reduce the image size.

Adjusting the color hue and saturation
Click as above in order to display the "RGBCMY" window.
After making the adjustments, click [Apply] to apply the adjustments to the images. If you click [OK], the adjustment window will close.
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Check that the power for the projector to be adjusted is turned on, then start Cinema Color Editor. For Windows : Click "Start" "Programs" "EPSON Projector" "Cinema Color Editor" in that order. For Macintosh : Click "Finder" and then "Applications" from the "Dock (Macintosh HD)", and then (Names may vary double-click "CCEditor" and "Cinema Color Editor (V1.0)" in that order. depending on the

version being used.)

After the opening screen, the connection screen will be displayed. The connected projectors will be displayed, so select the projector that you would like to adjust the images for, then click [Connect]. Projector image adjustments and remote control operations can be carried out easily using a mouse. Items that can be set
Click a button at the left of the window to carry out the following adjustments. The same adjustment as the corresponding configuration menu command can be carried out. p.14 White Level/Black Level Input Level/Contrast Brightness Color Intensity Tint Sharpness Color Temp. Tracking* Sync.*

Remote control window

Click the item to be set.
If typing in values with decimal points, such as gamma values, use the "." character as the decimal point. "," cannot be used.
Cinema Color Editor can be used to make colour adjustments such as hue and saturation for red (R), green (G), blue (B), cyan (C), magenta (M) and yellow (Y) colours in order to obtain the preferred colours for images. You can reproduce the colours for a favourite movie to appear as though you are in a cinema, or adjust the colours to completely different colours if desired. Hue : Adjusts the overall coloration of the images towards blue, green or red. Saturation : Adjusts the overall brightness of the images.
Saving adjustments/Loading Saving adjustments/Loading adjustments from a file adjustments from a file
The adjustment settings of the projected images can be saved as computer files. The adjustments stored in these files can then be reloaded and applied to the projected images. In addition, these files can be sent to other people so that they can view the effects of your adjustments. You can also load the adjustment settings from a computer file into projector memory and retrieve them. p.28
Saving files and applying settings is done from the "File" menu.
Saves current projector settings in a file Adjustment values saved in the file are applied to the currently projected images.

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Is sleep mode active? When "Sleep Mode" has been set to ON, the lamp turns off automatically if no signal is input for about 30 minutes, and the projector switches to standby mode. Press the button on the remote control or the button on the projector's control panel to turn the projector's power back on. To cancel the sleep mode setting, change "Sleep Mode" menu command to "OFF". "Setting" - "Operation" - "Sleep Mode" p.19

Power does not turn on

Have you pressed the [Power] button? Is "Child Lock" set to "ON"? Press on the remote control or on the projector's control panel.
If the "Child Lock" menu command is set to "ON", press on the projector's control panel for about 3 seconds or press on the remoto control to turn the power on. "Setting" - "Operation" - "Lock Setting" - "Child Lock" p.20 If the "Key Lock" menu command is set to "ON", all buttons on the projector's control panel are disabled. Press on the remote control. "Setting" - "Operation" - "Lock Setting" - "Key Lock" p.20 Setup Guide Disconnect the power cable and then reconnect it. Check the circuit breaker to see if power is being supplied. Turn the power off, disconnect the power cable and then reconnect it. If this does not solve the problem, there may be a problem with the power cable. Then contact your dealer or the nearest address provided at "International Warranty Conditions" in Safety Instructions/World-Wide Warranty Terms booklet.
Is "Key Lock" set to "ON"?
Are all of the indicators switched off? Do the indicators turn off and on when the power cable is touched?
The remote control does not work
Is the remote control lightemitting area facing towards the remote control lightreceiving area when it is operated? Is the remote control too far from the projector? Is direct sunlight or strong light from fluorescent lamps shining onto the remote control light-receiving area? Are the batteries dead, or have the batteries been inserted correctly? Face the remote control towards the remote control light-receiving area. The operating angle for the remote control is approximately 30 horizontally and approximately 30 vertically. Setup Guide

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Replacing Consumables

Replacing the Air Filter
Dispose of used air filters properly in accordance with your local regulations. Turn off the power, wait for the cool-down period to finish (takes approximately 30 seconds), then disconnect the power cable. Remove the air filter cover.
Put your finger under the latch. Lift up.

Replacing the Lamp

Turn off the power, wait for the cool-down period to finish (takes approximately 30 seconds), then disconnect the power cable. * Wait until the lamp cools down (takes approximately 1 hour).
Remove the lamp cover fixing screws.
If the lamp stops working and needs to be replaced, there is the danger that the lamp may already be broken. If replacing the lamp of a projector which has been installed to the ceiling, you should always assume that the lamp is broken and handle it with extreme care during removal. Furthermore, you should stand to the side of the projector, not underneath it.

Insert the new lamp.

Make sure that it faces the correct way.
Securely tighten the lamp fixing screws.
Resetting the Lamp Operating Time
The lamp operating time must always be reset after the lamp has been replaced with a new one. When the cumulative operating time reaches a certain point, it causes the replacement warning message to be displayed. Press to turn on the power. Press to display the configuration menu.
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Remove the old air filter.
Place your finger under one of the ribs and lift up.
Insert the new air filter.
Install the air filter cover.

Remove the lamp cover.

Loosen the lamp fixing screws.

Remove the old lamp.

Lift up slightly from underneath to remove.

Pull out straight.

Install the lamp cover, then tighten the lamp cover fixing screws.
Install the lamp and the lamp cover securely. The lamp will not turn on if the lamp or the lamp cover is not installed correctly. Dispose of used lamps properly in accordance with your local regulations.
Select "Lamp - Hours Reset" from the "Reset" menu.
Select "Yes" and then press.

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Optional Accessories

The following optional accessories are available for purchase if required. This list of optional accessories is current as of October 2003. Details of accessories are subject to change without notice.

Spare lamp

(1 spare lamp) Use as a replacement for spent lamps.

ELPLP28

Soft carry case

ELPKS51

Use this case if you need to carry the projector by hand.

Air filter

(1 air filter) Use as a replacement for old air filters.

ELPAF04

VGA-HD15 PC cable (1.8 m (6 ft.)) ELPKC02 VGA-HD15 PC cable (3 m (9.8 ft.)) ELPKC09 VGA-HD15 PC cable (20 m (65.6 ft.)) ELPKC10
(For mini D-Sub 15-pin/mini D-Sub 15-pin) Use to connect the projector to a computer.

50" portable screen

A compact screen which can be carried easily. (Aspect 4:3).
ELPSC06 Ceiling mount* ELPMB17
(with ceiling plate) Use when installing the projector to a ceiling.
60" screen 80" screen 100" screen
A portable roll-type screen. (Aspect 4:3)

ELPSC07 ELPSC08 ELPSC10

Pipe 600 (600 mm (23.62 in.)/white)* ELPFP07
Use when installing the projector to a high ceiling or a ceiling with veneer panels. *A special method of installation is required in order to suspend the projector from the ceiling. Please contact the place of purchase if you would like to use this installation method.
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List of Supported Monitor Displays
Depending on the setting, the output screen resolution will change slightly.

Component Video

Signal SDTV (525i, 60Hz) (D1) SDTV(625i, 50Hz) SDTV(525p) (D2) SDTV(625p) HDTV (750p)16:9 (D4) HDTV(1125i)16:9 (D3) Resolution (for zoom) (for zoom) (for zoom) (for zoom) Normal 960720

16:9 : Aspect

Units: Dots Squeeze through 794446
Aspect mode Squeeze 1280720

Zoom 1280720

Through 596446

960720

1280720

708528

944528

596446

794446

1176664

Composite Video /S-Video
Signal TV(NTSC ) TV (PAL , SECAM ) Resolution (for zoom) (for zoom) Normal 960720

RGB Video/Computer

Aspect mode Signal VGA 60, SDTV (525p) VESA72/75/85, iMac* SVGA 56/60/72/75/85, iMac* XGA 43i/60/70/75/ 85, iMac* SXGA 70/75/85 SXGA60/75/85 SXGA43i/60/75/85 MAC13" MAC16" MAC19" MAC21" SDTV(525i, 60Hz) SDTV(625i, 50Hz) SDTV(625p) HDTV(750p) HDTV(1125i) Resolution (for zoom) (for zoom) (for zoom) (for zoom) (for zoom) (for zoom) (for zoom) (for zoom) (for zoom) (for zoom) Normal Squeeze Zoom Through 1280720 -
Units: Dots Squeeze through -
* Connection is not possible if the equipment does not have a VGA output port. It may be possible to project signals which are not listed in the above table. However, not all functions may be supportable with such signals.
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Specifications

Product name Dimensions Panel size Display method
Home Projector EMP-TW(W) 114 (H) 320 (D) mm (not including feet) 0.7 inches
Polysilicon TFT active matrix 921,600 pixels (1280 (W) 720 (H) dots) 3 Resolution Pixel clock :MHz Scanning frequencies Analogue Horizontal :MHz Vertical :MHz Electronic Focus adjustment Electronic (approx. 1 : 1.5) Zoom adjustment Manual (Vertical 15 : -: 10, Horizontal 10 : : 10) Lens shift UHP lamp, 200 W, Model No.: ELPLP28 Lamp (light source) 100240 VAC 50/60 Hz 3.0 1.4 A Power supply
Operating temperature Storage temperature Weight Ports
+5 +35C (41 95F) (No condensation) -10 +60C (14 140F ) (No condensation) Approx. 5.3 kg (11.7 lbs) DD4 InputA 1 RCA pin jack 4 InputB 1 Mini D-Sub 15-pin (female) blue Video 1 RCA pin jack S-Video 1 Mini DIN 4-pin Control (RS-232C) 1 D-Sub 9-pin (male) USB * 1 USB connector (type B) Trigger out 1 3.5 mm mini jack
* The USB connector is not guaranteed to operate correctly with all USB-compatible devices.
Pixelworks ICs are used in this projector.
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Compatible computers for using Cinema Color Editor
Windows OS Windows 98SE, NT4.0(SP6a), Me, 2000 Professional, XP Home Edition, XP Professional Edition * Internet Explorer Ver. 5 or later must be installed. Pentium MMX 166 MHz or higher (Pentium II 233 MHz or higher recommended) 10 MB or more 2 MB or more XGA Macintosh Mac OS 8.6.x, 9.0.4, 9.1, 9.2.x MAC OS X 10.1.5, 10.2.x or later * Not compatible with the Classic environment of Mac OS X or higher. Power PC G3 or higher (300 MHz or higher recommended) 7 MB or more 5 MB or more
Memory capacity Hard disk free space Display
(1024 768) or greater resolution. 16-bit color or greater display

Safety

USA UL1950 3rd Edition Canada CSA C22.2 No.950-95 (cUL) European Community The Low Voltage Directive (73/23/EEC) IEC60950 2nd Edition, +Amd.1, +Amd.2, +Amd.3, +Amd.4
USA FCC 47CFR Part15B Class B (DoC) Canada ICES-003 Class B European Community The EMC Directive (89/336/EEC) EN55022, 1998 Class B EN55024, 1998 IEC61000-4-2, IEC61000-4-3, IEC61000-4-4, IEC61000-4-5, IEC61000-4-6, IEC61000-4-8, IEC61000-4-11, IEC61000-3-2, IEC61000-3-3 Australia/New Zealand AS/NZS 3548:1995, A1:1997, A2:1997 Class B CISPR Pub.22:1993, A1:1995, A2:1996, Class B
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DECLARATION of CONFORMITY According to 47CFR, Part 2 and 15 Class B Personal Computers and Peripherals; and/or CPU Boards and Power Supplies used with Class B Personal Computers We Located at :EPSON AMERICA, INC. : 3840 Kilroy Airport Way MS: 313 Long Beach, CA 90806 : 562-290-5254
Declare under sole responsibility that the product identified herein, complies with 47CFR Part 2 and 15 of the FCC rules as a Class B digital device. Each product marketed, is identical to the representative unit tested and found to be compliant with the standards. Records maintained continue to reflect the equipment being produced can be expected to be within the variation accepted, due to quantity production and testing on a statistical basis as required by 47CFR 2.909. Operation is subject to the following two conditions : (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Trade Name Type of Product Model : EPSON : Projector : EMP-TW200
FCC Compliance Statement For United States Users This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio or television reception. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause interference to radio and television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. WARNING The connection of a non-shielded equipment interface cable to this equipment will invalidate the FCC Certification or Declaration of this device and may cause interference levels which exceed the limits established by the FCC for this equipment. It is the responsibility of the user to obtain and use a shielded equipment interface cable with this device. If this equipment has more than one interface connector, do not leave cables connected to unused interfaces. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the users authority to operate the equipment.

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SECAM An abbreviation for Sequential Couleur A Memoire, and a format for ground-based analogue colour television broadcasts. This format is used in France, Eastern Europe and the former Soviet Union, the Middle East and Africa. Security lock A device consisting of a protector case with a hole in it that a commercially-available theft-prevention cable can be passed through in order to secure the device to a table or pillar. This projector is compatible with the Microsaver Security System manufactured by Kensington. sRGB An international standard for color intervals that was formulated so that colors which are reproduced by video equipment can be handled easily by computer operating systems (OS) and the Internet. SVGA A type of image signal with a resolution of 800 (horizontal) x 600 (vertical) dots which is used by IBM PC/ AT-compatible computers. SXGA A type of image signal with a resolution of 1280 (horizontal) x 1024 (vertical) dots which is used by IBM PC/ AT-compatible computers. Sync. (Synchronization) The signals output from computers have a specific frequency. If the projector frequency does not match this frequency, the resulting images will not be of a good quality. The process of matching the phases of these signals (the relative position of the crests and troughs in the signal) is called "synchronization". If the signals are not synchronized, problems such as flickering, blurriness and horizontal interference can occur. Tracking The signals output from computers have a specific frequency. If the projector frequency does not match this frequency, the resulting images will not be of a good quality. The process of matching the frequency of these signals (the number of crests in the signal) is called "tracking". If tracking is not carried out correctly, wide vertical stripes will appear in the projected images. VGA A type of image signal with a resolution of 640 (horizontal) x 480 (vertical) dots which is used by IBM PC/ AT-compatible computers. XGA A type of image signal with a resolution of 1,024 (horizontal) x 768 (vertical) dots which is used by IBM PC/ AT-compatible computers. YCbCr The carrier signal which is contained in the color bar signal used in modern TV transmissions. The name comes from the Y (luminance) signal and the CbCr (chroma [color]) signals.
YPbPr The carrier signal which is contained in the color bar signal used in high-definition TV (HDTV) transmissions. The name comes from the Y (luminance) signal and the PbPr (color difference) signals.
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"SG" stands for Setup Guide.
Adjusting the color hue and saturation..26 Advanced...15,18 Air filter..6 Air inlet..6 All Reset..15,22 Aspect..8,12,41 Auto...8 Auto Setup..14,17,SG
"Image" Menu.. 14,16 Indicators.. 4,30 "Info" Menu... 15 Input Adjustment.. 14,16 Input Level.. 14,16 Input Signal.. 15 [InputA] port. 6,42,SG [InputB] port. 6,42,SG Install... 24