Epson Dreamio EH-TW450, User Manual

Page 1: ...User s Guide ...

Page 2: ...procedures which may result in damage or injury if sufficient care is not taken q Indicates additional information and points which may be useful to know regarding a topic s Indicates a page where detailed information regarding a topic can be found g Indicates that an explanation of the underlined word or words in front of this symbol appears in the glossary of terms See the Glossary section of th...

Page 3: ...alling the wire lock 22 Projecting JPEG Images in a Slideshow 23 Specifications of Files that can be Projected in a Slideshow 23 Connecting and Removing USB Devices 23 Connecting USB devices 23 Removing USB devices 24 Starting and Ending a Slideshow 24 Starting a slideshow 24 Ending a slideshow 24 Slideshow Basic Operations 24 Rotating Images 25 Projecting Image Files 26 Projecting an image 26 Seq...

Page 4: ...ilter 59 Optional Accessories and Consumables 61 Optional accessories 61 Consumables 61 Saving a User s Logo 62 Screen Size and Projection Distance 64 Monitoring and Controlling the Projector Using a Computer ESC VP21 Commands 66 Before You Begin 66 Command List 66 Communications protocol 66 Supported Monitor Displays 67 Supported Monitor Displays 67 Computer signals analog RGB 67 Component video ...

Page 5: ...Introduction This chapter explains the part names and connection with video equipment ...

Page 6: ...s Quick Start Guide F Front adjustable foot Extend and adjust the position of the projected image when the projector is placed on a surface such as a desk s Quick Start Guide G Remote Receiver Receives signals from the remote control s Quick Start Guide H Air filter Air intake vent Takes in air to cool the projector internally If dust collects here it can cause the internal temperature to rise and...

Page 7: ...rces Name Function G USB indicator The following explains the status of USB devices connected to USB TypeA port OFF USB device is not connected Orange Light ON USB device is connected Green Light ON USB device is operating Red Light ON Error H USB TypeA port Connects a USB storage device or a digital camera and projects JPEG images using Slideshow I USB TypeB port When controlling the projector fr...

Page 8: ...ecurity cable installation point Pass a commercially available wire lock through here and lock it in place s p 22 Control Panel Name Function A t button Turns the projector power on or off s Quick Start Guide B Status indicators The color of the indicators and whether they are flashing or lit indicate the status of the projector s p 41 C Source Search button Changes to the next input source that i...

Page 9: ... screen is displayed these buttons select menu items and setting values s p 30 F Help button Displays and closes the Help screen which shows you how to deal with problems if they occur s p 40 G Esc button Stops the current function If pressed when a Configuration menu is displayed it moves to the previous menu level sp 30 H a b buttons Adjusts the volume s Quick Start Guide However when projecting...

Page 10: ...accepts and enters the current selection and moves to the next level s p 30 K Esc button Stops the current function If pressed when a configuration menu is displayed it moves to the previous level s p 30 L Volume buttons a b a Decreases the Volume b Increases the Volume s Quick Start Guide M Help button Displays and closes the Help screen which shows you how to deal with problems if they occur s p...

Page 11: ...ector shape with the shape of the port Inserting a connector with a different orientation or shape by force may cause malfunctions to occur or may damage the equipment q Use an HDMI cable that conforms to HDMI standard Depending on the equipment you are connecting to the connecter shape may be specific to that equipment In such a case use the cable that was supplied with the equipment or is availa...

Page 12: ...Useful Functions This chapter explains useful tips for projection and the Security functions ...

Page 13: ...en you change by pressing the Source Search button A Computer B S Video C Video D HDMI E USB Procedure When your video equipment is connected start playback before beginning this operation Using the Remote Control Using the Control panel When two or more pieces of equipment are connected press the Source Search button until the target image is projected q The following screen showing the status of...

Page 14: ...image by pressing the following buttons on the Remote Control Remote Control A Changes to images from the Computer input port B Each time the button is pressed the image cycles through Video S Video and HDMI input ports C Changes to the Slideshow image Changing the Projected Image 14 ...

Page 15: ...or in a room with closed curtains Theatre Ideal for watching films in a dark room Gives images a natural tone Game Ideal for playing games that involve speed in a bright room Procedure Remote Control Each time you press the button the Color Mode name is displayed on the screen and the Color Mode changes If you press the button while the Color Mode name is displayed on the screen it changes to the ...

Page 16: ...dy Each time you press the button or open close the lens cover A V Mute turns on or off q If you use this function when projecting moving images the images and sound continue to be played back by the source and you cannot return to the point where A V Mute was activated When activated from the remote control you can choose to display Black Blue or Logo as the A V Mute display using the Extended Di...

Page 17: ...Freeze button is pressed while the Configuration Menu or a Help screen is displayed the menu or Help screen being displayed is cleared Changing the Aspect Ratio Change the Aspect Ratiog when video equipment is connected so that images that have been recorded in digital video or onto DVDs can be viewed in 16 9 wide screen format Change the Aspect Ratio when projecting computer images at full size T...

Page 18: ...Aspect for video equipment images Each time the button is pressed it changes in the order Normal or Auto 16 9 Full Zoom and Native A Normal or Auto B 16 9 C Full D Zoom E Native Functions for Enhancing Projection 18 ...

Page 19: ...xample Normal Projects to the full projection size retaining the Aspect of the input image When a 1024x768 signal is input Auto Displayed only when the source is HDMI Projects in an appropriate aspect based on information from the input signal 16 9 Projects to the full projection size at an Aspect of 16 9 When a 1024x768 signal is input Full Project at full size When a 1024x768 signal is input Fun...

Page 20: ...esolution of the input image size to the center of the screen This is ideal for projecting clear images If the image resolution exceeds 1280x800 the edges of the image are not projected When an 800x600 signal is input When an 1400x1050 signal is input q If parts of the image are missing set Wide or Normal in Resolution from the Configuration Menu depending on the size of the computer panel s p 32 ...

Page 21: ...trol Full Lock All of the buttons on the Control panel are locked You cannot perform any operations from the Control panel including turning the power on or off Partial Lock All of the buttons on the Control panel except for the t button are locked Procedure A During projection press the Menu button and select Settings Control Panel Lock from the Configuration Menu s Using the Configuration Menu p...

Page 22: ...ecurity devices to prevent someone from taking the projector Security slot The Security slot is compatible with the Microsaver Security System manufactured by Kensington You can find details about the Microsaver Security System on the Kensington homepage http www Kensington com Security cable installation point A commercially available theft prevention wire lock can be passed through the installat...

Page 23: ...Devices Connecting USB devices Connect the USB device containing the image files to be played back in Slideshow to the projector s USB TypeA port When connecting a digital camera connect it to the projector using a USB cable provided with or specified for use with your digital camera Example Connecting a digital camera A To digital camera USB port B USB cable C To USB Type A port Attention If you ...

Page 24: ...o the projector However it may not be possible to use some commercially available USB card readers with the projector If the following screen Select drive screen appears select the drive you want to use by pressing the buttons then press the Enter button To display the Select drive screen set the cursor to Select drive on the top of the file list screen and press the Enter button Up to four drives...

Page 25: ...lected the files in the folder are displayed On the screen showing the contents of the folder if you select Back to Top and press the Enter button the screen prior to opening the folder is displayed again Rotating Images A JPEG image projected using the Slideshow function can be rotated in 90 degree increments JPEG images played back in a Slideshow can also be rotated Use the following procedure t...

Page 26: ...show in the selected folder s p 27 Attention Do not disconnect the USB storage device while it is being accessed A problem may occur in the Slideshow Although the following steps are explained based on the Remote Control you can perform the same operations from the projector s Control panel Projecting an image Procedure A Start a Slideshow s p 24 The file list screen appears B Press the buttons to...

Page 27: ...the Slideshow then press the Enter button C Select Slideshow on the bottom of the file list screen and press the Enter button The Slideshow starts projecting the image files in the folder automatically in sequence one at a time Once the Slideshow reaches the end the screen automatically returns to the file list screen If Continuous Play is set to On in the Option screen once the Slideshow reaches ...

Page 28: ...nter button to make it active The following table shows the details of each item Display order Sets the display order of the files Select from Name order and Date order in ascending order Continuous Play Sets whether or not to repeat the Slideshow Screen switch ing time Sets the display time for each file in a Slideshow playback Set to any value from No 0 to 60 seconds When set to No automatic pag...

Page 29: ...Configuration Menu This chapter explains how to use the Configuration Menu and its functions ...

Page 30: ...Selectingfromthetopmenu Selectingfromthesubmenu Changing the selected item Exit Using the Configuration Menu 30 ...

Page 31: ...ion for the images Tint Adjustment is only possible when NTSC signals are being input if you use composite video S Video You can adjust the image Tint Sharpness You can adjust the image sharpness Color Temp You can adjust the overall tint of the image When High is selected the image becomes tinged with blue when Low is selected the image becomes tinged with red Color Adjustment Red Green Blue You ...

Page 32: ...creens Trackingg You can adjust computer images when vertical stripes appear in the images Sync g You can adjust computer images when flickering fuzziness or interference appear in the images Position You can adjust the display Position up down left and right when a part of the image is missing so that the whole image is projected Progressive When component video or RGB video signal is input this ...

Page 33: ... their default settings except for Input Signal To return all menu items to their default settings see s p 38 Settings Menu Sub Menu Function Keystone You can correct keystone distortion in the vertical directions s Quick Start Guide Auto Keystone Turn On to perform Auto Keystone Auto Keystone is only executed when Front is selected from the Extended Projection menu Control Panel Lock You can use ...

Page 34: ... button the assigned menu item selection adjustment screen is displayed allowing you to make one touch settings adjustments You can assign one of the following items to the User button Power Consumption Info Progressive Resolution Reset You can reset all adjustment values on the Settings menu to their default settings except for User Button To return all menu items to their default settings see s ...

Page 35: ... Screen You can set whether or not On Off the Startup Screen the image projected when starting the projector is displayed A V Mute You can set the screen displayed during A V Mute as Black Blue or Logo User s Logo You can change the User s Logo that is displayed as a background during Display Background A V Mute and so on s p 62 Projection You can set from the following according to the way the pr...

Page 36: ...the power automatically 30 minutes after the A V mute slide is closed Lens Cover Timer is set to On at the time of purchase High Altitude Mode Set to On when using the projector above an altitude of 1500 m Standby Mode Set to Communication On when the projector s status is to be monitored and controlled from the computer via USB communication even when the projector is in standby mode s p 66 Link ...

Page 37: ...Source name for the connected equipment currently being projected Input Signal You can display the content of Input Signal set in the Signal menu according to the Source Resolution You can display the input resolution Video Signal You can display the content of Video Signal set in the Signal menu Refresh Rateg You can display the Refresh Rate Sync Info You can display the image signal information ...

Page 38: ...uration Menu to their default settings The following items are not reset to their defaults Input Signal User s Logo Lamp Hours and Language Reset Lamp Hours You can clear the cumulative Lamp Hours use time and return it to 0H Reset when you replace the Lamp List of Functions 38 ...

Page 39: ...Troubleshooting This chapter explains how to identify problems and what to do if a problem is found ...

Page 40: ...displayed Using the Remote Control Using the Control panel B Select a menu item Using the Remote Control Using the Control panel C Confirm the selection Using the Remote Control Using the Control panel Questions and solutions are displayed as shown on the screen below Press the Help button to exit Help q If the Help screen does not provide a solution to the problem refer to Problem Solving p 41 Us...

Page 41: ...ondition When the t button is pressed in this condition projection starts Cooling down All buttons are disabled while the indicator is flashing Warming up Warm up time is about 30 seconds After warm up is complete the indicator stops flashing The t button is disabled during warm up Projecting B Indicates the internal temperature status C Indicates the projection lamp status Refer to the following ...

Page 42: ...able from the electrical outlet and contact your local dealer or the nearest address provided in the Support and Service Guide s Epson Projector Contact List When using at an altitude of 1500 m or more set High Altitude Mode to On s p 35 Lamp Error Lamp Failure Check the following two points Take out the lamp and check if it is cracked s p 56 Clean the air filter s p 54 If it is not cracked Re fit...

Page 43: ...eplace Lamp Replace it with a new Lamp s p 56 If you continue to use the Lamp after the replacement period has passed the possibility that the lamp may explode increases Replace it with a new Lamp as soon as possible q If the projector is not operating properly even though the indicators are all showing normal refer to When the Indicators Provide No Help p 44 If the error is not indicated in this ...

Page 44: ... interference distortion or black white checked patterns appear The image is truncated large or small or the aspect is not suitable s p 47 Only part of the image is displayed or the height and width ratios of the image are not correct and so on Image colors are not right s p 48 The whole image appears purplish or greenish images are black white colors appear dull and so on Computer monitors and LC...

Page 45: ...ed image completely black Only when projecting computer images Some input images such as screen savers may be completely black Is the image signal format setting correct Only when projecting images from a video source Change the setting according to the signal for the connected equipment s Signal Menu Video Signal p 32 Moving images are not displayed Check Remedy Is the computer s image signal bei...

Page 46: ...images from a laptop computer or a computer with a built in LCD screen If the image signals are only being output to the computer s LCD monitor or to the accessory monitor you need to change the output to an external destination as well as the computer s own monitor For some computer models when the image signals are output externally they no longer appear on the LCD monitor or accessory monitor s...

Page 47: ...the computer so that the signals being output are compatible with the projector s Supported Monitor Displays p 67 s Computer documentation Are the Sync g and Trackingg settings adjusted correctly Only when projecting computer images Press the Auto button on the Remote Control or the Enter button on the Control panel to perform automatic adjustment If the images are not adjusted correctly after usi...

Page 48: ...ness setting from the Configuration Menu s Image menu Brightness p 31 Are the cables connected correctly Check that all the cables required for projection are securely connected s Quick Start Guide Is Contrastg adjusted correctly Adjust the Contrast setting from the Configuration Menu s Image Menu Contrast p 31 Is the Color Adjustment set correctly Adjust the Color Adjustment setting from the Conf...

Page 49: ... Contact List Is the Control Panel Lock set to Full Lock Press the t button on the Remote Control If you do not want to use Control Panel Lock change the setting to Off s Settings Menu Control Panel Lock p 21 Other problems No sound can be heard or the sound is faint Check Remedy Is the audio source connected correctly Disconnect the cable from the Audio port and then reconnect the cable Is the vo...

Page 50: ... projector up in a location where strong light does not shine onto the Remote Receiver Are the batteries dead or have the batteries been inserted correctly Make sure the batteries are inserted correctly or replace the batteries with new ones if necessary s p 55 I want to change the language for messages and menus Check Remedy Change the Language setting Adjust the Language setting from the Configu...

Page 51: ...Appendix This chapter provides information on maintenance procedures to ensure the best level of performance from the projector for a long time to come ...

Page 52: ...sting the Ceiling mount do not use adhesives to prevent the screws from loosening and do not use oils or lubricants and so on Attention Do not use the projector on its side This may cause malfunctions to occur Project images from in front of the screen Front projection Project images from behind a translucent screen Rear projec tion Suspend the projector from the ceiling and project images from in...

Page 53: ... cloth dry before using it to wipe the projector s surface Attention Do not use volatile substances such as wax alcohol or thinner to clean the projector s surface The quality of the case may change or become discolored Cleaning the Lens Use a commercially available cloth for cleaning glasses to gently wipe the lens Warning Do not use sprays that contain flammable gas to remove dust and lint from ...

Page 54: ...s can lead to problems with operation and shorten the optical engine s service life Clean the air filter immediately when the message is displayed Do not rinse the air filter in water Do not use detergents or solvents q If a message is frequently displayed even after cleaning it is time to replace the air filter Replace it with a new air filter s p 59 It is recommended that you clean these parts a...

Page 55: ...kaline batteries ready You cannot use other batteries except for the AA size manganese or alkaline Attention Make sure you read the Safety Instructions before handling the batteries s Safety Instructions Procedure A Remove the battery cover While pushing the battery compartment cover catch lift the cover up B Replace the old batteries with new batteries Caution Check the positions of the and marks...

Page 56: ... working Do not repeatedly turn off the power and immediately back on Turning the power on and off frequently may shorten the lamp s operating life Depending on the characteristics of the Lamp and the way it has been used the lamp may become darker or stop working before the lamp warning message appears You should always have a spare lamp unit ready in case it is needed How to replace the lamp The...

Page 57: ...ol enough Procedure A After you turn off the projector s power and the confirmation buzzer beeps twice disconnect the power cable B Wait until the Lamp has cooled down then remove the Lamp cover Loosen the Lamp cover fixing screw with the screwdriver supplied with the new lamp unit or a head screwdriver Then slide the Lamp cover straight forward and lift it to remove C Loosen the two Lamp fixing s...

Page 58: ...ce it with a new lamp or contact your local dealer for further advice s Epson Projector Contact List E Install the new Lamp Insert the new Lamp along the guide rail in the correct direction so that it fits in place securely and tighten the two screws Replacing Consumables 58 ...

Page 59: ...n it is time to replace the lamp After replacing the Lamp make sure you reset the Lamp Hours from the Configuration Menu s p 38 q Only reset the Lamp Hours after the Lamp has been replaced Otherwise the Lamp replacement period is not indicated correctly Replacing the Air Filter Air filter replacement period It is time to replace the air filter when There is a tear in the air filter The message is ...

Page 60: ...filter Slide the air filter from the outside and press in until it firmly clicks into place E Close the air filter cover q Dispose of used air filters properly in accordance with your local regulations Material of the frame part ABS Material of the filter part Polyurethane foam Replacing Consumables 60 ...

Page 61: ... for mini D Sub15 pin mini D Sub 15pin Computer cable ELPKC10 20 m for mini D Sub15 pin mini D Sub 15pin Use one of these longer cables if the computer cable supplied with the projector is too short Component video cable ELPKC19 3 m for mini D Sub 15 pin RCA male 3 Use to connect a component videog source Document Camera ELPDC06 Connect to the projector through a computer and use it for projecting...

Page 62: ...tion Menu p 30 Check the buttons you can use and the operations they perform in the guide under the menu q If User s Logo is selected when Keystone Aspect or Progressive are being performed the function currently being performed is cancelled C When Choose this image as the User s Logo is displayed select Yes q When you press the Enter button on the Remote Control or the Control panel the screen si...

Page 63: ... message Save this image as the User s Logo is displayed select Yes The image is saved After the image has been saved the message Completed is displayed q When a User s Logo is saved the previous User s Logo is erased Saving the user s logo may take approximately 15 seconds Do not use the projector or any connected equipment while it is saving otherwise malfunctions may occur Saving a User s Logo ...

Page 64: ... 80 160x120 255 306 17 100 200x150 319 383 22 120 240x180 383 461 26 150 300x230 480 577 33 200 410x300 641 770 44 250 500x380 802 963 48 280 570x430 898 1079 61 Units cm 16 9 Screen size A B Minimum Wide to Maximum Tele 40 89x50 114 137 5 50 110x62 143 172 6 60 130x75 172 208 8 80 180x100 231 278 10 100 220x120 289 348 13 120 270x150 348 418 15 150 330x190 435 523 19 200 440x250 582 699 26 250 55...

Page 65: ... 40 86x54 111 134 8 50 110x67 139 168 10 60 130x81 168 202 12 80 170x110 225 270 15 100 220x130 281 338 19 120 260x160 338 407 23 150 320x200 424 509 29 200 430x270 566 680 38 250 540x340 708 850 48 320 690x430 907 1089 62 Screen Size and Projection Distance 65 ...

Page 66: ...st When the power ON command is transmitted to the projector the power turns on and it enters warm up mode When the projector s power has turned on a colon 3Ah is returned When a command is input the projector executes the command and returns a and then accepts the next command If the command being processed terminates abnormally an error message is output and a is returned Item Command Power ON O...

Page 67: ... 85 1280x800 1280x800 1280x720 1280x800 1280x800 1280x800 WXGA 60 75 85 1440x900 1280x800 1280x720 1280x800 1280x800 1280x800 WSXGA 3 60 1680x1050 1280x800 1280x720 1280x800 1280x800 1280x800 SXGA 70 75 85 1152x864 1066x800 1280x720 1280x800 1280x800 1152x800 60 75 85 1280x1024 1000x800 1280x720 1280x800 1280x800 1152x800 60 75 85 1280x960 1066x800 1280x720 1280x800 1280x800 1152x800 SXGA 60 75 85...

Page 68: ... Native SDTV 480i 60 720x480 720x360 1066x800 1280x720 1280x800 1280x800 640x480 SDTV 576i 50 720x576 720x432 1066x800 1280x720 1280x800 1280x800 768x576 SDTV 480p 60 720x480 720x360 1066x800 1280x720 1280x800 1280x800 640x480 SDTV 576p 50 720x576 720x432 1066x800 1280x720 1280x800 1280x800 768x576 HDTV 720p 50 60 1280x720 1280x720 1280x720 1280x800 1280x720 1280x720 HDTV 1080i 50 60 1920x1080 128...

Page 69: ... 1280x800 1280x800 SXGA 60 1400x1050 1280x800 1280x800 1280x800 1280x800 UXGA 60 1600x1200 1280x720 1280x800 1280x800 1280x800 SDTV 480i 60 720x480 720x360 1280x720 1280x800 1280x800 640x480 SDTV 480p 60 720x480 720x360 1280x720 1280x800 1280x800 640x480 SDTV 576i 50 720x576 720x432 1280x720 1280x800 1280x800 768x576 SDTV 576p 50 720x576 720x432 1280x720 1280x800 1280x800 768x576 HDTV 720p 50 60 1...

Page 70: ...ural Speaker 1 Power supply 100 to 240 V AC 10 50 60 Hz 3 2 to 1 4 A Power consumption 100 to 120 V area Operating 280 W Standby power consumption Communication On 2 6 W Standby power consumption Communication Off 0 3 W 200 to 240 V area Operating 265 W Standby power consumption Communication On 3 9 W Standby power consumption Communication Off 0 4 W Operating altitude Altitude 0 to 2 286 m 5 to 3...

Page 71: ...USB TypeA Port 1 1 USB connector Type A USB TypeB Port 2 1 USB connector Type B 1 Supports USB 1 1 2 Supports USB 2 0 USB TypeA and USB TypeB ports are not guaranteed to operate all devices that support USB This product is also designed for IT power distribution system with phase to phase voltage 230V Angle of tilt If you use the projector tilted at an angle of more than 30 it could be damaged and...

Page 72: ...on 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 communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause interference to radio or te...

Page 73: ...A Center of lens B Distance from center of lens to suspension bracket fixing point Units mm Appearance 73 ...

Page 74: ...received via HDMI port Because the HDMI input port on this projector supports HDCP it can project digital images protected by HDCP technology However if the HDCP standard changes it may not be possible to project digital images protected by the changed standard HDTV An abbreviation for High Definition Television that refers to high definition systems which satisfy the following conditions Vertical...

Page 75: ...the crests and the troughs in the signal is called Synchronization If the signals are not synchronized flickering blurriness and horizontal interference occur Tracking The signals output from computers have a specific frequency If the projector frequency does not match this frequency the resulting images are not of a good quality The process of matching the frequency of these signals the number of...

Page 76: ...on Corporation s operating and maintenance instructions Seiko Epson Corporation shall not be liable against any damages or problems arising from the use of any options or any consumable products other than those designated as Original Epson Products or Epson Approved Products by Seiko Epson Corporation The contents of this guide may be changed or updated without further notice Illustrations in thi...

Page 77: ...l Panel Lock 21 33 D Direct Power On 36 Display 35 Display Background 35 Distance 64 Dynamic 15 E ESC VP21 66 Extended Menu 35 F Focus ring 6 Freeze 17 Front 35 Front adjustable foot 6 Full Lock 21 H HDMI input port 7 HDMI Video Range 32 Help function 40 High Altitude Mode 36 How to replace the air filter 59 How to replace the lamp 56 I Image Menu 31 Info Menu 37 Input Signal 33 37 K Keystone 33 L...

Page 78: ...rpness 31 Signal Menu 32 Sleep Mode 36 Slideshow 23 Source 37 Source Search 8 13 Specifications 70 Standby Mode 36 Startup Screen 35 Storage temperature 70 Supported Monitor Displays 67 S Video input port 7 Sync Info 37 Sync 32 T Theatre 15 Tint 31 Tracking 32 U USB TypeA port 7 USB TypeB port 7 User s Logo 62 V Video Input Port 7 Video Signal 33 37 Volume 34 W Wide screen projection 17 Z Zoom rin...