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Projection stops automatically

Problems when projection starts

Power does not turn on

Problems with the remote control

The remote control does not work

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".

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"Settings" - "Operation" - "Sleep Mode" page 31

Have you pressed the [Power] 
button?

Press 

on the remote control or 

 on the projector's control 

panel.

Is "Child Lock" set to "On"?

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.

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"Settings" - "Operation" - "Child Lock" page 31

Is "Operation Lock" set to "On"?

If  the "Operation Lock" menu command is set to "On", all buttons 
on the projector’s control panel are disabled. Press 

 on the 

remote control.

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"Settings" - "Operation" - "Operation Lock" page 31

Are all of the indicators 
switched off?

Disconnect the power cable and then reconnect it. 

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Check the circuit breaker to see if power is being supplied.

Do the indicators turn off and on 
when the power cable is 
touched?

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 the remote control light-
emitting area facing towards the 
remote control light-receiving 
area when it is operated?

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. 

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Is the remote control too far 
from the projector?

The operating range for the remote control is approximately 10m. 

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Is direct sunlight or strong light 
from fluorescent lamps shining 
onto the remote control light-
receiving area?

Set the projector up in a location where strong light will not shine 
onto the remote control light-receiving area.

Are the batteries dead, or have 
the batteries been inserted 
correctly?

Insert new batteries, while making sure that they face correctly.  

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Summary of Contents for dreamio EMP-TW600

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Page 2: ...on Meaning of unit and projector When unit or projector appears in the text of this User s Guide they may refer to items which are accessories or optional equipment in addition to the main projector unit itself cCaution Indicates procedures where personal injury or damage to the projector may occur if the procedures are not followed correctly QTip Indicates additional information and points which ...

Page 3: ...e projector and to a wall outlet AA alkali batteries 2 pcs Insert into the remote control Safety Instructions World Wide Warranty Terms User s Guide Quick Start Guide Some regions may not have the quick start guide included as documentation D4 SCART adapter Use a commercially available SCART cable to make the connections when projecting RGB video and component video images Some regions may not hav...

Page 4: ...hift 16 Image Quality Adjustments Basic Image Quality Adjustments 18 Selecting the colour mode 18 Selecting the aspect 19 Advanced Colour Adjustments 20 Skin tone adjustment 20 Absolute colour temperature adjustment 20 Gamma adjustment 21 RGB adjustment Offset Gain 22 Hue and saturation adjustment 22 Examining Image Quality Further 23 Sharpness Advanced adjustment 23 Auto Iris automatic aperture s...

Page 5: ...on starts 41 Problems with the remote control 41 Appendix Maintenance 42 Cleaning 42 Cleaning the air filter 42 Cleaning the projector case 42 Cleaning the lens 42 Consumable replacement periods 43 Air filter replacement period 43 Lamp replacement period 43 Replacing consumables 44 Replacing the air filter 44 Replacing the lamp 45 Resetting the lamp operating time 46 Optional Accessories Consumabl...

Page 6: ...ith more natural tints s page 18 In addition to the Color Mode the absolute colour temperature and skin tones can be adjusted by simple procedures to render the picture even more to your own liking Further you can adjust gamma the offset and gain for RGB colours and the hue and saturation of RGBCMY colours to create colours that match the image s page 20 Image apperance can be selected to match th...

Page 7: ... wide screen format s page 19 Memory functions that allow adjustment results to be stored and later retrieved easily using the remote control s page 24 Lock settings that can be used to lock the projector s control panel after adjustments have been made so that they cannot be changed by mistake s page 31 or to prevent children from accidentally turning on the power and looking into the lens s page...

Page 8: ...orizontally cCaution Do not touch the exhaust vent immediately after projecting or while projecting since it becomes hot Focus ring s page 16 Adjusts the image focus Zoom ring s page 16 Adjusts the image size Operation indicator s page 35 Flashes or lights in different colours to indicate the operating status of the projector Warning indicator s page 35 Flashes or lights in different colours to in...

Page 9: ...ontrast button s page 28 Adjusts contrast S Tone Skin Tone button s page 20 Adjusts the skin tones of people who appear in the images Blank button The projected images switch off and on each time this button is pressed Illumination button All buttons on the remote control illuminate when this button is pressed The button illumination switches off automatically after about 10 seconds have passed Co...

Page 10: ...rojector from other video equipment RS 232C port Connects the projector to a computer using an RS 232C cable This port is for control use and should not be used by the customer Power inlet s page 14 Connects the power cable Main power switch s page 14 Security lock s page 54 Remote control light receiving area s page 13 Receives signals from the remote control InputB port s page 12 Connects to the...

Page 11: ...m centre of lens to suspension bracket fixing point Lens shift amount Max 8 6 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 19 124 309 76 3 4 M4 8 Units mm 52 8 Centre of lens 160 300 143 ...

Page 12: ... 75 29 4 150 330 190 130 75 456 681 15 0 22 3 93 36 8 200 440 250 173 98 609 909 20 0 29 8 125 49 0 300 660 370 260 146 916 1365 30 1 44 8 187 73 5 4 3 sceen size Projection distance Shortest Longest Wide Tele Offset 30 61 46 24 18 107 163 3 5 5 3 23 9 0 40 81 61 32 24 145 219 4 8 7 2 30 12 0 60 120 90 47 35 220 330 7 2 10 8 46 18 0 80 160 120 63 47 295 442 9 7 14 5 61 24 0 100 200 150 79 59 370 5...

Page 13: ... against a wall leave a space of 20 cm 7 9 in or more between the projector and the wall A special method of installation is required in order to suspend the projector from the ceiling Please contact your dealer if you would like to use this installation method Projection Methods When projecting from directly in front When projecting from a ceiling When projecting from the side of the screen Even ...

Page 14: ...o connect video equipment to the projector will depend on the type of video signal that the equipment outputs Some kinds of video equipment output several different types of video signal The image quality ranking of the video signal types is generally held to be as follows in descending order of quality Digital component video HDMI Analog component video D4 InputA S Video S Video Composite video V...

Page 15: ...ies Use two new AA batteries as replacement batteries Remove the battery cover While press the knob lift up 1 2 Insert the batteries cCaution Check the and indications inside the battery compartment and insert the batteries so that they face correctly Install the battery cover Insert the tab Press down until the battery cover clicks into place 1 2 3 2 1 Operating range horizontal Using the remote ...

Page 16: ...tions s page 31 When using above an altitude of about 1500 m make sure you set the High Altitude Mode to On s page 32 This projector is equipped with an automatic adjustment function that automatically optimizes it when a computer input signal is switched If a laptop computer or a computer with a LCD screen has been connected to the projector you may need to use keyboard or function settings to ch...

Page 17: ...isplay the menu Using the control panel While projecting an image from equipment connected to the InputA port select InputA and confirm to display the menu The default setting is set to Auto to select appropriate signals automatically However if the colours appear unnatural switch the image signal to match the equipment Use or to select the correct signal to match the equipment Press or to accept ...

Page 18: ...by 100 in the vertical direction and 50 in the horizontal direction However you cannot shift the image to these vertical and horizontal limits simultaneously Ex When the image is shifted horizontally by the full amount it cannot be shifted vertically And when the image is shifted vertically by the full amount it cannot be shifted horizontally by more than 11 of its width cCaution When transporting...

Page 19: ...e centre left to right Keystone distortion can be corrected within a maximum vertical angle of approximately 15 QTip You can also make adjustments from the configuration menu s page 31 To reset the correction value press and hold down with pressed down for at least 1 second on the control panel Displaying a test pattern You can project a test pattern at times such as when setting up the projector ...

Page 20: ...hat you start in this mode when making colour adjustments Ideal for using in dark rooms Dynamic Living Room Natural Theatre Suitable for use in a completely darkened room 1 A clear tone of colour one might see in professional monitors used when creating DVD software 2 A deep warm tone of colour that gives you the feeling of enjoying a movie at the theatre If the connected signal source has an sRGB...

Page 21: ...mages are projected onto a wide screen Because there is almost no distortion due to enlargement in the middle of the images the images appear close to what they would be at their original size And because both ends of the images are enlarged movement at the edges of the images appears faster and gives an impression of greater speed making it ideal for viewing sporting events Wide cannot be selecte...

Page 22: ... adjustment Gamma adjustment Press on the remote control or on the projector s control panel to select an item Press or to make the adjustment If you press the menu disappears This can be used to adjust the skin 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 skin tones If you would like to ...

Page 23: ...g in the upper portion in the gamma graph Higher values will darken the bright portions This is indicated by bulging in the lower portion in the gamma graph Customized Adjust it from the image Use or to select first Customized then Adjust it from the image Press or to confirm the selection each time A gamma icon will appear in the projected image Keystone correction will be temporarily cancelled w...

Page 24: ... Gain If you would like bright areas to appear more clearly change the setting to the left side If you change it to the right side bright areas will become whiter but the contrast will become poorer RGB adjustment Offset Gain 1 Press and then select Picture Color Adjustment RGB RGBCMY RGBCMY in that order and confirm the selection 2 Press or to select a colour and press or to confirm Select either...

Page 25: ...he direction the areas emphasized by High band Enhancement will be hardly emphasized Instead the rough areas of the entire subject such as contour and background will be emphasized resulting in a sharp image You can adjust High band Enhancement and Low band Enhancement at the same time by using the bar on the top in the screen Setting H Sharpness V Sharpness to the side will enhance the image shar...

Page 26: ... 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 Saving ...

Page 27: ...n use and press or the existing contents will be erased and the current settings will be saved in their place To erase all memory contents select Reset Memory from the Memory menu s page 33 Settings that can be saved in memory Configuration menus s page 26 This can be used to save adjusted values for all of the configuration menu items on the left The Save Memory command in the Memory menu is used...

Page 28: ...uration menu This menu is useful for viewing the effects of adjustments in the images being projected while the adjustments are being made QTip The configuration menus can be used to turn the navigation bar on and off and to change the colour pattern and display position s Settings Display Menu Position Navigation Bar Menu Color Top menu Sub menu Navigation Bar This is displayed in the line menu T...

Page 29: ...Reset menu Memory menu Only displayed for composite video S Video input Only displayed for component video RGB Video Computer input Only displayed for Computer input This is displayed in the line menu Auto Normal Squeeze Zoom Through Squeeze Through Wide Vertical Size Zoom Position Epson SuperWhite On Off Progressive Off Video Film Ourput scaling When component video signals are input Normal Large...

Page 30: ...ppear too bright decrease the setting Contrast Adjusts the difference between bright and dark areas When the contrast is increased images with greater modulation are obtained This adjusts the colour intensity for the images Adjustment is only possible when composite video and S Video signals in NTSC format are being input This adjusts the image tint This adjusts the image sharpness The adjustment ...

Page 31: ...o that the subtitles are displayed The whole of the image is moved up so that the subtitles are displayed This adjusts the images if vertical stripes appear in the images This adjusts the images if flickering fuzziness or interference appear in the images Flickering and fuzziness may also appear in images when the brightness contrast sharpness and keystone correction settings are adjusted Clearer ...

Page 32: ...serted and projected Interference may occur at the top or bottom of the images depending on the image signal In such cases try to adjust the display position Position s page 30 Auto Displayed when the signals from HDMI input port are being input Signals are automatically projected at 100 or 92 size depending on the input signals Not displayed when the equipment s DVI port is connected to the proje...

Page 33: ...ving function will not operate If you press while the projector is in standby mode projection will start again This turns the trigger function on and off to determine whether the projector s power on off status and problems with projector operation are communicated to an external device If you change the setting the new setting will take effect after the power has been turned off and the cool down...

Page 34: ...enus is displayed On or not displayed Off Selects the colour for the main configuration menu and the navigation bar This sets whether the following message displays appear On or don t appear Off Image signal colour mode aspect test pattern and item name when memory settings are retrieved Messages such as when no image signals are being input when an incompatible signal is input and when the intern...

Page 35: ...that is connected to the SCART port in Europe or D4 port in Japan 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 Select when the projector is set up behind the screen Rear Ceiling Select when the p...

Page 36: ...ss When setting is complete Press This resets all configuration menu settings to their default settings The Save Memory InputA D4 SCART and Language settings will not be reset The Save Memory is reset by Reset Memory This initialises the lamp operating time When this command is selected the cumulative operating time for the lamp is cleared and returned to the default setting Use or to adjust value...

Page 37: ...ses again it will switch off automatically operation indicator warning indicator warning problem Red Lit off for 1 sec cCaution Disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet Then contact your dealer or the nearest address provided in the International Warranty Conditions section of the Safety Instructions World Wide Warranty Terms booklet Red Lit off for 0 5 sec Replace the lamp and then t...

Page 38: ...tion does not start the projection area is completely black the projection area is completely blue etc Moving images are not displayed s page 37 Moving images played on computer are not displayed The message Not Supported is displayeds page 38 The message No Signal is displayed s page 38 Images are fuzzy or out of focus s page 38 Interference or distortion appear in images s page 39 Problems such ...

Page 39: ...s not occur when the InputA in the Input Signal menu command is set to Auto set the signal format that matches the signal that is being projected from the connected equipment s Settings Input Signal Input A page 33 You can also press on the remote control to select the format s page 15 If the VCR or DVD equipment is connected using a D4 SCART adapter Press to set the signal format to D4 SCART s pa...

Page 40: ...te control or on the projector s control panel to change the image source s page 15 Is the power for the connected equipment turned on Turn the power on for the devices Are the image signals being output to the projector If the image signals are only being output to the computer s LCD monitor you need to change the output For some computer models when the image signals are output externally they n...

Page 41: ...on cable being used If an extension cable is used interference may increase Try connecting a signal amplifier Have the Sync and Tracking settings been adjusted correctly The projector has an automatic adjustment function that causes the optimum images to be projected However for some types of signal the correct adjustments may not be obtained even after automatic adjustment is carried out In such ...

Page 42: ...y connected s page 12 Has the image contrast been adjusted correctly Use the Contrast or the White Level menu command to adjust the contrast s Picture Input Adjustment Brightness Contrast White Level Black Level page 28 Has the colour been adjusted correctly Use the Color Adjustment menu command to adjust the colour s Picture Color Adjustment page 28 Have the colour intensity and tint been adjuste...

Page 43: ... Are all of the indicators switched off Disconnect the power cable and then reconnect it s page 14 Check the circuit breaker to see if power is being supplied Do the indicators turn off and on when the power cable is touched 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 ...

Page 44: ... the projector case Then wipe the case again with a soft dry cloth Cleaning the lens To clean the lens it is preferable to use an air blower purchased for the purpose But alternatively you can wipe it gently clean with a spectacle cleaning cloth cCaution Be sure to read the separate Safety Instructions World Wide Warranty Terms booklet for details on safe handling of the projector during cleaning ...

Page 45: ... of lamp use in order to maintain the initial brightness and quality of the projected images The time taken for the message to appear will vary depending on usage conditions such as Color Mode settings If you continue to use the lamp after this period the possibility of the lamp breaking becomes greater When the lamp replacement message appears replace the lamp with a new one as soon as possible e...

Page 46: ...your local regulations Air Filter Polypropylene 2 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 switch 3 4 Insert the new air filter Remove the old air filter 5 Install the air filter cover 1 2 ...

Page 47: ...s 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 2 Remove the lamp cover Press or to turn the power off wait until the projector cools down and then tu...

Page 48: ...The projector has a built in counter which keeps track of the lamp operating time When the cumulative operating time reaches a certain point it causes the replacement warning message to be displayed 1 2 Press to display the configuration menu Press to turn on the power 3 4 Select Yes and then press Select Reset Lamp Hours from the Reset menu ...

Page 49: ...the 80 Spring Roller Screen Soft Carry Case ELPKS55 Use this case if you need to carry the projector by hand VGA HD15 PC Cable 1 8 m ELPKC02 VGA HD15 PC Cable 3 m ELPKC09 VGA HD15 PC Cable 20 m ELPKC10 For mini D Sub 15 pin mini D Sub 15 pin Use to connect the projector to a computer Ceiling Mount ELPMB20 with ceiling plate Use when installing the projector to a ceiling Celling Pipe 600 600 mm whi...

Page 50: ... 640 360 960 720 1280 720 1280 720 596 446 794 446 1280 760 SDTV 625p 768 576 768 432 960 720 1280 720 1280 720 708 528 944 528 1280 760 HDTV 750p 16 9 D4 1280 720 1280 720 1176 664 HDTV 1125i 16 9 D3 1920 1080 1280 720 Aspect Units Dots Signal Resolution Aspect mode Normal Squeeze Zoom Through Squeeze through Wide TV NTSC 640 480 640 360 960 720 1280 720 1280 720 596 446 794 446 1280 720 TV PAL S...

Page 51: ...0 600 800 450 2 960 720 1280 720 1280 720 800 600 1066 600 1280 720 XGA 43i 60 70 75 85 iMac 1 1024 768 1024 576 2 960 720 1280 720 1280 720 1280 720 WXGA60 1 1280 768 1280 720 1280 720 1280 720 WXGA60 2 1360 768 1280 720 1280 720 1280 720 SXGA 60 1280 1024 960 720 1280 720 1280 720 1280 720 MAC13 640 480 960 720 1280 720 1280 720 640 480 853 480 1280 720 MAC16 832 624 960 720 1280 720 1280 720 83...

Page 52: ... 1 5 Lens shift Manual Maximums Approx 100 vertically 50 horizontally Lamp light source UHE lamp 170 W Model No ELPLP35 Power supply 100 240VAC 50 60Hz 2 7 1 2A Power Consumption Operating 245W 100 120V area 240W 200 240V area Standby 4 0W 100 120V area 5 0W 200 240V area Operating altitude 0 2280m 0 7500ft Operating temperature 5 35 C No condensation Storage temperature 10 60 C No condensation We...

Page 53: ... Part 15B Class B DoC Canada ICES 003 Class B European Community The EMC Directive 89 336 EEC EN55022 Class B EN55024 IEC EN61000 3 2 IEC EN61000 3 3 Australia New Zealand AS NZS CISPR 22 2002 Class B Connector shape D Sub 9 pin male Projector input connector RS 232C At projector PC serial cable At computer Signal Function GND 5 5 GND GND Signal wire earth RD 2 3 TD TD Transmit data TD 3 2 RD RD R...

Page 54: ...ed 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 m...

Page 55: ...bbreviation for High Definition Multimedia Interface and refers to a standard for digital transmission of high definition images and multi channel audio signals HDMI is a standard that is targeted towards household digital equipment and computers that allows digital signals to be transmitted in their original high quality without compression and it also includes a digital signal encryption functio...

Page 56: ...y 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 frequenc...

Page 57: ...n Cinema Filter 21 EPSON Super White 27 30 Focus adjustment 6 16 Front adjustable foot 6 17 Full Menu 26 34 Gain 22 29 Gamma 20 26 29 HDTV 47 HDMI input port 8 12 48 49 High Altiude Mode 27 32 Hue and saturation 22 Image size 10 Image menu 27 29 Indicators 6 35 Info menu 27 Input Adjustment 26 28 Input Signal 27 33 InputA port 8 12 15 49 InputB port 8 12 49 Keystone 6 17 27 31 Lamp cover 8 44 Lamp...

Page 58: ...Sharpness Advanced 23 26 28 Skin Tone 7 20 26 29 Sleep Mode 27 31 Source 27 Specifications 49 Squeeze 19 Squeeze Through 19 sRGB 19 26 Startup Screen 27 32 Sub menu 26 Supported Monitor Displays 47 S Video 12 47 S Video input port 8 12 49 Sync Info 27 Sync 27 29 Test Pattern 7 17 Through 19 Tint 26 28 Top menu 26 Tracking 27 29 Trigger Out 27 31 Trigger out port 8 49 Turning off 15 Using the confi...

Page 59: ...ly with SEIKO EPSON 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 General Notice Macintosh Mac and iMac are registered trademarks of Apple Comput...

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