Epson 200 User's Manual

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EPSON ® PowerLite ® Cinema 200 Home Theater Projector User’s Guide ...

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2 Copyright Notice All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, without the prior writte...

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3 Contents Introduction 7 Registration and Warranty 7 Projector Parts 8 Projection Controls 9 Optional Accessories 10 Using This Manual 11 Getting More Information 11 Setting Up the Projector 13 Choosing a Location 13 Connecting the Cables 15...

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4 Making Adjustments 27 Using the Menu System 27 Changing How the Menu Displays 28 Adjusting the Image Quality 29 Brightness and Contrast Settings 29 Sharpness and Picture Quality Settings 30 Color Settings 31 Adjustments for Computer Images 3...

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5 Maintenance 49 Cleaning the Lens 49 Cleaning the Projector Case 49 Changing the Remote Control’s Batteries 50 Cleaning and Replacing the Air Filter 51 Replacing the Lamp 52 Resetting the Lamp Usage Timer 53 Storing the Projector 54 Transpo...

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6 Notices 69 Important Safety Information 69 Remote Control Information 70 FCC Compliance Statement 71 Declaration of Conformity 72 Epson America, Inc., Limited Warranty 72 Index 75 ...

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7 Introduction The EPSON ® PowerLite ® Cinema 200 projector lets you enjoy theater-quality images in the relaxing environment of your own home. Designed especially for home cinema use, it offers these outstanding features: ■ 1280 × 720 resol...

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8 Projector Parts Control panel Ventilation slots Lens cover Vertical lens shift knob Adjustable foot S-Video port Input B (computer VGA port) Input A (component video) AC power inlet Infrared receiver Kensington ® lock port Infrared receiver Trig...

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9 Projection Controls Power button Indicator lights Keystone correction buttons Corrects the shape of a non-rectangular image Menu navigation buttons Source button Switches the video input source Esc button Exits the current menu item Aspect button ...

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10 Optional Accessories EPSON provides the following optional accessories for the projector: You can purchase many of these accessories from your dealer, by calling EPSON at (800) 873-7766, or by visiting the EPSON Store SM at www.epsonstore.com (...

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11 Using This Manual This book contains all the information you need to use the projector, in addition to basic setup and maintenance instructions, troubleshooting tips, important safety instructions, specifications, and warranty information. Pleas...

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13 Setting Up the Projector Follow the instructions in this section to choose a location for the projector, connect the cables, and display and adjust the image. Choosing a Location You can install the projector for various viewing setups, as shown ...

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14 If you place the projector off to the side, aim it straight ahead (rather than at the center of the screen), then use the horizontal lens shift knob to center the image. Do not place the projector farther to the left or right than the edge of th...

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15 Connecting the Cables You can connect the projector to any type of video equipment, such as a VCR, DVD player, HDTV tuner, cable or satellite box, video game console, camcorder, or digital camera. You can also connect it to a desktop or laptop P...

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16 Connect your video or computer equipment to these ports: If you connect to the Input A port, be sure to select the correct Input Signal setting for your equipment, or the image may not display properly (see page 18). Other Connections ■ Power c...

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17 ■ Trigger out port This port outputs a 12-volt DC signal when the projector is turned on. This lets a central control system monitor whether the projector is on or off, and can be used to raise or lower your projection screen automatically wh...

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18 Inverting and Mirroring the Image If the image is displayed upside-down or backward, select the correct Projection option: 1. Press the Menu button on the remote control. 2. Use the menu navigation buttons to open the Setting menu, then open th...

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19 Positioning the Image If the image is not centered on the screen, use the horizontal and vertical lens shift knobs to adjust its position. Note: You can display a test pattern to facilitate adjustment. Press the Pattern button on the remote cont...

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21 Basic Operation Make sure the projector is set up as described on page 13, then follow the instructions below to turn it on and display an image. Turning On the Projector 1. Remove the lens cap. 2. Press the On button on the remote control, or ...

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22 Turning the Projector Off To turn off the projector, press the Off button on the remote control (or press the Power button on the projector twice). Let the projector cool while the Ppower light flashes red (about 30 seconds). Once the light sto...

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23 Choosing the Aspect Ratio Composite and S-video signals are sized automatically to fit on your screen when Auto is selected as the Aspect setting. If you’re viewing a component video signal, you may need to change the size of the image (or asp...

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24 Choosing the Color Mode You can change the Color Mode to automatically adjust brightness, contrast, and color, letting you quickly optimize the projected image for various lighting environments. You can also select a different color mode for eac...

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25 Locking the Projector The projector includes various Lock settings to prevent the image from being accidentally changed once it’s adjusted, and to keep children from turning on the projector without adult supervision. To access the Lock setti...

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27 Making Adjustments You can use the projector’s on-screen menus to adjust the image quality, such as the brightness, contrast, sharpness, and color. You can also change how the menus display, sleep mode settings, and other projector features. ...

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28 Changing How the Menu Displays Use these options to control how the menu displays on the screen. ■ Language Select from nine languages to use in the menu system. ■ Menu Position Use the arrow buttons to choose a position on the screen for disp...

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29 Adjusting the Image Quality Before fine-tuning the image using these adjustments, make sure you have already selected the best Color Mode for your picture and viewing environment, as described on page 24. The Color Mode adjusts various settings ...

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30 ■ White Level/Black Level Adjust the White Level so that details in the brightest parts of the image are not washed out. Then adjust the Black Level so that shadow-level details are still visible in the darkest parts of the image. If you canno...

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31 Color Settings If the image colors don’t look correct, you can adjust them using these settings. Use the first three settings described below to make the most visible changes. If you only need to make slight adjustments, you can fine-tune the ...

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32 Adjustments for Computer Images In addition to the settings described above, you can adjust the Tracking and Sync settings for analog RGB computer images. Normally, these settings are adjusted automatically by the projector. If you notice that t...

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33 Saving and Resetting Menu Selections Once you’ve adjusted the picture settings, you can save them as a group using the Memory feature. This lets you easily recall them, and switch from one group of settings to another. You can save up to six g...

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34 Resetting the Projector If the image quality isn’t what you expect, one or more settings may be adjusted improperly. If necessary, you can restore the projector to its factory-default (original) settings. To restore the settings in a specific ...

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35 Customizing Projector Features Use the settings in this section to adjust the image size and position, suppress on-screen text, and select basic setup options. Image Sizing Before adjusting any of these settings, make sure you have already select...

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36 Screen Options ■ Message Turn this setting off if you want to prevent on-screen messages from appearing (such as the no-signal message, or the identifying text that appears when you switch between image sources or color modes). ■ Background...

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37 ■ Input Signal Adjust these settings for the type of equipment connected to the projector: Video Signal: Leave this setting on Auto so the projector can automatically interpret the picture (only affects images displayed through the Video or S-V...

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39 Using Cinema Color Editor You can use the Cinema Color Editor software that came with your projector to adjust each color in the picture individually. You can also use the software to operate the projector in place of your remote control, lettin...

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40 Installing the Software Follow these steps to install the software: 1. Insert the Cinema Color Editor CD-ROM in your computer. 2. Turn off any anti-virus software that may be running, then click Continue. 3. Read the license agreement and click ...

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41 Connecting to the Computer Follow these steps to connect to your computer: 1. Connect the projector to your computer using either a USB cable (included with your projector) or an RS-232C (serial) cable. Note: You can use any standard (commerciall...

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42 Using Cinema Color Editor To start Cinema Color Editor, follow these steps: 1. Make sure the projector is connected and turned on, as described on the previous page. 2. Windows: Click Start, Programs, EPSON Projector, and then Cinema Color Editor...

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43 Remote Control Operations You can use Cinema Color Editor to change the image source, adjust the aspect ratio, or turn the power off—just as you would from the remote control. 1. Click the Remote Control tab. 2. Click one of the buttons for th...

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44 Adjusting the Picture Quality You can use Cinema Color Editor in place of the projector’s menu system to adjust the image. 1. Click the Picture Quality tab. 2. Click one of the buttons shown above to access additional settings. See the referenc...

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45 Adjusting the Color You can use the Color Adjustment settings to fine-tune the color of the image. If you select RGB as the color mode, you can adjust the offset, gamma, and gain for each signal color (red, green, and blue). Or select RGBCMY to ...

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46 Saving and Recalling Picture Settings Once you’ve adjusted the picture using Cinema Color Editor, you can save your settings in the projector’s memory. Then you can use the remote control (or Cinema Color Editor) to easily recall them for fu...

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47 To use a memory setting you’ve saved on the projector: Access the projector’s memory settings either from the remote control (see page 33) or by using Cinema Color Editor as follows: 1. Select Picture Quality, then click Memory management an...

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48 Managing Your Settings In addition to your projector’s twelve memory settings (six standard and six advanced), you can store any number of settings on your computer’s hard drive. You can also use Cinema Color Editor to rename or delete memor...

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49 Maintenance Your projector needs little maintenance. All you need to do on a regular basis is keep the lens clean. You also need to clean the air filter periodically to prevent overheating. Warning: Before you clean any part of the projector, tur...

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50 Changing the Remote Control’s Batteries The remote control uses two AA batteries. If you suspect they are weak, take the remote control to a darkened room and press the illumination button. If the buttons on the remote control do not glow red...

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51 Cleaning and Replacing the Air Filter Clean the air filter on the bottom of the projector after every 100 hours of use. If it’s not cleaned periodically, it can become clogged with dust, preventing proper ventilation. This can cause overheatin...

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52 Replacing the Lamp The projection lamp lasts for up to 1700 hours (in low brightness mode) or 3000 hours (in high brightness mode). You can use the Info menu to check how long it’s been in use (see page 56). It’s time to replace the lamp whe...

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53 5. Loosen the two screws securing the lamp. 6. Grasp the lamp as shown and pull it straight out. 7. Gently insert the new lamp and tighten its screws. Caution: Don’t touch the glass portion of the lamp assembly. Touching the glass could result ...

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54 Storing the Projector If you need to store the projector for an extended time, do the following: ■ Make sure the temperature and humidity of the storage area are within the recommended range for the projector (14 to 140 °F [-10 to 60 °C] and ...

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55 Problem Solving This section explains how to interpret the projector’s status lights, solve problems with the picture and remote control, and contact technical support. What To Do When the Lights Flash The lights on top of the projector indicat...

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56 The warning light is flashing orange. High-speed cooling is in progress. If the projector gets too hot again, projection stops automatically. Make sure there is plenty of space around and under the projector for ventilation. Clean or replace th...

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57 Solving Picture Problems You cannot turn on the projector. ■ Make sure the power cord is connected, then wait a moment for the P power light to turn orange before pressing the Power button. ■ If you’ve set the Key Lock, the control panel b...

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58 utility. In the Display Properties dialog box, click the Settings tab, then click Advanced. The method for adjusting the setting varies from computer to computer; you may need to click a Monitor tab, then make sure the external Monitor port is ...

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59 The picture is upside-down or reversed. Change the Projection setting in the menu system (see page 36). Only part of the picture is displayed, or the picture is distorted. ■ Press the Aspect button to select a different aspect ratio (see page 2...

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60 The picture is blurry. ■ Make sure the Input Signal is set correctly for your video equipment (see page 37). ■ There may be dirt on the lens. Clean the lens as described on page 49. ■ Adjust the focus (see page 17). ■ Make sure the lens is...

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61 Where To Get Help EPSON provides technical assistance 24 hours a day at http://support.epson.com. Here you can access troubleshooting information, download product documentation, and receive technical advice through e-mail. To use the EPSON Priv...

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63 Specifications General Type of display Poly-silicon TFT active matrix Size of LCD panels 0.7 inch (18 mm) wide Lens F=2.1 to 2.8, f=21.4 to 31.7 mm Resolution (native format) 1280 × 720 pixels, 720p Brightness 1300 ANSI lumens maximum (Dynamic/L...

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64 Dimensions Height 4.5 inches (114 mm) Width 17.3 inches (440 mm) Depth 12.6 inches (320 mm) Weight 11.8 lb. (5.3 kg) Electrical Rated frequency 50/60 Hz AC Power supply 100 to 120 VAC, 3.0 A 200 to 240 VAC, 1.4 A Power consumption Operating: 270 W...

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65 Compatible Video Formats The projector supports analog video in NTSC, PAL, and SECAM formats, and it automatically adjusts to the incoming signal. It can receive these formats as composite video, S-video, or component video—which it accepts th...

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66 Aspect Ratio Settings Images can be automatically resized to display at the projector’s native resolution (1280 × 720) when the Aspect setting is set to Auto. If necessary, you can select a different Aspect setting to optimize the image (see ...

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67 Pixelworks DNX TM ICs are used in this projector. Computer monitor formats (analog RGB) Format Aspect setting Normal Zoom Squeeze Through Squeeze Through VGA 960 × 720 1280 × 720 1280 × 720 640 × 480 853 × 480 VESA 960 × 720 1280 × 720 ...

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69 Notices Important Safety Information Follow these safety instructions when setting up and using the projector: ■ Never look into the projector lens when the lamp is turned on; the bright light can damage your eyes. Never let children look into ...

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70 ■ Don’t place the projector where the cord can be walked on. This may result in fraying or damage to the plug. ■ Unplug the projector from the wall outlet before cleaning. Use a damp cloth for cleaning. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaner...

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71 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 ag...

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72 Declaration of Conformity According to 47CFR, Part 2 and 15 for Class B Personal Computers and Peripherals; and/or CPU Boards and Power Supplies used with Class B Personal Computers: We: EPSON AMERICA, INC. Located at: 3840 Kilroy Airport Way MS...

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73 repair or replace on an exchange basis the defective unit, without charge for parts or labor. When warranty service involves the exchange of the product or of a part, the item replaced becomes EPSON property. The exchanged product or part may be...

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75 Index A Accessories, 10, 61 Air filter cleaning and replacing, 51 ordering, 10 Anti-theft device, 8, 10 Aspect button, 9, 23, 59 Aspect ratio, selecting, 23, 66 to 67 B Background Color setting, 36 Batteries, changing, 50 Black level, 30 Blank but...

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76 H Help, 61 Home Service, 7 I Image adjusting, 17 to 19, 29 to 32, 44 to 45 changing aspect ratio, 23, 66 to 67 positioning, 19, 35 resizing, 23, 35 selecting source, 22 upside-down or backwards, 18 Image problems, 57 to 60 Info menu, 56 Input Sign...

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77 Projector checking status, 56 cleaning, 49 control panel, 9 dimensions, 64 feet, 19 lights, 55 to 56 locking, 8, 10, 25 menus, 28 to 37 parts, 8 positioning, 13 to 14 resetting menu options, 34 storing, 54 transporting, 54 turning on and off, 21 t...

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78 Z Zoom adjustment, 17 Zoom Caption setting, 23, 35 Zoom setting, 23 ...

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