Image colors are not right, P.101, Images appear dark – Epson EB-440W User Manual
Page 101: Problem solving

Check
Remedy
Is the computer set for dual display?
Only when projecting computer images
If dual display is activated in "Display Properties" from the computer's Control panel, only approximately half of the
image on the computer screen is projected. To display the entire image on the computer screen, turn off the dual display
setting. s Computer's video driver documentation
Is the correct resolution selected?
Only when projecting computer images
Set the computer so that the signals being output are compatible with the projector.
s
"List of Supported Resolutions"
s Computer's documentation
Image colors are not right
Check
Remedy
Do the input signal settings match the signals from the connected
device?
Change the following settings according to the signal for the connected equipment.
When the image is from equipment connected to the Computer input port s Signal menu - Input Signal
When the image is from equipment connected to the Video or S-Video input port s Signal menu - Video Signal
Is the image brightness adjusted correctly?
Adjust Brightness in the Configuration Menu. s Image menu - Brightness
Are the cables connected correctly?
Check that all the cables required for projection are securely connected. s Quick Start Guide
Is Contrast
Adjust the Contrast in the Configuration Menu. s Image Menu - Contrast
Is color adjustment set to an appropriate value?
Adjust Color Adjustment in the Configuration Menu. s Image Menu - Color Adjustment
Are the color saturation and tint adjusted correctly?
Only when projecting images from a video source
Adjust Color Saturation and Tint in the Configuration Menu. s Image Menu - Color Saturation and Tint
Images appear dark
Check
Remedy
Is the image brightness set correctly?
Adjust Brightness and Power Consumption from the Configuration Menu.
s
Image Menu - Brightness
s Settings Menu - Power Consumption
Is the contrast
adjusted correctly?
Adjust Contrast from the Configuration Menu.
s
Image Menu - Contrast
Is it time to replace the lamp?
When the lamp is nearly ready for replacement, the images become darker and the color quality declines. Replace the
lamp with a new one. s
Problem Solving
101