User's Guide - PowerLite Home Cinema 8100 / 8500 UB
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... Parts Remote Control Optional Accessories Registration and Warranty Using This Manual Setting Up the Projector Choosing a Location Installing the Projector Connecting the Cables Connecting Video and Computer Equipment Making Other Connections Installing Batteries in the Remote Control Turning the Projector On and Off Turning On the Projector Turning Off the Projector Selecting the Image Source Positioning the Image Making Basic Adjustments Focusing and Zooming Choosing the Aspect Ratio Choosing the Color Mode Advanced Color Adjustments Adjusting the Gamma Setting Adjusting RGBCMY Locking...
... Parts Remote Control Optional Accessories Registration and Warranty Using This Manual Setting Up the Projector Choosing a Location Installing the Projector Connecting the Cables Connecting Video and Computer Equipment Making Other Connections Installing Batteries in the Remote Control Turning the Projector On and Off Turning On the Projector Turning Off the Projector Selecting the Image Source Positioning the Image Making Basic Adjustments Focusing and Zooming Choosing the Aspect Ratio Choosing the Color Mode Advanced Color Adjustments Adjusting the Gamma Setting Adjusting RGBCMY Locking...
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... Settings 37 Color Settings 39 Adjustments for Computer Images 41 Selecting Memory Settings and Resetting the Projector 42 Selecting Memory Settings 42 Creating Memory Settings 43 Renaming Memory Settings 43 Deleting Saved Memory Settings 43 Resetting the Projector 44 Customizing Projector Features 45 Image Sizing 45 Screen Options 46 Other Setup Options 46 Maintenance 49 Cleaning the Lens 49 Cleaning the Projector Case 50 Cleaning and Replacing the Air Filter 50 Replacing the Lamp 52 Resetting the Lamp Usage Timer 55 Checking the Projector Status...
... Settings 37 Color Settings 39 Adjustments for Computer Images 41 Selecting Memory Settings and Resetting the Projector 42 Selecting Memory Settings 42 Creating Memory Settings 43 Renaming Memory Settings 43 Deleting Saved Memory Settings 43 Resetting the Projector 44 Customizing Projector Features 45 Image Sizing 45 Screen Options 46 Other Setup Options 46 Maintenance 49 Cleaning the Lens 49 Cleaning the Projector Case 50 Cleaning and Replacing the Air Filter 50 Replacing the Lamp 52 Resetting the Lamp Usage Timer 55 Checking the Projector Status...
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... optimize viewing for different lighting environments, and a vast array of your own home. Introduction The PowerLite® Home Cinema 8100/8500 UB projector lets you enjoy theater-quality images in optical Cinema Filter blocks out excess light for an expanded, purer color range and sophisticated grayscale tracking ■ HDMI™ (High Definition Multimedia Interface™) port for superior, uncompressed digital video ■ True 16:9 wide-format projection ■ Flexible setup configurations...
... optimize viewing for different lighting environments, and a vast array of your own home. Introduction The PowerLite® Home Cinema 8100/8500 UB projector lets you enjoy theater-quality images in optical Cinema Filter blocks out excess light for an expanded, purer color range and sophisticated grayscale tracking ■ HDMI™ (High Definition Multimedia Interface™) port for superior, uncompressed digital video ■ True 16:9 wide-format projection ■ Flexible setup configurations...
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... lift open the cover. 2. Make sure you plan to use. 3. Turn on any connected equipment you are weak, press the illumination button. If a battery is swallowed, contact your doctor immediately. 1. Turning the Projector On and Off Turning On the Projector 1. ON 22 Setting Up the Projector Insert two new AA batteries as shown. 3. Remove the lens cap. 2. Installing Batteries in the Remote Control The remote control uses two AA batteries. Warning: Keep batteries...
... lift open the cover. 2. Make sure you plan to use. 3. Turn on any connected equipment you are weak, press the illumination button. If a battery is swallowed, contact your doctor immediately. 1. Turning the Projector On and Off Turning On the Projector 1. ON 22 Setting Up the Projector Insert two new AA batteries as shown. 3. Remove the lens cap. 2. Installing Batteries in the Remote Control The remote control uses two AA batteries. Warning: Keep batteries...
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... lamp uses more power. When this setting on , the light output is set to THX (Home Cinema 8500 UB), Natural (Home Cinema 8100), Theatre, Theatre Black 1, or Theatre Black 2 (see page 24). Select either Normal or High Speed to indicate how quickly you 've connected it to the projector using an HDMI cable, set to x.v.Color (see page 29). If your video equipment's specifications to be sure of the correct setting. ■ EPSON Super White Signal...
... lamp uses more power. When this setting on , the light output is set to THX (Home Cinema 8500 UB), Natural (Home Cinema 8100), Theatre, Theatre Black 1, or Theatre Black 2 (see page 24). Select either Normal or High Speed to indicate how quickly you 've connected it to the projector using an HDMI cable, set to x.v.Color (see page 29). If your video equipment's specifications to be sure of the correct setting. ■ EPSON Super White Signal...
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... watching videos captured with a signal input through the Component, HDMI 1, or HDMI 2 ports (see page 39). The projector uses 3D DigiScan™ HD Circuitry Processing for viewing movies on a player that produces interlaced output. With the Home Cinema 8500 UB, set to Off when viewing images with the Auto setting. For the Home Cinema 8500 UB, this setting by pressing the Sharpness button on Film/Auto (Home Cinema 8100) or Film (Home Cinema 8500 UB) for video-sourced images...
... watching videos captured with a signal input through the Component, HDMI 1, or HDMI 2 ports (see page 39). The projector uses 3D DigiScan™ HD Circuitry Processing for viewing movies on a player that produces interlaced output. With the Home Cinema 8500 UB, set to Off when viewing images with the Auto setting. For the Home Cinema 8500 UB, this setting by pressing the Sharpness button on Film/Auto (Home Cinema 8100) or Film (Home Cinema 8500 UB) for video-sourced images...
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... to delete the memory settings. Do one at a time with the Erase Memory setting under the Memory menu. See page 55 for more settings may be adjusted improperly. Resetting the Projector If the image quality isn't what you install a new projector lamp. Press the Menu button on the remote control. 2. Follow these steps: 1. To restore the settings in a specific menu (such as the Image or Settings menu), open that menu, select Reset, and confirm as needed...
... to delete the memory settings. Do one at a time with the Erase Memory setting under the Memory menu. See page 55 for more settings may be adjusted improperly. Resetting the Projector If the image quality isn't what you install a new projector lamp. Press the Menu button on the remote control. 2. Follow these steps: 1. To restore the settings in a specific menu (such as the Image or Settings menu), open that menu, select Reset, and confirm as needed...
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.../Ceiling. ■ Direct Power On Settings > Direct Power On Sets projection to start when the main power switch is turned on, without pressing the P power button on Auto so the projector can cause the projector to turn on. ■ Video Signal Settings > Input Signal > Video Signal Leave this setting off if you want to prevent the startup screen from appearing (such as NTSC or PAL (for standard TV formats). 46 Making Detailed Adjustments Screen Options ■ Messages Settings > Display > Messages Turn this setting...
.../Ceiling. ■ Direct Power On Settings > Direct Power On Sets projection to start when the main power switch is turned on, without pressing the P power button on Auto so the projector can cause the projector to turn on. ■ Video Signal Settings > Input Signal > Video Signal Leave this setting off if you want to prevent the startup screen from appearing (such as NTSC or PAL (for standard TV formats). 46 Making Detailed Adjustments Screen Options ■ Messages Settings > Display > Messages Turn this setting...
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It's time to replace the lamp when: ■ The projected image gets darker or starts to read the "Important Safety Information" on the screen when you start projecting. To find the nearest reseller, please call 800-GO-EPSON (800-463-7766). Be sure to deteriorate. ■ The projector's lamp light flashes red at half-second intervals. ■ The message Replace the lamp appears on page 71 before replacing it 's been...
It's time to replace the lamp when: ■ The projected image gets darker or starts to read the "Important Safety Information" on the screen when you start projecting. To find the nearest reseller, please call 800-GO-EPSON (800-463-7766). Be sure to deteriorate. ■ The projector's lamp light flashes red at half-second intervals. ■ The message Replace the lamp appears on page 71 before replacing it 's been...
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... press the Ppower button. The lamp usage timer shows 0H until you 've used the lamp for at least 10 hours. Checking the Projector Status You can use . Use the menu navigation buttons to view information about the current display settings and how long the projection lamp has been in the source signal. To access the Info menu: 1. Resetting the Lamp Usage Timer After replacing the lamp, plug the projector back in, turn on the power switch on the projector or remote control. 2.
... press the Ppower button. The lamp usage timer shows 0H until you 've used the lamp for at least 10 hours. Checking the Projector Status You can use . Use the menu navigation buttons to view information about the current display settings and how long the projection lamp has been in the source signal. To access the Info menu: 1. Resetting the Lamp Usage Timer After replacing the lamp, plug the projector back in, turn on the power switch on the projector or remote control. 2.
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... power cord. Turn off the power switch in back to turn off the projector, or press the P power button to turn it back on . Then turn off the power switch in standby mode. Problem Solving 57 If this doesn't solve the problem, check the status lights on The projector is warming up. Wait for the picture to interpret the projector's status lights, solve problems with the picture and remote control, and contact technical support. Power button flashes and source icon is in back to turn...
... power cord. Turn off the power switch in back to turn off the projector, or press the P power button to turn it back on . Then turn off the power switch in standby mode. Problem Solving 57 If this doesn't solve the problem, check the status lights on The projector is warming up. Wait for the picture to interpret the projector's status lights, solve problems with the picture and remote control, and contact technical support. Power button flashes and source icon is in back to turn...
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.... Clean or replace the air filter if necessary (see page 63). If you may have a spare lamp handy. Both warning lights There is a fan or sensor problem. The temperature light flashes red There is an internal problem. Note: If the power and source buttons don't light up, they may need to be replaced. If you have been turned off using the projector at both ends. Then contact Epson for ventilation. The lamp light flashes orange and the power...
.... Clean or replace the air filter if necessary (see page 63). If you may have a spare lamp handy. Both warning lights There is a fan or sensor problem. The temperature light flashes red There is an internal problem. Note: If the power and source buttons don't light up, they may need to be replaced. If you have been turned off using the projector at both ends. Then contact Epson for ventilation. The lamp light flashes orange and the power...
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... cable(s) are disabled; Problem Solving 59 you must use the remote control to turn on the projector (see page 32). ■ If you've set to Zoom, you see the No Signal message displayed. ■ Press one of the Source buttons on the remote control, or press the source button on the projector, to turn on the projector. ■ Make sure the power cord is connected and the power switch in standby (or sleep) mode. If part of the picture...
... cable(s) are disabled; Problem Solving 59 you must use the remote control to turn on the projector (see page 32). ■ If you've set to Zoom, you see the No Signal message displayed. ■ Press one of the Source buttons on the remote control, or press the source button on the projector, to turn on the projector. ■ Make sure the power cord is connected and the power switch in standby (or sleep) mode. If part of the picture...
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... www.epson.com/support. Here you 're connected to 6 PM, Pacific Time, Monday through e-mail. This is available 6 AM to change without notice. Problem Solving 63 Where to a live representative, and it's free. Before you call, please have the following information ready: ■ Product name (PowerLite Home Cinema 8100 or Home Cinema 8500 UB) ■ Product serial number (located on the Epson PrivateLine Support card that came with a projector support...
... www.epson.com/support. Here you 're connected to 6 PM, Pacific Time, Monday through e-mail. This is available 6 AM to change without notice. Problem Solving 63 Where to a live representative, and it's free. Before you call, please have the following information ready: ■ Product name (PowerLite Home Cinema 8100 or Home Cinema 8500 UB) ■ Product serial number (located on the Epson PrivateLine Support card that came with a projector support...
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ESC/VP21 Command Codes You can download the complete ESC/VP 21 Communication Manual for home theater projectors from the Epson website at www.epson.com/support. Following are some of the available codes: Item Power ON/OFF A/V Mute ON/OFF A/V Mute selection Source change Terminal Component PC HDMI 1 Video HDMI 2 Color Mode Aspect ratio ON OFF ON OFF Black Blue Signal name Component video YCbCr YPbPr Auto HDB15 RGB HDMI 1 Video/S-Video Video (RCA) S-Video HDMI 2 Theatre Dynamic...
ESC/VP21 Command Codes You can download the complete ESC/VP 21 Communication Manual for home theater projectors from the Epson website at www.epson.com/support. Following are some of the available codes: Item Power ON/OFF A/V Mute ON/OFF A/V Mute selection Source change Terminal Component PC HDMI 1 Video HDMI 2 Color Mode Aspect ratio ON OFF ON OFF Black Blue Signal name Component video YCbCr YPbPr Auto HDB15 RGB HDMI 1 Video/S-Video Video (RCA) S-Video HDMI 2 Theatre Dynamic...
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... remaining warranty period of the covered product. Epson's liability for carry-in service, you choose to send your product requires service during the limited warranty period, please call Epson at Epson's option, the replacement may be new or refurbished to Epson for parts or labor. If Epson replaces the lamp as filters. This limited warranty applies only to the projector and not to function properly...
... remaining warranty period of the covered product. Epson's liability for carry-in service, you choose to send your product requires service during the limited warranty period, please call Epson at Epson's option, the replacement may be new or refurbished to Epson for parts or labor. If Epson replaces the lamp as filters. This limited warranty applies only to the projector and not to function properly...
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... setting, 36 Auto Setup, 41 B Batteries, remote control, 22 Blank button, 24 Block NR, 38 Blurry picture, 61 Brightness setting, 35 specification, 65 Buttons projector, 9 remote control, 10 C Cables, connecting, 19 to 21 Child Lock, 32, 47 Cleaning air filter, 50 to 51 lens, 49 projector case, 50 Codes, AV controller, 70 Color adjusting, 30 to 31, 39 to 41 problems, 62 Color Mode, 10, 29, 62 Color Saturation setting, 39 Color temperature setting, 40 Component setting, 47 Component video connection, 19 Computer adjusting image, 41 displaying image, 60 Contrast button...
... setting, 36 Auto Setup, 41 B Batteries, remote control, 22 Blank button, 24 Block NR, 38 Blurry picture, 61 Brightness setting, 35 specification, 65 Buttons projector, 9 remote control, 10 C Cables, connecting, 19 to 21 Child Lock, 32, 47 Cleaning air filter, 50 to 51 lens, 49 projector case, 50 Codes, AV controller, 70 Color adjusting, 30 to 31, 39 to 41 problems, 62 Color Mode, 10, 29, 62 Color Saturation setting, 39 Color temperature setting, 40 Component setting, 47 Component video connection, 19 Computer adjusting image, 41 displaying image, 60 Contrast button...
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..., 75 to 76 EPSON Super White setting, 36 ESC/VP21 command codes, 70 F FCC Compliance Statement, 73 Filter, see Air filter Flickering, 37, 61 Focus ring, 27 Frame Interpolation, 39 G Gain, color, 40 Gamma, 30 to 31, 41 Gamma button, 10 H HDMI, 19, 20, 36 Help, 63 High Altitude Mode, 48 Home Service, 11 I Illumination of buttons projector, 47, 57 to 58 remote control, 22 Illumination setting, 47, 58 78 Index Image adjusting, 30 to...
..., 75 to 76 EPSON Super White setting, 36 ESC/VP21 command codes, 70 F FCC Compliance Statement, 73 Filter, see Air filter Flickering, 37, 61 Focus ring, 27 Frame Interpolation, 39 G Gain, color, 40 Gamma, 30 to 31, 41 Gamma button, 10 H HDMI, 19, 20, 36 Help, 63 High Altitude Mode, 48 Home Service, 11 I Illumination of buttons projector, 47, 57 to 58 remote control, 22 Illumination setting, 47, 58 78 Index Image adjusting, 30 to...
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... Projector checking status, 55 cleaning, 50 control panel, 9 dimensions, 18, 66 installing, 17 lights, 47, 57 to 58 locking buttons, 32 menus, 34 to 48 parts, 8 to 9 positioning, 13 to 16 resetting menu options, 44 security lock, 8, 11 storing, 56 transporting, 56 turning on and off, 22 to 23, 59 R Registration, 11 Remote control batteries, 22 buttons, 10 lighting up buttons, 22 problems, 62 Replacing lamp, 52 to 54 Resetting lamp usage timer, 44, 55 projector settings, 44 Resolution...
... Projector checking status, 55 cleaning, 50 control panel, 9 dimensions, 18, 66 installing, 17 lights, 47, 57 to 58 locking buttons, 32 menus, 34 to 48 parts, 8 to 9 positioning, 13 to 16 resetting menu options, 44 security lock, 8, 11 storing, 56 transporting, 56 turning on and off, 22 to 23, 59 R Registration, 11 Remote control batteries, 22 buttons, 10 lighting up buttons, 22 problems, 62 Replacing lamp, 52 to 54 Resetting lamp usage timer, 44, 55 projector settings, 44 Resolution...
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setting, 28, 45 Zoom ring, 27 Zoom setting, 28 80 Index Skin Tone setting, 40 Sleep mode, 47 Source buttons, 9, 10 Source, selecting image, 24 Specifications compatible video formats, 68 to 69 dimensions, 66 electrical, 66 environmental, 67 general, 65 lamp, 66 remote control, 66 Startup screen, selecting, 46 Static, 61 Storing projector, 56 Super-resolution, 41 Support, 12, 63 S-Video connection, 19 Sync (Synchronization) setting, 41 T Technical support, 12, 63 Test pattern, 25 THX...
setting, 28, 45 Zoom ring, 27 Zoom setting, 28 80 Index Skin Tone setting, 40 Sleep mode, 47 Source buttons, 9, 10 Source, selecting image, 24 Specifications compatible video formats, 68 to 69 dimensions, 66 electrical, 66 environmental, 67 general, 65 lamp, 66 remote control, 66 Startup screen, selecting, 46 Static, 61 Storing projector, 56 Super-resolution, 41 Support, 12, 63 S-Video connection, 19 Sync (Synchronization) setting, 41 T Technical support, 12, 63 Test pattern, 25 THX...