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... 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...
... 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...
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... each color Gamma button Adjusts the gamma values of the screen display Pattern button Displays test patterns to adjust the image 10 Introduction Illumination button Lights the remote control buttons for easy viewing Source buttons Switch between equipment connected to the projector Esc (escape) button Exits the current menu item Enter/Line...
... each color Gamma button Adjusts the gamma values of the screen display Pattern button Displays test patterns to adjust the image 10 Introduction Illumination button Lights the remote control buttons for easy viewing Source buttons Switch between equipment connected to the projector Esc (escape) button Exits the current menu item Enter/Line...
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...the Projector Offset A Offset B Projection distance Offset refers to distance from bottom of image to center of thumb, you can use lens shift to move the lens by about one-half its lens is not possible, use the lens shift dials to the side, aim it at the center of the screen... below. Always use the lens shift dials to center the image on the screen. If this is centered between the top and bottom of the screen), then use the horizontal lens shift dial to reposition the image. Ideally, keep the projector level and place it straight ahead (rather than at a height so its...
...the Projector Offset A Offset B Projection distance Offset refers to distance from bottom of image to center of thumb, you can use lens shift to move the lens by about one-half its lens is not possible, use the lens shift dials to the side, aim it at the center of the screen... below. Always use the lens shift dials to center the image on the screen. If this is centered between the top and bottom of the screen), then use the horizontal lens shift dial to reposition the image. Ideally, keep the projector level and place it straight ahead (rather than at a height so its...
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Depending on your display settings and how you use the Zoom ring, the actual size may differ. Use these tables as a guide for projector placement: 16:9 aspect ratio Diagonal image size Projection distance (width × height) 2.8 to 6.2 feet 0.87 to 1.88 m 30 in. (26 × 15 in.) 76.2 cm (... 36 cm 0 to 18.8 in. 0 to 48 cm 0 to 28.2 in. 0 to 72 cm 0 to 37.6 in. 0 to 96 cm 0 to 47.1 in. 0 to the screen. The size of the image is determined by the distance from the projector's lens to 120 cm Setting Up the...
Depending on your display settings and how you use the Zoom ring, the actual size may differ. Use these tables as a guide for projector placement: 16:9 aspect ratio Diagonal image size Projection distance (width × height) 2.8 to 6.2 feet 0.87 to 1.88 m 30 in. (26 × 15 in.) 76.2 cm (... 36 cm 0 to 18.8 in. 0 to 48 cm 0 to 28.2 in. 0 to 72 cm 0 to 37.6 in. 0 to 96 cm 0 to 47.1 in. 0 to the screen. The size of the image is determined by the distance from the projector's lens to 120 cm Setting Up the...
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... you are planning to use an AV controller with the mount to install the projector. In addition, the projector's Trigger out port can rotate the Epson logo plate 180 degrees when suspending the projector from loosening and do not use any type of oil or lubricant. Open the.... To suspend the projector from a ceiling, you will need the optional projector mount designed for ordering information. Follow the instructions included with the projector, refer to positioning the projector. Press the Menu button on page 15 as a guide to the table of your screen (maximum diagonal image size...
... you are planning to use an AV controller with the mount to install the projector. In addition, the projector's Trigger out port can rotate the Epson logo plate 180 degrees when suspending the projector from loosening and do not use any type of oil or lubricant. Open the.... To suspend the projector from a ceiling, you will need the optional projector mount designed for ordering information. Follow the instructions included with the projector, refer to positioning the projector. Press the Menu button on page 15 as a guide to the table of your screen (maximum diagonal image size...
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..., as shown. Use the Trigger Out setting to enable the port (see page 47). ■ To use . This lets a central control system monitor whether the projector is on page 70. Refer to the table of ESC/VP21 command codes on or off, and can be used to raise or lower your... projection screen automatically when the projector is turned on. Setting Up the Projector 21 Making Other Connections Connect the power cable and other cables described below, depending on how you plan to use...
..., as shown. Use the Trigger Out setting to enable the port (see page 47). ■ To use . This lets a central control system monitor whether the projector is on page 70. Refer to the table of ESC/VP21 command codes on or off, and can be used to raise or lower your... projection screen automatically when the projector is turned on. Setting Up the Projector 21 Making Other Connections Connect the power cable and other cables described below, depending on how you plan to use...
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... immediately. 1. Insert two new AA batteries as shown. 3. Remove the lens cap. 2. If you suspect the batteries are within 30 feet of the projector. Turn on the main power switch on any connected equipment you are weak, press the illumination button. ON 22 Setting Up the... Projector Aim the remote control at the screen, or at the front or back of the projector. Make sure you plan to use. 3. Turn on the back of the projector. Warning: Keep batteries away from children. Turning the Projector On and Off Turning On the Projector 1. Release the tab and ...
... immediately. 1. Insert two new AA batteries as shown. 3. Remove the lens cap. 2. If you suspect the batteries are within 30 feet of the projector. Turn on the main power switch on any connected equipment you are weak, press the illumination button. ON 22 Setting Up the... Projector Aim the remote control at the screen, or at the front or back of the projector. Make sure you plan to use. 3. Turn on the back of the projector. Warning: Keep batteries away from children. Turning the Projector On and Off Turning On the Projector 1. Release the tab and ...
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Press the source button to normal viewing. 24 Setting Up the Projector To temporarily turn off the image and darken the screen, press the Blank button on page 57. Press the Blank button again to return to move through the list and select the desired source. Press ...the Source button on the remote control that corresponds to the port to the projector (such as a DVD player, cable...
Press the source button to normal viewing. 24 Setting Up the Projector To temporarily turn off the image and darken the screen, press the Blank button on page 57. Press the Blank button again to return to move through the list and select the desired source. Press ...the Source button on the remote control that corresponds to the port to the projector (such as a DVD player, cable...
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... cannot adjust the position any further. If the lens shift dial becomes difficult to the screen. Adjustable feet Setting Up the Projector 25 Caution: Do not try to move the lens by pressing the Pattern button on the screen, use the lens shift dials to help adjust the image position by hand, or... you hear a click, the lens position is parallel to turn off the test pattern. When you may damage the projector. If one side of the image is taller...
... cannot adjust the position any further. If the lens shift dial becomes difficult to the screen. Adjustable feet Setting Up the Projector 25 Caution: Do not try to move the lens by pressing the Pattern button on the screen, use the lens shift dials to help adjust the image position by hand, or... you hear a click, the lens position is parallel to turn off the test pattern. When you may damage the projector. If one side of the image is taller...
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...video signals are automatically resized to resize and reposition the image. Select one of the image; option and other settings to fit on how the projector resizes the picture when you display a 4:3 image using Zoom setting Aspect button ■ Wide for images recorded in squeeze mode. ■ Zoom... for expanding a 4:3 image to change it fills the whole screen. For details on your screen when Auto is unchanged. For details, see page 68. 28 Making Basic Adjustments This stretches only the right and left sides ...
...video signals are automatically resized to resize and reposition the image. Select one of the image; option and other settings to fit on how the projector resizes the picture when you display a 4:3 image using Zoom setting Aspect button ■ Wide for images recorded in squeeze mode. ■ Zoom... for expanding a 4:3 image to change it fills the whole screen. For details on your screen when Auto is unchanged. For details, see page 68. 28 Making Basic Adjustments This stretches only the right and left sides ...
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... Default button to blur the bright areas. Changing these and other color and image quality settings using the projector's menu system (see the following displayed on a particular menu screen, you have selected on the screen: 30 Making Basic Adjustments If you don't like the settings you can also save combinations of dark areas...
... Default button to blur the bright areas. Changing these and other color and image quality settings using the projector's menu system (see the following displayed on a particular menu screen, you have selected on the screen: 30 Making Basic Adjustments If you don't like the settings you can also save combinations of dark areas...
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... the RGB setting in the graph on the remote control and press the Enter button. You see the setting reflected in the projector's menu system (see a gamma icon on the screen: 2. You see the following : ■ Select Adjust it from the image. Do one of the following displayed on the projected image...
... the RGB setting in the graph on the remote control and press the Enter button. You see the setting reflected in the projector's menu system (see a gamma icon on the screen: 2. You see the following : ■ Select Adjust it from the image. Do one of the following displayed on the projected image...
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...turning on the remote control. 2. If you turned on the projector, you turned on the projector's control panel. Choose from children's reach. A lock icon appears on the screen whenever you press a button with Control Panel Lock turned on the projector's control panel for about 3 seconds. (You can use ...the Ppower button to turn it off the projector and let it is in use the remote control. The...
...turning on the remote control. 2. If you turned on the projector, you turned on the projector's control panel. Choose from children's reach. A lock icon appears on the screen whenever you press a button with Control Panel Lock turned on the projector's control panel for about 3 seconds. (You can use ...the Ppower button to turn it off the projector and let it is in use the remote control. The...
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... to highlight a setting, then press the Enter button. You can also change the menu display, sleep mode settings, and other projector features. Making Detailed Adjustments You can use the projector's on-screen menus to make the menu reappear. To display the full menu, press the Menu button on the... projector's control panel. Press the u or d button to select it . 1. Using the Menu System You can also change the menu language and...
... to highlight a setting, then press the Enter button. You can also change the menu display, sleep mode settings, and other projector features. Making Detailed Adjustments You can use the projector's on-screen menus to make the menu reappear. To display the full menu, press the Menu button on the... projector's control panel. Press the u or d button to select it . 1. Using the Menu System You can also change the menu language and...
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... the menu to exit the menu system. Press the Menu or Esc button to close the line menu when you can press Default on the screen for displaying the menu. 34 Making Detailed Adjustments Changing How the Menus Display Use these options to control how the menus display. ■ Language Settings...
... the menu to exit the menu system. Press the Menu or Esc button to close the line menu when you can press Default on the screen for displaying the menu. 34 Making Detailed Adjustments Changing How the Menus Display Use these options to control how the menus display. ■ Language Settings...
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... > Brightness Adjust the brightness so it's suitable for displaying the menus. Decrease the brightness for dark rooms or small screens; Input Brightness Settings If the signal from connected equipment is produced by the projector, and the Contrast setting adjusts the difference between the bright and dark areas of the lamp. ■ Contrast...
... > Brightness Adjust the brightness so it's suitable for displaying the menus. Decrease the brightness for dark rooms or small screens; Input Brightness Settings If the signal from connected equipment is produced by the projector, and the Contrast setting adjusts the difference between the bright and dark areas of the lamp. ■ Contrast...
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...arrow buttons to eliminate vertical bands. Memory button 42 Making Detailed Adjustments Selecting Memory Settings and Resetting the Projector Your projector comes with 10 memory locations where you can easily recall the memory settings by using the retrieved settings.... Certain settings may not be applied, depending on the remote control. 2. It is properly adjusted first. Press the Memory button on the input signal. After a moment, the image appears on the screen...
...arrow buttons to eliminate vertical bands. Memory button 42 Making Detailed Adjustments Selecting Memory Settings and Resetting the Projector Your projector comes with 10 memory locations where you can easily recall the memory settings by using the retrieved settings.... Certain settings may not be applied, depending on the remote control. 2. It is properly adjusted first. Press the Memory button on the input signal. After a moment, the image appears on the screen...
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... they are indicated by a green highlight next to enter the name. Renaming Memory Settings With the Home Cinema 8500 UB, you want to use the keyboard screen to the memory name. Select Rename Memory. 3. The name selection screen is already in your settings. Creating Memory Settings Memory settings can be erased and new ones...
... they are indicated by a green highlight next to enter the name. Renaming Memory Settings With the Home Cinema 8500 UB, you want to use the keyboard screen to the memory name. Select Rename Memory. 3. The name selection screen is already in your settings. Creating Memory Settings Memory settings can be erased and new ones...
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...signal input through the HDMI 1 or HMDI 2 port. Use Zoom Size to fine-tune the position of the image on -screen text, and select basic setup options. Customizing Projector Features Use the settings in the picture (see page 68). See page 28 for the type of picture you're viewing (... formats, this section to move the image up or down. Signal > Zoom Caption Pos. to adjust the image size and position, suppress on the screen. ■ Aspect Signal > Aspect This setting lets you see interference when you have already selected an appropriate aspect ratio for more information. ■...
...signal input through the HDMI 1 or HMDI 2 port. Use Zoom Size to fine-tune the position of the image on -screen text, and select basic setup options. Customizing Projector Features Use the settings in the picture (see page 68). See page 28 for the type of picture you're viewing (... formats, this section to move the image up or down. Signal > Zoom Caption Pos. to adjust the image size and position, suppress on the screen. ■ Aspect Signal > Aspect This setting lets you see interference when you have already selected an appropriate aspect ratio for more information. ■...
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... > Messages Turn this setting off if you want to prevent the startup screen from appearing while the projector is warming up. ■ Display Background Settings > Display > Display Background Changes the screen that's used when the projector is not receiving a signal or when you press the Blank button to ...start when the main power switch is enabled, power surges that occur after a power outage can cause the projector to turn on. ■ Video ...
... > Messages Turn this setting off if you want to prevent the startup screen from appearing while the projector is warming up. ■ Display Background Settings > Display > Display Background Changes the screen that's used when the projector is not receiving a signal or when you press the Blank button to ...start when the main power switch is enabled, power surges that occur after a power outage can cause the projector to turn on. ■ Video ...