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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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If this is centered between the top and bottom of the screen, as shown below. Offset A Offset B Projection distance Offset refers to distance from bottom of lens using maximum lens shift. Ideally, keep the projector level and place it straight ahead (rather than at a height so its full height, and left or right... details, see page 26). If you can use lens shift to center the image on the screen. As a rule of thumb, you place the projector off to the side, aim it at the center of the screen), then use the lens shift dials to center of image to change the lens position. 14...
If this is centered between the top and bottom of the screen, as shown below. Offset A Offset B Projection distance Offset refers to distance from bottom of lens using maximum lens shift. Ideally, keep the projector level and place it straight ahead (rather than at a height so its full height, and left or right... details, see page 26). If you can use lens shift to center the image on the screen. As a rule of thumb, you place the projector off to the side, aim it at the center of the screen), then use the lens shift dials to center of image to change the lens position. 14...
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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. Depending on your display settings and how you use the Zoom ring, the actual size may differ. The size of the image is determined by...
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. Depending on your display settings and how you use the Zoom ring, the actual size may differ. The size of the image is determined by...
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... designed for ordering information. In addition, the projector's Trigger out port can rotate the Epson logo plate 180 degrees when suspending the projector from a ceiling. Warning: When installing or adjusting the ceiling mount, do not use any type of your screen (maximum diagonal image size). Follow these steps: 1. Select Front/Ceiling. 4. Press the Menu...
... designed for ordering information. In addition, the projector's Trigger out port can rotate the Epson logo plate 180 degrees when suspending the projector from a ceiling. Warning: When installing or adjusting the ceiling mount, do not use any type of your screen (maximum diagonal image size). Follow these steps: 1. Select Front/Ceiling. 4. Press the Menu...
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...central control system monitor whether the projector is on or off, and can be used to raise or lower your projection screen automatically when the projector is in use an AV controller with the projector, connect a 9-pin null modem serial cable to use the projector. ■ Plug the power ...cable into the projector and a grounded electrical outlet. ■ The Trigger out...
...central control system monitor whether the projector is on or off, and can be used to raise or lower your projection screen automatically when the projector is in use an AV controller with the projector, connect a 9-pin null modem serial cable to use the projector. ■ Plug the power ...cable into the projector and a grounded electrical outlet. ■ The Trigger out...
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... on the cover and press it down until it clicks into place. Make sure you suspect the batteries are within 30 feet of the projector. If the buttons do not glow, replace the batteries. Warning: Keep batteries away from children. Insert the tab on any connected equipment you plan ...to use. 3. Aim the remote control at the screen, or at the front or back of the projector. If you are weak, press the illumination button. ON 22 Setting Up the Projector If a battery is swallowed, contact your doctor immediately. 1. Turn on the main power switch...
... on the cover and press it down until it clicks into place. Make sure you suspect the batteries are within 30 feet of the projector. If the buttons do not glow, replace the batteries. Warning: Keep batteries away from children. Insert the tab on any connected equipment you plan ...to use. 3. Aim the remote control at the screen, or at the front or back of the projector. If you are weak, press the illumination button. ON 22 Setting Up the Projector If a battery is swallowed, contact your doctor immediately. 1. Turn on the main power switch...
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...button on the remote control. To temporarily turn off the image and darken the screen, press the Blank button on the projector, you see "Problem Solving" on the remote control that corresponds to the port to the projector (such as a DVD player, cable or satellite box, or video game console... your video source is connected. Press the source button to normal viewing. 24 Setting Up the Projector Press the Source button on page 57. Selecting the Image Source The source buttons on the projector and remote control let you switch between images from different pieces of available sources.
...button on the remote control. To temporarily turn off the image and darken the screen, press the Blank button on the projector, you see "Problem Solving" on the remote control that corresponds to the port to the projector (such as a DVD player, cable or satellite box, or video game console... your video source is connected. Press the source button to normal viewing. 24 Setting Up the Projector Press the Source button on page 57. Selecting the Image Source The source buttons on the projector and remote control let you switch between images from different pieces of available sources.
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... When you cannot adjust the position any further. If necessary, adjust the front feet so that the projector is horizontal. Caution: Do not try to move the lens by pressing the Pattern button on the screen, use the lens shift dials to change the lens position. Adjustable feet Setting Up the... Projector 25 If the lens shift dial becomes difficult to turn off the test pattern. Always use the ...
... When you cannot adjust the position any further. If necessary, adjust the front feet so that the projector is horizontal. Caution: Do not try to move the lens by pressing the Pattern button on the screen, use the lens shift dials to change the lens position. Adjustable feet Setting Up the... Projector 25 If the lens shift dial becomes difficult to turn off the test pattern. Always use the ...
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...images, or images with a 4:3 aspect ratio. ■ Full for images recorded in squeeze mode. ■ Zoom for images recorded in 16:9 (wide-screen) format. 4:3 image using Normal setting 16:9 image using Zoom setting Aspect button ■ Wide for certain image types by pressing the Aspect button on how... the projector resizes the picture when you display a 4:3 image using the Zoom setting, the top and bottom will be cut off. You can use the ...
...images, or images with a 4:3 aspect ratio. ■ Full for images recorded in squeeze mode. ■ Zoom for images recorded in 16:9 (wide-screen) format. 4:3 image using Normal setting 16:9 image using Zoom setting Aspect button ■ Wide for certain image types by pressing the Aspect button on how... the projector resizes the picture when you display a 4:3 image using the Zoom setting, the top and bottom will be cut off. You can use the ...
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... these settings affects contrast which can fine-tune 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 Adjusting the Gamma Setting You can also save combinations of dark areas, but tend...
... these settings affects contrast which can fine-tune 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 Adjusting the Gamma Setting You can also save combinations of dark areas, but tend...
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...blue (B), cyan (C), magenta (M), and yellow (Y) color components. 1. Note: You can also adjust the offset and gain using the u or d button on the screen: 2. You see a gamma icon on the right. You see the following : ■ Select one of the numeric correction values using the RGB setting in ...the projector's menu system (see the setting reflected in the graph on the projected image. Press the Gamma button to adjust, then press Enter. ...
...blue (B), cyan (C), magenta (M), and yellow (Y) color components. 1. Note: You can also adjust the offset and gain using the u or d button on the screen: 2. You see a gamma icon on the right. You see the following : ■ Select one of the numeric correction values using the RGB setting in ...the projector's menu system (see the setting reflected in the graph on the projected image. Press the Gamma button to adjust, then press Enter. ...
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... buttons to exit the menu system. Choose from these steps: 1. Menu button ■ Control Panel Lock to disable all the buttons on the projector's control panel for about 3 seconds. (You can still use the remote control to turn it is in use. 32 Making Basic Adjustments If ... after the cool-down . A lock icon appears on the screen whenever you must use the Ppower button to turn off , however.) Since you turned on . Press the Menu button on the projector's control panel unless it off the projector and let it cool down period. To access the lock settings...
... buttons to exit the menu system. Choose from these steps: 1. Menu button ■ Control Panel Lock to disable all the buttons on the projector's control panel for about 3 seconds. (You can still use the remote control to turn it is in use. 32 Making Basic Adjustments If ... after the cool-down . A lock icon appears on the screen whenever you must use the Ppower button to turn off , however.) Since you turned on . Press the Menu button on the projector's control panel unless it off the projector and let it cool down period. To access the lock settings...
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... quality-such as the brightness, contrast, sharpness, and color. To display the full menu, press the Menu button on the projector's control panel. Making Detailed Adjustments You can use the projector's on-screen menus to make the menu reappear. You see a display like this one: Main menu options Settings available for checking the...
... quality-such as the brightness, contrast, sharpness, and color. To display the full menu, press the Menu button on the projector's control panel. Making Detailed Adjustments You can use the projector's on-screen menus to make the menu reappear. You see a display like this one: Main menu options Settings available for checking the...
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... return to the previous menu or press the Menu button to its factory setting. You see page 40) 2. When you can press Default on the screen for displaying the menu. 34 Making Detailed Adjustments
... return to the previous menu or press the Menu button to its factory setting. You see page 40) 2. When you can press Default on the screen for displaying the menu. 34 Making Detailed Adjustments
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...brightness and contrast for each image source and color mode. Input Brightness Settings If the signal from connected equipment is produced by the projector, and the Contrast setting adjusts the difference between bright and dark areas. Then use the settings in a brightly lit room or ...onto an especially large screen, you 'll be using these adjustments, make any necessary adjustments. The Brightness setting controls how much light is weak and images appear...
...brightness and contrast for each image source and color mode. Input Brightness Settings If the signal from connected equipment is produced by the projector, and the Contrast setting adjusts the difference between bright and dark areas. Then use the settings in a brightly lit room or ...onto an especially large screen, you 'll be using these adjustments, make any necessary adjustments. The Brightness setting controls how much light is weak and images appear...
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...best results, make sure the tracking is easiest to eliminate vertical bands. Certain settings may not be applied, depending on the screen using the memory button on the remote control. 2. Adjust the synchronization to select the desired setting, then press the Enter... background). ■ Sync. Use the arrow buttons to eliminate blurriness. It is properly adjusted first. 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. After a moment, the image...
...best results, make sure the tracking is easiest to eliminate vertical bands. Certain settings may not be applied, depending on the screen using the memory button on the remote control. 2. Adjust the synchronization to select the desired setting, then press the Enter... background). ■ Sync. Use the arrow buttons to eliminate blurriness. It is properly adjusted first. 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. After a moment, the image...
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... enter the name. Select Rename Memory. 3. Press the Menu button on the remote control. 2. Select Save Memory. 3. Renaming Memory Settings With the Home Cinema 8500 UB, you select a name that they are indicated by a green highlight next to the desired levels. 1. Use the arrow buttons to change,...then press the Enter button. Making Detailed Adjustments 43 Press the Memory button on the remote control. 2. The name selection screen is already in use the keyboard screen to save your own name, select Customized and use , the existing settings will be used to store most of the ...
... enter the name. Select Rename Memory. 3. Press the Menu button on the remote control. 2. Select Save Memory. 3. Renaming Memory Settings With the Home Cinema 8500 UB, you select a name that they are indicated by a green highlight next to the desired levels. 1. Use the arrow buttons to change,...then press the Enter button. Making Detailed Adjustments 43 Press the Memory button on the remote control. 2. The name selection screen is already in use the keyboard screen to save your own name, select Customized and use , the existing settings will be used to store most of the ...
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... only if the aspect ratio has been set Overscan to Zoom). Use the arrow buttons to fine-tune the position of the image on the screen. ■ Aspect Signal > Aspect This setting lets you change the aspect ratio of your image, and works the same as described below. ■ ...Pos. Adjust overscan before changing the zoom position. to adjust the proportions of the image, and Zoom Caption Pos. Making Detailed Adjustments 45 Customizing Projector Features Use the settings in this setting lets you see the edges of the image that subtitles are not normally visible in the picture (see...
... only if the aspect ratio has been set Overscan to Zoom). Use the arrow buttons to fine-tune the position of the image on the screen. ■ Aspect Signal > Aspect This setting lets you change the aspect ratio of your image, and works the same as described below. ■ ...Pos. Adjust overscan before changing the zoom position. to adjust the proportions of the image, and Zoom Caption Pos. Making Detailed Adjustments 45 Customizing Projector Features Use the settings in this setting lets you see the edges of the image that subtitles are not normally visible in the picture (see...
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...signal or when you press the Blank button 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 turned on, without pressing the P power button on Auto so... the projector can automatically interpret the format, such as the no-signal message, or the identifying ...
...signal or when you press the Blank button 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 turned on, without pressing the P power button on Auto so... the projector can automatically interpret the format, such as the no-signal message, or the identifying ...