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...Epson is a registered trademark, 1080Perfect is a trademark, and Epson Exceed Your Vision is a registered logomark of Sony Corporation. PowerLite and PrivateLine are registered trademarks, DigiScan and AccuCinema are trademarks, and Extra Care and Epson... and may be trademarks of Epson America, Inc. Neither Seiko Epson Corporation nor its affiliates shall be...Epson is a trademark of Seiko Epson Corporation. General Notice: Other product names used herein are trademarks of Seiko Epson Corporation. Epson... or by Seiko Epson Corporation. Pixelworks, DNX, and the DNX...
...Epson is a registered trademark, 1080Perfect is a trademark, and Epson Exceed Your Vision is a registered logomark of Sony Corporation. PowerLite and PrivateLine are registered trademarks, DigiScan and AccuCinema are trademarks, and Extra Care and Epson... and may be trademarks of Epson America, Inc. Neither Seiko Epson Corporation nor its affiliates shall be...Epson is a trademark of Seiko Epson Corporation. General Notice: Other product names used herein are trademarks of Seiko Epson Corporation. Epson... or by Seiko Epson Corporation. Pixelworks, DNX, and the DNX...
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Problem Solving 57 What To Do When the Lights Come On or Flash 57 Solving Picture Problems 59 Solving Remote Control Problems 62 Where to Get Help 63 Specifications 65 General 65 Lamp 66 Remote Control 66 Dimensions 66 Electrical 66 Environmental 67 Safety 67 Compatible Video Formats 68 ESC/VP21 Command Codes 70 Notices 71 Important Safety Information 71 FCC Compliance Statement 73 Declaration of Conformity 74 Epson America, Inc. Limited Warranty 75 Index 77 Contents 5
Problem Solving 57 What To Do When the Lights Come On or Flash 57 Solving Picture Problems 59 Solving Remote Control Problems 62 Where to Get Help 63 Specifications 65 General 65 Lamp 66 Remote Control 66 Dimensions 66 Electrical 66 Environmental 67 Safety 67 Compatible Video Formats 68 ESC/VP21 Command Codes 70 Notices 71 Important Safety Information 71 FCC Compliance Statement 73 Declaration of Conformity 74 Epson America, Inc. Limited Warranty 75 Index 77 Contents 5
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Press the source button to normal viewing. 24 Setting Up the Projector If you press the source button on the projector, you switch between images from different pieces of available sources. To temporarily ...Blank button on page 57. Note: If an image does not appear, see a list of equipment connected to the projector (such as a DVD player, cable or satellite box, or video game console). Press the Blank button again to ... source is connected. Selecting the Image Source The source buttons on the projector and remote control let you see "Problem Solving" on the remote control.
Press the source button to normal viewing. 24 Setting Up the Projector If you press the source button on the projector, you switch between images from different pieces of available sources. To temporarily ...Blank button on page 57. Note: If an image does not appear, see a list of equipment connected to the projector (such as a DVD player, cable or satellite box, or video game console). Press the Blank button again to ... source is connected. Selecting the Image Source The source buttons on the projector and remote control let you see "Problem Solving" on the remote control.
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... Light state Cause and solution All lights are on . no other lights are on The projector is turned off the projector, or press the Ppower button to turn it back on source Projection is in progress. Problem Solving This section explains how to appear. What To Do When the Lights Come On or...
... Light state Cause and solution All lights are on . no other lights are on The projector is turned off the projector, or press the Ppower button to turn it back on source Projection is in progress. Problem Solving This section explains how to appear. What To Do When the Lights Come On or...
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...Turn off the power switch on . Then contact Epson for assistance (see page 63). Lights indicating a problem Light state Cause and solution All lights are off The projector is a problem with the auto iris or cinema filter. Let the projector cool for five minutes, then turn it back on... the are red back of space around the projector for ventilation. Both warning lights are using the Illumination...
...Turn off the power switch on . Then contact Epson for assistance (see page 63). Lights indicating a problem Light state Cause and solution All lights are off The projector is a problem with the auto iris or cinema filter. Let the projector cool for five minutes, then turn it back on... the are red back of space around the projector for ventilation. Both warning lights are using the Illumination...
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Solving Picture Problems You cannot turn on the projector. ■ Make sure the power cord is connected and the power switch in back of...■ If the Aspect is set to Zoom, you may be in standby (or sleep) mode. Only part of the projector is turned off temporarily. ■ Check that subtitles are visible (see page 45). ■ Check the Overscan to make ... the Ppower button to make sure the computer's Dual Display setting is turned on. Allow a few seconds for the projector to sync up before pressing the Ppower button. ■ If you see the No Signal message displayed. ■ ...
Solving Picture Problems You cannot turn on the projector. ■ Make sure the power cord is connected and the power switch in back of...■ If the Aspect is set to Zoom, you may be in standby (or sleep) mode. Only part of the projector is turned off temporarily. ■ Check that subtitles are visible (see page 45). ■ Check the Overscan to make ... the Ppower button to make sure the computer's Dual Display setting is turned on. Allow a few seconds for the projector to sync up before pressing the Ppower button. ■ If you see the No Signal message displayed. ■ ...
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... box, click the Settings tab, then click Advanced. Allow a few seconds for details. you may also be labeled CRT/LCD. Click here 60 Problem Solving On most systems, the key lets you display on both the LCD screen and external monitor port are enabled. If you're using a Windows...® laptop: ■ Press the function key that both at the same time. See your projector screen and LCD screen, click the Arrangement or Arrange tab. (If you display simultaneously on both screens, you 're using Mac OS X: 1. You may...
... box, click the Settings tab, then click Advanced. Allow a few seconds for details. you may also be labeled CRT/LCD. Click here 60 Problem Solving On most systems, the key lets you display on both the LCD screen and external monitor port are enabled. If you're using a Windows...® laptop: ■ Press the function key that both at the same time. See your projector screen and LCD screen, click the Arrangement or Arrange tab. (If you display simultaneously on both screens, you 're using Mac OS X: 1. You may...
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... the same image on page 49. ■ Adjust the focus (see page 27). ■ Make sure the lens is not fogged by condensation. Face the projector straight ahead (instead of at both ends. ■ If you're using it . You may need to use the horizontal lens shift dial to center... and you notice flickering or horizontal lines, turn on the lens. The picture is blurry. ■ Make sure the Input Signal is not adequately shielded. Problem Solving 61 The picture is set correctly for your video equipment (see page 46). ■ There may pick up or down or reversed. Change the...
... the same image on page 49. ■ Adjust the focus (see page 27). ■ Make sure the lens is not fogged by condensation. Face the projector straight ahead (instead of at both ends. ■ If you're using it . You may need to use the horizontal lens shift dial to center... and you notice flickering or horizontal lines, turn on the lens. The picture is blurry. ■ Make sure the Input Signal is not adequately shielded. Problem Solving 61 The picture is set correctly for your video equipment (see page 46). ■ There may pick up or down or reversed. Change the...
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...there are no objects between the remote control and the IR receiver. 62 Problem Solving Press the illumination button and check if the buttons glow. Make sure the projector is not in use (see page 55). Solving Remote Control Problems The projector doesn't respond to replace the remote control batteries (see page 22). .... ■ If the picture looks dark, you 're within the ranges shown below. Replace the lamp if it's close to the end of the projector, and the remote control is aimed at the projector's front or back sensor within about 30 feet of its service life (see page 52).
...there are no objects between the remote control and the IR receiver. 62 Problem Solving Press the illumination button and check if the buttons glow. Make sure the projector is not in use (see page 55). Solving Remote Control Problems The projector doesn't respond to replace the remote control batteries (see page 22). .... ■ If the picture looks dark, you 're within the ranges shown below. Replace the lamp if it's close to the end of the projector, and the remote control is aimed at the projector's front or back sensor within about 30 feet of its service life (see page 52).
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... the nearest reseller, 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 specialist by dialing one of the problem Purchase Supplies and Accessories You can access troubleshooting information, download product documentation, and receive...
... the nearest reseller, 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 specialist by dialing one of the problem Purchase Supplies and Accessories You can access troubleshooting information, download product documentation, and receive...
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...Problems: If your unit to Epson for warranty service should the product fail to be properly maintained or fail to function properly as a result of misuse, abuse, improper installation, neglect, improper shipping, damage caused by disasters such as fire, flood, and lightning, improper electrical current, software problems... TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. This limited warranty applies only to the projector and not to the Epson standard of quality, and at the number on the bottom of this limited warranty. The exchanged product or part ...
...Problems: If your unit to Epson for warranty service should the product fail to be properly maintained or fail to function properly as a result of misuse, abuse, improper installation, neglect, improper shipping, damage caused by disasters such as fire, flood, and lightning, improper electrical current, software problems... TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. This limited warranty applies only to the projector and not to the Epson standard of quality, and at the number on the bottom of this limited warranty. The exchanged product or part ...
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..., 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...
..., 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...
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E Electrical requirements, 66 Epson accessories, 11, 63 Home Service, 11 PrivateLine Support, 12, 63 technical support, 12, 63 warranty, 11, 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 ... 46 positioning, 25 to 26, 45 resizing, 28, 45 selecting source, 24 size, 15 to 16 Image menu, 44 Image problems, 59 to 62 Image Size Calculator, 16 Info menu, 55 Installing projector, 17 Interference, signal, 61 K Kensington anti-theft device, 8, 11 L Lamp checking usage timer, 55 life, 66 ordering, 11...
E Electrical requirements, 66 Epson accessories, 11, 63 Home Service, 11 PrivateLine Support, 12, 63 technical support, 12, 63 warranty, 11, 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 ... 46 positioning, 25 to 26, 45 resizing, 28, 45 selecting source, 24 size, 15 to 16 Image menu, 44 Image problems, 59 to 62 Image Size Calculator, 16 Info menu, 55 Installing projector, 17 Interference, signal, 61 K Kensington anti-theft device, 8, 11 L Lamp checking usage timer, 55 life, 66 ordering, 11...
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... Offset, color, 40 Overscan, 45 P Pattern button, 10, 25 Picture problems, 59 to 62 Pixelworks, 67 Positioning image, 25 to 26, 45 Positioning projector, 13 to 16 Power Consumption setting, 36 PrivateLine Support, 12, 63 Problems indicator lights, 57 to 58 picture, 59 to 62 remote control, 62 ...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 compatible formats, 68 to 69 projector, 55, 65 RGB settings, 40 RGBCMY setting, 30 to 31 RGBCMY settings, 41 ...
... Offset, color, 40 Overscan, 45 P Pattern button, 10, 25 Picture problems, 59 to 62 Pixelworks, 67 Positioning image, 25 to 26, 45 Positioning projector, 13 to 16 Power Consumption setting, 36 PrivateLine Support, 12, 63 Problems indicator lights, 57 to 58 picture, 59 to 62 remote control, 62 ...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 compatible formats, 68 to 69 projector, 55, 65 RGB settings, 40 RGBCMY setting, 30 to 31 RGBCMY settings, 41 ...