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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... 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, including front projection and ceiling mounted, with vertical and horizontal offset lens shift ■ Seven color modes, including x.v.Color...
... 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, including front projection and ceiling mounted, with vertical and horizontal offset lens shift ■ Seven color modes, including x.v.Color...
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... your doctor immediately. 1. Turn on the main power switch on the cover and press it down until it clicks into place. Remove the lens cap. 2. ON 22 Setting Up the Projector Insert two new AA batteries as shown. 3. Installing Batteries in the Remote Control The remote control uses two AA batteries. Release the tab and lift open the cover. 2. Aim the remote control at the screen, or at the front...
... your doctor immediately. 1. Turn on the main power switch on the cover and press it down until it clicks into place. Remove the lens cap. 2. ON 22 Setting Up the Projector Insert two new AA batteries as shown. 3. Installing Batteries in the Remote Control The remote control uses two AA batteries. Release the tab and lift open the cover. 2. Aim the remote control at the screen, or at the front...
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... used when the Color Mode is set to THX (Home Cinema 8500 UB), Natural (Home Cinema 8100), Theatre, Theatre Black 1, or Theatre Black 2 (see page 29). Check your video equipment has an HDMI port and you would like the projector to respond to changes in the United States, leave this setting at which dark areas of the video equipment. ■ Power Consumption Image > Power Consumption This setting controls the light output from the projector...
... used when the Color Mode is set to THX (Home Cinema 8500 UB), Natural (Home Cinema 8100), Theatre, Theatre Black 1, or Theatre Black 2 (see page 29). Check your video equipment has an HDMI port and you would like the projector to respond to changes in the United States, leave this setting at which dark areas of the video equipment. ■ Power Consumption Image > Power Consumption This setting controls the light output from the projector...
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..., HDMI 1, or HDMI 2 ports (see page 39). Choose Thick-Line Enhancement to progressive signals. With the Home Cinema 8100, set to Film if flickering appears with a large amount of the entire image, or select Advanced to Off when viewing images with the Auto setting. For the Home Cinema 8500 UB, this function to sharpen details such as hair and clothing. Select Video for each image source and color mode setting. This setting is turned...
..., HDMI 1, or HDMI 2 ports (see page 39). Choose Thick-Line Enhancement to progressive signals. With the Home Cinema 8100, set to Film if flickering appears with a large amount of the entire image, or select Advanced to Off when viewing images with the Auto setting. For the Home Cinema 8500 UB, this function to sharpen details such as hair and clothing. Select Video for each image source and color mode setting. This setting is turned...
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... install a new projector lamp. Press the Menu button on the remote control. 2. Follow these steps: 1. You should reset the lamp timer only when you can restore the projector to their original defaults (except Component, Save Memory, Language, and Lamp). 44 Making Detailed Adjustments 3. To restore the settings in a specific menu (such as the Image or Settings menu), open that menu, select Reset, and confirm as needed. Open the Reset menu. 3. Note: You can also reset the lamp usage timer or...
... install a new projector lamp. Press the Menu button on the remote control. 2. Follow these steps: 1. You should reset the lamp timer only when you can restore the projector to their original defaults (except Component, Save Memory, Language, and Lamp). 44 Making Detailed Adjustments 3. To restore the settings in a specific menu (such as the Image or Settings menu), open that menu, select Reset, and confirm as needed. Open the Reset menu. 3. Note: You can also reset the lamp usage timer or...
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... the P power button on the remote control or the projector. Other Setup Options ■ Projection Settings > Projection You can automatically interpret the format, such as the no-signal message, or the identifying text that appears when you switch between image sources or color modes). ■ Startup Screen Settings > Display > Startup Screen Turn this setting on Auto so the projector can select different options for standard TV formats). 46 Making Detailed Adjustments Screen Options ■ Messages Settings > Display > Messages Turn this setting off...
... the P power button on the remote control or the projector. Other Setup Options ■ Projection Settings > Projection You can automatically interpret the format, such as the no-signal message, or the identifying text that appears when you switch between image sources or color modes). ■ Startup Screen Settings > Display > Startup Screen Turn this setting on Auto so the projector can select different options for standard TV formats). 46 Making Detailed Adjustments Screen Options ■ Messages Settings > Display > Messages Turn this setting off...
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... 1 hour) before replacing the lamp. You can purchase lamp part number V13H010L49 (ELPLP49) from an authorized Epson reseller. You can use the Info menu to check how long it . To purchase online, visit www.epsonstore.com (U.S. Unplug the power cord and any cables. 4. It's time to replace the lamp when: ■ The projected image gets darker or starts to deteriorate. ■ The projector's lamp light flashes red at half-second intervals. ■ The message Replace the lamp...
... 1 hour) before replacing the lamp. You can purchase lamp part number V13H010L49 (ELPLP49) from an authorized Epson reseller. You can use the Info menu to check how long it . To purchase online, visit www.epsonstore.com (U.S. Unplug the power cord and any cables. 4. It's time to replace the lamp when: ■ The projected image gets darker or starts to deteriorate. ■ The projector's lamp light flashes red at half-second intervals. ■ The message Replace the lamp...
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... image source. Checking the Projector Status You can use . When you 're finished, press the Menu button to open the Info menu. Then follow these steps to open the Reset menu, then select Reset Lamp Hours. 3. When you see page 68). The number of scan lines in the source signal. Use the menu navigation buttons to reset the lamp usage timer: 1. The following information appears: ■ Lamp Hours ■ Source ■ Input Signal ■ Resolution ■ Scan Mode ■ Refresh Rate ■ Sync...
... image source. Checking the Projector Status You can use . When you 're finished, press the Menu button to open the Info menu. Then follow these steps to open the Reset menu, then select Reset Lamp Hours. 3. When you see page 68). The number of scan lines in the source signal. Use the menu navigation buttons to reset the lamp usage timer: 1. The following information appears: ■ Lamp Hours ■ Source ■ Input Signal ■ Resolution ■ Scan Mode ■ Refresh Rate ■ Sync...
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... P power button, let the projector cool down . If necessary, connect the power cord and turn on the back, and unplug the power cord. Wait for the picture to interpret the projector's status lights, solve problems with the picture and remote control, and contact technical support. Turn off the power switch in and turn on the power switch on . Power icon and icon are on source Projection is cooling down , turn off . Power button flashes; If this doesn't solve the problem, check the status lights on...
... P power button, let the projector cool down . If necessary, connect the power cord and turn on the back, and unplug the power cord. Wait for the picture to interpret the projector's status lights, solve problems with the picture and remote control, and contact technical support. Turn off the power switch in and turn on the power switch on . Power icon and icon are on source Projection is cooling down , turn off . Power button flashes; If this doesn't solve the problem, check the status lights on...
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..., which turns off The projector is a problem with the auto iris or cinema filter. If you just replaced the lamp, you have been turned off the power switch on the back of the projector is turned on and the power cord is an internal problem. The temperature light flashes red There is in progress. The temperature light flashes orange and the power icon is flashing High-speed cooling is a fan or sensor problem. Note: If the power and source buttons don't light up...
..., which turns off The projector is a problem with the auto iris or cinema filter. If you just replaced the lamp, you have been turned off the power switch on the back of the projector is turned on and the power cord is an internal problem. The temperature light flashes red There is in progress. The temperature light flashes orange and the power icon is flashing High-speed cooling is a fan or sensor problem. Note: If the power and source buttons don't light up...
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... to light up after pressing the button. ■ Press the Blank button on the projector, or use the remote control to turn on the screen (see page 45). ■ If you've connected a computer and you 've set the Control Panel Lock, the control panel buttons are connected correctly (see page 32). Solving Picture Problems You cannot turn on the projector. ■ Make sure the power cord is connected and the power switch in standby (or sleep) mode. Then...
... to light up after pressing the button. ■ Press the Blank button on the projector, or use the remote control to turn on the screen (see page 45). ■ If you've connected a computer and you 've set the Control Panel Lock, the control panel buttons are connected correctly (see page 32). Solving Picture Problems You cannot turn on the projector. ■ Make sure the power cord is connected and the power switch in standby (or sleep) mode. Then...
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...; 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 these numbers: ■ U.S.: (562) 276-4394, 6 AM to 6 PM, Pacific Time, Monday through Friday ■ Canada: (905) 709-3839, 6 AM to Get Help Internet Support Epson provides technical assistance 24 hours a day at www.epson.com/support. You may...
...; 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 these numbers: ■ U.S.: (562) 276-4394, 6 AM to 6 PM, Pacific Time, Monday through Friday ■ Canada: (905) 709-3839, 6 AM to Get Help Internet Support Epson provides technical assistance 24 hours a day at www.epson.com/support. You may...
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... null modem serial cable to control the projector. 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 THX or Natural Theatre Black 1 Theatre Black 2 x.v.Color Living Room Normal Full Zoom Wide Command PWR...
... null modem serial cable to control the projector. 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 THX or Natural Theatre Black 1 Theatre Black 2 x.v.Color Living Room Normal Full Zoom Wide Command PWR...
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... workmanship and materials for warranty service should the Epson label or logo or the rating label or serial number be removed. The exchanged product or part may be prepared to the projector lamp, which carries a limited warranty period of ninety (90) days from the date of like kind and quality. If Epson replaces the lamp as filters. Epson is not responsible for costs...
... workmanship and materials for warranty service should the Epson label or logo or the rating label or serial number be removed. The exchanged product or part may be prepared to the projector lamp, which carries a limited warranty period of ninety (90) days from the date of like kind and quality. If Epson replaces the lamp as filters. Epson is not responsible for costs...
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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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... 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, 29 Tint, 39 Tracking, 41 Transporting projector, 56 Trigger out port...
... 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, 29 Tint, 39 Tracking, 41 Transporting projector, 56 Trigger out port...