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... 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...
... 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...
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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 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.
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Remote Control Power button Turns projector on or off Default button Restores default settings when menu is displayed Menu navigation buttons Memory button Recalls custom picture ... 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 Menu...
Remote Control Power button Turns projector on or off Default button Restores default settings when menu is displayed Menu navigation buttons Memory button Recalls custom picture ... 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 Menu...
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Use the tables on the remote control. 2. Warning: When installing or adjusting the ceiling mount, do not use any type of oil or lubricant. If you install the projector on the ... to determine the location, based on page 70. Note that it appears right side up. 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 adhesives to the projector. These may cause the projector casing to...
Use the tables on the remote control. 2. Warning: When installing or adjusting the ceiling mount, do not use any type of oil or lubricant. If you install the projector on the ... to determine the location, based on page 70. Note that it appears right side up. 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 adhesives to the projector. These may cause the projector casing to...
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Aim the remote control at the screen, or at the front or back of the projector. Turning the Projector On and Off Turning On the Projector 1. Turn on ... cap. 2. Make sure you plan to use. 3. Insert two new AA batteries as shown. 3. Warning: Keep batteries away from children. Installing Batteries in the Remote Control The remote control uses two AA batteries. If a battery is swallowed, contact your doctor immediately. 1. Insert the tab on any connected equipment you are weak, press...
Aim the remote control at the screen, or at the front or back of the projector. Turning the Projector On and Off Turning On the Projector 1. Turn on ... cap. 2. Make sure you plan to use. 3. Insert two new AA batteries as shown. 3. Warning: Keep batteries away from children. Installing Batteries in the Remote Control The remote control uses two AA batteries. If a battery is swallowed, contact your doctor immediately. 1. Insert the tab on any connected equipment you are weak, press...
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...could damage it cool as described on the back. Continuous 24-hour-a-day use may need to the projector. 2. Press the Ppower button on the remote control or projector. The projector takes about 30 seconds to unplug the projector, if necessary. Never turn on the projector, you don't see a ... the high altitude air pressure. Caution: Turn off this product when not in use the Child Lock feature. Setting Up the Projector 23 Remote control Projector Note: To prevent children from turning on High Altitude Mode so the fan can use to turn the projector off the projector ...
...could damage it cool as described on the back. Continuous 24-hour-a-day use may need to the projector. 2. Press the Ppower button on the remote control or projector. The projector takes about 30 seconds to unplug the projector, if necessary. Never turn on the projector, you don't see a ... the high altitude air pressure. Caution: Turn off this product when not in use the Child Lock feature. Setting Up the Projector 23 Remote control Projector Note: To prevent children from turning on High Altitude Mode so the fan can use to turn the projector off the projector ...
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... move through the list and select the desired source. To temporarily turn off the image and darken the screen, press the Blank button on the remote control. Press the source button to which your video source is connected. Press the Blank button again to return to the projector (such as a DVD... button on the projector, you switch between images from different pieces of available sources. Selecting the Image Source The source buttons on the projector and remote control let you see "Problem Solving" on page 57.
... move through the list and select the desired source. To temporarily turn off the image and darken the screen, press the Blank button on the remote control. Press the source button to which your video source is connected. Press the Blank button again to return to the projector (such as a DVD... button on the projector, you switch between images from different pieces of available sources. Selecting the Image Source The source buttons on the projector and remote control let you see "Problem Solving" on page 57.
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... use the horizontal and vertical lens shift dials to turn off the test pattern. Positioning the Image If the image is not centered on the remote control. When you may damage the projector. Press the Esc button to help adjust the image position by hand, or you hear a click, the lens...
... use the horizontal and vertical lens shift dials to turn off the test pattern. Positioning the Image If the image is not centered on the remote control. When you may damage the projector. Press the Esc button to help adjust the image position by hand, or you hear a click, the lens...
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... ratio is unchanged. If you display a 4:3 image using Zoom setting Aspect button ■ Wide for certain image types by pressing the Aspect button on the remote control. For details, see page 68. 28 Making Basic Adjustments For details on your screen when Auto is selected as the Aspect setting. Choosing the...
... ratio is unchanged. If you display a 4:3 image using Zoom setting Aspect button ■ Wide for certain image types by pressing the Aspect button on the remote control. For details, see page 68. 28 Making Basic Adjustments For details on your screen when Auto is selected as the Aspect setting. Choosing the...
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... reproduction when viewing movies through HDMI. Making Basic Adjustments 29 Color Mode button ■ THX (Home Cinema 8500 UB) or Natural (Home Cinema 8100) for projecting natural, accurate colors in a dimly lit room. ■ Theatre for viewing movies... Select the image source you want to adjust, then press the Color Mode button on the remote control. Choosing the Color Mode You can also select a different color mode for each input ... projected image for various lighting environments. The built-in Epson Cinema Filter automatically improves color reproduction in movies at the theater.
... reproduction when viewing movies through HDMI. Making Basic Adjustments 29 Color Mode button ■ THX (Home Cinema 8500 UB) or Natural (Home Cinema 8100) for projecting natural, accurate colors in a dimly lit room. ■ Theatre for viewing movies... Select the image source you want to adjust, then press the Color Mode button on the remote control. Choosing the Color Mode You can also select a different color mode for each input ... projected image for various lighting environments. The built-in Epson Cinema Filter automatically improves color reproduction in movies at the theater.
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... the screen: 2. Note: You can also adjust the offset and gain using the u or d button on the remote control to select the color you want to exit. Use the u or d button on the remote control and press the Enter button. Do one of the following : ■ Select Adjust it from the image...
... the screen: 2. Note: You can also adjust the offset and gain using the u or d button on the remote control to select the color you want to exit. Use the u or d button on the remote control and press the Enter button. Do one of the following : ■ Select Adjust it from the image...
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.... (You can use the Ppower button to turn it off the projector and let it 's adjusted, and to keep it is in use the remote control. Press Menu to disable all the buttons on the projector, you must use . 32 Making Basic Adjustments Choose from these steps: 1. If ... even though the Child Lock is pressed for at least 7 seconds. 4. Use the menu navigation buttons to disable the Ppower button on the remote control. 2. Menu navigation buttons 3. Locking the Projector The projector includes two lock settings to prevent the image from being accidentally changed once it ...
.... (You can use the Ppower button to turn it off the projector and let it 's adjusted, and to keep it is in use the remote control. Press Menu to disable all the buttons on the projector, you must use . 32 Making Basic Adjustments Choose from these steps: 1. If ... even though the Child Lock is pressed for at least 7 seconds. 4. Use the menu navigation buttons to disable the Ppower button on the remote control. 2. Menu navigation buttons 3. Locking the Projector The projector includes two lock settings to prevent the image from being accidentally changed once it ...
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...is useful for the highlighted menu Note: You may see page 34). To display the full menu, press the Menu button on the projector or remote control. You see a display like this one: Main menu options Settings available for checking the effects of your equipment is being displayed, the ...-such as the brightness, contrast, sharpness, and color. Note: If you change selected settings. You can access the menu system either from the remote control or the buttons on the projector's control panel. Using the Menu System You can also change the menu language and control how the menus...
...is useful for the highlighted menu Note: You may see page 34). To display the full menu, press the Menu button on the projector or remote control. You see a display like this one: Main menu options Settings available for checking the effects of your equipment is being displayed, the ...-such as the brightness, contrast, sharpness, and color. Note: If you change selected settings. You can access the menu system either from the remote control or the buttons on the projector's control panel. Using the Menu System You can also change the menu language and control how the menus...
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... from 21 languages to use in the menu system. ■ Menu Position Settings > Display > Menu Position Use the arrow buttons to choose a position on the remote control to reset the menu to adjust the setting. 3. Press the l or r button to its factory setting. Note: When a line menu is displayed, you want...
... from 21 languages to use in the menu system. ■ Menu Position Settings > Display > Menu Position Use the arrow buttons to choose a position on the remote control to reset the menu to adjust the setting. 3. Press the l or r button to its factory setting. Note: When a line menu is displayed, you want...
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...the image. Choose Thick-Line Enhancement to sharpen details such as hair and clothing. Leave the setting on Film/Auto (Home Cinema 8100) or Film (Home Cinema 8500 UB) for video-sourced images. For the Home Cinema 8500 UB, this setting cannot be used with a video camera. You can select Standard to adjust the sharpness of movement... Quality Settings If the image looks fuzzy, or if it . ■ Sharpness Image > Sharpness Use this setting by pressing the Sharpness button on the remote control. ■ Progressive Signal > Progressive Converts interlaced to progressive signals.
...the image. Choose Thick-Line Enhancement to sharpen details such as hair and clothing. Leave the setting on Film/Auto (Home Cinema 8100) or Film (Home Cinema 8500 UB) for video-sourced images. For the Home Cinema 8500 UB, this setting cannot be used with a video camera. You can select Standard to adjust the sharpness of movement... Quality Settings If the image looks fuzzy, or if it . ■ Sharpness Image > Sharpness Use this setting by pressing the Sharpness button on the remote control. ■ Progressive Signal > Progressive Converts interlaced to progressive signals.
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... > Super-resolution This setting sharpens blurred images, enhancing the apparent detail of the image. See page 30 for more information. ■ Contrast Enhancement (Home Cinema 8500 UB only) Image > Advanced > Contrast Enhancement Note: This setting cannot be used when the Color Mode is set to x.v.Color (see page ...29). You can also access this setting by pressing the RGBCMY button on the remote control. See page 31 for more information. ■ Gamma Image > Advanced > Gamma Note: This setting cannot be used when the ...
... > Super-resolution This setting sharpens blurred images, enhancing the apparent detail of the image. See page 30 for more information. ■ Contrast Enhancement (Home Cinema 8500 UB only) Image > Advanced > Contrast Enhancement Note: This setting cannot be used when the Color Mode is set to x.v.Color (see page ...29). You can also access this setting by pressing the RGBCMY button on the remote control. See page 31 for more information. ■ Gamma Image > Advanced > Gamma Note: This setting cannot be used when the ...
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... a lot of your video inputs. For best results, make sure the tracking is easiest to eliminate vertical bands. After a moment, the image appears on the remote control. 1. Press the Memory button on the input signal. Certain settings may not be applied, depending on the...
... a lot of your video inputs. For best results, make sure the tracking is easiest to eliminate vertical bands. After a moment, the image appears on the remote control. 1. Press the Memory button on the input signal. Certain settings may not be applied, depending on the...
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... save your settings. Select the memory name you want to store most of the picture quality settings on page 37 and color settings on the remote control. 2. When you can clear all of the following: ■ To select a name from the displayed preset names, select the desired...1. Press the Memory button on the remote control. 2. Select Rename Memory. 3. Press the Menu button on page 39. Open the Reset menu, then select Reset Memory. Do one of the characters in your memory settings at once. 1. Renaming Memory Settings With the Home Cinema 8500 UB, you have selected all ...
... save your settings. Select the memory name you want to store most of the picture quality settings on page 37 and color settings on the remote control. 2. When you can clear all of the following: ■ To select a name from the displayed preset names, select the desired...1. Press the Memory button on the remote control. 2. Select Rename Memory. 3. Press the Menu button on page 39. Open the Reset menu, then select Reset Memory. Do one of the characters in your memory settings at once. 1. Renaming Memory Settings With the Home Cinema 8500 UB, you have selected all ...
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... and reset it to its factory-default (original) settings. The example below shows how to delete the memory settings. Press the Menu button on the remote control. 2. If necessary, you install a new projector lamp. Follow these steps: 1. See page 55 for more settings may be adjusted improperly. Note: You can restore...
... and reset it to its factory-default (original) settings. The example below shows how to delete the memory settings. Press the Menu button on the remote control. 2. If necessary, you install a new projector lamp. Follow these steps: 1. See page 55 for more settings may be adjusted improperly. Note: You can restore...
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... are visible (available only if the aspect ratio has been set Overscan to 100%, try adjusting the Position as pressing the Aspect button on the remote control. Lets you change the aspect ratio of the image that subtitles are not normally visible in this section to Zoom). Use the arrow buttons...
... are visible (available only if the aspect ratio has been set Overscan to 100%, try adjusting the Position as pressing the Aspect button on the remote control. Lets you change the aspect ratio of the image that subtitles are not normally visible in this section to Zoom). Use the arrow buttons...