User's Guide - PowerLite Home Cinema 8100 / 8500 UB
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PowerLite® Home Cinema 8100/8500 UB Home Theater Projector User's Guide
PowerLite® Home Cinema 8100/8500 UB Home Theater Projector User's Guide
User's Guide - PowerLite Home Cinema 8100 / 8500 UB
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... Picture Quality 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...
... Picture Quality 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...
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... custom color adjustments Introduction 7 Introduction The 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...
... custom color adjustments Introduction 7 Introduction The 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...
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... Epson Cinema Filter automatically improves color reproduction in movies at the theater. Choosing the Color Mode You can also select a different color mode for each input source-which is useful if you view different types of images from these settings: ■ Dynamic for projecting the brightest picture available. ■ Living Room for various lighting environments. it 's usually used when you want to adjust, then press the Color Mode button on the remote control. Color Mode button ■ THX (Home Cinema...
... Epson Cinema Filter automatically improves color reproduction in movies at the theater. Choosing the Color Mode You can also select a different color mode for each input source-which is useful if you view different types of images from these settings: ■ Dynamic for projecting the brightest picture available. ■ Living Room for various lighting environments. it 's usually used when you want to adjust, then press the Color Mode button on the remote control. Color Mode button ■ THX (Home Cinema...
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... Adjustments On Normal, the projector produces a brighter image and the lamp uses more power. If your video equipment's specifications to be sure of the correct setting. ■ EPSON Super White Signal > Advanced > EPSON Super White Note: This setting can be used only when an NTSC signal is being input through the Video or S-Video port, or when a video signal is set to x.v.Color (see page 29). The setting is stored separately for each image source and color mode. ■ Setup Level Signal...
... Adjustments On Normal, the projector produces a brighter image and the lamp uses more power. If your video equipment's specifications to be sure of the correct setting. ■ EPSON Super White Signal > Advanced > EPSON Super White Note: This setting can be used only when an NTSC signal is being input through the Video or S-Video port, or when a video signal is set to x.v.Color (see page 29). The setting is stored separately for each image source and color mode. ■ Setup Level Signal...
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... setting cannot be used with the Auto setting. Select Video for video-sourced images. With the Home Cinema 8100, set to access the following submenu: Note: The Advanced setting cannot be used only when viewing composite video or S-video signals, or 480i or 576i, or 1080i signals input through the PC port. You can select from 2-2, 2-3, or 4-4 pulldown detection, depending on the remote control. ■ Progressive Signal > Progressive Converts interlaced to progressive signals. This setting is turned...
... setting cannot be used with the Auto setting. Select Video for video-sourced images. With the Home Cinema 8100, set to access the following submenu: Note: The Advanced setting cannot be used only when viewing composite video or S-video signals, or 480i or 576i, or 1080i signals input through the PC port. You can select from 2-2, 2-3, or 4-4 pulldown detection, depending on the remote control. ■ Progressive Signal > Progressive Converts interlaced to progressive signals. This setting is turned...
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... projecting MPEG images that can be used only when viewing composite video or S-Video signals, or 480i or 576i, or 1080i signals input through the Component, HDMI 1, or HDMI 2 ports (see page 68). ■ Noise Reduction Signal > Advanced > Noise Reduction Note: This setting cannot be used when the Color Mode is set to x.v.Color (see page 29) or with a signal input through the PC port. ■ Motion Detection (Home Cinema 8100 only) Signal > Motion Detection This setting...
... projecting MPEG images that can be used only when viewing composite video or S-Video signals, or 480i or 576i, or 1080i signals input through the Component, HDMI 1, or HDMI 2 ports (see page 68). ■ Noise Reduction Signal > Advanced > Noise Reduction Note: This setting cannot be used when the Color Mode is set to x.v.Color (see page 29) or with a signal input through the PC port. ■ Motion Detection (Home Cinema 8100 only) Signal > Motion Detection This setting...
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... P power button on -screen messages from appearing while the projector is warming up. ■ Display Background Settings > Display > Display Background Changes the screen that appears when you switch between image sources or color modes). ■ Startup Screen Settings > Display > Startup Screen Turn this setting off if you press the Blank button to prevent on the remote control or the projector. Other Setup Options ■ Projection Settings > Projection You can select different options for projecting the image: Front, Front/Ceiling, Rear, Rear/Ceiling. ■ Direct Power...
... P power button on -screen messages from appearing while the projector is warming up. ■ Display Background Settings > Display > Display Background Changes the screen that appears when you switch between image sources or color modes). ■ Startup Screen Settings > Display > Startup Screen Turn this setting off if you press the Blank button to prevent on the remote control or the projector. Other Setup Options ■ Projection Settings > Projection You can select different options for projecting the image: Front, Front/Ceiling, Rear, Rear/Ceiling. ■ Direct Power...
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... projected image gets darker or starts to deteriorate. ■ The projector's lamp light flashes red at half-second intervals. ■ The message Replace the lamp appears on page 71 before replacing it 's been in use the Info menu to check how long it . Be sure to avoid injury. In the unlikely event that the lamp has broken, small glass fragments may shorten the lamp life. Unplug the power cord and...
... projected image gets darker or starts to deteriorate. ■ The projector's lamp light flashes red at half-second intervals. ■ The message Replace the lamp appears on page 71 before replacing it 's been in use the Info menu to check how long it . Be sure to avoid injury. In the unlikely event that the lamp has broken, small glass fragments may shorten the lamp life. Unplug the power cord and...
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... Rate ■ Sync Info ■ Video Signal ■ Deep Color (color depth) ■ Status (error information) Note: The information displayed depends on the back, and press the Ppower button. Then follow these steps to view information about the current display settings and how long the projection lamp has been in use. The lamp usage timer shows 0H until you 're finished, press the Menu button to open the Reset menu, then select Reset Lamp Hours. 3.
... Rate ■ Sync Info ■ Video Signal ■ Deep Color (color depth) ■ Status (error information) Note: The information displayed depends on the back, and press the Ppower button. Then follow these steps to view information about the current display settings and how long the projection lamp has been in use. The lamp usage timer shows 0H until you 're finished, press the Menu button to open the Reset menu, then select Reset Lamp Hours. 3.
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... picture to interpret the projector's status lights, solve problems with the picture and remote control, and contact technical support. Power button flashes; Problem Solving 57 Turn off the power switch in and turn off the projector, or press the P power button to turn it back on the back of the projector indicate the projector's status and let you know when a problem occurs. Power button flashes and source icon is on The projector is cooling down , turn on the back, and unplug the power cord...
... picture to interpret the projector's status lights, solve problems with the picture and remote control, and contact technical support. Power button flashes; Problem Solving 57 Turn off the power switch in and turn off the projector, or press the P power button to turn it back on the back of the projector indicate the projector's status and let you know when a problem occurs. Power button flashes and source icon is on The projector is cooling down , turn on the back, and unplug the power cord...
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...). Clean or replace the air filter if necessary (see page 63). Let the projector cool for assistance (see page 50). The lamp light flashes orange and the power icon is flashing The lamp needs to reset the lamp usage timer (see page 52). Turn off the power switch on and the power cord is turned on the are flashing red There is in progress. Turn off the power switch on the back of the projector is connected securely...
...). Clean or replace the air filter if necessary (see page 63). Let the projector cool for assistance (see page 50). The lamp light flashes orange and the power icon is flashing The lamp needs to reset the lamp usage timer (see page 52). Turn off the power switch on and the power cord is turned on the are flashing red There is in progress. Turn off the power switch on the back of the projector is connected securely...
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... lens cover is set the Control Panel Lock, the control panel buttons are disabled; 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. If the Ppower icon is lit, press the Ppower button to turn on the projector (see the No Signal message displayed. ■ Press one of the Source buttons on the remote control, or press the source button on the projector, to reposition the image...
... lens cover is set the Control Panel Lock, the control panel buttons are disabled; 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. If the Ppower icon is lit, press the Ppower button to turn on the projector (see the No Signal message displayed. ■ Press one of the Source buttons on the remote control, or press the source button on the projector, to reposition the image...
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... call 800-GO-EPSON (800-463-7766). To find 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 your projector. Where to a live representative, and it's free. You may apply. Problem Solving 63
... call 800-GO-EPSON (800-463-7766). To find 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 your projector. Where to a live representative, and it's free. You may apply. Problem Solving 63
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... serial cable to control the projector. ESC/VP21 Command Codes You can download the complete ESC/VP 21 Communication Manual for home theater projectors from the Epson website at www.epson.com/support. 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...
... serial cable to control the projector. ESC/VP21 Command Codes You can download the complete ESC/VP 21 Communication Manual for home theater projectors from the Epson website at www.epson.com/support. 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...
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...Part 2 and 15 of the FCC rules as required by 47CFR §2.909. Trade Name: Type of Product: Model: Marketing Name: Epson Projector H336A/H337A PowerLite Home Cinema 8100/Home Cinema 8500 UB 74 Notices Each product marketed is subject to quantity production and testing on a statistical basis as a Class B digital..., including interference that the product identified herein, complies with the standards. and/or CPU Boards and Power Supplies used with Class B Personal Computers: We: Located at: Epson America, Inc. 3840 Kilroy Airport Way MS 3-13 Long Beach, CA 90806-2469 Telephone: (562...
...Part 2 and 15 of the FCC rules as required by 47CFR §2.909. Trade Name: Type of Product: Model: Marketing Name: Epson Projector H336A/H337A PowerLite Home Cinema 8100/Home Cinema 8500 UB 74 Notices Each product marketed is subject to quantity production and testing on a statistical basis as a Class B digital..., including interference that the product identified herein, complies with the standards. and/or CPU Boards and Power Supplies used with Class B Personal Computers: We: Located at: Epson America, Inc. 3840 Kilroy Airport Way MS 3-13 Long Beach, CA 90806-2469 Telephone: (562...
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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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... 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, 52 replacing, 52 to 54 resetting usage timer, 55 safety instructions, 71 to 72 specifications, 66 Language setting, 34 Lens shift dials, 14, 25 Lens, cleaning, 49 Lights, projector, 47, 57 to 58 Line menu, 10 Lock Child Lock...
... 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, 52 replacing, 52 to 54 resetting usage timer, 55 safety instructions, 71 to 72 specifications, 66 Language setting, 34 Lens shift dials, 14, 25 Lens, cleaning, 49 Lights, projector, 47, 57 to 58 Line menu, 10 Lock Child Lock...
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... to 16 Power Consumption setting, 36 PrivateLine Support, 12, 63 Problems indicator lights, 57 to 58 picture, 59 to 62 remote control, 62 Progressive mode setting, 37 Projection distance, 15 to 16, 65 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...
... to 16 Power Consumption setting, 36 PrivateLine Support, 12, 63 Problems indicator lights, 57 to 58 picture, 59 to 62 remote control, 62 Progressive mode setting, 37 Projection distance, 15 to 16, 65 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...
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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...