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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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... 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 the Projector 7 8 10 11 11 12 13 13 17 19 19 21 22 22 22 23 24 25 27 27 28 29 30 30 ...
... 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 the Projector 7 8 10 11 11 12 13 13 17 19 19 21 22 22 22 23 24 25 27 27 28 29 30 30 ...
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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 ...
... 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 ...
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... artifacts ■ 10-bit (Home Cinema 8100) or 12-bit (Home Cinema 8500 UB) color quality for unmatched color accuracy, with over a billion colors available ■ Epson AccuCinema™ color management delivered by the built-in the relaxing environment of custom color adjustments Introduction 7 Introduction The PowerLite® Home Cinema 8100/8500 UB projector lets you enjoy theater-quality images in optical...
... artifacts ■ 10-bit (Home Cinema 8100) or 12-bit (Home Cinema 8500 UB) color quality for unmatched color accuracy, with over a billion colors available ■ Epson AccuCinema™ color management delivered by the built-in the relaxing environment of custom color adjustments Introduction 7 Introduction The PowerLite® Home Cinema 8100/8500 UB projector lets you enjoy theater-quality images in optical...
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Projector Parts Front Lamp cover Control panel (top) Vertical lens shift dial Control panel (side) Ventilation slots Horizontal lens shift dial Focus ring Lens cover Zoom ring Infrared receiver Adjustable foot Back Component video port HDMI ports S-Video port Infrared receiver PC port Control (RS-232C) port Lamp cover release Trigger out port Kensington® lock port Air intake (filter) Cable holder Video port Main power switch AC power inlet 8 Introduction
Projector Parts Front Lamp cover Control panel (top) Vertical lens shift dial Control panel (side) Ventilation slots Horizontal lens shift dial Focus ring Lens cover Zoom ring Infrared receiver Adjustable foot Back Component video port HDMI ports S-Video port Infrared receiver PC port Control (RS-232C) port Lamp cover release Trigger out port Kensington® lock port Air intake (filter) Cable holder Video port Main power switch AC power inlet 8 Introduction
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Bottom Mounting bracket attachment points Optional cable cover attachment points (brass colored) Projector Control Panel Top control panel Side control panel Power button Source button Switches the video input source Menu navigation button Warning lights Menu button Displays the menus Enter button Selects menu items or opens the line menu Esc button Exits the current menu item Introduction 9
Bottom Mounting bracket attachment points Optional cable cover attachment points (brass colored) Projector Control Panel Top control panel Side control panel Power button Source button Switches the video input source Menu navigation button Warning lights Menu button Displays the menus Enter button Selects menu items or opens the line menu Esc button Exits the current menu item Introduction 9
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... 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 button Selects menu items or opens the line menu Menu button ...Displays the projector's menus Color Mode button Optimizes viewing for different lighting environments Aspect button Changes the picture's aspect ratio Sharpness button Adjusts image sharpness...
... 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 button Selects menu items or opens the line menu Menu button ...Displays the projector's menus Color Mode button Optimizes viewing for different lighting environments Aspect button Changes the picture's aspect ratio Sharpness button Adjusts image sharpness...
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... or Canada. Introduction 11 To purchase online, visit www.epsonstore.com (U.S. In addition, Epson offers free Extra CareSM Home Service. sales) or www.epson.ca (Canadian sales). See your unit to wait for your Extra Care Home Service brochure for the projector: Product Replacement lamp Air filter replacement Kensington security lock (anti-theft device) Cable...
... or Canada. Introduction 11 To purchase online, visit www.epsonstore.com (U.S. In addition, Epson offers free Extra CareSM Home Service. sales) or www.epson.ca (Canadian sales). See your unit to wait for your Extra Care Home Service brochure for the projector: Product Replacement lamp Air filter replacement Kensington security lock (anti-theft device) Cable...
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... support services 24 hours a day at www.epson.com/support. Use this site to view FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions) or product information and e-mail your projector. 12 Introduction If you need to use the Epson PrivateLine® Support service. Call (800) 637-7661 and enter the PIN... on the PrivateLine support card that came with your questions to Epson support. Note: Contains important information about your...
... support services 24 hours a day at www.epson.com/support. Use this site to view FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions) or product information and e-mail your projector. 12 Introduction If you need to use the Epson PrivateLine® Support service. Call (800) 637-7661 and enter the PIN... on the PrivateLine support card that came with your questions to Epson support. Note: Contains important information about your...
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Center Side Ceiling Setting Up the Projector 13 Setting Up the Projector Follow the instructions in this section to choose a location for the viewing setups shown below, as well as rear projection. Choosing a Location You can install the projector for the projector, connect the cables, and display an image.
Center Side Ceiling Setting Up the Projector 13 Setting Up the Projector Follow the instructions in this section to choose a location for the viewing setups shown below, as well as rear projection. Choosing a Location You can install the projector for the projector, connect the cables, and display an image.
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If you place the projector off to the side, aim it at the center of the screen), then use the horizontal lens shift ... is centered between the top and bottom of the screen, as shown below. As a rule of thumb, you may damage the projector. Always use the lens shift dials to move the image up or down by nearly its full height, and left or right by... hand, or you can use lens shift to change the lens position. 14 Setting Up the Projector Ideally, keep the projector level and place it straight ahead (rather than at a height so its lens is not possible, use the lens shift...
If you place the projector off to the side, aim it at the center of the screen), then use the horizontal lens shift ... is centered between the top and bottom of the screen, as shown below. As a rule of thumb, you may damage the projector. Always use the lens shift dials to move the image up or down by nearly its full height, and left or right by... hand, or you can use lens shift to change the lens position. 14 Setting Up the Projector Ideally, keep the projector level and place it straight ahead (rather than at a height so its lens is not possible, use the lens shift...
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Depending on your display settings and how you use the Zoom ring, the actual size may differ. 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 (... cm 0 to 37.6 in. 0 to 96 cm 0 to 47.1 in. 0 to the screen. The size of the image is determined by the distance from the projector's lens to 120 cm Setting Up the...
Depending on your display settings and how you use the Zoom ring, the actual size may differ. 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 (... cm 0 to 37.6 in. 0 to 96 cm 0 to 47.1 in. 0 to the screen. The size of the image is determined by the distance from the projector's lens to 120 cm Setting Up the...
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Do not set the projector on the Epson website at www.epson.com/support. This program is available on top of loose materials that could block the vents underneath. ■ Make sure the projector is within 9.8 feet (3 m) of space for ventilation around and under the projector. Also keep these considerations in .... 0 to 94.1 in mind: ■ Make sure there is plenty of a grounded electrical outlet or extension cord. 16 Setting Up the Projector 4:3 aspect ratio Diagonal image size Projection distance (width × height) 14.4 to 30.7 feet 4.40 to 9.36 m 120 in. (94 ...
Do not set the projector on the Epson website at www.epson.com/support. This program is available on top of loose materials that could block the vents underneath. ■ Make sure the projector is within 9.8 feet (3 m) of space for ventilation around and under the projector. Also keep these considerations in .... 0 to 94.1 in mind: ■ Make sure there is plenty of a grounded electrical outlet or extension cord. 16 Setting Up the Projector 4:3 aspect ratio Diagonal image size Projection distance (width × height) 14.4 to 30.7 feet 4.40 to 9.36 m 120 in. (94 ...
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... it appears right side up. Follow these steps: 1. Open the Settings menu, then select Projection. 3. 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 an AV controller with the mount to install the... projector. Use the tables on the ceiling, you will need to invert the picture so that you install the projector on page 15 ...
... it appears right side up. Follow these steps: 1. Open the Settings menu, then select Projection. 3. 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 an AV controller with the mount to install the... projector. Use the tables on the ceiling, you will need to invert the picture so that you install the projector on page 15 ...
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The following illustrations show the dimensions of the projector: Center of lens 5.4 in. 136 mm 0.5 in. 12 mm 0.2 in. 4.5 mm 17.7 in. 450 mm 11.8 in. 300 mm 5.2 in. 131 mm 3.0 in. 75 mm 1.8 in. 45 mm 5.9 in. 150 mm 2.2 in. 56 mm 5.8 in. 2.8 in. 148 mm 72 mm 5.3 in. 135 mm 15.3 in. 390 mm 6.3 in. 160 mm M4 × 9 mm 18 Setting Up the Projector
The following illustrations show the dimensions of the projector: Center of lens 5.4 in. 136 mm 0.5 in. 12 mm 0.2 in. 4.5 mm 17.7 in. 450 mm 11.8 in. 300 mm 5.2 in. 131 mm 3.0 in. 75 mm 1.8 in. 45 mm 5.9 in. 150 mm 2.2 in. 56 mm 5.8 in. 2.8 in. 148 mm 72 mm 5.3 in. 135 mm 15.3 in. 390 mm 6.3 in. 160 mm M4 × 9 mm 18 Setting Up the Projector
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... a Mini D-sub, 15-pin monitor cable to connect to a desktop or laptop PC or Apple® Macintosh® system. Setting Up the Projector 19 Match corresponding colors between the cable and the ports. Connecting the Cables Connecting Video and Computer Equipment You can connect the... projector to many types of the commercially available cables shown below: Port name HDMI 1/ HDMI 2 Video equipment connection Use an HDMI cable: Computer ...
... a Mini D-sub, 15-pin monitor cable to connect to a desktop or laptop PC or Apple® Macintosh® system. Setting Up the Projector 19 Match corresponding colors between the cable and the ports. Connecting the Cables Connecting Video and Computer Equipment You can connect the... projector to many types of the commercially available cables shown below: Port name HDMI 1/ HDMI 2 Video equipment connection Use an HDMI cable: Computer ...
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If your video equipment to the HDMI port, if possible. Connect video equipment to one of these ports 20 Setting Up the Projector Connect a computer to one of the following ports (highest quality listed first): Component (for component video), S-Video, or Video (for composite video). For best results, connect your equipment doesn't support HDMI, connect it to one of these ports When you connect a large or heavy cable to the projector, such as an HDMI cable, it is recommended that you fasten it to one of the two holders using a commercially available cable tie.
If your video equipment to the HDMI port, if possible. Connect video equipment to one of these ports 20 Setting Up the Projector Connect a computer to one of the following ports (highest quality listed first): Component (for component video), S-Video, or Video (for composite video). For best results, connect your equipment doesn't support HDMI, connect it to one of these ports When you connect a large or heavy cable to the projector, such as an HDMI cable, it is recommended that you fasten it to one of the two holders using a commercially available cable tie.
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... page 47). ■ To use . This lets a 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 turned on page 70. Making Other Connections Connect the power cable and other cables described..., depending on how you plan to use the projector. ■ Plug the power cable into the projector and a grounded electrical outlet. ■ The Trigger out port outputs a 12-volt DC signal when the projector is in use an AV controller with the projector, connect a 9-pin null modem serial cable to...
... page 47). ■ To use . This lets a 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 turned on page 70. Making Other Connections Connect the power cable and other cables described..., depending on how you plan to use the projector. ■ Plug the power cable into the projector and a grounded electrical outlet. ■ The Trigger out port outputs a 12-volt DC signal when the projector is in use an AV controller with the projector, connect a 9-pin null modem serial cable to...
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... the illumination button. Warning: Keep batteries away from children. Turn on any connected equipment you suspect the batteries are within 30 feet of the projector. If you plan to use. 3. Remove the lens cap. 2. Installing Batteries in the Remote Control The remote control uses two AA batteries...press it down until it clicks into place. If the buttons do not glow, replace the batteries. Turning the Projector On and Off Turning On the Projector 1. ON 22 Setting Up the Projector Release the tab and lift open the cover. 2. If a battery is swallowed, contact your doctor immediately. 1....
... the illumination button. Warning: Keep batteries away from children. Turn on any connected equipment you suspect the batteries are within 30 feet of the projector. If you plan to use. 3. Remove the lens cap. 2. Installing Batteries in the Remote Control The remote control uses two AA batteries...press it down until it clicks into place. If the buttons do not glow, replace the batteries. Turning the Projector On and Off Turning On the Projector 1. ON 22 Setting Up the Projector Release the tab and lift open the cover. 2. If a battery is swallowed, contact your doctor immediately. 1....
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... first turning off this product when not in use may need to turn off the projector's main power switch on , turn the projector off any equipment connected to unplug the projector, if necessary. The projector takes about 30 seconds to prolong the life of the product. Caution: Turn off...you see a picture, you could damage it cool as described on the projector, you can properly cool the projector at an altitude above , or you may reduce the overall life of the projector. Turning Off the Projector 1. When the Ppower light stops flashing orange and stays on the back. ...
... first turning off this product when not in use may need to turn off the projector's main power switch on , turn the projector off any equipment connected to unplug the projector, if necessary. The projector takes about 30 seconds to prolong the life of the product. Caution: Turn off...you see a picture, you could damage it cool as described on the projector, you can properly cool the projector at an altitude above , or you may reduce the overall life of the projector. Turning Off the Projector 1. When the Ppower light stops flashing orange and stays on the back. ...