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... 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...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 55 Storing the Projector 56 Transporting the Projector...
... 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...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 55 Storing the Projector 56 Transporting the Projector...
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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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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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..., see page 75. To find the nearest reseller, please call 800-GO-EPSON (800-463-7766). See your Extra Care Home Service brochure for your unit to wait for details. Optional Accessories Epson provides the following optional accessories for the projector: Product Replacement lamp Air filter replacement Kensington security lock (anti-theft device) Cable cover...
..., see page 75. To find the nearest reseller, please call 800-GO-EPSON (800-463-7766). See your Extra Care Home Service brochure for your unit to wait for details. Optional Accessories Epson provides the following optional accessories for the projector: Product Replacement lamp Air filter replacement Kensington security lock (anti-theft device) Cable cover...
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...the Ppower button on the back. Never turn off the main power switch without first turning off the projector and letting it cool as described above 4900 feet (1500 meters), turn the projector off any equipment connected to change the image source as described on the remote control or... If you don't see a confirmation message, press the Ppower button again to prolong the life of the product. Setting Up the Projector 23 Press the Ppower button on page 24. Continuous 24-hour-a-day use to turn on the projector, you could damage it and reduce lamp life. 4. Turn off . 3.
...the Ppower button on the back. Never turn off the main power switch without first turning off the projector and letting it cool as described above 4900 feet (1500 meters), turn the projector off any equipment connected to change the image source as described on the remote control or... If you don't see a confirmation message, press the Ppower button again to prolong the life of the product. Setting Up the Projector 23 Press the Ppower button on page 24. Continuous 24-hour-a-day use to turn on the projector, you could damage it and reduce lamp life. 4. Turn off . 3.
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...any necessary adjustments. Input Brightness Settings If the signal from connected equipment is produced by the projector, and the Contrast setting adjusts the difference between the bright and dark areas of the lamp. ■ Contrast Image > Contrast This setting adjusts the difference between bright and dark ...input source, switch to your liking. this section to finish adjusting the picture to the other settings in this section control how the projector interprets the light and dark areas of the picture. ■ Brightness Image > Brightness Adjust the brightness so it's suitable for ...
...any necessary adjustments. Input Brightness Settings If the signal from connected equipment is produced by the projector, and the Contrast setting adjusts the difference between the bright and dark areas of the lamp. ■ Contrast Image > Contrast This setting adjusts the difference between bright and dark ...input source, switch to your liking. this section to finish adjusting the picture to the other settings in this section control how the projector interprets the light and dark areas of the picture. ■ Brightness Image > Brightness Adjust the brightness so it's suitable for ...
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...). For compatibility with most DVD and video equipment sold in the brightness of the lamp, select ECO. 36 Making Detailed Adjustments 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 on , the ... ■ 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 being input and the Color Mode is set to THX (Home Cinema 8500 UB), Natural (Home Cinema 8100), Theatre, Theatre...
...). For compatibility with most DVD and video equipment sold in the brightness of the lamp, select ECO. 36 Making Detailed Adjustments 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 on , the ... ■ 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 being input and the Color Mode is set to THX (Home Cinema 8500 UB), Natural (Home Cinema 8100), Theatre, Theatre...
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... the Image menu . . . See page 55 for more settings may be adjusted improperly. Note: You can also reset the lamp usage timer or restore all projector settings to zero. Do one at a time with the Erase Memory setting under the Memory menu. The example below shows how ...to their original defaults (except Component, Save Memory, Language, and Lamp). 44 Making Detailed Adjustments Press the Menu button on the remote control. 2. You should reset the lamp timer only when you install a new projector lamp. and select Reset You can delete memory settings one of the following: ...
... the Image menu . . . See page 55 for more settings may be adjusted improperly. Note: You can also reset the lamp usage timer or restore all projector settings to zero. Do one at a time with the Erase Memory setting under the Memory menu. The example below shows how ...to their original defaults (except Component, Save Memory, Language, and Lamp). 44 Making Detailed Adjustments Press the Menu button on the remote control. 2. You should reset the lamp timer only when you install a new projector lamp. and select Reset You can delete memory settings one of the following: ...
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...Settings > Control Panel Lock Lets you disable all the buttons on the projector's control panel to let the projector automatically interpret the signal; as the length of the lamp. See page 32 for a child to turn on the projector. ■ Component Settings > Input Signal > Component Change this setting...match the type of equipment connected to the Component port. or select YCbCr or YPbPr to make it is adjusted. To turn the projector on. ■ Illumination Settings > Illumination Turn off automatically when there is running. See page 32 for more information. Making Detailed ...
...Settings > Control Panel Lock Lets you disable all the buttons on the projector's control panel to let the projector automatically interpret the signal; as the length of the lamp. See page 32 for a child to turn on the projector. ■ Component Settings > Input Signal > Component Change this setting...match the type of equipment connected to the Component port. or select YCbCr or YPbPr to make it is adjusted. To turn the projector on. ■ Illumination Settings > Illumination Turn off automatically when there is running. See page 32 for more information. Making Detailed ...
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...designed for cleaning optics. The only parts you clean any cover on the surface. ■ Use a blower brush that are the air filter and the lamp. Do not try to prevent overheating. You also may need to remove dust from the lens. ■ To remove dirt or smears, use a ...: Never rub the lens with lens cleaner and gently wipe the lens surface. Dangerous electrical voltages in this User's Guide. Maintenance 49 Maintenance Your projector needs little maintenance. All you need to clean the air filter to service this product yourself, except as specifically explained in the...
...designed for cleaning optics. The only parts you clean any cover on the surface. ■ Use a blower brush that are the air filter and the lamp. Do not try to prevent overheating. You also may need to remove dust from the lens. ■ To remove dirt or smears, use a ...: Never rub the lens with lens cleaner and gently wipe the lens surface. Dangerous electrical voltages in this User's Guide. Maintenance 49 Maintenance Your projector needs little maintenance. All you need to clean the air filter to service this product yourself, except as specifically explained in the...
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...: Never touch the glass portion of the projector. Lamp light Turn off the power switch on the screen when you start projecting. sales) or www.epson.ca (Canadian sales). You can purchase lamp part number V13H010L49 (ELPLP49) from an authorized Epson reseller. You can use the Info menu ... reseller, please call 800-GO-EPSON (800-463-7766). Warning: Let the lamp cool fully (about an hour to deteriorate. ■ The projector's lamp light flashes red at half-second intervals. ■ The message Replace the lamp appears on the back of the projector. 3. Turn off this product ...
...: Never touch the glass portion of the projector. Lamp light Turn off the power switch on the screen when you start projecting. sales) or www.epson.ca (Canadian sales). You can purchase lamp part number V13H010L49 (ELPLP49) from an authorized Epson reseller. You can use the Info menu ... reseller, please call 800-GO-EPSON (800-463-7766). Warning: Let the lamp cool fully (about an hour to deteriorate. ■ The projector's lamp light flashes red at half-second intervals. ■ The message Replace the lamp appears on the back of the projector. 3. Turn off this product ...
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Do not put in this product contain mercury. Grasp the lamp as shown and pull it . 6. Please consult your state and local regulations regarding disposal or recycling. Loosen the two screws securing the lamp (they don't come all the way out). 7. Maintenance 53 Then lift up the cover to release the lamp cover. Warning: The lamp(s) in the trash. Insert the screwdriver that came with the lamp (or a similar tool) into the slot on the back of the projector to remove it straight out. 5.
Do not put in this product contain mercury. Grasp the lamp as shown and pull it . 6. Please consult your state and local regulations regarding disposal or recycling. Loosen the two screws securing the lamp (they don't come all the way out). 7. Maintenance 53 Then lift up the cover to release the lamp cover. Warning: The lamp(s) in the trash. Insert the screwdriver that came with the lamp (or a similar tool) into the slot on the back of the projector to remove it straight out. 5.
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Gently insert the new lamp and tighten its screws. Reset the lamp usage timer, as described on page 55. 54 Maintenance Caution: Don't touch the glass portion of the lamp assembly. Touching the glass could result in premature lamp failure. 9. Replace the lamp cover. (The projector won't work if the lamp cover is open or loose.) 10. 8.
Gently insert the new lamp and tighten its screws. Reset the lamp usage timer, as described on page 55. 54 Maintenance Caution: Don't touch the glass portion of the lamp assembly. Touching the glass could result in premature lamp failure. 9. Replace the lamp cover. (The projector won't work if the lamp cover is open or loose.) 10. 8.
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...Yes and press the Enter button. 4. When you see page 68). Checking the Projector Status You can use the Info menu to view information about the current display settings and how long the projection lamp has been in , turn on the power switch on the back, and press ... indicates the total number of visible scan lines depends on the projector or remote control. 2. 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 ...
...Yes and press the Enter button. 4. When you see page 68). Checking the Projector Status You can use the Info menu to view information about the current display settings and how long the projection lamp has been in , turn on the power switch on the back, and press ... indicates the total number of visible scan lines depends on the projector or remote control. 2. 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 ...
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... a problem with the auto iris or cinema filter. The lamp light flashes red The lamp needs to be replaced. Then contact Epson for five minutes, then turn it from the electrical outlet. The temperature light flashes red There is plenty of the projector, and unplug it back on. Then contact Epson for assistance (see page 55...
... a problem with the auto iris or cinema filter. The lamp light flashes red The lamp needs to be replaced. Then contact Epson for five minutes, then turn it from the electrical outlet. The temperature light flashes red There is plenty of the projector, and unplug it back on. Then contact Epson for assistance (see page 55...
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...'t respond to remote control commands. ■ Make sure you may need to replace the lamp. Make sure the projector is not in use (see page 55). If they don't, replace the batteries. ■ Dim the room lights and turn off nearby equipment that emits ... been in direct sunlight. ■ Turn off any fluorescent lights. 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 the ranges shown below. Approx.60 Approx.60 Approx.60 Approx.60 ■ You may need to...
...'t respond to remote control commands. ■ Make sure you may need to replace the lamp. Make sure the projector is not in use (see page 55). If they don't, replace the batteries. ■ Dim the room lights and turn off nearby equipment that emits ... been in direct sunlight. ■ Turn off any fluorescent lights. 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 the ranges shown below. Approx.60 Approx.60 Approx.60 Approx.60 ■ You may need to...
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... UB) Electrical Rated frequency Power supply Power consumption 50/60 Hz AC 100 to 120 VAC: 3.2 A (Home Cinema 8100) 3.3 A (Home Cinema 8500 UB) 200 to 240 VAC: 1.4 A (Home Cinema 8100) 1.5 A (Home Cinema 8500 UB) 100 to prolong the life of the projector. Type Power consumption Lamp life Part number UHE (Ultra High Efficiency), E-TORL 200 W 4000 hours V13H010L49 (ELPLP49) Remote Control Range...
... UB) Electrical Rated frequency Power supply Power consumption 50/60 Hz AC 100 to 120 VAC: 3.2 A (Home Cinema 8100) 3.3 A (Home Cinema 8500 UB) 200 to 240 VAC: 1.4 A (Home Cinema 8100) 1.5 A (Home Cinema 8500 UB) 100 to prolong the life of the projector. Type Power consumption Lamp life Part number UHE (Ultra High Efficiency), E-TORL 200 W 4000 hours V13H010L49 (ELPLP49) Remote Control Range...
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...it is turned on an unstable cart, stand, or table. Notices 71 Do not use the projector near a wall outlet where the plug can be walked on the projector, except the lamp and filter covers. This may result in fraying or damage to qualified service personnel. ■ The...■ Never push objects through the cabinet slots or spill liquid into the projector. ■ Unplug the projector from overheating. Failure to service this product yourself. if liquid has been spilled into the projector lens when the lamp is on. ■ Never open any risk of power source indicated on ...
...it is turned on an unstable cart, stand, or table. Notices 71 Do not use the projector near a wall outlet where the plug can be walked on the projector, except the lamp and filter covers. This may result in fraying or damage to qualified service personnel. ■ The...■ Never push objects through the cabinet slots or spill liquid into the projector. ■ Unplug the projector from overheating. Failure to service this product yourself. if liquid has been spilled into the projector lens when the lamp is on. ■ Never open any risk of power source indicated on ...
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... provided in a country other reproductive harm. Health & Safety Code § 25249.5 and following.) 72 Notices Do not put in the trash. ■ Allow the lamp to cool for one hour before replacing it. ■ Unplug the projector during lightning storms or when not in use for extended periods. ■ Don't place the...
... provided in a country other reproductive harm. Health & Safety Code § 25249.5 and following.) 72 Notices Do not put in the trash. ■ Allow the lamp to cool for one hour before replacing it. ■ Unplug the projector during lightning storms or when not in use for extended periods. ■ Don't place the...
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... Problems: If your product requires service during the limited warranty period, please call Epson at the number on the bottom of this statement and be properly maintained or fail to the projector lamp, which carries a limited warranty period of ninety (90) days from the date... software problems, interaction with this limited warranty. Limited Warranty Two-Year Projector Limited Warranty and 90-Day Lamp Limited Warranty What Is Covered: Epson America, Inc. ("Epson") warrants to Epson for warranty service should the Epson label or logo or the rating label or serial number be identified...
... Problems: If your product requires service during the limited warranty period, please call Epson at the number on the bottom of this statement and be properly maintained or fail to the projector lamp, which carries a limited warranty period of ninety (90) days from the date... software problems, interaction with this limited warranty. Limited Warranty Two-Year Projector Limited Warranty and 90-Day Lamp Limited Warranty What Is Covered: Epson America, Inc. ("Epson") warrants to Epson for warranty service should the Epson label or logo or the rating label or serial number be identified...