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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... light output based on the gamma and black/white levels of your projected content, for perfectly adjusted images and deepest blacks ■ Epson® Crystal Fine 3LCD technology for reliable picture quality, increased contrast ratio and uniform colors ■ 1080Perfect™ video processing using HQV...VX technology for more film-like images free of noise or artifacts ■ 10-bit (Home Cinema 8100) or 12-bit (Home Cinema 8500 UB) color quality for unmatched color accuracy, with vertical and horizontal offset lens shift ■ Seven color modes, including x.v.Color™, to quickly...
... light output based on the gamma and black/white levels of your projected content, for perfectly adjusted images and deepest blacks ■ Epson® Crystal Fine 3LCD technology for reliable picture quality, increased contrast ratio and uniform colors ■ 1080Perfect™ video processing using HQV...VX technology for more film-like images free of noise or artifacts ■ 10-bit (Home Cinema 8100) or 12-bit (Home Cinema 8500 UB) color quality for unmatched color accuracy, with vertical and horizontal offset lens shift ■ Seven color modes, including x.v.Color™, to quickly...
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...projecting the brightest picture available. ■ Living Room for the most natural color reproduction when viewing movies through HDMI. The built-in Epson Cinema Filter automatically improves color reproduction in a fully darkened room. ■ Theatre Black 2 to Living Room if it's usually used...Living Room. Use in a dimly lit room. ■ Theatre Black 1 for various lighting environments. 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 in a fully ...
...projecting the brightest picture available. ■ Living Room for the most natural color reproduction when viewing movies through HDMI. The built-in Epson Cinema Filter automatically improves color reproduction in a fully darkened room. ■ Theatre Black 2 to Living Room if it's usually used...Living Room. Use in a dimly lit room. ■ Theatre Black 1 for various lighting environments. 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 in a fully ...
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... set to x.v.Color (see page 29). For compatibility with most DVD and video equipment sold in the brightness of the correct setting. ■ EPSON Super White Signal > Advanced > EPSON Super White Note: This setting can be used only when HDMI1 or HDMI2 is selected as the image source (see page 24). On... of the image. ■ Auto Iris Image > Auto Iris Note: This setting cannot be 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).
... set to x.v.Color (see page 29). For compatibility with most DVD and video equipment sold in the brightness of the correct setting. ■ EPSON Super White Signal > Advanced > EPSON Super White Note: This setting can be used only when HDMI1 or HDMI2 is selected as the image source (see page 24). On... of the image. ■ Auto Iris Image > Auto Iris Note: This setting cannot be 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).
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...details such as hair and clothing. Note: This setting can select Standard to adjust the sharpness of movement. The projector uses 3D DigiScan™ HD Circuitry Processing for watching videos captured with a signal input through the Component, HDMI 1, or HDMI 2 ports (see page 39). With the ...it . ■ Sharpness Image > Sharpness Use this function to make lines and edges appear more distinct in the image. For the Home Cinema 8500 UB, this setting cannot be used only when viewing composite video or S-video signals, or 480i or 576i, or 1080i signals input through the PC...
...details such as hair and clothing. Note: This setting can select Standard to adjust the sharpness of movement. The projector uses 3D DigiScan™ HD Circuitry Processing for watching videos captured with a signal input through the Component, HDMI 1, or HDMI 2 ports (see page 39). With the ...it . ■ Sharpness Image > Sharpness Use this function to make lines and edges appear more distinct in the image. For the Home Cinema 8500 UB, this setting cannot be used only when viewing composite video or S-video signals, or 480i or 576i, or 1080i signals input through the PC...
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...Color (see page 29) or with 2-2 pulldown detection or 2-3 pulldown detection. This setting reduces flickering of noise reduction. ■ Mosquito NR (Home Cinema 8500 UB only) Signal > Advanced > Mosquito NR Note: This setting cannot be used when the Color Mode is set to x.v.Color (see page 29) or with ... 2-2 Pull-down (Home Cinema 8100 only) Signal > Advanced > 2-2 Pull-down Note: This setting can select from 3 levels. ■ Block NR (Home Cinema 8500 UB only) Signal > Advanced > Block NR Note: This setting cannot be used when the Color Mode is set to progressive signals.
...Color (see page 29) or with 2-2 pulldown detection or 2-3 pulldown detection. This setting reduces flickering of noise reduction. ■ Mosquito NR (Home Cinema 8500 UB only) Signal > Advanced > Mosquito NR Note: This setting cannot be used when the Color Mode is set to x.v.Color (see page 29) or with ... 2-2 Pull-down (Home Cinema 8100 only) Signal > Advanced > 2-2 Pull-down Note: This setting can select from 3 levels. ■ Block NR (Home Cinema 8500 UB only) Signal > Advanced > Block NR Note: This setting cannot be used when the Color Mode is set to progressive signals.
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■ 4-4 Pull-down (Home Cinema 8500 UB only) Signal > Advanced > 4-4 Pull-down setting is turned on. This setting cannot be used when the Color Mode is set to x.v.Color (see page 68). ... a signal input through the PC port. You can adjust them to select whether images are stored separately for 4-4 pulldown detection. ■ Frame Interpolation (Home Cinema 8500 UB only) Signal > Frame Interpolation This setting compares the current and previous frames, then creates a frame between magenta and green. Color Settings If the image colors...
■ 4-4 Pull-down (Home Cinema 8500 UB only) Signal > Advanced > 4-4 Pull-down setting is turned on. This setting cannot be used when the Color Mode is set to x.v.Color (see page 68). ... a signal input through the PC port. You can adjust them to select whether images are stored separately for 4-4 pulldown detection. ■ Frame Interpolation (Home Cinema 8500 UB only) Signal > Frame Interpolation This setting compares the current and previous frames, then creates a frame between magenta and green. Color Settings If the image colors...
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You can select from 3 levels of contrast enhancement. ■ Super-resolution (Home Cinema 8500 UB only) Image > Advanced > Super-resolution This setting sharpens blurred images, enhancing the apparent detail of -focus backgrounds, may need to blur the bright ...of enhancement. Lower values will darken the light areas. You can adjust the Tracking and Sync settings 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 adjust the hue, saturation, and ...
You can select from 3 levels of contrast enhancement. ■ Super-resolution (Home Cinema 8500 UB only) Image > Advanced > Super-resolution This setting sharpens blurred images, enhancing the apparent detail of -focus backgrounds, may need to blur the bright ...of enhancement. Lower values will darken the light areas. You can adjust the Tracking and Sync settings 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 adjust the hue, saturation, and ...
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... the desired levels. 1. Making Detailed Adjustments 43 Press the Memory button on the remote control. 2. Select Save Memory. 3. Renaming Memory Settings With the Home Cinema 8500 UB, you can clear all of the following: ■ To select a name from the displayed preset names, select the desired name and press the Enter button...
... the desired levels. 1. Making Detailed Adjustments 43 Press the Memory button on the remote control. 2. Select Save Memory. 3. Renaming Memory Settings With the Home Cinema 8500 UB, you can clear all of the following: ■ To select a name from the displayed preset names, select the desired name and press the Enter button...
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...Here you 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 these numbers: ■ U.S.: (562) ..., for the duration of speaking to a Support Representative To use the Epson PrivateLine Support service, call 800-GO-EPSON (800-463-7766). Speak to a live representative, and it's free. sales) or www.epson.ca (Canadian sales). Before you can purchase screens, carrying cases, or...
...Here you 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 these numbers: ■ U.S.: (562) ..., for the duration of speaking to a Support Representative To use the Epson PrivateLine Support service, call 800-GO-EPSON (800-463-7766). Speak to a live representative, and it's free. sales) or www.epson.ca (Canadian sales). Before you can purchase screens, carrying cases, or...
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... (ISO 21118 standard) Color light output 1800 lumens ECO mode: White light output 481 lumens (ISO 21118 standard) Color light output 481 lumens Home Cinema 8500 UB: Normal mode: White light output 1600 lumens (ISO 21118 standard) Color light output 1600 lumens ECO mode: White light output 471 lumens (ISO 21118 standard...) Color light output 471 lumens 36000:1 (Home Cinema 8100) 200000:1 (Home Cinema 8500 UB) 30 to 300 inches 2.8 to 62.8 feet (0.87 to 19.15 m) 1 to 2.1 16:9 22 to 28 dB Specifications 65
... (ISO 21118 standard) Color light output 1800 lumens ECO mode: White light output 481 lumens (ISO 21118 standard) Color light output 481 lumens Home Cinema 8500 UB: Normal mode: White light output 1600 lumens (ISO 21118 standard) Color light output 1600 lumens ECO mode: White light output 471 lumens (ISO 21118 standard...) Color light output 471 lumens 36000:1 (Home Cinema 8100) 200000:1 (Home Cinema 8500 UB) 30 to 300 inches 2.8 to 62.8 feet (0.87 to 19.15 m) 1 to 2.1 16:9 22 to 28 dB Specifications 65
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... 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... (450 mm) 14.2 inches (360 mm); Turn off this product when not in use to 120 VAC: Operating: 282 W (Home Cinema 8100) 297 W (Home Cinema 8500 UB) Standby: 0.2 W 66 Specifications Brightness decreases over time.
... 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... (450 mm) 14.2 inches (360 mm); Turn off this product when not in use to 120 VAC: Operating: 282 W (Home Cinema 8100) 297 W (Home Cinema 8500 UB) Standby: 0.2 W 66 Specifications Brightness decreases over time.
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Specifications 67 220 to 240 VAC: Operating: 269 W (Home Cinema 8100) 284 W (Home Cinema 8500 UB) Standby: 0.4 W Environmental Temperature Operating: 41 to 95 °F (5 to 35 °C) Storage: 14 to 140 °F (-10 to 60 °C) Humidity Operating: 20 to 80% RH, non-condensing Storage: 10 to 90% RH, non-condensing Operating altitude Up to 7500 feet (2286 meters) Safety United States Canada FCC Part 15B Class B (DoC) UL60950-1 ICES-003 Class B CSA C22.2 No. 60950-1 Pixelworks DNX™ ICs are used in this projector.
Specifications 67 220 to 240 VAC: Operating: 269 W (Home Cinema 8100) 284 W (Home Cinema 8500 UB) Standby: 0.4 W Environmental Temperature Operating: 41 to 95 °F (5 to 35 °C) Storage: 14 to 140 °F (-10 to 60 °C) Humidity Operating: 20 to 80% RH, non-condensing Storage: 10 to 90% RH, non-condensing Operating altitude Up to 7500 feet (2286 meters) Safety United States Canada FCC Part 15B Class B (DoC) UL60950-1 ICES-003 Class B CSA C22.2 No. 60950-1 Pixelworks DNX™ ICs are used in this projector.
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Declaration of Product: Model: Marketing Name: Epson Projector H336A/H337A PowerLite Home Cinema 8100/Home Cinema 8500 UB 74 Notices Records maintained continue to reflect the equipment being produced can be expected to the following two conditions: (1) this device must ...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) 290-5254 Declare under sole responsibility that may ...
Declaration of Product: Model: Marketing Name: Epson Projector H336A/H337A PowerLite Home Cinema 8100/Home Cinema 8500 UB 74 Notices Records maintained continue to reflect the equipment being produced can be expected to the following two conditions: (1) this device must ...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) 290-5254 Declare under sole responsibility that may ...