Epson 8150i Multimedia Projector Users Guide

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The image isn’t square, but trapezoid-shaped.

Make sure the projector isn’t placed off to one side of the screen, 
at an angle. Place the projector directly in front of the center of 
the screen, facing the screen squarely.

If you’ve tilted the projector upward by extending the legs, the 
image will be broader at the top. Hold down the 
+ or – side of the 
Keystone button on top of the projector until the image is 
square. 
The image contains static or noise.

If you’ve connected a...

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You see vertical stripes or the image still looks blurry after 
trying the solutions in the previous section.

If you’re projecting from a computer and displaying an image that 
contains a lot of fine detail (such as the body of a letter), you may 
notice one or more vertical stripes or bands, or some of the 
characters may look heavy or blurred. Press 
Auto on the remote 
control or the   
Enter button on the control panel. This resets 
the projector’s tracking and sync settings.

If...

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The colors of the image are not right.

The color balance may be incorrect. If you’re displaying a 
computer image, use the 
Gamma option in the projector’s Video 
menu to adjust the balance of red, green, and blue. If you’re 
displaying video, adjust the 
Color, Tint, and Gamma settings on 
the Video menu. Also try adjusting the 
Color Setting option in 
the Advanced menu.

Check your computer display settings to correct the color balance.
There is no sound.

Try turning up the...

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Solving Problems with the Remote 
Control
The projector doesn’t respond to remote control commands.

Make sure the remote control is turned on. 

Make sure you are within 30 feet of the projector, have a direct 
line-of-sight to the projector’s front or back sensor, and are no 
more than 30° to the left or right, or 15° above or below, the 
sensor.

The remote control batteries may not be installed correctly or may 
be low on power. To test the batteries, press the  light button. 
The...

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Solving Problems with EasyMP.net
You cannot send your presentation to the projector.

Make sure the projector is plugged into a power outlet (the 
projector doesn’t have to be turned on, though). It must also be 
properly connected to your network, as described in the 
Administrator’s Manual.

Make sure the memory card is inserted in the projector’s 
PCMCIA slot. See page 16.
You’ve copied your presentation to the projector, but it 
doesn’t show up in Easy View.
Make sure the...

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When using the EMP Tablet software, you can’t move the 
cursor all the way to the edge of the screen.
You may need to move or resize the EMP Tablet window on your 
computer’s desktop. You can also drag the toolbar out of the way, if 
necessary.
When using EMP Scenario, you can’t drag a PowerPoint file 
into the scenario window.
You have to double-click the PowerPoint file in EMP Scenario’s file 
window to open the individual slides; then drag each slide from the 
thumbnail window into...

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Where To Get Help
EPSON provides technical assistance through electronic support 
services and automated telephone services 24 hours a day, as listed in 
the following table.
Telephone Support Services
To use the EPSON PrivateLine Support service, call (800) 637-7661 
and enter the PIN on the EPSON PrivateLine Support card included 
in your Owner’s Kit. This is the fastest way of speaking to a live 
representative, and it’s free. This service is available 6
AM to 6PM, 
Pacific Time,...

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Before you call, please have the following information ready:

Product name (EPSON PowerLite 8150i)

Product serial number (located on the bottom of the projector)

Video source (computer, DVD player, etc.) and how it’s 
connected

Description of the problem
You can purchase screens, carrying cases, and other accessories 
from EPSON by calling (800) 873-7766; in Canada, please call 
(800) 873-7766 for dealer referral. To purchase accessories online 
or view EPSON’s complete product...

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Index75
Index
A
A/V Mute, 54
Accessories, 73
Adapter, Macintosh desktop, 32
Adobe Acrobat Reader, 4
Anti-theft device, 30
Aspect ratio, 44
Audio
adjusting volume, 44, 53
connecting cables, 35, 36
problems, 60, 68
turning off (using A/V Mute), 54
B
Bar tool, 58
Box tool, 57
C
Computer, connecting to, 31 to 35
D
Drawing on the screen, 20 to 25, 56 to 58
Drawing tablet, 3, 20
E
EasyMP.net
capturing an image, 25
drawing on screen, 20 to 25
Easy File, 13 to 15
Easy View, 17 to 19
introduction, 2
problems, 70...