Epson Powerlite 8000i Multimedia Projector Users Guide

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Transporting the Projector
The projector contains many glass parts and precision parts. If you 
need to transport it, please follow these packing guidelines to prevent 
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When shipping the projector for repairs, use the original 
packaging material if possible. If you do not have the original 
packaging, use equivalent materials, placing plenty of cushioning 
around the projector.
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When transporting the projector for business use, first put the...

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6Troubleshooting
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his chapter describes the problems indicated by the warning lights 
and provides information on how to solve problems with the projector. 
It is divided into the following sections:
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Problems with the projector. See this section if the projector is not 
working and to find out what the warning lights mean.
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Problems with the remote control. See this section if the projector 
is not responding to remote control commands.
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Problems with the screen image or sound. See this section...

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If you have a problem, check the appropriate section and follow all 
suggestions that apply to your problem. You can also check the online 
help by pressing the Help button on the control panel or remote 
control. If none of the suggestions solves the problem, call your dealer 
or contact EPSON as described on page 7.
Problems with the Projector
If you have problems with the projector, first turn it off and unplug it. 
Then plug the power cord back in and turn on the...

Problems with the Projector
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See the following pages for information on what to do when you see 
these warning lights or encounter other specific problems with the 
projector.Light Color Meaning
Temperature Flashing orange The projector is hot.
Red The projector is too hot and has turned off 
automatically.
Flashing red There’s a problem with the cooling fan or 
temperature sensor. Call a service 
representative.
Projection
lampRed or
flashing orange and redThe lamp needs to be replaced. (See...

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The power light is flashing orange and you cannot turn on the 
projector.
The lamp is cooling down. Wait until the light turns off and then turn 
on the projector.
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The power light does not come on.
Turn off the projector, check that the power cable is connected 
securely both at the power outlet and the projector, and press the 
Power button again. Try removing and reseating the lamp.
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Projected images get darker or start to deteriorate, or the projection 
lamp...

Problems with the Remote Control
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Problems with the Remote Control
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The projector doesn’t respond to remote control commands.
Make sure the remote control is turned on. The RC switch, on the side 
of the remote control, should be turned to the On position.
The remote control unit’s batteries may be low on power. Replace 
them.
Make sure the projector’s mouse cable is securely connected to both 
your computer’s mouse port and the projector’s main cable. See 
Chapter 1 for details.
Make sure you...

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Problems with the Image or Sound
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An image does not appear on the screen.
Check that the power light is on and the lens cover is off. Also make 
sure the cables are installed correctly, as described in Chapter 1.
The correct image source may not be selected. Press the Computer 
button on the control panel or the Comp1, Video, or BNC button 
on the remote control to choose another image source. 
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Only part of the computer image is displayed.
If the computer’s output...

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Macintosh:
For a Macintosh, choose Control Panels under the Apple menu and 
then choose Monitors. In the Monitors screen, choose Options and 
make sure Macintosh Hi-Res Display or another 1024
´768 display 
for the 8000i or 1366
´1024 display for the 9000i is selected. For 
supported display settings, see “Supported Monitor Displays” on 
page 154.
You also may need to modify existing presentation files if you created 
them for a different resolution. See your software...

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The image or parts of the image are blurred or not in focus.
Adjust the Brightness and Contrast settings on the Video menu. If 
you’re viewing a computer image, also try adjusting the Tracking and 
Sync buttons on the projector’s control panel. 
There may be dirt or smears on the lens. Clean the lens as described on 
page 136.
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The image quality is poor on a laptop computer.
The video signal may be split between the computer and the projector. 
If you notice a...