Epson Powerlite 8000i Multimedia Projector Users Guide

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Power Light
Projection Lamp Light
 Light status Meaning
Steady orange  Projector is in sleep mode. (It is plugged in, but not 
projecting.)
Steady green  Power and lamp are on.
Flashing green  Projector is warming up. Allow about 30 seconds.
Flashing orange Projector is cooling down.
Off The projector is not plugged in or there is an internal 
projector problem.
Light status Meaning
Orange and red 
flashing alternatelyProjection lamp needs replacing.
Steady red Projection lamp has burned out. Replace it to project images.
Flashing red Problem with projection lamp or lamp power supply.
Off Lamp is functioning normally.
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Temperature Light
Light status Meaning
Flashing orange Projector is too hot.
Steady red Projector has turned off automatically because of 
overheating.
Flashing red Problem with the cooling fan or temperature sensor.
Off Projector is functioning normally.
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3Using the Projector Menus
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he eight projector menus allow you to control your projector from 
either the remote control or the control panel:
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The Video menu controls the look and quality of the projected 
image, and whether the image source is a computer or a video 
source (for example, a VCR). 
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The Audio menu controls audio features, such as the volume level, 
treble, bass, and 3D sound.
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The Effect menu lets you modify the special effects assigned to the 
Effects buttons on the remote control and change the cursor speed.
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The Setting menu allows you to set or adjust such projector 
options as the Picture in Picture (P in P) video source, blank 
screen color, image source message prompt, A/V Mute display 
option, and BNC input source. 
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The User’s Logo menu lets you capture and store a custom logo 
which may be used as a startup screen or with the A/V Mute 
option.
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The Reset All menu lets you restore the factory defaults for all the 
projector settings.
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The Advanced menu allows you to specify additional projector 
settings, including a language, startup logo, color matching, video 
signal, rear or ceiling projection, and the mouse/com port.
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The About menu provides information about H/V frequency, 
lamp hours, and computer or video selection.
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Accessing the Main Menu
To display the Main menu, press the Menu button on the control 
panel or the remote control. The Main menu appears.
Press the Menu button again to hide the menu.
As you select a menu, a submenu of options appears to the right. The 
options available in some submenus vary, depending on whether the 
current image source is the computer or a video source. The 
illustration above shows a list of submenus for the Video menu when 
the image source is the computer.
Image Calibration for Projector Software
Included on the ELP Link IV software CD is the Image Calibration for 
Projector (ICP) software. This program displays a full-screen image 
pattern which can be used to fine-tune menu adjustments to tracking, 
synchronization, display position, brightness, contrast, RGB levels, 
color temperature, black and white levels, and screen sharpness.
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To use ICP, with the projector connected and operating, open the ICP 
folder, and then double-click the ICP icon.
Changing a Menu Setting
To change a menu setting: 
1. Press the Menu button on the control panel or remote control to 
display the Main menu. 
2. Press the up or down arrows (control panel) or press up or down 
on the Enter button (remote control) to scroll through the menu 
choices. 
Power
Video
Computer
A/V muteResize
Esc
HelpMenu
ShiftKeystone
VolumeSync.Sync.
Tracking
Tracking
Power
Freeze
A/V MuteE-Zoom
R/C ON
OFF
3
1
5
2
4
EnterEsc
down button up button
Enter 
button
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3. Press the Enter button to display a submenu. 
4. Press the up or down arrows (control panel) or up or down on the 
Enter button (remote control) to scroll through the submenu 
choices.
5. Press either the left or right arrow buttons (control panel) or right 
or left on the Enter button (remote control) to change a setting on 
one of the submenus.
6. When you are finished changing settings, press Esc to go back to 
the Main menu. The changes are saved automatically.  
Power
Video
Computer
A/V muteResize
Esc
HelpMenu
ShiftKeystone
VolumeSync.Sync.
Tracking
Tracking
Power
Freeze
A/V MuteE-Zoom
R/C ON
OFF
3
1
5
2
4
EnterEsc
Enter button
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The settings available in each of the menus are described below.
Note: Some options are limited to being enabled (turned on) or disabled 
(turned off). Enabled options are indicated by a green light. Disabled 
options are blank.
Video Menu (Image Source = Computer) 
The Video menu lets you make adjustments to the projected image. 
The following options are available when the image source is 
Computer 1 or Computer 2.
Note: The computer must be connected and operating, and the image 
source on the projector must be set to Computer 1 or Computer 2 for you to 
access these menu options.Menu item Description
Position Select this item and then press the right arrow button (control panel) 
or press right on the Enter button (remote control) to enter the screen 
position adjustment mode. Then use the Enter button (remote 
control) or up, down, left, and right buttons (control panel) to move 
the screen position in the corresponding direction.
When you finish making adjustments, press the Esc button to return 
to the Video menu.
Tracking Matches the projector’s internal clock to various computer graphic 
signals. Adjust this setting to remove vertical lines from the image.
Sync Synchronizes with the tracking signal sent from the computer. Adjust 
this setting to correct fuzziness or screen flicker.
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Brightness Lightens or darkens the overall image. Increase brightness to lighten 
an image, or decrease it to darken the image.
Contrast Adjusts the difference between light and dark areas. Increase the 
contrast to make light areas lighter and dark areas darker. Decrease it 
to minimize the difference between light and dark areas.
RGB Adjusts the color balance of the input source.
Select this item and then press the right arrow button (control panel) 
or press right on the Enter button (remote control) to enter the color 
adjustment mode. Then use the Enter button or up and down buttons 
(control panel) to select a color. 
Next, use the Enter button or left and right buttons (control panel) to 
adjust the selected color. Increase the color setting for more intense 
color on the screen, and lower the setting for less intense color.
When you finish making adjustments, press the Esc button to return 
to the Video menu. 
Sharpness Adjusts the sharpness of the screen image.
Resolution Specifies the video signal. In most cases, this setting should be left at 
the Auto setting allowing the system to automatically detect the video 
signal. If you want to specify a setting, however, you can select from 
32 settings.
Preset Allows you to save and recall settings for up to five computer 
sessions including the resolution, tracking, sync signal, and position. Menu item Description
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Video Menu (Image Source = Video) 
The Video menu lets you make adjustments to the projected image. 
The following options are available when the image source is Video.
Note: The projector’s image source must be set to Video, and the video 
source (such as a VCR, DVD, or camcorder) must be connected and 
operating for you to access these menu options. (For example, the projector 
must actually be projecting the image from your video tape if you’re using a 
VCR.) Reset Returns all menu items to their initial factory defaults.
Select this item and then press the right arrow button (control panel) 
or right on the Enter button (remote control) to display the 
confirmation screen.
Select Yes and then press the Enter button to reset the menu.
If you change your mind, select No and then press the Enter button to 
clear the confirmation screen without changing any settings.
Menu item Description
Position Select this item and then press the right arrow button (control panel) 
or press right on the Enter button (remote control) to enter the screen 
position adjustment mode. Then use the Enter button (remote 
control) or up, down, left, and right buttons (control panel) to move 
the screen position in the corresponding direction.
When you finish making adjustments, press the Esc button to return 
to the Video menu. Menu item Description
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