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Note: You can also use the projector’s Keystone function to help get 
optimum screen geometry. Adjust angle tilt optically by pressing the Optical 
Keystone Adjustment knob on the side of the projector (next to the handle), 
and then turning the dial clockwise or counterclockwise to move the lens up 
or down. Adjust angle tilt digitally by pressing the Keystone button on 
the control panel to increase or decrease the image adjustment. This feature 
allows you to correct up to a ± 20° tilt, maintaining an aspect ratio of 4:3. 
Using the ELP Link IV software, you can correct up to a ± 30° tilt.
Resizing the Projected Image 
The Resize button lets you select the projection method for certain 
types of image signals input from a computer. Press the Resize button 
on the control panel or the remote control to select one of the 
following projection methods for your projector.
With images less than XGA (1024 ´ 768) for the PowerLite 8000i and 
less than SXGA (1280 ´ 1024) for the PowerLite 9000i, you can either 
display the image in the center of the projection area or display it full 
size.
With images greater than XGA size for the PowerLite 8000i and 
greater than SXGA size for the 9000i (up to 1600 ´ 1200 pixels), you 
can project the entire image in a compressed format. If you keep 
pressing the Resize button, the projector will pan around areas of the 
image in the original source resolution. When displaying the full 
screen, the projector automatically reduces the image size to the 
projector’s maximum resolution.
Note: The Resize button cannot be used with images at XGA 
(1024
´768) resolution on the PowerLite 8000i or with images at SXGA 
(1280´1024) resolution on the PowerLite 9000i.
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Sleep Mode
Sleep mode conserves electricity by automatically turning off the lamp 
after the projector has not been used for 30 minutes. In sleep mode, 
the projector’s power status indicator is orange and only a minimum 
amount of the projector’s circuitry remains on. This conserves 
electricity, cools the projector, and extends the life of the lamp. When 
the projector is in sleep mode, you can press the Power button to start 
projecting images, or you can unplug the projector’s power cord.
Controlling the Projector
You can use the remote control or the control panel on top of the 
projector to perform the following actions: p
Turn the power on or off  
p
Automatically set up the computer image 
p
Switch between input images (Computer 1, Computer 2, or 
Video)
p
Access the projector menus to adjust the image, audio, video, and 
display settings
p
Resize the projected image
p
Freeze the display (remote control only)
p
Temporarily display a blank screen
p
Adjust or mute audio/video output
p
Use custom functions (remote control only)
p
Move the mouse pointer (remote control only)
p
View online help
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Using the Remote Control
Power
Freeze
A/V MuteE-Zoom
R/C ON
OFF
3
1
5
2
4
EnterEsc
Enter (pointer) 
button
Esc button
Freeze
A/V MuteE-Zoom
Special effects 
buttons (1-5)
Illumination
IR OutputPowerbattery cover
cover lockRemote Control 
ON/OFF
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Additional remote control options are available by opening the cover 
just below the Esc button.
The remote control uses a line-of-sight infrared signal. To use the 
remote control, point it toward one of the remote control receivers 
located at the front and back of the projector. (See page 62.)
You can use the remote control up to about 32.8 feet (10 meters) from 
the projector. (This distance may be shorter if the remote control 
batteries are low.) You must also be within a 
± 30
° angle from the 
front or rear sensor.
Power
Freeze
A/V MuteE-Zoom
R/C ON
OFF
3
1
5
2
4
EnterEsc
Menu
Comp1
S-Video
Auto
P in P PresetResizeVideoBNCHelp- Volume +
Menu
Comp1
S-Video
Auto
P in P
VolumeHelp
BNC
Video
Resize
Preset
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Note: To be able to use the remote control as a wireless mouse, make sure 
you’ve connected the mouse cable to the projector and your computer. (See 
Chapter 1 for instructions.)
The five Special Effects buttons are preprogrammed with the 
following options:
1  Change the mouse cursor to a stamp
2 Draw a box
3  Use a marker pen
4  Draw a freehand line
5 Clear the screen
For information on changing these special effects, see page 107.
The projector may not respond to remote control commands in these 
conditions: p
The R/C (remote control) on/off switch is in the OFF position
p
Batteries are weak
p
Ambient light is too bright
p
A certain type of fluorescent light is present
p
A strong light source (such as direct sunlight) shines into the 
infrared receiver
p
Other equipment emitting infrared energy is present (such as a 
radiant room heater)
Correct these conditions to use the remote control or control the 
projector from a computer.
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The following table summarizes the remote control functions.  Button Function
Power Starts or stops the projector.
Freeze Keeps the current computer or video image on the screen.
A/V Mute Turns off the audio and video, displaying either the black, blue or 
user logo background.
E-Zoom Enlarges or reduces the image size from 1x to 4x (in 24 steps). 
Pressing the right side of the button enlarges the image, pressing 
the left side of the button reduces the image. To display a portion 
of an enlarged image which is outside of the display area, press 
the Enter button and scroll the image to the desired location.
RC ON/OFF Turns the remote control on or off. 
Effects buttons Use to display preprogrammed special effects. Additional effects 
can be programmed using the ELP Link IV software, or control 
panel menu options. (See page 107 for instructions.)
Enter
(Pointer button)Use the Enter button to navigate the menus or use the remote as 
a mouse pointer when the projector is connected to the computer 
with the main cable and the mouse cable. When the image 
source is Computer, the Enter button acts as a mouse left-click.
Illumination Iluminates all buttons on the remote control for 10 seconds.
Esc Stops the current function. Pressing Esc while viewing a menu or 
the online help displays the previous screen or menu. When the 
image source is Computer, the Esc button acts as a mouse 
right-click.
Menu Displays or hides the menu.
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Comp1 Switches to the Computer 1 image.
S-Video Switches to the S-Video image.
Auto Optimizes the computer image. 
P in P Displays a video or S-video image in a subscreen on the main 
display. Use the Enter button to reposition the Picture in Picture  
(P in P) screen, or the E-Zoom button to enlarge or reduce the 
image. Changes made to the P in P screen location and size are 
automatically carried over to the next P in P session.
Help Displays the online help menu.
Comp 2/BNC Switches to the Computer2/BNC image.
Video Switches to and toggles the Video image.
Resize Switches the display dot mode and resize mode for VGA, SVGA, 
SXGA and UXGA input. You cannot resize the image if the input 
resolution matches the output resolution of the projector.
Preset Saves and recalls settings (resolution, tracking, sync signal and 
position) for up to five different sessions. To save the current 
session settings, press the Preset button and it will be assigned 
the next available number 1 through 5. To recall a setting, press 
the Preset button a second time and move to the desired session 
number. To overwrite a saved setting, move to the setting you 
want to replace and press Enter. When the confirmation message 
appears, choose Yes and press Enter.
 – Volume +
 
Adjusts the volume. Button Function
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Using the Control Panel 
You can use the control panel to control the projector instead of the 
remote control. However, you can access the custom features only 
when you are using the remote control.
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 control panel tracking and 
synchronization adjustments. To use ICP, with the projector 
connected and operating, open the ICP folder, and then double-click 
the ICP icon.
The following table summarizes the control panel functions.   Button Function
Power Starts or stops projection.
Help Displays the online help menu.
Power
Video
Computer
A/V muteResize
Esc
HelpMenu
ShiftKeystone
VolumeSync.
Sync.
Tracking
Tracking
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Computer Switches between Computer 1 and Computer 2.
Video Switches to the video image. Pressing the button once switches 
to composite video, pressing it twice switches to S-Video.
A/V Mute Turns off the audio and video, displaying either the black, blue or 
user logo background.
Resize Switches the display dot mode and resize mode for VGA, SVGA, 
SXGA, and UXGA input. You cannot resize the image if the input 
resolution matches the output resolution of the projector.
Menu Displays or hides the menu.
Esc Stops the current function. Pressing Esc while viewing a menu or 
the online help displays the previous screen or menu. When the 
image source is Computer, the Esc button acts as a mouse 
right-click.
Up, down arrows 
(Sync+/Sync
-)Synchronizes the computer’s graphic signal. Use these buttons to 
adjust an overall image that is fuzzy or streaked, or to select menu 
items during menu operations. Allows movement or selection of 
a menu, if a menu is displayed.
Left, right arrows
(tracking
-/
tracking+)Matches the projector’s internal clock to various computer 
graphic signals (tracking adjustment). 
Use these buttons to adjust an image with vertical fuzzy lines, or 
to change numeric settings during menu operations.
Allows movement of a menu, if a menu is displayed.
Enter Selects a menu option or the next menu/help screen. Pressing 
Enter when no menu or help screen is displayed optimizes the 
computer image. Button Function
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Projector Status Lights
The lights on top of the projector indicate the projector’s operating 
status.
Caution: A red light warns you if a serious problem occurs. See Chapter 6 
for what to do if a warning light comes on.Shift Pressing the shift and Keystone buttons at the same time 
increases or decreases the sound volume.
 – Keystone + Adjusts a trapezoid distorted image to normal, correcting up to a 
± 20° tilt.
 – Volume +
 
Adjusts the volume when used in conjunction with the Shift 
button.  Button Function
power light temperature light projection lamp light
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