Epson Powerlite 8100i Multimedia Projector Users Guide

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Connecting to Other Video Sources
You can connect a VCR, camcorder, laser disc player, DVD player, 
digital camera, or any other compatible video source to your projector.
The projector supports HDTV, NTSC, PAL, and SECAM video 
formats, and automatically detects and identifies the video format. 
However, you can specify that a single broadcast format be detected. 
(See page 65.) Note that the projector will then be able to detect only 
one type of video signal.
The projector...

36Setting Up the Projector
Connecting RCA Cables
Before starting, make sure the projector and your VCR or other video 
source are turned off.
1. Connect the yellow RCA plug on one end of the RCA video cable 
to the projector’s 
Video port. Connect the other end of the cable 
to the video-out port of your video source. 
2. If you’ll be using audio, connect the RCA audio cable to the left 
and right Audio ports of the projector (insert the white plug into 
the 
L port and the red plug into the R port)....

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Connecting S-Video or Component Video
Before starting, make sure the projector and your VCR or other video 
source are turned off.
1. For S-Video, insert one end of an S-Video cable into the 
projector’s 
S-Video connector. Insert the other end into the 
S-video-out port of your video source.
For component video, connect the three ends of a BNC cable into 
the projector’s 
R, G, and B ports. (Don’t connect the cables to 
the projector’s 
H/C Sync or VSync ports.) Insert the...

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Using the Projector
Once you have connected your projector to your other equipment 
(as described in Chapter 1), you’re ready to turn it on, adjust the 
image, and give your presentation. This chapter covers the following:
nTurning on the projector and other equipment
nAdjusting the image
nUsing the remote control 
nZooming your image with the remote
nControlling the projector
nDrawing on the screen
nWhat to do when the lights flash
nUsing the on-screen help
nShutting down the...

40Using the Projector
Turning On Your Equipment
Make sure your projector and other equipment are set up and 
connected correctly, as described in Chapter 1. Then turn on your 
projector, as described below, followed by any equipment you’ve 
connected to it. You can turn on your computer and video equipment 
in any order, but if you have more than one computer or video source 
connected, you may have to switch to the desired source as described 
on page 51. 
Turning On the Projector
Follow these steps to...

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5. Do one of the following:
nIf you’ve connected more than one computer and/or video 
source, you may need to press the 
Computer or Video 
button on top of the projector to select the correct source. 
(Allow a few seconds for the projector to sync up after 
pressing the button.)
These buttons switch the display between the video source(s) 
and the computer source(s).
nTurn on or restart your computer. In a few moments, you 
should see your computer display projected.
(Windows only:...

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What To Do If You See a Blank Screen
If you see a blank screen or a blue screen with the message No Signal 
after turning on your computer or video source, do one of the 
following:
nMake sure the cables are connected correctly, as described in 
Chapter 1.
nMake sure the power light is green and not flashing and the lens 
cap is off. 
nIf you’ve connected more than one computer and/or video source, 
you may need to press the 
Computer or Video button on top of 
the projector to...

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If this option isn’t available, you may need to select one of the 
Simulscan resolution settings:
1. Click the 
Monitor icon. 
2. Select a 
Simulscan resolution as shown. (Allow a few seconds for 
the projector to sync up after making the selection.)
If you’re using a PC laptop:
nPress the function key that lets you display on an external 
monitor. It’s often identified with an icon such as   or 
labelled 
CRT/LCD. You may have to hold down the Fn key while 
pressing it. Check your...

44Using the Projector
Adjusting the Image
Once you see your image, you’ll need to make certain adjustments:
nTo focus or zoom your image, see below. 
nIf only part of a computer image is displayed, you may need to 
press the 
Resize button. See page 45 for more information.
nIf the image is too high or too low, you can reposition it. See 
page 46.
nIf the image isn’t square, see page 47.
nIf the image is flickering or “noisy,” see page 47. 
Focusing and Zooming Your Image
Rotate the focus ring to sharpen...