Epson Powerlite 8100i Multimedia Projector Users Guide
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EPSON ® PowerLite ® 8100i/9100i Multimedia Projector User’s Guide
ii Important Safety Information WARNING: Never look into the projector lens when the lamp is turned on; the bright light can damage your eyes. Never let children look into the lens when it is on. Never open any cover on the projector, except the lamp and filter covers. Dangerous electrical voltages inside the projector can severely injure you. Except as specifically explained in this User’s Guide, do not attempt to service this product yourself. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. WARNING: The projector and its accessories come packaged in plastic bags. Keep plastic bags away from small children to avoid any risk of suffocation. Caution: When you replace the lamp, never touch the new lamp with your bare hands; the invisible residue left by the oil on your hands may shorten the lamp life. Use a cloth or glove to handle the new lamp. Copyright Notice All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, without the prior written permission of SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION. The information contained herein is designed only for use with this EPSON product. EPSON is not responsible for any use of this information as applied to other products. Neither SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION nor its affiliates shall be liable to the purchaser of this product or third parties for damages, losses, costs, or expenses incurred by purchaser or third parties as a result of: accident, misuse, or abuse of this product or unauthorized modifications, repairs, or alterations to this product, or (excluding the U.S.) failure to strictly comply with SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION’s operating and maintenance instructions. SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION shall not be liable for any damages or problems arising from the use of any options or any consumable products other than those designated as Original EPSON Products or EPSON Approved Products by SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION. EPSON is a registered trademark of SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION. EPSON PrivateLine is a service mark; EPSON Store and SizeWise are trademarks; and PowerLite and Presenters Club are registered trademarks of Epson America, Inc. SRS and the symbol are registered trademarks of SRS Labs, Inc., in the United States and selected foreign countries. SRS technology is incorporated under license from SRS Labs, Inc. General Notice: Other product names used herein are for identification purposes only and may be trademarks of their respective owners. EPSON disclaims any and all rights in those marks. CPD-11054R1 Copyright © 2001 by Epson America, Inc. 1/01
C iii Contents WelcomeSupported Computers and Video Sources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Getting More Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Warranty and Registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Controlling Your Projector from a Computer . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Optional Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 About This Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Warnings, Cautions, and Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Reading This Manual Online . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 1Setting Up the ProjectorUnpacking the Projector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Additional Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Installing Batteries in the Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Positioning the Projector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Choosing Your Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Connecting to a Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Connecting to a PC Desktop Computer . . . . . . . . . . 17 Connecting to a PC Laptop Computer . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Connecting to a Desktop Macintosh . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Connecting to a PowerBook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Making Other Computer Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Connecting to Other Video Sources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Connecting RCA Cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Connecting S-Video or Component Video . . . . . . . . . 37
iv 2Using the ProjectorTurning On Your Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Turning On the Projector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 What To Do If You See a Blank Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Sleep Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Adjusting the Image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 Focusing and Zooming Your Image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 Resizing the Image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 Adjusting the Height of the Image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 Adjusting the Image Shape . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 Adjusting the Tracking and Synchronization . . . . . . . . 47 Using the Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Using the Remote Control as a Wireless Mouse . . . . . . 49 Zooming Your Image with the Remote . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 Controlling the Projector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 Selecting Your Video Source . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 Adjusting Sound Volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 Stopping Action . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 Turning Off the Picture and Sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 Displaying Picture-in-Picture Video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 Drawing on the Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 Using the Cursor/Stamp Arrow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 Drawing Boxes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 Spotlighting Your Image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 Drawing Horizontal and Vertical Bars . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 What To Do When the Lights Flash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 Using the On-Screen Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 Shutting Down the Projector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 3Fine-tuning the ProjectorUsing the Menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 Changing Menu Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 Adjusting the Image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63 Video Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64 Saving and Recalling Computer Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . 66 Adjusting the Sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67 Customizing the Drawing Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
v Customizing Projector Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69 Setting Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69 Advanced Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71 Creating a Screen Logo or Image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72 Capturing and Saving the Image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73 Assigning the Image to the No-Signal Message and/or A/V Mute Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74 Viewing Projector Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75 Restoring the Default Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76 4Maintaining and Transporting the ProjectorCleaning the Lens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77 Cleaning the Projector Case . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78 Cleaning and Replacing the Air Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78 Replacing the Lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80 Resetting the Lamp Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82 Transporting the Projector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82 5Solving ProblemsProblems with the Projector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84 Problems with the Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86 Problems with the Image or Sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87 Where To Get Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92 Telephone Support Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92 6Technical SpecificationsGeneral . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93 Projection Lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94 Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94 Mouse Compatibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94 Remote IR Receiver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94 Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94 Electrical . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95 Environmental . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95 Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95 Compatible Video Formats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95 Interface Connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98 Computer Video Port Pin Assignments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99 Image Size and Projection Distance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
vi 7NoticesImportant Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103 Remote Control Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105 Declaration of Conformity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106 FCC Compliance Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107 Index
W Welcome1 - Welcome Your EPSON® PowerLite® projector is an ultra-bright, portable projector that lets you project brilliant, full-color images and video onto a large screen. Projected with up to 3200 or 2400 ANSI lumens, your presentations will be bright enough to be clearly seen with the room lights on. Images are displayed in full color (16,770,000 colors) at a resolution of 1024 ´ 768 pixels (PowerLite 8100i) or 1280 ´ 1024 pixels (PowerLite 9100i). The projector supports a wide variety of video inputs, with resolutions up to 1600 ´ 1200. Built-in features include smooth motion technology, to produce the highest quality images, and digital noise reduction to reduce “color noise” and improve contrast. You can connect the projector simultaneously to four image sources: one or two computers or workstation sources, plus two or three video sources, such as a VCR, DVD player, camcorder, digital camera, or laser disc player. You can also connect audio for up to three image sources. The projector’s two speakers employ a built-in 3D sound system for rich, powerful audio output. Your projector features a patented SizeWise ™ chip for support of VGA, SVGA, XGA, SXGA, and UXGA output. No matter what type of computer output is used, the result is a full-size video image of outstanding clarity.
2WelcomeYou can operate the projector from your computer or you can control it with a hand-held remote control unit. The buttons on the remote control allow you to turn the projector on and off, zoom in on your image, adjust the volume, mute the sound and image, switch from one computer or video source to another, and access the projector’s built-in menus. If you connect the main cable and mouse cable, you can use the remote control as a wireless mouse; then you can continue your presentation as you move around the room. Supported Computers and Video Sources The projector supports a wide range of computers and workstations: IBM ® compatible PCs and laptops, Apple® Macintosh,® Power Macintosh ™ series (including G3 and G4 systems), PowerBook® computers, iMac ™ and iBook™ series, and workstations such as the Sun ® SPARCstation.™ The video source can be HDTV, NTSC, PAL, or SECAM. The projector automatically senses the video format, which can be composite video, S-Video, or component video. See page 95 for details on supported computers and video formats. Getting More Information Need tips on giving presentations? Quick steps for setting up your projector? Here’s where you can look for help: nOnline menu help Extensive online help is available for operating the projector and using the projector’s menus. You can display the help menu at any time by pressing the Help button on either the control panel or the remote control. nwww.presentersonline.com Includes a library of articles covering presentation tips, tricks, and technology. Provides templates, clip art and sound clips, as well as Presenters Services to use on the road. Even more resources and services are available if you register to join the Presenters Club ® — and it’s free.
Welcome3 nsupport.epson.com Download FAQs and e-mail your questions to EPSON’s technical support team. nStart Here folder Contains your Quick Setup sheet, warranty brochure, CD-ROMs, and EPSON PrivateLine SM Support card. Store this User’s Guide in the folder and keep the folder with your projector at all times. nQuick Setup sheet Gives you all the instructions you need to get your projector set up and connected to a laptop or PowerBook computer. nCD-ROMs The PowerLite 8100i/9100i CD-ROM lets you register electronically and includes the electronic version of this User’s Guide plus a link to Presenters Online. On the Projector Software CD, you’ll find the optional EMP Link V program and its User’s Guide. If you still need help after checking this User’s Guide and the sources listed above, you can use the EPSON PrivateLine Support service to get help fast. Call (800) 637-7661 and enter the PIN on your card. Or take advantage of EPSON’s automated support services 24 hours a day. See “Where To Get Help” on page 92 for more information. Warranty and Registration Your projector comes with a basic carry-in warranty as well as an international warranty that let you project with confidence anywhere in the world. For details, see the warranty brochures included in your Owner’s Kit. To register, simply insert the PowerLite 8100i/9100i CD-ROM that came with your projector and select Register Online. Registering also lets you receive special updates on new accessories, products, and services. You can register through the Internet, by e-mail or 800-number modem connection, or by printing out the form to fax or mail.
4Welcome Controlling Your Projector from a Computer If you want to be able to control the projector’s settings from your computer, you can install the EMP Link V program on the Projector Software CD-ROM. In addition to making the projector’s features accessible from your computer, this program lets you enhance your presentations with special effects. If you want to install EMP Link V, insert the Projector Software CD in your CD-ROM drive and follow the instructions on the screen. The installation program also installs the EMP Link V User’s Guide on your hard disk. You can access this manual in the EMP Link V folder for complete instructions on using the program. Optional Accessories To enhance your use of the projector, EPSON provides the following optional accessories: Product Product number Customized carrying cases for the projector and its cables: Hard shell carrying case ATA shipping caseELPKS22 ELPKS21 Replacement lamp and air filter ELPLP11 Short throw zoom lens ELPLW01 Long throw zoom lens ELPLL02 Extra long throw zoom lens ELPLL03 Fixed short throw lens ELPLR01 Ceiling mount ELPMB31 Suspension adapter for ceiling mount ELPMBAST Kensington security lock ELPSL01 note The EMP Link V program is optional; you do not need to install it to use the projector.