Epson Powerlite 8100nl Technical Specifications

EPSON PowerLite 8100i/9100i Projector
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Projector Specifications 
General
Type of display: Poly-silicon Thin Film Transistor (TFT)
Size of liquid
crystal panels: Diagonal: 1.3 inches (34 mm) 
Lens: PowerLite 8100i: F=1.7 to 2.3, 
f=49 to 63 mm
PowerLite 9100i: F=1.8 to 2.4, 
f=49 to 69 mm
Resolution: PowerLite 8100i: 1024 
´ 768 pixels
PowerLite 9100i: 1280 
´ 1024 pixels
Color reproduction: 24 bit, 16.7 million colors
Brightness: PowerLite 8100i: 3200 lumens (ANSI)...

EPSON PowerLite 8100i/9100i Projector
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Type: UHE (Ultra High Efficiency)
Power 
consumption: 230 W
Lamp life: About 2000 hours
Part number: ELPLP11
Remote Control
Range: 32.8 feet (10 meters)
Batteries: Alkaline AA (2)
Mouse Compatibility
Supports PS/2, USB, serial, ADB
Remote IR Receiver
Supports EPSON Remote IR Receiver, 10-foot cable 
(typically used for rear screen projection)
Dimensions
Height: 6.2 inches (157 mm)
Width: 12 inches (305 mm)
Depth:...

EPSON PowerLite 8100i/9100i Projector
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The projector supports the following international video standards: NTSC, NTSC 4.43, PAL, PAL 60, PAL-M, PAL-N, and 
SECAM. In addition, the projector supports the computer monitor display formats listed below.
To project images output from a computer, the computer’s video card must be set at a refresh rate (vertical frequency) that’s 
compatible with the projector; see the following table for compatible...

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* Resize mode (those without asterisks are native mode).
** Although resize mode is shown, Windows mode is also available.
*** Select 4:3 or 16:9 mode as the Aspect Ratio setting in the Video menu.UXGA48i
UXGA60
UXGA65
UXGA70
UXGA75
UXGA80
UXGA85
MACLC 13
MAC II 13
iMAC VGA
iMAC SVGA
MAC16
MAC19-60
MAC19-75
iMAC XGA
MAC211600 x 1200
1600 x 1200
1600 x 1200
1600 x 1200
1600 x 1200
1600 x 1200
1600 x 1200
640 x 480
640 x 480
640 x...

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Positioning the Projector
Follow these guidelines to get the best results when projecting:
oPlace the projector on a sturdy, level surface, between 
3 and 48 feet from the screen.
oMake sure there is plenty of space for ventilation around and 
under the projector.
oMake sure the projector is within 6 feet of a grounded 
electrical outlet or extension cord and within 5 feet of the 
computer and/or video source.
oFace the projector...

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Extra Long Throw Zoom Lens (ELPLL03)
To determine the diagonal size of an image when you know 
the projection distance:
oInches:
Maximum diagonal size = (0.231 ´ projection distance) + 2.2
Minimum diagonal size = (0.171 
´ projection distance) + 1.7
oCentimeters:
Maximum diagonal size = (0.231 ´ projection distance) + 5.7
Minimum diagonal size = (0.171 
´ projection distance) + 4.2
To determine the projection distance when you...

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If you’re using a PC laptop:
oPress 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 laptop’s manual or online help 
for details. 
On most systems, the   or 
CRT/LCD key lets you 
toggle between the LCD screen and the projector, or display 
on both at the same time. Allow a few...

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If only part of your computer screen is displayed, your 
computer may be set for a higher resolution than the 
projector’s “native” display: 1024 ´ 768 pixels (PowerLite 
8100i) or 1280 ´ 1024 (PowerLite 9100i). You can resize the 
image to fit the resolution of your projector.
oPress the 
Resize button on the remote control or the control 
panel. The screen image is automatically compressed.
oContinue pressing...

EPSON PowerLite 8100i/9100i Projector
3/01 EPSON PowerLite 8100i/9100i - 9 Open the cover just below the 
Esc button to access these 
remote control buttons:
This table summarizes the functions on the remote control.
  
Button Function
Power Starts or stops the projector.
R/C ON/OFF Turns the remote control on or off.
Freeze Keeps the current computer or video image on the 
screen.
Power
Freeze
A/V Mute
E-ZoomR/C ON
OFF
3
15
24
Enter
Esc
Enter (pointer) button
Esc button Freeze
A/V mute
E-Zoom
Special...

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10 - EPSON PowerLite 8100i/9100i 3/01 The five special effects buttons are preprogrammed with the 
following functions.
Note: You can use the projector’s Effect menu to select different 
options for each of the drawing tools.
Using the Control Panel 
You can use the control panel to control the projector instead 
of the remote control. However, you can program and access 
the custom features only with the remote control. 
The following table summarizes the functions...