Epson Powerlite 8300i Multimedia Projector Users Guide
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EPSON ® PowerLite ® 8300i Multimedia Projector User’s Guide
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2 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....
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3 Contents Welcome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Using Your Documentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Getting More Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Registration and Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Unpacking the Projector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Additional Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Optional...
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4 2Displaying and Adjusting the Image . . . . . . . . 31 Projecting the Image. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Turning on the Projector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Selecting the Image Source. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Troubleshooting Display Problems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 You Can’t Project an Image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 The Projector and Laptop Don’t Display the Same Image . . . . . ....
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5 4Fine-tuning the Projector. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 Using the Menu System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62 Restoring the Default Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63 Adjusting the Image Quality . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64 Adjusting Computer Images. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65 Adjusting the Image Size, Shape, and Position . . . . . . . . . . . 67 Adjusting the Color . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....
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6 Cleaning and Replacing the Filters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91 Cleaning the Lamp Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91 Cleaning the Air Intake Filters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92 Replacing the Lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94 Resetting the Lamp Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96 Transporting the Projector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97 7Solving Problems . . . . . . . . . ....
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Welcome7 - Welcome The EPSON® PowerLite® 8300i is a theater-grade projector that offers up to 5200 ANSI lumens of brightness. Images are displayed at a resolution of 1024 × 768 pixels, and the 1.4-inch LCD provides an unprecedented 1200:1 contrast ratio (1500:1 in low-brightness mode) for incredibly rich images. From auditoriums to conference rooms, your full-color presentations will be vivid and clear even in bright indoor environments. Your projector includes these outstanding features:...
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8Welcome Using Your Documentation This book contains all the information you need to set up and use your projector. Please follow these guidelines as you read through it: ■Warnings must be followed carefully to avoid bodily injury. ■Cautions must be observed to avoid damage to your equipment. ■Notes contain important information about your projector. Getting More Information Need tips on giving presentations? Quick steps for setting up your projector? Here’s where you can look for help:...
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Welcome9 Registration and Warranty 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 page 128 and the warranty brochure included in your Start Here kit. In addition, for customers who register their projector, EPSON offers free Extra Care SM Road Service. In the unlikely event of an equipment failure, you won’t have to wait for your unit to be repaired. Instead, EPSON will ship you a...
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10Welcome Unpacking the Projector After unpacking the projector, make sure you have all the parts shown below: Save all packaging in case you need to ship the projector. Always use the original packaging (or the equivalent) when you need to send the projector to another location. Projector* Rear cable cover Projector software CD-ROM Remote control AA batteries Power cord Computer VGA cable Audio (stereo mini-jack) cableUSB cable * Remove plastic film from projector’s control panel.