Epson Powerlite 8300i Multimedia Projector Users Guide

Welcome11
Additional Components
The projector comes with the cables you need for most computer or 
laptop setups. Depending on how you plan to use the projector, you 
may need additional components: 
■To connect to a video player, you may need one of these cables:
■RCA video cable
■S-video cable
■BNC cable
These cables are usually included with your video player; check 
the appropriate section in Chapter 1 to make sure of the kind of 
cable you need. You may be able to purchase it from EPSON (see 
page...

12Welcome
Optional Accessories 
To enhance your use of the projector, EPSON provides the following 
optional accessories: 
You can purchase these accessories from your dealer, by calling 
EPSON at (800) 873-7766, or by visiting the EPSON Store
SM at 
www.epsonstore.com (U.S. sales only). In Canada, please call 
(800) 463-7766 for dealer referral. 
Product Product no.
Replacement lamp and air filter V13H010L23
Air filter set V13H134A02
EasyMP.net network option board  V12H114P01
Mounting hardware:
Ceiling...

Setting Up the Projector13
1
Setting Up the Projector
This chapter gives you basic information on setting up the projector: 
where to position it and how to connect it to a video source (such as a 
VCR or DVD player) or to a laptop or desktop computer. 
Follow the instructions in this chapter on:
■Positioning the projector
■Connecting to video equipment
■Connecting to a computer
■Connecting an external monitor
■Playing sound through the projector
■Using the remote control as a wireless mouse 

14Setting Up the Projector
Positioning the Projector
If you’re setting up the projector yourself 
and it isn’t already installed in the theater 
or conference room you’re using, you’ll 
probably want to place it on a table in front 
of the screen, as shown.   a
This lets you stand in the front of the 
room, face the audience, and remain 
close enough to the equipment to be able 
to control it. Try to leave as much space as possible between the 
projector and the screen to get a good-size image. 
If...

Setting Up the Projector15
Ideally, you should place the projector directly in front of the center of 
the screen, facing it toward the screen squarely. If the projector isn’t 
positioned this way, the image will be “keystone” shaped, instead of 
square or rectangular. If this happens, you can use the projector’s 
Quick Corner
™ function to readjust the shape (see page 40). 
You can place the projector anywhere between the bottom and top 
of the screen, and then use the Lens Shift to raise or lower the...

16Setting Up the Projector
Connecting to Video Equipment
You can connect up to five video sources to the projector at the same 
time. Before starting, look at your video equipment to determine its 
available video-output connections: 
■If your video player has a yellow RCA video output connector, see 
“Connecting a Composite Video Source” on page 17.
■If your video player has an S-video connector, see “Connecting an 
S-video Source” on page 18.
■If your video player has a component video port (three...

Setting Up the Projector17
Connecting a Composite Video Source
1. Locate an RCA video cable (one is usually provided with your 
video equipment). 
2. Connect the cable to the yellow video output connector on your 
player and the yellow 
Video connector on the projector:
3. If you want to play sound through the projector, see page 29 for 
instructions on connecting an audio cable.
4. If you don’t need to make any other connections, see Chapter 2 
for instructions on turning on the projector and adjusting...

18Setting Up the Projector
Connecting an S-video Source
1. Locate an S-video cable (one is usually provided with your video 
equipment, or you can purchase it from EPSON; see page 12). 
2. Connect the cable to the S-video connector on your player and 
the 
S-Video connector on the projector:
3. If you want to play sound through the projector, see page 29 for 
instructions on connecting an audio cable.
4. If you don’t need to make any other connections, see Chapter 2 
for instructions on turning on the...

Setting Up the Projector19
Connecting a Component Video Source
1. Locate a component video cable (one may be included with your 
video equipment). 
Look at the connectors at one end of the cable. If they are 
bayonet-style (BNC) connectors, continue on to the next step. If 
they are RCA connectors, you’ll need to attach commercially 
available BNC adapters to plug the cable into your projector. 
2. Connect the cable (with the adapters) to your player and the 
BNC 
connectors on the projector. Match the...

20Setting Up the Projector
Connecting an RGB Video Source
Follow these instructions to connect the projector to a video player 
that has an RGB video output port. Depending on the type of 
connector on your player, you’ll need to use the appropriate cable:
■If your player has a single VGA connector, see below.
■If your player has three connectors labeled R/G/B, see 
“Connecting Using a BNC Cable” on page 21.
Connecting Using a VGA Computer Cable
1. Locate the VGA computer cable provided with the...