Epson Powerlite 8300i Multimedia Projector Users Guide

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Displaying and Adjusting 
the Image
Whether you’re presenting from a computer or video equipment,
or with the optional EasyMP.net, you need to follow some basic steps 
to display your image on the screen. 
Follow the guidelines in this chapter to: 
■Turn on the projector and select the image source
■Adjust the image
■Shut down the projector 

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Projecting the Image
Make sure your projector and other equipment are set up as described 
in Chapter 1. Then follow the instructions below to start the projector 
and display an image. 
Turning on the Projector
If you turn on your connected computer or video equipment before 
starting the projector, the projector automatically detects and displays 
the image source. If you turn on the projector first, or have multiple 
pieces of connected equipment, you may have to...

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3. Press the red PPower button on top of the projector—or press 
the P
Power button on the remote control.
(If this is your first time using the remote control, make sure the 
batteries are installed and the power switch on the side of the 
remote is turned on; see page 46.) 
The Ppower light flashes green as the projector warms up, and an 
image begins to appear after about 30 seconds. When the 
Ppower light stops flashing and remains green (in about a 
minute) the...

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Selecting the Image Source
Selecting the image source lets you switch between images input from 
different pieces of equipment connected to the projector (such as a 
computer or DVD player), or turn on EasyMP.net if that option has 
been installed. 
If you don’t see the image you want, select it using the 
Source 
buttons either on the projector or the remote control. 
The 
Source buttons work as follows:
■The projector has two Source buttons. Use the Computer/DVI...

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Troubleshooting Display Problems
Follow these guidelines if you’re having trouble displaying an image.
You Can’t Project an Image
If you see a blank screen or a blue screen with the No Signal message, 
try the following:
■Make sure the cables are connected correctly, as described in 
Chapter 1.
■Make sure the power light is green and not flashing and the lens 
cover is off. 
■If you’ve connected more than one computer and/or video source, 
you may need to press one of...

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■If the function key doesn’t permit you to display simultaneously 
on both screens, you should check your monitor settings to make 
sure both the LCD screen and the external monitor port are 
enabled. 
From the Control Panel, open the 
Display utility. In the Display 
Properties dialog box, click the 
Settings tab, then click 
Advanced. The method for adjusting the settings varies by 
brand; you may need to click a 
Monitor tab, then make sure the 
external Monitor...

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If you’re using OS 8.6 to 9.x:
You may need to set up your system to display on the projector screen 
as well as the LCD screen. Follow these steps:
1. From the Apple menu, select 
Control Panels, then click 
Monitors or Monitors and Sound.
2. Click the Arrange icon.
3. Drag one monitor icon on top of the other. 
If the Arrange option isn’t available, you may need to select one of the 
Simulscan resolution settings:
1. Click the 
Monitor icon. 
2. Select a 
Simulscan...

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Adjusting the Image
Once you see your image, you need to make certain adjustments:    
■To focus or zoom your image, see below. 
■If the image is too high or too low, you can reposition it. See 
page 39.
■If the image isn’t square, see page 40.
■If a computer image displays incorrectly, see page 42. 
If you want to fine-tune the image and/or sound, see Chapter 4.
Focusing and Zooming Your Image
Use the Focus buttons on the remote control (or on the projector) to...

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Adjusting the Height of Your Image
If the image is too low on the screen, you can raise it using the Lens 
Shift. This is the best method for adjusting the height of the image. If 
you need to raise the image further, you can tilt the projector upward 
by extending the feet. 
Using the Lens Shift 
To raise or lower the image, use the Lens Shift buttons on the remote 
control (or on the projector). 
Raising the Projector’s Feet
If you need to raise the image further,...

40Displaying and Adjusting the Image2. Once the image is positioned where you want it, release the 
buttons to lock the feet in position.
3. If necessary, you can level the picture or fine-tune the height by 
turning the projector feet. 
Raising the projector causes the image to distort or “keystone,” but 
you can manually correct the shape as described in the next section.
Adjusting the Image Shape
In most cases, you can maintain a square or rectangular image by 
placing the projector directly in front...