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 12) or from your video dealer.
■To receive stereo sound from a video player, you’ll need a 
dual-RCA cable, available from most electronics dealers. 
■To connect a computer to the projector’s Digital Video Interface 
(DVI) port, you’ll need a DVI-D dual-link digital video cable, 
available from EPSON (see page12); an optional DVI to DFP 
cable is also available. 
■Some older PowerBooks and Macintosh desktop models may 
need a video-out cable (provided by Apple
®) or the Macintosh 
adapter set shown on page 26 (available from EPSON; see 
page 12). Older iMac systems may need a special adapter to 
provide a VGA output port; see your computer dealer.  
						

							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 mount
Suspension adapter
False ceiling plateELPMB41
ELPMBAPL
ELPMBFCP
Projection screens:
50-inch portable screen 
60-inch portable pop-up screen
80-inch portable pop-up screenELPSC06
ELPSC07
ELPSC08
Lenses:
Rear-projection wide lens
Wide zoom lens
Standard zoom lens
Middle throw zoom lens (2.42 to 3.67:1)
Middle throw zoom lens (3.57 to 5.45:1)
Long throw zoom lensV12H004R02
V12H004W02
V12H004S02
V12H004M01
V12H004M02
V12H004L04
Cables:
Component video cable (3RCA–VGA)
S-video cable
DVI to DVI cable, 10 ft
DVI to DFP cable, 10 ftELPKC19
ELPSV01
ELPKC20
ELPKC21
Macintosh adapter set (monitor and desktop adapter) ELPAP01
Remote control cable set ELPKC28
Distribution amplifier ELPDA01
ATA shipping case ELPKS47
Kensington
® security lock  ELPSL01
High resolution document imager
High resolution document cameraELPDC02
V12H064020 
						

							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 you’re using the standard lens, refer to the figure below to help you 
determine placement. (For detailed guidelines on placing the projector 
with any lens, see page 112.) Note that image size increases with 
distance, but can vary depending on how you’ve adjusted the optical 
zoom and other settings.
Also keep these considerations in mind: 
■Place the projector on a sturdy, level surface.
■Make sure there is plenty of space for ventilation around and 
under the projector. Do not set the projector on top of loose 
papers that could block the vents under the projector. 
■Make sure the projector is within 10 feet of a grounded electrical 
outlet or extension cord. 
note
You can mount the projector 
on the ceiling, or place it 
behind a translucent screen 
for rear projection. See 
page 111 for details.
3 to 5 ft 7 to 10 ft 37 to 50 ft approx. distance
from screen
 TBD 
						

							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 image 
(see page 39). 
If you place the projector below screen level, you’ll have to tilt it up by 
extending its feet. This causes the image to lose its square shape, but 
you can correct the distortion by pressing the 
Keystone button as 
described on page 40. 
Overhead View
Projector
Screen
Ideal 
height
Side View
Screen
note
After positioning the 
projector, you may want to 
connect a Kensington 
MicroSaver
® anti-theft 
device to the lock port on the 
projector’s left side. You can 
purchase this from EPSON; 
see “Optional Accessories” on 
page 12. 
						

							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 connectors 
labeled either Y/Cb/Cr or Y/Pb/Pr), see “Connecting a 
Component Video Source” on page 19.
■If your video player has an RGB video port (either a single 
connector for a VGA monitor cable, or three connectors labeled 
R/G/B), see “Connecting an RGB Video Source” on page 20.
Note that connecting a cable for RGB video provides the highest 
quality of video transfer; component video is the next-best system, 
followed by S-video and finally composite video (using an RCA 
cable). 
After connecting any video cables, you may also want to:
■connect a monitor to the projector so you can view your 
presentation close-up as well as on-screen; see page 28
■connect an audio cable to play sound through the projector; see 
page 29
RCA connector 
(composite video)
S-video connector 
(4-pin mini-DIN)
BNC connector 
(component video)
VGA connector 
(RGB video) 
						

							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 the 
image. Once the projector is turned on, be sure to select 
Video as 
the source to see your image (see page 34).  
						

							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 projector and adjusting the 
image. Once the projector is turned on, be sure to select 
S-Video 
as the source to see your image (see page 34).  
						

							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 Y/Cb/Cr (or Y/Pb/Pr) 
connectors on your player to the corresponding connectors 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 the 
image. Once the projector is turned on, be sure to do the 
following: 
■Enter the projector’s Setting menu, then change the BNC 
Input setting to 
YCbCr or YPbPr, as needed (see page 70).
■After exiting the menu system, select BNC as the source to see 
your image (see page 34). 
BNC adapters 
						

							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 projector. 
2. Connect the cable to the video port on your player and the 
Computer 1 or Computer 2 port 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 the 
image. Once the projector is turned on, be sure to:
■Enter the projector’s Setting menu, then change the 
Computer1 Input (or Computer2 Input) setting to 
RGB-Video (see page 70).
■After exiting the menu system, select Computer 1 (or 
Computer 2) as the source to see your image (see page 34).