Epson Powerlite 8300i Multimedia Projector Users Guide

							Displaying and Adjusting the Image41
■Or press the Menu button on the remote control, 
select the 
Setting menu, and press Enter. From 
the Setting menu, select 
Keystone and press 
Enter. Then select V-Keystone and press Enter. 
Adjust the setting as needed. 
When corrected, the image will be slightly 
shorter. If necessary, you can stretch the image to 
its proper size using the 
Height setting. 
Using Quick Corner
Use Quick Corner to correct the image shape when it’s uneven on all 
sides. 
1. Press the 
Menu button on the remote control (or on the 
projector’s control panel).
2. Select the 
Setting menu and press Enter. 
3. From the Setting menu, select 
Keystone and press Enter. 
4. Select 
Quick Corner and press Enter.
You see this screen:
5. Press the 
Enter button to select the corner you want to adjust.
6. Use the  pointer button on the remote control (or the arrow 
buttons on the projector) to adjust the shape. 
7. Repeat steps 5 and 6 as needed to adjust any remaining corners. 
8. When done, press 
ESC to exit the menu system.
Menu button
note
For more information on 
using the menu system, see 
page 62. 
						

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Correcting Computer Images
If you’ve connected a computer and the image doesn’t look right, or it 
doesn’t fit properly on the screen, press the 
Auto button on the 
remote control (or the 
Auto/Enter button on the projector’s 
control panel). This automatically resets the projector’s tracking, sync, 
resolution, and position settings. 
note
You must be projecting an 
image for this button to have 
any effect. The 
Auto button 
works only with computer 
images.
Auto button 
						

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Shutting Down the Projector
When you’ve finished using the projector, follow the recommended 
procedure to shut it down. This extends the life of the lamp and 
protects the projector from possible overheating. 
1. If you’ve connected a computer or laptop, shut it down first; 
otherwise you may not be able to see your computer’s display to 
shut it down properly. 
2. To turn off the projector, press the red P
Power button on the 
projector or remote control. 
You see a confirmation message. (If you don’t want to turn it off, 
press any other button.)
3. Press the 
Power button again. The power light flashes orange for 
about a minute as the projector cools down. After the projector 
has cooled, the orange light stays on and the exhaust fan shuts off.
If you want to turn the projector on again, wait until the orange 
light stops flashing. Then press the 
Power button.
4. Turn off and disconnect any equipment plugged into the 
projector.
5. If you extended the feet, press the side buttons to retract them.
6. Replace the lens cap and unplug the power cord.
note
When the projector has not 
received any input signals 
for 30 minutes, it 
automatically turns off the 
projector lamp and enters 
“sleep mode.” This conserves 
electricity, cools the 
projector, and extends the 
life of the lamp. If you want 
to start projecting again, 
press the Power button. If 
you are done using the 
projector, unplug the power 
cord. To turn off sleep mode, 
see page 72. If 
Standby 
Mode
 has been set to 
Network ON (see page 71), 
the lamp will turn off but 
the projector will not go into 
full sleep mode. 
Power button
Power OFF?
Yes
:Press         buttonNo:Press any other button
caution
To avoid damaging the 
projector or lamp, never 
unplug the power cord when 
the power light is green or 
flashing orange. 
						

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							Giving Your Presentation45
1
Giving Your Presentation
The projector includes a number of tools to enhance your 
presentation. All of them can be accessed using the remote control, 
which lets you operate the projector from anywhere in the room—up 
to 30 feet away. 
You can use the remote control to adjust the picture and sound 
(page 51), or as a pointer or drawing tool to highlight your 
presentation (page 56). You can also use it as a wireless mouse when 
projecting from a computer (page 58); this lets you easily change 
slides, for example, when giving presentations in PowerPoint. 
To further enhance your presentation, you can create a customized 
screen to display a picture or company logo (page 59), and then use it 
as the startup screen or the screen you see when you press the 
A/V Mute button. 
This chapter covers:
■Activating and using the remote control
■Controlling the picture and sound
■Highlighting your presentation
■Operating your computer with the remote control
■Creating your own startup screen 
note
For information and 
resources to help you give
the most professional 
presentation, be sure to visit 
presentersonline.com.  
						

							46Giving Your Presentation
Activating and Using the Remote 
Control
The remote control has an on/off switch on its side, as shown. Before 
using the remote, make sure batteries are installed as described on 
page 50, then push up on the on/off switch to turn it on. 
Turn off the remote control before transporting or storing it; this 
prevents the batteries from discharging if something presses against 
one of the buttons. 
Here are some additional tips:
■Point the remote control either at the front or back of the 
projector, or at the screen.
■Stand within about 30 feet of the projector. If you want to operate 
the projector from a greater distance, a remote control cable set is 
available (see page 12).
■When presenting in a darkened room, press the  light button to 
make the buttons on the remote light up temporarily. 
■Avoid using the remote under bright fluorescent lamps or in 
direct sunlight, or the projector may not respond properly.
On/off switch
note
If the  pointer button is 
pressed longer than 10 
seconds, the remote control 
stops operating to conserve 
power. Releasing the button 
resumes normal operation.  
						

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Using the Navigation Buttons
The remote control has various buttons that let you navigate the 
projector’s help and menu systems; they also let you use the drawing 
tools to highlight your presentation. If you’ve connected a computer, 
the buttons can be used in place of your computer’s mouse, letting 
you walk about freely while controlling your presentation. 
For details on using the buttons to control specific features, see the 
following sections: 
■to highlight your presentation, see page 56
■to use the remote control in place of your computer’s mouse, 
see page 58
■to navigate the projector’s menu system, see page 62
note
If you’ve installed the 
EasyMP.net option, you can 
also use these buttons to 
control the EasyMP features. 
Pointer button 
(controls cursor 
movement)
ESC button  Enter button
note
The projector has equivalent 
buttons that you can use on 
its control panel: 
Arrow buttons
Enter buttonESC 
button 
						

							48Giving Your Presentation
Controlling Multiple Projectors
If you’re using more than one projector, you can control all the 
projectors—or just selected ones—by using the projector ID system. 
To operate a projector, you have to set the remote control’s ID to 
match that of the projector. Or you can control all of the projectors 
simultaneously by setting the remote control’s ID to zero. 
Setting the Projector ID
The projector’s default ID is 1. If you need to change it, follow these 
steps:
1. Press the 
Menu button on the remote control.
You see the projector’s menu screen. 
2. Enter the 
Advanced2 menu and highlight Projector ID.
3. Press the right or left side of the  pointer button to increase or 
decrease the ID value. 
4. Press 
Enter to set the value.
5. When done, press 
ESC to exit the menu system.
Brightness ControlHighLow:Video
Audio
Setting
Users Logo
Advanced1
About
Reset AllProjector ID
Network
Color Temp.RGB
RGBReset
Execute
: 1
[Menu]: Exit
Effect
Advanced2
COM PCOM Port
BNC Sync Terminationmination:ONOFFOFF:
Setting
Setting
RS-232CUSB
[    /    ]: Select Select[ ESC ]:[ ESC ]: Retur Return[    ]: Set Set 
						

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Setting the Remote Control ID
The remote control’s default ID is zero. If you need to change it, 
follow these steps:
1. Press the 
ID button on the remote control. You see it light up. 
2. Press one of the numbered buttons on the remote control to select 
the desired ID (0 through 9). Select zero to control all projectors, 
or select a number to match the ID of the projector(s) you want to 
operate.
The 
ID button’s light shuts off and the new ID is registered. 
If you would like to check the remote control’s current ID, do the 
following:
1. Press the 
ID button twice in succession. After a moment, the 
button flashes. 
2. Count the number of flashes; this number corresponds to the 
remote control’s ID.
0Zero
Nine 
						

							50Giving Your Presentation
Replacing the Batteries 
If the projector stops responding to the remote control, check the 
following:
■Make sure the remote control’s on/off switch (shown on page 46) 
is in the 
ON position. 
■Press the  light button and check to see if the buttons on the 
remote control light up. (If you’re in a bright room, you may not 
be able to see them light.)
If the buttons do not light up, replace the batteries as described below: 
1. Turn the remote control over. 
2. Slide the battery compartment 
cover open.
3. Install two AA batteries, inserting 
the flat (negative) ends in first.
4. Slide the cover back in place.
caution
When replacing batteries, 
take the following 
precautions:
■Replace the batteries as 
soon as they run out. If the 
batteries leak, wipe away 
battery fluid with a soft 
cloth. If fluid gets on your 
hands, wash immediately.
■Do not expose batteries to 
heat or flame.
■Dispose of used batteries 
according to local 
regulations.
■Remove the batteries if 
you won’t be using the 
projector for a long period of 
time.