Epson Powerlite 8300i Multimedia Projector Users Guide

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Controlling the Picture and Sound
You can preview and select your picture sources, temporarily turn off 
the picture and sound, freeze the action, zoom in on the picture, 
display a picture-in-picture image, and adjust the brightness and 
volume. 
Switching Between Picture Sources
If your projector is connected to more than one computer and/or 
video source, you can switch between the different sources: 
■On the projector’s control panel, there are two Source buttons: 
Press the 
Computer/DVI button to switch between equipment 
connected to the Computer 1, Computer 2, and DVI ports (or to 
select EasyMP.net, if that option has been installed). Or press the 
Video/BNC button to switch between equipment connected to 
the Video, S-Video, and BNC ports. 
■On the remote control, there are seven Source buttons. Use them 
to switch between equipment connected to the port identified on 
each button. 
Note that the Computer 1, Computer 2, and BNC ports can be set up 
to use different input signals (for example, Analog RGB or RGB 
Video)—so if you have equipment connected to one of these ports, it’s 
important to make sure the correct signal is selected to match the 
equipment you’re using. You can change the input signal settings 
using the projector’s menu system; see page 70. 
After you select a source, the screen goes dark for a moment before the 
image appears.
note
You can fine-tune the 
picture and sound quality as 
described in Chapter 4.
Source buttons 
						

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Previewing Picture Sources
You can use the Preview function to help you select the image source. 
1. Press 
Preview on the remote control. 
You see the currently selected source displayed in the main 
window, as shown. All other sources (including the currently 
selected source) are displayed in smaller preview windows on the 
right side and at the bottom. If no equipment is connected to a 
port, or if there is no incoming signal, the preview window for 
that source appears blank. 
2. Press one of the 
Source buttons on the remote control to switch 
to the desired source. Or press 
ESC to exit the preview screen 
without switching sources. 
Preview
note
Movies are displayed as 
still images on the preview 
screen. 
Currently 
selected source
Preview windows
note
A red highlight surrounds 
the preview window for the 
currently selected source. 
You can use the  pointer 
button on the remote control 
to highlight a different 
source, and then press 
Enter 
to display it.  
						

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Turning Off the Picture and Sound 
You can use the A/V Mute button on the remote control to turn off 
the image and sound and darken your screen. (If you’ve connected an 
external monitor to the projector, it will continue displaying.) This 
feature is useful if you want to temporarily redirect your audience’s 
attention without the distraction of a bright screen. 
■To turn off the picture, press the A/V Mute button. The screen 
goes dark.
■To turn the image back on, press the button again.
You can also have an image, such as a company logo, display on the 
screen whenever you press the 
A/V Mute button (see page 59).
Stopping Action
You can use the remote control to stop the action in your video or 
computer image. 
■Press the Freeze button to stop the action and keep the current 
image on the screen. The sound continues. 
■Press the Freeze button again to restart it.
Zooming Your Image 
You can zoom in on a portion of the image using the E-Zoom buttons 
on the remote control.
1. Press the 
E-Zoom  button on the remote control. 
You see a crosshair indicating the center of the zoom-in area.
2. Use the  pointer button to position the crosshair.
3. Continue pressing the 
E-Zoom button to enlarge the selected 
area up to 4
×.
4. While the image is enlarged, you can:
■Use the  pointer button to pan about.
■Press the E-Zoom button to zoom out. 
5. When done, press the 
ESC button to return to the original size.
A/V Mute button
Freeze 
button
E-Zoom 
buttons 
						

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Displaying a Picture-in-Picture Video
If you’re displaying an image from equipment connected to the DVI, 
Computer 1, Computer 2, or BNC port, you can open up a smaller 
picture-in-picture (P-in-P) window on the screen. This window can 
display video from either the Video or S-Video port. 
Setting Up the P-in-P Image
Before starting, make sure the computer or video equipment for your 
main image is connected to the DVI, Computer 1 or 2, or BNC port, 
and the video equipment for the P-in-P window is connected to the 
Video or S-Video port. Then select the corresponding video setting: 
1. Press the 
Menu button on the remote control, and enter the 
Setting menu. 
2. Highlight 
P in P, use the pointer button to select either 
Composite or S-Video, then press Enter.
3. Press 
ESC to exit the menu system.
Displaying the P-in-P Image
Make sure your main image source is displayed, then follow these 
steps to display and use the Picture-in-Picture window:
1. Press the 
P in P button on the remote control. 
2. Use the  pointer button to reposition the video window; use 
the 
E-Zoom buttons to reduce or enlarge it. 
3. Once the window is located and sized the way you want it, press 
the 
Enter button; your video continues playing on the screen.
4. When you’re finished viewing the Picture-in-Picture, press the 
PinP or pointer button again. The window disappears. 
note
Depending on your 
equipment’s ports, you may 
be able to connect either a 
computer or video player to 
the BNC, Computer 1, 
and/or Computer 2 port. 
See Chapter 1.
note
Select Composite if your 
P-in-P video equipment is 
connected to the Video port.
P in P button
Video window 
						

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Adjusting the Brightness
If you’re presenting in a small room, you may find the brightness of 
the projector to be too intense. You can adjust it to a more 
comfortable level using the projector’s menu system:
1. Press the 
Menu button on the remote control.
2. To adjust the brightness to a lower, preset level, use the 
pointer button to highlight the 
Advanced2 menu. Press 
Enter, select Brightness Control, and then choose High or Low. 
3. Press the 
ESC button when done making the setting. 
4. To fine-tune the brightness, use the  pointer button to 
highlight the 
Video menu. Press Enter, select Brightness, then 
adjust the brightness level as desired. 
5. Press 
ESC when done to exit the menu system.
Controlling the Volume
To change the volume, press the   or   side of the Volume button.
If necessary, you can adjust the tone using the projector’s menu 
system. See page 69. note
To temporarily shut off the 
sound (and picture), press 
the A/V Mute button.
Volume 
						

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Highlighting Your Presentation
You can display a pointer to call out something on the screen, or draw 
straight or curved lines to emphasize particular points. There are three 
preset pointer tools you can choose from, and each one can be 
customized for a different look.
Using the Pointer Tool
1. To activate the pointer tool, press the Effect button on the 
remote control. A pointer appears on the screen.
If you prefer to use a different style of pointer, continue pressing 
the 
Enter button to select the desired style. Three preset 
options are available, but you customize the look of each one 
(see page 57).
2. Use the  pointer button on the remote control to position the 
pointer on the screen. 
3. To draw a straight line, place the pointer where you want the line 
to begin and press 
Enter. Move the pointer to where you want the 
line to end, and press 
Enter again. 
4. To draw a curved line, place the pointer at the start of the line, 
then press and hold the 
Enter button until it lights. Then use the 
pointer button to move the pointer and draw on the screen. 
Press 
ESC when done. 
5. If you want to draw additional lines, repeat steps 3 and 4.
6. When done drawing, press 
ESC to clear the screen.
Effect 
buttonPointer 
						

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Customizing the Pointer Tools
You can customize the shape and size of each of the three pointer 
tools, select the color and width of the line made with each pointer, 
and set how fast you can move the pointer across the screen. 
1. Press the 
Menu button on the remote control, highlight the 
Effect menu, and press Enter. 
You see this screen:
2. For each of the three Pointer/Line icons, you can change the 
following settings:
■Shape
Lets you select one of the following pointer shapes:
■Zoom Rate
Changes the size of the pointer
■Color
Changes the color of the line you can draw using the pointer
■Width
Changes the line width
3. You can also change the 
Pointer Speed setting to adjust how fast 
the pointer tool moves across the screen. 
4. When done, press 
ESC to exit from the menu system. 
SettingVideo
Audio
Setting
Users Logo
Advanced1
Color Mode Pointer/Line1
Color:
::
[Menu]: Exit
Pointer SpeedPointer Speed
[    ]: Enter[    ]: Enter[    ]: Select[    ]: Select
About
Reset AllAdvanced2
EffectZoom Rate:100%Color
WidthSettingPointer/Line2
SettingPointer/Line3Zoom Rate:100%
Zoom Rate
:100%LMExecute
: : Color
Width
: : Color
Width
HResetReset 
						

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Operating Your Computer with the 
Remote Control 
If you’ve connected a computer as described in Chapter 1, you can use 
the remote control in place of your computer’s mouse. This gives you 
more flexibility when delivering PowerPoint and other slideshow-style 
presentations, since you won’t have to stand next to the computer to 
change slides. 
To use the remote control this way, you have to connect a USB cable 
between your computer and the projector (see page 27). 
While projecting a PowerPoint presentation, this setup also lets you 
use the 
Page buttons to move through your slideshow. 
note
To drag-and-drop, hold 
down the 
Enter button 
for about one second until 
it lights. Then use the 
pointer button to drag 
the object. When it’s 
positioned where you want 
it, press Enter to release it. 
Use to 
move cursor
Left-click
Right-click
Page up or down 
to change slides 
in PowerPoint 
						

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Creating Your Own Startup Screen 
You can transfer any image from your computer or video source to the 
projector, and then use it as your startup screen. You can also use it as 
the screen to be displayed when the projector is not receiving a signal 
or when you press the 
A/V Mute button. The image can be a 
company logo, slogan, photograph, or any other image you want to 
use. 
Capturing the Image
Start by displaying the image you want to use. It can be an image from 
either a computer or video source such as a DVD player or digital 
camera. Then follow these steps to capture the image and transfer it to 
the projector:
1. Press the 
Menu button on the remote control, highlight the 
User’s Logo menu, and press Enter.
2. When you see the screen shown at right, select 
Yes and press 
Enter. A selection box displays over the image.
3. Use the  pointer button to select the area of the image you 
want to use. Then press 
Enter.
4. When you see the message “Select this image?” highlight 
Yes and 
press 
Enter. 
note
You can also turn off the 
message you see when there is 
no signal, or when you 
change picture sources or 
color modes (see page 72). 
ExecuteExecute
Video
Audio
Effect
Users Logo
Advanced1
About
Reset All
[    ]: Execute[Menu]: Exit[    ]: Select
Setting
Advanced2
Accept the present image as user’s logo? 
						

							60Giving Your Presentation5. Use the arrow buttons to select a zoom rate (display size), and 
then press 
Enter. 
6. When the message “Save image as user’s logo?” appears, select 
Yes 
and press 
Enter. Confirm as needed. 
Saving the logo may take a few moments. Do not use your 
projector or video source (computer, DVD player, etc.) while the 
logo is being saved.
7. When you see the message “Completed,” press 
ESC to return to 
the menu screen.
Choosing When to Display the Image
After your image is saved, you can set it up as the startup screen, or the 
screen you see when there’s no signal or when you press the 
A/V Mute 
button (see page 53).
1. Press the 
Menu button to display the menu screen (if not already 
displayed).
2. To display your image as the startup screen, highlight the 
Advanced 1 menu, then press Enter. Select Startup Screen, 
highlight 
ON, then press Enter. 
To display your image on the No-Signal or A/V Mute screen, 
continue with the following steps.
3. Highlight the 
Setting menu, then press Enter.
4. Select the screen(s) on which you want your image to appear:
■Highlight No-Signal Msg. if you want to display your image 
(instead of a blank screen) when there is no video signal 
incoming from the currently selected source. 
■Highlight A/V Mute if you want your image to appear when 
you press the 
A/V Mute button. 
5. Select 
Logo, then press Enter. This sets your image as the screen 
to be displayed. (Or select 
Blue if you prefer to display a blue 
screen instead.)
6. When you’re finished, press
 ESC to exit. 
note
To be able to preview 
images on an external 
monitor after pressing A/V 
Mute (see page 28), select 
Black as the A/V Mute 
screen color.