Epson Powerlite 8300i Technical Specifications

P R O D U C T  I N F O R M A T I O N  G U I D E
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5/6/03
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EPSON PowerLite® 8300i
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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Positioning the Projector...

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Projector Specifications 
General
Type of display Poly-silicon Thin Film Transistor
(TFT), active matrix
Size of LCD panels    Diagonal: 1.4 inch (35.6 mm) 
Lens F=1.7 to 2.2, f=53 to 72mm
Resolution 1024
 × 768 pixels (native format)
Color reproduction 24 bit, 16.8 million colors
Brightness Approx. 5200 or 3000 ANSI lumens 
(selectable using the 
Brightness Control 
setting in the projector’s Advanced2 
menu)
Contrast ratio 1200:1...

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Height 7.6 inches (193 mm) including feet
Width 13.8 inches (350 mm)
Depth 19.3 inches (490 mm)
Weight 24.7 lb (11.2 kg)
Electrical
Rated frequency 50 to 60 Hz
Power supply 100 to 120 VAC, 5.4A
200 to 240 VAC, 2.5 A
Power 
consumption Operating: 480 W
Standby mode: 1.5 W
Standby (on network): 60 W
Environmental
Temperature Operating: 41 to 104 °F (5 to 40°C)
Storage: 14 to 140 °F (–10 to 60 °C)
Humidity Operating: 20 to...

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Positioning the Projector
❏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. 
Image size increases with distance, but varies depending on 
how you’ve adjusted...

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4 - EPSON PowerLite 8300i Projector 5/03 If you place the projector between the top and bottom of the 
screen, you can use the Lens Shift to raise or lower the image 
(see page 8). 
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 9.
Connecting the Projector
You can connect the projector...

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Black (if it’s set to Blue or Logo, you won’t be able to 
view images from a connected source after pressing 
A/V 
Mute
).
❏You can also view images on the monitor while the 
projector is in standby mode (plugged in but not turned 
on), if the 
Standby Mode setting has been set to Network 
ON
 in the Advanced1 menu. 
Displaying an Image
If you turn on your computer or video equipment before 
turning on the projector, the...

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6 - EPSON PowerLite 8300i Projector 5/03 Previewing Image 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 below. 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...

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If youre using Macintosh OS 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 
System Preferences, then 
select 
Displays.
2. Make sure the 
VGA Display or Color LCD dialog box is 
selected.
3. Click the 
Arrange (or Arrangement) tab.
4. Make sure the 
Mirror Displays checkbox is selected.
If you’re using OS 8.6 to 9.x:
You may need...

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Adjusting the Image
Once you see your image, you may need to make certain 
adjustments. 
Focusing and Zooming Your Image
Use the 
Focus buttons on the remote control (or on the 
projector) to sharpen the image.
Use the 
Zoom buttons to reduce or enlarge the image.
If the image still isn’t large enough, you may need to move the 
projector farther away from the screen. You can also use the 
E-Zoom buttons on the remote control to zoom...

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Using Keystone Correction
To adjust your image when the right and left sides are uneven, 
do one of the following:
❏Use the 
Keystone buttons on the projector’s control panel 
to adjust the image shape. 
❏Or use the Keystone function in the 
projector’s menu system. (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...