Epson Powerlite 9100i Multimedia Projector Users Guide

Solving Problems85
See the information below for what to do when you see these warning 
lights or encounter other specific problems with the projector.
The   power light is flashing orange and you cannot turn 
on the projector.
The lamp is cooling down. Wait until the light turns off and then 
press the 
Power button to turn on the projector.
The   power light does not come on.
Press the Power button to turn off the projector, make sure the power 
cable is connected securely to the power outlet and the...

86Solving Problems
The   temperature light is flashing orange.
The projector is too hot. Press the Power button to turn it off and let 
it cool for 5 minutes before using it again.
The   temperature light is flashing red.
The cooling fan or temperature sensor is not working correctly and 
the projector is too hot. Turn it off, unplug it, and contact EPSON.
Problems with the Remote Control
The projector doesn’t respond to remote control commands.

Make sure the remote control is turned on. 

Make sure you...

Solving Problems87
Problems with the Image or Sound
No image appears on the screen.

Check that the power light is green, not flashing, and the lens 
cover is off. 

The projector may be in sleep mode. If the power light is orange, 
press the 
Power button to turn the projector on.

If the power was switched off and then on again, the projector 
may still be cooling down. Wait until the power light stops 
flashing and remains orange; then press the 
Power button again.

Make sure the Brightness setting...

88Solving ProblemsIf you’re using a PC laptop:

Press the function key that lets you display on an external 
monitor. It’s often labelled with an icon such as   or it may 
be labelled 
CRT/LCD. You may have to hold down the Fn key 
while pressing it. (See your laptop manual or online help for 
details.) 
On most systems, the   or 
CRT/LCD key lets you toggle 
between the LCD screen and the projector, or to display on both 
at the same time. Allow a few seconds for the projector to sync up 
after pressing...

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The message Not Supported is displayed.
Make sure your computer’s resolution doesn’t exceed UXGA 
(1600 
× 1200) for the PowerLite 9100i or SXGA (1280 × 1024) for 
the PowerLite 8200i. Also make sure the frequency is supported by 
the projector. (See page 95.) If necessary, change your computer’s 
resolution setting as described below. 
Only part of the computer image is displayed.

Press the Resize button on the control panel or remote control.

Make sure the image Position setting is...

90Solving Problems
The image has a distorted, crooked, or keystone (trapezoid) 
shape.

This may be caused by extending the legs and tilting the projector 
to position the image. Press the right 
+ or left – side of the 
projector’s 
Keystone button until the image is rectangular.

Make sure the projector faces the screen squarely. If the projector 
is not pointed straight at the screen, your image will be distorted.
The image or parts of the image are blurred or not in focus.

Adjust the focus using the...

Solving Problems91
The colors of the image are not right or the image is dark.

Try adjusting the brightness and contrast in the Video menu.

The color balance may be incorrect. If you’re displaying a 
computer image, use the Gamma option in the Video menu to 
adjust the balance of red, green, and blue. If you’re displaying 
video, adjust the Color, Tint, and Gamma settings. Also try 
adjusting the Color Setting option in the Advanced menu.

Make sure the RGB cable is connected correctly.

Try adjusting...

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Where To Get Help
EPSON provides technical assistance through electronic support 
services, as listed in the following table:
Telephone Support Services
To use the EPSON PrivateLine Support service, call (800) 637-7661 
and enter the PIN on the EPSON PrivateLine Support card included 
in your Owner’s Kit. This is the fastest way to speak to a live 
representative, and it’s free. This service is available 6
AM to 6PM, 
Pacific Time, Monday through Friday, for the duration of your...

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Technical Specifications93
Technical Specifications 
General
Type of display Poly-silicon Thin Film Transistor (TFT)
Size of liquid
crystal panels  Diagonal: 1.3 inches (34 mm) 
Lens 8200i: F=1.7–2.3, f=49–63 mm
9100i: F=1.8–2.4, f=49–69 mm
Resolution 8200i: 1024 
× 768 pixels
9100i: 1280 
× 1024 pixels
Color reproduction 24 bit, 16.7 million colors
Brightness 8200i: 3500 lumens (ANSI)
9100i: 2400 lumens (ANSI)
Contrast ratio 8200i: 600 : 1
9100i: 300 : 1
Image size 8200i:
Wide angle: 28 to 300 inches...

94Technical SpecificationsInternal speaker
system 2 
× 3 W 8 (ohm) speakers
Optical aspect ratio 4:3 (horizontal : vertical)
Zoom ratio 8200i: 1:1.3
9100i: 1:1.4
Manual lens shift 0 to 10 degrees
Keystone correction
angle
± 30° (ratio: 10.0 to 5.5) 
Projection Lamp
Type UHE (Ultra High Efficiency)
Power consumption 230 W 
Lamp life About 2000 hours 
Part number ELPLP11
Remote Control
Range 32.8 feet (10 meters)
Batteries Alkaline AA (2)
Mouse Compatibility
Supports PS/2, USB, serial, ADB
Remote IR...