Epson Powerlite Home Cinema 8100 Users Guide

Introduction11
Optional Accessories
Epson provides the following optional accessories for the projector:
You can purchase accessories from an authorized Epson reseller. To find the nearest 
reseller, please call 800-GO-EPSON (800-463-7766). To purchase online, visit 
www.epsonstore.com (U.S. sales) or www.epson.ca (Canadian sales).
Registration and Warranty
Your projector comes with a basic two-year carry-in warranty. For details, see page 75.
In addition, Epson offers free Extra Care
SM Home Service. In...

12Introduction
Using This Manual
This book contains all the information you need to use the projector, in addition to basic 
setup and maintenance instructions, troubleshooting tips, important safety instructions, 
specifications, and warranty information.
Please follow these guidelines as you read through the manual:
Warning: Must be followed carefully to avoid bodily injury.
Caution: Must be observed to avoid damage to your equipment.
Note: Contains important information about your projector.
Tip:...

Setting Up the Projector13
Setting Up the Projector
Follow the instructions in this section to choose a location for the projector, connect the 
cables, and display an image.
Choosing a Location
You can install the projector for the viewing setups shown below, as well as rear projection. 
Center
CeilingSide 

14Setting Up the Projector
Ideally, keep the projector level and place it at a height so its lens is centered between the top 
and bottom of the screen, as shown below. If this is not possible, use the lens shift dials to 
reposition the image. As a rule of thumb, you can use lens shift to move the image up or down 
by nearly its full height, and left or right by about one-half its width (for details, see page 26).
If you place the projector off to the side, aim it straight ahead (rather than at the...

Setting Up the Projector15
The size of the image is determined by the distance from the projector’s lens to the screen. 
Depending on your display settings and how you use the Zoom ring, the actual size may 
differ. Use these tables as a guide for projector placement:
16:9 aspect ratio
Projection distanceDiagonal image size 
(width × height) Offset A Offset BHorizontal 
Offset
2.8 to 6.2 feet
0.87 to 1.88 m30 in. (26 × 15 in.)
76.2 cm (66 × 37 cm)6.8 in.
17 cm21.5 in.
55 cm0 to 11.5 in.
0 to 29 cm
3.8 to...

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To determine the exact image size when you know the projection distance (or the exact 
projection distance when you know the desired image size), you can use the Image Size 
Calculator. This program is available on the Epson website at www.epson.com/support.
Also keep these considerations in mind:
■Make sure there is plenty of space for ventilation around and under the projector. Do not 
set the projector on top of loose materials that could block the vents underneath.
■Make...

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Installing the Projector
To install the projector, you first need to determine the location, based on the size of your 
screen (maximum diagonal image size). Use the tables on page 15 as a guide to positioning the 
projector. 
To suspend the projector from a ceiling, you will need the optional projector mount designed 
for the projector. See page 11 for ordering information. Follow the instructions included with 
the mount to install the projector.
Warning: When installing or...

18Setting Up the Projector
The following illustrations show the dimensions of the projector:
5.4 in.
136 mmCenter of lens
2.8 in.
72 mm5.8 in.
148 mm
0.5 in.
12 mm
5.2 in.
131 mm
17.7 in.
450 mm 0.2 in.
4.5 mm
11.8 in.
300 mm
5.9 in.
150 mm3.0 in.
75 mm
2.2 in.
56 mm
1.8 in.
45 mm
5.3 in.
135 mm
6.3 in.
160 mm15.3 in.
390 mm
M4 × 9 mm 

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Connecting the Cables
Connecting Video and Computer Equipment
You can connect the projector to many types of video equipment, such as a VCR, DVD 
player, digital tuner, cable or satellite box, video game console, camcorder, or digital camera. 
You can also connect it to a desktop or laptop PC or Apple
® Macintosh® system. For details 
on compatible video formats, see page 68.
You can connect up to six pieces of video equipment at the same time, using any of the 
commercially...

20Setting Up the Projector
For best results, connect your video equipment to the HDMI port, if possible. If your 
equipment doesn’t support HDMI, connect it to one of the following ports (highest quality 
listed first): 
Component (for component video), S-Video, or Video (for composite video). 
When you connect a large or heavy cable to the projector, 
such as an HDMI cable, it is recommended that you fasten 
it to one of the two holders using a commercially available 
cable tie.
Connect video equipment...