Epson Powerlite Home Cinema 8100 Users Guide

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Use the RGBCMY settings to adjust the hue, saturation, and brightness of the six color 
components (red, green, blue, cyan, magenta, yellow). After adjusting each color, press 
Esc to move to another menu option. You can also access this setting by pressing the 
RGBCMY button on the remote control. See page 31 for more information. 
■Gamma
Note: This setting cannot be used when the Color Mode is set to x.v.Color (see page 29).
You can select from five gamma settings (2.0 to...

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■Tracking
Adjust the tracking to eliminate vertical bands. It is easiest to 
adjust the tracking when the image contains a lot of fine detail 
(such as black text on a white background).
■Sync.
Adjust the synchronization to eliminate blurriness. For best results, 
make sure the tracking is properly adjusted first.
Selecting Memory Settings and Resetting the 
Projector
Your projector comes with 10 memory locations where you can save customized settings to 
obtain the best...

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Creating Memory Settings
Memory settings can be used to store most of the picture quality settings on page 37 and color 
settings on page 39. Before saving them to memory, adjust the settings to the desired levels.
1. Press the 
Memory button on the remote control.
2. Select 
Save Memory.
3. Select the memory name you want to use, then press the 
Enter button to save your 
settings.
Note: Saved settings are indicated by a green highlight  next to the memory name. If you...

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3. Select Yes, then press the Enter button to delete the memory settings.
Note: You can delete memory settings one at a time with the Erase Memory setting under the 
Memory menu.
Resetting the Projector
If the image quality isn’t what you expect, one or more settings may be adjusted improperly. 
If necessary, you can restore the projector to its factory-default (original) settings. 
To restore the settings in a specific menu (such as the Image or Settings menu), open that...

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Customizing Projector Features
Use the settings in this section to adjust the image size and position, suppress on-screen text, 
and select basic setup options.
Image Sizing
Before adjusting any of these settings, make sure you have already selected an appropriate 
aspect ratio for the type of picture you’re viewing (see page 28). 
■Overscan
For component video formats, this setting lets you see the edges of the image that are not 
normally visible in the picture (see page...

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Screen Options
■Messages
Turn this setting off if you want to prevent on-screen messages from appearing (such as 
the no-signal message, or the identifying text that appears when you switch between 
image sources or color modes). 
■Startup Screen
Turn this setting off if you want to prevent the startup screen from appearing while the 
projector is warming up.
■Display Background
Changes the screen that’s used when the projector is not receiving a signal or when you 
press...

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■Component
Change this setting to match the type of equipment connected to the Component port. 
For component video, select 
Auto to let the projector automatically interpret the signal; 
or select 
YCbCr or YPbPr to manually select your video equipment’s signal.
■Trigger Out
Turn on this setting to have the Trigger out port output a 12-volt signal to lower your 
projection screen when the projector is running. 
Note: If you change this setting, the new setting will take...

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■High Altitude Mode
Adjusts the speed of the fan so it can properly cool the projector at higher altitudes. Turn 
this setting on if you are using the projector at an altitude of 4900 feet (1500 meters) or 
higher.
Settings > High Altitude Mode 

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Maintenance
Your projector needs little maintenance. All you need to do on a regular basis is keep the lens 
clean. You also may need to clean the air filter to prevent overheating.
Warning: Before you clean any part of the projector, turn it off and unplug the power cord. Never 
open any cover on the projector, except the lamp and filter covers. Dangerous electrical voltages 
in the projector can injure you severely. Do not try to service this product yourself, except as 
specifically...

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Cleaning the Projector Case
Before you clean the case, turn off the projector and unplug the power cord.
■To remove dirt or dust, wipe the case 
with a soft, dry, lint-free cloth.
■To remove stubborn dirt or stains, 
moisten a soft cloth with water and a 
neutral detergent. Then wipe the case 
and dry it with a dry cloth.
Caution: Never use wax, alcohol, benzene, 
thinner, or other chemical detergents. These 
can damage the case.
Cleaning and Replacing the Air Filter
Your projector includes...