Epson Powerlite Home Cinema 8350 Users Guide

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■RGB
Note: This setting cannot be used when the Color Mode is set to x.v.Color (see page 28).
Use the RGB settings to fine-tune the color of the image. You can adjust the offset and 
gain for each signal color (red, green, and blue). Use 
Offset to adjust darker shades and 
Gain for the lightest shades. 
■RGBCMY
Note: This setting cannot be used when the Color Mode is set to x.v.Color (see page 28).
Use the RGBCMY settings to adjust the hue, saturation, and brightness of the...

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■Color Gamut (Home Cinema 8700 UB only)
Note: The Color Gamut setting can only be used when the Color Mode is set to THX (see 
page 28).
You can select from three different color gamut settings according to the source material 
and locale. Select 
SMPTE-C for standard definition (USA, Canada, and other regions 
using NTSC), 
EBU (PAL) for Europe, or HDTV (all regions).
■Contrast Enhancement (Home Cinema 8700 UB only)
Note: This setting cannot be used when the Color Mode is...

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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 40. 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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Deleting Saved Memory Settings
You can clear all your memory settings at once.
1. Press the 
Menu button on the remote control.
2. Open the 
Reset menu, then select Reset Memory.
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...

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3. Do one of the following:
■Select Reset Lamp Hours to clear the lamp usage timer and reset it to zero. 
You should reset the lamp timer only when you install a new projector lamp. See 
page 56 for more information.
■Select Reset Memory to clear all memory settings.
■Select Reset All to return all projector settings to their original defaults (except 
Component, Save Memory, Language, and Lamp Hours).
Customizing Projector Features
Use the settings in this section to adjust...

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■Zoom Caption Pos.
Lets you adjust the shape and position of the image so that subtitles are visible (available 
only if the aspect ratio has been set to 
Zoom). Use Zoom Size to adjust the proportions 
of the image, and 
Zoom Caption Pos. to move the image up or down. Adjust overscan 
before changing the zoom position.
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...

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■Video Signal
Leave this setting on Auto so the projector can automatically interpret the format, such as 
NTSC or PAL (for standard TV formats). 
■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...

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■Control Panel Lock
Lets you disable all the buttons on the projector’s control panel to prevent the image from 
being accidentally changed once it is adjusted. See page 32 for more information.
■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 4921 feet (1500 meters) or 
higher.
Settings > Control Panel Lock
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...