Epson Powerlite Home Cinema 8350 Users Guide

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You’re using a computer and no picture appears on the screen.
If you’re using a Windows
® laptop:
■Press the function key that lets you display on an external monitor. It’s often labeled with 
an icon such as  , but it may also be labeled 
CRT/LCD. You may have to hold down 
the 
Fn key while pressing it. Check your laptop’s manual or online help.
On most systems, the   key lets you toggle between the LCD screen and the 
projector, or display on both at the same time. Allow a few...

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The picture isn’t rectangular.
■If the image looks like  or  , the projector has been placed off to one side of the 
screen and angled toward it. Face the projector straight ahead (instead of at the center of 
the screen), then use the horizontal lens shift dial to center the image (see page 24). 
■If the image looks like  or  , make sure the projector is not tilted up or down. 
The picture contains static or noise.
■Make sure the Input Signal is set correctly for your connected video...

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■Fine-tune the colors with the settings listed on page 40.
■If the picture looks dark, you may need to replace the lamp. Check the lamp usage timer 
to see how long the lamp has been in use (see page 56). Replace the lamp if it’s close to 
the end of its service life (see page 53). 
Solving Remote Control Problems
The projector doesn’t respond to remote control commands.
■Make sure you’re within about 30 feet of the projector, and the remote control is aimed at 
the projector’s front or...

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Where to Get Help
Internet Support
Epson provides technical assistance 24 hours a day at epson.com/support (U.S.) or 
epson.ca/support (Canada). Here you can access troubleshooting information, download 
product documentation, and receive technical advice through e-mail.
Speak to a Support Representative
To use the Epson PrivateLine Support service, call (800) 637-7661 and enter the PIN on the 
Epson PrivateLine Support card that came with your projector. This is the fastest way of...

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Specifications
General 
Type of display Poly-silicon TFT active matrix
Size of LCD panels 0.74 inch (18 mm) wide
Lens F=2.0 to 3.17
Resolution 
(native format) 1920 × 1080 pixels, 1080p
BrightnessHome Cinema 8350:
Normal mode:
White light output 2000 lumens (ISO 21118 standard)
Color light output 2000 lumens
Home Cinema 8700 UB:
Normal mode:
White light output 1600 lumens (ISO 21118 standard)
Color light output 1600 lumens
Dynamic contrast ratio 50000:1 (Home Cinema 8350)
200000:1 (Home...

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Remote Control
Range Approximately 30 feet (9 m)
Batteries AA × 2
Dimensions
Height 5.4 inches (136 mm), not including adjustable feet 
Width 17.7 inches (450 mm)
Depth 14.2 inches (360 mm); not including lens protrusion
Weight 16.1 lb (7.3 kg) (Home Cinema 8350)
16.5 lb (7.5 kg) (Home Cinema 8700 UB)
Electrical
Rated frequency 50/60 Hz AC
Power supply 100 to 120 VAC:
3.1 A (Home Cinema 8350)
3.3 A (Home Cinema 8700 UB)
200 to 240 VAC:
1.3 A (Home Cinema 8350)
1.5 A (Home Cinema 8700...

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Environmental
Temperature Operating: 41 to 95 °F (5 to 35 °C)
Storage: 14 to 140 °F (–10 to 60 °C)
Humidity Operating: 20 to 80% RH, non-condensing
Storage: 10 to 90% RH, non-condensing
Operating altitude Up to 7500 feet (2286 meters);
over 4921 feet (1500 meters), enable High Altitude mode 
in the Settings menu (see page 49)
Safety
United States FCC Part 15B Class B (DoC)
UL60950-1
Canada ICES-003 Class B
CSA C22.2 No. 60950-1
Pixelworks DNX
™ ICs are used in this projector.
Compatible...

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Component video
Analog RGB (computer display)
HDMI 
Format/
Signal
Refresh rate (Hz)Resolution
SDTV
480i
576i
480p
576p60
50
60
50720 × 480
720 × 576
720 × 480
720 × 576
HDTV
720p
1080i
1080p50/60
50/60
50/601280 × 720
1920 × 1080
1920 × 1080
Signal Refresh rate (Hz) Resolution
VGA 60/72/75/85 640 × 480
SVGA56/60/72/
75/85 800 × 600
XGA 60/70/75/85 1024 × 768
SXGA70/75/85
60/75/85
60/75/851152 × 864
1280 × 960
1280 × 1024
WXGA 60
60
60/75/851280 × 768
1360 × 768
1280 × 800
MAC13”
MAC16”...

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ESC/VP21 Command Codes
You can use an AV controller with a 9-pin null modem serial cable to control the projector. You can 
download the complete ESC/VP 21 Communication Manual for home theater projectors from the 
Epson website at epson.com/support (U.S.) or epson.ca/support (Canada). Following are some of the 
available codes:
ItemCommand
Power ON/OFF ON PWR ON
OFF PWR OFF
A/V Mute ON/OFF ON MUTE ON
OFF MUTE OFF
A/V Mute selection Black MSEL 00
Blue MSEL 01
Source 
changeTerminal...

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Aspect ratioNormal ASPECT 00
Full ASPECT 40
Zoom ASPECT 50
Wide ASPECT 70
Anamorphic Wide (Home Cinema 8700 UB) ASPECT 80 ItemCommand