Epson Powerlite Home Cinema 8350 Users Guide

							 PowerLite® Home Cinema 8350/8700 UB
Home Theater Projector
User’s Guide 
						

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							Contents3
Contents
Introduction6
Projector Parts 7
Remote Control 9
Optional Accessories 10
Registration and Warranty 10
Using This Manual 11
Setting Up the Projector12
Choosing a Location 12
Installing the Projector 16
Connecting the Cables 18
Connecting Video and Computer Equipment 18
Making Other Connections 20
Installing Batteries in the Remote Control 21
Turning the Projector On and Off 21
Turning On the Projector 21
Turning Off the Projector 22
Selecting the Image Source 23
Positioning the Image 24
Making Basic Adjustments26
Focusing and Zooming 26
Choosing the Aspect Ratio 27
Choosing the Color Mode 28
Advanced Color Adjustments 29
Adjusting the Gamma Setting 30
Adjusting RGBCMY 31
Locking the Projector 32 
						

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Making Detailed Adjustments33
Using the Menu System 33
Changing How the Menus Display 35
Adjusting the Picture Quality 35
Input Brightness Settings 35
Sharpness and Picture Quality Settings 37
Color Settings 40
Adjustments for Computer Images 42
Selecting Memory Settings and Resetting the Projector 43
Selecting Memory Settings 43
Creating Memory Settings 44
Renaming Memory Settings 44
Deleting Saved Memory Settings 45
Resetting the Projector 45
Customizing Projector Features 46
Image Sizing 46
Screen Options 47
Other Setup Options 47
Maintenance50
Cleaning the Lens 50
Cleaning the Projector Case 51
Cleaning and Replacing the Air Filter 51
Replacing the Lamp 53
Resetting the Lamp Usage Timer 56
Checking the Projector Status 56
Storing the Projector 57
Transporting the Projector 57
Problem Solving58
What To Do When the Lights Come On or Flash 58
Solving Picture Problems 60
Solving Remote Control Problems 63 
						

							Contents5
Where to Get Help 64
Specifications65
General65
Lamp 65
Remote Control66
Dimensions66
Electrical66
Environmental67
Safety67
Compatible Video Formats67
ESC/VP21 Command Codes69
Notices71
Important Safety Information 71
FCC Compliance Statement 73
Declaration of Conformity 74
Epson America, Inc. Limited Warranty 74
Index76 
						

							6Introduction
Introduction
The PowerLite® Home Cinema 8350/8700 UB projector lets you enjoy theater-quality 
images in the relaxing environment of your own home. Designed especially for home cinema 
use, it offers these outstanding features:
■Native 1080p (1920 × 1080) resolution, dynamic contrast ratio up to 200000:1 (50000:1 
for the Home Cinema 8350), and up to 1600 lumens (2000 lumens for the Home 
Cinema 8350) of brightness (white light output and color light output) for incredibly 
rich, sharp images in any room lighting
■Auto Iris system that constantly controls the light output based on the gamma and 
black/white levels of your projected content, for perfectly adjusted images and deepest 
blacks
■Epson C2Fine® 3LCD technology for reliable picture quality, increased contrast ratio and 
uniform colors
■1080Perfect™ video processing (using HQV® Reon-VX technology for the Home 
Cinema 8700 UB) for more film-like images free of noise or artifacts
■10-bit color quality (digital only for the Home Cinema 8350) for unmatched color 
accuracy, with over a billion colors available
■Epson AccuCinema™ color management delivered by the built-in optical Cinema Filter 
blocks out excess light for an expanded, purer color range and sophisticated grayscale 
tracking
■HDMI® (High-Definition Multimedia Interface®) port for superior, uncompressed 
digital video
■True 16:9 wide-format projection
■Flexible setup configurations, including front projection and ceiling mounted, with 
vertical and horizontal offset lens shift
■Seven color modes, including x.v.Color™, to quickly optimize viewing for different 
lighting environments, and a vast array of custom color adjustments 
						

							Introduction7
Projector Parts
Control panel (top)
Ventilation slots
Lens coverVertical lens shift dial
Adjustable foot
Video port HDMI portsComponent 
video port
AC power inlet Infrared receiver
Kensington
® 
lock port Infrared receiver
Horizontal lens shift dial
S-Video portControl (RS-232C) port
Trigger out 
port PC portZoom ring
Focus ring
Main power switch
Front
Back
Lamp cover
Control panel 
(side)
Air intake (filter)
Lamp cover release
Cable holder 
						

							8Introduction
Power 
buttonMenu navigation 
button
Esc button
Exits the current 
menu item Menu button
Displays the 
menus Warning lightsMounting bracket 
attachment points
Enter button
Selects menu items or 
opens the line menu
Bottom
Projector Control Panel
Optional cable cover 
attachment points 
(brass colored)
Top control panel Side control panel
Source button
Switches the 
video input source 
						

							Introduction9
Remote Control
Source buttons
Switch between equipment 
connected to the projector
Color Mode button
Optimizes viewing for 
different lighting environments Power button
Turns projector on or off
Memory button
Recalls custom 
picture settings Menu navigation 
buttons
Pattern button
Displays test patterns 
to adjust the imageMenu button
Displays the projector’s menus
Aspect button
Changes the picture’s aspect ratio Esc (escape) button
Exits the current menu item
Blank button
Temporarily stops projection or 
hides the menu screen Enter/Line Menu button
Selects menu items or opens 
the line menu
Gamma button
Adjusts the gamma values 
of the screen display Default button
Restores default settings 
when menu is displayed
Sharpness button
Adjusts image sharpness Illumination button
Lights the remote control 
buttons for easy viewing
RGBCMY button
Adjusts the hue, 
saturation, and brightness 
for each color 
						

							10Introduction
Optional Accessories
Epson provides the following optional accessories for the projector:
In addition to the accessories listed above, 1-year and 2-year extended service plans are 
available. You can purchase these plans and other 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 74.
In addition, Epson offers free Extra Care
SM Home Service. In the unlikely event of an 
equipment failure, you won’t have to wait for your unit to be repaired. Instead, Epson will 
ship you a replacement unit anywhere in the United States or Canada. See your Extra Care 
Home Service brochure for details.
To register, simply follow the registration instructions on the CD, or register online at 
epson.com/webreg. Registering also lets you receive special updates on new accessories, 
products, and service.
Product Part number
Replacement lamp  V13H010L49
Air filter replacement  V13H134A21
Kensington security lock (anti-theft device) ELPSL01
Cable cover V12H003002
Projector mount ELPHB550
Anamorphic lens kit (Home Cinema 8700 UB only) ELPALK2