Epson Powerlite Pro Z8150nl Users Guide

							PowerLite
®
 Pro Z8150NL
MULTIMEDIA PROJECTOR
Bright performance in virtually any venue.
A powerful performer that’s easy to install, manage and maintain, the PowerLite Pro Z8150NL multimedia 
projector offers 8000 lumens of color and white light output 
1 for captivating presentations in virtually any 
venue, even those with ambient light. Featuring XGA resolution, innovative 3LCD technology and a contrast 
ratio up to 5000:1, the PowerLite Pro Z8150NL delivers brilliant images in lecture halls, conference centers 
and entertainment venues. Setup and installation are easy with 360-degree projection, edge blending and 
more. Offering diverse connectivity and a full suite of monitor and control features, this high-definition, high 
brightness projector ensures easy integration with complex devices, plus a low overall cost of own\
ership. 
Choose from a variety of optional lenses to meet most any need.
Bright performance — 8000 lumens color/white light output 1; XGA resolution
Advanced features — edge blending, Split Screen
 
2 and DICOM simulation mode 3 
Diverse connectivity for easy integration — includes HDMI and LAN connectivity
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that’s beyond amazing
Innovative technology with proven reliability
•	 3 chips for full-time, vibrant color
•	 25% less electricity required per lumen of brightness when 
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4
•	Over 20 years of road-tested reliability built into 
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Amazing color and white light output
The PowerLite Pro Z8150NL delivers 8000 lumens of color 
light output and 8000 lumens of 
white light output
1 for true-to-life, 
vibrant, colorful images, even in 
ambient light. For today’s color-
rich multimedia content, users 
want a projector that delivers both optimum white and color 
imagery. That’s why the industry has developed a new metric 
called Color Light Output.
Always look for Color Light Output when 
choosing a projector
•	 For optimum image quality and performance, the projector 
you choose should offer equal levels of color and white 
light output
•	 When the two measurements are not identical, images do 
not look balanced
•	 Whites may be brighter, making the colored areas look dull 
and flat
•	 The combination of color richness (color light output) 
and brightness (white light output) is as critical as the 
combination of bass and treble would be when purchasing 
audio equipment
Red
Green
Blue
Screen
Lens
Prism
Mirror 3 LCD chips
MirrorDichroic mirror
Dichroic mirror
Dual lamps
Mirror
8000
TRUE-TO-LIFE COLOR
8000WHITE LIGHT
COLOR LIGHT
LUMENS
 
3LCD technology
PowerLite® Pro Z8150NL 
MULTIMEDIA PROJECTOR
Image Quality
High color light output Low color light output
Eco Features
•	Energy-efficient 3LCD, 3-chip technology
•	 Epson America, Inc. is a SmartWaySM Transport Partner5        
						

							C2FineTM technology delivers blacker blacks
C2Fine technology offers smooth, uniform images with 
exceptional contrast for better image quality. Based on this new 
phase-compensation technology, light leakage is eliminated, 
allowing for the reproduction of blacker blacks. C
2Fine 
technology is combined with an auto iris, which allows for a 
contrast ratio up to 5000:1. 
Enhanced Super-resolution technology for 
sharp, dramatically rich images
•	 Makes standard- and high-definition content come alive via 
its mixed color separation techniques and imaging simulation
•	 Delivers crisp, clear images with super high-quality resolution
•	 Sharpens blurry images that have been enlarged by a 
general upscaling process
Award-winning Faroudja DCDi® Cinema for 
advanced video
The PowerLite Pro Z8150NL features a Faroudja DCDi Cinema 
chipset, a video enhancement technology that produces 
exceptional image quality without introducing artifacts. Faroudja 
DCDi (Directional Correlational Deinterlacing) was developed 
to eliminate jagging, using a unique algorithm. This technology, 
in combination with decoding, deinterlacing and enhancement 
technologies, won an Emmy Award from the National Academy 
of Television Arts and Sciences in 2001.
6-axis color adjustment
For special projection material such as high-quality 
photographs or artwork, users can adjust the hue, saturation 
and brightness for six colors: RGBCMY (Red, Green, Blue, 
Cyan, Magenta, Yellow).
Super-resolution off
Super-resolution on       
						

							Multi-PC Projection
EPSON Multi-PC Collaboration 
utility allows you to display 
four individual PC screens 
simultaneously over the network 
(wired or wireless), with another 
12 users connected to the 
same projector on Standby 
mode. You can drag and drop 
participants into or out of one of 
the four quadrants. This feature is a great tool for meetings or 
classroom projects where multiple users want to present and 
compare their screens. You can also connect up to four remote 
projectors at the same time and show the same multi-screen 
image — another great tool for remote meeting setups.
360-degree projection 
The PowerLite Pro Z8150NL can be 
rotated 360 degrees in any direction 
for off-axis positioning flexibility. As a 
result, it can be used for a wide range 
of applications, such as projecting 
on the ceiling or floor, or as part of 
a rear-projection system. EPSON 
technology keeps the projector running without compromising 
performance or causing overheating.
DICOM simulation mode
DICOM (Digital Imaging and Communication in Medicine) 
is a standard for handling, storing, printing and transmitting 
medical imaging information. The projector’s DICOM Simulation 
Mode enables users to reproduce images with an advanced 
grayscale level that simulates DICOM Part 14. This mode is 
ideal for viewing grayscale medical images, such as X-rays, for 
training and educational purposes
 
3.
Edge blending 
Edge blending makes it easy to use multi-screen projection 
and achieve a seamless panoramic image, in which color and 
brightness match up.
Split Screen
Split Screen 2 allows you to display content from two inputs 
simultaneously, side by side, on a single screen with the 
following features:
•	 Three
	
layout 	 options, 	 as 	 shown 	 below
•	 Video
	
and
	 presentation 	 materials 	 displayed 	 simultaneously
•	 The
	
ability
	 to 	 run 	 video 	 on 	 both 	 screens
Advanced Features 
Layout Option 3: 
Main image on the right Layout Option 2: 
Main image on the left Layout Option 1: 
50-50% split screen
Normal Mode DICOM Simulation Mode    
						

							Diverse connectivity
The PowerLite Pro Z8150NL offers easy HDMI, BNC and LAN 
connectivity for integration with virtually any system.  
Easy Management® with EPSON Monitor
EasyMP ® technology makes it easy to monitor and control 
all networked EPSON projectors. You can use the utility while 
performing help desk services and proactively manage your 
projector assets. Remotely power down your projector(s) to 
extend the lamp life and produce energy savings. The utility 
also allows you to set up e-mail notifications, verify and change 
internal settings, and more. The utility is packaged on a CD 
with the projector and can be used with a PC to check the 
status of a projector. It is also available online at epson.com
Uninterrupted operation
The PowerLite Pro Z8150NL boasts a dual lamp system (two 
340 W lamps) that eliminates the risk of interruption. If one 
lamp were to fail, operation would continue, using the other 
lamp. And, replacements are made easy with tool-free and 
unobstructed access to the rear 
control panel.
Low Cost of Ownership
Schedule function 
Using the convenient Schedule function, you can easily control 
the projector at non-networked venues. The embedded “clock” 
inside the projector enables it to do scheduled tasks without 
having the “network stand-by mode” on. This saves energy, as 
the projector can be turned off when not in use. 
Memory function
The PowerLite Pro Z8150NL features a Memory function, 
which allows you to store up to 10 settings in the projector’s 
internal memory. This saves installers valuable time in setting 
up the projector for various venues and events.
Protect your investment — long-life 
electrostatic air filter 
The PowerLite Pro Z8150NL filter is designed to protect the 
optical engine, lamp and electronics from small dust particles 
that can enter any projector. It has a recommended 10,000-
hour filter cleaning schedule.
6 The EPSON electrostatic filter 
captures particles as small as three microns, due in part to 
its pleated, expanded design. With one air intake and one 
exhaust path, the PowerLite Pro Z8150NL offers an efficient 
airflow system for optimum cooling of key components and 
a reduction in dust-related problems. Additionally, it has the 
capability to send an e-mail notification out through the EPSON 
Monitor utility when an increase in temperature is detected, due 
to clogging.     
						

							Easy Installation Tools
Lens shift 
EPSON lens shift technology enables outstanding installation 
flexibility with an incredible range of up to + or – 56% on the 
vertical axis and up to + or – 6% on the horizontal axis. Users 
can operate the lens shift functions using the remote control, 
the projector control panel, or control commands.
Arc correction
Using arc correction, you can adjust each side of a projected 
image in an arch or barrel-shaped way, making it easier than 
ever to get a perfectly rectangular image.
Centered lens design
Featuring a centered lens design, the PowerLite Pro Z8150NL 
makes installation easy to plan. Positioning the ceiling mount, 
screen and projector can be performed individually and 
independent of one another.
Easy maintenance  
Offering convenient access to the lamps and filter, the 
PowerLite Pro Z8150NL makes maintenance easier than ever, 
even if the projector is ceiling mounted. The lamp cover is 
located on the rear side panel and there are no screws, so the 
lid can be removed without any special tools. In addition to 
easy lamp and filter replacements, the PowerLite Pro Z8150NL 
includes features that make it easy to monitor and control. With 
EasyMP Monitor, users can access advanced status functions 
over the LAN network.
Quiet, reliable liquid-cooling system
Epson’s innovative system uses liquid to cool the LCD chips 
directly. The liquid absorbs the heat and is then cooled by a 
peltier device, which is then cooled by a fan, thereby keeping 
the overall optical engine cool. This system design promotes 
greater reliability and enables stable operation in temperatures 
up to 122 °F (50 °C). In addition, it offers quiet, unobtrusive 
operation and allows for off-axis installation orientations.   
						

							Six powered lens options
For great flexibility, the PowerLite Pro Z8150NL offers a total of 
six lenses including short, wide, and rear, along with 
mid- to long-throw lenses that allow users to choose the 
motorized lens most suited for their environment. A quick 
release lever allows for a fast, easy lens exchange. 
(Lens not included)
Test patterns
The PowerLite Pro Z8150NL also includes six test patterns 
with precise setup features, including detecting distortion, 
checking linearity, color reproduction and bleeding, and tone 
production check.
PowerLite Pro Z8150NL 
Features and Benefits
Image Quality
•	Powerful combination of brightness and true-to-life 
color — 8000 lumens color light output, 8000 lumens 
white light output,
1 XGA resolution and 3LCD, 3-chip 
technology
•	 Core technology for added reliability — durable LCD 
chips; innovative cooling system and filter design
•	 Digital connectivity — HDMI with HDCP compliancy and 
high-grade video processing
•	 Exceptional color fidelity — broad color reproduction 
covers the DCI color gamut space for viewing movies as 
film producers intended
•	 Greater detail with blacker blacks — C
2Fine technology; 
up to 5000:1 contrast ratio
•	 Advanced video quality — Super-resolution technology  
Advanced Features
•	Easier installation — 360-degree projection and 
centered lens design make it easy to install the projector in 
any setting
•	 Powered lens — motorized zoom, focus, and lens shift, 
controllable through the remote, RS-232 or IP
•	 Wide lens shift capabilities and arc correction — 
vertical positioning of up to + or – 56%; up to + or – 6% 
horizontal; ability to adjust each side of an image in an 
arch or barrel-shaped way
•	 Split Screen feature — project two images (video or still) 
side-by-side from two different sources simultaneously
 
2
•	Edge blending — multi-screen projection, resulting in a 
seamless panoramic image
•	 Demo mode — use just one projector to see a side-by-side 
comparison  of an image with Super-resolution turned on 
and off
•	 Perfect for auditoriums and lecture hall venues — six 
optional lenses including wide-, rear- and long-throw; 
designed with a change-out lever for easy installation
•	 Direct On and Direct Off — allows a projector to be 
powered on/off by use of a wall switch
Low Cost of Ownership
•	Protect your investment — recommended 10,000-hour 
filter cleaning schedule
 6 and easy, side-access filter
•	 Easy monitor and control capabilities — included 
EPSON Monitor software allows for remote monitor and 
control of EPSON networked projectors
•	 Value-added features — Quick Corner
® for independent 
image corner control; built-in closed captioning decoder; 
cable interface cover
•	 Dual lamps with long lamp life — up to 3500-hour lamp 
life in ECO Mode, up to 2500 hours in Normal Mode
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Standard Cross-hatch Color bars
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							Specifications
Projection System 
High-aperture Epson 3-chip, 3LCD technology
Projection Method 
Front/rear/ceiling mount
LCD Driving Method 
Epson 
poly-silicon TFT Active 
Matrix
Pixel Number 
786,432 pixels x 3LCDs
Color light output
1 
8000 lumens
White light output
1 
8000 lumens (I
so
 21118 standard)
Aspect Ratio 
n

ative 4:3, (supports 16:10, 16:9, 5:4)
Native Resolution 
XGA (1024 x 768)
Contrast Ratio 
(Normal, Dynamic Mode) 
Up to 5000:1
Color Reproduction 
16.7 million colors
Lamp Type 
340 W x 2 UHE
Lamp Life
7 
Up to 3500 hours (EC o  Mode) 
Up to 2500 hours (
n ormal Mode)
Brightness Uniformity (typical) 
90%
Pixel Arrangement 
Cross stripe
Projection Lens
Screen Throw Ratio Range 
1.63– 2.65 ( s tandard lens)
Size (projected distance) 
60" – 500"
Type 
po

wered zoom/focus
F-number 
1.65 – 2.51 (
s tandard lens), lens not included
Focal Length 
36 mm – 57.35 mm (
s tandard lens)
Zoom Ratio 
o

ptical zoom 1.0 – 1.61 ( s tandard lens)
Lens Shift (powered) 
Vertical: ±56% 
Horizontal: ±6%
Keystone Correction 
Vertical: -30 degrees to +30 degrees 
Horizontal: -20 degrees to +20 degrees
Video 
Video Standards 
Analog:  n T s C /  n T s C4.43 /  pAL / M- pAL /  
n

- p
AL /
 p
AL60 / 
 s ECAM 
HDMI: 480i / 576i / 480p / 576p / 720p / 
1080i / 1080p 
DVI: 
n one
Video Processing 
3D Y/C separation, 3D noise reduction, 
Mosquito noise reduction 
DCDi — Directional Correlational Deinterlacing 
Motion-compensated Interlace-progressive 
conversion (2:2,3:2 film detection) 
s

uper-resolution 
Closed captioning
Interfaces
HDMI x 2 
Computer: D-sub 15 pin x 1 
Video: B
n C x 5 
Composite Video: B
n C x 1 
s

-Video: Mini DI n  x 1 
Wired 
n etwork: RJ-45 x 1 
Wireless 
n etwork:  o ptional 
s

erial: R s -232c x 1 
Hardwired Remote Jack x 1 
Monitor-
o ut: D-sub 15 pin x 1 
U
s B Type-A: For wireless only 
U
s B Type-B: For service only
Networking 
Connectivity 
Wired: Integrated 10/100Mbps 
Wireless:  o ptional — 802.11b/g/n 
Wireless 
s

ecurity: WE p
,
  W p
A-
 ps K 
(TKI
p /AE s ), W p
A2-
 ps K (TKI p /AE s )
Remote Control and Management 
EasyM
p  Monitor 
AMX Duet and Device Discovery 
Crestron
 
® Integrated partner and RoomView  
Extron I
p
 Link 
p

JLink
Other Features
Speaker n one
Audio Output 
n

one
Operating Temperature 
32 ° to 122 °F (0 ° to 50 °C) — 
n ormal 
32 ° to 104 °F (0 ° to 40 °C) — Above 4900 feet
Other Features (continued)
Power Supply Voltage 
100 – 240 V ±10%, 50/60 Hz AC
Power Consumption 
1050 W (
n ormal Mode) 
830 W (EC
o  Mode) 
15 W standby (Communication on) 
0.5 W standby (Communication off)
Fan Noise 
40 dB (
n ormal Mode) 
35 dB (EC
o  Mode)
Security 
Kensington
®-style lock provision, anchor 
(metal) bar for security lock or cable, handles 
attached to body for cable wrap
Product Dimensions
(W x D x H)
Including feet (with standard lens): 
21.0" x 28.9" x 8.9"
Excluding feet (with standard lens): 
21.0" x 28.9" x 8.0"
Weight 
48.4 lb with standard lens
Remote Control
Features 
Brightness, contrast, tint, saturation, sharpness, 
input signal, sync, tracking, position, zoom, 
focus, lens shift, shutter, ID, source search, 
split screen
Operating Angle 
Front: 
 
Right/left ± 60 degrees
  
Upper/lower -45 to +15 degrees
Rear: 
 
Right/left ± 30 degrees
  
Upper/lower -45 to +15 degrees
Operating Distance 
49 ft
Support
The EPSON ConnectionSM pre-sales support 
U. s . and Canada  800-463-7766  
Internet website
 
www
 .epson.com
Projectors Programs 
Three-year projector limited warranty, 90-day 
limited lamp warranty, Epson Road 
s ervice 
p

rogram and  p rivateLine
® dedicated toll-free 
support (U.
s
. and Canada only)
Support (continued)
What’s In The Box po werLite  p ro Z8150 n L projector, power cable, 
computer cable, projector remote control, 
batteries, cable cover, user manual CD, Quick 
s

etup  s heet,  p rivateLine support card, password 
protection sticker, monitor and control CD
Accessory Part Numbers
Lens s tandard zoom lens (EL p L s 04)  V12H004 s 04 
Long throw zoom lens (EL
p LL07)  
V12H004L07
  
Middle-throw zoom lens 1 
  (EL
p LM06)  
V12H004M06
  
Middle-throw zoom lens 2 
  (EL
p LM07)  
V12H004M07
  
Rear projection wide lens 
  (EL
p LR04)  
V12H004R04
  
Wide zoom lens (EL
p LW04)  
V12H004W04
Mount

 
Flush ceiling mount bracket
 
V12H003B25
  
Mount bracket with extended pipe
 
V12H003B26
  
False ceiling plate kit
 
EL
 p MB p 02
Other Accessories 
Wireless LA
n  module  
V12H418
 p 12 
Kensington security lock
 
EL
 ps L01 
Hardware remote control cable set
 
V12H005C28
  
Replacement remote control
 
1558838
Genuine EPSON Lamp

 
s

ingle (EL p L p 72)  
V13H010L72
  
Dual lamp kit (lamp x 2) (EL
pLp7

3)
 V13H010L73
  
Replacement Air Filter Set 
Replacement air filter set 
  (EL
p
AF23)
  
V13H134A23
Packaging Specifications 
PowerLite Pro Z8150NL 
Dimensions 23.86" x 34.53" x 12.36" (W x D x H)  
Weight  55.4 lb
Genuine EPSON Lamp 
s

ingle Lamp Dimensions: 
5.6" x 8.0" x 6.2" (W x D x H) 
Weight  1.4 lb 
Dual Lamp Dimensions: 
5.6" x 15.9" x 6.2" (W x D x H) 
Weight  2.7 lb 
Master Carton 
Dimensions  16.5" x 28.5" x 7.7" (W x D x H) 
Weight  16.9 lb 
Units 
p
er Master Carton:
   10
Replacement Air Filter 
Dimensions  3.7" x 12.9" x 1.4" (W x D x H) 
Weight  0.3 lb 
Master Carton 
Dimensions  13.6" x 15.8" x 4.0" (W x D x H) 
Weight  4.0 lb 
Units 
p
er Master Carton:
   10
Product Name  Product Code   UPCpo
werLite  p ro Z8150 n L  V11H459920  0 10343 90189 6
Lens required
1   Color and white light output will vary depending on mode selected. White\
 light output measur ed using ISO 21118 standard.
2    The Split Scr een feature can only use one digital input source at a time. The other source must be an analog source 
(PC/Component or Composite video). However, two different analog input sources can be used at the same time.
3
   
This pr
 ojector does not meet the DICOM standard Part 14 and should not be used as a medical diagnostic device.
4
   
Data sour
 ce: ProjectorCentral.com Jan. 2012. Average of 1122 shipping models for which the manufacturers provided lumens and total power data, 
all resolutions and brightness levels. Energy efficiency was measured as wattage per lumen. It was measured for both 3LCD and 1-chip projectors in 
each of five brightness segments. 3 LCD projectors averaged less required electricity per lumen in each of the five segments.
5
   
SmartW
 ay is an innovative partnership of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency that reduces greenhouse gases and other air pollutants and improves fuel efficiency.
6
   
Recommendation based on normal r
 oom conditions. Cleaning requirements may vary depending on use, environment and other conditions. Cleaning intervals may be adjusted to accom\
modate the 
environment in which the projector is used.
7
 
Lamp life will vary depending upon mode selected, envir
 onmental conditions and usage. Lamp brightness decreases over time.
Specifications and terms are subject to change without notice. EPSON, Easy Management, EasyMP, PowerLite and Quick Corner are registered trademarks, EPSON Exceed Your Vision is a registered 
logomark and Better Products for a Better Future and C
2Fine are trademarks of Seiko Epson Corporation. PrivateLine is a registered trademark and EPSON Connection is a service mark of 
Epson America, Inc. All other product and brand names are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of their respective companies. Copyright 2012 Epson America, Inc.  CPD-36898  3/12\
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PowerLite® Pro Z8150NL
Multimedia Projector
Epson America, Inc. 
3840 Kilroy Airport Way, Long Beach, CA 90806 Epson Canada Limited 
185 Renfrew Drive, Markham, Ontario L3R 6G3www.epson.com 
www.epson.ca
RS-232 Service
Computer 1 Monitor 
Out
Remote
S-Video AC Inlet
LAN
USB
HDMI 1
HDMI 2