Epson Projector Z8150NL User Manual

							Installation Methods
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When installing the projector, keep enough distance from the wall to the 
projector's air exhaust and intake vent. 
						

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Connecting to Equipment
Observe the following precautions when connecting the projector to external equipment. Be sure to also read the documentation for the external 
equipment.
Caution
•Turn off the projector and the external equipment. The projector or external equipment may fail if they are connected while the power is on.
•Check the shapes of the cable connector and port before connecting them. If connecting them is attempted in the wrong direction or when they do not match, failure or 
equipment damage may occur.
Remove the interface cover before connecting external equipment. s"Attaching and Removing the Interface Cover" p.191
Connecting to a Computer
This section provides examples of connecting the projector to a computer. The computer port and cable names may also be different from those given.
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Refer to the following when projecting images from a computer that is connected through a network.
Projecting with the EasyMP Network Projection application software (provided with the projector). See your EasyMP Network Projection Operation Guide for more 
information.
Projecting with the "Connect to a Network Projector" function provided with Windows Vista or Windows 7 sp.143
Computer port
Connecting cable
Projector port
Connection 1 Monitor Out port 5BNC display cable (commercially available)  BNC input port 
						

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Use a cable that complies with the HDMI standard for the HDMI cable.
Changing the video output from a laptop computer.
When projecting images from a laptop computer connected to the projector with a computer cable, the output for the video signal must be changed at the 
computer. Refer to the documentation for your computer for the method to change the video output.
•Example of changing the output (Windows computers)
Hold down the Fn key on your computer and press the function key labeled CRT/LCD,  , etc. If the image is not displayed on your computer 
monitor, press the same keys again.Connection 2 Monitor Out port Computer cable (supplied) Computer input port
Connection 3 HDMI output HDMI cable (commercially available) HDMI1/2 input port
Computer port
Connecting cable
Projector port 
						

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Connecting to Video Equipment
This section provides examples of connecting the projector to video equipment. The video equipment port and cable names may also be different from 
those given.
Port on the video equipment
Connecting cable
Projector port
Connection 1 Component outputs RCA component video cable (commercially available) + 
BNC/RCA adapter (commercially available)BNC input port (R/Cr/Pr, G/Y, B/Cb/Pb)
Connection 2 Component outputs Component-to-VGA cable (D-sub/component conversion) 
(optional accessory)Computer input port 
						

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Connection 3 S-Video output S-Video cable (commercially available) S-Video input port
Connection 4 Video output BNC video cable (commercially available) Video input port
Connection 5 HDMI output HDMI cable (commercially available) HDMI1/2 input port
Port on the video equipment
Connecting cable
Projector port 
						

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* PowerLite Pro Z8450WUNL/Z8455WUNL only
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•Set the Input Signal and Video Signal on the Signal menu according to the signal from the connected equipment. sp.62
•Use a cable that complies with the HDMI standard for the HDMI cable. Connection 6
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SDI output BNC video cable (commercially available) SDI input portPort on the video equipment
Connecting cable
Projector port 
						

							Adjusting the Projected Image
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Adjusting the Projected ImageDisplaying a Test Pattern
A test pattern can be displayed to adjust the projected image without 
connecting video equipment. This is useful when installing a projector.
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If the [User] button on the remote control is set to Test Pattern, the test 
pattern will be displayed when the [User] button is pressed. (The default 
setting is Test Pattern.)
ProcedureA
During projection, press the [Menu] button. Select Settings - 
"Test Pattern", then press the [Enter] button.
Using the Remote Control Using the Control Panel 
						

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B
Press the [h] button on the remote control in the [r] 
direction or press the [Enter] button on the control panel to 
switch the test pattern.
To display the previous image, press the [h] button on the remote 
control in the [l] direction.
The following adjustments can be made while the test pattern is be-
ing displayed.
*1 Except for custom settings of gamma
*2 Not available on PowerLite Pro Z8150NL
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To set menu items that cannot be set while the test pattern is being 
displayed or to fine-tune the projected image, project an image from the 
connected device.
C
Press the [Esc] button to end the test pattern.
Using the Remote Control Using the Control Panel
Top Menu
Sub Menu/Items
Image menu Color Mode sp.34
Abs. Color Temp.
Advanced
- Gamma
*1 sp.169
- RGB
- RGBCMY sp.169
Auto Iris
Reset
Signal menu Auto Setup
Settings menu Geometric Correction sp.161
Extended menu Multi-Projection
- Brightness Level
*2
- Edge Blending sp.178
- Multi-screen sp.180 
						

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Adjusting the Position of the Projected Image (Lens 
Shift)
The lens can be shifted to adjust the position of the projected image, for 
example, when the projector cannot be installed directly in front of the 
screen.
ProcedureA
Press the [Lens Shift] button on the remote control. When 
using the control panel of the projector, press the [Lens] 
button three times.
B
To adjust the position of the projected image, use the [h] 
button on the remote control or the [w/ ], [v/ ], [/ ] buttons on the control panel.
Keep pressing the button to move the image continuously.
When the position of the lens shift comes to the center of the verti-
cal or horizontal direction, it stops moving. Release your finger and 
press the button again to adjust more.
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The image will be clearest when both the vertical and horizontal lens shift 
are set in the center.
The ranges within which the image can be moved are shown below.
Using the Remote Control Using the Control Panel
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*1 PowerLite Pro Z8150NL/Z8250NL/Z8255NL: V x 56%
*2 PowerLite Pro Z8150NL/Z8250NL/Z8255NL: H x 6%
The position of the projected image cannot be moved to both the 
horizontal and vertical maximum value.
Example: When the image is moved to the maximum value horizontally, 
the image can be moved up to 50% vertically. When the image is moved 
to the maximum value vertically, the image cannot be moved 
horizontally.
Focusing the Image
ProcedureA
Press the [Focus] button on the remote control or press the 
[Lens] button on the back of the projector until "Adjust 
Focus" is displayed on the screen.
B
To adjust the focus, use the [
h
] button on the remote control 
or the arrow buttons on the back of the projector as shown 
below.
C
When you’re done, press the [Esc] button on the remote 
control or on the back of the projector.
Zooming the Image
ProcedureA
Press the [Zoom] button on the remote control or press the 
[Lens] button on the back of the projector until "Adjust 
Zoom" is displayed on the screen. A
Center of lens
B
Projected image when lens shift is set in the center