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EPSON PowerLite 8100i/9100i
Multimedia Projector
User’s Guide
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Important Safety Information WARNING: Never look into the projector lens when the lamp is turned on; the bright light can damage your eyes. Never let children look into the lens when it is on. Never open any cover on the projector, except the lamp and filter covers. Dangerous electrical voltages inside the projector can severely injure you. Except as specifically explained in this User’s Guide, do not attempt to service this product yourself. Refer all servicing to qualified service personne
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Contents C Welcome Supported Computers and Video Sources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Getting More Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Warranty and Registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Controlling Your Projector from a Computer . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Optional Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 About This Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Warnings, C
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2Using the Turning On Your Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Turning On the Projector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Projector What To Do If You See a Blank Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Sleep Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Adjusting the Image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 Focusing and Zooming Your Image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 Resizing the Image . . . . . . .
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Customizing Projector Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69 Setting Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69 Advanced Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71 Creating a Screen Logo or Image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72 Capturing and Saving the Image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73 Assigning the Image to the No-Signal Message and/or A/V Mute Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74 Viewing
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7Notices Important Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103 Remote Control Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105 Declaration of Conformity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106 FCC Compliance Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107 Index vi
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- Welcome W ® ® our EPSON PowerLite projector is an ultra-bright, portable Y projector that lets you project brilliant, full-color images and video onto a large screen. Projected with up to 3200 or 2400 ANSI lumens, your presentations will be bright enough to be clearly seen with the room lights on. Images are displayed in full color (16,770,000 colors) at a resolution of 1024 × 768 pixels (PowerLite 8100i) or 1280 × 1024 pixels (PowerLite 9100i). The projector supports a wide variety of
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You can operate the projector from your computer or you can control it with a hand-held remote control unit. The buttons on the remote control allow you to turn the projector on and off, zoom in on your image, adjust the volume, mute the sound and image, switch from one computer or video source to another, and access the projector’s built-in menus. If you connect the main cable and mouse cable, you can use the remote control as a wireless mouse; then you can continue your presentation as
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■ support.epson.com Download FAQs and e-mail your questions to EPSON’s technical support team. ■ Start Here folder Contains your Quick Setup sheet, warranty brochure, CD-ROMs, SM and EPSON PrivateLine Support card. Store this User’s Guide in the folder and keep the folder with your projector at all times. ■ Quick Setup sheet Gives you all the instructions you need to get your projector set up and connected to a laptop or PowerBook computer. ■ CD-ROMs The PowerLite 8100i/9100i CD-ROM lets you
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Controlling Your Projector from a Computer If you want to be able to control the projector’s settings from note your computer, you can install the EMP Link V program on the The EMP Link V program is optional; you do not need to Projector Software CD-ROM. In addition to making the projector’s install it to use the projector. features accessible from your computer, this program lets you enhance your presentations with special effects. If you want to install EMP Link V, insert the Projector
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Product Product number Portable projection screens ELPSC06 50-inch 60-inch ELPSC07 80-inch ELPSC08 Remote IR receiver ELPST04 Digital video cables: DVI to DVI, 10 feet (3 meters) ELPKC20 DVI to DFP, 10 feet (3 meters) ELPKC21 Communication kit cable set and computer cable to connect projector ® to a second computer. There is also a Mac adapter set so you can connect to a second Macintosh. You may also need the VGA-13W3 video cable (ELPKC06) if you’re connecting the projector to a high-end wo
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About This Guide This guide describes how to set up and use your EPSON PowerLite projector. The information applies to both the 8100i and the 9100i models. (Any differences are noted.) Chapter 1, “Setting Up the Projector,” provides instructions on how to set up the projector and connect it to your computer, video source, or other optional equipment. Chapter 2, “Using the Projector,” explains how to turn the projector on and off, adjust the image size and quality, use the remote control u
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Warnings, Cautions, and Notes Please follow these guidelines as you read this manual: warning ■ Warnings must be followed carefully to avoid bodily injury. caution ■ Cautions must be observed to avoid damage to your equipment. note ■ Notes contain important information about your projector. Reading This Manual Online Your PowerLite 8100i/9100i CD-ROM includes an electronic copy of this manual. You may find it convenient to copy it onto your laptop’s hard drive so it’s always with you—for examp
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8 Welcome
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Setting Up the Projector 1 his chapter tells you how to unpack your projector and set it up for T a presentation. The projector must be connected to a computer or a video source such as a VCR, DVD player, camcorder, digital camera, or laser disc player before it can project any images. You may also want to set up the projector for one or more of the following: ■ Use the remote control as a wireless mouse. This lets you move around the room and interact with your audience, without worrying
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5 4 : EPSON PowerLite 8100i/9100i CD-ROM Power Freeze A/V Mute R/C ON E-Zoom OFF 3 Enter Esc Projector software CD-ROM projector batteries remote control computer video cable main cable 3.5-mm audio cable power cord ® RCA video cable RCA audio cable PS/2 mouse cable PC serial mouse cable (yellow) (red/white) Mac serial cable PC serial cable Mac mouse cable USB cable Macintosh adapter set monitor adapter desktop adapter D-sub 15-pin to BNC cable 10 Setting Up the Projector 2 1
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Additional Components Depending on how you plan to use the projector, you may need additional components: ■ To receive an S-Video signal, you need an S-Video cable. (One is usually provided with your video device.) ■ To receive a component video signal from a VCR or other video device, you need a BNC cable (usually provided with the device). ■ To take advantage of the projector’s Digital Visual Interface (DVI), you need a DVI cable and your computer must be capable of producing video signal
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Installing Batteries in the Remote caution When replacing batteries, Control take the following precautions: The remote control operates the projector and lets you access its Don’t mix old and new Effects features. You can also run your presentation with the remote batteries. and use it as a wireless mouse. Replace batteries as soon as they run out. If the batteries Follow these steps to install the batteries: leak, wipe away battery fluid with a soft cloth. If fluid gets 1. Press the t
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Positioning the Projector Before connecting the projector, you need to decide where to place it. The location you choose depends on the size of the audience (and room) and your presentation style. ■ Place the projector on a sturdy, level surface, between caution 3 and 48 feet from the screen. Don’t hold or lift the projector by the lens, or ■ Make sure there is plenty of space for ventilation around and you may damage it. under the projector. ■ Make sure the projector is within 6 feet of a
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When projecting from a table, the ideal arrangement is to set the projector flat on its surface. This way, you can use the lens shift knob (instead of raising the projector’s feet) to position the image on-screen. This delivers the best-looking picture. You won’t need to tilt the projector upward as long as you position it so that its lens is at least as high as the bottom of the screen, but no higher than the middle of the screen, as shown: no higher than middle of screen ideal range no
