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Multimedia Projector
EPSON PowerLite 8150i Administrator’s Manual
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EPSON
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PowerLite 8150i
Administrator’s Manual
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EPSON PowerLite 8150i
Multimedia Projector
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EPSON PowerLite 8150i
Multimedia Projector
CPD-11970
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® ® EPSON PowerLite 8150i Multimedia Projector Administrator’s Manual
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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 Introduction Using this Manual to Set Up the Projector . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Getting Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Making the User’s Guide Available to Users . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Registration and Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Unpacking the Projector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Additional Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Optional Accessories
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Displaying 2 Displaying an Image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Turning On the Projector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 and Adjusting Selecting the Image Source . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 the Image Adjusting the Image and Sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Focusing and Zooming Your Image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Adjusting the Height of Your Image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Adjusting the Ima
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Customizing Projector Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78 Setting Advanced Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79 Viewing Lamp Usage and Other Information . . . . . . . . . . . 80 Restoring the Default Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81 Maintaining 5 Cleaning the Lens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84 Cleaning the Projector Case . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84 and Cleaning the Air F
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Notices 8 Important Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115 Declaration of Conformity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117 FCC Compliance Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118 End-User License Agreement for Microsoft Software . . . . . 119 Restrictions on Features When Viewing Microsoft Files . . 122 PowerPoint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122 Microsoft Excel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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- Introduction ® ® The EPSON PowerLite 8150i is a highly versatile presentation Follow these guidelines when tool. You can connect it to one or two computer sources and up to reading this manual: three video sources and easily switch between them. In addition, the projector’s EasyMP.net features let you transfer presentations directly warnings Warnings must be followed to the projector (over a network) and then deliver them without carefully to avoid bodily having to connect a PC or lapto
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Using this Manual to Set Up the Projector Depending on how you plan to use the projector, follow these guidelines to set up or install it: Connecting to a computer or video device To connect to a computer or video device, follow the instructions in Chapter 1 to position the projector and connect any required cables. Then see Chapter 2 for instructions on turning on the projector and adjusting the image. Note that you don’t need to install any software to connect the projector directly t
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Connecting a USB device For more sophisticated presentations, you can connect a USB device, such as a mouse or drawing tablet. This lets you draw on-screen, makes notes, and highlight your presentation. See page 34 for details. Including sound in a presentation If you’re installing the projector in a conference room, a sound system is probably already in place. If no sound system is available and your presentation includes sound, you can connect an audio cable to use the projector’s bu
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Making the User’s Guide Available to Users The PowerLite 8150i CD-ROM included in your Owner’s Kit contains an electronic copy of this manual as well as the User’s Guide. If your network includes a file server, you may wish to place a copy of the User’s Guide on the server so it is available to anyone wanting to learn more about using the projector. Or, after installing the EasyMP software on each user’s system, you can place a copy of the User’s Guide directly on the user’s hard drive.
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Unpacking the Projector After unpacking the projector, make sure you have all the parts shown: memory card and adapter (16MB CompactFlash) remote control projector EPSON PowerLite 8150i CD-ROM (registration and electronic manuals) EasyMP.net Software batteries CD-ROM power cord RCA audio cable RCA video cable VGA VGA-to-5BNC computer video cable computer video cable PC SERIAL MAC SERIAL ® main cable 3-mm audio cable PC serial cable Mac serial cable PS/2 MOUSE MAC MOUSE SERIAL MOUSE ® Mac m
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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 standard BNC cable with three connectors on each end; the cable is usually provided with your device. ® ® Some older PowerBooks and Macintosh desktop models may need the Macintosh adapter s
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Optional Accessories To enhance your use of the projector, EPSON provides the following optional accessories: Product Product number Replacement lamp and air filter ELPLP11 Short throw zoom lens ELPLW01 Long throw zoom lens ELPLL02 Extra long throw zoom lens ELPLL03 Fixed short throw lens ELPLR01 Ceiling mount ELPMB31 Suspension adapter for ceiling mount ELPMBAST Kensington security lock ELPSL01 Insta Theatre portable projection screens: 50-inch ELPSC06 60-inch ELPSC07 80-inch ELP
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Product Product number Macintosh adapter set (includes monitor ELPAP01 adapter and desktop adapter) Communication cable set ELPKC04 (for connecting a second computer; includes a Mac adapter set so you can connect a second Macintosh) You can purchase these accessories from your dealer, by calling EPSON at (800) 873-7766, or by visiting www.epsonstore.com (U.S. sales only). In Canada, please call (800) 873-7766 for dealer referral. 14 Introduction
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Setting Up the Projector 1 This chapter tells you how to position the projector and connect it to external equipment, such as a computer or video source. To make full use of the projector’s EasyMP.net features, you’ll need to connect it to a network and install a memory card; you may also wish to connect a USB drawing tablet or mouse to be able to draw or write on screen. You’ll find instructions in this chapter for the following: Positioning the projector Connecting to a computer Conn
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Positioning the Projector The projector can be installed for three different viewing setups: front projection, ceiling mounting, or rear projection onto a semi-transparent screen, as shown: front projection ceiling mounting rear projection To project from overhead, you’ll need to select Ceiling in the caution projector’s Advanced menu. To project from the rear, select Rear Don’t hold or lift the Proj. See “Setting Advanced Features” on page 79. projector by the lens, or you may damage i
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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. (See chapter 2 for details.) 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 midd
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Connecting to a Computer Follow the instructions in this section to connect a PC or Macintosh note directly to the projector. (To access the projector over a network, see ™ If you have an iBook with page 31.) The connections you make depend on how you plan to use an RCA video-out port, the projector: follow the instructions for connecting to a video device To project computer images, you need to connect a standard on page 28. VGA cable as described on page 19. You can also connect a
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Connecting the Computer and Monitor Cables note 1. If you’ll be viewing images on a monitor as well as the projection If you’re connecting to an screen, connect the monitor cable to the projector’s Monitor Out older Macintosh, you may port, as shown. need a Macintosh adapter set. See page 20. Computer 1 VGA port VGA computer video cable monitor cable Monitor Out port 2. Connect one end of the VGA computer video cable to the projector’s Computer 1 (VGA) port, and connect the other end
