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Solving Problems

his chapter helps you solve problems with your projector, and tells

you how to contact technical support for problems you can’t solve
yourself.

If the projector is not working correctly, first look at its status lights
and check for possible solutions on page 100. If you’re having a
problem with the image or sound, see page 104; for the remote
control, see page 109.

This chapter covers the following:

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Checking the projector’s status lights

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Solving problems with the image or sound

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Solving problems with the remote control

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Contacting technical support

note

You can also get on-screen
help by pressing the blue

? Help

button on the

projector or remote control.
Follow the instructions on
the screen.

Summary of Contents for 8300NL - PowerLite XGA LCD Projector

Page 1: ...EPSON PowerLite 8300i Multimedia Projector User sGuide ...

Page 2: ...erein is designed only for use with this EPSON product EPSON is not responsible for any use of this information as applied to other products Neither SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION nor its affiliates shall be liable to the purchaser of this product or third parties for damages losses costs or expenses incurred by purchaser or third parties as a result of accident misuse or abuse of this product or unautho...

Page 3: ...te Video Source 17 Connecting an S video Source 18 Connecting a Component Video Source 19 Connecting an RGB Video Source 20 Connecting to a Computer 22 Connecting to the Computer 1 or 2 Port 23 Connecting to the BNC Port 24 Connecting to the DVI Port 25 Using the Macintosh Desktop Adapter 26 Connecting the Cable for Remote Mouse Control 27 Connecting an External Monitor 28 Playing Sound Through th...

Page 4: ...n 45 Activating and Using the Remote Control 46 Using the Navigation Buttons 47 Controlling Multiple Projectors 48 Replacing the Batteries 50 Controlling the Picture and Sound 51 Switching Between Picture Sources 51 Previewing Picture Sources 52 Turning Off the Picture and Sound 53 Stopping Action 53 Zooming Your Image 53 Displaying a Picture in Picture Video 54 Adjusting the Brightness 55 Control...

Page 5: ... Projector from a Remote Computer 73 Installing the EasyManagement Software 74 System Requirements 74 Installing the Software 74 Connecting and Configuring the Projector 76 Using EMP Monitor 78 Opening and Closing EMP Monitor 78 Registering a Projector 78 Monitoring Your Projectors 80 Controlling Your Projectors 82 Configuring the Monitoring Interval 83 Using EMP NetworkManager 84 Selecting the Pr...

Page 6: ...09 Where To Get Help 110 Telephone Support Services 110 Appendix A Projector Installation 111 Placement and Mounting Guidelines 111 Image Size and Projection Distance 112 Image Size Calculations For All Lenses 113 Converting Between Diagonal Size and Width or Height 115 Converting Between 16 9 and 4 3 Image Sizes 115 Installing the Rear Cable Cover 116 Installing Multiple Projectors 116 Appendix B...

Page 7: ...ound channel for each of the six sources A preview feature lets you see all the sources at a glance so you can easily switch between them Complete control Use the remote control to take charge of your presentation Freeze the action zoom in on part of the picture or display a picture in picture video Use the remote as a pointer or to draw on the screen You can even use it in place of your computer ...

Page 8: ...Even more resources and services are available if you register to join the Presenters Club and it s free Quick Setup sheet Gives you basic instructions on connecting to a laptop Start Here kit Includes this User s Guide your Quick Setup sheet warranty brochures and EPSON PrivateLine Support card Keep the folder with your projector at all times Built in help system Provides assistance for common pr...

Page 9: ...xtra CareSM Road 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 usually via overnight delivery See the brochure in your Start Here kit for details To register simply fill out the registration card included in your Start Here kit and mail it to EPSON Or y...

Page 10: ...you need to ship the projector Always use the original packaging or the equivalent when you need to send the projector to another location Projector Rear cable cover Projector software CD ROM Remote control AA batteries Power cord Computer VGA cable Audio stereo mini jack cable USB cable Remove plastic film from projector s control panel ...

Page 11: ... to purchase it from EPSON see page 12 or from your video dealer To receive stereo sound from a video player you ll need a dual RCA cable available from most electronics dealers To connect a computer to the projector s Digital Video Interface DVI port you ll need a DVI D dual link digital video cable available from EPSON see page 12 an optional DVI to DFP cable is also available Some older PowerBo...

Page 12: ...CP Projection screens 50 inch portable screen 60 inch portable pop up screen 80 inch portable pop up screen ELPSC06 ELPSC07 ELPSC08 Lenses Rear projection wide lens Wide zoom lens Standard zoom lens Middle throw zoom lens 2 42 to 3 67 1 Middle throw zoom lens 3 57 to 5 45 1 Long throw zoom lens V12H004R02 V12H004W02 V12H004S02 V12H004M01 V12H004M02 V12H004L04 Cables Component video cable 3RCA VGA ...

Page 13: ... it and how to connect it to a video source such as a VCR or DVD player or to a laptop or desktop computer Follow the instructions in this chapter on Positioning the projector Connecting to video equipment Connecting to a computer Connecting an external monitor Playing sound through the projector Using the remote control as a wireless mouse ...

Page 14: ...e placement For detailed guidelines on placing the projector with any lens see page 112 Note that image size increases with distance but can vary depending on how you ve adjusted the optical zoom and other settings Also keep these considerations in mind Place the projector on a sturdy level surface Make sure there is plenty of space for ventilation around and under the projector Do not set the pro...

Page 15: ...e bottom and top of the screen and then use the Lens Shift to raise or lower the image see page 39 If you place the projector below screen level you ll have to tilt it up by extending its feet This causes the image to lose its square shape but you can correct the distortion by pressing the Keystone button as described on page 40 Overhead View Projector Screen Ideal height Side View Screen note Aft...

Page 16: ...onent Video Source on page 19 If your video player has an RGB video port either a single connector for a VGA monitor cable or three connectors labeled R G B see Connecting an RGB Video Source on page 20 Note that connecting a cable for RGB video provides the highest quality of video transfer component video is the next best system followed by S video and finally composite video using an RCA cable ...

Page 17: ...n your player and the yellow Video connector on the projector 3 If you want to play sound through the projector see page 29 for instructions on connecting an audio cable 4 If you don t need to make any other connections see Chapter 2 for instructions on turning on the projector and adjusting the image Once the projector is turned on be sure to select Video as the source to see your image see page ...

Page 18: ...eo connector on your player and the S Video connector on the projector 3 If you want to play sound through the projector see page 29 for instructions on connecting an audio cable 4 If you don t need to make any other connections see Chapter 2 for instructions on turning on the projector and adjusting the image Once the projector is turned on be sure to select S Video as the source to see your imag...

Page 19: ... BNC connectors on the projector Match the Y Cb Cr or Y Pb Pr connectors on your player to the corresponding connectors on the projector 3 If you want to play sound through the projector see page 29 for instructions on connecting an audio cable 4 If you don t need to make any other connections see Chapter 2 for instructions on turning on the projector and adjusting the image Once the projector is ...

Page 20: ...mputer cable provided with the projector 2 Connect the cable to the video port on your player and the Computer 1 or Computer 2 port on the projector 3 If you want to play sound through the projector see page 29 for instructions on connecting an audio cable 4 If you don t need to make any other connections see Chapter 2 for instructions on turning on the projector and adjusting the image Once the p...

Page 21: ...y sound through the projector see page 29 for instructions on connecting an audio cable 4 If you don t need to make any other connections see Chapter 2 for instructions on turning on the projector and adjusting the image Once the projector is turned on be sure to Enter the projector s Setting menu then change the BNC Input setting to RGB Video see page 70 After exiting the menu system select BNC a...

Page 22: ...ection see page 23 To connect using the BNC port see page 24 To connect using the DVI Digital Video Interface port see page 25 After connecting any video cables you may also want to connect a USB cable so you can use the remote control as a mouse see page 27 connect a monitor to the projector so you can view your presentation close up as well as on screen not necessary if you re using a laptop see...

Page 23: ... cable to use the remote control as a mouse see page 27 5 If you don t need to make any other connections see Chapter 2 for instructions on turning on the projector and adjusting the image Once the projector is turned on be sure to Enter the projector s Setting menu then make sure the Computer1 Input or Computer 2 Input is set to Analog RGB this is the default setting see page 70 After exiting the...

Page 24: ...3 Connect the other end to your computer s video out or monitor port 4 Optionally you can connect an external monitor see page 28 play sound through the projector see page 29 or connect a USB cable to use the remote control as a mouse see page 27 5 If you don t need to make any other connections see Chapter 2 for instructions on turning on the projector and adjusting the image Once the projector i...

Page 25: ...ect the other end to your computer s DVI port 4 Optionally you can connect an external monitor see page 28 play sound through the projector see page 29 or connect a USB cable to use the remote control as a mouse see page 27 5 If you don t need to make any other connections see Chapter 2 for instructions on turning on the projector and adjusting the image Once the projector is turned on be sure to ...

Page 26: ...nect the VGA cable to your computer available from EPSON see page 12 1 To use the adapter remove its cover as shown and set its DIP switches according to the resolution you want to use such as 16 inch mode See your Macintosh documentation for instructions 2 Replace the cover and connect the adapter to the VGA cable Then plug the cable with the adapter into the video port on your Macintosh 3 Tighte...

Page 27: ...ystem must have a USB port and one of these operating systems 1 Locate the USB cable that came with your projector 2 Connect the square end of the cable to the projector s USB port 3 Connect the flat end of the cable to an available USB port on your laptop or desktop computer 4 If necessary configure your computer to work with an external USB mouse Windows Macintosh Windows 98 2000 Me and XP Macin...

Page 28: ...ame time see page 52 To be able to view or preview images on the monitor after pressing A V Mute first make sure the necessary setting is enabled Enter the projector s Setting menu then set the A V Mute option to Black if it s set to Blue or Logo you won t be able to view images from a connected source after pressing A V Mute see page 60 You can also view images on the monitor while the projector ...

Page 29: ...ncluded with the projector Which cable you use depends on how your equipment is connected If you have a computer connected to the Computer 1 Computer 2 or DVI port use the stereo mini jack cable If you have video equipment connected to the Video BNC or S Video port use an RCA stereo cable 2 Connect the audio cable to the jack s corresponding to the connected video source 3 Connect the other end of...

Page 30: ...a stereo mini jack cable such as the one included with the projector or you may have to purchase a special cable or use an adapter to connect to your speakers 2 Connect the stereo mini jack end of the audio cable to the Audio Out port on the projector 3 Connect the other end of the cable to your speaker system You may need to use an adapter to make the connection The projector s internal speaker s...

Page 31: ...u re presenting from a computer or video equipment or with the optional EasyMP net you need to follow some basic steps to display your image on the screen Follow the guidelines in this chapter to Turn on the projector and select the image source Adjust the image Shut down the projector ...

Page 32: ...projector the projector automatically detects and displays the image source If you turn on the projector first or have multiple pieces of connected equipment you may have to select the image source manually see page 34 Follow these steps to turn on the projector 1 Remove the lens cap 2 Plug in the projector as shown below The Ppower light stops flashing and remains orange note To shut down the pro...

Page 33: ...ht flashes green as the projector warms up and an image begins to appear after about 30 seconds When the Ppower light stops flashing and remains green in about a minute the projector is ready for use 4 If you ve connected a Windows based computer to the projector you may see a New Hardware Wizard saying your computer has found a plug and play monitor if so click Cancel Turn on remote Power button ...

Page 34: ...s been installed Use the Video BNC button to switch between equipment connected to the Video S Video and BNC ports The remote control has seven Source buttons Use them to switch between equipment connected to the port identified on each button Note that the Computer 1 Computer 2 and BNC ports can be set up to use different input signals for example Analog RGB or RGB Video so if you have equipment ...

Page 35: ...ng the button If you re using a PC laptop press the function key on your keyboard that lets you display on an external monitor It may be labeled CRT LCD or have an icon such as You may have to hold down the Fn key while pressing it Allow a few seconds for the projector to sync up after changing the setting The Projector and Laptop Don t Display the Same Image If you re projecting from a laptop and...

Page 36: ...may need to click a Monitor tab then make sure the external Monitor port is set as your primary display and or enabled See your computer s documentation or online help for details If you re using Macintosh OS X You may need to set up your system to display on the projector screen as well as the LCD screen Follow these steps 1 From the Apple menu select System Preferences then select Displays 2 Mak...

Page 37: ... Monitors or Monitors and Sound 2 Click the Arrange icon 3 Drag one monitor icon on top of the other If the Arrange option isn t available you may need to select one of the Simulscan resolution settings 1 Click the Monitor icon 2 Select a Simulscan resolution as shown Allow a few seconds for the projector to sync up after making the selection Click here Drag one monitor icon on top of the other Se...

Page 38: ...ne the image and or sound see Chapter 4 Focusing and Zooming Your Image Use the Focus buttons on the remote control or on the projector to sharpen the image Use the Zoom buttons to reduce or enlarge the image If the image still isn t large enough you may need to move the projector farther away from the screen You can also use the E Zoom buttons on the remote control to zoom in on a portion of the ...

Page 39: ... projector upward by extending the feet Using the Lens Shift To raise or lower the image use the Lens Shift buttons on the remote control or on the projector Raising the Projector s Feet If you need to raise the image further you can incline the projector 1 Stand behind the projector Press the foot release buttons on each side and lift the front of the projector note The Lens Shift buttons won t w...

Page 40: ... image height If this isn t possible use one of these methods to correct the image shape If the image tapers inward on the right and left sides only use Keystone correction as described below If the image looks uneven on all sides you can adjust its shape using Quick Corner see page 41 You cannot use both Keystone correction and Quick Corner at the same time Using Keystone Correction To adjust you...

Page 41: ...mage shape when it s uneven on all sides 1 Press the Menu button on the remote control or on the projector s control panel 2 Select the Setting menu and press Enter 3 From the Setting menu select Keystone and press Enter 4 Select Quick Corner and press Enter You see this screen 5 Press the Enter button to select the corner you want to adjust 6 Use the pointer button on the remote control or the ar...

Page 42: ...t properly on the screen press the Auto button on the remote control or the Auto Enter button on the projector s control panel This automatically resets the projector s tracking sync resolution and position settings note You must be projecting an image for this button to have any effect The Auto button works only with computer images Auto button ...

Page 43: ...to turn the projector on again wait until the orange light stops flashing Then press the Power button 4 Turn off and disconnect any equipment plugged into the projector 5 If you extended the feet press the side buttons to retract them 6 Replace the lens cap and unplug the power cord note When the projector has not received any input signals for 30 minutes it automatically turns off the projector l...

Page 44: ...44 Displaying and Adjusting the Image ...

Page 45: ...ng from a computer page 58 this lets you easily change slides for example when giving presentations in PowerPoint To further enhance your presentation you can create a customized screen to display a picture or company logo page 59 and then use it as the startup screen or the screen you see when you press the A V Mute button This chapter covers Activating and using the remote control Controlling th...

Page 46: ...oint the remote control either at the front or back of the projector or at the screen Stand within about 30 feet of the projector If you want to operate the projector from a greater distance a remote control cable set is available see page 12 When presenting in a darkened room press the light button to make the buttons on the remote light up temporarily Avoid using the remote under bright fluoresc...

Page 47: ... your presentation For details on using the buttons to control specific features see the following sections to highlight your presentation see page 56 to use the remote control in place of your computer s mouse see page 58 to navigate the projector s menu system see page 62 note If you ve installed the EasyMP net option you can also use these buttons to control the EasyMP features Pointer button c...

Page 48: ...If you need to change it follow these steps 1 Press the Menu button on the remote control You see the projector s menu screen 2 Enter the Advanced2 menu and highlight Projector ID 3 Press the right or left side of the pointer button to increase or decrease the ID value 4 Press Enter to set the value 5 When done press ESC to exit the menu system Brightness Control High Low Video Audio Setting User ...

Page 49: ...ntrol to select the desired ID 0 through 9 Select zero to control all projectors or select a number to match the ID of the projector s you want to operate The ID button s light shuts off and the new ID is registered If you would like to check the remote control s current ID do the following 1 Press the ID button twice in succession After a moment the button flashes 2 Count the number of flashes th...

Page 50: ...e batteries as described below 1 Turn the remote control over 2 Slide the battery compartment cover open 3 Install two AA batteries inserting the flat negative ends in first 4 Slide the cover back in place caution When replacing batteries take the following precautions Replace the batteries as soon as they run out If the batteries leak wipe away battery fluid with a soft cloth If fluid gets on you...

Page 51: ...f that option has been installed Or press the Video BNC button to switch between equipment connected to the Video S Video and BNC ports On the remote control there are seven Source buttons Use them to switch between equipment connected to the port identified on each button Note that the Computer 1 Computer 2 and BNC ports can be set up to use different input signals for example Analog RGB or RGB V...

Page 52: ...ipment is connected to a port or if there is no incoming signal the preview window for that source appears blank 2 Press one of the Source buttons on the remote control to switch to the desired source Or press ESC to exit the preview screen without switching sources Preview note Movies are displayed as still images on the preview screen Currently selected source Preview windows note A red highligh...

Page 53: ...e page 59 Stopping Action You can use the remote control to stop the action in your video or computer image Press the Freeze button to stop the action and keep the current image on the screen The sound continues Press the Freeze button again to restart it Zooming Your Image You can zoom in on a portion of the image using the E Zoom buttons on the remote control 1 Press the E Zoom button on the rem...

Page 54: ...utton to select either Composite or S Video then press Enter 3 Press ESC to exit the menu system Displaying the P in P Image Make sure your main image source is displayed then follow these steps to display and use the Picture in Picture window 1 Press the P in P button on the remote control 2 Use the pointer button to reposition the video window use the E Zoom buttons to reduce or enlarge it 3 Onc...

Page 55: ...ed2 menu Press Enter select Brightness Control and then choose High or Low 3 Press the ESC button when done making the setting 4 To fine tune the brightness use the pointer button to highlight the Video menu Press Enter select Brightness then adjust the brightness level as desired 5 Press ESC when done to exit the menu system Controlling the Volume To change the volume press the or side of the Vol...

Page 56: ...on to select the desired style Three preset options are available but you customize the look of each one see page 57 2 Use the pointer button on the remote control to position the pointer on the screen 3 To draw a straight line place the pointer where you want the line to begin and press Enter Move the pointer to where you want the line to end and press Enter again 4 To draw a curved line place th...

Page 57: ...ct one of the following pointer shapes Zoom Rate Changes the size of the pointer Color Changes the color of the line you can draw using the pointer Width Changes the line width 3 You can also change the Pointer Speed setting to adjust how fast the pointer tool moves across the screen 4 When done press ESC to exit from the menu system Setting Video Audio Setting User s Logo Advanced1 Color Mode Poi...

Page 58: ...ter to change slides To use the remote control this way you have to connect a USB cable between your computer and the projector see page 27 While projecting a PowerPoint presentation this setup also lets you use the Page buttons to move through your slideshow note To drag and drop hold down the Enter button for about one second until it lights Then use the pointer button to drag the object When it...

Page 59: ...digital camera Then follow these steps to capture the image and transfer it to the projector 1 Press the Menu button on the remote control highlight the User s Logo menu and press Enter 2 When you see the screen shown at right select Yes and press Enter A selection box displays over the image 3 Use the pointer button to select the area of the image you want to use Then press Enter 4 When you see t...

Page 60: ...lay your image as the startup screen highlight the Advanced 1 menu then press Enter Select Startup Screen highlight ON then press Enter To display your image on the No Signal or A V Mute screen continue with the following steps 3 Highlight the Setting menu then press Enter 4 Select the screen s on which you want your image to appear Highlight No Signal Msg if you want to display your image instead...

Page 61: ...jector s on screen menus to adjust the image sound and other features This chapter covers the following information Using the menu system Adjusting the image quality Adjusting the image size shape and position Adjust the color Adjusting the sound Customizing projector features ...

Page 62: ... the options available for the highlighted menu are shown on the right 2 Use the pointer button on the remote control or the arrow buttons on the projector to scroll through the menu list When you ve highlighted the desired menu press the Enter button to select it 3 Once you ve selected the menu use the pointer button to scroll through the list of options Some of the options may be grayed out or u...

Page 63: ... previous menu or press it repeatedly to exit the menu system You can also press the Menu button to exit Restoring the Default Settings You can use the menu system s Reset options to restore the factory default settings for all the settings listed in a specific menu all the settings in all menus To restore the settings in a specific menu enter the menu whose settings you want to change select Rese...

Page 64: ...red option then adjust it as needed Brightness Lightens or darkens the overall image Contrast Adjusts the difference between light and dark areas If you re projecting from a computer select Auto to let the projector adjust the contrast automatically or select Manual and then press Enter to adjust the setting yourself Sharpness Adjusts the sharpness of the image note The Brightness setting changes ...

Page 65: ...ur image contains a lot of fine detail such as text you may notice one or more vertical stripes or bands or some of the details may look heavy or blurred You can adjust the Tracking and Sync settings manually 1 Fill the screen with an image containing fine detail when making these adjustments For example in Windows you can select a pattern to appear as your desktop background If this option isn t ...

Page 66: ...elf Position in the Video menu If the image is slightly cut off on one or more sides it may not be centered exactly You can use this setting to center it Preset in the Video menu Once you ve fine tuned the settings in the Video menu for the computer you re using you can save them as a group using of one of the ten Preset settings 1 From the Video menu select Preset and press Enter 2 Select a numbe...

Page 67: ...of the image is the same as the projector s 1024 768 pressing Resize has no effect For video images pressing resize switches the aspect ratio between 4 3 and 16 9 This lets you play certain digital video images or movies recorded on certain DVDs in 16 9 widescreen format Keystone in the Setting menu Squares up the shape of the image after the projector has been tilted upward or angled to one side ...

Page 68: ...menu Adjusts the color intensity from black and white to full color not available for adjusting computer images Tint in the Video menu Adjusts the balance of magenta to green not available for adjusting computer images Color Adjustment in the Advanced1 menu Adjusts the color temperature Select Color Temp to set a temperature between 5000 and 10000 K Or select RGB to adjust individual red green and...

Page 69: ...d volume or treble bass balance 1 Press the Menu button on the remote control then enter the Audio menu You see the Audio menu screen 2 Use the pointer button to highlight the desired option then adjust it as needed Volume Treble Bass note You can also adjust the volume using the remote control ...

Page 70: ...o player that outputs an RGB video signal Computer2 Input in the Setting menu Select the setting for the type of equipment you ve connected to the Computer 2 port as described above BNC Input in the Setting menu Select the setting for the type of equipment you ve connected to the BNC port Analog RGB For a computer connection RGB Video For a video player that outputs an RGB video signal YCbCr For a...

Page 71: ...dby mode plugged in but not turned on This setting also lets you view images on an external monitor during standby if the monitor has been connected to the projector s Monitor Out port see page 28 The projector does not go into full sleep mode see page 43 when this setting is in effect Network in the Advanced2 menu Used for managing the projector over a network see Chapter 5 If the network assigns...

Page 72: ...ns off the identifying text that appears briefly when you switch picture sources or change color modes It s best to leave this on Sleep mode in the Setting menu When sleep mode is on the projector turns off the lamp if it has not received any input signals for 30 minutes Turn sleep mode off if you want the lamp to remain on all the time this is the default setting Rear Proj in the Advanced1 menu T...

Page 73: ...g you to possible problems To use the EasyManagement software first install it as described on page 74 Then connect and configure each projector you want to monitor so it can be recognized on your network see page 76 This chapter covers the following Installing the EasyManagement software Configuring the projector to your network Using EMP Monitor Using EMP NetworkManager note You may also be able...

Page 74: ... Microsoft Windows 98 SE 2000 NT 4 0 service pack 6a or later Me or XP IBM compatible with at least a Pentium MMX 166 MHz processor Pentium II 233 MHz or better recommended At least 256MB of RAM At least 7MB of free hard disk space XGA 1024 768 or better display adapter and monitor Installing the Software Follow these steps to install the software 1 Insert the projector software CD ROM in your com...

Page 75: ...e button Follow the instructions on the screen to finish installing it 4 If you want to be able to manage the projector remotely from this computer select the option for EMP Monitor and install it the same way 5 When done installing the software click the button to exit Once installed you can access these programs from your computer s Start menu note If you need to uninstall the software use the A...

Page 76: ...jector see page 32 3 Press the Menu button on the remote control and select Network from the Advanced2 menu 4 If your network assigns addresses automatically turn on DHCP To network port Ethernet port note Make sure the Standby Mode setting in the Advanced1 menu is off or you won t be able to view or change the projector s network settings Brightness Control High Low Video Video Audio Setting Sett...

Page 77: ...o select the part of the address you want to enter then use the up and down arrow buttons to increase or decrease the numeric value When you finish changing an address in the network menu press the Enter button on the remote control or the Auto Enter button on the projector This stores the value 6 When done making all necessary changes press ESC to exit the menu system note If you re a network adm...

Page 78: ...be connected to your network Opening and Closing EMP Monitor To open the program select EMP Monitor from the Start menu If you ve added the program to the Startup programs folder see page 83 then it may already be open If so click the icon in the system tray on the lower right corner of your screen to display the EMP Monitor window To close EMP Monitor right click the program icon shown above then...

Page 79: ...al registration and enter the projector s name and network address Any projectors found on the network are listed as shown below 4 Select the projectors you want to add by clicking their name Then click Add and on the next screen click Close Click here note If the name of a projector does not appear you can give it a name or change its existing one in EMP NetworkManager see page 87 Click here ...

Page 80: ... being used from which source or port they are projecting an image and if a problem occurs For detailed status information select the projector in question and click View details note To delete a projector from the list click Register projector highlight the projector name and click Delete note To monitor a projector when it s in standby mode plugged in but not turned on you must select Network ON...

Page 81: ... source icons Status icons green Projecting no problems dark Turned off no problems green Projecting problems detected dark Turned off problems detected Network error for example not connected to network or power cable disconnected You may also see this error if Standby Mode is turned off see page 71 Video source icons Computer 1 Computer 2 BNC S Video Video DVI ...

Page 82: ... projector s you want to operate with the mouse pointer before clicking one of the buttons Error icons Lamp replacement notification the lamp is nearing the end of its life see page 94 High speed cooling in progress the projector is getting too hot but continues to operate Overheating projection turned off automatically Lamp out or lamp cover open Fan error Sensor error Internal problem note To tu...

Page 83: ...bout your projectors click the Refresh button in the EMP Monitor screen You can also select how often EMP Monitor checks the projector status 1 From the Tool menu select Configuration You see this screen 2 Select the desired update interval and click OK note If you want the program to run whenever you start your computer click Add to Startup ...

Page 84: ...ure you ve installed the software as described on page 74 Then follow the steps below to create e mail settings for each projector you want to monitor Selecting the Projectors to Monitor 1 To open the program select EMP NetworkManager from the Start menu You see this screen 2 If you d like to monitor the projectors you ve already registered using EMP Monitor click Import Your imported projectors a...

Page 85: ...e this screen 4 Enter the projector s IP address and click Add The projector s icon is added to the EMP NetworkManager screen Setting a Password You can set a password to restrict access to each projector from EMP NetworkManager 1 Right click the icon of the projector whose password you want to set then select Change Password 2 Enter a password up to 14 characters in length ...

Page 86: ...d if you created one see page 85 3 EMP NetworkManager connects to the projector and you see this screen 4 Verify that the network settings are correct Make any desired changes to the projector s network address configuration turning off DHCP enables the manual settings note The projector must be plugged in projecting or in standby mode for you to be able to connect to it To access a projector in s...

Page 87: ...want the event notification messages to be sent 9 Click the Setting a Notification Event button next to each address then select the conditions under which you want a message to be sent 10 Click OK then on the next screen click Set Confirm as needed 11 When you see the test message window you can send a message with the heading TEST MAIL to the addresses you have entered The projector s name and I...

Page 88: ...n the subject line The body of the message contains the name of the projector the projector s IP address a description of the problem The problem descriptions are similar to the errors reported by EMP Monitor see page 82 If a plus sign appears before the description it indicates that a problem has occurred A minus sign appears when the problem goes away or is resolved note If a projector develops ...

Page 89: ...mp replacement filters come with it If any other part needs replacing contact your dealer or a qualified servicer This chapter covers the following Cleaning the lens Cleaning the projector case Cleaning and replacing the air filters Replacing the lamp Transporting the projector warning Before you clean any part of the projector turn it off and unplug the power cord Never open any cover on the proj...

Page 90: ...h lens cleaner and gently wipe the lens surface Cleaning the Projector Case Before you clean the case first turn off the projector and unplug the power cord To remove dirt or dust wipe the case with a soft dry lint free cloth To remove stubborn dirt or stains moisten a soft cloth with water and a neutral detergent Then wipe the case Do not use wax alcohol benzene thinner or other chemical detergen...

Page 91: ...if you use the projector in a dusty environment Cleaning the Lamp Filter To clean the lamp filter follow these steps 1 Remove the lamp as described on page 94 2 Hold the shutter open and use a vacuum cleaner a small one designed for computers and office equipment to remove any dust from the wire mesh filters inside 3 Insert the lamp back into the projector tighten its screws and replace the lamp c...

Page 92: ...rt is difficult to remove or a filter is broken replace the filters as described in the next section Contact your dealer or call EPSON at 800 873 7766 in the United States to obtain new ones In Canada please call 800 463 7766 for dealer referral Replacing the Filters 1 Turn the projector over unless it s ceiling mounted 2 Remove the filters by sliding them out to the sides note When you get a repl...

Page 93: ...tor 93 3 Remove each filter from its holder by releasing the two tabs as shown 4 Install new filters in the holders aligning the tabs with the slots on each side 5 Slide the assembled filters back into the projector 1 2 Tabs ...

Page 94: ... call 800 463 7766 for dealer referral Follow these steps to replace the lamp 1 Turn off the projector 2 When the power light stops flashing unplug the power cord 3 Let the projector cool for at least half an hour if it has been on The lamp is extremely hot immediately after use 4 If the projector is mounted on the ceiling remove the rear cover note You can check how long the lamp has been in use ...

Page 95: ...place the cover The projector won t come on if the lamp cover is loose 10 Reset the lamp timer as described in the next section caution Avoid touching the glass portion of the new lamp Oils transferred from your hands can cause the lamp to overheat and fail prematurely 2 1 note The lamp s in this product contain mercury Please consult your state and local regulations regarding disposal or recyclin...

Page 96: ... Reset Lamp Timer then press Enter You see this prompt 4 Select Yes then press Enter 5 When you re finished press ESC or Menu to exit note The lamp usage timer shows 0H until you ve used the lamp for at least 10 hours Video Video Audio Audio Setting Setting User s Logo User s Logo Advanced1 Advanced1 About About Reset All Reset All Frequency Video Source V Hz Reset Lamp Timer H kHz Lamp 1400H SYNC...

Page 97: ... have the original packaging use equivalent materials placing plenty of cushioning around the projector When transporting the projector a long distance first place it in a hard shell shipping case and then pack it in a firm box placing cushioning around the case An optional shipping case is available from EPSON see page 12 It s a good idea to turn off the remote control before packing it in a carr...

Page 98: ...98 Maintaining the Projector ...

Page 99: ...ck for possible solutions on page 100 If you re having a problem with the image or sound see page 104 for the remote control see page 109 This chapter covers the following Checking the projector s status lights Solving problems with the image or sound Solving problems with the remote control Contacting technical support note You can also get on screen help by pressing the blue Help button on the p...

Page 100: ... also view the About menu screen page 103 This gives you information about the lamp life and currently selected input signal What To Do When the Lights Flash The lights on top of the projector indicate the projector s status and let you know when a problem occurs If the projector seems to be indicating a problem locate the pattern of lights in the table on the next page then follow the recommended...

Page 101: ...rojector is warming up Wait for the image to appear When the power light is green the projector is operating normally When the power light is flashing orange the projector is cooling down Do not unplug it until the light stops flashing and remains orange If you want to turn it back on wait until the light stops flashing When the power and temperature lights are flashing the projector is getting to...

Page 102: ... yourself When the power light is red and the temperature light is flashing red there is a problem with the fan or temperature sensor Unplug the power cord and contact EPSON for help see page 110 When the power light is green and the lamp light is flashing orange the lamp is near the end of its life To ensure continued operation you should replace it as soon as possible see page 94 When the power ...

Page 103: ...r You see the lamp usage hours and various input signal settings on the right The lamp typically lasts from 2000 to 3000 hours depending on the selected Brightness Control setting see page 64 If the number shown is close to that make sure you have a spare lamp handy The lamp usage timer shows 0 H until you ve used the lamp for at least 10 hours If you ve installed a new lamp be sure to reset the l...

Page 104: ...tion If the lights display a different pattern see page 100 The projector is powered on but not projecting an image Press the A V Mute button on the remote control to make sure the picture has not been turned off temporarily The projector may be in sleep mode If the P power light is orange press the P Power button to turn on the projector The attached computer may be in sleep mode or displaying a ...

Page 105: ...projector or remote control see page 34 Allow a few seconds for the projector to sync up after pressing the button You ve connected a laptop but the projector and laptop don t display the same image You have to enable your laptop to display both on its LCD screen and through its external monitor port see page 35 You see the message Not Supported displayed Make sure the correct Video Signal is sele...

Page 106: ...display only half the image the right or left side Access your computer s display settings as you would to adjust other display properties see page 35 then turn off dual display See your computer s manual or online help for details You may have to adjust the Position setting if the image is slightly off center see page 67 The image isn t square but tapered on the sides If you ve tilted up the proj...

Page 107: ... and the projector If you notice a decline in the projected image quality when the image is displayed simultaneously on your laptop and through the projector turn off the laptop s LCD display The image is blurry There may be dirt or smears on the lens Clean the lens as described on page 90 Adjust the focus using the Focus button Make sure the lens is not fogged by condensation You may need to wait...

Page 108: ...s life the image may become darker and the color start to deteriorate Check the lamp timer to see how long the lamp has been in use see page 103 and replace the lamp if necessary see page 94 There is no sound Make sure the A V Mute button is not enabled Use the Volume button to raise the sound level Make sure the sound cables are connected properly see page 29 For computer audio the cable should b...

Page 109: ...ote control s batteries may not be installed correctly or may be low on power To change the batteries see page 50 Make sure you are within 30 feet 9 meters of the projector and within range of the projector s front or back sensor approximately 30 to left or right and 15 above or below Dim the room lights and turn off any fluorescents Make sure the projector is not in direct sunlight Strong lightin...

Page 110: ...39 6 AM to 6 PM Pacific Time Monday through Friday Toll or long distance charges may apply Before you call please have the following information ready Product name EPSON PowerLite 8300i Product serial number located on the bottom of the projector Computer configuration Description of the problem You can purchase screens carrying cases or other accessories from EPSON at 800 873 7766 or by visiting ...

Page 111: ...hown To project from overhead you ll need the optional ceiling mounting hardware see page 12 for ordering information You ll also need to select Ceiling in the projector s Advanced1 menu to flip the image upside down To project from the rear select Rear Proj see page 72 If the projector is positioned at screen height anywhere between the bottom and the top of the screen you can use the Len Shift f...

Page 112: ...er if you tilt the projector up or down at the screen or use the projector s Keystone function note If you ve installed the wide angle rear projection lens you won t be able to use the projector s Focus Zoom or Lens Shift functions You must position the projector itself to obtain the desired image height size and focus but Keystone correction can still be used Image size 4 3 aspect ratio Projectio...

Page 113: ...onal size 3 8 Rear Projection Wide Lens V12H004R02 Image size 55 to 120 inches 1 40 to 3 05 m Projection distance focal range 37 to 84 inches 0 94 to 2 13 m To find the image size when you know the projection distance Diagonal size 1 399 projection distance 3 6 To find the projection distance when you know the image size Projection distance 0 7148 diagonal size 2 6 Wide Zoom Lens V12H004W02 Image ...

Page 114: ... 2640 in 4 32 to 67 06 m To find the image size when you know the projection distance Maximum diagonal size 0 3428 projection distance 2 0 Minimum diagonal size 0 2267 projection distance 1 3 To find the projection distance when you know the image size Maximum projection distance 4 4107 diagonal size 5 8 Minimum projection distance 2 9169 diagonal size 5 7 Long Throw Zoom Lens V12H004L04 Image siz...

Page 115: ...on on the previous pages assume that you re projecting a 4 3 sized image If you want to project a 16 9 widescreen image you ll first need to determine the corresponding size of a 4 3 image before using the calculations Since the projector s native aspect ratio is 4 3 the image height is reduced when you project a 16 9 image If you know the height of the 16 9 image you want to project multiply it b...

Page 116: ...ing tab on the bottom of the cover as shown Installing Multiple Projectors If multiple projectors are installed in one room you can assign to each projector a separate ID number This lets the presenter use the remote control to operate each projector independently see page 48 If you have multiple projectors installed at your place of business and want to be able to monitor and control them over a ...

Page 117: ...SI lumens high brightness setting 3000 ANSI lumens low brightness setting Contrast ratio 1200 1 high brightness 1500 1 low brightness Image size 22 to 600 inches 0 56 to 15 24 meters using the standard lens Projection distance 3 4 to 101 5 feet 1 04 to 30 94 meters using the standard lens Projection methods Front rear upside down ceiling mount Internal sound system 7 W monaural Optical aspect rati...

Page 118: ...ber V13H010L23 Remote Control Range about 30 feet 10 meters Battery AA 2 Mouse Compatibility Supports USB Dimensions Height 7 6 inches 193 mm including feet Width 13 8 inches 350 mm Depth 19 3 inches 490 mm Weight 24 7 lb 11 2 kg Electrical Rated frequency 50 60 Hz AC Power supply 100 to 120 VAC 200 to 240 VAC Power consumption Operating 480 W Standby on network 60 W Full sleep mode 1 5 W ...

Page 119: ...L1950 Rev 3 Canada ICES 003 Class B CSA C22 2 No 950 95 cUL CE Marking Directive 73 23 EEC Directive 89 336 EEC EN 55022 EN 55024 Computer Video Port Pin Assignments The Computer1 and Computer 2 ports are female video RGB 15 pin micro D style connector Here are their pin assignments Pin no Computer port Pin no Computer port 1 Red video 9 Reserved 2 Green video 10 Synchronous GND 3 Blue video 11 GN...

Page 120: ...ower Macintosh series including G3 and G4 systems PowerBook computers many iMac and iBook series systems and high end workstations such as the Sun SPARCstation Although images are displayed at the projector s native resolution of 1024 768 pixels EPSON s patented SizeWise chip supports computer display formats ranging from VGA through UXGA To project images output from a computer the computer s ext...

Page 121: ...ick Monitors or Monitors and Sound Click the Monitor tab and select a compatible resolution for your external monitor Macintosh OS X From the Apple menu select System Preferences then click Displays Make sure the VGA Display or Color LCD dialog box is selected then click the Display tab and select a compatible resolution You may need to modify existing presentation files if you created them for a ...

Page 122: ...0 1280 960 SXGA3 43i SXGA3 60 SXGA3 75 SXGA3 85 43 60 75 85 1280 1024 1280 1024 1280 1024 1280 1024 SXGA 60 SXGA 75 SXGA 85 60 75 85 1400 1050 1400 1050 1400 1050 UXGA 48i UXGA 60 UXGA 65 UXGA 70 UXGA 75 UXGA 80 UXGA 85 96 60 65 70 75 80 85 1600 1200 1600 1200 1600 1200 1600 1200 1600 1200 1600 1200 1600 1200 iMAC VGA iMAC SVGA iMAC XGA MAC13 MAC16 MAC19 60 MAC19 MAC21 117 95 75 67 75 59 75 75 640...

Page 123: ...operly grounded outlet If you have a two prong outlet contact an electrician to replace it Do not hold the plug with wet hands Take the following precautions for the plug Failure to comply with these precautions could result in sparks or fire Do not insert the plug into an outlet with dust present Insert the plug firmly into the outlet Do not overload wall outlets extension cords or integral conve...

Page 124: ...dicating a need for service If it has been dropped or the housing has been damaged The lamp s in this product contain mercury Please consult your state and local regulations regarding disposal or recycling Do not put in the trash Unplug the projector during lightning storms or when it will not be used for extended periods Do not place the projector and or remote control on top of heat producing eq...

Page 125: ...bient light is too bright Certain types of fluorescent lighting are used A strong light source shines into the IR receiver Other equipment that emits infrared energy such as a radiant room heater is in the room These conditions commonly cause problems for most infrared controlled equipment Try the following The remote control s batteries may be low on power replace them Dim the ambient lighting an...

Page 126: ...B digital device Each product marketed is identical to the representative unit tested and found to be compliant with the standards Records maintained continue to reflect the equipment being produced can be expected to be within the variation accepted due to quantity production and testing on a statistical basis as required by 47CFR 2 909 Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this ...

Page 127: ...receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help WARNING The connection of a non shielded equipment interface cable to this equipment will invalidate the FCC Certification of this device and may cause ...

Page 128: ...iously refurbished to the EPSON standard of quality and at EPSON s option the replacement may be another model of like kind and quality EPSON s liability for replacement of the covered product will not exceed the original retail selling price of the covered product Exchange or replacement products or parts assume the remaining warranty period of the product covered by this limited warranty However...

Page 129: ...BY THIS LIMITED WARRANTY EXCEPT AS PROVIDED IN THIS WRITTEN WARRANTY NEITHER EPSON AMERICA INC NOR ITS AFFILIATES SHALL BE LIABLE FOR ANY LOSS INCONVENIENCE OR DAMAGE INCLUDING DIRECT SPECIAL INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OR INABILITY TO USE THE EPSON PRODUCT WHETHER RESULTING FROM BREACH OF WARRANTY OR ANY OTHER LEGAL THEORY In Canada warranties include both warrantie...

Page 130: ...130 Appendix C Notices ...

Page 131: ... Component video cable 16 selecting input signal 19 70 Composite RCA video cable 16 Computer connector pin assignments 119 Computers supported 120 Connecting projector to audio source 29 to computer 22 to 27 to external monitor 28 to speakers 30 to video equipment 16 to 21 Connector pin assignments 119 Contrast setting 64 D Declaration of Conformity 126 Default settings restoring 63 Desktop adapte...

Page 132: ...2 setup options 70 shape correcting 40 to 41 67 106 size and projection distance 14 112 to 115 117 turning off using A V Mute 53 zooming 38 53 Input signal selecting 34 51 to 52 70 Installing projector 111 to 116 software 74 to 75 K Kensington anti theft device 12 15 Keystone correction 40 to 41 67 106 117 L Lamp filter 91 number of hours used 94 96 103 replacing 94 to 96 status light 94 100 to 10...

Page 133: ...zing features 70 to 72 distance from screen 14 112 to 115 117 feet adjusting height with 39 installing 111 to 116 Projector continued lamp specifications 118 monitoring remotely 73 to 88 options 12 positioning 14 to 15 111 to 116 resolution 7 117 120 to 122 shipping case 12 97 specifications 117 to 119 transporting 97 troubleshooting 99 to 108 turning off 43 turning on 32 to 33 unpacking 10 viewin...

Page 134: ...e Technical support S video cable 11 16 18 Switching picture source 34 51 to 52 Synchronization adjusting 66 System requirements 74 T Technical support 8 110 Temperature requirements 119 status light 100 to 102 Tone adjusting 69 Tracking adjusting 65 Transporting projector 97 Treble adjusting 69 Troubleshooting blank screen 35 cut off image 42 67 106 different images on laptop and screen 35 image ...

Page 135: ...Index 135 Z Zoom ratio 117 Zooming image 38 53 ...

Page 136: ...136 Index ...

Page 137: ...ft Color Mode Resize F r e e z e Page Power E Zoom R C ON OFF On Off switch Turns the remote control on and off Pointer button Moves cursor on the screen Effect button Selects pointer or drawing tool Help Provides on screen help Source buttons Switch between equipment connected to projector ports Number keypad Press Num button to activate number keys 0 to 9 ID button Sets remote control ID code A ...

Page 138: ...ft Color Mode Resize F r e e z e Page Power E Zoom R C ON OFF On Off switch Turns the remote control on and off Pointer button Moves cursor on the screen Effect button Selects pointer or drawing tool Help Provides on screen help Source buttons Switch between equipment connected to projector ports Number keypad Press Num button to activate number keys 0 to 9 ID button Sets remote control ID code A ...

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