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EPSON PowerLite 8200i/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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Turning On Your Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 2Using the Turning On the Projector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Projector What To Do If You See a Blank Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Sleep Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Important Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103 7Notices Remote Control Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105 Declaration of Conformity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106 FCC Compliance Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107 Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108 Index vi
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- Welcome W ® ® Your EPSON PowerLite projector is an ultra-bright, portable projector that lets you project brilliant, full-color images and video onto a large screen. Projected with up to 3500 ANSI lumens (PowerLite 8200i) or 2400 lumens (PowerLite 9100i), 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 8200i) or 1280 × 1024 pixels (PowerLite 9100i)
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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 support. Owner’s Kit Envelope Contains your Quick Setup sheet, warranty brochure, CD-ROMs, ® and EPSON PrivateLine Support card. Store this User’s Guide in the envelope and keep the envelope 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 note The PowerLite 8200i/9100i CD-ROM lets you regis
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To register, simply insert the PowerLite 8200i/9100i CD-ROM that came in your Owner’s Kit and select Register Online. Registering also lets you receive special updates on new accessories, products, and services. You can register through the Internet, by e-mail or 800-number modem connection, or by printing out the form to fax or mail. 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
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Product Product number Fixed short throw lens ELPLR01 Ceiling mount ELPMB31 False ceiling plate ELPMBFCP Suspension adapter for ceiling mount ELPMBAST Kensington security lock ELPSL01 Portable projection screens: ELPSC06 50-inch ELPSC07 60-inch ELPSC08 80-inch Remote IR receiver ELPST02 Hard-wired remote control receiver ELPST04 Presentation audio system ELPPAS1 Wireless microphone system ELCVSII High resolution document imager ELPDC02 Motion presentation camera ELPDC03 Digital video cables: DVI
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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 8200i 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 The PowerLite 8200i/9100i CD-ROM that came in your Owner’s Kit includes an electronic copy of this manual. You may find it convenient to copy it onto your laptop’s hard drive so i
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8 Welcome
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Setting Up the Projector 1 This chapter tells you how to unpack your projector and set it up for 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 a
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5 4 : Owner’s Kit Power Freeze A/V Mute R/C ON E-Zoom OFF 3 Enter Esc projector batteries Projector software remote control CD-ROM 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 desktop adapter monitor 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 1. Press the tab to release the with a soft cl
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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
