Epson 8150i Fine-tuningthe Projector

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To operate the projector using its control panel buttons, see the User’s Guide.

Fine-tuning the Projector

You can use the remote control to access the on-screen menu system to adjust the image and sound, create your own startup screen, or find out how long the projection lamp has been used. If the projector is connected over a network or with a serial cable, you can use the EMP Link V software to access most of the projector’s features from a computer. (If the projector is networked, you can also access it from a standard web browser.)

This chapter covers the following information:

■Controlling the projector from a PC

■Using the menu system

■Adjusting the image

■Adjusting the sound

■Customizing the highlighting controls

■Capturing images and creating custom screens

■Customizing projector features

■Viewing lamp usage and other information

■Restoring the default settings

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Contents

EPSON® PowerLite® Page Important Safety Information Copyright Notice Contents 4Fine-tuningthe Projector 7Technical Specifications Customizing Projector Features Setting Advanced Features Viewing Lamp Usage and Other Information Restoring the Default Settings Page Introduction Using this Manual to Set Up the Projector Getting Help Making the User’s Guide Available to Users Registration and Warranty Unpacking the Projector Additional Components Optional Accessories 14Introduction 1Setting Up the Projector Positioning the Projector Page Connecting to a Computer Connecting the Computer and Monitor Cables Connecting to an Older Macintosh Page Connecting the Mouse and Serial Cables Connect one end of the mouse cable to the MOUSE 5.To use the EMP Link V software, follow the steps below for your system: On a PC, connect one end of the PC serial cable to the SERIAL Connecting the Audio Cable Making Other Computer Connections Connecting to a High-EndWorkstation Connecting to a DVI Source To project images in digital video format, follow these steps: 1. Connect the computer’s DVI cable to the projector’s DVI port Using the tip of a pen or a small screwdriver, slide the Connecting to a Video Device Connecting Composite (RCA) Video Connecting S-Video Connecting Component (BNC) Video Connecting to a Network and Inserting the Memory Card Preparing Your Network Connecting to the Network Inserting the Memory Card Page Connecting to a USB Device 2Displayingthe Image and Adjusting Displaying an Image Turning On the Projector Press the red warning Set the date and time as follows: Selecting the Image Source Page Adjusting the Image and Sound Focusing and Zooming Your Image Adjusting the Height of Your Image Using the Lens Shift Knob Using the Projector’s Feet Adjusting the Image Shape Resizing the Image Adjusting the Volume Shutting Down the Projector 3Setting up EasyMP.net Configuring the Projector to the Network Determining How Your Network is Set Up Simple peer-to-peernetwork A network that includes a gateway Configuring the Projector 3.Click the Easy Configuration icon: You see the following screen: 4. Click the Network icon Network Using the Software Keyboard Testing the Network Connection Giving Users Access to the Projector Installing the Software Identifying the Projector in the EMP Software Registering Projector Names in an .INI File Giving the Projector Access to the Network Configuring a PC to Share Files Page Page If necessary, click the Shared As Select the level of security desired 16.Click OK to close the dialog box 58Setting up EasyMP.net Identifying the PC to the Projector Page Page Page Fine-tuningthe Projector Controlling the Projector from a PC Using EMP Link Starting EMP Link Using a Browser Page Using the Projector’s Menu System When the menu you want is highlighted, press the Use the arrow buttons (control panel) or the Use the arrow buttons (control panel) or the 7.Press Esc again (or the Menu button) to exit the menu system Menu Adjusting the Image Repositioning the Image Adjusting Image Appearance Saving and Recalling Computer Settings Adjusting the Sound Customizing the Highlighting Tools Lets you choose a large, medium, or small spotlight Adjusts the cursor speed to low, medium, or high When you’re finished customizing the highlighting tools, press 74Fine-tuningthe Projector Capturing Images Capturing an Image on the Memory Card Creating Your Own Startup Screen Selecting When to Display the Image Customizing Projector Features Setting Advanced Features Viewing Lamp Usage and Other Information Restoring the Default Settings Page Maintaining and Transporting the Projector ■Cleaning the lens ■Cleaning the projector case ■Cleaning the air filter ■Replacing the lamp Cleaning the Lens Cleaning the Projector Case Cleaning the Air Filter Replacing the Lamp Follow these steps to replace the lamp: 2.Allow the projector to cool down for at least an hour (if it has been on) 5. Lift up the handle and pull out the lamp Resetting the Lamp Timer Installing Batteries in the Remote Control Page Transporting the Projector Solving Problems What To Do When the Lights Flash Solving Problems with the Image or Sound You see a blue screen with the message No Signal displayed ■Make sure the cables are connected correctly, as described in Chapter ■Try restarting your computer If you’re using a PC laptop: Check your laptop’s manual or online help for details If you’re using a PowerBook: 1.From the Apple menu, select Control Panels, then click 2.Click the Arrange icon 4.If the Arrange option isn’t available, click the Monitor icon Select one of the listed The message Not Supported is displayed Make sure your computer’s resolution doesn’t exceed UXGA (1600 Only part of the computer image is displayed ■Press the Resize button on the control panel or remote control Make sure the image The image isn’t square, but trapezoid-shaped The image contains static or noise The image is blurry ■There may be dirt or smears on the lens. Clean the lens as described on page ■Adjust the focus using the focus ring If further adjustment is needed, you can 2.Press the Tracking – and Tracking + buttons to eliminate vertical stripes Tracking – Tracking + 3.Press the Sync – and Sync + buttons to increase the sharpness of the image The colors of the image are not right ■Check your computer display settings to correct the color balance There is no sound Try turning up the volume. Hold down the ■Make sure the A/V Mute button is not enabled Solving Problems with the Remote Control Solving Problems with EasyMP.net Projected images don’t fit on the screen The remote control’s highlighting tools don’t work when using EasyMP.net Where To Get Help Telephone Support Services Page 7Technical Specifications General Projection Lamp Remote Control Mouse Compatibility Remote IR Receiver Dimensions Environmental Safety Supported Computers and Video Formats Page Interface Connectors Computer Video Port Pin Assignments Image Size and Projection Distance Extra Long Throw Zoom Lens (ELPLL03) Short Throw Zoom Lens (ELPLW01) Fixed Short Throw Lens (ELPLR01) Diagonal size = (1.239 ⋅ projection distance) + Projection distance = (0.807 ⋅ diagonal size) – 114Technical Specifications 8Notices Important Safety Instructions 116Notices Declaration of Conformity FCC Compliance Statement End-UserLicense Agreement for Microsoft Software Software License GRANT OF LICENSE 120Notices Page Restrictions on Features When Viewing Microsoft Files PowerPoint Microsoft Excel Display Formats Drawing, image and object display 124Notices Microsoft Word Tables 126Notices Rich Text Format (RTF) AutoShapes 128Notices Index Gamma setting HDTV iBook, connecting to, 18 iMac, connecting to, 12 Image adjusting, 40 to 42, 70 to capturing and saving in projector, 75 to 77 correcting shape, 42, 78 Page 132Index