Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product 8100 Epson
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1 Projector 8 100 User's Manual (detailed) Operating Guide Thank you for purchasing this projector . ►Before using this product, please read all manuals for this product. Be sure to read “Safety Guide” rst. After reading them, store them in a safe place for future reference.
2 Contents Contents About this manual . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Projector features . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Prepar a tions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Contents of package . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Par t names .
3 Projector features / Prepar ations • Keep the original packing materials, for future reshipment. Be sure to use the original packing materials when moving the projector . Use special caution for the lens. NO TE Projector features This product realizes the large projection image of various image signals, even if in a small space.
4 Par t names Part names Projector (1) Control buttons (See the following page.) (2) Lamp cover ( 61 ) (3) Remote sensors ( 14 ) (4) Speaker ( 37 ) (5) Exhaust vents (6) Lens door ( 16.
5 Par t names Control buttons (1) LAMP indicator ( 69 ) (2) TEMP indicator ( 69 ) (3) POWER indicator ( 16, 17, 69 ) (4) ST ANDBY/ON button ( 16, 17 ) (5) INPUT button ( 18 ) (6) FOCUS +/- buttons when no menu is displayed ( 21 ), or Cursor ◄, ► buttons when a menu is displayed ( 24 ).
6 Par t names R emote control (1) ST ANDBY/ON button ( 16, 17 ) (2) VIDEO button ( 19 ) (3) COMPUTER button ( 18 ) (4) SEARCH button ( 19 ) (5) ASPECT button ( 19 ) (6) AUTO button.
7 Setting up Setting up Ar r angement Install the projector in a stable, cool, dry and airy place, keeping a space of 30 cm or more between the sides of the projector and other objects such as walls. Refer to the following to decide the projection style.
8 Setting up A C2 C1 B2 B1 A C2 C1 B2 B1 T able for 4:3 screen T able for 16:9 screen (1) (2) (3) inch cm inch cm inch cm inch cm inch 48 * 0.5 *(0.2) 38.3 15 24.4 10 98.2 39 50 2.0 1 39.8 16 25.2 10 101.9 40 60 9.6 4 47.4 19 28.9 1 1 120.4 47 70 17.2 7 55.
9 Setting up ►Place the projector in a stable horizontal position. If the projector falls or is knocked over it could cause injury and/or damage to the projector .
10 Setting up (continued on next page) MONITOR OUT COMPUTER IN2 COMPUTER IN1 CONTROL LAN AUDIO OUT S-VIDEO Y C B /P B C R /P R VIDEO L R USB AUDIO IN3 AUDIO IN 1 2 RGB OUT AUDIO OUT AUDIO OUT RS-232C .
1 1 Setting up Connecting your devices (continued) • Be sure to read the manuals for devices before connecting them to the projector , and make sure that all the devices are suitable to be connected with this product. Before connecting to a PC, check the signal level, the signal timing, and the resolution.
12 Setting up Connecting with a pow er suppl y Before connection, conrm that the power outlet is suitable for this projector and the power cord. Then follow the procedure below for connection. AC Inlet Power cord (with the socket) 1. Insert the end of the power cord with the socket into the AC inlet of the projector .
13 Setting up ►Be careful not to pinch the cables in the cable cover , to prevent damage to the cables. CA UTION • These are not provided as comprehensive theft preventions but supplemental measures.
14 Remote control Remote control ► Be careful of handling a battery , as a battery can cause explosion, cracking or leakage, which could result in a re, an injury , and environment pollution. • Use only the specied and new battery . Do not use a battery with damage, such as a scratch, a dent, rust or leakage.
15 VIDEO COMPUTER SEARCH ASPECT AUTO BLANK ON OFF MAGNIFY HOME PAGE UP VOLUME END PAGE DOWN MUTE FREEZE MY BUTTON KEYSTONE 1 2 FOCUS D-ZOOM - + - + POSITION MENU ENTER ESC RESET USB VIDEO COMPUTER SEA.
16 LAMP TEMP POWER STANDBY/ON INPUT Po wer on/of f 1. Press the side marked " I " of the power switch, as the power-on position. The POWER indicator lights up in orange. 2. Conrm that there is nothing that the lens door hits while opening.
17 LAMP TEMP POWER STANDBY/ON INPUT Po wer on/of f T ur n of f the pow er T urn the projector off after turning off the other connected devices, unless mentioned in the manuals.
18 VIDEO COMPUTER SEARCH ASPECT AUTO BLANK ON OFF MAGNIFY HOME PAGE UP VOLUME END PAGE DOWN MUTE FREEZE MY BUTTON KEYSTONE 1 2 FOCUS D-ZOOM - + - + POSITION MENU ENTER ESC RESET INPUT MENU VIDEO COMPU.
19 VIDEO COMPUTER SEARCH ASPECT AUTO BLANK ON OFF MAGNIFY HOME PAGE UP VOLUME END PAGE DOWN MUTE FREEZE MY BUTTON KEYSTONE 1 2 FOCUS D-ZOOM - + - + POSITION MENU ENTER ESC RESET VIDEO COMPUTER SEARCH .
20 VIDEO COMPUTER SEARCH ASPECT AUTO BLANK ON OFF MAGNIFY HOME PAGE UP VOLUME END PAGE DOWN MUTE FREEZE MY BUTTON KEYSTONE 1 2 FOCUS D-ZOOM - + - + POSITION MENU ENTER ESC RESET VIDEO COMPUTER SEARCH .
21 VIDEO COMPUTER SEARCH ASPECT AUTO BLANK ON OFF MAGNIFY HOME PAGE UP VOLUME END PAGE DOWN MUTE FREEZE MY BUTTON KEYSTONE 1 2 FOCUS D-ZOOM - + - + POSITION MENU ENTER ESC RESET VIDEO COMPUTER SEARCH .
22 VIDEO COMPUTER SEARCH ASPECT AUTO BLANK ON OFF MAGNIFY HOME PAGE UP VOLUME END PAGE DOWN MUTE FREEZE MY BUTTON KEYSTONE 1 2 FOCUS D-ZOOM - + - + POSITION MENU ENTER ESC RESET VIDEO COMPUTER SEARCH .
23 VIDEO COMPUTER SEARCH ASPECT AUTO BLANK ON OFF MAGNIFY HOME PAGE UP VOLUME END PAGE DOWN MUTE FREEZE MY BUTTON KEYSTONE 1 2 FOCUS D-ZOOM - + - + POSITION MENU ENTER ESC RESET VIDEO COMPUTER SEARCH .
24 VIDEO COMPUTER SEARCH ASPECT AU TO BLAN K ON OF F MAGNIFY HOME PA GE UP VOLUME END PA GE DOWN MUTE FREEZE MY BUTT ON KEYS TO NE 1 2 FOCUS D-ZOOM - + - + POSITION MENU ENTE R ESC RESE T VIDEO COMPUT.
25 Operating Using the menu function (continued) ● Some functions cannot be performed when a certain input port is selected, or when a certain input signal is displayed. ● When you want to reset the operation, press RESET button on the remote control during the operation.
26 EASY MENU EASY MENU From the EASY MENU, items shown in the table below can be performed. Select an item using the ▲/▼ cursor buttons. Then perform it according to the following table. Item Description ASPECT Using the ◄/► buttons switches the mode for aspect ratio.
27 EASY MENU EASY MENU (continued) Item Description BRIGHTNESS Using the ◄/► buttons adjusts the brightness. See BRIGHTNESS item in PICTURE Menu ( 28 ). CONTRAST Using the ◄/► buttons adjusts the contrast. See CONTRAST item in PICTURE Menu ( 28 ).
28 PICTURE Menu PICTURE Menu From the PICTURE Menu, items shown in the table below can be performed. Select an item using the ▲/▼ cursor buttons, and press the ► cursor button or ENTER button to execute the item. Then perform it according to the following table.
29 PICTURE Menu PICTURE Menu (continued) Item Description COLOR TEMP Using the ▲/▼ buttons switches the color temperature mode. T o adjust CUST OM Selecting a mode whose name includes CUSTOM and then pressing the ► button or the ENTER button displays a dialog to aid you in adjusting the OFFSET and GAIN of the selected mode.
30 PICTURE Menu PICTURE Menu (continued) Item Description SHARPNESS Using the ▲/▼ buttons adjusts the sharpness. Strong ó Weak • There may be some noise and/or the screen may icker for a moment when an adjustment is made. This is not a malfunction.
31 IMAGE Menu IMAGE Menu From the IMAGE Menu, items shown in the table below can be performed. Select an item using the ▲/▼ cursor buttons, and press the ► cursor button or ENTER button to execute the item. Then perform it according to the following table.
32 IMAGE Menu IMAGE Menu (continued) Item Description H POSITION Using the ▲/▼ buttons adjusts the horizontal position. Left ó Right • Over-adjusting the horizontal position may cause noise to appear on the screen. If this occurs please reset the horizontal position to the default setting.
33 INPUT Menu INPUT Menu From the INPUT Menu, items shown in the table below can be performed. Select an item using the ▲/▼ cursor buttons, and press the ► cursor button or ENTER button to execute the item. Then perform it according to the following table.
34 INPUT Menu INPUT Menu (continued) Item Description VIDEO FORMA T The video format for S-VIDEO port and VIDEO port can be set. (1) Use the ◄/► buttons to select the input port. (2) Using the ▲/▼ buttons switches the mode for video format. AUTO ó NTSC ó P AL ó SECAM N-P AL ó M-P AL ó NTSC4.
35 INPUT Menu INPUT Menu (continued) Item Description RESOLUTION The resolution for the COMPUTER IN1 and IN2 input signals can be set on this projector . (1) In the INPUT Menu select the RESOLUTION using the ▲/▼ buttons and press the ► button. The RESOLUTION menu will be displayed.
36 SETUP Menu SETUP Menu From the SETUP Menu, items shown in the table below can be performed. Select an item using the ▲/▼ cursor buttons, and press the ► cursor button or the ENTER button to execute the item. Then perform it according to the following table.
37 SETUP Menu SETUP Menu (continued) Item Description SPEAKER Using the ▲/▼ buttons turns on/off the built-in speaker . TURN ON ó TURN OFF When TURN OFF is selected, the built-in speaker does not work. AUDIO Allocates the audio ports. (1) Choose a picture input port using the ▲/▼ buttons.
38 SCREEN Menu SCREEN Menu From the SCREEN Menu, items shown in the table below can be performed. Select an item using the ▲/▼ cursor buttons, and press the ► cursor button or ENTER button to execute the item. Then perform it according to the following table.
39 SCREEN Menu SCREEN Menu (continued) Item Description ST ART UP Using the ▲/▼ buttons switches the mode for the start-up screen. The start-up screen is a screen displayed when no signal or an unsuitable signal is detected. MyScreen ó ORIGINAL ó TURN OFF Feature MyScreen Screen can be registered by the MyScreen item ( 40 ) .
40 SCREEN Menu SCREEN Menu (continued) Item Description MyScreen This item allows you to capture an image for use as a MyScreen image which can be used as the BLANK screen and ST ART UP screen. Display the image you want to capture before executing the following procedure.
41 SCREEN Menu SCREEN Menu (continued) Item Description MESSAGE Using the ▲/▼ buttons turns on/off the message function. TURN ON ó TURN OFF When the TURN ON is selected, the following message function works.
42 OPTION Menu OPTION Menu From the OPTION Menu, items shown in the table below can be performed. Select an item using the ▲/▼ cursor buttons, and press the ► cursor button or ENTER button to execute the item, except for the items LAMP TIME and FIL TER TIME.
43 OPTION Menu OPTION Menu (continued) Item Description AUTO OFF Using the ▲/▼ buttons adjusts the time to count down to automatically turn the projector off. Long (max. 99 minutes) ó Short (min. 0 minute = DISABLE) When th e time i s set t o 0, th e proje ctor is not tur ned of f automatica lly .
44 OPTION Menu OPTION Menu (continued) Item Description MY BUTT ON This item is to assign one of the following functions to MY BUTT ON 1 and 2 on the remote control ( 6 ). Choose 1 or 2 on the MY BUTT ON menu using the ◄/► button rst. Then using the ▲/▼ buttons sets one of the following functions to the chosen button.
45 OPTION Menu OPTION Menu (continued) Item Description SERVICE (continued) F AN SPEED Using the ▲/▼ buttons the rotation speed of the cooling fans. The HIGH is the mode for use at highlands etc. Note that the projector is noisier when the HIGH is selected.
46 OPTION Menu OPTION Menu (continued) Item Description SERVICE (continued) KEY LOCK Using the ▲/▼ buttons turns on/off the key lock feature. When TURN ON is selected, the buttons on the projector except the ST ANDBY/ON button are locked. TURN ON ó TURN OFF • Please use to avoid a mischief and touching accidentally .
47 OPTION Menu OPTION Menu (continued) Item Description SECURITY This projector is equipped with security functions. User registration is required before using the security functions. Please contact your local dealer . 1. Using Security Features 1.1 Inputting the P ASSWORD 1.
48 OPTION Menu OPTION Menu (continued) Item Description SECURITY (continued) 1.3 If you have forgotten your P ASSWORD 1.3-1 Follow the procedure in 1.1-1 to display the ENTER P ASSWORD box.
49 OPTION Menu OPTION Menu (continued) Item Description SECURITY (continued) 2.2-4 Move the cursor to the right side of the P ASSWORD AGAIN box and press the ► button to display the P ASSWORD for about 20 seconds, please make note of the P ASSWORD during this time.
50 OPTION Menu OPTION Menu (continued) Item Description SECURITY (continued) 3.1-2 Use the ▲/▼ buttons on the PIN LOCK on/off menu to select TURN ON and the PIN BOX will be displayed. 3.1-3 Input a 4 part PIN Code using the ▲, ▼, ◄, ►, COMPUTER and INPUT buttons.
51 OPTION Menu OPTION Menu (continued) Item Description SECURITY (continued) 4. Using the T ransition Detector Function While the T ransition Detector function is ON, when power switch is started to supply to the projector , it might react as below .
52 OPTION Menu OPTION Menu (continued) Item Description SECURITY (continued) 4 .2 - 4 Move the cursor to the right side of the PA S S W O R D A G A I N b o x a n d p r e s s t h e ► button to display the P ASSWORD for about 20 seconds, please make note of the P ASSWORD during this time.
53 Item Description SECURITY (continued) 5. Using the MY TEXT P ASSWORD function This item allows you to display your own message (MY TEXT) on the ST ART UP screen and INPUT -INFORMA TION. It can be protected by a password to prevent it from being overwritten.
54 Item Description SECURITY (continued) 5.3 T urning on the MY TEXT P ASSWORD The MY TEXT P ASSWORD function can prevent the MY TEXT from being overwritten.
55 Remember that incorrect network settings on this projector may cause trouble on the network. Be sure to consult with your network administrator before connecting to an existing access point on your network. Select “NETWORK” from the main menu to access the following functions.
56 NETWORK Menu NETWORK Menu (continued) Item Description SETUP (continued) IP ADDRESS Use the ▲/▼/◄/► buttons to enter the IP ADDRESS. This function can only be used when DHCP is set to OFF . • The IP ADDRESS is the number that identies this projector on the network.
57 NETWORK Menu NETWORK Menu (continued) Item Description PROJECTOR NAME (1) Use the▲/▼ buttons on the NETWORK Menu to select the PROJECTOR NAME menu and press the ► button. The PROJECTOR NAME dialog will be displayed. (2) The current PROJECTOR NAME will be displayed on the rst 3 lines.
58 NETWORK Menu NETWORK Menu (continued) Item Description e-SHOT Selecting this item displays the e-SHOT menu. The application software “PJT ransfer” is required to store image(s) into the projector .
59 NETWORK Menu NETWORK Menu (continued) Item Description INFORMA TION Selecting this item displays the NETWORK -INFORMA TION- dialog for conrming the network settings. • The PROJECT OR NAME is displayed. • Nothing (blank) is shown in the “PROJECTOR NAME” field until you setup the item ( 57 ).
60 C.C . (Closed Caption) Menu The closed caption setting can be changed through C.C. Menu in the advance menu. Please select the item that you will change using ▲/▼ cursor buttons.
61 Maintenance Maintenance 2. Loosen the screw (marked by arrow) of the lamp cover , and then slide the lamp cover to the side to remove it. 3. Loosen the 2 screws (marked by arrows) of the lamp, and slowly pick up the lamp by the handles. 4. Insert the new lamp, with cautions not to touch the inside of the lamp house.
62 Maintenance Replacing the lamp (continued) HIGH VOL T AGE HIGH TEMPERA TURE HIGH PRESSU RE ►The projector uses a high-pressure mercury glass lamp. The lamp can break with a loud bang, or burn out, if jolted or scratched, handled while hot, or worn over time.
63 Maintenance 1. T urn the projector off and unplug the power cord from the power outlet. And cool the projector down by leaving it for a while as it is. 2. Use the vacuum cleaner on and around the lter unit. 3. Slide the lter unit upward to take it off from the projector .
64 Maintenance Maintaining the air-lter (continued) ►Before taking care of the air-lter , make sure the power switch is off and the power cable is not plugged in, then allow the projector to cool sufciently .
65 Maintenance R eplacing the c lock batter y This projecto r has interna l clock that uses a batter y . When the clock of the network function does not work correctly , please try solution by replacement of the battery: HIT ACHI MAXELL , part number CR2032.
66 Maintenance COMPUTER OUT COMPUTER IN2 COMPUTER IN1 CONT ROL LAN AUDIO O UT S-VIDEO Y C B /P B C R /P R VIDEO L R USB AUDIO IN3 AUDIO IN 1 2 COMPUTER OUT COMPUTER IN2 COMPUTER IN1 CONTROL LAN AUDIO .
67 Maintenance Other care In order to ensure the safe use of your projector , please have it cleaned and inspected by your dealer about once every year . ►Before caring, make sure the power cord is not plugged in, and then allow the projector to cool sufciently .
68 T r oubleshooting T roubleshooting If an abnormal operation should occur , stop using the projector immediately . Otherwise if a problem occurs with the projector , the following checks and measures are recommended before requesting repair . If this does not resolve the problem, please contact your dealer or service company .
69 T r oubleshooting R e gar ding the indicator lamps When operation of the LAMP , TEMP and POWER indicators differs from usual, check and cope with it according to the following table. POWER indicator LAMP indicator TEMP indicator Description Lighting In Orange T urned off T urned off The projector is in a standby state.
70 T r oubleshooting Regarding the indicator lamps (continued) • When the interior portion has become overheated, for safety purposes, the projector is automatically shut down, and the indicator lamps may also be turned of f. In such a case, discon nect the power cord, and wait at least 45 minutes.
71 T r oubleshooting Phenomena that may be easy to be mistak en for mac hine defects About the phenomenon confused with a machine defect, check and cope with it according to the following table. Phenomenon Cases not involving a machine defect Reference page Power does not come on.
72 T r oubleshooting Pheno mena tha t may be easy to b e mi stak en fo r ma chin e def ects (co ntinu ed) Phenomenon Cases not involving a machine defect Reference page Sound does not come out. The signal cables are not correctly connected. Correctly connect the audio cables.
73 T r oubleshooting • Although bright spots or dark spots may appear on the screen, this is a unique characteristic of liquid crystal displays, and it does not constitute or imply a machine defect.
74 Specications Specications Specications Item Specications Product name Liquid crystal projector Liquid Crystal Panel Panel size 1.6 cm (0.63 type) Drive system TFT active matrix Pixels 786,432 pixels (1024 horizontal x 768 vertical) Lens F=2.
75 Specications Specications (continued) [unit: mm] 356 131 366 225 378 139 113 397.
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