Epson PowerLite Home Cinema 8100 UB, PowerLite Home Cinema 8500 UB User Manual

PowerLite® Home Cinema 8100/8500 UB

Home Theater Projector

User’s Guide

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Contents

Introduction	7
Projector Parts	8
Remote Control	10
Optional Accessories	11
Registration and Warranty	11
Using This Manual	12
Setting Up the Projector	13
Choosing a Location	13
Installing the Projector	17
Connecting the Cables	19
Connecting Video and Computer Equipment	19
Making Other Connections	21
Installing Batteries in the Remote Control	22
Turning the Projector On and Off	22
Turning On the Projector	22
Turning Off the Projector	23
Selecting the Image Source	24
Positioning the Image	25
Making Basic Adjustments	27
Focusing and Zooming	27
Choosing the Aspect Ratio	28
Choosing the Color Mode	29
Advanced Color Adjustments	30
Adjusting the Gamma Setting	30
Adjusting RGBCMY	31
Locking the Projector	32

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Making Detailed Adjustments	33
Using the Menu System	33
Changing How the Menus Display	34
Adjusting the Picture Quality	35
Input Brightness Settings	35
Sharpness and Picture Quality Settings	37
Color Settings	39
Adjustments for Computer Images	41
Selecting Memory Settings and Resetting the Projector	42
Selecting Memory Settings	42
Creating Memory Settings	43
Renaming Memory Settings	43
Deleting Saved Memory Settings	43
Resetting the Projector	44
Customizing Projector Features	45
Image Sizing	45
Screen Options	46
Other Setup Options	46
Maintenance	49
Cleaning the Lens	49
Cleaning the Projector Case	50
Cleaning and Replacing the Air Filter	50
Replacing the Lamp	52
Resetting the Lamp Usage Timer	55
Checking the Projector Status	55
Storing the Projector	56
Transporting the Projector	56

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Problem Solving	57
What To Do When the Lights Come On or Flash	57
Solving Picture Problems	59
Solving Remote Control Problems	62
Where to Get Help	63
Specifications	65
General	65
Lamp	66
Remote Control	66
Dimensions	66
Electrical	66
Environmental	67
Safety	67
Compatible Video Formats	68
ESC/VP21 Command Codes	70
Notices	71
Important Safety Information	71
FCC Compliance Statement	73
Declaration of Conformity	74
Epson America, Inc. Limited Warranty	75
Index	77

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Introduction

The PowerLite® Home Cinema 8100/8500 UB projector lets you enjoy theater-quality images in the relaxing environment of your own home. Designed especially for home cinema use, it offers these outstanding features:

■Native 1080p (1920 × 1080) resolution, dynamic contrast ratio up to 200000:1 (36000:1 for the Home Cinema 8100), and up to 1600 lumens (Home Cinema 8500 UB) or 1800 lumens (Home Cinema 8100) of brightness (white light output and color light output) for incredibly rich, sharp images in any room lighting

■Auto Iris system that constantly controls the light output based on the gamma and black/white levels of your projected content, for perfectly adjusted images and deepest blacks

■Epson® Crystal Fine 3LCD technology for reliable picture quality, increased contrast ratio and uniform colors

■1080Perfect™ video processing using HQV® Reon-VX technology for more film-like images free of noise or artifacts

■10-bit (Home Cinema 8100) or 12-bit (Home Cinema 8500 UB) color quality for unmatched color accuracy, with over a billion colors available

■Epson AccuCinema™ color management delivered by the built-in optical Cinema Filter blocks out excess light for an expanded, purer color range and sophisticated grayscale tracking

■HDMI™ (High Definition Multimedia Interface™) port for superior, uncompressed digital video

■True 16:9 wide-format projection

■Flexible setup configurations, including front projection and ceiling mounted, with vertical and horizontal offset lens shift

■Seven color modes, including x.v.Color™, to quickly optimize viewing for different lighting environments, and a vast array of custom color adjustments

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Projector Parts

Front

Control panel (top)

Vertical lens shift dial

Lamp cover

Control panel (side)

Zoom ring

Ventilation slots

Infrared receiver

Horizontal lens shift dial

Adjustable foot

Focus ring

Lens cover

Back

Component		Infrared receiver
video port		Control (RS-232C) port
		PC port
	S-Video port
HDMI ports		Lamp cover release
		Trigger out
		port
		Kensington®
		lock port

	Air intake (filter)	Main power switch
		Video port
		Cable holder
		AC power inlet

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Bottom

Mounting bracket attachment points

Optional cable cover attachment points (brass colored)

Projector Control Panel

Top control panel

Side control panel

Menu navigation Power button

button

Source button Switches the video input source

Warning lights	Menu button	Enter button	Esc button
	Displays the	Selects menu items or	Exits the current
	menus	opens the line menu	menu item

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Remote Control

Power button

Turns projector on or off Illumination button Lights the remote control buttons for easy viewing

		Source buttons
		Switch between equipment
	Default button	connected to the projector
	Restores default settings
	when menu is displayed	Esc (escape) button
		Exits the current menu item
		Enter/Line Menu button
	Menu navigation	Selects menu items or opens
		the line menu
	buttons
		Menu button
	Memory button	Displays the projector’s menus
	Recalls custom
	picture settings	Color Mode button
		Optimizes viewing for
	RGBCMY button	different lighting environments
	Adjusts the hue,
	saturation, and brightness	Aspect button
	for each color
		Changes the picture’s aspect ratio
	Gamma button	Sharpness button
	Adjusts the gamma values
	of the screen display	Adjusts image sharpness
	Pattern button	Blank button
		Temporarily stops projection or
	Displays test patterns
		hides the menu screen
	to adjust the image

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Optional Accessories

Epson provides the following optional accessories for the projector:

Product	Part number
Replacement lamp	V13H010L49 (ELPLP49)
Air filter replacement	V13H134A21 (ELPAF21)
Kensington security lock (anti-theft device)	ELPSL01
Cable cover	V12H003002 (ELPCC01W)
Projector mount	ELPHB550

You can purchase accessories from an authorized Epson reseller. To find the nearest reseller, please call 800-GO-EPSON (800-463-7766). To purchase online, visit www.epsonstore.com (U.S. sales) or www.epson.ca (Canadian sales).

Registration and Warranty

Your projector comes with a basic two-year carry-in warranty. For details, see page 75.

In addition, Epson offers free Extra CareSM Home 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. See your Extra Care Home Service brochure for details.

To register, simply follow the registration instructions on the CD, or register online at www.epson.com/webreg. Registering also lets you receive special updates on new accessories, products, and service.

Introduction 11

Using This Manual

This book contains all the information you need to use the projector, in addition to basic setup and maintenance instructions, troubleshooting tips, important safety instructions, specifications, and warranty information.

Please follow these guidelines as you read through the manual:

Warning: Must be followed carefully to avoid bodily injury.

Caution: Must be observed to avoid damage to your equipment.

Note: Contains important information about your projector.

Tip: Contains helpful projection tips.

Need additional help? Take advantage of Epson’s automated support services 24 hours a day at www.epson.com/support. Use this site to view FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions) or product information and e-mail your questions to Epson support.

If you need more help, you can use the Epson PrivateLine® Support service. Call

[phone] and enter the PIN on the PrivateLine support card that came with your projector.

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Setting Up the Projector

Follow the instructions in this section to choose a location for the projector, connect the cables, and display an image.

Choosing a Location

You can install the projector for the viewing setups shown below, as well as rear projection.

Center						Side

Ceiling

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Ideally, keep the projector level and place it at a height so its lens is centered between the top and bottom of the screen, as shown below. If this is not possible, use the lens shift dials to reposition the image. As a rule of thumb, you can use lens shift to move the image up or down by nearly its full height, and left or right by about one-half its width (for details, see page 26).

			Offset A
			Offset B
			Offset refers to distance from
			bottom of image to center of
Projection distance			lens using maximum lens shift.

If you place the projector off to the side, aim it straight ahead (rather than at the center of the screen), then use the horizontal lens shift dial to center the image on the screen.

Horizontal lens shift dial

Vertical lens shift dial

Caution: Do not try to move the lens by hand, or you may damage the projector. Always use the lens shift dials to change the lens position.

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The size of the image is determined by the distance from the projector’s lens to the screen. Depending on your display settings and how you use the Zoom ring, the actual size may differ. Use these tables as a guide for projector placement:

16:9 aspect ratio

	Diagonal image size			Horizontal
Projection distance	(width × height)	Offset A	Offset B	Offset
2.8 to 6.2 feet	30 in. (26 × 15 in.)	6.8 in.	21.5 in.	0 to 11.5 in.
0.87 to 1.88 m	76.2 cm (66 × 37 cm)	17 cm	55 cm	0 to 29 cm
3.8 to 8.3 feet	40 in. (35 × 20 in.)	9.1 in.	28.7 in.	0 to 15.4 in.
1.17 to 2.52 m	101.6 cm (89 × 50 cm)	23 cm	73 cm	0 to 39 cm
5.8 to 12.5 feet	60 in. (51 × 28 in.)	13.6 in.	43.0 in.	0 to 23.1 in.
1.77 to 3.80 m	152.4 cm (130 × 75 cm)	35 cm	109 cm	0 to 59 cm
7.8 to 16.7 feet	80 in. (71 × 39 in.)	18.2 in.	57.4 in.	0 to 30.8 in.
2.38 to 5.0 m	203.2 cm (180 × 100 cm)	46 cm	146 cm	0 to 78 cm
9.8 to 20.9 feet	100 in. (87 × 47 in.)	22.7 in.	71.7 in.	0 to 38.5 in.
2.98 to 6.36 m	254 cm (220 × 120 cm)	58 cm	182 cm	0 to 98 cm
11.8 to 25.1 feet	120 in. (106 × 59 in.)	27.0 in.	86.0 in.	0 to 46.1 in.
3.59 to 7.64 m	305 cm (270 × 150 cm)	69 cm	219 cm	0 to 117 cm
14.7 to 31.4 feet	150 in. (130 × 75 in.)	34.0 in.	107.6 in.	0 to 57.7 in.
4.50 to 9.56 m	381 cm (330 × 190 cm)	86 cm	273 cm	0 to 14.7 cm
19.7 to 41.8 feet	200 in. (173 × 98 in.)	45.4 in.	143.5 in.	0 to 76.9 in.
6.01 to 12.76 m	508 cm (440 × 249 cm)	115 cm	364 cm	0 to 195 cm

4:3 aspect ratio

	Diagonal image size			Horizontal
Projection distance	(width × height)	Offset A	Offset B	Offset
3.5 to 7.6 feet	30 in. (24 × 18 in.)	8.3 in.	26.3 in.	0 to 14.1 in.
1.07 to 2.31 m	76.2 cm (61 × 46 cm)	21 cm	67 cm	0 to 36 cm
4.7 to 10.1 feet	40 in. (32 × 24 in.)	11.1 in.	35.1 in.	0 to 18.8 in.
1.44 to 3.09 m	101.6 cm (81 × 61 cm)	28 cm	89 cm	0 to 48 cm
7.1 to 15.3 feet	60 in. (47 × 35 in.)	16.7 in.	52.7 in.	0 to 28.2 in.
2.18 to 4.66 m	152.4 cm (120 × 90 cm)	42 cm	134 cm	0 to 72 cm
9.6 to 20.4 feet	80 in. (63 × 47 in.)	22.2 in.	70.2 in.	0 to 37.6 in.
2.92 to 6.23 m	203.2 cm (160 × 120 cm)	56 cm	178 cm	0 to 96 cm
12 to 25.5 feet	100 in. (79 × 59 in.)	27.8 in.	87.8 in.	0 to 47.1 in.
3.66 to 7.79 m	254 cm (200 × 150 cm)	71 cm	223 cm	0 to 120 cm

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4:3 aspect ratio

	Diagonal image size			Horizontal
Projection distance	(width × height)	Offset A	Offset B	Offset
14.4 to 30.7 feet	120 in. (94 × 71 in.)	33.0 in.	105.0 in.	0 to 56.5 in.
4.40 to 9.36 m	305 cm (240 × 180 cm)	85 cm	268 cm	0 to 143 cm
18 to 38.4 feet	150 in. (118 × 91 in.)	41.7 in.	131.7 in.	0 to 70.6 in.
5.51 to 11.71 m	381 cm (300 × 230 cm)	106 cm	334 cm	0 to 179 cm
24.2 to 51.3 feet	200 in. (161 × 118 in.)	55.6 in.	175.6 in.	0 to 94.1 in.
7.36 to 15.62 m	508 cm (410 × 300 cm)	141 cm	446 cm	0 to 239 cm

To determine the exact image size when you know the projection distance (or the exact projection distance when you know the desired image size), you can use the Image Size Calculator. This program is available on the Epson website at www.epson.com/support.

Also keep these considerations in mind:

■Make sure there is plenty of space for ventilation around and under the projector. Do not set the projector on top of loose materials that could block the vents underneath.

■Make sure the projector is within 9.8 feet (3 m) of a grounded electrical outlet or extension cord.

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Installing the Projector

To install the projector, you first need to determine the location, based on the size of your screen (maximum diagonal image size). Use the tables on page 15 as a guide to positioning the projector.

To suspend the projector from a ceiling, you will need the optional projector mount designed for the projector. See page 11 for ordering information. Follow the instructions included with the mount to install the projector.

Warning: When installing or adjusting the ceiling mount, do not use adhesives to prevent the screws from loosening and do not use any type of oil or lubricant. These may cause the projector casing to crack and the projector may fall, causing serious injury and serious damage to the projector.

If you install the projector on the ceiling, you will need to invert the picture so that it appears right side up. Follow these steps:

1.Press the Menu button on the remote control.

2.Open the Settings menu, then select Projection.

3.Select Front/Ceiling.

4. Press the Menu button when done.

Note that you can rotate the Epson logo plate 180 degrees when suspending the projector from a ceiling.

If you are planning to use an AV controller with the projector, refer to the table of ESC/VP21 command codes on page 70. In addition, the projector’s Trigger out port can be used to lower a projection screen (see page 47).

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The following illustrations show the dimensions of the projector:

Center of lens

5.4 in.		5.8 in.
136 mm	2.8 in.	148 mm
	72 mm
0.5 in.	0.2 in.
	4.5 mm
12 mm
	5.2 in.
	131 mm
	17.7 in.
	450 mm

11.8 in.		3.0 in.
300 mm		75 mm

5.9 in.

150 mm

2.2 in.

56 mm

1.8 in.

45 mm

5.3 in.

135 mm

15.3 in.

390 mm

6.3 in.

160 mm

M4×9mm

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Connecting the Cables

Connecting Video and Computer Equipment

You can connect the projector to many types of video equipment, such as a VCR, DVD player, digital tuner, cable or satellite box, video game console, camcorder, or digital camera. You can also connect it to a desktop or laptop PC or Apple® Macintosh® system. For details on compatible video formats, see page 68.

You can connect up to six pieces of video equipment at the same time, using any of the commercially available cables shown below:

Port name	Video equipment connection	Computer connection
HDMI 1/	Use an HDMI cable:
HDMI 2
Component	Use a component video cable	—
	(with RCA-style connectors):
	Connect the cable to the three
	component video ports. Match
	corresponding colors between the
	cable and the ports.
PC	—	Use a Mini D-sub, 15-pin monitor cable
		to connect to a computer RGB
		(monitor) port:
S-Video	Use an S-video cable:	—
Video	Use an RCA video cable:	—

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For best results, connect your video equipment to the HDMI port, if possible. If your equipment doesn’t support HDMI, connect it to one of the following ports (highest quality listed first): Component (for component video), S-Video, or Video (for composite video).

Connect video equipment to one of these ports

Connect a computer to one of these ports

When you connect a large or heavy cable to the projector, such as an HDMI cable, it is recommended that you fasten it to one of the two holders using a commercially available cable tie.

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Making Other Connections

Connect the power cable and other cables described below, depending on how you plan to use the projector.

■ Plug the power cable into the projector and a grounded electrical outlet.

■ The Trigger out port outputs a 12-volt DC signal when the projector is turned on. This lets a central control system monitor whether the projector is on or off, and can be used to raise or lower your projection screen automatically when the projector is in use.

Connect a 3.5-mm mini jack to the port, as shown. Use the Trigger Out setting to enable the port (see page 47).

■To use an AV controller with the projector, connect a 9-pin null modem serial cable to the RS-232C port. Refer to the table of ESC/VP21 command codes on page 70.

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Installing Batteries in the Remote Control

The remote control uses two AA batteries.

Warning: Keep batteries away from children. If a battery is swallowed, contact your doctor immediately.

1. Release the tab and lift open the cover.

2. Insert two new AA batteries as shown.

3. Insert the tab on the cover and press it down until it clicks into place.

Aim the remote control at the screen, or at the front or back of the projector. Make sure you are within 30 feet of the projector.

If you suspect the batteries are weak, press the illumination button. If the buttons do not glow, replace the batteries.

Turning the Projector On and Off

Turning On the Projector

1. Remove the lens cap.

2. Turn on any connected equipment you plan to use.

3. Turn on the main power switch on the back of the projector.

ON

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4. Press the P power button on the remote control or projector.

Remote control					Projector

Note: To prevent children from turning on the projector, you can use the Child Lock feature. See page 32 for details.

If you’ll be using the projector at an altitude above 4900 feet (1500 meters), turn on High Altitude Mode so the fan can properly cool the projector at the high altitude air pressure. See page 48 for details.

The projector takes about 30 seconds to warm up and display an image. If you don’t see a picture, you may need to change the image source as described on page 24.

Turning Off the Projector

1.Turn off any equipment connected to the projector.

2.Press the P power button on the remote control or projector. When you see a confirmation message, press the P power button again to turn the projector off.

3.When the P power light stops flashing orange and stays on, turn off the projector’s main power switch on the back.

It is now safe to unplug the projector, if necessary.

Caution: Turn off this product when not in use to prolong the life of the projector. Continuous 24-hour-a-day use may reduce the overall life of the product. Never turn off the main power switch without first turning off the projector and letting it cool as described above, or you could damage it and reduce lamp life.

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Selecting the Image Source

The source buttons on the projector and remote control let you switch between images from different pieces of equipment connected to the projector (such as a DVD player, cable or satellite box, or video game console).

Press the Source button on the remote control that corresponds to the port to which your video source is connected.

If you press the source button on the projector, you see a list of available sources. Press the source button to move through the list and select the desired source.

Note: If an image does not appear, see “Problem Solving” on page 57.

To temporarily turn off the image and darken the screen, press the Blank button on the remote control. Press the Blank button again to return to normal viewing.

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