Epson PowerLite 9300i, V11H071920 - PowerLite 9300i SXGA+ LCD Projector, PowerLite 9300i - PowerLite 9300NL Multimedia Projector Quick Manual

EPSON PowerLite 9300i Projector

Indicator lights

Handle

IR receiver

Network

port

BNC ports

(component

video)

S-Video

port

Foot release
lever

DVI-D port

(dual-link DVI)

Adjustable foot

Computer 1

port

Control panel

Computer 2

port

Speaker

Lens cover

USB
port

Video
port
(composite
video)

Projector Specifications

General

Type of display Poly-silicon Thin Film Transistor

(TFT), active matrix
Size of LCD panels Diagonal: 1.4 inch (35.6 mm)
Lens F=1.7 to 2.2, f=53 to 72 mm
Resolution 1400

Color reproduction 24 bit, 16.8 million colors
Brightness Approx. 2500 ANSI lumens
Contrast ratio 1100:1 (in dynamic color mode)
Image size 22 to 300 inches
Projection distance 3.6 to 49.2 feet (1.1 to 15 meters)
Projection methods Front, rear, upside-down front

Internal sound
system 7 W monaural

Optical aspect ratio 4:3 (horizontal:vertical);

Zoom ratio 1:1.35
Noise level 33 dB
Keystone correction

angle ±40° vertical

Projection Lamp

Type UHE (Ultra High Efficiency)
Power consumption 200 W
Lamp life Up to 7000 hours
Part number V13H010L26

× 1050 pixels (SXGA+)

(native format)

(ceiling mount), and upside-down rear

supports 16:9 and 5:4

±20° horizontal

Control port

(RS-232C)

Hardwired

remote control

cable port

Monitor Out

port

Audio Out port

Note: Independent audio input connectors are provided for
each computer and video port.

Remote Control

Range about 30 feet (10 meters)
Battery AA

× 2

Mouse compatibility

Supports USB mouse

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EPSON PowerLite 9300i Projector

Dimensions

Height 7.6 inches (193 mm) including feet
Width 13.9 inches (352 mm)
Depth 19.3 inches (491 mm)
Weight 24.7 lb (11.2 kg) (with lens)

Electrical

Rated frequency 50 to 60 Hz
Power supply 100 to 120 VAC, 5.4 A

200 to 240 VAC, 2.5 A

Power
consumption Operating: 340 W

Standby mode: 1.8 W (network off)
Standby (network on): 60 W

Environmental

Temperature Operating: 41 to 104 °F (5 to 40°C)

Storage: 14 to 140 °F (–10 to 60 °C)

Humidity Operating: 20 to 80% RH,

non-condensing
Storage: 10 to 90% RH,

non-condensing

Safety

United States FCC 47CFR Part15B Class B (DoC)

UL1950 Rev. 3

Canada ICES-003 Class B

CSA C22.2 No. 950-95 (cUL)

CE Marking Directive 73/23/EEC, 89/336/EEC

EN 55022, EN 55024

Computer Port Pin Assignments

The Computer1, Computer 2, and Monitor Out ports are
female video RGB, 15-pin D-sub connectors.

Pin no. Signal Pin no. Signal

1 Red video 9 Reserved
2 Green video 10 Synchronous GND
3 Blue video 11 GND
4 GND 12 SDA

5GND 13

6 Red GND 14 Vertical sync
7 Green GND 15 SCL
8 Blue GND

Horizontal sync/
composite sync

Compatible Video Formats

You can use any of the following video sources: VCR, DVD
player, camcorder, digital camera, gaming console, or laser
disc player. The projector supports composite video, S-video,
component video, and RGB video, and it automatically senses
the video format (HDTV, NTSC, PAL, or SECAM).

The projector supports these international video standards:

Mode Refresh Rate (Hz)

NTSC
NTSC 4:3
PAL
M-PAL
N-PAL
PAL—60
SECAM

HDTV (720p)
HDTV (720p)
HDTV (1080i)
HDTV (1080i)
SDTV (480p)
SDTV (480p)
TV (525i)
TV (625i)

60
60
50
60
50
60
50

60
50
60
50
60
50
60
50

Compatible Computer Display Formats

You can connect the projector to a wide range of computers,
including PCs and notebooks, Apple Macintosh,
Macintosh
PowerBook

®

series (including G3, G4, and G5 systems),

®

computers, many iMac® and iBook® series
systems, and high-end workstations such as the Sun
SPARCstation.

™

®

Power

®

Although images are displayed at the projector’s native
resolution of 1400 × 1050 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

external monitor signal must be set at a refresh rate (vertical
frequency) that’s compatible with the projector; see the
following table for compatible formats. For best results, the
computer’s resolution should be set to match the projector’s
native SXGA+ resolution (1400

Mode Refresh Rate (Hz) Resolution

VGA-EGA 70 640 × 350
VGA—60

VESA—72
VESA—75
VESA—85
VGA—120

60
72
75
85
120

× 1050).

640 × 480
640 × 480
640 × 480
640 × 480
640 × 480

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Mode Refresh Rate (Hz) Resolution

SVGA—56
SVGA—60
SVGA—72
SVGA—75
SVGA—85
SVGA—120

XGA—43i
XGA—60
XGA—70
XGA—75
XGA—85
XGA—120

SXGA1—70
SXGA1—75
SXGA1—85
SXGA1—100

SXGA2—60
SXGA2—75
SXGA2—85

SXGA3—43i
SXGA3—60
SXGA3—75
SXGA3—85

SXGA+60
SXGA+75
SXGA+85

UXGA—48i
UXGA—60
UXGA—65
UXGA—70
UXGA—75
UXGA—80
UXGA—85

iMAC VGA
iMAC SVGA
iMAC XGA
MAC13
MAC16
MAC19—60
MAC19
MAC21

56
60
72
75
85
120

86
60
70
75
85
120

70
75
85
100

60
75
85

86
60
75
85

60
75
85

96
60
65
70
75
80
85

117
95
75
67
75
59
75
75

800 × 600
800 × 600
800 × 600
800 × 600
800 × 600
800 × 600

1024 × 768
1024 × 768
1024 × 768
1024 × 768
1024 × 768
1024 × 768

1152 × 864
1152 × 864
1152 × 864
1152 × 864

1280 × 960
1280 × 960
1280 × 960

1280 × 1024
1280 × 1024
1280 × 1024
1280 × 1024

1400 × 1050
1400 × 1050
1400 × 1050

1600 × 1200
1600 × 1200
1600 × 1200
1600 × 1200
1600 × 1200
1600 × 1200
1600 × 1200

640 × 480
800 × 600
1024 × 768
640 × 480
832 × 624
1024 × 768
1024 × 768
1152 × 870

Positioning the Projector

❏ 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 projector on top of
loose papers that could block the vents under the projector.

❏ Make sure the projector is within 10 feet of a grounded

electrical outlet or extension cord.

Image size increases with distance, but varies depending on
how you’ve adjusted the optical zoom and other settings.

TBD

3 to 5 ft7 to 10 ft37 to 50 ft approx. distance

It’s best to place the projector directly in front of the center of
the screen, facing the screen squarely. If it isn’t placed this
way, the image will be “keystone” shaped, instead of square or
rectangular. If this happens, you can use the projector’s
keystone buttons (see page 9) or QuickCorner
correct the image shape (see page 10).

Screen

Overhead View

If you place the projector between the top and bottom of the
screen, you can use the Lens Shift to raise or lower the image
(see page 9).

Screen

from screen

™

function to

Projector

Ideal
height

Side View

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

Keystone button as described on page 9.

the

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Distance and Screen Size Calculations

Use the calculations below to determine the how far to place
the projector from the screen and the size of the screen.

Standard Zoom Lens (V12H004S02)

To find the distance when you know the screen’s diagonal
size:

❏ Distance at Wide setting (inches) =

(diagonal screen size [inches] × 3.7857 - 9.6813)/2.54

❏ Distance at Tele setting (inches) =

(diagonal screen size [inches] × 5.175 - 9.5418)/2.54
To find a screen’s diagonal size when you know the distance:
❏ Screen size at Wide setting (inches) =

(projection distance [inches] × 0.264152 × 2.54) +

2.557334

❏ Screen size at Tele setting (inches) =

(projection distance [inches] × 0.193237 × 2.54) +

1.843826

Rear Projection Wide Lens (V12H004R02)

To find the distance when you know the screen’s diagonal
size:

❏ Distance (inches) =

(diagonal screen size [inches] × 1.81553 - 6.59805)/2.54
To find a screen’s diagonal size when you know the distance:
❏ Screen size (inches) =

projection distance [inches] × 2.54 × 0.5508024 +

3.634232

Wide Zoom Lens (V12H004W02)

To find the distance when you know the screen’s diagonal
size:

❏ Distance at Wide setting (inches) =

(diagonal screen size [inches] × 2.68681 - 6.80456)/2.54
❏ Distance at Tele setting (inches) =

(diagonal screen size [inches] × 3.80739 - 6.46563)/2.54
To find a screen’s diagonal size when you know the distance:
❏ Screen size at Wide setting (inches) =

(projection distance [inches] × 2.54 × 0.372189 + 2.53258)
❏ Screen size at Tele setting (inches) =

(projection distance [inches] × 2.54 × 0.262647 +

1.698179)

Middle Throw Zoom Lens (V12H004M01)

To find the distance when you know the screen’s diagonal
size:

❏ Distance at Wide setting (inches) =

(diagonal screen size [inches] × 5.02466 - 13.5124)/2.54

❏ Distance at Tele setting (inches) =

(diagonal screen size [inches] × 7.6049 - 13.3501)/2.54
To find a screen’s diagonal size when you know the distance:
❏ Screen size at Wide setting (inches) =

(projection distance [inches] × 2.54 × 0.199018 +

2.689217)

❏ Screen size at Tele setting (inches) =

(projection distance [inches] × 2.54 × 0.131494 + 1.75546)

Middle Throw Zoom Lens (V12H004M02)

To find the distance when you know the screen’s diagonal
size:

❏ Distance at Wide setting (inches) =

(diagonal screen size [inches] × 7.409 - 14.5823)/2.54
❏ Distance at Tele setting (inches) =

(diagonal screen size [inches] × 11.2032 - 14.8525)/2.54
To find a screen’s diagonal size when you know the distance:
❏ Screen size at Wide setting (inches) =

(projection distance [inches] × 2.54 × 0.134971 +

1.968187)

❏ Screen size at Tele setting (inches) =

(projection distance [inches] × 2.54 × 0.08926 + 1.323702)

Long Throw Zoom Lens (V12H004L04)

To find the distance when you know the screen’s diagonal size:
❏ Distance at Wide setting (inches) =

(diagonal screen size [inches] × 10.6703 +14.1243)/2.54
❏ Distance at Tele setting (inches) =

(diagonal screen size [inches] × 14.407 + 13.343)/2.54
To find a screen’s diagonal size when you know the distance:
❏ Screen size at Wide setting (inches) =

(projection distance [inches] × 2.54 × 0.093718 -

1.323702)

❏ Screen size at Tele setting (inches) =

(projection distance [inches] × 2.54 × 0.069411 -

0.926168)

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EPSON PowerLite 9300i Projector

Connecting the Projector

You can connect the projector to four computer sources or
five video sources—up to a total of six sources altogether. You
can include an independent sound channel for each of the six
sources.

Type of connections

The following types of connections are possible, depending on
the kinds of signals your equipment generates and its available
output ports:

Computer equipment

Output signal Required cable

Analog RGB video

DVI

Video equipment

Output signal Required cable

Composite video RCA video cable
S-video S-video cable
Component video—

NTSC (YCbCr)
Component video—

HDTV (YPbPr)

RGB video

Note that the projector’s Computer 1, Computer 2, and BNC
ports accept a variety of input signals. If you’re connecting to
one of these ports, you’ll need to make sure that the correct
input signal setting is selected, or your image won’t display
properly.

To change the input signal setting, do the following:

1. After turning on the projector, press the
menu screen appears.

2. Select the

Setting menu.

3. Change the Computer 1 Input, Computer 2 Input, or BNC

Input

setting, as needed, to match the signal generated by

your computer or video equipment.

VGA cable
BNC cable
VGA-to-BNC cable

DVI-D dual-link cable (DVI-to-DVI or
DFP-to-DVI available from EPSON)

BNC cable

BNC cable

VGA cable
BNC cable

Menu button. The

Viewing Images on an External Monitor

You can use an external monitor to display images from any
connected computer or video source. This lets you view your
presentation close-up, as well as on the projection screen.

Note: Some LCD monitors may not be able to display the image
correctly. If you have trouble displaying the image, connect a
multiscan monitor. If you’re projecting computer images, make
sure the computer’s refresh rate is set to 65 Hz or greater.

To use an external monitor, connect it to the projector’s

Monitor Out port, as shown:

External monitor

Follow these guidelines when using an external monitor:
❏ The monitor displays the currently selected video source.

Press the
active sources at once (see page 7).

❏ If you want, you can view (or preview) images on the

monitor while the projection screen is darkened after
pressing the

❏ You can also view images on the monitor while the

projector is in standby mode (plugged in but not turned
on), if the

ON

Preview button if you want to display all the

A/V Mute button.

Standby Mode setting has been set to Network

in the Advanced1 menu.

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Displaying an Image

If you turn on your computer or video equipment before
turning on the projector, the projector will automatically
select the connected source. If you have multiple sources
connected, you may have to switch to the desired source
manually (see “Selecting the Image Source” at right).

Turning On the Projector

1. Remove the lens cap.

Caution: Do not use the projector with the lens cap in place.
The heat generated by the lens can damage the cap.

2. Connect the power cord to the projector, then plug the
other end into a grounded electrical outlet.

3. Wait a few seconds until the P

4. Press the red P
can also use the P

Power button on top of the projector. You

Power button on the remote control.

Power
button

power light to turns orange.

Selecting the Image Source

You can use the source buttons either on the projector or the
remote control:

❏ The projector has two

Use the

Computer/DVI button to switch between

Source buttons.

equipment connected to the Computer 1, Computer 2, and
DVI ports.

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.

If you’re using the remote control, make
sure batteries are installed and the power
switch on the side of the remote control
is turned on.

power light flashes green as the

The P
projector warms up, and an image begins
to appear after about 30 seconds. When the power light
stops flashing and remains green (in about 40 seconds), the
projector is ready for use.

If you’ve enabled password protect, enter your password at
the prompt.

Warning: Never look into the lens when the lamp is on. This
can damage your eyes.

Note: To shut down the projector, see page 10. Shutting
down the projector correctly prevents premature lamp failure
and possible damage from overheating.

Note: You can preview all sources to help you select the desired
source (see page 7).

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