Solving Picture Problems - Epson PowerLite 8100 User Manual

Solving Picture Problems

You cannot turn on the projector.
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Make sure the power cord is connected and the power switch in back of the projector is
turned on. Then wait a moment for the Ppower icon to light up before pressing the
Ppower button.
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If you've set the
Control Panel Lock
use the remote control to turn on the projector (see page 32).
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If you've set the
Child Lock
on the projector, or use the remote control (see page 32).
No picture appears on the screen or you see the
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Press one of the
Source
on the projector, to select the correct input source. Allow a few seconds for the projector
to sync up after pressing the button.
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Press the button on the remote control to make sure the picture hasn't been turned
Blank
off temporarily.
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Check that the Ppower icon is lit, the Ppower button is not flashing, and the lens cover
is off.
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The projector may be in standby (or sleep) mode. If the Ppower icon is lit, press the
Ppower button to turn the projector back on.
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Make sure your video equipment is turned on.
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Make sure your cable(s) are connected correctly (see page 19).
Only part of the picture is displayed, or the picture is distorted.
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Press the
Aspect
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If the Aspect is set to
the top or bottom section of the screen so that subtitles are visible (see page 45).
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Check the
Overscan
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Use the
Position
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If you've connected a computer and you see only half the image, make sure the
computer's Dual Display setting is turned off. If part of the image is cut off, reset the
projector settings (see page 44).
, the control panel buttons are disabled; you must
, you have to press the Ppower button for 3 seconds to turn
buttons on the remote control, or press the
button to select a different aspect ratio (see page 28).
, you may need to use the
Zoom
to make sure it's adjusted correctly (see page 45).
setting to reposition the image on the screen (see page 45).
message displayed.
No Signal
Zoom Caption Pos.
source button
option to see
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