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Epson PowerLite 8150i User Manual

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  • Page 1 EPSON ® PowerLite ® 8150i User’s Guide EPSON ® PowerLite ® 8150i Multimedia Projector...
  • Page 2 EPSON ® PowerLite ® 8150i Multimedia Projector User’s Guide...

  • Page 3: Important Safety Information

    SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION. The information contained herein is designed only for use with this EPSON product. EPSON is not responsible for any use of this information as applied to other products.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Presenting Positioning the Projector ......30 Connecting to a Laptop ......31...
  • Page 5 Turning On the Projector Automatically ....45 Shutting Down the Projector ......47 Using the Turning On the Remote Control .
  • Page 6 Cautions must be observed to avoid damaging your equipment. notes Notes contain important information and useful tips. ® ® he EPSON PowerLite 8150i is a highly versatile presentation Getting the most from your projector Using your documentation Getting help Introduction...

  • Page 7: Introduction

    Getting the Most from Your Projector Depending on how you plan to use the projector, you can take advantage of the following options: Presenting without a computer If the projector is connected to your network, you can use its EasyMP.net features to transfer your presentation directly to the projector.
  • Page 8 Drawing on the screen If you’re using EasyMP.net, you can connect a USB device, such as a mouse or drawing tablet, directly to the projector. This lets you draw on the screen, make notes, and highlight your presentation. See page 20.

  • Page 9: Using Your Documentation

    Administrator’s Manual. Reading This Manual Online The projector CD-ROM includes an electronic copy of this manual. You may find it convenient to copy it onto your computer’s hard drive so it’s always with you. Just insert the CD-ROM in your CD-ROM drive, select the Install User’s Guide...

  • Page 10: Getting Help

    Support service. Call (800) 637-7661 and enter the PIN on the PrivateLine card in the projector Owner’s Kit. Or take advantage of EPSON’s automated support services 24 hours a day. See “Where To Get Help” on page 72 for more information.
  • Page 11 Introduction...

  • Page 12: Presenting Without A Computer

    Presenting Without a Computer f the projector is connected to the network, you can use its EasyMP.net features to deliver your presentation without having to connect a PC or laptop. (If you plan to connect a computer or video device, see Chapter 2 for instructions.)

  • Page 13: Creating Your Presentation

    Notices section in the Administrator’s Manual.) Creating Scenarios Another type of file you can send to the projector is a scenario. You can create this special-purpose file using the EMP Scenario software included with the projector. This lets you combine in a slideshow format any of the supported file types listed above.
  • Page 14 , then set the length of time you want each slide to Properties remain on the screen. 5. To transfer the completed scenario to the projector, select ; select the projector’s name from the list that Send scenario appears on screen. If you have a laptop with a PCMCIA slot, you can also copy the scenario directly onto the memory card;...
  • Page 15 Once the scenario has been transferred to the projector, you can view it using Easy View: 1. Start Easy View as described on page 17. Then highlight the 2. To advance to the next slide, press the 3. To exit your presentation early (before showing the last slide),...

  • Page 16: Transferring Your Presentation To The Projector

    If your network is set up to prevent sending a presentation directly to the projector, you may have to upload it to a file server first. Use the file utility you would normally use (such as Windows transfer your presentation to the server; then see “Downloading Your Presentation While in the Meeting Room”...
  • Page 17 If it isn’t listed, you may need to click the see the Administrator’s Manual for details.) All files currently stored on the projector appear on the right, as shown: click here .

  • Page 18: Downloading Your Presentation While In The Meeting Room

    Downloading Your Presentation While in the Meeting Room If you’re in the meeting room and want to copy files to the projector that are in a remote location (such as on a file server or another PC on the network), you can use the projector’s Easy File utility. You’ll need...
  • Page 19 4. Click 5. Select the name of the PC (or shared folder) where your Presenting Without a Computer You see this screen, with the files on the projector listed on the left: files Connection Target Setting You see this screen: presentation is located, then click or folder name isn’t listed, contact your projector or network...
  • Page 20 All files currently stored on the connected computer appear on the right side of the screen: 6. To copy your presentation to the projector, highlight its name on the right side of the screen, then highlight the projector folder where you want to copy it on the left side of the screen. Then click the copy icon.

  • Page 21: Copying Your Presentation Directly To The Memory Card

    2. If using a CompactFlash 3. Insert the card (with the adapter) into the projector’s card slot: Presenting Without a Computer projector. Press the button to the left of the card slot to eject the card: press here If the button is recessed, press and release it so that it extends.

  • Page 22: Delivering Your Presentation

    Delivering Your Presentation If your presentation is on a remote PC (you haven’t copied it to the projector’s memory card), you can start and run it as long as the projector and the PC are on the same network. Otherwise, you’ll have to copy your presentation to the projector’s memory card, as described...
  • Page 23 Presenting Without a Computer as shown in the previous screen. Viewer If your presentation is on the projector’s memory card, locate its file name in the file window. If your presentation is on a remote PC, click the icon at the top of the screen. Enter the name of the remote computer and its shared drive or folder name, then click .
  • Page 24 Follow these guidelines when viewing your presentation: If you’re showing a Microsoft Word or Excel file, you can move through it using the scroll bars on the sides of the screen. Excel spreadsheet tabs If you’re displaying a multi-page Excel spreadsheet, you can jump to a different page by clicking one of the tabs at the top of the screen.

  • Page 25: Highlighting Your Presentation

    Using a USB Mouse or Tablet To connect a USB mouse or Wacom Graphire drawing tablet directly note to the projector, plug it into one of the four USB ports on the back of Other drawing tablet models the projector as shown: won’t work with this...
  • Page 26 Using the EMP Tablet Software If you have a PC or laptop on the same network as the projector, you can use the EMP Tablet software to control the projector and draw on the screen. You can use either your laptop’s mouse or a drawing tablet connected to the laptop.
  • Page 27 The other buttons on the toolbar give you access to various projector features. If you’re unsure of what a button is for, you can hold the cursor over it until a mouseover text appears. Or click the help button for more information.

  • Page 28: Drawing On The Screen

    1. Begin by displaying the image you want to view. It can be a PowerPoint slide, Excel spreadsheet, or any other type of image supported by the projector. 2. Right-click with the mouse. (If you’re using the drawing tablet, press the lower part of the button on the side of the pen.) You see the menu shown below: 3.
  • Page 29 5. When done drawing on screen, right-click, then click the Drawing on a Blank Screen If you prefer, you can draw or make notes on a blank screen. 1. Do one of the following: Menu Help Comp1 Comp2/YCbCr Video Capture APPs Auto Resize...

  • Page 30: Saving Your Drawings And Notes

    Saving Your Drawings and Notes You can capture images displayed on the screen, including your drawings and notes, and save them on the projector’s memory card. This lets you view them at a later time. You can also share your captured images by transferring them to other systems on the network.
  • Page 31 Sharing Captured Images If you wish to copy your captured JPEG files to another system without first converting them to HTML, do one of the following: If you prefer to save the captured images as an HTML file (so you can view them later using a web browser), follow these steps: 1.
  • Page 32 4. Enter a name for your meeting minutes and, optionally, a password. To type the name, use one of the following: a USB keyboard directly connected to the projector (connect it as you would a USB mouse or tablet, as shown on page 20) your computer’s keyboard if you’re using the EMP Tablet...
  • Page 33 Once the captured images have been saved, you can view them on the projector at a later time by clicking the at the top of the Easy Review screen. While viewing meeting minutes, you can click meeting minutes file, or click or delete the entire file.

  • Page 34: Presenting From A Laptop Or Vcr

    Presenting from a Laptop or f you’re presenting from a laptop, you’ll need to connect it to the projector as described in this chapter. If you’re presenting a video, you’ll need to connect your VCR, DVD player, or other video device.

  • Page 35: Positioning The Projector

    After positioning the projector, you may wish to connect a Kensington MicroSaver projector’s left side. You can purchase this from EPSON; see the Administrator’s Manual for details. Presenting from a Laptop or VCR...

  • Page 36: Connecting To A Laptop

    (for example, to click through slideshow presentations), you need to connect the mouse cable as described on page 34. If you want to use the projector’s built-in sound system, you need to connect an audio cable as described on page 35.
  • Page 37 (available from Apple) or a Macintosh desktop adapter (available from Epson; see the projector Administrator’s Manual). Refer to the figure below to make the proper connections: Presenting from a Laptop or VCR...
  • Page 38 1. To use the desktop adapter, remove its cover as shown and set the DIP switches according to the resolution you want to use, such as 16-inch mode. See your Macintosh documentation for instructions. 2. Replace the cover and connect the adapter to one end of the computer video cable.

  • Page 39: Connecting The Mouse Cable

    This illustration shows the connections you’ll be making: 1. Connect the round end of the main cable to the projector’s 2. To use the remote control as a wireless mouse, choose the correct Presenting from a Laptop or VCR...

  • Page 40: Connecting The Audio Cable

    6. If necessary, configure your laptop to work with an external mouse. Connecting the Audio Cable To use the projector’s built-in stereo speaker system, connect the 3.5-mm audio cable between the laptop’s speaker or audio-out port and the projector’s port.

  • Page 41: Connecting To A Video Device

    Connecting to a Video Device Follow the steps below to connect the projector to a VCR, DVD note player, or any other video device that has RCA-style (composite video) To connect using S-video or connectors. Before starting, make sure the projector and your video component (BNC) video, see device are turned off.

  • Page 42: Displaying And Adjusting The Image

    Image nce you’ve transferred your presentation to the projector (as described in Chapter 1) or connected the projector to your computer or other equipment (as described in Chapter 2), you’re ready to turn on the projector and adjust the image.

  • Page 43: Displaying An Image

    Turning On the Projector Follow these steps to turn on the projector: note 1. Make sure the projector is plugged in and the lens cap is off. You can also set the projector to turn on automatically at a preset time. See page 45.

  • Page 44: Selecting The Image Source

    47.) Selecting the Image Source The screen you see when turning on the projector depends on which image source was selected when the projector was last used. If EasyMP.net was selected, you see the EasyMP.net main screen, as shown below;...
  • Page 45 Displaying and Adjusting the Image On the projector’s control panel, press the button to switch between EasyMP, EasyMP.net Computer 1, and Computer 2; or press the switch between the video sources (composite, component, or S-video).

  • Page 46: Adjusting The Image And Sound

    Adjusting the Image and Sound If the projector is already installed in a meeting room, you probably won’t need to make any adjustments. If you set up the projector yourself, check the following: To focus or zoom your image, see below.

  • Page 47: Adjusting The Height Of Your Image

    You can adjust the height of the image using the lens shift knob and the projector’s feet. Using the Lens Shift Knob If possible, set the projector flat on a table and use the lens shift knob (instead of raising the projector’s feet) to position the image on-screen. This delivers the best-looking picture.

  • Page 48: Adjusting The Image Shape

    If your image looks like projector off to one side of the screen, at an angle. Move it directly in front of the center of the screen, facing the screen squarely. If your image looks like button to correct the shape of the image.

  • Page 49: Resizing The Image

    Resizing the Image Some computer images need to be resized to display in the projector’s Power Help native resolution. If only part of your computer image is displayed, you can correct it with the Comp/ Video A/V mute Resize If you’re projecting from video equipment, pressing the button switches the aspect ratio between 4:3 and 16:9.

  • Page 50: Turning On The Projector Automatically

    Turning On the Projector Automatically You can set the projector to turn on at a preset time. You can set either a specific time for the projector to come on, or you can set it to come on everyday or on certain days of the week.
  • Page 51 reservation 4. You can program up to seven different power-on times. Click one When done, click click Reservation Status window. Displaying and Adjusting the Image You see this screen: select a number of the reservation numbers, as shown above. Then select the desired options for the day, start time, and end time.

  • Page 52: Shutting Down The Projector

    Shutting Down the Projector When done using the projector, turn off the projection lamp. If the projector is connected to your network, leave it plugged in so that it can continue to receive data over the network. If you need to unplug the projector, as when moving it, be sure to turn off the projection lamp (if it’s on) and let the projector cool before unplugging it.
  • Page 53 Displaying and Adjusting the Image...

  • Page 54: Using The Remote Control

    Using the Remote Control sing the remote control, you can access your projector’s features from anywhere in the room—up to 30 feet away. You can use it to start and run your presentation, control the picture and sound, and highlight your presentation by using it as a digital pointer. If you’re giving a PowerPoint presentation, you can use the remote as a wireless mouse to click from one slide to the next.

  • Page 55: Turning On The Remote Control

    Keep the following in mind when using the remote control: Using the Remote Control Stand within about 30 feet of the projector. Point the remote either at the front or back of the projector or at the screen (the projector’s front sensor can detect signals bounced off the screen).

  • Page 56: Using The Remote Control As A Wireless Mouse

    Mouse The remote control works as a wireless mouse to let you access various projector features and control your presentations; see the next page for instructions. You can use it as a mouse in the following situations: when using EasyMP.net...
  • Page 57 Follow the guidelines in the figure below to use the remote control as a mouse: If you need to double-click, press down twice on the click and drag, press down on the direction you want to go. Using the Remote Control Power Freeze to move the mouse...

  • Page 58: Controlling The Picture And Sound

    After you select a source, the screen goes dark for a moment before the image appears. Adjusting the Volume If you’ve connected an audio source to the projector, you can adjust the sound that’s output through the projector’s speakers. To increase the volume, press on the right ( button.

  • Page 59: Turning Off The Picture And Sound

    Turning Off the Picture and Sound You can use the note your screen and turn off the sound. This is useful if you want to You can also have an image, temporarily re-direct your audience’s attention without the distraction such as a company logo, of a bright screen.

  • Page 60: Displaying Picture-In-Picture Video

    Displaying Picture-in-Picture Video You can open a small video window on your computer image, and view a video at the same time as your computer presentation. First make sure you have connected your VCR or other video source using an RCA cable as described on page 36. You can also use S-video, but be sure to follow the instructions in the Administrator’s Manual to connect the cable and select S-video in the can’t display the picture-in-picture window using component video.)

  • Page 61: Highlighting Your Presentation

    Highlighting Your Presentation If you’re presenting from a computer or video source (not note EasyMP.net), you can highlight areas on the screen using the EasyMP.net has its own numbered buttons on the remote control. You can use these “special highlighting features. To use effects”...

  • Page 62: Using Box Highlights

    4. To erase the pointers pasted on the screen, press button 5. To cancel the pointer feature, press Using Box Highlights You can draw outline boxes on the screen to highlight areas of your presentation or video. 1. To activate the box tool, press button colored square appears in the upper left corner of the screen.

  • Page 63: Using Horizontal And Vertical Highlights

    Using Horizontal and Vertical Highlights With the bar tool, you can draw bold horizontal or vertical lines on the screen to underline or highlight your presentation points. You can choose from three types of bars. 1. To activate the bar tool, press button 2.

  • Page 64: Solving Problems

    User’s Guide, do not attempt to service this product yourself. his chapter helps you solve problems with the projector, and tells Using the projector’s on-screen help system What to do when the projector’s status lights flash Solving problems with the image or sound...

  • Page 65: Using On-Screen Help

    Tells you what to do if you see a Help for the sound Tells you what to do when your audio isn’t working Language selection Lets you display the help information and projector menus in any of nine different languages button. You see the help menu. ? Help...

  • Page 66: What To Do When The Lights Flash

    The projector is operating normally. The projector is warming up. Wait for the image to appear. The projector is in sleep mode. You can unplug it to turn it off or press the Power button to turn it on. The lamp is cooling down. Don’t unplug the projector until the light stops flashing.

  • Page 67: Solving Problems With The Image Or Sound

    72. There is a problem with the cooling fan or temperature sensor. Turn off the projector and unplug it. Contact EPSON for help; see page 72. Check that the power light is green, not flashing, and the lens cover is off.
  • Page 68 On most systems, the screen and the projector, or to display on both at the same time. Check your laptop’s manual or online help for details. Depending on your computer’s video card, you might need to use the Display utility in the Control Panel to make sure that both the LCD screen and external monitor port are enabled.
  • Page 69 3. Drag one monitor icon on top of the other. This lets you display on the projector screen as well as the LCD screen. 4. If the Arrange option isn’t available, click the click here 5.
  • Page 70 See the Administrator’s Manual. Make sure your computer’s resolution doesn’t exceed UXGA (1600 1200), and the frequency is supported by the projector (see the Administrator’s Manual). If necessary, change your computer’s resolution setting as described below.
  • Page 71 The image contains static or noise. The image is blurry. Solving Problems Make sure the projector isn’t placed off to one side of the screen, at an angle. Place the projector directly in front of the center of the screen, facing the screen squarely.
  • Page 72 Press control or the button on the control panel. This resets Enter the projector’s tracking and sync settings. If further adjustment is needed, you can fine-tune the settings manually using the buttons on the control Sync panel (or using the Video menu as described in the Administrator’s...
  • Page 73 Video , or Comp2/YCbCr Easy-MP Video control—to select the proper source. Allow a few seconds for the projector to sync up after pressing the button. option in the projector’s Video , and settings on Tint Gamma option in...

  • Page 74: Solving Problems With The Remote Control

    The projector doesn’t respond to remote control commands. Make sure the remote control is turned on. Make sure you are within 30 feet of the projector, have a direct line-of-sight to the projector’s front or back sensor, and are no more than 30°...

  • Page 75: Solving Problems With Easymp.net

    Use EasyMP’s highlighting tools instead; see page 20. Solving Problems Make sure the projector is plugged into a power outlet (the projector doesn’t have to be turned on, though). It must also be properly connected to your network, as described in the Administrator’s Manual.
  • Page 76 When using the EMP Tablet software, you can’t move the cursor all the way to the edge of the screen. You may need to move or resize the EMP Tablet window on your computer’s desktop. You can also drag the toolbar out of the way, if necessary.

  • Page 77: Where To Get Help

    Electronic support and automated telephone services Service Access World Wide Web From the Internet, you can reach EPSON’s product support page at Technical Support http://support.epson.com. After selecting your product, you can view frequently asked questions and answers, download product documentation, and receive technical advice through e-mail.
  • Page 78 Description of the problem You can purchase screens, carrying cases, and other accessories from EPSON by calling (800) 873-7766; in Canada, please call (800) 873-7766 for dealer referral. To purchase accessories online or view EPSON’s complete product catalog, visit the EPSON Store at www.epsonstore.com (U.S.
  • Page 79 Solving Problems...

  • Page 80: Index

    11 to 16 EMP File Utility, 11 to 13 EMP Scenario software, 8 to 10 EMP Tablet software, 21 to 22 Enter button, 52 EPSON accessories, 73 PrivateLine Support, 72 technical support, 72 to 73 Esc button, 52 Excel, Microsoft, 8, 19...
  • Page 81 32 to 33 displaying on a PowerBook, 64 Manuals, 4 Meeting minutes, 25 to 28 Memory card, 16 Mouse, connecting to projector, 20 Network, wireless connection, 3 P in P (picture in picture) button, 55 Password entering using remote control, 51...
  • Page 82 Video button, 53 selecting source, 39 to 40, 53 Video device, connecting to, 36 Volume, adjusting, 44, 53 Warning lights, 61 to 62 Wireless Ethernet card, 3 Word, Microsoft, 8, 19 Zooming image, 41, 54 Index...
  • Page 83 EPSON ® PowerLite ® 8150i Multimedia Projector CPD-11971...

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