Epson PowerLite Home Cinema 8100 User manual

PowerLite®Home Cinema 8100/8500 UB
Home Theater Projector
User’s Guide

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Contents 3
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

Contents 5
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

6Contents

Introduction 7
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

8Introduction
Projector Parts
Control panel (top)
Ventilation slots
Lens cover
Vertical lens shift dial
Adjustable foot
Video port
HDMI ports
Component
video port
AC power inlet
Infrared receiver
Kensington®
lock port
Infrared receiver
Horizontal lens shift dial
S-Video port
Control (RS-232C) port
Trigger out
port
PC port
Zoom ring
Focus ring
Main power switch
Front
Back
Lamp cover
Control panel
(side)
Air intake (filter)
Lamp cover release
Cable holder

Introduction 9
Power
button
Menu navigation
button
Esc button
Exits the current
menu item
Menu button
Displays the
menus
Warning lights
Mounting bracket
attachment points
Enter button
Selects menu items or
opens the line menu
Bottom
Projector Control Panel
Optional cable cover
attachment points
(brass colored)
Top control panel Side control panel
Source button
Switches the
video input source

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

Introduction 11
Optional Accessories
Epson provides the following optional accessories for the projector:
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.
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

12 Introduction
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.

Setting Up the Projector 13
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
Ceiling
Side

14 Setting Up the Projector
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).
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.
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.
Projection distance
Offset A
Offset B
Offset refers to distance from
bottom of image to center of
lens using maximum lens shift.
Vertical lens shift dial
Horizontal lens shift dial

Setting Up the Projector 15
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
Projection distance
Diagonal image size
(width × height) Offset A Offset B
Horizontal
Offset
2.8 to 6.2 feet
0.87 to 1.88 m
30 in. (26 × 15 in.)
76.2 cm (66 × 37 cm)
6.8 in.
17 cm
21.5 in.
55 cm
0 to 11.5 in.
0 to 29 cm
3.8 to 8.3 feet
1.17 to 2.52 m
40 in. (35 × 20 in.)
101.6 cm (89 × 50 cm)
9.1 in.
23 cm
28.7 in.
73 cm
0 to 15.4 in.
0 to 39 cm
5.8 to 12.5 feet
1.77 to 3.80 m
60 in. (51 × 28 in.)
152.4 cm (130 × 75 cm)
13.6 in.
35 cm
43.0 in.
109 cm
0 to 23.1 in.
0 to 59 cm
7.8 to 16.7 feet
2.38 to 5.0 m
80 in. (71 × 39 in.)
203.2 cm (180 × 100 cm)
18.2 in.
46 cm
57.4 in.
146 cm
0 to 30.8 in.
0 to 78 cm
9.8 to 20.9 feet
2.98 to 6.36 m
100 in. (87 × 47 in.)
254 cm (220 × 120 cm)
22.7 in.
58 cm
71.7 in.
182 cm
0 to 38.5 in.
0 to 98 cm
11.8 to 25.1 feet
3.59 to 7.64 m
120 in. (106 × 59 in.)
305 cm (270 × 150 cm)
27.0 in.
69 cm
86.0 in.
219 cm
0 to 46.1 in.
0 to 117 cm
14.7 to 31.4 feet
4.50 to 9.56 m
150 in. (130 × 75 in.)
381 cm (330 × 190 cm)
34.0 in.
86 cm
107.6 in.
273 cm
0 to 57.7 in.
0 to 14.7 cm
19.7 to 41.8 feet
6.01 to 12.76 m
200 in. (173 × 98 in.)
508 cm (440 × 249 cm)
45.4 in.
115 cm
143.5 in.
364 cm
0 to 76.9 in.
0 to 195 cm
4:3 aspect ratio
Projection distance
Diagonal image size
(width × height) Offset A Offset B
Horizontal
Offset
3.5 to 7.6 feet
1.07 to 2.31 m
30 in. (24 × 18 in.)
76.2 cm (61 × 46 cm)
8.3 in.
21 cm
26.3 in.
67 cm
0 to 14.1 in.
0 to 36 cm
4.7 to 10.1 feet
1.44 to 3.09 m
40 in. (32 × 24 in.)
101.6 cm (81 × 61 cm)
11.1 in.
28 cm
35.1 in.
89 cm
0 to 18.8 in.
0 to 48 cm
7.1 to 15.3 feet
2.18 to 4.66 m
60 in. (47 × 35 in.)
152.4 cm (120 × 90 cm)
16.7 in.
42 cm
52.7 in.
134 cm
0 to 28.2 in.
0 to 72 cm
9.6 to 20.4 feet
2.92 to 6.23 m
80 in. (63 × 47 in.)
203.2 cm (160 × 120 cm)
22.2 in.
56 cm
70.2 in.
178 cm
0 to 37.6 in.
0 to 96 cm
12 to 25.5 feet
3.66 to 7.79 m
100 in. (79 × 59 in.)
254 cm (200 × 150 cm)
27.8 in.
71 cm
87.8 in.
223 cm
0 to 47.1 in.
0 to 120 cm

16 Setting Up the Projector
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.
14.4 to 30.7 feet
4.40 to 9.36 m
120 in. (94 × 71 in.)
305 cm (240 × 180 cm)
33.0 in.
85 cm
105.0 in.
268 cm
0 to 56.5 in.
0 to 143 cm
18 to 38.4 feet
5.51 to 11.71 m
150 in. (118 × 91 in.)
381 cm (300 × 230 cm)
41.7 in.
106 cm
131.7 in.
334 cm
0 to 70.6 in.
0 to 179 cm
24.2 to 51.3 feet
7.36 to 15.62 m
200 in. (161 × 118 in.)
508 cm (410 × 300 cm)
55.6 in.
141 cm
175.6 in.
446 cm
0 to 94.1 in.
0 to 239 cm
4:3 aspect ratio
Projection distance
Diagonal image size
(width × height) Offset A Offset B
Horizontal
Offset

Setting Up the Projector 17
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).

18 Setting Up the Projector
The following illustrations show the dimensions of the projector:
5.4 in.
136 mm
Center of lens
2.8 in.
72 mm
5.8 in.
148 mm
0.5 in.
12 mm 5.2 in.
131 mm
17.7 in.
450 mm
0.2 in.
4.5 mm
11.8 in.
300 mm
5.9 in.
150 mm
3.0 in.
75 mm
2.2 in.
56 mm
1.8 in.
45 mm
5.3 in.
135 mm
6.3 in.
160 mm
15.3 in.
390 mm
M4×9mm

Setting Up the Projector 19
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/
HDMI 2
Use an HDMI cable:
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: —

20 Setting Up the Projector
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).
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.
Connect video equipment to one
of these ports
Connect a computer to one
of these ports