Epson E8-992F - Introduction to Your Projector

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Introduction to Your Projector

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Table of Contents2
Notations Used in this Guide7
Using the Manual to Search for Information8
Searching by Keyword8
Jumping Directly from Bookmarks8
Printing Only the Pages You Need8
Getting the Latest Version of the Documents9
List of Functions10
Introduction to Your Projector14
Projector Features15
Quick and Easy Setup15
Easy Wireless Projection15
Projector Parts and Functions17
Projector Parts - Front17
Projector Parts - Rear18
Projector Parts - Base19
Projector Parts - Control Panel20
Projector Parts - Remote Control21
Setting up the Projector23
Projector Placement24
Projector Setup and Installation Options25
Projection Distance25
Projector Connections27
Connecting to a Computer27
Connecting to a Computer for VGA Video and Audio27
Connecting to a Computer for USB Video and Audio28
Connecting to a Computer for HDMI Video and Audio29
Connecting to Video Sources29
Connecting to an HDMI Video Source30
Connecting to a Composite Video Source30
Connecting to External USB Devices31
USB Device Projection31
Connecting to a USB Device31
Disconnecting a USB Device32
Connecting to a Document Camera32
Connecting to External Devices32
Connecting to a VGA Monitor32
Connecting to External Speakers33
Connecting a Microphone34
Installing Batteries in the Remote Control35
Remote Control Operation36
Opening the Lens Cover37
Using Basic Projector Features38
Turning on the Projector39
Home Screen40
Turning off the Projector42
Setting the Date and Time43
Selecting the Language for the Projector Menus45
Projection Modes46
Changing the Projection Mode Using the Remote Control46
Changing the Projection Mode Using the Menus46
Displaying a Test Pattern48
Adjusting the Image Height49
Image Shape50
Auto V-Keystone50
Correcting the Image Shape with the Horizontal Keystone Slider50
Correcting the Image Shape with the Keystone Buttons51
Correcting the Image Shape with Quick Corner52
Resizing the Image with the Zoom Ring54
Focusing the Image Using the Focus Ring55
Selecting an Image Source56
Image Aspect Ratio58
Changing the Image Aspect Ratio58
Available Image Aspect Ratios58
Projected Image Appearance with each Aspect Mode59
Adjusting Image Quality (Color Mode)61
Changing the Color Mode61
Available Color Modes61
Setting Auto Iris61
Controlling the Volume with the Volume Buttons63
Adjusting Projector Features64
Projecting Two Images Simultaneously65
Unsupported Input Source Combinations for Split Screen Projection67
Split Screen Projection Restrictions67
Projecting a PC Free Presentation68
Supported PC Free File Types68
Precautions on PC Free Projection68
Starting a PC Free Slide Show69
Starting a PC Free Movie Presentation70
PC Free Display Options71
Shutting off the Image and Sound Temporarily73
Stopping Video Action Temporarily74
Zooming In/Zooming out of Images (E-Zoom)75
Zooming into Images75
Zooming out of Images75
Saving a User's Logo Image77
Saving a User Pattern78
Color Difference Correction When Projecting from Multiple Projectors79
Setting the Projector ID79
Selecting the Projector You Want to Operate79
Matching Multiple-Projector Display Quality80
Projector Security Features82
Password Security Types82
Setting a Password82
Selecting Password Security Types83
Entering a Password to Use the Projector84
Locking the Projector's Buttons84
Unlocking the Projector's Buttons85
Installing a Security Cable85
Using the Projector on a Network87
Wired Network Projection88
Connecting to a Wired Network88
Selecting Wired Network Settings88
Wireless Network Projection91
Installing the Wireless LAN Module91
Selecting Wireless Network Settings Manually92
Selecting Wireless Network Settings in Windows94
Selecting Wireless Network Settings in Mac95
Setting up Wireless Network Security95
Supported Client and CA Certificates97
Using a QR Code to Connect a Mobile Device97
Using a USB Key to Connect a Windows Computer98
Wireless Network Projection from a Mobile Device (Screen Mirroring)99
Selecting Screen Mirroring Settings99
Connecting Using Screen Mirroring with the Miracast Function101
Connecting Using Screen Mirroring in Windows 10101
Connecting Using Screen Mirroring in Windows 8.1102
Secure HTTP104
Importing a Web Server Certificate Using the Menus104
Supported Web Server Certificates105
Monitoring and Controlling the Projector106
Epson Projector Management107
Controlling a Networked Projector Using a Web Browser108
Web Control Options109
Registering Digital Certificates from a Web Browser112
Setting up Projector Network E-Mail Alerts113
Network Projector E-Mail Alert Messages113
Setting up Monitoring Using SNMP115
Using ESC/VP21 Commands116
ESC/VP21 Command List116
Cable Layouts116
Pjlink Support118
Crestron Connected Support119
Setting up Crestron Connected Support119
Controlling a Networked Projector Using Crestron Connected119
Crestron Connected Operation Window121
Crestron Connected Tools Window122
Setting Projector Event Schedules124
Adjusting the Menu Settings127
Using the Projector's Menus128
Using the Displayed Keyboard129
Available Text Using the Displayed Keyboard129
Image Quality Settings - Image Menu130
Input Signal Settings - Signal Menu131
Projector Feature Settings - Settings Menu132
Projector Setup Settings - Extended Menu134
Projector Network Settings - Network Menu137
Network Menu - Screen Mirroring Settings138
Network Menu - Basic Menu139
Network Menu - Wireless LAN Menu140
Network Menu - Wired LAN Menu143
Network Menu - Notifications Menu144
Network Menu - Others Menu145
Network Menu - Reset Menu146
Projector Setup Settings - ECO Menu147
Projector Information Display - Info Menu149
Info Menu - Projector Info Menu149
Event ID Code List150
Projector Reset Options - Reset Menu152
Copying Menu Settings between Projectors (Batch Setup)153
Transferring Settings from a USB Flash Drive153
Transferring Settings from a Computer154
Batch Setup Error Notification155
Maintaining the Projector156
Projector Maintenance157
Cleaning the Lens158
Cleaning the Projector Case159
Air Filter and Vent Maintenance160
Cleaning the Air Filter and Vents160
Replacing the Air Filter160
Projector Lamp Maintenance163
Replacing the Lamp163
Resetting the Lamp Timer166
Solving Problems167
Projection Problems168
Projector Indicator Status169
Using the Projector Help Displays172
Solving Image or Sound Problems173
Solutions When no Image Appears173
Solutions When Image Is Incorrect Using the USB Display Function173
Solutions When "No Signal" Message Appears174
Displaying from a Laptop174
Displaying from a Mac Laptop174
Solutions When "Not Supported" Message Appears174
Solutions When Only a Partial Image Appears175
Solutions When the Image Is Not Rectangular175
Solutions When the Image Contains Noise or Static175
Solutions When the Image Is Fuzzy or Blurry176
Solutions When the Image Brightness or Colors Are Incorrect176
Solutions to Sound Problems177
Solutions When Image File Names Are Not Displayed Correctly in PC Free177
Solving Projector or Remote Control Operation Problems178
Solutions to Projector Power or Shut-Off Problems178
Solutions to Problems with the Remote Control178
Solutions to Password Problems179
Solution When "The Battery that Saves Your Clock Settings Is Running Low" Message Appears179
Solving Network Problems180
Solutions When Wireless Authentication Fails180
Solutions When You Cannot Access the Projector through the Web180
Solutions When Network Alert E-Mails Are Not Received180
Solutions When the Image Contains Static During Network Projection181
Solutions When You Cannot Connect Using Screen Mirroring181
Solutions When the Image or Sound Contains Static During Screen Mirroring Connection181
Appendix183
Optional Accessories and Replacement Parts184
Screens184
Cables184
Mounts184
For Wireless Connection184
External Devices185
Replacement Parts185
Screen Size and Projection Distance186
Supported Monitor Display Resolutions192
Projector Specifications194
Connector Specifications198
External Dimensions199
USB Display System Requirements203
List of Safety Symbols and Instructions204
Glossary206
Notices208
FCC Compliance Statement208
Indication of the Manufacturer and the Importer in Accordance with Requirements of EU Directive209
Restriction of Use209
Operating System References209
Trademarks209

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