Epson 8150i Multimedia Projector Users Guide

							46Displaying and Adjusting the ImageYou see this screen:
4. You can program up to seven different power-on times. Click one 
of the reservation numbers, as shown above. Then select the 
desired options for the day, start time, and end time.
When done, click 
Set. (If you want to cancel a programmed time, 
click 
Delete.) The scheduled power-on time appears in the 
Reservation Status window. 
select a
reservation
number 
						

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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. 
Follow these steps to turn off the projection lamp:
1. Press the red 
Power button on the projector or remote control. 
You see a confirmation message. (If you don’t want to turn it off, 
press any other button.)
2. Press the 
Power button again. The power light flashes orange for 
about a minute as the projector cools down. Once the projector 
has finished cooling, the orange light stays on and the exhaust fan 
shuts off. This means the projector is in “sleep mode,” but it can 
still receive data over the network.
3. If necessary, unplug the power cord. (When unplugged, the 
projector won’t be accessible to users over the network.) 
note
When the projector has not 
received any input signals for 
30 minutes, it automatically 
turns off the projection lamp 
and enters “sleep mode.” This 
conserves electricity, cools the 
projector, and extends the life 
of the lamp. 
power light
power button
caution
To avoid damaging the 
projector or lamp, never 
unplug the power cord when 
the power light is green or 
flashing orange. 
						

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Using the Remote Control49
Using the Remote Control
Using 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. 
This chapter covers the following information:

Turning on the remote control

Using the remote control as a wireless mouse

Controlling the picture and sound

Highlighting your presentation 
						

							50Using the Remote Control
Turning On the Remote Control 
The remote control has an on/off switch on its side, as shown. Before 
using it, make sure batteries are installed (as described in the 
Administrator’s Manual), then push up the on/off switch to turn it on. 
Turn off the remote control before transporting it or storing it with 
the projector in a carrying case; this prevents the batteries from 
discharging if something presses against one of the buttons.
Keep the following in mind when 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). 

When presenting in a darkened room, press the  light button to 
make the other buttons on the remote light up temporarily. (This 
is also a good way of testing the batteries.)

To access additional buttons, pull open the cover as shown: 
Power
Freeze
A/V Mute
E-ZoomR/C ON
OFF
3
15
24
Enter
Esc
on/off 
switch
light 
button
pull here to 
open cover 
						

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Using the Remote Control as a Wireless 
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
The remote control lets you select the image you want to view, 
click through your PowerPoint slides, and draw on screen to 
highlight your presentation. See “Delivering Your Presentation” 
on page 17 for details.
In some cases you may be asked to enter a number as a password; 
if you don’t have a keyboard, you can use the numbered buttons 
(1 through 5) on the remote control, as shown.  

when presenting from a computer
If you’re presenting from a laptop instead of using EasyMP.net, 
you can use the remote control’s built-in pointer and highlighting 
features. These let you mark up your presentation on-screen. See 
page 56. 
You can also use the remote control in place of your computer’s 
mouse. This gives you more flexibility when delivering 
PowerPoint and other slideshow-style presentations, since you 
won’t need to stand next to your computer to change slides. To 
use the remote control in this way, you have to connect the mouse 
cable between your computer and the projector. See page 34.

when accessing the projector’s help and menu functions
The remote control lets you access and use the projector’s help 
system; see “Using On-Screen Help” on page 60. It also lets you 
navigate the menu system to fine-tune various projector features; 
see the Administrator’s Manual for details. 
Turn to the next page for details on using the remote control’s mouse 
buttons.
Power
Freeze
A/V Mute
E-ZoomR/C ON
OFF
3
15
24
Enter
Esc
you can
use the
numbered
buttons to
enter a
password 
						

							52Using the Remote ControlFollow 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 
Enter button. To 
click and drag, press down on the 
Enter button and tilt it the 
direction you want to go. 
Power
Freeze
A/V Mute
E-ZoomR/C ON
OFF
3
15
24
Enter
Esc
to move the mouse 
pointer on screen:
pivot the Enter button 
like a joystickto left-click:
press down on the 
Enter button
to right-click:
Press Esc 
						

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Controlling the Picture and Sound
You can use the remote control to select your image source, adjust the 
volume, temporarily turn off the picture and sound, freeze the action, 
zoom in on the picture, or display a picture-in-picture video image. 
Switching Between Picture Sources
If you’ve connected your projector to more than one computer and/or 
video source, you can use the remote control to switch between the 
different sources. 

Press the Video button to switch between a composite (RCA) 
video source and an S-video source. 

Press the Comp1 button to select your first computer. 

Press the Comp2/YCbCr button to select your second computer 
or a component video source.

Press Easy-MP to switch to the EasyMP.net main menu screen.
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 (+) side of the Volume 
button.

To reduce the volume, press on the left (–) side of the Volume 
button.
Esc
Menu
Comp1
P in P PresetVideoHelp
- Volume +
Capture
AutoAPPs
Resize
Comp2/YCbCr
select
RCA video
or S-video select 
EasyMP select 
computer 1
select computer 2 or
component video
adjust 
volume 
						

							54Using the Remote Control
Turning Off the Picture and Sound 
You can use the A/V Mute button on the remote control to darken 
your screen and turn off the sound. This is useful if you want to 
temporarily re-direct your audience’s attention without the distraction 
of a bright screen.

To turn off the picture and sound, press the A/V Mute button. 
The screen goes dark.

To turn the image back on, press the button again.
Stopping Action
You can use the remote control to freeze the screen image when 
projecting from a computer or video device. 

Press the Freeze button to stop the action and keep the current 
image on the screen. The sound will continue. 

Press the Freeze button again to re-start it.
Zooming Your Image 
You can zoom in on a portion of the image using the E-Zoom button 
on the remote control.
1. Press the right side of the 
E-Zoom button to zoom in on your 
image; you can enlarge it up to four times its original size. You can 
press the button repeatedly (up to 32 times), or press and hold the 
button to zoom to the size you want.
2. Use the 
Enter button to pan around the screen if necessary.
3. Press the left side of the 
E-Zoom button to zoom out. You can 
press the button repeatedly, or press and hold it to zoom all the 
way out. You can also press the 
Resize button to return to the 
original size.
note
You can also have an image, 
such as a company logo, 
display on the screen 
whenever you press the 
A/V Mute button. See the 
Administrator’s Manual for 
instructions.
Power
Freeze
A/V Mute
E-ZoomR/C ON
OFF
3
15
24
Enter
Esc
zoom in 
or out turn off 
picturestop
action 
						

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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 
P in P menu option. (You 
can’t display the picture-in-picture window using component video.) 
1. Press the 
P in P button on the remote control. The screen may go 
dark for a moment before you see your video image in a small 
window on screen. 
2. Use the 
Enter button to reposition the video window; use the 
E-Zoom button to reduce or enlarge it.
3. Once the window is located and sized the way you want, press the 
Enter button; your video plays on the screen.
4. When you’re finished viewing the picture-in-picture, press the 
P in P button again. The video window disappears.
Esc
Menu
Comp1
P in P PresetVideoHelp
- Volume +
Capture
AutoAPPs
Resize
Comp2/YCbCr
display 
picture in 
picture
video window