Epson 8150i Multimedia Projector Users Guide

							56Using the Remote Control
Highlighting Your Presentation
If you’re presenting from a computer or video source (not 
EasyMP.net), you can highlight areas on the screen using the 
numbered buttons on the remote control. You can use these “special 
effects” features to annotate your presentation or call attention to your 
most important points. Five highlighting tools are available, as shown: 
You can customize the highlighting tools (by changing their color and 
shape) through the Effect menu. See the Administrator’s Manual for 
instructions.
Using the Pointer
You can choose from three types of pointers and place them anywhere 
on your screen.
1. To activate the pointer tool, press button 
1 on the remote control. 
A  colored pointer appears in the upper left corner of the 
screen. To try a different look, press 
1 again. Press 1 again to see 
the third one.
2. Use the 
Enter button to place the pointer wherever you want it.
3. To “paste” the pointer on the screen, press down in the center of 
the 
Enter button. You can then continue to work with another 
pointer, moving it around the screen or pasting it wherever you 
want.
note
EasyMP.net has its own 
highlighting features. To use 
them, see page 20. 
Power
Freeze
A/V Mute
E-ZoomR/C ON
OFF
3
15
24
Enter
Esc
pointerboxspotlight
bar
erase 
						

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4. To erase the pointers pasted on the screen, press button 5.
5. To cancel the pointer feature, press 
Esc.
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 
2 on the remote control. 
A  colored square appears in the upper left corner of the 
screen. This is the box-drawing tool.
2. Use the 
Enter button to place the square where you want to begin 
drawing the box.
3. Press down in the center of the 
Enter button. You see a corner 
mark on the screen; this defines one corner of the box.
4. Use the 
Enter button to drag the square to where you want the 
opposite corner of the box to be.
5. Press down in the center of the 
Enter button. You see the box 
outlined on the screen.
You can continue placing boxes on the screen by repeating steps 2 
through 5.
6. To erase the box(es), press button 
5.
7. To cancel the box drawing feature, press 
Esc.
Spotlighting Your Image
With the Spotlight tool, you can highlight part of the screen.
1. To activate the spotlight tool, press button 
3 on the remote 
control. A spotlight appears on the image.
You can continue pressing button 
3 to switch between three 
spotlight sizes. 
2. Use the 
Enter button to move the spotlight where you want it.
3. To remove the spotlight, press 
Esc. 
						

							58Using the Remote Control
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 
4 on the remote control. A 
horizontal bar appears across the screen. If you want a vertical bar, 
press 
4 again. If you want to try another horizontal bar, press 4 
again.
2. Use the 
Enter button to move the bar up and down the screen (or 
left and right if you are using the vertical bar).
3. After placing the bar where you want it, press down in the center 
of the 
Enter button to lock it in position on screen.
4. To cancel the bar drawing feature, press 
Esc.
Clearing the Screen
When done highlighting your presentation, press button 5. This 
erases any highlighting marks you’ve added to the screen. 
						

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Solving Problems59
Solving Problems
This chapter helps you solve problems with the projector, and tells 
you how to contact technical support for problems you can’t solve 
yourself. This chapter explains the following:

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 

Solving problems with the remote control

Contacting technical support
warning
Except as specifically explained 
in this User’s Guide, do not 
attempt to service this product 
yourself. 
						

							60Solving Problems
Using On-Screen Help 
If you see a No Signal message or your audio isn’t working, you can 
get help by pressing the blue 
? Help button on top of the projector or 
under the cover on the remote control. The following choices are 
available:

Help for the image
Tells you what to do if you see a No Signal message

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
Follow these steps to get help:
1. Press the blue 
? Help button. You see the help menu.
2. Use the   up or   down arrow buttons on the control panel (or 
move the 
Enter button up or down on the remote control) to 
highlight one of the options. Then press the   or 
Enter button to 
select it.
3. Press the   or 
Enter button again to view the solutions. (Press 
Esc if you need to back up.)
4. Press the down arrow button on the control panel (or press down 
on the 
Enter button on the remote control) to display additional 
text.
5. To exit the Help system, press the blue
 ? Help button.
If none of the suggestions solves your problem, see additional 
solutions to problems in the following sections.
caution
Don’t hold the ? Help button 
for more than 5 seconds, or 
the projector will enter the 
mode for resetting the lamp 
timer. 
						

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What To Do When the Lights Flash
The lights on top of the projector indicate the projector’s status and 
let you know when a problem occurs.
If the projector is not working correctly, first turn it off and unplug it. 
Then plug the power cord back in and turn on the projector. If this 
does not solve the problem, check the status lights on top of the 
projector and try the solutions recommended below. 
power light
lamp light
temperature light
Light Status Description
does not come on Make sure the power cord is connected securely. If you’ve just 
replaced the lamp, make sure its cover is fastened securely.
green The projector is operating normally.
flashing green The projector is warming up. Wait for the image to appear.
orange The projector is in sleep mode. You can unplug it to turn it off or press 
the Power button to turn it on.
flashing orange The lamp is cooling down. Don’t unplug the projector until the light 
stops flashing. If you want to turn the projector back on, wait until the 
light stops flashing and press the Power button. 
red Power is cut off because of an internal problem. Remove the power 
cord and contact EPSON for help; see page 72.
flashing orange The lamp is almost burned out. This is a good time to replace it. See 
the Administrator’s Manual for instructions.
flashing red The lamp is burned out. See the Administrator’s Manual for 
replacement instructions.  
						

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Solving Problems with the Image or 
Sound
No image appears on the screen.

Check that the power light is green, not flashing, and the lens 
cover is off. 

The projector may be in sleep mode. If the power light is orange, 
press the 
Power button to turn the projector on.

If the power was switched off and then on again, the projector 
may still be cooling down. Wait until the power light stops 
flashing and remains orange; then press the 
Power button again.

Make sure the Brightness setting on the Video menu is correct. 
See the Administrator’s Manual for more information. Try 
selecting the 
Reset All setting to return all setup menus to their 
default values. 

Press the A/V Mute button to make sure the picture has not been 
turned off temporarily. 

The attached computer may be in sleep mode or displaying a 
black screen saver. Try pressing a key on the computer.
flashing orange The projector is getting too hot. Turn it off and let it cool for five 
minutes. Make sure the temperature surrounding the projector does 
not exceed 104 
°F and there is plenty of space around and under the 
projector for ventilation. You should also check the air filter; if 
necessary, clean or replace it as described on in the Administrator’s 
Manual.
red The projector has overheated and turned itself off. Let it cool for five 
minutes, then turn it back on. Make sure there is plenty of space 
around and under the projector for ventilation. If necessary, clean or 
replace the air filter as described in the Administrator’s Manual. If the 
projector continues to overheat, the problem may be caused by 
damage to the cooling fan or internal circuits. Contact EPSON for help; 
see page 72.
flashing red 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. Light Status Description 
						

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You see a blue screen with the message No Signal 
displayed.

Make sure the cables are connected correctly, as described in 
Chapter 2.

You may need to switch image sources. Press the Comp/Easy-MP 
or 
Video button (on the control panel) or the Comp1, 
Comp2/YCbCr, Easy-MP, or Video button (on the remote 
control) to select the correct source. Allow a few seconds for the 
projector to sync up after pressing the button.

Make sure the Computer 1 selector switch on the projector’s 
interface panel is flipped to the right for a computer outputting 
standard video signals (analog VGA) or to the left for a computer 
using DVI (digital video). See page 32. 

Try restarting your computer.
If you’re using a PC laptop:

Hold down the Fn key and press the function key that lets you 
display on an external monitor. It’s often labelled with an icon 
such as   or it may be labelled 
CRT/LCD. Allow a few 
seconds for the projector to sync up after pressing it.
On most systems, the   key lets you toggle between the LCD 
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. See your 
computer’s documentation or online help for details.
No Signal 
						

							64Solving ProblemsIf you’re using a PowerBook: 
1. From the Apple menu, select 
Control Panels, then click 
Monitors and Sound.
2. Click the Arrange icon.
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 
Monitor icon. 
5. Select one of the listed 
Simulscan resolutions. (It may take a 
moment for the projector to sync up.)
click here
drag one monitor
icon on top of
the other
select a 
Simulscan 
resolution
click here 
						

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The message Not Supported is displayed.

If you’ve connected a second computer or you’re using 
component video, make sure the 
BNC option in the Setting menu 
is correct. 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. 
Only part of the computer image is displayed.

Press the Resize button on the control panel or remote control.

Make sure the image Position setting is correct on the Video 
menu. See the Administrator’s Manual for more information.

If you’ve connected a second computer, make sure the BNC 
option in the Setting menu is set to 
RGB. See the Administrator’s 
Manual.

If you’re using a Macintosh adapter to connect the cable to your 
computer’s video-out port, make sure the DIP switches on the 
adapter are set correctly. (See your Macintosh documentation for 
instructions.)

Make sure your computer’s resolution setting is correct. Ideally, it 
should be 1024 
× 768 to match the projector’s native resolution. 
If this option isn’t available, select one of the other compatible 
video formats listed in the Administrator’s Manual by doing the 
following:

Windows:
Right-click the desktop, select 
Properties, click the Settings 
tab, and use the dialog box to select a different resolution. 

Macintosh:
On the Apple menu, choose 
Control Panels, then click 
Monitors and Sound. Select a different resolution. 

You also may need to modify existing presentation files if you 
created them for a different resolution. See your software 
documentation for specific information.