Epson PowerLite Pro Z8150NL User Manual - Page 3

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Introduction

Projector Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Ease of Use when Installed on a Ceiling Mount . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Reliability You can Depend on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Meets a Wide Range of Needs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Enhanced Security Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Easy to Handle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Monitoring and Control Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Taking Full Advantage of a Network Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Part Names and Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Front/Top . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Rear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Control Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Unpacking the projector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Installing the batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Operating range of remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Useful Functions

Changing the Projected Image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Automatically Detect Input Signal and Change the Projected Image (Source

Search). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Switch to the Target Image using the Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Changing the Aspect Ratio of the Projected Image . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Changing the Aspect Mode

(PowerLite Pro Z8450WUNL/Z8455WUNL) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Projecting images from video equipment or from the HDMI1/2 or SDI

input port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Projecting images from a computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29


(PowerLite Pro Z8350WNL) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Projecting images from video equipment or from the HDMI1/2 input port

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(PowerLite Pro Z8150NL/Z8250NL/Z8255NL) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Projecting images from video equipment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Projecting images from the HDMI1/2 input port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32


Selecting the Projection Quality (Selecting Color Mode) . . . . . . . . 34

Projecting Two Images Simultaneously (Split Screen). . . . . . . . . . . 35

Input Sources for Split Screen Projection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Operating Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Projecting on a split screen. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Switching the left and right screens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Switching the left and right image sizes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Ending the split screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Restrictions during Split Screen Projection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Operating restrictions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Restrictions relating to images . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Functions for Enhancing Projection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Hiding the Image Temporarily (Shutter) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Freezing the Image (Freeze) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Pointer Function (Pointer) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Enlarging Part of the Image (E-Zoom) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Contents

Section	Page
Front	1
Contents	3
Introduction	8
Projector Features	9
Ease of Use when Installed on a Ceiling Mount	9
Reliability You can Depend on	10
Meets a Wide Range of Needs	11
Enhanced Security Functions	12
Easy to Handle	12
Monitoring and Control Functions	12
Taking Full Advantage of a Network Connection	12
Part Names and Functions	14
Front/Top	14
Rear	15
Interface	16
Control Panel	18
Remote Control	19
Useful Functions	24
Changing the Projected Image	25
Automatically Detect Input Signal and Change the Projected Image (Source Search)	25
Switch to the Target Image using the Remote Control	26
Changing the Aspect Ratio of the Projected Image	27
Changing the Aspect Mode (PowerLite Pro Z8450WUNL/Z8455WUNL)	28
Changing the Aspect Mode (PowerLite Pro Z8350WNL)	30
Changing the Aspect Mode (PowerLite Pro Z8150NL/Z8250NL/Z8255NL)	31
Selecting the Projection Quality (Selecting Color Mode)	34
Projecting Two Images Simultaneously (Split Screen)	35
Input Sources for Split Screen Projection	35
Operating Procedures	36
Restrictions during Split Screen Projection	38
Functions for Enhancing Projection	39
Hiding the Image Temporarily (Shutter)	39
Freezing the Image (Freeze)	39
Pointer Function (Pointer)	40
Enlarging Part of the Image (E-Zoom)	41
Saving a User's Logo	43
Security Functions	45
Managing Users (Password Protect)	45
Restricting Button Operation	47
Theft-Deterrent Lock	50
Memory Function	51
Available Settings	51
Saving/Loading/Erasing the Memory	51
Configuration Menu	54
Using the Configuration Menu	55
Configuration Menu	56
Image Menu	60
Signal Menu	62
Settings Menu	65
Extended Menu	67
Network Menu	70
Notes on Operating the Network Menu	71
Soft Keyboard Operations	72
Basic Menu	73
Wireless LAN Menu	74
Security Menu (Only Available when the Optional Wireless LAN Unit Is Installed)	77
Wired LAN Menu	81
Administrator Settings Menu	82
Reset Menu	88
Info Menu (Display Only)	89
Reset Menu	91
Troubleshooting	92
Using the Help	93
Problem Solving	95
Reading the Indicators	96
When the Indicators Provide No Help	101
Where to Get Help	114
Internet Support	114
Speak to a Support Representative	114
Purchase Supplies and Accessories	114
Maintenance	115
Cleaning	116
Cleaning the Projector's Surface	116
Cleaning the Lens	116
Cleaning the Air Filter	116
Replacing Consumables	119
Replacing the Lamps	119
Replacing the Air Filter	122
Notes on Transportation	124
Moving Nearby	124
When Transporting	124
Monitoring and Controls	125
EasyMP Monitor	126
Changing Settings Using a Web Browser (Web Control)	127
Displaying Web Control	127
Displaying Web Remote	127
Displaying Lens Control	128
Setting Certificates	129
Secure HTTP Notes	130
Using the Mail Notification Function to Report Problems	131
Reading Problem Mail Notification Function	131
Management Using SNMP	132
ESC/VP21 Commands	133
Serial Connection	133
Communications Protocol	133
Command List	133
About PJLink	135
About Crestron RoomView®	136
Operating a Projector from a Computer Window	136
About Message Broadcasting	141
Network Functions	142
Projecting with \	143
Making a WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) Connection with a Wireless LAN Access Point	144
Connection Setup Method	144
Installation and Connections	149
Installation Methods	150
Connecting to Equipment	152
Connecting to a Computer	152
Connecting to Video Equipment	154
Adjusting the Projected Image	157
Displaying a Test Pattern	157
Adjusting the Position of the Projected Image (Lens Shift)	159
Focusing the Image	160
Zooming the Image	160
Adjusting the Tilt of the Projected Image	161
Correcting Distortion in the Projected Image	161
Adjusting the Image Quality	169
Hue, Saturation, and Brightness Adjustment	169
Gamma Adjustment	169
Frame Interpolation (PowerLite Pro Z8450WUNL/Z8455WUNL only)	171
Super-resolution	171
Noise Reduction	171
Settings for Multiple Projectors	173
Preparation Flow	173
Requirements	173
Projector ID/Remote Control ID	173
Adjusting the Position of the Projected Image	176
Checking the Color Mode	178
Using the Edge Blending Function	178
Adjusting to Match Colors on Multi-Projection	180
Displays the Image Partly Enlarged (Scale)	181
Setting Schedule	183
Setting Methods	183
Clock	184
Schedule	184
Connecting to External Equipment	185
Connecting a LAN Cable	185
Connecting to an External Monitor	185
Installing Optional and Supplied Accessories	186
Removing and Attaching the Projector Lens Unit	186
Installing the Wireless LAN Unit (V12H418P12)	190
Attaching and Removing the Interface Cover	191
Removing the Feet	193
Appendix	194
Optional Accessories and Consumables	195
Optional Accessories	195
Consumables	195
Screen Size and Projection Distance	196
Supported Monitor Displays	198
Supported Monitor Displays	198
Supported Certificates	200
Specifications	201
Projector General Specifications	201
Appearance	205
Glossary	206
General Notes	209
About Notations	209
Recycling	209
Important Safety Instructions	209
FCC Compliance Statement	213
Wireless Telegraphy Act Regulations	214
Software Copyright	214
Trademarks	253

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