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Setting menus on the Epson Home Cinema 8700 UB

Shelagh McNallyPosted on January 23, 2014 Posted in FixYourDLP, Projector Lamp Replacement Guides — No Comments ↓

This guide show how to use the Epson Home Cinema 8700 UB menu.

The Epson Home Cinema 8700 UB is the projector for big-screen entertainment at home. The 50,000:1 contrast ratio makes images leap off the screen.

The Epson Home Cinema 8700 UB is the projector for big-screen entertainment at home.

The 50,000:1 contrast ratio makes images leap off the screen.

Learn how to use the Menu to adjust the image for brightness, contrast, sharpness, and color detail.

You can also reset settings, change displays, set sleep mode settings, and other projector features.

Using the Menu System on the Epson Home Cinema 8700 UB

Access the menu system from either the remote control or buttons on the projector’s control panel. You can access either the Full Menu or a Line Menu to change a specific setting. You also have the option to change the Menu language or how the Menu displays.

To check the effects of your image adjustments, press Blank on the remote control while a menu is being displayed. The menu will disappear and you can see the changes you are making. Press Blank again to bring back the Menu.

Using the full menu on the Epson Home Cinema 8700 UB

To display the full menu, press the Menu button on the projector or remote control to bring up the full Menu. To select settings:

Press the up or down button to highlight a main menu option and access the submenu: Image, Signal, Settings, Memory, Info or Reset.
Press the Enter button to select your option.
Press the up or down button to highlight a setting.
Press the Enter button.
Press the up or down or the left or right button to change settings as necessary. You may have to press the Enter button to confirm your choice.

When you’re finished, press the Esc button to return to the previous menu or press the Menu button to exit the entire menu system.

Using the line menu

To display one of the line menus, press the Enter button. Press the up or down button to select the setting you want to adjust the following:

Brightness
Contrast
Sharpness
Color Saturation
Tint
Absolute Color Temperature
Skin Tone

2. Press the left or right button to adjust the setting.
3. Press the Menu or Esc button to close the line menu when you’re done.
Note: When a line menu is displayed, you can press Default on the remote control to reset to the original factory setting.

Changing How the Menu Display on the Epson Home Cinema 8700 UB

Use these options to control how the menus display.

Language: Select from 21 languages to use in the menu system.
Menu Position: Use the arrow buttons to choose a position on the screen for displaying the menu.
Menu Color: Select a color scheme for displaying the menus.

Creating Memory Settings

You can save up to 10 customized settings in the Epson Home Cinema 8700 UB projector. Customized settings can be used to save those settings that give you the best picture quality for each of your video inputs such as your DVD player or X-Box.
1. Adjust the image settings to the desired levels.
2. Press the Memory button on the remote control.
3. Select Save Memory.
4. Select the memory name you want to use.
5. Press the Enter button to save your settings. Note: Saved settings are indicated by a green highlight next to the memory name. If you select a name that is already in use, the existing settings will be erased and new ones saved in their place.

Selecting Memory Settings

To select memory settings:
1. Press the Memory button on the remote control.
2. Select Load Memory.
3. Use the arrow buttons to move to the memory name.
4. Press the Enter button. After a moment, the image appears on the screen using the retrieved settings. Certain settings may not be applied, depending on the input signal.

Resetting the Epson Home Cinema 8700 UB

Sometime creating a customized setting may create a poor image or one that is not what you expected. When this happens, it may be easier to restore the projector to its original settings by using the factory-default option. To restore the settings in a specific Menu:

Open either the Image or Settings, to open that menu option. See Using the full menu section above.
Select Reset. Press Enter.

To reset to Factory settings:
1. Press the Menu button on the remote control.
2. Open the Reset menu.
3. There will be several options:

Select Reset Memory to clear all memory settings.
Select Reset All to return all projector settings to their original defaults (except Component, Save Memory, Language, and Lamp Hours).
Select Reset Lamp Hours to clear the lamp usage timer and reset it to zero. You should reset the lamp timer only when you install a new projector lamp. Read our D.I.Y guide to replacing the Epson PowerLite Home Cinema 8700 UB projector lamp.

Replace the NEC NP M311X projector lamp

Shelagh McNallyPosted on January 22, 2014 Posted in FixYourDLP, Projector Lamp Replacement Guides — No Comments ↓

Flashing red light? Distorted images? You need to replace the NEC NP M311X projector lamp.

Your NEC NP-M311X projector uses the NEC NP15LP lamp. New air filters are shipped with the lamp and it’s recommended you replace them at the same time as you install a new NEC NP M311X projector lamp.

The importance of authentic

The first thing to do is make sure you have bought an OEM replacement lamp. Avoid the cheaper generic lamps with their shorter lamp life and toxic materials. You don’t want to install one and have it explode or damage to the sensitive electronics in your NEC NP-M311X projector.

Installing a generic lamp will also void your warranty. Save yourself unnecessary headaches and buy an authentic You’ll be getting a far superior product with a replacement guarantee and tech support when you buy an OEM NEC NP15LP lamp from a recognized dealer.

Find this lamp sold on Amazon by these authorized dealers:

Lutema for NEC NP15LP Replacement DLP/LCD Cinema Projector Lamp – Philips Inside
NP15LP NEC NP15LP Projector Lamp
NP15LP – Lamp With Housing For Nec NP-M300X, NP-M260X, M300X, M260X, M260W, NP-M260W, NP-M230X, M260XSG, M260XS, M260WS, M230X Projectors
NP15LP – Lamp With Housing For Nec NP-M300X, NP-M260X, M300X, M260X, M260W, NP-M260W, NP-M230X, M260XSG, M260XS, M260WS, M230X Projectors

End of life signs

When the lamp has reached end of life, the LAMP indicator will begin to blink red.

When the lamp has reached its end of life, the LAMP INDICATOR will blink red and the message LAMP HAS REACHED THE END OF ITS USABLE LIFE. PLEASE REPLACE THE LAMP AND FILTER.

The message about replacing the lamp is displayed for one minute when the projector is turned on and when the POWER button or remote control is pressed. Remove the message by pressing any button on the projector or remote control.

The progress indicator shows the percentage of remaining bulb life. When the lamp usage reaches 0, the Lamp Life REMAINING starts a count down from 100 hours. When the count down reaches 0, the projector will turn off and not turn on.

Changing the NEC NP15LP lamp

Follow these important safety instructions before installing the new lamp

turn off the NEC NP M311X projector.
unplug the projector from its power source.
unplug the power cable.
wait until the projector is cool to the touch to avoid getting burned.

Loosen the NEC NP M311X lamp cover screw.

Push and slide the lamp cover off.

Loosen the two screws holding the NEC NP15LP lamp in place. (The screws will not come out only loosen.)

Remove the lamp by holding the indent and pulling up.

NOTE: Your NEC NP15LP lamp should be properly recycled. These lamps contain mercury and can’t be placed into common garbage.

Install a new lamp housing into the NP M311X projector, gently pressing the lamp housing into the socket. Take care not to touch the actual bulb as your finger prints can leave oil marks that burn black marks onto the bulb.

Push the top center on the lamp to secure it. Tighten the screw on the lamp.

Reattach the NEC NP M311X lamp cover by sliding the cover until it snaps into place. Tighten the screw on the lamp cover.

Replacing the filters

There are four filters in the NEC NP M311X projector:

Honeycomb hard filter – large and small
Accordion soft filter — large and small

Replace all four filters at the same time. Before replacing the filters wipe off any dust and dirt that came loose from the old filters. NOTE: The filters are made with two different types of material in the membrane. Both perform the same.

Push the catch to release the filter and gently pull it out.

The filter cover is fixed at six separate points in the projector. Bow the filter cover by pushing it slightly until it releases.

Remove the dark sponge filter and clean the filter unit and cover. Attach the new non-woven white material filters.

Filter unit: Attach two honeycomb hard filters to the NEC NP-M311W filter unit.
Filter cover: Attach the two accordion soft filters to the filter cover. Be sure to align the accordion slits with the protrusions of the filter cover.

Attach the filter cover back to the filter unit. Align the filter until with the filter cover and push the protrusions into place.

Make sure all the six mounting points are aligned properly.

Insert the two catches of the top of the filter into the groove of the cabinet.

Push the filter until it clicks into place.

Reset the lamp timer

Once the NEC NP15LP lamp and NEC NP M311X filter have both been replaced you will need to reset the timer for both. You want the projector to be able to accurately track the lamp life.

Clear usage hours and reset hours

Plug in the power cored into the wall outlet.
Turn on the projector.
From the MENU select RESET.
Choose CLEAR LAMP HOURS.
A confirmation message appears.
Select YES.

Reset the filter hours:

Scroll up to CLEAR Filter HOURS.
A second submenu will appear.
Select YES. Press the ENTER button.

Extending the life of the NEC NP15LP lamp

Get your newly installed NEC NP15LP lamp will last longer by choosing the ECO option. The ECO MODE increases lamp life by lowering the power consumptions. There are three modes to choose from:

Auto Mode: 4000 hours
Normal: 5000 hours
Eco ModeL 8000 hours

Learn more tips to extend the life of the NEC NP15LP lamp lamp.

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Buying a classroom projector

Shelagh McNallyPosted on January 21, 2014 Posted in Articles, FixYourDLP, Projector Lamp Replacement Guides, Projectors — No Comments ↓

When choosing a classroom projector there are some important considerations. Check out these tips.

You`ll want your classroom projector to handle multimedia seamlessly. Look for easy connectivity, premium audio features, and the ability to manage your projector and presentation remotely.

A good classroom projector will be to show videos, connect easily to a variety of computers and show presentations.

Other options

Some projectors have Blackboard Mode that allows you to project onto a wall, white board, or chalkboard. There may be some loss of image quality. Another important feature is the zoom lens that lets you change the size of the projected image without having the move the projector. If your school is networked, you may want to consider having this option with your projector.

Classrooms projectors

BenQ and Epson are the most popular brands for educational projectors. The Epson Powerlite series allows you to HDMI connectivity and can have up to four different devices attached to the projector. The new BenQ educational projectors have a fast response rate including a short-throw PointDraw projector allowing teachers to project an interactive image wherever in the room.

Find the light

The first consideration is ambient light. The ideal position for your projector will be a the front of the classroom but only if it is not flooded with sunlight. Ideally you should be able to close the windows with dark curtains. However, if you have walls that are also white and reflect a lot of light, the front of the classroom may not work. Find the best position by dimming the lights and finding the darkest area. If there is a blackboard at the back of the classroom, this can help darken the room and may provide the best area for projection. Of course, if your room is windowless, it becomes much easier to place the projector.

Throw distance

You`ll need to figure out how far the projector has to be from the screen.

Avoid blockages like light fixtures, podiums, air conditioner vents, desks, blackboards or other objects that might might interfere with the installation of the projector or the light path from the projector to the screen.

You also want to position the projector where students can`t block the light by standing up or raising their hands. You also don`t want anyone looking directly into the projection lens as this can hurt their eyes. The placement of the projector will determine the throw distance needed. This “throw distance” that you select will narrow the number of projectors that can meet your requirements.

Mounted or portable

One solution is to mount the projector alongside the same wall as the projection screen.

If you choose this solution you`ll need a short-throw wall mount projector or a short-throw projector. These tend to be slightly more expensive than standard projectors.

More traditional projectors can be mounted on the ceiling or on a platform. You can set the projector onto the table and use the automatic gain control on the projector to correct any problems with distorted images.

Screen considerations

How close are your students going to be to the projector? This will determine what type of screen you need and the placement. Pull down mounted screens are usually the most functional for classrooms. The height of the screen should be 1/6 the distance of the farthest student. For example if the farthest student is 30 feet away, then the screen height should be 5 feet. The screen should be 4 feet off the floor if the seating is level.

Learn more about buying projectors:

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Install a new NEC NP M361X projector lamp

Shelagh McNallyPosted on January 20, 2014 Posted in FixYourDLP, Projector Lamp Replacement Guides — No Comments ↓

Follow our 4-step guide to install a new NEC NP M361X projector lamp.

Your NEC NP-M361X projector uses the NEC NP16LP lamp. New air filters are shipped with the lamp and it’s recommended you replace them at the same time. Be sure to invest in a new NEC NP M361X projector lamp.

Step 1: Buy the right NEC NP M361X projector lamp

Buying a cheaper priced generic “compatible” lamp may be tempting. However, you get what you pay for and in the case of generic lamps it’s usually a long list of problems:

Save yourself unnecessary headaches and buy an authentic NEC NP16LP lamp from a recognized dealer. You’ll be getting a far superior product with a replacement guarantee and tech support.

Buy this lamp on Amazon from the following authorized dealers:

Step 2: End of life signals

When the lamp has reached end of life, the LAMP indicator will begin to blink red.

When the lamp has reached its end of life, the LAMP INDICATOR will blink red and the message LAMP HAS REACHED THE END OF ITS USABLE LIFE. PLEASE REPLACE THE LAMP AND FILTER.

Step 3: Changing the NEC NP16LP lamp

Follow these important safety instructions before installing the new lamp

turn off the NEC NP M361X projector.
unplug the projector from its power source.
unplug the power cable.
wait until the projector is cool to the touch to avoid getting burned.

Loosen the NEC NP M361X lamp cover screw.

Push and slide the lamp cover off.

Loosen the two screws holding the NEC NP16LP lamp in place. (The screws will not come out only loosen.)

Remove the lamp by holding the indent and pulling up.

NOTE: Your NEC NP16LP lamp should be properly recycled. These lamps contain mercury and can’t be placed into common garbage.

Install a new lamp housing into the NP M361X projector, gently pressing the lamp housing into the socket. Take care not to touch the actual bulb as your finger prints can leave oil marks that burn black marks onto the bulb.

Push the top center on the lamp to secure it. Tighten the screw on the lamp.

Reattach the NEC NP M361X lamp cover by sliding the cover until it snaps into place. Tighten the screw on the lamp cover.