Epson PowerLite 8300i Product Support Bulletin page 36

EPSON
Date: 05/11/2005
PSB.2005.05.003
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PowerLite 8300i and PowerLite 9300i
Product(s):
1400 x 1050 Compatibility Support
Subject:
Reason:
This bulletin is to inform you of the testing results for 1400 x 1050 full-screen resolution with
the Epson PowerLite 8300i and PowerLite 9300i video projectors.
Question:
1. Have the Epson PowerLite 8300 and PowerLite 9300 Projectors been tested for
1400 x 1050 full-screen display compatibility?
2. Why do some laptops undersize the screen and perform in a pan-and-scan function on
projectors with 1400 x 1050 native resolutions?
Answer:
1. Yes, the Projectors have been confirmed functional with various video sources and
software operating systems for full-screen display performance. Detailed information
listed below.
2. Various laptop manufacturers use ATI RagePro or ATI Radeon chipsets for the built-in
LCD screen. The "Advanced Settings" of the video driver function in pan-and-scan
mode when re-directing video to the external video port. The true output at the VGA
15-HD port is only 1280 x 1024 as verified using by a VGA monitor that can sense and
display the video settings from the monitor's menu options.
Operating Systems tested:
System Version(s): Windows 98SE and Windows XP Service Pack 2
Hardware tested:
Mother Board(s):
Video Chip Set:
Computer(s):
Video Chip Set:
P S
RODUCT UPPORT
Mac OS X 10.2.8
ASUS P4BGL-VM ATX Motherboard
Intel 8284G/GL Graphics Controller
Apple PowerMac G5
NVidia, GeForce FX 5200
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