Epson 821 manual Turning the Projector On, Connecting the Power Cable

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Turning the Projector On

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Turn on the power to start projecting images.

CAUTION

Be sure to read the separate Safety Instructions/World-Wide Warranty Terms before projecting images.

Connecting the Power Cable

TIP

When the "Extended" - "Operation" - "Direct Power ON" menu item is set to "ON", a confirmation buzzer sounds and the projector's power turns on as soon as the power plug is inserted into the electrical outlet, and projection then starts. sp.62

The power for the equipment that is connected to the projector should be turned on beforehand.

PROCEDURE

1	Check that the power is turned off for the projector
	and all components connected to the projector.


2	Connect the computer or other video source to the
	projector. sp.18, p.23


3	Remove the lens cover.

Hold the lens cover by the knob in the middle of the cover and remove it.

4 Connect the accessory power cable to the projector.

Check that the power cable connector is facing the same way as the power inlet on the projector, and then insert the power cable connector securely into the projector.

5	Connect the other end of the power cable to an
	earthed electrical outlet.

The Power indicator will light orange.

Lit orange

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Contents User’s Guide Notations Used in This User’s Guide Features of the Projector Colour mode functionFeatures of the Projector Easy to Operate Contents Using the Help Problems Solving SpecificationsAppearance IndexPart Names and Functions Connecting to a Video SourcePreventing theft Password Protect Part Names and Functions Front/TopControl Panel Rear Base Air filter air intake vent sp.84, p.89Remote Control Before Using the Remote Control Replace the battery cover Remove the battery coverInserting the Batteries Insert the batteriesUsing the Remote Control and Remote Operating Range Using the Remote ControlWhen suspended from the ceiling Remote Operating RangeOperating angle horizontal Operating angle verticalInstallation Setting Up the ProjectorEMP-81/61 Screen Size and Projection DistanceEMP-821 Screen Connecting to a Computer Eligible ComputersProjecting Images from the Computer If the Monitor Port is a Mini D-Sub 15-pin Port ExampleComputer Mouse used Applicable cable Moving the mouse pointer Left click Right click Drag and dropConnecting to an External Monitor Video images cannot be output to an external monitorConnecting to a Video Source Projecting Composite Videog ImagesProjecting S-Video Images Projecting Component Video ImagesUse the accessory computer cable to make the connections Projecting RGB Video ImagesIf the video signals are being input to the Video port Playing Sound from Video EquipmentWhen Power on Protect is enabled on Preventing theft Password ProtectWhen Password Protect is enabled Setting Password Protect Enter the setting time as a number of up to 4 digits To set a password, select Password and then pressEnter a 4-digit password Re-enter the password that you entered in stepBasic Operations Connecting the Power Cable Turning the Projector OnTurning the Power On and Projecting Images Projector, use the remote control or projector control If more than one external device is connected toTurn off the power for the signal sources that are Press the Power buttonPress the Power button once more Turning the Projector OffAttach the lens cover If not using the projector for a long period, unplugPower cable from the electrical outlet Adjusting the Screen Image Adjusting the Image Size Zoom FunctionFocusing the Screen Image Adjust by turning the zoom ringSeen from the side Seen from aboveFoot adjust lever Front Manually Correcting Keystone Distortion Automatic Setup Adjusting the Image QualityAdjusting Computer Images and RGB Video Images To exit the configuration menu Adjusting the TrackingAfter making the adjustment, press the Menu button Projectors control panel, and then select Sync. from Adjusting the SyncSignal configuration menu Selecting the Projection Quality Colour Mode Selection Mode ApplicationAdjusting the Volume Advanced Operations Press the A/V Mute button Functions for Enhancing ProjectionMute Aspect ratio changes each time the Resize button is pressed FreezePress the Freeze button Zoom Press the E-Zoom buttonMove the cross to the area of the image that is to be Enlarged or reducedPress the Pointer button Pointer functionTilt the button to move the pointer icon Using the Configuration Menu Functions List of Functions Image MenuBlue RedGreen Component videog/ Composite videog/ S-Videog Adjust the intensity of the red components Median value Signal Menu Sync.gUsing the Configuration Menu Functions Component videog Composite videog/ S-Videog Using the Configuration Menu Functions Setting Menu OFFUsing the Configuration Menu Functions Extended Menu MessageBackground Color Startup ScreenDirect Power on Sleep ModeUsing the Configuration Menu Functions Info Menu Reset Menu Sp.29Using the Configuration Menus Confirm the selectionPress the Menu button Select a menu itemClose the menu Change the settingSelect a sub-menu item Troubleshooting Using the Help Press the Help buttonRepeat the operations in steps 2 and 3 to proceed Through the menu to more detailed itemsPower indicator lights red Problems SolvingReading the Indicators Lamp or Temp indicator flashes orange Problems SolvingNormal When the Indicators Provide No Help Power does not turn on sp.81No images appear sp.75 Image is truncated large or small sp.79Problems relating to images Is Sleep Mode set to ON? Does the mode match the frequencyResolution of the image signals? Projection stops automaticallyIs the power for the computer or video source Turned on? Are the image signals being output toHas the focus been adjusted correctly? Is the keystone adjustment value too large?Has the correct resolution been selected? Have the Sync.g and Trackingg settingsBeen adjusted correctly? Interference or distortion appear in imagesZoom function? Has the Position setting been adjusted Has the Resize been set correctly?Is the image still being enlarged by Correctly?Do the input signal settings match the signals Has the image brightness been adjustedHas the image contrastg been adjusted Has the colour been adjusted correctly?Problems when projection starts Other problems List of ESC/VP21 Commands List of Supported Monitor Displays100 102Maintenance CleaningCleaning the Projectors Surface Cleaning the LensLamp Replacement Period When the Lamp indicator is flashing orangeReplacing Consumables Projected image gets darker or starts to deteriorateTurn off the projectors power, wait until the cool Buzzer sounds, and then disconnect the power cableReplacing the Lamp Down period has ended and a pip-pip confirmationTake out the lamp Install the lamp cover Install the new lampResetting the Lamp Operating Time Select Lamp-Hours Reset from the Reset menuThen press the Enter button Select Yes and then press the Enter buttonReplacing the Air Filter Install the new air filter Remove the air filterSaving a Users Logo Select User’s Logo from the Extended menu,Select Yes in the sub-menu, then press the Enter Image to be recorded and a selection marqueeBox will be displayed. Move the marquee box to select Part of the image to usePress the Enter button Select the zoom rate in the Zoom rate setting screenSelect Yes at the confirmation screen, and then Consumables Optional Accessories and ConsumablesOptional Accessories Glossary Squeeze mode Resize displaySecurity lock SRGBCommunication Protocol List of ESC/VP21 CommandsCommand List Serial connection Cable LayoutsUSB connection USB Connection Setup List of Supported Monitor Displays Computer/RGB VideoComponent Video/RGB Video Composite Video/S-VideoSpecifications 100Specifications 101Appearance 102Index 103Index 104105 106 Declaration of ConformityGeneral Notice 107