Epson 821 manual When the Indicators Provide No Help, No images appear sp.75

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Problems Solving

When the Indicators Provide No Help

If any of the following problems occur and the indicators do not offer a solution, refer to the pages given for each problem.

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Problems relating to images

No images appear sp.75

Projection does not start, the projection area is completely black, the projection area is completely blue, etc.

Can not switch projection to a video source by pressing the [Source Search] button sp.75

Projection stops automatically sp.76

The message "Not Supported." is displayed sp.76

The message "No Signal." is displayed sp.77

Images are fuzzy or out of focus sp.77

Interference or distortion appear in images sp.78

Problems such as interference, distortion or black & white checked patterns appear.

Image is truncated (large) or small sp.79

Only part of the image is displayed.

Image colours are not right sp.80

The whole image appears purplish or greenish, images are black & white, colours appear dull, etc.

(Computer monitors and LCD screens have different colour reproduction performance, so that the colours projected by the projector and the colours appearing on the monitor may not necessarily match, but this is not a sign of a problem.)

Images appear dark sp.81

Nothing appears on the external monitor sp.81

Problems when projection starts

Power does not turn on sp.81

Other problems

No sound can be heard or the sound is faint sp.82

The remote control does not work sp.82

The fans do not stop when power is turned off sp.82

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Contents User’s Guide Notations Used in This User’s Guide Colour mode function Features of the ProjectorFeatures of the Projector Easy to Operate Contents Index Using the Help Problems SolvingSpecifications AppearanceConnecting to a Video Source Preventing theft Password ProtectPart Names and Functions Front/Top Part Names and FunctionsControl Panel Rear Air filter air intake vent sp.84, p.89 BaseRemote Control Insert the batteries Before Using the Remote ControlReplace the battery cover Remove the battery cover Inserting the BatteriesUsing the Remote Control Using the Remote Control and Remote Operating RangeOperating angle vertical When suspended from the ceilingRemote Operating Range Operating angle horizontalSetting Up the Projector InstallationScreen Size and Projection Distance EMP-821EMP-81/61 Screen Eligible Computers Connecting to a ComputerIf the Monitor Port is a Mini D-Sub 15-pin Port Example Projecting Images from the ComputerComputer Mouse used Applicable cable Right click Drag and drop Moving the mouse pointer Left clickVideo images cannot be output to an external monitor Connecting to an External MonitorProjecting Composite Videog Images Connecting to a Video SourceProjecting Component Video Images Projecting S-Video ImagesProjecting RGB Video Images Use the accessory computer cable to make the connectionsPlaying Sound from Video Equipment If the video signals are being input to the Video portPreventing theft Password Protect When Password Protect is enabledWhen Power on Protect is enabled on Setting Password Protect Re-enter the password that you entered in step Enter the setting time as a number of up to 4 digitsTo set a password, select Password and then press Enter a 4-digit passwordBasic Operations Turning the Projector On Connecting the Power CableTurning the Power On and Projecting Images If more than one external device is connected to Projector, use the remote control or projector controlTurning the Projector Off Turn off the power for the signal sources that arePress the Power button Press the Power button once moreIf not using the projector for a long period, unplug Power cable from the electrical outletAttach the lens cover Adjust by turning the zoom ring Adjusting the Screen ImageAdjusting the Image Size Zoom Function Focusing the Screen ImageSeen from above Seen from the sideFoot adjust lever Front Manually Correcting Keystone Distortion Adjusting the Image Quality Adjusting Computer Images and RGB Video ImagesAutomatic Setup Adjusting the Tracking After making the adjustment, press the Menu buttonTo exit the configuration menu Adjusting the Sync Signal configuration menuProjectors control panel, and then select Sync. from Mode Application Selecting the Projection Quality Colour Mode SelectionAdjusting the Volume Advanced Operations Functions for Enhancing Projection MutePress the A/V Mute button Freeze Press the Freeze buttonAspect ratio changes each time the Resize button is pressed Enlarged or reduced ZoomPress the E-Zoom button Move the cross to the area of the image that is to bePointer function Tilt the button to move the pointer iconPress the Pointer button Using the Configuration Menu Functions Image Menu List of FunctionsRed GreenBlue Component videog/ Composite videog/ S-Videog Adjust the intensity of the red components Median value Sync.g Signal MenuUsing the Configuration Menu Functions Component videog Composite videog/ S-Videog Using the Configuration Menu Functions OFF Setting MenuUsing the Configuration Menu Functions Startup Screen Extended MenuMessage Background ColorSleep Mode Direct Power onUsing the Configuration Menu Functions Info Menu Sp.29 Reset MenuSelect a menu item Using the Configuration MenusConfirm the selection Press the Menu buttonChange the setting Select a sub-menu itemClose the menu Troubleshooting Press the Help button Using the HelpThrough the menu to more detailed items Repeat the operations in steps 2 and 3 to proceedProblems Solving Reading the IndicatorsPower indicator lights red Problems Solving Lamp or Temp indicator flashes orangeNormal Image is truncated large or small sp.79 When the Indicators Provide No HelpPower does not turn on sp.81 No images appear sp.75Problems relating to images Projection stops automatically Is Sleep Mode set to ON?Does the mode match the frequency Resolution of the image signals?Is the keystone adjustment value too large? Is the power for the computer or video sourceTurned on? Are the image signals being output to Has the focus been adjusted correctly?Interference or distortion appear in images Has the correct resolution been selected?Have the Sync.g and Trackingg settings Been adjusted correctly?Correctly? Zoom function? Has the Position setting been adjustedHas the Resize been set correctly? Is the image still being enlarged byHas the colour been adjusted correctly? Do the input signal settings match the signalsHas the image brightness been adjusted Has the image contrastg been adjustedProblems when projection starts Other problems 102 List of ESC/VP21 CommandsList of Supported Monitor Displays 100Cleaning the Lens MaintenanceCleaning Cleaning the Projectors SurfaceProjected image gets darker or starts to deteriorate Lamp Replacement PeriodWhen the Lamp indicator is flashing orange Replacing ConsumablesDown period has ended and a pip-pip confirmation Turn off the projectors power, wait until the coolBuzzer sounds, and then disconnect the power cable Replacing the LampInstall the new lamp Take out the lamp Install the lamp coverSelect Yes and then press the Enter button Resetting the Lamp Operating TimeSelect Lamp-Hours Reset from the Reset menu Then press the Enter buttonRemove the air filter Replacing the Air Filter Install the new air filterSelect User’s Logo from the Extended menu, Saving a Users LogoPart of the image to use Select Yes in the sub-menu, then press the EnterImage to be recorded and a selection marquee Box will be displayed. Move the marquee box to selectSelect the zoom rate in the Zoom rate setting screen Select Yes at the confirmation screen, and thenPress the Enter button Optional Accessories and Consumables Optional AccessoriesConsumables Glossary SRGB Squeeze modeResize display Security lockList of ESC/VP21 Commands Command ListCommunication Protocol Cable Layouts USB connectionSerial connection USB Connection Setup Composite Video/S-Video List of Supported Monitor DisplaysComputer/RGB Video Component Video/RGB Video100 Specifications101 Specifications102 Appearance103 Index104 Index105 Declaration of Conformity 106107 General Notice