Installation, Setting Up the Projector | Epson 821 instruction

Installation

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Setting Up the Projector

The projector supports the following four different projection methods, allowing you to choose the best method for displaying your images.

CAUTION

•Before setting up the projector, make sure you read the separate Safety Instructions/World-Wide Warranty Terms first.

•Do not set this projector up on its side to carry out projection, otherwise malfunctions may occur.

• Front projection (Front projection)

• Rear projection using a translucent screen (Rear projection)

• Front/ceiling projection (Front/Ceiling projection)

•Rear/ceiling projection using a translucent screen (Rear/Ceiling projection)

*A special method of installation is required for suspending the projector from the ceiling. Please contact your supplier if you would like to use

this installation method. The optional ceiling mount is required when installing the projector on the ceiling. sp.93

TIP

When using ceiling projection or projection using a translucent screen, set the "Projection" command in the "Extended" menu to match the installation method. sp.62

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Epson 821 manual Installation, Setting Up the Projector

Contents

User’s Guide Notations Used in This User’s Guide Features of the Projector Colour mode function Features of the Projector Easy to Operate Contents Using the Help Problems Solving SpecificationsAppearance Index Preventing theft Password Protect Connecting to a Video SourcePart Names and Functions Part Names and Functions Front/Top Control Panel Rear Base Air filter air intake vent sp.84, p.89 Remote Control Before Using the Remote Control Replace the battery cover Remove the battery coverInserting the Batteries Insert the batteries Using the Remote Control and Remote Operating Range Using the Remote Control When suspended from the ceiling Remote Operating RangeOperating angle horizontal Operating angle vertical Installation Setting Up the Projector EMP-821 Screen Size and Projection DistanceEMP-81/61 Screen Connecting to a Computer Eligible Computers Projecting Images from the Computer If the Monitor Port is a Mini D-Sub 15-pin Port Example Computer Mouse used Applicable cable Moving the mouse pointer Left click Right click Drag and drop Connecting to an External Monitor Video images cannot be output to an external monitor Connecting to a Video Source Projecting Composite Videog Images Projecting S-Video Images Projecting Component Video Images Use the accessory computer cable to make the connections Projecting RGB Video Images If the video signals are being input to the Video port Playing Sound from Video Equipment When Password Protect is enabled Preventing theft Password ProtectWhen Power on Protect is enabled on 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 step Basic Operations Connecting the Power Cable Turning the Projector On Turning the Power On and Projecting Images Projector, use the remote control or projector control If more than one external device is connected to Turn off the power for the signal sources that are Press the Power buttonPress the Power button once more Turning the Projector Off Power cable from the electrical outlet If not using the projector for a long period, unplugAttach the lens cover Adjusting the Screen Image Adjusting the Image Size Zoom FunctionFocusing the Screen Image Adjust by turning the zoom ring Seen from the side Seen from above Foot adjust lever Front Manually Correcting Keystone Distortion Adjusting Computer Images and RGB Video Images Adjusting the Image QualityAutomatic Setup After making the adjustment, press the Menu button Adjusting the TrackingTo exit the configuration menu Signal configuration menu Adjusting the SyncProjectors control panel, and then select Sync. from Selecting the Projection Quality Colour Mode Selection Mode Application Adjusting the Volume Advanced Operations Mute Functions for Enhancing ProjectionPress the A/V Mute button Press the Freeze button FreezeAspect ratio changes each time the Resize button is pressed Zoom Press the E-Zoom buttonMove the cross to the area of the image that is to be Enlarged or reduced Tilt the button to move the pointer icon Pointer functionPress the Pointer button Using the Configuration Menu Functions List of Functions Image Menu Green RedBlue Component videog/ Composite videog/ S-Videog Adjust the intensity of the red components Median value Signal Menu Sync.g Using the Configuration Menu Functions Component videog Composite videog/ S-Videog Using the Configuration Menu Functions Setting Menu OFF Using the Configuration Menu Functions Extended Menu MessageBackground Color Startup Screen Direct Power on Sleep Mode Using the Configuration Menu Functions Info Menu Reset Menu Sp.29 Using the Configuration Menus Confirm the selectionPress the Menu button Select a menu item Select a sub-menu item Change the settingClose the menu Troubleshooting Using the Help Press the Help button Repeat the operations in steps 2 and 3 to proceed Through the menu to more detailed items Reading the Indicators Problems SolvingPower indicator lights red Lamp or Temp indicator flashes orange Problems Solving Normal When the Indicators Provide No Help Power does not turn on sp.81No images appear sp.75 Image is truncated large or small sp.79 Problems relating to images Is Sleep Mode set to ON? Does the mode match the frequencyResolution of the image signals? Projection stops automatically Is 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 images Zoom 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 102 Maintenance CleaningCleaning the Projectors Surface Cleaning the Lens Lamp Replacement Period When the Lamp indicator is flashing orangeReplacing Consumables Projected image gets darker or starts to deteriorate Turn 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 confirmation Take out the lamp Install the lamp cover Install the new lamp Resetting the Lamp Operating Time Select Lamp-Hours Reset from the Reset menuThen press the Enter button Select Yes and then press the Enter button Replacing the Air Filter Install the new air filter Remove the air filter Saving 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 use Select Yes at the confirmation screen, and then Select the zoom rate in the Zoom rate setting screenPress the Enter button Optional Accessories Optional Accessories and ConsumablesConsumables Glossary Squeeze mode Resize displaySecurity lock SRGB Command List List of ESC/VP21 CommandsCommunication Protocol USB connection Cable LayoutsSerial connection USB Connection Setup List of Supported Monitor Displays Computer/RGB VideoComponent Video/RGB Video Composite Video/S-Video Specifications 100 Specifications 101 Appearance 102 Index 103 Index 104 105 106 Declaration of Conformity General Notice 107