Using the Help, Press the Help button | Epson 821 manual

Using the Help

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If a problem occurs with the projector, the Help function uses on-screen displays to assist you in solving the problem. It uses a series of menus in a question and answer format.

PROCEDURE

1 Press the [Help] button.

The help menu will be displayed.

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2 Select a menu item.

Tilt the [] button on the remote control or press the [] and [] buttons on the projector's control panel to select an item.

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Confirm the selection.

Press the [Enter] button to confirm the selection of a menu item.

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Epson 821 manual Using the Help, Press the Help button

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 Appearance Using the Help Problems SolvingSpecifications 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 Inserting the Batteries Before Using the Remote ControlReplace the battery cover Remove the battery cover Insert the batteries Using the Remote Control and Remote Operating Range Using the Remote Control Operating angle horizontal When suspended from the ceilingRemote Operating Range 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 a 4-digit password Enter the setting time as a number of up to 4 digitsTo set a password, select Password and then press 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 Press the Power button once more Turn off the power for the signal sources that arePress the Power button Turning the Projector Off Power cable from the electrical outlet If not using the projector for a long period, unplugAttach the lens cover Focusing the Screen Image Adjusting the Screen ImageAdjusting the Image Size Zoom Function 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 Move the cross to the area of the image that is to be ZoomPress the E-Zoom button 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 Background Color Extended MenuMessage Startup Screen Direct Power on Sleep Mode Using the Configuration Menu Functions Info Menu Reset Menu Sp.29 Press the Menu button Using the Configuration MenusConfirm the selection 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 No images appear sp.75 When the Indicators Provide No HelpPower does not turn on sp.81 Image is truncated large or small sp.79 Problems relating to images Resolution of the image signals? Is Sleep Mode set to ON?Does the mode match the frequency Projection stops automatically Has the focus been adjusted correctly? Is the power for the computer or video sourceTurned on? Are the image signals being output to Is the keystone adjustment value too large? Been adjusted correctly? Has the correct resolution been selected?Have the Sync.g and Trackingg settings Interference or distortion appear in images Is the image still being enlarged by Zoom function? Has the Position setting been adjustedHas the Resize been set correctly? Correctly? Has the image contrastg been adjusted Do the input signal settings match the signalsHas the image brightness been adjusted Has the colour been adjusted correctly? Problems when projection starts Other problems 100 List of ESC/VP21 CommandsList of Supported Monitor Displays 102 Cleaning the Projectors Surface MaintenanceCleaning Cleaning the Lens Replacing Consumables Lamp Replacement PeriodWhen the Lamp indicator is flashing orange Projected image gets darker or starts to deteriorate Replacing the Lamp Turn off the projectors power, wait until the coolBuzzer sounds, and then disconnect the power cable Down period has ended and a pip-pip confirmation Take out the lamp Install the lamp cover Install the new lamp Then press the Enter button Resetting the Lamp Operating TimeSelect Lamp-Hours Reset from the Reset menu 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, Box will be displayed. Move the marquee box to select Select Yes in the sub-menu, then press the EnterImage to be recorded and a selection marquee 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 Security lock Squeeze modeResize display SRGB Command List List of ESC/VP21 CommandsCommunication Protocol USB connection Cable LayoutsSerial connection USB Connection Setup Component Video/RGB Video List of Supported Monitor DisplaysComputer/RGB Video Composite Video/S-Video Specifications 100 Specifications 101 Appearance 102 Index 103 Index 104 105 106 Declaration of Conformity General Notice 107