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Using the Help

4	Repeat the operations in steps 2 and 3 to proceed
	through the menu to more detailed items.

The help menu is cleared when the [Help] button is pressed.

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If the Help function does not provide a solution to the problem, refer to "Problem Solving" sp.71

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Epson 821 manual Repeat the operations in steps 2 and 3 to proceed, Through the menu to more detailed items

Contents

User’s Guide Notations Used in This User’s Guide Colour mode function Features of the Projector Features of the Projector Easy to Operate Contents Index Using the Help Problems SolvingSpecifications Appearance Part Names and Functions Connecting to a Video SourcePreventing theft Password Protect Front/Top Part Names and Functions Control Panel Rear Air filter air intake vent sp.84, p.89 Base Remote Control Insert the batteries Before Using the Remote ControlReplace the battery cover Remove the battery cover Inserting the Batteries Using the Remote Control Using the Remote Control and Remote Operating Range Operating angle vertical When suspended from the ceilingRemote Operating Range Operating angle horizontal Setting Up the Projector Installation EMP-81/61 Screen Size and Projection DistanceEMP-821 Screen Eligible Computers Connecting to a Computer If the Monitor Port is a Mini D-Sub 15-pin Port Example Projecting Images from the Computer Computer Mouse used Applicable cable Right click Drag and drop Moving the mouse pointer Left click Video images cannot be output to an external monitor Connecting to an External Monitor Projecting Composite Videog Images Connecting to a Video Source Projecting Component Video Images Projecting S-Video Images Projecting RGB Video Images Use the accessory computer cable to make the connections Playing Sound from Video Equipment If the video signals are being input to the Video port When Power on Protect is enabled on Preventing theft Password ProtectWhen Password Protect is enabled 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 password Basic Operations Turning the Projector On Connecting the Power Cable Turning the Power On and Projecting Images If more than one external device is connected to Projector, use the remote control or projector control Turning the Projector Off Turn off the power for the signal sources that arePress the Power button Press the Power button once more Attach the lens cover If not using the projector for a long period, unplugPower cable from the electrical outlet Adjust by turning the zoom ring Adjusting the Screen ImageAdjusting the Image Size Zoom Function Focusing the Screen Image Seen from above Seen from the side Foot 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 Mode Application Selecting the Projection Quality Colour Mode Selection Adjusting 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 Enlarged or reduced ZoomPress the E-Zoom button Move the cross to the area of the image that is to be Press the Pointer button Pointer functionTilt the button to move the pointer icon Using the Configuration Menu Functions Image Menu List of Functions Blue RedGreen Component videog/ Composite videog/ S-Videog Adjust the intensity of the red components Median value Sync.g Signal Menu Using the Configuration Menu Functions Component videog Composite videog/ S-Videog Using the Configuration Menu Functions OFF Setting Menu Using the Configuration Menu Functions Startup Screen Extended MenuMessage Background Color Sleep Mode Direct Power on Using the Configuration Menu Functions Info Menu Sp.29 Reset Menu Select a menu item Using the Configuration MenusConfirm the selection Press the Menu button Close the menu Change the settingSelect a sub-menu item Troubleshooting Press the Help button Using the Help Through the menu to more detailed items Repeat the operations in steps 2 and 3 to proceed Power indicator lights red Problems SolvingReading the Indicators Problems Solving Lamp or Temp indicator flashes orange Normal Image is truncated large or small sp.79 When the Indicators Provide No HelpPower does not turn on sp.81 No images appear sp.75 Problems 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 by Has the colour been adjusted correctly? Do the input signal settings match the signalsHas the image brightness been adjusted Has the image contrastg been adjusted Problems when projection starts Other problems 102 List of ESC/VP21 CommandsList of Supported Monitor Displays 100 Cleaning the Lens MaintenanceCleaning Cleaning the Projectors Surface Projected image gets darker or starts to deteriorate Lamp Replacement PeriodWhen the Lamp indicator is flashing orange Replacing Consumables Down 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 Lamp Install the new lamp Take out the lamp Install the lamp cover Select Yes and then press the Enter button Resetting the Lamp Operating TimeSelect Lamp-Hours Reset from the Reset menu Then press the Enter button Remove the air filter Replacing the Air Filter Install the new air filter Select User’s Logo from the Extended menu, Saving a Users Logo Part 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 select Press 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 SRGB Squeeze modeResize display Security lock Communication Protocol List of ESC/VP21 CommandsCommand List Serial connection Cable LayoutsUSB connection USB Connection Setup Composite Video/S-Video List of Supported Monitor DisplaysComputer/RGB Video Component Video/RGB Video 100 Specifications 101 Specifications 102 Appearance 103 Index 104 Index 105 Declaration of Conformity 106 107 General Notice