Problems Solving, Reading the Indicators | Epson 821 specification

Problems Solving

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If you are having a problem with the projector, first check the projector's indicators and refer to "Reading the Indicators" below. If the indicators do not show clearly what the problem might be, refer to "When the Indicators Provide No Help". sp.74

Reading the Indicators

The projector is provided with the following three indicators which indicate the operating status of the projector.

Power indicator

Lamp indicator

Temp indicator

The following tables show what the indicators mean and how to remedy problems that they indicate.

If all indicators are switched off, check that the power cable is connected correctly and that power is being supplied normally.

Power indicator lights red

Abnormal

: lit : flashing : off

Status	Cause	Remedy or Status

Power	Red	Internal error	Stop using the projector, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet, and contact your
Red			dealer or the nearest address provided in the "International Warranty Conditions" section of the
Red			Safety Instructions/World-Wide Warranty Terms booklet.
			Safety Instructions/World-Wide Warranty Terms booklet.
Red

Power	Red	Fan related error/	Stop using the projector, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet, and contact your
		Sensor error	dealer or the nearest address provided in the "International Warranty Conditions" section of the
			Safety Instructions/World-Wide Warranty Terms booklet.
Red

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Epson 821 manual Problems Solving, Reading the Indicators, Power indicator lights red

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 Connecting to a Video Source Preventing theft Password ProtectPart 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 Screen Size and Projection Distance EMP-821EMP-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 Preventing theft Password Protect When Password Protect is enabledWhen 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 If not using the projector for a long period, unplug Power cable from the electrical outletAttach 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 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 Selecting the Projection Quality Colour Mode Selection Mode Application Adjusting 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 Zoom Press the E-Zoom buttonMove the cross to the area of the image that is to be Enlarged or reduced Pointer function Tilt the button to move the pointer iconPress the Pointer button Using the Configuration Menu Functions List of Functions Image Menu Red GreenBlue 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 Change the setting Select a sub-menu itemClose 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 Problems Solving Reading the IndicatorsPower 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 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 Squeeze mode Resize displaySecurity lock SRGB List of ESC/VP21 Commands Command ListCommunication Protocol Cable Layouts USB connectionSerial 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