Projection stops automatically | Epson 821 specification

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Projection stops automatically

			Check			Remedy

Is "Sleep Mode" set to "ON"?						When the "Sleep Mode" menu command has been set to "ON", the lamp turns off automatically if
						no operations are carried out for about 30 minutes while no video signal is being input. The Power
						indicator will flash orange at this time. Press the [Power] button to turn the power on. If you do not
						want sleep mode to be used, change the "Sleep Mode" setting to "OFF".
						"Extended" - "Operation" - "Sleep Mode" sp.62

	The message "Not Supported." is displayed



			Check			Remedy

Are the image signal format settings correct?						If a composite videog or S-Videogsource is connected to the projector, use the "Video Signal"
						menu command to select the signal format.
			Only when projecting images			menu command to select the signal format.
			Only when projecting images			"Signal" - "Video Signal" sp.57
			from a video source

Does the mode match the frequency and						Refer to the documentation provided with your computer for details on changing the resolution and
resolution of the image signals?						frequency of the image signals being output from the computer.
						"List of Supported Monitor Displays" sp.99
		Only when projecting computer images				"List of Supported Monitor Displays" sp.99
		Only when projecting computer images

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Epson 821 manual Projection stops automatically, Is Sleep Mode set to ON?, Message Not Supported. is displayed

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 Specifications Using the Help Problems SolvingAppearance Index 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 Replace the battery cover Remove the battery cover Before Using the Remote ControlInserting the Batteries Insert the batteries Using the Remote Control Using the Remote Control and Remote Operating Range Remote Operating Range When suspended from the ceilingOperating angle horizontal Operating angle vertical 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 To set a password, select Password and then press Enter the setting time as a number of up to 4 digitsEnter a 4-digit password Re-enter the password that you entered in step 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 Press the Power button Turn off the power for the signal sources that arePress the Power button once more Turning the Projector Off Attach the lens cover If not using the projector for a long period, unplugPower cable from the electrical outlet Adjusting the Image Size Zoom Function Adjusting the Screen ImageFocusing the Screen Image Adjust by turning the zoom ring 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 Press the E-Zoom button ZoomMove the cross to the area of the image that is to be Enlarged or reduced 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 Message Extended MenuBackground Color Startup Screen Sleep Mode Direct Power on Using the Configuration Menu Functions Info Menu Sp.29 Reset Menu Confirm the selection Using the Configuration MenusPress the Menu button Select a menu item 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 Power does not turn on sp.81 When the Indicators Provide No HelpNo images appear sp.75 Image is truncated large or small sp.79 Problems relating to images Does the mode match the frequency Is Sleep Mode set to ON?Resolution of the image signals? Projection stops automatically Turned on? Are the image signals being output to Is the power for the computer or video sourceHas the focus been adjusted correctly? Is the keystone adjustment value too large? Have the Sync.g and Trackingg settings Has the correct resolution been selected?Been adjusted correctly? Interference or distortion appear in images Has the Resize been set correctly? Zoom function? Has the Position setting been adjustedIs the image still being enlarged by Correctly? Has the image brightness been adjusted Do the input signal settings match the signalsHas the image contrastg been adjusted Has the colour been adjusted correctly? Problems when projection starts Other problems List of Supported Monitor Displays List of ESC/VP21 Commands100 102 Cleaning MaintenanceCleaning the Projectors Surface Cleaning the Lens When the Lamp indicator is flashing orange Lamp Replacement PeriodReplacing Consumables Projected image gets darker or starts to deteriorate Buzzer sounds, and then disconnect the power cable Turn off the projectors power, wait until the coolReplacing the Lamp Down period has ended and a pip-pip confirmation Install the new lamp Take out the lamp Install the lamp cover Select Lamp-Hours Reset from the Reset menu Resetting the Lamp Operating TimeThen press the Enter button Select Yes and 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 Image to be recorded and a selection marquee Select Yes in the sub-menu, then press the EnterBox will be displayed. Move the marquee box to select Part of the image to use 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 Resize display Squeeze modeSecurity lock SRGB Communication Protocol List of ESC/VP21 CommandsCommand List Serial connection Cable LayoutsUSB connection USB Connection Setup Computer/RGB Video List of Supported Monitor DisplaysComponent Video/RGB Video Composite Video/S-Video 100 Specifications 101 Specifications 102 Appearance 103 Index 104 Index 105 Declaration of Conformity 106 107 General Notice