Epson PowerLite 821p Projector

Starting the Projector with a Password

Caution:

If you lose the remote control, you will not be able to enter the password; so keep the remote control in a safe place at all times.

When the password function is enabled, you see this screen when you turn on the projector:

Hold down the Num button on the remote control as you use the numeric keypad buttons to enter the password. Once you have entered the password correctly, the password screen closes, and projection begins.

If the password is not correct, you see the message Wrong password. Please try again. If you enter an incorrect password three times in succession, you see the message The

projector’s operation will be locked. Request code xxxxx

and the projector switches to standby mode for approximately 5 minutes. Write down the request code. Then disconnect the projector’s power cord from the electrical outlet, reconnect it, and turn the projector back on. When you see the Password Protect Release screen, enter the correct password.

If you have forgotten the password, contact Epson for assistance and give them the request code number that appears in the Password Protect Release screen.

If you enter an incorrect password 30 times in a row, the projector remains locked and you must contact an authorized Epson servicer to unlock it.

Disabling the Projector’s Buttons

When you enable the Operation Lock function, all the projector’s buttons are disabled except for the P Power button. Follow these steps to disable the projector’s buttons:

1.Press the Menu button.

2.Select the Setting menu and press Enter.

3.Select Operation Lock and press the Enter button.

4.Select ON and press Enter. Then select Yes and press Enter to confirm the setting.

5.Press the Menu button to exit the menu system.

Projector Status Lights

The lights on top of the projector indicate the projector’s status and let you know when a problem occurs.

Power light

Lamp light

Temperature light

If the projector is not working correctly, first turn it off and unplug it. Then plug the power cord back in and turn on the projector. If this does not solve the problem, check the status lights on top of the projector and try the solutions recommended in the following table.

Power

Lamp

Temp

 

light

light

light

Description

 

 

 

 

Flashing

Off

Off

The projector is warming up.

green

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Green

Off

Off

The projector is operating

 

 

 

normally.

 

 

 

 

Flashing

Off

Off

The projector is cooling down.

orange

 

 

Wait for the light to stop

 

 

 

flashing before unplugging it.

 

 

 

 

Orange

Off

Off

The projector is in sleep

 

 

 

mode. Unplug it or press the

 

 

 

P Power button to turn it on.

 

 

 

 

Red

Off

Red

The projector has overheated

 

 

 

and turned itself off. Let it cool

 

 

 

for 5 minutes, then turn it back

 

 

 

on. Make sure there is space

 

 

 

around and under the projector

 

 

 

for ventilation. Also, clean the

 

 

 

air filter and vents. If it still

 

 

 

overheats, replace the filter.

 

 

 

 

Flashing

Off

Flashing

The projector is too hot. Clean

red

 

orange

the air filter and vents and

 

 

 

make sure there is plenty of

 

 

 

space for ventilation. Room

 

 

 

temperature should not exceed

 

 

 

90 °F.

 

 

 

 

Red

Off

Flashing

There is a problem with the fan

 

 

red

or sensor. Unplug the projector

 

 

 

and contact Epson.

 

 

 

 

Note:

You can cancel Operation Lock by pressing the projector’s Enter button for 7 seconds.

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