Epson EMP-61, EMP-81 Problems when projection starts

Problems Solving 81

Images appear dark

	Check	Remedy
Have the image brightness and luminance		Use the "Brightness" and "Brightness Control" menu commands to adjust the brightness and
been adjusted correctly?		luminance.
		"Image" - "Brightness" sp.51, p.53
		"Setting" - "Brightness Control" sp.59
Has the image contrastg been adjusted		Use the "Contrast" menu command to adjust the contrast.
correctly?		"Image" - "Contrast" sp.51, p.53
Is the lamp due for replacement?		When the lamp is nearly due for replacement, the images will become darker and the colour quality
		will become poorer. When this happens, the lamp should be replaced with a new one. sp.86
	Nothing appears on the external monitor
	Check	Remedy
Are images from a port other than the		The only images that can be displayed on an external monitor are those from the [Computer1/
[Computer1/Component Video1] port being		Component Video1] port. The [Computer2/Component Video2] port cannot be used for an external
projected?		monitor, and images from a video equipment cannot be send to the external monitor regardless of
		the port. sp.22

Problems when projection starts

Power does not turn on

Check	Remedy
Have you pressed the [Power] button?	Press the [Power] button to turn the power on.
Are all of the indicators switched off?	The power cable is not connected correctly or power is not being supplied. Connect the power cable
	to the projector correctly. sp.31
	Alternatively, check the circuit breaker to see if power is being supplied.
Do the indicators turn off and on when the	There is probably a poor contact in the power cable, or the power cable may be defective. Reinsert
power cable is touched?	the power cable. If this does not solve the problem, stop using the projector, disconnect the power
	cable from the wall outlet and contact the nearest address provided in the "International Warranty
	Conditions" section of the Safety Instructions/World-Wide Warranty Terms booklet.