Epson Powerlite 821p Multimedia Projector Users Guide

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Where To Get Help
Epson provides technical assistance through electronic support 
services 24 hours a day, as listed in the following table.
Telephone Support Services
To use the Epson PrivateLine Support service, call (800) 637-7661 
and enter the PIN on the Epson PrivateLine Support card included 
with your projector. This is the fastest way to speak to a live 
representative, and it’s free. This service is available 6
AM to 6PM, 
Pacific Time, Monday through Friday, for the duration...

92Solving ProblemsBefore you call, please have the following information ready:
■Product name (PowerLite 821p)
■Product serial number (located on the bottom of the projector) 
■Computer or video configuration
■Description of the problem
You can purchase screens, carrying cases, or other accessories 
from Epson at (800) 873-7766 or by visiting the Epson Store at 
www.epsonstore.com (U.S. sales only). In Canada, please call 
(800) 463-7766 for dealer referral
.
note
To purchase a replacement 
remote...

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Technical Specifications
General
Type of display Poly-silicon TFT active matrix
Lens F=1.70 to 1.87, f=21.3 to 25.6 mm
Resolution 1024 
× 768 pixels 
Color reproduction Full color, 16.8 million colors
Brightness (ANSI) 2600 lumens (High brightness mode)
1900 lumens (Low brightness mode) 
Contrast ratio 500:1
Image size 30 to 300 inches (0.8 to 7.6 meters)
Projection distance 2.8 to 48.3 feet (0.85 to 14.7 meters)
Projection methods Front, rear, ceiling
Focus adjustment Manual
Zoom adjustment Manual...

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Projection Lamp
Power consumption 200 W
Lamp life About 2000 hours (High brightness);
3000 hours (Low brightness)
Remote Control
Range 20 feet (6 meters)
Operating angle About ± 30° horizontally
About ± 15° vertically
Batteries (2) Alkaline AAA
Mouse Compatibility
Supports USB (Type B)
Dimensions
Height 4.13 to 4.8 inches 
(105 to 123 mm)
Width 13.78 inches (350 mm)
Depth 9.45 inches (272 mm)
Weight 8.9 lb (4.0 kg) 
Electrical 
Rated frequency 50/60 Hz
Power supply 100 to 120...

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Environmental
Temperature Operating: 41 to 95 °F (5 to 35 °C)
Storage: 14 to 140 °F (–10 to 60 °C)
Humidity  Operating: 20 to 80% RH, 
non-condensing 
Storage: 10 to 90% RH, 
non-condensing
Safety and Approvals
United States FCC 47CFR Part15B Class B (DoC)
UL60950 Third Edition
Canada ICES-003 Class B
CSA C22.2 No. 60950 (cUL) 
CE Marking Directive 73/23/EEC, 89/336/EEC
IEC60950 Third Edition
EN 55022, EN 55024
IEC/EN61000-3-2
IEC/EN61000-3-3
Pixelworks
™ DNX™ ICs are used in...

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Compatible Video Formats
You can use any of the following video sources: VCR, DVD player, 
camcorder, digital camera, gaming console, or laser disc player. The 
projector supports composite video, S-video, component video, and 
RGB video, and it automatically senses the video format (HDTV, 
SDTV, NTSC, PAL, or SECAM). 
The projector supports these international video standards: 
Mode Refresh Rate (Hz)
NTSC 
NTSC 4:3
PAL
PAL 4:3
M-PAL
N-PAL
PAL60
SECAM
SECAM 4:360
60
50
50
60...

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Compatible Computer Display Formats
You can connect the projector to a wide range of computers, including 
PCs and notebooks, Apple Macintosh, Power Macintosh series 
(including G3, G4 and G5 systems), PowerBook computers, many 
iMac and iBook series systems, and high-end workstations such as the 
Sun
® SPARCstation.™ 
Although images are displayed at the projector’s native resolution of 
1024 × 768 pixels, Epson’s patented SizeWise chip supports computer 
display formats...

98Technical SpecificationsThe projector supports these monitor display formats: 
Mode Refresh Rate (Hz) Resolution
VGA EGA 70 640 
× 350
VGA—60
VESA—60
VESA—72
VESA—75
VESA—8560
60
72
75
85640 
× 480
640 
× 480
640 
× 480
640 
× 480
640 
× 480
SVGA—56
SVGA—60
SVGA—72
SVGA—75
SVGA—8556
60
72
75
85800 
× 600
800 
× 600
800 
× 600
800 
× 600
800 
× 600
XGA—60
XGA—70
XGA—75
XGA—8560
70
75
851024 
× 768
1024 
× 768
1024 
× 768
1024 
× 768
SXGA1—70
SXGA1—75
SXGA1—8570
75
851152 
× 864
1152 
× 864
1152 
× 864...

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Notices
This appendix includes safety instructions and other important information 
about your Epson PowerLite projector.
Important Safety Instructions
Follow these safety instructions when setting up and using the projector:
■Do not place the projector on an unstable cart, stand, or table.
■Do not use the projector near water or sources of heat.
■Use the type of power source indicated on the projector. If you are not 
sure of the power available, consult your dealer or power company.
■Place the...

100Notices
■Never push objects of any kind through the cabinet slots. Never spill 
liquid of any kind into the projector.
■Except as specifically explained in this User’s Guide, do not attempt to 
service this product yourself. Refer all servicing to qualified personnel. 
Opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltages and 
other hazards.
■Unplug the projector from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified 
service personnel under the following conditions: When the power cord 
or...