Epson Projector Emp 821 User Manual

Basic OperationsThis chapter describes basic operations such as turning the projector on and off and adjusting the projected images.Turning the Projector On .................................... 31
 Connecting the Power Cable .............................................. 31
 Turning the Power On and Projecting Images ................. 32
Turning the Projector Off.................................... 34
Adjusting the Screen Image .............................. 36
 Adjusting the Image Size (Zoom...

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Turning the Projector OnTurn on the power to start projecting images.Connecting the Power Cable
PROCEDURE
Check that the power is turned off for the projector 
and all components connected to the projector.Connect the computer or other video source to the 
projector. s
p.18, p.23Remove the lens cover.
Hold the lens cover by the knob in the middle of the cover and 
remove it.
Connect the accessory power cable to the projector.
Check that the power cable connector is facing the same way as 
the power...

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Turning the Projector OnTurning the Power On and Projecting Images
PROCEDURE
Check that the Power indicator has stopped flashing 
and is lit orange.Turn on the power for all equipment connected to the 
projector.
For a video source, press the [Play] button at the video source to 
start playback if necessary.
Press the [Power] button on either the projectors 
control panel or the remote control to turn on the 
power for the projector.
A beep will sound to indicate that the projector is starting up.
The...

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Turning the Projector On
If more than one external device is connected to the 
projector, use the remote control or projector control 
panel buttons to select the image source to be 
projected while referring to the following table.
The input source can also be searched for 
automatically by pressing the [Source Search] button. 
Images from the connected equipment will be 
projected in turn.
* The signal name that has been set for the Computer1 Input and  
Computer2 Input in the Signal menu will be...

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Turning the Projector OffFollow the procedure below to turn off the power of the projector.
PROCEDURE
Turn off the power for the signal sources that are 
connected to the projector.
Check that the power for all connected components has been 
turned off.Press the [Power] button.
The following confirmation message will appear.
If you do not want to turn the power off, press any button except 
the [Power], [Page down], [Page up] and [Num] button.
If you do not press any button, the message will disappear...

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Turning the Projector Off
If not using the projector for a long period, unplug the 
power cable from the electrical outlet.Attach the lens cover.
Attach the lens cover to the lens when not using the projector, 
in order to prevent the lens from getting dusty or dirty.TIP
 If the Power indicator is flashing orange, operation of the [Power] 
buttons is disabled. Wait until the indicator lights continuously.
 If Standby Mode in the configuration menu is set to Network 
ON, fans will continue operating....

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Adjusting the Screen ImageThese functions correct and adjust the projected images so that optimum 
images can be obtained.Adjusting the Image Size (Zoom Function)
The size of the projected image is basically determined by the distance 
from the projector to the screen. sp.16
The following procedures explain how to adjust the screen image once the 
projector itself has been set up.PROCEDUREAdjust by turning the zoom ring.
The maximum zoom ratio of the EMP-821 is × 1.6, and that of the 
EMP-81/61 is ×...

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Adjusting the Screen ImageAdjusting the Image Angle and Automatic Keystone Correction Function
The projector should be set up so that it is as perpendicular to the screen as 
possible.If it is not possible to set up the projector so that it is perpendicular to the 
screen, it can be set up at a slight vertical angle instead. You can adjust the 
upward projection angle of the projector to a maximum of 12° and the 
downward projection angle to a maximum of 4° by extending and 
retracting the front...

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Adjusting the Screen Image
PROCEDUREWhile pulling the foot adjust lever at the front of the 
projector, lift up the front of the projector to extend the 
front adjustable foot.
Extend the front adjustable foot until the desired angle is obtained, 
and then release the foot adjust lever.
To retract the front adjustable foot, gently push down on the projector 
while pulling the foot adjust lever.
When the projector is tilted vertically, it will cause keystone distortion to 
appear in the image. However,...

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Adjusting the Screen ImageManually Correcting Keystone Distortion
The projector is provided with an automatic keystone correction function 
which detects the vertical angle of the projector and carries out keystone 
correction automatically. If you would like to make further fine 
adjustments to the results of automatic keystone correction, press the [ ] 
and [ ] buttons. PROCEDURE
Projector Projector If the bottom of the 
image is elongatedIf the top of the 
image is elongated
TIP
 When keystone...