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Solving Problems

his chapter helps you solve problems with your projector, and tells

you how to contact technical support for problems you can’t solve
yourself. This chapter explains the following:

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Using the projector’s on-screen help system

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What to do when the projector’s status lights flash

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Solving problems with the image or sound

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Solving password problems

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Solving problems with the remote control

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Solving problems monitoring the projector over a network

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Contacting technical support

Summary of Contents for PowerLite 822+

Page 1: ...PowerLite 822 83 Multimedia Projector User sGuide ...

Page 2: ...duct Epson is not responsible for any use of this information as applied to other products Neither Seiko Epson Corporation nor its affiliates shall be liable to the purchaser of this product or third parties for damages losses costs or expenses incurred by purchaser or third parties as a result of accident misuse or abuse of this product or unauthorized modifications repairs or alterations to this...

Page 3: ...5 Positioning the Projector 16 Other Installations 17 Connecting to a Computer 18 Connecting with the VGA Cable 18 Connecting with a VGA 5BNC Cable 20 Connecting an External Monitor 21 Playing Sound Through the Projector 22 Connecting External Speakers 23 Connecting to Video Sources 24 Connecting a Composite Video Source 25 Connecting an S Video Source 26 Connecting an RGB Video Source 27 Connecti...

Page 4: ...r 42 3 Using the Remote Control 43 Controlling the Picture and Sound 44 Switching Between Picture Sources 44 Adjusting the Color Mode 45 Turning Off the Picture and Sound 46 Stopping Action 46 Zooming Your Image 47 Changing the Image s Aspect Ratio 47 Replacing the Batteries 48 4 Fine tuning the Projector 49 Using the Projector s Menu System 50 Changing Menu Settings 51 Adjusting Colors and Clarit...

Page 5: ... Replacing the Lamp 74 Resetting the Lamp Timer 77 Transporting the Projector 78 6 Solving Problems 79 Using On Screen Help 80 What To Do When the Lights Flash 80 Solving Problems with the Image or Sound 82 Solving Password Problems 87 Solving Problems with the Remote Control 88 Solving Network Problems 89 Where To Get Help 89 Speak to a Support Representative 90 7 Monitoring the Projector Over a ...

Page 6: ...Browser to Monitor the Projector 101 A Technical Specifications 103 General 103 Projection Lamp 104 Remote Control 104 Dimensions 104 Electrical 104 Environmental 105 Safety and Approvals 105 Compatible Video Formats 106 Compatible Computer Display Formats 107 B Notices 111 Important Safety Instructions 111 FCC Compliance Statement 113 Index 115 ...

Page 7: ... computers PowerBook computers and many iMac and iBook series systems With Epson s patented SizeWise technology the projector supports computer displays ranging from VGA through UXGA You can use any of the following video sources HDTV VCR DVD player gaming console such as Microsoft Xbox Sony PlayStation 3 and Nintendo Wii camcorder or digital camera The projector supports NTSC PAL and SECAM video ...

Page 8: ...r to a laptop or desktop computer see page 18 For additional presentation control you can connect an external monitor to view the presentation on your computer simultaneously Connecting to video sources You can connect a DVD player VCR HDTV camcorder digital camera and other video sources to your projector See page 24 for instructions Using the remote control The remote control lets you switch fro...

Page 9: ...sonline com Includes a library of articles covering presentation tips tricks and technology The site provides templates clip art and sound clips as well as Presenters Services to use on the road Even more resources and services are available if you register to join the Presenters Club and it s free Built in help system Press the Help button on the remote control or projector to get quick solutions...

Page 10: ...likely event of an equipment failure you won t have to wait for your unit to be repaired Instead Epson will ship you a replacement unit anywhere in the United States or Canada usually within one business day See the Extra Care Road Service brochure for details To register complete the registration form that came with your projector and mail it to Epson Or register your product online using your pr...

Page 11: ... case you need to ship the projector Always use the original packaging or equivalent when you send the projector to another location See page 78 for transportation instructions Projector Remote control and batteries VGA computer cable Power cord Password Protected Sticker PDF User s Guide CD ROM Projector software CD ROM ...

Page 12: ...omputer1 port output only Computer 1 and 2 Component Video ports S Video port Video port LAN port Remote control sensor Speaker Audio L R input ports Rear adjustable foot Power inlet A V mute slide lever A V mute slide RS 232C serial port Audio 1 and 2 input ports Audio Out port Air filter Hole for ceiling mount bracket Holes for ceiling mount bracket Security lock slot Front Back Bottom ...

Page 13: ...e from Epson See page 14 Some older PowerBooks and Macintosh desktop models may need a Macintosh video adapter see your computer dealer Older iMac systems may need a special adapter to provide a VGA output port see your computer dealer To receive an audio signal you need a commercially available audio cable see your computer or electronics dealer Control Panel Indicate projector status Turns proje...

Page 14: ...stribution amplifier ELPDA01 50 inch portable screen 4 3 aspect ratio 60 inch portable pop up screen 4 3 aspect ratio 80 inch portable pop up screen 4 3 aspect ratio 83 6 inch hanging pull down screen 4 3 aspect ratio Duet Ultra Portable Projector screen 4 3 and 16 9 aspect ratio ELPSC06 ELPSC07 ELPSC08 ELPSC09 ELPSC80 ELPDC05 high resolution document imager V12H162020 Kensington security lock ELP...

Page 15: ...d connect it to a computer or video source You can connect up to four devices simultaneously four video sources or two computer and two video sources You ll find instructions for the following in this chapter Positioning the projector Connecting to a computer Connecting to video sources ...

Page 16: ...een Use the figure below to help you determine exactly how far Image size increases with distance but can vary depending on how you ve adjusted the optical zoom and other settings Also keep these considerations in mind Place the projector on a sturdy level surface Make sure there is plenty of space for ventilation around and under the projector Do not set the projector on top of loose papers that ...

Page 17: ...nu system see page 49 The Auto Keystone feature corrects the distortion automatically See page 57 for more information about Auto Keystone correction If necessary you can adjust the image shape manually as described on page 40 Other Installations You can also project from behind the screen or from the ceiling with the projector mounted upside down To project from overhead you ll need the optional ...

Page 18: ...ector so you can view your presentation close up as well as on screen not necessary if you re using a laptop see page 21 Connect the projector to your computer with a commercially available audio cable to play computer audio see page 22 Connecting with the VGA Cable Follow these instructions to connect to your computer with the VGA cable that came with your projector Before you start make sure you...

Page 19: ... display simultaneously on your computer monitor and the projector screen see Connecting an External Monitor on page 21 5 To play audio from your computer through the projector speakers see Playing Sound Through the Projector on page 22 6 Tighten the screws on the connectors If you don t need to make any other connections you can plug in your projector and turn it on See page 34 for instructions I...

Page 20: ...er s BNC ports 4 If you want to view the display simultaneously on your computer monitor and the projector screen see Connecting an External Monitor on page 21 5 To play audio from your computer through the projector speakers see Playing Sound Through the Projector on page 22 6 Tighten the screws on the VGA connector If you don t need to make any other connections you can plug in your projector an...

Page 21: ...control to turn off projection on the screen Simultaneous display is possible only when the computer is connected to the projector s Computer1 port Make sure the projector and computer are off Then connect the monitor s cable to the projector s Monitor Out port as shown If you don t need to make any other connections you can plug in your projector and turn it on See page 34 for instructions note S...

Page 22: ...computer or electronics dealer 1 Connect one end of the 3 5 mm stereo mini jack audio cable to the corresponding Audio1 or Audio2 jack on the projector 2 Connect the other end of the audio cable to your laptop s headphone jack or audio out jack or your desktop s speaker or audio out port If you don t need to make any other connections you can plug in your projector and turn it on See page 34 for i...

Page 23: ...nector on one end and pin jacks on the other end For some speakers you may have to purchase a special cable or use an adapter 2 Connect the stereo mini jack end of the audio cable to the Audio Out port on the projector 3 Connect the other end of the cable to your speakers When you use external speakers with the projector you can use the or volume buttons on the projector or the Vol and Vol buttons...

Page 24: ...eo source For composite video use a commercially available RCA A V cable See page 25 For S Video use the S Video cable supplied with your video device or order one from Epson See page 26 For RGB video use the VGA computer cable included with the projector See page 27 For component video you ll need the optional Epson component to VGA video cable See page 28 After connecting your video device to th...

Page 25: ...s yellow Video port 2 Connect the yellow plug on the other end of the cable to the video out port on your video source 3 To play sound through the projector follow the instructions beginning on page 29 If you don t need to make any other connections you can plug in your projector and turn it on See page 34 for instructions If more than one device is connected to the projector select the correct so...

Page 26: ... or other video source are turned off 1 Insert one end of the S Video cable into the projector s S Video port and the other end into the S Video output port of your video source 2 To play sound through the projector follow the instructions beginning on page 29 If you don t need to make any other connections you can plug in your projector and turn it on See page 34 for instructions If more than one...

Page 27: ... computer cable to the Computer1 or Computer2 port on the projector 2 Connect the other end to the video port on your player 3 To play sound through the projector follow the instructions beginning on page 29 If you don t need to make any other connections you can plug in your projector and turn it on See page 34 for instructions If more than one device is connected to the projector select Computer...

Page 28: ...nt to VGA video cable to the projector s Computer1 or Computer2 port 2 Insert the three component ends of the component to VGA video cable into the color coded video output ports on your video source usually labelled Y Pb Pr or Y Cb Cr 3 To play sound through the projector follow the instructions beginning on page 29 If you don t need to make any other connections you can plug in your projector an...

Page 29: ...ave an RCA type audio output port In this case use a commercially available RCA type audio cable to connect the projector to your video source 1 Connect one end of the RCA audio cable to the L Audio R jacks on the projector 2 Connect the red and white plugs on the other end of the RCA audio cable to the corresponding color coded audio output port on your video source If you don t need to make any ...

Page 30: ...ercially available stereo mini jack audio adapter cable 3 5 mm stereo miniplug to two male RCA plugs to connect to the projector 1 Connect one end of the audio adapter cable to the L Audio R jacks on the projector 2 Connect the other end of the audio adapter cable to your video device s audio output port If you don t need to make any other connections you can plug in your projector and turn it on ...

Page 31: ...nector on one end and pin jacks on the other end For some speakers you may have to purchase a special cable or use an adapter 2 Connect the stereo mini jack end of the audio cable to the Audio Out port on the projector 3 Connect the other end of the cable to your speakers When you use external speakers with the projector you can use the or volume buttons on the projector or the Vol and Vol buttons...

Page 32: ...32 Setting Up the Projector ...

Page 33: ...resentation Although you can operate the projector without it the remote control lets you use additional features See Chapter 3 for instructions on using the remote This chapter covers the following Turning on the projector and other equipment Adjusting the image Adjusting the volume Shutting down the projector ...

Page 34: ...ideo equipment before starting the projector the projector automatically detects and displays the image source If you turn on the projector first or have multiple pieces of connected equipment you may have to select the image source manually See page 36 Turning On the Projector Follow these steps to plug in and turn on the projector 1 Open the A V Mute slide lens cover 2 Connect one end of the pow...

Page 35: ... source See page 36 With Windows if you see a message saying that it has found a plug and play monitor click Cancel If you re projecting a video you may need to press the Source Search button on the projector or remote control to switch to your video source Then press the Play button on your DVD player or other device If you are prompted to enter a password see page 67 To focus and adjust the imag...

Page 36: ... cables are connected correctly as described in Chapter 1 Make sure the P Power light is green and not flashing and the A V Mute slide is open Make sure you ve selected the correct image source see the previous section Allow a few seconds for the projector to sync up after pressing the button Check the Signal menu to make sure the correct input source is selected See page 54 If you re using a PC l...

Page 37: ...y brand you may need to click a Monitor tab then make sure the external Monitor port is set as your primary display and or enabled See your computer s documentation or online help for details If you re using a Macintosh laptop with OS X You may need to set up your system to display on the projector screen as well as the LCD screen Follow these steps 1 From the Apple menu select System Preferences ...

Page 38: ... 41 You can make many other adjustments to the image such as changing the brightness contrast and aspect ratio using the projector s menu system See Chapter 4 for more information Focusing and Zooming Your Image Rotate the focus ring to sharpen the image and the zoom ring to reduce or enlarge the image You can also change the image size by moving the projector closer to or farther away from the sc...

Page 39: ...he projector to extend the front adjustable foot 2 Once the image is positioned where you want release the lever to lock the foot in position The projector automatically corrects images that are distorted when the projector is tilted up or down up to a 30 tilt The Keystone window appears on the screen while the projector makes the correction If the projected image still isn t rectangular follow th...

Page 40: ... projector to correct the shape of the image After correction your image will be slightly smaller You may need to turn on Auto Keystone See page 56 for instructions You can also make keystone adjustments using the projector s Settings menu See page 56 Adjusting the Brightness The brightness of an image depends on the source you are projecting and the amount of light in the room If the image is too...

Page 41: ...lly if the Auto Setup option in the Signal menu is set to Off the Auto function will not work See page 55 Adjusting the Volume You can use the Vol and Vol buttons on the remote control to increase or decrease the volume You can also use the buttons on the projector to control the volume Press the button to increase the volume or the button to decrease it A volume gauge appears on the screen while ...

Page 42: ...immediately after turning off the projector 4 Press up on the blue foot release lever and lower the projector to retract the front adjustable foot 5 Close the A V Mute slide 6 Unplug the power cord 7 Turn off and disconnect any equipment plugged into the projector 8 If you won t be using the projector for awhile store it in a protective case note When the projector has not received any input signa...

Page 43: ...stem The projector menus let you adjust many projector settings see Chapter 4 When using the remote control stand within 20 feet of the projector Point the remote control either at the front or back of the projector or at the screen the projector s front sensor can detect signals bounced off the screen Press the button for the function you want to use This chapter covers the following information ...

Page 44: ...nected any equipment as described in Chapter 1 Switching Between Picture Sources If you ve connected your projector to more than one computer and or video source you can use the Source Search button on the projector or remote control to switch between the different sources After you select a source the screen goes dark for a moment before the image appears The name of the selected source such as C...

Page 45: ...change the color mode in the Image menu see page 53 Color mode Description Photo Best for projecting still images with vivid color in a bright room computer input only Sports Best for watching TV in a bright room component S video or composite video input only Presentation Use when you re projecting a full color presentation in a bright room Text Use when you re projecting a black and white presen...

Page 46: ... The screen goes dark To turn the image and sound back on press the button again or open the AV Mute slide You can create an image such as a company logo or a picture to display on the screen whenever you press the A V Mute button See page 64 for more information Stopping Action Press the Freeze button to stop the action in your video or computer image and keep the current image on the screen The ...

Page 47: ...ss the E Zoom button to zoom out 5 When you re done press the ESC button to return to the original size Changing the Image s Aspect Ratio If you re projecting a widescreen format image you can use the Aspect button on the remote control to change the aspect width to height ratio from 4 3 You can change video images to 16 9 widescreen format or 16 9 Up or 16 9 Down to accommodate subtitles or super...

Page 48: ...e the batteries as soon as they run out If a battery leaks wipe away battery fluid with a soft cloth If fluid gets on your hands wash them immediately Do not expose batteries to heat or flame Dispose of used batteries according to local regulations Remove the batteries if you won t be using the remote control for a long period of time note The remote control automatically shuts off when it detects...

Page 49: ... image sound and other features This chapter covers the following information Using the menu system Adjusting image colors and clarity Adjusting the input signal Customizing projector features Selecting projector setup options Viewing lamp usage and other information Using the projector s security features Restoring the default settings ...

Page 50: ...rol use of the remote control receivers project a test pattern for adjustments and disable buttons on the projector while you are projecting See page 56 The Extended menu lets you customize the way you set up the projector Among the options you can select the menu language set rear or ceiling projection turn closed captions on or off and record a custom image or logo to be displayed as the startup...

Page 51: ... to scroll through the menu list When you ve highlighted the desired menu press the Enter button on the projector or the remote control to select it The highlight moves to the first option for that menu 3 Use the up and down arrow buttons on the projector or remote control to scroll through the list of options The options available depend on which source is selected 4 After highlighting the option...

Page 52: ...nter 5 Press the Esc button to return to the previous menu or to close the menu system if you are at the main menu Your changes are saved automatically 6 Press the Menu button to exit the menu system Adjusting Colors and Clarity The Image menu lets you make adjustments to the colors of the projected image and fine tune brightness contrast and sharpness The options available depend on which image s...

Page 53: ... video input only Presentation For color presentations in a bright room Text For black and white presentations in a bright room Theatre For optimizing movie images with natural color in a dark room the default for video or S Video display Game Brightest mode for playing video games in a bright room sRGB For standard sRGB computer displays the default when projecting from a computer with analog vid...

Page 54: ...are automatically saved Adjusting the Input Signal Although the projector normally detects and optimizes the input signal automatically you can use the Signal menu to manually select it You can also change the position of the projected image correct tracking and sync and change the aspect ratio to widescreen format 1 Press the Menu button You see the Image menu 2 Select the Signal menu You see one...

Page 55: ...omputer See page 86 for more information Position computer images Use the arrow buttons to move the image on the screen left right up or down Progressive Leave this setting On when viewing S Video or composite video so that interlaced to progressive conversion is carried out best for fast moving pictures If you notice flickering while viewing still images switch this setting to Off Computer Input ...

Page 56: ... Normal for computer content 4 3 for letterbox video content 16 9 for widescreen content or 16 9 Up or 16 9 Down for video content with subtitles or supertitles 4 When you re finished press Esc or Menu Customizing Projector Features The Settings menu lets you customize the way you use the projector from adjusting volume and lamp brightness to applying security controls 1 Press the Menu button 2 Se...

Page 57: ...turn off the projector wait for the PPower light to turn a steady orange before turning it on again Brightness Control Select Low lamp brightness when the projection is too bright for the room The Low setting also reduces electricity consumption and fan noise Select High to project the maximum brightness Also check the Brightness setting in the Image menu see page 53 Volume Adjusts the volume Remo...

Page 58: ...and down arrow buttons and the Enter button to set the following options Display Messages Lets you turn screen messages on or off Display Background Sets the screen background to Black Blue or Logo when no image signal is available Startup Screen Enables or disables display of the startup screen when the projector is turned on A V Mute Sets the screen background to Black Blue or Logo when the A V ...

Page 59: ...enabled the projector turns off the lamp if it has not received any input signals for a period of time as defined in the Sleep Mode Time setting Sleep Mode Time When Sleep Mode is on you can set the period of time before the projector turns off automatically from 1 to 30 minutes Lens Cover Timer This feature is enabled by default to turn the power off automatically when the A V Mute slide is close...

Page 60: ...r is in standby mode the P Power light is orange Language Select the language to be used for the projector menus 4 When you re finished press Esc or Menu Selecting Network Settings For information connecting the projector to a network and monitoring the projector over a network see Monitoring the Projector Over a Network on page 91 ...

Page 61: ...mber shown is close to 3000 or the information is displayed in red make sure you have a spare lamp handy Source Displays the input source currently being projected Input Signal computer RGB video and component video Displays the input signal setting Resolution computer RGB video and component video Displays the input resolution Video Signal composite and S Video Displays the video signal format no...

Page 62: ...displayed at startup and or when the A V Mute button is pressed Assign a password to prevent the projector from being turned on prevent your startup screen from being changed and lock network settings Disable the projector s buttons this is useful for example if you re projecting in a classroom and you want to ensure that no one touches the projector s buttons while you re using the remote control...

Page 63: ...n to unlock it See Where To Get Help on page 89 If someone else will be using the projector for awhile but you want to make sure that person returns it by a certain time you can temporarily disable the password for a set period When that time has elapsed the password is reactivated and must be entered before the projector can be used When you enable the Operation Lock feature all of the projector ...

Page 64: ...and select the Extended menu 3 Use the down arrow button and press Enter to select User s Logo 4 When you see a message asking if you want to use the present image as a user s logo select Yes and press Enter A selection box displays over the image 5 Use the arrow buttons on the projector or remote control to select the area of the image you want to use Once you have selected the area press Enter 6...

Page 65: ... Mute and Logo and press Enter 10 When you re finished press Menu to exit the menus Setting a Password 1 Press the Freeze button on the remote control for about five seconds until you see the Password Protect menu 2 Select Password and press Enter note The default setting for the Startup Screen option menu is On If the Startup Screen is set to Off the logo will not display at startup If the User s...

Page 66: ...lect Power On Protect and press Enter Select On then press Esc 3 To enable your screen logo select User s Logo Protect and press Enter Select On then press Esc When this feature is on the logo appears whenever the projector is turned on if the Startup Screen is enabled in the Extended menu see page 58 and as the A V Mute screen if you selected the Logo as the Display Background in the Extended men...

Page 67: ...ssage 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 again you can try to enter the correct password If you enter an incorrec...

Page 68: ...sable all the buttons or Operation Lock to disable all except the P Power button Then press Enter 5 Select Yes and press Enter to confirm the setting 6 Press the Menu button Installing Security Locks You can install two different types of security locks on the projector You can use the security slot on the base of the projector to install a Kensington Microsaver Security System See page 14 You can...

Page 69: ... button to display the confirmation screen Select Yes to reset all the default settings or No to cancel note The Computer Input 1 and 2 User s Logo Network menu settings Lamp Hours and Language settings do not return to their defaults when you select Reset All To reset the computer inputs use the Reset option on the Signal menu see page 54 for details To reset the network settings use the Reset op...

Page 70: ...70 Fine tuning the Projector ...

Page 71: ...part needs replacing contact your dealer or a qualified servicer This chapter covers the following Cleaning the lens Cleaning the projector case Cleaning and replacing the air filter Replacing the lamp Resetting the lamp timer Transporting the projector warning Before you clean any part of the projector turn it off and unplug the power cord Never open any cover on the projector except the lamp and...

Page 72: ...or stains moisten a soft cloth with water and a mild detergent Then wipe the case Do not use wax alcohol benzene paint thinner or other chemical detergents These can damage the case Cleaning and Replacing the Air Filter Your projector includes an air filter to ensure the best performance If dust collects on the air filter or vent on the bottom of the projector clean them as described below Dust cl...

Page 73: ...designed for computers and other office equipment If you don t have one gently clean them using a very soft brush such as an artist s paintbrush You can remove the air filter to clean both sides If the dirt is difficult to remove or if the filter is torn replace it Contact your dealer or call Epson at 800 463 7766 to obtain a new one part number V13H134A13 3 If you need to clean or replace the fil...

Page 74: ...our dealer or call Epson at 800 463 7766 for a replacement lamp Request part number V13H010L42 Follow these steps to replace the lamp 1 Press the P Power button twice to turn off the projector When you hear the projector beep twice unplug the power cord 2 If the projector has been on allow it to cool down for at least an hour or until the lamp is cool note Air filters contain polycarbonate ABS res...

Page 75: ...d on top of the projector 4 Slide the cover out then lift it off 5 Use the screwdriver to loosen the two screws holding the lamp in place You can t remove the screws 6 Hold the lamp as shown and pull it straight out note The lamp s in this product contain mercury Please consult your state and local regulations regarding disposal or recycling Do not put in the trash Don t remove these screws ...

Page 76: ...lace The opening should be almost covered and the top of the cover should be flush with the top of the projector Then slide the cover closed and tighten the screw 10 Reset the lamp timer as described in the next section caution Do not touch the glass portion of the lamp assembly Touching the glass could result in premature lamp failure note Be sure to seat the lamp fully and secure the lamp cover ...

Page 77: ...e Menu button on the remote control or projector and select the Reset menu Then press Enter 3 Select Reset Lamp Hours and press Enter You see a confirmation screen 4 Select Yes and press Enter 5 Press Esc to return to the main menu or the Menu button to exit the menu system note Do not reset the lamp timer if you have not replaced the lamp If you do the Lamp Hours will not accurately reflect the n...

Page 78: ...the original packaging material if possible If you do not have the original packaging use equivalent materials placing plenty of cushioning around the projector When transporting the projector as freight or checked luggage first put it in a carrying case then pack it in a firm box using cushioning around the case When you are hand carrying the projector be sure to use a carrying case note Epson sh...

Page 79: ... can t solve yourself This chapter explains the following Using the projector s on screen help system What to do when the projector s status lights flash Solving problems with the image or sound Solving password problems Solving problems with the remote control Solving problems monitoring the projector over a network Contacting technical support ...

Page 80: ...on s 3 Press Esc to view another topic or press Help to exit If none of the suggestions solves your problem see additional solutions to problems in the following sections What To Do When the Lights Flash The lights on top of the projector indicate the projector s status and let you know when a problem occurs If the projector is not working correctly first turn it off and unplug it Then plug the po...

Page 81: ... the projector for ventilation If you are using the projector at an altitude above 4921 ft 1500 m turn on High Altitude Mode as the Operation setting in the Extended menu see page 58 Also clean the air filter and air vents see page 72 If it continues to overheat you may need to replace the air filter Red Flashing red Off The lamp is burned out broken or not installed correctly or the lamp cover is...

Page 82: ...ck screen saver Try pressing a key on the computer If the power was switched off and then on again wait until the P Power light stops flashing and remains orange Then press the P Power button again Check the Video Signal Computer1 Input or Computer2 Input setting in the Signal menu to make sure it is correct for the selected source See page 54 for more information Messages may have been turned off...

Page 83: ...button on the projector or the remote control to select the correct source Allow a few seconds for the projector to sync up after pressing the button If you ve connected a laptop computer make sure it s set to display on an external monitor See page 36 The message Not Supported is displayed Make sure your computer s resolution doesn t exceed UXGA and the frequency is supported by the projector See...

Page 84: ...ution If this option isn t available select another compatible video format See page 107 Windows Right click the desktop select Properties click the Settings tab and select a different resolution Macintosh OS X On the Apple menu choose System Preferences then click Display or Displays Select a different resolution You also may need to modify existing presentation files if you created them for a di...

Page 85: ...source change this setting to PAL60 See page 56 for details Make sure the cables are securely connected at both ends Select the correct resolution see Compatible Video Formats on page 106 If you re projecting from a computer press the Enter Auto button on the remote control or the Enter button on the projector to adjust tracking and sync automatically If that doesn t work try adjusting the Sync an...

Page 86: ...age 53 for instructions If you re displaying video adjust the Color Saturation and Tint settings on the Image menu See page 53 for instructions Adjust the Brightness Contrast and Color Adjustment settings on the Image menu See page 53 Make sure the input signal setting on the Signal menu matches the signal from the connected device See page 54 for details If the image is too purple and you ve conn...

Page 87: ...es computer audio make sure the volume control on your computer is not turned all the way down or muted Make sure the audio cable is securely connected to both the projector and your computer See page 22 The wrong source may be selected Press the Source Search button on the projector or the remote control Solving Password Problems You have forgotten the password Write down the request code that ap...

Page 88: ...e low on power Replace the batteries as described on page 48 Dim the room lights and turn off any fluorescent lights Make sure the projector is not in direct sunlight Strong lighting especially fluorescent lights may affect the projector s infrared receivers If you still have trouble using the remote control disable one of the remote receivers using the Settings menu to block interference from bri...

Page 89: ... when a projector problem occurs Make sure that Standby Mode in the projector s Extended menu is set to Network On see page 58 Make sure that you ve connected the projector to the network and configured it correctly see page 93 Make sure you set up projector e mail alerts correctly in the Network menu see page 95 or in EMP Monitor see page 100 Where To Get Help Epson provides these technical suppo...

Page 90: ...riday Days and hours of support are subject to change without notice Toll or long distance charges may apply Before you call please have the following information ready Product name PowerLite 822 or PowerLite 83 Product serial number located on the bottom of the projector Proof of purchase such as a store receipt and date of purchase Computer or video configuration Description of the problem Purch...

Page 91: ... the mail notification function to receive e mail alerts about possible problems To use the software to manage your projectors first install EMP Monitor Then connect and configure the projector you want to monitor as described here This chapter covers the following information Installing the network software Connecting your projector to a network Selecting network settings Monitoring and controlli...

Page 92: ...se requirements Microsoft Windows 98SE Me 2000 SP4 or Windows XP IBM compatible PC with at least a Pentium III 1 2 GHz processor At least 256MB of RAM 512 recommended At least 128MB of free hard disk space XGA 1024 768 or better display adapter and monitor 16 bit color or higher Installing the Software on a Windows System 1 Insert the network software CD ROM in your computer s CD ROM or DVD drive ...

Page 93: ...s to connect the projector to your network and configure it with an IP address 1 Connect the projector to your network using a commercially available 100BaseTX or 10BaseT network cable Connect the cable to the LAN port on the projector 2 Press the projector s P Power button to turn it on ...

Page 94: ...ired LAN If your network assigns addresses automatically turn on the DHCP setting If your network does not assign addresses automatically turn off DHCP and enter the projector s IP Address Subnet Mask and Gateway Address as needed To enter numbers use the numeric buttons on the remote control PJLink Password Lets you enter a password for using the PJLink protocol to control the projector Web Contr...

Page 95: ...gs as necessary Mail Notification Select On to enable sending of an e mail if there is a problem with the projector SMTP Server Enter the IP address for the SMTP server for the projector You can enter a number from 0 to 255 in each field of the address Port Number Enter the SMTP server s port number The default value is 25 You can enter a numeric value from 1 to 65535 Destination Address 1 2 3 Cho...

Page 96: ...nitor make sure you ve installed the software available for Windows only as described on page 92 The computer you re using to monitor the projector should already be connected to your network Opening and Closing EMP Monitor To start EMP Monitor click Start Programs or All Programs EPSON Projector EMP Monitor If you ve added the program to the Startup programs folder then it may already be open If ...

Page 97: ...Monitoring Your Projector The EMP Monitor screen lets you monitor your projector status and check if a problem has occurred For the most current status click the Refresh button The following table describes the EMP Monitor status icons Group status icons No warnings or problems in the projector group Warning or problem in a projector in the group Monitoring disabled Right click the icon and select...

Page 98: ...d as the Standby Mode setting in the Extended menu see page 58 Network error Esc VP net communication error Power status icons The projector is powered on normal status The projector is powered off normal status The projector is powered on abnormal status The projector is powered off abnormal status Temperature level status icons The projector s internal temperature is normal low The projector s i...

Page 99: ...aned or replaced Air flow sensor error Contact Epson as described on page 89 Lamp cover door open Close the lamp cover door Lamp out The lamp has reached the end of its life Lamp failure at power on The lamp has reached its end of life or is installed incorrectly High internal temperature error The projector is turned off automatically Internal system error Contact Epson as described on page 89 Fa...

Page 100: ...cation event buttons to select the conditions under which an e mail alert will be sent 8 When you re done click the OK button If a projector experiences a problem EMP Monitor sends an e mail message to each of the addresses you entered in the Set mail notification function window The subject line and body of the message includes the projector s name and the warning or error similar to the those li...

Page 101: ... turn the projector on and select Wired LAN from the Network menu to display the IP address of the projector See page 94 You see a login screen 4 Do one of the following If you didn t set a Web Control Password in the Network menu click OK If you set a Web Control password in the Network menu enter it in the Password box then click OK You see a screen displaying the settings you can change 5 Selec...

Page 102: ...102 Monitoring the Projector Over a Network ...

Page 103: ...High brightness mode 2080 lumens Low brightness mode Brightness ANSI PowerLite 83 2200 lumens High brightness mode 1760 lumens Low brightness mode Contrast ratio 400 1 Image size 30 to 300 inches 0 8 to 7 6 meters Projection distance 2 7 to 34 feet 0 9 to 10 4 meters Projection methods Front rear ceiling Focus adjustment Manual Zoom adjustment Manual Internal sound system 10 W monaural Optical asp...

Page 104: ...l Range 20 feet 6 meters Batteries 2 Alkaline AA Dimensions Height including feet 4 3 inches 108 mm Width 12 9 inches 327 mm Depth 9 6 inches 245 mm Weight 6 4 lb 2 9 kg Electrical Rated frequency 50 60 Hz Power supply 100 to 120 VAC 2 8 A 200 to 240 VAC 1 2 A Power consumption Operating 248 W Standby 4 1 W network off 5 W network on note Lamp life results will vary depending upon mode selected en...

Page 105: ...rating 20 to 80 RH non condensing Storage 10 to 90 RH non condensing Altitude Up to 4 900 feet 1 500 m Up to 7 500 feet 2 286 m with High Altitude Mode enabled see page 58 Safety and Approvals United States FCC Part15B Class B DoC UL60950 1 Canada ICES 003 Class B CSA C22 2 No 60950 1 Pixelworks DNX ICs are used in this projector ...

Page 106: ...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 M PAL N PAL PAL60 SECAM 60 60 50 60 50 60 50 TV525i TV625i SDTV 480p and 480i SDTV 576p and 576i HDTV720p HDTV720p HDTV1080i HDTV1080i 60 50 60 50 60 50 60 50 ...

Page 107: ...ctor see the following table for compatible formats For best results the computer s resolution should be set to match the projector s native resolution 1024 768 If this resolution isn t available select one of the other compatible formats Windows Right click the desktop select Properties click the Settings tab and select a compatible resolution For a notebook displaying through an external monitor...

Page 108: ...VGA 120 56 60 72 75 85 120 800 600 800 600 800 600 800 600 800 600 800 600 XGA 60 XGA 70 XGA 75 XGA 85 XGA 120 60 70 75 85 120 1024 768 1024 768 1024 768 1024 768 1024 768 SXGA1 70 SXGA1 75 SXGA1 85 SXGA1 100 70 75 85 120 1152 864 1152 864 1152 864 1024 768 SXGA2 60 SXGA2 75 SXGA2 85 60 75 85 1280 960 1280 960 1280 960 SXGA3 60 SXGA3 75 SXGA3 85 60 75 85 1280 1024 1280 1024 1280 1024 SXGA 60 SXGA ...

Page 109: ... 60 MAC19 MAC21 117 95 75 67 75 59 75 75 640 480 800 600 1024 768 640 480 832 624 1024 768 1024 768 1152 870 SDTV 480i SDTV 576i SDTV 480p SDTV 576p 60 50 60 50 720 480 720 576 720 480 720 576 HDTV 720p HDTV 1080i 50 60 50 60 1280 720 1920 1080 Mode Refresh Rate Hz Resolution ...

Page 110: ...110 Technical Specifications ...

Page 111: ...for the plug Failure to comply with these precautions could result in sparks or fire Do not insert the plug into an outlet with dust present Insert the plug firmly into the outlet Do not overload wall outlets extension cords or integral convenience receptacles This can cause fire or electric shock Do not place the projector where the cord can be walked on This may result in fraying or damage to th...

Page 112: ...r recycling Do not put in the trash Unplug the projector during lightning storms or when it will not be used for extended periods Do not place the projector and or remote control on top of heat producing equipment or in a hot location If you use the projector in a country other than where you purchased it use the correct power cord for that country Do not stand on the projector or place heavy obje...

Page 113: ...enna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help WARNING The connection of a non shielded equipment interface cable to this equipment will invalidate the FCC Certification or Declaration of this device and may caus...

Page 114: ...114 Notices ...

Page 115: ...g 40 82 Brightness setting 40 53 82 86 Browser monitoring projector with 101 Buttons disabling projector 57 68 C Cables 11 to 14 90 Camcorder connecting to 24 to 31 Carrying case optional 78 Ceiling mount 14 17 projection 17 59 Cleaning air filter and vents 72 to 74 lens 72 projector case 72 Color adjusting 45 52 to 54 problems 86 specifications 103 Color Adjustment setting 54 Color Mode 45 53 Col...

Page 116: ...ng 38 Foot release lever 39 Freeze button 46 Front projection 16 to 17 59 Front Ceiling setting 17 59 Full Lock setting 57 68 G Game color mode 45 53 Game console connecting to 24 to 31 H Height of image adjusting 39 Help 9 89 to 90 Help system using 80 High Altitude Mode setting 59 105 High brightness 40 74 82 103 I iBook connecting to 18 to 19 iMac connecting to 13 18 to 20 Image capturing and s...

Page 117: ... 50 69 Settings 50 56 to 57 Signal 50 54 to 56 User s Logo 64 to 65 using 50 to 52 Messages setting 58 Monitor external 21 Monitoring projector e mail notifications 95 to 96 100 EMP Monitor 96 to 100 with browser 101 Moving projector 78 N Network connecting to 93 managing projector remotely 91 to 101 menu 50 60 94 to 96 problems 89 settings 60 94 to 96 97 system requirements 92 Network Protect pas...

Page 118: ...25 Rear projection 17 59 Registration 10 Remote control problems 88 receivers disabling 57 82 88 replacing 14 90 replacing batteries 48 specifications 104 using 43 to 48 Remote Receiver setting 57 82 88 Replacing air filter 72 to 74 lamp 74 to 77 remote control 14 90 remote control batteries 48 Request code password 67 Reset menu 50 69 Resolution 7 61 103 107 to 109 S Safety approvals 105 instruct...

Page 119: ... 86 cut off image 41 84 image quality 85 to 86 image shape 84 network problems 89 no image 82 to 83 no sound 87 password 87 remote control problems 88 Turning off audio 46 picture 46 projector 42 Turning on password 66 projector 34 to 35 User s Logo 59 66 Typing the password 67 U Unpacking projector 11 User s Logo creating 64 to 65 displaying 65 to 66 turning on 59 66 V VCR connecting to 24 VGA co...

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