Epson 821p User Manual

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Solving Problems

If you’re projecting from a composite or S-video source, check the

Video Signal

setting in the Signal menu. In most cases, leave it

set at

Auto

. If you’re using a 60-Hz PAL video source, change this

setting to

PAL60

. See page 57 for details.

Make sure the cables are securely connected at both ends.

If you’re projecting from a computer, select the correct resolution;
see “Compatible Computer Display Formats” on page 97.

If you’re projecting from a computer, press the

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

and

Tracking

settings in the Signal menu. See

page 56.

The image is blurry.

Adjust the focus using the focus ring.

Make sure the lens cap is off.

There may be dirt or smears on the lens. Clean the lens as
described on page 70.

Make sure the lens is not fogged by condensation. You may need
to wait before using the projector after moving it from a cold
environment.

Make sure the projection distance is within the range described on
page 14.

Adjust the

Sharpness

setting on the Image menu (see page 54).

You should be able to see the effect on the screen immediately.

Adjust the

Brightness

and

Contrast

settings in the image menu;

see page 54.

note

If you turn on

Auto

Keystone

in the Setting

menu (see page 58) or change
the

Sharpness

setting in the

Image menu (see page 54),
you may have trouble
adjusting the focus using the
focus ring. Reset these settings
to their default values if you
want to use the focus ring; see
page 68
.

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