Epson 821p Product Information Guide - Page 10

Epson PowerLite 821p Projector Starting the Projector with a Password Caution: If you lose the remote control, you will not be able to enter the password; so keep the remote control in a safe place at all times. When the password function is enabled, you see this screen when you turn on the projector: Projector Status Lights The lights on top of the projector indicate the projector's status and let you know when a problem occurs. Power light Lamp light Temperature light Hold down the Num button on the remote control as you use the numeric keypad buttons to enter the password. Once you have entered the password correctly, the password screen closes, and projection begins. If the password is not correct, you see the message Wrong password. Please try again. If you enter an incorrect password three times in succession, you see the message 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, enter the correct password. If you have forgotten the password, contact Epson for assistance and give them the request code number that appears in the Password Protect Release screen. If you enter an incorrect password 30 times in a row, the projector remains locked and you must contact an authorized Epson servicer to unlock it. Disabling the Projector's Buttons When you enable the Operation Lock function, all the projector's buttons are disabled except for the P Power button. Follow these steps to disable the projector's buttons: 1. Press the Menu button. 2. Select the Setting menu and press Enter. 3. Select Operation Lock and press the Enter button. 4. Select ON and press Enter. Then select Yes and press Enter to confirm the setting. 5. Press the Menu button to exit the menu system. Note: You can cancel Operation Lock by pressing the projector's Enter button for 7 seconds. If the projector is not working correctly, first turn it off and unplug it. Then plug the power cord back in and turn on the projector. If this does not solve the problem, check the status lights on top of the projector and try the solutions recommended in the following table. Power light Flashing green Green Flashing orange Orange Red Flashing red Red Lamp light Off Off Off Off Off Off Off Temp light Off Description The projector is warming up. Off The projector is operating normally. Off The projector is cooling down. Wait for the light to stop flashing before unplugging it. Off The projector is in sleep mode. Unplug it or press the P Power button to turn it on. Red The projector has overheated and turned itself off. Let it cool for 5 minutes, then turn it back on. Make sure there is space around and under the projector for ventilation. Also, clean the air filter and vents. If it still overheats, replace the filter. Flashing orange The projector is too hot. Clean the air filter and vents and make sure there is plenty of space for ventilation. Room temperature should not exceed 90 °F. Flashing There is a problem with the fan red or sensor. Unplug the projector and contact Epson. 10 - Epson PowerLite 821p Projector 9/04