Sanyo PLC-XU355A, PLC-XU305A owner manual Appendix, Troubleshooting

Appendix

Troubleshooting

Before calling your dealer or service center for assistance, check the items below once again.

–Make sure you have properly connected the projector to peripheral equipment as described on pages 16-18.

–Make sure all equipment is connected to AC outlet and the power is turned on.

–When the projector does not project an image from the connected computer, restart the computer.

	Problem:	– Solutions
No power		– Plug the power cord of the projector into the AC outlet.
		– See if the POWER indicator lights red.
		– Wait until the POWER indicator stops blinking to turn on the projector
		again. The projector can be turned on after the POWER indicator
		turns red. See page 20.
		– Check the WARNING indicator. If the WARNING indicator lights red,
		projector cannot be turned on. See page 61.
		– Check the projection lamp. See page 64.
		– Unlock the Key lock function for the projector. See page 56.
The initial display is not shown.		– Make sure Off or Countdown off are not chosen at display
		function. See page 48.
The initial display is not same		– Make sure User or Off are not chosen at Logo (select)
as the default set.		function. See page 49.
Input signal switches automatically.		– Make sure Input search function is adjusted properly. See page 47.
(or does not switch automatically)
When the projector is on and		– That is the Filter warning icon. See page 58.
youpress the input button, an icon
other than the Lamp mode icon
appears.
An icon other than Input mode or		– That is the Lamp replacement icon or the Filter warning icon. See
Lamp mode icon appears.		pages 58, 64.
Image is out of focus.		– Adjust focus of the projector. See page 25.
		– Provide proper distance between the projector and the projection
		screen. See page 15.
		– Check the projection lens to see if it needs cleaning. See page 63.
		– Moving the projector from a cool to warm place may result in
		moisture condensation on the projection lens. In such cases, leave
		the projector off and wait until condensation evaporates.
Image is Left/Right reversed.		– Check the Ceiling/Rear function. See page 52.
Image is Top/Bottom reversed.		– Check the Ceiling function. See page 52.
Picture is not bright enough.		– Check if the Contrast or Brightness are adjusted properly. See
		pages 36,43.
		– Check if Image mode is selected properly. See pages 35,42.
		– Check the lamp control function. See pages 27,55.
		– Check the LAMP REPLACE indicator. If it lights, the end of lamp life
		is approaching. Replace the lamp with a new one promptly. See page
		64.

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