NEC Comprehensive Troubleshooting Guide for VT48 and VT58 Projectors

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7. Appendix

Troubleshooting Check List

Before contacting your dealer or service personnel, check the following list to be sure repairs are needed also by referring to the “Troubleshooting” section in your user’s manual. This checklist below will help us solve your problem more efficiently.

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Frequency of occurrence always sometimes (How often?_____________________) other (__________________)

Power

No power (POWER indicator does not light green) See also “Sta- tus Indicator (STATUS)”.

Power cable's plug is fully inserted into the wall outlet.

Main power switch is pressed to the ON position.

Lamp cover is installed correctly .

Lamp Hours Used (lamp operation hours) was cleared after lamp replacement.

No power even though you press and hold the POWER button for 1 second.

Video and Audio

Shut down during operation.

Power cable's plug is fully inserted into the wall outlet.

Lamp cover is installed correctly .

Power Management is turned off (only models with the Power Management function).

Off Timer is turned off (only models with the Off Timer function ).

No image is displayed from your PC or video equipment to the projector.

Still no image even though you connect the projector to the PC first, then start the PC.

Enabling your notebook PC’s signal output to the projector.

A combination of function keys will enable/disable the ex- ternal display. Usually, the combination of the “Fn” key along with one of the 12 function keys turns the external display on or off.

No image (blue or black background, no display).

Still no image even though you press the AUTO ADJUST but- ton.

Still no image even though you carry out [Reset] in the projector’s menu.

Signal cable's plug is fully inserted into the input connector

A message appears on the screen.

( _____________________________________________ )

The source connected to the projector is active and available.

Still no image even though you adjust the brightness and/or the contrast.

Input source's resolution and frequency are supported by the projector.

Image is too dark.

Remains unchanged even though you adjust the brightness and/or the contrast.

Image is distorted.

Image appears to be trapezoidal (unchanged even though you carry out the [Keystone] adjustment).

Parts of the image are lost.

Still unchanged even though you press the AUTO ADJUST but- ton.

Still unchanged even though you carry out [Reset] in the projector’s menu.

Image is shifted in the vertical or horizontal direction.

Horizontal and vertical positions are correctly adjusted on a computer signal.

Input source's resolution and frequency are supported by the projector.

Some pixels are lost.

Image is flickering.

Still unchanged even though you press the AUTO ADJUST but- ton.

Still unchanged even though you carry out [Reset] in the projector’s menu.

Image shows flickering or color drift on a computer signal.

Image appears blurry or out of focus.

Still unchanged even though you checked the signal’s resolu- tion on PC and changed it to projector’s native resolution.

Still unchanged even though you adjusted the focus.

No sound.

Audio cable is correctly connected to the audio input of the projector.

Still unchanged even though you adjusted the volume level.

AUDIO OUT is connected to your audio equipment (only mod- els with the AUDIO OUT connector).

Other

Remote control does not work.

No obstacles between the sensor of the projector and the re- mote control.

Projector is placed near a fluorescent light that can disturb the infrared remote controls.

Batteries are new and are not reversed in installation.

Buttons on the projector cabinet do not work ( only models with the Key Lock function).

Control Panel Lock is not turned on or is disabled in the menu.

Still unchanged even though you press and hold the EXIT but- ton for a minimum of 10 seconds.

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Contents VT580/VT480/VT58/VT57/VT48 Page Safety Cautions PrecautionsDOC Compliance Notice for Canada only Disposing of your used productImportant Safeguards InstallationImportant Information RF Interference for USA onlyFire and Shock Precautions IiiRemote Control Precautions Lamp ReplacementLamp Characteristic Table of Contents Table of Contents Convenient FeaturesUsing On-Screen Menu MaintenanceWhats in the Box? For VT580 and VT480 onlyFeatures youll enjoy Introduction to the ProjectorIntroduction Congratulations on Your Purchase of the ProjectorPart Names of the Projector Front/TopRear Introduction Bottom Attaching the supplied carrying handleTop Features Introduction Terminal Panel Features VT58/VT57/VT48Part Names of the Remote Control PowerIntroduction Battery Installation Operating Range for Wireless Remote ControlSetting Up the Screen and the Projector Selecting a Location VT580/VT480/VT58/VT57Installation and Connections Selecting a Location VT48 240Installation and Connections Throw Distance and Screen Size Distance ChartVT580/VT480/VT58/VT57 VT48Installation and Connections Reflecting the ImageConnecting Your PC or Macintosh Computer Making ConnectionsEnabling the computer’s external display Installation and Connections To connect Scart output RGB Installation and Connections Connecting an External Monitor Daisy chain connection is not possibleAudio cable not supplied Video cable not supplied Lamp Projecting an Image Basic Operation Turning on the ProjectorProjecting an Image Basic Operation Press the Enter button to execute the selectionDetecting the Signal Automatically Using the Remote ControlSelecting a Source Adjusting the Picture Size and Position Adjust the Tilt FootLift the front edge of the projector Projecting an Image Basic Operation Zoom FocusAdjusting with buttons on the cabinet Adjusting with the Remote ControlCorrecting Keystone Distortion Correcting Keystone DistortionPress the Select or button to select On Turning Up or Down Volume Adjusting the Image Using Auto AdjustOptimizing RGB Picture Automatically Turning off the Projector To turn off the projectorAfter Use Turning off the Image and Sound Freezing a PictureEnlarging a Picture Changing Lamp Mode Convenient FeaturesTo enable the Security function Preventing the Unauthorized Use of the ProjectorSelect Yes and press the Enter button To disable the Security function Type in your keyword and press the Enter buttonUsing Remote Mouse Receiver VT580/VT480 only Connecting the remote mouse receiver to your computerWhen operating a computer via the remote mouse receiver When connecting using the USB terminalAbout Drag Mode SelectUsing On-Screen Menu Using the MenusUsing On-Screen Menu For Adjusting items Slide barFor Selecting items Solid triangle For Selecting items Radio buttonIndicates the Control Panel Lock is enabled Menu ElementsList of Menu Items PictureReset Preset Detail Settings Selecting Reference Setting ReferenceSelecting Gamma Correction Mode Gamma Correction Adjusting Color Temperature Color TemperatureUsing On-Screen Menu Adjusting White Balance White Balance Adjusting Brightness, Contrast, Sharpness, Color and HueReset Menu Descriptions & Functions Image OptionsSelecting Noise Reduction Level Noise Reduction CopyrightMenu Descriptions & Functions Setup Selecting Communication Speed Communication Speed Disabling the Cabinet Buttons Control Panel LockSetting Auto Adjust Auto Adjust Enabling Power Management Power ManagementSelecting Menu Color Menu Color Select Selecting Menu Display Time Menu Display TimeUsing On-Screen Menu Enabling Fan Speed Mode Fan Mode Selecting Signal Format Signal SelectEnabling Key Sound and Error Sound Beep Enabling the deinterlace DeinterlaceMenu Descriptions & Functions Information Usage TimeSource Menu Descriptions & Functions Reset Using On-Screen Menu VersionReturning to Factory Default Reset Clearing Lamp Hour Meter Clear Lamp HoursCleaning or Replacing the Filters To clean the air-filterTo replace the filter sponge Cleaning the Cabinet and the Lens MaintenanceReinstall the new filter cover Clear the filter hours used Replacing the Lamp To replace the lampRemove the lamp housing Install a new lamp housingReattach the lamp cover Maintenance Troubleshooting Indicator Messages Power IndicatorProblem Check These Items AppendixPage Specifications OpticalElectrical VT580/VT480 3.1 1.3A VT58/VT57/VT48 2.4 1.0AMechanical VT580/VT480/VT58/VT48Cabinet Dimensions 120.8Pin Assignments of D-Sub Computer Input Connector Mini D-Sub 15 Pin ConnectorCompatible Input Signal List PC Control Codes and Cable Connection PC Control Codes VT580/VT480PC Control Codes VT58/VT57/VT48 Cable ConnectionAppendix PC Control Connector DIN-8P Troubleshooting Check List PowerComputer TravelCare a service for international travelers TravelCare GuideAsia and Middle East Application Sheet for TravelCare Service Program Condition of your TravelCare Service Program