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Does not turn on | • | Check that the power cable is plugged in and that the main power switch on the projector is on. See pages 1- |
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| • | Ensure that the lens hood or the lamp cover is installed correctly. See pages |
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| • | Check to see if the projector has overheated or the lamp has reached the end of its usable life. If there is |
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| insufficient ventilation around the projector or if the room where you’re presenting is particularly warm, move |
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| • | The lamp may fail to light. Wait a full minute and then turn on the power again. |
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| • | The lamp has reached the end of its usable life. Replace the lamp. |
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Will turn off | • | Ensure that the Power Management is off. See page |
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No picture | • | Use the menu or Source/Input button to select your source (RGB 1/2, DVI, Video, |
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| • | Ensure your cables are connected properly. |
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| • | Use menus to adjust the brightness and contrast. See page |
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| • | Select correct option in the Signal Select for current signal. See page |
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| • | Select RGB/Component when connecting DVD player to RGB connector of the projector. See page |
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| • | Apply a standard RGB signal when using RGB connector. |
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| • | Adjust picture for RGB signal. |
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| • | Make sure each setting is correct. |
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| • | If the problem still persists, reset the settings or adjustments to factory preset levels using the Factory Default |
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| • | If Security is enabled, a keyword or PC card as a protect key is required. |
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| • | Remove the lens cap. |
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| • | When using with a notebook PC, be sure to connect between the projector and the notebook PC before turning |
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| on the power to the notebook PC. In most cases signal cannot be output from RGB output unless the notebook |
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| PC is turned on after connecting with the projector. |
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| * | If the screen goes blank while using your remote control, it may be the result of the computer's |
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| * | If you accidentally hit the POWER button on the remote control, wait 60 seconds and then press the POWER |
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| • | See also the next page. |
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Image isn’t square to the | • | Reposition the projector to improve its angle to the screen. See page |
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screen | • | Use the 3DReform function to correct the trapezoid distortion. See page |
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Picture is blurred | • | Adjust the focus. See page |
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| • | Reposition the projector to improve its angle to the screen. See page |
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| • | Ensure that the distance between the projector and screen is within the adjustment range of the lens. See page |
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| • | Condensation may form on the lens if the projector is cold, brought into a warm place and is then turned on. |
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| Should this happen, let the projector stand until there is no condensation on the lens. |
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Image is scrolling verti- | • | Use the menus or Source/Input button on the remote control or the cabinet to select the source you want to |
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Remote control does | • | Install new batteries. See page |
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not work | • | Make sure there are no obstacles between you and the projector. See page |
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| • | Stand within 22 feet (7 m) of the projector. See page |
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| • | Check if one or more remote sensors are enabled. Select [Projector Options] → [Setup] → [Page 5] → |
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| [Remote Sensor] from the menu. See page |
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| • | If the remote control cable plug is inserted into the REMOTE 2 IN jack, the remote control does not function |
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| wirelessly. See page |
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| • | Make sure that the remote control’s ID corresponds with the projector’s ID. See page |
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Indicator is lit or blink- | • | See the Power/Status/Lamp Indicator on page |
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Cross color in RGB | • | If Auto Adjust is off, turn it on or adjust the image manually with the Position/Clock in the Image Options. See |
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USB mouse does not | • | Make sure that your USB mouse is properly connected to the projector. |
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No | • | Press MUTE OSD if the image is muted. Or press and hold CTL and press MUTE OSD button. See page |
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