NEC LT180 manual Troubleshooting Check List, Power, Video and Audio, Other

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9. 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 Hour Meter (lamp operation hours) was cleared after lamp replacement.

No power even though you press and hold the POWER button for a minimum of 2 seconds.

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).

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

Video and Audio

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 background, logo, 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" or “3D Reform” 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.

One or more remote sensors are enabled (only models with the Remote Sensor Selection function).

Batteries are new and are not reversed in installation.

If present on the remote control, projector selector switch is not used.

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

Cabinet Button 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 LT180 Precautions Safety CautionsImportant Information DOC Compliance NoticeRF Interference Important SafeguardsInstallation Iii Fire and Shock PrecautionsWhat’s in the Box? Lamp ReplacementTable of Contents Table of Contents Introduction Features you’ll enjoy on the LT180 projectorIntroduction to the Projector Congratulations on Your Purchase of The LT180 ProjectorIntroduction Part Names of the Projector Top Features Terminal Panel Features Part Names of the Remote Control Introduction Remote Control Precautions Battery InstallationOperating Range for Wireless Remote Control Installation and Connections Selecting a Location Setting Up the Screen and the ProjectorThrow Distance and Screen Size Distance ChartRear Projection Applications Making Connections Connecting Your PC or Macintosh ComputerADP-SC1 To connect Scart output RGBTo do so Connecting an External MonitorComponent Audio in OUT Connecting Your DVD PlayerVideo Connecting Your VCR or Laser Disc PlayerConnecting the Supplied Power Cable Turning on the Projector Cabinet controls Remote controlProjecting AN Image Basic Operation Cabinet controls Using the cabinet buttons Adjusting the Picture Size and PositionUsing the Remote Control Selecting a SourceUsing the Adjustable Rear Foot Zoom Adjusting the Tilt FootFocus Correcting the Vertical Keystone DistortionOptimizing an RGB Image Automatically Turning Up or Down VolumeAdjusting the Image Using Auto Adjust To turn off the projector Turning off the ProjectorAfter Use Turning Off the Image and Sound Convenient FeaturesFreezing a Picture Reducing Video Noise Noise ReductionGetting the Information on Lamp Usage and Projector Usage Using the Menus Using ON-SCREEN MenuFor Selecting items Solid triangle For Adjusting items Slide barFor Selecting items Return key symbol, Radio button List of Menu Items Selecting Wall Color Correction Mode Wall Color AdjustmentMenu Descriptions & Functions PictureImage Normal Cinema Native Selecting Aspect Ratio Aspect RatioSetup Selecting Projector Orientation Orientation AdvancedSelecting Communication Speed Communication Speed Preventing the Unauthorized use of the projector SecurityUsing ON-SCREEN Menu To disable the Security function Enabling Power Management Power Management Enabling Fan Speed Mode Fan ModeSelecting Signal Format Signal Select Disabling the Cabinet Buttons Cabinet ButtonInformation Returning to Factory Default Factory Default ResetCurrent Signal All DataReplacing the Lamp MaintenanceTo replace the lamp PreparationSelect Elect Push here Cleaning the Cabinet and the Lens Power Indicator Indicator Condition Projector Condition TroubleshootingStatus Indicator Lamp IndicatorDoes not turn on Common Problems & SolutionsProblem Check These Items Troubleshooting Electrical SpecificationsModel Number LT180 Optical Mechanical Appendix Cabinet DimensionsPin No RGB Signal Analog YCbCr Signal Pin Assignments of Computer in D-Sub RGB ConnectorMini D-Sub 15 Pin Connector PC Control Codes and Cable Connection PC Control Connector Mini DIN-8PPC Control codes Cable ConnectionSignal Compatible Input Signal ListPower Troubleshooting Check ListVideo and Audio OtherSignal cable Installation environmentComputer Video equipmentTravelCare Guide Repair servicesReplacement product rental service Oceania EuropeNorth America Asia and Middle East Huamark, Bangkapi, Bangkok 10240, Thailand Company & Name with signature Dear Sir s To NEC or NECs Authorized Service StationService Options Condition of your TravelCare Service ProgramWarranty Exclusions Charges for Warranty Exclusions and Out of Warranty CaseLoan Service Charges and Conditions