Epson ELP-3300 owner manual Troubleshooting

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Troubleshooting

This chapter describes what problems are indicated by the status lights and provides information on what to do if you are having problems with the projector. It is divided into the following sections:

General problems with the projector. See this section if the projector is not working and to find out what the status lights are indicating.

Problems with the screen image. See this section if you cannot project an image or if the screen image is not good.

Problems with the remote control. See this section if the projector or computer does not respond correctly when you use the remote control.

If you have a problem, check the appropriate section and follow all suggestions that apply to your problem. If none of the suggested solutions solves the problem, call your ELP-3300 dealer or call the EPSON Connection. In the U.S., call (800) 922-8911. In Canada, call (800) BUY-EPSON.

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Contents Epson Page Iii Important Safety Information Remote Control Information Important Information About Your ELP-3300Ambient light is too bright Readme File Information Contents Using the Projector Remote Control of the Computer Troubleshooting Introduction Getting the Most Out of Your Projector Serial Communication Kit Optional Accessories About This Manual Safety Instructions Safety Instructions Where to Get Help 800Electronic support services Epson Download Service614 529-1611or your local CompuServe access number Energy Star ComplianceInstallation Unpacking the Projector Additional components Setting Up the Projector Maximum ZoomSetting Up the Projector Connecting to a Computer Connecting to a PC desktop computer Connecting to a PC laptop computer Connecting to a desktop Macintosh Connecting to a PowerBook Connecting to a Video Source Yellow Video/audio cable Connecting to an Audio Source Connecting to an External Speaker or PA System You should now adjust the Fade menu setting. SeeSetting Up Serial Communication Connecting the serial cableInstalling the software Modem port is identified by the following iconConnecting the Remote Control with the Lead Wire Installation Using the Projector Turning the Equipment On and Off Focusing and Positioning the Screen Image Using the Projector Controlling the Projector Controlling the ProjectorStandby Sync + Button/component Function Adjusting the settings from ELP Link You see a screen similar to the followingMonitoring the Projector Using Rear Projection Using the Menus Accessing the Menus Following table shows the settings for each of the menusChanging menu settings To close the menus, again press the Menu buttonAccessing ELP Link menus Menu Settings Restoring the default settingsComputer menu Tracking Lines until they disappearScreen wider than the projector’s area Video menu Display menu Blank To Blue. For a description of Blank, seeRear Proj Projection, Rear Proj should be offAudio menu Options menu Custom menu LanguageJapanese Using the Menus Remote Control of the Computer ELP Remote Programmer Templates Windows MacintoshStarting the ELP Remote Programmer Do the following to start the ELP Remote ProgrammerRemote Control of the Computer Element Function Assigning a Macro to a Programmable Button Using record mode Assigning a Macro to a Programmable ButtonRemote Control of the Computer Using manual mode Activating a TemplateELP Remote Programmer Menus Maintenance Cleaning the Lens Cleaning the Projector CaseCleaning the Air Filter Cleaning the Air Filter Cleaning the Trackball Cleaning the Trackball Replacing the Lamp Turn the projector over so you can access the lamp cover When the screws are loose, lift off the lamp coverLift up the handle and pull out the lamp Resetting the lamp timer Replacing the Fuse Replacing the Fuse Maintenance Troubleshooting Problems with the Projector Status light ColorFor specific problems, see the following Power status light does not come onTemperature status light is orange Problems with the Image or Sound An image does not appear on the screenOnly the test pattern is displayed Colors of the image are not right Problems with the Remote Control Using the trackball has no effect Troubleshooting Technical Specifications GeneralOptical Electrical Supported Monitor Displays Pin Assignments Monitor and VGA connector pin assignments Glossary Brightness. The balance of light and dark shades in an image82Glossary Glossary83 84Glossary Index 86Index Index87 88Index Index89 66-68 Tint