Mitsubishi Electronics LVP-S120A user manual Troubleshooting, Problems Cause Possible Solutions

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Troubleshooting

The following offers solutions to some of the common problems you may encounter. We suggest that you consult this chart before contacting your dealer.

PROBLEMS

CAUSE

POSSIBLE SOLUTIONS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

• The air intake vents, exhaust vents or air filter

• Remove the object.

 

 

 

is clogged with dust or some object.

 

 

 

 

POWER indicator does not light up.

 

 

 

 

• Power cord is unplugged from the outlet.

• Plug the power cord into the outlet.

 

 

 

• Power cord is disconnected from the projector.

• Insert the power cord into the projector.

 

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• The main switch is turned off.

• Turn the main switch on.

 

 

• The lamp lid is open.

• Close the lamp lid.

 

 

POWER indicator blinks red.

 

 

 

The power is off.

• The projector has been turned on again too soon

• Wait for the lighting sequence.

 

 

after having been turned off.

 

 

 

 

• When the power switch was turned off while

• Turn the power switch on and off several times.

 

 

 

the fan was running, during or after lamp

 

 

 

 

operation.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

• The room temperature is too high.

• Refer to "Indicators" on page 36.

 

 

 

(Does the LAMP indicator show an unusual

 

 

 

 

condition?)

 

 

 

 

• Lamp is no longer working.

• Replace the lamp with a new one.

 

 

 

POWER indicator blinks between red and green.

 

 

 

 

• The filter cover or lamp cover is not closed.

• Close the cover correctly.

 

 

 

• When the LAMP indicator or the TEMP

• Contact your dealer.

 

 

 

indicator is either on or blinking, the main unit

 

 

 

 

requires repairs.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

• Lens is covered by lens cap.

• Take the lens cap off.

 

 

 

• When the LAMP indicator or the TEMP

• Replace the lamp with a new one.

 

 

 

indicator is either on or blinking, the main unit

 

 

 

No picture appears

requires repairs.

 

 

 

• The equipment connected to this projector is not

• Turn on the connected equipment.

 

 

on the screen.

 

 

 

turned on.

 

 

 

 

• Hookup is not made correctly with other equipment.

• Confirm the hookup.

 

 

 

• The input source is not selected correctly.

• Select the correct source according to the equip-

 

 

 

 

ment connected to this projector.

 

 

The image is

• The projector is not at a right angle to the screen.

• Adjust the angle of the projector to make a right

 

 

distorted.

 

angle to the screen. See page 11.

 

 

The image is dark.

• Brightness, tint and color are not adjusted cor-

• Adjust brightness, tint and color correctly.

 

 

 

rectly.

 

 

 

 

• The projecting distance is beyond the focused area.

• Adjust the projecting distance. See page 10.

 

 

 

• Lens is dirty.

• Clean lens.

 

 

 

• Screen size exceeds screen size specifications.

• Reduce screen size to within 23" to 245".

 

 

The image is

• Brightness and contrast are not adjusted cor-

• Adjust brightness, contrast.

 

 

blurred.

rectly.

 

 

 

• FINE adjustment is not made correctly.

• Make FINE adjustment.

 

 

 

 

 

 

• Tracking is not adjusted.

• Adjust tracking.

 

 

 

• The projector is not at a right angle to the screen.

• Adjust the angle of the projector to make a

 

 

 

 

right angle to the screen. See page 11.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The image remains

• When you see the stationary image for a long time, it may remain on the screen if you change the

 

 

blurred.

image. It is not a breakdown. The blurred image will disappear in a few minutes.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Red, blue or green dots

• It is normal.

 

 

 

are viewed on the text of

 

 

 

 

image.

 

 

 

 

The image is

• The cable for connection with other equipment

• Plug the connecting cable securely into the

 

 

distorted on the

is not plugged securely into the terminal.

terminal. See pages 12-14.

 

 

screen and noise is

• The projector is installed too close to other

• Install the projector far away from other

 

 

heard.

equipment.

equipment.

 

 

No sound is heard.

• Volume is not turned up.

• Turn up the volume.

 

 

• Connection to other equipment is not made

• Check connections.

 

 

 

correctly.

See pages 12-14.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Nothing is displayed on

• The PC monitor is not turned on.

• Turn on the monitor.

 

 

the PC monitor.

 

 

 

 

Warm air comes out of

• This is typical of the LCD projector.

 

 

 

the exhaust vents.

 

 

 

 

Adjustments cannot be

• The operation is incorrectly made due to noise or

• Press the MENU and POWER buttons simulta-

 

 

made.

interference.

neously. See page 17.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Contents S120 Page Contents Important safeguards Do not face a lens to the sun Never remove the cabinetDo not modify this equipment If you break or drop the cabinetOverview of the projector Front Lamp lid About laser beam Overview of the remote controlOperation area Battery installationScreen Preparing the projector for operationOrientation of the projector Take off the lens cap Adjusting the angle of projectionGetting ready for projection Ground TerminalProjector + DVD player Basic connectionsProjector + AV equipment Cables and adaptersDesktop computer Projector + IBM PC or IBM PC compatiblesDesktop Power BookWhen outputting to both a PC monitor and the projector Projector + MacintoshNumbers 1 9 correspond to the instruction numbers below To operate projector power onAuto Position button Volume from the speakerFocus ring Zoom ring Turning off the projectorBasic operation Setting range is different accordingTo the type of the signal Menu operationMenu setting continue Signal Adjustment from personal computer Picture adjustmentCGA70 Still Advanced feature for presentationExpand Removing the PC-CARD Using the PC-CARDSetting up the PC-CARD During PC-CARD playback, the sound is switched offPC-CARD Continue Environment Advanced feature with PCInstallation of software PCV PC Card ViewerStarting up PCV For Windows Command reference For WindowsRecording the image For Windows Editing the presentation For Windows Recording the image For Macintosh Command referenceStarting up PCV For Macintosh Editing the presentation For Macintosh Projector + IBM PC or IBM PC compatibles Mouse remote controlConnection OperationReplacement of a light source lamp Life of the lamp How to reset the operation time meterCleaning the lens MaintenanceCleaning the air-filter Cleaning the projector and the ventilation slotsProblems Cause Possible Solutions TroubleshootingIndicator Shows Condition Possible Solutions IndicatorsAccessories SpecificationsReplacement parts list S120 Connection Projector + IBM PC or IBM PC compatibles Control this projector by using a personal computerControl sequence Control command diagramInterface Remote commands Operation commandsReading command diagram Color Picture adjustment commandsMitsubishi Electronics AMERICA, INC

LVP-S120A specifications

The Mitsubishi Electronics LVP-S120A is a high-quality projector that has garnered attention for its impressive performance and advanced features, making it an excellent choice for both home theater enthusiasts and professional presentations. This model combines cutting-edge technology with user-friendly capabilities, ensuring an exceptional visual experience.

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