Marantz VP-12S2 manual Troubleshooting, Error Mode

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TROUBLESHOOTING

Try the following troubleshooting before calling for service.

1.Are the connections made properly ?

2.Are you operating the unit properly, following the instructions ?

If the unit does not operate properly, check the items shown in the following table.

If any trouble cannot be solved by the instructions below, malfunction of the internal circuitry is suspected; immediately unplug the AC power cord and contact Marantz dealer or service center.

Symptom

Possible Cause

Remedy

No power

AC power cord is not connected correctly.

Connect the AC power cord properly.

 

 

 

 

Lamp cover is not closed correctly.

Close the cover properly.

Image is not displayed.

A signal cable is not connected correctly.

Connect a signal cable properly.

 

 

 

 

Selected input is incorrect.

Select the correct input source .

 

 

 

 

The picture mute is active.

Press the MUTE key to release the mute.

Poor color.

Picture is not adjusted properly.

Adjust the picture in the MENU mode.

Picture is too dark.

Lamp life is running out.

Replace the lamp.

 

 

Contrast or brightness is not adjusted properly.

Adjust contrast or brightness properly.

 

Picture is not clear.

Picture is out of focus.

Adjust the focus.

 

 

Dew is on the lens.

Run the projector for about two hours.

 

Picture rolls.

A signal cable is not properly connected.

Connect a signal cable properly.

 

Batteries are exhausted.

Replace batteries.

 

 

 

 

The distance to the unit is too far.

Make the distance between the unit and the

The Remote Controller

remote control closer.

 

 

 

does not work.

IR sensor on unit is obstructed.

Remove any obstacles.

 

 

 

 

The “EXTERNAL” position on the connector

Select the “INTERNAL” position.

 

panel is selected.

 

 

 

 

Note:

If the lamp still does not function after the replacement and initialization of the lamp life, contact a Marantz authorized dealer, or service center.

ERROR MODE

WARNING/LAMP indicator, POWER ON indicator, and STANDBY indicator diagnose error mode of the projector as follows.

Error mode

 

Indicators

 

Possible Cause

Recommendation

WARNING

POWER ON

STANDBY

 

/LAMP

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Lamp cover

ON

OFF

Flashing

The lamp cover is not

Close the cover correctly.

closed properly.

 

 

 

 

 

Lamp

ON

OFF

OFF

The lamp has failed, or

Replace the lamp and

the lamp is completely

reset lamp life.

 

 

 

 

worn out.

 

 

 

 

 

Lamp

Flashing

 

 

Temperature around

 

ON

Flashing

the lamp unit becomes

 

temperature

 

 

 

 

unusually high.

 

 

 

 

 

Check that nothing is

 

 

 

 

Temperature around

 

 

 

 

blocking the ventilation

Power supply

 

 

 

the power supply

Flashing

ON

OFF

holes, and leave off the

becomes unusually

 

 

 

 

high.

unit for about an hour.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fan

Flashing

OFF

ON

The fan inside the

 

projector has stopped.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Contents Model VP-12S2 User Guide For the customers in the USA Important Safety Instructions Table of Contents Important Safeguards ReplacementFeatures OpticsElectronics & Software Accessories Front and Top View Projection Lens IR sensorRear and Terminals View TerminalsBottom View Remote Controller ¡0THEATER key P.28Preparing the Remote Controller Remote Controller Operational RangeWhen making connections be sure to When pulling out a cableConnection with AC Power Supply ConnectionConnection with a HD-Video, Satellite, Cable Tuner or PC Advanced ConnectionInitial Setting Turning on the PowerZooming and Focusing Adjusting the Image PositionAdjusting the Height Detail FocusingReturning the Projector to its Initial Position Counterclockwise DownKeystone Correction Installation Recommended SettingInstalling on a tabletop Mounting on the ceilingScreen Size and Projection Distance inch 16 9 ScreenScreen Screen Size and Projection Distance m Diagonal Width Height Minimum Maximum InchSelecting the Input Signal Source Selecting the Aspect ModeBasic Operations Screen Images in a 169 screen Screen Images in a 43 screen To Turn off the Power Operations Menu StructureUsing On-Screen Menu Picture AdjustSetting the Picture Adjust Menu Color Temp. TemperatureDelay Fine MenuLuminance ChrominanceSub Control MiscellaneousSetting Setting the Setting MenuSetting the Display Menu DisplayConfiguration Setting the Config Menu Setting the Trigger 2 MenuTrigger On Output DCSetting the Memory Menu MemoryLamp Life and Replace Lamp Lamp LifeInitialize the Lamp Life Maintenance How to replace the Lamp UnitReplacing Lamp Unit Cleaning the Lens Replacement PartsOptional Accessories Troubleshooting Error ModeSpecifications On Screen MessageTiming chart GlossaryDimensions TopFront BottomIs a registered trademark