Section 7: Troubleshooting

7.1 Symptom/Solution Table

Symptom

Cause

Solution

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Power cannot be

• The Main power is not turned on.

• Turn the MAIN POWER switch on.

 

turned on.

• The power cord is disconnected.

• Insert the power cord into an AC socket.

 

 

• 60 seconds have not elapsed since

• Wait 60 seconds before turning on power.

 

 

the power was turned off.

 

 

 

 

 

 

No picture and sound.

• The setting of the input source is not

• Set the correct input using the input select button of

 

 

correct.

the projector or the remote control.

 

 

• RGB/Video/Audio wiring to projector is

• Connect the cable to correct input/output source.

 

 

not correct.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sound is heard with no

• RGB/Video/Audio wiring to projector

• Connect the cable to correct input/output source.

 

picture.

is not correct.

 

 

 

• The brightness is set fully to dark.

• Press the MENU button and increase BRIGHTNESS.

 

 

• Lens cap is on.

• Remove lens cap.

 

 

 

 

 

Picture is displayed with

• Audio wiring to projector is not correct.

• Connect the cable to correct input/output source.

 

no sound.

• The volume is set to minimum.

• Press the VOL button to increase Volume.

 

 

• The unit is muted.

• Press the MUTE button.

 

 

• PinP is on and audio is switched

• Press VOLUME and move DISC PAD to switch to

 

 

to VIDEO mode.

audio input.

 

 

 

 

 

Color is weak and tint is

• The color and tint have been adjusted

• Adjust the color and tint correctly.

 

incorrect.

incorrectly.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Picture is dark.

• The brightness and contrast has not

• Adjust the brightness and contrast correctly.

 

 

been adjusted correctly.

 

 

 

• The lamp needs to be replaced.

• Replace the lamp with a new one.

 

 

 

 

 

Picture is not clear

• Projector is out of focus.

• Adjust the focus and H PHASE.

 

 

 

 

 

LAMP indicator lights

• Lamp will not ignite.

• Turn off power and let cool for 20 minutes, then restart.

 

red.

 

• If problem persists call your dealer.

 

 

 

 

 

LAMP indicator blinks

• Air filter door on bottom of case

• Ensure air filter door is closed.

 

red.

is open.

 

 

 

 

 

 

TEMP indicator lights

• Temperature inside projector

• Clear blocked ventilation holes.

 

red.

is too hot.

• Clean air filter.

 

 

 

 

 

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