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Canon SX7 MARKII Troubleshooting, WARNING Lamp Flash Patterns

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Troubleshooting

WARNING Lamp Flash Patterns

The WARNING lamp on the Control Panel flashes in red after the projector is turned off when there is a trouble in the projector.

z Wait until the cooling fan stops and disconnect the power plug from the AC outlet before dealing with the trouble.

		Flash Pattern	Meaning	Countermeasure

		One flash	Temperature	The temperature inside the projector is too high for some rea-
			abnormality	son or the outside air temperature is higher than the specified
				one. If the problem is inside the projector, check whether the
				projector is installed and operated normally, unplug the pro-
				jector from the power outlet to cool down the inside of it and
				retry projection. If the air intake or exhaust vent is blocked,
				remove the obstacle. If the same warning occurs again, the
				projector may be defective. Contact your dealer.

		Two flashes	Faulty lamp	The lamp has burnt out. Replace the lamp with a new one. If
				the same warning is experienced again, the lamp drive circuit
				may be defective. Contact your dealer.

		Three flashes	Faulty lamp	The lamp cover is open. Unplug the projector from the power
			cover	outlet, then install the lamp cover and turn on the projector
				again.
				If the lamp cover has been installed properly, the lamp cover
				detection switch may be defective. Contact your dealer.

		Four flashes	Faulty cooling	The cooling fan or another component may be defective.
			fan	Unplug the projector from the power outlet, then plug it to the
				outlet and turn on the projector again. Contact your dealer if

				the same warning is given.

TROUBLESHOOTING		Five flashes	Faulty power	The abnormal voltage is applied to some parts in the power
TROUBLESHOOTING			supply	supply or any other failure may be occurred. Unplug the pro-
			supply
				jector from the power outlet, then plug it to the outlet and turn
				on the projector again. Contact your dealer if the same warn-
				ing is given.

		Six flashes	System failure	Some of the functions may be defective. Turn off the projector
				and retry projection. If the same warning is experienced again,
				contact your dealer.

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Contents

User’s Manual ENG Quick Reference – How to start projection Install the projector Connect the projector Turn on the projector Press the 1. Install the projector 2. Connect the projector 3. Turn on the projector Set up the AV equipment Select the input signal by pressing the button.P70-72 Table of Contents Features of the Multimedia Projector SX7 MarkII/SX60/X700 Useful Functions Available During a Presentation Page Safety Instructions Safety Precautions READ AND KEEP THIS OWNER'S MANUAL FOR LATER USE a.When the power cord or plug is damaged or frayed b.If liquid has been spilled into the projector c.If the projector has been exposed to rain or water e.If the projector has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged When the projector exhibits a distinct change in AC Power Cord Requirement AC Power Cord for the United States and Canada: The AC Power Cord used in the United States and Canada is listed by the Underwriters Laboratories (UL) and certified by the Canadian Standard Association (CSA) Federal Communication Commission Notice Canadian Radio Interference Regulations Precautions on Handling the Batteries in the Remote Controller Lamp Handling Precautions If a Lamp Explodes Disposal of Waste Lamp Carrying/Transporting the Projector Installation Precautions Do Not Use in the Following Environments Using the Projector at 2300 Meters or More Above Sea Level Features of the Multimedia Projector SX7 MarkII/SX60/X700 Smooth and Beautiful Imaging Capability Super-SilentOperation of 27dB* (SX60) Native SXGA+ Resolution (SX7 II/SX60) High-powered1.7X Zoom Lens Supplied Manuals and Symbols Used in This Manual User’s Manual (This Document) Important Information and Quick Start Guide COPYRIGHT NOTICE About Trademarks BEFORE USE Before Use Installing the Lens Cap Putting the Projector in the Carrying Bag Part Names Main Unit of Projector (SX7 MarkII is used in the following illustrations) Main Unit of Projector Front Side Infrared Remote Receiver (P29) Bottom Side Mounting the Projector on the Ceiling You can mount the projector on the ceiling You need an optional ceiling-mounthanger (part number: RS-CL07)and an optional ceiling-mountpipe (part number: RS-CL08or RS-CL09)when appropriate Buttons on the Remote Control and Top Control Page Input Terminals on Main Unit Page Indicators on the Top Control Preparing the Remote Control Installing Remote Control Batteries 1 Open the battery com 2 Insert batteries 3 Replace the compart Page SETTING UP THE PROJECTOR Setting Up the Projector Determining the Installation Position Placing in Front of the Screen Place the projector perpendicular to the screen Placing on a Level Place Place the projector on a level place as far as pos- sible Page PROJECTING AN IMAGE FROM THE COMPUTER Projecting an Image from the Computer DVI cable 5-BNCcable Connecting to an External Monitor You can display an image from the projector to an external monitor Connecting to AUDIO IN Terminals (SX7 II/X700) Audio cable External monitor Connecting to AUDIO IN Terminals (SX60) Starting Projection Connect the power cord and turn on the projector to start the projection Connect the Ground Terminal Unplug the Power Cord When the Projector is Not in Use 1 Connect the power cord Selecting a Language Select a language with the POINTER buttons and press the [OK] button Adjust the focus by performing the focus adjustment if it is out of focus zYou can change the language from the menu at a later time (P113) Adjusting the Image Adjusting the Image Size (ZOOM) Adjust the image size in accordance with the screen 1 Press the [ZOOM] button The Zoom adjustment window appears Adjusting the Projection Angle You can adjust the projection angle with the adjustable foot 1 Lift the front side of the projector and push the adjusting foot lock button. The adjustable foot extends The adjustable feet is fixed Preparing the Computer Determining the Output Resolution of the Computer Windows Click the [Resolution] 3. Click the [OK] button Projecting the Image from the Notebook Computer You can turn on the external monitor output via keyboard operation Auto focus Adjusts the focusing automatically Auto keystone Corrects the keystone distortion (in the vertical direction) automatically Auto input 2 Press the [AUTO SET] button. The Auto setup window appears 3 Press the [AUTO SET] button again One or more functions highlighted in black are performed automatically Selecting an Input Signal You can select an input signal type Select an input signal from the followings: DIGITAL PC : Digital signal Connecting with a DVI digital cable ANALOG PC-2 :Analog signal Connecting with a VGA cable or 5-BNCcable Page „Selecting ANALOG PC-2 Press the [OK] button Adjusting the Focus You can adjust the focus 1 Press the [FOCUS] button The Focus adjustment window appears 2 Press the POINTER buttons to adjust the focus Adjusting Keystone Distortion 1 Press the [KEYSTONE] button The [Keystone adjustment] windows appears Page Setting Up the Computer Screen Automatically (AUTO PC) You can use this function if the input signal is [ANALOG PC-1]or [ANALOG PC-2] 1 Press the [AUTO PC] button Selecting an Image Mode (IMAGE) 1 Press the [IMAGE] button [Standard] moving pictures such as a TV program or a DVD movie in a bright room Page Page „True size Select this if you want to project a computer screen in its original size A clear image can be obtained because of no image pro- cessing Selecting Aspect Ratio of the Projecting Image (Screen aspect) You can project an image on the whole screen by setting [Screen aspect] Select this when you use a screen with aspect ratio of 4:3 „16:9 Select this when you use a screen with aspect ratio of 16:9 Turning Off the Projector 1 Press the [POWER] button A confirmation message appears on the screen 2 Press the [POWER] button again while the confirmation message is displayed 3 Remove the power cord from the AC outlet Setting Up the Power Management Function Standby mode Select this mode if you want to start projection soon Exit mode Select this mode to turn off the projector automatically Page PROJECTING AN IMAGE FROM AV EQUIPMENT Projecting an Image from AV Equipment SCART cable Digital cable S-VIDEOcable SX7 MarkII INPUT Signal: [S-VIDEO]is selected automatically Video cable Page Connecting to AUDIO OUT Terminals (SX7 II/X700) Projecting a Video Image from an AV Equipment 1 Turn on the projector. P40 zConnect the power cord and turn on the projector. P40 zAdjust the height of the projecting image. P43 zSelect a display language for the first time. P41 1 Select [DIGITAL VIDEO] Skip this step if [DIGITAL VIDEO] has been selected at the previous projection 2 Press the [AUTO SET] button The [Auto setup] window appears DIGITAL VIDEO : Digital signal „Selecting DIGITAL VIDEO 2 Select the top item in the menu with the [INPUT] button The selection is toggled through available input signal types from above „Selecting SCART Select this to project a video image with aspect ratio of 4:3 Select this to project a video image with aspect ratio of 16:9 „Auto ([DIGITAL VIDEO]/[COMPONENT]) The following table shows the available [Aspect] mode for each input signal Refer to P59 for detailed information on shifting the image Page USEFUL FUNCTIONS AVAILABLE DURING A PRESENTATION Useful Functions Available During a Presentation Blackened Out an Image Temporarily Freezing the Picture Muting the Sound Adjusting the Volume Showing the Elapsed Time Page Up or Down through the Pages Zooming an Image Operating a Mouse with the Remote Control Pointing with a Spotlight Page SETTING UP FUNCTIONS FROM MENUS Setting Up Functions from Menus Page Page Page Setting Display Status Selecting a Screen Mode (1) Selecting a Screen Mode (2) Selecting a Screen Mode (3) Selecting an Input Signal Type (1) Selecting an Input Signal Type (2) Selecting an Input Signal Type (3) Adjusting the Total Number of Dots Adjusting the Tracking Adjusting the Horizontal Position Adjusting the Vertical Position Adjusting the Number of Horizontal Adjusting the Number of Vertical Pixels Performing Progressive Processing Selecting a Menu Position Performing the Ceiling-mounted/RearProjection Correcting the Screen Color Capturing a Logo to Be Projected (SX60/X700) Selecting a Logo Display Position (SX60/X700) Displaying a Logo (No signal screen) Displaying a Logo (NO SHOW) Selecting a Logo at Startup Selecting Aspect Ratio of the Screen Setting the Image Quality Selecting an Image Mode Adjusting the Brightness Adjusting the Contrast Adjusting the Sharpness Making a Gamma Correction Making Color Adjustment (1) (SX7 II) Making Color Adjustment (2) Making Color Adjustment (3) Making Advanced Color Adjustment (1) Making Advanced Color Adjustment (2) Correcting the Image According to the Ambient Light (SX7 II) Reducing the Lamp Brightness Resetting the Image Settings Setting Various Function Setting Auto Setup Function Selecting the Power Management Skip the POWER Button Operation Enabling/Disabling the Beep Selecting a Display Language Prohibiting the Projector Operation Enabling/Disabling the Guide Message Turning On/Off the LED Illumination Setting up the Remote Control Setting up the Digital Video Input Signal Setting a Password Resetting to the Default Setting Resetting the Lamp Counter MAINTENANCE Maintenance Cleaning and Replacing the Air Filter AC outlet. Otherwise, electric shock or fire may result electric shock or injury due to the high-voltageparts or rotating parts Cleaning the Air Filter z Clean the air filter frequently Replacing the Lamp SX7 MarkII/X700 : 1800 to 2000 hours : 2400 to 2500 hours SX7 MarkII/X700 : 2000 hours or more : 2500 hours or more Replacing the Lamp Page TROUBLESHOOTING Troubleshooting Symptoms and Solutions You cannot turn on the projector You cannot project an image from the projector You cannot hear sound The projected image is blur You cannot project an image appropriately You cannot project an image from a notebook computer The projector is forced to be turned off You cannot operate the remote control You cannot use the wireless mouse function APPENDIX Appendix Relationship between Screen Size and Projecting Distance Glossary * is only applicable to SX7 MarkII 6-axiscolor adjust (P107) AdobeRGB (P55, 102) Ambient light* (P108) Color temperature* (P105) Component (P27, 64, 92) Composite (P27, 66) Digital PC (P27, 37) DVI (P37, 48, 65, 70) HDMI (P65, 70) Memorized Color Correction (P107) Offset (P105) Progressive (P96) Resolution (P44, 91) S-video (P27, 66, 92) Tracking (P93) Video (P27, 66, 92) Specifications External View Index Numerics Mem. color correct Memorized color correction Menu configuration MUTE NO SHOW Options Page Menu Configuration The Image adjustment menu The System settings menu