Troubleshooting

■The projected image is blur.

Cause

Countermeasure

 

 

The image is out of focus.

Adjust the focus. (P57)

 

 

The distance to the screen is too

Check whether the distance to the screen is appropriate. If

short.

the distance is shorter than approximately 1.2m (3.9'), the

 

projector cannot focus on the screen. (P33, P139)

 

 

The projector is not placed straight

Check whether the projector is placed obliquely to the

in front of the screen.

screen. A slight error in the projection angle can be cor-

 

rected through the keystone adjustment function. (P58)

 

 

The projector has been moved to a

When the projector is moved from a low-temperature place

place where the temperature var-

to a high-temperature place, condensation may form on the

ies a lot.

lens. The condensation will evaporate a while later and the

 

projector will be able to project a normal image.

 

 

The lens is stained.

Clean up the lens. (P131)

 

 

The tracking is bad.

Adjust the tracking with the AUTO PC or Tracking function.

 

(P55, P80)

 

 

■You cannot project an image appropriately.

Cause

Countermeasure

 

 

The projected image is inverted in

The ceiling mounted/rear projection setting is incorrect.

the vertical or horizontal direction.

Check the [Image flip H/V] setting in the [Display settings]

 

menu. (P85)

 

 

Using a VGA cable in which some

• Use a supplied VGA cable (for SX800).

pins are not connected.

• If you use a commercial VGA cable, make sure to use a

 

cable in which all pins are connected.

 

 

■The projector is forced to be turned off.

Cause

Countermeasure

 

 

 

 

The air intake or exhaust vent is

Check whether the air intake or exhaust vent is blocked. If the

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blocked.

the projector rises and the power is automatically turned off

air intake or exhaust vent is blocked, the temperature inside

 

 

to protect the projector. (The WARNING lamp flashes once.)

 

 

Wait until the internal temperature gets down, and then turn

 

 

on the projector without blocking the intake and exhaust

 

 

vents. (P22, P23, P47)

 

 

 

 

The air filter is dirty.

Check whether the bottom air filter is clogged with dust.

 

 

If the air filter is clogged, clean or replace the air filter. (P132)

 

 

 

 

The lamp has exploded (or it is

Check whether the lamp has exploded.

 

defective).

If the lamp has exploded, replace the lamp according to

 

 

"Lamp Handling Precautions" on page 16. Check the lamp

 

 

by replacing it with a spare lamp if you have one. (P16,

 

 

P133, P134)

 

 

 

 

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