Epson 10 Switching Between Picture Sources, Projector Status Lights, Troubleshooting

EPSON PowerLite Home 10 Projector

Switching Between Picture Sources

You can connect the projector to multiple video sources and use the buttons on the projector or remote control to switch between them:

❏Press the Source button on the projector to move through all the video source options.

❏On the remote control, press the Input A/B button to select a computer or component video source. Press the S-Video/Videobutton to select a composite or S-video source.

After you select a source, the screen goes dark for a moment before the image appears. The name of the source appears briefly on the screen.

Projector Status Lights

If your projector isn’t working correctly, first turn it off, wait for

the warning light to turn a steady orange, and unplug it. Then plug the power cord back in and turn on the projector. If this doesn’t solve the problem, check the lights on top of the projector. They alert you to problems with projector operations.

Power light

Light	Status	Action
	flashing	The projector lamp is off and the projector is
	orange	cooling down. Wait until the light stops
		flashing. Then, if you want to turn it off,
		unplug it. If you want to turn it on, press the
		Power button. (You can’t turn the projector
		on, and you should never unplug it, when the
		light is flashing orange.)
	red	The projector is too hot and the lamp has
		turned off. Wait 5 minutes, then unplug the
		projector. Make sure nothing is blocking the
		air filter. If it continues to overheat, clean the
		air filter; see page 10 for instructions.
	flashing red	The lamp cover is not closed securely, or the
	at 0.5-	lamp is broken or has burned out. Secure the
	second	lamp cover or replace the lamp; see page 10
	intervals	for instructions.
	flashing	The projector has turned off automatically
	orange	because it has overheated. Let it cool for a
		few minutes, then turn it back on. Make sure
		nothing is blocking the air filter. If it continues
		to overheat, clean the air filter; see page 10
		for instructions.
	flashing red	There is an internal problem with the
	at 1-second	projector. Turn off the projector. Wait for the
	intervals	P power light to stop flashing, then unplug
		the projector from the electrical outlet and
		contact EPSON for help.

Troubleshooting

Warning light

Light	Status	Action
	off	Make sure the power cable is connected
		securely at both ends, then press the
		Power button to turn on the projector. If
		you’ve just replaced the lamp, make sure the
		cover is securely fastened.
	orange	The projector is in sleep (or standby) mode.
		You can unplug it to turn it off or press the
		Power button to turn it on.
	flashing	The projector is warming up. Warming up
	green	takes about 45 seconds. When warming up is
		complete, the indicator changes to steady
		green.
	green	The projector is operating normally.

You see a blank screen or a No Signal message

❏Make sure the P power light on the projector is green and not flashing and the lens cover is off.

❏Make sure your cable is connected to both the projector and your video source.

❏Make sure your video equipment is on. If it isn’t, turn the projector off. Then turn it on again after you’ve turned on your video equipment.

❏Press the Source button on the projector or the Input A/B or S-Video/Videobutton on the remote control until you see your picture.

❏If you’ve just turned the projector off, let it cool down for a few minutes before turning it on again.

❏Press the A/V Mute button on the remote control to make sure the picture hasn’t been turned off temporarily.

❏If you’re connecting to a computer, restart the computer.

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