Epson PowerLite Cinema 500 Projector
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 possible problems.
Lamp light
Power light
Cleaning and Replacing the Air Filter
Clean the air filter on the bottom of the projector after every 100 hours of use. If it’s not cleaned periodically, it can become clogged with dust, preventing proper ventilation. This can cause overheating and damage the projector.
1.Turn off the projector and wait for the P power light to stop flashing.
2.Unplug the power cord and disconnect any cables.
3.Turn the projector over. Then use a small vacuum cleaner designed for computers and other office equipment to clean the filter. If you don’t have one, gently clean the filter using a very soft brush, such as an artist’s paintbrush.
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P | off | Make sure the power cable is connected | ||||
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| securely at both ends, then press the |
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| P Power button to turn on the projector. If |
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| you’ve just replaced the lamp, make sure the |
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| cover is securely fastened. |
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P | orange | The projector is in standby mode. You can | ||||
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| unplug it to turn it off or press the P Power |
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| button to turn it on. |
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P | flashing | The projector is warming up. Wait about 30 | ||||
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| green | seconds for a picture to appear. |
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P | green | The projector is operating normally. | ||||
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P | flashing | You’ve turned off the projector and it’s cooling | ||||
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| orange | down. Wait until the light stops flashing, then |
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| unplug the projector (or press the P Power |
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| button to turn it back on). Never unplug the |
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| projector when the light is flashing orange. |
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| orange | projector gets too hot again, it turns off |
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| automatically. Make sure nothing is blocking |
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| the air filter. If it continues to overheat, clean |
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| the air filter; see instructions at right. |
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| red | The projector is too hot and the lamp has |
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| turned off. Wait 5 minutes, then unplug the |
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| projector. Make sure nothing is blocking the air |
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| filter. If it continues to overheat, clean the air |
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| filter; see instructions at right. |
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| flashing | The lamp will need to be replaced soon. Make |
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| orange | sure you have a spare lamp handy. |
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| red | The lamp needs to be replaced (see page 9). |
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| If you just replaced the lamp, the cover may |
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| be loose. Make sure it’s securely fastened. |
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| flashing red | If the lamp and/or temperature light is flashing |
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| red, there may be an internal problem. Turn off |
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| the projector, wait for the P power light to |
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| stop flashing, then unplug it from the electrical |
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| outlet and contact Epson for help. |
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If the dirt is difficult to remove or the filter is broken, replace it. Contact your dealer or call Epson at (800)
4.If you need to replace the filter, release the tab and lift open the cover.
5.Remove the old filter and replace it with a new one.
6.To replace the cover, insert the tabs and press down until the cover clicks into place.
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