Refer to the following table for a complete description of the projector’s status lights and their meaning:

Status lights

Light

Status

Description

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

orange

The projector is in sleep mode. You can unplug it or press the Power

 

 

 

 

button to turn it on.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

flashing green

The projector is warming up. Wait for the image to appear.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

green

The projector is operating normally.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

flashing orange

The projector is cooling down. You can’t turn it back on (and you should

 

 

 

 

not unplug it) until the light stops flashing and remains orange.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

flashing red

Power is cut off because of an internal problem. Remove the power cord

 

 

 

 

and contact EPSON for help.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

red

The lamp is burned out. Replace it as described on page 64.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

flashing orange

The lamp is almost burned out. Make sure you have a replacement lamp

 

 

 

 

ready.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

flashing red

There is a problem with the lamp, power supply, fan, or circuit. If

 

 

 

 

necessary, replace the lamp as described on page 64.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

flashing orange

The projector is too hot. Make sure the temperature surrounding the

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

projector does not exceed 95 °F (35 °C) and there is plenty of space

 

 

 

 

around and under the projector for ventilation.

 

 

 

 

The air filter may be clogged. Clean or replace it as described on page 63.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

red

The projector is overheating, which turns the lamp off automatically. Wait

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

until the cooling fan stops, then unplug the power cord. Plug the power

 

 

 

 

cord back in and press the Power button. Make sure the room

 

 

 

 

temperature is not above 95 °F (35 °C) and there is plenty of space

 

 

 

 

around and under the projector for ventilation.

 

 

 

 

The air filter may be clogged. Clean or replace it as described on page 63.

 

 

 

 

If the projector continues to overheat after you clean the air filter, the

 

 

 

 

problem may be caused by damage to the cooling fan or temperature

 

 

 

 

sensor. Contact EPSON for help.

 

 

 

 

Warning: Except as specifically explained in this User’s Guide, do not

 

 

 

 

attempt to service this product yourself.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

flashing red

There is a problem with the cooling fan or temperature sensor. Turn off

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

the projector and unplug it. Contact EPSON for help.

 

 

 

 

 

72Solving Problems