Lights indicating a problem

Light state

Cause and solution

 

 

 

 

 

All lights are off

The projector is not receiving power. Make sure the power switch

 

 

 

 

on the back of the projector is turned on and the power cord is

 

 

 

 

connected securely at both ends.

 

 

 

 

 

The temperature

High-speed cooling is in progress. If the temperature rises

light flashes

further, projection will stop automatically. Make sure there is

orange and the

plenty of space around the projector for ventilation. Clean or

 

power icon is

replace the air filter if necessary (see page 50).

 

flashing

If you are using the projector at an altitude above 4900 feet (1500

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

meters), turn on High Altitude Mode so the fan can cool the

 

 

 

 

projector properly (see page 48).

 

 

 

 

 

The temperature

The projector is too hot, which turns off the lamp automatically.

light is red

Let the projector cool for five minutes, then turn it back on. Make

 

 

 

 

sure there is plenty of space around the projector for ventilation.

 

 

 

 

Also, clean or replace the filter if necessary (see page 50).

 

 

 

 

If you are using the projector at an altitude above 4900 feet (1500

 

 

 

 

meters), turn on High Altitude Mode so the fan can cool the

 

 

 

 

projector properly (see page 48).

 

 

 

 

 

The lamp light

The lamp needs to be replaced soon (see page 52). Make sure

flashes orange and

you have a spare lamp handy. If you just replaced the lamp, you

the

 

power icon

may need to reset the lamp usage timer (see page 55).

 

is flashing

 

 

 

 

 

 

The lamp light

The lamp needs to be replaced. If you just replaced the lamp,

flashes red

make sure the lamp and its cover are securely installed (see

 

 

 

 

page 52).

 

 

 

 

 

Both warning

There is a problem with the auto iris or cinema filter. Turn off the

lights are flashing

power switch on the back of the projector, and unplug it from the

red

electrical outlet. Then contact Epson for assistance (see page 63).

 

 

 

 

 

The temperature

There is a fan or sensor problem. Turn off the power switch on

light flashes red

the back of the projector, and unplug it from the electrical outlet.

 

 

 

 

Then contact Epson for assistance (see page 63).

 

 

 

 

 

Both warning lights

There is an internal problem. Turn off the power switch on the

are red

back of the projector, and unplug it from the electrical outlet.

 

 

 

 

Then contact Epson for assistance (see page 63).

 

 

 

 

 

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