Checking the Indicators
The projector is equipped with indicators that alert you to problems with projector operation.
The following tables show what the indicators mean and how to remedy problems that they indicate.
Indicator status Problem and remedyStandby condition
Projection starts when the button
is pressed.
Internal problem
Stop using the projector and ask for
projector to be repaired. *1
High-speed cooling in progress.
If the internal temperature rises any higher,
projection will stop.
Check that the air inlet and exhaust vents are clear
and that the indoor temperature is not too high.
Lamp will soon need to be replaced.
Replace the lamp as soon as possible. *2
The appearance of the operation indicator
at this time will vary depending on the status
of the projector.
Indicator status Problem and remedyCheck that the lamp is properly installed
and the lamp cover is closed.
Or, replace the lamp with a new one. *2
lit flashing
*1 If an indicator is showing a status which does not appear in the previous tables, contact your dealer or the nearest address provided on page 11 of the Safety Instructions/World-Wide Warranty Terms.*2 Contact your dealer for a spare lamp.Projecting in progress
Cool-down in progress
After approximately 2 minutes, the projector
switches to the standby condition
(the indicator lights orange).
Warm-up in progress
After warm-up is complete, projection
will start when a video signal is input.
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This can happen when the power cord was
disconnected from the electrical outlet
before the cool-down period had finished
the last time the projector was turned off.
Wait about 2 minutes. After about 2 minutes,
disconnect the power plug and then re-
insert it.
High temperature inside projector (overheating).
The lamp will turn off automatically and
projection will stop. Wait for about 5 minutes
without operating the projector. After 5 minutes
have elapsed, disconnect the power plug and
then re-insert it.