Problem Solving

Is the power for the connected

Turn the power on for the devices.

equipment turned on?

 

 

 

 

 

Are the image signals being

If the image signals are only being output to the computer's LCD

output to the projector?

monitor or to the accessory monitor, you need to change the output.

 

 

 

For some computer models, when the image signals are output

 

Only when projecting

 

 

 

externally, they no longer appear on the LCD monitor or accessory

 

images from a laptop

 

 

 

monitor.

 

computer or computer

 

 

 

s Computer documentation, under a title such as "External

 

with a built-in LCD

 

 

 

output" or "Connecting an external monitor"

 

screen

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

If the connection is made while the power is already turned on, the

 

 

 

function [Fn] key that switches the computer's video signal to

 

 

 

external output may not work. Turn the power for the projector and

 

 

 

the computer off and then back on again. s page 14

 

 

 

 

Images are fuzzy or out of focus

Has the focus been adjusted

Adjust the focus. s page 16

correctly?

 

 

 

Is the lens cover still attached?

Remove the lens cover.

 

 

Is the projector at the correct

The recommended distance from the projector to the screen is within

distance?

73–1137 cm (2.4–37.3 ft.) for a screen size of 16:9, and 90–1392 cm

 

(2.9–45.7 ft.) for a screen size of 4:3. Set up the projector so that the

 

projection distance is within this range. s page 10

 

 

Is the keystone adjustment

Decrease the projection angle to reduce the amount of keystone

value too large?

correction. s page 17

 

 

Has condensation formed on

If the projector is suddenly taken from a cold environment to a warm

the lens?

environment or if sudden ambient temperature changes occur,

 

condensation may form on the surface of the lens, and this may cause

 

the images to appear fuzzy. Set the projector up in the room

 

approximately one hour before it is to be used. If condensation forms

 

on the lens, turn the power off and wait for the condensation to

 

disappear.

 

 

Interference or distortion appear in images

Are the image signal format

If a composite video g or S-Videogsignal is being input

settings correct?

If projection does not occur when the "Video Signal" menu

 

command is set to "Auto", select the signal format that matches the

 

signal source.

 

 

s "Setting" - "Input Signal" - "Video Signal" page 30

 

 

 

If the signal source is connected to the [InputA] port

 

Use the "Input Signal" menu command to set the signal format that

 

matches the signal that is being projected from the connected

 

equipment. s "Setting" - "Input Signal" - "Input A" page 30

 

You can also press

on the remote control to select the format.

 

s page 15

 

 

 

Are the cables connected

Check that all of the cables required for projection are securely

correctly?

connected. s page 12

 

 

 

Is an extension cable being

If an extension cable is used, interference may increase.

used?

Try connecting a signal amplifier.

 

 

 

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