EPSON PowerLite TW100 Projector
Projector Status Lights
The lights on top of the projector indicate the projector’s operating status.
Power light | Lamp light | Temperature light |
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| Orange | The projector is in standby mode. You can |
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| press the Power button to turn it on, or turn |
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| off the power switch on the back of the |
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| projector to turn it off. |
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| Flashing | The projector is warming up. Wait for the |
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| green | image to appear. |
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| Green | The projector is operating normally. |
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| Flashing red | The projector is cooling down. You can’t turn it |
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| or orange | back on (and you should not turn off the main |
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| switch on the back or unplug it) until the light |
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| stops flashing red. |
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| Red | Power is cut off because of an internal |
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| problem. Remove the power cord and contact |
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| your dealer for help. |
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| Flashing red |
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| Flashing red |
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| Flashing | The lamp is almost burned out. Make sure you |
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| orange | have a replacement lamp ready. |
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| Red | The lamp is burned out. Replace it as |
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| described on page 14. |
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| Red |
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| Flashing | The projector is too hot and is in cooling mode. |
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| orange | Make sure the temperature surrounding the |
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| projector does not exceed 95 ° F (35 ° C) and |
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| there is plenty of space around and under it for |
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| ventilation. Clean the air filter if necessary. See |
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| page 14 for instructions. |
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| Red | The projector is overheating, which turns off |
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| the lamp automatically. Let it cool for five |
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| minutes, then turn it back on. Make sure there |
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| Red | is plenty of space around and under the |
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| projector for ventilation. If it continues to |
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| overheat, you may need to change the air |
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| filter. See page 14 for instructions. |
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Light | Status | Description | ||
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| Red | The lamp was not cooled down properly. The |
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| main power switch was turned off before the |
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| projector cooled down the last time it was |
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| Flashing red | used, and then the projector was turned back |
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| on before one hour. Turn off the projector, wait |
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| 2 minutes, and when the fan stops, turn off |
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| the main switch. Wait another 2 minutes, then |
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| turn the projector back on. |
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| Red | There is a problem with the cooling fan or |
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| temperature sensor. Turn off the projector and |
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| Flashing red | unplug it. Contact your dealer for help. |
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Cleaning the Projector and Replacing Parts
Warning: Before you clean any part of the projector, turn it off and unplug the power cord. Never open any cover on the projector, except the lamp and filter covers. Dangerous electrical voltages in the projector can injure you severely. Do not try to service this product yourself, except as specifically explained in this Product Information Guide. Refer all other servicing to qualified service personnel.
Cleaning the Lens
Clean the lens whenever you notice dirt or dust on the surface.
❏Use a canister of compressed air to remove dust.
❏To remove dirt or smears on the lens, use lens cleaning paper. If necessary, moisten a soft cloth with an alcohol- based cleaner and gently wipe the lens surface.
Caution: Do not rub the lens with any harsh materials.
Cleaning the Projector Case
Before you clean the projector case, turn off the projector and unplug the power cord.
❏To remove dirt or dust, wipe the case with a soft, dry, lint- free cloth.
❏To remove stubborn dirt or stains, moisten a soft cloth with water and a neutral detergent. Then wipe the case.
❏Do not use wax, alcohol, benzene, thinner, or other chemical detergents. These can damage the case.
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