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

Light

Status

Description

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Orange

The projector is in standby mode. You can

 

 

 

 

press the Power button to turn it on, or turn

 

 

 

 

off the power switch on the back of the

 

 

 

 

projector to turn it off.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Flashing

The projector is warming up. Wait for the

 

 

 

green

image to appear.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Green

The projector is operating normally.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Flashing red

The projector is cooling down. You can’t turn it

 

 

 

or orange

back on (and you should not turn off the main

 

 

 

 

switch on the back or unplug it) until the light

 

 

 

 

stops flashing red.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Red

Power is cut off because of an internal

 

 

 

 

problem. Remove the power cord and contact

 

 

 

 

your dealer for help.

 

 

 

Flashing red

 

 

 

 

Flashing red

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Flashing

The lamp is almost burned out. Make sure you

 

 

 

orange

have a replacement lamp ready.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Red

The lamp is burned out. Replace it as

 

 

 

 

described on page 14.

 

 

 

Red

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Flashing

The projector is too hot and is in cooling mode.

 

 

 

 

 

 

orange

Make sure the temperature surrounding the

 

 

 

 

projector does not exceed 95 ° F (35 ° C) and

 

 

 

 

there is plenty of space around and under it for

 

 

 

 

ventilation. Clean the air filter if necessary. See

 

 

 

 

page 14 for instructions.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Red

The projector is overheating, which turns off

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

the lamp automatically. Let it cool for five

 

 

 

 

minutes, then turn it back on. Make sure there

 

 

 

Red

is plenty of space around and under the

 

 

 

 

projector for ventilation. If it continues to

 

 

 

 

overheat, you may need to change the air

 

 

 

 

filter. See page 14 for instructions.

 

 

 

 

 

Light

Status

Description

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Red

The lamp was not cooled down properly. The

 

 

 

 

main power switch was turned off before the

 

 

 

 

projector cooled down the last time it was

 

 

 

Flashing red

used, and then the projector was turned back

 

 

 

 

on before one hour. Turn off the projector, wait

 

 

 

 

2 minutes, and when the fan stops, turn off

 

 

 

 

the main switch. Wait another 2 minutes, then

 

 

 

 

turn the projector back on.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Red

There is a problem with the cooling fan or

 

 

 

 

temperature sensor. Turn off the projector and

 

 

 

Flashing red

unplug it. Contact your dealer for help.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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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