LG RD-JT40/41 Service Manual

11. TROUBLE SHOOTING

Common Problems & Solutions

 

PROBLEMS

TRY THESE SOLUTIONS

 

NO POWER

Make sure the power cord is inserted snuged into the AC

 

 

adapter socket.

 

 

Make sure the power cord is inserted snuged into the power

 

 

outlet.

 

 

Toggle the power switch to the position “I”

 

 

Wait two minutes after the projector is turned off before

 

 

turning the projector back on.

 

NO PICTURE

Check for the proper input source.

 

 

Ensure all cables are connected properly.

 

 

Adjust the brightness and contrast.

 

 

Remove the lens cap.

 

TRAPEZOID IMAGE ON

Reposition the unit to improve its angle on the screen.

 

THE SCREEN

Use the Keystone correction key on the control panel of

 

 

the projector or the remote control unit.

 

POOR COLOR

Select the correct video system.

 

 

Adjust brightness, contrast, or saturation.

 

BLURRED IMAGE

Press Auto on the control panel of the projector or the

 

 

remote control unit to get better picture quality.

 

 

Adjust the focus.

 

 

Reposition the unit to improve its projection angle.

 

 

Ensure the distance between the unit and screen is within

 

 

the adjustment range of the lens.

 

REMOTE CONTROL

Replace the batteries with new ones.

 

DOES NOT WORK

Make sure there is no obstacle between the remote

 

 

control and the projector.

 

 

Stand within 4 meters (13 feet) of the projector.

 

 

Make sure nothing is blocking the front and rear receivers.

Status Messages

 

 

On-Screen Messages

Description

 

SEARCHING

Projector is searching for input.

 

ACQUIRING SIGNAL

Projector has identified the input signal and is running the auto

 

 

image adjustment function.

 

OUT OF RANGE

Input signal frequency exceeds the projector’s range.

 

LAMP WARNING –

The lamp has been in operation for 1400 hours. Install a new

 

CHANGE LAMP AND

lamp for optimal performance.

 

RESET LAMP TIMER!

 

 

OUT OF LAMP USAGE

The lamp has been in operation for 1480 hours, and the power

 

TIME. CHANGE THE

will turn off after 20 hours.

 

LAMP!

 

 

OUT OF LAMP USAGE

The lamp has been in operation for over 1500 hours. The

 

TIME. YOU HAVE TO

warning message will display for 30 seconds every 5 minutes

 

CHANGE THE LAMP!

after you turn on the projector and the power will turn off

 

 

automatically after 10 minutes.

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