7. TROUBLESHOOTING

This section helps you resolve problems you may encounter while setting up or using the projector.

Power/ Status Light Messages

Condition

 

Power Indicator

Status Indicator

Note

Standby

 

Normal

Steady orange

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ON-Timer setting

Steady orange

Blinking green (4 sec interval)

On Timer is active

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cooling down

 

Blinking green

Blinks green for 60 seconds

Lamp in High-Bright mode

Steady green

Lamp in Eco mode

Steady green

Steady green

 

 

 

 

 

3 minutes after lamp is turned on in

Steady green

Blinking green

Fixed at High-Bright mode. Lamp mode

Eco mode

 

 

 

can be changed on the menu

Lamp has reached its end of life

Steady green

Steady red (High-Bright mode)/

Message appears on screen during 1500-

(1500 hours or over)

 

Steady orange (Eco mode)

1600 hours of lamp usage. The projector

 

 

 

 

 

reaches its end of life. Please replace the

 

 

 

 

 

lamp as soon as possible.

Lamp life has reached its end of life

Steady orange

Steady red

The projector is in standby mode and can-

(1600 hours or over)

 

 

not be turned on.

 

 

 

 

 

Lamp cover, filter cover or lens holder

Steady orange

Blinking red (1 sec interval)

The projector is in standby mode and can-

error (3 locations)

 

 

 

not be turned on.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Temperature error

 

Steady orange

Blinking red (4 sec interval)

The projector is in standby mode and can-

 

 

 

 

 

not be turned on.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fan error

 

Steady orange

Blinking red (8 sec interval)

The projector is in standby mode and can-

 

 

 

 

 

not be turned on.

Lamp error

 

Steady orange

Blinking red (12 sec interval)

The projector is in standby mode and can-

 

 

 

 

 

not be turned on.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Lamp Light Messages

Lamp Remaining Time

Indicator

100 – 50%

Steady green

 

 

 

50

– 25%

Steady orange

 

 

 

25

– 0%

Steady red

 

 

 

Common Problems & Solutions

Problem

Check These Items

Does not turn on

Check that the power cable is plugged in and that the power button on the projector cabinet or the remote

 

 

control is on.

 

• Ensure that the lamp cover is installed correctly. See page E-58 or E-60.

 

Check to see if the projector has overheated or the lamp usage exceeds 1600 hours (2100 hours in Eco

 

 

mode). If there is insufficient ventilation around the projector or if the room where you’re presenting is particu-

 

 

larly warm, move the projector to a cooler location.

 

 

 

No picture

Use the menu to select your source (Video1/2, S-Video, RGB1/2, DVI (digital/analog) or PC Card Viewer). See page E-40.

 

• Ensure your cables are connected properly.

 

• Use menus to adjust the brightness and contrast. See page E-41.

 

• Remove the lens hood cap.

 

Reset the settings or adjustments to factory preset levels using the Factory Default on the Image Options

 

 

Menu in Advanced menu. See page E-44.

 

 

 

Image isn’t square to the

Reposition the projector to improve its angle to the screen. See page E-22.

screen

Use the Keystone to correct the trapezoid distortion. See page E-22 or 42.

 

 

 

Picture is blurred

Adjust the focus. See page E-21.

 

• Reposition the projector to improve its angle to the screen. See page E-22.

 

• Ensure that the distance between the projector and screen is within the adjustment range of the lens. See

 

 

page E-12.

 

 

 

Image is scrolling vertically,

Use menus or a source button on the remote control or the cabinet to select the source you want to input.

horizontally or both

 

 

 

 

 

Remote control does not

Install new batteries. See page E-10.

work

Make sure there are no obstacles between you and the projector.

 

• Stand within 22 feet (7 m) of the projector. See page E-10.

 

 

 

Status indicator is lit or blink-

See the Power/ Status Light messages above.

ing

 

 

 

 

 

Cross color in RGB mode

If Auto Adjust is off, turn it on. If Auto Adjust is on, turn it off and balance the image with the Position and Clock

 

 

Adjust on the Advanced Options Menu. See page E-43.

 

 

 

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GT1150 specifications

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