NEC VT650 - page 46

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5. TROUBLESHOOTING

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

Standby

Cooling down

Lamp in Normal mode

Lamp in Eco mode

One minute after lamp is turned on

Retrying to turn on lamp

Lamp has reached its end of life

(2000 hours or over: Normal mode)

(3000 hours or over: Eco mode)

Lamp life has reached its end of life

(2100 hours or over: Normal mode)

(3100 hours or over: Eco mode)

Lamp or filter cover error (3 locations)

Temperature error

Fan error

Lamp error

Power/ Status Light Messages

Common Problems & Solutions

Condition

Does not turn on

No picture

Image isn’t square to the

screen

Picture is blurred

Image is scrolling vertically,

horizontally or both

Remote control does not

work

Status indicator is lit or

blinking

Cross color in RGB mode

•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-38.

•Check to see if the projector has overheated or the lamp usage exceeds 2100 hours (3100 hours in

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

ing is particularly warm, move the projector to a cooler location.

•Use the menu to select your source (Video, S-Video or RGB). See page E-31.

•Ensure your cables are connected properly.

•Use menus to adjust the brightness and contrast. See page E-31.

•Remove the lens cap.

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

Options Menu. See page E-33.

•Reposition the projector to improve its angle to the screen. See page E-28.

•Use the Keystone on the Image Options Menu to correct the trapezoid distortion. See page E-31.

•Adjust the focus. See page E-27.

•Reposition the projector to improve its angle to the screen. See page E-28.

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

See page E-17.

•Use menus or Source button on the remote control or the cabinet to select the source you want to

input.

•Install new batteries. See page E-13.

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

•Stand within 22 feet (7 m) of the projector. See page E-13.

•Make sure that you are in the Projector mode or the PJ button lights in red. If not, press the PJ button.

•See the Power/ Status Light messages above.

•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-33.

Problem

Steady orange

Blinking green

Steady green

Blinking green

Steady green

Steady orange

–

Steady green

Depending Lamp mode

Blinking orange

Steady red

Blinking red (1 sec interval)

Blinking red (4 sec interval)

Blinking red (8 sec interval)

Blinking red (12 sec interval)

–

Blinks green for 60 seconds

–

Do not turn off the projector during this

condition.

The projector retries 3 times at an in-

terval of 15 sec for max. 45 sec)

Message appears on screen during

this condition. The projector reaches

its end of life. Please replace the lamp

as soon as possible