Chapter 5 • Troubleshooting
Problem | Likely Cause | Possible Solution(s) |
Colors weak in video | Weak video signal | Check for faulty video |
mode (NTSC, PAL, |
| source, bad connection, |
SECAM or |
| or frayed cable |
| TINT setting may be too | Adjust TINT level |
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| low |
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Getting excess white | CONTRAST too high | Adjust CONTRAST, then |
or washout in TV |
| adjust BRIGHTNESS |
video mode (NTSC, |
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PAL, SECAM or |
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Black and white image | Video signal ambiguous | Use the Setup Menu to |
from color SECAM |
| select SECAM as the |
input |
| video source |
No audio | Audio source(s) | Make sure that the audio |
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| source is turned on and |
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| functioning properly. |
| Loose/improper cabling | Check and secure cabling |
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| between audio source(s) |
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| and projector |
OVERTEMP | Air vent(s) clogged | Allow projector to cool; |
indication |
| clear obstructions from |
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| vents |
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| Clean and replace filters |
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| as necessary |
| Fan malfunction | Allow projector to cool |
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| Check for fan and blower |
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| operation; service if |
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| necessary |
Remote Control | Batteries | Check battery placement |
doesn’t work | or old | or replace with new |
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| batteries |
| Projector’s IR receiver | Remove object |
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| window blocked | obstructing red IR |
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| receiver on front of |
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| projector |
Cyclops and | Compatiblity problem | Disable Cyclops by |
Presentation |
| holding down the MENU |
Control Software |
| key while turning on the |
don't work at the |
| projector (you must use |
same time |
| the MENU key on the |
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| projector; it will not |
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| work using the MENU |
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| key on the remote) |
User’s Guide •
