Troubleshooting

If the projector appears to be operating erratically, try to diagnose and correct the problem using the following instructions. If the problem persists, consult with qualified Sony personnel. For details on the symptoms, see the Operating Instructions contained in the CD-ROM.

Power/Picture

Symptom

Cause and Remedy

 

 

The power is not turned on.

• The power has been turned off and on with the ?/1 key at a short

 

interval.

 

c Wait for about 45 seconds before turning on the power .

 

• The lamp cover is not secured.

 

c Close the lamp cover securely.

 

• The air filter cover is detached.

 

c Attach the air filter cover securely.

 

 

No picture.

• A cable is disconnected or the connections are wrong.

 

c Check that the proper connections have been made.

 

• The connections are wrong.

 

c This projector is compatible with DDC2B (Digital Data

 

Channel 2B). If your computer is compatible with DDC, turn

 

the projector on according to the following procedures.

 

1 Connect the projector to the computer.

 

2 Turn the projector on.

 

3 Start the computer.

 

• Input selection is incorrect.

 

c Select the input source correctly using the INPUT key.

 

• The computer signal is not set to output to an external monitor or

 

set to output both to an external monitor and a LCD monitor of a

 

computer.

 

c Set the computer signal to output only to an external monitor.

 

c Depending on the type of your computer, for example a

 

notebook, or an all-in-one LCD type, you may have to switch

 

the computer to output to the projector by pressing certain keys

 

or by changing your computer’s settings.

 

For details, refer to the computer’s operating instructions

 

supplied with your computer.

 

 

The picture is noisy.

Noise may appear on the background depending on the combination

 

of the number of dots input from the connector and the numbers of

 

pixels on the LCD panel.

 

c Change the desktop pattern on the connected computer.

 

 

The picture from the

The setting of “Input-A Signal Sel.” on the SET SETTING menu is

INPUT A connector is

incorrect.

colored strangely.

c Select “Video GBR” or “Component” correctly according to the

 

input signal.

 

 

The picture is not clear.

• The picture is out of focus.

 

c Adjust the focus.

 

• Condensation has accumulated on the lens.

 

c Leave the projector for about two hours with the power on.

 

 

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