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Troubleshooting
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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.

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.
cWait for about 90 seconds before turning on the power
(see page 22).
The lamp cover is not secured.
cClose the lamp cover securely (see page 41).
The air filter cover is detached.
cAttach the air filter cover securely (see page 42).
Symptom Cause and Remedy
No picture. A cable is disconnected or the connections are wrong.
cCheck that the proper connections have been made (see
page 18).
The connections are wrong.
cThis 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.
1Connect the projector to the computer.
2Turn the projector on.
3Start the computer.
Input selection is incorrect.
cSelect the input source correctly (see page 21).
The picture is muted.
cPress the PIC MUTING key to release the picture muting (see
page 17).
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.
cSet the computer signal to output only to an external monitor
(see page 18).
The picture is noisy. Noise may appear on the background depending on the combination
of the number of dots input from the computer and the numbers of
pixels on the LCD panel.
cChange the desktop pattern on the connected computer.
The picture from the
INPUT A connector is
colored strangely.
The input signal cannot be received at “Auto” of “Input-A Signal
Sel” on the SET SETTING menu, or the setting of “Input-A Signal
Sel” is incorrect.
cSelects “Computer”, “Video GBR” or “Component” correctly
according to the input signal (see page 33).