Sony VPL-HS20 Indicators, Warning messages

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“Memory Stick”

The “Memory Stick”	c Insert the “Memory Stick” with
cannot be inserted into	the arrow mark pointing toward
the “Memory Stick”	the “Memory Stick” slot of the
slot.	projector. (1 page 40)
A still picture in the	c Release the lock for the write-
“Memory Stick”	protect tab on the “Memory
cannot be rotated or	Stick”. (1 page 39)
deleted.	c Release the protect in the index
	screen. (1 page 50)
The “Memory Stick”	c Release the lock for the write-
cannot be formatted.	protect tab on the “Memory
	Stick”. (1 page 39)
	c The “Memory Stick” is broken.
	Use another “Memory Stick”.
The thumbnails are not	c The pictures are the JPEG
displayed.	format but not DCF-compatible.
	Use the DCF-compatible
	pictures.
The still pictures files	c Set “Filter” in the “Option”
in the JPEG format	menu to “Still” or “Off.”
stored in a “Memory
Stick” cannot be
displayed.
The movie picture files	c Set “Filter” in the “Option”
in the MPEG1 format	menu to “Movie” or “Off.”
stored in a “Memory
Stick” cannot be
displayed.

Indicators

The LAMP/COVER or TEMP/FAN indicator on the control panel lights up or flashes if there is any trouble with your projector.

LAMP/COVER Indicator

TEMP/FAN Indicator

LAMP/	TEMP/	POWER	ON/
COVER	FAN	SAVING	STANDBY

LAMP/COVER	c Attach the lamp cover or the air filter
flashes.	cover securely. (1 pages 62 and 63)
LAMP/COVER	c The lamp has reached the end of its
lights up.	life. Replace the lamp. ((1 page 62))
	c The lamp becomes a high temperature.
	Wait for one minute to cool down the
	lamp and turn on the power again. (1
	page 27)
TEMP/FAN	c The fan is broken. Consult with
flashes.	qualified Sony personnel.

TEMP/FAN	c The internal temperature is unusually
lights up.	high. Check to see if nothing is
	blocking the ventilation holes or
	whether or not the projector is being
	used at high altitudes.
LAMP/COVER	c The electrical system breaks down.
and TEMP/FAN	Consult with qualified Sony
light up.	personnel.

Warning messages

Use the list below to check the meaning of the messages displayed on the screen.

High temp.!	c Turn off the power.
Lamp off in 1	c Check to see if nothing is blocking the
min.	ventilation holes.
Frequency is	c Input a signal that is within the
out of range!	acceptable range of the frequency.
	c Set the output signal on an external
	monitor of the connected computer to
	SVGA.
	c Set “Input-A Signal Sel.” in the SET
	SETTING	menu to “Computer”.
Please check	c Set “Input-A Signal Sel.” in the SET
Input-A Signal	SETTING	menu to “Computer”
Sel.	when RGB signal is input from the
	computer. (1 page 34)
Please check	c Set “DVI Signal Sel.” in the SET
DVI Signal Sel.	SETTING	menu to “Computer”
	when RGB signal is input from the
	computer.(1 page 34)
	Note
	Before you change the “DVI Signal Sel.” setting,
	disconnect the DVI cable and turn off the digital
	tuner, etc.
Please replace	c It is time to replace the lamp. Replace
the LAMP.	the lamp. (1 page 62)
Please replace	c It is time to replace the air filter. Replace
the filter.	the air filter. (1 page 63)
High temp.!	c When using the projector at an altitude
Probably use in	of 1,500 m or higher: select “Yes” to set
high altitude.	to “High Altitude Mode”. (1 page 35)
Switch to high	c If this message is displayed when
altitude mode	using the projector at an altitude of
on? Yes: O/	less than 1,500 m: check to see if
No: o	nothing is blocking the ventilation
	holes.
Iris unit doesn’t	c The iris is damaged.
work.	c Consult with qualified Sony Personnel.

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