
Lamp and Warning Indicators
When an indicator lights up
If a problem should occur inside the projector, the lamp indicator <LAMP> and the warning indicator <WARNING> will inform
you by lighting or blinking. Check the status of the indicators and remedy the indicated problems as follows.
Attention
f
Before you take a remedial measure, follow the procedure of switching the power off indicated in “Powering Off the
projector”. (
x
page 39)
Lamp indicator
Indicator
Lighting in
red.
Blinking
in red.
Status
Time to replace the lamp unit.
A problem is detected in the lamp or the power supply for the
lamp.
Check
f
Was [REPLACE LAMP] displayed when
you turned on the power?
f
The indicator lights up when the
runtime of the lamp unit has reached
5 000
hours (when [LAMP POWER] is
set to [NORMAL]).
f
Have you turned on the
power again immediately
after turning it off?
f
Some error has occurred in
the lamp circuit.
Check for
fluctuation (or drop) in the
source voltage.
Remedy
f
Replace the lamp unit.
f
Wait a while until the
luminous lamp cools off,
and then turn on the power.
f
Turn off the projector, and
unplug the AC power cord,
and consult your dealer.
Note
f
If the lamp indicator <LAMP> is still lighting or blinking after taking the preceding measures, ask your dealer for repair.
Warning indicator
Indicator
Lighting in red.
Blinking
in red.
Blinking in red. (Slow)
Status
Internal temperature
is
high (warning).
Internal temperature
is
high
(standby status).
The projector detects an
abnormal condition and
cannot be turned on.
Check
f
Is the air intake/exhaust port blocked?
f
Is the room temperature high?
f
Is the air filter unit dirty?
_
Remedy
f
Remove any objects that are blocking the air intake
/
exhaust port.
f
Install the projector in a location with an ambient temperature of 0 °C
(32 °F) to 40 °C (104 °F).
f
Do not use the projector at high altitudes of 2 700 m (8 858
'
) or higher
above sea level.
f
Replace the air filter unit. (
x
page 99)
f
If the projector is turned off
again, unplug the AC power
cord and contact the dealer
or the service center for
service and checkup.
Note
f
If the warning indicator <WARNING> is still lighting or blinking after taking the preceding measures, ask your dealer for
repair.
Lamp indicator <LAMP>
Warning indicator <WARNING>
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Chapter 5 Maintenance - Lamp and Warning Indicators