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Troubleshooting
Solutions to common problems related to your projector are described here. If none of the solutions presented here solves the
problem, unplug the projector and consult a authorized dealer or service center.
Symptom
Probable cause
Corrective action
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Power is not supplied.
Light is not emitted,
or light level is low.
Video image does not
appear.
With power on,
operation starts but
stops in a few minutes.
Video image dims.
Color is poor or
unstable.
• Is the power cord disconnected?
• Check that AC 220V — 240V is
supplied.
• Is the main power switch turned on?
• Is the correct power voltage used?
• Has the breakertripped open?
• Is the lens cap removed?
• Is the lamp life near its end?
• Check that the breaker is closed.
• Is the correct input selected?
• Are connected devices connected
correctly?
• Are signals being supplied from the
connected devices?
• Is the source setting correctly selected?
Isn’t a wrong source (forced mode)
selected?
• Is brightness adjusted correctly?
• Is focus adjusted correctly?
• Is distance too short or too long?
• Are TRACKING and PHASE adjusted
correctly?
• Is picture quality (color density, etc.)
adjusted correctly?
• Has the lamp protective function
activated? (This can occur if the power
is shut down due to a power failure,
etc.)
• Insert the power cord (plug) firmly.
• Remove the lens cap.
• Has the projector been moved from its
installed place?
• Wait until the lamp has cooled down.
(Turn on the main power sand let the
fans cool the lamp.)
About 10 minutes later, press
OPERATE on the remote control.
• Turn on the MAIN POWER switch.
• Check the lamp use time on the menu,
and if the lamp life is near its end,
arrange for a replacement lamp, or
replace a little earlier.
• Turn off the MAIN POWER switch,
remove any blocking objects, and turn
on the MAIN POWER switch again.
• Set connected devices correctly.
• Check if the signal is correct as input
(scanning frequency, etc.).
Input the appropriate signal.
• Connect connected devices correctly.
• Select the correct inputs with the AV
and RGB buttons.
• Set the source setting to AUTO or to
the correct dedicated source (forced
mode).
• Adjust brightness on the menu.
• Adjust focus with the remote control’s
FOCUS (+/–) buttons.
• Set the projector at the correct
distance.
• Adjust TRACKING and PHASE on the
menu.
• Adjust picture quality on the menu.
• Is the air intake or exhaust area
blocked?
• Check the installed position.
• Are input signals (scanning frequency,
etc.) appropriate?
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• Is the correct CLAMP selected?
• Select the correct CLAMP on the
OPTION MENU.
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