Epson PowerLite 50c User Manual - Page 58

Checking the Projector’s Lights

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Checking the Projector's Lights If your projector isn't working correctly, first turn it off, wait for it to cool, and unplug it. Then plug the power cord back in and turn on the projector. If this doesn't solve the problem, check the lights on top of the projector. They alert you to problems with projector operations. warning Except as specifically explained in this User's Guide, do not attempt to service this product yourself. Power light Error light Light Status off orange flashing green green Description and action The projector is unplugged. Press the Power button to turn off the projector, check that the power cable is connected securely at both ends, then press the Power button again to turn on the projector. The projector is in sleep mode. You can unplug it to disconnect the power or press the Power button to turn on the projector lamp. The projector is warming up. Wait for the image to appear. The projector is operating normally. flashing orange flashing red at 1-second intervals red flashing orange flashing red at 2-second intervals The projector lamp is off and the projector is cooling down. Wait until the light stops flashing and then press the Power button to turn on the projector. (You can't turn the projector on or unplug it when the light is flashing orange.) The lamp cover is not closed securely or the lamp has burned out. Secure the lamp cover or replace the lamp; see page 48 for instructions. The projector is too hot. Turn it off and let it cool before using it. Also make sure nothing is blocking the projector's air intake vent. If it continues to overheat, clean the air intake vent; see page 47 for instructions. The projector lamp has turned off automatically because the projector has overheated. Let it cool for a few minutes, then turn it back on. Also make sure nothing is blocking the projector's air intake vent. If it continues to overheat, clean the air intake vent; see page 47 for instructions. There is an internal problem with the projector. Unplug it from the electrical outlet and contact EPSON for help. Solving Problems 53

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Solving Problems
53
Checking the Projector
s Lights
If your projector isn
t working correctly, first turn it off, wait for it to
cool, and unplug it. Then plug the power cord back in and turn on
the projector. If this doesn
t solve the problem, check the lights on top
of the projector. They alert you to problems with projector operations.
warning
Except as specifically
explained in this
User
s
Guide
, do not attempt to
service this product yourself.
Power light
Error light
Light
Status
Description and action
off
The projector is unplugged. Press the
Power
button to turn off the
projector, check that the power cable is connected securely at both ends,
then press the
Power
button again to turn on the projector.
orange
The projector is in sleep mode. You can unplug it to disconnect the power or
press the
Power
button to turn on the projector lamp.
flashing
green
The projector is warming up. Wait for the image to appear.
green
The projector is operating normally.
flashing
orange
The projector lamp is off and the projector is cooling down. Wait until the
light stops flashing and then press the
Power
button to turn on the
projector. (You can
t turn the projector on or unplug it when the light is
flashing orange.)
flashing red
at 1-second
intervals
The lamp cover is not closed securely or the lamp has burned out. Secure the
lamp cover or replace the lamp; see page 48 for instructions.
red
The projector is too hot. Turn it off and let it cool before using it. Also make
sure nothing is blocking the projector
s air intake vent. If it continues to
overheat, clean the air intake vent; see page 47 for instructions.
flashing
orange
The projector lamp has turned off automatically because the projector has
overheated. Let it cool for a few minutes, then turn it back on. Also make
sure nothing is blocking the projector
s air intake vent. If it continues to
overheat, clean the air intake vent; see page 47 for instructions.
flashing red
at 2-second
intervals
There is an internal problem with the projector. Unplug it from the electrical
outlet and contact EPSON for help.