NEC VT45K User Manual - Page 48
Troubleshooting - projector troubleshooting
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5. TROUBLESHOOTING This section helps you resolve problems you may encounter while setting up or using the projector. Power/ Status Light Messages Condition Standby Cooling down Lamp in Nomal mode Lamp in Eco 1 mode Lamp in Eco 2 mode One minute after lamp is turned on Power Indicator Status Indicator Steady orange - Blinking green - Steady green - Steady green Steady orange Steady green Steady green Blinking green Depending Lamp mode Retrying to turn on lamp Steady green Blinking orange Lamp has reached its end of life (1000 hours or over: Normal mode) (1500 hours or over: Eco 1 mode) (2000 hours or over: Eco 2 mode) Lamp life has reached its end of life (1100 hours or over: Normal mode) (1600 hours or over: Eco 1 mode) (2100 hours or over: Eco 2 mode) Lamp or filter cover error (3 locations) Steady green Steady red Steady orange Steady red Steady orange Blinking red (1 sec interval) Temperature error Steady orange Blinking red (4 sec interval) Fan error Steady orange Blinking red (8 sec interval) Lamp error Steady orange Blinking red (12 sec interval) Note - Blinks green for 60 seconds - - - Do not turn off the projector during this condition. The projector retries 3 times at an interval of 15 sec for max. 45 sec) Message appears on screen during this condition. The projector reaches its end of life. Please replace the lamp as soon as possible The projector is in standby mode and cannot be turned on. The projector is in standby mode and cannot be turned on. The projector is in standby mode and cannot be turned on. The projector is in standby mode and cannot be turned on. The projector is in standby mode and cannot be turned on. Common Problems & Solutions Problem Does not turn on No picture Image isn't square to the screen Picture is blurred Image is scrolling vertically, horizontally or both Remote control does not work Status indicator is lit or blinking Cross color in RGB mode Check These Items • Check that the power cable is plugged in and that the power button on the projector cabinet or the remote control is on. • Ensure that the lamp cover is installed correctly. See page E-38. • Check to see if the projector has overheated or the lamp usage exceeds 1100 hours (2100 hours in Eco 2 mode and 1600 hours in Eco 1 mode). If there is insufficient ventilation around the projector or if the room where you're presenting is particularly warm, move the projector to a cooler location. • Use the menu to select your source (Video, S-Video or RGB). See page E-31. • Ensure your cables are connected properly. • Use menus to adjust the brightness and contrast. See page E-31. • Remove the lens cap. • Reset the settings or adjustments to factory preset levels using the Factory Default on the Image Options Menu. See page E-33. • Reposition the projector to improve its angle to the screen. See page E-16. • Use the Keystone on the Image Options Menu to correct the trapezoid distortion. See page E-31. • Adjust the focus. See page E-25. • Reposition the projector to improve its angle to the screen. See page E-16. • Ensure that the distance between the projector and screen is within the adjustment range of the lens. See page E-17. • Use menus or Source button on the remote control or the cabinet to select the source you want to input. • Install new batteries. See page E-13. • Make sure there are no obstacles between you and the projector. • Stand within 22 feet (7 m) of the projector. See page E-13. • Make sure that you are in the Projector mode or the PJ button lights in red. If not, press the PJ button. • See the Power/ Status Light messages above. • If Auto Adjust is off, turn it on. If Auto Adjust is on, turn it off and balance the image with the Position and Clock Adjust on the Advanced Options Menu. See page E-33. E-40