NEC VT540G User Manual - Page 35

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 High-Bright mode Lamp in Eco mode One minute after lamp is turned on Retrying to turn on lamp 3 minutes after lamp is turned on in Eco mode Lamp has reached its end of life (2000 hours or over) Lamp life has reached its end of life (2100 hours or over) Lamp or filter cover error (3 locations) Fan error Lamp error Temperature error Power Indicator Status Indicator Note Steady orange - - Blinking green - Blinks green for 30 seconds Steady green - - Steady green Steady green - Blinking green No light in High-Bright mode The message "Please wait a little" appears Blinking green in Eco mode Blinking green Blinking orange The projector retries 3 times at an interval of 15 sec for max. 45 sec) Steady green Blinking green Fixed at High-Bright mode. Lamp mode can be changed on the menu Steady green Steady red (High-Bright mode)/ Steady orange (Eco mode) Message appears on screen during 20002100 hours of lamp usage. The projector reaches its end of life. Please replace the lamp as soon as possible Steady orange Steady red The projector is in standby mode and cannot be turned on. Steady orange Blinking red (1 sec interval) The projector is in standby mode and cannot be turned on. Steady orange Blinking red (8 sec interval) The projector is in standby mode and cannot be turned on. Steady orange Blinking red (12 sec interval) The projector is in standby mode and cannot be turned on. Steady orange Blinking red (4 sec interval) The projector is in standby mode and cannot be turned on. Common Problems & Solutions Problem Check These Items Does not turn on • 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-33. • Check to see if the projector has overheated or the lamp usage exceeds 2100 hours (3150 hours in Eco 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. No picture • Use the menu to select your source (Video, S-Video or RGB). See page E-28. • Ensure your cables are connected properly. • Use menus to adjust the brightness and contrast. See page E-28. • Remove the lens cap. • Reset the settings or adjustments to factory preset levels using the Factory Default on the Image Options Menu in Advanced mode. See page E-30. Image isn't square to the screen • Reposition the projector to improve its angle to the screen. See page E-14. • Use the Keystone on the Image Options Menu to correct the trapezoid distortion. See page E-28 Picture is blurred • Adjust the focus. See page E-24. • Reposition the projector to improve its angle to the screen. See page E-14. • Ensure that the distance between the projector and screen is within the adjustment range of the lens. See page E-15. Image is scrolling vertically, horizontally or both • Use menus or Source button on the remote control or the cabinet to select the source you want to input. Remote control does not work • Install a new battery. See page E-34. • Make sure there are no obstacles between you and the projector. • Stand within 22 feet (7 m) of the projector. See page E-13. Status indicator is lit or blinking • See the Power/ Status Light messages above. Cross color in RGB mode • 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-30. E-35