Sony VPL-FH36 Operating Instructions - Page 39
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Troubleshooting Before asking to have the projector repaired, try to diagnose the problem, following the instructions below. Symptom Remedy Page The power is not turned Check if the AC power cord is firmly connected. - on. When the "Panel Key Lock" is set to "On," you cannot turn on 27 the projector using the ?/1 key on the projector. If the lamp, rear panel, or air filter unit is not attached securely, 41, 43 the projector cannot be turned on. No image. Check if the connecting cable is connected to external 8 equipment properly. Check if the computer signal is set for output to an external 12 monitor. If you set your computer, such as a notebook computer, to output the signal to both your computer's display and an external monitor, the picture of the external monitor may not appear properly. Set your computer to output the signal to only an external monitor. Check if the input source is correctly selected. 12 Check if the picture is muted. 6 During "Zone Black Level Adj." adjustment, a black image is 17 automatically projected. (VPL-FH36/FH31 only) On-screen display does The on-screen display does not appear when "Status" in the 27 not appear. Operation menu is set to "Off." The aspect ratio of the display is not right/the image is displayed smaller /a portion of image does not appear. The image may not be displayed correctly with an input signal 22, 24 the projector cannot interpret correctly. In such a case, set "Aspect" manually. Check if "Screen Aspect" is correctly selected. 29 The image is a trapezoid. The images become trapezoidal because of the projection angle. In such a case, you can correct the trapezoidal distortion, using a Keystone feature. 5, 14, 29 The image is distorted. Warping is set. 15, 30 Disable the warp correction feature. (VPL-FH36/FH31 only) The image is dark/too bright. The settings for "Brightness," "Contrast," and "Lamp Mode" affect brightness of the image. Check if the value is appropriate. 20, 26 The image will be dark when the lamp is burnt out. Check 32 "Lamp Timer," and replace the lamp with a new one if necessary. The image is not clear. Check if the projector is in focus. 13 The picture will not be clear if condensation has accumulated - on the lens. In such a case, let the projector sit for about two hours with the power on. Others Troubleshooting 39