Epson PowerLite Home Cinema 500 User Manual page 99

Power light Lamp light
Red Off
Red Flashing red
Light status Flashing
varies orange
Red Off
Red or flashing Flashing red
red
Note: If the lights display a pattern not listed in the table above, turn the projector off, unplug it, and
contact Epson for help.
Parent topic: Solving Problems
Related references
Projector Setup Settings - Extended Menu
Temperature Status and solution
light
Red Projector has overheated and turned off. Leave it
turned off to cool down for five minutes.
• Make sure that the vents and air filter are not
clogged with dust or obstructed by nearby
objects.
• Clean or replace the air filter.
• If operating the projector at high altitude, turn on
High Altitude Mode.
• If the problem persists, unplug the projector and
contact Epson for help.
Off Lamp has a problem.
• Check to see if the lamp is burned out, broken,
or installed incorrectly. Reseat or replace the
lamp as necessary.
• If operating the projector at high altitude, turn on
High Altitude Mode.
• If the problem persists, unplug the projector and
contact Epson for help.
Off Replace the lamp soon to avoid damage. Do not
continue using the projector.
Flashing red A fan or sensor has a problem. Turn the projector
off, unplug it, and contact Epson for help.
Flashing red Internal projector error. Turn the projector off,
unplug it, and contact Epson for help.
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