PROBLEM
LIKELY CAUSE
Projected image
Projector too close to screen
smaller than screen
Zoom not set correctly on
zoom model
No image on the
Power switch off or
monitor
projector not running
Cable not connected
Streaks on monitor
Video cable for monitor
plugged into projector is
upside-down
Faint screen
Low CONTRAST or
BRIGHTNESS settings
Jittery, fuzzy text
Out of sync
Image off-center
Position controls (arrow keys) Adjust position controls
Compatibility problem
Misalignment or damage to
optical elements
Cannot get entire
Compatibility problems
image on screen;
scrambled image
Wrong video resolution
"Shimmering" colors SYNC out of adjustment
Colors weak
Weak video signal
Getting excessive
CONTRAST and/or
white or washout
BRIGHTNESS too high
POSSIBLE SOLUTION(S)
Move projector away from
screen
Adjust zoom
Computer must be on for
computer monitor to display
Turn on projector and light the
lamp
Connect cable
Check and reset cable
connection
Adjust CONTRAST and/or
BRIGHTNESS
Adjust SYNC
Adjust Dot Clock
Make sure the projector is
compatible with one of the
standards listed in Appendix A
Projector requires service
Make sure projector is
compatible with one of the
standards listed in Appendix A
Set video resolution on
computer to 640 x 480
Adjust SYNC
Check for faulty video source,
bad connection, or frayed cable
Adjust CONTRAST and/or
BRIGHTNESS
Troubleshooting 6-3