Appendix; Troubleshooting - Sanyo PLC PLC-XP100BKL Owner's Manual

Troubleshooting

Before calling your dealer or service center for assistance, check the items below once again.
1. Make sure you have properly connected the projector to peripheral equipment as described on pages 20–21.
2. Check the cable connection. Make sure that all computers, video equipment, and power cords are properly
connected.
3. Make sure that all power is switched on.
4. If the projector still does not produce an image, restart your computer.
5. If an image still does not appear, disconnect the projector from your computer and check your computer
monitor's display. A problem may be noticed with your graphics controller rather than with the projector.
(When you reconnect the projector, be sure to turn the computer and monitor off before you turn on the
projector. Turn on equipment in the order of the projector and computer.)
6. If a problem still persists, check the following solutions.
Problem:
No power .
Image is out of focus .
Picture is left/right
reversed .
Picture is top/bottom
reversed .
Some displays are
not seen during
operations .
No image .
appears on the
screen
appears on the
screen
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Appendix

● Plug the power cord of the projector into the AC outlet.
● Wait until the POWER indicator stops blinking to turn on the projector again. (See page
23)
● Check the WARNING TEMP . indicator. If the WARNING TEMP . indicator is blinking, the
projector cannot be turned on. (See page 63.)
● Check the projection lamp. (See page 59.)
● Unlock the Key lock function for the projector. (See page 53)
● See if the filter cartridge is inserted. (See page 57)
● Adjust the focus of the projector.
● Make sure the projection screen is at least 4.6' (1.4 m) away from the projector.
● Check the projection lens to see if it needs cleaning.
NOTE: Moving the projector from a cool to a warm place may result in moisture
condensation on the projection lens. If this happens, leave the projector off and
wait until condensation evaporates.
● Check the Ceiling/Rear function. (See pages 40, 44)
● Check the Ceiling function. (See pages 40, 44.)
● Check the Display function. (See page 48.)
● Check the connection between your computer or video equipment and the projector.
● It takes about 30 seconds to display an image after turning on the projector.
● See if the selected system is corresponding with your computer or video equipment.
● Make sure the temperature is not out of specified operating temperature (41˚F–104˚F
[5˚C–40˚C]).
● The end of lamp life is approaching. Replace the lamp with a new one promptly. (See
page 59)
● The filter is out of scroll. Replace the filter cartridge with a new one promptly. (See pages
56-57)
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