Troubleshooting - Sanyo PLC-XU305A Owner's Manual

Appendix

Troubleshooting

Before calling your dealer or service center for assistance, check the items below once again.
– M ake sure you have properly connected the projector to peripheral equipment as described on pages 16-18.
– M ake sure all equipment is connected to AC outlet and the power is turned on.
– W hen the projector does not project an image from the connected computer, restart the computer.
Problem:
No power
projector cannot be turned on. See page 61.
The initial display is not shown.
function. See page 48.
The initial display is not same
as the default set.
Input signal switches automatically.
(or does not switch automatically)
when the projector is on and
– That is the Filter warning icon. See page 58.
youpress the input button, an icon
other than the Lamp mode icon
appears.
An icon other than Input mode or
Lamp mode icon appears.
Image is out of focus.
Image is Left/Right reversed.
Image is Top/Bottom reversed.
Picture is not bright enough.

– Solutions
– Plug the power cord of the projector into the AC outlet.
– See if the POWER indicator lights red.
– W ait until the POWER indicator stops blinking to turn on the projector
again. The projector can be turned on after the POWER indicator
turns red. See page 20.
– Check the WARNING indicator. If the WARNING indicator lights red,
– Check the projection lamp. See page 64.
– Unlock the Key lock function for the projector. See page 56.
– Make sure Off or Countdown off are not chosen at display
– Make sure User or Off are not chosen at Logo (select)
function. See page 49.
– Make sure Input search function is adjusted properly. See page 47.
– That is the Lamp replacement icon or the Filter warning icon. See
pages 58, 64.
– Adjust focus of the projector. See page 25.
– Provide proper distance between the projector and the projection
screen. See page 15.
– Check the projection lens to see if it needs cleaning. See page 63.
– Moving the projector from a cool to warm place may result in
moisture condensation on the projection lens. In such cases, leave
the projector off and wait until condensation evaporates.
– Check the Ceiling/Rear function. See page 52.
– Check the Ceiling function. See page 52.
– Check if the Contrast or Brightness are adjusted properly. See
pages 36,43.
– Check if Image mode is selected properly. See pages 35,42.
– Check the lamp control function. See pages 27,55.
– Check the LAMP REPLACE indicator. If it lights, the end of lamp life
is approaching. Replace the lamp with a new one promptly. See page
64.