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Cleaning and Replacing the Filter Cover
Clean the filter regularly. If the filter is heavily stained and does not clean, or if it is damaged, replace the filter with a new filter.
Otherwise, dirt may get inside and appear on the screen, preventing you from fully enjoying the video image. If dirt gets inside
or if you need information about the filter, consult authorized dealer where you purchased the projector or the nearest Service
Center.
1
Turn off the MAIN POWER switch.
After the projector goes into stand-by state with the STAND BY indicator on, turn off the MAIN POWER switch and pull
out the power cord from the projector and the wall outlet.
2
Remove the filter.
Loosen the screw with a flat-end screwdriver.
Notes
• The screw is fitted so that it does not come off the filter.
• If the filter is clogged with dirt, etc., the projector goes into an warning state (the OPERATE and STAND BY indicator blink.
etc.). Therefore regularly, clean the filter. For the warning indication, refer to page 64.
3
Clean the filter.
Clean the filter with a neutral detergent, wash it in water, and then dry it in the shade.
CAUTIONS
• Put on rubber gloves when using neutral detergent.
• After you have washed the filter in water, make sure the filter is completely dry before reinstalling it, otherwise an electric
shock or malfunction could occur.
• Do not clean the filter using a vacuum cleaner. Since the filter is soft, it may be sucked into the vacuum cleaner or damaged.
4
Reinstall the filter.
Fasten the screw with a flat-end screwdriver.
Notes
• Install the filter correctly. Otherwise, the projector does not operate. (Goes into an warning state (For the warning indication,
Refer to page 63).)
• If the filter's claws (in particular the claw which is hidden behind the filter cover knob) are damaged, the projector may not
operate. Then, replace with a new filter.
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Troubleshooting
Solutions to common problems related to your projector are described here. If none of the solutions presented here solves the
problem, unplug the projector and consult an authorized dealer or Service Center.
Symptom
Probable cause
Power is not
• Is the power cord disconnected?
supplied.
• Is the MAIN POWER switch turned
on?
• Is the fuse blown?
• Is the lamp-replacement opening cover
closed correctly?
• Is the filter closed correctly?
• Has the lamp life expired? (Has the
lamp use time reached 1000 hours?)
Light is not emitted,
• Is the lens cap removed?
or light level is low.
• Is the lamp life near its end?
With power on,
• Is the air intake or exhaust area
operation starts but
blocked?
stops in a few
minutes.
Video image does not
• Is the correct input selected?
appear, or audio
sound does not
• Are devices connected correctly?
occur.
• Are signals being supplied from the
connected devices?
• Are input signals (scanning frequency,
etc.) appropriate?
• Is the correct color system selected?
• Is brightness adjusted correctly?
• Is volume set at minimum?
• Are video and audio turned off by
pressing the HIDE button?
Video image dims.
• Is focus adjusted correctly?
• Is distance too short or too long?
• Are Tracking and Phase adjusted
correctly?
Video image is
• Is picture quality (Brightness, etc.)
abnormally dark or
adjusted correctly?
bright.
Video image freezes.
• Was the FREEZE button on the
remote control pressed?
A part of image is
• Was the DIGITAL ZOOM + button on
magnified.
the remote control pressed?
Corrective action
Page
• Insert the power cord (plug) firmly.
30
• Turn on the MAIN POWER switch.
31
• Turn off the MAIN POWER switch and
55
check the fuse.
If it is blown, replace it
• Turn off the MAIN POWER switch, close
7, 31, 56
the lamp-replacement opening cover
correctly, and turn on the MAIN POWER
switch again.
• Turn off the MAIN POWER switch, fit the
7, 31, 60
filter correctly, and turn on the MAIN
POWER switch again.
• Turn off the MAIN POWER switch, replace
31, 56,
with a new light-source lamp, and turn on
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the MAIN POWER switch.
Reset the lamp use time after replacing with
a new lamp.
• Remove the lens cap.
30
• Check the lamp use time on the menu, and
54, 56
if the lamp life is near its end, arrange for a
replacement lamp, or replace a little earlier.
• Turn off the MAIN POWER switch, remove
6, 7, 31
any blocking objects, and turn on the MAIN
POWER switch again.
• Select the correct input with the VIDEO and
9, 12, 13
PC buttons.
• Connect devices correctly.
11, 22
• Set connected devices correctly.
–
• Check if the signal is appropriate (scanning
22, 23
frequency, etc.) and input the appropriate
signal.
• Set the color system to AUTO or to the
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correct dedicated color system.
• Adjust brightness on the menu.
47
• Adjust volume with the VOLUME +/–
10, 13,
buttons.
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• Press the HIDE button to turn video and
10, 13,
audio on.
34
• Adjust focus.
13, 33
• Set the projector at the correct distance.
18, 72,
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• If satisfactory results are not obtained by
13, 35,
pressing the QUICK ALIGN. button to
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conduct quick alignment, adjust Tracking
and Phase on the menu.
• Adjust picture quality on the menu.
47
• Press the FREEZE button to release
13, 36
freezing.
• Press the PRESET button to restore the
13, 36
original video screen.
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