Cinema Projector Does Not Turn On; Lamp Does Not Ignite - Christie CP4230 User Manual

8 Troubleshooting
This section provides information and procedures for resolving common cinema projector issues. If you cannot
resolve a cinema projector issue, contact a Christie accredited service technician.
8.1

cinema projector Does Not Turn On

• Check the wall circuit breaker to see if it is ON. If there is a prob-
lem with the wall circuit breaker, have a certified electrician inves-
tigate any electrical problem.
• Check the status of the LEDs on the rear corners of the cinema
projector. (Figure 8-1). If there is no activity, see #3.
• Verify power by looking through the rear, right side grill. One
LED should be present in the upper right. This indicates the LVPS
has power. Another LED should be seen in the lower left indicat-
ing Main input. (Figure 8-2)
• On the TPC, verify in the Operational Status region of the Main
panel that there is no failure with PIB communication (PIB Status).
8.2

Lamp Does Not Ignite

• Tap Menu > Advanced Setup > Lamp History and verify the number of hours the lamp has operated.
Replace a lamp nearing the end of its operational life
• Tap Menu > Status and then Interlocks in the left pane. Check and correct all interlock failures.
• Tap Menu > Status and then All Alarms in the left pane. If a ballast communication error has occurred,
restart the cinema projector and turn the lamp on.
• Tap Menu > Status and then Temperatures in the left pane. Verify if the DMD temperatures are too high. If
the temperatures are too high, cool the cinema projector. Ensure the cinema projector is properly ventilated,
the air filters are not blocked, and the liquid cooling reservoir has coolant.
• Listen for a clicking noise that indicates the ballast is attempting to strike the lamp. If you do not hear a
clicking noise, there might be a problem a problem with the ballast. Contact a Christie accredited service
technician to resolve the issue.
CP4230 User Manual
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Figure 8-2 View Power Status LEDs
Figure 8-1 cinema projector Status
8-1