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DLA-M5000CLE (Re)/ LCT0979-002A / ENGLISH
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 a authorized dealer or service center.
Symptom Probable cause Corrective action Page
Power is not supplied. • Is the power cord disconnected? • Insert the power cord (plug) firmly. 22
• Is the main power switch turned on? • Turn on the MAIN POWER switch. 24
• Is the correct power voltage used? • Check that AC 200V ~ 240V is supplied. 3, 64
• Has the breaker tripped open? • Check that the breaker is closed. –
• Has the lamp protective function
activated? (This can occur if the power is
shut down due to a power failure, etc.)
• Wait until the lamp has cooled down.
(Turn on the main power sand let the
fans cool the lamp.)
About 10 minutes later, press OPERATE
on the remote control.
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Light is not emitted, or
light level is low.
• Is the lens cap removed? • Remove the lens cap. 22
• Is the lamp life near its end? • Check the lamp use time on the menu,
and if the lamp life is near its end,
arrange for a replacement lamp, or
replace a little earlier.
40, 58
• Has the projector been moved from its
installed place?
• Check the installed position. –
With power on,
operation starts but
stops in a few
minutes.
• Is the air intake or exhaust area
blocked?
• Turn off the MAIN POWER switch,
remove any blocking objects, and turn on
the MAIN POWER switch again.
7, 8, 15
Video image does not
appear.
• Is the correct input selected? • Select the correct inputs with the AV and
RGB buttons.
25
• Are connected devices connected
correctly?
• Connect connected devices correctly. 19, 20
• Are signals being supplied from the
connected devices?
• Set connected devices correctly. –
• Are input signals (scanning frequency,
etc.) appropriate?
• Check if the signal is correct as input
(scanning frequency, etc.).Input the
appropriate signal.
18
• Is the source setting correctly selected?
Isn’t a wrong source (forced mode)
selected?
• Set the source setting to AUTO or to the
correct dedicated source (forced mode).
43, 45
Video image dims. • Is brightness adjusted correctly? • Adjust brightness on the menu. 37, 39
• Is focus adjusted correctly? • Adjust focus with the remote control’s
FOCUS (+/–) buttons.
26, 29
• Is distance too short or too long? • Set the projector at the correct distance. 17
Color is poor or
unstable.
• Are TRACKING and PHASE adjusted
correctly?
• Adjust TRACKING and PHASE on the
menu.
29, 35
• Is picture quality (color density, etc.)
adjusted correctly?
• Adjust picture quality on the menu. 37, 39
• Is the correct CLAMP selected? • Select the correct CLAMP on the
OPTION MENU.
40, 41
During video replay,
video image
sometimes is
disturbed.
• have Installation adjustment been
performed?
• For installation, consult the dealer where
you purchased the projector or a local
service center.
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DLA-M5000LE&SCE Eng Re.book Page 60 Tuesday, March 12, 2002 3:59 PM