LAMP and WARNING Indicators
When an indicator lights up
If a problem should occur inside the projector, the <LAMP> and/or <WARNING> indicators will inform you. Manage the
indicated problems as follow.
Attention
Before you take a remedial measure, follow the procedure of switching the power off indicated in “Powering Off the f
projector”. (
Æ
page 43)
LAMP indicator
Indicator
Lighting in red. Blinking in red.
Status
Time to replace the lamp unit.
(Æ page 118)
A problem is detected in the lamp or the power supply for the
lamp.
Check
Was [REPLACE LAMP] displayed f
when you turned on the power?
The indicator lights up when the f
runtime of the lamp unit has reached
4 000 hours (when [LAMP POWER] is
set to [NORMAL]).
Have you turned on the f
power again immediately
after turning it off?
Some error has occurred in f
the lamp circuit. Check for
uctuation (or drop) in the
source voltage.
Remedy
Replace the lamp unit. f
Wait a while until the f
luminous lamp cools off,
and then turn on the power.
Turn off the projector, and f
unplug the AC power cord,
and consult your dealer.
Note
Contact your dealer for repair services when <LAMP> indicator persists to light and blink after taking these measurements. f
WARNING indicator
Indicator
Lighting in red. Blinking in red. Blinking in red. (Slow)
Status
Internal temperature is high (warning).
Internal temperature is high
(standby status).
The projector detects an
abnormal condition and
cannot be turned on.
Check
Is the air intake/exhaust port blocked? f
Is the room temperature high? f
Is the air lter unit clogged? f
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Remedy
Remove any objects that are blocking the air intake/ exhaust port. f
Install the projector in a location with an ambient temperature of 0 °C f
(32 °F) to 40 °C (104 °F)
Do not use the projector at high altitudes of 2 700 m (8 858') or higher f
above sea level.
Replace the air lter unit. ( f Æ page 116)
If the projector is turned off f
again, unplug the AC power
cord and contact the dealer
or the service center for
service and checkup.
Note
Contact your dealer for repair services when <WARNING> indicator persists to light and blink after taking these f
measurements.
<LAMP> indicator
<WARNING> indicator
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Chapter 5 Maintenance - LAMP and WARNING Indicators