Philips cSmart Series Projector User Manual


 
If a fault occurs, first check the points listed below
before taking the projector for repair. If you are unable to remedy
a problem by following these hints, consult your dealer or
service organisation.
Warning:
Under no circumstances should you try to repair the projector
yourself as this could invalidate the guarantee.
PROBLEM
POSSIBLE CAUSE
SOLUTION
Image is not displayed
Mains lead is not correctly connected.
Correctly connect mains lead.
The filter holder is not installed correctly or is damaged.
Install the filter holder correctly (see Cleaning the dust filter
under Maintenance).
Lamp holder cover is not closed correctly or the lamp holder
is damaged.
Close the cover correctly (see Lamp replacement under
Maintenance).
Signal cable not correctly connected.
Connect signal cable correctly.
The projector is in Off position.
Press Stand by to switch on the projector.
Poor colour
Select the correct data input (Computer or Component video)
in the Settings menu.
Adjust brightness, contrast, saturation or hue (see Display
and picture control under Operation).
Image is blurred
Image is not focused.
Adjust focus ring.
Distance between projector and screen is not correct.
Adjust the distance between the projector and the screen.
Signal cable is not correctly connected.
Connect signal cable correctly.
Image does not match up with the projected screen
Shift and/or Horizontal size are not adjusted correctly.
Adjust Shift or Horizontal size (See Display and Picture
control, sections Data only and Data and Video/S-Video).
Activate the auto-image function via the On Screen menu.
Picture rolls
Signal cable is not correctly connected.
Connect signal cable correctly.
No sound
Audio cable is not correctly connected.
Connect audio cable correctly.
Volume is not adjusted properly.
Adjust volume.
A/V-mute is active.
Cancel A/V-mute.
Caution!
Always reduce/check the volume setting of connected amplifiers
before switching off A/V mute, to prevent damage to speakers.
The projector does not react to commands from the remote
control
Distance is too great.
Reduce distance.
Batteries are exhausted.
Replace batteries (see Inserting the batteries in the remote
control).
IR sensor is obstructed.
Remove obstacle.
Note: You can check if the projector receives the signal from the
remote control: the ring around the Standby button will
indicate this by fast flashing.
INDICATORS
Lamp indicator
green: normal lamp condition.
orange: lamp life has almost expired (less than 100 hours to
go).
See warning messages on the start up screen for details.
red: lamp life has expired.
Replace lamp. See Maintenance.
red (fast blinking): lamp start has failed.
Disconnect projector from the mains. Reconnect and
restart. If this does not resolve the problem, replace the
lamp. See Maintenance.
slow blinking (green, red or orange): lamp is starting up or
cooling down.
Temperature indicator
red: temperature error.
The projector will go into Standby mode. Allow the
projector to cool down; this may take up to 30 minutes.
When the LED goes out press any button to activate the
projector again.
fast blinking red: fan error.
The projector will go into Standby mode. Make sure the
filter cover is closed properly; clean air inlets or dust filter
and allow the projector to cool down; this may take up to
30 minutes. When the LED stops flashing press any button
to activate the projector again.
Standby indicator (ring around Standby button).
red: standby mode or projector cooling down.
green: operation mode or projector warming up.
fast blinking (red or green): remote control signal received.
slow blinking (green): waiting on retry to start the lamp.
Do not switch the set off; it will restart the lamp
automatically within a few seconds.
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