Philips LC4345 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 warranty.
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 On to switch on the projector.
Lamp ceased to operate or does not light up at all
(indicator fast flashes red)
Lamp is still hot while the projector attempts to restart the
lamp.
Do not switch the set off; it will restart the lamp
automatically within a few seconds.
Lamp circuit failure or worn-out lamp.
Take the projector to your nearest Service Centre, or
Replace lamp (see ‘Maintenance’).
Lamp indicator lights up orange
Lamp life has expired or almost expired (less than 100 hours
to go).
See warning messages on the start up screen for details.
Standby LED is red and flashing fast
Too high ambient temperature
The projector will go into Standby mode. Allow the projector
to cool down; this may take up to 30 minutes. When the LED
stops flashing press any key to activate the projector again.
Blocked air inlets/dirty dust filter
The projector will go into Standby mode. 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
key to activate the projector again.
Poor colour
Wrong video system has been selected.
Select the correct video system (see the selection of the
video system under ‘Operation’).
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.
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.
Remote control is not switched on (only trackball remote
controle).
Switch on the remote control.
10. Troubleshooting
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