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Troubleshooting
Indicators
Warning Messages
Use the list below to check the meaning of the messages displayed on the screen.
Symptom Cause and Remedy
The LAMP/COVER
indicator flashes.
• The lamp cover or the air filter cover is detached.
c Attach the cover securely (see pages 37 and 38).
• The lens protector did not open due to a problem.
c In case of emergency, slide the lens protector open by hand, and
then press the ?/1 key. If this problem occurs again, consult
with qualified Sony personnel.
• The electrical system may have broken down.
c Consult with qualified Sony personnel.
The LAMP/COVER
indicator lights up.
• The lamp has reached the end of its life.
c Replace the lamp (see page 36).
• The lamp has reached a high temperature.
c Wait for 60 seconds to cool the lamp and then turn on the power
again.
• If the LAMP/COVER indicator still lights even after you have
replaced the lamp, the electrical system may break down.
c Consult with qualified Sony personnel.
The TEMP/FAN indicator
flashes.
The fan is broken.
c Consult with qualified Sony personnel.
The TEMP/FAN indicator
lights up.
• The internal temperature is unusually high.
c Check to see that nothing is blocking the ventilation holes.
• The projector is being used at a high altitude.
c Ensure that “High Altitude Mode” on the INSTALL SETTING
menu is set to “On.”
Both the LAMP/COVER
and TEMP/FAN indicators
light up.
The electrical system has broken down.
c Consult with qualified Sony personnel.
Messages List
Message Meaning and Remedy
High temp.!
Probably use in high
altitude. Switch to high
altitude mode on? Yes V
No v
Internal temperature is too high.
c When using the projector at an altitude of 1,500 m or higher, set
“High Altitude Mode” on the INSTALL SETTING menu to “On”
(see page 33).
c If this message appears on the screen when using the projector at
normal altitudes, check to see if anything is blocking the
ventilation holes (exhaust).
High temp.! Lamp off in 1
min.
The internal temperature is too high.
c Turn off the power.
c Check to see that nothing is blocking the ventilation holes.