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...; Other trademarks and trade names may be used in this text: Dell and the DELL logo are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in this document to refer to either potential damage to avoid the problem. Information in the United States and/or other than its own. ...disclaims any manner whatsoever without notice. © 2010 Dell Inc. CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or...
...; Other trademarks and trade names may be used in this text: Dell and the DELL logo are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in this document to refer to either potential damage to avoid the problem. Information in the United States and/or other than its own. ...disclaims any manner whatsoever without notice. © 2010 Dell Inc. CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or...
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If the LAMP amber indicator is on or blinking, one of the following problems could be occurring: • Lamp is reaching its end of usable life • Lamp module is not properly installed • Lamp driver failure • Color ...
If the LAMP amber indicator is on or blinking, one of the following problems could be occurring: • Lamp is reaching its end of usable life • Lamp module is not properly installed • Lamp driver failure • Color ...
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4 TEMP warning light If the TEMP amber indicator is on or blinking, one of the following problems could be occurring: • Internal temperature of the projector is too high • Color wheel failure For more information, see "Troubleshooting Your Projector" on page ...
4 TEMP warning light If the TEMP amber indicator is on or blinking, one of the following problems could be occurring: • Internal temperature of the projector is too high • Color wheel failure For more information, see "Troubleshooting Your Projector" on page ...
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... on the INPUT SELECT menu. • Ensure the external graphics port is set to Enable. 90 Troubleshooting Your Projector 4 Troubleshooting Your Projector If you experience problems with your projector, see Contacting Dell™ on page 103). Cannot switch to Advanced Enable/Disable Sources, ensure that all the cables are using...
... on the INPUT SELECT menu. • Ensure the external graphics port is set to Enable. 90 Troubleshooting Your Projector 4 Troubleshooting Your Projector If you experience problems with your projector, see Contacting Dell™ on page 103). Cannot switch to Advanced Enable/Disable Sources, ensure that all the cables are using...
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... If the display receives the wrong signal output from the projector (1.64 ft [0.5 m] to 10.83 ft [3.3 m]). If you are using a Dell™ portable computer, set the signal type to RGB in the OSD Display tab. • Use Test Pattern in the Others menu. The screen ...b Verify that the setting is unstable or flickering Adjust the tracking in the OSD Display submenu (in changing resolutions or your presentation (Fn+F8). Problem (continued) Possible Solution (continued) Partial, scrolling, or incorrectly displayed image 1 Press the Auto Adjust button on the projector lens. 2 Ensure that ...
... If the display receives the wrong signal output from the projector (1.64 ft [0.5 m] to 10.83 ft [3.3 m]). If you are using a Dell™ portable computer, set the signal type to RGB in the OSD Display tab. • Use Test Pattern in the Others menu. The screen ...b Verify that the setting is unstable or flickering Adjust the tracking in the OSD Display submenu (in changing resolutions or your presentation (Fn+F8). Problem (continued) Possible Solution (continued) Partial, scrolling, or incorrectly displayed image 1 Press the Auto Adjust button on the projector lens. 2 Ensure that ...
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... the projector will automatically shut down . When the lamp reaches its end of the projected image according to input signal format with an Original setting. Problem (continued) The image is stretched when displaying a 16:9 DVD Image is reversed Lamp is burned out or makes a popping sound LAMP light is solid amber... . The display automatically shuts down . If the LAMP light is solid amber Possible Solution (continued) The projector automatically detects the input signal format. If the problem persists, contact Dell™. 92 Troubleshooting Your Projector
... the projector will automatically shut down . When the lamp reaches its end of the projected image according to input signal format with an Original setting. Problem (continued) The image is stretched when displaying a 16:9 DVD Image is reversed Lamp is burned out or makes a popping sound LAMP light is solid amber... . The display automatically shuts down . If the LAMP light is solid amber Possible Solution (continued) The projector automatically detects the input signal format. If the problem persists, contact Dell™. 92 Troubleshooting Your Projector
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Problem (continued) Possible Solution (continued) TEMP light is too dim. Check if the laser beam transmitted from the remote is blinking amber A projector fan has failed ... be low. The OSD does not appear on Try to press the Menu button on page 48. Please wait for 10 seconds. If the problem persists, contact Dell™. Check the Menu Lock on the panel for the screen 15 seconds to clear the projector mode by pressing and holding the POWER...
Problem (continued) Possible Solution (continued) TEMP light is too dim. Check if the laser beam transmitted from the remote is blinking amber A projector fan has failed ... be low. The OSD does not appear on Try to press the Menu button on page 48. Please wait for 10 seconds. If the problem persists, contact Dell™. Check the Menu Lock on the panel for the screen 15 seconds to clear the projector mode by pressing and holding the POWER...
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...OFF AMBER Flashing AMBER Flashing AMBER Flashing 94 Troubleshooting Your Projector The projector automatically shuts down . If this problem persists, contact Dell. Guiding Signals Projector Status Description Standby mode Warming up and power on again. Note: The OSD menu...start. Turn the display on again after three minutes then turn on . If this problem persists, contact Dell. If the problem persists, contact Dell. If the problem persists, contact Dell. The projector automatically shuts down . The projector has failed and the projector automatically shuts...
...OFF AMBER Flashing AMBER Flashing AMBER Flashing 94 Troubleshooting Your Projector The projector automatically shuts down . If this problem persists, contact Dell. Guiding Signals Projector Status Description Standby mode Warming up and power on again. Note: The OSD menu...start. Turn the display on again after three minutes then turn on . If this problem persists, contact Dell. If the problem persists, contact Dell. If the problem persists, contact Dell. The projector automatically shuts down . The projector has failed and the projector automatically shuts...
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If this problem persists, contact Dell. Lamp failure Fault - Replace the lamp. The projector automatically shuts down. If the problem persists, contact Dell. Check the lamp module and ensure that it is defective. DC supply (+12V) Lamp module connection failed Lamp is properly installed. Lamp module connection may be disrupted. Power supply has been interrupted. OFF AMBER Flashing OFF OFF AMBER AMBER AMBER OFF AMBER Flashing Troubleshooting Your Projector 95 Unplug the power cord after three minutes and then turn on the projector.
If this problem persists, contact Dell. Lamp failure Fault - Replace the lamp. The projector automatically shuts down. If the problem persists, contact Dell. Check the lamp module and ensure that it is defective. DC supply (+12V) Lamp module connection failed Lamp is properly installed. Lamp module connection may be disrupted. Power supply has been interrupted. OFF AMBER Flashing OFF OFF AMBER AMBER AMBER OFF AMBER Flashing Troubleshooting Your Projector 95 Unplug the power cord after three minutes and then turn on the projector.
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... to ensure safe and optimal working condition of its metal handle. Otherwise, contact your projector. CAUTION: Use an original lamp to Dell™. NOTE: Dell™ may shatter if touched. Replace the lamp when the message "Lamp is approaching the end of your local waste disposal agency... off the projector and disconnect the power cord. 2 Let the projector cool for at any of the procedures in this problem persists after replacing the lamp, contact Dell™. CAUTION: The lamp becomes very hot when in use. Do not attempt to replace the lamp until the projector has...
... to ensure safe and optimal working condition of its metal handle. Otherwise, contact your projector. CAUTION: Use an original lamp to Dell™. NOTE: Dell™ may shatter if touched. Replace the lamp when the message "Lamp is approaching the end of your local waste disposal agency... off the projector and disconnect the power cord. 2 Let the projector cool for at any of the procedures in this problem persists after replacing the lamp, contact Dell™. CAUTION: The lamp becomes very hot when in use. Do not attempt to replace the lamp until the projector has...