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Before sending the unit to your authorized dealer for repair, please check the following points.

The following symptoms are not malfunctions.

You do not need to worry about the following symptoms if there is no abnormality on the screen.

A part of the top or front surface of the unit is hot.

A creaking sound is heard from the unit.

An operating sound is heard from the inside of the unit.

Color smear occurs on some screens.

This unit is a digital device. This unit may become unable to operate normally due to external static or noise.
Perform the following operations when such malfunctions occur.

  1. If the unit is in the Standby mode, pull out the power plug, followed by inserting it again

  2. Press the STANDBY_ON button on the projector unit to turn on the power again

If “High Altitude Mode” is set to “On”, the fan spins at a higher speed and produces a sound louder than usual.

Power is not supplied

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Is the power cord disconnected?

Insert the power cord (plug) firmly.

Is the unit in the Cool-down mode?

After exiting the Cool-down mode, turn on the power again.

Is this unit in the “ECO Mode”?

Press the STANDBY_ON button on the projector unit or the remote control unit. After the “STANDBY/ON” indicator lights up in red, press the ON [ON] button.

Power shuts down automatically

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Has “ECO Mode” been configured?

Set “ECO Mode” to “Off”.

Has “Off Timer” been configured?

Set “Off Timer” to “Off”.

Are the air inlets and exhaust vent blocked?

Leave proper clearance when installing the unit.

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Video image does not appear

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Is the correct external input selected?

Select the correct external input terminal.

Is the power of the AV device or PC turned on?

Turn on the power of the AV device or PC and play the video.

Is the AV device or PC properly connected?

Connect the AV device or PC properly.

Are the correct signals being output from the AV device or PC?

Set the AV device or PC properly.

Is the cable in use an HDMI-certified cable?

Use an Ultra High Speed HDMI Cable (supports 48 Gbps). HDMI cable may be directional and some HDMI cables require external power. Please check the specifications of the cable you are using.

Is an intermediate device (AV amplifier, divider, etc.) in use?

Change the sequence of turning on the source device, intermediate device and the projector. And after turning on each device, ensure that the signal output is stable before turning on the next device. If the intermediate device does not support HDR10+, configure the HDR10+ setting under “Auto Pic. Mode Select” to “Off”.

Is an old source device in use?

Change the resolution setting of the source device. For details on how to change the setting, please refer to the instruction manual of the source device. Also, try the “HDMI Format Setting” mode settings under “Option 1” “Option 2”.

Is the input signal 2K (2048x1080) 24/25/30/60Hz?

If the input signal is 2K (2048x1080) 24/25/30/50/60Hz, configure “HDMI Format Setting” setting to “Option 1”.

This may be due to a temporary connection problem.

Turn on the projector and the connected devices (player and AV amplifier) again (ON arrow OFF arrow ON).

Video image looks unnatural

Colors are unnatural

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Is the color space of the input signal correctly set?

The color may turn out unnatural when the input signal is different from that in the projector setting.
Set the “Color Space” for “HDMI 1 Settings” / “HDMI 2 Settings” correctly.

Is the image correctly adjusted?

Adjust “Color” and “Tint” accordingly.
Check Picture Settings.

Is the AV device or PC properly connected?

Connect the AV device or PC properly.

The video image may appear slightly reddish immediately after starting up. This is not a malfunction.

Video image is fuzzy

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Is the focus correctly adjusted?

Adjust the focus.

Is the unit placed too near or too far away from the screen?

Set the unit at a correct distance from the screen.

Video image flickers

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Has “Dynamic CTRL” been configured?

Set “Dynamic CTRL” to “Off”

Has “C.M.D.” been configured?

Set “C.M.D.” to “Off”.

Video format changes

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Is the cable in use an HDMI-certified cable?

Depending on the quality of the cable in use, the signal from the device connected may change to a receivable video format. Make use of an HDMI cable with the Ultra High Speed HDMI Cable certification (supports 48 Gbps).

Projected image is dark

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Is the aperture closed?

Increase the value of the “Aperture” setting.

Is the “LD Power” value set too low?

Increase the “LD Power” value.

Check Picture Settings.

Select different Picture Mode.

Is “Dynamic CTRL” set to a setting other than “Off”?

Set “Dynamic CTRL” to “Off”.

Video image appears horizontally (vertically) extended

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Is “Anamorphic” set to a setting other than “Off”?

Set “Anamorphic” to “Off”

Moire patterns appear on the screen

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Does the fabric of the screen have a regular pattern?

Interference fringes may sometimes occur between the fabric pattern and the pixels. Please consult the authorized dealer.

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Part of the video Image is missing

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Has screen mask been configured?

Set “Mask” to “Off”.

Is “Anamorphic” set to a setting other than “Off”?

Set “Anamorphic” to “Off”.

Is “Aspect” set to a setting other than “Native”?

Set “Aspect” to “Native”

Remote control does not work

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Are the batteries correctly installed?

Match the polarities (+ -) correctly when loading the batteries.

Are the batteries exhausted?

Replace with new batteries.

Is there an obstructing object between the remote control and remote sensor?

Remove any obstructing object.

Is the remote control held too far away from the unit?

Hold the remote control closer to the sensor during use.

Is remote control code correctly?

Match the settings of the projector and the remote control. The factory settings are both “A”.

Noise is heard

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Is the exhaust vent blocked?
Is the unit used near a heater or air-conditioner?

Check the installation condition of the projector.
When the surrounding temperature of the projector is high, the fan revolution speed increases to protect the projector unit, hence a louder operating sound.

Is the “LD Power” value set too high?

Setting the “LD Power” value too high increases the fan rotation speed, and noise would be louder as a result.

Unable to connect to LAN terminal

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Has a network password been configured?

Configuration of a network password is necessary before connecting to the LAN terminal. Configure the network password.

There are small black or colored dots on the screen

The D-ILA device is manufactured using high-precision technologies, but there may be some (less than 0.01%) missing pixels or pixels that remain permanently lit. This is not a malfunction.

Settings are not exported

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Is there enough free space on the USB flash drive?

Take note of the following when using a USB flash drive.

Use a 1 GB or more, FAT32 format drive.

Make sure there are no other folders or files.