Epson F3200 Manual

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Problem Solving
Troubleshooting
When the indicators provide no help
If any of the following problems occur and the indicators do not offer a solution, refer to the pages
given for each problem.
Problems relating to images
■No images appear
●No images appear   p.39
Projection does not start, the projection area is
completely black, the projection area is
completely blue, etc.
●Moving images are not displayed 
p.40
Moving images played on computer are not
displayed. 
●The message Not Supported is...

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Problem Solving
■Moving images are not displayed
■The message Not Supported is displayed Are the image signal format 
settings correct?If a composite video
  or S-Video  signal is being input
If projection does not occur when the Video Signal menu 
command is set to Auto, select the signal format that matches the 
signal source.
Settings - Input Signal - Video Signal p.35
If the signal source is connected to the [Component] input port
If projection does not occur when the Component in the Input...

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Problem Solving
Troubleshooting
■The message No Signal is displayed
■Images are fuzzy or out of focus
■Interference or distortion appear in images
Are the cables connected 
correctly?Check that all of the cables required for projection are securely 
connected. p.12
Has the correct video input port 
been selected?Press   , ,  ,  ,   or 
 on the remote control or   on the projector’s control 
panel to change the image source.  p.15
Is the power for the connected 
equipment turned on?Turn the power on...

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Problem Solving
■Image is truncated (large) or small
■Image colors are not right
Is an extension cable being 
used?If an extension cable is used, interference may increase. Try 
connecting a signal amplifier.
Have the Sync.  and 
Tracking
  settings been 
adjusted correctly?
The projector has an automatic adjustment function that causes the 
optimum images to be projected. However, for some types of 
signal, the correct adjustments may not be obtained even after 
automatic adjustment is carried out....

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Problem Solving
Troubleshooting
■Images appear dark
■Projection stops automatically
Problems when projection starts
■Power does not turn on
Have the color intensity and tint 
been adjusted correctly?Use the Color Saturation and Tint menu commands to adjust 
the color and tint.
  Image - Color Saturation, Tint p.30
Has the image brightness been 
adjusted correctly?Use the Brightness menu commands to make the adjustments.
 Image - Brightness p.30
Has the image contrast 
been adjusted correctly?Use the...

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Problem Solving
Problems with the remote control
■The remote control does not work
Is the remote control light-
emitting area facing towards the 
remote control light-receiving 
area when it is operated?Face the remote control towards the remote control light-receiving 
area.
Operating range  p.13
Is the remote control too far 
from the projector?The operating range for the remote control is approximately 10m. 
p.13
Is direct sunlight or strong light 
from fluorescent lamps shining 
onto the remote...

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Appendix
Maintenance
This section describes maintenance tasks such as cleaning the projector and replacing consumable parts.
Cleaning
You should clean the projector if it becomes dirty or if the quality of projected images starts to
deteriorate.
Cleaning the air filter
If the air filter becomes blocked with dust and the message The projector is overheating. Make sure
nothing is blocking the air vent, and clean or replace the air filter is displayed, clean the air filter.
Remove the air filter cover....

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Maintenance
Use a vacuum cleaner to remove any 
remaining dust from the surface of the air 
filter.
Install the air filter.
Install the air filter cover.
Cleaning the projector case
Clean the projector case by wiping it gently with a soft
cloth.
If the projector is particularly dirty, moisten the cloth with
water containing a small amount of neutral detergent, and
then firmly wring the cloth dry before using it to wipe the
projector case. Then wipe the case again with a soft, dry
cloth.
Cleaning the...

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Maintenance
Appendix
Consumable replacement periods
Air filter replacement period
 If the air filter has been broken or the Replace message is displayed even though the
air filter has been cleaned.
Replacing the air filter p.48
Lamp replacement period
 The message Replace the lamp. appears on the screen when projection starts.
 The projected images get darker or start to deteriorate.
•The replacement warning message is set to appear after a minimum of about 3900 
hours of lamp use in order to maintain...

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Maintenance
Replacing consumables
Replacing the air filter
Replacing the lamp
Resetting the lamp operating time
Press the knobs to release the catches, 
and then pull the cover upward.
Press       or 
          to turn 
off the power, 
and then turn 
the main 
power switch 
OFF.Remove the air filter 
cover.
Dispose of used air filters properly 
in accordance with your local 
regulations. 
Frame material: PP
Filter materials: PP, PET Do not touch the lamp cover soon after 
power-off or you may get...