Epson Powerlite 6100i Multimedia Projector Users Guide

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Cleaning the Air Filter
Clean the air filter when you see any of the following messages: The 
air filter is clogged. Clean or replace the air filter
. or Check or 
Replace the air filter.
 If it is not cleaned periodically, it can become 
clogged with dust, preventing proper ventilation. This can cause 
overheating and damage the projector. 
Follow these steps:
1. Turn off the projector and unplug the power cord.
2. Gently turn the projector over and push down on the tabs...

92Maintaining the ProjectorFollow these steps:
1. Turn off projector and unplug the power cord.
2. Turn projector upside down.
3. Remove the air filter by pushing down on the two tabs to 
release them.
4. Remove the air filter by pulling the center of air filter straight out.
5. Insert the new air filter with the tab facing the front of the 
projector.
6. Close the air filter cover.
7. Reset the air filter timer as described in the next section.
Resetting the Air Filter Timer
1. Plug the projector in and...

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Replacing the Lamp 
The projection lamp typically lasts from 2500 to 3000 hours, 
depending on the Brightness Control setting used (see page 57). 
Selecting the Low brightness setting maximizes the lamp’s life.
It is time to replace the lamp when: 
■The projected image gets darker or starts to deteriorate.
■The message Replace the Lamp appears on the screen and when 
the lamp comes on and the lamp warning light   flashes orange. 
To maintain projector brightness and image...

94Maintaining the Projector5. Loosen the two screws holding the lamp in place (you can’t 
remove them). 
6. Pull the lamp straight out.
7. Gently insert the new lamp.
8. Once the lamp is fully inserted, tighten its screws and replace the 
cover. (The projector won’t come on if the lamp cover is loose.) 
9. Reset the lamp timer as described in the next section.
note
The lamp(s) in this 
product contain mercury. 
Please consult your state and 
local regulations regarding 
disposal or recycling. Do not 
put...

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Resetting the Lamp Timer
After you replace the lamp, you need to reset the lamp timer using the 
projector’s menu. 
1. Plug the projector in and turn it on.
2. Press the 
Menu button on the remote control, select Reset Lamp 
Hours
 from the Reset menu, then press Enter.
3. When you see the confirmation message, select
 Yes, then press 
Enter.
4. When you’re finished, press 
Menu to exit the menu system. 
Transporting the Projector
The projector contains many glass and...

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Solving Problems
This chapter helps you solve problems with your projector, and tells 
you how to contact technical support for problems you can’t solve 
yourself. This chapter explains the following:
■Using the projector’s on-screen help system
■What to do when the projector’s status lights flash
■Solving problems with the image or sound
■Solving problems with Easy Management
■Solving problems with the remote control
■Contacting technical support 

98Solving Problems
Using On-Screen Help
If the image doesn’t look right or your audio isn’t working, you can 
get help by pressing the blue 
? Help button on top of the projector or 
on the remote control. The following choices are available:
■No image appears on the screen
■The image is not in focus
■The image is unsteady
■The image colors don’t look right
■The image is too dark
■The image is distorted
Follow these steps to get help:
1. Press the green 
? Help button on the projector. 
You see the Help...

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If none of the suggestions solves your problem, see additional 
solutions to problems in the following sections.
Checking Projector Status
If your projector isn’t working correctly, first turn it off, wait for it to 
cool (the P Power light stops flashing orange), and unplug it. Then 
plug the power cord back in and turn on the projector. If this doesn’t 
solve the problem, check the lights on top of the projector.
What To Do When the Lights Flash
The lights on top of the projector...

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green 
flashing orangeIt’s time to replace the lamp. See page 93 for instructions. If you continue 
to use the lamp after the replacement warning, there is an increased 
possibility that the lamp may break.
green 
orangeNo air filter. Make sure that the air filter is securely installed; see page 91. 
If the error continues when the air filter is installed, there is a problem 
with the air filter sensor. Stop using the projector, disconnect the power 
cord, and contact Epson as...