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Lift up the handle and pull out the lamp.
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Gently insert the new lamp by lowering it into position. Make sure it is inserted securely.
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Tighten the screws you loosened in step 4.
8.
Replace the lamp cover and tighten the cover screws. (Make sure the lamp cover is securely fastened. The projector turns itself off if the lamp cover is open.)
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6Troubleshooting
T
his chapter describes the problems indicated by the warning lights 
and provides information on how to solve problems with the projector. 
It is divided into the following sections:
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Problems with the projector. See this section if the projector is not 
working and to find out what the warning lights are indicating.
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Problems with the screen image. See this section if you cannot 
project an image or if the screen image is not good.
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If you have a problem, check the appropriate section and follow all suggestions that apply to your problem. If none of the suggestions solves the problem, call your PowerLite 7000 dealer or contact  EPSON as described on pages xvii through xviii.
Problems with the Projector
If you have problems with the projector, first turn it off and unplug it. Then plug the power cord back in and turn on the projector. If this does not solve the problem, check the warning lights at the top of the projector. These lights alert you to problems with projector operation
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Indicator
Color
Meaning
Power 
Red
The projector is hot.
Projection lamp
Red
The lamp needs to be replaced. (See “Replacing the Lamp” in Chapter 5 for instructions.)
power indicatorprojection lamp indicator
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See the following pages for information on what to do when you see these warning lights or encounter other specific problems with the projector.
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The projection lamp light is flashing orange and you cannot turn on the projector.The lamp is cooling down. Wait until the light turns off and then turn on the projector.
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The power light does not come on.Turn off the projector, check that the power cable is connected securely both at the power outlet and the projector, and press the Power button again.
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Projected images get darker or start to deteriorate, or the projection lamp light is red.Replace the projector lamp as described on page 84.
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The power light is red.The projector is overheating, which turns the lamp off automatically. Let the projector cool for a few minutes, then turn it back on. Make sure nothing is blocking the ventilation vents.The air filter may be clogged. Clean it as described in Chapter 5 and then let the projector cool for a while.Both
Flashing red
The projector is malfunctioning. Call a service representative.
Indicator
Color
Meaning
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If the projector continues to overheat after you clean the air filter, the problem may be caused by damage to the cooling fan or internal circuits. Contact a qualified service person.
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The projection lamp and power lights are flashing at the same time.An abnormality may have occurred in the projector. Turn off the projector and unplug the power cord. Then plug the power cord back in and turn on the projector. If nothing changes, call the service center.
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Warning:
 Except as specifically explained in this User’s Guide, do not 
attempt to service this product yourself.
Problems with the Image or Sound
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An image does not appear on the screen.Check that the power light is on and the lens cover is off. Also make sure the cables are installed correctly, as described in Chapter 1.The correct image source may not be selected. Press the Source button on the remote control or the control panel to choose another image source. 
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Only part of the computer image is displayed.If the computer’s output resolution setting is higher than 1024 
X 768, 
the projector resizes the image. If the computer output is not compatible with this resizing, choose a different display setting on the computer. In Windows 3.x, use Windows Setup in the Main program group. For a Macintosh, choose Control Panels under the Apple menu and then choose Monitors. In the Monitors screen, choose Options 
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and make sure Macintosh Hi-Res Display or another 1024 
X 768 
display is selected. For supported display settings, see page “
Supported 
Monitor Displays
” on page 95.
You also may need to modify existing presentation files if you created them for a different resolution. See your software manual for specific information.
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The message NO SIGNAL is displayed.An image source not connected to the projector is selected, the signal is not being output from the computer, or the signal is not reaching the projector. Make sure the connectors are securely attached to both the projector and the image source. Then check that the image source is selected correctly. When NO SIGNAL is displayed, you cannot access the source (computer/video) menu.
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A blank screen is displayed.The computer signal cannot be interpreted by the projector. Verify the display format (see page 95). When you see a blank screen, you cannot access the projector menus.
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The image or parts of the image are blurred or not in focus.Adjust the Brightness and Contrast settings on the Video main menu. If you’re viewing a computer image, also try adjusting the Comp Tracking and Comp Sync buttons on the projector’s control panel. There may be dirt or smears on the lens. Clean the lens as described in Chapter 5, “Maintenance.”
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The colors of the image are not right.The color balance may be incorrect. If you’re displaying a computer image, adjust the red, green, and blue settings in the Video menu. If you’re displaying video, adjust the color and tint (NTSC only) settings on the Video menu.
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There is no sound.First check that the volume setting is not turned all the way down and that the audio/visual cable is securely attached to both the projector and the audio source.The wrong source is selected. Press either the Computer or Video button on the remote control or control panel to select the proper
 
source.
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7Technical Specifications General
Type of display Liquid crystal panel, Thin Film 
Transistor (TFT)
Size of liquid crystal panels 1.32 inches (33.6 mm)
Resolution 1024 (horizontal) 
´ 768 (vertical) pixels
Image size 21 to 300 inches (0.6 to 7 meters)
Projection distance 3.28 to 32.8 feet (1 to 10 meters)
Remote control range 32.8 feet (10 meters)
Internal speaker system 2 
´ 2W stereo
Optical aspect ratio 4 ´ 3 (horizontal 
´ vertical)
Zoom ratio 1:1.3
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Projector Lamp
Type
Metal Halide, DC
Power
150 W
Part number
ELPLP04
Mechanical
Height
6.3 inches (159 mm)
Width
9.7 inches (245 mm)
Depth
15.0 inches (380 mm)  with lens
Weight
14.55 lb (6.6 kg)
Electrical
Voltage
100 to 120 VAC and 200 to 240 VAC
Rated frequency
50/60 Hz
Power supply
100 to 120 VAC, 2.7 A, 50/60 Hz200 to 240 VAC, 1.6 A, 50/60 Hz
Power consumption
260 W
Environmental
Temperature
Operation: 41 to 104° F (5 to 40° C),non-condensingStorage: 14 to 140° F (–10 to 60° C),non-condensing
Humidity
Operation: 20 to 80% RH, non-condensingStorage: 10 to 90% RH, non-condensing
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Supported Monitor Displays
The projector displays images at a resolution of 1024 
´ 768 pixels. 
To display a higher resolution image, the projector compresses it to 1024
´768. The following table lists the display formats supported by 
the projector:* The projector uses a patent-pending technology to resize the image to 1024 
´ 768.
Note:
 The frequencies of some computers may not allow the image to be 
displayed correctly.Note
: This projector is compatible with DDC-capable graphic sub-systems 
and boards only. Computer type
Formats
Resolutions
IBM PC and IBM PC compatible
VGA, VESA, JEGACGA, SVGA, XGA
640 
´ 480
640 
´ 200
640 
´ 400
800 
´ 600
1024 
´ 768
1280 
´ 1024*
Apple Macintosh
Standard 8- and 24-bit color monitor
640 
´ 480
832 
´ 624
1024 
´ 768
1017 
´ 768
1152 
´ 870*
NEC
PC
640 
´ 480
800 
´ 600 
1024 
´ 768
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