Epson Powerlite Pro Z8050wnl Users Guide

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Problem Solving
If you are having a problem with the projector, first check the projector's indicators and refer to "Reading the Indicators". sp.102
If the indicators do not show clearly what the problem might be, refer to "When the Indicators Provide No Help". sp.107 

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Reading the Indicators
These indicators indicate the operating status of the projector. 
1 Indicates the operating status.   Standby condition
When the [t] button is pressed in this condition, projection starts.
Preparing network monitoring or cool down in progress
Buttons are disabled while the indicator is flashing.
 Warming up
Warm-up time is about 30 seconds. After warm-up is complete, the indicator stops flashing.
[t] button does not function during warm-up.
Projecting
2...

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Refer to the following table to see what the indicators mean and how to remedy problems that they indicate.
If all indicators are off, check that the power cable is connected correctly and that the power is being supplied normally.
Sometimes, when the power cable is unplugged, the t indicator remains lit for a short period, but this is not a malfunction.
t Indicator is lit or flashing red
: Lit  : Flashing:  : Off
Status
Cause
Remedy or Status
Internal Error Stop using the projector,...

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Lamp Error
Lamp FailureCheck the following two points.
•Take out the both lamps and check if they are cracked. 
•Clean the air filter. 
If it is not cracked: Re-fit the lamp and turn on the power.
If the error continues: Replace the lamp with a new lamp and turn on the power.
If the error continues: Stop using the projector, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet, and 
contact Epson. sp.116
If it is cracked: Replace it with a new lamp, or contact Epson for further...

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m o n Indicator is flashing or lit
: Lit  : Flashing  : Off  : Varies according to the projector status
Status
Cause
Remedy or Status
High Temp Warning (This is not an abnormality. However, if the temperature rises too high again, projection stops automatically.)
•Check that the air filter and air exhaust vent are clear, and that the projector is not positioned against a wall.
•If the air filter is clogged, clean or replace it. 
Replace Lamp The lamp indicated by flashing indicator,...

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If the projector is not operating properly, even though the indicators are all showing normal, refer to “When the Indicators Provide No Help”. sp.107
If the error is not indicated in this table, Stop using the projector, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet, and contact Epson. sp.116
Low Air Flow (This is not an abnormality. However, projection stops automatically if the airflow falls any further.)
The message "The air filter is clogged. Clean or replace the air...

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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"s p.108
Projection does not start, the projection area is completely black, the 
projection area is completely blue, etc.
•"Moving images are not displayed"sp.108
Moving images being projected from a computer appear black and 
nothing is projected....

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Problems relating to images
No images appear
Moving images are not displayed
Check
Remedy
Did you press the [t] button? Press the [t] button to turn the power on. 
Are the indicators switched off? The power cable is not connected correctly or power is not being supplied normally.
Connect the projector's power cable correctly. 
Check that your electrical outlet or power source is functioning correctly. 
Is Shutter active? Press the [Shutter] button on the Remote Control to cancel...

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Projection stops automatically
The message "Not supported" is displayed.
"No Signal" is displayed.
Check
Remedy
Is Sleep Mode set to On?Press the [t] button to turn the power on. If you do not want to use Sleep Mode, change the setting to 
Off. sExtended Menu - Operation - Sleep Mode p.73
Is the air filter installed? Check that the air filter is securely installed. 
The projector automatically turns off about one minute after it detects that there is no air filter....

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Images are fuzzy or out of focus
Interference or distortion appear in imagesAre the image signals being output to the projector?
Only when projecting images from a laptop computer 
or a computer with a built-in LCD screenIf the image signals are only being output to the computer's LCD monitor or to the accessory monitor, 
you need to change the output to an external destination as well as the computer's own monitor. For 
some computer models, when the image signals are output...