Epson Projector Powerlite 1260 User Manual

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6
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. The following information is included:
■Using the projector’s on-screen help system
■What to do when the projector’s status lights flash
■Solving projector operation problems
■Solving problems with the image or sound
■Solving problems with the remote control
■Contacting technical support 
						

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Using On-Screen Help
If the image doesn’t look right or your audio isn’t working, you can 
get help by pressing the 
? Help button on the projector or the remote 
control.
1. Press the 
? Help button on the remote control or on the 
projector. You see the Help menu:
2. Use the arrow buttons on the remote control or the projector to 
highlight menu items.
3. Press the 
Enter button on the remote control or the projector to 
select the menu item and read the solutions. 
4. To exit the help system, press the 
? Help button or Esc button.
If none of the suggestions solve your problem, see additional solutions 
to problems in the following sections. 
						

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Checking Projector Status
If your projector isn’t working correctly, first turn it off 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 indicate the projector’s status.
Refer to the following tables for a complete description of the 
projector’s status lights:
Temperature 
light Lamp light Power light
Power light status
P
Power light status Description
Flashing green The projector is warming up. Wait for the image to appear.
Green The projector is operating normally.
Orange The projector is in sleep or standby mode. You can unplug it or press the 
Ppower button to turn it on.
Flashing orange Preparing for monitoring or cooling down. 
Red or flashing red There is a problem with the projector. Check the next table to diagnose the 
problem.  
						

							94Solving Problems Error light(s) status
Error light(s) status Description
PGreen or orange
Flashing orange
OffIt’s time to replace the lamp. See page84 for instructions. If you continue to 
use the lamp after the replacement warning, there is an increased possibility 
that the lamp may break.
PFlashing red
Off
Flashing orangeRapid cooling is in progress. Although this is not an abnormal condition, 
projection will stop automatically if the temperature rises higher. Make sure 
there is plenty of space around and under the projector for ventilation, and that 
the air filter and vents are clean.
PRed
Off
RedThe projector is overheating, which turns the lamp off automatically. Wait until 
the projector switches to standby mode (about 5 minutes). Make sure there is 
plenty of space around and under the projector for ventilation. 
The air filter may be clogged. Clean or replace the air filter as described on 
pages 82 to 84.
If you’re using the projector above an altitude of 4,921 feet (1,500 meters), turn 
on High Altitude Mode in the Operation menu (see page 74).
If the projector continues to overheat after you clean the air filter, stop using 
the projector, disconnect the power cord, and contact Epson for help as 
described on page 102.
Warning: Except as specifically explained in this User’s Guide, do not attempt 
to service this product yourself.
PFlashing red
Red
Flashing redThe projector has an internal problem. Stop using the projector, disconnect the 
power cord, and contact Epson for help, as described on page 102.
PRed
Off
Flashing redThere is a problem with the fan or temperature sensor. Stop using the 
projector, disconnect the power cord, and contact Epson as described on 
page 102.
PRed
Flashing red
OffThe lamp may be burnt out. First make sure the lamp cover is securely 
installed. If that’s not the problem, the air filter may be clogged. Clean or 
replace the air filter as described on pages 82 to 84.
If this does not resolve the problem, let the lamp cool and then remove it. If the 
lamp is cracked, replace it as described on page 84. If the lamp is not cracked, 
reinstall it. If reinstalling doesn’t work, replace the lamp.
If you’re using the projector above an altitude of 4,921 feet (1,500 meters), turn 
on High Altitude Mode in the Operation menu (see page 74).
If none of these suggestions resolves the problem, contact Epson as described 
on page 102.
PFlashing red
Flashing red
Flashing redThe projector has an Auto Iris error or power error. Stop using the projector, 
disconnect the power cord, and contact Epson for help, as described on 
page 102. 
						

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Solving Projector Operation Problems
The power doesn’t turn on.
■If the projector doesn’t turn on when you press the Ppower 
button, make sure the power cord is connected to the projector 
and plugged into a working electrical outlet.
■The power cord may be defective. Disconnect the cord from the 
outlet and contact Epson as described on page 102.
■If you’re using the Direct Power On function and you 
immediately plug the power cord back in after unplugging it, the 
power may not turn back on. Press the Ppower button to turn 
the projector back on.
The buttons on the projector don’t work.
If the Control Panel Lock function has been enabled, you can’t use the 
buttons on the projector. Try using the remote control instead, or 
press and hold the projector’s 
Enter button for seven seconds to 
release the lock (see page 79).
Solving Problems With the Image 
or Sound
No image appears on the screen.
■Check that the Ppower light is green (not flashing) and that the 
A/V Mute slide is open. Also press the A/V Mute button on the 
remote control to make sure the picture has not been turned off 
temporarily.
■The projector may be in standby or sleep mode. If the Ppower 
light is orange, press the Ppower button to turn the projector on.
■If the power was switched off and then on again, the projector 
may be cooling down. Wait until the Ppower light stops flashing 
and remains orange; then press the Ppower button again. 
						

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■The attached computer may be in sleep mode or displaying a 
black screen saver. Try pressing a key on the computer.
■If you are projecting from a DVD player or other video source, 
make sure you turn it on and press its 
Play button.
■If you are projecting from a composite or S-Video video source, 
make sure the Video Signal setting is correct (see page 69).
■You can also try resetting all of the menu settings (see page 67).
You’ve connected a computer and see a blue screen with the 
message 
No Signal displayed.
■Make sure the cables are connected correctly, as described 
beginning on page 29.
■If you’ve connected a computer and one or more video sources, 
you may need to press the 
Source Search button to select the 
correct source. Allow a few seconds for the projector to sync up 
after pressing the button.
■Make sure the power for your connected equipment is turned on.
If you’re using a PC notebook: 
■Hold down the Fn key on the keyboard and press the function 
key that lets you display on an external monitor. It may have an 
icon such as  , or it may be labelled 
CRT/LCD. Allow a few 
seconds for the projector to sync up after pressing it. Check your 
notebook’s manual or online help for details. 
On most systems, the   key lets you toggle between the LCD 
screen and the projector, or display on both at the same time.
If you connect the notebook while the projector or computer are 
already turned on, the function 
Fn key that changes the 
computer’s image signal to external output may not work. Turn 
the computer and the projector off and then back on again.
■Depending on your computer’s video card, you might need to use 
the Display utility in the Control Panel to make sure that both the 
LCD screen and external monitor port are enabled. See your 
computer’s documentation or online help for details. 
						

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If you’re using Mac OS X:
1. Open 
System Preferences. 
2. Click 
Displays.
3. Click 
Detect Displays. 
4. Make sure the 
VGA Display or Color LCD dialog box is selected.
5. Click the 
Arrangement or Arrange tab.
6. Make sure the 
Mirror Displays checkbox is selected. 
The message Not Supported is displayed.
■Make sure the correct input signal is selected in the Signal menu 
(see page 69).
■Make sure your computer’s resolution and frequency or refresh 
rate is supported by the projector (see page 108). If necessary, 
change your computer’s settings. 
Only part of the computer image is displayed.
■Press the Auto button on the remote control or the Enter button 
on the projector.
■Make sure the image Position setting is correct in the Signal 
menu. See page 70 for more information.
■Press the Aspect button on the remote control or select the 
correct 
Aspect setting from the Signal menu. See page 53 for 
details on the available options.
■Press the Esc button on the remote control to cancel the E-Zoom 
function.
■Make sure your computer’s resolution setting is correct. See the 
compatible video formats listed on page 108.
■You also may need to modify existing presentation files if you 
created them for a different resolution. See your software 
documentation for specific information. 
						

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■If you’re projecting a widescreen computer image, adjust the 
Resolution setting (see page 69), if necessary.
■If you’re projecting an image from a computer with dual display 
activated, turn dual display off.
The image isn’t square, but keystone-shaped.
If the image isn’t evenly rectangular, adjust its shape as described on 
page 49.
The image contains static or noise.
■If you’re using a computer cable longer than 6 feet (1.8 meters), 
or an extension cable, the image quality may be reduced.
■Keep your computer and video cables away from the power cord 
as much as possible to prevent interference.
■The video signal may be split between the computer and the 
projector. If you notice a decline in the projected image quality 
when the image is displayed simultaneously on your notebook 
computer and the projector, turn off the notebook’s LCD display.
■Make sure the correct input signal is selected in the Signal menu 
(see page 70).
■If you’re using a composite, S-Video, or component video source 
with 480i signals, turn on the 
Progressive setting on the Signal 
menu (see page 70).
■If you’ve used the Keystone adjustment, you may need to decrease 
the 
Sharpness setting in the Image menu (see page 68).
■If you’re projecting from a computer, make sure its signal is 
compatible with the projector. See page 108.
■If you’re projecting from a computer, press the Auto button on 
the remote control to reset the projector’s Tracking, Sync, and 
Position settings. 
						

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The image is blurry.
■There may be dirt or smears on the lens. Clean the lens as 
described on page 82.
■Adjust the focus using the focus ring (see page 51).
■If the projector is angled sharply toward the screen, it may not be 
possible to focus the entire image. Move the projector to position 
it more directly in front of the screen.
■Lower the projection angle to reduce the amount of keystone 
correction required.
■Make sure the projector is within the proper range (projection 
distance) from the screen (see page 22).
■Make sure the lens is not fogged by condensation. You may need 
to wait before using the projector after moving it from a cold 
environment to a warm environment.
■If you’re projecting from a computer, you may need to adjust the 
tracking and sync settings as described in the next section. 
You see vertical bands or the image still looks blurry after 
trying the solutions in the previous section.
■If you’re projecting from a computer and displaying an image that 
contains a lot of fine detail, you may notice vertical bands or some 
of the characters may look heavy or blurred. Press the 
Auto 
button on the remote control or the 
Enter button on the 
projector to reset the projector’s Tracking, Sync, and Position 
settings.
■If further adjustment is needed, you can fine-tune the Tracking 
and 
Sync settings manually using the Signal menu, as described 
on page 70.
1. Fill the screen with an image containing fine detail, such as a 
pattern to appear as your desktop background, or try 
projecting black text on a white background.
note
You must be projecting an 
image for the 
Auto button 
to have any effect. It works 
only with computer images 
projected through the 
Computer (Component 
Video) port. 
						

							100Solving Problems2. Adjust the 
Tracking to eliminate vertical bands. 
3. Adjust the 
Sync setting to increase the image sharpness. 
The image is too light or dark, or colors are incorrect.
■Press the Color Mode button or select a different Color Mode 
option in the Image menu. See page 52 for details on the available 
options. 
■If you’re displaying video, adjust the Color Adjustment and 
Color Mode settings on the Image menu. You can also try 
adjusting the 
Color Saturation, Color Temp, and Tint settings 
on the Image menu.
■Try adjusting the Brightness and Contrast settings on the Image 
menu.
■Try adjusting the Power Consumption setting (see page 71).
■Check your computer display settings to correct the color balance.
■The projector’s lamp may need to be replaced. See page 84 for 
instructions.
■Make sure the correct input signal is selected in the Signal menu 
(see page 70).
■Make sure that all cables are connected to the proper ports and 
connected securely.
note
Because of the different 
technologies used, your 
projected image may not 
exactly match the colors on 
your notebook or computer 
monitor.