Epson Projector Powerlite 52c User Manual

Maintaining and Transporting the Projector45
4. Use the tab to slide the lamp cover off the projector. 
)
5. Use a screwdriver to loosen the two screws holding the lamp in 
place. (You can’t remove the screws.) caution
Do not touch the glass 
portion of the lamp assembly. 
Touching the glass could 
result in premature lamp 
failure.
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46Maintaining and Transporting the Projector6. Hold the lamp by the tabs (as shown below) and pull it straight 
out. 
7. Gently insert the new lamp. 
8. Once the lamp is fully inserted, tighten its screws.
9. Slide the lamp cover back on until it clicks into place. 
warning
This product includes a lamp 
component that contains 
mercury. Please consult your 
state and local regulations 
regarding proper disposal and 
do not place in a waste 
stream.
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Resetting the Lamp Timer
You must reset the lamp timer after replacing the lamp to clear the 
LAMP REPLACE warning message. Follow these steps:
1. Plug in the projector and press the 
Power button to turn it on. 
2. Press the 
Menu button on the remote. You see the main menu.
3. Use the directional buttons to highlight 
About. You see the 
following:
4. Press 
Enter to select the About menu.
5. Press 
Enter to select the Reset Lamp Timer option. You see the...

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Replacing the Remote Control Battery 
Follow these steps to replace the battery:
1. Press the tab towards the center of the remote and slide the 
battery tray out of the remote control.
2. Remove the old battery and insert a CR2025 watch battery as 
shown.
3. Slide the battery tray back into the remote.
caution
When replacing batteries, 
take the following 
precautions:
■Replace the battery as soon 
as it runs out. If the battery 
leaks, wipe away battery...

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Transporting the Projector
The projector contains many glass and precision parts. If you need to 
transport it, please follow these packing guidelines to prevent damage 
to the projector: 
■When shipping the projector for repairs, use the original 
packaging material if possible. If you do not have the original 
packaging, use equivalent materials, placing plenty of cushioning 
around the projector.
■When transporting the projector as freight or checked...

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5
Solving Problems51
5
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 the remote control
■Contacting technical support
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52Solving 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 green 
? Help button on top of the projector. 
The following choices are available: 
■Help for the image
■Help for the sound
■Language selection
Follow these steps to get help:
1. Press the green 
? Help button on the projector. You see the help 
menu.
2. Press the left side of the 
Select (Keystone) button on the 
projector to highlight one of the options. Then press...

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What To Do When the Lights Flash
The lights on top of the projector indicate the projector’s status and 
let you know when a problem occurs.
If the projector is not working correctly, 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 status lights on top of the 
projector and try the solutions recommended below.
Status Lights
Power
Power light
Warning light
Power
lightWarning
light Status...

54Solving Problems
Flashing red Flashing red 
(quickly)Lamp failure The lamp is burned out. Replace it as 
described on page 44.
Flashing red Flashing red Internal error There is an internal error in the projector. Turn 
the projector off and unplug it. Contact EPSON 
for help.
Red Flashing red Fan error/
Temperature 
sensor error/
Lamp errorThere is a problem with the cooling fan, 
temperature sensor, or lamp. Turn off the 
projector and unplug it. Contact EPSON for 
help.
Off Red Overheating The...