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Lamp (continued)
A lamp has a finite product life. Using the lamp for long periods of time could 
cause the pictures darker or the color tone poor. Note that each lamp has a 
different lifetime, and some may burst or burn out soon after you start using them. 
Preparation of a new lamp and early replacement are recommended. 
To prepare a new lamp, contact your dealer and tell the lamp type number.
Type number = 
DT00731.
1. Turn the projector off, and unplug the power cord. Allow the lamp to cool for 
at least 45 minutes.
2. Prepare a new lamp.  
If the projector is mounted on the ceiling, or if the lamp has broken, also ask 
the dealer to replace the lamp.
In the case of replacement by yourself,
3. Loosen the lamp cover screw (marked by arrow) 
and then slide the lamp cover to the side to 
remove it.
4. Loosen the 2 screws (marked by arrow) of the 
lamp, and slowly pick up the lamp by the handles.
5. Insert the new lamp, and retighten firmly the two 
screws that are loosened in the previous process 
to lock it in place.
6. Slide the lamp cover back in place and firmly 
fasten the lamp cover screws.
7. Turn the projector on and reset the lamp time 
using the LAMP TIME function in the OPTION 
menu (38). 
(1) Press the MENU button to display a menu. Only  when the EASY MENU has appeared, please 
perform the next step (2).
(2) Point at the “Go To Advance Menu …” in the menu 
using ▼/▲ button, then press the ► button. 
(3) Point at the “OPTION” in the left column of the 
menu using ▼/▲ button, then press the ► button.
(4) Point at the ”LAMP TIME” using ▼/▲ button, then  press the ► button. A dialog will appear.
(5) Press the ▲ button to select “RESET” on the 
dialog. It performs resetting the lamp time.
Maintenance
Lamp cover
Screw
Handle
Screws 
NOTE  • Please reset the lamp time only when you have replaced the lamp, 
for a suitable indication about the lamp. 
						

							
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If the air filter becomes clogged by dust or the like, internal temperatures rise and 
could cause a fire, a burn and/or malfunction to the projector. When the indicators 
or  a  message  prompts  you  to  clean  the  air  filter,  clean  the  air  filter  as  soon  as 
possible.
Please  check  and  clean  the  air  filter  periodically,  even  if  there  is  no  message.
Please replace the air filter when it is damaged or too soiled. Preparation of a new 
air filter is recommended.
To prepare a new air filter
, contact your dealer and tell the  air filter type number.
Type number = NJ22222
And  also  when  you  replace  the  lamp,  please  replace  the  air  filter. An  air  filter  of 
specified type will come together with a replacement lamp for this projector .
1. Turn the projector off, and unplug the 
power cord. Allow the lamp to cool for at 
least 45 minutes.
2. When the projector is suspended from 
the ceiling, apply the vacuum cleaner to 
and around the filter cover first, to prevent 
penetration of dust or the like.
3. While supporting the projector with one 
hand, use your other hand to pull the filter 
cover forward in the direction of the arrow. 
Remove the air filter.
Maintenance
WARNING  ►Before caring, make sure the power switch is off and the 
power cable is not plugged in, then allow the projector to cool suffi ciently. The 
care in a high temperature state of the projector could cause an electric shock, 
a burn and/or malfunction to the projector.
►Use only the air filter of the specified type. Do not use the projector with the 
air filter and the filter cover removed. It could result in a fire and/or malfunction 
to the projector.
►The air filter should be cleaned periodically. If the air filter becomes clogged 
by dust or the like, internal temperatures rise and could cause a fire, a burn 
and/or malfunction to the projector.
Air filter
Handle
Filter cover
NOTE  • Please replace the air filter when it is damaged or too soiled, and 
also when you replace the lamp.
• Please reset the filter time only when you have cleaned or replaced the air 
filter, for a suitable indication about the air filter.
 (38)
•  The projector may display the message such as “CHECK THE AIR FLOW” or 
turn off the projector, to prevent the internal heat level rising. 
						

							
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Maintenance
4. Apply a vacuum cleaner to the air filter 
and the filter cover. Please replace the air 
filter when it is damaged or too soiled.
5. Replace the air filter in its original 
position. Secure the air filter in place by 
pressing each of the six 
locations. 
Make sure there is no dust or dirt 
remaining after the cover is in place. If any 
dust or dirt remains use a vacuum cleaner 
to remove it as when placing the filter 
cover on the air filter.
 
Reattach the filter cover to the projector by 
aligning the filter cover with the grooves 
on the projector. While holding the handle, 
push down on the filter cover until it locks 
firmly in place.
6. Turn the projector on and reset the filter 
time using the FILTER TIME function in the 
OPTION menu (38). 
(1) Press the MENU button to display a menu. When the EASY MENU has 
appeared, please skip the next step (2).
(2) Point at the “OPTION” in the left column of the menu using ▼/▲ button, then 
press the ► button.
(3) Point at the “FILTER TIME” using ▼/▲ button, then press the ► button. A 
dialog will appear.
(4) Press the ▲ button to select “RESET” on the dialog. It performs resetting the 
lamp time. 
Air filtre (continued)
Filter cover 
Air filter Air filter’s 
 knob

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Maintenance
WARNING    ►Before caring, make sure the power switch is off and the 
power cable is not plugged in, and then allow the projector to cool suffi ciently. 
The care in a high temperature state of the projector could cause a burn and/or 
malfunction to the projector.
►Never try to care for the inside of the projector personally. Doing is so 
dangerous. 
►Avoid wetting the projector or inserting liquids in the projector. It could result 
in a fire, an electric shock, and/or malfunction to the projector. 
• Do not put a container containing water, cleaner or chemicals near the 
projector. 
• Do not use aerosols or sprays.
CAUTION  ►Please take right care of the projector according to the 
following. Incorrect care could cause not only an injury but adverse influence 
such as discoloration, peeling paint, etc. 
►Do not use cleaner or chemicals other than those listed below. 
►Do not polish or wipe with hard objects.
Inside of the projector
In order to ensure the safe use of your projector, please have it cleaned and 
inspected by your dealer about once every year.
Caring for the lens
If the lens is flawed, soiled or fogged, it could cause deterioration of display 
quality. Please take care of the lens, being cautious of handling.
1. Turn the projector off, and unplug the power cord. Allow the projector to cool 
sufficiently
.
2. After making sure that the projector is cool adequately, lightly wipe the lens 
with a commercially available lens-cleaning wipe. Do not touch the lens 
directly with your hand.
Caring for the cabinet and remote control
Incorrect care could have adverse influence such as discoloration, peeling paint, 
etc.
1. Turn the projector off, and unplug the power cord. Allow the projector to cool 
sufficiently.
2. After making sure that the projector is cool adequately , lightly wipe  with gauze 
or a soft cloth. 
If soiling is severe, dip soft cloth in water or a neutral cleaner diluted in water , 
and wipe lightly after wringing well. Then, wipe lightly with a soft, dry cloth.
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Related messages
When the unit's power is on, messages such as those shown below may be 
displayed. When any such message is displayed on the screen, please follow the 
instructions described below. If the same message is displayed after the remedy, 
or if a message other than the following appears, please contact your dealer or 
service company.
Although these messages will be automatically disappeared around several 
minutes, it will be reappeared every time the power is turned on.
MessageDescription
NO INPUT IS DETECTEDON ***
There is no input signal. 
Please confirm the signal input connection, and the status 
of the signal source.
SYNC IS OUT OF RANGEON ***  fH  *****kHz  fV  *****Hz
The horizontal or vertical wavelength of the input signal 
is out of the response parameter range of this unit.
Please confirm the specs for your projector or the signal 
source specs.
CHECK THE AIR FLOW
The internal temperature is rising. 
Please turn the power off, and allow the projector to cool 
down at least 20 minutes. After having confirmed the 
following items, please turn the power ON again. 
 • Is there blockage of the air passage aperture? 
 • Is the air filter dirty? 
 • Does the peripheral temperature exceed 35°C?
If the same ind ication is displayed after the remedy, please set 
FAN SPEED of the SERVICE item in the OPTION menu to HIGH
.
REMINDER
*** HRS PASSED AFTER THE  LAST FILTER CHECK. 
FILTER MAINTENANCE IS ESSENTIAL
 TO REMOVE WARNING MESSAGE,
RESET FILTER TIMER.
SEE MANUAL FURTHER INFO.
A note of precaution when cleaning the air filter. 
Please immediately turn the power off, and clean or change 
the air filter referring to the “Air Filter” section of this manual. 
After you have cleaned or changed the air filter, please be 
sure to reset the filter timer 
(38).
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Troubleshooting
Regarding the indicator lamps
Lighting and flashing of the POWER indicator, the LAMP indicator, and the TEMP 
indicator have the meanings as described in the table below. Please follow the 
instructions within the table. If the same indication is displayed after the remedy, 
or if an indication other than the following is displayed, please contact your dealer 
or service company.
POWER 
indicatorLAMP indicatorTEMP indicatorDescription
Lighting
In Orange
Turned
offTurnedoff
The projector is in a standby state.
Please refer to the section “Power On/Off”.
Blinking
In Green
Turned
offTurnedoff
The projector is warming up.
Please wait.
Lighting
In Green
Turned
offTurnedoff
The projector is in an on state.
Ordinary operations may be performed.
Blinking
In Orange
Turned
offTurnedoff
The projector is cooling down.
Please wait.
Blinking
In Red
(discre-
tionary)
(discre-
tionary)
The projector is cooling down. A certain error 
has been detected.
Please wait until the POWER indicator finishes 
blinking, and then perform the proper measure using 
the item descriptions below.
Blinking
In Red
or
Lighting
In Red
Lighting
In Red
Turned
off
The lamp does not light, and there is a 
possibility that interior portion has become 
heated.
Please turn the power off, and allow the projector to 
cool down at least 20 minutes. After the projector has 
sufficiently cooled down, please make confirmation of 
the following items, and then turn the power on again.
• Is there blockage of the air passage aperture?
• Is the air filter dirty?
• Does the peripheral temperature exceed 35°C?
If the same indication is displayed after the remedy, 
please change the lamp referring to the section “Lamp”.
Blinking
In Red
or
Lighting
In Red
Blinking
In Red
Turned
off
The lamp cover has not been properly fixed. 
Please turn the power off, and allow the projector to 
cool down at least 45 minutes. After the projector has 
sufficiently cooled down, please make confirmation 
of the attachment state of the lamp cover. After 
performing any needed maintenance, turn the power 
on again. If the same indication is displayed after 
the remedy, please contact your dealer or service 
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Troubleshooting
Regarding the indicator lamps (continued)
POWER 
indicatorLAMP indicatorTEMP indicatorDescription
Blinking
In Red
or
Lighting
In Red
Turned
off
Blinking
In Red
The cooling fan is not operating.
Please turn the power off, and allow the projector to 
cool down at least 20 minutes. After the projector has 
sufficiently cooled down, please make confirmation 
that no foreign matter has become caught in the fan, 
etc., and then turn the power on again.
If the same indication is displayed after the remedy, 
please contact your dealer or service company.
Blinking
In Red
or
Lighting
In Red
Turned
off
Lighting
In Red
There is a possibility that the interior portion 
has become heated.
Please turn the power off, and allow the projector to 
cool down at least 20 minutes. After the projector has 
sufficiently cooled down, please make confirmation of 
the following items, and then turn the power on again.
• Is there blockage of the air passage aperture?
• Is the air filter dirty?
• Does the peripheral temperature exceed 35°C?
If the same indication is displayed after the remedy, 
please set FAN SPEED of the SERVICE item in the 
OPTION menu to HIGH.
Lighting
In Green
Simultaneous
blinking in Red
It is time to clean the air filter.
Please immediately turn the power off, and clean or 
change the air filter referring to the section “Air Filter”. 
After cleaning or changing  the air filter, please be sure 
to reset the filter timer. After the remedy, reset the 
power to ON.
NOTE  • When the interior portion has become overheated, for safety 
purposes, the power source is automatically turned off, and the indicator lamps 
may also be turned off
. In such a case, press the “” (OFF) side of the power 
switch, and wait at least 45 minutes.  After the projector has sufficiently cooled 
down, please make confirmation of the attachment state of the lamp and lamp  cover, and then turn the power on again. 
						

							
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Troubleshooting
Phenomena that may be easy to be mistaken for machine defects
WARNING  ►Never use the projector if abnormal operations such as 
smoke, strange odor, excessive sound, damaged casing or elements or cables, 
penetration of liquids or foreign matter, etc. should occur. In such cases, 
immediately turn off the power switch and then disconnect the power plug from 
the power outlet. After making sure that the smoke or odor has stopped, contact 
your dealer or service company.
1. Before requesting repair, please check in 
accordance with the following chart.  This 
operation sometimes resolves your problem.
If the situation cannot be corrected, 
2. The projector’s microprocessor may need to be 
reset. Please push the Restart switch by using a cocktail stick or similar and 
the projector will restart.
3. Some setting may be wrong.  Please use the FACTORY RESET function of the 
SERVICE item in the OPTION menu
 (39 ) to reset all settings to factory default.
Then, if the problem is not removed after the remedy, please contact your dealer 
or service company.
PhenomenonCases not involving a machine defectReference
page
Power does not 
come on.
The electrical power cord is not plugged in.Correctly connect the power cord.14
The power switch is not set to the on position.Set the power switch to [ | ] (On).17
The main power source has been interrupted during operation such as by a power outage (blackout), etc.Please turn the power off, and allow the projector to cool 
down at least 2 minutes. After the projector has sufficiently 
cooled down, please turn the power on again.
17
Either there is no lamp and/or lamp cover, or either 
of these has not been properly fixed.
Please turn the power off, and allow the projector to cool down 
at least 45 minutes. After the projector has sufficiently cooled 
down, please make confirmation of the attachment state of the 
lamp and lamp cover, and then turn the power on again.40, 41
Neither sounds
nor pictures are
outputted.
The signal cables are not correctly connected.Correctly connect the connection cables.12, 13
Signal source does not correctly work.Correctly set up the signal source device by referring to the manual of the source device.–
The input changeover settings are mismatched.Select the input signal, and correct the settings.18
The RGB IN2 port is assigned to an RGB out while an RGB input signal is inputted to the port.Push the RGB IN OUT switch to switch the function  of the port.12 
						

							
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Phenomena that may be easy to be mistaken for machine defects (continued)
PhenomenonCases not involving a machine defectReference
page
Sound does not 
come out.
The signal cables are not correctly connected.Correctly connect the audio cables.12,13
The MUTE function is working.Restore the sound pressing the MUTE or VOLUME button on the remote control.18
The volume is adjusted to an extremely low level.Adjust the volume to a higher level using the menu function or the remote control.18
The AUDIO setting is not correct.Correctly set the AUDIO item in the SETUP menu.34
No pictures are 
displayed.
The lens cap is attached.Remove the lens cover.17
The signal cables are not correctly connected.Correctly connect the connection cables.12, 13
The brightness is adjusted to an extremely low level.Adjust BRIGHTNESS to a higher level using the menu function or the remote control.25
The computer cannot detect the projector as a plug 
and play monitor.
Make sure that the computer can detect a plug and play 
monitor using another plug and play monitor.11
Video screen
display freezes.The FREEZE function is working.Press the FREEZE button to restore the screen to normal.22
Colors have a
faded- out
appearance, or
Color tone is  poor.
Color settings are not correctly adjusted.Perform picture adjustments by changing the COLOR 
TEMP, COLOR, TINT and/or COLOR SPACE settings, using the menu functions.
25, 28, 
32
COLOR SPACE setting is not suitable.Change the COLOR SPACE setting to AUTO, RGB, SMPTE240, REC709 or REC601. 32
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Phenomena that may be easy to be mistaken for machine defects (continued)
PhenomenonCases not involving a machine defectReference
page
Pictures appear 
dark.
The brightness and/or contrast are adjusted to an extremely low level.Adjust BRIGHTNESS and/or CONTRAST settings to a higher level using the menu function.
25
The WHISPER function is working.Select NORMAL for the WHISPER item in the SETUP menu.25
The lamp is approaching the end of its product lifetime.Replace the lamp.40, 41
Pictures appear
blurry.
Either the focus and/or horizontal phase settings are not properly adjusted.Adjust the focus using the focus ring, and/or H PHASE using the menu function.
30
The lens is d irty or misty.Clean the lens referring to the section “Caring for the lens”.44
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NOTE  • Although bright spots or dark spots may appear on the screen, this 
is a unique characteristic of liquid crystal displays, and it does not constitute or 
imply a machine defect.