JVC Projector Dla X500r Instructions Manual

Replacing the Lamp
The lamp is a consumable item. If the image appears dark or the lamp goes out, replace the lamp unit.
0 When the lamp replacement time approaches, the user is notified with a message displayed on the screen and by
the indicator. ( p. 78)Lamp Replacement Procedure
CAUTION
0 Do  not insert your 
hands 
into the opening of the lamp.
This could cause significant deterioration in the
performance of the equipment, or lead to injury and
electric shock.
0 Do not replace the  lamp 

immediately...

5
Install the new lamp unit
. 6
Tighten the screws of the new lamp
unit
0 Tighten the screws with a  t screwdriver.
. 7
Attach the lamp cover
0 Insert the two tabs at the top and bottom of the
lamp cover into the unit.
0 Tighten the screws with a t screwdriver.
. MEMO
Usable lamp life 0 When the lamp is used with “Lamp Power” set to
“Low”,  the lamp life 
on 
this unit is approximately 4000
hours. This is the average usable time and not a
guaranteed value.
0 The lamp life may  not 

reach 4000 hours...

Resetting the Lamp Time
Reset the lamp time when you have replaced the lamp.
It provides an estimated timing for lamp replacement Resetting the lamp time from the menu
screen
1
Press the [MENU] button to display
the menu 2
Select “Function”
"“Lamp Reset”
from the menu
. 3
On the “Reset Lamp Time?” screen,
select “Yes” and press 
the 
[OK] button
0 The lamp time is reset to zero.
. Resetting the lamp time using the remote
control
1
Insert the power plug into the power
outlet 2
Make sure that you...

Cleaning and Replacing the Filter
Clean the filter regularly Otherwise, the air intake
efficiency may deteriorate, and malfunction may occur. CAUTION
0 Make sure that you pull out the power plug from the
outlet before cleaning or replacing the filter.
0 Before turning this unit  upside 
down and placing it on
the floor or a table, make sure that you lay a soft rag
in advance to prevent the projector from being
scratched. 1
Remove the inner filter
. 2
Clean the filter
. 0
Wash the filter with water and...

Troubleshooting
Before sending the unit to your authorized dealer for repair, please check the following points.
The following symptoms are not malfunctions.
You do not need to worry about the following symptoms if there is no abnormality on the screen. 0 A part of the top or front surface of the unit is hot.
0 A creaking sound is heard from the unit
0 An operating sound is heard from the inside of the unit.
0 Color smear occurs on some screens
This unit is a digital device. This unit may become unable...

Check Action Refer to
Is “Control with HDMI” set to “On”? If the video image does not appear when “Control with HDMI” is set to “On”, 
change the setting to “Off” and power
on this unit and the external device again. p. 50
Is the video image temporarily hidden? Press the [HIDE] button p. 253D images do not appear
Check
ActionRefer to
Do you see two images displayed side by side? Set “3D Format” to “Side by Side”
Video images in the “Side by Side” format may not be
recognized automatically in the case of...

Video image is fuzzy
Check
ActionRefer to
Is the focus correctly adjusted? Adjust the focus. p. 27
Is the unit placed too near or too far away from the screen? Set the unit at a correct distance from the screen. p. 75Video image flickers
Check
ActionRefer to
Do you see horizontally-extended,
overlapping video images? In this case, set “3D Format” to “Auto”
p. 33
Are you viewing the video images under
a fluorescent light? This is caused by interference between the 3D glasses with
the flickers of the...

Remote control does not work
Check
ActionRefer to
Are the batteries correctly loaded? Match the polarities ( t s) correctly when loading the
batteries. p. 18
Are the batteries exhausted? Replace with new batteries. p. 18
Is there an obstructing object between
the remote control and remote sensor? Remove any obstructing object.
p. 18
Is the remote control held too far away
from the unit? Hold the remote control closer to the sensor during use. p. 18
Are the IR (infrared) 3D GLASSES and
3D SYNCHRO EMITTER...

When the following messages appear...
Message
Description Action
. 0
No device is connected to the input
terminal
0 The input terminal is connected but
there is no signal Input the video signals.
. A video signal that cannot be used with
this unit has been input (The names of
input terminals such as “HDMI-1” and
“HDMI-2” will be displayed in yellow).
Input video signals that can be used.
(p. 77
)
. This message is displayed when the
accumulated lamp time has exceeded
2900 hours.
To 
clear  the 
message,...

External Control
It is possible to control this unit by connecting it to a PC using an RS-232C cross cable (D-sub 9-pin).
The projector can be controlled by connecting it to a PC through the computer network with a LAN cable for control
commands to be sent to the projector.
Æ “ Network ”  （p. 59）
0 Please use it after you have gained proper understanding from professional books or consulting the system
administrator. RS-232C Specifications
Pin No.
SignalFunction Signal Direction
2 RxDReceive data PC...