Yamaha Lpx 510 User Manual

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 Power does not turn on
 The remote control does not work
Problems when projection starts
Have you pressed the [Power] button?Press the   button on the remote control or the [STANDBY/
ON] button on the projectors control panel.
Is Key Lock set to ON?If the Key Lock menu command is set to ON, none of the 
control panel buttons will operate. Press the   button on the 
remote control.
Setup - Operation - Lock Setting - Key Lock (p.34)
Is the   indicator lit...

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This chapter provides information on maintenance procedures to ensure the best level of 
performance for the projector for a long time.
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Cleaning the Projector Case...

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Maintenance
This section describes maintenance tasks such as cleaning the projector and replacing consumable parts.
You should clean the projector if it becomes dirty or if the quality of projected images starts to deteriorate.
Clean the projector case by wiping it gently with a soft cloth. 
If the projector is particularly dirty, moisten the cloth with 
water containing a small amount of neutral detergent, and 
then firmly wring the cloth dry before using it to wipe the 
projector case. Then wipe the...

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If the airfilter becomes clogged with dust or the message 
The projector is overheating. Make sure nothing is blocking 
the air vent, and clean or replace the air filter. is displayed, 
clean the air filter.
Turn the projector upside-down and use a vacuum cleaner to 
clean the air filter.
* Do not use water or detergents to clean the air filter.
If the air filter is particularly dirty, remove it and clean it if required.
1Turn off the power, wait for the cool-
down period to end...

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4
Install the air filter.
Install the air filter so that it faces the correct 
way.
5
Install the air filter cover.
This section explains how to replace the lamp.
It is time to replace the lamp when:
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•• •The message Lamp Replace appears on the screen when projection starts.
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•• •The LAMP/COVER indicator flashes orange or lights red.
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•• •If the brightness and image quality is less than it was in the beginning or if flickering has 
increased.
Replacing Consumables
Lamp Replacement...

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Turn off the power, wait for the cool-
down period to finish (takes 
approximately 30 seconds), then 
disconnect the power cord.
* Wait until the lamp cools down (takes 
approximately 1 hour).
2Loosen the screws fixing the lamp 
cover.
3Remove the lamp cover.
Lift the lamp cover up slightly from the bottom to 
remove it.
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•• •The lamp replacement warning message is set to appear after approximately 1600 hours 
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4
Loosen the screws fixing the lamp.
5
Remove the old lamp.
Pull the lamp out straight.
6Install the new lamp.
Securely insert the lamp so that it is facing 
correctly.
7Securely tighten the lamp fixing 
screws.
8
Install the lamp cover, then tighten the 
lamp cover fixing screws.
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•• •Install the lamp securely. For safety, the lamp will turn off automatically 
when the lamp cover is opened. Moreover, the lamp will not turn on if the 
lamp or the lamp cover is not installed correctly.
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The lamp operating time must always be reset after the lamp has been replaced with a new one.The projector 
has a built-in lamp operating time counter.
A replacement message is displayed when the counter reaches a certain amount.
1Press the [STANDBY/ON] button on the 
projectors control panel or the   
button on the remote control.
2Press the [MENU] button on the 
projectors control panel or the   
button on the remote control.
The menu will be displayed.
3
Select Lamp Hours...

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Vertical stripe interference may appear in the projected images at times. If this vertical stripe interference 
impairs image viewing, the images can be adjusted by carrying out the following procedure.
Example
Note the following points when carrying out the procedure below.
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•• •Turn on the power and let the projector stand for approximately 10 minutes after the lamp turns on before 
starting the following procedure.
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While checking the tone adjustment 
screen, adjust the settings starting 
from the one where the vertical stripe 
interference is most noticeable. If the 
stripes are most noticeable in the bright 
portions of the image, adjust the 
Bright Color setting first.
After this, adjust the Dark Color setting while 
checking the tone adjustment screen to fix the 
vertical stripe interference in the darker portions 
of the image.
Once both adjustments have been completed, 
select Apply...