Troubleshooting - Sony VPL-VW80 Operating Instructions Manual

Troubleshooting

If the projector appears to be operating erratically, try to diagnose and correct the problem
using the following instructions. If the problem persists, consult with qualified Sony
personnel.
Power
Symptom
The power is not turned on.
Picture
Symptom
No picture.
The picture from the
INPUT A connector is
colored strange.
The picture from the
VIDEO INPUT or
S VIDEO INPUT
connector is colored
strange.
The bright area of the
picture may become
unclear or texts may
become faded. (When
HDMI video signal is
input)
The texts may become
faded when connected with
a computer. (When
computer signal is input)
Cause and Remedy
c The power may not turn on if you turn the power off with ?/1
(ON/STANDBY) switch and turn it on again in a short time.
After about 1 minute, turn the power on.
c Close the lamp cover securely, then tighten the screws securely.
(1 page 70)
c Close the filter holder securely. (1 page 71)
c Check warning indicators. (1 page 66)
Cause and Remedy
c Check that the proper connections have been made.
(1 page 18)
c Select the input source correctly using the INPUT button.
(1 page 30)
c Set the computer signal to output from an external monitor.
c Set the computer signal to output only to an external monitor.
c Select "Computer," "Component" or "Video GBR" for "Input-A
Signal Sel." on the Setup
signal. (1 page 54)
c Select "Computer," "Component" or "Video GBR" for "Input-A
Signal Sel." on the Setup
signal. (1 page 54)
c Adjust the picture of the Picture
c Set "Color System" in the Setup
system being input. (1 page 54)
c This symptom may occur when a signal other than those of
HDMI standard is input. (1 page 31) Switch the RGB dynamic
range of the connected equipment to Limited (16-235). If this
adjustment is unavailable, adjust "Brightness", "Contrast", or
"Sharpness" in the Picture
(1 pages 47, 48)
c This symptom may occur when a signal other than those of
HDMI standard is input. (1 page 31) Adjust "Sharpness" in the
Picture menu. (1 page 48)
menu according to the input
menu according to the input
menu. (1 page 46)
menu to match the color
menu of the projector.
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