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        <h2 itemprop="name" class="faq-q"><translate><!--T:2--> Why doesn't the projector turn on?</translate></h2>
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            <p itemprop="text" class="faq-a">'''<translate><!--T:3--> Solution 1</translate>''' <font color=#DB0025>'''►'''</font> <translate><!--T:4--> Ensure the power cord is properly attached to the projector and to the power outlet.</translate> </p>
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            <p itemprop="text" class="faq-a">'''<translate><!--T:5--> Solution 2</translate>''' <font color=#DB0025>'''►'''</font> <translate><!--T:6--> If the cooling process has not completed, please wait until it has finished then try to turn on the projector again.</translate></p>
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            <p itemprop="text" class="faq-a">'''<translate><!--T:7--> Solution 3</translate>''' <font color=#DB0025>'''►'''</font> <translate><!--T:8--> If the above does not work, try another power outlet or another electrical device with the same power outlet.</translate></p>
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            <p itemprop="text" class="faq-a">'''<translate><!--T:9--> Solution 4</translate>''' <font color=#DB0025>'''►'''</font> <translate><!--T:10--> Check that the battery has remaining power, or needs external power.</translate></p>
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        <h2 itemprop="name" class="faq-q"><translate><!--T:11--> Why is there no picture?</translate></h2>
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            <p itemprop="text" class="faq-a">'''<translate><!--T:12--> Solution 1</translate>''' <font color=#DB0025>'''►'''</font> <translate><!--T:13--> Ensure the video source cable is connected properly, and that the video source is turned on.</translate></p>
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            <p itemprop="text" class="faq-a">'''<translate><!--T:14--> Solution 2</translate>''' <font color=#DB0025>'''►'''</font> <translate><!--T:15--> If the input source is not selected automatically, select the correct source with the Source key on either the projector or the remote control.</translate></p>
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        <h2 itemprop="name" class="faq-q"><translate><!--T:16--> What should I do if the image is blurry?</translate></h2>
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            <p itemprop="text" class="faq-a">'''<translate><!--T:17--> Solution 1</translate>''' <font color=#DB0025>'''►'''</font> <translate><!--T:18--> Adjusting the Focus Ring will help correctly focus the projection lens.</translate></p>
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            <p itemprop="text" class="faq-a">'''<translate><!--T:19--> Solution 2</translate>''' <font color=#DB0025>'''►'''</font> <translate><!--T:20--> Ensure the projector and screen are aligned properly. If necessary, adjust the height of the projector as well as the projection angle and direction.</translate></p>
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    <div itemscope="" itemprop="mainEntity" itemtype="https://schema.org/Question" class="faq-question">
        <h2 itemprop="name" class="faq-q"><translate><!--T:21--> Why is the remote control not working?</translate></h2>
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            <p itemprop="text" class="faq-a">'''<translate><!--T:22--> Solution 1</translate>''' <font color=#DB0025>'''►'''</font> <translate><!--T:23--> Ensure there are no obstacles between the remote control and projector; and that they are within 8 m (26 ft) of each other.</translate></p>
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            <p itemprop="text" class="faq-a">'''<translate><!--T:24--> Solution 2</translate>''' <font color=#DB0025>'''►'''</font> <translate><!--T:25--> The batteries may be out of power, please check and replace if necessary.</translate></p>
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        <h2 itemprop="name" class="faq-q"><translate><!--T:26--> What should I do if the projector freezes or doesn't respond?</translate></h2>
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            <p itemprop="text" class="faq-a">'''<translate><!--T:27--> Solution</translate>''' <font color=#DB0025>'''►'''</font> <translate><!--T:28--> Using a paper clip, carefully insert it into the Reset button at the rear of the projector to reset the device.</translate></p>
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==LED Indicators==
When the warning indicators (see below) light up or flash, the projector will automatically shutdown. Unplug the power cord from the projector, wait for 30 seconds and try again. If the warning indicators light up or flash, please contact your nearest service center for assistance.
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! style="font-weight:bold; background-color:#db0025; color:#ffffff;"|Temperature Indicator Light
! style="font-weight:bold; background-color:#db0025; color:#ffffff;"|Light Source Indicator Light
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| style="text-align:center; font-weight:bold;" | Power Off<br />(Cooling)
| style="text-align:center;" | Flashing Light<br />(0.5 sec off/0.5 sec on)<br />Back to red steady light when the cooling fan turns off.
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| style="font-weight:bold;" | Error<br />(Lamp Failure)
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| Steady Light
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| style="font-weight:bold;" | Error<br />(Fan Failure)
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| style="font-weight:bold;" | Error<br />(Overheat)
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Latest revision as of 10:34, 7 January 2026

Projector does not turn on

Troubleshooting Checks Yes/No Possible Solutions
Is the power indicator lit? Yes Turn the projector off, then turn it back on.
No Check the power connection between the projector and the power outlet.
Is the power cord plugged into a power outlet? Yes Try another power outlet or use some other electrical device to confirm the same power outlet is working.
No Plug the power cord into a power outlet and press the Power button on the projector's keypad or remote control.

No image appears

Troubleshooting Checks Yes/No Possible Solutions
Is your PC/video device turned on or in sleep mode? Yes Check the cable connection between your PC/video device and the projector.
No Turn your PC/video device on or wake it up from sleep mode. If in any doubts, consult your PC/video device's documentation.
Is the image input selected correctly? Yes Turn the projector off, then turn it back on.
No

Select the correct input source.

If multiple devices are connected, manually adjust the input source by pressing the Source Input button on the projector's keypad or remote control.

Image is flipped upside down or mirrored left to right

Troubleshooting Checks Yes/No Possible Solutions
Is the projector hung from the ceiling? Yes Check the Ceiling-Top/Rear-Top option.
No Turn the projector off, then turn it back on.
Is the projector placed on a desk/floor? Yes Check the Front/Rear option.
No Turn the projector off, then turn it back on.

Image is blurred

Troubleshooting Checks Yes/No Possible Solutions
Is the lens dirty? Yes Follow the procedure in the Maintenance section to clean the lens.
No Adjust the Focus Ring until the image is clear.

Image is not displayed correctly

Troubleshooting Checks Yes/No Possible Solutions
Is the image cut off, or not fitting on the screen? Yes

Press the Zoom In/Zoom Out button on the remote control to return to the original image size.

If the image is still not displayed correctly, reset the Image Settings.
No Reset the Image Settings.

Remote control does not work

Troubleshooting Checks Yes/No Possible Solutions
Are there any obstacles between the remote control and projector? Yes Remove the obstacle(s).
No Aim the remote control at the projector's IR receiver within the effective distance and angles when performing an operation.
Are the batteries installed correctly? Yes If the remote control still does not work, try another set of new batteries to confirm the current batteries have power.
No Install the batteries again.





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