NEC M350X - Common Problems & Solutions

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8. Appendix
Common Problems & Solutions
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Does not turn on
or shut down
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is on. (m pages 13, 14)
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where you are presenting is particularly warm, move the projector to a cooler location.
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life. If so, replace the lamp. After replacing the lamp, reset the lamp hours used. (m page 109)
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or higher. Using the projector at altitudes approximately 5500 feet/1600 meters or higher without setting to [HIGH
ALTITUDE] can cause the projector to overheat and the projector could shut down. If this happens, wait a couple
minutes and turn on the projector. (m page 81)
If you turn on the projector immediately after the lamp is turned off, the fans run without displaying an image for
some time and then the projector will display the image. Wait for a moment.
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No picture
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source (Computer, Video or S-Video). (m page 16) If there is still no picture, press the button again.
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the power to the notebook PC.
In most cases the output signal from the notebook PC is not turned on unless connected to the projector before
being powered up.
* If the screen goes blank while using your remote control, it may be the result of the computer’s screen-saver
or power management software.
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Picture suddenly
becomes dark
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lower the internal temperature of the projector by selecting [HIGH] for [FAN MODE]. (m page 81)
Color tone or hue is
unusual
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Image isn’t square to
the screen
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(m page 94)
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Should this happen, let the projector stand until there is no condensation on the lens.
Flicker appears on
screen
s Set [FAN MODE] to other than [HIGH ALTITUDE] mode when using the projector at altitudes approximately 5500 feet/1600
meters or lower. Using the projector at altitudes less than approximately 5500 feet/1600 meters and setting to [HIGH ALTI-
TUDE] can cause the lamp to overcool, causing the image to flicker. Switch [FAN MODE] to [AUTO]. (m page 81)
Image is scrolling
vertically, horizontally
or both
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by the projector. (m page 121)
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Remote control does
not work
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Indicator is lit or
blinking
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Cross color in RGB
mode
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