SMART Board SB480iv2 - The Lamp Failure Message Appears; The Projector Power Light Is off

CHAPTER 5
TROUBLESHOOTING YOUR INTERACTIVE WHITEBOARD SYSTEM
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7. If the previous steps don’t resolve the issue, put the projector into Standby mode, disconnect
the power cable, and then contact your authorized SMARTreseller (smarttech.com/where).
The “Lamp Failure” message appears
If the “Lamp Failure” message appears, one of the following issues is occurring:
l The lamp is overheating, likely due to blocked air vents.
l The lamp has reached the end of its life.
l The projector has an internal problem.
To resolve the “Lamp Failure” error
1. Restart the projector (see Resolving projector errors on the previous page).
2. Check the remaining lamp hours using the on-screen menu (see Adjusting projector settings
on page55).
If the lamp has close to 6500 hours of use in Standard mode or close to 8000 hours of use in
Economy mode, it’s near the end of its lifespan.
3. Replace your lamp as described in Removing and replacing the projector lamp module on
page27.
4. If replacing the lamp module doesn’t resolve the issue, put the projector into Standby mode,
disconnect the power cable, and then contact your authorized SMARTreseller.
The projector Power light is off
If the projector Power light is off, one of the following issues is occurring:
l There was a power outage or a power surge.
l A circuit breaker or a safety switch was tripped.
l The projector isn’t connected to the power source.
l The projector has an internal problem.
To resolve the unlit projector Power light issue
1. Check the power source, and then make sure that all cables are connected.
2. Confirm that the projector is connected to an active power outlet.
3. Make sure the pins on the connectors aren’t broken or bent.
4. Connect the power cable, and then turn on the projector.
5. If the previous steps don’t resolve the issue, disconnect the power cable and then contact
your authorized SMARTreseller.