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INF-19
SECTION 1 SERVICE INFORMATION
<VW360/VX430/VX431K>
1) Attach the unused air filter unit to the projector.
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the tab side until make a click sound.
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Tab
2) Install the air filter cover.
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Perform Step
1)
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Resetting the filter counter
1) Connect the power plug, press the power <v/b> button.
2) Press the <MENU> button to display the main menu, then press as to select [PROJECTOR SETUP].
3) Press the <ENTER> button, press as to select [FILTER COUNTER].
4) Press the <ENTER> button, press as to select [FILTER COUNTER RESET].
5) Press the <ENTER> button.
2) Press the <MENU> button to display the main menu, then press as to select [PROJECTOR SETUP].
3) Press the <ENTER> button, press as to select [FILTER COUNTER].
4) Press the <ENTER> button, press as to select [FILTER COUNTER RESET].
5) Press the <ENTER> button.
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6) Press qw to select [OK], then press the <ENTER> button.
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Attention
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. If it is not attached, the projector will suck in dirt and dust
causing a malfunction.
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Do not put anything into the air vents. Doing so may result in malfunction of the projector.
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Note
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Lamp unit
The lamp unit is a consumable component. Refer to “When to replace the lamp unit”
for details about the
replacement cycle.
It is recommended to ask an authorized engineer to replace the lamp unit. Contact your dealer.
Consult your dealer to purchase a replacement lamp unit (ET-LAV300).
Warning
Do not replace the lamp unit when it is hot. (Wait at least 1 hour after use.)
The inside of the cover can become very hot, take care to avoid burn injuries.
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Chapter 6 Maintenance - Maintenance/replacement
4. 5. Security password
4.5.1. Menu lock password
To revert to the factory default password (AAAA), perform the following operations while the screen prompting input of [MENU
LOCK PASSWORD] is displayed.
1. Press the <AUTO SETUP> button on the remote control or the [a] button and [INPUT SELECT] button on the control panel
of projector at the same time for at least 3 seconds.
2. Press s for at least 3 seconds.
The password will be initialized.
4.5.2. Initial security password
Initial password : Press [awsqawsq] buttons in order, and press [ENTER] button.
If the initial password has been changed, ask user to have it.
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SECTION 1 SERVICE INFORMATION
<VW360/VX430/VX431K>
5. Troubleshooting
5. 1. LAMP/WARNING indicators
Lamp and Warning Indicators
When an indicator lights up
If a problem should occur inside the projector, the lamp indicator <LAMP> and the warning indicator <WARNING>
will inform you by lighting or blinking. Check the status of the indicators and remedy the indicated problems as
follows.
Attention
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Before you take a remedial measure, follow the procedure of switching the power off indicated in “Powering off the projector”
of Operating Instructions.
of Operating Instructions.
Lamp indicator <LAMP>
Warning indicator <WARNING>
Lamp indicator <LAMP>
Indicator status
Lighting in red
Blinking in red
Status
Time to replace the lamp unit.
A problem is detected in the luminous lamp or the power supply for the
luminous lamp.
Check
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Was [REPLACE LAMP] displayed when you
turned on the power?
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The indicator lights up when the total
runtime (converted time) of the luminous
lamp unit has reached 5 000 hours.
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Have you turned on the power
again immediately after turning
it off?
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Some error has occurred in
the lamp circuit. Check for
source voltage.
Remedy
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Replace the lamp unit.
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Wait a while until the luminous
lamp cools off, and then turn on
the power.
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Turn off the projector, and
unplug the AC power cord, and
repair it.
Note
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If the lamp indicator <LAMP> is still lighting or blinking after taking the preceding measures, and repair the projoector.
Warning indicator <WARNING>
Indicator status
Lighting in red
Blinking in red
Blinking in red (Slow)
Status
temperature is high (warning).
internal temperature is high
(standby status).
The projector detects an
abnormal condition and cannot be
turned on.
Check
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Is the air intake/exhaust port blocked?
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Is the room temperature high?
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Remedy
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Remove any objects that are blocking the air intake / exhaust port.
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Install the projector in a location with an ambient temperature of 0 °C (32 °F) to
40 °C (104 °F)
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Do not use the projector at high altitudes of 2 700 m (8 858') or higher above sea
level.
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If the projector is turned off
again, unplug the AC power
cord for service and checkup.
*1 When using the projector at high altitudes (between 1 400 m (4 593') and 2 700 m (8 858') above sea level), the ambient temperature
should be between 0 °C (32 °F) and 30 °C (86 °F).
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If the warning indicator <WARNING> is still lighting or blinking after taking the preceding measures, ask your dealer for repair.
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Chapter 6 Maintenance - Lamp and Warning Indicators
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SECTION 1 SERVICE INFORMATION
<VW360/VX430/VX431K>
5. 2. Shutdown system
This projector provides the shutdown function to set into the standby mode immediately for product safety when the projector
has the fan operation error or lamp lightning error.
LED indication status
Shutdown detection
Probable cause
OSD warning
Not lighting or blinking
Power supply block
Fuse : Rated 6.3A
Blown out of fuse (with another reason)
Disconnecting the connectors
Power board failure
Ballast board failure
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Thermal fuse
⇒ Over 113ºC
Blown out of thermal fuse (with another reason)
Check usage environment
Disconnecting the thermal fuse
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Iris error
Iris unit operation error
If display the message"IRIS
ERROR", the projector will shut
down immediately.
LAMP LED lights
Lamp runtime
⇒ More than 5000 hours
(Shutdown in 10 minutes)
Lamp runtime is over
“REPLACE LAMP
IN ** MINUTES,POWER WILL
TURN OFF AND GO INTO
STANDBY MODE AUTOMATI-
CALLY.”
LAMP LED blinks
Detected the temperature is abnormal for
Temperature sensor on the ballast board Ballast board operation error
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Lamp igniting error/Lamp goes off
Lamp cover not installed
Disconnecting the connectors
Lamp error/burning
Ballast block error
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Interlock SW: open detected
Lamp cover is not installed or unlocked
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WARNING LED blinks
(low speed)
Fan abnormal
No fan sense signal
Each fan sense signal level
⇒ less than 0.8V
Disconnecting the connectors
Fan rotation error/abnormal
Fan control circuit on the main bard has error.
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WARNING LED blinks
(WARNING: Lights)
Detected surrounding temperature is
abnormal in Intake/exhaust/lamp
Internal temperature is rise
If display the
message"TEMPERATURE
WARNING", the projector will shut
down immediately.
No fan sense signal
Each fan sense signal level
⇒ less than 0.8V
Disconnecting the connectors
Fan rotation error/ abnormal
Fan control circuit on the main bard has error.
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Temperature sensor disconnecting
Disconnecting the connectors
Board error or abnormal
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Value of temperature sensor is abnormal Sensor board is abnormal
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Detected clog on the clogging sensor
Filter clog
If display the
message"TEMPERATURE
WARNING", the projector will shut
down immediately.
*1 It depends on the lamp mode , fan mode or installed environment.
The count down number 10 to 1
will be indicated in **.
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SECTION 1 SERVICE INFORMATION
<VW360/VX430/VX431K>
5. 3. Execution procedure of Self-diagnosis
5. 3. 1. Equipment to be used
1. Computer : Use it for the acquisition of lamp log data.
2. Communication cable : D-sub 9pin (male/female RS-232C straight)
3. Service Software : "ServiceVW360.exe" service software is downloaded from the projector service homepage.
5. 3. 2. Connection preparations
1. Connect the serial terminals on the projector and the PC by using a
communication cable(RS-232C).
5. 3. 3. Execution of Self-diagnosis
1. Set the projector to "Normal-Standby" mode (ON(G)/STANDBY(R) indicator blinks in red).
2. Start up the software "ServiceVW360.exe" with a PC.
3. Select language and click [OK] button.
4. 1) Choose the available serial port number on your PC.
2) Click [Data] button.
5. 1) Click [Self Test] button. The self-diagnosis window will display.
2) Click [Receive] button to start execution of self-diagnosis. The check result will be displayed on the window.
Projector SERIAL IN
Communication cable (straight)
Computer
D-Sub 9P
(male)
D-Sub 9p (female)
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Refer to the item "5.3.4.Self-diagnosis code
table" for detail error code
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ServiceVW360.exe
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