Projector Status Indicator lights

Owned by Liz Christopher
Last updated: Jun 21, 2023
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On each projector there are labeled indicator lights that can be used to diagnose problems.

When an Indicator Light Is Illuminated 

Please report any indicator lights to the Information Technology Help Desk and note:

  • Which indicator light is illuminated 

  • Building and room number 

Sanyo Projectors

Location

  • Sage Hall

Indicator Lights

  • Lamp Replace

    • Solid Red - Will illuminate a solid red as it nears the end of the lamp life, it will still project at a lower quality

    • Flashing -Indicates the lamp has burnt out

  • Warning Filter

    • The "WARNING FILTER" light will illuminate yellow when the filter needs to be replaced. The projector will still function with a dirty filter 

NEC Projectors

Location

  • Multiple academic buildings

Indicator Lights

  • Lamp 

    • flashing red light by lamp indicates the lamp is reaching the end of its usable life and must be replaced soon.

    • A SOLID red light indicates that the lamp is burnt out and must be replaced immediately.

  •  "PLEASE CLEAN FILTER" prompt appears after the projector has been used for 500 hours. and message will will appear on the screen for several seconds after the projector is turned on and then disappear. The projector will still function with a dirty filter. 

  • Projectors will display the message "THE LAMP HAS REACHED THE END OF ITS USABLE LAMP LIFE" when 100 hours remain on the lamp. This message will be displayed until the lamp has been replaced.

Panasonic Projectors

Location

  • Located in multiple academic buildings

Indicator lights

  • Located at the front of the projector and are labeled LAMP 1, LAMP 2, and TEMP.

  • Lamp

    •  Solid red light by lamp indicates the lamp is reaching the end of its usable life and must be replaced soon.

    • A flashing red light indicates that the lamp is burnt out and must be replaced immediately.

  • Panasonic projector will display the message, "PLEASE CLEAN FILTER" and the the indicator light by TEMP will turn red and flash once when the filter needs to be cleaned. The projector will still function with a dirty filter.