Support Projectors PowerLite Series Epson PowerLite Home Cinema 5030UB

The product indicates an error. What should I do?

  • The lights on the projector indicate the projector status and let you know when a problem occurs. Check the status and color of the lights and look for a solution in the table here.

    1 Status light
    2 Lamp light
    3 Temp light
    4 Power light

    Power light Status light Lamp light Temp light Status and solution
    Blue Blue Off Off Normal operation
    Blue Flashing blue Off Off Warming up; wait for an image to appear
    Blue Off Off Off Standby or sleep mode
    Blue Flashing blue Off Off Shutting down; when the Status light stops flashing, you can unplug the projector
    Blue Varies Off Flashing orange Projector is too hot
    • Make sure that the vents and air filter are not clogged with dust or obstructed by nearby objects
    • Clean or replace the air filter
    • Make sure the environmental temperature is not too hot
    Off Flashing blue Off Orange Projector has overheated and turned off; leave it turned off to cool down for about five minutes, then do the following:
    • Make sure that the vents and air filter are not clogged with dust or obstructed by nearby objects
    • Clean or replace the air filter
    • If operating the projector at high altitude, turn on High Altitude Mode
    • If the problem persists, unplug the projector and contact Epson for help
    Off Flashing blue Orange Off Lamp has a problem
    • Check to see if the lamp is burned out, broken, or installed incorrectly; reseat or replace the lamp as necessary
    • Clean or replace the air filter
    • If operating the projector at high altitude, turn on High Altitude Mode
    • If the problem persists, unplug the projector and contact Epson for help
    Flashing blue Varies Flashing orange Off Replace the lamp soon to avoid damage; do not continue using the projector
    Off Flashing blue Off Flashing orange A fan or sensor has a problem; turn the projector off, unplug it, and contact Epson for help
    Off Flashing blue Flashing orange Flashing orange Auto Iris error; turn the projector off, unplug it, and contact Epson for help
    Off Flashing blue Orange Orange Power error (ballast); turn the projector off, unplug it, and contact Epson for help
    Off Blue Flashing orange Off Internal projector error; turn the projector off, unplug it, and contact Epson for help

    Note: If the lights display a pattern not listed in the table above, turn the projector off, unplug it, and contact Epson for help.

Published:  Oct 17, 2013 Was this helpful? Thank you for the feedback!
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