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Press the (ON/STANDBY) switch to turn on the projector. If
the power is not turned on, disconnect the AC power cord, then
confirm the ON/STANDBY lamp is turned off. After about 10
seconds, reconnect the AC power cord and turn on the power
again. If the indicators still light up, the electrical system has a
problem. Consult with qualified Sony personnel.
The capacitors on the power supply need to be replaced. When you take apart the projector, and then remove the power supply (it's the section that the power cord goes to) and open it up. Look for the little can capacitors and see if any of them are bulging on top. That is the sign that they've blown. Replace the big ones (about 5) for about $5 in parts. Reassemble and test by turning it on. Search for YouTube video for this.
Re:"a clicking sound that continues for 20-30 seconds than stops as the
projector "gives up" trying to turn on"
The clicking sound and the projector not responding is not indication of a particulare issue or fault, but just the generic protect mode that kicks in whenever a fault is detected. The condition is called protect mode or protection. The clickin noise is a safety switch that keeps turning off the unit until the projector shuts down completely.
When the problem is the lamp the unit does not go into protect mode, but usually there is a well defined diagnostic condition (eg. a lamp light on). I do not think that the problem is the lamp. Most common failure is the PSU (power supply), with in second place convergence issue. Other faults, like the lamp power board or main digital board failure are still possible.
As first trubleshooting, try leaving the projector off and disconnected for one hour, that will probably not help, but is a necessary step to ensure that there is a fault.
If that doesn't work, then the choice is between calling manufacturer and taking the projector to a local technician.
sounds like it, unplug the projector remove the lamp put the covers back afterwards and plug it in and switch on. If the electric in the building goes off without the lamp then your projector has a electrical fault that needs sorting. If the electric stays on then the lamp has blown causing a dead short causing fault conditions which will trip the main fuse if it is rcd or rcbo.
your power supply blew. hopefully that was all that blew. there must have been a rogue piece of metal or a screw that bridged the main power causing it to short. open it up and survey the damage. chances are it was only the power supply. good luck.
first off, make sur you have the right lamp (sp-lamp-009, 2 white wires. not the sp-lamp-018, one white, one red. the wires are in different locations in the plug). if you don't hear the colorwheel whirring, that'd be the next step. however, you cannot buy just the colorwheel. infocus does not sell individual parts of the optical engine. but that wouldn't matter, seeing as how they don't sell the engine anymore. also make sure the lamp door is completely closed. there is a peg on it that activates a switch to let the projector know it's closed. if you remove the lamp and use a flat-head screwdriver to activate that switch, turn on the projector. look inside the lamp housing and see if the colorwheel spins. if not, i think you need a new projector. if it does, check the fans. they can be replaced.
You can test the power source if you are getting any power input from the power cord itself. Plug in your power cord and use an eletronic meter on the other end to see if you are getting the proper voltage (110/120) reading. If not, then the power cable is bad in itself. IF you are getting power from your cord, it could also be a fuse inside the Optoma and/or where the power plug on the Optoma meets the actual power source is out of alignment or may also be not making the proper contact to the main circuit board on the Optoma. Hope it helps....JGUAM
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