Troubleshooting – Kodak EKTAGRAPHIC III User Manual
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Troubleshooting
Consult this guide before calling for service.
PROBLEM
CAUSE
CORRECTION
Projector does not operate
No power to projector
Plug power cord into suitable
electrical outlet. Set power
switch to Lamp.
No illumination on screen with slide in
projector gate
Power switch on Off or Fan
Set switch to Lamp.
Lamp burned out
Install new lamp or lamp module
Lamp not seated in socket
Check lamp.
Slide not in proper focus on screen
focus.
Slide itself not sharp
Examine slide for proper focus.
First slide in tray not properly
Focus center of first slide.
Slide in different type of mount from
others
Focus manually.
Projection lens installed improperly
Read and follow the instructions
for installing the lens.
Uneven edge-to-edge focus
Slide itself is not sharp
Examine slide.
Curved field lens used with glass,
plastic, or non-embosssed mounts
Try a flat field lens.
(See
“
” on page 15
Curved field lens used for rear
projection
Use a flat field lens.
Autofocus motor runs continuously
Glass slides in tray
Turn off autofocus or use slides
with mounts other than glass.
Autofocus fails to operate
Lamp performance
Install new lamp and try
autofocus again.