KODAK EKTAGRAPHIC III Slide Projectors
Operating Manual
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 Choosing a Curved- or Flat-Field Lens.) | |
| 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. |
| Slide fails to drop into projection position | Tray base plate not properly indexed | Rotate the tray base plate until it locks into position. |
| Tray not properly positioned on projector | Reposition tray on projector. | |
| Slide mount warped or frayed at corners slide. | Straighten mount or remount slide. | |
| Projector not level or tilted too high | Set projector on a stand equal with center of screen. | |
| Uneven illumination on screen | Projection lamp not fully seated | Check lamp. |
| Condenser lens not installed or not positioned properly in mount | Check condenser lens. | |
| Slide mount not seated properly in projector gate | Check slide position and slide-mount condition. | |
| Projector won't cycle to next slide | Tray not properly positioned | Reposition tray. |
| Slide or foreign object stuck in gate | See Clearing a Gate Jam. | |
| Program does not start with the with the correct slide | Tray number is not aligned with the with the raised index mark. | Reposition tray (see Tray). |
Operating Manual Contents
| Important Safety Instructions | Overview | Introduction & Operation/Startup | Slide Tray | Projecting Your Slides | Editing Your Presentations | Clearing a Gate Jam | Using the Built-In Viewer | Using a Disolve Control | Shutdown | Maintenance | Changing the Projection Lamp | Cleaning the Condenser, Heat-Absorbing Glass, and Mirror | Troubleshooting | Warranty | How to Obtain Service | Special-Application Receptacle Identification Chart