Sony vpl cs5 - Sony Lamp Module for Sony VPL-CS5/CX5 CS6/CX6 and Projector

If your Sony VPL-CS5 Red LCD isn't working, you may need to replace the lamp. You can purchase a replacement lamp from the manufacturer's website or from an authorized retailer. You may also need to check the power cord and connections to ensure that everything is properly connected. If the issue persists, you may need to contact Sony customer service for further assistance.

you must change the lens. the cost is high. see the sony site for replace the parts.
Sergio

did you change anything in the unit recently

Having same problem without lamp change. Did you ever find a solution?

Your response would be GREATLY appreciated. :)

Give input signal to the projector and see that if the menu appears or not on the screen.
if menu comes on the screen then put the backgroung color to blue, instaed of black.

if nothing comes on the screen, then the LCD panels are faulty.

Viren
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HI
Not sure if its in the handbook but you can download a copy from here

http://safemanuals.com/user-guide-instructions-owner-manual/SONY/VPL-CS5-_E

the cover switch is probably not fully made.
Ensure that the cover tangs are pushing the pin
on the miniswitches.
Try putting slight pressure on the fan or lamp cover to see if the lamp/cover light
stops flashing.
you will need to do a restart on the PJ to check this out

Ebay is a good place to buy those kinds of parts from.

Hi,

Pls open the Lamp unit and check it if it is giving the power indication on the panel.

Viren

probably the lamp could be failing
or check the fan'lamp cover switches are being 'made'