Panasonic PT-AE1000U - Manual (Page 40)

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Maintenance
TEMP and LAMP Indicators
If a problem should occur with the projector, the TEMP and/or LAMP indicators will alert you. Respond to the alert
as follows.
1. Confirm the POWER indicator status and turn off the projector in the proper way.
2. Find out the cause of the problem.
3. Follow the instructions for each indication below and solve the problem.
4. Turn on the projector in the correct way and confirm the indicator is not indicating a problem any longer.
J TEMP indicator
J LAMP indicator
Controlling alerts
NOTE:
If no problem is found or the problem remains, do not turn on the projector. Instead contact an Authorized
Service Center.
Indicator and
projector
Illuminating RED and still projecting
Flashing RED and POWER is turned off
Problem The temperature inside and/or outside the projector is abnormally high.
Cause
The ventilation ports are
covered. The room temperature is too
high.
The Air filter is excessively
dirty and the ventilation is
poor.
Remedy
Remove the object(s) from
the ventilation ports or clear
around the projector. Reinstall the projector at a
temperature controlled place.
See “Setting up” on page 14.
Clean or replace the Air filter
in the proper way. See
“Cleaning the Air filter” on
page 41.
Indicator Illuminating RED Flashing RED
Problem
LAMP RUNTIME has reached 1 800 hours
(with LAMP POWER set to NORMAL). LAMP circuit failure, abnormal function or
LAMP is damaged.
Cause
Lamp unit will run out soon and needs to be
replaced.
The projector is switched off incorrectly.
Remedy
Replace the Lamp unit. See “Before
replacing the Lamp unit” on page 42.
Let the LAMP cool down and turn on the
projector.
If the POWER does not turn on, contact an
Authorized Service Center.
LAMP indicator
TEMP indicator
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