Panasonic TQBJ0323-1 - Manual (Page 47)

Maintenance
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Care and Replacement (continued)
REPLACE THE LAMP UNIT
Air filter
The air filter should be replaced when cleaning is ineffective and when replacing the lamp unit. A replacement air
filter is provided with a replacement lamp unit (ET-LAB2). Contact an Authorized Service Center for the air filter
(TXFKN01VKN5).
Lamp unit
The lamp unit, ET-LAB2 is consumable and you must replace it regularly. It is recommended that a qualified
technician carry the lamp unit replacement. Consult with an Authorized Service Center.
Note on lamp unit replacement
Handle the lamp unit with special care as the lamp is made of glass. •
Dropping or giving it a shock may cause it to burst or damaged.
If you wish to discard the used lamp, please contact your local •
authorities or dealer and ask for the correct method of disposal.
Prepare a Phillips-head screwdriver. •
When replacing the lamp unit, be sure to hold it by the handle. •
Hold the lamp unit horizontally to prevent broken pieces from scattering. •
When the projector is mounted in the ceiling, do not work
directly under the projector or put your face close to the projector.
Pull out the lamp vertically.
NOTE:
Prior to replacing the lamp unit, allow it to cool down to prevent the risk of burns, damage and other hazards. •
Do not attempt replacement of an unauthorized lamp unit. •
The model Nos. of the accessories and the parts sold separately are subject to change without notice. •
Lamp unit replacement time
When the lamp has expired, the brightness may decrease over time. 4 000 hours of use is a rough guide
of the replacing time and that might be shortened due to usage conditions, specifications of the lamp unit
or environmental conditions. You can check the duration of usage time by checking LAMP RUNTIME in the
PROJECTOR SETUP menu. Do not use a lamp unit over 5 000 hours. Failure to observe this may result in
explosion of the lamp.
ON-SCREEN DISPLAY
REPLACE LAMP
LAMP indicator
3 800 hours
Display “ REPLACE LAMP” at the upper left of the screen for
30 seconds. If any button is pressed within 30 seconds, the
message disappears.
Illuminates red, even in the
standby mode.
5 000 hours
Display “ REPLACE LAMP” at the upper left of the screen,
and it will stay until you respond. The power is turned off
automatically in 10 minutes.
NOTE:
The guide time, 4 000 hours, is a rough estimate based on certain conditions and is not a guaranteed time. •