Panasonic PT-AE3000E - Manual (Page 47)

Care and Replacement
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Maintenance
J Before replacing the lamp unit
Switch off the MAIN POWER button in proper way and disconnect the mains plug from the mains socket.
Wait for more than 1 hour and make sure the lamp unit and the surroundings are cooled enough.
Unplug all the cables from the projector.
Prepare a Phillips-head screwdriver.
Contact an Authorised Service Centre to purchase a replacement lamp unit (ET-LAE1000).
When the projector is mounted on the ceiling, do not work directly under the projector or put your face closer to the
projector.
J When to replace the lamp unit
The lamp unit is consumable and the brightness decreases by duration of usage. The LAMP indicator will
inform you of the replacement timing at 1 800 hours, and at 2 000 hours, the projector will be turned off. Those
figures are rough guidance and might be shortened by the usage conditions, characteristics of the lamp unit,
environmental conditions, and so on. You can check the duration of usage time using LAMP RUNTIME in the
OPTION menu.
J Opening the top cover
1. Hold at the back corner of the top cover and
slightly push up to open.
2. Unhook the top cover safety hook from the
projector.
3. Hold the top cover up and press the sides of each
hinge parts to remove.
When the projector is mounted on the ceiling,
removing the hinge parts is not required.
4. Remove the top cover aside.
Replacing the lamp unit
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 with an unauthorised lamp unit.
Indication
On screen LAMP indicator
Over 1 800 hours
“REPLACE LAMP” is displayed on the upper left
of the screen for 30 seconds.
To clear the screen immediately, press any
button.
Illuminates red.
Over 2 000 hours
“REPLACE LAMP” is displayed on the upper left
of the screen, and it will stay until you respond.
To clear the screen, press any button.
NOTE:
• The guide times, 1 800 and 2 000 hours, are rough estimates based on certain conditions and is not a guaranteed time.
The estimated condition is: LAMP POWER in OPTION menu set to NORMAL.
• To prolong the lamp life, set the LAMP POWER in OPTION menu to ECO-MODE. See “LAMP POWER” on page 44.
• For more information about the lamp unit, such as guaranteed time, see the instructions which is provided with the lamp
unit.
REPLACE LAMP
NOTE: When the projector is mounted on
the ceiling:
• Place yourself at back side of the projector, then open
and close the top cover.
• Do not work directly under the projector or put your face
closer to the projector.
Press here
Hinge parts Top cover safety hook