Panasonic PT-AE100U - Manual (Page 22)

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Lamp unit replacement procedure
NOTE:
B If the lamp usage time has passed 2000 hours (when LAMP POWER has
been set to “HIGH”), the projector will switch to standby mode after
approximately 10 minutes of operation. The steps * to - on the next
page should thus be completed within 10 minutes.
# Turn off the MAIN POWER
switch according to the
procedure given in “Turning off
the power” on page 23, and
then disconnect the power
cord plug from the wall outlet
and check that the area around
the lamp unit has cooled down.
$ Use a Phillips screwdriver to
turn the lamp unit cover fixing
screws at the bottom of the
projector, and then remove the
lamp unit cover from the
projector.
% Use a Phillips screwdriver to loosen
the two lamp unit fixing screws until
the screws turn freely. Then hold
the handle of the lamp unit and
gently pull it out from the projector.
& Insert the new lamp unit while
making sure that the direction
of insertion is correct, and then
use a Phillips screwdriver to
securely tighten the lamp unit
fixing screws.
Lamp unit cover
Handle
Lamp unit cover
fixing screws
Lamp unit fixing screws
Replacing the lamp unit
Warning
When replacing the lamp, allow it
to cool for at least one hour
before handling it.
B The lamp cover gets very hot,
and contact with it can cause
burns.
Notes on replacing the
lamp unit
B The light generating lamp is
made of glass, so dropping it or
allowing it to hit hard objects may
cause it to burst. Be careful when
handling the lamp.
B After having removed the old
lamp, carelessly discarding it can
cause the lamp to burst. Dispose
of the lamp with the same care
that would be taken with a
fluorescent light.
B A Phillips screwdriver is
necessary for removing the lamp
unit. Make sure that your hands
are not slippery when using the
screwdriver.
Lamp unit replacement
period
The lamp is a consumable product.
Even when the full life of the bulb
has not been exhausted, the
brightness of the light will gradually
decline. Therefore periodic
replacement of the lamp is
necessary.
The intended lamp replacement
interval is 2000 hours, but it is
possible that the lamp may need to
be replaced earlier due to variables
such as a particular lamp's
characteristics, usage conditions
and the installation environment.
Early preparation for lamp
replacement is encouraged.
A lamp that has exceeded 2000
hours of use has a much greater
chance of exploding. In order to
prevent the lamp from exploding,
the lamp will be automatically shut
off when 2000 hours of use have
been reached.
NOTE:
B The usage hours explained
above are for use when the HIGH
setting has been selected for
LAMP POWER in the OPTION
menu. If the LOW setting is
selected, the brightness of the
lamp will be less and life of the
lamp can be extended.
B While 2000 hours is the intended
replacement interval, it is not a
period of time covered by
warranty.
Lamp indicator warning
light On-screen display
The projector will enter
Standby Mode and the
red indicator lamp will
illuminate.
Displayed for 30
seconds. Pressing any
button will clear the
display.
More than 1800 hours
This display cannot be
cleared at all, no matter
which button is pressed.
More than 2000 hours
NOTE:
B If you need the lamp replacement, please purchase the lamp unit from
our customer service.
Lamp unit product no.: ET-LAE100
CAUTION:
B Do not use any lamp unit other than the one with the product number
indicated above.