Panasonic PT-56LCX16 - Manual (Page 64)

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Lamp replacement procedure
Turn power off, wait until power indicator stops
blinking red, then disconnect the power cord
from the wall outlet and confirm that the area
around the lamp unit has cooled down.
LAMP indicator POWER button/
POWER indicator
1
The lamp unit is sold separately. To purchase
a replacement, call the Panasonic accessory
department, toll free at: 1-800-332-5368.
Lamp unit Part No. : TY-LA1001
a. Press the POWER button on the Remote Control to
turn off the power.
b. Wait for about 1 minute until the cooling fan stops.
• The lamp cooling fan will continue to operate for
about 1 minute after turning off the power. Do not
unplug the power cord from the outlet until the fan
has stopped. Avoid interrupting the power line by
using circuit breakers or switchable power strips.
c. After the cooling fan has stopped, Disconnect the
power cord from the outlet.
d. Please wait more than one hour to let the lamp cool
before replacing it.
e. [If you need to replace the lamp more urgently]
• The Projection Display has a forced cooling feature.
After the POWER button is turned OFF, and during the
first minute of the normal cooling fan operation, press
the VOL+ button on the Projection Display and the ▲
button on the Remote Control at same time for more
than 5 seconds. The cooling fan operates for about
10 minutes. The LAMP indicator flashes red 5 times
every 5 seconds.
Influences of frequent lighting, continuous light use for
over 24 hours, the number of times lit, the length of
time between lightings, etc. may shorten lamp life.
(Because of this, we recommend having a replacement
lamp on hand.)
Failure to follow these warnings when replacing the
lamp unit could result in personal injury:
1) The lamp could rupture if dropped and lamp
fragments could cause injury.
2) Because the lamp unit is hot immediately after its
use, touching it may cause burns.
Please allow the lamp to cool before handling or
replacing the lamp unit.
3) If replacement of the lamp unit becomes necessary
during the operation of the Projection Display, follow
the procedure below.
Because of the possibility of injury, strictly follow
the replacement procedure on the next page.
This product has a High Intensity Discharge (HID)
lamp that contains a small amount of mercury.
Disposal of these materials may be regulated in your
community due to environmental considerations.
For disposal or recycling information please contact
your local authorities, or the Electronics Industries
Alliance: <http://www.eiae.org.>
• Please wait more than one hour for lamp replacement.
If you need to replace the lamp more urgently, please
see “e” at left.
Lamp unit replacement period
The Lamp is a consumable item and it’s life varies
based on individual usage. Panasonic warranties the
original Lamp for a period of 18 months from the date
of purchase of the TV. Replacing the lamp is so easy
that you can do it yourself. For the lamp replacement
procedure, please see the next page.
• The unit will detect when
the Lamp’s end of life
is approaching and the
message (shown at right) will
be displayed.
• The LAMP indicator light will
be lit when the Lamp’s end of
life is approaching.
WARNING
CAUTION
Replacing the lamp unit
The lamp needs to be
replaced, and the lamp
hour meter needs to be
reset.