Panasonic PT-AE1000U - Manual (Page 42)

Care and Replacement
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Maintenance
Ensure the projector is switched off.
Unplug all the cables from the projector.
Prepare a Phillips-head screwdriver.
Contact an Authorized Service Center to purchase a replacement Lamp unit (ET-LAE1000).
The Lamp unit is consumable and the brightness decreases by duration of usage. The LAMP indicator will alert
you of the replacement timing at 1 800 hours, and at 2 000 hours, the projector will be turned off. 1 800 or
2 000 hours is a 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. Turn off the MAIN POWER switch according to the procedure
“Switching the projector on/off” on page 19 and disconnect the
power cord plug from the wall outlet.
Make sure the Lamp unit and the surroundings are cooled
enough.
2. Open the top cover of the projector and remove aside.
Hold the top cover up and press one of the buttons of the
hinge parts each to remove.
Before 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 unauthorized lamp unit.
When to replace the 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 until you respond it will stay.
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 39.
For more information about the Lamp unit, such as guaranteed time, see the “Replacement Instructions”
provided with the Lamp unit.
Replacing the lamp unit
REPLACE LAMP
Press here
Press here
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