Panasonic PT-AE1000 - Manual (Page 22)

Care and Repiacement
• Ensure the projector is switched off,
• 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).
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.
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.
On screen LAMP indicator
Indication
REPLACE LAMP \ ' I C
i O S
LAMP
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”
page 39,
• For more information about the Lamp unit, such as guaranteed time, see the “Replacement Instructions’
provided with the Lamp unit.
on
Opening the top cover
Turn off the MAIN POWER switch according to the
procedure “Switching the projector on/off on
page 19 and disconnect the mains plug from the
mains socket,
• Make sure the Lamp unit and the surroundings
are cooled enough.
Open the top cover of the projector and remove
aside. See “Back and bottom view” on page 13.
• Hold the top cover up and press the buttons of
the both side of the hinge parts to remove.
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I Removing and replacing the lamp unit
1. Use a Phillips screw driver to loosen the 3 lamp unit fixing
screws until the screws turn freely.
2. Hold the handle of the lamp unit and release the lamp unit
lock.
3. Pull out the lamp unit gently from the projector.
4. Replace the new lamp unit while making sure that the
direction of insertion is correct.
• Press the top of the lamp unit and make sure the unit is
installed securely.
5. Tighten the lamp unit fixing screws securely with a Phillips
screwdriver,
H Attaching the top cover
1 . Attach the hinge parts of the top cover to the projector and press slightly
until it clicks
2. Hook the tabs of the top cover to the projector and lift down slowly.
3. Press the back corner of the top cover gently until it clicks.
NOTE:
• Be sure to install the lamp unit and the top cover of the projector securely. If they are
not securely installed, it may cause the protection circuit to operate so that the power
cannot be turned on.
• Grip the handle and keep the lamp unit paralleled when you remove the Lamp unit.
Some parts of the lamp unit are sharpened and may cause injury.
• Do not switch the power on while the top cover is opened.
■ Resetting the LAMP RUNTIME
If the lamp usage time has passed 2 000 hours (when LAMP POWER has been set to NORMAL), the projector will
switch to standby mode after approximately 10 minutes of operation. The resetting procedure should thus be
completed within 10 minutes.
1. Connect the Mains lead to the projector and a
mains socket, and switch the MAIN POWER on.
2. Switch the POWER button.
3. Press the MENU button to display the menu.
4. Press A V to select OPTION and press ENTER.
5. Press
A
▼ to select LAMP RUNTIME.
9.
ALTITUDE
LAMP POWER
LAMP RUNTIME
FUNCTION BUTTON
LOW
NORMAL
Press and hold the ENTER button for
approximately 3 seconds.
The confirmation screen will be displayed and
select OK.
Switch off the POWER to reset the duration of the
LAMP RUNTIME
Confirm the duration of time in LAMP RUNTIME is
reset to "0".
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