Hitachi CP-X2511 User Manual - Page 14

Cleaning and replacing the air filter Please check and clean the air filter periodically. When the indicators or a message prompts you to clean the air filter, comply with it as soon as possible. The air filter has two kinds of filters inside. Replace the filters when they are damaged or too soiled. To prepare the new filters, make contact with your dealer and tell the following type number. Type number : MU06481 (Filter set) When you replace the lamp, please replace the air filter. An air Filter cover 2 filter of specified type will come together with a replacement lamp for this projector. 1. Turn the projector off, and unplug the power cord. Allow the projector to sufficiently cool down. 2. Use a vacuum cleaner on and around the filter cover. 3 3. While supporting the projector with one hand, use your other hand to pull the filter cover forward in the direction of the arrow. 4. Use a vacuum cleaner for the filter vent of the projector and the outer side of the filter unit. 5. Take the filters out while holding the filter cover. Filter unit 4 6. Use a vacuum cleaner onto the both sides of the filters. When vacuuming up the fine meshed filter, hold it so it will not be sucked in. If the filters are damaged or heavily soiled, replace them with the new ones. 7. Put the filters back into the filter cover. Put the coarse meshed filter into a filter cover first. Then put the fine 7 meshed filter on the coarse meshed one, turning its stitched side up. 8. Put the filter unit back into the projector. Filter cover 9. Turn the projector on and reset the filter time using the FILTER TIME item in the EASY MENU. (1) Press the MENU button to display a menu. (2) Point at the FILTER TIME using the ▼/▲ button, then press the ► button. A dialog will appear. (3) Press the ► button to select "OK" on the dialog. It performs resetting the filter time. Filter (coarse meshed) Filter (fine meshed) Stitched side WARNING ►Before taking care of the air filter, make sure the power cable is not plugged in, then allow the projector to cool sufficiently. ►Use only the air filter of the specified type. Do not use the projector without the air filter or the filter cover. It could result in a fire or malfunction to the projector. ►Clean the air filter periodically. If the air filter becomes clogged by dust or the like, internal temperatures rise and could cause a fire, a burn or malfunction to the projector. NOTE • Please reset the filter time only when you have cleaned or replaced the air filter, for a suitable indication about the air filter. • The projector may display the message such as "CHECK THE AIR FLOW" or turn off the projector, to prevent the internal heat level rising. 14