Panasonic PT-AE1000U Hd Home Cinema Projector - Page 42
Before replacing the Lamp unit, Opening the top cover
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Care and Replacement Before replacing the Lamp unit 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). 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 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 Maintenance Over 1 800 hours Over 2 000 hours "REPLACE LAMP" is displayed on the upper left of the screen for 30 seconds. To clear the screen immediately, press any button. "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. Illuminates RED 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 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. Press here Press here 42 - ENGLISH