Panasonic PT-AE700U operating instructions Lamp indicator Temp indicator, Remedy

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When the TEMP indicator and the LAMP indicator are illuminated

There are two indicators on the control panel of the projector which give information about the operating condition of the projector. These indicators illuminate or flash to warn you about problems that have occurred inside the projector, so if you notice that one of the indicators is on, turn off the power and check the table below for the cause of the problem.

LAMP indicator

TEMP indicator

TEMP indicator

Indicator

Illuminated (red)

Flashing (red)

display

(Lamp unit on)

(Lamp unit off)

 

 

 

 

The surrounding temperature or

The surrounding temperature or

 

the temperature inside the

the temperature inside the

Problem

projector has become unusually

projector has become

high.

dangerously high, causing the

 

 

lamp unit to automatically shut

 

 

off.

 

 

 

Possible

BThe ventilation holes may be covered.

cause

BThe ambient temperature in the place of use may be too high.

 

BThe air filter may be blocked.

 

 

 

 

 

BUncover the ventilation holes.

 

 

BSet up the projector in a place where the temperature is

 

between 0 °C (32 °F) and 40 °C (104 °F) and the humidity is

 

between 20% and 80% (with no condensation). [If you set the

Remedy

“FAN CONTROL” to “HIGH” (page 47), set up the projector in a

place where the temperature is between 0 °C (32 °F) and 35 °C

 

 

(95 °F) and the humidity is between 20% and 80% (with no

 

condensation).]

 

 

BTurn off the MAIN POWER switch by following the procedure

 

on page 26, and then clean the air filter (refer to page 50).

 

 

 

 

LAMP indicator

 

 

 

 

 

Indicator

Illuminated (red)

Flashing (red)

display

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

It is nearly time to

An abnormality has been detected in the lamp

Problem

replace the lamp

circuit.

 

 

unit.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

BDoes “REPLACE

BThe power may

BThere may be an

Possible

LAMP” appear on

have been turned

abnormality in the

the screen after

on straight away

lamp circuit.

cause

the projector is

after it was turned

 

 

 

 

turned on?

off.

 

 

 

 

 

 

BThis occurs when

BWait for a while

BTurn off the MAIN

 

the operation time

until the lamp unit

POWER switch by

 

for the lamp unit is

cools down before

following the

 

nearing 2 700

turning the power

procedure given

 

hours (when

back on again.

on page 26, and

 

“LAMP POWER”

 

then contact an

 

has been set to

 

Authorized

Remedy

“HIGH” and when

 

Service Center.

“DYNAMIC IRIS”

 

 

 

 

 

 

has been set to

 

 

 

“ON”). Ask your

 

 

 

dealer or an

 

 

 

Authorized

 

 

 

Service Center to

 

 

 

replace the lamp

 

 

 

unit.

 

 

NOTE:

BBe sure to turn off the MAIN POWER switch by following the procedure given in “Turning off the power” on page 26 before carrying out any of the procedures in the “Remedy” column.

BIf the power turns off after the TEMP indicator has illuminated, it means an abnormality has occurred. Please contact an Authorized Service Center so that the necessary repairs can be made.

Care and maintenance

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Contents Model No. PT-AE700U LCD ProjectorDeclaration of Conformity Dear Panasonic CustomerPrecautions with regard to safety ContentsInsert the power cord plug securely into the wall outlet Do not handle the power cord plug with wet handsDo not place the projector into water or let it become wet Do not place liquid containers on top of the projectorDo not put your weight on this projector AccessoriesBefore use Use only the specified batteriesLocation and function of each part Power input socket AC # Connector panel $ Air inlet portLamp unit cover Main Power switch pages 24 $ Hdmi in connectorProjector control panel Remote control unitProjection methods Setting-upProjector position Projection distancesStarted Getting Setting up range using the lens shift functionConnecting to equipment compatible with Hdmi Connecting to video equipmentConnections Operating range Connecting to computerTurning on the power #Press the Power button Turning off the powerPower indicator Projector statusPausing a picture Freeze Setting the aspect ratio Aspect Profile Using Color ManagementEdit CursorLOG Profile SavePress the User Memory button Menu screens On-screen menusMenu operation guide Returning a setting to the factory defaultAdjusting the picture Memory Save Signal ModeMemory Load TV-SYSTEMTurning off the picture momentarily Shutter Adjusting the positionChanging the display language Option settings Lamp indicator Lamp indicator Temp indicatorRemedy Lamp unit replacement period Turn off the power Lamp unit replacement procedureThis will reset the cumulative Press and hold the Enter button for approximately 3 secondsCleaning and maintenance Before calling for serviceRemote control unit SpecificationsOptions Appendix List of compatible signalsProjection dimensions calculation methods DimensionsTrademark acknowledgements

PT-AE700U specifications

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