Panasonic PT-LB78U Replacing the Lamp unit, Care and Replacement, When to replace the Lamp unit

Care and Replacement

Replacing the Lamp unit

The lamp unit, ET-LAB80 is consumable and you must replace it regularly. It is recommended that a qualified technician carry the lamp unit replacement and consult with an Authorized Service Center.

When to replace the Lamp unit

When the lamp is consumed, the brightness may decrease over time. 3 000 hours of use is the replacing timing as rough guided, and that might be shortened by the usage conditions, characteristics of the lamp unit or environmental conditions. You can find the duration of usage time by checking LAMP RUNTIME in OPTION menu.

On screen LAMP indicator

Indication

REPLACE LAMP

Over 2 800 hours	Displays “REPLACE LAMP” on the upper
	left of the screen for 30 seconds.
	Displays “REPLACE LAMP” on the upper	Illuminates red.
Over 3 000 hours	left of the screen, and it will stay until you
	respond. Press any button to clear the
	screen.

NOTE:

•The guide times, 2 800 and 3 000 hours, are rough estimates based on certain conditions and is not a guaranteed time.

•For more information about the lamp unit and its guaranteed time, see the instructions which is provided with the lamp unit.

•Do not use a lamp unit over 3 000 hours. Failure to observe this may result in explosion of the lamp.

Before replacing the lamp unit

Contact an Authorized Service Center to purchase a replacement lamp unit (ET-LAB80). Switch off the projector and disconnect the power plug from the wall outlet.

Wait for more than 1 hour and make sure the lamp unit and the surroundings are cooled enough. Prepare a Phillips-head screwdriver.

When the projector is mounted in the ceiling, do not work directly under the projector or put your face closer to the projector.

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.

Maintenance

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