Panasonic PT-L592U manual Indicators, Possible cause

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Indicators

There are two indicators on the front 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

Indicator name Indicator display

Problem

The internal projector temperature is too

Illuminated (red) high.

TEMP indicator

Possible cause

Remedy

The ventilation holes Uncover the ventilation holes. may be covered.

The ambient	Set up the projector in a place
temperature in the	where the temperature is between
place of use may	41°F (5°C) and 104°F (40°C)
be too high.	and the humidity is between 10%
	and 80% (with no condensation).

		The metal halide lamp	The air filter may	Turn off the main power
TEMP		has turned off	be blocked.	supply by following the
TEMP		automatically because		procedure on page 11, and
		automatically because		procedure on page 11, and
	Flashing (red)	the internal		then clean the air filter (refer
		temperature has risen		to page 39).
		to an abnormally high
		level.
		It is nearly time to	Does “LAMP”	This occurs when the operation
		replace the lamp	appear on the	time for the lamp unit is nearing
	Illuminated (red)	unit.	screen after the	2,800 hours. Ask your dealer or
			projector is turned	an Authorized Service Center
			on?	to replace the lamp unit.
LAMP indicator		The metal halide	The power may	Wait for a while until the lamp
		lamp switches off	have been turned on unit cools down before
		automatically.	immediately after it	turning the power back on
	Flashing (red)		was turned off.	again.
LAMP	Flashing (red)		There may be an	Turn off the main power supply
LAMP

			abnormality in the	by following the procedure on
			lamp circuit.	page 11, and then contact an
				Authorized Service Center.

NOTE:

Be sure to turn off the main power by following the procedure given in “Turning the power on and off” on page 11 before carrying out any of the procedures in the “Remedy” column.

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

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Contents LCD Projector Contents FeaturesDear Panasonic Customer Important Safety Notice Precautions with regard to safety Setting-upWhen using the projector Do not place any heavy objects on top of the projector If problems occur during useCleaning and maintenance Take particular care when replacing the lamp unitPrecautions on handling Wipe the cabinet with a soft, dry clothAbout condensation Side view Remote control unitLocation and function of each part Front viewTop and front ProjectorSide terminal board Back, bottom and right viewBefore using the remote control unit Inserting the batteriesDo not do any of the following If facing the remote control unit toward the screen Operating range of the remote control unitPower button Main Power switch Turning the power on and offTurning on the power Turning off the powerFlexible translucent screen Rigid-type translucent screen Screen characteristics referenceScreen requirements Silver screen Beaded screenStandard setting-up positions Standard setting-up dimensionsProjection distance L Height from lower edge Minimum Adjusting the position of the projected picture Adjuster button Adjustable legs Setting the projector up horizontallyRetracting the adjustable legs Adjustment procedureAdjustment procedure for direct adjustment Adjusting the lensRear mounting Setting-up positions and changing the projection methodSetting procedure Front mountingChanging the input source Basic operationNo. of dots Switching the signal mode during RGB signal inputAdjusting the volume System format selection for S-VIDEO Video input signalsRemote control unit Turning off the soundDisplaying the on-screen menu Adjusting the picture to the desired setting BAL R BAL G BAL B Adjusting the white balanceAdjustment procedure for volume adjustment Adjusting the sound to the desired settingAdjustment procedure for horizontal position adjustment Adjusting the picture positionBottom blanking correction for the V-BLK-B Adjusting the blankingLeft-side blanking correction for the H-BLK-L Top blanking correction for the V-BLK-TAdjustment func Adjusting the horizontal amplitudeWhen increasing the horizontal amplitude When decreasing the horizontal amplitudeAbout dot clock adjustment Adjusting the dot clock frequencyAdjusting the clock phase Disabling the Power button of the remote control unit Using other useful functionsChanging the on-screen display language to another language Using the countdown timerUsing the lens retracting function Using the power save functionSetting procedure System configuration example Example of connection to audio-visual equipmentVCR Example of connection to a computer Computer Audio systemComputer for Pointer Click 1 button Wireless mouseExample of connection OperationBasic format Using the serial connectorPin layout and signal names for Serial connector Communication settingsAVL Control commandsCable specifications POFPossible cause IndicatorsCleaning the air filter Install the air filter cover Clean the air filter and the air filter clampsReplacing the lamp unit Lamp unit replacement periodReplacement procedure Lamp unit cover Fixing screw for the lamp unit coverFixing screw for the lamp unit Page Problem Before asking for service, check the following pointsRGB HD/SYNC Audio Video Audio in L-R SpecificationsFCC Trademark AcknowledgementsDimensions