Panasonic PT 45LC12, PT 40LC12 manual Replacing the lamp unit, Lamp unit replacement period

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Replacing the lamp unit

The lamp unit is sold separately. To purchase a replacement, call the Panasonic accessory department, toll

free at: 1-800-332-5368.

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Lamp unit Part No. : TY-LA1500

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Lamp unit replacement period

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The lamp has a maximum life of about 5 000 hours.

 

• When the stipulated time is reached, “THE LAMP NEEDS TO BE REPLACED,•••” will

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be displayed for about 5 minutes.

• The LAMP indicator lights red.

 

Due to the characteristics and use conditions of individual lamps, the lamp may cease to light before the stated lamp life.

Influences of frequent lighting, continuous light use for over 24 hours, the number of times lit, the length of time between lightings, etc. may shorten lamp life.

(Because of this, we recommend having a replacement lamp on hand.)

WARNING:

The high-pressure lamp could explode if not properly handled and lamp fragments could cause injury.

Important Points to keep in mind

When replacing the lamp unit with a new one, pay attention to the following points.

Warning:

•Because the temperature of the lamp unit is elevated immediately after its use, directly touching it may cause burns. Please allow the lamp to cool before handling or replacing the lamp unit.

Cautions for Lamp Unit Replacement:

•Handle the removed old lamp unit carefully. If handled improperly, it may have a risk of explosion.

•Wear gloves when replacing the lamp unit.

•If replacing the lamp unit becomes necessary during the operation of the TV, follow the procedure below to turn off the power and wait until the lamp unit cools completely.

1.Press the POWER button on the remote control unit to turn off the power.

2.Wait for about 1 minute until the cooling fan stops.

•The lamp cooling fan will continue to operate for about 1 minute after turning off the power. Do not unplug the power cord from the outlet until the fan has stopped. Avoid interrupting the power line by using circuit breakers or switchable power strips.

3.After the cooling fan has stopped, Unplug the power cord from the outlet.

•Please wait more than one hour for lamp replacement.

[ If you need to replace the lamp more urgently ]

•The Projection display has a forced cooling feature. After the POWER button is turned OFF, and sometime during about the first minute of the normal cooling fan operation, press the VOL+ button on the Projection display and the button on the Remote control at same time for more than 5 seconds. The cooling fan operates for about 10 minutes.

Refer to the instructions enclosed with the lamp unit (Part No.: TY-LA1500) when replacing the lamp.

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Contents Models No. PT-40LC12/PT-45LC12 For assistance, please call 1-888-VIEW PTV843-9788For assistance, please call USAImportant Safety Instructions Important Safety Instructions For Projection displayImportant Safety Instructions Trademarks Or send e-mail to consumerproducts@panasonic.comDeclaration of Conformity Model NumberTable of Contents Before Using Safety PrecautionReceiver Location Optional External EquipmentAccessories Remote Control Battery InstallationBefore Using Precaution on battery useIlluminated Remote Control Location of ControlsLocation of Controls Controls and Terminals on the projection display FrontRear Installation Connecting the Antenna / Cable to the RF in Terminal No VCRAntenna Connection Installation Cable ConnectionOutput Connects VCRs and other peripheral equipment VideoOUTPRDVDY/PPBB/PROUTY How to connect the AV Out Terminals VideoHow to connect the PC Input Terminals Signal Names for D-SUB 15P ConnectorPin No Signal name Ground HD/CSYNCAnalog RGB signals that can be input Power on and OFF Initial SetupTurning the Power on and OFF Power on / OFFPower on Power OFFFlow Chart of Main menu Use the Action buttonTo set or go to next menu Flow Chart of Main menu ItcodeReturning to the previous screen Tuning channels EnglishNenacable Manual SETTuning channels NochfoundPress to exit menu Manual channel setting Channel Press to selectTo add channel To delete channelPress to select channel Press to add channels to memory Press to select channelDesired Channel. or use Number keysUsing the number keys Invalid operation notice featureProjection display operation TV status displayDuring PC input, the mode switches between no MAL, True Aspect ControlsFull only Aspect Controls When a channel button is pressed during channel search Searching for the desired channel Channel searchTurning the power on and switching input modes Playing peripheral equipmentConfirming connections Mute Mute / Freeze / SAPSound mute Freezing picturesMTS Stereo and SAP broadcast MTS Stereo broadcastSAP broadcast Mono broadcastSelecting the screen mode for split screen Split screenPress to Select ModesSplit screen Changing the channel of the right screenSwapping left and right screens Picture in Picture PIP Screen Display PIP screenPicture in Picture PIP Screen Changing the channel of the PIP screenSelecting the screen size for PIP screen Swapping Main and PIP screensAdjusting screen position and size Press to select the screen modeFull mode Press to exit menu Adjusting screen position and size PhaseWidth SizeAudio Adjustments AutoSpeech Audio Adjustments BassTreble BalancePicture Adjustments CinemaPicture Adjustments Lock Feature Or OrChanging your secret code Lock Feature Perform Enter Secret Code onDeactivated Press to set Press to selectPerform US Movies Ratings on YES or noView NR Not Rated Programs Ratings to be blocked. P Press to setEnter Closed Captions CaptionScreen Press to select Closed Captions Caption screenPress repeatedly to select Adjust CVA Pidp aCable ManualWeak Signal Display Feature SET UP Press to display Channel screenOFF Screen turns solid blue when signal is absent or weak On or OFFVideo NR Noise Reduction Feature VideoRGB VGA Press to display Video screenMovgaf Automatically changing screen sizeComponent Video Input Y, PB / Cb ,PR / Cr input terminals RGB Input Feature VGA or 480P VGA When RGB input signal is VGA 60Hz from PCSwitching languages for display InformationPress to select Language Information screenCleaning the Air Filter Air Filter should be cleaned about every 400 hoursCleaner Cleaning the Air Filter Air Filter ReplacementClogged Air Filter Detection Lamp unit replacement period Replacing the lamp unitImportant Points to keep in mind When code is known When code is not known Infrared Remote Codes for Specific ComponentsMaker Set Up No VCR Infrared Codes IndexCBL AUX Quick Reference Functional Button Chart Mode FunctionButton Button Mode Function Troubleshooting Symptoms Checks12-14 Specifications Cleaning Customer Services DirectoryLimited Warranty Limited Warranty CoverageCategory Parts Labor Service Carry-in or In-Home ServiceSymbols Power button/POWER indicator 10, 21Index Channel up / down buttons projection display
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