Panasonic PT-LW80NTE Replacing the Lamp unit, Care and Replacement, When to replace the Lamp unit

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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 Authorised Service Centre.

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
Over 2 800 hours	left of the screen for 30 seconds.
	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
Over 3 000 hours	respond. Press any button to clear the
	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 Authorised Service Centre to purchase a replacement lamp unit (ET-LAB80). Switch off the projector and disconnect the mains plug from the mains socket.

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 unauthorised lamp unit.

Maintenance

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Contents Operating Instructions This Apparatus Must be Earthed Important Safety NoticeTo rain or moisture Important Safety Notice For business users in the European UnionImportant Safety Information Declaration of ConformityImportant Infomation Contents Contents SettingsMaintenance AppendixPrecautions with regard to safety Do not look into the lens while the projector is being used Precautions with regard to safetyDo not set up the projector outdoors Lamp cover gets very hot, and touching it can cause burnsUse only the specified batteries Remove the used batteries from the remote control promptlyDo not put your weight on this projector Do not mix old and new batteriesOptical components SecurityOrder to get the best picture quality Liquid crystal panelAccessories K1HA15DA0002Minimum required setting screen Read this firstTop and front view About Your ProjectorProjector body Control panelRemote control signal receptor Lamp unit compartment About Your Projector Back and bottom viewAbout Your Projector Remote controlBattery compartment Top view Attaching a hand strapScreen size and throw distance Setting upCalculation methods Projection method Front leg adjusters and throwing angleSetting up Mounting in the ceiling and projecting from frontConnecting with Video IN/S-VIDEO Connecting example AV equipmentConnecting example Computers ConnectionsDirect power off function Switching the projector on/offConnecting Direct power on functionBy control panel operation By remote control operation Switching on the projectorSwitching the projector on/off By direct power on functionBy direct power off function Switching off the projectorBy remote control operation By control panel operationPower Lock indicator status Power and Power Lock indicatorsPower indicator status Projecting an image Selecting the input signalPositioning the image Operating range Remote control operationSetting up the image position automatically Facing to the projectorRemote control operation Switching the input signalResetting to the factory default settings Capturing an imageUsing an assigned function Projecting an image in INDEX-WINDOW modeControlling the volume of the speaker Shifting the centre point Enlarging the centred areaEnlarging the image Press any side of the Digital Zoom +/- button onceMenu Navigation Navigating through the MenuMenu Navigation Still ModeMain menu and Sub-menu TV-SYSTEMBlackboard Sxga ModeOSD Design Back ColorPicture menu For S-VIDEO/VIDEO signals Detailed SetupFor RGB signals Position menu Aspect ratio options Image will be projected without any size adjustmentAspect 169Frame Lock Position menu Aspect ratio depend on signalsOver Scan Screen Format menu OptionOption menu Direct Power on Lamp PowerPower OFF Timer Auto SetupFunction Button Screen FormatTest Pattern Audio Balance Security menu Input PasswordPassword Change Text DisplaySecurity menu Text ChangeText Display Items in Wireless menu Wireless menuWireless menu, the following items are available Lamp indicator Lamp and Temp IndicatorsManaging the indicated problems Temp indicatorCare and Replacement Cleaning the projectorReplacing the Lamp unit Care and ReplacementWhen to replace the Lamp unit Before replacing the lamp unitResetting the Lamp Runtime Care and Replacement Replacement procedureRemoving and replacing the lamp unit Troubleshooting Quality*2 List of compatible signalsTechnical Information Dots*1 KHz MHzSerial terminal Computer connection guidance Technical Information Cable specificationsControl commands ProjectorSpecifications Computer Audio VideoAudio Variable AudioCalculation methods for Screen size and throw distance for 169/43 aspect ratio169 Projection size 16 Throw distance LTrademark acknowledgements DimensionsUnit mm Index Position Power IndexS0508-1068B