Important Information

Precautions for use

Cautions on use

■■To achieve a high picture quality

zzYou achieve a high picture quality by drawing curtains or blinds over windows and turning off any lights near the screen to prevent outside light or light from indoor lamps from shining onto the screen.

zzDepending on the conditions, the picture may wobble due to the heated air from the air exhaust port or heated or cooled air from the air conditioner. Take care to ensure that neither the exhaust from the projector or other equipment, nor air from any air conditioner blows on the front of the projector.

zzThe projection lens is heated by the light from the luminous source, making the focus unstable in the period just after switching on. The focus will stabilize after 30 minutes elapsed with the image being projected.

■■Do not touch the surface of the projection lens with your bare hands.

If the surface of the lens is contaminated by fingerprints or dirt, this will be magnified and projected onto the screen, degrading the picture.

■■LCD panel

The LCD panel is precision-made. Note that in rare cases, pixels of high precision could be missing or always lit. This is not a malfunction.

When a still image is projected for a long period, the image may burn in to the LCD panel. In this case, project the all white screen from the test patterns ( page 84) for at least one hour. Note, however, that it may not always be possible to fully eradicate the burned-in image.

■■Optical components

If you are using the projecting a high-temperature environment or an environment which is dusty or full of cigarette smoke etc., the replacement cycle for optical components such as the LCD panel and polarizer may reduce even when duration of use is less than a year. For more information, please consult your dealer.

■■Lamp

The projector luminous source is a mercury lamp with high internal pressure. A high-pressure mercury lamp has the following characteristics.

zzThe brightness of the lamp will decrease with usage time.

zzAn impact, scratch, or deterioration with usage may cause the bulb burst loudly or reduce the service life.

zzThe service life of the lamp varies greatly depending on the individual lamp and usage conditions. In particular, continuous use for periods of 24 hours or longer and frequent on/off switching of the power accelerate deterioration in the lamp and affect the lamp life.

zzIn rare cases, the lamp burst shortly after starting the projection.

zzThe risk of bursting increases when the lamp is used beyond its replacement cycle. Make sure to replace the lamp unit consistently. “When to replace the lamp unit” ( page 96)

zzIf the lamp bursts, gas contained in the lamp is released in a form of smoke. zzIt is recommended that you store a replacement lamp just in case.

zzIt is recommended that you request a qualified technician to replace the lamp unit. Consult your dealer.

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© Panasonic Corporation 2012

This product incorporates the following software:

the software which is developed independently by or for Panasonic Corporation.

If you wish to ask any questions as to the software, please contact (sav.pj.gpl.pavc@ml.jp.panasonic.com) by email.

Pursuant to at the directive 2004/108/EC, article 9(2)

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