LAMP indicator

Cleaning and replacing the air filter

If the air filter becomes clogged with dust, the internal temperature of the projector will rise, the TEMP indicator will flash and the projector power will turn off. The air filter should be cleaned every 100 hours of use.

Indicator

Illuminated (red)

Flashing (red)

display

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

It is nearly time to

An abnormality has been detected in the lamp

Problem

replace the lamp

circuit.

 

 

unit.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

BDoes “REPLACE

BThe power may

BThere may be an

Possible

LAMP” appear on

have been turned

abnormality in the

the screen after

on straight away

lamp circuit.

cause

the projector is

after it was turned

 

 

 

 

turned on?

off.

 

 

 

 

 

 

BThis occurs when

BWait for a while

BDisconnect the

 

the operation time

until the lamp unit

power cord by

 

for the lamp unit is

cools down before

following the

 

nearing 1 800

turning the power

procedure on

 

hours (when

back on again.

page 24, and then

 

“LAMP POWER”

 

contact an

Remedy

has been set to

 

Authorized

“HIGH”). Ask your

 

Service Center.

 

 

 

dealer or an

 

 

 

Authorized

 

 

 

Service Center to

 

 

 

replace the lamp

 

 

 

unit.

 

 

 

 

 

 

NOTE:

BBe sure to disconnect the power cord by following the procedure given in “Turning off the power” on page 24 before carrying out any of the procedures in the “Remedy” column.

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

Cleaning

Use a vacuum cleaner to clean off any accumulated dust.

Air filter cover

NOTE:

BIf the dust cannot be cleaned by a vacuum cleaner, remove the air filter and soak it in water, and then wash out the dust by hand. Be sure to install the air filter after it has dried.

BDo not use detergent when washing the air filter.

BIf the dust cannot be removed by cleaning, it is time to replace the air filter. Please consult your dealer. Furthermore, if the lamp unit is being replaced, replace the air filter at this time also.

Replacement procedure

#Turn off the power and disconnect the power cord. Be sure to disconnect the power cord by following the procedure given on page 24.

$Gently turn the projector upside down, and then remove the air filter cover.

Air filter cover

%Replace the air filter, and then install the air filter cover.

Air filter

NOTE:

BBe sure to install the air filter before using the projector. If the projector is used without the air filter installed, dust and other foreign particles will be drawn into the projector, and malfunctions will result.

Care and maintenance

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Panasonic PT-LM1U operating instructions Cleaning and replacing the air filter, Replacement procedure, Remedy