3 Remove the air filter cover.
Cleaning the Air
Filter
The air filter should be cleaned every 500 hours.
Remove dust from the outside of the ventilation holes with a vacuum cleaner when the message “Please clean the filter” appears in the display.
500 hours are approximate. This value varies depending on the environment or how the projector is used.
4 Remove the air filter.
When it becomes difficult to remove the dust from the filter with a vacuum cleaner, remove the air filter and wash it.
1 Turn off the power and unplug the power cord.
2 Place a protective sheet (cloth) beneath the projector and turn the projector over.
5 Wash the air filter with a mild detergent solution and dry it in a shaded place.
6 Attach the air filter and replace the cover.
Notes
•If you neglect to clean the air filter, dust may accumulate, clogging it. As a result, the temperature may rise inside the unit, leading to a possible malfunction or fire.
•If the dust cannot be removed from the air filter, replace the air filter with the supplied new one.
•Be sure to attach the air filter cover firmly. Otherwise, dust may accumulate inside the projector, leading to a possible malfunction.
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