Panasonic PT-52LCX65-K Operating Instructions Manual

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66Lamp replacement procedureTurn power off, wait until power indicator stopsblinking red, then disconnect the power cordfrom the wall outlet and confirm that the areaaround the lamp unit has cooled down.LAMP indicatorPOWER button/POWER indicator1d. Please wait more than one hour to cool the lampbefore replacing it.The lamp unit is sold separately. To purchasea replacement, call the Panasonic accessorydepartment, toll free at: 1-800-332-5368 (USA only).In Canada call 905-624-5505.Lamp unit Part No. : TY-LA1000-Kc. After the cooling fan has stopped, Disconnect thepower cord from the outlet.a. Press the POWER button on the Remote Control toturn off the power.b. Wait for about 1 minute until the cooling fan stops.• The lamp cooling fan will continue to operate forabout 1 minute after turning off the power. Do notunplug the power cord from the outlet until the fanhas stopped. Avoid interrupting the power line byusing circuit breakers or switchable power strips.Influences of frequent lighting, continuous light use forover 24 hours, the number of times lit, the length oftime between lightings, etc. may shorten lamp life.(Because of this, we recommend having areplacement lamp on hand.)WARNINGFailure to follow these warnings when replacing thelamp unit could result in personal injury:1) The lamp could rupture if dropped and lampfragments could cause injury.2) Because the lamp unit is hot immediately after itsuse, touching it may cause burns.Please allow the lamp to cool before handling orreplacing the lamp unit.3) If replacement of the lamp unit becomes necessaryduring the operation of the Projection Display, followthe procedure below.Lamp unit replacement periodThe Lamp is a consumable item and it’s life varies basedon individual usage. Panasonic warranties the originalLamp for a period of 90 (ninety) days from the date ofpurchase. Replacing the lamp is so easy that you can doit yourself. For the lamp replacement procedure, pleasesee the next page.• The unit will detect whenthe Lamp’s end of lifeis approaching and themessage (shown at right) willbe displayed.• The LAMP indicator light willbe lit when the Lamp’s end of life is approaching.Because of the possibility of injury, strictly followthe replacement procedure on the next page.This product has a High Intensity Discharge (HID)lamp that contains a small amount of mercury.Disposal of these materials may be regulated in yourcommunity due to environmental considerations.For disposal or recycling information please contactyour local authorities, or the Electronics IndustriesAlliance: CAUTIONe. [If you need to replace the lamp more urgently]• The Projection Display has a forced cooling feature. Afterthe POWER button is turned OFF, and during the firstminute of the normal cooling fan operation, press theVOL+ button on the Projection Display and the ▲ buttonon the Remote Control at same time for more than 5seconds. The cooling fan operates for about 10 minutes.Replacing the lamp unit• Please wait more than one hour for lamp replacement.If you need to replace the lamp more urgently,please see “e” at left.THE LAMP NEEDS TO BEREPLACED, AND THE LAMPHOUR METER NEEDS TO BERESET.