Panasonic PT-AE200U Operating Instructions Manual

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54-ENGLISH ENGLISH -55 OthersLamp unit replacement procedureNOTE:B If the lamp usage time has passed 2000 hours (when LAMP POWER hasbeen set to “HIGH”), the projector will switch to standby mode afterapproximately 10 minutes of operation. The steps * to - on the nextpage should thus be completed within 10 minutes.# Turn off the MAIN POWERswitch according to theprocedure given in “Turning offthe power” on page 23, andthen disconnect the powercord plug from the wall outletand check that the area aroundthe lamp unit has cooled down.$ Use a Phillips screwdriver toturn the lamp unit cover fixingscrews at the bottom of theprojector, and then remove thelamp unit cover from theprojector.% Use a Phillips screwdriver to loosenthe two lamp unit fixing screws untilthe screws turn freely. Then holdthe handle of the lamp unit andgently pull it out from the projector.& Insert the new lamp unit whilemaking sure that the directionof insertion is correct, and thenuse a Phillips screwdriver tosecurely tighten the lamp unitfixing screws.Lamp indicator warninglightOn-screen displayThe lamp indicatorilluminates red even ifthe projector is instandby mode.Displayed for 30seconds. Pressing anybutton will clear thedisplay.More than 1800 hoursThis display cannot becleared at all, no matterwhich button is pressed.More than 2000 hours(The lamp will turn offautomatically about 10minutes after turning onthe power.)Lamp unit coverHandleLamp unit coverfixing screwsLamp unit fixing screwsReplacing the lamp unitWarningWhen replacing the lamp, allow itto cool for at least one hourbefore handling it.B The lamp cover gets very hot,and contact with it can causeburns.Notes on replacing thelamp unitB The light generating lamp ismade of glass, so dropping it orallowing it to hit hard objects maycause it to burst. Be careful whenhandling the lamp.B After having removed the oldlamp, carelessly discarding it cancause the lamp to burst. Disposeof the lamp with the same carethat would be taken with afluorescent light.B A Phillips screwdriver isnecessary for removing the lampunit. Make sure that your handsare not slippery when using thescrewdriver.Lamp unit replacementperiodThe lamp is a consumable product.Even when the full life of the bulbhas not been exhausted, thebrightness of the light will graduallydecline. Therefore periodicreplacement of the lamp isnecessary.The intended lamp replacementinterval is 2000 hours, but it ispossible that the lamp may need tobe replaced earlier due to variablessuch as a particular lamp'scharacteristics, usage conditionsand the installation environment.Early preparation for lampreplacement is encouraged.A lamp that has exceeded 2000hours of use has a much greaterchance of exploding. In order toprevent the lamp from exploding,the lamp will be automatically shutoff when 2000 hours of use havebeen reached.NOTE:B The usage hours explainedabove are for use when the HIGHsetting has been selected forLAMP POWER in the OPTIONmenu. If the LOW setting isselected, the brightness of thelamp will be less and life of thelamp can be extended.B While 2000 hours is the intendedreplacement interval, it is not aperiod of time covered bywarranty.NOTE:B If you need the lamp replacement, please purchase the lamp unit fromour customer service.Lamp unit product no.: ET-LAE100CAUTION:B Do not use any lamp unit other than the one with the product numberindicated above.