Panasonic PT-F100E Operating Instructions Manual

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ENGLISH - 41 MaintenanceTEMP, LAMP and FILTER IndicatorsIf a problem should occur with the projector, the TEMP, LAMP and/orFILTER indicators will inform you. Manage the indicated problems asfollow.1. Confirm the status of all indicators and projector, and switch off theprojector in proper way.2. Find out the cause of the problem by status of the TEMP, LAMPand/or FILTER indicators.3. Follow the instruction for each indication below and solve theproblem.4. Turn on the projector in the correct way and confirm the indicator isnot indicating a problem any longer.J LAMP indicatorJ TEMP indicatorJ FILTER indicatorWhen the FILTER indicator is flashing GREEN, the ARF is normally rolling up.Managing the indicated problemsNOTE:• If no problem is found or the problem remains, do not turn on the projector. Instead contact an Authorised Service Centre.Indicator Illuminating RED Flashing REDProblem LAMP RUNTIME hasreached 2 800 hours. LAMP circuit failure, abnormal function or Lamp unit is damaged.CauseLamp unit will run outsoon and needs to bereplaced.The MAIN POWER isswitched on againbefore the Lamp unitis cooled enough.LAMP circuit failure,abnormal function.Lamp unit isdamaged.Remedy See “Replacing theLamp unit” on page 43.Let the Lamp unit cooldown and turn on theMAIN POWER.Contact an AuthorisedService Centre.See “Replacing theLamp unit” on page 43.Indicator Illuminating RED and still projectingFlashing RED and POWER is turned offProblem The temperature inside and/or outside the projector is abnormally high.Cause The ventilationopenings are covered.The room temperatureis too high.The ARF is excessivelydirty and the ventilationis poor.The projector is locatedat high elevations(above 1 400 m).RemedyRemove the object(s)from the ventilationopenings or cleararound the projector.Reinstall the projectorin temperaturecontrolled place. Seepage 50.Replace the ARF in theproper method. Seepage 42.Turn on the projector*1and set theHIGHLAND to ON.See page 38.*1. The projector will perform only 2 minutes with OFF setting at high elevation.Indicator Illuminating RED Flashing RED Illuminating ORANGE Flashing ORANGEProblemFILTER REMAININGhas turned red. Seepage 36.The projector cannotdetect the ARF.The ARF cannotoperate properly.FILTER REMAININGhas turned yellow. Seepage 36.Cause ARF has been run out. ARF is not attached.Foreign object isblocking the ARFoperation.ARF is running out.RemedySee “Replacing theARF (Auto RollingFilter)” on page 42.Attach the ARF.Remove the foreignobject or contact anAuthorised ServiceCentre.Prepare the ARF forreplacement.POWER LAMP FILTERTEMP