Panasonic PT-LB30E Operating Instructions Manual

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E NGLISH-55 Care and maintenanceReplacing the lamp unitWarningWhen replacing the lamp, allow itto cool for at least one hourbefore handling it.B The lamp cover gets very hot,and touching it can cause burns.Notes on replacing the lampunitB 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 Dispose of the removed old lampwith the same care that would betaken with a fluorescent light.B A Phillips screwdriver isnecessary for removing the lampunit.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 2 000 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.The lamp will automatically shut offafter approximately 10 minuteswhen 2 000 hours of use have beenreached because of a much greaterchance of it exploding after thistime.NOTE:B The projector is not suppliedwith a replacement lamp unit.Please ask your dealer fordetails. Lamp unit productno.: ET-LAB30CAUTION:B Do not use any lamp unit otherthan the one with the productnumber indicated above.NOTE:B The usage hours explainedabove are for when “LAMPPOWER” in the “OPTION”menu has been set to “HIGH”and when “AI” in the“PICTURE” menu has been setto “OFF”. If “LAMP POWER” isset to “LOW”, or “AI” is set to“ON”, the life of the lamp canbe extended.B While 2 000 hours is theintended replacement interval,it is not a period of timecovered by warranty.