Panasonic PT-LZ370U Operating Instructions Manual

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Precautions for useENGLISH - 17 ImportantInformationCautions on use■ In order to get the picture quality▶z Draw curtains or blinds over windows and turn off any lights near the screen to prevent outside light or lightfrom indoor lamps from shining onto the screen, in order to obtain high-quality images with higher contrast.▶z Depending on the conditions of use, the screen may fluctuate due to the hot air from the air exhaust port orthe heated or cooled air from the air conditioner.Take care so that the exhaust from the projector or other equipment, or the air from the air conditioner doesnot blow toward the front of the projector.▶z The projection lens is thermally affected by the light from the light source, making the focus unstable in theperiod just after switching on. Focus stabilizes 30 minutes after video projection starts.■ Do not touch the surface of the projection lens with your bare hands.If the surface of the lens becomes dirty from fingerprints or anything else, this will be magnified and projectedonto the screen. Please put the lens cover (accessory) on the projector when you do not use it.■ LCD panelThe LCD panel is precision-made. Note that in rare cases, pixels of high precision could be missing or alwayslit. This is not a malfunction.Also, projecting a still image for extended periods of time may lead to afterimages on LCD panels. Please beaware that in some cases these afterimages may not disappear completely.■ Optical componentsIf using in an environment with a high temperature, or where dust or tobacco smoke is present, thereplacement cycle of optical components such as LCD panels and polarizing plates may shorten even afterless than one year of use. For more details, please consult your dealer.■ LampThe luminous source of the projector is a mercury lamp with high internal pressure.A high pressure mercury lamp has following characteristics.▶z The brightness of the lamp will decrease by duration of usage.▶z The lamp may burst with sound or shorten life by shock or chipping.▶z The life of the lamp varies greatly depending on individual specificities and usage conditions. In particular,continuous use over 12 hours and frequent on/off switching of the power greatly deteriorate the lamp andaffect the lamp life.▶z In rare cases, the lamp burst shortly after the projection.▶z The risk of bursting increases when the lamp is used beyond its replacement cycle. Make sure to replacethe lamp unit consistently.(When to replace the lamp unit ( page 103), Replacing the lamp unit ( page 104))▶z If the lamp bursts, gas contained inside of the lamp is released in a form of smoke.▶z It is recommended to store replacement lamps for contingency.© Panasonic Corporation 2011This product incorporates the following software:(1) the software which is developed independently by or for Panasonic Corporation(2) the software which is licensed under the GNU GENERAL PUBLIC LICENSE. and(3) the software which is licensed under the GNU LESSER GENERAL PUBLIC LICENSE.For the software categorized as (2) and (3), the license is available in accordance with GNU GENERAL PUBLIC LICENSE andGNU LESSER GENERAL PUBLIC LICENSE respectively. As for the terms and conditions, please refer to the software license ofthe supplied CD-ROM.If you wish to ask any questions as to the software, please contact (sav.pj.gpl.pavc@ml.jp.panasonic.com) by email.