Chapter 2 Getting Started — Removing/attaching the projection lens48 - ENGLISHRemoving/attaching the projection lensRemoving and attaching methods of the projection lens are same for both standard zoom lenses and optionallenses.Move the lens position to the home position before replacing or removing the projection lens. (x page 68)Attentionf Replace the projection lens after turning off the projector.f Do not touch the electric contacts of the projection lens. Dust or dirt may cause poor contact.f Do not touch the surface of the projection lens with your bare hands.f Before attaching the projection lens, remove the lens cover attached to the projection lens.f Before attaching the projection lens, remove the lens hole cover (only model with the lens sold separately) and the lens cover attached tothe projection lens.f Panasonic takes no responsibility for any damage or malfunction of the product resulting from the use of projection lenses which are notmanufactured by Panasonic. Always use the standard zoom lens supplied with the projector or the specified projection lens.Removing the projection lensRemove the projection lens using the following procedure.Top slide coverLens release leverFig. 1 Fig. 2Top slide cover fixing screwProjection lens1) Slide the top slide cover. (Fig. 1)f Turn the top slide cover fixing screw (x 1) counterclockwise until it turns freely using a Philipps screwdriver,and slowly slide the top slide cover.2) While pressing the lens release lever, turn the projection lens counterclockwise to the end, andremove the projection lens. (Fig. 2)Attentionf Store the removed projection lens where it will be free from vibration and impact.