-9-MaintenanceTurn off the projector, and unplug the AC power cordfrom the AC outlet.First, clean up the dust on the projector and around theair vents.12Press d downwards on the filter cover to release thelatch and open the filter cover.3Put the new one back into the position and close thefilter cover. Make sure that the filter cartridge is properlyand fully inserted.5CAUTIONMake sure the filter cartridge is inserted in theprojector. If the filter cartridge is not inserted, theprojector cannot be turned on. Make sure the filtercover is closed when using the projector.Do not put anything into the air vents. Doing so mayresult in malfunction of the projector.4Reset the filter counter and the scroll counter. Seenext page.6Replacing the Filter CartridgePull out the filter cartridge. When taking out the filtercartridge, put your finger on the filter cartridge’s tab andthen pull.RECOMMENDATIONWe recommend avoiding dusty/smoky environmentswhen operating the projector. Usage in these environ-ments may cause a poor image quality.When using the projector under dusty or smoky conditions,dust may accumulate on a lens, liquid crystal panels, or op-tical elements inside the projector. Such condition may de-grade the quality of the projected image.When the symptoms above are noticed, contact your autho-rized dealer or service station for proper cleaning.ORDER REPLACEMENT FILTER CARTRIDGEType No. POA-FIL-080Service Parts No.: 610 346 9034Connect the AC power cord to the projector and turnon the projector.7Filter prevents dust from accumulating on the optical elements inside the projector. Should the filter becomes cloggedwith dust particles, it will reduce cooling fans’ effectiveness and may result in internal heat buildup and adversely af-fect the life of the projector. This projector has an electrically operated filter which helps you to replace the filter easily.The projector monitors the condition of the filter at all time and replaces a filter with a new one automatically when itdetects the clogging.If the projector detects that the filter is clogged and no scroll is left in the filter cartridge, a Filter cartridge replacementicon appears on the screen and the WARNING FILTER indicator on the top panel lights up. When you see this icon,replace the filter cartridge and reset the Filter counter and the Scroll counter.Filter coverLatchFilter cartridgeTab