53The removable air filter prevents dust from accumulating on the surface of the projection lens and projection mirror. Shouldthe air filter become clogged with dust particles, it will reduce the cooling fan's effectiveness and may result in internal heatbuild up and reduce the life of the projector.To clean the air filter, follow the cleaning procedures below:1. Turn the POWER ON/OFF button OFF.2. Remove the air filter cover.3. Remove the air filter and sponge from the filter cover.4. Clean the air filter with a vacuum cleaner.5. Replace the air filter and sponge. Make sure that air filter cover is fullyinserted.Do not clean with water. Doing so may damage the air filter.Do not operate the projector with air filter removed.RECOMMENDATIONTO ENJOY PICTURE IMAGE, USE THE PROJECTOR IN THE CLEANENVIRONMENT. USAGE IN THE CLEAN ENVIRONMENT IS RECOMMENDED.When used under the dusty or smoky conditions, dust may accumulate on the liquidcrystal panel and lens inside it, and may resultantly be projected on the screen togetherwith the picture.When the above symptoms are noticed contact the place where your authorized dealeror service station for the cleaning.TEMPERATUREWARNINGINDICATORAIR FILTERCOVERAIR FILTERSPONGEAIR FILTERCOVERThe TEMPERATURE WARNING INDICATOR flashes red when the internaltemperature of the projector exceeds the normal temperature.Possible causes for the temperature warning may be :1. Ventilation slots of the projector are blocked. In such an event, repositionthe projector so that ventilation slots are not obstructed.2. Air filter is clogged with dust particles. Remove dust from the air filter byfollowing instructions in the Air Filter Care and Cleaning section above.3. If temperature warning indicator remains on after performing the checkslisted above, cooling fan/internal circuits may be malfunctioning. Requestservice from an authorized dealer or service station.APPENDIXMAINTENANCETEMPERATURE WARNING INDICATORAIR FILTER CARE AND CLEANING