Panasonic PT-FW300E, Operating Instructions Manual

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Maintenance
TEMP, LAMP and FILTER Indicators
If a problem should occur with the projector, the TEMP , LAMP and/or
FILTER indicators will inform you. Manage the indicated problems as
follow.
1. Confirm the status of all indicators and projector, and switch off the
projector in proper way.
2. Find out the cause of the problem by status of the TEMP , LAMP
and/or FILTER indicators.
3. Follow the instruction for each indication below and solve the
problem.
4. Turn on the projector in the correct way and confirm the indicator is
not indicating a problem any longer.
J
LAMP indicator
J
TEMP indicator
J
FILTER indicator
When the FILTER indicator is flashing green, the Auto Cleaning Filter (ACF) is normally rolling up.
Managing the indicated problems
NOTE:
• If no problem is found or the problem remains, do not turn on the projector. Instead contact an Authorised Service Centre.
Indicator
Illuminating red Flashing red
Problem
RUNTIME of STATUS
in
the
PROJECTOR
SETUP
menu
has
reached 5 000 hours.
LAMP circuit failure, abnormal function or lamp unit is damaged.
Cause
Lamp unit will run out
soon and needs to be
replaced.
The MAIN POWER is
switched on again before
the lamp unit is cooled
enough. Lamp circuit failure,
abnormal function.
Lamp unit is damaged.
Remedy
See “Replacing the Lamp
unit” on page 50.
Let the lamp unit cool
down and turn on the
MAIN POWER after
90 seconds.
Contact an Authorised
Service Centre. See “Replacing the Lamp
unit” on page 50.
Indicator
Illuminating red while projecting and the alert will be displayed.
Flashing red and power is turned off
Problem
The temperature inside and/or outside the projector is abnormally high.
Cause
The ventilation openings are
covered.
The room temperature is too high.
The projector is located at high
elevations (above 1 400 - 2 700 m).
Remedy
Remove the object(s) from the
ventilation openings or clear
around the projector. Reinstall the projector in
temperature controlled place. See
page 60.
Turn on the projector
*1
and set the
HIGH ALTITUDE MODE to ON .
See page 44.
*1. The projector will perform only 2 minutes with OFF setting at high elevation.
Indicator
Illuminating red Flashing red Flashing orange Illuminating orange
Problem
REMAINING FILTER has
turned red. See page 43.
Detect no ACF or
abnormal ACF. The ACF cannot operate
properly.
REMAINING FILTER has
turned yellow. See
page 43.
Cause
ACF has been run out.
ACF is not attached or the
attached ACF is
dysfunctional.
Foreign object is blocking
the ACF operation.
ACF is running out.
Remedy
See “Replacing the Auto
Cleaning Filter (ACF)” on
page 51.
Attach the ACF or replace
to new ACF.
Remove the foreign
object or contact an
Authorised Service
Centre.
Prepare the ACF for
replacement.
LAMP FILTER TEMP