Panasonic PT-F200U User Manual

If a problem should occur with the projector, the LAMP, TEMP 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 LAMP, TEMP 

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.

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When the FILTER indicator is flashing GREEN, the ARF is normally rolling up.

• If no problem is found or the problem remains, do not turn on the projector. Instead contact an Authorized Service Center.

 

Illuminating RED

 

Flashing RED

LAMP RUNTIME has 
reached 4 800 hours.

LAMP circuit failure, abnormal function or Lamp unit is damaged.

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.

Let the Lamp unit cool 
down and turn on the 
MAIN POWER after 
90 seconds.

Contact an Authorized 
Service Center.

 

Illuminating RED while projecting and the alert will be displayed.

 

Flashing RED and POWER is turned off

The temperature inside and/or outside the projector is abnormally high.

The ventilation openings 
are covered.

The room temperature is 
too high.

The ARFis excessively 
dirty and the ventilation is 
poor.

The projector is located at 
high elevations 1 400 - 
2 700 m (4 539 - 8 858 ft).

Remove the object(s) 
from the ventilation 
openings or clear around 
the projector.

Reinstall the projector in 
temperature controlled 
place. See page 48.

Replace the ARF in the 
proper method. See 
page 40.

Turn on the projector

*1

 

and set the HIGHLAND to 
ON. 

*1. The projector will perform only 2 minutes with OFF setting at high elevation.

 

Illuminating RED

 

Flashing RED

 

Illuminating ORANGE

 

Flashing ORANGE

FILTER REMAINING has 
turned red. See page 34.

The projector cannot 
detect the ARF.

The ARF cannot operate 
properly.

FILTER REMAINING has 
turned yellow. See 
page 34.

ARF has been run out.

ARF is not attached.

Foreign object is blocking 
the ARF operation.

ARF is running out and 
the remaining time is 
about 240 hours.

Attach the ARF.

Remove the foreign 
object or contact an 
Authorized Service 
Center.

Prepare the ARF for 
replacement.