Panasonic PT-DS8500E User Manual

If a problem should occur with the projector, the indicators will inform you. Manage the indicated problems as 

follow.

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Lighting in red

Indicates the time 

for replacing the 

lamp unit.

Did you notice a “REPLACE 

 

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LAMP” message on the screen 

when turning on the projector 

power supply?

This lamp monitor lights up when the 

 

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lamp unit used hours have reached 

2 800 hours (when [HIGH] is selected 

as the [LAMP POWER] setting).

Request the dealer to replace the lamp 

 

z

unit.

Blinking in red  

(once)

Lamp unit is not 

installed.

Check the lamp unit 

 

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compartment.

Install the lamp unit.

 

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When lamp unit is installed and still 

 

z

having the indicator lights, contact to 

the dealer.

Blinking in red  

(3 times)

Error is detected 

in the lamp circuit.

Did you turn the power back 

 

z

on immediately after turning it 

off?

Wait until the lamp has cooled off, and 

 

z

then turn on the power.

Some error has arisen in the 

 

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lamp circuit.

Check for fluctuation (or drop) 

 

z

in the source voltage.

Turn off the MAIN POWER switch 

 

z

using the procedure on page 40 and 

consult the dealer.

If no problem is found or the problem remains, do not turn on the projector. Instead contact your dealer.

 

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Filter indicator (FILTER)

Temperature indicator (TEMP)

Lamp2 indicator (LAMP2)

Lamp1 indicator (LAMP1)

Power indicator  

(STANDBY (R) / ON (G))