Panasonic PT-L300U User Manual

There are two indicators on the control panel of the projector which give
information about the operating condition of the projector. These indicators
illuminate or flash to warn you about problems that have occurred inside the
projector, so if you notice that one of the indicators is on, turn off the power
and check the table below for the cause of the problem.

Flashing (red)

(Lamp unit on)

The surrounding
temperature or the
temperature inside
the projector has
become unusually
high.

Illuminated (red)

(Lamp unit on)

The temperature
inside the projector
has become
dangerously high, or
the temperature has
suddenly changed.

B The ventilation holes may be covered.
B The ambient temperature in the place of use may be too high.
B The air filter may be blocked.

B Uncover the ventilation holes.
B Set up the projector in a place where the temperature is

between 0 °C (32 °F) and 40 °C (104 °F) and the humidity is
between 20% and 80% (with no condensation). [If you set the
FAN CONTROL to “HIGH” (page 40), set up the projector in a
place where the temperature is between 0 °C (32 °F) and 35 °C
(95 °F) and the humidity is between 20% and 80% (with no
condensation).]

B Turn off the MAIN POWER switch by following the procedure

on page 23, and then clean the air filter (refer to page 53).

The surrounding
temperature or the
temperature inside
the projector has
become dangerously
high, causing the
lamp unit to be
automatically shut
off.

Flashing (red)

(Lamp unit off)

Errors may be displayed while using an SD memory card. If an error occurs,
check the following table for a description of the error.

B There is no SD memory card inserted.

B The inserted card does not match the required

specifications, for example the format is different.

B The data is not compatible and cannot be played

back.

B The data could not be saved onto the card. Check if

the SD memory card is write-protected, or if it has
enough free space available.

B If “ERROR” is displayed instead of a thumbnail

image, it means that the image cannot be displayed
because there is no data or the data is incompatible.

B If “?” is displayed instead of a thumbnail image, it

means that only the thumbnail data cannot be found.

B An error occurred during an operation. If the problem

cannot be reset by pressing the SD MENU button,
turn off the projector’s power while referring to
“Turning off the power” on page 23, and then turn the
power back on again.

B The data cannot be read from the card.

B The SD memory card does not contain any data that

can be played back by the projector.

NOTE:
B Press the SD MENU button to clear an error display.
B A 2-digit error code will be displayed with an error display.

You may need the error code when asking for service.