Panasonic PT-50LC14 User Guide
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Information
Replacing the lamp unit
Lamp replacement procedure
Turn power off, wait until power indicator stops
blinking red, then unplug the power cord from
the wall outlet and confi rm that the area around
the lamp unit has cooled down.
blinking red, then unplug the power cord from
the wall outlet and confi rm that the area around
the lamp unit has cooled down.
LAMP indicator
POWER button
/POWER
indicator
/POWER
indicator
• Please wait more than one hour for lamp replacement.
[If you need to replace the lamp more urgently]
• The Projection display has a forced cooling feature. After
[If you need to replace the lamp more urgently]
• The Projection display has a forced cooling feature. After
the POWER button is turned OFF, and during the fi rst
minute of the normal cooling fan operation, press the
VOL+ button on the projection display and ▲ button on
the remote control at same time for more than 5 seconds.
The cooling fan operates for about 10 minutes. The LAMP
indicator fl ashes red 5 times every 5 seconds.
minute of the normal cooling fan operation, press the
VOL+ button on the projection display and ▲ button on
the remote control at same time for more than 5 seconds.
The cooling fan operates for about 10 minutes. The LAMP
indicator fl ashes red 5 times every 5 seconds.
Remove the Front cover. Place your fi ngertips
under the Front cover and pull it from the
projection display.
under the Front cover and pull it from the
projection display.
Front cover
Loosen the Lamp cover screw.
First read caution and warning labels on lamp
cover. Then, loosen the lamp cover screw by
using a screwdriver.
First read caution and warning labels on lamp
cover. Then, loosen the lamp cover screw by
using a screwdriver.
Lamp cover handle
Screwdriver
Lamp cover screw
Loosen the lamp unit screw with a screwdriver.
Then, grasp the lamp unit as shown in the
diagram, and slowly remove from the projection
display.
Then, grasp the lamp unit as shown in the
diagram, and slowly remove from the projection
display.
Lamp unit screw
Lamp unit handle
• Because the lamp unit is hot immediately after its use,
touching it may cause burns.
• Please allow the lamp to cool before handling or replacing
the lamp unit.
Insert the new lamp unit being careful of the
insertion direction.
insertion direction.
• Press on the arrow mark making sure insertion is done
correctly.
Replace the Lamp unit and cover screws. Tighten
the lamp unit/cover screw with a screwdriver.
the lamp unit/cover screw with a screwdriver.
• Properly dispose of old lamp. Please see page 80.
Note
Attach the lamp unit and lamp unit housing door securely.
If the lamp unit and lamp unit housing door are not
attached securely, the protective circuit will be activated
and the lamp will not turn on.
If the lamp unit and lamp unit housing door are not
attached securely, the protective circuit will be activated
and the lamp will not turn on.
Replace the Front cover.
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CAUTION
After lamp replacement, you must reset the lamp
time. Refer to the instructions enclosed with the
lamp unit (Part No.: TY-LA1000).
time. Refer to the instructions enclosed with the
lamp unit (Part No.: TY-LA1000).