Panasonic PT-AX100U User Manual

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TEMP and LAMP Indicators
If a problem should occur with the projector, the TEMP and/or LAMP indicators will alert you. Respond to the alert 
as follows.
1. Confirm the POWER indicator status and turn off the projector in the proper way.
2. Find out the cause of the problem.
3. Follow the instructions 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.
TEMP indicator
LAMP indicator
Controlling alerts
NOTE:
  If no problem is found or the problem remains, do not turn on the projector. Instead contact an Authorized 
Service Center.
Indicator and 
projector
  Illuminating RED and still projecting
  Flashing RED and POWER is turned off
Problem
The temperature inside and/or outside the projector is abnormally high.
Cause
The ventilation ports are 
covered.
The room temperature is too 
high.
The Air filter is excessively 
dirty and the ventilation is 
poor.
Remedy
Remove the object(s) from 
the ventilation ports or clear 
around the projector.
Reinstall the projector at a 
temperature controlled place.
See “Setting up” on page 14.
Clean or replace the Air filter
in the proper way. See 
“Cleaning the Air filter” on 
page 37.
Indicator
  Illuminating RED
  Flashing RED
Problem
LAMP RUNTIME has reached 1 800 hours 
(with LAMP POWER set to NORMAL).
LAMP circuit failure or abnormal function.
Cause
Lamp unit will run out soon and needs to be 
replaced.
The projector is switched off incorrectly.
Remedy
Replace the Lamp unit. See “Before 
replacing the Lamp unit” on page 38.
  Let the LAMP cool down and turn on the 
projector.
  If the POWER does not turn on, contact an 
Authorized Service Center.
LAMP indicator
TEMP indicator