Panasonic PT-50LC13 User Manual
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• 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 the POWER button is turned OFF, and sometime during about the
[ 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 sometime during about the
fi rst minute of the normal cooling fan operation, press the VOL+ button on the projection display and the ▲ button on the
Remote control at same time for more than 5 seconds. The cooling fan operates for about 10 minutes.
Remote control at same time for more than 5 seconds. The cooling fan operates for about 10 minutes.
The lamp unit is sold separately. To purchase a replacement, call the Panasonic accessory department, toll
free at: 1-800-332-5368.
Lamp unit Part No. : TY-LA1000
free at: 1-800-332-5368.
Lamp unit Part No. : TY-LA1000
Lamp unit replacement period
• When the stipulated time is reached, “THE LAMP NEEDS TO BE REPLACED, •••” will be
displayed for about 5 minutes.
• The LAMP indicator lights red.
c. After the cooling fan has stopped, Unplug the power cord from the outlet.
a. Press the POWER button on the remote control unit to turn off the power.
b. Wait for about 1 minute until the cooling fan stops.
• The lamp cooling fan will continue to operate for about 1 minute after turning off the power. Do not unplug
the power cord from the outlet until the fan has stopped. Avoid interrupting the power line by using circuit
breakers or switchable power strips.
breakers or switchable power strips.
Due to the characteristics and use conditions of in di vid u al lamps, the lamp may cease to light before the stated
lamp life.
Infl uences of fre quent light ing, continuous light use for over 24 hours, the number of times lit, the length of time
between lightings, etc. may shorten lamp life.
(Because of this, we recommend having a replacement lamp on hand.)
lamp life.
Infl uences of fre quent light ing, continuous light use for over 24 hours, the number of times lit, the length of time
between lightings, etc. may shorten lamp life.
(Because of this, we recommend having a replacement lamp on hand.)
Refer to the instructions enclosed with the lamp unit (Part No.: TY-LA1000) when replacing the lamp.
The lamp has a maximum life of about 10 000 hours.
Replacing the lamp unit
THE LAMP NEEDS TO BE
REPLACED, AND THE LAMP
HOUR METER NEEDS TO BE
RESET.
EXIT
WARNING
Failure to follow these warnings when replacing the lamp unit could result in personal injury:
1) The high-pressure lamp could explode if not properly handled and lamp fragments could cause injury.
2) Because the temperature of the lamp unit is elevated immediately after its use, touching it may cause burns.
2) Because the temperature of the lamp unit is elevated immediately after its use, touching it may cause burns.
Please allow the lamp to cool before handling or replacing the lamp unit.
3) Handle the old lamp unit carefully. It can explode if not handled with care.
4) Wear gloves and safety eyeglasses when replacing the lamp unit.
5) If replacement of the lamp unit becomes necessary during the operation of the TV, follow the procedure below
4) Wear gloves and safety eyeglasses when replacing the lamp unit.
5) If replacement of the lamp unit becomes necessary during the operation of the TV, follow the procedure below
to turn off the power and wait until the lamp unit cools completely.