Panasonic PT-AE8000U User Manual
Switching the projector on/off
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Basic Operation
Switching the projector on/off
Power cord
Use the power cord included to prevent removal of the power cord and make sure it is fully inserted into
the projector.
Make sure the <MAIN POWER> switch is on the <OFF> side before connecting the power cord.
Use the power cord included and ensure that it is fully inserted.
For power cord handling details, see “Read this first!”. (
pages
6
to
13)
■ Connecting
Fully insert until the tabs on the left
and right make a click sound.
■ Disconnecting
Pull out while pushing on the tabs on
the sides.
Power indicator
The power indicator indicates the power status.
Check the status of the power indicator <ON (G) / STANDBY (R)>
before operating the projector.
Indicator status
Status
No illumination or flashing
Main power is switched off.
Red
Lit
Power is switched off. (Standby mode.)
Press the power < / | > button to start projection.
* Does not operate when the lamp indicator or temperature indicator is flashing.
Flashing
Power is switched off (standby mode) and the [POWER ON LINK] is set to
[YES] in the VIERA Link settings.
For details about [POWER ON LINK], see [POWER ON LINK] (
page 82).
Green
Flashing
The projector is preparing to project.
Projection starts after a brief pause.
Lit
Projecting.
Orange
Lit
Preparing to switch off the power.
The power is switched off after a while. (Changes to the standby mode.)
Flashing
The power < / | > button is switched on again in the power off preparation
mode.
Preparing to project. Projection starts after a brief pause.
Attention
z
The internal fan operates and cools the projector while it is preparing to power off (when the power indicator is illuminated
orange). Do not switch the main power off or remove the power cord.
Note
z
When the power < / | > button is pressed while the projector is in the power off preparation mode, it may take some time
to enter projection mode.
z
The projector consumes approx. 0.08 W of electrical power even when the power is off (when the power indicator is
illuminated red).
z
Power consumption when the power indicator flashes red is almost the same as when the lamp is illuminated red.
Power indicator