Panasonic PT-AE8000U User Manual

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Switching the projector on/off
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Basic Operation
Switching on the projector
Check external device connections before switching the projector on.
Power indicator
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3) 
5) 
1)  Connect the power cord to the projector.
2)  Connect the power plug to an outlet.
3)  Press the <ON> side of the <MAIN POWER> 
switch to turn on the power.
 
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The power indicator illuminates or flashes red.
4)  Remove the lens cover.
 
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Be sure to remove the lens cover before starting 
projection.
5)  Press the power 
<   / 
>
 button.
 
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The power indicator illuminates green after flashing 
for a while and projection starts.
Attention
 
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Using the projector while the lens cover is attached 
causes the device to heat up and can result in a fire.
Note
 
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When starting up the projector, a small rattling sound 
may be heard or when the luminous lamp is lit a tinkling 
sound may be heard, but this is not a malfunction.
 
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During video projection, the cooling fan operates and 
makes a sound. This fan sound may change with 
ambient temperature and becomes louder when the lamp 
is turned on.
 
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Setting the [LAMP POWER] in the [OPTION] menu to 
[ECO] reduces operation sounds. (
 page 81)
 
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When the lamp is turned off and immediately turned back 
on again, the video may temporarily flicker slightly at the 
start of projection due to lamp characteristics. This is not 
a malfunction.