Panasonic PT-LW80NTE User Manual

The lamp unit, ET-LAB80 is consumable and you must replace it regularly. It is recommended that a qualified 
technician carry the lamp unit replacement and consult with an Authorised Service Centre.

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When the lamp is consumed, the brightness may decrease over time. 3 000 hours of use is the replacing 
timing as rough guided, and that might be shortened by the usage conditions, characteristics of the lamp unit 
or environmental conditions. You can find the duration of usage time by checking LAMP RUNTIME in OPTION 
menu.

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Contact an Authorised Service Centre to purchase a replacement lamp unit (ET-LAB80).

 

Switch off the projector and disconnect the mains plug from the mains socket.

 

Wait for more than 1 hour and make sure the lamp unit and the surroundings are cooled enough.

 

Prepare a Phillips-head screwdriver.

 

When the projector is mounted in the ceiling, do not work directly under the projector or put your face closer 
to the projector.

On screen

LAMP indicator

Displays “REPLACE LAMP” on the upper 
left of the screen for 30 seconds.

Illuminates red.

Displays “REPLACE LAMP” on the upper 
left of the screen, and it will stay until you 
respond. Press any button to clear the 
screen.

• The guide times, 2 800 and 3 000 hours, are rough estimates based on certain conditions and is not a guaranteed time.
• For more information about the lamp unit and its guaranteed time, see the instructions which is provided with the lamp 

unit.

• Do not use a lamp unit over 3 000 hours. Failure to observe this may result in explosion of the lamp.

• Prior to replacing the lamp unit, allow it to cool down to prevent the risk of burns, damage and other hazards.
• Do not attempt replacement with an unauthorised lamp unit.

REPLACE LAMP