Replacing The Lamp Unit - Panasonic PT-43LC14 Operating Instructions Manual

Replacing the lamp unit

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
Lamp unit replacement period
The Lamp is a consumable item and it's life varies based on individual usage.
Panasonic warranties the original Lamp for a period of 1 year from the date of
purchase.
• The unit will detect when the Lamp's end of life is approaching and the following message
will be displayed.
• The LAMP indicator light will be lit when the Lamp's end of life is approaching.
Influences of frequent lighting, 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.)
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.
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.
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.
c. After the cooling fan has stopped, Unplug the power cord from the outlet.
• 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
first minute of the normal cooling fan operation, press the VOL+ button on the projection display and the
Remote control at same time for more than 5 seconds. The cooling fan operates for about 10 minutes.
Refer to the instructions enclosed with the lamp unit (Part No.: TY-LA1000) when replacing the lamp.
THE LAMP NEEDS TO BE
REPLACED, AND THE LAMP
HOUR METER NEEDS TO BE
RESET.
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