Lamp And Temp Indicators; Managing The Indicated Problems - Panasonic PT-LW80NTE Operating Instructions Manual

LAMP and TEMP Indicators

Managing the indicated problems

If a problem should occur with the projector, the LAMP and/or TEMP indicators
will inform you. Manage the indicated problems as follow.
1. Confirm the status of all indicators and projector, and switch off the
projector in proper way.
See "Switching the projector on/off" on page 20.
2. Find out the cause of the problem by status of the LAMP and/or TEMP
indicators.
3. Follow the instruction for each indication below and solve the problem.
4. Turn on the projector in the correct way and confirm the indicator is not
indicating a problem any longer.
NOTE:
• If no problem is found or the problem remains, do not turn on the projector. Instead contact an Authorised Service Centre.
LAMP indicator
Indicator
Illuminating red
LAMP RUNTIME has
Problem
reached 2 800 hours.
Lamp unit will run out
Cause
soon and needs to be
replaced.
See "Replacing the Lamp
Remedy
unit" on page 46.
TEMP indicator
Illuminating red while projecting and the alert will be displayed.
Indicator
Flashing red and power is turned off
The temperature inside and/or outside the projector is abnormally high.
Problem
The ventilation openings
Cause
are covered.
Remove the object(s)
from the ventilation
Remedy
openings or clear around
the projector.
*1. The projector will perform 2 minutes with LOW setting at high elevation.
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Flashing red
LAMP circuit failure, abnormal function or the lamp unit is damaged.
The projector is switched
on again too soon.
Let the lamp unit cool
down and turn on the
projector after
90 seconds.
The projection may becomes darker than usual.
The internal fan operational noise may be louder than usual.
The room temperature is
too high.
Reinstall the projector in
temperature controlled
place. See page 52.
LAMP circuit failure,
Lamp unit is damaged.
abnormal function.
Switch off the projector
See "Replacing the Lamp
and contact an Authorised
unit" on page 46.
Service Centre.
The filter is excessively The projector is located at
dirty and the ventilation is 1 400 - 2 700 m (4 593 -
poor. 8 858 ft).
Clean the filter in the
Turn on the projector
proper method. See
and set the ALTITUDE to
page 45.
HIGH. See page 38.
LAMP TEMP
*1