Replacing The Lamp Unit - Panasonic PT-F100U Operating Instructions Manual

Replacing the Lamp unit

Before replacing the Lamp unit
Switch off the MAIN POWER and disconnect the power plug from the wall socket.
Make sure the Lamp unit and the surroundings are cooled enough.
Prepare a Phillips-head screwdriver.
Contact an Authorized Service Center to purchase a replacement Lamp unit (ET-LAF100).
When the projector is mounted in the ceiling, do not work directly under the projector or put your face closer
to the projector.
NOTE:
• 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 unauthorized lamp unit.
When to replace the Lamp unit
The Lamp unit is consumable and the brightness decreases by duration of usage. The LAMP indicator will
inform you of the replacement timing at 2 800 hours, and at 3 000 hours, the projector will be turned off. Those
figures are rough guidance and might be shortened by the usage conditions, characteristics of the Lamp unit,
environmental conditions, and so on. You can check the duration of usage time using LAMP RUNTIME in the
OPTION menu.
Indication
Over 2 800 hours
Over 3 000 hours
NOTE:
• 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, such as guaranteed time, see the instructions which is provided with the
Lamp unit.
• If the lamp usage time has passed 3 000 hours, the projector will switch to standby mode after approximately 10 minutes
of operation.
On screen
REPLACE LAMP
"REPLACEMENT LAMP" is displayed on
the upper left of the screen for 30 seconds.
"REPLACEMENT LAMP" is displayed on
the upper left of the screen, and it will stay
until you respond.
To clear the screen, press any button.
Care and Replacement
LAMP indicator
Illuminates RED.
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