Lamp And Warning Indicators; When An Indicator Lights Up - Panasonic PT-VW340 Series Operating Instructions (Functional Manual)

LAMP and WARNING Indicators

When an indicator lights up

If a problem should occur inside the projector, the <LAMP> and/or <WARNING> indicators will inform you. Manage the
indicated problems as follow.
Attention
f Before you take a remedial measure, follow the procedure of switching the power off indicated in "Powering Off the
Æ
projector". ( page 43)
<LAMP> indicator
<WARNING> indicator
LAMP indicator
Indicator status Lighting in red
Time to replace the lamp unit.
Status
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( page 118)
f Was [REPLACE LAMP] displayed
when you turned on the power?
f The indicator lights up when the
Check
runtime of the lamp unit has reached
4 000 hours (when [LAMP POWER] is
set to [NORMAL]).
Remedy f Replace the lamp unit.
Note
f Contact your dealer for repair services when <LAMP> indicator persists to light and blink after taking these measurements.
WARNING indicator
Indicator status Lighting in red
Status Internal temperature is high (warning).
f Is the air intake/exhaust port blocked?
Check f Is the room temperature high?
f Is the air filter unit clogged?
f Remove any objects that are blocking the air intake / exhaust port.
f Install the projector in a location with an ambient temperature of 0 °C
(32 °F) to 40 °C (104 °F).
Remedy
f Do not use the projector at high altitudes of 2 700 m (8 858') or higher
above sea level.
f Replace the air filter unit. (
Note
f Contact your dealer for repair services when <WARNING> indicator persists to light and blink after taking these
measurements.
Chapter 5 Maintenance - LAMP and WARNING Indicators
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page 116)
Blinking in red
A problem is detected in the lamp or the power supply for the
lamp.
f Have you turned on the
power again immediately
after turning it off?
f Wait a while until the
luminous lamp cools off,
and then turn on the power.
Blinking in red
Internal temperature is high
(standby status).
f Some error has occurred in
the lamp circuit. Check for
fluctuation (or drop) in the
source voltage.
f Turn off the projector, and
unplug the AC power cord,
and consult your dealer.
Blinking in red (Slow)
The projector detects an
abnormal condition and
cannot be turned on.
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f If the projector is turned off
again, unplug the AC power
cord and contact the dealer
or the service center for
service and checkup.
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