Light Source And Temperature Indicators; When An Indicator Lights Up - Panasonic PT-VMZ40 Operating Instructions Manual

Chapter 6 Maintenance - Light source and temperature indicators

Light source and temperature indicators

When an indicator lights up

If a problem should occur inside the projector, the light source indicator <LIGHT> and the temperature indicator
<TEMP> will inform you by lighting or blinking. Check the status of the indicators and remedy the indicated
problems as follows.
Attention
f Before you take a remedial measure, follow the procedure of switching the power off indicated in "Switching off the projector" (x page 47).
Light source indicator <LIGHT>
Indicator status
Some of the elements of the light
Status source are defective and the light
output has decreased.
Disconnect the power cord plug from the outlet, and switch the power on again. The light source indicator <LIGHT>
Solution
may not light up or blink.
Note
f If the light source indicator <LIGHT> continues to light or blink even after the measure is taken, switch off the projector and remove the
power cord plug from the outlet, then ask your dealer for repair.
Temperature indicator <TEMP>
Indicator status
The air filter is clogged, internal temperature is
Status
high (warning).
f Is the air intake/exhaust port blocked?
Check f Is the room temperature high?
f Is the air filter unit dirty?
f Remove any objects that are blocking the air intake/ exhaust port.
f Use the projector in an appropriate operating environment temperature
Remedy
f Do not use the projector at high altitudes of 2 700 m (8 858') or higher above sea
level.
f Clean or replace the air filter unit. (x page 125)
*1 For details of operating environment temperature of the projector, refer to "Operating environment temperature" (x page 145).
Note
f If the temperature indicator <TEMP> is still lighting or blinking after taking the preceding measures, ask your dealer for repair.
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Temperature indicator <TEMP>
Light source indicator <LIGHT>
Lighting in red
The light source does not light up, or the light source turns off while the
projector is in use.
Lighting in red
Blinking in red
(2 times)
Blinking in red
The air filter is clogged, internal
temperature is high (standby
status).
.
*1
Blinking in red
(3 times)
Blinking in red (Slow)
The projector detects an
abnormal condition and cannot
be turned on.
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f Unplug the AC power cord
and contact the dealer or the
service center for service and
checkup.