When The Temp Indicator And The Lamp Indicator Are Illuminated - Panasonic PT-AE500U Operating Instructions Manual

When the TEMP indicator and the
LAMP indicator are illuminated
There are two indicators on the control panel of the projector which give
information about the operating condition of the projector. These indicators
illuminate or flash to warn you about problems that have occurred inside the
projector, so if you notice that one of the indicators is on, turn off the power
and check the tabie below for the cause of the problem.
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Indicator
display
Problem
Illuminated (red)
(Lamp unit on)
The surrounding
temperature or the
temperature inside
the projector has
become unusually
high.
Flashing (red)
(Lamp unit on)
The temperature
inside the projector
has become
dangerously high, or
the temperature has
suddenly changed.
Flashing (red)
(Lamp unit off)
The surrounding
temperature or the
temperature inside
the projector has
become dangerously
high, causing the
lamp unit to
automatically shut
off.
m The ventilation holes may be covered.
Possible m The ambient temperature in the place of use may be too high.
cause m The air filter may be blocked.
Remedy
m Uncover the ventilation holes.
m Set up the projector in a place where the temperature is
between 0 °C (32 _F) and 40 "C (104 "F) and the humidity is
between 20% and 80% (with no condensation). [If you set the
"FAN CONTROL" to "HIGH _ (page 43), set up the projector in a
place where the temperature is between 0 °C (32 _F) and 35 °C
(95 °F) and the humidity is between 20% and 80% (with no
condensation).]
m Turn off the MAIN POWER switch by following the procedure
on page 24, and then clean the air filter. (Refer to page 46.)
Indicator
Illuminated (red) Flashing (red)
display
It is nearly time to An abnormality has been detected in the lamp
Problem replace the lamp circuit.
unit.
m Does "REPLACE • The power may • There may be an
LAMP _ appear on have been turned abnormality in the
Possible the screen after on straight away lamp circuit.
cause the projector is after it was turned
turned on? off.
Remedy
m This occurs when
the operation time
for the lamp unit is
nearing 1 800
hours (when
"LAMP POWER"
has been set to
"HIGH'). Ask your
dealer or an
Authorized
Service Center to
replace the lamp
unit.
• Wait for a whUe
until the lamp unit
cools down before
turning the power
back on again.
• Turn offthe MAIN
POWER switch by
following the
procedure given
on page 24, and
then contact an
Authorized
Service Center.
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