Care And Replacement; Before Cleaning The Projector; Replacing Components; Cleaning The Projector - Panasonic PT-AE7000U Operating Instructions Manual

Care and replacement

Care and replacement

Before cleaning the projector /

replacing components

Attention
Turn off the <MAIN POWER> switch and disconnect
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the power plug from the wall outlet before cleaning the
projector/replacing components.
Follow the "Switching off the power" procedure when
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turning off the projector. (

Cleaning the projector

■ Cleaning the outer surface of the
projector
Wipe off dirt and dust gently with a soft dry cloth.
If it is difficult to remove the dirt, soak a cloth in water,
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wring the cloth well and then wipe the projector. Dry
the projector with a dry cloth.
Do not use petroleum benzene, thinner, any
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alcoholic solvent, or kitchen detergents. Using these
substances may result in changes or damage to the
surface of the projector.
When using a chemically treated cloth, follow the
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accompanying guidelines.
■ Cleaning the lens surface
If dirt or dust accumulates on the surface of the lens, it will
be enlarged and projected onto the screen.
Wipe dirt and dust from the front of the lens gently with a
clean, soft, and dry cloth.
Do not use a fluffy rag, or a greasy, wet, or dirty
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cloth.
Do not rub the lens harshly as this may damage the
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surface.
Attention
The lens is made of glass. It may break or crack if struck
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with a hard object or rubbed harshly. Please be careful
when handling the lamp.
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■ Air filter unit
If too much dust accumulates in the air filter the internal
temperature of the projector cannot be maintained at the
normal level. A confirmation message is displayed on the
screen, and at the same time <TEMP> illuminates red. The
power is cut off automatically after a while. Clean the filter
after every 100 hours of usage.
1) Remove the air filter cover.
Using a Phillips screwdriver to turn the fixing screw
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of the air filter cover until loose and remove the
cover.
Air filter cover fixing
screw
2) Remove the air filter unit.
Hold the grips on the air filter unit, and remove it
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from the projector.
Air filter unit
* After removing the air filter unit, remove any large build
ups of dirt or dust in the air filter unit bay and the air
intake port on the projector.
3) Vacuum dirt and dust from the air filter
unit.
Do not wash the air filter unit.
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Air filter cover
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Grips ( arrow engraved)