Notification For Service Operation; Before Service Operation - Panasonic PT-AE8000U Service Manual

5. Notification for service operation

5. 1. Before service operation

5. 1. 1. LCD panel
1. The display unit of this projector comprises three LCD panels. Although an LCD panel is a product of high precision
technology, some of the pixels on the projected image may be missing or constantly lit.
Please note that this is not a malfunction.
2. Displaying a still image for a longer time may result in an after-image on the LCD panels.
If this happens, display the all white screen in the test pattern for an hour or more.
5. 1. 2. Lamp unit
* Lamp unit as an optional accessories, distribution through commercial channel.
Replacement lamp unit : ET-LAA410
* Do not use any other lamp unit than indicated above.
1. Be careful for handling the lamp because it is made of glass and might be
exploded by hitting hard object or fall in down.
2. Philips driver is required for replacing the lamp.
3. When replacing the lamp, make sure to grasp the handle portion of the lamp unit.
4. The lamp might be exploded. Be careful for the case that the blown glasses are scattered around.
The replacement operation should be done with the highest care.
When the projector is set on the ceiling, make sure not to work just under the lamp unit or not to be closer to the lamp.
5. When throwing the lamp away, consult local municipalities about the way to do.
[Attention]
Please read carefully the page 'CAUTIONS FOR THE SAFETY', 'BEFORE USING', 'CHECK AND REPLACEMENT OF
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PARTS' on the instruction book to know about lamp unit, how to use lamp and how to replace the lamp unit.
5. 1. 3. Air filter unit
* Clean the Air filter after every 100 hours of usage.
* A replacement air filter kit (TXFKN01RYNZP) is provided with a replacement lamp unit, ET-LAA410.
1. If the air filter is excessively dirty, the internal temperature of the projector increases and may cause malfunction.
2. Do not use the projector without attaching the air filter.
3. The air filter should be replaced when cleaning is ineffective and when replacing the lamp unit.
5. 1. 4. Repair operation
1. When electrifying the projector for the check and adjustment with top case taken off, the strong light emits from
the lighting cover and its around.
Wear the anti -ultraviolet rays glasses and shade.
2. While the fan is working, do not pull the plug out nor disconnect the breaker.
* When the monitor of power supply lamp turns red and the fan stops, disconnecting can be done.
3. Repair should be done with the power supply off.
* When replacing the print board, the internal electrical parts can be broken by the static electricity of clothes or
human body. Be careful of static electricity and wear the anti-static electricity globes.
4. After finishing the repair, check whether it works properly or not.
5. Check the image with 10 steps or gray scales that can show the gradation and perform self-check.
Air Filter Kit
(TXFKN01RYNZP)
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