Panasonic PT-F200U Projector User Manual


 
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Maintenance
LAMP, TEMP and ARF Indicators
If a problem should occur with the projector, the LAMP, TEMP and/or
FILTER indicators will inform you. Manage the indicated problems as
follow.
1. Confirm the status of all indicators and projector, and switch off the
projector in proper way.
2. Find out the cause of the problem by status of the LAMP, TEMP
and/or FILTER indicators.
3. Follow the instruction for each indication below and solve the
problem.
4. Turn on the projector in the correct way and confirm the indicator is
not indicating a problem any longer.
J LAMP indicator
J TEMP indicator
J FILTER indicator
When the FILTER indicator is flashing GREEN, the ARF is normally rolling up.
Managing the indicated problems
NOTE:
If no problem is found or the problem remains, do not turn on the projector. Instead contact an Authorized Service Center.
Indicator
Illuminating RED Flashing RED
Problem
LAMP RUNTIME has
reached 4 800 hours.
LAMP circuit failure, abnormal function or Lamp unit is damaged.
Cause
Lamp unit will run out
soon and needs to be
replaced.
The MAIN POWER is
switched on again before
the Lamp unit is cooled
enough.
LAMP circuit failure,
abnormal function.
Lamp unit is damaged.
Remedy
See “Replacing the Lamp
unit” on page 41.
Let the Lamp unit cool
down and turn on the
MAIN POWER after
90 seconds.
Contact an Authorized
Service Center.
See “Replacing the Lamp
unit” on page 41.
Indicator
Illuminating RED while projecting and the alert will be displayed.
Flashing RED and POWER is turned off
Problem
The temperature inside and/or outside the projector is abnormally high.
Cause
The ventilation openings
are covered.
The room temperature is
too high.
The ARFis excessively
dirty and the ventilation is
poor.
The projector is located at
high elevations 1 400 -
2 700 m (4 539 - 8 858 ft).
Remedy
Remove the object(s)
from the ventilation
openings or clear around
the projector.
Reinstall the projector in
temperature controlled
place. See page 48.
Replace the ARF in the
proper method. See
page 40.
Turn on the projector
*1
and set the HIGHLAND to
ON.
See page 35.
*1. The projector will perform only 2 minutes with OFF setting at high elevation.
Indicator
Illuminating RED Flashing RED Illuminating ORANGE Flashing ORANGE
Problem
FILTER REMAINING has
turned red. See page 34.
The projector cannot
detect the ARF.
The ARF cannot operate
properly.
FILTER REMAINING has
turned yellow. See
page 34.
Cause
ARF has been run out. ARF is not attached.
Foreign object is blocking
the ARF operation.
ARF is running out and
the remaining time is
about 240 hours.
Remedy
See “Replacing the ARF
(Auto Rolling Filter)” on
page 40.
Attach the ARF.
Remove the foreign
object or contact an
Authorized Service
Center.
Prepare the ARF for
replacement.
POWER
LAMP
FILTERTEMP