Panasonic PT-MZ670

Chapter 6 Maintenance — Maintenance/replacement
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Maintenance/replacement
Before performing maintenance/replacement
f Make sure to turn off the projector and disconnect the power plug from the outlet before maintaining or replacing
the unit. (x pages 57, 65)
f When switching off the projector, make sure to follow the procedures in “Switching off the projector”
(x page 65).
Maintenance
Outer case
Wipe off dirt and dust with a soft, dry cloth.
f If the dirt is persistent, soak the cloth with water and wring it thoroughly before wiping. Dry off the projector with
a dry cloth.
f Do not use benzene, thinner, or rubbing alcohol, other solvents, or household cleaners. Doing so may
deteriorate the outer case.
f When using chemically treated dust cloths, follow the instructions written on its packaging.
Lens front surface
Wipe off dirt and dust from the front surface of the lens with a soft clean cloth.
f Do not use a cloth that is uffy, dusty, or soaked with oil/water.
f Since the lens is fragile, do not use excessive force when wiping the lens.
Attention
f The lens is made of glass. Impacts or excessive force when wiping may scratch its surface. Handle with care.
Air lter unit
Perform maintenance of the air lter unit in the following case.
f The air lter is clogged with dust, causing the lter replacement message to appear on the screen and the lter
indicator <FILTER> to light in red.
Attention
f Make sure to secure the stability of the projector, and perform the maintenance in a safe location even if the air lter cover or the air lter
unit falls accidentally.
f When the air lter unit is replaced, reset the lter counter.
If the lter counter is not reset after replacing the air lter unit, [FILTER COUNTER has reached the set time.] is displayed.
For details of resetting the lter counter, refer to “Resetting the lter counter” (x page 200).
Removing the air lter unit
Tabs on the projector body
Fig. 1 Fig. 2
Air filter cover
Air filter unitGrip
Air filter unit compartment and the
projector’s air intake port
Air filter cover fixing screw
1) Turn off the power of the projector.
f Always follow the procedure of “Switching off the projector” (x page 65) when turning off the power.