Panasonic PT-TX430

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Maintenance/replacement
Before performing maintenance/replacement
f When you perform maintenance or replacement of the parts, make sure to turn off the power and disconnect the power plug
from the wall outlet. (x page 36)
f Be sure to observe the procedure “Powering Off the Projector” (x page 36) when performing power supply operation.
Maintenance
Outer Case
Wipe off dirt and dust using 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, household cleaners. Using them may cause deterioration of
the outer case.
f When using chemical treated dusters, follow its instruction.
Front glass surface of the lens
Wipe off the dirt and dust off the front surface of the lens with soft clean cloth.
f Do not use a cloth that has an abrasive surface or a cloth that is moist, oily, or covered with dust.
f Do not use excessive force when wiping the lens as it is fragile.
f Do not use benzene, thinner or rubbing alcohol, other solvents or household cleaners. Using them may cause deterioration
of the lens.
Attention
f The lens may be damaged if you hit with a hard object or wipe with excessive force. Please handle with care.
Air lter unit
Perform maintenance of the air lter in the following cases.
f If the time which is set in [Expand] menu → [Filter counter] is elapsed, the lter warning icon will be
displayed.
f If the air lter is clogged with dust, the power indicator <ON(G)/STANDBY(R)> blinks in orange, or the lter warning icon will
be displayed and after a while the projector is turned off automatically.
Attention
f Make sure to turn off the power before performing maintenance on the air lter unit.
f Make sure that the projector is stable, and perform the maintenance in a safe place where the unit will not be damaged even
if you drop the air lter unit.
Removing the air lter unit
Air lter
cover
Tabs
Fig.1
Fig.2
Hook
Hook
Air lter cover
Air lter unit
1) Remove the air filter cover. (Fig.1)
f Pull out the air lter cover from the hook of the projector while slightly pushing upward the tabs of the air lter cover and
open it in the direction of the arrow in gure.
2) Remove the air filter unit.
f The air lter unit is xed by the three hooks. Grasp the bre of the air lter unit near to the cover side with one hook and
then pull the air lter unit out from the air lter cover as arrow direction shown. (Fig.2)
f After removing the air lter unit, remove foreign objects and dust from the air lter compartment and the projector’s air
intake port if there are any.
Chapter 6 Maintenance - Maintenance/replacement