Panasonic PT-VX42Z

LAMP and WARNING Indicators
When an indicator lights up
If a problem should occur inside the projector, the <LAMP> and/or <WARNING> indicators will inform you. Manage the
indicated problems as follow.
Attention
f Before you take a remedial measure, follow the procedure of switching the power off indicated in “Powering Off the
projector”. (
Æ
page 43)
LAMP indicator
Indicator status
Lighting in red Blinking in red
Status
Time to replace the lamp unit.
(Æ page 118)
A problem is detected in the lamp or the power supply for the
lamp.
Check
f Was [REPLACE LAMP] displayed
when you turned on the power?
f The indicator lights up when the
runtime of the lamp unit has reached
4 000 hours (when [LAMP POWER] is
set to [NORMAL]).
f Have you turned on the
power again immediately
after turning it off?
f Some error has occurred in
the lamp circuit. Check for
uctuation (or drop) in the
source voltage.
Remedy
f Replace the lamp unit.
f Wait a while until the
luminous lamp cools off,
and then turn on the power.
f Turn off the projector, and
unplug the AC power cord,
and consult your dealer.
Note
f Contact your dealer for repair services when <LAMP> indicator persists to light and blink after taking these measurements.
WARNING indicator
Indicator status
Lighting in red Blinking in red Blinking in red (Slow)
Status
Internal temperature is high (warning).
Internal temperature is high
(standby status).
The projector detects an
abnormal condition and
cannot be turned on.
Check
f Is the air intake/exhaust port blocked?
f Is the room temperature high?
f Is the air lter unit clogged?
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Remedy
f Remove any objects that are blocking the air intake / exhaust port.
f Install the projector in a location with an ambient temperature of 0 °C
(32 °F) to 40 °C (104 °F).
f Do not use the projector at high altitudes of 2 700 m (8 858') or higher
above sea level.
f Replace the air lter unit. (Æ page 116)
f If the projector is turned off
again, unplug the AC power
cord and contact the dealer
or the service center for
service and checkup.
Note
f Contact your dealer for repair services when <WARNING> indicator persists to light and blink after taking these
measurements.
<LAMP> indicator
<WARNING> indicator
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Chapter 5 Maintenance - LAMP and WARNING Indicators