Panasonic DLP Based Projector PT-DZ8700U PT-DS8500U PT-DW8300U Operating Instructions

							Operating Instructions
Functional Manual
DLP™ Based Projector  Commercial Use
Thank you for purchasing a Panasonic Projector.Before operating this product, please read the instructions carefully an\
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for future use.
Before using your projector, be sure to read “
 
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Precautions with regard to safety” 
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Æ pages 8 to 16).
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Model No.PT-DZ8700U
PT-DS8500U
PT-DW8300U
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The projection lens is sold separately. 
						

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Information
Important Safety Notice
Dear Panasonic Customer:
The following information should be read and understood as it provides d\
etails, which will enable you to operate 
the projector in a manner which is both safe to you and your environment\
, and conforms to legal requirements 
regarding the use of projectors. Before connecting, operating or adjusti\
ng this projector, please read these 
instructions completely and save this booklet with the projector for fut\
ure reference. We hope it will help you to 
get the most out of your new product, and that you will be pleased with \
your Panasonic DLP™ Based projector.
The serial number of your product may be found on its bottom. You should note it in the space provided below 
and retain this booklet in case service is required.
Model number: PT-DZ8700U/PT-DS8500U/PT-DW8300U
Serial number:
WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DONOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT 
TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
Power Supply: This Projector is designed to operate on 120 V, 60 Hz AC, house current only.
CAUTION: The AC power cord which is supplied with the projector as an accessory can o\
nly be used for 
power supplies up to 125 V, 7 A. If you need to use higher voltages or currents than this, you will 
need to obtain a separate 250 V power cord. If you use the accessory cord in such situations, fire 
may result.
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the 
user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the\
 product’s enclosure that may 
be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to aler\
t the user to the presence of 
important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the li\
terature accompanying the 
product.
CAUTION:This equipment is equipped with a three-pin grounding-type power 
plug. Do not remove the grounding pin on the power plug. This plug 
will only fit a grounding-type power outlet. This is a safety feature. If 
you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet, contact an electricia\
n. 
Do not defeat the purpose of the grounding plug.
Do not remove
Pursuant to at the directive 2004/108/EC, article 9 (2)
Panasonic Testing Center
Panasonic Service Europe, a division of Panasonic Marketing Europe GmbH
Winsbergring 15, 22525 Hamburg, F.R. Germany
NOTICE:
This product has a High Intensity Discharge (HID) lamp that contains m\
ercury. Dispose may be regulated in 
 
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your community due to environmental considerations. For disposal or recy\
cling information, please contact 
your local authorities, or the Electronic Industries Alliance: http://www.eiae.org 
						

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WARNING:
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a\
 Class B digital device, pursuant 
to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmf\
ul 
interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency 
energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction\
s, may cause harmful interference to 
radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular\
 installation. 
If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television\
 reception, which can be determined by 
turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by o\
ne or more of the 
following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
 
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Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
 
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Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
 
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Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
 
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FCC CAUTION:    To assure continued compliance, follow the attached installation instruct\
ions and use only 
shielded interface cables when connecting to computer and/or peripheral \
devices. Any 
changes or modifications not expressly approved by Panasonic Corp. of North  America could 
void the user’s authority to operate this device.
WARNING:
Not for use in a computer room as defined in the Standard for the Protection of Electronic Computer/Data 
 
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Processing Equipment, ANSI/NFPA 75.
For permanently connected equipment, a readily accessible disconnect dev\
ice shall be incorporated in the 
 
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building installation wiring.
For pluggable equipment, the socket-outlet shall be installed near the e\
quipment and shall be easily 
 
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accessible.
Declaration of Conformity
Model Number:  PT-DZ8700U/PT-DS8500U/PT-DW8300U
Trade Name:  Panasonic
Responsible party:  Panasonic Solutions Company
Address:  3 Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094 
Telephone number:   (877) 803 - 8492
E-mail:  [email protected]
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject\
 to the following two conditions: (1) 
This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device mu\
st accept any interference received, 
including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Information on Disposal in other Countries outside the European
These symbols are only valid in the European Union.
If you wish to discard this product, please contact your local authoriti\
es or dealer and ask for the 
correct method of disposal.
Environment care information for users in China
This symbol is only valid in China. 
						

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Information
Preparation
Getting Started
Basic Operation
Settings
Maintenance
Appendix
The size is almost the same as the 
former model but the luminance is 
about 1.5 times higher.
7 000 lm : PT-D7700U
(two lamps  LAMP POWER : [HIGH])
10 600 lm : PT-DZ8700U
(two lamps  LAMP POWER : [HIGH])
The lamp replacement cycle is longer 
than the existing model. (
Æpage 110)
Approx. 1 500 hours : PT-D7700U
(two lamps  LAMP POWER : [HIGH])
Approx. 3 000 hours : PT-DZ8700U
(two lamps  LAMP POWER : [HIGH])
The standby power is much less than 
the existing model.
Approx. 12 W : PT-D7700U
Approx. 0.2 W  : PT-DZ8700U
(STANDBY MODE : [ECO])
Heightened luminance
Lengthened lamp 
replacement cycle
Reduced standby power
 
JQuick steps
For details, see the corresponding pages.
1. 
Set up your projector.  
(
Æpage 21)
2. Attach the projection lens.  
(
Æpage 37)
3. Connect with other devices.  
(
Æpage 34)
4. Connect the power cord.  
(
Æpage 38)
5. Start projecting.  
(
Æpage 39)
6. Select the input signal.  
(
Æpage 41)
7. Adjust the image.  
(
Æpage 41)    
						

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Preparation
Getting Started
Basic Operation
Settings
Maintenance
Appendix
ContentsBe sure to read “Precautions with regard to safety”. ( pages 8 to 16)
Important Information
Important Safety Notice  ............................ 2
Precautions with regard to safety  ............ 8
WARNING ..............................................................8
CAUTION  ............................................................. 11
Cautions when transporting  ................................. 11
Cautions when installing  ...................................... 12
Security  ................................................................14
Cautions on use  ................................................... 14
Cleaning and maintenance  .................................. 15
Disposal  ...............................................................15
Accessories  ..........................................................16
Preparation
About Your Projector  .............................. 17
Remote control .....................................................17
Projector body  ......................................................18
Setting projector ID number to remote control  ..... 20
Using a wired remote control  ............................... 20
Getting Started
Setting up  ................................................. 21
Projection method  ................................................ 21
Screen size and throw distance  ........................... 22
Front leg adjusters and throwing angle  ................ 33
Connections  ............................................. 34
Before connection to the projector  ....................... 34
Connecting example : AV equipment  ................... 35
Connecting example : Computers........................ 36
Removing/attaching the projection lens  (optional)
 ........................................................ 37
How to install the projection lens  ......................... 37
How to remove the projection lens....................... 37
Basic Operation
Powering ON/OFF  .................................... 38
Connecting the power cord  .................................. 38
Powering up the projector  .................................... 39
Making adjustment and selection......................... 39
Powering off the projector  .................................... 40
Direct power off function  ...................................... 40
Projecting ................................................. 41
Selecting the input signal  ..................................... 41
How to adjust the focus, zoom and shift  .............. 41
Adjustment range after lens position   (optical shift)  .................................................. 42
Moving the projection lens position to the home  position  .......................................................... 43
Lens adjustment to compensate for uneven   screen focus  .................................................. 43
Basic operations using the remote 
control................................................... 46
Using the SHUTTER function  .............................. 46
On-screen display function  .................................. 46
Switching the input signal  .................................... 46
STATUS function  .................................................. 46
Automatic adjustment  .......................................... 47
Using the FUNCTION button  ............................... 47
Displaying the internal test pattern....................... 47
Changing the picture aspect ratio  ........................ 48
Settings
Menu Navigation  ...................................... 49
Navigating through the menu  ............................... 49
MAIN MENU  ........................................................50
SUB MENU  ..........................................................50
PICTURE menu  ........................................ 52
PICTURE MODE  ................................................. 52
CONTRAST  .........................................................53
BRIGHTNESS  ......................................................53
COLOR  ................................................................53
TINT  .....................................................................53
COLOR TEMPERATURE  .................................... 54
GAMMA  ................................................................55
SYSTEM DAYLIGHT VIEW  ................................. 55
SHARPNESS  .......................................................56
NOISE REDUCTION  ........................................... 56
DYNAMIC IRIS  ....................................................56
SYSTEM SELECTOR  .......................................... 57 
						

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Basic Operation
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Maintenance
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Contents
To display pictures complying with the sRGB 
standard  ........................................................ 57
POSITION menu  ....................................... 58
SHIFT  ...................................................................58
ASPECT  ...............................................................58
ZOOM  ..................................................................59
CLOCK PHASE  ................................................... 60
GEOMETRY (PT-DZ8700/PT-DS8500 only)  ....... 60
KEYSTONE (PT-DW8300 only)  ........................... 62
ADVANCED MENU  ................................... 63
DIGITAL CINEMA REALITY  ................................. 63
BLANKING  ...........................................................63
INPUT RESOLUTION  .......................................... 64
CLAMP POSITION  .............................................. 64
EDGE BLENDING  ............................................... 64
FRAME DELAY  ....................................................66
RASTER POSITION  ............................................ 66
DISPLAY LANGUAGE menu  ................... 67
Changing the display language............................ 67
DISPLAY OPTION menu .......................... 68
COLOR MATCHING  ............................................ 68
LARGE SCREEN CORRECTION  ........................ 69
SCREEN SETTING   (PT-DZ8700/PT-DS8500 only)  ...................... 69
WAVEFORM MONITOR (PT-DZ8700 only)  ......... 70
AUTO SIGNAL  .....................................................71
AUTO SETUP  ......................................................71
RGB IN (Only RGB input)  .................................... 72
DVI-D IN  ...............................................................72
HDMI IN  ...............................................................73
SDI IN (PT-DZ8700/PT-DS8500 only)  ................. 73
ON-SCREEN DISPLAY  ....................................... 73
BACK COLOR  .....................................................74
STARTUP LOGO  ................................................. 74
FREEZE  ...............................................................74
PROJECTOR SETUP menu  ..................... 75
PROJECTOR ID .................................................. 75
INSTALLATION  ....................................................75
HIGH ALTITUDE MODE  ...................................... 75
COOLING CONDITION  ....................................... 76 LAMP SELECT
 ....................................................76
LAMP RELAY  .......................................................76
LAMP POWER  .....................................................77
BRIGHTNESS CONTROL  ................................... 77
STANDBY MODE  ................................................81
SCHEDULE  .........................................................81
RS-232C  ..............................................................82
STATUS  ...............................................................83
NO SIGNAL SHUT-OFF  ...................................... 84
REMOTE2 MODE  ................................................ 84
FUNCTION BUTTON  ........................................... 84
DATE AND TIME  .................................................. 84
LENS CALIBRATION  ........................................... 85
FILTER COUNTER RESET  ................................. 85
SAVE ALL USER DATA  ........................................ 86
LOAD ALL USER DATA  ....................................... 86
INITIALIZE  ...........................................................86
SERVICE PASSWORD  ....................................... 86
P IN P menu .............................................. 87
Using the P IN P function  ..................................... 87
Setting the P IN P function  ................................... 87
TEST PATTERN menu ............................. 88
TEST PATTERN ................................................... 88
SIGNAL LIST menu  .................................. 89
Registering a signal to the list  .............................. 89
Renaming a registered data................................. 89
Deleting a registered data  .................................... 89
Managing the sub memory list  ............................. 90
SECURITY menu  ...................................... 91
SECURITY PASSWORD  ..................................... 91
SECURITY PASSWORD CHANGE  ..................... 91
DISPLAY SETTING  ............................................. 92
TEXT CHANGE  ................................................... 92
MENU LOCK  ........................................................92
MENU LOCK PASSWORD  .................................. 92
CONTROL DEVICE SETUP  ................................ 93
NETWORK menu  ..................................... 94
NETWORK SETUP  .............................................. 94
NETWORK CONTROL  ........................................ 94
NETWORK STATUS  ............................................ 94 
						

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Basic Operation
Settings
Maintenance
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Contents
Network connections............................................ 95
Accessing from the Web browser  ........................ 96
Maintenance
Monitor Lamp indicators  ....................... 107
Managing the indicated problems  ...................... 107
Replacement  .......................................... 109
Before replacing the unit  .................................... 109
Replacing the unit  .............................................. 109
Troubleshooting  ..................................... 112
Appendix
Technical Information  ............................ 114
PJLink protocol  .................................................. 114
Control commands via LAN  ............................... 115
Serial terminal  .................................................... 117
REMOTE 2 IN terminal  ...................................... 120
Two window display combination list  ................. 121
Restoring the MENU LOCK PASSWORD   to default...................................................... 121
List of compatible signals  ................................... 122
Specifications  ........................................ 124
Dimensions ........................................................126
About brand  .......................................................126
Ceiling mount bracket safeguards....... 127
Attachment procedure........................................ 127
Index  ....................................................... 128 
						

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Precautions with regard to safety
WARNING
POWER
 
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The wall outlet or the circuit breaker shall be installed near the equipment and shall be 
easily accessible when problems occur. If the following problems occur, cut off the power  supply immediately.
Continued use of the projector in these conditions will result in fire or electric shock.
If foreign objects or water get inside the projector, cut off the power supply.
 
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If the projector is dropped or the cabinet is broken, cut off the power supply.
 
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If you notice smoke, strange smells or noise coming from the projector, cut off the power supply.
 
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Please contact an Authorized Service Center for repairs, and do not attempt to repair the \
projector yourself.
During a thunderstorm, do not touch the projector or the cable.
Electric shocks can result.
Do not do anything that might damage the power cord or the power plug.
If the power cord is used while damaged, electric shocks, short-circuits or fire will result.
Do not damage the power cord, make any modifications to it, place it near any hot objects, bend it 
 
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excessively, twist it, pull it, place heavy objects on top of it or wrap it into a \
bundle.
Ask an Authorized Service Center to carry out any repairs to the power cord tha\
t might be necessary.
Insert the power plug securely into the wall outlet.
If the plug is not inserted correctly, electric shocks or overheating will result.
Do not use anything other than the provided power cord.
 
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Do not use the provided power cord for other electrical equipment.
 
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Do not use plugs which are damaged or wall outlets which are coming loos\
e from the wall.
 
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Clean the power plug regularly to prevent it from becoming covered in dust.
Failure to observe this will cause a fire.
If dust builds up on the power plug, the resulting humidity can damage t\
he insulation.
 
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If not using the projector for an extended period of time, pull the powe\
r plug out from the wall outlet.
 
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Pull the power plug out from the wall outlet and wipe it with a dry clot\
h regularly.
Do not handle the power plug with wet hands.
Failure to observe this will result in electric shocks.
Do not overload the wall outlet.
If the power supply is overloaded (ex., by using too many adapters), overheating may occur and fire will result.
ON USE/INSTALLATION
 
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Do not place liquid containers on top of the projector.
If water spills onto the projector or gets inside it, fire or electric shocks will result.
If any water gets inside the projector, contact an Authorized Service Center.
Do not place the projector on soft materials such as carpets or sponge mats.
Doing so will cause the projector to overheat, which can cause burns, fire or damage to the projector
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Do not set up the projector in humid or dusty places or in places where the projector may 
come into contact with oily smoke or steam, ex. a bathroom.
Using the projector under such conditions will result in fire, electric shocks or components deterioration. 
Components deterioration (such as ceiling mount brackets) may cause th\
e projector which is mounted on the 
ceiling to fall down.
Do not install this projector in a place which is not strong enough to take the full weight of  the projector or on top of a surface which is sloped or unstable.
Failure to observe this will cause projector to fall down or tip over th\
e projector, and severe injury or damage 
could result. 
						

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Do not place another projector or other heavy objects on top of the projector.
Failure to observe this will cause the projector to become unbalanced an\
d fall, which could result in damage or 
injury. The projector will be damaged or deformed.
Installation work (such as ceiling  suspension) should only be carried out by a qualified 
technician.
If installation is not carried out and secured correctly it can cause in\
jury or accidents, such as electric shocks.
Do not use anything other than an authorized ceiling mount bracket.
 
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Be sure to use the provided accessory wire with an eye bolt as an extra \
safety measure to prevent the 
 
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projector from falling down. (Install in a different location to the ceiling mount bracket)
Do not cover the air inlet port or the air outlet port.
Doing so will cause the projector to overheat, which can cause fire or damage to the projector .
Do not place the projector in narrow, badly ventilated places such as closets or bookshelves.
 
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Do not place the projector on cloth or papers, as these materials could \
be drawn into the air inlet port.
 
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Do not place your hands or other objects close to the air outlet port.
Doing so will cause burns or damage your hands or other objects.
Heated air comes out of the air outlet port. Do not place your hands or face, or objects which cannot withstand 
 
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heat close to this port.
Do not look and place your skin into the lights emitted from the lens while the projector is being used.
Doing so can cause burns or loss of sight.
Strong light is emitted from the projector’s lens. Do not look or place your hands directly into this light.
 
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Be especially careful not to let young children look into the lens. In a\
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the power plug when you are away from the projector.
Do not insert any foreign objects into the projector.
Doing so will cause fire or electric shocks.
Do not insert any metal objects or flammable objects into the projector or drop them onto the projector .
 
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Never attempt to remodel or disassemble the projector.
High voltages can cause fire or electric shocks.
For any inspection, adjustment and repair work, please contact an Authorized Service Center.
 
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Do not project an image with the lens cover attached.
Doing so can cause fire.
When replacing the lamp, do not touch the fan with your finger or another part of your 
b o d y.
If you do so, you may get hurt.
ACCESSORIES
 
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Do not use or handle the batteries improperly, and refer to the following.
Failure to observe this will cause burns, batteries to leak, overheat, explode or catch fire.
Do not use unspecified batteries.
 
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Use manganese batteries but not rechargeable batteries.
 
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Do not disassemble dry cell batteries.
 
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Do not heat the batteries or place them into water or fire.
 
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Do not allow the + and 
 
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- terminals of the batteries to come into contact with metallic objects s\
uch as 
necklaces or hairpins.
Do not store batteries together with metallic objects.
 
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Store the batteries in a plastic bag and keep them away from metallic ob\
jects.
 
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Make sure the polarities (+ and 
 
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-) are correct when inserting the batteries.
Do not use a new battery together with an old battery or mix different types of batteries.
 
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Do not use batteries with the outer cover peeling away or removed.
 
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Remove the empty batteries from the remote control at once.
 
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Insulate the battery using tape or something similar before disposal.
 
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Do not allow children to reach the AA/R6 batteries.
The battery can cause personal injury if swallowed.
 
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If swallowed, seek medical advice immediately.
 
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If the battery fluid leaks, do not touch it with bare hands, and take the following measures if 
necessary.
Battery fluid on your skin or clothing could result in skin inflammation or injury .
 
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Rinse with clean water and seek medical advice immediately.
Battery fluid coming in contact with your eyes could result in loss of sight.
 
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In this case, do not rub your eyes. Rinse with clean water and seek medi\
cal advice immediately.
Do not disassemble the lamp unit.
If the lamp breaks, it could cause injury.
Lamp replacement
The lamp has high internal pressure. If improperly handled, an explosion and severe injury or accidents will result.
Replacement of the lamp should be carried out by a qualified technician.
 
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The lamp can easily explode if struck against hard objects or dropped.
 
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Before replacing the lamp, be sure to disconnect the power plug from the\
 wall outlet.
 
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Electric shocks or explosions can result if this is not done.
When replacing the lamp, allow it to cool for at least one hour before h\
andling it otherwise it can cause burns.
 
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Do not allow infants or pets to touch the remote control unit.
Keep the remote control unit out of the reach of infants and pets after \
using it.
 
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Keep the attached screws and plain washers away from babies and infants.
If a baby swallows a screw by accident, it may be affected badly.
 
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If a baby seems to have swallowed a screw, consult the doctor immediately.
 
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