Panasonic LCD Projector PT-FZ570 PT-FW530 PT-FX500 Operating Instructions

Chapter 6 Maintenance — Lamp/temperature/filter indicators
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Temperature indicator 
Indicator status
Lighting in red Blinking in red
(2 times) Blinking in red
(3 times)
Status Internal temperature is high (warning). Internal temperature is high (standby 
status). The cooling fan has stopped.
Cause  
f Is the air intake/exhaust port blocked?
 
f Is the room temperature high?
 
f Is the filter indicator  lit?
―
Solution  
f Remove any objects that are blocking the air intake/exhaust port.
 
f...

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Maintenance/replacement
Before performing maintenance/replacement
 
f Make sure to turn off the power before maintaining the projector or replacing the unit. (
x page 45)
 
f When switching off the projector, make sure to follow the procedures in “Switching off the projector” 
(
x  page 45).
Maintenance
Outer case
Wipe off dirt and dust with a soft, dry cloth.
 
g If the dirt is persistent, soak the cloth with water and wring it thorou\
ghly...

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f Pull out the air filter cover from the hook of the projector while slightly pushing upward the tabs of the air 
filter cover and open it in the direction of the arrow in figure.
 
f When pulling open the air filter cover, be sure to firmly hold the air filter cover with your hand. Opening the 
air filter cover quickly may result in the cover falling.
3)  Remove the main filter unit.
 
f Pull out the main filter unit from the tabs of the...

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Attaching the air filter unit
1)  Attach the main filter unit to the projector.
 
f Perform Step 
3) in “Removing the air filter unit” in the reverse order.
 
f Push in the main filter unit securely until it clicks into place.
2)  Attach the pre-filter to the air filter cover.
 
f There is no specification of the front and back for attaching the pre-filter
.
 
f Put the pre-filter into the claws (3 places) on one side of the air filter cover...

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Replacing the unit
Lamp unit
The lamp unit is a consumable component. Refer to “When to replace the lamp unit” (
x page 135) for details 
about the replacement cycle.
When purchasing the optional Replacement Lamp Unit (Model No.: ET -LAEF100), consult your dealer.
It is recommended that you request a qualified technician to replace the lamp unit. Consult your dealer .
WARNING
Replace the lamp unit after the lamp has cooled (after waiting at...

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On-screen display
REPLACE LAMP
Lamp indicator 
Over 5 800 hours The message is displayed for 30 seconds. Pressing 
any button on the control panel or the remote control 
within 30 seconds will clear the message.
The indicator lights in red even during the standby 
mode.
Over 6 000 hours The message remains displayed until you press any 
button.
Note
 
f The time which is obtained by the formula for lamp replacement time “6 000 hours” is a...

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Note
 
f When you replace the lamp unit with new one, the projector resets the ru\
ntime of the lamp unit automatically.
Air filter unit
When the dust remains after cleaning, it is time to replace the air filter
.
The Replacement Filter Unit (Model No.: ET -RFF200) is an optional accessory. To purchase the product, consult 
your dealer.
How to replace the air filter unit
Attention
 
f Make sure that the projector is stable, and perform the...

Chapter 6 Maintenance — Troubleshooting
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Troubleshooting
Review the following points. For details, see the corresponding pages.
Problems
Points to be checked Page
Power does not turn on.  
f Is the power plug firmly inserted into the outlet?
―
 
f Is the  switch set to ?
46
 
f Is the wall outlet supplying electricity?
―
 
f Have the circuit breakers tripped?
―
 
f Is the lamp indicator  or the temperature indicator  lit or blinking?
130
 
f Is the lamp cover attached securely?
136
No image...

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Problems
Points to be checked Page
Audio from HDMI 
compatible device does 
not appear.  
f Set to the linear PCM audio for the connected devices.
―
The DIGITAL LINK input 
image or sound is not 
output.  
f Are the connections between the twisted-pair-cable transmitter and the projector or 
an external device correctly done? ―
 
f Is [DIGITAL LINK MODE] set to [AUTO], [DIGITAL LINK] or [LONG REACH]?
101
 
f Is a signal which is not compatible with a...

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Chapter 7 Appendix
This chapter describes specifications for the projector.