Panasonic Projector PT-AE8000U User Manual

[OPTION] menu
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Settings
[LAMP POWER]
Switch the lamp intensity according to the usage 
environment of the projector and its intended use.
Switch settingsSwitch settings
[NORMAL]When higher luminance is 
required
[ECO] When lower luminance is 
sufficient
Note
 
z The brightness in the [ECO] settings is lowered 
enabling saving power and reducing operating noise. It 
is recommended that you use the [ECO] setting when 
viewing in a place where natural light is blocked and 
there is no artificial...

[OPTION] menu
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Settings
 
■ [POWER ON LINK]
Specify whether or not to switch the power of the projector 
on when it is in standby by operating external devices.
Switch settingsSwitch settings
[NO]
Inactive
[YES] Switch projector power on along 
with external devices
Note
 
z Depending on the external device, the projector may 
automatically turn on when some functions of the 
connected devices are used. (Only in standby)
 
z Due to the projector’s characteristics, it takes time 
before...

[OPTION] menu
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Settings
[OTHER FUNCTIONS]
Press the  button.
 
z The [OTHER FUNCTIONS] menu is displayed.
 OTHER FUNCTIONS
 FREEZE
 BLANK
 VIERA LINK
 INPUT SELECT
 H\fMI1 IN
 H\fMI2 IN
 H\fMI\b IN
 COMPUTER IN
 COMPONENT
 IN
 S-VI\fEO IN
 VI\fEO IN
PICTURE
POSITION
LANGUAGE
\b\f SETTINGS
LENS CONTROL OPTION
 
■ [FREEZE]
You can temporarily freeze the projected video 
independently of external device playback.
Press the  button.
 
z Pressing the  button cancels the 
function.
Note
 
z While...

[OPTION] menu
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Settings
[INITIALIZE ALL]
Return all settings to factory defaults.
When you perform this operation, the projector is set 
to the standby state for initialization.
1)  Press the ▲▼ buttons to select 
[INITIALIZE ALL], and press and hold the 
 button for three seconds or 
more.
 
z The [INITIALIZE ALL] confirmation message 
appears.
INITIALIZE 
ALL
INITIALIZE ALL
CANCELOK
2)  Press the ◄► buttons to select [OK], 
and press the  button.
 
z The "Initializing …" screen is...

TEMP and LAMP Indicators
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Maintenance
TEMP and LAMP Indicators
Managing the indicated problems
If a problem should occur with the projector, the lamp indicator  and/or temperature indicator  
will illuminate or flash. Check the indicator status and deal with problems as follows.Attention
 
z When switching off power to deal with problems, ensure that you follow the procedure in “Switching off the power”. 
(
 page 30)
Note
 
z Check the status of the power supply with the power indicator . (...

TEMP and LAMP Indicators 
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Maintenance
 
■ Lamp indicator 
Indicator 
status Illuminated red
Flashing red
Problem
Time to replace the lamp unit. Illuminates when 
the lamp unit has reached its maximum usage 
period of 3 800 hours (when [LAMP POWER] 
is set to [NORMAL]). 
Lamp circuit failure, abnormal function or lamp unit 
is damaged.
Cause A message suggesting lamp replacement 
is displayed when power is turned on. The power may 
have been turned on 
immediately after being 
turned off.Lamp...

Care and replacement
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Maintenance
Before cleaning the projector / 
replacing components
Attention
 
z Turn off the  switch and disconnect 
the power plug from the wall outlet before cleaning the 
projector/replacing components.
 
z Follow the “Switching off the power” procedure when 
turning off the projector. (
 page 30)
Cleaning the projector
 
■ Cleaning the outer surface of the 
projector
Wipe off dirt and dust gently with a soft dry cloth.
 
z If it is difficult to remove the dirt, soak...

Care and replacement 
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Maintenance
4)  Attach the air filter unit to the projector.
 
z  
Attach the air filter unit to the projector using the 
reverse of the procedure in 2).
*   Insert the air filter unit into the projector in the 
direction of the arrow engraved into the air filter 
frame (
UP) until it clicks into place.
5)   Attach the air filter cover, and firmly 
tighten the air filter cover fixing screw 
(one) with a Philips screwdriver.
Attention
 
z The air filter unit must always...

Care and replacement
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Maintenance
Component replacement
 
■ Air filter and 
electrostatic filter
The air filter should be replaced when cleaning is ineffective.   
A replacement air filter / electrostatic filter is available separately (service component).    
Contact your dealer for the optional air filter and electrostatic filter . 
 Also, please replace the air filter and electrostatic filter when replacing the lamp unit.   
 (An air filter and electrostatic filter are included with the...

Care and replacement 
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Maintenance
 
■ When to replace the lamp unit
The lamp unit is a consumable component. Brightness decreases according to duration of usage, so periodical replacement 
of the lamp unit is necessary. A rough estimate for the usage period is 4 000 hours, but depending on the characteristics of 
individual lamps, usage conditions, periods of continuous use, and environmental conditions etc., the lamp may cease to 
illuminate prior to reaching 4 000 hours of use. It is...