Panasonic Projector PT-D12000U PT-DZ12000U User Manual

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Monitor Lamp Indicators
Five monitor lamps are provided at the top of main unit front to inform the user of the lamp replacement time and 
unusual internal temperature. These lamps indicate the degree of abnormality by combination of blinking and/or 
lighting lamps. Turn off the power and take the proper measure according to the table below.
FILTER
CLEANINGOPEN
CLOSE
LAMP 4 monitor (LAMP 4)
LAMP 2 monitor (LAMP 2)
LAMP 1 monitor (LAMP 1)
LAMP 3 monitor (LAMP 3)
Temperature...

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Cleaning and replacement of air filter
If the air filter is blocked with too much dust, the inside of the projector will become hot and the temperature 
monitor (TEMP) indicator will flash and the power will turn off. The static electric mesh filter should be replaced 
and the metal mesh filter and brush inside the filter unit should be cleaned after approximately 2 000 hours of use, 
although this is a guide only and the actual time will vary depending on the operating conditions....

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Install the movable metal mesh  7. 
filter to the filter cleaning unit.
When reassembling, align the edge of the  • 
movable metal mesh filter with position A.
Hook the movable metal mesh filter onto the  • 
gear and the rail.
The movable metal mesh filter will be set to the  • 
correct position after the set is installed and the 
power is turned on, so it can be installed in the 
middle position during reassembly without any 
problem.
Movable metal mesh filter
Rail
Install the...

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Replacement of lamp unit
WARNING
Wait until the lamp is cooled sufficiently before replacing the lamp unit. • 
Make sure that all four lamp units are installed. • 
Replacement of the lamp unit should be carried out by a qualified technician. • 
Do not remove any screws (such as the black screws) other than those indicated when replacing the  • 
lamp unit. If this is not observed, electric shocks, burns or other injuries may occur.
Precautions on lamp unit replacement
Be careful when...

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Procedure of  lamp unit replacement
Turn the main power OFF, following the procedures described in  1. 
“Powering up the projector” (p. 38) and “Powering off the projector” 
(p. 39), disconnect the power plug from the AC power source, and wait 
for one hour or more. Then check that the lamp unit has cooled down.
Use a Phillips screwdriver to  2. 
loosen the lamp unit cover screw 
at the rear of the projector until 
the screw turns freely.
Open the lamp unit cover and  3. 
remove...

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Notes when installing the ceiling mount bracket
When installing the ceiling mount bracket to the projector, install the accessory eye bolts and wires to the 
projector. (The projector will still be safe if they are not used, however they will help prevent the possibility of 
accidents caused by the projector falling down if the screws happen to become loose.)
Installation should be carried out by a qualified technician by following the procedure given below.
Panasonic takes no...

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Before asking for service œ try to check the following points again.
Symptoms Check point Page
Power does not turn onIs the power cord securely plugged in the receptacle? • 37
Is the MAIN POWER switch put to the “O” position? • 38-39
Is power supply live at the receptacle? • 37
Is the temperature monitor (TEMP) lamp on the projector front lighting  • 
or blinking?111
Is the lamp monitor (LAMP) lamp on the projector front lighting or  • 
blinking?111
Is the lamp unit cover...

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Self-diagnosis display
There is a self-diagnosis display located on the side of the projector (p. 15) for automatically displaying the 
corresponding details when an error or warning occurs.
Self-diagnosis 
displayDetails Remedy
U04 Air filter is blocked Clean the air filter unit.• 
U11 Intake air temperature warning
Ambient temperature is too high. •  U12 Optical module temperature warning
U13 Lamp ambient temperature warning
U14 Low temperature warning Ambient temperature is too low.•...

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Self-diagnosis 
displayDetails Remedy
F41 Lamp 1 memory error
Problem with lamp. Consult your dealer. •  F42 Lamp 2 memory error
F43 Lamp 3 memory error
F44 Lamp 4 memory error
F61 Ballast 1 communication error
If turning the main power off and back on again does  • 
not clear the error display, consult your dealer. F62 Ballast 2 communication error
F63 Ballast 3 communication error
F64 Ballast 4 communication error
F80 Resize IC setting error
F81 FM-R test error
F82 FM-G test...

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Specifications
Model No. PT-D12000U PT-DZ12000U
Power supply120 - 240 V, 50 Hz/60 Hz
Power consumption1 600,µ1 500, (about 10 W (120V AC) / 15 W (240V AC) in standby)
Amps16 Aµ9.0 A
DLP
® ChipPanel size0.95 inch (aspect ratio 4:3) 0.96 inch (aspect ratio 16:10)
Display systemThree-unit DLP® chip, DLP® type
Number of pixels3 × 1 470 000 pixels (1 400 × 1 050 dots) 3 × 2 304 000 pixels (1 920 × 1 200 dots)
Lens
(Powered zoom/
Powered focus control)Option
Projection lamp4 bulbs × 300 W...