Panasonic Operating Instructions

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Notes on replacing the air filter unit

• Turn off the power before you replace the air filter unit.
• When attaching the air filter unit, make sure that the projector is stable, and work in an environment that is safe, even in the event of the air filter unit dropping.
• Do not operate the projector with the filter removed. Dust may accumulate on the optical elements degrading picture quality.
• Do not put anything into the air vents. Doing so may result in malfunction of the projector.
• The air filter unit to be replaced should be an unused product.

Replacing the unit

The air filter units are provided in the side and back of the projector.

Replacement of the air filter unit (side)

1. Remove the air filter cover.

   Open the air filter cover in the direction of the arrow as the figure shows and remove it.

   [Illustration of the side air filter cover being opened.]

2. Remove the air filter unit.

   i) Hold the knob of the air filter unit and pull it out in the direction of the arrow, then the top of the air filter unit will pop up.

   ii) Take out the air filter unit upwards.

   After removing the air filter unit, remove large foreign objects and dust from the air filter compartment and the projector's air intake port if there are any.

   [Illustration showing the side air filter unit with a knob, being pulled out.]

3. Insert the new air filter unit.

   Hold the air filter unit and make sure that the knob is outside of the projector, then perform Step 2) in the reverse order.

   Do not press the filter part when pushing it into the projector at last.

   [Illustration showing the side air filter unit being inserted.]

4. Install the air filter cover.

   Make sure that the air filter cover is closed tightly.

Replacement of the air filter unit (back)

1. Remove the air filter cover.

   Open the air filter cover in the direction of the arrow as the figure shows and remove it.

   [Illustration of the back air filter cover being opened.]

2. Remove the air filter unit.

   Hold the knob of the air filter unit and pull it out in the direction of the arrow.

   After removing the air filter unit, remove large foreign objects and dust from the air filter compartment and the projector's air intake port if there are any.

   [Illustration showing the back air filter unit with a knob, being pulled out.]

3. Insert the new air filter unit.

   Hold the air filter unit and make sure that the knob is outside of the projector, then perform Step 2) in the reverse order.

   Do not press the filter part when pushing it into the projector at last.

   [Illustration showing the back air filter unit being inserted.]

4. Install the air filter cover.

   Make sure that the air filter cover is closed tightly.

Resetting the Filter Counter

Be sure to reset the Filter counter after replacing the air filter unit. After replacing the air filter, reset the filter counter. Otherwise, the power of the projector may be turned off for safety.

1. Turn on the projector, press the <MENU> button to display the main menu.
2. Press ▲ to select [Setting] and then press ▲ or ▼ or the <ENTER> button to access the sub-menu item.
3. Press ▲ to select [Filter counter] and then press ▲ or ▼ or the <ENTER> button to access the next item.
4. Press ▲ to select [Filter counter reset] and press the <ENTER> button.

A confirmation dialog box "[Filter counter Reset?]" appears. Select [Yes] to continue. Another confirmation dialog box appears, select [Yes] to reset the [Filter counter].

Disposal

When discarding this product, please contact your local authorities or dealer and ask for the correct method of disposal.