Panasonic Projector PT-RZ31K User Manual

							Chapter 5 Operations — Web control function
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[Info] page
Click [Info] in the operation page.
45
6
1
2
3
7
1 [Projector Name]
Displays the projector name.
2
 
[Mac Address]
Displays the MAC address.
3

 
[Lamp1 Hours], [Lamp2 Hours]
Displays the runtime of the light source 1 and the light source 2.
4

 
[Power Status]
Displays the status of the power

. 5
 [Source]
Displays the selected input.
6
 
[Error Status]
Displays the error status.
7

 
[Exit]
Returns to the operation page.
[Help] page
Click [Help] in the operation page.
The [Help Desk] window is displayed.
1
1 [Help Desk]
A  message can be sent/received with the administrator using 
the Crestron Connected
TM.   
						

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Chapter 6 Maintenance
This chapter describes methods of inspection when there are problems, ma\
intenance, and replacement of the 
units.  
						

							Chapter 6 Maintenance — Light source/temperature/filter indicators
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Light source/temperature/filter indicators
When an indicator lights up
If a problem occurs inside the projector, the light source indicators /, temperature indicator 
, or filter indicator  will inform you by lighting or blinking in red. Check the status of the 
indicators and take following measures.Attention
 f When switching of f the projector to deal with problems, make sure to follow the procedure in “Switching of f the projector” (x   page   68).
Light source indicator 
Light source indicator Temperature indicator Filter indicator 
Light source indicators /
Indicator status Status Solution
Lighting in red
 f Some of the elements of the light 
source are defective and the light 
output has decreased. fT

urn the  switch to  (x
  page   68), and turn on the 
power again.
Blinking in red (1 time)
 fThe light source is turned of

f since 
the projection lens cannot be 
detected.
 f T

urn off the power and mount the projection lens again. (x
  page   48)
 fT

urn the  switch to  (x
  page   68), and turn on the 
power again.
Blinking in red (2 times)
 fThe light source does not light up, 
or the light source turns of

f while the 
projector is in use.
 f T

urn the  switch to  (x
  page   68), and turn on the 
power again.
Blinking in red
(3 times)
Note
 fIf the light source indicators / are still lit or blinking after taking the measures, set the  switch to 
, and ask your dealer for repairs.
 fThe light source indicator corresponding to the light source being lit w\
ill light up in green if the projector is in projection mode and there i\
s no 
indication of problem by lighting or blinking in red.   
						

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Temperature indicator 
Indicator statusStatus Solution
Lighting in red
 f W

arm-up status
 fW

ait five minutes when the power is turned on while the temperature is low 
(approximately 0
  °C (32   °F)).
 fInstall the 

projector in a location with the operating environment temperature 
between 0
  °C (32   °F) and 50   °C (122   °F)
*1.
 fInternal temperature is high 
(warning). fRemove any objects if they are blocking the air intake/exhaust port.
 fInstall the 

projector in a location with the operating environment temperature 
between 0
 
°C (32
 
°F) and 50
 
°C (122
 
°F)
*1, and ambient humidity between 
10
 
% and 80
 
% (no condensation).
 f Perform maintenance*2 or replace the filter if the filter indicator  
lights up. (x
 
page
 
196)
Blinking in red
(2 times)
 fInternal temperature is high (standby 
status).
Blinking in red (3 times)
 fThe cooling fan has stopped. fT

urn the  switch to  ( x
  page   68), and consult 
your dealer.
*1 The operating environment temperature should be between 0   °C (32   °F) and 45   °C (113   °F) if the projector is used at an altitude between 1   400   m 
(4   593') and 4   200   m (13   780') above sea level. However, when the [PROJECTOR SETUP] menu → [OPERATION SETTING]  → [OPERATING 
MODE] is set to [LONG LIFE1], [LONG LIFE2], or [LONG LIFE3], the operating environment temperature should be between 0
 
°C 
 (32   °F) and 45   °C 
(113
  °F), and when the Smoke Cut Filter is used, it should be between 0   °C (32   °F) and 40   °C (104   °F), regardless of the altitude.
When the [PROJECTOR SETUP] menu → [OPERATION SETTING]  → [OPERATING MODE] is set to [LONG LIFE1], [LONG LIFE2], or [LONG 
LIFE3], the projector cannot be used at an altitude of 2
  700   m (8   858') or higher above sea level. When the Smoke Cut Filter is used, the projector 
cannot be used at an altitude of 1
  400   m (4   593') or higher above sea level.
*2
 
Maintenance of the Smoke Cut Filter is not possible. Replace with new one.
Note
 f If the temperature indicator  is still lit or blinking after taking the measures, ask your dealer for repair .
Filter indicator 
 rWhen the air filter unit/Replacement Filter Unit (Model No.: ET

‑EMF330) is attached
Indicator statusStatus Solution
Lighting in red
 f The filter is clogged.
 fThe runtime of the filter exceeds the 
recommended time to replace the 
filter

.
 fThe temperature around or outside 
the projector is abnormally high.
 fPerform maintenance or replacement of the filter in the following cases. 
(

x   page   196)
 gThe filter is dirty

.
 gThe recommended time to replace the filter has been exceeded.
 fRemove any objects if they are blocking the air intake/exhaust port.
 fDo not use the projector at an altitude of 4

  200   m (13   780')
*1 or higher 
above sea level.
Blinking in red
 f The air filter unit is not attached.
 fThe Long Life Filter Unit or Smoke 
Cut Filter is not attached. fAttach the air filter unit/Replacement Filter Unit.
*1 When the [PROJECT OR SETUP] menu → [OPERATION SETTING]  → [OPERATING MODE] is set to [LONG LIFE1], [LONG LIFE2], or [LONG 
LIFE3], the projector cannot be used at an altitude of 2   700   m (8   858') or higher above sea level.
 rWhen the Long Life Filter Unit (Model No.: ET- EMFU330) is attached
Indicator statusStatus Solution
Lighting in red
 f The filter is clogged.
 fThe runtime of the filter exceeds the 
recommended time to replace the 
filter

.
*1
 fThe temperature around or outside 
the projector is abnormally high.
 fPerform maintenance or replacement of the filter in the following cases.
(
 x   page   196)
 g
The filter is dirty
 .
 g
The recommended time to replace the filter has been exceeded.*1
 fRemove any objects if they are blocking the air intake/exhaust port.
 fDo not use the projector at an altitude of 4

  200   m (13   780')*2 or higher 
above sea level.
Blinking in red
 f [FIL

TER TYPE]
*3 is set to [NORMAL]. f Set [FIL TER TYPE]*3 to [LONG LIFE].
*1 If the following two conditions are fulfilled, the recommended time to replace the filter is not set. fThe [PROJECT
OR SETUP] menu → [OPERATION SETTING]  → [OPERATING MODE] is set to anything other than [HIGH].
 fThe [PROJECT

OR SETUP] menu → [FILTER SETTING]  → [FILTER TYPE] is set to [LONG LIFE].
*2
 
When the [PROJECT
 OR SETUP] menu → [OPERATION SETTING]  → [OPERATING MODE] is set to [LONG LIFE1], [LONG LIFE2], or [LONG 
LIFE3], the projector cannot be used at an altitude of 2
  700   m (8   858') or higher above sea level.
*3
 
[FIL
 TER TYPE] can be set in the [PROJECTOR SETUP] menu → [FILTER SETTING] → [FILTER TYPE].   
						

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 rWhen the Smoke Cut Filter (Model No.: ET- SFR330) is attached
Indicator statusStatus Solution
Lighting in red
 f The filter is clogged.
 fThe runtime of the filter exceeds the 
recommended time to replace the 
filter

.
 fThe temperature around or outside 
the projector is abnormally high.
 fReplace the Smoke Cut Filter in the following cases. ( x

  page   242)
 gThe filter is dirty

.
 gThe recommended time to replace the filter has been exceeded.
 fRemove any objects if they are blocking the air intake/exhaust port.
 fDo not use the projector at an altitude of 1

  400   m (4   593') or higher above 
sea level.
Blinking in red
 f [FIL

TER TYPE]
*1 is set to [NORMAL]. fSet [FIL TER TYPE]*1 to [SMOKE CUT].
*1 [FILTER TYPE] can be set in the [PROJECTOR SETUP] menu → [FILTER SETTING] → [FILTER TYPE].
Note
 fIf the filter indicator  is still lit or blinking after taking the measures, ask your dealer for repair .   
						

							Chapter 6 Maintenance — Maintenance/replacement
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Maintenance/replacement
Before performing maintenance/replacement
 fMake sure to turn of f the power before maintaining or replacing the unit.
 fWhen switching of

f the projector, make sure to follow the procedures in “Switching off the projector” 
(x
  page   68).
Maintenance
Outer case
Wipe off dirt and dust with a soft, dry cloth.
 fIf the dirt is persistent, soak the cloth with water and wring it thorou\
ghly before wiping. Dry of

f the projector with 
a dry cloth.
 f Do not use benzene, thinner

, or rubbing alcohol, other solvents, or household cleaners. Doing so ma\
y 
deteriorate the outer case.
 f When using chemically treated dust cloths, follow the instructions writt\
en on its packaging.
Lens front surface
Wipe off dirt and dust from the front surface of the lens with a soft clean clo\
th.
 fDo not use a cloth that is fluf

fy, dusty, or soaked with oil/water.
 fSince the lens is fragile, do not use excessive force when wiping the lens.
Attention
 f The lens is made of glass. Impacts or excessive force when wiping may scratch its surface. Handle with care.
Maintenance of filter
The filter indicator  lights up in red in the following cases. Perform maintenance of the filter.
 fThe filter is clogged.
 fThe runtime of the filter exceeds the recommended time to replace the filter defined according to the setting in 
the [PROJECT

OR SETUP] menu → [FILTER SETTING]  → [FILTER TYPE].
This will not apply if the following two conditions are fulfilled.
 g The [PROJECT

OR SETUP] menu → [OPERATION SETTING]  → [OPERATING MODE] is set to anything 
other than [HIGH].
 g The [PROJECT

OR SETUP] menu → [FILTER SETTING]  → [FILTER TYPE] is set to [LONG LIFE].
Attention
 f Make sure to turn of f the power before performing maintenance of the filter. (x pages 58, 68) fMake sure that the projector is stable, and perform the maintenance in a safe place even if the filter falls accidentally .
Note
 fThe runtime of the filter can be checked in the [PROJECT OR SETUP] menu → [STATUS] → [FILTER COUNTER]. fAir filter replacement is recommended after cleaning the unit two times. fThe dust-proof properties may be reduced after each cleaning. fThe time until clogging of the air filter unit varies greatly depending on the usage environment. fThe Smoke Cut Filter (Model No.: ET-

SFR330) cannot be reused by performing maintenance. Replace with new one. ( x
  page   242)   
						

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For the air filter unit
The section describes the maintenance of the standard air filter unit attached to the projector.
This air filter unit is the same as the Replacement Filter Unit (Model No.: ET
-
 EMF330) (accessory/optional 
accessory).
Removing the air filter unit
Grip on the air filter unit (b)
Grip on the air filter unit (a)
Fig. 3
Fig. 2
Fig. 1
Air filter cover
Air filter unit
Tabs on the projector body (d) Tabs on the projector body (c)
Air filter cover fixing screw Air filter unit compartment and the 
projector’s air intake port
1) Turn off the power of the projector.
 f
When switching of

f the projector, make sure to follow the procedures in “Switching off the projector” 
(x
  page   68).
2)
 
Open the air filter cover
 . (Fig. 1)
 fUse a Phillips screwdriver to turn the air filter cover fixing screw counterclockwise until it turns freely , and 
open the air filter cover for approximately 90°.
 f Loosen the air filter cover fixing screw while holding the air filter cover with your hand.
3)

 
Pull out the air filter unit.
i)

 
Pull out the air filter unit from the tabs on the projector body (c) while slightly pressing the grip on the air filter 
unit (a) inward as described with the arrow

. (Fig. 2)
ii)
 
Pull out the air filter unit. 
 (Fig. 3)
 fWhen pulling out, confirm that the air filter unit comes of

f from the tabs on the projector body (d).
 fAfter pulling out the air filter unit, remove large foreign objects and dust from the air filter unit compartment 
and the air intake port of the projector body if there are any

.
 fWhen the air filter unit is removed, proceed to “Performing maintenance of the air filter unit” ( x

  page   198) 
next.
Attention
 f Take care not to touch the radiator fin, etc., when removing dirt or dust.   
						

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Performing maintenance of the air filter unit
Fig. 1Fig. 2
1) Wash the air filter unit. (Fig. 1)
i)  
Soak the air filter unit in cold or warm water and then lightly rinse it\
.
 fDo not use cleaning tools such as brushes.
 fWhen rinsing, hold the frame of the air filter unit without putting strong pressure on the filter unit.
ii)

 
Rinse the air filter unit two to three times using fresh water each time\
.
 fInsufficient rinsing may result in odors.
2)

 
Dry the air filter unit. (Fig. 2)
 fLet the air filter unit naturally dry of

f in a well-ventilated place where there is little dust and is not exposed to 
direct sunlight.
 f Do not dry using drying devices such as dryers.
 fAfter the air filter is dried, proceed to “Attaching the air filter unit” ( x

  page   198) next.
Attention
 f After washing the air filter unit, dry it thoroughly before attaching it back to the projector .  Attaching a wet unit will cause an electric shock or 
malfunction.
 f Do not disassemble the air filter unit.
Note
 fReplace the air filter unit with a new Replacement Filter Unit (Model No.: ET- EMF330) (accessory/optional accessory) if it is damaged or if 
the dirt does not come off even after washing.
Attaching the air filter unit
Fig. 2
Fig. 1 Air filter coverAir filter cover fixing screw
Tabs on the projector body (d) Tabs on the projector body (c) Grip on the air filter unit (a)
Groove on the projector body
Protrusion of the air filter unit Protrusion of the air filter 
unit
Groove on the projector body Grip on the air filter unit 
(b)
1) Attach the air filter unit to the projector
. (Fig. 1)
 fThe air filter unit has no dif

ference between top and bottom, but is two-sided. Match the protrusion position 
of the air filter unit with the grooves on the projector body.    
						

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 fHook the air filter unit frame at the bottom side to the tabs on the projector body (d), and perform Step  3)  in 
“Removing the air filter unit” ( x
  page   197) in the reverse order to attach.
 fConfirm that the tabs on the projector body (c) and (d) are hooked to the air filter unit frame.
2)

 
Slide the air filter cover toward the direction of the arrow to close (\
Fig. 2), and tighten the air filter 
cover fixing screw using a Phillips screwdriver

.
 fWhen the air filter unit is attached to the projector

, proceed to “Resetting the filter counter” (x
  page   199) 
next.
Note
 f Make sure that the air filter unit is properly attached before using the projector . If it is not attached, the projector will suck in dirt and dust 
causing a malfunction.
 f When the projector is used without the air filter unit attached, the filter indicator  lights up in red.
Resetting the filter counter
1)  
T
 urn on the power of the projector.
2)
 
Press the  button on the remote control or control panel.
 f The 

[MAIN MENU] screen is displayed.
3)
 
Press 
 as to select [PROJECTOR SETUP].
4)
 
Press the  button.
 f The 

[PROJECTOR SETUP] screen is displayed.
5)
 
Press 
 as to select [FILTER SETTING].
6)
 
Press the  button.
 f The 

[FILTER SETTING] screen is displayed.
7)
 
Press 
 as to select [FILTER COUNTER RESET], and press the  button.
8)
 
When the confirmation screen is displayed, press  qw

 to select [OK], and press the  button.
 fThe [PROJECT

OR SETUP] menu → [STATUS] → [FILTER COUNTER] is displayed as “0”.
Note
 f When the projector is used without resetting the filter counter , the actual filter runtime (counter numeric value) will not be able to be 
confirmed.
For the Long Life Filter Unit
This section describes the maintenance of the air filter unit when the optional Long Life Filter Unit (Model No.: 
ET
-
 EMFU330) is attached instead of the standard air filter unit attached to the projector .
The Long Life Filter Unit uses two of the same standard air filter units attached to the projector or the 
Replacement Filter Unit (Model No.: ET
-

EMF330) (accessory/optional accessory).
Removing the air filter unit
Long life filter cover fixing screws
Fig. 2
Fig. 1
1) Turn off the power of the projector.
 f When switching of

f the projector, make sure to follow the procedures in “Switching off the projector” 
(x
  page   68).   
						

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2) Remove the long life filter cover. (Fig. 1)
 fRemove the long life filter cover fixing screws (two locations at right and left) by turning them 
counterclockwise, and remove the long life filter cover from the long life filter mount clasp.
 fWhen loosening the long life filter cover fixing screws, hold the screws with your hand so they will not fall.
3)

 
Remove the two air filter units from the long life filter cover
 . (Fig. 2)
 fThe method to remove the two air filter units is the same.
 fHold the outer frame of the air filter unit and pull out in the direction of the arrow .
 fAfter pulling out the air filter unit, remove large foreign objects and dust from the long life filter cover , air 
filter unit compartment and the air intake port of the projector body if there are any .
 fWhen the air filter unit is removed, proceed to “Performing maintenance of the air filter unit” ( x

  page   200) 
next.
Attention
 f Do not lose the two long life filter cover fixing screws that have been removed. fT
ake care not to touch the radiator fin, etc., when removing dirt or dust.
Performing maintenance of the air filter unit
Fig. 1 Fig. 2
1) Wash the air filter unit. (Fig. 1)
i)  
Soak the air filter unit in cold or warm water and then lightly rinse it\
.
 fDo not use cleaning tools such as brushes.
 fWhen rinsing, hold the frame of the air filter unit without putting strong pressure on the filter unit.
ii)

 
Rinse the air filter unit two to three times using fresh water each time\
.
 fInsufficient rinsing may result in odors.
2)

 
Dry the air filter unit. (Fig. 2)
 fLet the air filter unit naturally dry of

f in a well-ventilated place where there is little dust and is not exposed to 
direct sunlight.
 f Do not dry using drying devices such as dryers.
 fAfter the air filter is dried, proceed to “Attaching the air filter unit” ( x

  page   201) next.
Attention
 f After washing the air filter unit, dry it thoroughly before attaching it back to the long life filter cover .  Attaching a wet unit will cause an electric 
shock or malfunction. 
 f Do not disassemble the air filter unit.
Note
 fReplace the air filter unit with a new Replacement Filter Unit (Model No.: ET- EMF330) (accessory/optional accessory) if it is damaged or if 
the dirt does not come off even after washing.