Panasonic PT-DW17KU Home Theater System User Manual


 
Precautions for use
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Precautions for use
Cautions when transporting
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The projection lens (optional accessory) is susceptible to effects due to vibration or impact. Make sure to
remove the lens when transporting.
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When transporting the projector, hold it securely by its bottom and avoid excessive vibration and impacts. Not
doing so may damage the internal parts and result in malfunctions.
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Do not transport the projector with the adjustable feet extended. Doing so may damage the adjustable feet.
Cautions when installing
After removing the projection lens (optional accessory), attach the dust-
proof sponge included with the projector.
If the cover is not attached, dust will accumulate inside and may cause malfunctions.
Do not set up the projector outdoors.
The projector is designed for indoor use only.
Do not set up the projector in the following locations.
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Places where vibration and impacts occur such as in a car or vehicle: Doing so may damage the internal
parts and result in malfunctions.
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Near the exhaust of an air conditioner: Depending on the conditions of use, the screen may uctuate due
to the hot air from the air exhaust port or the heated or cooled air from the air conditioner. Make sure that
the exhaust from the projector or other equipment, or the air from the air conditioner does not blow toward
the front of the projector.
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Near lights (studio lamps, etc.) where temperature changes greatly (“Operating environment” (
page 174)):
Doing so may shorten the life of the lamp or result in deformation of the outer case and malfunctions.
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Near high-voltage power lines or near motors: Doing so may interfere with the operation of the projector.
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Place where there is a high-power laser equipment: It may cause malfunction in DLP chips when the laser
beam enters the lens.
Be sure to ask a specialized technician or your dealer when installing the
product to a ceiling.
If the product is to be installed hanging from the ceiling, purchase an optional Ceiling Mount Attachment.
Model No.: ET-PKD510H (for high ceilings), ET-PKD510S (for low ceilings)
Lens focus
The high clarity projection lens is thermally affected by the light from the light source, making the focus
unstable in the period just after switching on the power. Wait at least 30 minutes with the image projected
before adjusting the lens focus.
Make sure to set [HIGH ALTITUDE MODE] to [ON] when using the projector
at elevations of 1 400 m (4 593 ft) or higher and lower than 2 700 m (8 858 ft)
above sea level.
Failure to do so may shorten the life of the internal parts and result in malfunctions.
Make sure to set [HIGH ALTITUDE MODE] to [OFF] when using the projector
at elevations lower than 1 400 m (4 593 ft) above sea level.
Failure to do so may shorten the life of the internal parts and result in malfunctions.
Do not install the projector at elevations of 2 700 m (8 858 ft) or higher above
sea level.
Doing so may shorten the life of the internal parts and result in malfunctions.