Panasonic PT-MZ16K / PT-MZ13K / PT-MZ10K (serv.man2) Service Manual ▷ View online
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SECTION 1 SERVICE INFORMATION
<MZ16K/MZ13K/MZ10K>
4.3. Note on the parts replacement work
This model supports [Standard gamma/uniformity correction data] and [Projector Service Tool v.4.21]. No need to distinct use
of optical block. When replacing the optical block or A-PCB, download the [Standard gamma/uniformity correction data] get-
ting from the service web site (PASS) and take needed works referring to the work flow chart below.
Optical block replacement
Work complete.
Execute the gamma/color uniformity correction
adjustment with Projector Service Tool v.4.21. Please
refer to software instruction manual for further details.
A-PCB replacement
NG
Download proper standard gamma/color
uniformity correction data from the PASS site.
Write down standard gamma/color
uniformity correction data.
OK
Replace A-PCB
with a new one.
Write down the original
gamma/color uniformity
correction data to a new A-PCB.
Replace A-PCB
with a new one.
Enter the service mode, check the setting of PANEL TYPE.
Switch it to match the optical block type.
Is it possible to read out the
gamma/color uniformity
correction data from the
original PCB.
Check that there is no problem
on gamma/color uniformity on
the projected screen.
NO
YES
Replace optical block
with a new one.
Check the type of optical block.
Refer to the items for each procedure below.
• How to check the type of optical block
-> SECTION1 4.2.5. Optical block type check
• How to read/write the gamma/uniformity correction data
-> SECTION3 1.4. Adjusted data transfer
• How to setup the PANEL TYPE
-> SECTION3 1.5. Panel type setting
• How to adjust the gamma/uniformity
-> Projector Service Tool v.4.21. Instruction manual
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SECTION 1 SERVICE INFORMATION
<MZ16K/MZ13K/MZ10K>
4.4. Replacement of consumable parts
Make sure to turn off the power before maintaining the projector or replacing the unit.
4.4.1. Air filter unit
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Maintenance/replacement
Before performing maintenance/replacement
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Make sure to turn off the projector and disconnect the power plug from the outlet before maintaining or replacing
the unit. (x pages 53, 65)
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When switching off the projector, make sure to follow the procedures in “Switching off the projector”
(x page 65).
Maintenance
Outer case
Wipe off dirt and dust with a soft, dry cloth.
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If the dirt is persistent, soak the cloth with water and wring it thoroughly before wiping. Dry off the projector with
a dry cloth.
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Do not use benzene, thinner, or rubbing alcohol, other solvents, or household cleaners. Doing so may
deteriorate the outer case.
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When using chemically treated dust cloths, follow the instructions written on its packaging.
Lens front surface
Wipe off dirt and dust from the front surface of the lens with a soft clean cloth.
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Do not use a cloth that is fluffy, dusty, or soaked with oil/water.
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Since the lens is fragile, do not use excessive force when wiping the lens.
Attention
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The lens may become damaged by hitting with a hard object or by wiping the front surface of the lens with excessive force. Handle with
care.
Note
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Dust may accumulate around the intake/exhaust vents depending on the environment and operating condition when used in an environment
with excessive dust. This may adversely affect the ventilation, cooling, and heat dissipation inside the projector, thus causing reduced
brightness.
Air filter unit
Perform maintenance of the air filter unit in the following case.
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The air filter is clogged with dust, causing the filter replacement message to appear on the screen and the filter
indicator <FILTER> to light in red.
Attention
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Make sure to secure the stability of the projector, and perform the maintenance in a safe location even if the air filter cover or the air filter
unit falls accidentally.
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When the air filter unit is replaced, reset the filter counter.
If the filter counter is not reset after replacing the air filter unit, [FILTER COUNTER has reached the set time.] is displayed.
For details of resetting the filter counter, refer to “Resetting the filter counter” .
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Removing the air filter unit
Tabs on the projector body
Fig. 1
Fig. 2
Air filter cover
Air filter unit
Grip
Air filter unit compartment and the
projector’s intake vent
Air filter cover fixing screw
1) Turn off the power of the projector.
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Always follow the procedure of “Switching off the projector” when turning off the power.
2) Remove the air filter cover. (Fig. 1)
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Turn the air filter cover fixing screw (x 1) counterclockwise with a Phillips screwdriver until it turns freely, and
remove the air filter cover by placing a finger in the depressed section and pull it out slowly in the direction
of the arrow.
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When pulling out the air filter cover, make sure to place a hand on the air filter cover. Pulling it out too
rapidly may cause the air filter cover to fall.
3) Pull out the air filter unit. (Fig. 2)
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Slightly push the grip of the air filter unit inward in the direction of the arrow, remove from the tabs on the
projector body, and pull out the air filter unit.
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After pulling out the air filter unit, remove any foreign object and dust from the air filter unit compartment
and the projector’s intake vent.
Performing maintenance of the air filter unit
Remove the air filter unit in advance with the procedure for “Removing the air filter unit” described previously.
Fig. 1
Fig. 2
1) Wash the air filter unit. (Fig. 1)
2) Soak the air filter unit in cold or warm water and then lightly rinse it.
2) Soak the air filter unit in cold or warm water and then lightly rinse it.
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Do not use cleaning tools such as brushes.
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When rinsing, hold the frame of the air filter unit without putting strong pressure on the filter unit.
3) Rinse the air filter unit two to three times using fresh water each time.
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Insufficient rinsing may result in odors.
4) Dry the air filter unit. (Fig. 2)
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Let the air filter unit naturally dry off in a well-ventilated place where there is little dust and is not exposed to
direct sunlight.
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Do not dry using drying devices such as dryers.
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After the air filter is dried, proceed to “Attaching the air filter unit” next.
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SECTION 1 SERVICE INFORMATION
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Chapter 6 Maintenance — Maintenance/replacement
206 - ENGLISH
Removing the air filter unit
Tabs on the projector body
Fig. 1
Fig. 2
Air filter cover
Air filter unit
Grip
Air filter unit compartment and the
projector’s intake vent
Air filter cover fixing screw
1) Turn off the power of the projector.
f
Always follow the procedure of “Switching off the projector” when turning off the power.
2) Remove the air filter cover. (Fig. 1)
f
Turn the air filter cover fixing screw (x 1) counterclockwise with a Phillips screwdriver until it turns freely, and
remove the air filter cover by placing a finger in the depressed section and pull it out slowly in the direction
of the arrow.
f
When pulling out the air filter cover, make sure to place a hand on the air filter cover. Pulling it out too
rapidly may cause the air filter cover to fall.
3) Pull out the air filter unit. (Fig. 2)
f
Slightly push the grip of the air filter unit inward in the direction of the arrow, remove from the tabs on the
projector body, and pull out the air filter unit.
f
After pulling out the air filter unit, remove any foreign object and dust from the air filter unit compartment
and the projector’s intake vent.
Performing maintenance of the air filter unit
Remove the air filter unit in advance with the procedure for “Removing the air filter unit” described previously.
Fig. 1
Fig. 2
1) Wash the air filter unit. (Fig. 1)
2) Soak the air filter unit in cold or warm water and then lightly rinse it.
2) Soak the air filter unit in cold or warm water and then lightly rinse it.
f
Do not use cleaning tools such as brushes.
f
When rinsing, hold the frame of the air filter unit without putting strong pressure on the filter unit.
3) Rinse the air filter unit two to three times using fresh water each time.
f
Insufficient rinsing may result in odors.
4) Dry the air filter unit. (Fig. 2)
f
Let the air filter unit naturally dry off in a well-ventilated place where there is little dust and is not exposed to
direct sunlight.
f
f
Do not dry using drying devices such as dryers.
f
After the air filter is dried, proceed to “Attaching the air filter unit” next.
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Attaching the air filter unit
1) Attach the air filter unit to the projector.
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Attach the air filter unit in the reverse procedure of Step
3) in “Removing the air filter unit”.
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Push in the air filter unit all the way in until it clicks.
2) Attach the air filter cover.
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Close the air filter cover in the reverse procedure of Step
2) in “Removing the air filter unit” ,
and press it in all the way until it clicks.
f
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Securely tighten the air filter cover fixing screw (x 1) using a Phillips screwdriver.
Resetting the filter counter
1) Turn on the power of the projector.
2) Press the <MENU> button on the remote control or control panel.
2) Press the <MENU> button on the remote control or control panel.
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The
[MAIN MENU] screen is displayed.
3) Press as to select [PROJECTOR SETUP].
4) Press the <ENTER> button.
4) Press the <ENTER> button.
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The
[PROJECTOR SETUP] screen is displayed.
5) Press as to select [FILTER COUNTER].
6) Press the <ENTER> button.
6) Press the <ENTER> button.
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The
[FILTER COUNTER] screen is displayed.
7) Press as to select [FILTER COUNTER RESET], and press the <ENTER> button.
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The confirmation screen is displayed.
8) Press qw to select [OK], and press the <ENTER> button.
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Display of [FILTER COUNTER] will change to [0 H].
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.
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
Do not insert object from the hole of the intake vent. Doing so may cause damage.
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.
f
When the projector is used without attaching the air filter unit, the filter indicator <FILTER> will blink in red, and a message is displayed on
the projected image for approximately 30 seconds.
f
When the air filter unit is damaged or dirt does not come off even if it is washed, replace with the new optional Replacement Filter Unit
(Model No.: ET-RFM100).
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Replacement to a new air filter unit is recommended after washing it twice.
f
The dust-proof properties may be reduced after each cleaning.
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The replacement cycle of the air filter unit varies greatly depending on the usage environment.
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4.5. Security password
4.5.1. Control device password
Take the procedure below to restore the factory default password (AAAA).
1. Press the [AUTO SETUP] button on the remote control or the [p] button and [INPUT SELECT] button on the control panel
of projector at the same time for more than 3 seconds while the control device password input request menu is displayed
on the screen.
2. Press the [▼] button for more than 3 seconds.
The password will be initialized.
• The password is also initialized by one of the following methods.
- When initialized by selecting the [PROJECTOR SETUP] menu → [INITIALIZE] → [FACTORY RESET].
- When initialized by setting the [PROJECTOR SETUP] menu → [INITIALIZE] → [USER SETTINGS] →
[OTHER USER SETTING] to [INITIALIZE].
4.5.2. Initial security password
Initial password : Press [p u q t p u q t] button sequentially and press [ENTER] button.
If the initial password has been changed, ask user to have it.
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Attaching the air filter unit
1) Attach the air filter unit to the projector.
f
Attach the air filter unit in the reverse procedure of Step
3) in “Removing the air filter unit”.
f
Push in the air filter unit all the way in until it clicks.
2) Attach the air filter cover.
f
Close the air filter cover in the reverse procedure of Step
2) in “Removing the air filter unit” ,
and press it in all the way until it clicks.
f
f
Securely tighten the air filter cover fixing screw (x 1) using a Phillips screwdriver.
Resetting the filter counter
1) Turn on the power of the projector.
2) Press the <MENU> button on the remote control or control panel.
2) Press the <MENU> 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 <ENTER> button.
4) Press the <ENTER> button.
f
The
[PROJECTOR SETUP] screen is displayed.
5) Press as to select [FILTER COUNTER].
6) Press the <ENTER> button.
6) Press the <ENTER> button.
f
The
[FILTER COUNTER] screen is displayed.
7) Press as to select [FILTER COUNTER RESET], and press the <ENTER> button.
f
The confirmation screen is displayed.
8) Press qw to select [OK], and press the <ENTER> button.
f
Display of [FILTER COUNTER] will change to [0 H].
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.
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
Do not insert object from the hole of the intake vent. Doing so may cause damage.
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.
f
When the projector is used without attaching the air filter unit, the filter indicator <FILTER> will blink in red, and a message is displayed on
the projected image for approximately 30 seconds.
f
When the air filter unit is damaged or dirt does not come off even if it is washed, replace with the new optional Replacement Filter Unit
(Model No.: ET-RFM100).
f
Replacement to a new air filter unit is recommended after washing it twice.
f
The dust-proof properties may be reduced after each cleaning.
f
The replacement cycle of the air filter unit varies greatly depending on the usage environment.
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