Panasonic PTAX 100E Startup Issue

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 kerflan -
Hello,
I recently have problems when starting my projector. On the first start, it turns off after 5 minutes, then I have to cut off the power with the switch on the back, then I turn it back on, the green light flashes and thus the projector does not turn on, and I start the process again, I turn it off with the switch on the back, and turn it back on and it finally works. I have to do this procedure every time I start it, and I would like to know if someone can help me.
Thank you in advance
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9 answers

  1. cooljaja
     
    I had exactly the same problem; it was under warranty, so they replaced the iris. I got it back after 3 weeks of repair, and the surprise was that it worked for three hours and then the same issue happened...!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
    I just sent it back again, and I'm waiting.
    With 60 euros in shipping each time, it's such a pain. Can you tell me if your problem was resolved?
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  2. momo
     
    Here is what happens when you buy crap, serves you right!!!
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    1. Pierric
       
      I'm sorry Momo, but the Ptaxe is actually a good product ... especially after my mishap (see post above), I was quite worried. In fact, for those who have the issue described earlier, it’s enough to contact Panasonic directly, reach the service responsible for projectors, and explain the problem. It's a manufacturing issue, so even if your video is no longer under warranty (that was my case), they send a carrier to your home and return the repaired product with a report of the repairs. In my case, the immobilization duration was 5 days. I was amazed because the shipment goes to Scotland!!!


      Conclusion: 46 months later my video works perfectly and it didn’t cost me a dime ... whereas I was ready to spend undefined amounts with pseudo-repairers with no guarantee.
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      1. m > Pierric
         
        Hello, I have the same problem, my device is no longer under warranty, can you give me the phone number for Panasonic's service and a contact?

        Thank you in advance.
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      2. Mio > m
         
        Hello,

        I had the same issue:
        Panasonic projector customer service: 08 25 54 00 59
        Best regards
        Christophe
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    2. gilbert
       
      Hello, I have the same problem at startup, unexpected shutdown at first once, then now 5 times, and after that it works normally. IS IT REPAIRABLE? BY WHOM? (Panasonic Ptax 100 E)
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  3. gilbert
     
    I have the problem of unexpected stopping at the startup of the Panasonic PT AX 100E
    Where to go to have it repaired
    Contact details?
    THANK YOU
    GILBERT
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  4. Denis
     
    Denis, yes I had the same problem. Do you smoke? The Panasonic functions have a part in the projector that needs to be replaced. If it's the same issue as mine, it costs about 500 euros for the part. There you go for the part.
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  5. Val
     
    I have exactly the same problem with mine. I had to restart 3 or 4 times at the beginning, but then it worked normally. I was about to buy a new lamp, but I came across some forums and this video, and I'm going to try to implement the method.

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6jGwB05_gdk

    Has anyone done this already?

    To be continued...
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    1. Quentin300
       
      Hello
      same problem for me...
      did you do the manipulation?
      if so, with which lubricants?
      not sure we can find CRC Dry Glide and CRC contact cleaner in France.

      Q
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    2. Val
       
      Finally, I did the operation and it works!
      Two points to clarify though:

      1) At first, I used a silicone-based lubricant, it worked well at the moment but the next day, once I had everything reassembled on the wall-mounted foot, it was back to square one with the same malfunction. I had to take everything apart again and open it up to discover that the lubricant had reacted badly and had gummed up the mechanism. It was worse than before!

      2) I removed all the silicone-based lubricant, cleaned it well, and then applied a regular lubricant.
      And there, the little pivoting mechanism returned to place very quickly and very smoothly. So I think that's the solution.

      Since then, I've watched 3 or 4 movies and no issues.
      Good luck to you.


      PS: It is still unacceptable that such an expensive device no longer works just because of a problem with a lubricant that ages poorly...
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    3. Quentin300
       
      Hello!
      So I just used these two products: the "contact cleaner" has become "Nettoyant contact," for example from the brand 3 in One, available at places like Castorama; the dry glide has become "lubrifiant sec au PTFE" from the same brand.
      I ended up spraying a little bit into the mechanism with the fine nozzle that comes with the can. I feel like it was mainly the lubricant that worked.
      My shutter used to get back in place in > 2 seconds before lubrication!!
      Good luck to everyone, I'm crossing my fingers that it lasts!!
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    4. sergio
       
      sergio - Feb 27, 2012 at 9:11 PM
      hi,
      I did exactly as shown in this YouTube video and the problem is solved.
      Serge
      here is the link

      http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6jGwB05_gdk
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    5. xabelli
       
      Hello,

      Thank you for the info. It's working like it did on its first days!
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  6. Abyss
     
    Hi, I have exactly the same problem, what should I do!!!
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  7. Abyss
     
    Hi, I have exactly the same problem, what should I do?!!!
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  8. kerflan
     
    I had a problem that was somewhat similar with a ptax200e, the device shutting down almost immediately, and although the shutter seemed to operate correctly, I applied WD40 to the axle and miracle! It started working again!
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  9. Pierriic
     
    Exactly the same problem as you on the same model ('PTAX 100E) except that at first I did the manipulation 2 to 3 times.... then 10 times and finally no more possibilities!!!
    I first thought it was the lamp, I just changed it after only 950 hours of use (sold for 2000 hours!!)... Ouch 450€ for the lamp.... but no change.... I'm desperate!!!!
    Have you found a solution???? (I've heard about iris?????!!!!)
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    1. Crap0
       
      Hello, I would like to know if your projector has been repaired?
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    2. sergio
       
      Hi,
      I did exactly as shown in this YouTube video and the problem is solved.
      Serge
      Here is the link

      http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6jGwB05_gdk
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    3. mtn73
       
      THANK YOUUUUUUUUU
      it worked for me!!!!!!!
      thankfully there are forums and people like you to share;
      mine was shutting down after 2 minutes
      my 3 children are happy, just like the parents who couldn't afford to fix it and even less to buy another one.
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    4. léo fred et baz
       
      We are also children, so we wish to be happy, but the video is in English :'(
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