Maintenance and Cleaning Lamp Replacement

Maintenance and Cleaning

Lamp Replacement

When the projection lamp of the projector reaches its end of life, the Lamp replacement icon appears on the screen and LAMP REPLACE indicator lights yellow. Replace the lamp with a new one promptly. The timing when the LAMP REPLACE indicator should light is depending on the lamp mode.

✔Note:

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Lamp replacement icon

LAMP REPLACE indicator

•When Mode 2 is selected in the Lamp life control menu, if the projection lamp of the projector reaches its end of life, the lampreplacement icon appears on the screen, and the projector is turned off automatically after 3 minutes.

•The Lamp replacement icon will not appear when the Display function is set to Off (p.46), during Freeze (p.25), or No show (p.26).

CAUTION

Allow a projector to cool for at least 45 minutes before you open the Lamp Cover. The inside of the projector can become very hot.

CAUTION

For continued safety, replace with a lamp of the same type. Do not drop a lamp or touch a glass bulb! The glass can shatter and may cause injury.

CAUTION

When replacing the lamp because it has stopped illuminating, there is a possibility that the lamp may be broken.

If replacing the lamp of a projector which has been installed on the ceiling, you should always assume that the lamp is broken, and you should stand to the side of the lamp cover, not underneath it. Remove the lamp cover gently. Small pieces of glass may fall out when the lamp cover is opened. If pieces of glass get into your eyes or mouth, seek medical advice immediately.

Follow these steps to replace the lamp.

1	Unplug the AC power cord. Let the projector cool for at
	least 45 minutes.
2	Loosen the screw and open the lamp cover.
3	Loosen the three (3) screws that secure the lamp. Lift
	the lamp out of the projector by using the handle.
4	Replace the lamp with a new one and secure the three
	(3) screws. Make sure that the lamp is set properly.
	Close the lamp cover and secure the screw.
5	Connect the AC power cord to the projector and turn
	on the projector.

Lamp Cover

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Lamp Screw

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