Display Lamp Operation Hours, Replacing the Lamp

6.3 Lamp

The following symptoms may indicate a lamp in need of replacement:

•A dark picture.

•LAMP indicator lights up red.

•"CHANGE THE LAMP" message appears on the screen.

Display Lamp Operation Hours

If the "CHANGE THE LAMP" message appears on the screen or if there is need to determine the lamp operation hours, follow these steps:

a)While the projector is running, press and hold the timer button on the remote control for 3 seconds.

b)The operating time of the lamp will be displayed.

c)To reset the timer, press the reset button and select 0 (or CANCEL). The "CHANGE THE LAMP" message will not come up if the timer is reset.

Replacing the Lamp

6.3.1Remove lamp access door: The lamp access door is located on the back of the machine on the right side. Use a phillips screwdriver to unscrew the cover retaining screws and gently open the cover and set it aside.

Warning: There are high voltage parts inside the cabinet that may cause an electric shock. Always unplug projector when changing lamp.

Warning: Lamp and adjacent metal parts become extremely hot and can cause severe burns to your fingers. Allow the projector to cool for at least 1 hour before replacing the lamp.

6.3.2Retaining screws: Use a standard screwdriver to unscrew the lamp module retaining screws.

Note: There are three lamp module screws that must be loosened. These screws are self-containing screws that cannot be removed from the lamp module.

6.3.3Remove lamp module: Grasp the lamp module with the one hand and the projector body opening with the other hand. Apply upward pressure to the projector body as you slide the lamp out.

3M™ Multimedia Projector MP8630