Replacing the Lamp

The light source lamp and its lamp time

The light-source lamp has a service life. The life of the lamp currently used for this projector is about 2000 hours. [Average lamp life: 2000 hours].

When the light-source lamp approaches the end of its service life, deterioration progresses rapidly. Please replace with a new lamp when the accumulated lamp time exceeds 1900 hours or at least get a replacement lamp ready. Further, depending on the operat- ing conditions, the lamp may have to be changed earlier. If the image remains dark or the tone, unusual, even after adjustment, please exchange the lamp as soon as possible. In addition, you can check the accumulated used hours of the lamp. Please see the “Lamp Time” item on the “Information” menu on page 40.

Please purchase the new lamp unit from the authorized dealer where you purchased the projector.

Exchange lamp Part No.: BHL5006-S

When lamp time exceeds 1000 hours:

When the accumulated lamp time reaches 1000, a message indicating “1000 hr“ will appear on the projected screen.

*Press any key to delete the message.

When lamp time exceeds 1900 hours.

• When the accumulated lamp time reaches 1900 hours: The LAMP indicator on the projector lights up.

• When the accumulated lamp time exceeds 1900 hours: “Lamp replacement” appears on the screen.

*Press any button to delete the message.

When the lamp time exceeds 2000 hours:

The lamp indicator on the projector blinks.

“Warning” and “Lamp replacement” appears on the screen; the word “Warning” blinks.

❈To cancel the message, press the EXIT button. However, the same message will appear again every one- hour.

❈Once the lamp time exceeds 2000 hours, and the projec tor is either put on the standby state or turned off, projec

tion will not be possible again until the lamp is replaced and the “Lamp time” is reset. (☞ page 44)

When the lamp time exceeds 2010 hours:

The projector is forcibly shut off.

The LAMP and OPERATE indicators blink on the projector. ❈ The projector does not turn on unless the lamp (lamp unit) is replaced and the “Lamp time” is reset. (☞ page 44)

About lamp replacement

●If the projector is set in a constricted place, performance of the replacement work there could cause injury. Move the projector to a place large enough to work on replacing the lamp.

●Use a genuine product for the lamp. If you use one other than a genuine product, this could cause a malfunction. Also, never use an old lamp. This could cause marked performance deterioration or lamp blow-out leading to projector malfunction. Further, the broken pieces of glass from the lamp may cause injuries.

●Do not replace the lamp immediately after the projector has been used. The temperature of the lamp unit is still high and could cause a burn. Allow a cooling period of one hour or more before replacement.

●Before embarking on the lamp replacement work, disconnect the power cord from the wall outlet while the STAND BY indicator is on. If you perform the replacement work with the power cord connected, this could cause injury or electric shock.

The procedure for lamp replacement

1. Loosen the screws and detach the light-source lamp cover.

Remove metal side panel.

Loosen the two screws with a screwdriver

2.	Loosen the screws and lift up the handle.	Handle

Loosen the two screws with a ª screwdriver.