Care and Replacement
Replacing the lamp unit
Before replacing the lamp unit
Switch off the MAIN POWER button in proper way and disconnect the power plug from the wall outlet. Wait for more than 1 hour and make sure the lamp unit and the surroundings are cooled enough. Unplug all the cables from the projector.
Prepare a
Contact an Authorized Service Center to purchase a replacement lamp unit
When the projector is mounted on the ceiling, do not work directly under the projector or put your face closer to the projector.
NOTE:
•Prior to replacing the lamp unit, allow it to cool down to prevent the risk of burns, damage and other hazards.
•Do not attempt replacement with an unauthorized lamp unit.
When to replace the lamp unit
The lamp unit is consumable and the brightness decreases by duration of usage. The LAMP indicator will inform you of the replacement timing at 1 800 hours, and at 2 000 hours, the projector will be turned off. Those figures are rough guidance and might be shortened by the usage conditions, characteristics of the lamp unit, environmental conditions, and so on. You can check the duration of usage time using LAMP RUNTIME in the OPTION menu.
On screen | LAMP indicator |
Indication | REPLACE LAMP |
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| “REPLACE LAMP” is displayed on the upper left |
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Over 1 800 hours | of the screen for 30 seconds. |
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To clear the screen immediately, press any |
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| “REPLACE LAMP” is displayed on the upper left |
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Over 2 000 hours of the screen, and it will stay until you respond. |
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| To clear the screen, press any button. |
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NOTE:
•The guide times, 1 800 and 2 000 hours, are rough estimates based on certain conditions and are not guaranteed time. The estimated condition is: LAMP POWER in OPTION menu set to NORMAL.
•To prolong the lamp life, set the LAMP POWER in OPTION menu to
•For more information about the lamp unit, such as guaranteed time, see the instructions which is provided with the lamp unit.
Opening the top cover
1.Hold at the back corner of the top cover and slightly push up to open.
2.Unhook the top cover safety hook from the projector.
3.Hold the top cover up and press the sides of each hinge parts to remove.
When the projector is mounted on the ceiling, removing the hinge parts is not required.
4.Remove the top cover aside.
NOTE: When the projector is mounted on the ceiling:
•Place yourself at back side of the projector, then open and close the top cover.
•Do not work directly under the projector or put your face closer to the projector.
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Top cover safety hook |
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Hinge parts |
Maintenance