Maintenance
Care and Replacement
Before replacing the Lamp unit
Ensure the projector is switched off. Unplug all the cables from the projector. Prepare a
Contact an Authorized Service Center to purchase a replacement Lamp unit
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 alert you of the replacement timing at 1 800 hours, and at 2 000 hours, the projector will be turned off. 1 800 or
2 000 hours is a 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 |
REPLACE LAMP
Indication
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Over 1 800 hours | upper left of the screen for 30 seconds. |
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To clear the screen immediately, press any |
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Over 2 000 hours | upper left of the screen, and until you |
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respond it will stay. |
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NOTE:
The guide times, 1 800 and 2 000 hours, are rough estimates based on certain conditions and is not a 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 ECO - MODE. See “LAMP POWER” on page 35.
For more information about the Lamp unit, such as guaranteed time, see the “Replacement Instructions” provided with the Lamp unit.
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