WARNING
THE ACCESS PANEL IS PROVIDED WITH
AN INTERLOCK TO REDUCE THE RISK OF
EXCESSIVE ULTRAVIOLET RADIATION. DO NOT
DEFEAT ITS PURPOSE OR ATTEMPT TO SERVICE
WITHOUT REMOVING PANEL COMPLETELY.
CAUTION
BURN DANGER! HOT SURFACES INSIDE!
Touch lamp cartridge handle only. Do not touch lamp or lamp cartridge housing. Keep lamp cartridge horizontal during removal. Do not tilt as glass may come out and cause injury. Replace lamp cartridge only with the same part number 915B403001.
CAUTION: If the television is on, press POWER to turn it off. Unplug the television and allow it to cool for at least one hour before attempting to replace the lamp cartridge.
Lamp Life
The light source for this television is a lamp, which is part of a lamp cartridge assembly. The life of the lamp can vary, based on the lamp itself, the air temperature around the TV while it is operating, the selected lamp mode, and your viewing patterns. Warmer air or poor ventilation shorten the lamp life, as does use of the Bright lamp mode and turning the television on and off frequently. Mitsubishi warrants the lamp for one (1) year from the date of original purchase at retail. It is likely that the lamp will last much longer than this.
To Order a New Lamp
To Receive a Replacement Lamp Under Warranty
Call (800) 553-7278. Please have model number, serial number, and TV purchase date available.
Important: All lamps replaced under warranty must be returned to Mitsubishi where they will be inspected for defect verification.
To Purchase a Replacement Lamp After Warranty
Visit our website at www.mitsuparts.com or call (800) 553-7278. Order the following:
Lamp Part Number 915B403001
WARNING
•Do not remove the lamp cartridge immediately after turning off the television. You may get burned because the lamp is very hot. Allow the television to cool for at least one hour before replacing the lamp cartridge.
•Do not remove the lamp cartridge except when replacing it. Careless treatment can result in injury or fire.
•Do not touch the lamp glass element. It may be very hot and break, causing injuries or burns.
•Be sure not to insert any metal or flammable object into the lamp cartridge opening, as it may cause fire or electrical shock. If a foreign object is inserted into the opening, unplug the AC cord of the TV and contact your dealer for service.
•Install the lamp cartridge securely. Failure to do so may cause a fire.
•Do not touch the lamp glass elements. Oils from your fingers may cause premature lamp failure.
THE LAMP INSIDE THIS PRODUCT CONTAINS MERCURY AND MUST BE RECYCLED OR
Hg = MERCURY DISPOSED OF ACCORDING TO LOCAL, STATE OR FEDERAL LAWS. For disposal or recy- cling information, please contact your local authorities or the Electronic Industries Alliance at
www.eiae.org
Lamp-Cartridge Replacement
Removing the Old Lamp Cartridge
1.Turn off TV power and allow the lamp to cool for at least one hour before proceeding.
2.After the lamp has cooled, remove the cover of the lamp compartment, located on the back of the TV.
Refer to figures 1 and 2. Use a #2 (large) Phillips screwdriver to loosen the screw securing the cover. Keep the screw and cover for re-installation
3.With a large Phillips screwdriver, loosen the two shiny screws securing the lamp cartridge until they disengage from the mating threads. These are captive screws and cannot be separated from the lamp cartridge.
4.Fully open the bag supplied with the replacement lamp and set the opened bag aside.
5.Gently grasp the handle of the lamp cartridge and pull the old cartridge straight out. See figure 3.
CAUTION: Do not tilt or rotate the cartridge, as small glass fragments may fall out.
6.Without tilting or putting down the lamp cartridge, insert it into the opened bag. Close the bag while being careful not to let any glass particles fall out.
Installing the New Lamp Cartridge
1.Do not touch the glass parts of the new lamp car- tridge. Insert the new cartridge into the TV in the same orientation as the old cartridge. Push on the cartridge housing until it is fully seated.
2.With either your fingers or the screwdriver, gently tighten the two shiny screws. If using a screwdriver,
AVOID OVERTIGHTENING!
3.Replace the plastic cover and retaining screws.
4.WASH YOUR HANDS THOROUGHLY, AS THIS LAMP CONTAINS MERCURY.
Disposal of the Old Lamp Cartridge
Lamp under warranty: All lamps replaced under war- ranty must be returned to Mitsubishi. Use the return shipping label provided and send to Mitsubishi Digital Electronics, America, 1001 Cherry Drive, Suite 2, Brasel- ton, GA 30517.
IMPORTANT: Lamps found to be without defect will be returned and charged back to the sender.
Lamp no longer under warranty: Contact your local authorities or the Electronic Industries Alliance at www.eiae.org for lamp-disposal or recycling instructions. Do not dispose of the old lamp with common trash.
Figure 1
Figure 2
Use only replacement lamp part number 915B403001.
Lamp-Cartridge Filter Cleaning
If the TV shuts off after displaying the message “TV will shut down in a few seconds. Please check if the air flow is blocked ” and/or the STATUS LED is yellow, the air filter may need cleaning. The air filter is part of the lamp cartridge. Use the following procedure to clean the filter.
1.Remove the lamp cartridge from the TV as described under “Removing the Old Lamp Car- tridge.” Do not tilt or rotate the cartridge. Do not touch the glass parts of the lamp cartridge.
2.Holding the lamp cartridge horizontal (do not tilt or rotate), use a soft dry brush or vacuum cleaner to remove any dust that may be present on the mesh filter. Do not use liquids. See figure 4.
3.Reinstall the lamp cartridge as described under “Installing the New Lamp Cartridge.”
Figure 4
Keep lamp cartridge horizontal and remove dust from the mesh filter using a vacuum cleaner or soft dry brush.
