Getting Started
Screen
Projection Lamp
To minimize reflection, the screen surface has a special coating.
Inappropriate cleaning methods could damage the screen surface. Special care is required.
Cleaning the Screen Surface
Dust and dirt on the screen can affect the picture quality. To dust off the
screen use a soft cloth. Be sure to follow the cleaning instruction on page 6 for stubborn stains and dirt.
Temporary Image Retention
When high contrast
Your TV uses a projection lamp as its light source. As with any lamp, it has a lifespan and needs to be replaced when the LAMP LED blinks or the screen becomes darker. Your TV also has a function to display a message "Projection lamp is nearing end of life. Please replace the lamp." to let you know that the lamp has reached its expected lifespan. Note the following:
[] After turning on your TV. it may take a while (l minuteorless) before the picture appears.
[] When the projection lamp wears out, the screen goes dark. Replace the lamp with a new Sony
[] After the lamp is replaced, set the Lamp Replacement option in the Setup settings (see page 47).
_ Until you Set the Lamp Replacement Option; a message announcing
that the lamp is at the end of its life will appear every time you turn On
'/_ The light emitted Irom the lamp iS quite bright when your TVis in use, To avoid eye discomfort or injury, do not look !nto the !!ght housing when
the power ison.
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