Toshiba 62HM196 manual Appendix, Lamp unit replacement and care, When to replace the lamp unit

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Chapter 9: Appendix

Lamp unit replacement and care

Replacing the lamp unit (User-replaceable component)

WARNING: RISK OF ELECTRIC

SHOCK!

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, NEVER REMOVE TV COVERS, EXCEPT AS SPECIFIED HEREIN. REFER ALL SERVICING NOT SPECIFIED IN THIS MANUAL TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. Failure to follow this WARNING may result in death or serious injury.

The light source for this TV is a mercury lamp with internal atmospheric pressure that increases during use. The lamp has a limited service life that varies depending on product use and user settings.

As is generally the case with all projection TVs that use projection lamps as a light source, the brightness of the lamp in this TV may vary somewhat over the expected service life and will generally decrease over time. Because of the many variables that can affect the useful service life of the lamp, your experience may vary from other users.

Note : The lamp is warranted only for the periods and to the extent set forth in the Limited Warranty applicable to this set. See “Limited United States Warranty” (- page 85) or “Limited Canada Warranty” (- page 86), as applicable.

If you use the lamp beyond its service life:

•you may notice a reduction in the colors and/or brightness of the picture; and

•the strength of the quartz glass in the lamp will be reduced and the lamp may rupture (often making a loud noise when this happens). If the lamp ruptures, the TV will not operate until the lamp unit is replaced.

CAUTION: Always handle the lamp unit with care.

The lamp unit in this TV was designed for safe replacement by consumers; however, if the lamp unit is subjected to intentional abuse (such as excessive mechanical abuse or handling by children or pets), the unit may break, exposing sharp edges or pinch points.

When to replace the lamp unit

You should replace the lamp unit:

•if the picture darkens and/or colors fade;

•if the screen (lamp) does not light (LED indication #4,

-page 80); or

•if you hear a loud noise and the picture goes black, which may indicate a lamp rupture (LED indication #4,

-page 80).

To obtain a replacement lamp unit:

	In the U.S.
In warranty:	Visit www.tacp.toshiba.com/service or
	call toll-free 1-800-631-3811.
Out of	Visit www.ceaccessories.toshiba.com or
warranty:	consult your consumer electronics dealer.

In Canada

Locate a Toshiba parts distributor by visiting www.toshiba.ca. Click “Home Entertainment” and then click “Support.”

Always replace the lamp unit with the model currently recommended by Toshiba.

The correct lamp replacement part number is located on the serial number label on the back of the television and on the lamp unit.

For more information, please contact us at the telephone numbers or websites listed above, as applicable.

Using any lamp other than those recommended by Toshiba may cause damage to the TV and/or lamp.

SUCH DAMAGE IS NOT COVERED UNDER YOUR TOSHIBA WARRANTY.

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