Replacing the Lamp
When the lamp becomes dark or the picture colour is not normal, replace the lamp with a new one.
If you do not take the following precautions, you may get hurt or household belongings may be damaged.
•Use the supplied new lamp for replacement. If you use another lamp, it may cause damage to the TV.
•Do not remove the lamp except when replacing it. This may cause heat damage or fire.
•Before replacing the lamp, turn off the power and disconnect the power cord.
•Replace the lamp after it becomes cool. The front glass of the lamp remains 100 °C (212 °F) and more even 30 minutes after the power is turned off.
•Do not place the removed lamp in proximity to children or flammable material.
•Do not get the removed lamp wet, or insert objects inside the lamp. It may cause the lamp to explode.
•Do not place near metal or easily flammable objects, as this may cause fire. Also, do not put your hand inside the lamp compartment, as you may be burned.
•Attach the new lamp firmly. If it is not firmly attached, the picture may become dark or fire may result.
1 Turn off the power and disconnect the power cord.
Replace the lamp 30 minutes or more after the power is turned off.
Prepare the new lamp.
2 Remove the front panel.
Remove the front panel without moving the TV. Grasping the side of the front panel with your fingers, pull the panel forward. Be careful not to catch your fingernails.
3 Loosen the screw with the object such as a coin and remove the lamp cover.
4 Loosen the screw and pull out the lamp.
The lamp is still very hot just after the power is turned off. Be careful not to touch the front glass or surrounding area of the lamp or the glass of the lamp compartment.
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Loosen the screw with the supplied wrench.
Pull out the lamp by the handle.
5 Attach the new lamp. Fasten the screw tightly.
6 Attach the lamp cover. Fasten the screw tightly.
7 Attach the front panel.
Be careful not to damage the speaker.
When the 
indicator on the front panel flashes
The lamp is damaged, replace it with a new one.
Notes
•Do not touch or stain the front glass of the new lamp or the glass of the lamp compartment. If the glass becomes dirty, the picture quality may deteriorate or the lamp life may be shortened.
•Attach the lamp cover firmly. If it is not firmly attached, the power will not turn on.
•When the lamp burns out, a noise is audible. This does not represent a damage.
•Consult your nearest Sony service centre to obtain a new lamp.
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