Extending lamp life
The projection lamp is a consumable item that normally can last up to
•Setting Lamp Mode as Dual-Reliable
Compared to
Setting the projector in
•Setting Auto Power Off
This function allows the projector to turn off automatically if no input signal is detected after a set period of time to prevent unnecessary waste of lamp life.
To set Auto Power Off, go into the SYSTEM SETUP: Basic > Auto Power Off menu and press / . The time period can be set from 5 to 30 minutes in
Timing of replacing the lamp
When the LAMP indicator light is red or a message appears suggesting it is time to replace the lamp, please install a new lamp or consult your dealer. An old lamp may cause a malfunction in the projector and in some instances the lamp may explode.
The LAMP indicator light and TEMPerature indicator light will light up if the lamp becomes too hot. Turn the power off and let the projector cool for 45 minutes. If the LAMP or TEMPerature indicator light still lights up after turning the power back on, please contact your dealer. See "Indicators" on page 50 for details.
The following Lamp warning displays will remind you to change lamp 1 or lamp 2. Warning messages for lamp 1 are illustrated below.
Status & Message | Status & Message | ||
• | The lamp has been in operation for 2000 hours. | • | The lamp has been in operation for 3000 hours. It |
| Install a new lamp for optimal performance. If the |
| is strongly recommended that you replace the |
| projector is normally run with |
| lamp at this age. The lamp is a consumable item. |
| Mode selected (See "Lamp Mode (Dual- |
| The lamp brightness diminishes with use. This is |
| Brightest)" on page 45), you may continue to |
| normal lamp behavior. You can replace the lamp |
| operate the projector until the 2950 hour lamp |
| whenever you notice that the brightness level has |
| warning appears. |
| significantly diminished. If the lamp is not |
| Notice |
| replaced beforehand, it must be replaced after |
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| 3000 hours usage. |
| Order Replacement Lamp |
| Notice |
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| Lamp #1 > 2000 Hours |
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| Replace Lamp Now |
| OK |
| Lamp #1 > 3000 Hours |
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| Lamp usage time exceeded |
• | The lamp has been in operation for 2950 hours. A |
| OK |
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| new lamp should be fitted to avoid the |
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| inconvenience when the projector runs out of | • | The lamp MUST be replaced before the projector |
| lamp time. |
| will operate normally. |
| Notice |
| Notice |
| Replace Lamp Soon |
| Out of Lamp Usage Time |
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| Replace lamp (refer to user manual) | |
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| Lamp #1 > 2950 Hours |
| Then reset lamp timer |
| OK |
| OK |
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Maintenance 47