MAINTENANCE
Replacing the Lamp
When the time of use of the lamp exceeds 1,400 hours (1,800 hours or longer for SX7/ X700, 2,300 hours or longer for SX60), the following message (two types) is displayed for 10 seconds each time the projector is turned on.
zWhen the time of use is 1,400 to 1,500 hours:
1,800 to 2,000 hours for SX7/X700
2,400 to 2,500 hours for SX60
*[<], [>], the [OK] button, and the [POWER] button are available during this message is displayed.
zWhen the time of use is 1,500 hours or longer:
2,000 hours or longer for SX7/X700
2,500 hours or longer for SX60
*The [POWER] button is available during this message is displayed.
z This message will not be displayed again if you select [No] in response to the message "Do you want to display this message again?".
zYou can check the time of use of the lamp in [Lamp counter] in the [System settings] menu (P114).
zWhen replacing the lamp, turn off the projector, wait until the cooling fan stops,
remove the power plug from the AC outlet, and let the projector stand for at least 1
Caution hour. Otherwise, you may get burned because the main unit is very hot immediately after the projector is turned off.
zDo not touch the inner glass surface when you replace the lamp. Otherwise, the pro- jector's performance may degrade.
zMake sure to handle the lamp carefully and correctly since it may explode if it is scratched or shocked.
zDo not remove screws unless specified.
Replacing Lamp
This projector uses the following lamp.
Lamp type No. SX7/X700:
SX6 :
SX60 :
z Be sure to use the specified lamp.
z A lamp can be ordered from your dealer or Canon home page.
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