Operating Precautions
Lamp Handling Precautions
Continued use of a lamp that has passed its lamp life increases the risk of 
Caution the lamp rupturing. Replace the lamp with a new one as soon as possible
after the replacement message appears.
zNever touch the glass of the lamp with your fingers. Doing so can damage the lamp and shorten its life.
zThe light source lamp is a consumable item. The average life of a lamp is approximately 2000 hours. After 2000 hours, a message appears to alert you to the need of lamp replacement. However, note that the characteristics of a particular lamp or lamp operating conditions can cause the lamp to start to go dim or even fail before the message appears.
zLamps are guaranteed for 180 days from the date of purchase or for 500 hours operation, whichever comes first.
zA mercury lamp with high internal pressure is used as the light source. A lamp that is weakened by impact, damage, or expiration of its lamp life may explode or fail to light if exposed to loud noise. Note that lamp life differs greatly from lamp to lamp, and is affected by conditions under which the lamp is used.
zThe replacement message appears and the LAMP indicator flashes red after the lamp life is reached. When this happens, replace the lamp using the instructions provided in this User’s Guide.
zIf the lamp continues to be used after its lamp life is reached, after 100 hours the projector will enter a cool down state and then go into standby. The projector will not turn on again until you replace the lamp.
zWhen installing the projector in a ceiling configuration, be sure to purchase a special Ceiling Installation Lamp and replace the projector’s normal lamp with it. The lamp that comes installed in the projector when you purchase it cannot be used in a ceiling configuration.
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Lamp Replacement Precautions
zWhen the lamp life is reached, the message “It is time to replace the lamp. Use the procedure in the User’s Guide to replace the lamp as soon as possible.” appears on the display for about 10 seconds, and the LAMP indicator starts to flash red in
zReplace the lamp with a special replacement lamp, which should be available from your original dealer. Use only the lamp type that is specified for this projector.
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zTurn off the projector. After the POWER/STANDBY indicator changes to steady (not flashing) amber, unplug the projector from the power outlet. Next, wait for at least 60 minutes before removing the lamp. Note that the lamp cartridge becomes very hot during normal use and during standby. Handling it when hot creates the risk of burn injury.
zThe lamp contains mercury. Dispose of old lamps in accordance with the rules and regulations of your local jurisdiction.
zWhen replacing the lamp, use the special screwdriver that comes with the replacement lamp.