Epson PowerLite Cinema 200 Projector
Replacing the Lamp
The projection lamp lasts for up to 3000 hours (in low brightness mode) or 1700 hours (in high brightness mode). You can use the Info menu to check how long it’s been in use. It’s time to replace the lamp when:
❏The projected image gets darker or starts to deteriorate.
❏The projector’s warning light flashes red at
❏The message Replace the lamp appears on the screen when you start projecting.
Note: Lamp life results will vary depending on the selected mode, environmental conditions, and usage.
Contact your dealer or call Epson at (800)
Warning: Let the lamp cool fully before replacing it. In the unlikely event that the lamp has broken, small glass fragments may be present and should be removed carefully to avoid injury.
The lamp component contains mercury. Please consult your state and local regulations regarding proper disposal or recycling, and do not place in the trash.
Caution: Never touch the lamp with your bare hands; the invisible residue left by the oil on your hands may shorten the lamp life. Use a cloth or glove to handle the new lamp.
Follow these steps to replace the lamp:
1.Turn off the projector and wait for the P power light to stop flashing, then unplug the power cord.
2.If the projector has been on, let it cool for about an hour.
3.Loosen the two screws securing the lamp cover (they don’t come all the way out), and then remove the cover.
4. Loosen the two screws securing the lamp.
5. Grasp the lamp as shown and pull it straight out.
6. Fully insert the new lamp and tighten its screws.
Caution: Don’t touch the glass portion of the lamp assembly. Touching the glass could result in premature lamp failure.
7.Replace the cover and tighten its screws. (The projector won’t work if the lamp cover is open or loose.)
8.Reset the lamp usage timer, as described in the next section.
Resetting the Lamp Timer
After installing a new lamp, you need to reset the timer so the projector can keep track of how many hours it has been used.
1.Press the Menu button on the projector or remote control.
2.Use the menu navigation buttons to open the Reset menu, then select
3.When you see a confirmation prompt, highlight Yes and press the 
button.
4.When you’re finished, press the Menu button to exit.
The lamp usage timer doesn’t register until you’ve used the lamp for at least 10 hours.
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