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EMP-S1 User’s GuideAppendices > Projector Care
fLamp replacement period
• It is time to change the lamp when the "Replace Lamp" message appears
in the bottom left hand corner of the screen at the commencement of
projection and remains for 30 seconds.
• It is also time to change the lamp when the Warning indicator flashes red
at 0.5 second intervals.
fReplacing the lamp
ATurn off the projector and wait for the cool-down
period to end. (Approx. 20 seconds)
Remove the power cable and wait for the lamp to cool down. (Approx.
1 hour)
BOpen the lamp cover.
Put your finger into the recess in the lamp cover hook, and lift up the
air filter to remove it.
p• The replacement message will appear after about 1900 hours of
use.
• When this message is displayed, please replace the lamp as
quickly as possible.
• The lamp may explode if you continue to use it beyond the
lamp replacement period.
• Some lamps may stop operating before the replacement
message is displayed. It is recommended that you have a
replacement lamp ready in case this happens.
• Replacement lamps can be purchased at your nearest dealer.
c• Wait until the lamp has cooled down sufficiently before
opening the lamp cover. It takes a further one hour after the
cool-down period has finished for the lamp to be cool enough.
• When the lamp is broken, replace it with a new lamp, or contact
your dealer for further advice. If replacing the lamp yourself,
be careful to avoid pieces of broken glass.