22-Projector Care
Appendices
Appendix.fm7/22/03
fLamp replacement period
• I t is time to change the lamp when the "Replace the lamp" message appears in the bottom left hand corner of the screen at the commencement of projection and remains for 30 seconds.• I t is also time to change the lamp when the Warning indicator flashes red at 0.5 second intervals.
fReplacing the lamp
(Spare lamp: ELPLP25H)
1Turn 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)
2Open the lamp cover.
Lift the lamp cover by putting your fingers in the latches and lifting upwards.
3Loosen the fixing screws holding the
lamp in place.
4Remove the old lamp.
5Install the new lamp.
Press the lamp until it clicks into place, then tighten the two fixing screws.
6Replace the lamp cover.
First insert the tabs, and then press down on the opposite side until it clicks into place.
p• The time when the replacement message ap pears varies depending on the colour mode which has been used.
If Theatre Black has been used continuously: About 2900 hours
If other modes have been used continuously: About 1900 hours
• When this message is displ ayed, please replace the lamp as quickly as possible.
• The lamp may explode if you contin ue 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 yo ur 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 l amp
yourself, be careful to avoid pieces of broken glass.
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