Replacing the Lamp
Light-source Lamp and Lamp Usage Time
The life of
●The lamp life of 2000 hours is merely the average life span of
The lamp life may not reach 2000 hours depending on the operating conditions.
Deterioration progresses rapidly when the remaining lamp usage time is short. Get ready or replace with a new lamp (lamp unit) when the accumulated usage time exceeds 1900 hours. Depending on the operating conditions, the lamp may have to be exchanged earlier. If the image is dark or color tone abnormal, replace the lamp as soon as possible.
●You can also check the accumulated hours of usage. Please refer to ALamp TimeB of the AInformationB menu. (A Pages 28, 32)
●Setting APower SaveB of the AOptionsB menu to AOnB does not affect the usage time of the
Please consult your authorized dealer when purchasing a new lamp unit.
oReplacement Lamp (Lamp Unit) Part No.:
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oWhen the lamp usage time exceeds 1900 hours (but less than 2000 hours)
The [LAMP] indicator lights up and the [TEMP] indicator starts blinking upon turning on the power (standby mode).
The ALamp replacementB message will be displayed on the screen when projection starts.
●The message can be cleared by pressing any button on the remote control or this unit.
oWhen the lamp usage time exceeds 2000 hours (but less than 2010 hours)
The [LAMP] indicator lights up and the [FAN] indicator starts blinking upon turning on the power (standby mode).
When the lamp usage time exceeds 2000 hours during projection, the ALamp replacementB message will be displayed on the screen when projection starts and the AWarningB mark will appear blinking.
●Press the [EXIT] button to clear the display. However, the same AWarningB and ALamp replacementB messages will be displayed after 1 hour.
●When the unit is switched to the standby mode or turned off after the lamp usage time exceeds 2000 hours, it cannot be switched back to the projection mode again. In this case, replace with a new lamp (lamp unit) and reset the lamp time (A Page 38).
oWhen the lamp usage time reaches 2010 hours
The unit quits the projection mode (operating mode) and switches into the cool down mode.
●The [LAMP] indicator will light up and the [TEMP] and [FAN] indicators will appear blinking.
●The projection mode (operating mode) cannot be restored until a new lamp (lamp unit) is replaced and the lamp time reset.
About Lamp Replacement
●If this unit is installed in a constricted place, attempting to replace the lamp in that place may cause injury. Move this unit to a place large enough to perform work.
●Use only genuine replacement parts for the lamp unit. Otherwise, malfunction may occur. Also, never attempt to
●Do not replace the lamp immediately after this unit has been used. The temperature of the lamp is still high and this may cause a burn. Allow a cooling period of 1 hour or more before replacement.
●Before replacing the lamp unit, pull out the power plug from the outlet while the [STAND BY] indicator is still on. Replacing a lamp with the plug connected to the outlet may cause injuries or electric shocks.
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