Mitsubishi Electronics HC3 user manual Cleaning of the air-filter, Cleaning of the lens

Filter cover

The projector automatically shuts off when the lamp operation time exceeds the time elapsed until the lamp shutdown*3. It can’t start operating again until the lamp is replaced and the operation timer is reset.

	THEATER MODE	SPORT MODE
*1) Time elapsed until the lamp	1,900 Hours	1,500 Hours
shutdown notice
*2) Time elapsed until the lamp	2,400 Hours	1,900 Hours
shutdown warning
*3) Time elapsed until the lamp	2,500 Hours	2,000 Hours
shutdown

•Originally, the LAMP MODE of the INSTALLATION menu is set to “SPORT MODE”.

•When it is set to “THEATER MODE”, the duration will be extended up to about 2,500 hours.

Caution:

•The lamp is fragile. If broken, be careful not to cut yourself with glass fragments.

•The replacement span of the lamp depends on the environment. For replacement lamps, please contact your dealer.

•This projector uses a lamp that contains mercury. Disposal of the lamp or the projector with the lamp may be regulated due to environmental considerations. For disposal or recycling information, please contact your local authorities or the Electronic Industries Alliance: www.eiae.org. (For US only).

Maintenance

Caution:

Be sure to turn off the lamp and unplug the power cord from the wall outlet before you perform any maintenance on the projector.

Cleaning of the air-filter

Clean the air-filter fre- quently (about once a month). If the filter or ventilation grilles become clogged with dirt or dust, the temperature inside the projector may rise and cause troubles, such as damage to the inside parts and shortening the life of the panels.

•When the temperature inside the projector rises, the STATUS indicator will blink red and the lamp will be turned off.

1.	Put the projector upside	Lock
	down and raise the lock of
	the filter cover in the
	direction of the arrow.
2.	Remove the air-filter.
3.	Wash the air-filter or	Filter
	change it with a new filter.
•	Use water or diluted mild
	detergent to clean the filter.
	Rinse the filter thoroughly
	and let it dry completely.

4.Attach the air-filter.

5.Attach the filter cover to the projector.

•Make sure that the air-filter is attached cor- rectly without displacement.

Important:

•If the filter is damaged or becomes extremely dirty, change it with a new filter. Contact your dealer for a new filter.

•The projector will not turn on if the air-filter cover is attached improperly .

Caution:

Be sure to use the projector with an air-filter. If not, dust may get inside the projector causing fire and failure.

Cleaning of the projector and the ventilation slots

Use a soft cloth to clean the projector and the ventila- tion grilles. When the grilles become dirty, wipe them with a soft cloth dampened with diluted mild deter- gent, and then wipe them with a dry cloth.

To protect the surface of the projector from fading or deteriorating:

•Do not spray insecticide on or inside the projector.

•Do not use benzine or thinner to clean it.

•Do not let rubber or plastic materials contact with projector.

Cleaning of the lens

Use a standard lens-cleaning brush or a piece of lens tissue dampened with lens cleaning fluid. The lens surface is fragile. Use only recommended, nonabra- sive lens-cleaning materials. Do not touch the lens with your fingers.

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